Valparaiso High School - Valenian Yearbook (Valparaiso, IN)

Text from Pages 1 - 208 of the 1985 volume:

Volume 69 Volporoiso High School 2727 N. Compbell St. Volporoiso, IN 46383 219-464-1002 VHS population 1,273 GENEALOGY l in Title Page T here comes a time in everyone ' s life for changes. These changes, whether they be positive or negative, hove on effect on the way each day is lived. With coming changes set to be- gin in the ' 85- ' 86 school year, students at VHS began to realize This Is It. A lot of changes ore taking place for guiding, managing, and operating o school,” said Principal Garth Johnson, in reference to major curriculum changes that will take place next year. Due to new state government lows, the length of the school day will be increased by 30 minutes, allowing seven, 52 minute class periods. Along with the longer day, stiffer graduation requirements, including two years of science and moth, will affect the Class of ' 89. Plans to move the freshmen to the high school in the foil of 1986 were finalized. Thomas Jefferson and Den Franklin will become middle schools with the addition of sixth graders. The search for o new principal was also o primary concern os Mr. Johnson, VHS principal for 16 years, announced that in July 1985 he would assume the position of assistant superintendent of schools, with the retirement of Mr. My- ron Knauff in January, 1985. — Paul Jankowski New rules will lengthen day Changes to EVEN OUT OF THE CLASSROOM, students from each grade stu ck together, such as Brad White, Kareem El-Naggar and Jeff Hreha in the lunchroom. 2 Opening CONGRATULATING MR. GARTH JOHN- SON on his Indiono Secondory Principal of 1984 award is Mrs. Janet Hart, School Board member. 3 Opening AS PART OF Operation Prime Time. Park- view School adds nine new classrooms as well as a media center and office. W | � PC-CENTER [___ ’mr- - m . t ■ ■ A Valpo grows with the flow Changing for the better , u - An F or the post 15 years, the commu- nity of Valparaiso has undergone drastic changes in order to keep up with today ' s fast-paced way of living. Still, more changes are occurring within the area to accommodate everyone ' s needs. From the courthouse square to the County Seat mall, numerous changes have taken place in Valpo since the early seventies. Not only was a butter- fly statue placed in front of the court- house, but all of the sidewalks and streets in the vicinity were repaired. What we now know as the County Seat mall used to be nothing but an empty field. Valparaiso High School used to be located at Den Franklin Junior High School. The school year in which the Class of ' 85 entered kindergarten, 1972-73, was the first year of the new” high school ' s existence. Despite all of the changes in the past, Valparaiso continues to grow as a community. New additions, such as the Porter County Exposition Center south of U.S. 30, and the Post Office, now at the corner of Valparaiso and Vale Park Streets, are just signs that This Is It - Valparaiso is changing to keep up with the times. — Paul Jankowski NEAR COMPLETION, the new Post Office on Vole Pork Rood is more readily accessible from oil areas of town. IN MORGAN TOWNSHIP, the new Porter County Fairgrounds and Expo Center pro- vide greater facilities for exhibits and rides. Opening An average day now will end up being a Fond Memory A s oil of us approach adulthood, our lives begin to change drasti- cally. Major changes, such os high school to college, a full-time job, or marriage will definitely have on im- pact on our lives. However, our high school days will be remembered os some of the best days of our lives. Time spent with friends will most likely be remembered as the best port of high school. Going to football and basketball gomes, donees, parties, ond movies ore some of the things that actually keep some of us going ot this point. Schoolwork, although it is the main reason we ore together, will take o bock seat to the fond memories- Activities ond other social events that we hove the opportunity to par- ticipate in will not be os readily avail- able when we reach adulthood. In reality, most of us, os we proceed in life, will not be able to participate in activities that we now con take ad- vantage of. Never again will we be able to go bock to our high school days and start over. So, making the best out of whot we hove now is o good idea because This Is It. „ , , , — Paul Jankowski DANCING, WHETHER AT A school dance, o sock hop, or to a radio, was a popular pasttime for many VHS students. •• We did the beach — again. — Senior Melissa Daniels First vs. last Days of summer ft t wos the best of days; it was the worst of days. Feverish ex- citement gradually melted into depression os the first day of summer faded into the lost. Sun and sand at the Indiana Dunes pro- vided a popular escape for the opening and close of the season. Traffic backed up for miles on U.S. 20, and park officials had to turn people away at times. For those who mode it earlier, jamboxes, suntan lo- tion, frisbees, and food made the day on more than one occasion. Senior Melissa Daniels said, We did the beach — again. However, the Dunes wasn ' t the only op- tion. Many organizations, such as Foreign Exchange Club and choir, ended the school year with trips to Great America. Some students enjoyed the free time by bum- ming around” — going to movies, eating out, and being with friends. For some students, the onset of summer wasn ' t so relaxing. Several seniors plowed DURING SOPHOMORE ORIENTATION, Katy Garrett, and Kristin Cook assist Mitch Marcus in finding class- rooms the day before school begins. through SAT ' s at Valparaiso University. A few students and their families braved the arduous moving process. We were right in the middle of moving here when school let out. It was really hectic, ' ' said junior Donnie Shoffner, formerly from Allentown, Pennsylvania. All too soon, the days became shorter and the shadow of the school year began to linger in the not-so-far-off distance. Shopping was a common distraction from the end-of-summer blues. Chicago de- partment stores and Southlake Mall were popular spree sites as students browsed to supplement wardrobes and purchase school supplies. Other activities lessened the free time before school. Many families headed back from vacation. Athletes began training in the various fall sports. Students ironed out last-minute scheduling problems in the guidance office, and sophomores got their first taste of classes during orientation. — Pam Judson TAKING IT EASY, Jeff Wood, Mike Potrick, and Dove McMichoel cele- brate the year ' s end of Lake Michigan. BEFORE CLASSES START, o student signs the roster to receive her copy of the 1984 VALENIAN. DISCUSSING HER SCHED- ULE, senior Jill Berkshire consults Counselor Jim McMichoel o week be- fore class. Summer Featurj pmt to tk B tost s®e©imd T ime had stopped. This was it. All eyes were glued to o pigskin missile hurling through the oir . . . and the kick was good! Cheers from o thousand throats heralded the last-second, 17-15 victory over LaPorte on October 5, 1984. But it didn ' t stop there. Minutes earlier during half-time amidst drum rolls and a hushed audience, Norma Bielich was crowned Homecoming Queen and Holly Laf- ferty as Princess. Chaired by Marcy Costas and Jamie Ni- land. Homecoming festivities were kicked off on Wednesday, October 3, with the junior- senior girls ' Powder Puff game. Coached by Mr. Mark Hoffman, the seniors edged ahead of Coach Todd Bennethum ' s juniors when Kristin Cook scored the only touchdown to win the game. Students also displayed spirit during Spirit Week, which began the preceding Monday with Hawaiian Day. Pajama Day and Jersey Day followed on Tuesday and Wednesday , with Sunglasses Day on Thursday and Fri- day ' s traditional Green and White Day. We organized the format at the begin- ning of the year, Marcy explained. Then we organized committees, especially for the dance. Amidst popcorn machines, footballs, and scoreboards, 143 couples attended A Night at the Stadium” on Saturday, October 6. Tick- ets were $6, and music was provided by B B. Marcy noted, Everything went well - there was a pretty positive response. — Pom Judson RELIEVED THAT IT ' S OVER, Home- coming Queen Norma Bielich and Princess Holly Lafferty relax after the excitement of half-time. 1984 HOMECOMING COURT: Regi- na Rumford, Kathy Scott, Queen Norma Bielich, Princess Holly Laf- ferty, Katy Garrett, Karla Doelling. 10 Homecoming CAUGHT IN THE CRUNCH, the Viking offense toughens its grip during the 17-15 gome against LaPorte. The Vikes triumphed in the last six seconds with a field goal. CELEBRATING THE WEEKEND, couples let go to the mu- sic of B B at the dance in the North Balcony. Pictures, refreshments, and a graffiti board completed festivi- ties. We organized the format at the be- ginning of the year. — Homecoming Co-chairperson Marcy Costas tf- 11 Homecoming TO FINANCE the Florido trip in the spring, sopho- more Noncy Brooks serves Bond Director Robert Miller or the bond ' s onnuol Horn Dinner. HELD EVERY WEDNESDAY, boke soles provided nor only club funds bur tasty desserts, os seniors Karla Doelling and Kellie Carmichael decide what to buy. AT THE POPCORN FESTIVAL, sophomore Paul Strat- ton serves soft drinks or the FCA food booth. Pro- ceeds finance summer comp for FCA members. AFTER FRIDAY NIGHT GAMES, students kick off the weekend or sock hops in the North Balcony. Various clubs sponsored these throughout the year. It’s a learning experience DECA Sponsor Judy Commers Fundraisers ; r . j { Jgr j w H ' ■bi 1 HI _ JUH J , f J7 hot do cor washes, candy cane and flower sales, and food booths have in common? They were all club money makers. Since stu- dents weren ' t allowed to sell products to the community, fundraisers were mainly service projects, sock hops, and bake sales. DECA sponsor Judy Commers said that fundraisers were incorporated as part of the marketing classes. It ' s a learning ex- perience,” she explained. We can plan goals and procedures in managing money and promotions. She added that proceeds went toward financing weekend ex- penses for state competition. Primarily through sock hops, bake sales, and bookstore souvenirs. Pep Club bought treats and decorations for athletic teams. According to Sponsor Sharon Nuppnau, Pep Club ' s fundraisers served more than just the club. To finance prom, the junior class also raised money throughout the year. Accord- ing to Sponsor Mara Fiegle-Hicks, the pro- ceeds came mainly from a carwash, com- puter dating, and class dues. She noted that while the officers learned leadership skills, the students mainly worked toward a good prom. Scheduled at the beginning of the year, money makers provided more than mon- ey. They provided a social gathering, and students learned how to handle money and deal with people,” said Assistant Prin- cipal Robert Sutton, coordinator. Pom Judson I 13 Fundraisers 14 iwmg tk® mwMM® r®ai W hen is a character not a charac- ter? When he ' s a 6 ' 1 Vi invisi- ble white rabbit. Although never seen, Harvey was treated as a per- son by the cast and formed the basis for the fall production, Harvey, by Mary Chase. Centered around Elwood P. Dowd, the only character to see Harvey, the com- edy depicted how his sister. Veto, attempt- ed to commit him to a mental institution and the situation that resulted. Under the direction of Ms. Alice Noble, the show was presented November 16 and 17 to a total of 450 people and the junior high schools. Tickets were $2 and $3 per person to cover the $1500 production cost. Starting in early October, the 12-mem- ber cast rehearsed after school and in the evenings, Monday through Thursday, put- ting in about 200 hours of acting, not in- cluding technical stage work. Harvey was selected for several rea- sons. It ' s always been a show I ' ve want- ed to do, and it was pretty well balanced as far as male and female characters. It also had a good philosophy, Ms. Noble explained. This philosophy was expressed by El- wood Dowd: My mother used to tell me, In this world, Elwood, you must be oh, so smart, or oh, so pleasant. ' For years I ' ve been smart. I recommend pleasant. — Pom Judson DR. CHUMLEY (Jim Dolfonso) describes psychiatric treatment to Elwood os Dr. Sanderson (Mike Pat- rick), Veto, Myrtle Moe, ond Judge Gaffney lend him support. Foil Ploy ALWAYS A GENTLEMAN, Elwood Dowd (Brian Gill) presents Nurse Kelly (Valerie Bell) with a bouquet of dahlias before going out for the evening. DISCUSSING THE LAWSUIT against Dr. Chumley, Veto Simmons (Melissa Daniels) and Myrtle Mae Sim- mons (Jennifer Blake) ask Judge Gaffney ' s (Andy Roberts) advice. LOOKING FOR HARVEY in vain, Ethel Chauvenet (Elizabeth Williams) cannot understand who El- wood is introducing to her. It had a good philosophy. — Director Alice Noble ft- 15 Foil Play •t It’s just like any other day. — A typical VHS student Closing W hat doy is this?” I don ' t know — it ' s just like any other day.” This was o common conversa- tion. But this was the lost year for these typical days”, with next year ' s half-hour- per-day extension and a proposed addi- tional hour. Usually around 7:30 a.m., the majority of students began trickling in, unless they had early-morning athletic practice. Many students spent extra time before class studying in the Learning Center or the cafeteria, or talking with friends. I some- times study if I have to, or talk with peo- ple, said senior Julie Henderson. Although , six hours of classes claimed most of the day, students did relax during the five-minute passing periods and lunch. During the three 30 minute lunch breaks, students not only ate but socialized in the commons or bought items at the bookstore In a day’s life in on 2:30 or at bake sales. Students could not wan- der the halls because of increased class disruption. For the first time, hall monitors were stationed at the end of the commons. Finally, the bell! Students jammed the hallways as they struggled to get to their cars or catch the scholastic transit”. Except for homework, school was forgotten until the next day. For many students, however, the day didn ' t end at 2:30. Make-up work and class projects frequently kept students after school because technically the school day wasn ' t over until 3:30. Club meetings and sports practices often extended the day at least an hour. After school I go to Quiz Bowl practice or tennis practice during the tennis season, explained junior Titus Tan. While 177 of these any other days make up the year, they were unique in that they ' d never be the same. 16 Typical Day Feature SCHOOL IS OVER as junior Fred Schlundt, sophomore Heidi Zierz, and senior Peter Zierz prepare to leave — Pom Judson by a popular means of transportation. BEFORE CLASS, seniors Mott Workmen, Rino Mo- copogol, James Fritz, Jeff Choiboi, Kevin Sien- kowski, Paul Geiss, ond Bob Butterfield study in the library. AFTER-SCHOOL ATHLETICS ond club meetings in- volved many students, os seniors Brian Bon- trager and Matt Balia grapple for the pin in a wrestling practice. 17 Typical Day Feature KING OF HEARTS COURT and V-teens Officers - Fronr Row Jimmy Henry, King Greg Bonnec, Julie Henry. Dock Row Debbie Spejewski, Pete Brown, Jill Rupnow, Mott Workman, LeAnne Harrington, Freeda Prassas, Prince Eric Chilian, Laura Geiss, Scott Anselm. NEW YORK SKYLINES and neon lights shadow cou- ples as they move to the music of B B during the King of Hearts Dance. -44 It’s an interesting turnout because the girls ask the guys. — Freeda Prassas V-teens Vice-President 44 - 18 Christmas King Of Hearts A touaelk SITTING ONE OUT, juniors Jeff Adney ond Kristo Henson relox omidst o Porison setting during the Christmos Donee. MEMORIES RELIVED, senior Jenny Schultz tells Santa (Mr. Sid Reggie) and his helper (Mr. Skip Bird) what she would like for Christmas. P eople celebrate holidays in dif- ferent ways. Gifts, flowers, and dinners are traditional gestures of merriment. Students included another way: dancing. On December 21, Christmas took a for- eign flavor as the North Balcony was trans- formed into Fre nch street corners and cafes for Joyeux Noel a Paris ' . Tickets were $5, and 102 couples attended Student Coun- cil ' s annual dance which featured history teacher Sid Reggie and English teacher Skip Bird as his artist-helper. Valentine ' s Day came back to New York, New York , complete with subways and skylines from the Big Apple on Febru- ary 23 for the King of Hearts Dance. Spon- sored by V-teens, King of Hearts tickets were $6 and 155 couples attended the annual turnabout. Highlighting the evening was the crown- ing of the King of Hearts and recognition of the court, escorted by V-teens officers. Greg Bannec received the king ' s crown and scepter, while Eric Chilian was named Prince. Seniors chose court members and all students voted for their favorite candi- date by dropping change in the appropri- ate containers. It ' s an interesting turnout because the girls ask the guys,” said Freeda Prassas, V- teens vice-president. All proceeds were donated to the American Heart Associ- ation. — Pam Judson 19 Christmas King Of Hearts Mmglm r- J7 ' rth the year drawing to a close, VvVv began to ,Q ke a hectic pace. Sometimes it seemed the only break from the chaos was to for- get everything and become a kid again. That answer wasn ' t so far-fetched as the stage was set for childhood revisited during the 1985 April Antics Three Ring Circus”, presented April 19 and 20 at 7:30 p.m. Featuring dance routines, lipsync numbers, a barbershop quartet, music ranging from classical piano to rock, break-dancing, clown skits, production numbers, and or- chestration under the leadership of Director Dan Pritchett, the 64-member cast pro- vided an evening of escape for approxi- mately 1000 students and adults. Over a month ' s worth of rehearsals per- fected the production. It ' s not difficult to produce, but it does take more energy be- cause there is less time to produce it than a regular play, Director Sponsor Alice No- ble explained. She noted that the show moved very smoothly because the circus characters provided a lot of transition be- tween acts. Although any VHS student could tryout, April Antics was produced to replenish Dra- ma Club funds. Elaborate costumes ac- counted for most of the $1200 expense, but the show still netted a profit of $1600. Even if life ' s pace was fast and furious, students could still relax for a night under the big fop”. With the lights, colors, and balloons of a circus, childhood made a brief visit from the past. — Pam Judson 20 April Antics CALLING FOR HELP, junior Amy Dovis searches des- perately for someone to aid junior Jeff Fischer, caught in the agony of a toothache”. LIPSYNC-ING IN BLACKLIGHT, seniors Tracy Huber. Mike Leetz, Greg Geiselman, Kevin Sienkowski, and Rino Macapagal sway to On Our Way”. CONDUCTING THE CROWD. Geraldine (senior Jeff Hreha) rouses the excitement as senior Melissa Daniels follows suit in Jeramiah Was a Bullfrog”. SPOTLIGHTING A SPIN, sophomore Rick Simpson per- forms a popular breakdancing maneuver as senior Pete Brown concentrates on the beat. It takes more energy to produce than a regular play. — Director Alice Noble ft- 21 April Antics Being a student Takes skill, control Everyone is looking for us to set the example. — Junior Dave Ziegert ft 22 Stress Feature tress. An executive ' s problem or working mother ' s disor- der, right? Wrong. Although not readily apparent, students also exper- ienced and coped with stress in a variety of ways. Perhaps the most obvious form of stress was academic pressure. Exams, term pa- pers, and major tests produced sweaty palms many times. Preparing for college and selecting schools created a great deal of stress. Different people encourage you to go different places, and to them, each one they mention is the best, said senior Debbie Spejewski. Another clear-cut form of student pres- sure occurred in athletics. Many athletes felt some public expectations were too high. State-ranked wrestler Carl Maertz ex- plained that people expected his every match to be better. People don ' t want you just to win, but win big, he added. Cross-country runner Dave Ziegert exper- ienced the same feeling. Valpo ' s known for its distance runners, so everyone is look- ing for us to set the example. Athletic pressure differed from academic pressure because of the public factor. Grades depend only on you. Athletics de- pend on the team and the audience. With more pressure, you can ' t always keep it (winning) up, said basketball player Scott Anselm. Public pressure did not only affect athlet- ics, but the performing arts as well. Band, orchestra, and choir members frequently competed in solo and ensemble contests besides performing for audiences. Drama enthusiasts also faced public scrutiny as well as long rehearsal sessions. According to Melissa Daniels, a viola player and thes- pian, keeping up a performing hobby con- sumed a great deal of time as well as keeping up grades. Various extracurricular activities and club offices contributed stress. Viking Press co-editor and Quiz Bowl President Gina Fattore explained, I think the most stress in a leadership position is the dependence people have on you. You want to prove yourself and not let them down. Depending on the circumstances, stress could be helpful or hindering. Generally, students felt that it boosted their work or performance, providing a mental advan- tage, greater energy, and ability to cope with pressure later in life. When stress became too great, students found different outlets. They admitted that sometimes stress could be relieved by blocking out the source and watching tele- vision, listening to music, doing something creative, talking through the situation, and remembering past successes. Do students face more stress now than ten years ago? The answer seemed to be yes. Stricter athletic competition begins earlier, and has become more specialized overall. The three-sport athlete has be- come extinct, Dave Ziegert said. Academic expectations are higher as well. Since more opportunities are open- ing, people want more, creating more competition for colleges and jobs. As a re- sult, students today strive for higher and higher goals, which may be unattainable. Stress. Good, bad, or indifferent, for whatever reason, stress definitely had an impact on students ' lives. — Pam Judson llm $ t was a phrase heard for weeks: Only so many more days ' til we ' re outta here!” This battlecry, along with numerous count- down calendars, was o constant reminder of the upcoming victory. Unseasonably warm weather in April and May also helped to fire the fever, creating an atmo- sphere of restless excitement. Finally, 12 years of seemingly endless preparation was totally counted down. Baccalaureate services were held on Sunday, June 2, at 7 p.m. at the Valparaiso University chapel. The Rev. Donald H. Wil- liams delivered the sermon. Commencement, held Wednesday, June 5, at 7:30 p.m. in the VHS gymnasi- um, saw the final recognition of the class of ' 85 as seniors. The Rev. William R. Raster delivered the invocation, followed by speeches given by retiring Principal Garth L. Johnson, Valedictorian Tammy Benner, and Salutatorian Debra Spejewski. Super- intendent R. James Risk recognized Princi- pal Garth Johnson for his last year of princi- palship. Diplomas were distributed by Mr. Johnson and class president Erik Chilian, while secretary Brian Corneil and treasurer Rino Macapagal presented a rose to each graduating girl. Following commencement, all gradu- ates were invited to the traditional senior party at the V.U. Union, where they cele- brated their new status. For 406 seniors, this was it. — Pam Judson AS THE CLASS of ' 85 of pronounced graduates of VHS, Randy Larson assists Holly Lafferty in turning her tassel to the right side of her cap. 27 Graduation Baccalaureate Length of school day, credits to graduate Alter VHS tradition W ith all of the changes that have taken place within Valparaiso High School and the community, no other area was more affected than that of academics. The changes that occurred within the academics area were the base of all the other transi- tions at VHS. As far as breaking traditions, no oth- er change will affect every student more than the length of the school day, which happened to be extended by 30 minutes for the 1985-86 school year. To account for this extra time, a seventh class will be added, and school will begin at 7:30 a.m. Graduation requirements will be raised for future classes at VHS. While the number of credits required for graduation used to be 32 and raised to 35 for the Class of ' 85, students graduating in 1989 must receive 38 credits to graduate. Because of new transitions that will take place in the future, students be- gan to realize that old traditions will be a thing of the past and that This Is lr - Paul Jankowski ONE OF MANY college prep courses. Pre-Col helps seniors prepare for the more demanding classes ahead. 29 Academics Division Pagi DURING VOLLEYBALL MR. MARK HOFFMAN CLASS junior Bonnie looks on while Kelli Shoffner jumps up fo Stowers uses the kick- block the spike by senior boord fo leorn the free- Scott Anselm. style kick. 28 choices: Most people think only of colisthenics when physical edu- cation is mentioned, but the VHS curricu- lum includes o wide variety of recrea- tional activities as well as fitness classes. Skiing, swim- ming, basketball, co-ed and non co-ed classes at VHS are classes offered through the phys- ical education de- partment. A variety of classes is offered to try and please all students. Every student was given the op- portunity to sign up for nine week classes in the order of their interests at the beginning of the semester, with the exception of the swimming class, ex- plained Miss Nancy Walsh, Physical Edu- cation Chairperson. Classes were di- vided into five cate- gories: individual sports, team sports. Students are given recreational variety rhythmics, condi- tioning, and gym- nastics, said Miss Walsh. She added that the department tries to keep up with the current in- terests of the stu- dents when decid- ing what classes to offer. This year a cross- country skiing class was added on an experimental basis. Made possible by the Valparaiso Park System, it began second semester and lasted for three and a half weeks. Life-time and lei- sure-time sports are the objectives the physical education department geared its curriculum around this year, ac- cording to Miss Walsh. The outcome we are anticipating is for the students to achieve the knowl- edge and skills nec- essary to maintain and enjoy a phys- ically active life style throughout their entire life span. Helping to build the strongest possible foundation for a life-time of physical activity is the philosophy of the department put together by the physical education teachers,” she ad- ded. — Marilyn Burton 30 Physical Education 1 WHILE HIS PARTNER, Tom Bartelmo, watches, Dirk Chilian returns the serve to his opponent in table tennis class. BEFORE RELEASING the ball, senior Matt Given takes the starting position during the bowling class at Inman ' s Bowling Lanes. 31 Physical Education WALTER MITTY (Mr. Glen Ellis) appears unannounced for Mrs. Lebryk ' s Fiction and Film class, which is read- ing The Secret Life of Walter Miffy by James Thur- ber. WHILE JUNIOR Thomas Burbee works the camera, Amy Sanford, Daryl Altenhof, and Mark Hand present their motor oil commercial for Speech class. Communication Students develop their speaking, writing skills Not too much is known about the prehistoric man be- cause he never ful- ly recorded any- thing, due to his lock of the ability to communicate. Real history only began when man learned to communicate his thoughts to others on paper. Just as ' man learned to develop his language, stu- dents can take their knowledge of the basics in English and develop it by taking classes offered in lit- erature and writing. Most students take a lot of English, because they think the more English they take the more prepared they are for every subject,” said Mrs. Judith Le- bryk, English De- partment chairper- son. Since VHS uses the phase — elec- tive system, stu- dents can select the three years of Eng- lish classes needed for graduation and the phase according to their interests and capabilities. This system is better be- cause students can take things they are interested in. Teach- ers can teach in their areas of exper- tise and students are challenged at levels of their com- petence, ex- plained Mrs. Le- bryk. Along with de- veloping a form of writing, man devel- oped a way of com- munication through speaking. At VHS students are re- quired to take a se- mester of speech for graduation. Speech teaches students organiza- tional skills and how to be personable, said Ms. Alice L. No- ble, speech and drama instructor. On the first day of Speech class, Ms. Noble tells her stu- dents If you don ' t learn anything else from this class learn how to make peo- ple remember you in a positive way. Although the course offerings this year remained un- changed, teachers in the department were tentatively making plans for the 1986-87 school year when the ninth graders will be added to VHS. English teachers are proposing to keep the ninth grade curriculum the same and to add honors classes for the tenth grade, according to Mrs. Eli- zabeth Hall, English instructor. — Marilyn Burton 32 English Speech AS PART OF STUDYING the Revolution Unit in American Literature class, Mrs. Jean Heckman ' s students discuss questions within groups. BRITISH LIT STUDENTS Richard Fiegle, Misty Wells, Julie Henderson, Missy Warheit, and Matt Soliday celebrate poet John Keats ' birthday in Mrs. Judy Lebryk ' s class. REHEARSING A SCENE from The Odd Couple ' ' as their comedy scene for Dramatic Arts are junior Jennifer Girton and senior Debbie Seward. 33 English Speech Change: Young junior high students may be in- timidated by oil of the new state laws surrounding gradu- ation requirements. However, most of them probably do not realize that dur- ing the freshman year, requirements for science and math are fulfilled. But start- ing with the Class of ' 89, this year ' s eighth graders, two years each of Science and Math will be re- quired to graduate. By taking math as freshmen, students meet the one year math requirement, according to Mr. Glen Ellis, math depart- ment chairman. All math classes taken in high school are con- sidered electives, ex- cept for Basic Math, he said. According to Mr. El- lis, college-bound stu- dents are encour- aged to take a mini- mum of three years of math. Students interest- ed in the technical or science fields are en- couraged to take at least four years of math, he ex- plained. Last year, only 30 students of the 405 didn ' t gra- duate with more than one year of math,” added Ellis. The science de- partment offered a wide variety of courses so every stu- dent could be ex- posed to all areas. Some students do better or enjoy the practical sciences, while others are more interested in State to add 2 requirements physics and chemis- try, said Mrs. Diane Lebryk, science in- tructor. Students serious about science usual- ly take four years,” said Mrs. Lebryk. Some students take two science classes, such as Biology and Physics, the same year and this way he or she can receive four or more years of science credit,” ad- ded Mrs. Lebryk. In recent years we have added Gen- eral Chemistry, As- tronomy, and Meter- orology Geology courses to our pro- gram. We ' ve made our program more broad-based to adapt to more stu- dents taking sci- ence,” said Dr. Wil- liam Boyle, science department chair- man. Recently both the math and science de- partments have sta- bilized in enrollment. However, a larger percentage of stu- dents have been tak- ing the classes of- fered by each of the departments. By word of mouth, students have found out how different classes are taught by each of the six sci- ence instructors. This has helped increase the number of stu- dents taking science, according to Lebryk. I think any stu- dent should take as many classes as they can while they are in high school, advised Dr. Boyle. — Marilyn Burton AS PART OF HER Comput- er class, senior Krista Al- len types her program into the computer so it can be stored on a disc. TO DEMONSTRATE how to solve algebra problems, math instructor Mr. Don Scoff uses an overhead projector. 04 Math Science SPECTRASCOPES MAKE it easy for Mr. Todd Ben- nefhum and his chemistry class to study the argon spectrum. BEFORE BEGINNING his chemistry project, junior Richard Chrustowski lights his bunsen burner. STUDYING A DNA MODEL ore biology students Vic Baron, Michael Cappella, Stephanie Colby, and Ka- tie Klepser. 05 Mafh Science Explore: Learn about many different societies When wandering around in a strange place where people speak differently and have different cus- toms, it is necessary to learn about the li- kenesses and differ- ences of this place compared to a famil- iar place, in order to communicate with people there. Students could learn about their own country and For- eign countries by tak- ing classes offered by Foreign Language and Social Studies Departments. To learn about their own country, students were re- quired to take U.S. History, Government, and Economics. As an alternative to U.S. History students could take topical classes. These were set up to focus on history in a different way and to see it from other people ' s eyes and points of view,” ex- plained Mrs. Nancy Bender, Social Studies Department Chair- person. Topical classes were semester classes, but the de- partment proposed making them full year classes to make scheduling easier, ac- cording to Mrs. Bend- er. To learn how to speak and relate the likenesses of their own country to those of the strange place students could take one or more of the languages offered by the Foreign Lan- guage Department. These classes were French, German, Lat- in, and Spanish. In teaching these languages we strive for talking and under- standing the lan- guage, for students to be able to read authentically, to write intelligently and to ask basic questions in the lan- guage they take,” explained Mr. Charles Geiss, For- eign Language De- partment Chairman. Debbie Fray, Ger- man instructor, uses such methods as teacher-student re- sponding and writing dialogues and com- position. She also showed movies and had her students read short stories. By taking the classes offered by these departments students have had an opportunity to learn how their coun- try compares with others. — Marilyn Burton SOPHOMORES JOE MERTZ and Rachel Carey race in the Olympics on Latin Day at Valparaiso Univer- sity. AFTER READING a story, Paul Gold, Elise Daxe and David Newlin act out a scene in French class. Foreign Language Social Studies RESEARCHING THE LABOR project for Mrs. Nancy Bender ' s Economics class is Sherie Martin. 