Bedford High School - Epic Yearbook (Bedford, OH)

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HISTORICAL MOMENT. It was a moment in mod ern history as four US. Presidents stand side by side Jimmy Carter. Gerald Ford, and Richard Nixon left for Egypt as representatives for the United States at Sadat's funeral FUNERAL PROCESSION. The drama of the as sault on President Anwar Sadat comes to a close as his body is taken to it's final resting place by a horse drawn cortege 16 News Events

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TOPPING IT OFF. Bryan Ahrens gives Jennifer Korb't dress a new look by topping it off with his bow tie TAKING A BREATHER. Dave Cordy and Sue Bheemaswarroop take time out together to catch their breath after the excitement of the garter dance, a prom tradition. May 22, 1981: A sugar-coated prom The hall was elegant and enchanting, decorated with a sense of style echoing Bedford’s colors of green and white. The setting was Stouffer’s Somerset Inn, May 22, 1981, and the occasion could only be Prom. “Even though you go crazy for a few months running around, getting things done, everything pays off on that last fi- nal day, remarked Junior Class Presi- dent Maria Natali. Paying for Prom was successfully accomplished by selling can- dy, coupon booklets. Christmas orna- ments, and popcorn. Other fund-raisers in- cluded car washes, a donation from the Kiwanis Club, and a Rock-A-Thon co-spon- sored with Student Senate during the win- ter. Festivities for Prom began at 7:30 with the serving of dinner. The evening’s menu included such dishes as roast beef, lasagna, fresh fruit salad, au gratin pota- toes. and desert. Following dinner, music filled the air compliments of Pineapple Wine as 202 couples moved to the beat. When 10:00 drew near, couples moved back to their tables anxiously awaiting the beginning of coronation as The Best of Times by Styx filtered through the hall. After welcoming everyone to the evening’s festivities. Master of Ceremonies Mike Richuisa introduced last year’s queen Cathy Cooper and this year’s queen Anne Spadaro and her attendents Angela Palladino and Kris Collins. When asked later, Anne summed up her crown- ing by saying. “It is a night I'll always re- member.’ At midnight, most couples departed for the high school cafeteria where the band “Why Us?” was performing the music for post-prom. The evening’s activities ended around 2:30 A M. when everyone headed home for a few hours of sleep to prepare for the busy weekend ahead. STRUTTING THEIR STUFF. As Kali Rhodes car ries the tiara on a silken heart-shaped pillow, made by Jamie Batten's mother. Kris Collins and her es- cort. Jeff Childers, follow closely behind JUST EMOTIONS. Happily accepting the honor of Prom Queen through tearful eyes. Anne Spadaro ex- presses her gratitude toward the student body for their support. Prom 15

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The Year at a Glance The Cleveland Browns were a disap- pointment to many of their fans, and even though the Kardiac Kids took a dive, Cleveland came up smiling when the All- Star Game. Duran Gonzalez fight, and the showdown of the Browns vs the Steelers came to Cleveland, all in one weekend. Television also brought some devastat- ing rereports which rocked the world. The Solidarity Movement in Poland and the situation in El Salvador forced Americans to reexamine the effects of a corrupt gov- ernment. Americans were shocked when an afternoon NewsBreak revealed films never before seen of the assassination of Egyptian Prime Minister, Anwar Sadat. As ERA gained importance on the American Scene, great strides were made when the Washington Club admitted its first woman and Sandra Day Flying objects made the news frequent- ly this year as the Spacecraft Columbia took off as well as the Medflies that in- fested California, threatening the states crop industry. The Voyager 2 got off the ground successfully to relay pictures of Saturn to the Earth. More disturbing how- ever. were those flights delayed and can- celled due to the Air Traffic Controller strike. A weight conscious America looked on as weightloss enthusiast. Richard Simmons, brought his own show to prime time from early morning TV viewing. Television also developed the night time “soap operas” from the afternoon soap opera craze, with Dallas. Dynasty. Fla- mingo Road, Knotts Landing, and Kings Crossing. The highlight on soap opera viewing this year was the marriage of characters Luke and Laura on Gener- al Hospital. The world watched an even more glamorous wedding as Prince Charles and Lady Diana exchanged vows. BLAST OFF After being plagued by a number of technical problems the first re-usable spacecraft, the Columbia, was successfully launched for its 2nd jour- ney in November of 1981. It had to return earlier than planned, after only 36 orbits of the earth ROYAL WEDDING June may be the traditional month for weddings, but Prince Charles and Lady Diana said their vows on July 29. 1981 This news worthy event was surpassed only by the announce ment, two months later, of the impending birth of a royal heir News Events 17