Hastings High School - Tiger Yearbook (Hastings, NE)

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l'lAT'S ENTEIQTAINMEN 3 US C Rocks the halls Qt HHS - ver thei urse of the school year, students across the nation saw and he - many changes in the pop music scene. T could be observed not only in the ever-growing -r l 53' .g nce of music videos in the industry, but in the fashions and n of the students. Both the air waves and the record store shelves were dominated by the music of Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band, Madonna, and Phil Collins. Many new music stars, such as Tears for Fears, Hooters, and Mr. Mister, became popular on video and FM channels nationwide. Pop singles such as Money for Nothing, Glory Days, Don't You Cforget about mel and Shout were heard in the halls and at dances of HHS. Once again, Bruce Springsteen's tunes were at the top of the charts. His hits, including Glory Days, Born in the USA, and l'm on Fire, dominated the charts for many weeks. Other songs from Tina Turner, Phil Collins, and Dire Straits received much air play in the United States and Great Britain. Other veterans of the music scene also produced major albums. John Fogerty, formerly of Creedence Clearwater Revival, released his first album in many years. Mick Jagger concluded his solo efforts and issued an album with the Rolling Stones. Sting, after years of playing with the Police, left the group and pressed an album The Dream ofthe Blue Turtles with many jazz greats performing in his band. A number of new pop acts emerged in the recording world 24 MusicfMusic Kristi Pittz, junior this year. The most successful of these were Hooters with their album Nervous Night, and Tears for Fears with Songs from the Big Chair. These albums were hailed by critics and listeners all over the country. Other new bands such as Til Tuesday, Lone Justice, The Power Station, Los Lobos, and A-ha all established a following in the U.S. Undoubtedly the greatest musical event of the year, if not the decade was Live Aid. Although it occurred in the summer of 1985, the concert for African famine relief remained in the hearts and minds of people throughout the year. l'Live Aid, which was planned by Bob Geldof of the Boomtown Rats, consisted of two simultaneous concerts on two continents. lt featured some of the biggest names in the music industry including U2, Mick Jagger, Tina Turner, Phil Collins, David Bowie, and Sting. The concert also reunited two historic bands for the event - Led Zeppelin and the Who. All proceeds from the concert, which totaled over S70 million, went to aid the African famine relief fund. - David Throckmorton CD's - The Sound of the Future The compact disc player was at one time priced so high that very few people owned them. But, with an increase in demand for better sounding music, and with the dawn of cheaper technology in players, the CD became a part of many stereo systems. The CD player reads the music off ofa small disc with a loser. Because the only thing that touches the disc is a beam of light, there are virtually no pops or distortion. There is also very little wear upon the disc, so they can last forever with proper care. Most CD owners are attracted to them by the nearly perfect sound. There are many different makes and models of CD players ranging from 5200 to over 51000. Some models come equipped with a remote control device that allows them to control the player from anywhere in a room. One model even plays up to six discs. The features on a high-end compact disc player can give the listener' great variety in his music. Some CD owners wish to play their discs in the car. This became possible early this year with new technology that allowed playing them. Early CD owners worried over the selections available for their expensive players. Now almost every major record label produces CD recordings for their music releases. With the falling prices of players and the increase in demand for quality recordings, many are finding they now want the sound of perfection. David Throckmorton