37 Foreign Language Social Studies TO SEE HOW SOCIOLO- GISTS do research, Matt Givin and Mike Cox, study old yearbooks dur- ing sociology. DURING A FIESTA DAY for all the language classes, Kathy Scott prepares to hit a pinafa. . Classes teach skills Preparations: needed in everyday life No one knows ex- actly what the future will be like. Even psychics hove to ana- lyze what they see but students have the opportunity to plan and prepare for their future. To help students with their present and future life situa- tions, the Home Eco- nomics Department offered classes rang- ing from food and clothing to family and single living. By faking the elec- tive classes in the Home Economics De- partment, students learned the basics for running a household, according to Mrs. Cheryl Bagnall, Home Economics Chairperson. Over all, home economic classes prepare stu- dents to be better adults, and to be more prepared for family and single liv- ing,” she added. This year the Home Economics De- partment changed the Family Manage- ment class to a Sin- gles Living class. Since more students are living by them- selves after high school, this course is geared toward the aspects of single liv- ing, Mrs. Bagnall ex- plained. One area which helps students pre- pare for the future is the Health and Safe- ty class. Unlike the home economic classes the health class was a required class. Health teach- es all aspects of liv- ing for students to ap- ply to their present life and their life after high school,” ex- plained Mr. Mark Hoffman, Health De- partment Chairman. Health classes cov- er such areas as basic hygiene and groom- ing, mental and emotional develop- ment, problem solv- ing, chemical sub- stance abuse, dis- eases, and fire and outdoor seasonal safety, according to Mr. Hoffman. After students completed the Health and Safe- ty class they could take another class that deals with sub- stance abuse. Together, these two departments helped students pre- pare themselves for their future after high school. — Marilyn Burton 38 Home Economics Health EXPLAINING THE USE of fire extinguishers to the Health CUTTING OUT A pottern for her 1st hour Sewing doss and safety class during a week on fire safety is Fire- is senior Lynn Knowlton. Sewing Class is just one of man Phil Griffith. the classes in the Home Economics Department. KARA KOVALICK MEASURES the temperature of the candy she, Chad Fortune, and Jennifer Kuth are mak- ing for their Foods Class. AS PART OF THEIR Child Development class, Vicki Far- num and Melissa Simpkins help one of the children string macaroni and Cheerios. AFTER A WEEK of studying snowmobile safety, Minnie Ang gets to drive the snowmobile with the help of Officer Alan Fix during her Health and Safety class. 39 Home Economics Health •• Financial aid is extremely competitive. — Scholar- ship Coordinator James McMichael Guidance office Eases financial fuss L ife beyond high school: stu- dents faced many decisions. What to do, where to begin, and how to contact the right people were key questions that could create even more questions. For those continuing their educa- tions, in college or vocational school, fi- nancing that education could be another source of confusion. To guide students through the maze of scholarships, grants, loans, and FAF ' s, the Guidance Department developed several ways that students could locate informa- tion about different financial packages. According to Scholarship Coordinator James McMichael, many sources of infor- mation could be found in the Guidance Office itself. Many books gave listings of available financial assistance programs and how to make contact. Located in the same hall as the counselors ' offices, the scholarship table displayed pamphlets, applications, and sign-up sheets for inter- ested students. Also available was the Training and Educational Data Service (TEDS) in the Career Center. Students could program the types of aid they found help- ful and the computer would list specific references. Once students found sources of aid, they had to determine which ones were right for them. Scholarships included money awarded mainly for academic standards, but activities, leadership qualities, and an essay or interview also played important roles in some cases. For students demon- strating need and certain grade criteria, grants were a major source of funds. Tal- ents eased costs for students who excelled in athletics or the arts. Loans aided stu- dents while they continued their educa- WITH THE TEDS system. Career Center Director Shar- on Nuppnau and senior Tammy Benner find aid sources. tion, but eventually had to be repaid. Who awarded the money? In many cases, students could obtain aid through the college or vocational school they planned to attend. National and local ser- vice organizations offered scholarships and grants often based on specific careers. In- terest from college and local trust funds was also a source of aid. After finding appropriate aid sources and applying for them, students had one more obstacle: competition. Financial aid is extremely competitive because a lot of applicants apply, and they ' re all good, explained Mr. McMichael. This was particu- larly true for aid open to all students. Once students cleared the competiton hurdle, they were notified by letter of their accomplishments. According to Mr. McMi- chael, very little money changed hands but was rather transferred to the college or school directly. — Pam Judson 40 Academics Feature DISPLAYING VARIOUS PAMPHLETS and applica- tions, the scholarship ta- ble in the Guidance Of- fice was a vital link to fu- ture funds. CHECKING THE LATEST col- lege information, junior Steve Remijan browses through materials in the Guidance Office. 41 Academics Feature AS PART OF her sixth hour Shorthand class Teresa Hollandworth takes dictation in a stenographers note- book while Ms. Vella Greco dictates. MRS BRENDA GREEN uses the overhead projector to explain unbounded reports of her first hour Typing l-ll class. ANSWERING THE TELEPHONE is just one of the secretar- ial jobs assigned to senior Amy Blanco during her Intensive Office Lab class. 42 Business DECA DISTRICT COMPETITION WINNERS - Fronr Row: Alicia Skolak, 2nd place Job Interview; Connie Beach, 4th place General Marketing; Hilary Howard, 2nd place Human Relations; Nancy Mohler, 3rd place Ad- vertising Services. Second Row: Aimee Antommaria, 2nd place Food Marketing; Valarie Pierotti, 3rd place, General Marketing; Tammi Ippolitio, 4th place Gener- al Marketing; Jenny Corneil, 3rd place. General Mer- chandising; Missy Meyer, 2nd place Human Relations. Dock Row. Ed Fetla, 3rd place. Service Station; Chris Locken, 2nd place General Marketing; Judy Whalls, 1st place Free Enterprise and 2nd place Human Relations; Tim Vitoux, 2nd place General Marketing and Free Enterprise; Mandy Johnson, 2nd place Credit and Fi- nance. Nor pictured. Christie Hedges, 6th place Apparel Accessories; Mike Johnson, 5th place Service Station; Dave Pittman, 5th place Credit and Finance. Two-Sided Interested in a business position or just wont to know how to balance a checkbook? Maybe a business class could help. Business classes don ' t just teach typing and shorthand. Students can take classes to help them in their everyday lives. The Business De- partment ' s goal is two-fold. Classes are offered for stu- dents who want business to help them in their every- day lives as well as classes for students interested in a busi- ness career, ex- plained Ms. Vella Greco, Business De- partment Chairper- son. Most students start out taking the typing classes. These classes help students in school as well as out of school. With the skills they learn in typing and short- hand students can get secretarial posi- tions, right away,” according to Ms. Greco. Another class that helps students imm- mediately is the Business Law class. Personal, professional business offerings This class teaches students how to keep a checkbook, budget their money and other everyday business skills, said Mrs. Greco. Students who have completed classes like Typing, Shorthand, and Busi- ness Machines can then take Intensive Office Lab their sen- ior year. This class is set up like an of- fice. This was the fi- nal stage for stu- dents thinking about a secretarial career, said Ms. Greco. Another aspect of the business orient- ed classes is the Dis- tributive Education class. The purpose of this class was for students to try out the business world and to have the op- portunity to see how well they can handle the job world, explained Mrs. Judy Commers, Marketing and Dis- tributive Education instructor and coor- dinator. Seniors who took the Distributive Ed. class spent half the day in school and half the day work- ing in an occupation closely related to what they wanted after high school, Mrs. Commers said. Whether students wanted business classes to help them now or to learn skill to help them in an occupation they could find these classes in the Busi- ness Department. — Marilyn Burton 43 Business _ , , Goals reached Achievement: through classes Everyone has o goal for his life. In or- der to achieve it, o person must get off on the right foot to- wards fulfilling his particular goal. Spe- cial programs were offered at Valparaiso High School in order to help students get a head-start towards fulfilling their goals. For students inter- ested in starting ca- reers in such fields that deal with draft- ing, mechanics, and electricity, the VHS Industrial Arts Depart- ment offered various programs to get stu- dents off to a head- start in their field of interest. One class in the In- dustrial Arts Depart- ment that provided excellent experience in various fields was the Industrial Cooper- ative Training (ICT) class. This class was open not only to VHS students, but also to students from other schools in the county. This class met in the classroom for a short time each day and students were then released to go to a real job related to their interests. Students enrolled in ICT in order to get started in an occupa- tional trade,” said Mr. Zone Cole, Indus- trial Arts Department Chairman. They are students interested in careers such as me- chanics, plumbing, and electricity, he said. Another class that helps students pre- pare for the future is Architectural Draft- ing, taught by Mr. Frank Horvath. This class is designed for students to learn the roles and responsibil- ities of an architect. In first year draft- ing, students concen- trate on residential structures, and during second year drafting, students are allowed to deal with more complicated design work. This year, a new addition to the draft- ing department aimed to assist stu- dents in their work. After a IV 2 year wait, the IDA Com- puter Aided Drafting and Design (CADD) system finally ar- rived. At a cost of $9000, the system helped teach stu- dents state-of-the-art drafting techniques. It was used mainly by seniors. For students inter- ested in the industrial arts field, the depart- ment at VHS had many opportunities for all students. — Paul Jankowski LOOKING ON WHILE Greg Geiselman uses the new computer in Drafting class are Tricia Meyer and Andy Diaz. 44 Industrial Arts Drafting Machines WORKING IN THE elec- tronics room ore Butch Wright, Dion Jones, ond Chuck Ellis. DURING SMALL ENGINES closs, Mr. Lance Nolting helps Sfu Barnett and Howard York while they work on an engine. JEFF VAN SYOC and Rob Ulman work on an ex- periment on electric mo- tors during their Electron- ics class. DEMONSTRATING HOW TO cut a gear on a hori- zontal graph to his Ma- chine Trades class is Mr. John Angyus. 45 Industrial Arts Drafting Machines WORKING WITH THE HANDICAPPED at SELF each day is Stephanie Mathias, a Health Orientation student. AS PART OF the Pre-Vocational Education Program, Tim Clifford spends half his day working at Whispering Pines Nursing Home. STUDENTS IN HEALTH OCCUPATIONS not only receive hands-on training in the career of their choice, but they also must spend time in the classroom. Health Occupations PVE Work together with school Combination: can make up class credits Half in and half out how some stu- dents spend their day. They spend the morning in school and after- noon in o career po- sition for school credit. Two classes in which students study half a day and work the other half are Dental Health and Health Occupations. Stu- dents who took Dental Health worked in a dental office, whereas stu- dents in Health Oc- cupations worked at SELF, in a nursing home, or a doctor ' s office, explained Mrs. Doris Hildreth, Health Career Coor- dinator and Instruc- tor. Before students can take these classes they must have taken Health Orientation, which is an overall view of the health fields combined with first aid, said Mrs. Hil- dreth. These classes gave students the exposure to various occupations as well as hands-on training in some of the posi- tions, according to Mrs. Hildreth. Occupation Lab, a Pre-Vocational Education class, was also set up for stu- dents to leave half day for credit. Other classes that students took to just learn about jobs are: Work Orientation I II, Basic Skills, Ca- reer Education, and. Occupation Gui- dence, explained Mr. Jerry Hager, Pre- Vocational Educa- tion Work Study Coordinator. Another aspect of these uniquely set up classes are the Special Education classes. These classes were set up for students who are Mildly Emotionally or Mentally Handi- capped, with low I.Q. ' s according to Miss Cindy Mana- lardi. Students who worked half the day had to be in school at least half the day and re- ceived class credit for the time they worked. — Marilyn Burton DURING DENTAL HEALTH, Mrs. Doris Hildreth in structs seniors Liso Meyers and Roy Grivetti on the structure of the tooth. BRIAN KELLER WORKS half the day ot Costos Foods, which he con combine with the time he spends in school to receive credit in the PVE program. 47 Health Occupotions PVE VALENIAN STAFF: Front Row Jerry Flynn, sports co-editor; Paul Jankowski, copy editor; Barb Walters, layout editor; Pam Jud- son, features editor; Amy Davis, business editor. Second Row Gina Fattore, clubs editor,- Marilyn Bur- ton, academics editor,- Lisa Ahlbrand, album co- editor,- Gordana Sormaz, sports co-editor,- Steph- anie Wood, sports co-edi- tor. Dock Row Karla Doel- ing, album co-editor,- Marcy Costas, album co- editor,- Mike Patrick, pho- tographer. BUSINESS MANAGER Amy Davis makes signs to an- nounce the sale of the 1984-85 Valenian. 48 Valenian USING A SCALEOGRAPH, Clubs Editor Gina Fattore determines whether a picture will fit the allotted space on the layout. BEFORE A DEADLINE, Sports Co-Editor Gordano Sormoz and Acodemics CORRECTING ALL SECTION Editor Marilyn Burton pre- editors ' copy is just one of pare the copy for the the jobs of Copy Editor printer. Paul Jankowski. 200 blank pages changed Transformation into the 1984-85 Valenian For the Valpar- aiso High School Va- lenian staff, the school year began with a blank page. Throughout the course of the year, that blank page and 199 others just like it were trans- formed into the pages of the 1985 Valenian. Tackling the jour- nalistic horror of those empty pages, the 14 member staff set out to produce a yearbook that the students of VHS would enjoy, ac- cording to Layout Editor Barb Walters. Her job included making sure that the section editors completed layouts which were cre- ative originals but did not violate the established guide- lines. Her counterpart, Copy Editor Paul Jankowski, had to accept all copy be- fore it was pub- lished. Any copy which he felt did not eloquently express the topic it ad- dressed was either rejected or revised. Every last detail proved to be impor- tant to the scrutiniz- ing eyes of the co- editors and Advisor Gloria Zimmerman, forcing the staff to adapt quickly to the fast paced world of publishing. Although they may have been overwhelmed at times with the thought of filling all 200 pages of bleak white space with vi- vacious copy and awe-inspiring pic- tures, the staff con- centrated on meet- ing monthly dead- lines, so that, piece by piece, the 1985 Valenian took shape. However, as the year progressed, the staff began to realize that the blank pages before them were not a menance to be con- quered, but a place to record the signifi- cant happenings of a year at VHS. For all the trials and traumas that went into it, their fi- nal product repre- sented pieces of the past year trapped adeptly into pages which were once bare. - Gina Fattore Valenian Winners Band has record to be proud of Just like the bas- ketball team has a string of eight con- secutive sectional championships, the VHS band has a win- ning streak of its own. For the seventh straight year, at least 20 band members have been selected to play in the All- State Band. This year, a record 25 Valpar- aiso musicians were members of the All- State Band. No other school in the state has ever had 20 or more participants, and the second most this year was a school which had 18 students selected, ac- cording to A Band Director Robert Mill- er. Individually, stu- dents in band did ex- ceptionally well in the district contest at Portage and at the state contest at Butler University. For solo and ensemble, the musicians are evalu- ated on seven cate- gories ranging from technique to prep- aration and memori- zation. According to Mr. Miller, approximate- ly 85 percent of VHS musicians received first place ratings at the district contest, while 35 firsts were given at the state contest. Valparaiso High School band mem- bers are not only rec- ognized statewide for their excellence in music, but also na- tionally. Jim Miller, a senior trombonist, was one of two musi- cians to be selected as an Indiana repre- sentative in the McDonald ' s All- American Band. Jim played with the McDonald ' s Band in the Macy ' s Parade in New York and in the Rose Bowl parade in Pasadena on New Year ' s Day. The process by which Jim was select- ed for the band was very competitive, ac- cording to Mr. Miller. In Indiana, 5,00 ap- plications were sent in along with a tape of a required piece of music. The two peo- ple who the judges thought played the tape the best were chosen, and Jim was one of two musicians in Indiana to be se- lected. During the ' basket- ball season, some of the members of the band volunteered to play in the pep band, which, for the eighth consecutive year, had student di- rectors. Seniors Jeff Wood and David McMichael were the directors this year. Each year, the band has different strengths and weak- nesses. The last five years have been very consistent, said Mr. Daniel Pritchett, B band director. — Paul Jankowski A BAND MEMBERS - Front Row: Cristy Kelly, Wendy Peloso, Susan Brown, Mary Kaster, Ann Chris- tianson, Jill Ruppnow, Amy Miller, Laura Hartwig, Debbie Spe- jewski, Julie Henderson, Linda Sanford, Cindy Lott. Second Row Susan Freese, Angela Bowden, Kim Madura, Phil Cotrell, Jeff Wood, Chrissy Bon- die, Marya Martin, Missy Faber, Andy Ross, Nate Schmoll, Ray Harris, Todd Wagenblast, Jeff Barber, David McMichael. Third Row Susan Holcomb. Deanne Spejewski, Heather Banks, Andrea Herrick, LeAnne Harring- ton, Christine Mueller, Mike Patrick, Pete Kick- bush, Chris Reichert, Brian Klemz, Brian Gill, Tim Prahlow, Greg Bannec, Jim Miller. Dock Row Bill Thompson, Greg Borth, Craig Meyers, Jim Dimitri, Brendan Grube, Kareem EINaggar, Tracy Huber. REHEARSING FOR THE Concert Band contest are Christine Mueller, Ray Huber, and Brian Klemz. 50 Band DRUM MAJOR MARY Ras- ter leads the marching band during their pre- game performance at a football game. AT THE POPCORN Festival Parade band members Julie Henderson and Wendy Peloso carry the band banner. B BAND MEMBERS - Front Row. Melissa Hutton, Lo- retta Kenning, Tammi Whail, Steve Pilz, Amy Barber, Elizabeth Ver- steeg, Kim Looft, Julie Shook, Karen Herrick, Jen- nifer Hall, Kristin Wheel- er, Karen Mutka. Second Row: Alyson Miller, Mi- chelle Klienfelter, Mark Ambling, Amy Erspamer, Nancy Brook, Melany Kolczak, Julia Betjemann, Kristin Gross, Lynnea Cole, Carrie Mopes, Lori Johnson, Kathy Kasper, Patty Bird, Carolyn Sim- son. Third Row: Karla Droege, Jewel Carlos, Shelly McMirchery, Tammy Mahoney, Marc Jones, Mike Raster, Andy Roberts, Keith Biggerstaff, Mark Sirovica, Mike Dah- lover, Liz Etzler, Justin Gericke, Paul Stratton, Miss: Cleis, Carolyn Miller, Forth Row, Lauren Huck, Mike Crowder, Ted Trost, Jeff Sensenbaugh, Steve Beiser, Craig Anderson, Lance Lemmon. 51 Band ORCHESTRA Front Row Wolfgang Tsoutsouris, Shayne West, Amy Parry, Jamie Costas, Beth Masters, Beckey Adkins, Lisa Epple, Jim Peyton. Second Row: Tammy Mahoney, Stacy Evans, Bob Richards, Kris Egolf, Amy Baker, Amy Hofteizer, Jeff Dennington, Devvie McDannel, Kristin Wheeler, Karen Mutka. Third Row Liz Elzler, Willie Harbison, Elizabeth Moody, Jennifer Henderson, Johanna Scroggins, Wendy Burner, Caro- lyn Evans, Heidi Harris, Lori Dickson, Julie Mulleft, Kris Kalina, Amy Barber. Fourth Row: Julia Bentjaman, Kris- tin Gross, Andrew Roberts, Lauren Huck, Craig Ander- son, Lance Lemmon, Jeff Sensenbaugh, Mark Jones, Mark Sirovica, Ted Frost, Mike Crowder, Diana Maniac. SWING CHOIR: Front Row Nancy Ducat, Becky Doering, Liz Cuson, Linda Stark, Cindy Chavez, Steve Aardema, Valerie Bell, Anu Steisto, Akemi Ichihasi, Colleen Mitchell, Jennifer Blake. Second Row Scott Banks, Bob Ducat, Todd Miller, Kevin Maxey, Chad Clifford, Shawn Will, Pat Staresina, Kaz Chujo. Dock Row Andy Griffin, Dave Frobish, Jim Dalfonso, Gregg Bunning, Todd Mack. Not pictured Diana Maniac, Wendy Casbon, Car- issa Casbon, LeAnne Rondo. CAROLYN EVANS PLAYS HER viola during sixth hour Orchestra class. 52 Orchestra Choir Expanding: Most students lis- ten to the rodios during the day and occasionally sing along. Yet at VHS there are some stu- dents who broaden their music expo- sure and build up their musical ability. At VHS 26 of these students play in the Orchestra. Or- chestra, which meets as a class consists of 14 violins. six violas, four cel- los, and two basses. Students take or- chestra to learn in- struments and dif- ferent types of mu- sic, explained Mr. Robert G. Miller, Di- rector of Music for Valparaiso Commu- nity Schools. Orches- tra music is not just classical music. Stu- dents also played pop tunes and con- temporary music. Some students take classes to broaden musical skills he added. This year the or- chestra participated in the Northwest In- diana String Festival along with other schools. It also played in concerts and went to con- test. Individuals also went to solo and ensemble contest and some went onto state, said Mr. Miller. Other students at VHS joined choir, which is divided into two classes, Concert Choir and Girls ' Glee Club. Stu- dents in Choir could also have joined the Carolers, an ex- tracurricular swing choir, explained Mr. Bernard A. Butt, Choral Director. In addition to per- formances and con- tests, the students also put on a Caba- ret Dinner in the spring which consist- ed of a meal and a show combined, said Mr. Butt. While most stu- dents just listen to music there are oth- ers who make their talents known in Or- chestra and choir. — Marilyn Burton GIRLS ' GLEE CLUB - Fronr Row: Heidi Eder, Nadine Steere, Lisa Hiftinger, Tonia Davis, Candy Desarro, Susan Rob- erts, Sherry Chambers, Allison Lennix, Becky Mowbray. Second Row: Adria Briggs, Danetta Decker, Jessica Hofferth, Monika Carey, Rhonda Hardesty, Donna Chaney, Julie White, Jennifer Stewart, Dock Row: Tami Hamrick, Cheryl Dye, Chris Spencer, Kelli Stowers, Michelle Karall, Kim McNeil. CONCERT CHOIR - Fronr Row KozChuho, LizCuson, Linda Stark, Lesley Hough, Akemi Ichihashi, Lisa Bucher, Valerie Bell, Gregg Bunning. Second Row Chad Clifford, Whendy Casbon. Cindy Heimberg, Mary Clifford, Anu Seisto, Julie Cleveland, Kris De- Mick, Becky Doering, Bryan Deller. Third Row Todd Miller, Todd Mack, Kris Peuquer, Pam Edwards, Mi- chell Yoder, Colleen Mitchell. Nancy Ducat, Cindy Chavez, Jennifer Blake. Dock Row Pat Staresina, Tim Wright, Jim Dalfonso, Bob Ducat, Paul Marshall, Scott Banks, Steve Aardema, Dave Frobish, Jeff Ronco, John Steider. Kevin Maxey. 53 Orchestra Choir JUNIOR KATHY HENRIQUES prepares to mount her picture by using the press in her Photography class. TO CHECK TO SEE if his photograph is in focus, Marty Cain uses a focusing device. WORKING ON HER project for art class, junior Tammy Carlson creates flowers out paper mache. 54 Art Photography Creativity, alternative to Deviation: regularly offered classes Tests, papers, and quizzes con oil be associated with the daily stress of aca- demic life. Howev- er, some students opted to expand their creative tal- ents in a more re- laxed atmosphere. For these stu- dents, Art and Pho- tography classes served as outlets. I enjoyed the paint- ing and drawing since it provided an escape from other classes,” remarked junior Susie Stewart. Certain students continued their edu- cation in art be- cause it would benefit them in their future careers. Since I might pur- sue art later, I need- ed the classes now,” said junior Dave Andrick. Others merely wanted to satisfy their curiosities. I was always inter- ested in cameras, and taking photo- graphs. I now know how to use one,” said senior Pat Rob- inson, a student in Photography class. A variety of courses were of- fered from Ad- vanced Design to Ceramics. Students were given oppor- tunities in studying areas ranging from three dimensional design to graphics. Students taking Photography were given hands-on training in using en- largers and devel- oping their own pic- tures. Many students found outlets after school, but there were outlets in school where stu- dents could use their talents. — Gordano Sormoz FOR HER ART PROJECT, Katie Whitflinger uses paper DURING THE ART II class, John Hrapek makes the mache to create an abstract form. frame of his paper mache car out of wire. 55 Art Photography Clubs offered to VHS students to help Broaden Horizons M ost people, of one time or an- other, hove been told by their parents or by others to broaden your horizons.” The true meaning of this expression may be somewhat vogue to most people, but it con be assumed that it means ' to get involved.” In order for students to broaden their horizons, various clubs were of- fered at Valparaiso High School that students could get involved in. These clubs ranged from Foreign Exchange Club, the most populous in the school, to Quiz Bowl, o club which competes with other clubs from surrounding schools in the area. However, various clubs were avail- able to cater to students ' particular in- terests. Gaming Club, Pep Club, and DECA were just three examples of the wide variety of clubs that were of- fered to students at VHS. With this variety of activities to par- ticipate in, students hod to take ad- vantage of these opportunities to broaden their horizons” before it was too late because This Is lr. — Paul Jankowski BESIDES BAKE SALES and sockhops, the annual Winter Carnival was a major fund raiser for all VHS clubs. BECAUSE DAMAGE TO the D.J. ' s amplifier caused a delay in the dancing at a Student Council-sponsored soc-hop, Michelle Doug- las, Traci Krysinski, Stacy Conde, Jamie Ni- land and Jason Alvarez engage in an infor- mal game of charades. STUDENT FACULTY SENATE - Front Row: Ve- ronica Vas, . Pam Judson, Debbie Spe- jewski, Felicia Grabowski. Second Row: Re- gina Rumford, Laura Testa, Elizabeth Wil- liams, Barb Walters, Carolyn Evans, Susan Brown. Dock Row Jan Bergeson, Robert Sutton, Wes Maiers, Dianne Lebryk, John Pinkerton. Nor Pictured — Bill Boyle, Kafy Garrett, Biff Geiss, Paul Geiss, Julie Hender- son, Jim McMichael, Kathy Scott, Judy Whalls, Barb Womacks, Rhonda Yelton. 58 Student Council Student Faculty Senate For the students, by the students In 1776, American colonists de- clared that they wanted government for the people, by the people, end then proceeded to fight and die for it. However, at VHS, such government, for the students, by the students, ex- ists without similar sacrifice. As a mat- ter of fact, the existence of this demo- cratic, representative, student govern- ment consisting of Student Faculty Senate and Student Council was often overlooked. Facing problems many students were oblivious to. Student Faculty Senate worked to improve communi- cation between the staff and the stu- dents by hearing both sides of contro- versial issues. Also, the Senate pro- vided needed financial aid to any VHS organization and periodically gave Simple Pat on the Back Awards to de- serving students and faculty. While Student Faculty Senate repre- sentatives voiced the opinions of the student body on many issues. Student Council specifically made sure that student interest was taken into ac- count in planning the year ' s activities. Besides the annual Christmas dance. Student Council sponsored the Winter Carnival and soc-hops. According to President Laura Testa, the organization of these and other events was time-consuming, but the satisfaction gained from doing some- thing constructive for VHS students made it worthwhile. Although members of the student government made sacrifices of time, not blood, they, like their forefathers, insured for all the right to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. — Gina Fattore STUDENT COUNCIL OFFICERS - Front Row: Rachel Miller, secretary; Steve Remijan, sergeant-at- arms; Norma Bielich, treasurer. Dock Row Laura Testa, president; Elizabeth Williams, vice presi- dent. AT A STUDENT COUNCIL meeting, senior Donna Allen adds to the discussion concerning the theme of the Christmas dance. 59 Student Council Student Faculty Senat 60 Staying in by serving fashion others Fashion encompasses much more than just clothes. From schools and ca- reers to names and neighborhoods, everything has a certain amount of status attached to it. While these fash- ions may change daily, from the par- able of the Good Samaritan to Flor- ence Nightengale to modern day, it has always been fashionable to help others. One of three clubs which mirrored that sentiment was SADD, Students Against Driving Drunk. In its first com- plete year at VHS, it helped to edu- cate students about the dangers of drunk driving, the number one killer of teenagers. SADD members and their parents were required to sign a contract promising not to drive drunk. As SADD showed students the horri- ble affects of drunk driving, YARC, Youth Association for Retarded Citi- zens showed its members the benefits of working with the retarded clients. After a one-year absence, YARC re- turned to VHS because of the efforts of seniors Leanne Harrington and Julie Rader. Attending a VHS football game and a Halloween party were two ac- tivities YARC organized for their cli- ents. While SADD and YARC were clubs aiding a specific cause, V-Teens worked to help many different peo- ple in the school and community. Giv- ing Thanksgiving food baskets to needy families and donating profits from the King of Hearts Dance to the Porter County Heart Fund were two traditional projects. V-teens projects, plus those of YARC and SADD, proved that dedication to a cause and providing service without a price tag were still the height of fash- ion. — Gina Fattore V-Teens YARC SADD AT THE YARC Halloween party, sophomore member Carolyn Miller performs a dance maneuver with Marty Ross, one of the cli- ents from the Sheltered Workshop. V-TEENS OFFICERS - Debbie Linton, treas.; Jill Rupown, sec.; Leanne Harrington, pres.; Freeda Prassas, vice pres.; Debbie Spe- jewski, program chair. MATT WORKMAN, FREEDA Prassas, Erik Chilian, Laura Geiss and Scott Anselm ap- plaude as Leanne Harrington crowns Greg Bannec. Julie Henry holds the King ' s septer. SADD OFFICERS - Front Row: Kellie Carmi- chael, pres.; Mark Hoffman, sponsor; Kate McNeill, vice-pres. Back Row: Cassie Tucker, sec.; Amy Hoftiezer, treas. YARC OFFICERS - Front Row: Leanne Har- rington, vice president; Julie Rader, presi- dent. Back Row: Mark Tonner, treasurer; Andy Diaz, secretary. V.Teens YARC SADf Attainable futures Charles Kettering, an American in- ventor of many improvements for ear- ly automobiles, once said, My inter- est is in the future because I am going to spend the rest of my life there.” At VHS, this philosophy was mirrored by the efforts of DECA, OEA, and VICA. Comprised of 41 members. Distribu- tive Education Clubs of America (DECA) allowed students to develop skills in the field of marketing. Accord- ing to Sponsor Judy Commers, compe- tition was its major activity. Profits from a sock-hop and the candy cane sale were used to send members to contests as far away as San Francisco. Office Education Association (OEA) was a club open to seniors who took Intensive Office Lab, vocational train- ing for office occupations. Some of the clubs ' activities, such as bake sales and a sock-hop, not only raised mon- ey which was used to pay entry fees for state and local contests, but also fostered the idea of teamwork which is essential to office work, said Mrs. Cindy Stalbaum, sponsor. Encompassing students enrolled in many different vocational classes. Vo- cational Industrial Clubs of America (VICA) was another club which helped students to prepare for future careers, specifically in the fields of electronics, architecture, machine trades, and health occupations. These 1 clubs organized such projects as a raf- fle for free gas or selling handmade Christmas ornaments to finance annu- al spring banquets and other activi- ties. Dy participating in DECA, OEA, and VICA, students demonstrated their wisdom, for according to John Milton, To know that which before us lies in daily life is the prime wisdom.” — Gina Fattore MRS. MARY RYDAK purchases some lunchtime treats from senior member Suzanne Gudino of on OEA bake sole. Junior Mike Micciche and sophomore Tom Zimmerman ore next in line. DURING THEIR ANNUAL condy cone sole, DECA members find that on assembly line is the most productive way to attach messages and rib- bons before distribution. OFFICE EDUCATION ASSOCIATION OFFICERS - Front Row: Lori Johnson, vice president; Rito Burns, president. Bock Row: Mary Clif- ford historian-reporter; Trocey Hughes, sec- retory; Natalie Goodwin, treasurer. The of- ficers help to organize the club s activities which are social as well as academic. VICA PRESIDENTS - Front Row: Paula Jose, dental health. Back Row: Kelley Patrick and Mike Bolongia, machine trades. Not Pictured: Greg Geiselman and Guy Kos- moski, architecture; Margaret Pollock, health occupations; John Vajda, ICT; Jeff Veatch, electronics. DECA OFFICERS — Ed Fetla, president; Judy Whalls, Student Faculty Senate rep.; Hilary Howard, historian-reporter; Connie Beach, treasurer. Not Pictured: Joe Hofferth, secre- tary; Tim Vitoux, vice president. 63 DECA VICA OE ON NHS FLOWER DAY, senior members Kofy Garrett and Kris Sirovica work be- fore school sorting carnations for deliv- ery. BECAUSE February 14 was a Snow Day, Jason Mesches delivers belated Valentine messages to a classroom. AT THE NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY induc- tion ceremony. President Scott Wagenblast begins by introducing current members. 