Bonner Springs High School - Totem Pole Yearbook (Bonner Springs, KS)

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■—Road stdps 87... Drug detours of 1987 Throughout the year of 1986 and the beginning of 1987, there has been a major emphasis on the matter of drug abuse across the United States. In just nine days in June of 1986, there were 149 deaths due to the use of cocaine, alcohol, and other related drugs. Two of these deaths included ex- Maryland star basketball player Len Bias and pro football player Don Rogers; both of whose deaths were caused by over in- toxication of cocaine. Since these men were known in the public eye and popular in the sports circuit across the na- tion, many Americans began to draw the conclusion that only the rich and those in “high society” become dependent on drugs—mainly cocaine. How- ever, these images were soon shattered. With the incidence of drug- related deaths increasing all across the United States, Americans found that cocaine was claiming the lives of many children, homeless, and suc- cessful Americans who were in desperate need of help for their addictions. Formed recently in Kansas Ci- ty and gaining much recogni- tion, are programs such as Channel 9’s “Say No To Drugs,” and Channel 4's “Just Say No” ad campaign. In addition to this campaign, Channel 4 began to run “Hip To Be Square” com- mercials that glorified the feel- ing of not giving into peer pressure and taking drugs. Without a doubt, 1987 was a year when drug abuse was a topic of wide concern for Americans. Hoping to someday cure this problem of drug dependency all across the na- tion, drug task forces were form- ed to combat this problem in hopes of finding some workable solution—searching for the day when society will be drug-free and capable of “Just Saying No!” — On the road to popularity..: n’s- Outb3 l at t°Ps top Out s: Bed '' -OnB°artf signs.. Gu0'' 'ota ctotbes • P ' ctymese Coca C0'® ... P°’sorv 8eas e v Europe- an Money- tood. 1986 Top Concert Tours 1. ZZ Top ($23.2 million gross) 2. Van Halen ($14.7) 3. Alabama ($14.4) 4. Neil Diamond ($13.8) 5. Kenny Rogers ($13.3) 6. Bob Seger The Silver Bullet Band ($11.11) 7. The Greattul Dead ($8.8) 8. Genesis ($8.6) 9. Aerosmith (S8.2) 10. Journey (S8.0) SOURCE: Newsweek as... Suit °ynasty Atari. 1986-87 Award Winners Best Actor: Paul Newman Best Actress: Marlee Matlin Best Movie: Platoon Song ot the Year: That's What Friends Are For VkT-c orSc M9h'cago g ' cl°thes °Peras ’ W»«»W Vi, ears- Z Cabba0o „ ,a d M 's,eYs r °aP Marc°s Tr‘vial Oalias 1986 Leisure-Time Favorites Top Video Rental: Back to the Future Top-rated soap opera: General Hospital Top-rated TV show: Cosby Show Best-selling ice cream : vanilla Best-selling car: Ford Escort Best-selling beer: Budweiser Best-selling album: Whitney Houston Best-selling candy bar: Snicker SOURCE: NEWSWEEK 1986 Top Rock Videos 1. Sledgehammer—Peter Gabriel 2. You Give Bad Love A Bad Name— Bon Jovl 3. Addicted To Love—Robert Palmer 4. Papa Don’t Preach—Madonna 5. Higher Love—Steve Winwood 6. Danger Zone—Kenny Loggins 7. These Dreams—Heart 8. Rough Boy—ZZ Top 9. Invisible Touch—Genesis 10. Take Me Home Tonight—Eddie Money SOURCE: Newsweek Famous “I do’s” of 1986-87: Who wed whom 1986 was quite a year to tie the knot. Wedding bells didn’t only ring, they never let up! Perhaps the most publiciz- ed wedding of the year was between Sarah Ferguson and Prince Andrew. Even though this was a Royal Wedding, they weren’t the only two who gave themselves the royal treatment. Muscleman Arnold Schwarzenegger and morning show host Maria Shriver were married, and Caroline Kennedy tied the knot of wedded bliss with New York City author-artist Edwin Scholssberg. Young lovers said their vows as John McEnroe and Tatum O’Neal and Debra Winger and Timothy Hutton became man and wife. Also giving up the single life this year were Dynasty's Heather Locklear and Motley Crue’s Tommy Lee. Finally, was it seven, or maybe eight? Who knows! Zsa-Zsa Gabor once again entered the world of “holdy matramony” with hubby Prince Frederick von Anhalt, Duke of Saxony. So whether these famous newlyweds were truly “newlyweds” or not, 1986 will be remembered as a year to say, “I do.”

