Valparaiso High School - Valenian Yearbook (Valparaiso, IN)

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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

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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