Bishop Amat High School - Tusitala Yearbook (La Puente, CA)

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and now. Leading off the year ' s events: ... — After 444 days of captivity, the 52 hostages were released from Iran. They were welcomed home with a parade of yellow ribbons amidst the cheers and tears of America. ... — Ronald Reagan became the 40th President of the United States by a land- slide vote. . . . — The U.S. discovers gold in the 1981 Winter Olympics in Lake Placid, N.Y. Eric Heiden wins five gold medals in speed skating and the Hockey Team of young collegians outscores opponents en route to defeating the Soviets and claiming the gold medal. ... — The Los Angeles Lakers dribble their way to the top to become the World Champions. ... — The man everybody loved to hate became world famous as people won- dered, Who shot J.R.? We should have guessed it would have been Kris- ten Shepherd. ... — The city of Los Angeles celebrates its 200th birthday. ... — The Russian Invasion of Afghanistan prompts the U.S. to boycott the Summer Olympics in Moscow. ... — The Philadelphia Phillies win the World Series and the Oakland Raiders win the Super Bowl. ... — Mount Saint Helens volcano erupts in a grand inferno of smoke and lava. ... — The Mousketeers celebrate their 25th year reunion. ... — Registration of the Draft is reinstated. ... — The Los Angeles Rams football team moves to Anaheim Stadium. ... — Former Beatle John Lennon is shot to death, claiming the life of a man who was just Starting Over. Although many world events were taking place, the topic at our school was about the things we as students participated in. We ' ll always remember the classes, the people, and the activities that made the year what it was ... A Season of Winners. 226 Special Report

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