Alliance High School - Bulldog Yearbook (Alliance, NE)

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World Turnabouts Dominate in 1982 McDonald's and the Big Mac Attack has finally hit Alliance, to the delight of students who can't stand school lunches. Darcy Henderson cruises by the non-smoking demonstration set up on November 19, 1981, by the American Lung Association. The year was filled with riots, protests, and strikes, from the British riots and the Irish hunger strikes of the summer, to the Professional Air Traffic Controllers strike here at home. Polish Solidarity leaders were arrested, and Poland was placed under martial law when the govermnent declared a state of emergency in December. Hunger continued as the Catholic Church entered Into the political arguments only to start a chain of world-shocking events. After a six million dollar oil and filter change, the space shuttle Columbia was off to space again, only to be cut short due to a faulty solar battery. It was the second flight of the shuttle and a third Is being planned in the near future. The Rubik’s Cube has not only hit the halls of Alliance High, but it also has Chip Potmesil's brain scrambled as he tries to solve It. September was an important month for Sandra Day O'Connor and women all over America, as she was appointed the first woman Supreme Court Justice by President Reagan. Newlyweds Prince Charles and Lady Diana announced they are expecting an heir to the royal throne in June. Anwar Sadat, the peace-loving leader of Egypt, was gunned down during one of his many parades for world peace. 8 Current Events

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 A rekindling of an old AHS tradition, the burning of the ••A , is held in the North High parking lot on Thursday evening. While the crowd Is small due to rain, the enthusiasm of the fans still runs high. Shelly Heckman and her date. Pat Matthews, enjoy the music played by Bold Lightning.” Deb Zurn spikes the ball to the opponent as her teammates wait for the return. 1981 Homecoming Royalty: Second Attendants John Magdaleno and Kay Butzine, King Lance Tolstedt and Queen Chris Beiber. First Attendants Roger Hansen and Deb Brass. The high school marching band adds their own touch of spirit to the Homecoming Pa rade Homecoming 7

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With two choices for the school bond—a new high school building or on addition to the present one—Alliance voters de feated the bond Issue for the third time. County Clerk Grace Mote and Juanita Whetzal count ballots. The world of entertainment suffered many losses this year with the tragic deaths of Natalie Wood, William Holden, Jack Albertson and Paul Lynde. Even though the entertainment world had Its losses, they also had highlights during the year. The Rolling Stones started their 1981 tour in August, which grossed over 50 million dollars. Rumor has it the tour will be their last. Simon and Garfunkel reunited after 11 years to perform for a benefit for New York City’s Central Park. The event drew over half a million people. Along with these block-busting concerts, local fans traveled to Denver and Rapid City to see their favorite groups. Soap opera fans witnessed the greatest wedding of daytime TV. The wedding of General Hospital's Luke and Laura drew raving reviews, which prompted a guest appearance by Eliza beth Taylor. John Lennon, killed a year ago, is still remembered and will continue to inspire all genera tlons for years to come. Despite the setbacks of 1981 and 1982, Hollywood will continue to entertain. Sandra O’Connor Takes Place On Supreme Court Rmgan'. Rx fur Economy Solidarity Is Called Counter-Revolutlonary' 'J : ' Hinckley Pleads Not Guilty Admission Fu. AHS Concerts school Bond issue' To The 13-Count Indictment |S Approved By Board Of Ed b U.S. Warns Soviets Reagan Sees ‘Hard Times' For Few Months Drug abuse is ga Against Interference Voters Say No To School Bonds 206 student mkkjaoociim Ayatollah Urges Iran’s Publishers Enr0,ted Clogged Filter Calls Halt To Counter ‘Barbarian’ Image To Launch II Countdown Senate Approval Of AWACS Jobless Increase .AnwarSadat Assassination Is Balanced By The President Expected Before Triggers Precious Israel Flights Over Saudi Economic Spurt V Att 'KmVrobJd n'Have Been Occuring Often h Domestic Oil Stock Rise To A Slip Wt 0 0 VII-AI » • AUV METAL '•J ada To Pron e Death Plot Exists i SZ ZiZ i crjffcr Tax Cut Women more popular in service Lennon Memories Still P werful a ear Later ifThings Can Go Wrong Pathologists Report on Oswald AK Thww Complex Machine Cohimbi Puts Fears to Rest — Or D cslt? ToPom.Socth .. •« » routalcd Collimblfi Nni'ChmcTnratt Tw.. l«ith m i»»i FirTnIVMd „ »d Gambling Polish Students Set To Strike780 More Arrests -pAt 91 Of Their Universities At Diablo Canyor 'irpartoffM ! iv .‘J-t: Reagan Ponders U.S. Army faeces many changes; Khadaf ’ Challenges U.S Plot Exists Ubs ,, mrrl in I imZtm 3? JsPcrfcct on Return Current Events 9