Bedford High School - Epic Yearbook (Bedford, OH)

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Unable to continue. At the microphone Queen Linda Saliga uses notecards to complete her acceptance speech. In the stands her friends hold up a banner that reads We Love You, Linda! On display. Waving to friends in the stands during halftime Linda Saliga and the atten- dants ride around the field on the tops of convertibles. The attendants were Laura McKillop, Heidi Sherer, and Alison McRitchie. Homecoming 1979

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Returning to rule Religious leader and future Iranian leader for life. Ayatollah Khomeini, an- swers reporters' questions on Feb. 1, 1979. He had just returned from exile imposed by Shah Mohammed Reza Pahlavi. Untimely death. Late on the evening of Jan. 10, 1980 George Meaney, first president of the AFL- CIO (American Federation of Labor and Con- gress of Industrial Organizations) died. to Congress that American athletes boycott the Olympic Games scheduled for Moscow unless the troops were withdrawn. The Olympic commission announced its7 support of this deci- sion. Registration for the draft, also known as selected service, began. Con- gress debated on whether or not to in- clude women in this act. Locally, students at the high school were a part of the Iranian crisis as they sent Christmas messages to the hos- tages along with other high schools across the nation. The 'boy wonder' of Cleveland's City Hall, mayor Dennis Kucinich, was defeated in his second campaign for office. His replacement was lieutenant governor George Voinovich who promised to get the city out of default. As Clevelanders' hope was temporarily restored, national politicians begrudg- ingly admitted that the country might be on its' way into another recession. We're number V USC coach John Robinson is car- ried off the field after the victory over the Ohio State Buckeyes in the 1979 Rose Bowl. Charlie White's last minute touchdown and the extra point clinched the 16-17 game. Clipped Wings. While his Japanese fans wave their welcome. Wings' lead singer Paul McCartney is escorted into a police car. He is be- ing taken for questioning for the possession of marijuana. NEWS EVENTS 17

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Remembering Attendant Alison McRitchie em- braces her friend julie Kunkel after the ceremo- nies. Homecoming is a happy time for me as all the kids from college come back to share in the excitement . Said Alison. Deep in thought. Senior quarterback Paul Tomcufucik breaks through the Bearcat hoop when his name is introduced Even then I was thinking about the game plan and what plays I would be calling. He later said. Divided House Our purpose is to generate school spirit and cheer on our team, not to oppose each other over small issues. Stated Mr. Donald Sullivan, band di- rector, in reference to the controversy concerning the Homecoming awards on Thursday, Oct. 25. The juniors won the float competi- tion with the theme We'll Be Dragon The Rebels and the marching band took the Spirit 'B'. Senior class officers Dave Sharp, Rob Fredericks, Julie Kunkel, and Linda Saliga explained the debatable reason their float lost. The judges' rules stat- ed 6:00 p.m. at the deadline for entries but the student's rules stated 6:30. In the judges' eyes we were late so they refused to judge us. This is not to say we would've won if we were judged, but at least we would've had a chance! To add to the disappointment the Bearcats lost, 31-10, to Willoughby. The highlight of the evening oc- curred during halftime. Nita Pozar, 1978 Homecoming Queen, presented Linda Saliga with her crown. I was all choked up because my friends were in the stands holding up a sign and chanting WE LOVE YOU, LINDA! In her speech she promised to fulfill the duty of queen to the best of my ability. That duty being to unite the school in spirit. Center of controversy. With Bob Jarvis and Todd Pliske in the cab and seniors Cyndi Weigand. Kathy Hardy and Marlene Zarlino in the truck the senior float rides past Moody Junior High on its way to the BHS football stadium. New procedure. Homecoming escort Ed Romito uses the new technique of gluing the tissue pa- per to the chicken wire holes in the float outline with wall paper paste Homecoming 1979