Marine City High School - Mariner Yearbook (Marine City, MI)

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1987-1988! These years are very important and memorable to all of us. especially the sen- iors. But besides it being important to all of us, it was also an exciting year worldwide. U.S. Naval Forces patroled the Persian Gulf to help secure the safety of oil tankers. At the same time Pope John Paul II was visiting the United States, included Detroit. U2 led the music scene winning two Gram- my Awards with their 1 album “The Joshua Tree”. They were one of the few rock bands to ever be on the cover of Time. The crash of Northwest Flight 255 hit us especially hard because it was our own Metro Airport. The “Miracle Child , Cecilia was the lone survivor and the only bright spot to come out of this tradgedy. The news was also full of scandals, both political and religious. Jim and Tammy Baker received much attention as they were relieved of their television ministry. These events and many others others helped shape our high school years and they should be remembered. INTRODUCTION 11

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Memories are the key, not to the past, but to the future. In or- der to make these memories we must partake in the many activi- ties that make up our student life at M.C.H.S. It may seem to you that on a quiet, rainy day, not much is go- ing on. You must take a good look at what’s happening behind the scenes. There are various clubs and activities to take part in. If you are interested in taking pictures and experimenting with a camera, the Photography Club is definitely for you! But if you are more on the conservative side, the Computer Club might be the better choice. If you enjoy heavy competi- tion but don’t like to physically exert yourself, then the Quiz Bowl team would love to have you on their side. Looking for a way to enhance your business skills? The BOEC Club is always ready to welcome new members. Skill Center is a great idea if you are not planning on going to college but would like to get a good experience and a good job. There are also other activities happening throughout the year. An Athletic Dance-a-thon was held this year to raise money for new uniforms and equipment for our athletes. Every year the Student Gov- ernment and Class Officers hold the Red Cross Blood Drive which lets the student body aid in giving the gift of life. The students formed together to add a SADD Chapter to Ma- rine City High School. This group shows teens that drinking and driving is unsafe and un- cool. So far this organization has been a great success. Last, but far from least, is Spirit Week, which is the time of year that everyone can kick back and show just how much spirit they have. This is also the time that the Seniors look back and realize that this will be their last Homecoming assembly. From dress up days to painting win- dows, it became quite obvious that the Class of ’88 created their best Homecoming Week ever. This school will definitely miss the spirit and energy this class radiated. ACTIVITIES 13