64 National Honor Society Striving to achieve diverse excellence In today ' s society, emphasis is put on excelling in one individual area. Although success in one area brings recognition to many people. National Honor Society recognizes those who excel in four given areas. Acceptance into NHS is based on scholarship, service, leadership, and character. To be considered for this elite group, juniors must have a 3.5 grade point average and seniors must main- tain a 3.2. Teacher recommendations play a large role in the final decisions. Scholarship is important, but the teacher rating does matter,” said NHS Sponsor Jean Heckman. Although the society is primarily to honor those having scholarship, ser- vice, leadership, and character, en- couraging the continued growth in these areas is also important. NHS made itself available to serve the school whenever needed. Provid- ing assistance at the Parent Night has been one of the many services NHS has done in recent years. To raise money for a senior scholar- ship, NHS sponsored the annual Val- entine ' s Day flower sale. Mrs. Heck- man considers this activity as a service as well as a fund-raiser. It has be- come more of a tradition. People ex- pect it of us, she said. Although today ' s society empha- sizes one dimensional living, National Honor Society recognizes those that excel in many valuable aspects of life. — Stephanie Wood NHS - Front Row: i. Martz, J. Fiegle, J. Mesches, R. Fiegle, J. Barber, S. Wagenblast, S. Conde, L. Geiss, L. Ailes, M. Macapagal, S. Holcomb, L. Bucher, V. Vos, D. Linton, G. Morton. Second Row R. Meyers, M. Wallace, P. Cottrell, N. McQuillan, L. Reggie, K. El-Naggar, C. Lott, W. Peloso, J. Henderson, D. Spejewski, C. Evans, J. Carrell. E. Williams, L. Testa, L. Chester, L. San- ford. Third Row A. Frey, S. Marshall, L. Hauser, S. Johnson, K. Sirovica, M. Daniels, B. Walters, P. Judson, J. Varela, J. Thiry, L. Nuechterlein, D. Maniak, K. Molitoris, C. Mueller, M. Martin, D. Howard, K. Scott. Fourrh Row . G. Fattore, C. Maertz, S. Allen, F. Bamesberger, B. Klemz, B. Harris, S. Wills, K. Krause, C. Alexa, J. Harde- beck, K. Highland, C. Kelly, M. Ang, A. Herrick, F. Prassas, L. Stanczak. Fifth Row. D. Kobak, K. Allen, P. Marshall, T. Prahlow, D. Czekaj, J. Bouche, L. Hartwig, S. Meyer, T. Benner, K. Keck, D. Seward, S. Brown, A Ku, J. Fritz, M. Evans, J. Veatch, J. Millet. Dock Row B. Brick- ley. K. Garrett, D. Schenck, T. Wagenblast, G. Chester, S. Frye, K. McNeill, M. Crownover, M. Hardwick, T. Tan. J. Fritz, C. Becker, B. Wojcik, P. Zierz. VIKING PRESS STAFF - Fronr Row: Marilyn Burton, Pam Judson, Gina Fattore, editors. Dock Row Julie Bodensteiner, Millie Sormaz, typists; Mike Patrick, photographer; Debbie Kobak, assistant editor. Nor pictured: Mrs. Zimmerman. QUILL AND SCROLL - Fronr Row:). Flynn, P. Jankowski, B. Walters, P. Judson, A. Davis. Dock Row G. Fattore, K. Doell- ing, M. Burton, M. Costas, L. Ahlbrand, M. Patrick, G. Sor- maz, S. Wood. Nor picrured D. Kobak, Sponsor G. Zimmer- man. 66 Viking Press Quill And Scroll CH Journalists using power responsibly Journalists were making the head- lines in more than one way during the opening months of 1985. Besides actu- ally writing the news, some were making their own news in court as both Time magazine and CBS News were sued for libel. These suits indicat- ed the precarious position of the press in modern society and showed the responsibility which is part of the world of journalism. Uniquely qualified to fulfill that re- sponsibility, the staff of the Viking Press worked throughout the year to bring to VHS students clear, concise news about the people and events which shaped the school year. Once a month the newspaper was distributed at the high school and the December and April issues were circu- lated to all students of the Valparaiso Community School System. These is- sues included a letter from Superinten- dent Risk and news from the elemen- tary and junior high schools. Students enrolled in journalism, Va- lenian staff members, and the student editors provided the copy which was edited by Advisor Gloria Zimmerman. Story ideas, headlines, and layouts were all organized by the editors. Many of the students who were re- sponsible for the publication of the Vi- king Press were also members of Quill and Scroll, a national honorary society for student journalists with a year ' s experience who were in the top third of their academic class. — Gina Fattore BECAUSE ALL VHS students receive a copy of VIKING PRESS EDITORS Pom Judson and Gino the Viking Press, Pom Judson sorts the papers Fotfore and assistant editor Debbie Kobak for delivery to first hour classes. work to complete the pages of the March issue. 67 In a different way Teachers interact 66 It’s impor- t a n t for teachers to be involved with stu- dents in oth- er ways than a classroom. NHS Co-sponsor Jean Heckman D uring the day they were teachers with ordinary classes, lecturing, testing, grading. After 2:30 p.m., they met with another group of students, but not as a class — as a club. Providing guidelines for officers, encour- aging ideas, paperwork, and chaperoning certain activities were some responsibil- ities of sponsors. They did not, however, run the club, because they felt that since clubs belonged to the students, the stu- dents should organize them. I ' m here to be the adult chaperon - it ' s their club, not mine, explained Mrs. Sharon Nuppnau, Pep Club sponsor. Most sponsors agreed that the time the club demanded from them varied during the year. During busy seasons, such as dances, major fundraisers, and elections inductions, the work could be very time- BESIDES WORK, Drama Club Sponsor Alice Noble enjoys the fun times as she discusses events of the pizzo party with president Melissa Daniels. consuming. At other times, regular meet- ings were the only activities. Teachers usually became sponsors when the administration announced an available opening. I think it ' s important for teachers to be involved with students in other ways than a cl assroom. I felt a real need to be involved, so I said I wanted to help, noted Mrs. Jean Heckman, National Honor Society co-sponsor. Why would teachers take on the added responsibilities of a sponsor? Mainly to get to know students in a different way. V- teens Sponsor Elizabeth Hall said that it was very gratifying to work with students in a different capacity outside of a class- room. Mrs. Brenda Lott, Foreign Exchange Club co-sponsor added, It ' s a joy to work. It is sometimes fatiguing, but it ' s really a delight to work with students who want to be part of something. — Pom Judson ft 68 Clubs Feature ENCOURAGING IDEAS. V- teens Sponsor Elizobeth Holl helps president LeAnne Harrington at o meeting. LENDING AN EXTRA HAND, Student Council Sponsor Dill Boyle collects money for a sock hop. 69 Clubs Feature 70 FCA Pep Club Athletes and fans helping each other When the 1984 Summer Olympic Gomes were held in Los Angeles, American flogs waved in abundance as the nation held its breath at the sheer wonder of athletic endeavor. With Americans winning a plethora o gold medals, the mass media soon proclaimed the rebirth of the United States as the world ' s leading nation. The Olympics showed just how much the world of sports can influence society at large. This observation was mirrored at VHS by the efforts of two organizations. Pep Club and Fellow- ship of Christian Athletes. Throughout the changing athletic season. Pep Club was the twelfth man on the football field and the sixth man on the basketball court, accord- ing to President Kathy Scott. By orga- nizing sportheads who hung signs, decorated lockers, and sent candy to athletes on game days. Pep Club helped to remind team members that the school was proud of them, ex- plained Sponsor Sharon Nuppnau. While Pep Club demonstrated how the school can help athletes, FCA showed how athletes can help the school and community. Composed of about 70 VHS team members, the club sponsored service projects such as visiting nursing homes and sending food baskets to needy families. Funds to send members to camp were raised by the chili supper and by sell- ing hamburgers at the Popcorn Festi- val, said Sponsor Dale Ciciora. Although athletic contests at VHS do not have the world-wide signifigance of the Olympic Games, Pep Club and FCA proved that VHS athletes and their fans can make a difference. — Gina Fattore SENIORS MISSY WARHEIT and Kathy Scott and junior Kris Scott work on their entry in Pep Club ' s Spirit Week car decorating contest. AT THE ANNUAL FCA chili supper, three-year member Nora Murphy enjoys her chili before attending the Valpo-Highland home game. PEP CLUB OFFICERS - Front Row Kofhy Scoff, president- Morey Cosfos, homecoming chr.; Nora McQuillan, treasurer. Dock Row Regina Rumford, cheerleader rep.,- Jamie Niland, homecoming chr.; Chris Razus, Vikefte rep. FCA MEMBERS Kim Demick, Kaye Keller, Kay Woodruff, Kafie Hofferth, and Paul Stratton help the club ' s hamburger stand at the Pop- corn Festival raise about $750 which was used to send members to FCA summer camp. 71 FCA Pep Club IN A VICTORY over Wheeler, the VHS Quiz Bowl teom uses the 15 seconds allowed for math questions to do some calculations. SENIOR DAVID CZEKAJ helps his sister Ma- rie to lock her boots info the bindings while intramural skiing at The Pines. GAMING CLUB MEMBERS Mike Wallace, Joe Johnston, and Phil Cottrell participate in the opening round of a Risk tournament. QUIZ BOWL PARTICIPANTS - Front Row: Katie Douglas. Ann Frey. Second Row: Jeff Barber, Mark Kleehammer, Laura Geiss. Third Row: Sponsor Dianne Lebryk, Debbie Spejewski, Carolyn Evans. Dock Row: Gina Fattore, Pat Kim, Titus Tan. 72 Intramurals Quiz Bowl Gaming Club PARTICIPATING IN the new intramural sport, Hopkido, Bonnie Nicholas, Amy Par- ry, Debbie McDannel, Rita Burns and Lori Wardrop are led in warm-ups by Dan Pin- kowski. Contests without ulterior motives On q normol weekday, eight hours of television air time is devoted to game shows where contestants win huge sums of money by playing games. However, the money given away on game shows is only a frac- tion of what some professional ath- eltes are paid to do nothing but ploy games. Similarly, VHS students had three unique opportunities to join clubs devoted to playing games. Quiz Bowl, an option for the aca- demically inclined, combined the buzzer system and time limit of a game show with Trivial Pursuit-type questions. In competitions against teams such as Chesterton, the nine- member team finished their fall sea- son with a record of 4-3. For those whose interests included a popular choice. The club met the first Monday of every month, but held special tournaments frequently. However, for students more con- cerned about challenging their bo- dies, not their minds, VHS offered eleven intramural seasons. Coordinat- ed by Mr. Mark Hoffman, intramurals gave all students a chance to partici- pate in relaxed athletic competition for a nominal fee in sports such as basketball, tennis, and weightlifting. Although VHS intramural athletes. Gaming Club members and Quiz Bowl participants were never offered million-dollar rewards for winning their games, all three clubs exempli- fied the true nature of competition. After all, having fun is what its all about. games such as Risk, Dungeons and Dragons, and chess. Gaming Club was - Gina Fattore Talented teenagers steal the spotlight Movies obout teenagers have al- ways been popular, but movies star- ring teenagers, such as The Breakfasr Club, only recently came into vogue. Regardless of movie industry cast- ing trends, teenage performers have always stole the show at VHS Drama Club productions. To go even one step further, Drama Club provided students with opportunities in directing a nd producing. Members were encouraged to au- dition for roles in the fall play and April Antics. Funds necessary to put on either a play or musical, ranging from $3000 to $6000, were raised by April Antics because the club has to spend very little to put on the annual all- school talent show. Sponsor Alice No- ble explained. Besides working on their own pro- ductions, members also got a chance to see professional shows such as Cars and Second City in Chicago. Parties, including a pizza party and a Surf ' s Up party, were held in addition to regular monthly meetings. Once members have completed about 120 hours of work in the the- atre, they become eligible for mem- bership in the International Thespian Society, in selecting the Thespians, Ms. Noble said that she considers the quality of work done and the candi- date ' s attitude and enthusiasm. While many teenage performers may have sat back and waited for casting directors to call. Drama Club members took initiative and ended up in the spotlight. — Gina Fattore 74 Drama Club Thespians DRAMA CLUB - Fronr Row. J. Blake, L. Hoobler, Second Row: B. Schnoffner, B. Hunt, J. Dal- fonso, J. Girton, D. Sew- ard, K. Herrick, K. Gross, J. Seward. Third Row-. M. Daniels. W. Peloso, E. Wil- liams, B. Walters, P. Jud- son, B. Gill, V. Bell, P. Mc- Donald. J. Fishcer, M. Risk. FourrhRow M. Condon, A. Roberts. D. Eckert, A. Da- vis. A. Christiansen, M. Bird. K. Droege, L. Choate, A. Yackley. Docli Row D. Fitzer, T. Miller, P. Bird, P. Yelkovac. JENNY GIRTON, BARD WALTERS, Elizabeth Williams and Deena Eckert join Andy Rob- erts in a rendition of Stop In the Name of Love at the Surfs Up Party. SOUND LIGHT CREW - Fronr Row: Scott Massom, Rob Ulman. Dock Row Dave Rice, Mr. Kenning, Jeff VanSyoc, Jeff Veatch. CONGRATULATING CONTESTANT JULIE Hen- derson. Drama Club Vice-President An- drew Roberts serves as emcee of Name That Tune both at the Winter Carnival. THESPIAN TROUPE 253 - Jim Dalfonso, Pat McDonald, Andrew Roberts, Wendy Pe- loso. Barb Walters, Pam Judson, Melissa Daniels, Deena Eckert. 75 Drama Club Thespians CONCENTRATING INTENTLY ON the music, junior Brendan Grube performs on the drum set. SAXOPHONE TRIO SCOTT Wogenblosr. Mike Patrick and Pete Kickbush practice a sectional solo. JAZZ ENSEMBLE WORKS on improving their stage performance at a Tuesday night re- hearsal. SENIOR DAVID McMICHAEL perfects a fug- lehorn solo in preperation for the ISSMA jazz band contest. 76 Jazz Ensemble ■ Devotion to music prompts sacrifice For most teenagers, o love of music and a sacrifice for it mean surrender- ing $8 for o new album, but for the students whose love of music inspired them to participate in Jazz Ensemble a greater sacrifice was required. Whereas no rehearsal time is need- ed for the successful operation of a radio, to participants in this extra-cirri- cular band, making music meant up to four hours of organized group prac- tice every week. Perfecting their musical talents with a stress on style. Jazz Ensemble met to play ballads and swing tunes, al- lowing the students to be exposed to music they don ' t get to play in concert band. This type of music is more mar- ketable and is an asset to a musician who plans to play in college, accord- ing to Director Daniel Pritchett. Students have more freedom to work with their own musical ideas, said Pritchett, and they also learn jazz improvisation. Another band which met after school was Studio Band. Composed mainly of junior high school students, this band practiced less than Jazz En- semble, but functioned in the same way. Giving up a Saturday, both bands competed in the Indiana State School Music Association jazz contest and took superior ratings in different diffi- culty divisions. Although students who loved music were called upon to sacrifice, they quickly forgot their loses when their music was heard and appreciated. — Gina Fattore JAZZ ENSEMBLE MUSICIANS - Fronr Row M. Klinefelter, C. Miller, S. Wagenblasf, C. Rei- chert, P. Kickbush. Second Row B. Grube, A. Barber, T. Trost, R. Huber, J. Young, C. Ander- son, J. Rader. Third Row: D. Spejewski, J. Wood, N. Schmoll, D. McMichael, J. Barber, P. Cotrell, M. Raster. Dock Row: M. Jones, L. Lemon, S. Freese, M. Patrick, A. Frey. L. Huck, B. Thomp- son, S. Brown. Nor Pictured . Director Daniel Prit- chett. 77 Jazz Ensemble Beyond imports: a cultural exchange Americon society hos long been in- nundoted with ond influenced by the products of foreign cultures. Although Americons may drive BMW ' s, listen to Sony Wolkmen and take pictures with Nikon cameras, they sometimes do not even think twice about the cul- tures which produce these necessities. However, Foreign Exchange Club gave VHS students a chance to learn more about the cultures which have embellished the American way of life. Through Youth for Understanding and Sports for Understanding, 13 club members spent the summer of 1985 overseas. While first-hand experience was possible for some, the majority of the club had to get its knowledge of for- eign countries from the students who had previously gone overseas and the four exchange students who at- tended VHS for 1984-85. Also, Interna- tional Weekend, the Foreign Feast and International Banquet gave members a chance to meet foreign students and to indulge in foreign foods. Since FEC was the school ' s largest club, it sponsored many diverse activi- ties such as a trip to a Chicago Sting game, Christmas shopping in Chicago, and a trip in the fall to Turkey Run State Park. While these activities made FEC a popular club, its true purpose was never eclipsed, according to Sponsor Wes Maiers. FEC succeeded, he said, in making its members interested in more than just foreign merchandise. — Gina Fattore FEC BOARD AND EXCHANGE STUDENTS - Fronr Row: Fred Bamesberger, Andy Berkoski, Ra- mon Negrete, Julie Henderson, Carolyn Ev- ans, Debbie Spejewski, Akemi Ichihashi. 5ec ond Row Tim Sullivan, Kaz Chujo, Cindy Lott, Stacy Conde, Anu Seisto, Sam Allen. Third Row: Jason Freitag, Erich Walls, Traci Kry- sinski, Laura Geiss, Myra Mocapagal, Laurie Ailes. DodtRow Martha Maiers, Kristin Wheel- er, Mary latridis, Jill Bodensteiner. AT THE FOREIGN FEAST, exchange stu- dents Anu Seisto and Kaz Chujo try to win the lifesaver passing race. FOREIGN EXCHANGE CLUB officers, Fred Bamesberger and Tim Sullivan enjoy ice cream sundaes at the March meeting. WITH THE HELP OF Rachel Miller. Debbie Kobak displays a poster of a castle as she tells FEC members about her trip to France. 79 Foreign Exchange Club VHS sports programs affected by laws Governing school N ew lows governing the amount of time to be spent in school ef- fected the sports programs at VHS by bringing minor changes to some sports. One low which took effect this year concerned the early dismissal of ath- letes. According to Athletic Director C. J. Doone, athletes competing in any level of o state tournament, such os basketball regionols, con not leave school early to go practice at the tour- nament site. Decuose of this rule, tour- naments previously held on two days, such os wrestling and track, may hove to be cut to one day, which could possibly reduce the number of partici- pants. With the announcement of the new rules come the addition of two new sports. Girls ' softball was continued after being added lost year, and boys ' soccer was added os o new spring sport. According to Mr. Doone, new changes should not hove a major im- pact on the sports programs at VHS. Some schools might (hove prob- lems), but we won ' t, ' ' he said. — Paul Jankowski AWAITING THE KICKOFF, Viking fans brave the weather before the varsity football game against Highland. 81 Sports Division Page VARSITY FOOTBALL Season Record: 7-3 Munster VHS 18 OPP 14 Portage 6 3 Hobart 8 27 M.C. Rogers 28 3 Chesterton 26 21 Merrillville 27 31 La Porte 17 15 Gary West 7 12 Highland 30 7 Gary Roosevelt 69 26 TAKING A BREATHER during o defen- sive series are senior guard Jerry Flynn and junior tackle Russ Barone. TRYING TO REGAIN his balance is All-Con- ference fullback Pete Brown. He rushed for 1,012 yards to become the fourth leading rusher in Valpo history. ESCAPING THE GRASP of Highland defend- ers, senior Gary Spencer begins his cut up- field. The Vikings were victorious 30-7. 82 Boys ' Varsity Football Motivation keys season Qualify is defined as the degree or grade of excellence. In football, quality may be defined as the 1984 Viking football team. Describing his team as hard- working, enthusiastic, and tena- cious, Head Coach Mark Hoffman was pleased with the constant im- provements of his team. The im- provement in our offense was on a day-to-day basis. It was just really exciting,” he explained. Execution of the new offense and the lack of injuries were considered to be the strong points of the sea- son. We had numerous minor in- juries that could have been serious had it not been for our offseason weightlifting and flexibility pro- grams,” said Coach Hoffman. Improving their season record to 7-3, the Vikes finished fourth in the conference with a 4-2 mark. In clus- ter competition, consisting of Ho- bart, Gary West, Merrillville, and Chesterton, the team finished 1-3 with a victory over Chesterton. The leadership of the three senior captains, Pete Brown, Jerry Flynn, and Jeff Hreha, proved to be vital as only three ten-game starters re- turned to the Viking lineup. Pacing the offense were seniors Pete Brown, and Jody Sims and ju- nior quarterback Steve Letnich. Brown finished his high school ca- reer with 1,012 rushing yards, rank- ing fourth on the all-time VHS list. Sims, the Vikings top receiver, had 37 receptions for 523 yards. Sims was named to the All State team. Replacing graduate Jeff Rybak, Steve Letnich is currently fourth on the all-time passing list. Junior Mike Neis was the only offensive player to make the All-Conference team. Sparking the defense were stan- douts Greg Bannec, Brian Corneil, Jerry Flynn, James Fritz, and Rino Macapagal. Corneil led in tackles from the linebacking position. Flynn, the only defensive player to make All-Conference, started at outside linebacker. Matching the physical qualities with the mental and emotional de- sires, the quality of each individual was important to the total team ef- fort. They were highly self-moti- vated individuals” he said. — Stephanie Wood I!U«C ' VARSITY FOOTBALL - Front Row: Kathy Briggs. Michele Crownover, Jenny Broodhurst, Jeonine Burns, Kristin Cook, Kathy Scott, Donno Allen, Jill MacLen- nan, Cossie Tucker, Sandy Nelson, Regi- na Rumford. Second Row. Dave Brown, John Woodville, Randy Larson, Tim Col- lins, Todd Susdorf, Gary Spencer, Kevin Sienkowski, Frank Wilson, Jeff Degen- effe, Brian Corneil. Third Row Joe Pe- karek, Tracy Huber, Craig Becker, Craig Hewlett, Carl Bauer, Pat Rooney, Steve Letnich, Jerry Flynn, Mike Hull, Rino Ma- capagal. Fourrh Row: Mark Hardwick, Mike Neis, Tony Caprous, Tim Atha, Norby Jakel, Scott Corneil, B.J. Dick, Greg Walls, Chad Fortune, Dennis But- ler. Fifrh Row Randy Feola, Greg Fisher, Jody Sims, Russ Barone, Rick Neal, Steve Brown, Bill Tauck, Dave Wickersham, Charlie Van Senus, Rob Mahoney. Sixrh Row: Sam Bernardi, David Rice, Robert Farahmand, Jen Emshwiller, Frank Bla- singame, Greg Marquez, Bob Alex- ander, Jeff Higbie, Greg Bannec, James Fritz, Mike Cenners. Sevenrh Row: Shawn Thomas, Tim Burbee, Mike Bar- one, Mark Marcinkowski, Ed Fetla, Pete Brown, Jeff Hreha, Joe Baldwin, Rick Spencer. Dock Row Head Coach Mark Hoffman, Dr. Robert Stolz, Pat Murphy, Randy Kearns, George Neitert, Rod Moore, Tom McNeil, Dave McGonigle, Terry Cox, Rick Gory Gray, John Cook. ELUDING THE DEFENSE, tight end Jody Sims grabs one of his 37 receptions of the year. Second on the all-time reception list, Sims was named to the All-State team. 83 Boys ' Varsity Football J. V Vikings roil on If o person is going to be a suc- cess in life, he or she must work very hard and also fight the many problems brought on by society. A person must also be able to bounce bock from bod luck dealt upon him or her. Just os o person trying to succeed in life, the 1984 Junior Varsity Foot- ball Team fought off injuries and worked very hard” according to Offensive Coordinator Pat Murphy. The J.V. Vikes finished with a 7-2 record and a 5-1 mark in the Dune- land Conference. Their only losses came at the hands of Merrillville and Crown Point by a combined total of four points. The ironic thing about the year was that the outlook before the season wasn ' t the best, according to the coaches. Murphy said that the number of kids that usually JUNIOR VARSITY FOOTBALL - Fronr Row: Cheerleaders Karen Carichoff, Tracey McA- leer, Jennifer Cuppy, Managers Kathy Scott, Jeanine Bus, Jill MacLennan, Donna Allen, Kristin Cook, Cheerleaders Lori Sier, Bonnie Nuest, Katie Wittlinger. Second Row Manager Rob Mahoney, Jason Willis, John Tapp, Dan Rice, Larry Wright, Mike Collins, Jay Rezabeck, Todd Garcia. Third Row Manager Dave Brown, Dan Murphy, Dave Doelling, Eric Larue, Howard York, Mike Gilbertson, Scott Castle, Jim Carmi- chael, Manager Dennis Butler. Fourrh Row Ken Barfell, Jerry Blaney, Mickey Nolan, Rob Ward, Dave Defier, Chris Peddle, Jeff Ronco, Rob Stevenson. Fifth Row: Head Var- sity Coach Mark Hoffman, Rob Shinall, Charlie Rinker, Jeff Leffew, Dan Spencer, John Pishkur, Paul Soliday, John Walsh, Manager Mike Conners. Dock Row Dr. Stoltz, Assistant Coaches Pat Murphy, Ran- dy Kerns, George Nieferf, Trainer Rod Moore, Assistant Coaches Tom McNeil, Crock McGonigle, Terry Cox, Rick Mitchell, Gary Gray, John Cook. come out os sophomores was down by about eight players. The kids weren ' t quite as talented as past years,” stated Defensive Coordina- tor Zone Cole. The loss of sopho- more tackle Mike Barone to the Varsity added to the dim outlook. Giving Coach Cole and Coach Murphy more headaches was the lack of depth due to injuries and less players which forced many to play both ways. What the kids lacked in pure talent, they made up for in hard work and aggressive play,” explained Coach Cole. Offensively, the Vikings scored a total of 150 points which came out to an average of 17 points a game. Leading the way offensively were quarterback Larry Wright, receiver John Tapp, and running backs Jeff Leffew, Rob Shinall, and John Pish- kur. Wright was named the most valuable player on offense. The defense, which in past years has been exceptional, made this year no exception. Coach Cole ' s stingy crew gave up an average of only 3.4 points a game and record- ed six shutouts. Leading the de- fense were John Tapp, Rob Shinall, Joe Rafferty, and Jerry Blaney. John Pishkur, who led the team with 94 tackles, was named the most valu- able defensive player. Coach Murphy felt that the key to the season was the team ' s flexibil- ity. Being able to adapt to differ- ent situations and positions was the key” explained Murphy. The 1984 Junior Varsity Football Team continued the proud tradition of J.V. football in Valparaiso. In the last ten years, the J.V. ' s have a combined record of 66 wins to 22 losses. - Jerry Flynn DEFENSIVE COORDINATOR Zone Cole shouts encouragement from the side- lines. JV FOOTBALL SEASON RECORD: 7-2 Lew Wallace VHS 7 OPP 0 Portage 7 0 Hobart 23 10 M.C. Rogers 23 0 Chesterton 27 0 Merrillville 7 10 LaPorte 28 0 Gary West 20 0 Crown Point 13 14 84 J.V. Football J.V. PUNTER Joy Rezobeck prepares to blast one against Lew Wallace. The Vikes stung the Hornets 7-0. RUNNING BACK Jeff Leffew (21) flies into Lew Wallace ' s secondary be- hind the blocking of Mike Gilbertson (55). SOPHOMORE QUARTERBACK Larry Wright rolls out to the left ogoinst the Hobort Brickies. The Vikings won the gome 23-10. 85 J.V. Football Unity important asset Training a team to work together as a unit can be a very challenging task filled with obstacles. At the be- ginning of a season a coach has to deal with many different personal- ities, temperaments, and skills. In order for a season to be suc- cessful, differences must be set aside. Fortunately, Mr. Mark Knauff, in his first year as volleyball coach did not encounter these problems. One of the most positive things I can say about the season is that the girls all got along well,” said Coach Knauff. The girls, however did face prob- lems with consistency, lack of height, and failure to win the close matches. Most of the matches were closer than the scores indicat- ed,” stated Coach Knauff. Although the team posted an fi- ll record, the girls had shown a vast improvement toward the end of the season. Our play improved at the end of the season and we had become one of the better teams,” said Coach Knauff. The team ended the season by placing third in the Duneland Conference and losing the first match in the sectional to Merrillville. An award for top spiker went to Nancy Ducat, and the top setter award was shared by Missy Faber and Susan Frye. The top passer was Sheila Miller, top server was Lisa Meyers, and the All-Around honor went to Norma Dielich. According to Junior Varsity Coach Elke Bowman, the success of the junior varsity team was attributed to two superb setters and five con- sistent spikers. The team ended the season with a 15-3 record. Much of the success of the sea- son can be attributed to the healthy attitudes of the girls. Each one was able to laugh at herself and her mistakes,” she said. Michelle Lambert was chosen the Most Improved, while the Men- tal Attitude Award went to Jin Jin Charon, and Jill Smith received the Outstanding Award. — Gordana Sormoz VARSITY VOLLEYBALL JV VOLLEYBALL Season Record: 8-11 Season Record: 14-3 North Judson-San Pierre W North Judson-San Pierre W Highland L Highland w Westville L Westville w Munster Gavit L W Munster Gavit w w j Crown Point L Crown Point w 1 Kankakee Valley W Kankakee Valley w 1 Portage L Portage w j Hebron W Hebron w j LaPorte L LaPorte L I Morton Lake Central L L Morton Lake Central W W ] Hammond Noll L Hammond Noll L I Chesterton W Chesterton L 1 M.C. Rogers L M.C. Rogers W ] Merrillville W Merrillville w I M.C. Marquette W M.C. Marquette w ] Hobart w Hobart w I SECTIONALS Merrillville L FOLLOWING THROUGH on o spike is junior Nancy Ducat. Preparing for the return are teammates Sharon Palm, Susan Frye, and Sandy Marshall. JV VOLLEYBALL TEAM - Fronr Row . Linda Varela, Jin Jin Charon, Shelley McMurtry. Second Row: Michelle Lambert, Jill Smith, Jill Koetke, Jody Susdorf. Dock Row: Man- ager Lynnea Cole, Katie Hofferth, Kaye Keller, Jessica Hofferth, Tammy Mahoney, Lisa Dimitri, Coach Elke Bowman. 86 Girls ' Volleyball JUNIOR SANDY MARSHALL successfully spikes the ball over the head of her La- Porte opponent while team members Nor- ma Dielich and Susan Frye await the bump. VARSITY VETERAN NORMA DIELICH pre- pares to spike the boll against her LaPorte opponent. LaPorte went on to defeat the Lady Vikes. VARSITY GIRLS’ VOLLEYBALL TEAM - Front Row. Sheila Miller, Susan Frye, Liz Hauser. Second Row: Sharon Palm, Lisa Meyers, Stephanie Wood, Sandy Marshall. Dock Row Manager Susie Heinz, Michelle Bish- op, Nancy Ducat, Norma Bielich, Jenny Har- debeck, Missy Faber, Coach Mark Knauff. 87 Girls ' Volleyball NUMBER-ONE VARSITY SINGLES player Jason Mesches returns a forehand to his LaPorfe opponent. JUNIOR MATT EVANS prepares to return o backhand to his opponent. Mott played number two singles this season. JV TENNIS TEAM — Fronr Row . Manager Dove Costlemon, Manager Paul Brown, Don Frye, Tim Ton, More Fischer. Second Row Joy Pothejo, Drew Scholl, Tom Ander- son, Mike Shroot, Todd Scholl. Dock Row Mark Kleehommer, Jeff Brown, John Steider, Neil Heffernan, Coach Jerry Hoger. VARSITY TENNIS TEAM - Front Row Pot Scott Wogonblost, Mark Nelson, Paul Gold, Kim, Joson Mesches, Mott Evans, Doug Titus Ton. The team compiled o 6-10 record. Gerber. Dock Row Coach Tim Shideler, 88 Boys ' Tennis Pressure hinders team Pressure surrounds everyone in their doily life. Whether it be ot school, work, home, or in athletics, everyone has hod to deal with it ot some time in his her life. Unfortunately, pressure con hinder performances. For many members of the boys ' tennis team that lesson was learned quickly. The majority of the matches we lost went to three sets,” said third- year varsity coach Tim Shideler. He explained that inexperience was the main factor and that the inex- perienced players had a tendency to fold under pressure. Our record could have definitely improved if the team would have had experience to fall back on. A lot of the matches were closer than the scores indicated,” said senior Jason Mesches. First-year varsity player Paul Gold said, I think concentration was my main problem. That ' s one thing I will definitely need to work on next year.” Strength to the team was attrib- uted to the steady playing of sin- gles players Jason Mesches and Matt Evans, and doubles players Scott Wagonblast and Mark Nelson. Coach Shideler noted that their suc- cess was due to their previous varsi- ty experience. The team had a 6-10 record and lost in sectionals to Michigan City Elston. VARSITY TENNIS Season Record: 6-10 Merrillville Hobart VHS L L J.V. TENNIS Season Record: 10-5 VHS S.B. Adams L Merrillville W La Porte L Hobart W Chesterton W La Porte L Crown Point L Chesterton W 1 M.C. Rogers W Crown Point L Culver L M.C. Rogers W Portage L Culver L Lowell W Portage L Merrillville W Lowell W Hobart W Merrillville w La Porte L Valpo Tourney w Chesterton W Hobart w M.C. Rogers L La Porte L Portage L Chesterton W SECTIONALS M.C. Elston L M.C. Rogers W The junior varsity team finished its season with a 10-5 record. I was very pleased with his tennis sea- son. These boys really worked hard and they were dedicated. Many of them would stay after practice and continue to hit balls, said Coach Jerry Hager. He explained that the team worked well together despite the wide range of ages. Coach Hager also noted, Even the losses were exciting since they were all very close. I never had to get angry because of a lack of ef- fort.” — Gordana Sormaz WITH EYES FIXED on the boll, Firsf-yeor var- sify player Paul Gold concentrates on a shot during a tough match. DOUBLES PARTNERS Scott Wagenblast and Mark Nelson work together on their strate- gies. 89 Boys ' Tennis Team concept stressed Cross counfry to most is consid- ered to be on individual sport, but at VHS, the team concept is the most emphasized aspect. It’s very much a team sport because it takes the top five (run- ners) to make a score. It ' s not only one girl that makes a team, said Girls Cross Country Coach Pat McKay. Goals set for the season were to win the Duneland Conference, to take sectionals, and to qualify for the state meet. Only one girl, freshman Meghan Martin, quali- fied for state, but the team did accomplish its other two goals. A disappointing injury to freshman Coleen Jones caused the team to fall just short of state qualifica- tion. Placing 24th at the state meet. Meghan was a member of the All-State team. Jones was the only other Viking to be recog- nized, finishing in the fop ten at the DAC meet. She was named to the All-Conference team. Rounding off the top seven were Ann Frey, Laura Hartwig, Ann Ja- cobsen, Susie Johnson, and Ruth Wheeler. Taking an overall positive atti- tude into the season, the girls were pleased with their perfor- mance in the conference meets. We knew we were running well. We knew we had a good chance at conference and sec- tionals. We had a really positive year, ' ' explained Coach McKay. Aside from winning confer- ence and sectionals, the lady Vikes finished with an overall dual record of 9-3. Having the largest team ever, the girls pulled together to fill the vacancies of graduates Joan Crowe, Diana Dusek, and Lisa Triscik. Since seniors Ruth Wheeler and Nora Murphy are the only runners the team will lose, the future of girls cross country is look- ing bright, according to Coach McKay. The upcoming f reshman class has potential. We have some new freshman that look really strong, she said. The concept of team contribut- ed to the individual perfor- mances of many runners as they realized in the individual sport of cross country, the team is what wins the meets. — Stephanie Wood VALPO vftUQ VALPO ( VAIPO I ALPO Au o BATTLING TO THE FINISH, Ann Frey, Ruth Wheeler and Laura Hartwig push each oth- er towards better times and higher plac- ing. GIRLS CROSS COUNTRY TEAM - Fronr Row. Missy Leetz, Mychel Macapagal, Coleen Jones, Ann Frey, Laura Hartwig. Second Row. Amy Baker, Penny Ryan, Heidi Kletf, Mindy Heinhold, Meghan Martin, Ann Jacobsen, Laura Shurr. Dock Row. Tricia Schultz (manager), Katie Douglass, Susie Johnson, Paula Doelling, Nora Murphy, Angela Bowden, Ruth Wheeler, Coach Pat McKay. 