Bedford High School - Epic Yearbook (Bedford, OH)

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HAT'S NEWS I ' Every year is marked by memo- rable and thought-provoking events. The 1983-84 school year was no ex- ception. News happens all around us and what may have affected you may not have touched others. There are some events, though that seemed to touch nearly everybody in the community of a school, city, state, nation, or even the world. One of the biggest news events of the 1983-84 year that affected all of Bedford was the closing of the Northfield Road Bridge. Thirty years of harsh winters and heavy traffic took its toll on the bridge and it had to be torn down. Not only did this close half of Bedford off to pedestrians, but also caused major traffic problems to motorists. Downtown Bedford was congested with traffic almost continuously and business on Northfield Road past Union Street suffered a drop in customers. Unpredicatable weather was again a story this year. Tempera- tures in the 60's in mid-February broke a record that was set 100 years ago. At a time of the year that usually sees at least 4 inches of snow on the ground, Beford suf- fered spring fever early as the sun- shine made many people think of the summer. Mother nature struck back 2 weeks later and dumped 15 inches of snow within 3 days, which closed school for the first time in 2 years. Politically it was also an eventful year. Iesse jackson, the first black candidate for President, was busy campaigning with Gary Hart, the dark-horse of the year. Issue 1 on the Ohio ballot was defeated and the legal drinking age stayed at 19, with a sigh of relief from many 20 NEWS Bedford students. We can go off to war and fight for our country when we are 18, so we should be able to drink before we're 21. I'm glad the drinking age stayed at 19, said junior jerry Blaha. 1984 was also the year that many of our Marines were killed in Lebanon in what President Regan called a peace-keeping action, but actually was a limited war where our troops were sitting ducks instructed not to retaliate fully. Also this was the year our military made its first aggressive action in years as it invaded the island of Grenada. We were treated to the sports spectacle of the Olympics in 1984 also. The Winter Olympics were held in the historic site of Saraje- vo, Yugoslavia during the month of March. ' If fr' ,f I , .VW ' 1 . Q V' A , W Jr' Cav fi OLYMPIC GOLD. America received its first gold medals in downhill and slalom skiing in the 1984 Winter Olympics due to the fine showings of Phil Mayer and Tamara McKinney. Lum CKO f ass ,dag ......

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Q! REWARDS High school is now a thing of the past with memories that will last a lifetime for the class of 1984 as they leave Bedford High. On june sth many seniors completed their in-school education forever, while others continued on to college, and still others started working or joined the service. Graduation is a ceremony for tears as well as joy. People who grew up and went to grade school together follow their separate paths in life, some never meeting again. It is a joyous event also, as students embark on their life with a gleam in their eyes, waiting for opportu- nity to knock. Not only did the senior class of '84 leave the school this year but so did Principal Mr. Morelli, as he delivered his final graduation speech and said his fond farewell to the school system. Reflecting on his career, he said, Fm aware that everything has not been easy nor has gone as smoothly as we would have liked. However, I always felt you were with me when times got rough. That was a good feeling. We had a good year, and for that we all deserve credit. The commencement was held at the Front Row and after receiving their diplomas, the 99th graduating class finally received their reward: to use their knowledge to make their own lives a success. No doubt there were many celebrations and parties before starting this journey though. To all of the Class of '84- Best Wishes and may all your dreams come true. GOOD LUCK. WELCOME ADDRESS. Opening remarks were made by Mrs. Virginia Bright, Board of Education president, at the 98th com- mencement ceremonies of Bedford High School. AT LAST! Receiving her diploma and a congratulatory handshake from Principal Charles Morelli is graduating senior Laurie Wills. GRADUATiON

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