Valparaiso High School - Valenian Yearbook (Valparaiso, IN)

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CONGRATULATION KISSES WERE in order for newly-crowned Queen Mary Bielich as she stepped to meet seniors Jill Bodensteiner and Carolyn Miller after the halftime show. LEGEND STATES THAT a pot of gold graces the end of every rainbow, but junior Michele White and senior Larry Wright dispell the myth by finding a different treasure — their heart. More than 270 hearts — one for each couple — served as dance decorations on the north wall. 13 Homecoming

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Almost paradise Traditionally, Homecoming conjures up images of fans armed with hot dogs and hot chocolate enjoying an evening football game played in cool, crisp autumn temperatures. This year, however, VHS fans gathered at the Viking stadium on Friday, October 3, equipped with umbrellas and raincoats to watch the varsity football team take on the LaPorte Sheers. A lot of things weren’t “picture perfect.” After absorbing four days of steady rain, “the field was awful.” explain- ed senior John Pishkur. Although the rain held off throughout the game, the muggy weather didn’t dampen the spirit of the crowd as it awaited the pre- sentation of the 1986 Homecoming court and the crowning of Queen Mary Bielich and Princess Lori Sier. Even though the Vikings’ 7-0 loss to La- Porte worsened the already inclement condi- tions, most people still agreed it was a good homecoming. “People dressed up as nerds or they mis- matched to show their spirit,” senior Bonni Nuest said. Due to the demise of Pep Club, the cheerleaders, for the first time, sponsored Homecoming under the direction of Lisa En- gen and Ginger Jones. “We worked hard and accomplished a lot for such a small group,” Engen said. “I was pleased with the turnouts.” To promote spirit. Homecoming week included dress up days like Inside-Out and Sweats Day. Hats and Glasses Day occurred Tuesday, followed by Mismatch Day, Nerds Day, and the traditional Green and White Day on Friday. Although interclass competitions had been scheduled to accompany the bonfire on Thursday, October 2, the rainy weather only permitted the band to perform while the cheerleaders and football players gave speeches to pep up the crowd. On Saturday, October 4, 270 couples sailed to “Paradise Island” and danced to the music of B B from 8-11 p.m. on the VHS north balcony. “I had fun because there were so many people there and the decorations and food were great,” said junior Kathleen Brady. “Even though it was raining outside, the palm trees and other decorations made me feel like I was on an island.” by Lori Sier 1986 HOMECOMING COURT: Bonni Nuest, Ju- lie Bowen, Queen Mary Bielich, Princess Lori Sier, Lisa Dimitri, and Katie Wittlinger. The court was presented to the crowd during half- time of the homecoming game, VIKING FOOTBALL PLAYERS Mike Barone, Jeff Daxe, Jason Mack, Cole Doolittle, and Dan Rice prepare to form a huddle and discuss game strategy. 12 Homecoming

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TENSE ANTICIPATION FIT the mood of Frank Gilbreth as he watched teacher Miss Brill, played by senior Julie Elkins, grade his daugh- ter’s graduation examination. Gilbreth’s daughter Anne, played by sophomore Chris- tianne Dick, had completed the examinations in hope of achieving an early high school grad- uation. EFFICIENCY CAN BE applied in taking a bath according to Frank Gilbreth, played by senior Pete Yelkovac, who demonstrated to his family the “proper way to bathe without wasting mo- tion. Throughout the play, Gilbreth gave vari- ous tips to his family on saving time in house- hold activities. SHOUTS AND LAUGHTER filled the Gilbreth household as cheerleader Joe Scales, junior Scott Newsom, demonstrated the hoo, rah, ray and a tiger” cheer of Montclair High School. Scales hoped to take Earnestine Gil- breth out on a date.