Edmond Memorial High School - Bulldog Yearbook (Edmond, OK)

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Campaigning was the key to getting votes for Presidential candldatosl Jimmy Carter qDemocraU, Ronald Reagan tlitepublicanj, and John Ander- i i - son tlndependantj. ' 4 - - l - 7' li Y ff - ' ' 'V' S rinklers sprayed water all summer long in attem t to uench the drlod- . up ' ' i -VT H 1. p I p q I 7 . -. I Q lg' -'lil . 6 up, thirsty ground. - C 3 ' ' : fx l 1 i 4 ' Qt W l :till 5' fr i ' ' . a t Q s f cfm-fa .1 cf f e ' ' L ' ty K 'i ., iyv 1 A V V A ff l if wi . 'ef .x jbfl w v I i i, l 3 i 1 . 3 Vi....L Fences were flooded with campaign signs for the 1980 elections. The struggle for control of black goId threatened world peace. OPENING 11

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Presidential Race Sparks Excitement Political excitement filled the air this year. The primaries of our Presidential race were very close. President Jimmy Carter and Senator Ted Kennedy fought the Demo- cratic battle. Kennedy finally conceded from the primary when he knew he had no chance to win. The Republican primaries in- volved Ronald Reagan, George Bush, and John Anderson. Due to Reagan's over- whelming popularity, Anderson withdrew from the race early and obtained the Inde- pendant candidacy. The race finally boiled down to our in- cumbent Democratic President Jimmy Car- ter, Republican candidate Ronald Reagan, Independant candidate John Anderson, and Libertarian candidate Ed Clark. Draft registration launched many debates and protests in 1980. Registration is now re- quired for males from age 18 to 21. The 1980 Olympics were definitely differ- ent from those of the past. Sixty-two countries boycotted because of Russia's in- tervention in Afghanistan. Alleged Russian cheating was a disturbing aspect of the Games. The competition in Moscow was in- ferior due to the absence of many of the 1 best athletes, including those of the USA. Russia dominated the Games, with East Germany close behind in second place. Gas prices have increased greatly and are continuing in their upward plunge. An important issue has been to find new sources of fuel including coal, nuclear en- ergy, solar energy, and wind power. So far, these attempts have fallen short of the de- mands of our declining economy. The summer of 1980 was full of record- breaking high temperatures. During the heat wave, fires were plentiful and water was practically scarce in some areas. Water had to be rationed all over Oklahoma. The miserable heat dragged throughout the fall with almost no sign of relief Mrs. Barnes expressed the need to tighten up the belt when she said, Amer icans have been blessed with many op portunities and high standard of living. Now it is our responsibility to preserve as much of this for other generations as we can. We can use a little less gas, spend a little more time with families, and be less selfish in our Our country's need to tighten up th belt is demonstrated by junior Meliss Pierce. 7 y 1 4 ,,. fc ., ff-2 ll lsiillllll T ron u.s.55Ag3j I Want You was the cry of Uncle Sam as draft registration was reinstated. Political tension put a damper on the 1980 Summer Olympics-sixty-two countries boycotted. individual desires. S X S S Q E S 10 OPENING

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2 5x T' Al the head of the parade was the pride of Ed- mond : Edmond Memorial High School Band. They have won many awards and are well appreciated. New Horizons was the theme of this year's senior float. Hard work, crepe paper, and playing frisbee were all a part of preparing the float. Hours of weaving the run-through are torn apart as the football team runs onto the field. The pep club follows the players to cheer them on during the game, Homecoming Week at Edmond Me- morial High School contains all kinds of spirit activites. At the beginning of the week was the annual Key Club bonfire. Then as the week progressed was class tee shirt day and hush-up day. Thursday, October 9, was home- coming day. The halls and foyer were covered with maroon, white, and gray crepe paper and signs were plastered all over the walls. There was a spirited pep assembly introducing the royalty candidates. The parade that afternoon was a large success with all kinds of floats from different clubs and organi- zations. Then that night was the game. At half time, the winners, Heidi Winters and Marc Brown, were crowned. At the close of the day there was a western dance held in the foyer of the school. lt was sponsored by Student Council and was a huge success.