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Working her weekend away at Showtime Video, senior Tracy Brady prepares to check out a movie to a customer. -- When the bell rings,- BSHS students become WEEKEND WARRIORS To many students, the only possible way to make it through the week is to look forward to the weekend. For BSHS students, going to the movies, bowling, and visiting colleges filled their busy weekend schedules. New to the weekend scene this year was Snow Creek Ski Resort in Weston, Missouri. Now in- stead of going all the way to Colorado for a ski vacation, students saved time and money at this winter wonderland! Also, a new teen bar, The Hot Spot, opened its doors for fun and entertainment. Legacy, whose members consist of BSHS students, placed first in one of many “Battle of Bands” taking place at the Hot Spot. However, some students around BSHS don’t always feel up to a weekend on the town. To many, the stress and pressure compiled during a busy school week drain the energy from these pro- spective weekend warriors.” This is where the television set comes into the picture. Sometimes nicknamed “old faithful, many BSHS students found themselves spending an entire weekend in front of the television with the company of a few important munchies. Finally, if the stress and pressure from the week totally drained BSHS students of energy for the weekends, many of these “weekend warriors” took a much need breather by spending the entire weekend in front of the television! — Kim Klise Senior Brian Landers shows otf one of his favorite outfits. Senior Carrie Seaton models the latest fashions. Sophomore Kim Papin- eau poses in some of her favorite fashions. Student Life 11

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Sports scene Road stops '87... 1986 was a year of surprises I for the Kansas City sports I scene. The normally tough Kan- I sas City Royals had a dismal I year, yet the Kansas City Chiefs I entered the play-offs for the first time in seventeen years. The Chiefs, however, fell short in the play-offs when they lost to the New York Jets, Kansas City also had its share in the national spotlight, especially when Heisman Trophy winner Bo Jackson shocked the sports world by tur- ning down a million-dollar foot- ball contract to sign with the Royals. Yet despite this achievement, the Royals had their down moments when skipper Dick Howser left the team last July due to a brain tumor. On the other hand, the Chiefs treated K.C. fans to a surprising- ly pleasant year when they finished with a winning record. However, despite this success, the Chiefs fired Coach John Mackovic and replaced him with Frank Gansz. Aside from the Royals and the Chiefs, the Kansas City Comets also made a coaching switch when Rick Benben was fired and was replaced by Dave Clements. The college sports scene also brought its share of highlights, and many fans were caught up in the NCAA tournament as they rooted for KSU and KU in the ,§arlY ----------------------- Happy Birthday! Freshened up by a $69 million renova- tion, Lady Liberty received the biggest bash of the year. Having survived five wars and 18 presidents. Miss Liberty re- mains America's enduring symbol of idealism, energy, and self-confidence. The celebration went off without a hitch: four days of gala fireworks and I tall ships made the Statue of Liberty's 100th birthday a success. Six million people crowded around New York har- bour while millions more watched the ex- travaganza on television. —float stops '87. '.. Voices across America... “The reality is that what Madonna is suggesting to teenagers is a path to perma- nent poverty.” —Alfred Moran, of New York Ci- ty’s Planned Parenthood, on the hit record by Madonna, “Papa Don’t Preach.” I like challenge and con- troversy-1 like to tick people off. — Rock star Madonna “We did not—repeat, did not—trade weapons or anything else for hostages— nor will we.” — President Reagan, after news reports of arms deals with Iran persisted. “I guess we’ve muddied the waters surrounding the question of a person's right to die.” — Rev. Harry Cole, whose com- atose wife recovered six days after he was denied permission to turn off her life support systems. “It’s not the most intellectual job in the world, but I do have to know the letters.” —Wheel of Fortune hostess Vanna White, who rose to celebrity status during the year. “It is wonderful to be back in the West. All I know is that I’m free, in the West and delighied to see you.” — Nicholas Daniloff, U.S. News World Report correspondent, arrested by the Soviets on spy charges. “Honey, Detween you and me, that girl was the least-liked girl around.” — Miss Florida Molly Pescoe on Miss America Kellye Cash “I wish I had been Superman, so I could have saved them. — Mario Carrillo, a Dallas fourth- grader on the Challenger explo- sion. Scandal refuses to exit The Iran-Contra scandal. Perhaps no issue during 1986-87 received more attention than this controversy that arose dur- ing President Reagan’s term. But what is the truth? Honestly, the entire story isn’t known to the public, but the Iran-Contra scam was an agree- ment only select White House and military officials knew about. The controversy involves the secret transportation of military arms to Iran in ex- change for American hostages. Later, it was learned that money earned from the sales of these arms was diverted to Contra rebels in Nicaragua. However, these procedures were against the law and so- meone had to be responsible, but who? Many military officials, in eluding former National Securi- ty Advisor John Poindexter and Lt. Col. Oliver North, were brought to trial as being involv- ed, but the two were protected by the Fifth Amendement. After being cited by North as knowing the dealings went on, President Ronald Reagan denied even participating in such a scam and pleaded with the American people to believe that his administration wasn’t direclty involved. As more hearings and in- vestigations go on, the public began to learn some parts of the true story, but no one is for sure if the entire controversy will ever be revealed. No matter what, the Iran-Contra scandal was, without a doubt, one of the year’s top news stories. Student Llfe 13