Falls City High School - Orange and Black Yearbook (Falls City, NE)

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News focuses on tragedies, triumphs Local, state, national, and international events affected the lives of many people, including the students of Falls City High School. Students not only participated in their own local activities, they also were atuned to the world around them. Locally, people were shocked at the news of the two murders at a farm near Rulo. It also affected the economic situation in the county since the trial costs were high. Another local headline was the announcement that the Missouri Pacific employees in Falls City would be relocated in Kansas City. In November Union Pacific decided to close the Falls City depot because it would no longer be a crew changing point between Council Bluffs and Kansas City. Again, the economics of the community would be affected due to the population loss both in the town and the school system, A sigh of relief was given in the spring when the railroad reversed their decision. Falls City lost one business but kept another when the Rainbow Skate Center was remodeled to accommodate Center Lanes Bowling Alley. The bowling alley relocated after being destroyed by a fire last May. The economy of the community was again threatened when J.C. Penncy's announced that the local store would close its doors during the summer months. Not only did this mean the loss of jobs and income, but it also gave residents one less place to shop, All the news of the year was not black. Following the Nebraska primary in May, the state made national headlines. After the ballots were counted it was announced that the two gubernatorial candidates were Helen Boosalis and Kay Orr. It was the first time in national history that two women were running against each other as candidates for governor. In the entertainment industry, the movie Out of Africa won the Best Picture Oscar. Other winners were William Hurt in Kiss of the Spider-woman, Best Actor; Don Ameche in Cocoon, Best Supporting Actor; Geraldine Page in The Trip to Bountiful, Best Actress; and Angelica Huston in Prizzi's Honor, Best Supporting Actress. Some controversy did surround the Academy Awards as many felt it was a slap in Director Steven Spielberg's face to not be nominated as Best Director for The Color Purple. Many people followed not only followed the movies, but also college and professional sporting events. The nearby state of Missouri hosted an I-70 World Series between the Kansas City Royals and the St. Louis Cardinals. Many who were Royals' fans celebrated when their team was crowned World Champions after the seventh In our own state, loyal Husker fans watched Nebraska finish another successful season. Although they lost to arch-rival Oklahoma and in the Fiesta Bowl against Michigan, they finished with a winning season, losing only three games. Another Nebraska sports highlight was invitation of the University's basketball team to the NCAA tournament. Although they lost in the first round, it was the first time that the team had ever been invited to participate in the prestigious tournament. One other sporting highlight was the emergence of the Chicago Bears as a football power. Before winning the Super Bowl, the Bears entertained Americans with their own video, The Super Bowl Shuffle. Conflicts of another kind were also a big part of the news. Terrorism was a constant threat and international relations were tense due to the actions of extremist groups. Plane hijackings, boat hijackings, bomb threats, and bomb explosions were a reality to be faced by Americans. In an attempt to end terrorism, President Reagan ordered a retaliatory air attack against Libyan leader Moam-mar Khadafy. Another international tragedy captured the headlines during the Spring. A disaster at the Chernobyl nuclear plant in the Soviet Union spewed radioactivity into the atmosphere on April 26,1986. Experts and officials in the United States said the tragic incident was probably a fuel meltdown. The radioactivity not only caused immediate deaths, but also posed a long term health risk in the area. The accident was not reported until almost three days after it had occurred. A brief broadcast over Radio Moscow on April 28 was the first information given by the Soviet Union:--------- 28 Mini-Mag

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Junior David Knaup shows his cheerleading talents in a spirit raising contest during a pep rally. Volleyball team members Kris Lape, Tiffany Gatz, and Dawn Sullivan perform the Wizard of Odd at the Homecoming pep rally. Accentuate the Positive... The People. Accomplishments and fun times will be what most students remember about the year, but the people were the backbone of the successful year. From seniors to freshmen, each class had its own personality that made them different from the others. The administration, faculty, and staff were in a class by themselves. Seniors did the usual senior things, such as takins SAT and ACT tests for the final time, filling out college applications, and signing senior pictures. They became the first Senior Class ever to have their pictures in color in the yearbook. Knowing that it would soon be over, time passed quickly for the seniors. Sheila Gibson said, I feel the year has gone fast because it is my last year, and I am anxious to get out and go on to college living and parties.” Juniors spent much of their time holding money-making projects and planning the Junior-Senior Prom. Treasurer Kristen Hartman commented, “No one person can plan a prom by himself; it's a team effort. It’s a lot of fun, but it’s a lot of hard work, too.” Sophomores were just glad not to be freshmen anymore. One of the better-adjusted sophomores, Mitzi Deckinger, said, Being a freshman was scary, you had to be on your toes, but as a sophomore I can relax.” Freshmen had a positive outlook on their future years in high school. Rory Meyer said, I expect to expand myself through education and sports in my future years of high school.” Teachers and those that helped keep the school running smoothly were well appreciated by the students. Sophomore Kim Noll said, Some teachers will go out of their way to help students achieve their goals, and I think that is important. 30 People Divider