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Videos and intramural basketball,favorite POSTIFTWGS IBA, Competition without Pressure he growing popularity of MTV in 1984 has made game. music one of the largest forms of entertainment for rock and roll fansggigerywhere. MTV has entered a great number of living rooms and people are tuning in more than ever. 'I like to see what the people look like who sing the songs, said junior Michelle Soukup. I like the way they put actions to the songs, said Senior Linda Hassler. Everyone is familiar with I want my MTV and how many times has one seen the MTV block letters sketched on school folders, among other things? lf more people are watching more of the time, could it be addictive? Some people wait around to see their favorite videos because they know they're coming up, said Junior Don McCormick. Linda Hassler added, Some people get too wrapped up in them. Most students do not think so. I don'r think people take it that seriously, said Freshman Greg Seller. I don'r think they're addictive. It's just up to the person how much they watch, said Anine Weber. Among the favorite videos are: Take On Me A-I-la, Jump Van Halen, Never Surrender Corey Hart, Smokin' In The l3oy's Room Motley Crue, Leader Of The Pack Twisted Sister, I Wanna Rock Twisted Sister, Dangerous Loverboy, I Want to Know What Love ls Foreigner, You're The Inspiration Chicago, I Can't Fight This Feeling REO Speedwagon This year and in the past years there has been a great number who participate in Intramural Basketball. Intramural Basketball starts in February and continues through March. The boys are divided into several teams. They play a series of games against each other, which leads upto a final championship Are Intramural sports just as competitive as varsity? The kids really get after it and they are very competitive, said Coach Norm Sheets. The people who play are just as good, said Junior Mike Hendrickson. Some students have a different point of view. I don'r think it's as competitive as varsity. In varsity they have a lot more pressure on them because they are playing for a good record, said Junior Anine Weber. I don't think so because they're playing against their friends and it doesn't matter as much who wins and who loses, said Sophomore Dan Rehbein. Over all, a lot of students think Intramural Basketball is more fun than varsity. Anine Weber stated, l've never played an intramural sport, but I think it would be more fun because there's less pressure. You don't have to worry about the serious competition between school teams, said Michelle Soukup. Debbie Rector 'Q ',-' , . i., A .s,.', ,ijif ft igsff-r' i f :gs s -.sI: :'- . , , 33? 'stir The talking heads mannequms, which are - M ' found in the clothing store, Brandeis, add to F u . Q Ayjj '5'fff? ' the growing popularity ol videos. The TV's '. - va- ' ' in the heads Ore' OIWOVS Showing POPUICV ...tc ,. Q i V music Videos- : ' -'fi ' Q Hunt. 1 nvcxsum Videos and intramural sports, favorite pastimes, student life 23

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Tl-lAT'S ENTEIQTAIN E T2 DVIES T mln a definite upswing. - Tim Hoose, senior his ye-ar's movies offered a wide variety of themes for the viewer. Students saw a growing number of teen movies playing at the theaters. These movies, such as Pretty in Pink, featured mostly the upfand-coming teen stars. Movies with a more serious themes were also fpopular during the year. Films such as Out of Africa and The Color Purple were big in the box office as well as with the critics.This type of film dominated the Oscar nominations in March. Most students could find a film to suit their tastes easily, A number of comedy films were released during the year. Pee- wee's Big Adventure, starring comedian Pee-Wee Herman, drew many high school students to see it, Down and Out in Beverly Hills starred Bette Midler, Nick Nolte, and a trained dog named Mike. Michael Keaton starred in Gung Ho a comedy about an American auto plant that invites a Japanese car company to take over. Back to the Future sent Michael J. Fox back to the '5O's to meet his parents. WUVJMEM HHS Seniors Steve Ruff, Mike DeBacl4er, and Dana Young, check our the latest in music and video, This made it one ofthe most popular films during the school year. The serious films of the years featured some of Hollywood's top performers in their roles. Jane Fonda starred in her first role since On Golden Pond in the film Agnes of God. White Knights and Amadeus were popular with dance and music fans. Prizzi's Honor featured Jack Nicholson in the starring role. The Rocky saga lived on in Rocky lV. Sylvester Stallone fights a Russian superman - Guess who wins. The popularity of these films reflected the attitudes of the viewers. Senior Tim l-laase said about the industry: Were in adefinite upswingf' Movies offered an escape from the gras- slands of Nebraska to a variety of places. David Throckmorton c ...-, iiD0Wfffdhd Fin A LKLR. i.-. In - QF. - , M. sist ?QeiV9?'SFsUi,9?iA5Vei5filF5'55 1 ,,..V .,,,-l fi- A A ,Knights its -540 vii .iii iii? nk: 3 '11 1-F ' , ,r . i .txt 'fl' if if 'V ' . ' ' ,, - . pm. .lOllCiTt'ERAllillEPUTlS MoviesfMovies 25