Deckerville High School - Eagle Star Yearbook (Deckerville, MI)

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Sff igft Expectations School life--it is made up of all the people we have met and the events that have taken place during our years here at DHS. But it is not just the events and people within this school’s walls that make up our school lives. Everything that we have seen and heard that has changed our perspective in some way has become a part of our school lives. Last summer, Lieutenant Colonel Oliver North went before a joint session of Congress to testify that he had done nothing involving the Iran-Contra scandal that he had not been ordered to do by his superiors. Whether he was telling the truth or not became a matter of great public debate. T-shirts with the logo ”011ie for President” became very popular during this time. Later in the fall, the Detroit Tigers won the American League East Division Title, proving to fans and opponents alike that they were not willing to settle for second best. During the winter, President Reagan and General Secretary Mikhail Gorba- chev of the Soviet Union signed a treaty banning long-range missiles. Although long-range missiles are only four percent of the world’s total store, the public and the leaders both felt that it was an important step towards peace. On New Year’s Day, the Michigan State Spartans won the Rose Bowl at Pasadena for the first time in 32 years to the delight of Spartans fans and to the chagrin of supporters of the Michigan Wolverines. On the lighter side, Dana Carvey, otherwise known as the Church Lady from Saturday Night Live, made a big impression on teenagers and adults across the country with this line, ’’Could it be...SATAN?” Each of these events has had a great impact on our lives and the way that we as both Americans and teenagers live our lives. When people get into the newspapers and onto the six o’clock news, it is bound to have an effect on us. Anything that changes the world in some way is going to change us as well. Christina Merriman A TRUE SPARTAN FAN...sophomore Shanna Hickson shows her true colors with the giant ”S” she painted on her face during spirit week. Michi- gan State fans rejoiced when the Spartans beat out USC to win the Rose Bowl. Photo by Tina Rudduck. GRRRRR!! Sophomore Jennifer Nader proves she is a real Tiger fan as she shows off her Tiger souvenirs. The Detroit, Tigers walked away with the American League East Division title this past year to the delight of every hardcore Tiger fan. Photo by Sheila Gibbs.

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Soever Settle ofor ehh Imagine yourself sitting in trigonometry with a problem that seems a mile long in front of you. What do you do? Most people would probably give up right about now. But there are a few select people who would hang in there and give the problem a shot, even though it looks impossible. Are you one of those people that keep on going and never settle for less? What is exactly meant by ’’Never Settle for Less?” Does it mean getting good grades? Making the basketball team? Being persistent in getting some- thing you want? Yes, it does mean all of those things, but it’s not limited to just doing good in everything you try. Half the battle is trying. This year’s theme was picked because of its relevancy to this school. Academically, the MEAP scores from last year showed an overall improve- ment in math, reading, and science; and that’s something to be proud of! In the sports department, the football team had yet another successful year with a final standing of 8-1, and the golf team did an outstanding job and went undefeated. There are also other aspects of school life that have been dramatically improved since last year. They include an increase in student particiption in clubs, a second guidance counselor, and a closer relationship between the school board, teachers, and parents due to the teachers’ strike at the begin- ning of the year. Almost every person in the world is faced with a challenge every day. Whether it be taking a biology test or just keeping a promise you made to your parents, these tasks can sometimes seem impossible. For the people who never settle for less, these challenges are simply a pebble in the road that must be tossed aside in order to continue. How can you develop an attitude like this? The answer is simple. The next time you’re faced with a problem that seems impossible, just do your best and never, ever, settle for less! Lisa Howard THE PATH OF SUCCESS i» the only road to fol- ARE THEY TWINS?? Although seniors Dawn low for senior Kristine Abend as she makes sure Sharbowski and Lisa Flanagan have fun dressing all of her homework gets done. Along with doing alike, they know that being different is also im her best in school work. Kristine also takes time portant. Independence is a key word when you're out to do the things she enjoys, such as cheer striving for the best. Photo by Tina Rudduck. leading. Doing things that interest you is an im- portant part of never settling for less. Photo by Tom Thorold. Theme - 3

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ISN'T THAT SPECIAL? Math teach- er Sandra Little dreaaea up as a fa- vorite character of DHS students, the Church Lady. Miss Little also holds a photo of her television coun- terpart. Photo by Louise Walker. REMINISCING ABOUT THE POPE’S VISIT is freshman Lori Os- wald as she checks out the maga- zines in the library. Lori attended the Pope's mass at the Silverdome with her family last October. Photo by Tina Rudduck. Theme - 5