Valparaiso High School - Valenian Yearbook (Valparaiso, IN)

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IN HONOR OF the 1983 State Cham- pion Boys’ Cross Country Team, ju- niors Lynette Kennedy. Laura Testa, Robin Rising. Jackie Jenkins, Katy Ga rrett, Audrey Ferngren and Kristin Cook show their pride during a convo- cation acknowledging the team. TOASTING MARSHMALLOWS varsi- ty football members, parents and fans attend a bonfire held before the Ches- terton game. PERFORMING IN THE rock group. The Products, are seniors Jeff Rybak, Kurt Athanson and junior Will Joseph. 4 Opening

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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

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Living up to the name It’s difficult to achieve the quality standards set up by a superior. Whether that superior be a parent, an employer, or a former student, it’s hard to live up to a name. This was a common problem for students, for the standards at VHS have always been high. Yet, success was not a stranger. Soon after school began, a flood of new awards came pouring in. In Oc- tober, A Band added to its long list of honors by performing at the Indiana Music Educators Association Fall Conference in Indianapolis. Soon after, the Drama Department pre- sented the musical, “Once (Jpon a Mattress,” resulting in praise from all of the community. Even the sports teams, despite losses, added to the winning aspect of VHS. In November, the boys’ cross country team won the state championship, with senior Scott Schroer receiving the Mental Attitude Award. In fact, the awards kept on coming throughout the year supporting the fact that VHS remained in the Win- ners’ Circle. — Stephanie Brown FLIPPING HAMBURGERS on a grill, senior Sean Garrett enjoys the sunny weather while working at the FCA booth during the fifth annual Orville Reden- bacher Popcorn Festival. CONCENTRATION IS A MOST as senior Kelly Ni- iand makes a few final touch ups on her pencil drawing titled “Street Kid”. Kelly worked on the picture during Mr. Bob Cain’s art class before enter- ing it into the National Scholastics Art Competition. Opening 5