Deerfield High School - O YAD Yearbook (Deerfield, IL)

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Gymnasts In Concert l'Daddy, Honey Bun, Beam Lovers' Cross, and Warrior were just some of the acts in this yearls gymnastics show- Gymnasts In Concertf' This year's theme featured tunes from the twenties through the eighties, consequently, there was something for everyone to enjoy. The nine members of senior club devoted much of their summer vacation time to choosing a theme, choreographing several routines, and assigning tryouts. Many people were worried about the large number of freshmen on the club, but senior club was pleased because the freshmen would pro- vide a good foundation for future years. With only two months to prepare for the show, the gymnasts had to work hard. Fol- lowing tryouts during the second week of school, the gymnasts practiced every day. The thirty girls and sponsor Carol Myers combined their talents to create twenty-four exciting acts. For instance, Magical My- Even with a knee brace, junior Maureen Roemer demonstrates her mastery ofthe beam, Striking a pose, gymnasts tl. to r.l Elyse Cohen, Gail Pierson, Collen Brantman. and Shelly Coleman demon- strate perfect synchronization during their balance beam routine to Lovers Cross by Jim Croce, Gymnastics Show Student Life stery Tour was a rhythmic gymnastic rou- tine which involved hoops, ribbons, and balls. 'iAt the Hop featured gymnasts flip- ping off the mini-tramp and springing over the vault. And, Vahevala included a chase around the gym during which all four pieces of equipment were utilized, After the show, some of the more daring gymnasts participated in a flip-flop-a-thon to raise money for leotards. Although it was fun, it was also a lot of work. Many of the gymnasts had trouble walking the next few days, but endured the discomfort as it re- minded them of the wonderful time they had. Overall, the gymnasts produced an enjoy- able, fast-paced show. One gymnast summed up everyone's feelings when she said, Performing in front of cheering family and friends made all the weeks of practice worthwhile. l only wish we could do it again. fir

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P l l California Gold Rush McDonalds In sports, 1984 pro- duced some of those memorable moments that will always be seen in the instant-replays of our minds. The Olympics are always special, as they were in Los Angeles last summer. Many fans were disappointed when the Russians decided to boycott the Olympics, but their views changed when the United States walked oft with 83 gold medals. Instead ol' re- membering the boycott, they remembered Mary Lou Retton vaulting to a perlect 10. America tell in love with this pint- sized gymnast as she snatched the gold from Rumanian Ecaterina Szabo. Carl Lewis won tour gold medals in track and field equating the 1936 record set by Jesse Owens. Mary Decker was not as tuckyg her Clym- pic experience was laced with heartbreak. During the 3000 meter run she collided with Zola Budd and lay screaming in the L.A. Coliseum. the Olympics were a great success and the athletes are looking forward to con- tinuing their winning streak in Seoul in 1988. K, Mt , '1fff f fu xr 9 Massacre Last summer James Oliver Huberty walked into a California McDonald's restaurant carry- ing a rifle, a shotgun, and a handgun. He proceeded to tire and fatally shot 22 people and wounded 19 others. After firing for 77 minutes, Huberty was killed by a police sharp shooter. No motive for this carnage was found, but earlier that year l-luberty had lost his job as a security guard. this incident scared many people because it occurred right before the Olympics. Many countries participating had second thoughts about at- tending, but everything wasunder control by the start of the Games. r Efl1i0PiH'S Medical Miracles Plight How could it happen that 500,0w Ethiopians died of famine by year's end when silos in Western Europe and in the United States were spill- ing over with excess grain? Early warnings of this problem were first indicated when Ethiopia's Marxist government refused recommenda- tions to ration food. The heart- breaking sight of children and adults starving to death was shown on American television to shocked Americans. Other tribes left their draught-stricken home lands in the often futile search for food and wa- ter. When the draught continued, conditions were even worse. The government did not plan ahead for this crisis and was in desparate need of food. Countries around the world joined in to help the starving people of Ethiopia. United States transport planes joined the international air- lift to ferry food to Ethiopia also. Even with all this help a long-term solution to the country's draught- related problems was still far in the future. Everyone joined in with helping, from senators to rock stars. A large group of Britain's rock stars produced an album to aid Ethiopia, and performers in the U.S. also pro- duced an album which was a big hit. This year marked the year of miracles in the medical field. Baby Fae and William J. Schroeder were two recipients of hearts to help re- store their lives. Baby Fae was born with a defective heart that doctors said would only beat for a few days. After 12 days of her life, a baby baboon's heart was placed in her. The operation started a great deal of controversy. Protests came from animal-rights activists and others who said the ,surgeons could have looked harder for a human heart. Her struggle for life lasted 21 days and gained worldwide sympathy. The controversy goes on. William J. Schroeder, a 52 year old grandfa- ther, became the second recipient of an artificial heart. After his sur- gery, his first request was, I'd like 'a' can of beer. He won the hearts of the nation and support contin- ues. Schroeder appeared to be do- ing well despite the fact that he suffered a stroke that left his future in doubt. Both cases helped bring about medical advancements. ci sf ,, Q , G it i V Wai! X 1 if - ' ' Heart recipients Schroeder and Faye. Vanessa: Exposed Vanessa Williams,the first black Miss Amer- ica, was also the first Miss America to lose her crown. She re- signed when it was learned that Penthouse magazine was publish- ing nude photographs of her. Her resignation was very controversial, as some people sup- ported her and others found the incident dis- graceful. Vanessa's term was served out by first runner-up Suzette Charles. ln contrast, Sharlene Wells, Miss America 1985, boasted that her own life was above reproach. Current Even ts Student Life

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Pausing to smile at the crowd, juniors Debbie Du- Brow, Susan Winter, and Denise Igolka take a breather during their routine to Lights Out by Peter Wolff Balancing gracefully on the beam, Colleen Brant- man prepares to do a cartwheel. Smiling proudly, president Maria Lombardo has a great time performing to K'When You Close Your Eyes by Night Ranger. Gymnastics Show Student Life