Cowley College - Tiger Daze Yearbook (Arkansas City, KS)

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L banon Fighting Continues as Marines are bombed and twelve hundred withdrawn from mission Pvt. Ricky Neubecker, Arkansas City citizen, survived the bombing of the U.S. Marine headquarters in Beirut, Lebanon. The bombing, which occured October 23, resulted in the deaths of 241 American marines. Neubecker, now located at North Carolina Marine base, narrowly missed the bulk of the conflict. His mother, Karen Neubecker, recalled details of the event. Ricky was located three-fourths of a mile from the airport, she said. Five days before the bombing he was in the sick bay of the now demolished compound. Neubecker sent tapes home telling of the living conditions in Beirut. He said that the bunkers were in- fested with rats, snakes, and water drainage, his mother said. Most all the food was freeze dried and coffee was considered a luxury available only on certain occasions. The bombing was especially trying for the Neubeckers. lt was Ricky's 22 birthday the day the bombing occured, Neubecker said. The waiting was the worst part. We didn't know if he was alive or not and I thank God for bringing him back. The nightmare was began in the summer of T982 when Israel invaded Lebanon with the goal of ousting the Palestinian Liberation Organization CPLOJ. The fighting moved into Beirut, occupying most of the city. Israel suc- ceeded in removing the PLO, but the invasion created a continual political instability. The United States and three other nations sent troops to Beirut in hopes of facilitating a peaceful solution to the Lebanese political crises. Marines continued their peace-keeping mission for one year until their ef- forts were repaid bythe bombing. lt was a relief to many when President Reagan announced the withdrawal of 1,200-1,300 U.S. Marines from the war-torn country. Although rumored as a political move on Reagan's part, the marines were immediately placed in ships offshore. Eighty trainers remained to help develop the Lebanese army and ap- proximately 200 Marines to guard the embassy. HAPPY FAMILY - Mr. and Mrs. Newbecker, Marine Ricky and brother Robin are reunited Star Michael J ackson g,'g,y1g,,fQ+-M by im the filming of a Pepsi commercial. Sparks from a prop explosion resulted in Jackson's hair catching on fire and his being rushed to the hospital. Although the star was delcared fit, a portion of his hair was burned and he later required cosmetic surgery. Jackson fans began showing their enthusiasm for his music through imitation. Sequined gloves were don- ned and videos were studied in at- tempts to learn Jackson's fancv foot- work. Melvin Potter, CCCC's own Michael Jackson, participated in the homecoming talent show. Although judges didn't think him worthy of an award, the crowd expressed their love for Jackson's music and Potter's imitation as girls screamed and ap- plause filled the Auditorium- Gymnasium. Potter became a frequent performer at dorm activities which helped keep the local Michael Jackson craze going. worid news world news world news world news world news world news current eventsf29

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national news national news national news national news national news national news Day After prompts student concern On November 20, ABC aired a movie that depicted the horrors of a nuclear war. The Day After may very well be the most controversial film of the year as the public became aware of a no-win nuclear situation. Kansans especially became aware of the movie with the filming location in Lawrence. I had always thought of Kansas as a small state of no great importance except for those who lived here, sophomore Lisa Kahrs said. lt was kind of scary seeing that whole movie of destruction taking place in this state. It didn't leave much room for hope as far as I'm concerned. For science instructor William Forrest, the movie was not as traumatic as it could have been. It really didn't tell me anything new, he said. ln fact, I believe if a nuclear war actually occurred it would be much more severe than the movie showed us. The question of survival was one asked frequently after the premiere. l can't believe all those people would have lived in an actual war, student Tracy Wahlemier said. The way some of those people suffered was realistic and tragic but I think it was for effect and in real life more people would have died sooner. 'KNEE' ericans as Winners take medals nn events never before dominated by US When the 1984 Winter Olympics came to a close in Sarajevo, Yugoslovia, the United States team looked back atthe results with satisfaction. Even though the U.S. did not quite meet their goal of-winning 12 medals as they did in 1980, the American team emerged winners in events usually dominated by the powerful Swiss and Austrian alpine teams. They won five medals in the alpine events, three of which were gold. This was considered a record since the U.S. had never won this many medals, or gold medals at one time. Phil and Steve Mahre, Colorado twins, finished first and second in the men's downhill race. This also was a first-time event for the U.S. Califor- nian Bill Johnson who was awarded a gold medal in the Olymic downhill as well. The women swept first and second in a skiing event for the U.S. team with the giant slalom race. Debbie Armstrong captured the gold medal by beating out teammate Christen Cooper who grabbed the silver. The remaining medals captured by the U.S. team were won on the ice. Scott Hamilton won the gold medal in men's figure skating while Rosalyn Summers won a silver in women's figure skating. The brother-sister pair of Kitty and Peter Carruthers cap- tured the silver in pairs figure skating to bring the total of medals to eight. 28fcurrent events In the Public's Eye Although Michael Jackson has spent 20 of his last 25 years as a per- former, it was not until last year that his success as a soloist was un- disputed. Switching from station to station on the radio gave proof of his success as songs Billie Jean, Beat lt, That Girl is Mine, Human Nature, P.Y.T. lPretty Young Thingl, Wanna Be Starting Somethin,' and the title track to this record-breaking album Thriller. For the first time in history, seven songs on the same album hit the number one position on pop char- ts, causing the public to iokingly com- ment the title of the album should be 'Greatests Hits' rather than 'Thriller.' Prior to the Grammies, Jackson received even more publicity during MANY MICHAELS - Melvin Potter was Cowley's own Michael Jackson, performing at Talent Shows and Casslno Night. Potter was lust one of thousands who imitated the superstar.

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aw Q M, , '7 , , 3 ,i n fs, ' sav ing ,,, ff, if -Y mf? .cl THE S0 neth Ju V Donla H' Danlce C 3 OF MUSIC - Music Instructor, Ken- rehearsas with CowleyCo singers ,I s, Jodle Buechner, Kim Rayl and er during a practice session. The CowIeyCo3l Coronation, made numorous other public appearances. Students performed at the Queen Alalah the Chrlstmas Vespers Concert and ,QLLS 8 ' lg mf ,Q V make th structors personal I faculty allke worked V year students and ln- each other on a N44 is 'N QU, 5 Z H ix r. ' ,,,, -,fc f y u X A f- - X X S 5, .4 30fpe0ple division