Blue River Valley High School - Valhalla Yearbook (Mount Summit, IN)

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FORMER BEATLE SHOT TO DEATH- lohn Lennon speaking ata peace rally in New York in 1972 with wile Yoko Ono next to him, was shot to death outside his apartment in New York. THEIR FIRST WORLD SERIES CHAM- PIONSHIP-Philadelphia Phillies reliet pitch- er Tug McGraw leaps as Kansas City Royals batter, Willie Wilson strikes out to end the sixth game. PRESIDENT JIMMY CARTER CON- CEDES DEI Z'ATin address to supporters in a Washington hotel Nov, 4. His wite, Rosa- lynn, is at his side. President-elect Ronald Reagan responds as he is cheered by sup- porters in a Los Angeles hotel, Nov. 4. if ls 'Ee lim, nw Change ln 'Sl And this is Walter Cronkite, the l83rd day ot captivity for the American hostages. The year was one ol troubles and changes but through it all, America held steadfast to become an even greater nation than we had ever been betore. The lranian hostage crisis looked hopeless at times, but through prayers and patience every one ot the 52 Americans returned home alive. While we were trying to get these Americans back home Mount St. Helens was busy erupting and taking American lives. We still had some customary events happening, but even they were tull ot surprises. The Philadelphia Phillies were winning the World Series as Presidential candidates were terminating their campaigns. Republican President-elect Ronald Reagan took the oath ot ottice on Ianuary 20 as Democratic President limmy Carter completed his term. All these events had their ettect on B.R.V. as we were busy tying yellow ribbons around trees, voting tor our Presidential candidates, and were shocked when tormer Beatle star lohn Lennon was shot to death in New York. May 5, l98O World Even tsfl 2 I

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ASH1 SMOKE AND MILLIONS OF TONS OF MOUNT ST HELENS are hurled skywarcl as the volcano erupted with atomic-bomb force on May l8. A LONE .NIAN WALKS AMID DE- STROYED BUILDINGS . . . in the villaqe of Balvano in late November alter southern ltaly was Struck by a devastating earthquake. WELCOME 3A K 'rd' Juan Ill! K RE E DOM BACK TO A LAND OF FREEDOM-For mer Iranian hostage gives a shout ol joy to America as he returns alter 444 days of cap- tivity in Iran. 120fWorId Events 'QJ

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Viking Hysteria This season ot Viking basket- ball could easily be described as part ot what makes up Hoosier Hysteria . The Vikings poured out a season ot exciting victories and some disappointing losses. The Vikings record balanced out on wins and losses tor regular season play CTO-lOl, but drawing Richmond at the New Castle sec- tional tilted the balancing act to a losing season. Qnly three seniors departed from the varsity squad leaving seven experienced players tor next seasons rendition ot Viking hysteria. SKYWALKER. Upholtling his nickname Skywalker Larry Thomas flies high to add two to the board. OVERSHADOWED. Each Viking game is a new ettort to improve on the season and each game is watched over by our Viking. Brian Savage goes tor a tip. 1 22fBoys Varsity Basketball WV .ig gf if ff WAY TO GO. Tak1ng time to praise each other tor the work being done during the game is Bill Gray, Larry Thomas and Dong Teague.