Anaheim Union High School - Colonist Yearbook (Anaheim, CA)

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16-ACTIVITIES DIVISION

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Current events affected Anaheim Worldly, there were the American diplomats still being held hostage since November of 1979 in Teheran, Iran. On the national scene, the presiden- tial election highlighted the year. The candidates were the incumbent Jimmy Carter. Governor Ron- ald Reagan, and the independent candidate John Anderson. All the polls before election day called it too close to call, but on November 4, 1980, Ronald Reagan was a landslide winner with President Carter winning only seven states. The Republicans remarkably also gained control of the Senate in Congress. There were many historical eruptions of the dormant volcano in Washington, Mount St. He- lens. Ash covered the ground of Washington and Oregon. Chrystler Corporation introduced the K- Car. They said it was quality engineered to meet the needs of a fuel conscious American public. Locally, the Los Angeles Rams made Anaheim, and Anaheim Stadium their new home as they tried to reach the Super Bowl again. There was also the completion of the redevelopment in down- town Anaheim bringing a new city hall. INTRODUCTION- 15

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1 I ' ' ' ' , ' TUTflM 1 ail,; »j; -:»i p:5 = ; ijUf i A ®TD FD Exciting! That is the best word to describe the enthusiasm showed during the school year in ac- tivities at Anaheim High School. There was the traditionally exciting Homecom- ing game and dance with Spirit Week preceding it. There were many excellent pep assemblies on game days put together and performed by the Co- lonettes. The Kiwanis Bowl involved many and was also attended well. The all-school Carreer Day was held for the first year and it had a major influ- ence for the many students on campus. The Super- teams competition provided fun for those partici- pating and spectators. The Winter Formal and the Prom were formal dances enjoyed by those attend- ing. There were many groups which students could involve themselves making Anahi exciting in ' 81.