Bowdle High School - Bobcat Cossack Yearbook (Bowdle, SD)

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the US to raise money was a song, We Are The World'' recorded by 45 performers that made over $6 million. Finally after months of intense campaigning the election score- board showed that Ronald Reagan buried Walter Mondale by a mar- gin of 59 to 41 percent — winning a record 525 electoral votes and sweeping everything except the District of Columbia and Minneso- ta. On the local scene, the girls bas- ketball team placed second in the district tourney and Sharon Beadle and Colette Bieber were named the Senior and Junior Snow Queens. Sharon went on to win the State Snow Queen Contest in Aberdeen. Janklow's educational program and the plight of SD farmers dominated the state legislative session in Pierre. Janklow's plan made many necessary improvements in educa- tion, but it also brought about the closing of many small schools in- cluding Java High School. To fur- ther stress the importance of de- creased federal spending for farm- ers, the entire state legislature flew to Washington, DC to meet with various individuals in regard to the farming situation. The WEB water pipeline had reached the Bowdle area. Morris Kurle chaired this committee for state water improve- ment. ABOVE LEFT. This bunch of seventh grad- ers made up team one of the quiz team. Each week the seventh graders held a quiz game on current events. ABOVE RIGHT Michelle Hartman shows how to handle the old classroom situation. BELOW LEFT: Sharon Beadle, jokingly makes a haul from the school store. The business math class ran a store in the back- room of the business room at the beginning of the school year. BELOW RIGHT: Fernando Adajar show1» his hard working ability or is it his hardly working ability. The juniors were responsi- ble for decorating the stage for homecoming festivities. 5

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4 The Games come to Los Angeles Olympic record. Among the stan- douts were the men's gymnastics team, sprinter Carl Lewis, and gymnist Mary Lou Retton. Pres. Reagan accepted his party's nomination for a second term and new teachers who joined the facul- ty to begin the 84-85 school year were John Rist, Terry Phann, and Terry VanderVorst. Don Gross and Patty Geier were crowned Home- coming King and Queen and Char- lie Comment was the grand mar- shal for the parade. Charlie was honored as being the oldest person in Bowdle — 100 years. Controversial medical history was made in November when an anon- ymous infant lived longer than anyone with a heart transplant from a baboon. Three weeks later Baby Fae died. India faced a serious crisis when Prime Minister Indira Gandhi was assassinated by two of her own guards, while in Africa a vast drought killed hundreds of thousands of people and endan- gered millions more. One effort in TOP LEFT: Joe Beadle looks ready to attack Michelle Spiry. TOP RIGHT: Darren Stephan listens to his walkman while during his school work in study hall. Walkmans were very popular this year and were seen on the ears of many students. ABOVE: A few of the girls basketball players ham it up for the camera before the big game. RIGHT Don Gross, a senior home ec. student, proudly shows off his chicken surprise.

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Tracksters win state medals Ten years ago the last American left Vietam but not until this year were they recognized for their ef- forts. The school year came to an end with five out of seven track- sters who attended the state meet, coming home with medals. Many fads became evident during the year such as parachute pants, fluorescent clothing, Hawaiian shirts, and Walkmans. All-star wrestling made a reappearance and videos were fast becoming one of the most powerful forces in the en- tertainment industry. Kids flocked to see Beverly Hills Cop and lis- tened to Prince, Madonna and Cindi Lauper. Amadeus swept the Academy Awards and TV's were tuned to the Bill Cosby Show and Days of our Lives. Once again summer arrived and another school year drew to an end. Steppin' Out to new beginnings and adventures filled the minds of the students. ABOVE LEFT: Vince Gauer takes a break from track practice to show off his balanc- ing act. ABOVE RIGHT: The senior boys pose for one last shot of them with their beards.'' The beginning of footbal practice put an end to their summer beards. RIGHT: Freshman Joe Beadle looks dazed as he comes out of the library. FAR RIGHT: A strange looking Mr. Park- hurst tries to control the crowd at a pep rally held during boy's districts. 6