Alliance High School - Bulldog Yearbook (Alliance, NE)

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The Nebraska Cornhuskers are being led to another victory over Colorado State by Quarterback Turner Gill. Phone Home. The movie E.T., starring that loveable, small, green Extra-Terrestrial with big eyes, is a world-wide hit. In the movie, E.T. is left behind only to be found by an eight year old boy named Elliot. Elliot teaches E.T. how to speak and things about human life. E.T. wins the hearts of Elliot and his family and then must go home after almost dying. In only six months this movie hos grossed over 250 million dollars. Video games, pinball machines and TV Ataries dre popular favorites for most A.H.S. students. Happy Dog is one bustling hangout where students can let themselves go. Less than a year after the Royal Wedding, the Royal Family welcomed the birth of His Royal Highness Prince William Arthur Philip of Wales. In June, 1982, this seven pound, one and one-half ounce heir was born. Last fall, a panic struck the nation. Seven deaths were reported, caused by cyanide-laced Tylenol capsules. The Tylenol was distributed throughout Chicago, and officials had a nation-wide call, banning the product from the shelves. Several other related incidents, such as contaminating eyedrops and Anacin, were reported, causing national terror. Police are still conducting investigations on suspects that may have caused this. The fall elections brought about many changes and surprises. Among them was the change of Nebraska's Governor. Democrat Bob Kerrey took over for Charles Thone in January. Today's youth are tomorrow’s leadership and because ot this, the world’s happenings will continue to have a major impact on its youth. Current Events 5

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Changing the scene of downtown Alliance Is the new Book Rack which replaces the old Coast to Coast store. Cyanide, “E.T.” Top World News Stories The many deaths of actors, actresses, and other well-known people hit the world with a great impact. The Soviet Union’s future lay undecided when their leader, Leonid Breznev, died unexpectedly. Other internationally known figures who passed away were: Princess Grace, of Monocco, Israelian President, Anwar Sadat, and former First Lady Bess Truman. The entertainment world also suffered greatly as the star of On Golden Pond, Henry Fonda, died quietly in his sleep. Fonda's last year of his life proved to be his most successful, as he earned his first Oscar for his main role in the film, On Golden Pond. Another actor, John Belushi, known for his antics on Saturday Night Live, died of a cocaine-heroine mixture overdose. Adding a new dimension to the land west of McDonald's is K-Mart. which will be finished and open its doors sometime in February ot 1983. Boulder was the site ot the Rolling Stones' last tour in America before heading tor Europe. This was held in October ot 1982 at Folsom Field. 4 Current Events

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Homecoming Events Homecoming festivities began on Monday, September 27 with Spirit Week. The following Wednesday was the annual decoration of the halls, in which juniors took first place. The light drizzle Thursday night didn’t keep loyal AHS supporters from attending the burning of the “A . Friday afternoon the coronation was held. This year’s candidates were: Mike Erickson, Mary Doherty, Brian Mahnke, Maria Davis, Tracy Rice, Michele Erickson, Kent Piihl, Kris Graff, Kevin Piihl, Eden Edwards, Chad Schlichtemeier, and Jody Jaggers. Brooke and Travis Schwartz served as crown bearers. Participating in the ceremonies were the flag girls, football players and past homecoming queens. Coronation was then followed by the Homecoming parade down Box Butte Avenue. The Bulldog football team took a commendable victory in a 25-0 game over Gordon. The volleyball team demolished the Gordon Broncs in their 15-13 and 15-5 win. All in all, Homecoming seemed to go smoothly because of student participation in all school activities. Victory is thine is expressed by Senior Chris Panwitz as he runs onto the field. The traditional burning of the “A” Is held the Thursday betore the (ootball game and is always a symbol ot pride and honor among many AHS students. Homecoming Royalty: First Attendants Eden Edwards and Chad Schlichtemeier. Second Attendants Mike Erickson and Jody Jaggers. King Tracy Rice and Queen Michele Erickson. 6 Homecoming