Mauldin High School - Reflections Yearbook (Mauldin, SC)

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Saturday, November 9, 1985. Prince Charles and Lady Diana, two British Royals, visited the United States. While they were here they at- tended a private dinner at the White House hosted by Nancy Reagan. A gala benefit for the United World College of the American West followed in Palm Beach, Florida. The couple spent ap- proximately one week in the States after a 12-day trip to Austrailia where they attended a charity ball and toured Melbourne. This trip was Lady Diana's first to the United States. iPhoto cour- tesy of the Associated Pressj Wednesday, May 8, 1985. This year Governor Dick Riley signed a Law's reform that stated thatl could open at 1:30 on Sunday fternoons. Those people who objected o working on Sundays were protected rom job reprisals by the law. While! unday shopping made shopping more onvenient for those who work during he week, the Sunday sales did not oost the South Carolina economy. Photo by Laura Jenkinsj Monday, January 28, 1985. Rock's brightest superstars gathered to raise money for faminine relief all over the world. United Support of Artists for Africa QUSA for Africal inspired by Harry Belefonte helped raise millions of dollars for relief in Ethiopia. Michael Jackson, Lionel Richie, Bruce Spring- steen, and Stevie Wonder and others participated. Live Aid, 16 hours of non- stop rock raised 70.5 million dollars to save lives in Africa. Willie Nelson along with 50 other country and rock per- formers raised 10 million dollars to sup- port American Farmers. fPhoto courte- sy of the Associated Pressj April, 1986. After a 75 year journey through out solar system, Halley's Comet had come again into view. Five probes will meet the comet and careful- ly scrutinize it, hoping to find the an- swers to many still unanswered ques- tions. Halley's Comet will return for its next heavenly display around 2061. iPhoto courtesy of the Associated Pressl Friday, June 14, 1985. TWA flight 847 was met by Hizbullah terrorists in Athens, Greece where 39 hostages were taken. Berri, the Amal chief, had hoped for an exchange of 735 Lebanese prison- ers for the 39 passengers aboard the plane. Jimmy Palmer, 57, of Arkansas was released by the hostages because of a heart condition. 17 days later the oth- er 38 were released. Terrorism spread to the seas also, as the Italian cruise ship the Achille Lauro was hijacked on Octo- ber 15. Leon Klinghoffer was murdered by the terrorists. iPhoto courtesy of the Associated Pressl Tuesday, November 19, 1985. President Ronald Reagan and Soviet Leader Mikhail Gorbachev meet in Ge- neva for a fireside chat. They met at the Fleur D'Eau and discussed the current relationships between the two coun- tries. fPhoto courtesy of the Associated Pressl Laura Jenkins and Alicia Brown Current Events

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: The Wa Tuesday, January 28, 1986. 11:39 am. Hundreds of friends, rela- tives and spectators gathered at Cape Canaveral to witness the 25th launch- ing of the Space Shuttle Challenger. Smiles of victory soon turned to tears of sorrow and disbelief as the shuttle sud- denly exploded less than two minutes into flight. Astronauts Ellison S. Oni- zuka, Gregory B. Jarvis, Judith A. Res- nick, Michael J. Smith, Francia R. Sco- bee, Ronald E. McNair, And Christa McAuliffe, the first school teacher in the new NASA space program, were lost in the explosion. iPhoto courtesy of the Associated Pressl It Was In 1985 we said good-bye to some familiar faces that had warmed our hearts and made us laugh. Rock Hud- son, 59, died from AIDS, sparking bitter debate over the disease. Yul Brenner, 65, Oscar winner in The King and I . Samantha Smith, 13, visitor to the So- viet Union, and TV actress. Orson Wells, 70, radio's wonder boy. Nick Co- lasanto, 61, Coach the befuddled bar- tender at Cheers. Ricky Nelson, 45, died tragically in an airplane crash. America watched him grow up in the Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet. iPhoto courtesy of the Associated Pressl Sunday, January 26, 1986, Su- per Sunday. The Chicago Bears di the Super Bowl Shuffle all the way tj the bank and to their first Super Bowf Victory. The Bears stomped the Ne England Patriots 46 to 10 showing whdi pre-season goals and determinatior could do. Quarterback Jim McMahor drew attention of millions with hi flashy headbands and his outspokej style. William The Refrigerator Per- ry, a Clemson University graduate, be came the symbol of Chicago dominanc as he proved that big guys can handl the ball too. iPhoto courtesy of the As sociated Pressl Thursday, November 21, 1985. Mexico City was devastated by a tragic earthquake. Firemen and rescue work- ers raced against time to try and save thousands of injured people pinned be- neath 100 feet high piles of concrete rubble. The earthquake measured a horrifing 7.8 on the Richter scale. Al- though this earthquake didn't rank one of the deadliest of the century, it totally destroyed the city killing more than 10,000 people. iPhoto courtesy of the Associated Pressl Current Events Sunday, November 3, 1985, the final game of the World Series. The war within the state was to be decided. Kan- sas City, making a remarkable come- back, dealt the St. Louis Cardinals a deafening blow as they went on to an 11-0 Royal victory. Baseball history was re-written one more time this past year when on September 11, 1985 Pete Rose surpassed Ty Cobbs record of Most Career Hits . iPhoto courtesy of the Associated Pressj UKINIK Wednesday, January 1, This year South Carolina's new drinking age goes into effect. South Carolina's young people must 21 years old in order to purchase lic beverages and 20 years old to beer. This was a one year increase over last year's age. The law was passed in ar! attempt to crack down on drunk dri vers.

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