Central High School - Wakitan Yearbook (St Joseph, MO)

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wet, WE CHM Um WEIWIEB The surf was up and the waves were high as exciting new movies poured into St. Joseph. Some of these shows let us soar to unbelieve- able heights of enjoyment, while others just got us wet. The movie that hit us the hardest was the unconquerable ttRisky Business. Tom Cruise provided Central Students with someone to idolize, admire, and envy. Lets face it, when your parents disappear for a week, the possibilities are endless. What better way to live it up than sliding around the house in your sock feet and favorite oxford, while Piazaa Theatres with a hilarious flick starring Eddie Murphy and Dan Akroyd, Trading aPIaces. No matter what your pleasure, there was always a movie to go see, such as Easy Money, The Big Chill, and who could forget Cujo, the next best thing to Benji? When a dog can bang his head into the side of a car and still survive, you have to respect his determination. That dog had Class! Speaking of which, so did the walls vibrate to the beat of Bob Segerts iiOld Time Flock and Roll? Talk about ttrisque business! The character of Joel gave us the inspiration to take a chance and live dangerously, even if it meant certain death of your parents' prize porsche. . As Joel so encouragingly put it, Sometimes you just have to say, what the With one smash hit under his belt, Tom Cruise continued to dazzle his viewers with another blockbus- ter, All the Flight Moves. However, Tom did not completely dominate the big screen. The summer started off the star of that particular movie, Rob Lowe. All the movies were not strictly fun and games. When ttScarface came to the screen, St. Joseph was introduced to the mafia world, but when referring to that killer Chris- tine, a different kind of terror strikes. A flat tire sure wouldn't have stopped this car. And what gas mileage! Sixteen-year-olds werenlt in such a hurry to get their licenses tiThe Day Afterit Stirs Nation As darkness fell upon the nation on November 20, televisions were tuned to ABC at 8:00 to view the widely publicized film 'The Day After. It was a basic depiction of the ultimate itwhat if : a nuclear bombing. The setting was in Lawrence, Kansas, less than 30 miles from St. Joseph. The seven million dollar nuclear horror show revealed virtually an entire popula- tion reduced to vaporized sil- houettes; people burned, many experienced loss of hair as they suffered from radiation sickness. Farmlands blackened as they were covered with ash and society crumbled. During production of these scenes involving enormous destruction through nuclear fires- torm, the actors wore trick wigs so that they appeared to be losing hair. Realistic-looking make-up was applied to simulate the burns and sores. The main goal of this two hour drama, starring Jason Robards, was to support effective nuclear deterrence. At the beginning and end of the film, words appearing on the screen implored world leaders and all viewers to prevent a nuclear holocaust. For some, this show proved to be both interesting and educational, but for others, The Day After hit a little too close to home. after viewing this piece of art. With the construction of the Plaza 4 theaters, there was access to an additional four movies. Hits like Terms of Endearment and Yentl were brought to the eyes of St. Joseph viewers. Though everyone does not agree on the rating of a movie, we all had our favorites. As long as we can afford the cost of these high-p'riced delicacies, we will continue to go out and see the stars. 7

