Emmerich Manual High School - Ivian Yearbook (Indianapolis, IN)

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WHO ' S GOT SHORT SHORTS? . . . Sheila istin, Wanda Bunch, Rene Pinner, and Veronica ley all display their sewing skills in a modeling show at the Circlefest. All girls were enrolled in Clothing 5. CLOWNING AROUND . . . Spectators reach for the gaily clad clown as he rides a moped in the 500 mile festival parade. Downtown Indy realizes growth During the past year, the city of In- dianapolis and particularly the downtown area experienced much growth. Construction on the American United Life Insurance building began in the spring of 81 at the northwest corner of Ohio and Illinois, and completion was speculated to be in the early summer of ' 82. At 38 stories high, the AUL building stole the record for the tallest building in Indianapolis, just one level higher than the Indiana National Bank Tower. The estimated cost for construction was 40 million dollars, and the architects were Mr. Merrill, Mr. Owenings, and Mr. Skidmore. Not far from the AUL giant, another pro- ject formulated. Condominiums were being built in the 500 block of North Street, at the projected cost of six million. The con- dominiums, entitled Renaissance Place, were supposed to sell at 45 or 50 thousand dollars, and about 120 units were to be built. NEW TREND IN HAIR COLOR? . . . This young clown relaxes after having performed a juggling feat at the Fourth of July Festival downtown on that holiday.

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IPEACEFUL PRF.SIDEST ... Egyptian President ' Anwar Sadat was assassinated by Moslem fanatics on ' October 6. 1 ' »{ I in downtown (aim while watching ;a military parade. President Sadat was the first hgvplian leader who attempted to make peace with Israel, long-lime enemy of Kgypl ' s (Courtesy of Al ' A million events interest Redskins Throughout the country in 1981 and 1982. spending in social programs wax be- ing cut as conservative President Reagan at- tempted to balance the national budget. His economic plan, Reaganomics. was a struggle to curb inflation at about 1 1 ' and also interest rates, which were sky-rocketing at about 20 ' f . The beginning of the fiscal year, the first of October, marked the birth of Reagan ' s economic plans, which included cutbacks in military spending as well as in social benefit programs and major tax cuts. Washington D.C. was also the setting of an unique occurrence in the fall of 1981. Federal judge Sandra O ' Connor of Arizona was the first woman appointed to the Supreme Court in late September, occupy- ing the position formerly held by Justice Potter Stewart who retired from that office. Across the Atlantic, London, England, hosted one of the most spectacular weddings in world history. Prince Charles of Great Britain and Lady Diana Spencer were mar- ried in St. Paul ' s Cathedral in July of 1 98 1 . It was the first time that the male heir apparent to the throne of the United Kingdom has wed in over 200 years. The wedding was televised over the world, and millions watched as the couple exchanged marriage vow . Also overseas, a tragedy occurred. On October 6. Egyptian President Anwar Sadat was fatally shot a he viewed a military parade in downtown Cairo. In addition to killing Sadat, the assassins, six Moslem extremists, also killed five other Egyptians and wounded approximately 28 other spectators. Anwar Sadat was the first president of Egypt who attempted to gain peace with Israel over the Sinai Peninsula dispute, and he, along with Israeli Prime Minister Menachem Begin, won the 1978 Nobel Peace Prize for his efforts. President Ronald Reagan, upon hearing of the assassination, remarked. ' America has lost a close friend, the world has lost a great statesman, mankind has lost a champion of r RS WOMA. Jl ll( t Sandra Day OH on nor. federal judge Irom rizona was the first woman appointed to thi s upremc ourt fter her appointment, -he and hoi Justice W.irriri liurgei wave to the ro«d on tht steps « ( thi I upr« mi (ourt |( ourles • ! AP) IQhStRlillll l frS Pic-.id.ul Ronald Reagan breakfast-- with -talesmen on thi W h 1 1 llou-i lei ran pii-hint! hi- n (( ourtcsv of P)