Valparaiso High School - Valenian Yearbook (Valparaiso, IN)

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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

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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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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