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

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Oliver North testifies as a key offi- cial in the plan to finance the Nica- raguan rebels with money from the arms sales to iran. He became somewhat of a celebrity when he testified in Washington. Controversy People were riveted to their television sets. The fa- vorite topics of conservation were the personalilites of the witnesses, lawyers, and con- gressmen involved in the in- famous Iran-Contra hear- ings. It was the summer of 1987 when the mystery of who knew what concerning the sale of arms to Iran and the diversion of funds to the Contras took precedence over daytime soaps. Lieuten- ant Colonel Oliver North, who presented one of the most important testimonies, was the most appealing fi- gure. He revealed secrets of the executive branch to the nation. To some, he was con- sidered a hero, but according to senior Jesus Gonzales, Oliver North a hero? No, he's a fad. Heroes last. Where's Ollie now? Controversy also prevailed when President Ronald Rea- gan nominated Robert Bork for the appointment to the Supreme Court. After heated debate, the Senate refused to accept the nomination. Sen- ior Mary McThomas agreed with the refusal. Bork has previously denied women and minorities rights in the lower courts. Denial of rights has no place in the Supreme Courtf, In early 1988, Anth- ony Kennedy became Rea- gan's second appointment to the Supreme Court. A.I.D.S. continued to be 5 2 e Q3 Rocks Nation the major medical concern. The media and schools heightened awareness of the deadly disease. The public was constantly reassured that it could only be con- tracted by the exchange of body fluids. Strife in the Persian Gulf escalated. It was a relief each time a group of U.S. Naval officers returned from the center of the war between Iran and Iraq. Senior Tom Cruz was opposed to the U.S.'s presence in the Gulf. He explained, The only rea- son we are involved at all is because we don't want our prices to go up. We are risk- ing human lives for the sake of oil prices. In December, Soviet lea er Mikhail Gorbachev mai his first visit to the Uniti States. The reason for tf visit was to finalize a trea for the dismantling of mec um range missiles. Mo Americans and Russia: viewed the treaty as a fir step to the goal of peaci Any kind of disarmament a step in the right direction commented junior Mai Aguilar. As the presidential el tion approached, people 3 flected on the pressing issu of the last twelve montl The big question was: Wh will take over from here? 318 ReHecUons On The Year

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Dear Seniors of the Class of l988, Congratulations to you all on the achievements which you have earned these past four years. As a group you came to Bishop Amat as the largest class ever accepted. You now leave us as the largest graduating class in our history. As individuals you ha ve achieved tremendous success. Members Have won Academic Decathlon events, have been nationally recog- nized for athletic achievement, and ha ve shown great commitment to serving our Lord in responding to the needs of others in the San Sabriel Valley. You ha ve grown greatly. Collectively you have given the gift of leadership to those who 'nust follow. You have been a standard bearer for many classes to follow you at Bishop Amat. Class of l988, you've got the touch of which great futures are made. God bless you all. ww Q Merritt Hemenway I Principal As you end one chapter and begin the next IH your book of life We wish you courage and faith to fulhll your dreams We re very proud of you Be happy' Love Mom Dad Anthony Donna and Enc C ongrotulotions E YOUR DANA POO!!! i f ADVERTISEMENT Congratulatlons Tern' COULD HAVE We Love You . . . Elizabeth ond Jessico BEEN HERE

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, f vii N FLSURC i tag Q fvriwifQ33i6bllfYl W ncerned citizens attempt to raise areness of A.l.D.S., an immunity- mbing disease from which no one 5 yet recovered. Millions of dol- s were poured into medical re- irch, and the death toll of Ameri- is infected by the virus reached .OOO. President Reagan talks with Soviet leader Gorbachev during arrival ceremonies at the White l-louse. The two superpower leaders held a three-day summit meeting in De- cember and signed a nuclear arms control agreement. Robert Bork faces the reality of the rejection of his nomination to the Supreme Court by a 58-42 vote. As a judge, he was alternately por- trayed as a brilliant jurist and a dan- gerous extremist. S In an effort to keep the Persian Gulf open to navigation, the United States Navy escorts vessels to pro- tect them from Iran. An Iranian ship which was caught laying mines in the gulf was blown up by the U.S. Navy in September. I Politics 319