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

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Dne-in-a-Million Y.A.C. Enlivens Cafeteria l, r, $313. HAW; ZN! R MONEY thb mount! 6 W N91! 99: .. 4- .IE 70 w :5 ' A13 15 Peace-keeping Marines Die Just before dawn on October 23, 1983, a suicide truck loaded with explosives was driven through the wall of a large building in Lebanon where hundreds of U.S. Marines slept. Two hundred and forty-one were killed. These were not the first Marines to die in the Middle East conflict, and they were not the last. Long before that day, the US. Marines arrived in Beirut, Lebanon to oversee the withdrawal of the Palestine Liberation Organization. French and Italian soldiers were also sent to .Lebanon for that purpose. lsraeliis mid-1982 inva- sion had intensified the unrest and conflict between many factions involved. The role of the U.S. IO Marines sent to Lebanon was to keep peace, but security was inadequate and the troops were in increased danger. Still, they were not allowed to retaliate. Then came the suicide truck bombing. From that time on, Lebanon remained a bed of unrest. US. Marines continued to attempt to live a life far from home in' conditions far from ideal. Their morale remained high despite the loss of their fellow Marines, but how long could that last? Should they have gone there? Did they actually turn out to be a force for peace? With the eyes of the world on the violence in the tiny country of Lebanon, these questions plead- ed to be answered. : x 'The menu for today is macaroni and cheese, peanut butter sandwich, celery sticks, and for dessert, there are pears or cinnamon rolls. This and many other exciting menus were boomed into Centralis classrooms everyday by the Youth Advisory Council. Some of the Councils' respon- sibilities ran from reading the menu on the morning announcements to helping students become aware of V what they were eating. til heiped sponsor YAC because I wanted students to know that there are other ways of losing weight than skipping meals, stated Mrs. Pam Hanabury. indeed, through the input of the students, YAC brought two new a la carte items to Central: spicy nachos and pizza boats. Student-directed activities were developed through the year in the lunchroom. On Halloween, YAC decorated the cafeteria and gave prizes to the lucky students who bought hot lunches and had their names drawn out of a jar. January 21 marked a special achievement for the group because they gained permission to plan the school menu for the entire state that day. With the assistance and prog- ress of the Youth Advisory Council, the students of Central ate their lunches with pleasure. neec piza: little of 0 their time were with jobs. aske time. was sary they ment other for. howe reflec every jobs learn orde mainl the 0 help. empl-

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hoHday ral faces mper that 0 went e energy .nd Andy. 9 on the . King of to get up concerts ere alive evenings and the 5 flash in ncore or e sweaty -strained ways to portance our lives another minds of ubs serve a moment Harv Welch, the new head football coach at Central, came to St. Joseph with a lot of enthusiasm for the athletic program. Coach Welch was excited about coaching at a large high school where his team could compete on what he felt was the best level of competition. He also welcomed a change of scenery and a chance to get out of the classroom. He came to us from Aurora, a small rural community in southwest Missouri, where he taught American history and coached football in a school of around 500 students. Coach Welchts goal at Central was to bring football to state respectability. Since he was ap- pointed athletic director, he also had the goal of improving all athletics at Central. His duties as athletic director included schedul- ing sports events and hiring officials for games. In addition to the above obligations, Coach Welch taught driveris education. His was a pleasant addition to the faculty of Central High School. New Coach Boosts Enthusiasm Jackson Enters Presidential Arena Dubbed the most visionary, articulate force in the pulpits and precincts of black politics, Rever- end Jesse L. Jackson began his campaign for democratic presiden- tial nominee in the fall of 83. With his amazing flair for public speaking, he captured support from blacks, hispanics, women, and other minorities. He stated his feelings against tax shelters for the rich, welfare for the poor, and the low black and ethnic representation in Congress. He reached for his audiences through his feelings and experiences of abuse and persecu- tion. . in early January, Jackson embarked on a self-appointed pilgrimage to Damascus, Lebanon, to plead the release of Lt. Robert Goodman of the US. Navy, who had been held captive there for some time. After four days of appealing only on a moral and humanitarian plane, Goodman was released, no strings attached. Returning to the U.S., Jackson received a herols welcome and a dignified ceremony of public praise and thanks from the President of the United States. Although the Logan Act of 1799 prohibits ordin- ary Americans to negotiate for the government, President Reagan . pronounced, i'You don't quarrel with success! This accomplishment reopen- ed communication between 'the U.S. and Syria's leader, Hafez Assad, while also gaining Jackson much support. This candidate may not have topped the polls, and he may not have been admired by black leaders, but he always had a prayer, which was enough to motivate Reverend Jesse Louis Jackson. 9

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' is anut and s or nany wned yday :il. pon- nenu tsto re of Hped inted an; than Pant the iught ntrak s dhes earin YAC gave iNhO thew iuary ment Mned nenu prog- uncil, their Have you ever thought you needed something to add a little pizazz to your life? Many times this little bit of pizazz takes a little bit of cash. Many students obtained their iiPizazz Cash through part ' time jobs. A number of students were asked about their experience with and feelings about part-time jobs. About 5070 of the students asked were employed at least part time. The majority replied that the . reason they thought it was neces- sary to have a job was because they needed money for entertain- ment, transportation, L college, and other things that they were saving for. Jobs take up much time, however, when asked if their job reflected on their school life, almost everyone said no. Students with jobs must set their priorities and learn to balance their time well in order to keep up their grades and maintain a social life. The fast-food business is in the greatest demand of part-time help. Many Central students were employed at such eating establish- ments as McDonalds, Burger King, Rax, and Taco Bell. Other means of employment available for students could be found at gas stations, grocery stores, and many shops at East Hills. During the summer months, students are able to take on more hours. Life- guarding and other ttsunshine jobs were popular, while some preferred working in nice cool offices. Whatever the job may be, it is a big aspect of growing up and becoming part of the functions in the community. Issues 1. YAC decorations brighten the iunchroom on Halloween. 2. Joanna Ruhnke enjoys her lunch in a pleasant cafeteria atmosphere. 3. Filling out a charge slip during Montgomery Ward's Christmas rush is Christy Caddell. 4. Barb Punzo takes a customer's order at Burger King. 5. At the Frog Hop gas station, Kent Allen cleans a customers windshield. II