Crown Point High School - Excalibur Yearbook (Crown Point, IN)

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Tragic happenings darken world news This year the nation stood transfixed while tragedy after tragedy overshadow¬ ed some very prestigious events. After nearly two years of safety in the airways, disaster struck as an airliner bound for Boston crashed in the Potomac River in Washington killing all but 5 aboard. On July 29, the world stood by and watched as the future king of England, Prince Charles, married Lady Diana Spencer in one of the most historic wed¬ dings on record. Barely four months later, the world once again focused on the royal couple when it was found that a new heir to the throne was expected. The stars of top rated T.V. show Hart to Hart, Robert Wagner and Stephanie Powers, both suffered losses when Natalie Wood, Wagner’s wife, drowned, and William Holden, Powers’ close friend, was found dead in his apartment. The world was stunned by the assassination of Anwar Sadat in middle October. A man of peace, his death has greatly affected the course of peace in the Middle East. The new fad of the ’80’s is the Rubik’s Cube. The cube, a six-colored puzzle with over a quadrillion combinations and only one solution has taken the world by storm. Contests have been held all over to determine the world’s fastest cubist. Video game arcades have become the new hangout for high school students. The games, usually involving a multi¬ colored background with a firing mechanism, are netting billions of dollars per year. In Poland, Russian troops invaded the capital and set up martial law, total¬ ly abolishing Solidarity. Prices in Poland rose 400 to 500 per cent. Harrison Ford, Han Solo of Star Wars fame, returned this past year in the blockbuster box office smash, “Raiders of the Lost Ark” as explorer, ar¬ chaeologist, and adventurer “Indiana” Jones. Karen Allen co-stars as Marian Ravenwood, former lover and dedicated enemy of Jones. Oil and gas prices have spiraled up¬ wards and plummeted downwards many times this year. Libyan exported oil has been cut off to the U.S. making prices rise again. National News—19

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Erno Rubik (top left) inventor of the Rubik’s Cube, created a fad that swept the nation. Anwar Sadat (top right) was assassinated in October, 1981. His death was a shock to the entire world. With the imposition of military law, Polish people (bottom) had to wait for hours in long lines for food rations. Prince Charles and Lady Diana Spencer (opposite page top) were married July 29 in a much publicized ceremony. James Brady (opposite page middle left) wounded in the attempted assassination on Ronald Reagan’s life. Harrison Ford (opposite page middle right) starred in the hit movie Raiders of the Lost Ark. Space Invaders (opposite page bottom left) was one of many popular video games that entertained millions of people this year. Actress Natalie Wood (opposite page bottom right) wife of actor Robert Wagner, died by drowning in an unexplained accident. 18—National News

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Today’s fashions are free and easy Dominating the fashion scene this year were casual, comfortable, wearable styles. Conservative prep and bizarre punk looks added excitement and dazzle to everyone’s wardrobes. Corduroys were seen everywhere. Some were wide-ribbed and velvety in deep colors, while others were less dressy. Cords were dressed up with big fluffy sweaters and pearls, or shirts and knit ties, and dressed down with a favor¬ ite t-shirt or ski sweater and tennis shoes. A variety of thin leather belts added a look that tied tops and pants together. Hitting with a forceful boom was the preppy look. Izod sweaters in vivid col¬ ors were definitely a favorite for both guys and girls with monogrammed sweaters running a close second. Solid colored shirts and blouses were worn under these sweaters which ranged from fire-engine red to bright blue. Deck shoes were also a prep favorite. Coming in a very light to a dark chocolate brown leather, white and navy blue, deck shoes were easily coordinated with jeans, dress pants, and even skirts. Plaid skirts were still popular this year, but we added a new look by wearing thick wool knee Kristi Palmer (top right) displays this year’s prep style, a plaid wool skirt worn with a white blouse and cardigan sweater wrapped around her shoul¬ ders. Laura Lasser (middle) wears leopard skin shorts and top along with sequined hose which are part of the unusual punk rock look. Showing one of the casual looks of the year, (bot¬ tom right) Eileen Naulty wears baggies accompa¬ nied by a sweater with a blouse underneath. socks or leotards. Adding a new and energetic twist was the punk look. Hair styles definitely leaned in the “punk” direction with hair short on top, but shoulder length behind the ears. Girls double pierced their ears and wore dangly gold. Sequins, loud prints, and buttons with names and pictures of favorite groups on them all helped create the punk look. Jeans were as popular as ever. Design¬ ers names were flashed everywhere, making the old standby appear more dressy. Straight legs looked great with cowboy boots, while baggies were often accented with loafers. Headbands were a new accessory used to hold hair back, created a feminine image, or worn around the forehead for a natural, carefree appearance. Sharp, short leather jackets woolly, warm long coats, and bright ski jackets kept students toasty warm during the winter. All in all, styles headed toward a free, easy-going trend. Students had fun with the extravagant punk and clean-cut prep. Corduroys, jeans, skirts, and sweaters remained all time favorites. 20—Fashion