Valparaiso High School - Valenian Yearbook (Valparaiso, IN)

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•• 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

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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.

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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