91 Girls Cross Country BOYS ' CROSS COUNTRY Season Record 14-0 LECTURING TO HIS team before the meet against Chesterton is Coach Sam Rasmus- sen. The first year cross country coach has also been the boys ' track coach for 12 years. VHS Gory Roosevelt W Kouts W M.C. Elston W Chesterton W Hammond Morton W M.C. Rogers W Crown Pt. W Hommond Gavit w New Prairie Inv. w Merrill ville-LoPorte w Lew Wolloce-M.C. Morquefte w Highland Inv. w Hobort Inv. w DAC Meet 2nd Sectional 3rd Regional 2nd Semi-Stote 2nd State 5th ALL-CONFERENCE SENIOR Erik Man lunges toward the finish BOYS ' CROSS COUNTRY TEAM - Front Row : Mike Bucher, Matt Harrington, John Marfz, Brian Klemz, Todd Wagenblasf, Matt Utter- back, Jim Fiegle, Ray Trisik, Rusty John- ston, Mark Leetz. Second Row Carl Frey, Chris Cole, Jay Telschow, Steve Beiser, Loren Huck, Dion Jones, Brett Polizotto, Jus- tin Gericke. Jim Arnold. Dock Row Steve Meyer, Jeff Pofis, Mark Jones, Erik Chilian, Dave Ziegert, Harvey Peddle, Paul Geiss, Rick Fiegle, John Drake, Coach Sam Ras- mussen. Season Honors included Most Im- proved Runner: Todd Wagenblast, Out- standing Runner: Brett Polizotto, Best Team Runner: Paul Geiss, Most Valuable Runner: Erik Chilian. The team finished with a re- cord of 14-0 in dual meets. 92 Boys ' Cross Country try to repeat Vikings A great coach is always remem- bered because his teams win a lot of games. But more often than not, you ' ll find that a winning coach cares more about the welfare of his players rather than whether his team comes out on top on the scoreboard. This kind of coach be- lieves in building character and teaching valuable lessons that will help an athlete further down the road in life. Valparaiso High School Cross Country Coach Sam Rasmussen used this philosophy and proved it again by having another banner campaign. Rasmussen, who has been the track coach for 12 years, replaced Skip Collins as the cross country this year. Rasmussen will also retain his responsibilities as the track coach. Rasmussen took over in an espe- cially tough situation. He came into the season with three of the top seven runners returning from last year ' s state championship team and winning was expected. Ras- mussen stated that he didn t feel any extra pressure and he tried to make the team feel the same way. The Vikings finished the year with a 14-0 record, but finished sec- ond to Portage in the D.A.C. meet which earned them a second place finish in the conference. Despite los- ing to the Indians at conference, the Vikes did beat the eventual state champs at the prestigious New Prai- rie Invitational. Rasmussen de- scribed this as the best race we ran all year.” Leading the team was senior Erik Chilian and sophomore Brett Poli- zotto. Chilian finished first at the New Prairie Invitational and was named to the All-Duneland Confer- ence team. Polizotto finished 17th at the state meet to help the team to fifth place finish. He also received All-State honors for his performance. We were very successful, ” re- marked Rasmussen on his team’s undefeated season and fifth place finish at state. But the most impor- tant thing is we grew as indivi- duals. We experienced the joy of victory and the agony of defeat, and that ' s what life is all about,” emphasized Rasmussen. — Jerry Flynn DESPITE BEING A first year runner, senior Harvey Peddle was one of Valpo ' s top sev- en. SENIOR PAUL GEISS gives a tremendous ef- fort to help Valpo defeat Chesterton. 93 Boys ' Cross Country BEGINNING THE bockswing of o long drive is store finolist Moureen Murphy. Murphy finished fourth or the state meet. GIRLS ' GOLF TEAM — Front Row: Katie Klepser, Lindy Dorris, Krista Allen, Paige McNulty. Dock Row Susie Clifford, Maureen Murphy, Stefanie Colby, Terri Piet, Coach Nancy Bender. The girls finished with a 7-3 record and tied for third at regionals. EYEING THE BALL, three-year letter win- ner Lindy Dorris awaits the end result of her putt. GIRLS ' GOLF Season Record: 7-3 LaPorte Inv. 2nd Marquette Elston W W Hobart W Portage W LaPorte L Chesterton W Merrillville W M.C. Rogers L Sectionals 1st Regionals 3rd SENIOR KRISTA ALLEN and Coach Nancy Bender show a look of concern as Krista completes her swing. 94 Girls ' Golf Vikes defeat pressure Attempting the lost-second free throw or kicking a field gool to put the gome into overtime ore individ- ual pressures that some athletes face. These situations correspond with the everday pressures of golf. After teeing off, golfers face the pressure of individual one-on-one competition for 18 holes. Golf is about the only sport where the coach cannot have conferences with their team, said Girls ' Golf Coach Nancy Bender. The top golfers, Krista Allen, Ste- fanie Colby, Lindy Dorris, and Mau- reen Murphy overcame these pres- sures and led the Vikes to 7-3 re- cord. These four golfers were consis- tent, but the team lacked in depth. Murphy was the only Viking to qualify for state,- however. Coach Bender said any one of her players could have gone to state. Being the individual sport that golf is, team adhesiveness is often hard to obtain. This year ' s team was truly a cohesive unit. We were a team. They set individual goals to obtain team goals, said Coach Bender. For the 1984 season, the team accomplished two of three team goals — a winning record and a sectional championship. Qualifying for the state meet was the only goal that eluded the Vikes as they finished in a tie for third at region- al. The girls finished third in the con- ference standings behind Michigan City Rogers and LaPorte, two teams recognized for their traditionally strong golf teams. Losing Tina Kozlowski to gradu- ation affected the team ' s confi- dence, according to Coach Bender. The team had the attitude that they would do poorly cAie to the loss of their top golfer; however, the girls overcame this barrier and proved to themselves their individual talents. Suffering a condensed season fol- lowing the state ' s change in the dates of the tournament, the team had little time to make improve- ments. We used the band-aid ap- proach. You just patch things up to get them through the season, ex- plained Coach Bender. Facing Michigan City Rogers and LaPorte early was rough due to the lack of experience. Through many changes, includ- ing the loss of Kozlowski and the condensed season, the girls pulled together, overcame individual pres- sures, and accomplished what they had set out to do — to prove them- selves as a consistent and competi- tive golf team. — Stephanie Wood CONCENTRATING ON A PUTT, junior Ste- fanie Colby watches the course of her ball. She won medalist honors twice this year. 95 Girls ' Golf i ' f r - Lady I ikes fight back No matter the sport, when a champion loses his title, he will fight very hard to regain it. The Val- paraiso High School Girls ' Swim Team fought hard, but fell short to Chesterton ' s Golden Gators. Jim Sharp, who is in his second year as the Valpo coach, previously coached at Chesterton where he built an area powerhouse. They overtook the Valparaiso teams which were generally the best in the conference and one of the best in the area. Despite not catching the Golden Gators he used to coach. Sharp has made great strides in catching Ches- terton. Next year we should over- take them and put girls ' swimming at Valparaiso back on top where it belongs, stated Coach Sharp. The team finished with a 12-1 dual record, with the only loss com- ing to Chesterton. The Lady Vikes also finished second to the Golden Gators in the Duneland Conference and at sectionals. Leading the team were seniors Leigh Chester, Marie Czekaj, Jenny Murphy, and Toy Ann Runk. They ' ve really done a great job for us, said Coach Sharp. Despite great leadership from the seniors, the team consisted of tal- ented underclassmen. Top juniors were Michelle Douglas and Julie Hansen. Sophomore Pam Timmons had a good year and according to Sharp contributed a great deal to the team. Setting school records were Ches- ter in the 200 individual medley and 100 breaststroke while Tim- mons shattered the 100 backstroke record which had stood since 1977. The Lady Vikes also broke four pool records at the dual meet in Rensse- laer. Two girls on the team were rec- ognized for their efforts by receiv- ing awards which were voted on by the team. Leigh Chester was named M.V.P. and earned the an- nual High Point Award. Marie Cze- kaj got the Mental Attitude Award for the second consecutive year. — Jerry Flynn ASSISTANT COACH Carol Sharp gives Pam Timmons some pointers. Coach Sharp is the wife of Head Coach Jim Sharp. ATTEMPTING A forward pike drive in a meet against Chesterton is junior Veronica Vas. 96 Girls ' Swimming GIRLS ' SWIMMING SEASON RECORD: 12-1 S.D. Adorns M.C. Rogers Hobort S.D. Cloy Merrillville Crown Pt. Chesterton Portoge Munstet Lo Porte M.C. Elston Highland Rensselaer DAC Meet Sectionals VHS W W W W W W L W W W W W W 2nd 2nd SENIOR TRI-CAPTAIN Lynette Kennedy attempts to execute an inward dive. AT A MEET in which the Lady Vikes easily knocked off the Portage Indi- ans for a D.A.C. win, sophomore Kris White comes up for some oir. GIRLS ' SWIM TEAM - Fronr Row Jen- ny Dixon, Tracy Clendenin, Cheryl At- kinson, Jody llgenfritz, Kim Ambe- long, Janie Pyle, Koty Dernordi, Julie Smith. Second Row Aime White, Catherine Periolot, Angie Frongis, Pom Timmons, Toy Ann Runk, Jenny Murphy, Julie Hanson, Gail Czyzyk, Jill Morimon, Leigh Chester. Third Row Coach Carol Sharp, Jill Dennett, Kris White, Jamie Jacobs, Michelle Douglas, Troci Krysinski, Ann Moerfz, Anne Steidler, Manager Missy Finlay, Marie Czekoj, Loro Logerstrom, Man- ager Cathy Leininger. Dock Row Coach Jim Sharp, Manager Vicki Chester, Beth Flynn, Sara Johnson, Lynette Kennedy, Lindsey Powell, Amber Nuest, Kathleen Drady, Ve- ronica Vas, Manager Lori Durk. 97 Girls ' Swimming BOYS ' SWIM TEAM — Front Row. Koz Chujo, Jeff Hood, Todd Agnew, David Doering. Second Row , Greg Hood, Jason Timmons, Jeff Adney, Steve Johnson, Willie Harbison, Bart Benedict, Matt Krsynski, David Doyle, Mike Nuss, Coach Bird. Third Row , Mr. Jim Sharp, Craig Becker, Jeff Fischer, Drew Schenk, Brian Benedict, Marty Cain, Don Berkoski, Pat Madden, David Woodrich, Chip Merrill, Mr. Chappo. Dock Row Dave Altenhoff, Rick Hall, Joe Johnston, Mike Crowder, Mark Ambling, Greg Morton, Greg Kendrick, Dave Kolar, Steve Adney, Doug Klemz. MORALE LEADER Dave Kolar offers valu- able advice to fellow swim team members Drew Schenk, Greg Morton, and Brian Benedict. CONCENTRATING ON PERFECT form, Don Berkoski executes an inward pike dive dur- ing an important meet. 98 Boys ' Swimming Boys When it rains, it pours, or so goes the saying ... For the boys ' swim team, this was the cose, but in on opposite sense. Victories and records come down in a rapid succession. The season just got better and better os we went along, said junior Dart Bene- dict. According to Coach Charles Skip” Bird, it was on outstanding season. The boys finished their sea- son with o 11-1 record. They won the conference and placed first in great sectionals. Twenty-three individuals qualified for state, the most in Val- paraiso Swim Team history. The boys had a third-place finish at state. I believe we had a good season because we tried to motivate our- selves early in the season. We were all willing to work hard to make it a success,” added junior Greg Morton. Many individuals qualified for various honors. Drew Schenk, Brian Benedict, Rick Hall, Jason Timmons, have season and Greg Hood made All-American Cuts. Greg Hood was chosen Most Valuable Swimmer at Conference. Jason Timmons was chosen Most Valuable Swimmer and Drew Schenk received the High-Point Award. The divers coached by Mr. Chappo, continued to improve their performances as the season pro- gressed. They were instrumental to victories in close meets. — Gordana Sormaz KEEPING A CAREFUL eye on the clock, Coach Bird checks the times of the swim- mers. Bird coached the team to a 11-1 sea- son. STROKING TO A victory, senior Steve Ad- ney swims the butterfly. Steve was a four year member of the swjm team. o-oW ' 99 Boys’ Swimming VARSITY PLAYERS Karla Doelling. Kristin Cook, and Ute Bowman use teamwork as an effective means of defense. GIRLS ' VARSITY BASKETBALL TEAM - Front Row: Nora Murphy, Megan Boetel. Natalie Cavanaugh, Kristin Cook, Karla Doelling, Julie Fritz. Dock Row Stephanie Wood, Su- sie Johnson, Ute Bowman, Rochelle Meyers, Katy Garrett. Lisa Reggie, Man- ager Chris Woods. 100 Girls ' Basketball Underdogs beat odds After being written off by Hoosier Basketball Magazine as a bunch of No-Names because they had no returning starters, it seemed as if the Girls ' Basketball Team had its work cut out for them. But, miracles have a way of hap- pening for underdog teams. The girls posted an 18-3 record and won the Duneland Conference. Coach Dale Ciciora credited the overall quickness of the team, shooting ability, and free throws as the main strengths that lead to a successful season. We shot 44 percent from the field and we were one of the top ten in the state with free throws,” said Coach Ciciora. Karla Doelling ended her high school career by finishing second in all-time leading career assists. Katy Garrett led the Vikes in rebounds, she had 137 in 21 games. Ute Bow- man was leading scorer, averaging 15.8 points per game. Senior Karla Doelling said, I feel it was a successful season in the sense that we accomplished many of the goals we set except for sec- tionals.” The Vikings lost in the finals of sectionals by a last minute shot. The basket ended the hopes of attain- ing a regional win. The junior varsity team, coached by Dave Kenning, finished with a 17-1 record. Mr. Kenning noted that the team improved as the season progressed. Suzi Boyer lead the team in as- sists, she had 30 in 18 games. Lisa Dimitri contributed with 94 re- bounds. Katie Hofferth was leading scorer. According to Coach Kenning, the major strengths of the team were pressing and aggressive defense. Coach Kenning said the strong friendships among team members led to a successful season. — Gordona Sormaz GIRLS’ VARSITY BASKETBALL GIRLS’ J.V. BASKETBALL Season Record: 18-3 Seoson Record: 17-1 VHS VHS South Newton W South Newton W Lake Central L Lake Central W Lafayette Jeff w Lofoyette Jeff L M.C. Rogers W M.C. Rogers w Lo Porte W La Porte W Crown Point L Crown Point W Edison w Edison w Hammond Morton W Hammond Morton w Warsaw Tourney w Andreon w Andreon w Highland w Highland w Calumet w Columet w Chesterton w Chesterton w Portage w Portage w Merrillville w Merrillville w LaPorte Tourney w Hobort w Hobart w Hammond Govit w Hammond Gavit w Sectionals L SENIOR GUARD Karla Doelling looks post her opponent and attempts to pass to o teommote. GIRLS ' J.V. BASKETBALL TEAM - Front Row Lynneo Cole, Amy Mueller, Jody Susdorf, Suzi Boyer, Jill Smith, Jill Bodensteiner, Manager Michelle Risk. Dock Row: Laura Shurr, Kaye Keller, Katie Hofferth, Julie Bowen, Liso Dimitri, Tommy Mahoney, Carolyn Miller. 101 Girls ' Bosketboll Preparing for future Minor league teams play a vital role in the development of the ma- jor leagues. Valparaiso High School ' s junior varsity and sopho- more basketball teams play a par- allel role in the growth of Valpo ' s overall program. The purpose of the JV is to pre- pare people to play varsity, said JV Coach Bob Punter. Aside from this ultimate goal of preparation, the Vikes set out to capture the JV DAC title and to win the JV tourney. Accomplishing both in the course of the season, the Vi- kings finished at 18-2, losing only to Gary Roosevelt and M.C. Rogers. Success of the team, not totally dependent on talent, was contri- buted to the team ' s attitude toward one another. Our overall team at- titude was excellent, said Mr. Punter. Platooning was considered to be the major reason of such team uni- ty. Each player played at least 200 minutes, which provided a good feeling, explained Mr. Punt- er. Evidence of the well-balanced Viking attack, the team had four different players lead in the statistic categories. High scorer was sophomore Paul Drake with 139 points. Leading re- bounder, Dean Moore, grabbed 86 rebounds, averaging 4.3 a game. Junior J.T. Wells led the team in both shooting categories, shooting 63 percent from the field and 73 percent at the free throw line. Defensively, the Vikings were led by John Tapp and point guard Todd Wagenblast led the team in assists. Finishing with their second best record ever, the sophomore team tallied a 10-3 record. Leading the team with 126 points was Jim Carmicheal while Bill Fern- gren led the team with 37 assists. Mike Troman grabbed 44 rebounds to lead the team. The key factor in their successful season was defense. Defense was by far our strength, said Sopho- more Coach Lew Rhinehart. To provide an opportunity for players to develop, the sophomore team consists of players having the potential to help the program. The purpose is to keep players that we think have an opportunity to devel- op into good basketball players, explained Coach Rhinehart. Major league teams only as good as their minor league counterparts, explains the continued success of Valparaiso basketball. — Stephanie Wood 102 Boys’ JV Soph Basketball I VIKINGS VALPd UWriiGi ‘ ' Lp o Mi :: •; � w L 40. 1NW I ■r- Jvi jM) i V i ■ ’ BOYS ' SOPHOMORE BASKETBALL TEAM - Front Row-. Clayton Pullins, Tim Miller, Bill Ferngren, Jim Carmicheal, Bob Shinoll. Dock Row: Pete Rons, Craig Meyers, Mark Jones, Dan Spencer, Mike Troman, Jeff Sensen- baugh, Coach Lew Rhinehart. FIGHTING OFF HIS DEFENDER, sophomore Mark Jones comes down with the re- bound. The Vikes beat South Central 61- 21 . BOYS ' JV BASKETBALL TEAM - Front Row: Todd Wagenblast, Bill Ferngren, Joe Raf- ferty. Dock Row: Ron Graham (manager). Greg Chester, John Tapp, Brian Eaton, Dan Rice, J.T. Wells, Coach Bob Punter. The Vi- kings finished the year at 18-2. DRIVING TOWARD THE BASKET, Viking guard Greg Chester uses his quickness to elude the defense. 103 Boys ' JV Soph Basketball Shooting keys Vikes When General Motors or Chrysler produces o cor, it ' s put together through on assembly line. If the cor is going to be well-built, many sta- tions during the assembly line must be completed correctly. Just os Detroit rolls cars off the assembly line day in and day out, Valparaiso High School continually produces quality basketball teams every year. The reason for this, according to tenth year Coach Skip Collins, is su- perior coaches at the lower levels and players who are willing to sweat year round.” Just like an as- sembly line, different phases make the operation go smoothly. The Vikings finished the season with a 19-5 record, plus sectional and conference championshps. The team ' s season ended in a contro- versial loss in the first round of the regionals to M.C. Rogers 70-67. The Vikes were victims of numerous questionable fouls. At the end of the regular season, the team was ranked 14th in both the AP and UPI polls. Leading the Vikes was three- year letter-winner Scott Anselm. His list of credentials is long and numer- ous. He was voted team MVP for the second straight year in which he averaged 18 points a game. Senior Erik Chilian and junior Mike Jones also had good” years for the Vikes. Chilian led the team in defense, free throws, assists and was team captain. Jones clipped an average of 18.7 points per game and was an All-Duneland Confer- ence selection. Just like an Assembly line, there were many reasons for the team ' s success. Shooting carried us,” stat- ed Coach Collins. The team shot over 55 percent from the field as a team. What the modest coach failed to say is he had something to do with the team ' s good fortune. His record at Valpo of 162-64 speaks for itself. Valparaiso basketball has a proud tradition and is respected throughout the state. As long as there are people willing to sacrifice, Valpo will continue to dominate the area in basketball. — Jerry Flynn SENIOR ERIK CHILIAN splits two Rogers op- ponents in the Vikings 57-40 win. Chilian le d the team in free throw percentage, assists, defensive points, and fewest turn- overs per minute. WATCHING ATTENTIVELY from the bench are Head Coach Skip Collins, Chad Fortune, Erik Chilian, Matt Workman, and Shawn Thomas. The Vikings finished the year with a record of 19-5. 104 Boys ' Basketball BOYS ' VARSITY BASKETBALL Season Record: 19-5 VHS OPP Hammond Gavit 50 55 Gary Roosevelt 48 58 Penn 63 43 Chesterton 42 44 Highland 60 42 Merrillville 53 39 Plymouth 73 49 Holiday Tourney M.C. Rogers 73 77 La Porte 72 67 Chesterton 56 44 K ank. Volley 54 53 LaPorte 64 54 M.C. Rogers 57 40 Lafayette 59 53 Portage 47 39 Hobart 52 32 Munster 59 47 Crown Pt. 70 58 Logonsport 67 45 North Judson 66 78 Sectional Washington Twp. 65 53 Hobart 43 36 Chesterton 61 31 REGIONAL M.C. Rogers 64 70 WITH SPECTACULAR dribbling and good shooting, sophomore Rod Harden thrilled fans. MIKE JONES, who ' s destined to become o member of the long line of greot Volpo ployers, shoots over a Merrillville oppo- nent. The junior averaged 18 pts. per gome. BOYS ' VARSITY BASKETBALL TEAM - Fronr Row: Manager Randy Larson, Matt Work- man, Scott Anslem, Paul Drake, Rob Pikula, Manager Tim Prahlow. Second Row: Coach Skip Collins, Manager Dan Frye, Mike Cox, Harvey Peddle, Ken Collins, Rodny Harden, Manager Ron Graham. BadiRow Jim Dimi- tri, Erik Chilian, Scott McCarthy, Dean Moore, Chad Fortune, Mike Jones, Shawn Thomas, Manager Steve Albers. 105 Boys’ Basketball •• The main goal is to im- prove. — Junior Todd Wagenblast 99 Striving I t ' s q matter of dedication. What else would drive a per- son to run, swim, or catch at 6 a.m. or 8 p.m.? Yet, often for more than one reason, the athletes kept doing it: practice, practice, practice. Better technique and form were empha- sized in every sport. Often a practice was devoted to concentrating on one certain skill, such as a particular throw, stride, or stroke. Improvement was the key. The main goal is to improve. Winning is nice, but improving ' s really important,” ex- plained basketball player and cross coun- try track runner Todd Wagenblast. Mental preparation and motivation were important as well. Many teams des- ignated considerable practice time to mental sessions”, in which they would relax and focus on attitude and mental aspects of the sport. Quotes for the day also helped athletes direct their thoughts and effort. Students also psyched them- selves up individually. Volleyball player Norma Bielich noted that she would think keep trying” or keep going” to moti- vate herself during practice. Sometimes 24 hours a day wasn ' t enough time to do everything. Sessions held at odd hours because the facilities had to be shared often disrupted schedules or shortened time for other activities, such as homework, family meals, jobs, and sleep, particularly if a student was involved in more than one sport during the year. Con- sequently, athletes had to learn to budget their time. Many of them felt this was beneficial, especially concerning study time. Despite off times, athletes felt that prac- tice, although sometimes tedious and KEEPING HIS EYE on the mark, junior Mark Stephens starts his pole vault run during an afternoon track practice. 106 Early and late for better grueling, was worth it. Swimmer Joe John- son said that the extra hours really paid off, especially since the team had its best season ever. Football tri-captain Jerry Flynn also felt practice was beneficial. Anytime you practice is good. Even if you have to practice at 2 a.m., it ' s good. It ' s a matter of priorities,” he added. Besides physical and statistical improve- ment, athletes also gained personal satis faction from sports practice. A sense of ac- complishment, a tangible goal, pride, con- fidence, and most of all, meeting people were a few of the fringe benefits athletes experienced. Explained softball player Stephanie Wood, Practicing so much, you really get to know the people you work with. Besides learning a sport, you learn the most important aspect of life - commu- nicating with people.” — Pom Judson Sports Feature RACING AGAINST THE CLOCK, sophomore David Dole concentrates on his butterfly stroke before school. EYEING A FAST ONE, ju- nior Laura Shurr practices her swing and prepares to slug the ball of softball practice. PERFECTING RELAYS, ju - niors Angela Bowden and Kay Woodrow and freshman Heidi Klett take off. 107 Sports Feature 108 Girls ' Gymnastics DEEPLY INVOLVED IN thought, senior Vickie Rowe keeps her position on the beam with grace and skill. WITH HELP FROM Kristi Vendl, Jackie Taylor completes a difficult flip over the vault. Girls overcome losses Veterans to any team are a valu- able asset. They lend experience, leadership, and a certain maturity that sets examples for the younger members who will follow in their footsteps. Unfortunately for the Girls ' Gym- nastics team, veterans were a scar- city. The team lost four seniors, two who were state competitors and members of an all-conference team. According to Coach Lorie Cook, On the optional level we were a young and inexperienced team.” Despite the disadvantages, the team ended the season with a 6-2 record. The girls also finished third in the Duneland Conference and placed second behind Chesterton in sectionals. Coach Cook also added that three girls qualified for state. They were Jennifer Stout, Kristi Vendl, and Sara Johnson. Coach Cook attributed consisten- cy on the optional bar routine and the balance beam as a team event as strengths of the team. She added that the girls had the highest team total on the beam in conference and sectionals. Weaknesses of the team were the floor and vault events accord- ing to Coach Cook. These events require a lot of strength and exper- ience,” she said. Although the team consisted of eight freshman and seven upper classmen, the girls were ranked as high as 15th in the state. They fin- ished the season ranked 16th. Their only loses were to Chesterton and third ranked Merrillville. - Gordono Sormoz KEEPING A FIRM grip on the uneven paral- lel bars, Dawn DeMan concentrates on her routine. GIRLS ' GYMNASTICS TEAM - Fronr Row Sheila Miller, Kristi Vendl, Lisa Stanczak, Jennifer Stout, Diane Smith. Second Row: Missy Massa, Jackie Taylor, Sara Johnson, Kathleen Brady, Jennifer Howard. Back Row Assistant Becky Jurgeons, Kim Allen, Vickie Rowe, Tracy Zolidas. Dawn DeMan, Lisa McCleen, Coach Lorie Cook. 109 Girls ' Gymnastics VARSITY WRESTLING Season Record: 16-2 VHS OPP JUNIOR VARSITY WRESTLING Season Record: 13-5 VHS OPP Kankakee Valley 70 6 LaPorte 50 15 North Newton 52 18 Andrean 76 0 Crown Point 60 12 Chesterton 62 3 Andrean 62 9 Gary Roosevelt 42 24 Lowell 48 15 Portage 24 30 Hammond 59 6 Merrillville 18 38 Goshen 29 28 Highland 41 13 Munster 39 20 Lowell 44 19 Penn 35 20 Portage 25 34 Highland 58 8 Crown Point 48 20 Hammond Noll 66 12 LaPorte 40 20 Chesterton 40 27 Andrean 61 9 Gary Roosevelt 68 3 S.B. Riley 51 12 Portage 35 20 Mishawaka 36 21 LaPorte 25 22 LaPorte 42 16 Hobart 18 42 M.C. Rogers 48 21 M.C. Rogers 46 18 Merrillville 27 30 | Merrillville 14 42 Hobart 38 26 EXPRESSING HIS EXTREME desire to win. senior Corl Moertz dominotes Bob Sikorski of M.C. Rogers. Moertz went on to win the motch with o pin of 2:25. (V.M. Photo) SENIOR TODD LEFFEW struggles to control his Chesterton opponent in o tough confer- ence motch. Leffew wos the only Vikings to place ot state, finishing fourth. 110 Boys ' Wrestling Another great year Athletics are very unusual in the sense that one year a team might be very good and be on top of the world, and the next year be a sub- par team that ' s just plainly bad. Many factors go into this sort of downfall such as injuries, loss of players, and coaching changes, but truly great teams find a way to be competitive and near the fop every year which gives them the right to be called dynasties. Coach John Cook ' s 1984-85 Val- paraiso High School varsity wres- tling team made some positive strides towards becoming one of Northwest Indiana ' s wrestling dy- nasties. The team finished with a 16-2 dual meet record and recorded its second straight sectional win. This year ' s team even exceed- ed last years which was the best in Valparaiso High School history, ' ' ex- claimed Coach Cook. The team was ranked seventh in the final state wrestling poll. Leading the Vikings were seniors Carl Maertz and Todd Leffew. Maertz ended the season with a 35-1 record and sectional, regional, and semi-state crowns to go along with it. He ' s the best wrestler Valpo has ever seen, stated Cook about Maertz who had an illustrious career record of 88-12-1. Leffew fin- ished with a 33-8 record and a stun- ning fourth at the state meet. Ironi- cally, Leffew failed to capture an individual crown but placed well enough to advance to state where he finished fourth in the 132 lb. weight class. Juniors Tim Burbee and Dave Wickersham also had fabulous sea- sons finishing with records of 30-6 and 32-8 respectively. Durbee cap- tured the individual sectional crown and Wickersham advanced all the way to the state before being knocked out of co mpetition. This year ' s team, despite being statistically the best in Valparaiso ' s twenty-eight year wrestling pro- gram, wasn ' t the most talented group according to Coach Cook. They worked extremely hard as a team, stated Cook. Whether the Vikings can contin- ue their dynasty into the 1985-86 campaign remains to be seen, but Coach Cook is optimistic. We have some tough spots to fill,” exclaimed Cook, but I think we ' ll be all right. The J.V. team coached by Mike Tipton finished the year with a 13-5 record. - Jerry Flynn VARSITY WRESTLING TEAM - Fronr Row: D.J. Seramur, Marshall Mundt, Steve Beiser, Marc Laferzo, Marc Hamacher, Todd Lef- few, Tim Burbee. Second Row Tracy Huber, Matt Balia, Carl Maertz, Shawn Fayard, Pete Brown, Tony Caprous, Dave Wicker- sham, Coach John Cook. Dock Row Doug Hernandez, Manager Leane Thomas, Man- ager Jennifer Pedavoli, John Walsh, Rod Staniford, Tom Bartelmo, Manager Ann Maertz. J.V. WRESTLING — Fronr Row: Dan Carroll, Bill Young, Tom Bartelmo, John Walsh, Mike Spagna, Troy Pikula, Andy Johann, Troy Zulich, Dave Defier, Joe Pekarek. Sec ond Row Chris Cole, Scott Armstrong, Rusty Johnson, John Herra, Dave Doelling, Mark Marcinkowski, Dave Mill, Dave Rice, Jerry Blaney, Dave Lockran. Third Row: Coach Randy Kerns, Alan Federman, Dion Jones, Mark Hardwick, Jeff Leffew, Jason Mack, Dave Baker, Coach Mike Tipton. Dock Row: Managers Ann Maertz, Jennifer Pedavoli, Leanne Thomas. Ill Boys ' Wrestling Lady Vikes improve When q young child storts learn- ing to read in elementary school, he or she must start at the very beginning learning the letters in the alphabet. The young student must work hard at this process that will take many years to perfect. Just like a child learning to read, a coach building a new program must start from the bottom and work his way up. He has to realize that it could be many years before he ' ll see the fruits of his labors. Last year, when Todd Ben- nethum was named the first coach of the Girls ' Softball team, he was thrown into the position of building a new program. But luckily for Coach Bennethum, after only two seasons he has seen some of his hard work pay off. A lot of kids have been willing to sacrifice. We ' ve made a lot of progress the last couple of seasons,” said Coach Bennethum. Improvement was evident through each week of the season, according to Bennethum. We ' re improved the most in the pitching department,” added the coach. The two main pitchers for the Lady Vikes were juniors Diana Maniak and Nancy Ducat. Defense has definitely been o ne of our strong points,” explained Coach Bennethum. Leading the team were seniors Kim DeMick and Terry Harrah, junior Stephanie Wood, and sophomore Jody Sus- dorf. Bennethum described Wood as a very capable” catcher and said that many opposing coaches complimented her on her catching abilities. The team ' s newly found success this year was more miraculous con- sidering the injuries which plagued key players early. Tracy Hughes in- jured her arm and couldn ' t play all season. Also on the injury list was Nora Murphy who was hampered with a severe case of shinsplints. Jerry Flynn mmm ■MMfi . !♦« SHORTSTOP KIM DEMICK exhibits perfect fundamentals as she fields a ground ball against Merrillville. The senior was a tri- captain. JUNIOR STEPHANIE WOOD fights off an in- side pitch and drives if into center field. The catcher hit .412 on the year. 112 Girls ' Softball GIRLS ' SOFTBALL Seoson Record: 9-13 VHS OPP M.C. Marquette Crown Point Chesterton M.C. Rogers Andrean Hobort Merrillville Penn Lo Porte Portage Lake Central Chesterton M.C. Rogers Hobart Merrillville VIKING INV. M.C. Marquette Munster La Porte Portage Munster SECTIONALS Portage 8 12 CHARGING THE ONCOMING groundboll is senior tri-coptoin Rito Burns. SECOND-YEAR COACH Todd Ben- nethum discusses ground rules with the Merrillville coach. DISCUSSING PRE-GAME strategy are infielders Stephanie Wood, Julie Fritz, Terry Harrah, Rita Burns, and Diana Maniak. GIRLS ' SOFTBALL TEAM - Fronr Row: Lynnea Cole, Kris Scott, Jody Susdorf, Julie Fritz, Diana Maniak, Rita Burns. Second Row: Mgr. Chris Woods, Jenny Murphy, Terry Harrah, Shellie Marrs, Laura Shurr, Kim DeMick, Nancy Duc- at. Dock Row: Coach Todd Ben- nethum, Mary Bielich, Norma Bielich, Nora Murphy, Stephanie Wood, San- die Bush, Coach Nancy Brown. 