Bonita Vista High School - Excalibur Yearbook (Chula Vista, CA)

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This page is dedicated in loving memory of Renee Marie Veth, whose maturity in Christ and involvement in Campus Life, created an impact well beyond her years. THE ROSE THAT GROWS BEYOND THE WALL Near a shady wall a rose once grew, Budded and blossomed in God's free light, Watered and fed by morning dew, Shedding its sweetness day and night. As it grew and blossomed fair and tall, Slowly rising to loftier height, lt came to a crevice in the wall, Through which there shone a beam of light. Onward it crept with added strength With never a thought of fear or pride lt followed the light through the crevice length And unfolded itself on the other side The light the dew the broadening view Were found the same as they were before And It lost itself in beauties new Breathing its fragrance more and more Shall claim of death cause us to grieve And make our courage faint or fall? Nay let us faith and hope receive The rose still grows beyond the wall Scattering fragrance far and wide Just as it did in days of yore Just as it did on the other side Just as it will for evermore A L Frink CA LIFE THE BEST GETS BETTER '55 B V Campus Lite started the year with a bang at their annual Burger Bash where over 350 students munched out on free hamburgers and leamed just what Campus Life is all about After a semester ot Wednesday night meetings a record 57 students attended The Living End with other high schools around the country Our year won t end with the school year though in late June we have Second Wind our annual summer camp in Yosemite It interested call Jim Campus Lite emphasizes a balanced lifestyle tor students Simply stated it is A person needs contm ued growth tn all areas ot life mental social physical and spiritual We have been involved in this pursuit with San Diego schools for the past 35 years Only recently has the Sweetwater School Board in conjunc tion with the administration ot Bonita Vista High School ruled that Campus Life cannot be a school affiliated club Even with this setback we had a successful year With your continued support and enthusiasm the program will continue to grow , , , 7 7 . . 9 9 , 1 3 ' I 5 S , 9 , . g ' . , . - .. , ., , . . ' . , ' ' y. Cartmill at 267-1874. Q Q Advertisement 241

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C HATTIE HAMILTON BONITA VISTA ,ff I, I ,- I 'il ff ' f - g,,a 'T' Music Lessons X1 Specializing in Piano 8: Theory Aflj, Home . I V 423-5407 I I Studio Clvlessagej I I 426-5363 BARON PRIDE AVISTA TENNIS ON BOOSTER C A X582 Cgjv ,f SPST BA RON L00 ox ff QQ Bizsstxfft Q I X tx to Ssenilioltlhljlllqlilsam TT - X X and thc Class of 'sz YOUR FRIENDLY TENNIS CLUB Wx ' I PRIVATE 8L GROUP INSTRUCTION USPTA CERTIFIED PROFESSIONALS 900 Otay Lakes Road - Chula Vista 421-6622 The Realtors from Bonita Wish to Congratulate THE CLASS OF ,82 Q 240 Advertisement

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News News News World ational In late December the Polish Communist Party cracked down on the powerful Solidarity labor union and imposed martial law on the Polish people. As troops remained on the streets, govemment leader General Woljciech Jaruzelski consolidated his hold on the nation. He placed Solidarity leader Lech Walesa under house arrest in a posh country home and refused to allow him leave even to attend the christening of his new child in mid-March. Throughout the U.S. various groups sought contributions in the forms of money, food, and clothing for the Polish people who were faced with a harsh winter, wide-spread food shortages, and the forced suppression of their human rights. The Reagan administration reacted harshly to the crack- down in Poland but did not attempt any notable action to change the situation. The Soviets expressed their support for the Polish government's actions and continued to give aid to the country. Unfortunately for the Polish people this aid was not substantial enough to offset the hunger and cold they felt. The U.S. government was faced with numerous foreign policy questions as several Central American countries were caught up in turmoil throughout the year. In El Salvador, a civil war tore the country apart as leftist rebels sought to overthrow a right-wing regime. The U.S. govemment sent aid in the form of military advisors and equipment. Many Americans expressed concern that U.S. involvement in El Salvador was too deep and was beginning to become too similar to the initial American effort in Viet- nam. In Nicaragua, the leftist Sandinista government supported the Salvadorian rebels and was in turn supported by Cuban and Soviet military and economic aid. In March, U.S. intelli- gence sources unveiled spy photos which showed that mili- tary bases and missile sites of a Soviet design had been built in Nicaragua. In Guatemala, the oppressive right-wing regime was overthrown by a more moderate junta in late March. The coup occurred less than two weeks after elections were held which produced a President who had had the support of the oppressive regime. Other candidates in the election cried voter fraud in the government,s running of the balloting. The coup was greeted with the widespread approval of most Gua- temalans. Even the Reagan administration seemed to lend its tacit approval to the new government. As the school year closed the tensions in Central America continued at an extremely high level with the Reagan admin- istration being faced with tough decisions as to what level its involvement in the area should be. 242 The News President Reagan displayed his strong will as he continued his controversial and strict economic policies. Labelled Rea- ganomicsf' the economic plans helped to throw America into a deep recession. Murray Weidenbaum, chairman of the President's Council of Economic Advisors, projected that the remainder of 1982 would find the economy sluggish. Wei- denbaum also anticipated unemployment to rise to nine per cent before year's end, its highest level since the Great De- pression. One positive note was the lessening of inflation as 1982 progressed. Unfortunately, for the President's plans, interest rates remained high. Reagan,s proposed 1983 budget contained the largest defi- cit in history and more deep cuts in social services spending. Cutbacks in financial aid programs worried most college- bound students. In October 1981, the world was rocked with despair at the death of Egyptian President and peacemaker Anwar Sadat. As he sat in a reviewing stand watching a military parade, Sadat was gunned down by several members of his own army who were considered religious fanatics. Sadat was often called America's partnern for peace in the Middle East and his efforts to calm this troubled area of the world will not be soon forgotten. In a surprising boost for woman's rihts, President Reagan nominated the first woman to the United States Supreme Court. Sandra Day O'Conner, 51 and a Stanford Law School alumnus, succeeded Associate Justice Potter Stewart. Ms. O'Conner boasted an impressive background serving as the majority leader in the Arizona State Legislature for several years, and, since 1979, presiding as a judge on the Arizona State Court of Appeals. A Republican, O'Conner was viewed by most as an exceedingly qualified and just appointment.