Valparaiso High School - Valenian Yearbook (Valparaiso, IN)

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i T IM iWlflKWc] WORKING ON PROGRAMS in Mr. Don Scott ' s com puter class are junior John Beudoin. seniors Shawn Zombik and Tom Youngjohn. In the last three years. VHS has obtained various computers for the Math. Business and Media Center Departments. FINISHING FIRST IN the Duneland Conference Cross Country meet, senior Scott Schroer. who was later named to the All Conference Team and as the All Conference MVP. helps VHS take the conference crown. The team went on to become sectional, re- gional and state champions with Scott placing sixth overall in the state finals and receiving the IHSAA Mental Attitude Award. WITH TEMPERATURES PLUNGING to -26°. facul- ty members and students were plagued with con- stant snow and strong winds as Valparaiso exper- ienced one of the coldest winters in its history. SECRETARY OF EDUCATION T.H. Bell presents an Excellence in Education flag to Principal Garth Johnson in Washington D.C. as Under Secre- tary of Education Gary L. Jones looks on. Our education at risk Every school year seems to have its own issue that is particularly im- portant to the students and faculty. This year was no different, for educa- tion was the “hot” issue. But, as report after report was filed declaring the decline of (i.S. schools, few people recognized the positive aspects of public education. However, VHS seemed to contain all of these positive aspects. With such a wide variety of programs, stu- dents could study anything from computers to vocational education. These programs, however, did not just cover the basics. Science stu- dents were given the opportunity to study outside of the classroom, in the Nature Study Area, and English students could fortify their studies by participating in trips to Chicago museums. If VHS is any sign of the excellence that is present in public education, the criticism directed toward schools may be exaggerated. Our nation may be at risk, but education in America is still in the Winners’ Circle. — Stephanie Brown i X -2 Opening

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Volume 68 Valparaiso High School 2727 North Campbell Street Valparaiso, Indiana 46383 Valenian 1984 Opening VALPARAISO HIGH SCHOOL was honored for being cho- sen as one of the 144 nation ' s best secondary schools by the Secondary School Recognition Program sponsored by the United States Department of Education. In a convoca- tion held in the gymnasium on November 21. 1983. Mr. Phil Whiteman, special assistant to the director of the National Institute of Education, presents Principal Garth Johnson a plaque for the “Excellence in Education” award given to VHS.

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WITH HORNS Hold high, junior Irumpotor David McMichacI and senior trombonist Mike Buzinski play the finale of the Commodores ' hit song. “Still”, during halftime of the Merrill- ville football game. ON DECEMBER 8. 1983. 100 VHS representatives traveled to Indianapolis to hear President Ronald Reagan give a national address on education at the National Forum for Excellence in Education. V