Charlestown High School - Pirates Yearbook (Charlestown, IN)

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T.V., Sports, Music offer plenty of ntertainment by Jennie True eflecting back on the year brings memo- ries of accomplishments and excitement. One very popular form of entertainment was view- ing the 1988 Olympics, which were held in Seoul, Korea. Two exceptional athletes, Florence Griffith- Joyner and Greg Louganis, dazzled the crowds with their talent and skill, and stole the hearts of thou- sands throughout the Olympic Games. Other sporting events which took the spotlight, were the NCAA Championships, won by the Michigan Wol- verines; the SuperBowl, won by the SanFrancisco 49ers; and the World Se- ries, with champions Los Angeles Dodgers. For those not interested in sports, going to see the latest movies was a hit. And even more popular, was renting them and watching them at home. The Grammy Awards were also a highlight, as we watched our favorite sing- ers and groups being rec- ognized for their outstand. ing talents and achieve- ments. Some of the Grammy winners were: Tracy Chapman, Best New Artist; George Mi- chael's Faith, won Album of the year; Song of the Year was awarded to Bob- by McFerrin for uDonit Worry Be Happyii; and DJ. Jazzy Jeff and the Fresh Prince won Best Rap Performance. With all of the endless choices of entertainment, the year was filled with ex- citement. PARENTS JUST DON'T UNDERSTAND. This song helped lead DJ, Jazzy Jeff and The Fresh Prince to a Grammy Award for Best Rap Performance. TAKING TOP HONORS. George Michael's Faith won Album of the Year at the Grammy Awards. CHAMPIONS! Quarterback Joe Montana helped lead the SanFrancisco 49ers to a victory in the SuperBowl.

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' .,: xam'e'1vm:...r- BRINGIN' HOME THE GOLD. Forence Griffith-Joyner captured three gold medals and one silver, while also capturing the hearts of thousands throughout the 1988 Olympic Games. MARIN IT ON HER OWN. Tif- fany is shown leaving the court room after a legal battle to be emancipated from her mother, to wrest control of her assets from her. MOST LIKELY TO SUCCEED? Seventeen year old Debbie Gib- son recently graduated from Ca1- houn High School, on New York,s Long Island. MAKING MUSIC. Tracy Chap- man was awarded Best New Art- ist at the Grammyhs this year.

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wnw Wt e x ! A LAST GOODBYE. President and Mrs. Ronald Reagan bid their staff a tearful farewell. -, THE DEFEATED. Campaigning for the Democratic Party in the 1988 Presidential Election is Mi- chael Dukakis. THREE . . . TWO . . . ONE . . . BLAST OFF! The success of the gleaming white space shuttle Discovery, put hope back in the minds of Americans, after the tragic failure of the Challenger. CRASHES. Nine passengers were killed as United Airlines Flight 81 1, carrying 336 passengers, was downed over the Pacific. HAD TO BE THERE ! '93