Diamond Bar High School - Taurus Yearbook (Diamond Bar, CA)

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► Controlled Chaos fills the floor as chairman Randy Thomas attempts to Introduce a new issue. All partici- pants were given complimentary apple pies and or- ange drink thanks to Burger King. ASU ' s Bear I Bryant Dies of Heart Attack Paul Bear Bryant, college football ' swin- ningest coach, died January 26th of a massive heart attack six weeks after his announced retirement from the University of Alabama at age 69. The death of Climson Tides hero stunned the nation. Gov. George Wallace ordered flags to be flown half-staffed while radio stations broke regular programming to broadcast his j death. Penn State Coach Joe Paterno called him, a monumental figure who set standards not easily attainable. Bryant, who received his nickname after wrestling a bear as a youth in Arkansas, com- posed a record of 323-85- 1 7 over 38 years of coaching at Maryland, Kentucky, Texas A M, and Alabama. He won five championships dur- ing his 25 years at Alabama and announced his retirement December 14 explaining that he was, a tired old man. Funeral services were held January 28th and another before the Super Bowl January 30th. Mini Gazette December, January, and February Van Horn Swooshes Her Way to the Top Kim Van Horn, Diamond Bar ' s 6 ' 3 center, lead the state, both boys and girls, in scoring averaging 37 points per game while hitting 75 percent of all shots. Kim not only played offense but did her share of defense saving an estimated eight to 10 shots a game. Due to her outstanding per- formances on the court she often found herself the center of attraction. This disturbed Kim as she puts It, It can get pretty frustrating when three people hit me, or you go up and shoot and just get smacked and the ref doesn ' t call a foul. Van Horn, who as a sophomore was voted Rigs Refuse Roll to Some 100,000 independent truck driv- ers across the country refused to hit the road January 3 1 st in protest of the high gas tax that had recently been imposed. The strike was met with violence in many cities throughout the nation. It sent the price for fresh produce soaring to new heights while crippling the vast amount of truck-stop cafe ' s that line the diesels beat- en path. Sierra League Player of the Year, has already received much recognition from such presti- gious colleges as USC and Louisianna Tech not to mention 15 others. But Kim refuses to choose the college she will attend until she decides on a major. Sea Batters Coast Malibu beach homes and piers were hardest hit as a string of violent storms battered Southern California the last week of January. The churning sea smashed its way into many beach front homes including those owned by film stars such as Bruce Dern and Burgess Meredith. One Malibu resident re- marked, I knew it was all over when the hot tub sailed by into the ocean. Mammouth breakers swept the carnival-like Santa Monica Pier into its depths not to mention damaging Crystal Pier in San Diego Seal Beach Pier, and Standard Oil ' s pier north of Morro Bay. Redskins Deemed ChampsOver Miami The Washington Redskins, boasting a sec- ond year coach, 26 free agents, many late- round draft choices, a few key veterans, and an ex-retired running back proved by defeating the Miami Dolphins 27-17 in Super Bowl XVII January 30th that championship teams are not made of superstars alone. Of course John Riggins did stand out as the 33-year-old blasted through Miami ' s defense for a Super Bowl record of 166 yards in 38 carries including a 43 yard touchdown in the final quarter which lead the Redskins to their Rose Bowl victory. The Redskins slowly closed in on Miami ' s 17-10 lead at half time before a crowd of 103,667. Riggins used brute strength to pound Miami while quarterback Joe Theis- mann worked a short passing game to go 143 yards on 15 of 23 and a pair of touchdowns. TV ' s Tuned to Winds The Winds of War, by far the most ex- pensive movie made for TV, commanded the television sets of the nation during the week of February 8th as it portrayed the lives of one American family living in Europe at the time of World War II. By Linda Bundy Community Mini Gazette 141

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Robbers Flee Through Diamond Bar A Chili boats served with a smile because of such great response by the student body were dished out by juniors Jane Rhee, Tama Feyka, and Monica Gavaldon. Like many participant in DBHS ' s first Food Day the Junior Class sold out. Stuffed Students Raise Rapid Revenue Delectable aromas filled the air January 31st as organizations from all over the school set up food stands to mark the end of the first semester and vend their edible creations. Bannana splits, sold by the Thundering Herd, vanished almost at once while terlyaki beef strips, sponsored by Key club, and baked goods, sold by CSF, slov ly diminished. Due to the overwhelming response of the student body the day will most definitely become an- other Brahma tradition plus a great fund raiser for clubs. Singer Dies at 32 from Cardiac Arrest Karen Carpenter, of pop music ' s duo The Carpenters, died of cardiac arrest February 11th at Downey Community Hospital after collapsing at her parents ' home at age 32. Ms. Carpenter, who, with brother Richard brought back the mellow love melodies in the early 70 ' s suffered from a rapidly increasing psychological disorder called anorexia ner- vosa. Anorexia, which most often affects women between the ages of 1 2-24 causes its victims to diet impulsively due to an irrational fear of obesity, often leading to self inflicted starvation. At the time of death Karen ' s 5 ' 4 frame sported 108 pounds. She was believed to be cured but at one time weighed a mere 84 pounds. A shoot out between Brea police and su- spects involved in an armored car robbery came to a screaching halt after the three men lost control of their get away car and crashed on Brea Canyon Cut-Off February 1 1th. The suspects allegedly over took the Ar- moured Transport of California truck after it pulled into the Bank of America parking lot at State College Blvd. and Imperial Highway. The driver had just stepped out when confronted A Heart of Plastic An artificial heart, a Jarvik-7 air driven plas- tic model, was implanted into Barney Clark, 61, by Dr. William DeVries in Salt Lake City December 2nd. Following the daring operation Clark lay in critical condition experiencing violent siezures caused by a chemical imbalance. Doctors soon remedied the situation by prescribing a high- nutrient diet. Clark has gained more strength and doctors are optimistic that this retired dentist may make medical history as the world ' s first successful artificial heart recipi- ent. by the armed men. The suspects, Roger Lee, 40, Roi E. Wilson, 42, and an unidentified third party fled from police after hitting a barricade on the winding road. Two were apprehended while the third eluded search parties by hiding in the grassy canyon surrounding the accident. All of the money was recovered. Convention Sparks Class Controversy Motions, points of order, and caucuses soon began to blend into an intricate lan- guage all its own as delegates from each homeroom got down to the task at hand during the Constitutional Convention Feb- ruary 23rd in the gym. Decisions such as what to name the governing student body, now known as United Student Body, and the exclusion of freshmen from the executive positions on that board started many agruements. Al- though it lasted from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. most participants enjoyed the day. Donors Drain Selves to Save Another Blood donors branded with buttons naming themselves life savers proudly walked about the campus February 2nd after bravely participating in Diamond Bar ' s first Blood Drive, sponsored by Varsity Art. Since all donors were required to be at least 17 years old and weigh 1 10 pounds many students were turned away, although they did receive I tried stickers for their efforts. ▲ Taking time out junior Randy Thomas collects his wits after donating blood. Most student donors were juniors because of Red Cross ' s 17-year-old age limit. 140 Mini Gazette Community

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