Valparaiso High School - Valenian Yearbook (Valparaiso, IN)

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AFTER A WEEK of studies, many students take to the slopes, some traveling as far as Michigan. Sophomore Kris Albers, however, opts for the convenience of The Pines. SENIOR MICHELLE PEUQUET. like many VHS stu- dents. chooses to turn the weekends into profit. Mi- chelle works part-time in the Ladies’ Department of Miller’s Mart. LEADING A CHEER, varsity cheerleader Donna Allen takes advantage of a time-out. Friday night basketball games are a popular way to begin a weekend full of activities.

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ON FRIDAY NIGHTS, students gather to cheer the basketball team on to victory. A well-execut- ed play earns the applause of the fans. aV €5 incite ItCtlltAVy By 2:45 on Fridays, the halls were virtually empty. The week- end had officially begun. After a week of studying and school work, students used their free time to escape the pressures of school. Yet. not all students spent their weekend in the same way. After interviewing several students, it was discovered that most students do the same general things on Friday nights. For many students, part-time jobs for local businesses con- sumed the majority of the weekend hours. Yard work and baby sitting also provided spending and college money for students. However, most students simply wanted to celebrate the week- end. Football and basketball games, depending upon which sea- son it happened to be, were popular events. While students supported athletic events, they admitted it was something to do with their friends. Many finished the evening at Shakey’s or Dairy Queen in the County Seat Plaza, or during basketball season, at Brown’s Ice Cream Parlor where hot fudge sundaes were the price of Valpo’s score. After-game sockhops, making a strong return from past years, kept students at the high school for a few hours of dancing, with music usually provided by a disc jockey. Between seasons or when games weren’t played, movies pro- vided the necessary entertainment for Friday nights. Not count- ing the theatres in neighboring communities, students were given 6 choices from the local cinema. Roller skating also provided many students with an escape from the routine and work of school, by giving them a place to meet people and exercise. Popular rinks were the Loop in Valparaiso and R-Way in Portage. “Cruising,” also another pastime for many students, made a strong comeback. Driving around town with friends for hours started the coming weekend fun for a number of stu- dents. Usually Lincolnway served as the “main strip.” When students became bored with Valparaiso, many left the city limits to Merrillville. Shopping centers and restau- rants added variety to the evening. However, many people just spent Friday nights with friends doing whatever they found fun and relaxing, while many spent the evening with a date partaking in similar events. Students found that celebration was in store since the weekend had finally begun. Celebration could take any form, depending upon the individual, but it did occur throughout most of the student body. — Cynthia Hoftiezer TGIF Feature

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October is a Homecoming Stars twinkled above the lights. A slight, cool breeze flowed through the spectrum of fall- colored trees. Spirits were high and soaring, and a nip in the crisp air let people cuddle together as they awaited the royalty of 1983. This was the setting for a perfect October Homecoming football game. Six girls were cho- sen at the beginning of the Homecoming festivi- ties to be on court. These girls were escorted around the Viking track in golf carts to begin the Friday night game. From these six girls, Bernadette Delumpa was crowned Queen and Laurie Vaughan Princess during halftime of the 17-12 win over Gary West Side High School on October 14. Other court members, chosen by the senior class, included Kelly Baron, Lynette Dofka, Jennifer Eaton, and Kim Frost. Homecoming festivities, organized by Chair- men Patty Worden and Abby Huseman, began with the annual Powder Puff football game be- tween the senior and junior girls on Wednesday, October 5. Despite a few injuries, including a broken nose of court member Kelly Baron, the seniors coached by Mr. John Cook pulled through, with a 6-0 victory over the juniors, led by Mr. Robert Punter. Senior Rachel Gold scored the winning touchdown in the first quar- ter of play. Spirit Week started the following Monday with Army Day. Fatigues and combat boots were seen in the hallways. Tuesday was desig- nated 50’s Day. Generic Day followed with the school colors turned to black and white. Striped pants and polka dot shirts were the favorite on Clash Day, and the traditional Green and White Day was Friday. “Although the season wasn’t too terrific, the student spirit seemed to be everywhere,” said Linda Weincken, Pep Club Chairman. “Every- one was getting excited for the grand finale — the dance,” she added. “Cnder the Big Top” was the theme of the dance, originated by Abby and Patty. “We used bright colors and many balloons to keep the spirit going,” Patty commented. “We sold 200 tickets for the dance which made us even more excited,” she noted. Preparations for the dance, held October 15, lasted all of Spirit Week and the Saturday of the dance. Pep Club Sponsor Sharon Nuppnau added, “Different committees were set up to make the decorations, and a lot of hard work was put into the dance to make it a success.” — Abby Huseman SENIORS LAURIE VAUGHAN and Bernadette Delumpa were crowned princess and queen, respectively, during the half-time of the Homecoming game, on Friday. October 14. 1983. DESPITE THE BRISK weather, court member Kelly Baron and her escort Mike Azar follow a Viking offensive play during the first quar- ter. 10 Homecoming