Anita High School - Spartan Yearbook (Anita, IA)

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ELECTION 1980 Ronald Reagan, a 70 year old for- mer movie star, took the office of President of the United States on Jan- uary 20. 1981. The ex-governor of California won the Republican nomi- nation in July and rose to win the gen- eral election on November 4, 1980. George Bush. Reagan's opponent dur- ing the primaries, was named as his running mate. One of the first acts of the new President was government economic cuts to slow down rampaging inflation. Some of the major cuts arc in school aid and programs to help college stu- dents. Reagan was to sign a bill to reduce government buying of dairy products, when — on March 27 — Reagan was shot. He was answering questions for reporters outside the Washington, D.C. Hilton when six shots rang out. Four people were injured: Reagan; James Brady, (press secretary); a Se- cret Service agent; and a Washington policeman John W. Hinckley, Jr. has been accused of the shooting. Pic 1. Election memorabilia was dis- played on Mr. Burke’s wall. Pic 2. President Ronald Reagan and First Lady Nancy pose for their formal photograph. Mock Election Results Presidential Ronald Reagan 145 Jimmy Carter 40 John Andersen 59 Ed Clark 10 Gus Hall 1 Senate Chuck Grassley 152 John Culver 97 House of Rep. Tom Harkin 201 Calvin Hultman 48 State ERA No 130 Yes 126 •Winner of regular election.

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FAMILIAR The 1980-81 administration has especially worked 'overtime' because of problems caused by declining enrollment and decreased state aid. These cuts for the 1981-82 school years have brought up questions of faculty reductions, reduced course offerings, and general budget spending cuts. It was finally decided cuts be directed towards non-certified staff and postponement of bus purchases. Pic I. Jean Gill, secretary to the schoolboard and superintendent, stands behind Naomi Hackwcll, secretary to the principal. Pic 2. Principal Gary Currie, in his second year at AHS. deals with various day-to-day problems. Pic 3. Schoolboard: Mervin Christensen, Jim Mailandcr. Ranny Kclloway, Warren Christensen. Dick Nelsen. Pic 4. Superintendent Don Brichacek has been busy helping make decisions related to proposed budget cuts.