Capistrano Valley High School - El Gato Yearbook (Mission Viejo, CA)

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988 -1 989: TkYmUo Rwim ▼ PRIORITIES: WHALES OR THE QUAYIES? — In the midst of the elections, the nation was captivated by three gray whales trapped in icy Alaskan waters. The 3-week rescue Bd two of the whales and note than $1 million. ► FIRST LADY OF SEOUL — Flor- ence Griffith loyner blew away her competitors in the Olympics, win- ning three gold medals. A major controversy erupted when Canadi- an Ben Johnson lost his gold medal lid scandal. ▲ SIGNIFICANT LOSS — Our na- tion cheered as Oprah Winfrey lost 67 pounds. Can-we-talk? shows were popular, such as power-mouth Mort Downey and Ceraldo Rivera, who broke his nose in a free-for-all between white supremists and lead- ers from black organizations. ► AN EIGHT YEAR TENURE — Ron- ald Reagan salutes farewell to his progressive era of the presidency. He has left a legacy of change, with a great success in easing US-Soviet re- lations. 328 The Year In Review ► SEA TO POLLUTED SEA — Nu merous beaches were closed in summer due to sewage, trash and medical waste that washed up on shore. Boston Harbor became the nation ' s largest cesspool.

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4 CAN ' T WAIT TO CO- Like so many other seniors, Heather Losee expectantly awaits the ceremony that will allow her to leave Capo Valley. Of course, Halloween differs tremen- dously from the real thing. • GOING OUT WITH A BANG— At a cele- bration, studen display of fire. f AND THE FAT LADY SINGS— The sun is setting on the 1988 89 school year, and ev- eryone is preparing to go his separate way. Next year some of us will be journeying along the road of life while others will again return to Capo Valley. Closing 327

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■ HIGH FIVE - George Bush is sworn in as the 41st president of the United States. The Bush Quayle — Dukakis Bentsen debates were the of all the presidential elections. ■4 FATAL FLIGHT — In December, Pan Am Flight 103 exploded, crash- ing into Lockerbie, Scotland. The death toll was estimated at 270. A long list of suspected terrorists re- sponsible tor the bombing resulted. ▼ NEW COURAGE AND DISCOV- ERY — After the tragic flight of the Challenger in 1986, the American space program lifted itself back on Its tept IS the Discovery soared into QUAKE AID — Mikhail Gorba- chev ' s Visit to New York ended ab- ruptly with ' he Armenian earth- quake that killed over 130,000 peo- ple. 67 countries sent aid and volun- A GOLDEN PLUNGE - Greg Lou- ganis awed the world with his per- formances and his amazing come- back after slamming his head on the board. A record 161 countries par- ticipated in Seoul. •« IN OUT OF THE RING - Mike Tyson knocks out Spinks in 1 ' ; min- utes and divorces Robin Civens after 1 year. Favorites 329