113 Girls ' Softball BOY ' S JV BASEBALL TEAM - Front Row: Mitch Marcus, Bob Porter, Don Eichmeyer, Don Alexo, Mike Cook. Second Row: Chris Page, Paul Stratton, Paul Gold, Jeff Osfer- hout. Lorry Wright, John Pishkur. Dock Row: Coach John Neal, Jock Hines, Jim Fisk, Don Murphy, Craig Meyers, Tom Zimmerman, Coach Zone Cole. FOLLOWING THROUGH on a throw to first base is Tim Collins. The junior played short- stop for the varsity this year. BOYS ' VARSITY BASEBALL TEAM - Front Row Ken Collins, Craig Becker, Greg Walls, Jeff Williamson, Joe Baldwin, Tim Collins. Second Row Scott McCarthy, Jerry Flynn, Dennis Kissinger, Jim Miller, Jim Tu- dor, Rich Neal. Dock Row Coach Pat Mur- phy, Brian Eaton, Ron Villeneuve, Keith Chrise, Pat Pastor, Coach Biff Geiss. VARSITY BASEBALL Season Record: 16-16-1 VHS OPP Whiting 8 2 South Central 1 12 0 2 Crown Point 2 0 JV BASEBALL Chesterton 0 8 M.C. Marquette 14 9 1 2 Season Record: 8-12 M.C. Rogers 4 6 Hobort ii 10 VHS OPP 1 Merrillville 3 9 Lowell 13 0 1 Gory Roosevelt 6 9 Chesterton 3 15 1 LoPorte 1 11 M.C. Rogers 4 8 1 Portage 10 5 Hobort 7 9 1 E.C. Roosevelt 12 15 8 6 Metrillville 1 7 1 Chesterton 2 3 Washington Twp. 21 20 0 2 I M.C. Rogers 1 6 LoPorte 4 3 1 Lake Station 2 2 Portage 1 2 1 Hobort 7 12 Chesterton 3 4 l Merrillville 4 0 M.C. Rogers 8 7 1 Horace Mann 16 15 6 3 Munster 8 20 10 19 1 LoPorte 0 3 Hobort 2 4 I North Judson 7 8 Merrillville 7 6 1 Portage 5 10 Eost Chicago 9 10 1 Lowell 4 8 La Porte 1 11 I Kank. Valley 5 7 Crown Point 2 12 0 17 1 Clark 8 9 Portage 4 8 1 Highland 0 5 Morgan 3 1 Wheeler 6 1 N. Judson 9 5 LoPorte 1 6 114 Boys ' Baseball Team displays maturity As on atom is built around its nucleus, the Valparaiso High School Varsity Baseball Team is built around its pitching staff. Members of this strong inner core were Keith Chrise, Ken Col- lins, Dennis Kissinger, and Scott McCarthy. Coach Pat Murphy attributed the team ' s success to his talented pitching staff. Our strong point was that we had decent pitching. Our weak point was untimely hit- ting, he explained. Facing frustration at the plate, hitters had trouble with runners in scoring position while scattering hits with the bases empty. Attempting to replace the va- cancy of graduate Tony Micciche at short-stop was a major concern of Coach Murphy. Junior Tim Col- lins came off the bench and im- proved steadily throughout the season and is expected to contri- bute more in the future. Possessing team depth off the instilled a certain amount of confi- dence in the coaches and also sparked a new hope for next year ' s season. Jeff Williamson, Greg Walls, and Brian Eaton helped us this sea- son and will help in the summer and the following season as well, explained Coach Murphy. Senior first baseman Jerry Flynn and junior centerfielder Joe Bal- dwin lead the team through ex- ample and attitude. Taking a losing streak into the sectional, the Vikings bounced back to capture the title from de- fending champions North Judson. The last week in May we were the Rodney Dangerfield ' s of Porter County baseball, but we bounced back like champions and won the sectional, explained Coach Murphy. Losing to LaPorte in the regional 6-1, the Vikes finished the year at 16-16-1. Most valuable player was sen- ior firstbaseman Jerry Flynn. Senior Ron Villeneuve received the most valuable defensive player award while junior Joe Baldwin was named the outstanding offensive player. Finishing with an 8-12 record, the JV had an up and down sea- son. Catcher John Pishkur led the offensive attack with a .392 bat- ting average, receiving the most valuable offensive player award. Sophomore Paul Gold was named the most valuable defen- sive player of the year. — Stephanie Wood ROUNDING SECOND ON his way to third is sophomore Paul Stratton. The Vikes lost to Hobart 9-7. ATTEMPTING TO PICK up a ground ball at third base is senior Craig Decker. This was Craig ' s first year on the Valpo varsity team. 115 Boys ' Baseball BB GOALIE TIM SULLIVAN catches the ball dur- ing a practice attempt. The Vikes went on to defeat Griffith. RAMON NEGRETTE DISCUSSES a call with an official during an afternoon match at the Den Franklin field. BOY ' S SOCCER TEAM - Fronr Row Tim Sulli- van. Second row Dirk Chilian, Justin Ger- icke. Matt Harrington, Jason Freitag, Andy Berkowski. Dod Row: Steve Massa, Joe Johnston, Sam Allen, Mark Ambelang, Kar- eem El-Naggar, Jeff Sensenbaugh, Steve Beiser, Dale Pullins, Ramon Negrette, Coach Italo Ivaldi. 116 Boys ' Soccer Soccer gams success Having the stigma of being a first- year team puts considerable pres- sure on members who suddenly be- come models for the future players who will follow. They know their successes and failures will reflect on the future of their sport. Despite the disadvantages, the Boys Soccer Team persevered and went on to complete a respectable finish. Coach Italo Ivaldi said the major obstacle of the team was inexperi- ence. We were facing teams that had players who have been play- ing together for six or seven years, he added. We had our ups and downs, but the hardest part was just getting used to playing other teams,” said Goalie Tim Sullivan. Coach Ivaldi also added that soc- cer is a different game on the high school level than it is when players are younger. It is more of a phys- ical and aggressive game,” he said. Although, soccer is still consid- ered a European sport. Coach Ivaldi believed that with programs like the Northwest Indiana Soccer Club and the Boys ' Club, it will continue to gain popularity in Valparaiso. Senior Sam Allen predicted that the success and program of the soc- cer team would continue to grow in Valparaiso. I believe there will be a bright future for the soccer team due to the gaining interest, more kids are staying with it. The soccer team finished its first season with a 3-7 record. Coach Ivaldi predicted that next year ' s team would improve its record be- cause the team would have more experience. — Gordand Sormoz BOYS ' SOCCER Season Record: 3-7 Wallace VHS W Wirt L Highland L Griffith W Merrillville W Portage L Lake Central L Andrean L Chesterton L Munster L ATTEMPTING TO KEEP opponent from scoring o goal during o tough match against Andrean is senior Andy Ber- kowski. SENIOR KAREEM EL-NAGGAR drives the ball in hopes of attaining a goal against the Andrean Soccer Team. MATT HARRINGTON STRUGGLES to keep possession of the ball over his Griffith oppo- nent. The Vikes defeated Griffith in this match. 1 Boys ' MEMBERS OF THE Girls ' Track Team huddle together to get fired up for a conference meet against Merrillville. GOING AIRBORNE OVER the high jump is sophomore Lori Sier, who, according to the coach, improved throughout the year and will continue to help the team in the fu- ture. GIRLS TRACK — Front Row. Julie Carrell, Amy Perry, Johanna Law, Wendy Berner, Kathy Brobeck, Linda Stark, Trish Land- strom, Akemi Ichihashi, Michelle Risk, Mgr. Beth Masters. Second Row: Erin Forker, Kel- ly Seroczynski, Wendy Garrett, Meghan Martin, Kristin Hartwig, Jennifer Stout, Kelly McDermit, Jennifer Howser, Mindy Hein- hold, Ann Frey, Ellen McQuillen. Third Row: Heidi Klutts, Colleen Jones, Kathleen Brady, Dana Erdeleck, Michelle White, Ker- ry Buck, Heidi Kellog, Heidi Cleft, Marcia Evans, Teresa Timmons, Miss Detwiller. Fourth Row Angela Bowden, Kim Looft, Sarah Fischer, Jennifer Wright, Penny Ryan, Lisa Dimitri, Kay Woodruff, Laura Hartwig, Jennifer Henderson, Coach Pat McKay. Fifth Row: Suzanne Folke, Amy Er- spamer, Lori Sier, Danielle LaRue, Susan Eileff, Katie Douglass, Missy Faber, Debbie Prahlow, Stephanie Snyder, Coach Frey. Dock Row. Missi Crownover, Shelley Bishop, Tracy Zolaz, Sara Johnson, Katy Garrett, Rochelle Meyers, Paula Doelling, Michelle Krall, Coach Grieger. 118 Girls ' Track Vikes prevail Young Any good cook will tell you, it ' s the specific ingredients which moke the final product so good. If there ' s too much of one thing or not enough of another in o recipe then everything is done properly, then the food can taste marvelous. Just like a steak cooked to perfec- tion, the 1985 girls ' track team ran to a perfect 8-0 record and a sec- tional championship. Included in this was winning the Duneland Conference and pulling out a first at the D.A.C. meet. We knew we were going to have a good year, but we didn ' t know how good,” stated Head Coach Pat McKay. According to McKay the team exceeded her ex- pectations while rolling over oppo- nents. Coach McKay felt that depth in all areas was the key to the team ' s success. The Lady Vikes were strong in both field and running events. McKay also added that hard work was also a factor in the team ' s winning ways. Leading the team was the lone senior and captain Katy Garrett. She especially excelled in the high jump where she set a school record with a jump of 5 feet, 7 inches. She was a regional qualifier in the 400 run and a state qualifier in the high jump and the 1600m relay team which also set a school record with a run of 4:06. Garrett also helped the team im- measurably with leadership. Katy was a hard worker who set high gals for herself, stated Coach McKay. We ' ll definitely miss her next year. Also leading the team was junior Missy Faber in the 200M run and sophomore Susan Folke. Freshmen Kelly Seroczynski led the team in the 400M run. Also helping the team out was the participation of freshmen for the first time. The veterans gave us quality and the freshmen were like icing on the cake, said the coach. — Jerry Flynn AFTER BREAKING THE school record in the 1600 meter relay, freshman Kelly Seroc- zynski and senior Katy Garrett consult ti- mekeeper Elke Bowman on their winning time. GETTING READY TO jump over a hurdle is Susan Folke, who qualified for sectionals this year as a sophomore. 119 Girls’ Track Four qualify for state As a dome covers o football stadi- um or a blanket of snow covers the ground, the VHS Boys ' Track Team covered all track and field events with their own blanket. It was a team that covered all of the events. Not only did they cover them, they covered them with good performances,” com- mented Coach Rasmussen. We really didn ' t have a weak spot in relation to our conference and northwest Indiana. We have to be considered a state caliber team.” For the second consecutitive sea- son, the team went undefeated in dual meets and captured the Dune- land Conference title. All-conference honors went to the 400 relay team of B.J. Dick, Greg Geiselman, Pat Rooney, and Nathan Schmoll with a new school record. Geiselman was also all-con- ference in the 100 and 200 dashes, while Mike Daggett captured the 800 run and Chilian in the 1600. Other outstanding performances this season were turned in by sen- iors Paul Geiss in the 800, mile, and two mile, Randy Fecla in the shot put and discus, and Rino Macapa- gal in the 100, 200, and the 400 relay. I think the team is determined by the seniors, said Coach Rasmus- sen. Aside from the undefeated sea- son, the tracksters also broke three other records. Greg Bannec, Dag- gett, Geiselman, and Macapagal set a new mile relay record. Frank Wilson shattered Joel Smith ' s pole vault record of 14”6 , with a vault of 15 feet. In the 300 low hurdles, Pat Rooney set a new school record of 38,60 seconds. Finishing fourth in the Gary Re- gional, the team qualified four in- dividuals for state competition: Jody Sims in the discus, Frank Wilson in the pole vault, Erik Chilian in the 1600 meter run and Brett Polizotto in the 3200 run. In comparison to last year, the team had one less qualify for state. Coach Rasmussen was a little disap- pointed in the 1600 meter relay team. I thought our 1600 meter relay team would get out of region- als, he commented. Valpo lost key athletes to gradu- ation but have promising under- classmen to fill the vacancies. — Stephanie Wood BOYS ' TRACK Season Record: 7-0 Indoor Season Trailblazer Relays VHS 7th Thunderbird Invitational 2nd Lake Central Triangular 1st Lake Central Relays 1st Griffith Quadangular 1st Outdoor Season M.C. Rogers w Portage w Chesterton w La Porte w Merrillville w Brave Relays 1st Griffith w Hobart w Valpo Relays 1st DAC Meet 1st Sectionals 1st Regional 4th State 30th WARMING UP FOR the long jump is junior Frank Wilson. Wilson and B.J. Dick reamed up for o Volpo Relays record, 42’11 3 4 . 42 feet, 113 4 inches. HEADING FOR THE 300 hurdles finish line is Pete Brown. The senior finished second be- hind Valpo ' s Pat Rooney. 120 Boys ' Track BOYS ' VARSITY TRACK - Front Row Todd Wogenblast, Pete Brown, Steve Remijon, Mike Neis, Frank Wilson, Mike Dagget, Jim Arnold, Todd Hancock, Brian Benke, Dion Jones, Nathan Schmoll. Second Row Erik Chilian, Steve Meyer, Paul Geiss, David Ziegerf, Brian Corneil, Greg Geiselman, Mike Leetz, Jeff Hreha, Greg Bannec, Rino Macapagal, Brett Polizotto, Loren Huck. Dock Row: Harvey Peddle, Jeff Higbie, Ran- dy Feola, Steve Brown, Dan Spencer, Jody Sims, John Drake, Kevin Moran, Brian Klemz, B.J. Dick, Bob Morrison, Pat Rooney, John Martz. ROUNDING THE CURVE in the 400 relay is sophomore Jeff Leffew. He split running time between the varsity and JV. SENIOR PAUL GEISS and juniors David Zie- gert and Todd Wagenblast push each oth- er toward the finish in the mile run. 121 Boys ' Track SENIOR KRISTEN RESCHKE follows through on o backhand during a match this season. Reschke played number one singles on varsity. RETURNING AN OPPONENT S shot with a backhand stroke is sophomore JV singles player Karen Mutka. GIRLS ' VARSITY TENNIS Season Record: 11-5 GIRLS ' JV TENNIS VHS Season Record: 10-2 Lowell W VHS 1 Griffith W Lowell W I Crown Point W Wheeler L I Lake Central W Crown Point W 1 Calumet W Loke Central w 1 Chesterton W Calumet w 1 Highland W Chesterton w 1 M.C. Rogers W Highland w 1 Culver Academy W M.C. Rogers w 1 Portage L Culver Academy w 1 Knox W Portoge w 1 Lo Porte L Hobart w 1 Hobart W Munster L 1 U ' iA«tor L Merrillville L Sectionals L 122 Girls ' Tennis Depth aids team Playing on Bobby Knight ' s Fam- ous quote, Mental is to physical os four is to one,” Varsity Tennis Coach Tim Shideler considers ten- nis to be 80 percent mental. Eighty percent of tennis is defi- nitely mental,” said Shideler. The players should out-think their op- ponents. They should be able to tell me the strong and weak points of their opponents right after their worm-up,” he added. Volpo ' s strong point was the depth in the third singles and the second doubles, while their weak point was their lock of experience. We hod o very young team this year,” said Shideler. Key Players were Kristen Reschke and Katie Wittlinger who led the team in consistency. Due to the short season, there was little time to change tech- niques of individual players; there- fore, the team stressed strategy and boll control. Boll control is what we work on mainly. The season is so short that changing techniques of individuals would be difficult,” explained Coach Shi- deler. Although the gomes were most- ly individual, the team concept was also stressed. If one match is lost, someone else con pick up the points - in that sense, everyone is ploying as a team. Even though the individual loses, the team con still win the match,” said Coach Shideler. The Vikes finished the year at 11-5 losing to conference foes Mer- rillville, LoPorte and Portage and to Munster. Portage also defeated the girls in sectionals. Honors went to Kristen Reschke, Most Valuable Player; Katie Witt- linger, Best Record; Amy Gold, Most Improved; and Kelly Zimmer- man, Sportsmanship. Tennis contributed to the oil- sports trophy with a 3-3 record in the conference, placing fourth. Losing only to the Wheeler Varsity and Munster, the JV posted on 11-2 record. Karen Mutko received the sportsmanship award while Eliza- beth Versteeg was most im- proved. Coach Sheidler is optimistic about next year when the team roster will include more veteran players. We will hove much more experience next year,” he said, We ' re only losing one sen- • _ tt lor. - Stephanie Wood GIRLS ' JV TENNIS TEAM - Front Row: Julio Betjeman, Mary lotridis, Jeni Bonjeon, Julie Bodensteiner, Heather Mallet. Dock Row: Myra Macapagal, Michele Crownover, Coach Diane Lebryk, Elizabeth Versteeg, Kim Wright, Karen Mutka. GIRLS ' VARSITY TENNIS TEAM - Front Row: Katie Wittlinger, Melissa Eddy, Amy Gold, Natalie Cavanaugh. Dock Row: Kristen Reschke, Kelly Zimmerman, Maureen Mur- phy, Laura Geiss, Coach Tim Shideler. 123 Girls’ Tennis WITH PERFECT FORM junior Rich Kratzen- berg executes his swing during o confer- ence match with Chesterton. MERLE DONICA CAREFULLY estimates the length of his putt to insure a victory over Michigan City Elston. 124 Boys ' Golf Ability found in team Students are often warned by teachers that statistics on a graph may not necessarily reflect the ac- tual situation. This was true in the case of the Boys ' Golf Team whose season record was not an accurate indicator of their ability. According to Coach Bob Cain, several factors were attributed to the losses. The switch to triangular meets put more pressure on the boys,” said Coach Cain. He also ad- ded that the competition in the con- ference was equalizing and that the losses could have gone either way. When we lost, it was never be- cause of poor play,” added Coach Cain. Coach Cain anticipated the team ' s peak to be at sectionals. Re- turning lettermen that added depth to the team were Andy Gold, Merle Donica, and Rich Kratzenberg. Coach Cain also added that next year looked promising with several new players. Bob Risk, Paul Ven- tura, and Dan Frye, he anticipated would add depth next year. Coach Cain added that a new change will occur next year. The number of teams we will be play- ing next year will expand, this will add some pressure, he said. The Viking Golfers placed third in sectionals which qualified them for regionals. At sectionals, Andy Gold was chosen as a Honors Medalist. It was quite a honor for him and the team as well,” said Coach Cain. Gold was also named MVP. — Gordona Sormoz COACH DOB CAIN waits anxiously for the outcome of a meet against Michi- gan City Elston. BOYS’ GOLF Season Record: 14-5 M.C. Elston Chesterton LoPorte M.C. Rogers Chesterton M.C. Rogers Merrillville Hobart LaPorfe Hobart Portage Rensselaer Portage Merrillville Boone Grove M.C. Marquette VHS L W L W L W L W L W W W W W W W BOYS ' GOLF TEAM — Front Row Bob Risk, Andy Gold, Don Frye, Paul Ventura, Gory Spencer. Second Row: Paul Komonoroff, Eric Lawrence, Jeff Whaling, Rich Kratzenberg, Alex Brickley. Dock Row: Coach Bob Coin, Merle Donico, Dean Moore, Lance Lemon, Daenen Badie. ALEX BRICKLEY CONCENTRATES intently before putting. Brickley was o first-year member of the team. 125 Boys ' Golf Spiriters spark crowd Although the cheerleoders and Vikettes could not contribute aid to the offense on the football field, or baskets at the free throw line, they did, however, assist in raising inter- est in the areas of support and spirit. According to Mrs. Joan Mahoney, cheerleading sponsor, the cheer- leaders spent two hours every Wednesday night practicing along with their Monday planning meet- ings. Each girl was required to attend the Indiana Cheer Camp at De- Pauw University in Green Castle, In- diana. There the girls worked on cheers and techniques. Traditionally, the girls have al- ways been elected for boys ' bas- ketball and football. The girls have fried attending more of the less rec- ognized sports. But with eleven girls it is difficult to be every- where,” said Mrs. Mahoney. The Vikettes put in many hours of practice and creativity info the rou- tines performed at half-time. The Vikettes practiced two days a week for two hours. This was in addition to the class period where they practiced every day. After having attended camp at Weslyn University in Bloomington, Illinois, the Vikettes learned five routines. Deena Eckert was award- ed Most Outstanding Pom” and the Vikettes as a group were select- ed Most Spirited Group,” which, according to Sponsor Jan Sutton, was the highest award given. During the football season, Mrs. Sutton choreographed the routines, but during the basketball season the Vikettes were given more free- dom in choreographing their perfor- mances. The Vikettes had their annual banquet in the spring to honor squad members. — Gordana Sormoz 126 Spirit JV CHEERLEADERS — Fronr Row Tracy McA- leer. Second Row. Jennifer Cuppy, Lori Sier, Donnie Nuest. Third Row: Karen Carichoff. VARSITY CHEERLEADERS - Fronr Row Kathy Briggs, Regina Rumford, Jenny Droadhurst. Second Row Pete Drown, Sandy Nelson, Michelle Crownover, Mike Neis. Third Row Pat Rooney, Cassie Tucker, Joe Pekarek. Dock Row Frank Wilson. VIKETTES CAROLYN Comford and Shari Welch perform in a half-time show which featured music from the decades. WHILE PROMOTING school spirit, the vorsity cheerleoders leod the crowd during half- time. VIKETTES - Front Row Deeno Eckert, Kris Slater, Chris Rozus, Felicia Grabowski, Wendy Casbon. Nocho Minchuck. Rae Gri- vetti, Shari Welch, Tricia Meyers. Second Row: Lori Nelson, Jennifer Stooksberry, Kim Foreman, Lisa Hoobler, Ann Steider, Robin Grienke. Cindy Chavez, Tammy Houston. Third Row Leah Camplin, Jennifer Dlake, Kathy Henriques, Susan Byars, Carolyn Conford. Britt Sharp, Michaelle Grabowski. Fourth Row Glenda Bradley, Michelle Klin- efelter, Beth Masters, Maria Miller, Laura Choate, Tricia Smith, Jennifer Wojik. Dock Row Tanya McLinn, Cory Poff, Heidi Zierz, Tammy Whalls. Joann Piet, Ivy Shields, Kim Pence, Kelly McKhuen, Tippy Corneil. 127 Spirit Groups, cliques separate the various Students at VHS E veryone goes through changes in their lives that may not seem too important at the time that they occur. But os time posses by and we look bock at the little things that changed our lives, we begin to realize just how much of on effect they hod on our lives. Not only do various changes hove on effect on our lives in the long run, but so do the people that we ore constantly in contact with. They con inflence our beliefs, our attitudes, and our overall outlook upon life. At Val- paraiso High School, there were many different types of people who could influence our lives. There was o wide variety of people in the school, such os the jocks, the punks, ond the nerds, among oth- ers. And since we were all grouped together, each group of people hod on influence on another group. Just because different groups of people inhabited the school didn ' t mean that there was always trouble. Everyone hod to get along with the next guy because This Is lr. — Paul Jankowski SHOWING RENEWED SPIRIT. Viking fans showed their support os the opposing team ' s roster is read. Album A s the year goes on, thoughts stream through seniors ' minds that the end is near. For many, graduation is the end of the securities of home life and a step out into the cold, cruel world. But for others it ' s the beginning of a whole new challenging life. The step out into soci- ety as individuals creates mixed emotions. Many are scared and fright- ened, but most can hardly wait to be on their own. On June 5, 1985, 406 stu- dents were faced with this giant step outward. Senior class officers, main task of the school year was to prepare for graduation. Decisions on the style and layout of the diplomas are made and the officers also decided the structure of the Bacca- laureate and who would speak. Pertaining to gradu- ation, senior Mike Patrick stated, I ' m looking for- ward to the freedom, but I ' m worried about which di rection I will take. I hate to see high school end be- cause you ' re basically free of responsibility, but that all changes when we graduate. Senior Marcy Costas ad- ded, ”1 look forward to new faces and surround- ings in the future. I ' m a little nervous but, I know things will go well. Although June 5, 1985 was the end of high school for seniors and the easy life, it also marked the beginning for many of a time where they could begin to fulfill their child- hood dreams. — Karla Doelling SENIOR CLASS OFFICERS - Rino, Macapagal, rreos.; Brian Cor- nell, sec., Greg Bannec, v. pres.,- Erik Chilian, pres. MARTIN ADEL STEPHEN ADNEY — swimming 2-4 (captain); bond 2. LISA DIANNE AHLDRAND — intromurals 0, 4; Volenian 4: Viking Press 3. 4; Quill and Scroll 4; pep club 2-4; P.V.E. teoching 4. MELISSA JANE AHLGRIM - For. exch. 2-4; (exch. student to Spain 4.) NICOLE LYNN AILES CATHY ALEXA — intiamurols 4, Drama club 2; band 2, 3; For. Exch. 2-4; Dom. Exch. 3: Not. Merit Semifinals 4; N.H.S. 3. 4, V.A.L.P.O. 3-4. ROBERT ALEXANDER — football 2 4; weight club 2. 3. DONNA MARIE ALLEN — student trainer (foot- ball) 4; cheerleader 2. 3; intramurals 4: For. Exch. 2-4; pep club 2-4. KRISTA LEE ALLEN - golf 2-4; F.C.A. 2-4; intro- murols 2. 3: N.H.S. 3. 4. SAM ALLEN - track 2; cross country 2, 3; intra- murals 3; For. Exch. 3-4 (pres. 4) N.H.S. 3. 4; soccer 4. DARYL ALTERNOF — Jr. Achievement 2. JASON ALVAREZ — intromurals 3. 4: For. Exch. 4. MICHAEL SCOTT ANSELM — basketball 2-4; in- tromurals 4; King of Hearts Court 4: Boys ' State 3. ANDRIA ANTOMMARIA — swimming 2, 3; in- tromurals 2-4; For. Exch. 3. 4; quiz bowl 4 (trees.); pep club 2-4; Latin Club 2 (pres). T. MICHELLE BAKER — swimming 2: FEC 2. 3. 130 Seniors Able-Baker MATTHEW DALLA — wrestling 2-4; for. exch. 3. CHRISTINE BALTAS FRED BAMESBERGER - for. exch. 2-4 (treo.); N.H.S. 4. GREGORY BANNEC - basketboll 2. 3; footboll 2-4; track 2-4; intromurols 4: bond 2-4; jozz 4; orchestra 2; Jr. closs v. pres.; Sr. closs v. pres.; king of hearts 4. JEFF BARBER - bond 2-4; all-St. bond 4; jazz bond 3. 4: studio bond 2. 3; pep bond 2. 4; orch. 2; Jr. Ach. 2: N.H.S. 3, 4; quiz bowl 4; V.A.L.P.O. 3, moth team 2-4. AMY BARFELL — intromurols 2, 3; for. exch. 2- 4: pep club 2-4; V-teens 2. MICHELLE KAY BARKER NANCY BARTELMO — intromurols 4; O.E.A. 4. KARL WILHELM REINHOLD BAUER - V.I.C.A. KATHY MARIE BAUSWELL - v-teens 2. CONNIE LOUISE BEACH - D.E.C.A. 3. 4 (tteo. 4). CRAIG BECKER — footboll 4; swimming 4: baseball 4. EMIL BEEG TAMMY SUZANNE BENNER - intromurols 2, 4; for. exch. 3, 4; V.A.L.P.O. 3. 4; Viking Press 3; moth team 3, 4. CHRISTOPHER MICHAEL BENNETT MISTY BENNINGTON ANDREW PAUL BERKOSKI - cross coun. 2; in- tromurols 2-4; bond 2; for. exch. 3, 4. JILL DENISE BERKSHIRE - pep club 2; D.E.C.A. 4. SHERI LYNN BERNAT - intromurols 2-4; pep club 3. 4. NORMA MARLENE BIELICH - volleyball 2-4. softball 3. 4; F.C.A. 2-4 (treo. 4): intromurols 2; for. exch. 4: stu. coun. 3. 4 (treos. 4); Lotin club 2; homecoming queen 4. KIMBERLY BIGGS - volleyball 2: F.C.A. 2; for. exch. 2. 3; pep club 3. MARY BIRD - Volenion 4: pep club 3. BRIAN DELBERT BLACKMAN - footboll 2. PHILLIP ALAN BLACKWELL - swimming 3. AMY LYNN BLANCO — intromurols 3. 4; for. exch. 2-4: pep club 2-4; O.E.A. 4. FRANK BLASINGAME - footboll 4: weight club 4. BRIAN DANIEL BONTRAGER - wrestling 2. GREG BORTH - bond 2-4; for. exch. 4. BRETT LYLE BOWEN - footboll 2; wrestling 2. 3; track 2; F.C.A. 4; intromurols 4; for. exch. 4. RHONDA BRADNEY 131 Seniors Balla-Bradney SCOTT BRADY — intramurals 2-4; FEC 3. JON LEE BRANDY SHARON SUE ORETZINGER - VICA 3. 4. BRIDGET ELAINE BRICKLEY - intramurals 2. 3; FEC 2-4; NHS 3. 4: stu. council 2-4: pep club 2-4. BRIGETTE MARIE BROWN - intromurals 2, 3; pep club 2-4; vikettes 2, 3 (secretary. 3). JOESEPH J. BROWN - track. 3; intramurals 2-4; VICA. JULIE ELLEN BROWN - intromurals 2-4: pep club 2; V-teens 2. YARC 2. PETE JAMES BROWN — wrestling 2-4; track 2-4; FCA 2; cheerleading 3, 4: Kings of Hearts Court 4. SUSAN JAYNE BROWN — drama club 2-4; band 2-4; pep bond 2. 4: FEC 2-4: not. merit semifin- als 4: NHS 4: V.A.L.P.O. 3. 4: stu. faculty senate 4: math team 2. 3. MIKE BRUCE JENNIFER BUCHE GREGG JAMES BUNNING — intromurals 2-4: choir 2-4; swing choir 2-4. JEANNINE BRYSON BURNS - intromurals 2; pep club 2-4. RITA ANN BURNS - intromurals 2: V-teens 3; OEA (pres. 4): softball (copt. 4). JIM BUTLER ROBERT ALLEN BUTTERFIELD - FCA 4: infromur- ols 2-4. SUSAN ALLINE BYARS - track 2; vikettes 3. 4: intromurals 2-4; pep club 2-3; FEC 2-4. MARTIN WARD CAIN - intromurals 2-4; diving 2-4. TERESA M. CANNAN CURTIS CANNON — intromurals 4. MONICA MARIE CAREY - synch, swim 3; intra- murals 4; pep club 2-4; glee club 4. KELLIE SUE CARMICHAEL - FCA 2; intromurals 2; FEC 2. 3; V.A.L.P.O. 3; stu. council 2. 4; soph, doss pres: pep club 2-4; SADD (pres.. 4). WENDY CASBON - vikettes 2-4. capt.. 4), choir 2-4; swing choir 2-4. SHERRY CHAMBERS - stu. aide 4. CYNTHIA S. CHAVEZ - vikettes 2-4: choir 2-4: swing choir 4. LEIGH CHESTER — swimming 2-4 (copt. 4); FEC 2: NHS 4. JEFFREY CHIABI — FCA 4; intromurals 3, 4. ERIK CHILIAN — track 2-4; x-country 2-4; bos- ketball 2-4: bond 2. 3: orchestra 2; NHS 3. 4; V.A.L.P.O. 3, 4- sr. class pres.; boys ' state: Prince of Hearts. DONALD KEITH CHRISE - basketball 2: base- ball 2-4; 2-4; intramurals 3. 4. ANN MARTHA CHRISTIANSEN - synch, swim 3: band 2-4; pep bond 3, 4: FEC 3. 4: pep club 2- 4: V-teens 4. 132 Seniors Brady-Christia risen KAZUO CHUJO - swimming 4: intramurals 4: choir 4: swing choir 4 : For. Exch. 4: moth team 4: (exchange student from Jopon). MARK A. CHURCH JOHN THOMAS CIFALDI DOREEN CLIFFORD - volleyball 2. 3: track 2. 3; weight club 2; FCA 2; dromo club 4: sound- light crew 4; For. Exch. 2: pep club 4; PVE teaching 4; volleyball 4 (sportheod). MARY CLIFFORD - choir 3. 4; glee club 2; OEA 4; teacher ' s oid 2-4; choir concessions 4 (Mgr.) KENNETH E. COLLINS - basketball 2-4: base- ball 2-4: FCA 2-4. STACY N. CONDE - FCA 2-4; intromurols 2. 3; dromo club 4; For. Exch. 2-4: For. 3 (to Den- mark); NHS 3, 4; Stu. council 2-4; pep club 2. 3. KRISTIN COOK - bosketboll 2-4: FCA 3. 4; intramurals 2; NHS 3. 4; Stu. council 3, 4; pep club 2-4; Girl’s Stote 3. MICHAEL COOKE - intromurols 2; orchestra 2- 4, For. Exch. BRIAN P. CORNEIL - bosketboll 2; football 2-4: track 2-4: FCA 3. 4: Sr. class Treos. JENNIFER L. CORNEIL - Jr. Ach. 2: DECA 4. JOHN CORNETT - football 2. 3; intromurols 2: dromo club 2: DECA 2. MARCY LYNN COSTAS - intromurols 2-4: For. Exch. 3; Volenion 4: Quill and Scroll 4: pep club 2-4 (treos.) (homecoming chairman). PHILLIP EDWARD COTTRELL - bond 2-4: Jazz Ensemble 3, 4; Studio bond 2, 3; pep club 2, 4; NHS 4; moth teom 3: goming club 2, 3 (v. pres) (pres. 4) MICHAEL GEORGE COX - bosketboll 2-4: FCA 3; intromurols 3, 4. LYNNETTE MARIE COZZA - orchestra 2. HEIDI M. CRAMSIE - choir 2. 3. TED CUSON DAVID CZEKAJ — swimming 2. 3; intromurols 4: NHS 2-4; V.A.L.P.O. 3, 4. MARIE CZEKAJ - swimming 2-4 (captain): in- tromurols 4. BRHMDlLfB 1984 GIRLS ' AND BOYS ' STATE DELEGATES: Fronr Row Caro- lyn Evans, Kristin Cook, Lisa Reggie. Dock Row David McMichael, Scoff Anselm, Erik Chilian, Scoff Wagenblasf. Nor Pictured . Kareem El-Naggar. Reminiscent of the days when children ployed house. Boys ' and Girls ' Stote offers selected teen- agers the opportunity to ploy government. Eligible students were selected on recommenda- tions on academics, inter- est in government, and leadership ability. The fi- nal delegates were then chosen by the American Legion who sponsored the event, in addition to the Elks, Rotary, and Kiwanis. Hoosier Boys’ and Girls ' State was set up to give students a chance to learn about our government outright, by creating cities, countries and op- posing political parties. Selected Juniors attend- ed State at Indiana State University in Terre Haute over the summer. - Karla Doelling 133 Seniors Chujo-Czekaj MILLARD LOGAN DAMRON MELISSA GAIL DANIELS — cheerleader 2: dra- ma club 2-4 (pres.); Thespians 3, 4; Orchestra 2; For. Exch. 2-4; Dom. Exch. 3; NHS 4; quiz bowl 4 (sec.); student aide 2. LAWRENCE DAVENPORT - VICA 3. 4. TONYA SUE DAVIS WILLIAM R. DAY flf I l LLi: l ' H ' ll MELANIE JOY DEFLER - ski club 4. JEFF DEGENEFEE - football 3, 4. KIMBERLY DEMICK - basketball 2. 3; cross country 2; FCA 2-4; intramurals 2, 3; band 2; softball 3. 4. JAMES DIMITRI — basketball 2-4 (mgr.); base- ball 2 (star.): band 2-4; studio band 2; KARLA MARIE DOELLING - basketball 2-4; track 2; FCA 2-4; intramurals 2-4; student coun- cil 2. 3; Soph, class vice-pres.; Valenian 4; Vi- king Press 3. 4; Quill and Scroll 4: pep club 2-4; homecoming court 4. JOHN DRAKE — basketball 2; track 2-4; cross country 2-4; intramurals 2-4. WALLY DZIADOSZ DEENA LYNN ECKERT - Vikettes 2-4; drama club 3, 4; choir 2, 3: For. Exch. 3. 4; stu. coun. 4; pep club 2. SARA ELIZABETH EHRSTEIN - FCA 2. 3; pep club 4; basketball 3. 4 (stat.). KAREEM EL-NAGGAR - intramurals 2-4; band 2-4; All-Stote band 3, 4; Jazz Ensemble 2: For. Exch. 3. 4; NHS 4; Boy ' s State 3. What ore you going to be when you grow up?” This question is asked to everyone os children. Most reply, I wont to be a cowboy, a movie star, or the president of the United States!” This was difficult for sen- iors to answer. Although they hadn’t decided their ultimate career goals, they hod to moke other important decisions such os if they were going to attend college, and if so, where. Others chose to get o job or go to trade school. Whatever choices were made, seniors didn ' t know what they were go- ing to be”, but took the first step in that direction. — Lisa Ahlbrand STUDYING COLLEGE BRO- CHURES helps seniors Holly Laf- ferfy and Jane Lyons moke fu- ture plans. REBECCA EILEEN DOERING - drama club 2, 3; choir 2-4; swing choir 3, 4; For. Exch. 2-4; Nat. Merit Semifinals 4; NHS 4: V.A.L.P.O. 4. LISA DOIDGE — intramurals 2-4: pep club 2. 3; V-teens 2; YARC 2: track 3 (stat.). MICHAEL DOLHOVER - band 2-4; pep bond 2- 4. MEARLE R. DONICA, JR. - golf 2-4. PAULA DORWARD 134 Seniors Damron-EINaggar WILLIAM ERLENBACH - track 2; intramurols 2: for. exch. 4. CAROLYN EVANS - drama club 2. 3: orch. 2-4; for. exch. 2-4; Nat. Merit semi-finals 4; NHS 3, 4; quiz bowl 4; V.A.L.P.O. 3. 4: stu. coun. 2-4: stu. fac. Senate 4 (pres.) Girls ' St. 3. PATRICK SHAWN FAYARD - wrestling 2-4; in- tramurals. RANDALL KRELL FEOLA - football 2-4; track 2- 4: weight club 3: intramurals 3. AUDREY FERNGREN - gymnastics ' 2. 3; for. exch. 2: pep club 2-4. EDWARD A. FETLA JR. _ football 3, 4; wres- fling 2: Weight club 3: inttamutals 2: stu. fac. senate 4; DECA 2-4. JEFFERY EDWARD FIDNARIK - intromurals 3. 4; orch. 2. RICHARD FIEGLE - cross country 2-4: NHS 3. 4: V.A.L.P.O. 3. 4. CHRISTINE FIFIELD - choir 2; for. exch. 4: pep club 2-4; V-teens 2; YARC 4. MARY CATHERINE FLUDE - bond 2. 3. JERRY T. FLYNN - football 2-4 (capt.); baseball 2-4: intromurals 3: Volenian 3, 4; Quill and Scroll 3, 4. JAMES FRITZ - basketball 2; football 2-4; intra- murals 3. 4; NHS 4. KATHERINE ELIZABETH GARRETT - basketball 2-4; track 2-4: FCA 2-4 (sec.); for. exch. 2: NHS 3. 4 (v. ptes.) V.A.L.P.O. 3: stu. coun 2-4: pep club 2-4; homecoming court 4. CHERYL CHRISTINE GAZDICH - intramurols 2. 3: choir 2. 3. RENA GEER GREG GEISELMAN - football 2. 3; swimming 2: track 2-4; intromurals 3, 4; VICA 3, 4 (ptes.). PAUL GEISS — baseball 2; wrestling 2; track 3. 4; cross country 2-4; FCA 2-4 (v. pres.); sound- light crew 2; bond 2, 3; stu. fac. senate 4. ERIC ALAN GENTRY - 5ADD 4. KEVIN ALLEN GILMORE MATTHEW CARL GIVEN - track 3: intromurals 2. 3. AMY CELESTE GLENN - drama club 2: V-teens. PAMELA J. GOBLE — swing choir 3: glee club 3. ANDREW GOLD — golf 2-4; inttamutals 2-4; DECA 2-4. NATALIE ANN GOODWIN - intramurols 2: for. exch. 2. 3: pep club 2. 3: OEA 4 (treos.). MARY FELICIA GRABOWSKI - vikettes 2-4 (treas.); for. exch. 2-4; NHS 3. 4; V.A.L.P.O. 4: stu. foe. senate 4; pep club 2, 3 (treos.): V. teens 2. DARBY GRAHAM - intromutals 3, 4; for. exch. 3; Jt. achievement 2: DECA 4. ROBYN LYNN GREINKE - track 3: vikettes 2-4; for. exch. 2-4: pep club 2-4. DAVID GRENIER - Jr. achievement 2: Valen- ion 3: Quill and Scroll 3; VICA 2-4. RAE LYNN GRIVETTI - vikettes 2-4: band 2: intramurols 2: orch. 2; VICA 4. SUZANNE GUDINO - intromutals 3. 