Valparaiso High School - Valenian Yearbook (Valparaiso, IN)

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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

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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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BUNDLED IN BLANKETS and mittens, students Dee Dee Brauer. Jennifer Carmichael. Lynne Murvihill, Donna Marshall, and Sarah Meyer cheer on the Vikings. 1983 HOMECOMING COURT: Laurie Vaughan. Lyn- ette Dofka. Jennifer Eaton. Kelly Baron. Kim Frost, and Bernadette Delumpa. MAKING GUEST APPEARANCES as clowns, graduates Cyndi Huseman and Tina Triscik greet newly-arrived couples at the homecoming dance. Homecoming 1 1