Valparaiso High School - Valenian Yearbook (Valparaiso, IN)

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Leetz Crowned Queen IKES DEFEAT PIRATES CROWNING THE 1985 Homecom- ing Queen Missy Leetz is new principal David Bess. Leetz was chosen from a court of five sen- ior candidates. Almost all monarchs attain their positions by inheritance because the crown is passed down through the ruling family. Only at VHS is royalty chosen through a democrat- ic vote. One senior girl, chosen by the student body from a court of five, then served as the 1985 Homecom- ing Queen. Building up to the climatic crown- ing at the Merrillville football game, students enjoyed spirit week with activities such as green and white day and the powderpuff football game. Powderpuff was won by the Senior class by a score of 12-0. At halftime of Valpo’s DAC strug- gle, Assistant Principal Bob Sutton crowned princess Kathy Briggs while Principal David Bess had the honor of crowning Missy Leetz, Val- po ' s 1985 Homecoming Queen. Ad- ministrators crowning the winners was a new tradition started this year by new Pep Club sponsor Mary Rybak. I thought it added a little more class to have the principal and assistant principal do the crown- ing,” explained Rybak. Rounding out the senior court were Jenny Broadhurst, Natalie Ca- vanaugh, and Lindsey Powell. After the halftime festivities, the Viking football team managed to defeat Merrillville with an impres- sive defensive stand at their own goal. To further enjoy the week of Homecoming, Pep Club sponsored a dance on Saturday. Students were invited to climb aboard the Love Boat” to share an evening with Cap- tain Bess. Pep Club president Cassie Tucker worked closely with Rybak to get the ship afloat. It took a lot of time and effort but the end result was worth all the time we put in,” said Tucker. I wasn ' t concerned with wheth- er we made any money or not, I just wanted it to be really nice,” said Rybak. To honor the Homecoming candi- dates, there was a special dance for the queen and her court. The music was supplied by B B music and the turnout was above average com- pared to other dances. Although VHS’s 1985 Homecoming festivities followed traditions set in previous years, all traditions were not adhered to. Usually a queen reigns until death or otherwise in- capable, but at VHS another year allows for another queen. — Stephanie Wood 1985 HOMECOMING COURT and Escorts, Alex Brickley, Jenny Broadhurst, Steve Remi- jan. Queen Missy Leetz. Vic Baron. Princess Kathy Briggs, David Ziegert, Natalie Cavan- augh, Lindsey Powell and Todd Wagenblast. 10 Homecoming

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SOPHOMORES KIM GOTT. Erin Eorker and Cathy Brown kick back as the weekend cele- brations begin at a Eriday night sock-hop. SENIORS MIKE NEIS and Greg Walls have trouble concentrating on their work on a Monday morning. Both boys served as office aides during third period. SOPHOMORE GIRLS WAIT after school for transportation to the public library where they planned to work on class projects to- gether.

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SENIOR QUARTER- BACK STEVE Letnich discusses game stra tegy with offen- sive coordinator Terry Cox during Valpo ' s 17-13 Home- coming victory over Merrillville. JUNIORS MEGHAN MARTIN and Mark Jones contribute to the halftime show performed by the VHS marching band. ENJOYING THE SOUND of B 6 B mu- sic on the Love Boat are Princess Kathy Briggs and Mark Marcinkowski. Homecoming