Bedford High School - Epic Yearbook (Bedford, OH)

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SUPER HERO From the comic strip to the silver screen Superman did it all Christopher Reeves, the larger than life movie hero, captured Lois Lanes heart as the two were wed in Superman II. GO INDY A take off on the old suspense serials. Raiders of the Lost Arc proved to be a thrill a minute entertainment feast Indiana Jones, played by Harrison Ford, barely escapes this huge stone ball in the opening scene of one of the years best flicks. 18 News Events AMERICAN TOUR- In the fall of 1981 The Rolling Stones made history as they began their North American tour They are one of the few bands whose name has been in the limelight for twenty years. NORTH COAST. Cleveland's own Michael Stanley drew the usual sell out crowd at the Colliseum as MSB entertained everyone on New Year's Eve 1981 was a banner year for the group when their album North Coast went gold

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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

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News Events 19 O’Connor became the first woman to take a seat on the U.S. Supreme Court. Another famous first was the arrival of America’s first test tube baby. Appearances by such groups as the Rolling Stones. Genesis. MSB. and the controversial Ozzy Osbourne, to name a few. kept students rocking throughout the year. Kent State University hosted Hall and Oates and their latest album. Pri- vate Eyes, played everywhere for weeks. Some albums which made it big this year were Freeze Frame by the J. Geils Band. Bella Donna by Stevie Nicks, and 4 by Foreigner. Souls fans were not left out either, with appearances by Roger Troutman and by Sugar Hill to keep the beat going. Movies also were a popular means of entertainment this year. If you’re into ad- venture, you probably went to see Raid- ers of the Lost Ark, or Supermann II. For those who enjoy horror flicks, who could forget Halloween II. Friday the 13th, or Venom. More serious themes included Reds. Taps. Four Seasons, Absence of Malice, and On Golden Pond whose cast was star filled. RUBY TUESDAY. It was a night to remember for many BHS students who were lucky enough to get tickets for the Stones concert at the Richfield Coliiseum. Both mghts were sold out! The fans rocked to such oldies” as Under My Thumb and Jumpin' Jack Flash.