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

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Above: After many years of hard work and dedi- cation ai DHS, custodian and friend George Wal- lace leaves us with his Hnal words of wisdom, Hey, you turkeys! Top left: The Kick-off Dance proved to be a wet and wild evening. K 35, Sf Fall Activities 23 I 'x U

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R h 22 Vis I l So What Happened? Fall '85 proved to be a season to remem- ber. One of the first activities was the Kick- Off Dance sponsored by Student Council. Despite the steamy temperatures inside and out, it was an evening filled with fun, lots of dancing, and music. At Open House parents scurried around the halls in a frenzy trying to find their class- rooms and avoid a tardy slip, Halloween was a fun time, with many students dressing for the occasion and lunch table parties and decorations. After years of service, custodian and friend George Wallace retired. George was well known for his singing and dancing in the halls. We were honored to have the President of the United States land at Deerfield High School. Preparation was extensive. The Se- cret Service men imposed stringent security on the school grounds, 250 armed Marines were camouflaged in the woods, and S.W.A.T. teams were on duty to insure the safety of the President. After his helicopter landed, the President waved and gave a short speech wishing the Warriors a Homecoming victory. 5 ZT7- rs- - -.. Above: As President Reagan lands he can not help but feel welcome at Deerheld High School. I . Fall Activities W 3. Top: The Secret Servicemen monitor the Presi- dential motorcade in route to Sara Lee from Deerfield High School. Top Right: Anticipation fills the air as President Reagan prepares to address the Student Body. we-'R www ...,, am . X3 sr D i. ...Mt f I K L. ,, K 5-....4..... Above: President Reagan salutes the Marines as they give him the respect he deserves.

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Superbowl Champs Who would have believed back in September that four months later the Chicago Bears would be the Superbowl champions? Although a solid club, the Bears suffered miserably through a 1-3 pre-season record. However, the Bears came out of the real season starting block storming. Characters such as Quarter- back Jim McMahon, known for his variety of headbands in each game, and William Perry, or L'The Refrigerator, won the hearts of everyone nationwide. And Walter Payton again played beautifully throughout the entire season, earning the nickname of Sweetness.,' The Bears completed the season with a record of 15,1 and then moved on to the playoffs. The combination of a strong offense and the Blues Brothers defense wiped out the other qualifying teams, and the Bears made it to the Superbowl! The Bears then gave the final push as they defeated the New England Patriots 46-10 and became the world champs. South Africa During 1985, the White minority saw the emergence of Black Nationalism. The black majority in South Africa demanded equal rights, equal voice in government and the economic control of South Africa. The white minority resisted this Nationalistic attempt and restored to the use of police and military support to control the blacks. This led to increased rioting and resentment on the part of blacks, and the situation deteriorated into a state of almost civil war. AIDS The newest disease to sweep across the United States was Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome, better known as AIDS. First identified in 1981, many feared that this disease would reach epidemic proportions. More than 12,000 cases were identified before the end of 1985, and that number was expected to at least double in 1986, The AIDS problem, believed to have originated long ago in Central Africa and spread to the Caribbean, then the U.S., was brought home for many who were previously unaffected with the disclosure that the Holly- wood star, Rock Hudson, was very ill and dying from AIDS. Many people, including the Hollywood celebrity community, were horrified to find out that such a big star who had played the handsome hero in numerous movies was now fl -f , VVZV ,tr - 4 fef. f 1 If NZM, I A fr I a is fi , , ',- revealing that he had been struck by AIDS. America did not turn its back on I I I I D i g i.- , , , , , . .. ....,. W. .. .... AIDS victims, however, At a charit show or anized to benefit AIDS research, , ' ' ' I . . .I PRUGRFIIYI ii 19851 . many celebrities performed and the event was a success. 3 IFQR CURRENT . I i , fi' . ' is'-:sms fs if ' 'r ' ' ' P f if-ff s Q' I 3 I Y L . . ., iQ.,.,:..l,.-..2 .:f ., SE .,, M 154 . . .- I 'W 'slr if ii:-mveasss-'sus K as , .- W .nfl L. 5 , , w as--s-' r 1f1ft..fat2 rs ez sara..-..'m., f' ' 9 as ., .n s.,s - t. .K ' - - f t' .1 f, ' f. '- '1 f f'-' fs M-.nf 9 ' H -rw V rs - '15, at ' , r-'3 ' F -- .PZ J.. L. s M... ., . QW , , ' ' ' I - 4 'f':fFfm I- -V -- , ..-.,-.-- - - . N e - -r f-arf, gk N V V :WM-s.w.annnn,....f:.1::v.mmgsm:rmna,,f ,Wet vw--7 i f-'WML Axuavf 1 ' 5 ..j,:,-f Ysi'