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Dne-in-a-Million Invasion of the Cabbage Patch Kids What did everyone get for Christmas? Certainly socks and underwear and perfume and ear- rings and books from grandma. But did anyone get what they really wanted? You know, that cute pudgy, little, snub-nosed thing. No, not a St. Bernard puppy and not a picture of Uncle Leroy. The most wanted Christmas presents were soft and life-like and no two were the same. Everyone wanted to adopt a Cabbage Patch Kid! The craze spread like wildfire. People pushed and shoved one another often causing serious injuries just to obtain these dolls. A pregnant woman was shoved to the ground in a dolI-hungry crowd in Bergen County, N.J.; another woman suffered a broken leg during a Wilkes-Barre, Pa. brawl, and in Florida shoppers knocked down a 75-year-old man who had been waiting his turn for hours. The chubby babies, which retailed for $20 to $30, came with birth certificates, adoption papers, and belly buttons. Coleco, the manufacturers, couldnlt work fast enough to keep up with the great demand. According to Donna Datre, a spokeswoman for the Toy Manufacturers of America, There has never been a product that has caused so much chaos. During have open arms, ready to hug. 2. The new theater provides four more box office hits for St. Joseph movie-goers. 1. Adorable. adoptable Cabbage Patch dolls . the Cabbage Patch panic, Colecols stock jumped 3V2 points. Creator of this madness was Xavier Roberts, an artist and craftsman from Georgia. He and several friends invested $5000 in 1978 to set up their adoption business at Babyland General Hospital in rural Cleveland, Ga. Buyers went wild over the llLittIe People, as they were called. In 1982, Roberts signed a licensing agreement with Coleco expecting to gross at least $50 million of the mass-produced babies through 1983. Although Roberts was rather appalled by the frenzy his offspring created, he wasnlt surprised. In an age of hyperactive toys, he felt there was a need for a doll that couldnlt wet, cry, or roller skate. So if you became a proud parent to one of these adorable children, consider yourself lucky and maybe one day your Cabbage Patch Kid will grow up to be just like you! 1,! Ti were poure these able others Tl was Busini Centre idolize it, Whi a wee What sliding sock'

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One-in-a-Million Gentroii iHiit by Gonsemi Soene Thousands of people milling around. Talking. Laughing. Waiting. A girl with spiked heels, a guy with hair standing on end. Finally, the lights dim and the crowd screams, for the anticipated moment has arrived. Colored lights filter through the smoked-filled arena raining down upon super-stars, objects of our worship. Lyrics force their way into our minds, telling us tales of love and life, while roaring music blares into our faces. . Though you may not realize it, living in'St. Joseph has its advan- tages. We take for granted the short distance it is to travel to Kansas City, a big drawer of cdncerts. Many people live miles and miles from a city that holds concerts and are never able to see any of their favorite groups per- form. Fortunately students at Cen- tral have been able to attend many good shows at Kemper Arena, Municipal Auditorium, as well as Memorial Hall and other places. Throughout the year, Centralites could be seen after concerts wearing their t-shirts displaying 8 bands from Prince to ACiDC. Although a concert is a very expensive evening, it is something that everyone enjoys doing once in a while. Sometimes tickets to see a popular band are hard to acquire. Many people camp out at the ticket outlets the night before they go on sale. This can be an experience in itself! Others prefer tolavoid the crowds by using diai-a-tic, a telephone ticket service. Whatever the method may be, once the tickets are achired, anticipation of the concert date sets in. Time drags until finally its the day of the show. Students enjoyed going to see bands varying from Quiet Riot to Dan Fogelberg; from Ozzy Osborne to Lionel Richey. One of the biggest and most waited for concert was by the Police. On the second leg of their Synchronicity tour, they stopped in KC. on Thanksgiving Day. The holiday didntt keep many Central faces from appearing at the Kemper that evening. Everyone who went couldnit help but feel the energy put forth by Sting, Stew, and Andy. Songs such as t'Walking on the Moontt, ttSo Loneiy , and Kingiof Pain', inspired everyone to get up and dance. On days after concerts such as this, the halls were alive with the chatter of the evening's excitement. the lights dim, and the crowd drones on; lighters flash in admiration. Finally, an encore or two and then it's over. The sweaty musicians and the voice-strained fans go their separate ways to wrap up the night. The importance and impact of music on our lives has been revealed and another memory is filled in the minds of those who attended. 1. One of the many concert t-shirts displayed in the halls of Central. 2. Ticket stubs serve gs rrInonctjentkos of a concert experience. 3. The new coach, Harv Welch, pauses for a moment IS es . footi Stu for Welt at a tean iNas He scen the: Aura sout taug coac arou: was reSpi point had athle athle ing t the His facul prec end cam tiai Spe. and rich, IOW t in C audi exp.