4; pep club 2: OEA 4. 105 Seniors Erlenbach-Gudino MATT HABER - inlromurols 2-4; YARC 4. VICTORIA HELENE CHRISTIAN HAGSTROM - intromurols 3. 4; swimming 2; Viking Press 2: pep club 4; YARC 4. RICHARD ARTHUR HALL - swimming 2-4; FEC 2. JEANNE HANDLEY - FEC 2. 3: swimming 2. 3: V-teens 4: pep club 2; jr. achievement 2. DIANE RENEE HARDER LEANNE HARRINGTON - pep club 3: V- teens 3. 4 (pres. 4); YARC (vice-pres. 4); band 2-4; FEC 4. BRIAN HARRIS - band 2; NHS 4. RAYMOND HARRIS — pep band 2. 3: or- chestra 2; bond 2-4. NATHAN DALE HARTZ - FEC 2. CHRISTIAN JOYCE HEDGES - pep club 2: DECA 2. 3: FEC 2. 3. CINDRA HEIMBERG - glee club 2; choir 2. 3; intromurols 2. MICHAEL HEINOLD - intromurols 2-4. JULIE HENDERSON - drama club 2: band 2; pep bond band 3; orchestra 2; FEC 2-4 (vice-pres 4) NHS (sec. 4); V.A.L.P.O. 4; for. exch. stu. 4; soph, class sec. TRACEY L. HENSON - intromurols 2; pep club 2; V-teens 2; YARC 4. MATTHEW MICHAEL HERKO - track 2-4; weight club 2, 3; intromurols 2, 3; football 2. 3. DOUG HERNANDEZ - wrestling 2-4. SHERYL HERR - YARC 4. ANDREA HERRICK - band 2-4: YARC 4; V. teens 4: intramurals 2; drama club 3; FEC 2- 4. PAUL NORMAN HINES LAWRENCE JOSEPH HOFFERTH - football 2; intramurals 2-4: FEC 3. 4; DECA 4 (sec. 4) JENNIFER LEIGH HOHL - FEC 4. DOUG HOLT - basketball 2 (mongr.): gom- ing club 2-4. GREG HOOD - intramurals 3: swimming 2- 4 (copt. 4): jr. achievement 2: gaming club 4. DANA ELISE HOWARD - FEC 2-4. pep club 2-4 (trees. 3): V-feens 2; YARC 4. HILLARY HOWARD NOEL C. HOWARD - track 4. DECA 4. JEFF HREHA — football 2-4 (capt. 4); wres- tling 2. 3; track 2-4: cheerleoding 3, 4. PAUL HUBBARD - orchestra 2; ICT 4: DECA 3. RAYMOND GEORGE HUBER - swimming 3; intromurols 2-4; bond 2-4: pep band 4: jozz band 4. TRACY LYNN HUBER - football 2-4: wres- tling 2-3; cheerleading 4: pep band 2: or- chestra 2; band 2-4. 136 Seniors Hober-T. Huber TRACEY CHRISTINE HUGHES - OEA (sec. 4) softball 3. 4. MICHAE STEVEN HULL - football 2-4; weight-lifting club 3, 4. BETH ANN HUNT - drama club 2-4; band 2, 3; pep band 2; V.A.L.P.O. moth team 2-4. MIKE HUTTON - intromuials 2-4: Viking Press 2. AKEMI ICHIHASHI — intromurals 4; swing choir 4: FEC 4; foreign exchange student from Japan. JOE JACKSON - VICA 3 (pres.). JAMIE JACOBS - swimming 2-4; intramurals 2-4: FEC 2-4; pep club 2. LARRY JACOBSEN - intromurals 2-4: DECA 2-4. PAUL JANKOWSKI - intromurals 2-4; Volenian 3. 4 (copy editor 4); Viking Press 2-4; Quill and Scroll 3-4 (Pres. 4). TAMMY JANKOWSKI - FEC 2: pep club 2 . JACKIE JENKINS - pep club 3. 4: SADD 3. 4. MANDY JOHANSEN - FEC 3: pep club 3; DECA 3-4 (vice pres. 4). LORI JOHNSON - band 2-4; pep club 4; OEA (pres. 4). TODD JOHNSON JOE JOHNSTON - swimming 3. 4. intramurals 2-4. gaming club (vice pres. 4). JOHN JONES — intromurals 2: VICA 3, 4. CHARMAINE JOYCE - intramurals 2-4: band 2. YARC 2, 3: DECA 3. PAMELA JUDSON - Viking Press 2-4 (co- editor 3. 4); Volenian 3. 4; NHS 3. 4: stu.- fac. sen. 4: drama club 2-4: thespians 3. 4; quill and scroll 3, 4: V.A.L.P.O. 3. 4; Latin club 2 (sec. 2), stu. council 2. MARY RASTER - drama club 2-4; band 2-4 (drum maj. 4). KATHLEEN KECK - intromurals 3. 4; NHS 3. 4; FEC 3. 4: V-teens 4. Few people are recog- nized for their long, sought after achieve- ments during high school, whether it be athletic, academic, or musical. Sen- iors Tammy Benner and Debbie Spejewski were awarded this past spring for their academic perfor- mance. After four years of studying and dedication to schoolwork, Tammy earned the title of vale- dictorian and Debbie was named salutatorian. I ' m proud of being valedictorian, but don ' t want people to see me as just that because I have other interests too, ' ' Tammy said. Accumulat- ing a grade point aver- age of 4.3226, she plans to attend Valparaiso Uni- versity to study math and science education. The differences in G.P.A. ' s were very close between those in the top 20. I am very proud and honored to be salutatori- an because there were many people capable and qualified to be in my position.” Debbie said. Majoring in computer-sci- ence, she will attend Pur- due University. — Lisa Ahlbrand RANKED AT THE fop of the 1985 Class were Tommy Benner and Debbie Spejewski. BRIAN KELLER - footboll 2. GREG KENDRICK - swimming 2-4: intramurals 0: band 2; For. Exch. 3. 4: gaming club 4: food service club 4 (pres.). LYNETTE KENNEDY — basketball 2: intramurals 2-4: V.A.L.P.O. 3: stu. coun. 2-4; pep club 2-4; diving 3. 4 (captain 4); Soph, doss officer. WILLIAM JAMES KENNELLY DENNIS LEE KISSINGER - baseball 2-4: intro- murals 2. 3. JENNIFER KLUTH - intramurols 3, 4; For. Exch. 2-4: pep club 2, 3; student aid 2-4. LYNNE KNOWLTON — intromutols 4; pep club DEBBIE KOBAK — track 2, 3; cross country 3: band 2; orch. 2; For. Exch. 2-4: (foreign student to France 3) Dom. Exch. 3; NHS 3, 4; V.A.L.P.O. 3. 4: stu. coun. 2-4: Jt. class treos. Viking Press 2-4. DAVID KOLAR - swimming 2-4: For. Exch. 2-4. KELLY KONRAD - vikette 2. 3: intramurols 2, 3: band 2: For. Exch. 2: Stu. foe. senate 3: pep club 2. 3; OEA 4. ded. Notional Merit offers some scholarships, but not all finalists receive them. According to Miss Beever, guidance counselor, our school does very well in comparison to other high schools. - Marcy Costas 1964-85 NATIONAL MERIT FINA- LISTS: Susan Drown, Cindy Lott, Carolyn Evans, Laura Nuechter- lein. A phone call informing someone of an Oscar nomination would make anyone ' s day. So it was with four VHS students who were named Nation- al Merit Finalists. National Merit chooses students from each state with exceptionally high PSAT scores. To come up with the total score, the verbal composite is dou- bled, and the math is ad- JAMES KORKUS — intramurals 3: Latin Club 3. KARA KOVALICK — intramurols 2-3; For. Exch 2-4: pep club 2-4; stu. aid 2-4. ROD KRAISINGER - golf 2-4. KATHRINE LEIGH KRAUSE - NHS 3-4: V.A.L.P.O. 3. 4; pep club 4. HAROLD DAVID KUEHL HOLLY LYNN LAFFERTY - volleyball 2: FCA 2: intramurols 3. 4: pep club 2: OEA 4: homecom- ing princess 4. RICHARD RANDALL LARSON - basketball 4 (mgt.); football 2-4; weight club 3; FCA 2-4; intramurals 3, 4; choir 2. 3: swing choir 2. 3; VICA 4. MARC LATERZO — wrestling 2-4; For. Exch. 4; Jr. Achievement 2. 3. STEVEN LAWRENCE GLORIA LEE - For. Exch. 2-4; V-teens 3. 4; YARC 4. 138 Seniors Keller-Lee MIKE LEETZ - track 2-4: x-country 2, 3: intra- murals 2-4: FEC 2. 3: Stu. council 2, 3: TODD LEFFEW - wrestling 2-4. CATHERINE LEININGER - swimming 2-4: ROBERT LEMAY DEBORAH SUE LINTON - inttamurals 2-4: dra- ma club 3: FEC 2-4: NHS 3. 4; pep club 2-4; V. teens 4 (treas.). MARC LIPPENS - baseball 2: wrestling 2, 3: in- romurols 4. MATT LOMAS TIMANN DENISE LONG CARLA CHRISTINE LOOFT - vikettes 2-4 (sec. 4); FEC 2-4; pep club 2-4. CYNTHIA LOTT - drama club 2; all state bond 2. 3; jazz ensemble 2, 3: FEC 2-4; NHS 4. MARK JACOB LUECKE - drama club 2-4: gam- ing club 2, 3. THOMAS WILLIAM LYON - tennis 2: intramur- als 2. JANE ELIZABETH LYONS - swimming 2; track 2. 3: 2, 3: inttamurals 4; pep club 2-4: FEC 2, 3. RINO MACAPAGAL - football 2-4; swimming 2: track 2-4; intramurals 2-4: sr. class sec. JILL ELIZABETH MACLENNAN - pep club 2-4. TODD ALLEN MACK - choir 2, 3; swing choir 3. PATRICK MADDEN - gaming club 2; swim- ming 3, 4: intramurals 2. 3. KIMBERLY MADURA - vikettes 2-4. CARL MAERTZ - football 2: wrestling 2-4: F.C.A. 2. 3: for. exch. 2. 3: NHS 3. 4: V.A.L.P.O. 3. 4. BRENDA JEAN MARKLEY - Student Aid 3. 4 GREGORY ALFRED MARQUEZ - football 2-4: weight club 2. 3: inttamurals 3, 4: Nat. merit semi-fin. 4. PAUL MARSHALL - inttamurals 3: choit 2-4; N.H.S. 4: soccer 4. ROGER MARSHALL SHERIE MARTIN - for. exch. 4: pep club 2-4. JOHN HUGHETT MARTZ - track 2. 3: cross coun- try 2. 3; inttamurals 2. 3. STEPHEN ANTHONY MASSA - inttamurals 3; V.A.L.P.O. 3. 4: soccer 4. STEPHANIE MATHAS ROBERT SCOn MAXEY SCOn ALAN MCARTHY - basketball 2-4: base- ball 2-4. MALINDA SUE McCULLOUGH - stud ent aid 2-4. 139 Seniors Leetz-McCullough BRIAN MICHAEL McDONALD — intramurals 2-4. PATRICK J. MCDONALD - weight club 2: intramurols 2-4; drama club 2-4; thespians 2, 4; for. exch. 3, 4: Jr. Achievement 2; Nat. Merit 3; quiz bowl 4; V.A.L.P.O. 3, 4; stu. coun. 4; pep club 3. JULIE ANN McGILL - intramurols 2-4: for. exch. 2: pep club 3, 4. DAVID McMICHAEL BLAINE McQUILLAN — intramurols 3, 4: orch. 2. 3: for. exch. 3, 4. NORA DESALES McQUILLAN — intramurols 2-4: for. exch. 2-4: NHS 3. 4; V.A.L.P.O. 4; stu. coun. 2-4; pep club 3. 4. JASON B. MESCHES - tennis 2. 3; for. exch. 3. 4: V.A.L.P.O. 3. MELISSA MEYER - DECA 4. PATRICIA MEYER SARA EVELYN MEYER - FCA 4: intramurols 3: for. exch. 2-4: NHS 4; V.A.L.P.O. 4: pep club 4; v-teens 2-4: YARC 4. LISA ANN MEYERS - FCA 2-4; for. exch. 2-4; stu. coun. 4; VICA 4 (sec.); intramurols 2-4. JAMES LAURENCE MILLER - boseboll 2-4; intramurols 3; bond 2-4; oll-st. bond 2-4: jozz 3, 4; studio bond 2; oll-st. jozz 3; pep bond 2-4; orch. 2; oll-st. orch. 3, 4; NHS 3. 4; V.A.L.P.O. 3. PHILLIP MILLER — intramurols 4. RACHEL LYNNE MILLER - FCA 4; cheerleod- ing 2, 3: intramurols 4; band 2. 3; for. exch. 2-4: dom. exch. 3; stu. coun. 2-4 (sec. 4) JUNE ELLEN MILLS NOCHA JENA MINCHUCK - vikettes 2-4; for. exch. 2-4; pep club 2-4. PAUL MOLITORIS RAY G. MOODY - orch. 2; moth team 2-4. JENNY MURPHY — swimming 2-4 (copt.); FCA 2-4: cheerleoding 2; pep club 2, 3. NORA MURPHY — bosketboll 2-4; cross country 3, 4 (copt. 4); FCA 2-4 (pres. 4); intramurols 2, 4; bond 2. 3; for. exch. 2; stu. coun. 2, 3; YARC 4; pep club 3; softball 3. 4 (copt.). RAMON NEGRETE — FCA 4; intramurols 4; for. exch. 4; foreign student from Spain; soccer 4. KARI NELSON — FCA 4: intramurols 2, 3; pep bond 2. 4; VICA 4 (sec.). MARK NELSON — tennis 2-4; track 2; intro- murals 2-4; for. exch. 4. MIKE NEWHARD - SADD 3, 4. DAVE NEWLIN — intramurols 2-4. JAMIE NILAND — for. exch. 3, 4: stu. coun. 4: Volenion 3; Quill ond Scroll 3; pep club 2-4 (homecoming chairman 4). LAURA JANE NUECHTERLEIN - dromo club 2, 3: for. exch. 2-4: Not. Merit 4; V.A.L.P.O. 3. 4. AMBER NUEST — swimming 2-4: frock 2, 3; FCA 2; for. exch. 2; stu. coun. 2-4: pep club 2-4. MIKE NUSS - swimming 4: cross country 3; intramurols 4. BETH ELAINE OLSON - softball 3. 140 Seniors D. McDonald-Olson tUillLLr LLiMlit LtLLLlLz l Lli tliLLULlilUt Everyone who ' s had the flu knows that the first few days are feverish and restless, the next couple ore rock-bottom , and the final few begin the uphill climb back to health. Popular remedies include aspirin and rest. Seniors stricken with senioritis followed a simi- lar pattern of illness . Shortly after Christmas vo- cation, holiday excite- ment was still evident. This spirit soon melted into a nagging boredom that lasted until the warm weather of April and May triggered the uphill climb back to activity. However, one temporary remedy for the classic case of sen- ioritis was a little fun in the sun over spring break. But spring break was not just a week off. It was a four-month phenom- enon. As the holiday spirit faded, chants rang through the halls: 75 more days ' til spring break!” This continued until 50 days were left. Then ten- tative plans started creep- ing into conversation. Dreams of white sand, foamy surfs, and any- where-but-Valpo domi- nated the possibilities. About a month before the vacation, dreams be- came concrete plans. Fi- nally, Friday arrived, and classes were forgotten. GETTING OUT was the only topic of the day. Once the 2:30 bell sound- ed, the entire school emp- tied in two minutes flat, with the seniors leading the pack. Following tradition, many seniors traveled to Florida, either with family or friends. Others ven- tured to Colorado, Califor- nia, or Texas. Staying with grandparents or splitting the cost of an inexpensive motel helped some stu- dents minimize costs. I flew down with a friend and stayed with my grandmother in Fort Lau- derdale over spring break,” said senior John Wright. While flying was the most popular means of transportation, a few stu- dents braved the ele- ments and decided to drive to their destinations. My friends and I drove to Colorado and rented a condominium, comment- ed senior Gary Spencer. Rather than just a ten- day holiday, spring break was an experience that provided enough of a change to cure the sen- iors ' illness”, if only for a while. — Pam Judson 6 Lisa Ah! brand SHARON PALM - volleyball 2-4; tennis 2, 3; FCA 2-4; intramurals 2-4; dtama club 4: fot. exch. 2-4. PAUL PARKER - intramurals 3. PATRICK PASTOR - basketball 2; baseball 2, 3; intromurols 3. 4. MIKE PATRICK - band 2-4; oll-sr. band 2-4: jazz 3, 4: pep bond 2. 3; orch. 2: Volenion 3, 4: Viking Press 3, 4; Quill and Scroll 3, 4. DAVID JAMES PECK HARVEY PEDDLE - basketball 2-4; cross country 4. WENDY PELOSO - drama club 2-4 (sec. 4): Thespians 3, 4; band 2-4; oll-sr. band 2-4; studio band 2; all-st. orch. 3: for. exch. 2-4; NHS 3. 4: V.A.L.P.O. 3, 4: stu. coun. 2-4; pep club 3. BRAD PESSMEG - sound light crew 2-4; choir 2. 3; swing choir 2, 3; VICA 3. JAMES PEYTON - orch. 2-4. TIMOTHY PIAZZA - wrestling 2. ROBERT PIKULA - basketball 2-4; VICA 4 (v. pres.). JAMES POLAREK GINA MARIE POLITE - intromurols 3. 4; DECA 3; OEA 4. TIMOTHY PRAHLOW - intromurols 4: bond 2-4; orch. 2; NHS 3. 4. EREEDA PRASSAS - intromurols 2-4; for. exch. 2-4; Jr. achievement 2: NHS 4; v- teens 2-4 (v. pres.). 141 Palm-Prassas Seniors DALE PULLINS — intromutals 2-4; For. exch 3. 4. TODD PULLINS JULIE RADER - dromo club 2-4; Thespians 3; studio band 3; choir 2. 3; swing choir 2, 3; For. Exch. 2-4; NHS 4: V-teens 4; YARC 4 (pres). CHRIS RAZUS - vikettes 2-4 (captain); For. Exch. 4; pep club 2-4 (sec.); YARC 4. MICHAEL REARDON — baseball 2; intramur- ols 3, 4. D ' ANDREA REDMAN - intramurals 2, 3; pep club 2. 3. DIANA REEDER LISA REGGIE - basketball 2-4; FCA 2-4: Dom. Exch. 3; NHS 3, 4: pep club 2-4; Girls’ State 3. KRISTEN RESCHKE - basketball 2; tennis 2- 4: FCA 2-4; For. Exch. 2 , 3. JOHN RESH The post is a big port of our lives. Whether we re- member it os pleasant or otherwise, the memories will live on. So it will also be with high school. Not many would con- sent to going through high school oil over again, but most wont to always re- member those years. Graduation time is excit- ing. It gives seniors a chance to look back on their work and feel proud of what they have accom- plished. However, some are already thinking about what they will miss A CROWD OF spirited seniors celebrate a VHS lead during a varsity boys basketball game. most. Security was a big part of my high school years, I think I ' ll miss that most.”, was John Cor- nett ' s feeling. Another senior, Jenny Thiry, re- plied, I ' ll really miss my school friends. I may not see some of them again.” Friendships with all change for most people. Lisa Ahlbrand explained, My school friends are great, and I ' ll miss them, but I ' m looking forward to college.” A charge to the seniors: Keep moving on and only look back to glance at the good times because you have many more success- ful years to come. — Marcy Costas NATHAN DAVID RETTINGER - baseball 2: Intramurals 2-4. RODIN RISING — vikettes 2: intramurals 2-4; band 2; stu. coun. 2-4; pep club 2-4. MELISSA RIZZO - basketball 3: FCA 4; band 2: For. Exch. 4; pep club 4. KRISTIN RODMAN — Jr. Achievement 2; VICA 4. WILLIAM GLEN ROUCH. JR. - cross country 2: intromurols 3. 4; For. Exch. 4: NHS 3. 4: soccer 4. 142 Seniors D. Pullins-Rouch VICTORIA MARIE ROWE - gymnastics 2-4; intramurals 2-4; Viking Press 3: pep club 2- 4; V-teens 2. REGINA ANN RUMFORD - cheerleading 2- 4; intramurals 2-4; For. Exch. 2-4: stu. coun. 2-4; stu. fac. Senate 4; pep club 2-4: home- coming court 4. TOY ANN RUNK - swimming 4 (captain). JILL SUZANNE RUPNOW _ band 2-4: For. exch. 2-4; V-teens 3. 4 (s ec.). JOHN RUSSELL JR. - track 4. CHRISTOPHER J. SANDBERG - intramurals 2: teachers aid 2. LINDA MARIE SANFORD - drama club 2; bond 2-4; For. exch. 2; V-teens 2; YARC 4. NATHAN SCHMOLL — intramurols 2-4; bond 2-4; jazz ensemble 3. 4; studio band 2; pep bond 2-3: For. exch. 3, 4. JENNIFER NANCY SCHULTZ _ basketball 2: intramurols 2: pep club 2-4; student oid 3, 4. BRENDA ROSE SCHWINKENDORF - V-teens 2; YARC 2; VICA 3, 4: SADD 4. KATHLEEN MARIE SCOTT - cheerleader 2. 3; For. exch. 2-4; stu. fac. Senate 4; pep club 2-4 (pres.): homecoming court 4. MICHAEL SEARLES ANU L.H. SEI5TO - choir 4; swing choir 4; For. exch 4: (exch. stu. from Finland): V- teens 4. DEBRA ANN SEWARD - drama club 2-4 (trees.); choir 2; For. exch. 3. 4; NHS 4: V. teens 2-4. MARY ELIZABETH SEXTON - vikettes 2; in- tramurols 3, 4: For. exch. 3; stu. coun. 2-4: pep club 2-4. SANDRA LEE SHOBE - SADD 4. BRAD R. SHUMAKER CINDY L. SHUPE KEVIN LEE SIENKOWSKI - football 2-4: frock 2-4; intramurols 2-4. JODY LEE SIMS - football 2-4: track 2-4; intramurals 3, 4. KRISTINA S. SIROVICA - volleyball 2: For. exch. 2-4; NHS 3, 4; V-teens 3. 4. KRIS SLATER — swimming 2; vikettes 4: choir 2. 3; For. esch. 2. 3. MATTHEW DAVID SOLIDAY - football 2: baseball 2; intromurals 2-4. GORDANA GLORIA SORMAZ - tennis 3. For. exch. 2-4; Valenion 4; Viking Press 2. 3; Quill and Scroll 4- pep club 2-4. DEBRA ANN SPEJEWSKI - dramo club 2. 3: band 2-4 (v.-pres.): jazz ensemble 3. 4; pep band 3, 4; For. exch. 3, 4; NHS 3, 4; quiz bowl 4: V.A.L. P.O. 3. 4; stu. fac. Sen- ate 4 (sec.-treas.); V-teens 2-4; math team 2. 3. GARY S. SPENCER - football 2-4: golf 3. 4; track 2: weight club 2-4: intramurols 2-4. LISA PATRICA STANCZAK - track 2. 3; gym- nastics 3. 4: cheerleading 2; intromurals 2: For. exch. 2-4; NHS 3. 4; V.A.L.P.O. 3. 4; pep club 2-4. GARY STASIEROWSKI SHANNON BETH STEELE - basketball 2; vol- leyball 2: FCA 2-4: For. exch. 2-4: dom. exch. 3, 4. ANNE MARIE STEIDER - swimming 2-4; vi- kettes 4; FCA 4; choit 2-4: For. exch. 2-4. 143 Seniors Rowe-Steider KATHRYN GALILEE STEVENSON - choir 2. SANDRA RAE STEWART - volleyball 2; in- tramurals 3, 4; band 2: pep club 3. ERIC STOKES ESTHER L. STRALNIC - basketball 3: for. exch. 4. RICHARD STROHL JENNIFER LYNN MICHAEL STRONG TIMOTHY SEBASTIAN JOHN SULLIVAN - track 2; cross country 2; intramurols 2-4; for. exch. 3. 4: pep club 2; soccer 4. STEVEN SUTTON JEANETTE MARIE SWANSON - intramurals 3, 4: for. exch. 2; pep club 2-4; YARC 4. RICHARD SZUCH LAURA ANN TESTA - bosketboll 2: tennis 2- 4: FCA 2-4; cheerleading 2; for. exch. 2: stu. coun. 2-4 (pres. 4): pep club 2-4. JENNIFER JANE THIRY - intramurols 2; NHS 4; pep club 2. 3. JASON WILLIAM TIMMONS - swimming 2- 4: for. exch. 2: VICA 4. MARK TONNER - wrestling 2; cross country 2; intramurols 4; for. exch. 3. 4: YARC 4 (trea.); soccer 4. MARK TOTH — bond 2, 3; for. exch. 3, 4; soccer 4. TOM TRAYCOFF KYM ULDRICKS - pep club 2. 3: OEA 4. GABE VACA - track 2, 4; intramurols 4. JOHN VAJDA - ICT 4: VICA 4 (pres.). JEFF VANSYOC - sound light crew 4. JENNIFER B. VARELA - intramurols 2. 3; band 2; for. exch. 3. 4: NHS 4; Viking Press 2. VICKY VAS - intramurols 2-4. DANIEL VASS - football 2; intramurols 3. 4. TERESA VAUGHN - FEC 2-4; intramurols 4; pep club 2. JEFF VEATCH - sound light crew 3. 4: NHS 4: VICA 4. MICKEY VERNICH - football 3; wrestling 4. RONALD VILLENEUVE - bosketboll 2; base- ball 2-4; intramurols 3. 4. SCOTT WAGENBLAST — tennis 2-4; intra- murals 2; band 2-4 (pres.); all-st. band 2-4; jazz 2-4; studio bond 2-4: pep bond 2-4; NHS 3. 4 (Pres.): V.A.L.P.O. 3, 4; math team 3. 4. MICHAEL WALLACE ERICH WALLS - intramutals 4: for. exch. 2- 4: soccer 4. 144 Seniors Srevenson-Walls BARB J. WALTERS - vikettes 2; dramo club 2-4; Thespians 4; choir 2. 3; swing choir 2, 3: NHS 4; stu. foc. senate 4; Valenion 3, 4: (ed. 4) (SADD 4) Viking Press 2-4; Quill and Scroll 3, 4. MELISSA ANN WARHEIT - track 3: intramur- als 2-4; band 2-4; all-st. bond 2, 3; jazz 2; studio band 2; orch. 2; for exch. 2-4: stud, coun. 2-4: Soph. Jr. class pres.; pep club 2-4: JOHN WASEMANN RHONDA LYNN WASHBURN - intramurols 3. 4; for. exch. 2-4; pep club 2-4. SHARI ANNE WELCH - vikettes 2-4. JUDY LEIGH WHALLS - intramurols 3. 4; for. exch. 3; NHS 4; stu. fac. senate 4; pep club 2-4; DECA 3. 4. BRENDA LYNN WHEELE - for. exch. 4. RUTH MAY WHEELER - cross country 2-4: choir 2. 3; DECA 3. BRAD ALLEN WHITE - football 2. 3: weight club 2. 3; intramurols 4. ELIZABETH ALENE WILLIAMS - vikettes 2, 3; drama club 3. 4, for exch. 2-4: dom. exch. 3; NHS 4: stu. coun. 2-4 (v. pres. 4). stu. fac. senate 4; pep club 3. ROBERT scon WILLS - NHS 4. Valenion 2. BRADLEY STEVEN WOJCIK - intramurols 4; NHS 3, 4; V.A.L.P.O. 4. BARBRA JEAN WOMACKS - vikettes 2. 3: intramurols 2: stu. coun. 2, 3; pep club 2-4; OEA 4. JEFFREY ALAN WOOD - band 2-4: jazz 3. 4: studio band 2, 3; pep bond 2-4; V.A.L.P.O. 3. JEFF WOODRUFF - weight club. JOHN CURTIS WOODVILLE - football 4. MAHHEW THOMAS WORKMAN - basket- ball 2-4: golf 2; cross country 2: FCA 4. king of hearts court. 4. JERRY L. YOHE PETER ALLEN ZIERZ - intramurols 4: NHS 3. 4. 145 Seniors Walfers-Susdorf A music group has many different functions. Singers, guitar players, and drummers are all im- portant to be successful. Like a rock group. Ju- nior Class Officers each had a job to perform, but the purpose of their re- sponsibilities was to pro- vide the best year possi- ble for the juniors. Elected to serve during the 1984-1985 school year were: Mark Hardwick, Mike Neis, Joe Pekarek, and Missy Leetz. The offi- cers met every Friday mainly to discuss and plan prom. Working with the offi- cers this year were, Mrs. Brenda Green, and Mrs. Mara Fiegle-Hicks, spon- sors. All officers agreed that their overall goal was to do their part to have a successful prom. — Morey Costas JUNIOR CLASS OFFICERS - Fronr Row: Mark Hardwick, pres.; Missy Leetz, sec. Dock Row Mike Neis, v. pres.; Joe Pe- karek, treas. Acres. Normo Adorns, Leslie Adkins, Rebecca Ailes. Louro Albers, Kristine Albers, Stephen Alcantara, Marco Alexander. Cherie Allen, Richard Altenhof. David Andamosoris, Caroline Anderson. Thomas Andrick. Dovid Ang. Minnie Antommaria. Amy Ashmore, Williom Atho, Timothy Atkinson. Kimberly Atwell. Lauri Baldwin, Herbert Banks, Scott Barnett, Stewart Baron, Victor Barone, Russ Bell, Valerie Bellon. Ella Benedict, Bart Benjamin, Danne Berkowski. Donold Bernardi. Samuel Beutler. Robert Biggerstoff, Keith Bishop, Michele Black, Brian Blake. Jennifer Blaney, Vernon Bodensteiner, Julie Boetel, Megan Bogan, Sherri Bondi, Christine 146 Juniors Acres-Bondi Dorman, Dana Dostic. Paul Douche, James Dowden, Angelo Dowman, Ute Doyer, Suzanne Drandt, Kevin Drickley, Alex Driggs. Kothleen Drink, Wendell Droadhursf, Jennifer Drosky. Jeffrey Drown. Jeffery Drown. Louro Drown, Marc Drown. Melissa Drown. Stephen Druce, Max Duchanon, Julie Ducher. Lisa Durbee. Thomas Durbee. Timothy Durgeson. Michelle Durkholder. Jill Durns, Leslie Durt. Tina Durton. Marilyn Dush, Sandra Dyron. Michael Campion, Leah Cannon. Leonard Cappella, Michael Caprous, Anthony Carlson. Kristen Carlson. Tamara Correll. Julia Covanaugh. Natalie Chaney. Donna Chrustowski. Ricky Church, Shannon Cifaldi, Timothy Clark, Scott Cleveland. Julie Clements. Lynn Clifford. Suzanne Coates. Robert Colby. Stefanie Collins. Timothy Combs. Roberta Comeford. Caroline Condon. Charles Conner, Thomas Conrick. James Corneil. Scott Covington. Kimberly Creager, Sharyl Crise. Thomas Criswell. Michoel Crowley, Kathleen Crownover, Michele Daggett, Michael Dalfonso, James Dembinski. Larry Davis. Amy 147 Juniors Borman-A. Davis Dovis, Bruce Daxe, Elise Decker. Danerta Derflinger. Brenda Diaz. Jackie Dick. BJ. Dickson. Lori Dobis. Debrah Doelling. Paula Doering. David Dombrowski. Lawrence Dorris. Linda Doty, Regina Douglas, George Douglas. Kothryne Douglas. Michelle Ducat, Nancy Dunivan, Amy Dusek, Jodi Dye. Cheryl Eaton. Brian Eddy. Melissa Eder, Heidi Edwards, Pamela Egolf. Kristie Eichelberger. Sandra Elieff. Susan Ellis. Charles Emshwiller. Jon Eskilson. Philip Evans, Matt Evans, Melisso Faber. Melissa Forahmand, Robert Fattore. Gina Fiegle. James Finley. Scott Fischer. Jeff Fitzer, Dawn Foltin, Glenn Foreman, Kim Fornal, Brian Fortune, Chad Foster, Cindy Freese, Susan Frey Ann Fritz. Julie Frobish, David Frye. Susan Furlin, Loureen Gaines. Joey Gallenbeck. Shonda Geiss. Laura Gill. Brian Girton, Jeanette 148 Juniors D. Davis-Girton LULU lit. Ll L it Age only matters when choosing cheese or wine. In choosing o dote, how- ever, many students feel age doesn ' t count. I feel the maturity of o person is oil that matters. If two people really care for each other, I don ' t feel age should be an issue,” one student stated. Since students mature at different levels, it is not AT THEIR LOCKER are senior Lisa Stonczak and junior Tim Atho. Daring different age groups is common. uncommon for a sopho- more to be more mature than some seniors. Thus, more mature sophomores are drawn to the juniors and seniors. Likewise, a senior who is not quite mature as his classmates might choose a sopho- more because they have common interests. In general, however, most students said they looked more to the per- sonality of a person than to the age. — Karla Doelling Gold. Amy Gomersoll. Nicole Grobowski, Michoelle Grube. Brendan Grube. Lia Hogo. Lisa Hanson. Julie Harbough. Kathy Hordebeck, Jennifer Hardwick, Mark Harper. Sam Harris. Heidi Horlwig. Laura Hatchett. Jeff Houser. Elizabeth Heffernan, Neal Heinz. Mary Henning. Sandy Henriques, Kathy Herbst. Scott Hetrick. Melissa Hewlett, Craig Hickman. William Higbie, Jeff Highland. Kristin Hilzley. James Hittinger. Lisa Hobson. Ron Hoftiezer, Amy Holcomb, Susan Hoobler. Liso Horsley. Christopher Hoskins, Andrew House. Michelle Houston. Tommy Howard. Suzanne Howe. Sheila Huber. Tom Hughes. Lori Husmann. Gail Huttinger. Mike Ingram. Heather Ippolito, Tommy Jacobson. Ann Jokel. Norby Jasnic. Sally Johnson, Susan Johnson, Tammie Jones. Deann 149 Gold-D. Jones Junior Jones, Dion Jones, Jessico Jones. Mike Komonoroff, Poul Kospor, Kothryn Keommerer. Mott Keaton, George Keene, Harry Kelley, Undo Kelly, Christy Kickbush, Peter Kim. Patrick Kimerer, Kristine Kleehammer. Mark Kleist. Jacqueline Klemz. Brian Kiepser, Kathryn Kneifel, Brenda Kolczak, Tim Kovalick, Joe Kraker, Debra Kratz, Brian Krotzenberg, Richard Kreske, Paul Krieger, Kristin Kroll, Wendy Krysinski, Traci Ku. Andrea Kuehl. Michael Lambert, Amy Lonssperger, Christina Lawrence, Charles Leetz, Missy Letnich, Steve Lopez, Denise Loeek. Jon Luckett. Robert Lyons, Jack Macapagal, Myra Maden, Regina Maertz, Ann Maglish, Thomos Manago, Judy Mangel, Dan Moniak. Diana Mopes. Carrie Morcinkowski, Mark Marrs, Michelle Marshall, Sandy Martin, Morya Martin, Tonya Mathews, Karen McBride, Kevin McCarty. Sonny McCaslond, Amy McDannel, Debra McDowell, Debra McNeill, Kate Metherd. Katherine Meyer, Kristin Meyer, Steve Meyers, Rochelle Micciche. Mike Miller, Amy 150 Juniors D. Jones-A. Miller Slowly o pair of eyes approach their desired prey, then they quickly attack it vigorously. Short- ly after the struggle be- gan, a mere tap on the shoulder ends all hope of the seeker winning the battle. Once again the teacher has outsmarted the student. He has finally caught someone in the common act of cheating. Cheating is a never ending problem. To some, it ' s a short-cut to success, but most find that in the end, it doesn ' t pay. Teachers have taken certain measures to pre- vent cheating. Most state on the first day of class what punishments he or she will use if a student is caught cheating. One type of punishment the student would receive is a zero on the assignment or test. Also, a more strict ap- proach is the student will fail the grading period. Many students stated that cheating takes away their personal satisfaction. After cheating on a test and receiving an A on it, I felt so guilty,” said one student. Living in a society that puts such an emphasis on winning, one should re- member the saying, Cheaters never win and winners never cheat”. — Karla Doelling WRITING THE ANSWERS on o hand is a common act of cheat- ing according to many stu- dents. Miller, David Miller, Sheila Mohler, Nancy Mohnach, Katherine Molitoris, Kathy Montgomery, John Moody, Heather Moore. Dean Moron, Kevin Morton, Greg Moser. Natalie Moser, Sherrie Mowbray, Becky Mueller, Christine Mundt. Marshall Murphy, Maureen Neal, Rick Neis. Mike Nelson, Lori Nelson, Sandy Neneth. Wally Nicholas. Bonnie Nimetz. Mike Norris, Tim Oakes, Mylisso Parks. John Parry. Amy Patheja, Monmeet Pekarek, Joe Puequet. Matt Phillips. Gerrie Piet. Terri Pitt, Jolanda Pittman, David Powell, Lindsey Prahlow, Deborah Pritchard. Mike Pyle, Janie Quarnstorm. David Rarity, Donald 151 Juniors D. Miller-Rarity Schneck. Andy Schlundf. Fred Scott. Kris Scroggin. Jon Shorp, Brittany Sheaks. Moschelle Sheridan, Tina Shoffner. Donnie Shook. Angie Short. Kelly Shurr, Laura Simson, Carolyn Skolak, Alicia Smith, Diane Smith. Mike Sopko, Jeff Sormaz, Millie Spagna. Mike Spaulding. Robert Spejewski. Deanne Spencer, Nova Spencer. Rich Sperry. Mike Sranczak. Mark Reavis. Mary Beth Redmon. Steve Reichert, Chris Reif. Ginger Remijan. Steve Rice, Wayne Richards. Chris Ritcheo. James Robbins, Kim Roberts. Andy Rogness. Marilyn Rooney, Pat Roop. Frank Ross, Andy Ross. Decky Sachs, Emily IU.U litlitiL ULulrl- Times haven ' t changed since the days when The Fonz, Ritchie, Potsie, and Ralph hung-out at Ar- nold ' s. Today, VHS students can be seen at various hangouts ' ' on Friday and Saturday nights. Some of the most popular include Dairy Queen, Burger King, and Shakey ' s all lo- cated at the County Seat. JUNIORS ELISE DAXE, Julie Turn- er, Alex Drickley and Laura Shurr snack at Burger King. Students spend time there for different reasons whether it ' s to visit with friends, get something to eat, or to cruise” around in the parking lot. Some students said they go to the County Seat because there is nothing better to do. Junior Kay Woodruff commented, I used to go to the County Seat to see everyone, but now I go through the Burger King drive-thru to get some- thing to eat.” During summer vaca- tion, teenagers can be found at Wright ' s Barn- yard which offers minia- ture golf, video games, go carts, batting cages, and driving ranges. ”1 go to Wright ' s on weekday nights over the summer because there ' s nothing else to do.” said junior Rich Kratzenberg. The Happy Days gang trend in the fifties that is still followed by VHS stu- dents today. — Lisa Ahlbrand Stondiford. Rod Sleere. Nadine Stephens. Mark Stewart, Susannah Stooksbury, Jennifer Straka. Yvette Stratton. Diane Sttatton. Kim Sullivan, Shonnon Tan, Titus Touck, Dill Taylor, Joel Terpstra. Leanna Thomas. Shaun Thompson, Kim Thompson, Dill Trapp, Jon Ttuempet. Decky Tucker, Cossie Tudor, Jim Turner, Julie Ulmon, Rob Urbanczyk. Kotl Utley, Den Vangel. Natalie VonSenus, Charlie Vos, Veronica Veselica, Matk Wagenblost, Todd Wallace, Jim Walls, Greg Watdrop, Lori Watson. Ktlsto Wehnet. Jeff Weidemon, Dean Wells, J.T. Wells. Misty Wessel. John Whalen, Jeff White, Kristie White, Loti Whitlei. Sonny Wicketsham, David Wienke, Maty Williams, Randy Williamson, Jeff Wilson, Frank Wodrick, David Wood, Stephanie Woodard, Melissa Woodruff, Kay Woods, Christine Wright, Gerty Wright. Tim Yates, Susan Yoder, Michelle Young, Jon Young. Dill Ziegert, David Zweig. Lori 153 Juniors Standiford-Zwieg Aordemo, Steve Abbott. Alone Abel, Jason Acres. Teresa Adney, Jefl Ahlgrim, Kim Alexa, Dan Ambelang, Kimi Anderson. Craig Ashlock. Robert Dadie. Daenen Balia. Chris Bamesberger. Amy Borber. Amy Barfell, Kenny Barone. Mike Bartelmo, Tom Bauer, James Beiser. Steve Benedict. Brian Benjamin. Debbie Berda, Kelly Bernardi. Caty Betjemann, Julio Bielich. Mary Bird, John Bird. Patty Bird, Rich Blaney, Jerry Blumenthal. John Bodensreiner, Jill Bowen, Julie Bradley, Glenda Brandy, Allan Brewer, Paul Brickley, Chris Brooks. Nancy Brown. Mike Buis. Eric Burris, Stephanie Butler, Dennis Byvoefs, Sean Campbell. Polly Cannon, Margaret Carey, Rachel Corichoff. Karen Carlos, Jewel Carmichael. Jim Carmona. Stacey Castle. Scott Charon, Jin Jin Chester, Vicki Chillian, Dirk Choate, Laura Cifaldi, Vicki Cleis, Melissa Clifford. Chad Clouse. Duane Cole, Lynnea Collins, Clancy Collins, Mike Condi, Bruce Condon. Mark Cook, Mike 154 Sophomores Aardema-Cook Corneil. Becky Cornell, Tifiony Costos. Jamie Crowder. Mikal Crowe. Jeff Cuppy, Jenifer Cuson, Elizabeth Cyzyk. Gail Czop. Chris Davenport, Kathy Davidson, Rob Defier. David Deman, Dawn Demick, Kris Dennis, Andrea Desarro, Candy Dewitt. Down Dimitri. Lisa Dingwall. Leslie Doelling. David Dold. David Doolittle, James Dougherty, Wanda Drake, Paul ttibli lll l liliV Enthusiasm, dedication, and providing leadership and identity were duties the sophomore class offi- cers had to accomplish to make it a successful year. Carrying out these du- ties were president Rob Emerson, vice-president Steve Beiser, treasurer Mary latridis, and secre- tary Cory Pingtore. Rob stated, I ran for president because it ' s good experience for the future and it will help me develop leadership abili- ties.” Being a class officer gave me a chance to offer my opinions and support Rob, said Steve. Both Mary and Cory ran for office because they wanted to become in- volved in activities. — Lisa Ahlbrand SOPHOMORE CLASS OFFICERS — Cory Pingotore, treos.r Mary lotridis, sec.,- Steve Deiser, v. pres.; Rob Emerson, pres. Droege, Korlo Drouillord. Terri Ducot, Robert Ehlers, Roger Eichberger. Dove Eichmeier, Don Elkins, Julie Elkins, Morlene Emerson. Robert Engel. Mindy Erspomer, Amy Etzler. Elizabeth Evonoff, Susan Fancher, Teresa Farnum, Victoria Ferngren, Billy 155 D. Corneil-Ferngren Sophomores Finlay. Melissa Fisk. James Fletcher. Anne Folke. Suzanne Ford, Robert Froiley. Jodi Frame. Gregory Frank. Christine Freitag. Jason Frieske. Karen Frifts. Scott Frye. Daniel Gant. Kellie Garcia. Todd Garmon, Kelley Garner, James OHlitltillLtE Moving to another state or city is not easy. There are always difficult adjust- ments to be made. The same holds true for those students going from one grade to another. Ev- eryone can remember the day he stepped foot into VHS. Some were ex- cited about what it had to offer, while others felt threatened by the un- known. Some of the questions asked were, Will I lose my friends?” and Will I be accepted? As the weeks and months passed, students were able to see the outcome of these adjustments. One sophomore, Stephen Pilz, who attended Thomas Jefferson Junior High, stat- ed that the hardest change to high school was the size of the school and the high expectations of the teachers. Lori Sier and Anne Sat- terlee, both former Den Franklin students, agreed that friends change when you reach high school. Sophomore Elizabeth Versteeg, said, It was hard to be in classes with upper classmen, but the transition overall was easy. — Morey Costas SOPHOMORES KATIE HOFFERTH and Kaye Keller work on o re- search project for their For East Russia class with seniors Mark Toth and Tim Sullivan. Gerber. Doug Gericke. Justin Gilbertsen. Mike Given. Elizabeth Gold. Paul Goodwin. Chad Goodwin. Tami Graham. Ronnie Griffin, Andy Griffin, Nick Gross. Krissy Groves. Ken Haberkorn, John