Ernest Seaholm High School - Piper Yearbook (Birmingham, MI)

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On September 19, a catastrophic earthquake suring 7.8 on the Richter scale rumbled through a horrified Mexico City. Causing more than 10.000 deaths, the disaster was described by President Miguel de la Madrid as one of the gravest Mexico has suffered in history. pholo cutl sy of Wide World Pholos 292 CLOSING

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c?YY j j-r xxJX B LClia-LO A- fHrFOfuRfr rTHE Is M D M mealizing the importance of learning from experiences, whether tragic or rewarding, is necessary for getting Set for the Future. As Derek Fries, national finalist in the Teacher in Space program explained, The Class of ' 86 has a burden of leadership that they must assume. Through any assumption of leadership there are small risks which unfortunately sometimes result in tragedies. Risks are inherent in anyone ' s stride in making a contribution to society. I ' m confident that the members of the Class of ' 86 will incorporate these events of the year into their lives and assume their burden of leadership. It is not only the graduating seniors who have witnessed these tragedies and have this burden to carry, however. For many, 1985-86 did not bring tragic ends, but the beginning of the race. Ready, Set, GO! ' ). Wondering if the Menudo performer knew more Spanish j; than ' ' I Coma te llamas? ' ' Spanish students were I disappointed to find that $5 bought them a stumbling i performer whose only sparkling characteristic was his shiny tights. The question is. Is Norma Blasnich laughing with Johnny, or at him? phoio by P Donar 294 CLOSING