Hadley. Joe Hall. Jennifer Hall. Mark Homocher. Dustin Hancock, Todd Hordebeck, Amy Harden. Rodny Hordick. Donna Hardin. Jerry Hartig. Mike Haskins. Rodney , 156 Sophomores Finloy-Hoskins Hough, Lesley Henderson, Scott Henson, Kristo Herrick, Korin Hilty, Chris Hines, Jock Hobson. Roger Hofferth, Kotie Hofferth, Jessico Hollondsworth. Teresa Hropek, John Huck, Loren Hutton, Melissa larridis. Mory Johr. Bruce Jankowski. Angelo Josnic. Jono Johnson. Mike Jones, Mark Kolino, Christine Koster. Michael Keller, Dorrell Keller. Koye Kenny. Loretta Kinefleter. Michelle Kleist. John Klinedinst, Danny Knight, Greg Knoernschild. Kerri Koetke. Jill Kolczak, Melanie Kolman, David Kopko. Nicholas Kroll. Michelle Krayniak. Mike Kuchoes. Darin Kuehl. Charlene Kuehl, Laura Lagerstrom. Lara Lambert, Michelle Londsperger. Hugh Lorgura, Burton Larue, Eric Lawrence, Jeff Leffew, Jeff Lemon. Lance Lennex. Allison Libaassi. Teri Long. Aaron Looft. Kimberly Mocapagal. Mychel Mack, Kevin 157 Hough-Mock Sophomores Macy. Randy Mahoney, Tammy Maiers, Martha Marcu s. Mitch Martin. Michael Martz, Joseph Martz, Stacey Massom. Scoff Masters. Beth Mather. Mark Maupin. Marcia Maxey, Kevin McAleer. Tracey McColley. Greg McDonald. Timothy McKuhen, Kelli McLinn, Tonia McMurtrey, Shelley McNulty. Paige McQuillan, Patrick Meyers. Craig Miller. Alison Miller, Carolyn Miller. Kevin Miller. Maria Miller. Tim Miller. Todd Mings. Deanna Mitchell, Colleen Mitchell. Jeff Monroe. Shannon Moody. Elizabeth Morris. Mott Morrison. Bob Mueller. Amy Mulkey, Mary Mullert, Julie Murphy. Daniel Murphy. Kelly Mutka. Karen Primp ( primp) v. 1. To moke one ' s appearance neat and tidy. 2. To preen. Between classes or at lunch, an open spot in front of a mirror is hard to find. For some people the time to primp is anytime they are near a mirror, but in desperate times any reflective object will help. Society ' s constant de- mand o n beauty is an un- derlying reason for primp- ing. A girl ' s make-up must be just right, or a boy ' s hair has to be in place. Perhaps one primps to at- tract a member of the op- posite sex, or maybe just to make them feel more confident. Whatever the reason, most feel that primping is a positive action showing pride in one ' s self. — Karla Doelling DOUBLE-CHECKING THEIR hair and make-up, a group of sophomore girls prepare for the day ahead. LLlLlLLLLlL: LtLlLlL 158 Sophomores Macy-Mutka Noy. Tim Neol, Ann Newlin. Don Newlin. Doug Nolon. Micky Nuechterlein, John Nuest, Bonni Nusboum, Cothy Oestreich. Julie O ' Kelly, Bryan Osterhout, Jeff Poge, Chris Paris, Brian Parks. Helen Parks. Larry Parheja, Jaipal Patrick, Kelly Povelko. Jerry Pedovoli. Jennifer Pence. Kim Pessmeg. Rhonda Peterson. Deanna Petro. Maureen Peuquet, Kristin Phillis. Anne Phipps- Mike Piet, Joanne Pikula. Troy Pilz. Stephen Pinogtore, Cory Pishkur, John Poff. Cory Polizotto, Brett Pratt. Julie Proud. Tom Pullins. Clayton Rafferty, Joe Randall, Brad Rons, Peter Razus, Yvonne Reshkin, William Reynolds. Darell Reynolds. Kim Rezabeck, Jay Rice. Don Riley. Kelly Rinker. Kelly Risk. Michelle Roberts. Susan Robinson. Dan Robinson, Denise Ronco. Jeff Ronnequ. Carrie Rupnow, Mark Rushock, Becky Sanford, Amy Sarafin. Chris Satterlee. Ann Schlyer, Brian Schneckenburger. Scott Schneegas, Glenn Schroeder. Jim Schultz. Tricio Schwartz. Stacey 159 Nay-Schwartz Sophomores Schwinkendorf. Brian Scrime. Mark Scotf. Tom Searles. Prudence Sensenbaugh. Jeff Seroczynski. Chris Seward. Jennifer Sherrick, Sherry Shields. Ivy Shinall. Robert Shook. Ju lie Shurre. Amy Sier. Lori Simpkins, Melissa Sinclair, Lynne Sirovica. Mark Sisson. Melissa Skrivon. Christopher Smaroff, Desiree Smith, Jill Smith. Kevin Smith. Michelle Smith. Tricio Soliday, Paul Spencer. Daniel Stanley. Kimberly Storesina. Patrick Stark, Linda Steider, John Steindler, Laura Stevenson. Robert Stinnett. Rhonda Stonebraker. Stacy Stowers. Kelli Strang, David Stratton. Paul Susdorf, Jody Szymanski, Mike Tan. Timothy Tapp. John Toylor. Jackie Thomas. Leanne Timmons, Pamela Triscik. George Triscik. Ray Troelsen. Andrew Tromon, Mike Trost. Ted Truitt. Bryan Trulock, Leslie Tucker. Jeff Ulm, Janet Vanderwijst. Angelo Varela, Linda Vendl. Kristi Versteeg, Elizabeth Vinton. Kelly Volk. Ted Woisonen, Bryan Walker. Chorles Walsh. John Ward, Robbie Washburn. Phillip Weeks. Tish 160 Sophomores Schwinkendorf-Weeks 161 Whalls-Ambelong Sophomores IN MEMORIAM Chris R. Gavin Sept. 13, 1969-Sept. 21, 1984 l LLitf llLlli u.Li.Li.LLIlL Will, Shawn Willis, Jason Witrlinger. Katie Wojicik. Jennifer Wolfe, Joshua Wright, Larry Yockley. Angela Yates. Melinda Yelkovoc. Pete York. Howard Zierz. Heidi Zimmerman, Kelly Zimmermon, Tom Zulich. Troy Zweig, Philip Ambelang, Don Question: When does the Indiana state low re- quire that your headlights be on when driving? Many people, such as sophomores, don ' t realize the answer to this ques- tion is between sunset and sunrise. However, while most 16 year olds pass the written exam some fail the driving test for the first time. Sophomore Jeff Leffew said, I passed my driver ' s test for the first time. The written part was easy be- cause I knew what kind of questions there would be. After weeks of driver education classes and driving experience, soph- omores found it difficult to get the car from parents. Whether it was to go to the movies, or to a game, parents would say stu- dents were too inexperi- enced to be driving alone. I seldom drove when I first got my license be- cause my mom said I needed more practice,” said sophomore Amy Er- spamer. Sophomores who did not have their licenses were left with unpopular alternatives: walking or getting a ride from their parents. Stacey Martz stated, The best thing about get- ting my license was that eventually I didn ' t hove to get rides from my par- ents anymore. — Lisa Ahlbrand EXAMING THE THREE possible answers, sophomore Stocey Mortz attempts to pass her writ- ten driver ' s test. Whalls. Tommy Wheele. Koren Wheeler. Kristin White, Aimee White, Julie Whitler, Cheri Wienke, Denise Wilgus. Shelly RETIRING AFTER 16 years as VHS principal, Mr. Garth John- son will serve as Assistant Su- perintendent. AS ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENT for 17 years, Mr. Myron Knauff ' s main duty was coordinating all school staff employment. ADMINISTRATOR OF THE YEAR for 1984, Mr. Johnson is honored with a plaque presented by As- sistant Principal Dob Sutton. 162 Administration Administrators retire after long careers Traditions, like Christ- mas trees and Fourth-of- July fireworks, stay the same through the years. Schools also have tradi- tions they observe. Two traditions in the school sys- tem ended this year, however, when VHS Prin- cipal Garth Johnson and Assistant Superintendent Myron Knauff retired. On July 1, 1984, Mr. Knauff officially retired after 17 years of service to Valparaiso Community Schools. As Assistant Su- perintendent, Mr. Knauff helped plan the construc- tion of the present high school facility and was also responsible for school staff employment. Replacing Mr. Knauff is Mr. Garth Johnson, retiring from the VHS principolship after 16 years. He plans to serve as Assistant Superin- tendent for a few years, overseeing oil secondary personnel, curricula, and evaluations. Selecting a new high school principal required o detailed screening pro- cess. From o pool of appli- cations, Mr. Johnson and Superintendent R. James Risk selected and inter- viewed ten candidates, narrowing the possibilities to six. In January, each of these candidates met in- dependently with three committees. One was composed of five faculty members, Glen Ellis, Eloine Dever, Martin Mill- er, Dean Gerber, and West Maiers. Another group included five stu- dents - Student Council and Notional Honor Soci- ety presidents, and the three class presidents. The third committee consisted of Johnson and Risk. After the committees filed recommendations. Risk and Johnson then compiled a final selection and submitted it for the School Board ' s approval. In mid-February Dr. David Bess was named John- son ' s successor. Although Mr. Johnson appreciated his years as principal, he wonted to retire so he could relax and enjoy life. I feel that o person needs to retire while still in good health. — Pam Judson SCHOOL BOARD - Dr. Robert Koenig, vice-president, Mrs. Jo- net Horf, secretory. Dock Row: Mr. Lawrence Froberg, Mr. Ar- nold Brown, Mr. Robert Mala- kowski, president. ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL Robert Sutton handles uppercloss disc- ipline and oversees student ac- tivities. SOPHOMORE DISCIPLINE, substi- tutes, and serving as Athletic Director are the duties of Assis- tant Principal C.J. Doane. 163 Administration MRS. SALLY ALTES - Sponish MR. KURT ANDERSON — art dept, chair- man; IPS chairman MR. JOHN ANGYUS — industrial vocational dept. VICA MRS. MARCIA ARNOLD - Spanish MR. DEN AUSTIN — physics; gaming club sponsor; IPS MRS. CHERYL BAGNALL — home economics chairperson; faculty advisory committee MRS. ANNE BAKER — social studies MRS. NANCY BENDER — social studies dept, chairperson; Foreign Exchange Club spon- sor; girls golf coach; faculty advisory com- mittee MR. TODD BENNETHUM — chemistry; biol- ogy; girls ' softball coach; student-faculty senate MRS. JANICE BERGESON — science; parent teocher committee; student faculty senate; VTA representative MISS ELAINE BEVER — guidance; parent- teacher committee; VALPO committee MR. CHARLES BIRD — English; boys ' swim team head coach DR. WILLIAM BOYLE — science dept, chair- person; student council sponsor; student faculty senate; intramural football MR. BERNARD BUTT — choral; carolers and carousels. MR. ROBERT CAIN — art; boys ' golf coach; IPS committee MR. DALE CICIORA — social studies, phys- ical education; varsity girls ' basketball coach; FCA sponsor MRS. KATHERINE CLARK - English; VALPO chairperson; parent teacher committee MR. ZANE COLE — industrial vocational dept, chairperson; ICT-VICA sponsor; ass t. JV football coach; boys ' JV baseball coach; faculty advisory committee. MRS. DAWN COLLINS - PVE dept.; YARC sponsor MR. SKIP COLLINS — English; boys ' basket- ball head coach 164 Faculty Altes-Collins ‘Free’ time far from free This hour is called a period, or In order to prepare for the rest of the day, teachers at VHS have one hour set aside in their schedule to get caught up on their homework. ' of their day preparation prep hour.” Different teachers throughout the school used their prep hour for different reasons, rang- ing from grading papers to taking a coffee break. Mrs. Judith Lebryk, English department chairperson, used her prep hour to take care of department business. She also used the hour to plan lessons and do oth- er clerical things, she explained. I seldom have time for grading papers,” said Mrs. Le- bryk. I also try for a 15- minute coffee break, she said. Some teachers found this hour gave them time for finding class material and planning lessons. So- cial studies teacher Charles Stonier used his prep hour mainly to get ready for another day of classes. He also used the hour to review filmstrips to determine if they could fit into the topic his classes have been study- ing. As director of the Na- ture Study area, science instructor Diane Lebryk devoted some of her prep hours to scheduling groups to tour the Nature Study area. I help give tours to the elementary school children, but it is a seasonal thing,” said Mrs. Lebryk. I also assist students who come in for help, and work with my student aid,” she added. Prep hours provided teachers with an oppor- tunity to get caught up on a day ' s work. — Paul Jankowski IRHMppp VHS nao i� 0t� OTinmuMio ' fi ' s™ ' Ll % PLANNING FOR THE next day of classes is one task that English instructor Judith Le- bryk does on her prep hour. MRS. JUDY COMMERS - business; DECA sponsor MR. JOHN COOK — physical education.- head wrestling coach; ass t football coach MRS. LORIE COOK — physical education; varsity gymnastics; intramural gymnastics MR. DON DICK — guidance director; IPS; parent teacher committee; faculty adviso- ry.- student conduct committee 165 Commers-Dick Faculty MRS. MARY EHRENBERG - English MR. GLEN ELLIS - moth dept, choitmon: intramural basketball director: convocation coordinatoi: faculty advisory committee: NHS committee MRS. MARA EIEGLE-HICKS - moth: junior class sponsor MISS DEBBIE FRAY - German: track coach, junior high girls ' : IPS committee MR. CHARLES GEISS - Spanish: Ftench: for- eign language dept, chairman: ass t varsi- ty baseball coach MR. DEAN GERBER - learning center direc- tor: VALPO committee: IPS committee: fac- ulty advisory committee MS. VELLA GRECO - business dept, chair- person: domestic exchange sponsor MRS. BRENDA GREEN - business; junior class sponsor SCIENCE TEACHER Todd Den- Correll safety board a fan nethum makes certain ju- bus. niors Chris Woods and Julie Chaperones keep the peace Teaching and keeping order in the classroom are not the only respon- sibilities of the faculty members at Valparaiso High School. Being a chaperone at a dance or on a fan bus is also a duty of all teachers. Faculty members are asked to volunteer twice a year to chaperone a dance, or fan bus. Ac- cording to Assistant Prin- cipal Robert Sutton, chaperones are made available in case any problems arise. Not only do faculty members chaperone, but some parents volun- teer to be a chaperone at special events. Other than post prom, howev- er, Mr. Sutton said that it is not too common. The main problem that occurs at dances is drinking, explained Mr. Sutton. Chaperones are present to discover any- one suspicious of drink- ing. Restrooms are an- other area in which chaperones keep the peace,” he explained. Basically, a chaper- one ' s job is to keep order and make sure things don ' t get out of hand. They are there to help keep peace,” said Mr. Sutton. — Paul Jankowski 166 Faculty Ehrenberg-Green MR. JERRY HAGER — PVE dept, chairman,- JV tennis coach; faculty advisory commit- tee; student faculty senate MRS. ELIZABETH HALL - English; V-Teens sponsor; parent-teacher committee MRS. JEAN HECKMAN - English: NHS spon- sot; VALPO committee MRS. DORIS HILDRETH - school nurse; health sciences: VICA MR. JACK HILDRETH - guidance counselor MRS. ELIZABETH HOCEVAR - French; IPS committee: VTA representative MRS. LENORE HOFFMAN - English MR. MARK HOFFMAN - health dept, chair- man; football head coach; ass t track coach; weightlifting club sponsor: SADD sponsor; intramural director MR. FRANK HORVATH - industrial arts: VICA MR. DAVID KENNING - electronics; asst coach girls ' basketball; VICA; parent teach- er committee MR. MARK KNAUFF - moth; head coach volleyball; boys ' track ass t coach MR. LANCE LEACH - business MRS. DIANNE LEBRYK — science; girls ' ten- nis ass t coach; Quiz Bowl sponsor MRS. JUDITH LEBRYK - English dept, chair- person; NHS sponsor; intramural tennis sponsor; faculty advisory committee MRS. PHYLIS LEWANDOWSKI - learning center MRS. BRENDA LOTT — social studies; IPS committee: foreign exchange committee MRS. PATRICIA MACK — math: curriculum committee MRS. JOAN MAHONEY — Spanish: cheer- leading sponsor MR. WESLEY MAIERS - math: FEC sponsor; student faculty senate: parent teacher committee MISS CYNTHIA MANILARDI — special educa- tion 167 Hager-Manilardi Faculty MR. JAMES McMICHAEL — guidance; stu- dent faculty senate. MISS JEAN MILLER - English; Latin; Latin club sponsor. MR. MARTIN MILLER — social studies: par- ent teacher advisory committee: NHS com- mittee. MR. ROBERT MILLER — director of band and orchestra: pep band sponsor; faculty advi- sory board: parent teacher committee. MR. RICHARD MITCHELL — math; ass ' t. foot- ball coach. MR. PATRICK MURPHY — social studies: head coach varsity baseball; ass t, coach varsity football. MR. GEORGE NASH — food service director- vocational foods service; intramural ski sponsor. MS. ALICE NOBLE: — speech and theatre; drama club sponsor: Thespian sponsor. MR. LANCE NOLTING — industrial arts. MS. CARRY PARSONS — special education. MR. JOHN PINKERTON - English: student faculty senate. MR. DANIEL PRITCHETT - band: math: jazz ensemble; marching band and studio band director. MR. ROBERT PUNTER - moth; JV basketboll coach; ass t, track cooch. MR. A.T. RASMUSSEN - chemistry; physical education; head coach cross country; track coach: FCA advisor; parent teacher com- mittee. MR. SIDNEY REGGIE - history. MR. LEWIS RHINEHART - German; sopho- more basketball cooch. MR. DON SCOTT — moth; school doy com- mittee. MRS. CYNTHIA STALBAUM - business; OEA advisor. MR. CHARLES STANIER - social studies. MRS. MARY KAY STEPHAN - home eco- nomics. 168 Faculty McMichael-Stephan Grades: what counts What is the average re- sponse of a student who receives a low grade on a report card? Blame the teacher. Teachers, however, don ' t agree. In most classes, grade-determin- ing factors, such as home- work, tests, and quizzes are strictly objective. As mathematics teacher Glen Ellis explained, teachers transfer the scores from the grade book to the report card. I always feel a stu- dent earns what he gets. I ' m just here to give the indication,” he added. However, teachers are quick to point out that grades aren ' t the only in- dication of a student ' s pro- gress. What the student actually learns is the key. Grades are one indica- tion of learning, but not the only thing. Some peo- ple know the material, but just can ' t take tests,” said French teacher Eliza- beth Hocevar. Many teachers feel that students greatly overem- phasize the importance of grades. I think that col- lege competition and grade point averages for scholarships are a big fac- tor. Students feel that they have to push for that last half-point,” chemistry teacher Jan Bergeson said. According to English Chairperson Judy Lebryk, students often go to ex- tremes concerning grades. It doesn ' t matter whether a student gradu- ates fifth or twenty-fifth. When people become so obscessed with grades that they cheat or special- ly schedule their courses, it blows the whole grad- ing system out of propor- tion.” — Pam Judson COMPILING NINE WEEKS scores, Mr. Den Austin figures grades on o computer. MISS NANCY WALSH - physical education dept, chairperson: girls ' athletic director; faculty advisory committee. MISS RUTH WILLIAMSON - business: infra- mural ski sponsor: foreign exchange com- mittee: IPS committee. MRS. RHONDA YELTON - moth: student faculty senate. MRS. GLORIA ZIMMERMAN - English: Vo- lenian Viking Press advisor; journalism; Quill and Scroll sponsor. 169 Walsh-Zimmerman Faculty FULFILLING ONE of mony re- sponsibilities, custodian Ruth Henderson sweeps the cafete- ria after lunch periods. CAFETERIA STAFF — Fronr Row . Joan Stombaugh, Dawn Doug- las, Betty Nichols, Pat Forsythe, Wilma Luther, Asst. Food Ser- vice Director; Sally Stewart, Lil- lian Swickard, Lois Bruder, Nan- cy Vice. Dock Row: Chris Tichy, Claire Baldwin, Vivian Luding- ton, Audrey Hartman, June Buck, Georgia Prowarf, Vivian Breen, Brenda Woods, Marion Osterhout, Troyanne Libassi, Nancy Ritchea, Ann Abraham, Fern Lowe, Mary llgenfritz, Ruth Wilson. Nor Picrured. June Herr, Barbara Homan, Marie Kerns. 170 Secretaries Custodians From obscurity to limelight Although these people didn ' t coll ottention to themselves, they were a vital asset to the faculty. Students also saw them everyday in classrooms, halls, and the cafeteria. They” were teachers ' aides. From distributing gym- suits to monitoring the smoking lounge, aides performed a variety of services. Many proctored study halls and super- vised the cafeteria. This year, aides Sharon Gott and Robert Kaminski were stationed in the commons during lunch to prevent students from wandering the halls. Oth- er aides assisted teachers by typing and recording attendance. Aides general ly worked from three to five hours a day, enabling them to meet many stu- dents. Typing aide Judy Sharp enjoyed the stu- dents ' enthusiasm. I ' ve worked in offices before, so this is a change of pace — everyday is different.” — Pam Judson HELPING A TYPING CLASS sixth hour is one of Mrs. Gretl Bondi ' s duties as o teacher ' s aide. MRS. MARJORIE BARANOWSKI - library aide MRS. PATRICIA BENTON - attendance secretary MRS. ROSEMARY BUTT - attendance secretary MRS. EDIE GEE - registrar MRS. JUDY HAWES - food service secretory MRS. MARILYN HAYES - guidance secretary MRS. LEAH HENRIQUES - food service cost analyst MRS. PAT HIGBIE - main office secretary MRS. ALICE KRUEGER - library secretary MRS. SHARON NUPPNAU - career center director; pep club sponsor MRS. SUSAN PELOSO - main office secretary MRS. MARGARET SORENSON - treasurer MRS. RACHEL WEST - athletic office secretary 171 Secretories Custodions Valparaiso businesses overcome changes to Uphold traditions B usinesses in Valparaiso continued to keep up with all of the changes that occurred as a result of the ad- vancement of technology. However, traditions were still followed os citi- zens of our community adjusted to the changes. Although Valparaiso isn ' t o major city, the town was not immune to the changes brought about by new ad- vancements. One example would be the 24-hour automatic bonk tellers scattered throughout the city. And with the growing popularity of home entertainment, businesses offered equipment ranging from home com- puters to video recorders. However, old traditions in Valpar- aiso withstood the onrush of new tech- nological advancements. During bas- ketball season, stores showed their support of our team by hanging ban- ners in the window. Also, these some businesses provided students with parttime jobs. As o growing community, Valpar- aiso continued, and will continue, to change. But the businesses and peo- ple involved with them will help everyone to deal with the changes os they occur. — Paul Jankowski AS A FAVORITE HANGOUT, many VHS students took time out to enjoy o treat of one of the D.Q. ' s in Valpo. 173 Ads Division Page Sparkle with Martin Binder 5 i I r | MARY FLUDE SHOWS Carlo Looft one of the fine gift sets available at Marin Binder Jewelers, 23 Lincolnway, 462- 5931. I MOTHER NATURE HEALTH FOODS 160 W. Lincolnway Valparaiso 464-9902 (219) 462-2612 Hobbies, Crafts Gifts 205 JEFFERSON VALPARAISO. INO 46383 ENGSTROM ' S BUYS AND sells coins, gold, silver, and dia- monds. Engsrrom ' s Coin and Jewelry, 3117 N. Columer Ave., 464-4040 wfh ) 174 Advertising ■OR SERVICE AND conve- nience try one of Northern ndiono Bonk ' s 14 offices, or )ne of the 24 hour automot- c tellers. NORTHERN INDIANA BANK “ ALL the financial help you’ll ever need ” Member FDIC northern INDIANA bank and trust company • • • e DROWN S ICE CREAM PARLOR 57 Monroe Volporoiso 464-4141 THE SPORTSHOP 122 E. Lincolnwoy Valparaiso 465-1177 the contemporary salon for both Men and Women MERRIVILLE 61 W. 78th Ave. Liberty Square 769-1996 VALPARAISO 3025 Calumet Ave. County Seat Plaza 4651525 175 Advertising SENIOR scon WAGENBLAST is one of the Saturday morn- ing Junior-major bowling league members at Inman’s Dowling, 711-13 Calumer, 462 JUNIORS JENNY HARDEBECK, and Amy Parry choose their favorite suncatchers dis- played at Miller Glass, 259 Indi ana Ave .. 462-1753. 176 Advertising K-mart: We have it all GETTING CUSTOMERS THROUGH the check-out line quickly is the job of DECA member Valerie Pierotti and | junior Jock Emshwiller at K- marr, 2801 N. Calumer Ave., I 464-1091. 219-462-0535 AVctmou - s44oc Zet Ountiat Aionc, {Jnc. GEORGE G. MOELLER 104 ROOSEVELT RD. MARTIN L. MOELLER VALPARAISO. IN 46383 464-9517 V, GordanxCs THE TRENDSETTER IN STYLISH CASUAL WEAR GORDANA CF.KARMIS OWNER 64 INDIANA AVE. VALPARAISO. IN 46383 f Compliments of VonTotebt LUMBER HARDWARE KITCHENS PLUMBING and more! 256 WASHINGTON ST. VALPARAISO 462-6184 11 Advertising Depend on Ribordy’s for value RESTOCKING SHELVES IS just one of the jobs performed by Mott Balia ot Ribordy Drugs, 1601 N Columer Ave., 462-6171 r We ' re an institution of higher earning. ■INDIANA FEDERAL Va!paraiso 462-4131 • Vale Pafk7464-7206 PonageT762-3t71 • Crown Poml 663-0665 Rensselaec 866-7194 • Cr esi«rton 926-7664 K no 7772-6253 • Metrlllvillar769-348t 178 Advertising DISCUSSING THE LATEST trends in jewelry are seniors Barb Womacks and Bridget Brown ot Miller ' s Mart, 1805 E. Lincdnway, 462-3148 r iTVAlCHT � « T « CB ATI ITS you A © IBIfH IN ADDITION TO the freshest produce. County Market of- fers a wide variety of meats, baked goods, and canned foods. — County Marker, 1605 Calumet Ave, 464 8606 219 464-8531 or 219 769-3209 The Fear Of The Lord Is The Beginning Of Knowledge. 2812 Calumet Ave 462-1104 179 Advertising FOR THE LATEST styles in womans fashions, try Joanna Joseph Ltd., 1 Uncolnway, 462- 1381. HILLTOP PHOTO STUDIO 465 S. College Ave. Valparaiso 462-3453 Discover TH( CLOTHES LOFT Esprit Liz Claiborne THE CLOTHES LOFT 3 Lincolnway Valparaiso ERIC G. FRIEDMAN, M.D. Eye Physician Surgeon Diplomafe, American Board of Opthalmology Adult Pediatric Ophthalmology Hours By Appointment Valparaiso Eye Center Tel: (219) 464-3937 552 West Lincolnway 180 Advertising Remember the year with Root AFTER BEING NAMED the No. 1 odministrotor in Indiono. ond one of the top 52 in the nation. Principal Garth John- son returned from Indiana- polis to find his office deco- rated by his staff. T We use Kodak paper. For good looking portraits 181 Advertising Roles double as Relatives are boss I like to help out my dad. — Senior Jenny Schultz A pplicotions, interviews, and waiting for acceptance are all part of the job-seeking process most students encounter. Some students bypass these steps, however, and go right to work because they already know the boss — a close relative. Although working in a family business was not much different from working else- where, it did hove some unique qualities. One main advantage was easier schedul- ing. Students hod more control over hours and didn ' t always have to give advance notice for days off. Another plus was the relationship be- tween the student-employee and the em- ployer-relative. It ' s fun to be around my dod and meet his friends when I work. I like to help him out,” explained senior Jenny Schultz, who worked ot her father ' s flower shop after school and Saturdays. Senior Morey Costas, employed ot Costas Foods on Saturdays and after school, said she took more pride in her work because her father owned the business. Age was no barrier to working in family businesses. I started working when I was twelve — you don’t have to be sixteen,” explained sophomore Polly Campbell, who worked for her grandfather at Mor- rell ' s Restaurant. Sometimes authority was kept in the family as well. Senior Chris Sandberg, who worked summers and Saturdays at Sand- berg Service Center, said he was the Sat- urday boss” because his father was off that day. In the past, kids worked for relatives to learn a trade and pass it to their children. Today, students choose to be employed in family businesses and value the opportuni- ty for job experience and money, usually for college. As Marcy Costas explained, I wanted to be involved in the family busi- ness and see how it worked.” — Pam Judson AFTER SCHOOL AND ON SATURDAYS, senior Wendy Casbon assists customers ot her father ' s business, Casbon Electric Company. t 182 Ads Feature CASDON ELECTRONIC COMPANY 123 E. Lincoln way Valparaiso 462-4194 DOELLING PAINTS AND WALLPAPER INC. 753 S. Washington Valparaiso 462-3043 MRS. JOYCE TUDOR and ju- nior James Tudor display some of the tile available at Tudor Fashion Floors, 1603 Roo sevelr Rood, 462-8026. 183 Advertising DISCUSSING GIFTS FOR Christ- mas are junior Jim Douche and 1981 VHS graduate Jeff Criswell employees or Phillips Ace Hardware, 3100 N. Calu- mer Ave, 464-3687. DAL REGISTRY Vi V F jtfk 9 KJl: 1. n - j s Wishes To Congratulate The Class Of 1985 ■ TRYING TO DECIDE FROM the wide variety of fine foods are sophomore Steve Aardema and junior Roberta Combs at Srrongbow Turkey Inn. U S. Hwy 30 East, 462-5121. 184 Advertising Depend on Hayes for quality OtHCLM- PUG C TURBO-TRANS AM 1984 VHS GRADUATE Kim Hayes displays one of the many cars at Hayes Auro- mobile Sales, Inc., 1252 W. Lin- colnway, 462-4491 -r , . ,1 VSL HU,, , , T T I • T 1 T � f UA You Only Feel As Good As You Look. ..Let (Is Make You Feel Like A MAIN ATTRACTION! HOURS: Mon-Fri 8 00 am til 7:00 pm Saturday 8 00 am til 3:00 pm Call lor appointment: 462-2370 MtfIN ATTRACTION 12 Washington Street Art Gallery • Posters • Picture Framing 203 Jefferson, Valparaiso Hours Mnn thru Fri H .tUo iMi Sat y. ' ttMno 185 Advertising WORKING AT THE checkout line is just one of senior Poul Jonkowski ' s jobs of Sievers Pharmacy, Inc., 109 E Lincoln- way, 462-4381. BIANCO BROS. PIZZA 706 V 2 E. 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Cosras Foods, 2800 Calumer Ave., 464-3571. n | -l 188 Advertising Linkimer’s shoes Sit your style IN ADDITION TO fashionable footwear, juniors Michelle Yoder and Heidi Harris dis- cover o variety of purses at Linkimer Shoes, Inc., 8-10 Indi- ana Ave., 462-1611. 189 Advertising Index Aor demo. Steve 52. 50. 154, 184 Abbott. Alone 154 Able. Dono Abel. Joson 154 Able. Mortin Abrohom. Ann 170 Acres, Tereso 154 Acres. Normo 146 Adorns. Leslie 146 Adkins. Rebecca 52. 146 Adney. Jeff 19, 98. 154 Adney, Stephen 98 Agnew. Todd 98 Ahlbrond, Liso 48. 66 Ahlgrim. Kim 154 Ailes. Laurie 78. 146 Ailes. Nicole Albers. Kristine 146 Albers. Stephen 146. 105 Alcontoro, Morco 146 Alexo. Catherine Alexo. Don 154 Alexander. Cherie 146 Alexander. Robert 80 Allen, Donna 59. 80, 84 Allen. Krista 04. 94 Allen. Kim 109 Allen. Richard 146 Allen. Samuel 78 Altenhof. Daryl 02 Altenhof, David 98. 146 Altes, Sally 164 Alvarez, Jason 58 Ambelang, Kimi 97, 154 Ambelang. Mark 57. 98 Amberlang. Don 161 Andamasaris. 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Jill 9. 101 Bernordi, Coty 97. 154 Bernat, Sheri 101 Bernardi, Sam 80. 146 Betjemann, Julia 51. 154 Bever. Elaine 164 Beutler. Robert 146 Bianco Brothers Pizza 186 Dielich. Mory 154 Dielich. NOrmo 10. 59. 71. 87. 101 Dtg Elms Restaurant and Lounge 186 Biggerstaff. Keith 51. 146 Diggs. Kim 101 Bird. Charles 19. 98. 99. 164 Bird, John 154 Bird, Mary 74. 101 Bird. Patty 51, 74. 154 Bird, Richard 154 Birky. Shirley 170 Dishop. Grady Dishop, Michele 87. 146 Black, Brian 146 Blackman, Brian 101 Blackwell, Philip 101 Blairs 189 Blake. Jennifer 15, 52. 50, 74. 127, 146 Dlonco. Amy 42, 101 Dlaney. Jerry 84, 111, 154 Bloney, Vernon 146 Blasingame. Frank 80. 101 Blumenthol. John 154 Blythes Sport Inc 188 Dodensfeiner, Jill 101. 154 Bodensteiner, Julie 66. 78, 146 Boetel. Megan 100. 146 Bogan. Sherri 146 Dolongia. Mike 60 Bonde. Gretl 171 Bondi. Christine 50. 146 Bontrager. Brian 17. 101 Borman, Dana 147 Borth, Greg 50. 101 Bostic. Paul 147 Bouche, Jomes 147. 184 Bowden, Angela 50. 91. 107. 147 Bowen. Brett 101 Bowen. Julie 101, 154 Bowman, Elke 86 Bowman. Ute 100. 147 Doy Conn Printers 176 Boyer, Suzanne 101, 147 Doyle. William 69. 164 Bradley, Glenda 127. 154 Brodney. Rhonda 101 Brandt. Kevin 147 Brondy. Allan 154 Brody. Kathleen 97. 109 Brody. Scott 102 Brondy. Johnafhon Breen. Vivian 170 Dretzinger. Sharon Brewer, Paul 154 Brickley. Alex 147. 152 Drickley. Bridget Brickley, Chris 154 Briggs. Andria 50 Briggs. Kathy 82. 127, 147 Drink. Wendell 147 Droadhurst. Jennifer 82, 127. 147 Brooks. Nancy 57, 154 Bro ky. Jeff 147 Brown. Arnold 160 Drown, Dridgette 179 Brown. Dove 80. 84 Brown. Jeff 88. 147 Brown, Joe Drown. Julie Drown. Laura 147 Brown. Marc 147 Brown, Melissa 147 Drown. Mike 154 Brown, Nancy 170 Drown. Paul 88 Drown. Pete 18. 01. 82. 80. Ill 127 Brown. Rodney Drown. Stephen 80. 147 Brown. Susan 50, 58. 77, 108 Browns Balloons 188 Drowns Ice Cream Parlor 175 Druce. Lowell Bruce. Mike 147 Bruder. Lois 170 Buchanan. Julie 147 Duche. Jennifer Ducher. Mike 92 Bucher. Lisa 50, 147 Buck. June 170 Buis. Mike 154 Dunning, Greg 52. 50 Durbee. Tim 80. Ill 147 Burbee. Tom 02. 147 Durgeson. Michelle 147 Burk. Lori 97 Burkholder, Jill 147 Burner. Wendy 52 Burns. Jeonnine 82. 84. 102 Burns, Leslie 147 Burns, Rita 60, 72, 102 Burris, Stephanie 154 Burt. Tina 147 Burton. Marilyn 48. 49. 66. 147 Bush, Sondra 147 Dutler. Dennis 82, 84. 154 Butler. Jomes 102 Dutt. Rosemary Butt. Bernard 164 Butterfield, Robert 102. 17 Dyors. Susan 127. 102 Byron. Michael 147 Byvoets. Sean 154 Cain. Martin 54. 98. 102 Cain. Robert 164 Campbell, Polly 154 Campion. Leah 127, 147 Cannon. Lenord 147 Cannon. Margaret 154 Cannon, Tereso 102 Cannon. Curtis 102 Coppella. Michael 05, 147 Caprous. Anthony 82. 80. Ill 147 Carey, Monika 50. 102 Carey, Rachel 06. 154 Corichoff. Karen 84. 126. 154 Carlson, Kristen 147 Carlson. Tamara 54 Carlso. Jewel 51, 154 Carmichael, Jomes 84, 100. 154 Carmichael. Kellie 12. 61. 102 Cormona. Stacey 154 Carrell, Julia 147, 166 Carrol. Dan 111 Casbon Electnc Company 180 Casbon. Wendy 50, 127. 102, 182 Castle, Scott 84. 154 Cavanaugh. Nathalie 100. 147 Castleman, Dave 88 Chai joi, Jeff 17 Chambers. Sherrie 50. 102 Chaney. Donna 50. 147 Chappo. Oill 98 Choron, Jin Jin 86. 154 Chavez. Cindy 52. 50, 127. 102 Chester. Greg 65. 102, 100, 154 Chester. Leigh 97. 102 Chester. Vicki 97 Chiabai. Jeffry 102 Chilian. Dirk 01. 154 Chilian. Erik 18, 61. 92. 105. 102. 100. 107 Choate. Laura 74. 127, 154 Chrise. Keith 102 Christiansen. Ann 50. 75. 102 Christmas Dance 19 Christopher Color. Inc 185 Chrustowski, Ricky 05, 147 Chujo. Kazu 52. 50. 78. 79. 98. 100 Church. Mark 100 Church. Shannon 147 Cicora. Dale 164 Cifoldi. John 100 Cifaldi, Timothy 147 Cifoldi, Vicki 154 Clark. Katherine 164 Clark. Scott 147 Cleis, Melissa 51 154 Clements, Lynn 147 Clendenin, Tracy 97 Cleveland. Julie 50. 147 Clifford, Chod 52. 50. 154 Clifford, Doreen 100 Clifford, Mory 50, 60. 100 Clifford. Robin Clifford, Suzanne 94, 147 Clifford, Tim 46 Clothes Loft. The 180 Clouse. Duane 154 Coates. Robert 147 Colby. Stefonie 05. 94, 95. 147 Cole. Chris 92. Ill Cole. Lynneo 51. 86. 101, 154 Cole, Zone 84. 164 Collins. Clancy 154 190 Index Collins. Dawn 184 Collins, Harley 105 Collins, Kenneth 105. 100 Collons. Mike 64. 154 Collins. Timothy 80. 147 Collins. Skip 104. 105. 164 Clothes Loft, The Combs. Roberta 147, 184 Comeford, Caroline 126, 127, 147 Commers, Judy 165 Conde, Stacy 58. 78. 100 Condi. Bruce 154 Condrick. James Condon, Chorles 147 Condon, Mark 75. 154 Conner. Thomos 147 Conners. Mike 80. 84 Conrick. James 147 Cook, John 80. 84. Ill 165 Cook. Kristin 8. 82. 84. 100. 100 Cook, Lori 109, 165 Cook, Michael 154 Cooke. Michael 100 Corneil. Becky 155 Corneil. Brian 80. 100 Corneil. Jennifer 40. 100 Corneil. Philip Corneil, Scott 82. 80, 147 Corneil. Tiffany 127. 155 Cornett, John 100 Costas Foods, 188 Costas. Jamie 52, 155 Costas, Morey 66. 71. 102, 188 Cottrell. Phillip 50. 72. 70. 77. 100 County Market 179 Covington. Kimberly 147 Cox. Michoel 07. 80. 84. 105. 100 Cozzo. Lynette 100 Cramsie. Heidi 100 Creager, Sharyl 147 Crise. Thomas 147 Criswell. Michael 147 Cross Country Boys 92, 90 Cross Country Girls 90. 91 Crowe. Jeff Crowder. Mike 51. 52. 98. 155 Crowley. Kothleen 147 Crownover, Michele 65. 82, 127. 147 Cuppy, Jennifer 84. 126, 155 Cuson. Elizabeth 52. 50, 555 Cuson. Ted 100 Cyzyk, Gail 97. 155 Czap. Chris 155 Czekaj, David 72, 100 Czekaj. Marie 72. 97. 100 Daggett, Michael 147 Dahlover. Mike 51 Dalfonso. Jomes 14, 52. 50. 74. 75. 147 Damron. Milliard 104 Daniels, Melissa 15. 21. 68. 74. 75, 104 Davenport, Kathy Davenport. Lawrence 104 Davidson. Rob 155 Davis. Amy 21. 48. 66. 75. 147 Davis. Druce 148 Davis, Tonya 50, 104 Daxe, Elise 06, 148 Day. William 104 Deco 40. 62. 60 Decker. Danetta 50. 148 Defier. David 84. Ill 155 Defier. Melonie 104 Degeneffe. Jeffery 80. 104 Deller. Dryan 50 Deman. Down 109. 155 Dembinski, Lorry 147 Demick. Kimberly 71 134 Demick, Kris 53. 155 Dennington. Jeff 52 Dennis, Andreo 155 Derflinger, Drendo 148 Desorro, Condy 53, 155 Dewift, Down 155 Dioz, Andy 61 Dioz, Jockeline 148 Dioz, Raymond Dick, D.J. 83. 148 Dick, Don 165 Dickson, Lori 52, 148 Diehm, Tony Dimifri, James 50. 134, 105 Dimitri. Liso 86. 101, 155 Dingwall. Leslie 155 Dixon. Jenny 97 Doone, C.J. 163 Dobis, Debroh 148 Dole, David 107 Doelling, Dovid 84. Ill 155 Doelling, Korlo 10, 12. 48. 66. 100, 101, 134 Doelling Pomrs and Wallpaper 183 Doelling, Poulo 91, 148 Doering, Dovid 52, 98. 148 Doering, Rebecca 53. 134 Doidge. Liso 134 Dold, Dovid 155 Dolhover. Mike 134 Domestic Exchange Dombrowski, Lawrence 148 Donicd, Meorle 134 Dorword. Poulo 134 Doolittle. James 155 Dorris. Lindo 94. 148 Doty, Regino 148 Dougherty, Wanda 155 Douglas. Dawn 170 Douglas. George 148 Douglas. Kathryne 72, 91 148 Douglas. Michelle 58, 97. 148 Doyle, David 98 Drake, John 92. 134, 187 Drake, Poul 155, 105 Drama Club Droege. Karla 51, 74. 155 Drovillord, Jerri 155 Ducat. Nancy 52, 53. 86. 87. 148 Ducat. Robert 52, 53, 155 Dunivan, Amy 148 Dusek, Jodi 148 Dye. Cheryl 53, 148 Dziasdosz, Wallace 134 Eaton. Ronald (Drian) 103, 148 Eckert, Deena 74. 75, 127. 134 Eddy. Melisso 148 Eder, Heidi 53. 148 Edwards, Pomelo 53, 148 Egolf, Kristie 52, 148 Ehlers, Roger 155 Ehrenberg, Mary 166 Ehrstein, Sara 134 Eichberger. Davie 155 Eichelberger. Sandro 148 Eichmeir. Don 155 Elieff, Susan 148 Elkins. Julie 155 Elkins Marlene 155 Ellis. Charles 148 Ellis. Glen 32. 166 El-naggar, Kareem 2, 50, 133, 134 Emerson, Robert 155 Emshwillet, Jon 83, 148. 177 Epple. Liso 52 Engel, Mindy 155 Engsrroms Jewelery 174 Erlenbach, William 135 Erspamer, Amy 51, 155 Eskilson. Philip 148 POPCOfT ' « ;• PEP CLUB MEMBERS Laura Testa and Karla Doelling prepare for the Homecoming Dance. Etzler. Elizabeth 51, 155 Evonoff. Susan 155 Evans. Carolyn 52. 58. 72. 78, 133. 135, 138 Evans, Matthew 88, 148 Evans. Melissa 148 Evans. Stocy 52 Faber, Melisso 50, 87. 148 Falls, Doug Foncher. Teresa 155 Farohmond, Robert 83. 148 Fornum, Victoria 39. 155 Fattore, Gina 48. 66, 67. 72. 148 Fayord, Patrick Fayard. Shawn 111 135 Federmon, Alan 111 Feola. Rondy 83. 135 FCA 71 Ferngten Audrey 135 Ferngren. Billy 103, 155 Fetla, Edward 43, 63. 83, 135 Fidnarik, Jeffery 135 Fiegle, James 92. 135. 148 Fiegle. Richard 33 Fiegle-Hicks. Mara 166 Fifield. Christine 135 Fine, Mary Finlay, Melisso 97, 156 Finley, Scott 148 Fischer. Greg 83 Fischer. Jeffrey 26, 74. 98. 148 Fischer. Mark 88 Fisk, James 156 Fitzer, Down 74, 148 Fix, Alan 39 Fletcher. Anne 156 Flude. Mary 135. 174 Flynn, Beth 97 Flynn, Jerome 48, 66. 82. 83. 135 Folke. Suzanne 156 Foltin, Glenn 148 Ford. Robert 156 Foreman, Kimberly 127, 148 F6rnal. Brian 148 Fortune. Chad 39. 83. 104. 105, 148 Foster, Cindy 148 Forsythe, Pot 170 Foreign Exchange Football 82, 83 Football. Junior Varsity 84, 85 Froiley. Jodi 156 Frame. Gregory 156 Frangis. Angie 97 Frank. Christine 156 Frank, Robert Fray, Debbie 166 Freese. Susan 50. 77. 148 Freitog, Joson 78. 156 Freidman, Eric Dr. 180 Frey, Carl 92 Frey. Ann 72. 77. 91. 148 Frieske. Karen 156 Frifts. David Friits. Scott 156 Fritz. James 17. 65. 83. 135 Fritz. Julie 100. 148 Frobish. David 52. 53. 148 Froberg, Lawrence 163 Frost. Ted 52 Frye. Daniel 88, 105. 148, 156 Frye. Susan 65, 86. 87 Furlin, Laureen 148 Gaines. Joey 148 Gollenbeck. Shondo 148 Gaming Club 72 Gant. Kellie 156 Garcia, Todd 84. 156 Garmon. Kelley 156 Garner. James 156 Garrett. Katherine 8. 10, 64. 71. 100. 135 Gathering of Valparaiso 179 Gavin, Chris Gazdich. Cheryl 135 Gee, Edie 171 Geer, Rena 135 Geiselamn, Greg 21, 135 Geiss. Charles 166 Geiss. Laura 18, 61, 72. 78, 148 Geiss. Poul 17. 71. 92. 93. 135 Gentry, Eric 135 Gerber. Dean 166 Gerber, Doug 88. 156 Gericke. Justin 51. 92. 156 Gerrick. Koren 51 Gilbertson. Michoel 84. 85. 156 Gill. Brian 15. 50. 74, 148 Gilmore. Kevin 135 Girton. Jennifer 74, 75. 148 Given. Elizabeth 156 Given. Mott 31. 37, 135 Glenn. Amy 135 Goble. Pomelo 135 Gold. Amy 149 Gold. Andy 135 Gold. Poul 36. 88. 89. 156 Golf. Boys 124, 125 Golf. Girls 94. 95 Gomersall. Nicole 149 Goodwin. Chad 156 Goodwin. Natalie 63, 135 Goodwin. Tami 156 Gordonos 177 Gott. Sharon 170 Grobowski, Mary 135 Grabowski, Felicia 58. 127 Grobowski. Michoelle 127. 147 Graham. Dorby 135 Graham. Ronnie 103. 104. 105, 156 Groy. Gary 83. 84 Greco. Vella 42. 166 Greeks Pizzeria 186 Green. Brenda 42. 166 Gregory. Chris Gregory. Theresa Greinke. Robyn 127. 135 Grenier. David 135 Griffin. Andrew 52, 156 Griffin. Nick 156 Griffith. Phil 38 Grivetti. Roe 127, 135. 47 Gross. Krissy 51. 52 74. 156. Groves. Ken 156 Grube. Brendan 50. 76, 149 191 Index Grube. Liso 149 Gudioo. Suzanne 62. 135 Gymnastics 106. 109 Haber, Matthew 136 Haberkorn. John 156 Hadley. Joe 156 Haga. Liso 149 Hager. Jerry 86. 69, 167 Hagstrom. Victorio 136 Hall. Elizabeth 69. 166 Hall. Jennifer 51, 156 Hall. Mark 156 Hall. Richard 96. 136 Hamacher. Dustin 156 Hamocher. More 111 Homrick. Tommie 53 Hancock. Todd 156 Hand. Mork 32 Handley. Jeanne 136 Hanson. Julie 97. 149 Harbaugh. Kathy 149 Horbison. Willie 98 Hordebeck. Amy 156 Hordebeck. Jennifer 87. 149. 176 Harden. Rodney 104. 105. 156 Harder. Diane 136 Hardesty. Rhonda 53 Hordick. Donna 156 Hardin. Gerald 156 Hardwick. Mork 65. 83. 111. 146. 149 Harper. Samuel 149 Horroh. Terry Harrington. Leonne 18. 50. 61. 69. 136 Harrington. Matt 92 Harris. Drian 136 Harris. Heidi 52. 149 169 Harris. Raymond 50. 136 Hart. Janet 3. 163 Hartig. Mike 156 Harvey 14. 5 Haskins. Rodney 156 Hartman. Audrey 170 Hartman. Ronald Hartwig. Loura 50. 91. 149 Hartz, Nathan 136 Hatchett. Jeffrey 149 Hough. Lesley 53. 157 Hauser. Elizabeth 87, 149 Hawes. Judy 171 Hawkins, Tracey Hoyes Automobile Soles 185 Hayes. Marilyn 171 Heckman. Jeon 33 Hedges. Christine 136 Heffernan. Neal 88. 149 Heimberg. Cindra 53. 136 Heinold. Mindy 91 Heinhold. Michael 136 Heinrich. Michael Heinz. Mory 87. 149 Henderson, Julie 33. 50. 51. 75. 78. 136 Henderson. Ruth 170 Henderson. Scott 157 Henning. Sandro 149 Henriques. Leah 171 Henriques. Kathy 54, 127. 149 Henley. Michael Henry. Jimmy 19 Henry. Julie 19 Henson. Kristo 19. 157 Henson. Tracy 136 Herbst. Scott 149 Herko. Matthew 136 Hernondez. Doug 111, 136 Herr, Sheryl 136 Herra. John 111 Herrick. Andrea 50. 136 Herrick. Korin 74. 157 Hetrick. Melissa 149 Hewlett. Craig 83. 149 Hickman. William 149 Higbie. Jeffrey 83. 149 Higbie. Pot 171 Highland. Kristin 149 Hildreth. Doris 47. 167 Hildreth. Jack 167 Hllrcp Photographer 180 Hilty. Chris 157 Hilzey. James 149 Hines. Jack 157 Hines. Paul 136 Hippner. Liso Hisick, Violet Hittinger. Liso 53. 149 Hobson. Roger 157 Hobson. Ron 149 Hocevar, Elizobeth Hofferth, Jessica 54, 86. 157 Hofferty. Katie 71. 86. 101. 156. 157 Hofferth. Lawrence 136 Hoffman. Lenore 167 Hoffman. Mark 61. 83. 84. 167 Hoftiezer. Amy 52. 61. 149 Hohl. Jennifer 136 Holcomb. Susan 50. 149 Hollandsworth. Teresa 42. 157 Holt. Douglas 136 Homecoming 10. 11 Hoobler. Lisa 74, 127. 149 Hood. Greg 98. 136 Hood. Jeff 98 Horaker. Patrick Horsley, Christopher 149 Horvath, Frank Hoskins, Andrew 149 House. Michelle 149 Houston, Tommy 127. 149 Howard. Dono 136 Howard. Hilary 43. 63. 136 Howard. Jennifer Howord. Noel 136 Howard, Susanne 149 Howe. Sheila 149 Hropek. John 55. 157 Hreha Jeffrey 2. 21. 83. 136 Hubbard. Paul 136 Huber. Raymond 50, 77. 136 Huber. Thomas 49. 149 Huber. Tracy 21. 50. 83. Ill 136 Huck. Loren 51. 52. 77. 92. 157 Hudson, P. 74 Huges. Lori 149 Hughes. Trocey 63, 137 Hull. Michoel 83. 137 Hunt. Deth 74. 137 Husmann. Goil 149 Huttinger. Michoel 149 Hutton. Melissa 51, 157 Hutton, Mich ■ el Ichihashi. Akemi 53. 78 llgenfritz. Jody 97 llgenfritz. Mory 170 Indiana Federal 178 Ingram. Heather 149 Inmans Dowling 176 Ippolito. Tommy 43 . 149 Istridis. Mary 78. 155. 157 Jackson. Joe 137 Jacobs. Jamie 97. 137 Jacobson. Ann 91. 149 Jacobsen. Lorry 137 Jahr, Druce 157 Jakel. Norbert 83, 149 Jankowski. Angela 157 Jankowski, Paul 66. 48. 49. 186. 137 Jankowski. Tommy 137 Jasnic. Jana 157 Josnic. Solly 149 Jenkins. Joquelyn 137 Johann. Andrew 111 Joanna. Joeseph 180 Johansen. Amondo 43. 137 Johnson. Garth. 3. 162. 181 Johnston. Joseph 72, 73 Johnson, Lori 51. 63. 137 Johnson. Mike 157 Johnson. Rusty 92. Ill Johnson, Sara 97, 109 Johnson, Steve 98 Johnson. Suson 90. 91. 100. 149 Johnson. Tommie 149 Johnson. Todd Johnston, Joe 98. 72, 137 Jones. Coleen Jones. Deonn 149 Jones, Daniel 145 Jones. Dion 92. Ill, 150 Jones, Jessica 150 Jones. John 137 Jones. Mork 51. 77. 92. 103 . 157 Jones. Michoel 104, 105, 150 Jones, Paula Jose. Paul 63 Joseph. William ' Joyce, Chormaine 137 Judson. Pamela 58. 48. 66. 67. 75. 137 Jurgeons. Becky 109 192 Index Kalina, Christine 157 Komonoroff. Paul 150 Kaminski. Bob 170 Korall. Michelle 53 Kospor. Kathryn 51, 150 Kaster, Mary 50, 51. 77. 137 Koster, Michael 51. 157 Keammerer, Mott 150 Keaton. George 150. Keck. Kathleen 137 Keene, Horry 150 Kelley. Linda 150 Keller. Brian 47, 138 Keller. Darrell 157 Keller. Kaye 71. 86. 101. 157. 156 Kelly. Christy 50, 130 Kendrick. Gregg 73. 98. 138 Kennedy. Lynette 97. 138 Kennedy. William 138 Kenning. Dave 75 Kenny, Loretta 51, 157 Kerns, Randy 83, 84. Ill Kickbush. John Kickbush. Peter 50. 76. 77. 150 Kim. Patrick 72. 150 Kimerer. Kristine 150 King of Hearts Dance 18 Kingery. Tammy Kissinger. Dennis 138 Kleehommer. Mark 72. 88. 150 Klein, Joe Kleist, Jacqueline 150 Kleist, John 157 Klemm. Scott Klemz. Brion 50, 92. 150 Klemz, Doug 98 Klepser, Dothryn 35. 94. 150 Klett, Heidi 91. 107 Klinedinst. Danny 157 Klinefelter. Michelle 51. 77. 127. 157 Kluth, Jennifer 39. 138 K-Mart 177 Knouff, Mark 87 Knouff. Myron 162 Kneifel, Brenda 150 Knight, Greg 157 Knoesnschild. Kerri 157 Knowlton, Lynne 38. 138 Kobak. Deborah 66. 67. 79. 138 Kobrik. Brett Koenig. Robert 163 Koetke. Jill 86. 157 Kolar, David 98, 138 Kolczok. Melonie 51, 157 Kolczok. Timothy 150 Kolman. Dovid 157 Konrad, Kelly 138 Kopko, Nicholas 157 Koekus. James 138 Kovalick, Joseph 150 Kovalick, Kara 39. 138 Kroisinger. Rodney 138 Kroker, Debra 150 Krall, Michelle 157 Kramer, Kathryn Krotz. Brian 150 Krotzenberg. Richard 150 Krause, Kathy 138 Kroyniok, Mike 157 Kreske. Poul 150 Krieger. Kristen 150 Kroll, Wendy 150 Krueger. Alice 171 Krsynski, Matt 98 Krysinski, Traci 58. 78, 97. 150 Ku. Andrea 150 Kuchaes. Darin 157 Kuehl. Charlene 157 Kuehl. Harold David 138 Kuehl. Melissa 150 Kuel. Laura 157 Lofferty, Holly 10, 134, 138 Logerstrom, Loro 97. 157 Loke. Joseph Lambert, Amy 150 Lambert. Michelle 36. 157 Landsperger. Christine 150 Londsperger. Hugh 157 Lorguro, Dutton 157 Lorson, Randy 105 Larson, Richard 63. 138 Larue. Burton 157 Larue, tic 84 Laterzo. Marc 111. 138 Lawrence, Charles 150 Lawrence, Jeff 157 Lawrence, Steven 138 Leach, Lance Lebryk, Dianne 58, 72 Lebryk, Judy 165 Lee, Gloria 138 Lee, Steve Leetz. Mark 92 Leetz, Melissa 91, 146, 150 Leetz, Mike 21, 139 Leffew. Clifford Leffew, Jeff 84. 85. 111. 157 Leffew. Todd 110, 111 139 Leininger. Cathy 97. 139 Lemoy, Robert 139 Lemon. Lance 51, 52, 77, 157 Lennex, Allison 53, 157 Letnich, Steve 83. 150 Lewandowski. Phyllis Libaossi. Teri 157 Libaassi. Troyanne 170 Lmktmer Shoes 189 Linton. Deborah 61, 139 Lippens, Marc 139 Lirrle Caesar ' s Pizza 184 Lochran. Dove 111 Locken. Chris 43 Lomas. Mott 139 Long. Aaron 157 Long. Timann 139 Looft, Carla 139. 174 Looft. Kim 51. 157 Lopez, Denise 150 Lorek. Jon 150 Loft. Drenda Lott. Cindy 50. 78. 138. 139 Lowe. Fern 170 Luckett. Robert 150 Ludington, Vivian 170 Luecke. Mork 139 Lungwitz. Jeanette Luther. Wilma 170 Lyon. Thomas 139 Lyons, Jock 139, 150 Lyons, Jane 134 Mocapagal. Maurino 17. 21. 139 Macapagal. Mychel 91. 157 Mocapagal. Myra 65. 78. 150 Mack. Jason 111 Mack. Kevin 157 Mock. Patricio Mock. Todd 52. 53. 139 Moclennon. Jill 83. 84, 139 Mocy. Rondy 158 Madden. Patrick 158 Moden. Regina 98. 139 Madura. Kimberly 50. 139 Moertz, Ann 97. Ill, 150 Moertz, Corl 65. 110, 111, 139 Moglish. Thomos 150 Mahoney. Joan Mohoney, Tammy 51. 52. 86, 158 Mahoney. Rob 83. 84 Maiers. Martha 78. 158 Moiers. Wesley 58 Man Arrroaion 185 Molakowski, Robert 163 Mango, Judith 150 Mangel. Daniel 150 Maniak. Diana 65, 150 Manilardi. Cindy Mopes. Carrie 51, 150 Marcinkowski. Mork 83. 111. 150 Marcus, Mitch 8. 158 Marimon, Jill 97 Markley, Drenda 139 Marrs, Michelle 150 Marshall. Paul 53. 65. 139 Marshall. Roger 139 Marshall. Sandra 65. 86. 87. 150 Martin Binder Jewelers 174 Martin. Maryo 50. 65, 150 Martin. Meghan 90 Martin. Michael 157 Martin. Sherrie 37. 139. 189 Mortin. Tonya 150 Martz, John 65. 92, 139 Martz. Joseph Martz. Stacey 158. 161 Marquez, Greg 83, 139 Mason. Michelle Massa Steven 139 Massa. Missy 109 Massom. Scott 75, 158 Masters. Deth 52. 127. 158 Mothos. Stephanie 46, 139 Mather. Mork 158 Mathews, Karen 150 Moupin. Marcia 158 Moxey. Kevin 52. 53. 158 Moxey. Robert 139 McAleer, Tracey 84. 126, 158 McAllister. Kathleen McBride. Raymond 150 McCarthey, Scott 105. 139 McCarty. Sonny 150 McCaslana. Amy 150 McColley. Greg 158 McCleen. Lisa 109 McDermott. Thomos McDonald. Brian 140 McDonald, Patrick 23, 74, 75, 140 McDonald. Timothy 158 McDonald ' s 187 McDowell. Debra 150 McGill. Julie 140 McGonigle. Dove 64. 85 McKay. Pot 91 McKuhen. Kelli 127, 158 McLinn, Tonic 127, 158 McMichael, David 9. 50. 76. 77. 133. 140 McMichael. James 9. 168 McMirchery. Shelly 51. 86. 158 McNeil. Tom 83. 84 McNeill. Kate 61. 65. 150 McNeill, Kim 53 McNulty, Poige 94. 158 McQuillan. Blaine 140 McQuillan. Nora 65. 71. 140 McQuillan. Patrick 158 Merrill. Chip 98 Mesches. Jason 64. 65. 98. 140 Metherd, Katherine 150 Meyer, Kristin 150, 187 Meyer. Melissa 43. 140 Meyer. Patricio 127, 140 Meyer. Sara 65. 140 Meyer, Steven 92. 150 Meyers. Craig 50. 103, 158 Meyers. Lisa 47. 87. 140 Meyers. Rochelle 65. 100. 150 Micciche. Michael 62. 150 Mill. Dave 111 Miller. Alison 51. 158 Miller. Amy 50. 150. 189 Miller. Carolyn 51. 77. 61. 101. 158 Miller. David 151 Miller Gloss 176 Miller James 50. 65. 140. 187 Miller. Jeon Miller. Kevin 158 Miller, Maria 127. 158 Miller. Martin 166 Miller. Phillip 140 Miller, Rachel 59. 79. 140 Miller. Robert 12. 168 Miller. Shelia 87. 109, 151 Miller. Tim 53, 103. 158 Miller. Todd 52. 74. 158 Miller ' s Man 179 Mills. June 140 Minchuk, Nocho 127. 140 Mings, Deanna 158 Mings, Randal Mitchell. Colleen 52, 53, 158 Mitchell. Jeff 158 Mitchell. Richard 83. 84. 168 Mohler. Nancy 151. 43 Monoach. Katherine 151 Monoch. Lunn Molitoris. Kathy 65. 151 Molitoris, Paul 140 Montoe, Shannon 158 Montgomery. John 151 Moody. Elizabeth 52. 158 Moody. Glenn (Ray) 140 Moody, Heather 151 Moore. Dean 105. 151 Moore. Michael Moore, Rod 83. 84 Moran, Kevin 151 Morgan. Hilmer Morris. Matt 158 Morrison. Bob 158 Morton. Greg 65. 98. 99. 151 Moser, Natalie 151 Moser, Sherrie 151 Mar her Norure Heolrh Foods 174 Mowbray. Rebecca 53. 151 Mueller. Amy 158 Mueller. Christine 50, 65. 151 Mulkey. Mary 158 Mullet, Julie 52, 158 Mundt, Marshall 111 151 Murphy, Daniel 64. 158 Murphy, Jennifer 97. 140 Murphy. Kelly 158 Murphy, Maureen 94, 95, 151 Murphy, Nora 70, 71. 91. 100. 140 Murphy, Patrick 83, 84. 168 Murphy, Patsy Mutka. Karen 51, 52, 158 Naillieux. David Nosh. George 168 NHS 64. 65 Nay. Timothy 159 Neal. Ann 158 Neal, Robert (Rick) 83. 151 Negrete. Ramon 78. 140 Neis. Michael 83. 127. 146. 151 Neitert. George 83 Nelson. Kori 140 Nelson. Lori 127. 151 Nelson, Mork 88. 89. 140 Nelson. Sandro 63. 127, 151 Nemeth. Wallace 151 Newhord. Michael 140 Newlin. Dan 158 Newlin. David 36. 140 Newlin. Doug 158 Nichols. Betty 170 Nicholas. Bonnie 72. 151 Nietert. George 84 Nightingole. Erich Nilond, Jamie 58. 71. 140 Nimetz. Michael 151 Noble. Alice 21. 68. 168 Nolan. Micky 84. 159 Nolting. Lance 168 Northern Indiana Dank 175 Norris. Timothy 151 Nuecherlein, John 159 Nuechterlein. Laura 138. 140 Nuest, Amber 97. 140 Nuest. Bonnie 84, 126. 159 Nupnou. Sharon 40. 171 Nusboum. Cathy 159 Nuss. Michael 98, 140 Oakes, Mylissa 151 OEA 62. 63 Oestreich. Fred Oestreich, Julie 159 O ' Kelly. Bryan 159 Olson, Beth 140 Osterhout. Jeff 159 Osterhout, Marion 170 Poge, Chris 159 Palm, Sharon 86. 87 Paris. Brian 159 Parker. Paul Parks, Helen 159 Porks. John 151 Parksl, Lorry Parry. Amy 52. 72. 151. 176 Parsons. Carrie 168 Pastor. Patrick Pothejo. JaiPal 88. 159 Pateja. Manmeet 151 Patrick. Kelley 63 Patrick. Kelly 159 Patrick. Michael 9. 14. 48. 50. 66. 76, 77 Pavelka, Jerry 159 Peck, David Pedovoli. Jennifer 111, 159 Peddle, Christopher 84 Peddle. Harvey 92, 93, 105 Pekorek. Joseph 83. Ill 126. 127. 146. 151 Peloso, Susan 171 Peloso. Wendy 50, 51. 74, 75 Pence. Kimberly 127, 159 Pep Club 71 Periloat. Cathreine 97 Pessmeg. Bradley Pessmeg. Rhonda 159 Peterson. Deana 159 Petro. Maureen 159 Peuqueet. Kristin 53, 159 Peuquet. Matt 151 Peyton. James 52 Phillips. Gerldine 151 Phillips Ace Hardware 184 Phillis. Anne 159 Phipps, Mike 159 Piazza. Timothy Pierotti, Valerie 143. 177 Piet. Joann 127, 159 Piet. Terri 94. 151 Pikula. Robert 105 Pikula. Troy 111. 159 Pilz, Stephen 51, 159 Pingatore, Corrine 155. 159 Pinkowski. Don 72 Pinkerton. John 58. 168 Pishkur. John 84. 159 Pitt. Jolanda 151 Pittman. David 151 Pittman. Tommy Poff. Coreolee 127. 159 Polarek. James Polite. Gina Polizotto. Brett 92. 159 Pollock. Maroret Porter. Lloyd Potis, Jeffrey 92 Powell. Lindsey 97. 151 Prahlow, Deborah 151 Prahlow. Timohty 50, 105 Prassas. Freedo 61 18 Pratt. Julie 159 Pritchett, Daniel 168 Pritchard. Michoel 151 Prom-Post Prom 24, 25 Proud. Thomos Prowort. Georgia 170 Pullins. Clayton 103. 159 Pullins, Dole 142 Pullins, Todd 142 Punter, Robert 103. 168 Pyle. Janie 97. 151 Quarnstrom. David 151 Quill and Scroll 66. 67 Quiz Bowl 72 Rader. Julie 61. 77. 142 Rafferty. Joe 103. 159 Randall. Brad 159 Rons. Peter 103, 159 Rarity. Donald 151 Rasmussen. Arthur 92 Ray. Jeffry Razus. Christal 71, 127. 142 Razus. Yovnne 159 Reardon. Michoel 142 Reovis. MoryBeth 152 Redman. D ' ondrea 142 Redman. Steve 152 Reeder. Diana 142 Reggie. Lisa 100. 133. 142 Reggie. Sidney 19 Reichert, Christopher 50. 77. 152 Reif. Ginger 152 Remijan. Steven 40. 59, 152 Reschke. Kristen 142 Resh. John Reshkin. William 159 Rettinger. Nothon 142 Reynolds. Dorrell 159 Reynolds. Kimberly 159 Rezobek. Joy 84. 85. 159 Rhinehart. Lewis 103 Ribordy Drugs 178 Rice, Dan 84, 103. 159 Rice. Dovid 75. 83. Ill Rice, Wayne 152 Richards. Bob 52 Richards. Christopher 152 Riley. Kelly 159 Rinker, Charles 84 Rinker. Kelly 159 Rising. Robin 142 Risk. James 162 Risk. Michelle 74. 159 Ritcheo. Nancy 170 Ritchea. James 152 Rizzo. Melisso 142 Robbins. Kimberly 152 Roberts. Andrew 15, 51. 52. 74. 75. 152 Roberts. Susan 53. 159 Robinson. Dniel 159 Robinson. Denise 159 Robinson. Patrick Rodman. Kristin 142 Rogness. Marilyn 152 193 Index Ronco. Jeff 53. 64. 159 Ronnequ. Corrie 159 Rooney. Patrick 63. 127. 152 Roop, Frank 152 Root Photographers 181 Ross, Andrew 50, 152 Ross. Morty 61 Ross. Rebecca 152 Rouch. William 147 Rowe. Victoria 108. 143 Rumford. Regina 10. 58. 71, 83. 126. 127. 143 Runk. Toy Ann 97. 143 Rupnow. Jill 18. 50. 61. 143 Rupnow. Mark 159 Rushnok. Rebecca 159 Russell. John 143 Ryon. Penny 91 Rybk. Mary 62. 170 Sachs. Emily 152 Sacris. Annel SADD 60. 61 Saltzmon. Robert Sandberg. Christopher 143 Sanford. Amy 32 Sanford, Lindo 50. 143 Sarofin, Chris 159 Sotterlee. Ann 159 Scime. Mark Scroggin. Johanna 52 Scroggin. Jonathan Scott. Don 34. 168 Scott. Kothleen 10. 37. 70. 71. 83. 84. 143 Scott, Kristine 70. 152 Scott, Tom Scheffer. Alice 170 Schenck, Andrew 98. 152 Schlundr. Fred 152 Schlyer. Brian 159 Schmoll. Nathan 50. 77. 143 Schneckenburger. Scott 159 Schneegas. Glenn 159 Scholl. Drew 88 Scholl. Todd 88 Schroeder. James 159 Schroeder ' s Dairy Queen 189 Schultz Floral Shop 183 Schultz. Jennifer 19. 143, 183 Schultz. Tricio 91, 159 Schwartz, Stacy 159 Schweigharr. Audry Schwinkendorf. Brenda 143 Schwinkendorf. Brian 160 Scroggin. Jon 152 Scrime, Mark Seorles, Chorles Searles. Prudence 160 Seorles. Michoel 143 Seisto. Anu 53, 78. 79. 143 Sensenbaugh. Jeff 51. 52. 103. 160 Seramur. D.J. Ill Seroczynski. Chris 160 Seward. Jennifer 74. 160 Seward. Debra Ann 33. 74. 143 Sexton, Mary 143 Shoffner 30 Sharp, Brittany 127. 152. 189 Sharp. Carol 96. 97 Sharp. Judy 170 Sharp, Jim 98 Sheoks. Moschelle 152 Sheridan. Tina 152 Sherrick. Sherry 160 Shideler. Tim 88 Shields. Ivy 127. 160 Shinoll, Robert 84. 103. 160 Shobe. Sandra 143 Shoffner. Bonnie 74. 152 Shook. Angela 152. 160 Shook. Julie 194 Short. Kelly 152 Shroat. Mike 88 Shouk, Julie 51 Shumaker. Brod 143 Shurr, Laura 91, 101, 107, 152 Shurte. Amy 160 Shupe. Cindy 143 Sienkowski. Kevin 17. 21. 83. 143 Sier. Lori 84. 126. 160 Stevers Pharmacy 186 Simpkins. Melissa 79. 160 Simpson. Rick 21 Sims. Jody 83. 143 Simson, Carolyn 51. 152 Sinclair. Lynne 160 Sirovica. Kristina 64. 143 Sirovica. Mark 51, 52. 160 Sisson. Melissa 160 Skolak. Alicia 43. 152 Skrivan. Christopher 160 Slater. Kristine 127. 143 Small. Julie Smoroff, Desiree 160 Smith. Diane 109. 152 Smith. Jill 86, 101. 160 Smith. Julie 97 Smith. Kevin 160 Smith, Michoel 152 Smith. Michelle 160 Smith. Tricio 127. 160 Soccer 116. 117 Softball 112. 113 Stombaugh, Joan 170 Soliday. Matthew 33, 143 Soliday, Paul 84. 150 Sopko, Jeffrey 162 Sorenson, Margaret 171 Sormoz, Gordano 66. 48. 49. 143 Sormoz. Millie 66. 152 Spagna. Michael 111. 152 Spaulding. Robert 152 Spejewski. Deanne 50. 77. 152 Spejewski. Debro 18. 50. 58. 61. 72. 78. 137, 143, Spencer. Chris 53 Spencer. Daniel 84. 103. 160 Spencer. Gary 83. 143 Spencer. Novo 152 Spencer. Richard 83 Sperry. Michael 152 Sporrshop. The 175 Stalboum. Cindy 168 Stonczak. Lisa 109. 143. 149 Stanczok, Mark 152 Standiford. Roderick 111 153 Stonier. Charles 168 Stanley. Kimberly 160 Storesino, Patrick 52. 53. 160 Stark. Linda 52. 53. 160 Stasierowski. Gory 143 Steele. Shannon 143 Steere. Nodine 53. 153 Steindler. Tina Steider, Anne 52. 97. 127. 143 Steider, John 53, 88. 160 Steindler, Laura Stephan. Mary Koy 168 Stephens. Mark 106. 153 Stevenson. Katheryn 144 Stevenson. Robert 84. 160 Stuart. Sally 170 Stewart. Jennifer 53 Stewart. Sandra 144 Stewart, Susannah 153 Stinnett. Rhonda 160 Stokes, Eric 144 Stolz. Robert 83. 84 Stonebraker. Stocy 160 Stooksbury. Jennifer 127, 153 Stout. Jennifer 108. 109 Stout. Dan S towers. Kelli 30. 53. 160 Stroka, Yvette 153 Strang, David 160 Strolnic, Esther 144 Stratton, Diane 153 Stratton, Kimberly 153 Strotton. Paul 12. 51. 71. 160 Strong. Jennifer 144 Strongbows 184 Sfrohl. Richard 144 Student Council 58. 59 Student Faculty Senate 58. 59 Sullivan, Shannon 153 Sullivan, Timothy 78, 79. 144. 15. 156 Susdorf. Jody 86, 101 Susdorf. Todd 83. 145 Sutton. Robert 58. 162. 163 Sutton. Steven Swanson. Jeanette 144 Swickard. Lilian 170 Swimming Boys 98. 99 Swimming Girls 96. 97 Szuch. Richard 144 Szymonski, Mike Tan, Timothy 65, 160 Tan, Titus 72. 88. 153 Tapp. John 84. 103. 160 Tauck. Bill 83. 153 Taylor. Jackie 109. 160 Taylor. Joel 153 Taylor Scott Telschow. Jay Tennis. Boys 88. 89 Tennis. Girls 122, 123 Terner, Julie Terpstra, Leanno 153 Testa. Laura 58. 59. 144 Thespians Thiry. Jennifer 144 Three Wishes 174 Thomas. Leonne 111 160 Thomas. Shown 83. 104. 105. 153 Thompson. Bill 50. 77 Tichy, Chris 170 Timmons, Jason 98. 144 Timmons, Pamela 96, 97. 160 Thompson. Kim 153 Thompson. William 153 Thoreson. Brod Tipton. Mike 111 Tonner. Mark 61. 144 Top Drawer, The 187 Toth. Mark 144. 156 Track. Boys 120. 121 Track, Girls 118, 119 Trapp, Jonathan 153 Trotcoff. Thomas 144 Triscik, George 160 Triscik, Roy 92. 160 Troelseo. Andrew 160 Troman, Mike 103. 160 Trost, Ted 61. 77. 160 Truemper, Rebekoh 153, 187 Truitt, Bryan 160 Trulock, Leslie 160 Truong. Huong Tsoutsouris, Wolfgang 52 Tucker. Cassie 61, 83. 128. 153 Tucker. Jeff 160 Tudor Fashion Floors 183 Tudor. Jomes 153. 183 Turner, Julie 152, 153 Uldricks. Kimberly 144 Ulm. Janet 160 Ulman. Robert 75. 153 Urbonczyk, Karl 153 Utley. Benjamen 153 Utterback. Mott 92 Vteens 18. 60. 61 Vaco. Gabriel 144 Vojdo, John 144 Vonderlinden. Jeffrey Van Dyne. Angie Vangel. Natalie 153 Vansenus. Charles 83, 153 Van Syoc, Jeffry 75. 144 Vanderwijst, Angelo 160 Varela. Jennifer 144 Varela. Lindo 86. 160 Vos. Veronica 58. 96. 97. 153 Vos. Victoria 144 Voss, Daniel 144 Vaughan, Teresa Veach, Jeffery 75, 144 Vendl, Kristi 109. 160 Vernich. Michael 144 Versteeg. Elizabeth 51. 160 Veselico. Mark 153 VIC A 62. 63 Vice, Nancy 170 Viking Press 66. 67 Villeneuve, Ronald 144 Vinton, Kelly 160 Vitoux. Tim 43 Volk, Ted 160 Volleyball 86. 87 Von Tobies Ml Wagenblast, Scott 64. 65, 76. 77, 88. 89. 133. 144, 176 Wagenblast. Scott 50. 65, 92. 103. 153 Wallace. James 153 Wallave, Michael 72. 144 Walls, Gregory 83. 153 Wallpaper World 179 Walker, Charles 160 Walsh, John 84, 111 160 Walsh. Nancy 169 Walters, Borbaro 48. 58. 66. 74. 75. 145 Waisanen. Bryan 160 Ward. Robbie 84. 160 Wardrop. Lori 72. 153 Warheit. Melissa 33, 70. 145 Woseman, John 145 Washburn. Phillip 160 Waseburn. Rhonda 145 Watson, Krista 153 Weeks. Tish 160 Wehner. Jeff 153 Weidemon, Sean 153 Welch. Shari 126. 127. 145 Wells. J.T. 103. 153 Wells. Misty 33. 153 Wessel. John 153 West, Rachel 171 West, Shayne 52 Wermore Moeller Funeral Home Ml Whalen. Patrick Whalen. Jeff 153 Wholls. Erich 78. 144 Whalls. Judy 43, 63. 145 Wholls. Tammy 51. 127. 161 Wheele, Brenda 145 Wheele, Karen 161 Wheller, Ruth 91. 145 Wheeler, Kristin 51, 52. 161 78 Whitaker. Melisso White. Aime 97 White. Brad 2. 145 White. Julie 53. 161 White. Kristi 97. 153 White. Lori 153 White. Stocy Whithorn, Scott Whitler. Sonny 153 Whitler, Cheri 161 Wickreshon. David 83, til 153 Wienke. Denise 161 Wienke. Mary 153 Wilgus, Shelly 161 Will. Shawn 52, 161 Willians. Randall 153 Williamson. Jeffrey 153 Wills, Robert 145 Williams, Elizabeth 15. 58. 59. 74. 75, 145 Williamson, Ruth 169 Willis, Jason 84. 161 Wilson. Down Wilson. Frank 83. 127. 153 Wilson. Jerome Wilson. Ruth 170 Wittlinger. Katie 55. 84. 161 Wodrich. David 153 Wojick, Brad 65. 145 Wojicik, Jennifer 127, 161 Woiteno. Maria Wolfe. Joshua 161 Womacks. Barbra 145. 179 Wood. Jeffrey 9. 50. 77. 145 Wood. Stephanie 48. 66. 87. 100. 153 Woodard. Melisso Woodrich, David 98 Woodruff. Jeffrey 145 Wodruff, Katherine 71, 107. 153 Woods. Brenda 170 Woods. Christine 100. 153. 166 Woodville. John 83. 145 Workman. Matt 17, 18. 61. 104, 105. 145 Wrestling 110. Ill Wright, Austin Wright, Gerry 153 Wright, Jason Wright, John Wright, Lorry 84. 85, 161 Wright, Royce Wright, Timothy 53. 153 Yackley. Angela 74. 161 YARC 60. 61 Yates, Melinda 161 Yotes, Susan 153 Yelkovac, Pete 74. 161 Yelton. Rhonda 169 Yoder. Michelle 53, 153. 189 Yohe, Jerry 145 York, Howard 84. 161 Young, Jonathon 77, 153 Young, William 111 153 Ziegert, David 92, 153 Zierz. Heidi 16, 65, 127. 161 Zierz. Peter 16. 145 Zimmerman, Gloria 169 Zimmerman, Kelly 161 Zimmerman. Tom 62, 161 Zolidas. Tracy 109 Zulich. Troy 111 161 Zweig. Lori 153, 161 Zweig. Phillip All names appearing without num- bers are students who were not pic- tured. Index 1985 VALENIAN STAFF CO-EDITORS Paul Jankowski Barb Walters ACTIVITIES FEATURES EDITOR Pam Judson ACADEMICS EDITOR Marilyn Burton CLUBS EDITOR Gina Fattore SPORTS EDITORS Jerry Flynn Gordana Sormaz Stephanie Wood ALBUM EDITORS Lisa Ahlbrand Marcy Costas Karla Doelling FACULTY EDITORS Paul Jankowski Pam Judson Barb Walters ADS BUSINESS MANAGER Amy Davis INDEX EDITOR Amy Davis PHOTOGRAPHER Mike Patrick CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHERS Amy Davis Gina Fattore Pam Judson Barb Walters Stephanie Wood ADVISOR Gloria Zimmerman 1985 VALENIAN STAFF - Front Row Marilyn Burton, Gordana Sormaz, Gina Fattore, Pam Judson, Amy Davis. Dock Row Mike Patrick, Stephanie Wood, Paul Jankowski, Barb Walters. Not pic- tured: Lisa Ahlbrand, Marcy Costas, Kar- la Doelling, Jerry Flynn, Mrs. Gloria Zim- merman. Small staff for ' 85 book Society places much emphasis on being small. Such was the case with the 1985 Valenian staff, which had only 13 mem- bers, the smallest in years. Because of the size of the staff, much responsibility was placed I on all members. In some cases, one person did what two people have done in the past. Without good photographs, a yearbook would not be com- plete. We would like to thank Root Photographers, and Perry Martin of the Viderre Messenger for contributing pictures to the Valenian. We would like to thank Tae Eaton, Bob Henning of Josten ' s American Yearbook Company. We appreciate the support from the Kiwanis to help send staffers to camp through scholarship funds. Also, we would like to show our gratitude to the VHS faculty; the administration for its strong support and the coaches and teachers. Finally, we would like to thank our advisor, Mrs. Z., for her guid- ance. Without her leadership, the 1985 Valenian would not be the product that it is. — Paul Jankowski Darb Walters 195 Index Year highlighted by changes Elections, controversy, and trauma AFTER A RECORD SEASON, Chicago Dears Walter Payton feels the defeat of the play- off game with San Francisco. (AP PHOTO) AUGUST — Amid tight security and heavy smog, the 1984 Summer Olympics were held in Los Angeles with- out the participation of the Soviet Union and its satel- lites. The Peoples Republic of China competed for the first time since 1949. SEPTEMBER - VHS students Chris Gavin, Dan Jones, and Todd Susdorf, were killed in a car crash after a sockhop. For the first time since 1945, the Chicago Cubs won the National League East title but lost the league pennant to San Diego. OCTOBER — A gas leak at Union Carbide ' s plant in Bhopal, India killed 3,000 people. The Detroit Tigers won the World Series. William Schroeder of Jasper, Indiana became the second recipient of the Jarvik-7 artificial heart. NOVEMBER — Her personal bodyguards assassinated Indian Prime Minister Indira Gandhi to avenge her government ' s attack on the Sikh holy temple at Amrit- sar. British rock singers formed the group Band-aid and donated proceeds from the single Do They Know It ' s Christmas to help drought and famine victims in Ethio- pia. Reagan reelected president in the largest land- slide in American history. DECEMBER — Bernhard Goetz shot four teenagers after a supposed mugging attempt in New York ' s subways. JANUARY - Rajiiv Gandhi, Indira ' s son, was elected India ' s new prime minister. The United States and the Soviet Union agreed to resume arms control talks. FEBRUARY - Severe ice storm hit Northwest Indiana. MARCH - Soviet Premier Konstantin U. Chernenko died in Moscow. Mikhail Gorbachev, 54, succeeded him. USA for Africa released We Are the World to help drought and famine victims in Ethiopia. APRIL - American Major Arthur Nicolson was killed while spying on military installations in East Germany. An outbreak of salmonella food poisoning from Jewel Stores ' Hillfarm milk sickened nearly 15,000 people in five states. In Chicago, convicted rapist Gary Dotson was released on bond after victim Cathy Crowell Webb admitted she had lied about the rape eight years earlier. Dotson returned to prison after Judge Richard Samuels rejected the recantation MAY - At a clemency hearing Illinois Governor James Thompson commuted Dotson ' s sentence but agreed with the 1979 guilty verdict. The New York Knicks won the number one draft pick in the NBA, Georgetown ' s Patrick Ewing. The world celebrated the 40th anniver- sary of V-E Day. Reagan received intense criticism after visiting a military cemetary at Bitburg, Luxembourg where 49 SS troops were buried. 196 Current Events MANY STUDENTS enjoyed an unplanned February Break due to severe snow- storms which paralyzed the ares for three days. PRESIDENT RONALD REAGAN takes the oath of office after a landslide victory over Democrat Walter Mondale. (AP PHOTO) I 197 Current Events CLOWNS WENDY PELOSO and Jeff Fischer provide transition between acts in April Antics. SENIOR JIM MILLER reached a height in his band career when he was chosen as one of two Indiana representatives in the Mc- Donald All-American Band. 198 Closing Out with old, in with new End of on era M any different changes took place within Valparaiso and the high school during the 1984-85 school year. However, these changes did not detract from the tradition of excellence we hove been accustomed to at VHS. Principal Garth Johnson, after serving for 16 years, retired” from that position to take over for assistant superintendent Myron Knauff, who retired. Taking over for Mr. Johnson will be Dr. David Dess, a former principal from Davenport, lowo. Keeping up with the tradition of excellence at VHS was the Concert Bond, which won the first-ever Concert Bond State Championship. Also, both the boys ' and girls ' track teams hod outstanding seasons, topping off o year in which oil VHS sports teams hod winning re- cords. Everyone associated with Valparaiso High School in the future will notice changes from the post because This Is It. — Paul Jankowski Paul Jankowski Changes within sight This is it N ot since the construction of the new” high school in 1972 have there been so many changes in the school system. New things with will happen in the future due to plans mode this year. A new principal, school storting at 7:30, seven class periods, and freshmen at the high school ore just a few of the things sched- uled to occur within the next two years. Things ore changing, but future VHS stu- dents should strive to continue the strong traditions set by former students. This Is It, but traditions known to VHS should continue. FORWARD KAREEM EL-NAGGAR demon- strates the competitive spirit and drive of the soccer team which was added to the boys ' sports program this year. 200 Closing VARSITY BASEBALL COACH Pat Murphy cheers his team from the new dugouts buil ' by the memorial fund of Dan Jones one Todd Susdorf. DISCUSSING IDEAS, Dr. David Bess talks with Principal Garth Johnson at his reception. COLOPHON All body copy in the 1985 Volenion wos set in 12 pt. Serif Gothic Bold Type, ond oil coptions were in 10 pt. Serif Gothic Bold. Poge numbers were set in 14 pt. Serif Gothic Bold with motching folios in 10 pt. Serif Gothic Bold. Each section editor designed his own layouts, wrote copy, ond chose headline types: Opening. Division Pages, ond Closing - 48 pt. Serif Gothic Bold moinheod with 24 pt. Serif Gothic Bold Italic. Student Life — Windsor outline 48 pt.. Feotures — 48 pt. Souvenir. Academics — 24 pt. ond 48 pt. Friz Quodroto, Ads — 36 pt. Cooper Block. Clubs — 48 pt. Polotino, Album — 36 pt. Pioneer, ond Sports - 60 pt. Avont Garde Italic. Volume 69 of the Volenion wos printed on 80-pound motte paper by Josten's Americon Yearbook Company, 1312 Dickson Highway. Clarksville. Tennessee. The endsheets. Opening. Division Pages, ond Closing layouts were designed by Borb Walters, ond oil copy on these pages wos written by Paul Jankowski. The block, motte cover with o four-color picture wos designed by Layout editor Borb Walters.