Glass High School - Crest Yearbook (Lynchburg, VA)

Page 21 text:

Disaster strikes the Lower Basin destroying both industry and property, much of which is being planned for future restoration. Despite the losses the community rolled up their sleeves and began the difficult task of cleaning up. Replacing the old with the new, these students Eric Toler, James Stinnette, Joey Mallot, and the rest of the Advanced Wood Working class are replacing these signs which go in the mini-gardens at intersections for the bicentennial. 1 It’s snowing . . . at last! Students get an extra half day start at the begining of Christmas Break due to that wonderful white stuff, but how do we drive in it? Bringing politics to prospective voters, governor-elect Jerry Baliles speaks to Seniors about his campaign across the state and his party pla tforms. Local Current Events 1 p.

Page 20 text:

Hey, the city’s 200 years old and it’s time to celebrate! Lynchburg kicked off the bicentennial on New Year’s Eve with everything from fireworks at the mall to peace vigils on Monument Terrace. The theme ‘‘A Proud Past, A Progressive Future’’ shows how our city has changed from a small ferry- town to a thriving community. Lynchburg was founded by John Lynch, a Quaker, who began a ferry service across the James at age 17. Several years later in 1786, he donated land for the town of Lynchburg to be built on. Lynchburg has had her share of hard times just like every other city in the world. True, the downtown area has been left for the suburbs and we seem to be growing further into the surrounding counties; nevertheless, people are, beginning to restore downtown by remodeling older buildings. The downtown residential areas like Diamond Hill are also being restored and rundown historical houses are being returned to their former glory. 16 Local Current Events Our city is one of the most beautiful places in Virginia. Community events were drawing Lynchburgers out to see and become more involved in the Arts. The bicentennial brought many events into focus, and some celeberaties like Howard Cosell honored local athletes and coaches of Lynchburg’s past and present. Also featured was Tommy Newsom from ‘‘The Tonight Show” with the Lynchburg Symphony. The sky opened up on Halloween and the rain came down until it seemed like it couldn’t posssibly rain anymore ... but it did. By the next week on November 4th 1985, most of Central Virginia was flooded and it was still pouring. On November 5th, election day, the politicians wsere worried about voter tumout due to the excessive rainfall. The only happy people during the ordeal were the Democrats they won. The James River crested at 26 feet on November 6th 1985. Companies and businesses in the lower basin were practically destroyed and lost It’s Not Always A Celebration ... The city was preparing for her bicentennial, but old man weather dampened the early festivities. millions of dollars due to the flooding. Governor Robb appealed to Washin- gton to declare a federal disaster for the area. Summer vacation had ended all too early before we realized that it was time to go back. Ugh! But, we were in luck. As a result of the sudden heat wave, the students were dismissed at noon, which left afternoons for party- ing! So it really didn’t seem like school — except for the homework. The weather was pleasant until October’s end when the area was drowned by the downpours and December when it suddenly got very cold. Despite February, when, according to Mr. Yeatman’s earlier prediction, it snowed 6 inches on Valentine’s Day. Then spring returned in early March setting record high tempera- tures. Everyone put on their shorts and tee shirts for Spring Break and soaked up some rays. After the Break everyone was impatiently waiting for Summer to come again. Susan Corbin During the Libya crisis, F.B.1. agent Ms. Chris- tine Kaporch spoke to the Junior and Senior classes on terrorism and the F.B.I.’s responsibi- lity ‘‘to prevent terrorism rather than just con- trol it.’ After the assembly Phill Warrick, Phil Jones, and Scott Hopkins asked questions about her job with the Alexandria division. Helping Lynchburg to celebrate her bicenten- nial, Touch of Glass sings for the crowd athered at Monuent Terrace. Then on the ollowing Saturday, they performed in exhibi- tion at Blue Ridge Show Choir Invitational which was a part of the bicentennial festivities. 7, ie DO head ee ¥ - e é | Be o-4 ! og j 7 ( | “ an | Fanaa a

Page 22 text:

he World Slows Down Terrorist acts cut down travel abroad; Shuttle disaster slows the space effort; Summit talks were put on the back-burner. Halley's Comet A once-in-a-lifetime event, which brought hysteria in 1910, was a real flop, mainly due to the big promotional hype. The comet later turned out to be no more than a little haze of light. Most of Halley’s Comet’s tail had been lost by the time it reached Earth, so there was little to see. Many of the people who went out and bought binoculars to watch the comet were disappointed by what they saw, or rather by what they didn't see. However, scientists were pleased to learn answers to some of the mysteries behind comets, and as one scientist claimed, he wasn't surprised by what he Saw. The best place to see the comet was in the Southern Hemisphere — Australia, South America, and the South Pacific — but the comet was also visible in the Southern U.S. dur- ing the early Spring. All-America City A prestigious award was earned by Lynchburg during its Bicentennial. In honor of her citizens cooperating to solve problems without government aid, Lynchburg was deemed an “All-American City.” The award was a gOal of the Lynchburg Bicentennial Committee, which now believes the added excitement will eventually help Lynchburg’s economy by attracting other industries to relocate. The award was sponsored by the Citizen’s Forum on Self- Government National Mu- nicipal League USA Today who, after eliminating all other cities in the country, finally picked nine. Ed Lovern, the Chairman of 18 National Current Events the Bicentennial Commission’s All-America Committee, is enthusiastic and hopes that the brown and white signs reading ‘‘Lynchburg AIll- America City,’’ at the city entrances will soon be replaced by red-white-and- blue ones. Libya Evidence that life isn't always a party was seen throughout the year by the numerous terrorist attacks against in- nocent citizens. The largest conflict so far has been between the United States and Libya. It began with the bombing of La Belle Discotheque in the American sector of Berlin on April 5th, which killed one American, one Turkish woman, and injured approximately 160 others. At first the United States couldn't be sure, but out of the many possible suspects, Libya stood out since their terrorists are very much against NATO and Berlin happens to be a major American Nato base. Later, officials reported that they were very sure Libya was responsible for the attacks, since “indisputable evidence’”’ had been brought forth reveal- ing that the bombings were just another instance of Moammar El Gadhafi’s world- wide network of terrorism. Gadhafi was also suspected be- cause he was very outspoken and supportive of terrorism and was clearly against the United States. Even though the United States has proof of Gadhafi’s involvement, he denies it and claims that Libya will only attack at “American Aggression.” The added proof of Libya’s in- volvement prompted the Navy to move in on April 11th, but at that time they weren't given any orders to attack. When President Reagan took Office in 1981 he made it clear to the fifty-two Iranian hostages that the United States would adopt a policy of swift and sure retaliation for all terrorist attacks. Space Shuttle Disaster “What!?” “It can't be, are you sure?'’ ‘‘| wouldn't have believed it myself if | hadn't seen it occur.” At 11:39.13 on January 28, 1986, the space shuttle Challenger blew up, kil- ling all seven crew members aboard. Americans have be- come very guilty of taking the shuttle flights for granted. NASA's success had lulled us all into a false sense of security and the Challenger explosion took everyone by surprise. Perhaps this flight was so shocking because of the publi- city surrounding the first teacher in space, thousands of people were either listening or watching — including Christa McAuliffe’s students. The crew: Christa McAuliffe, Gregory Jarvis, Ronald McNair, Ellison Onizura, Judith Resnik, Francis Scobee, Michael Smith all were seemingly everyday people who you wouldn't notice on the streets. Each crew member left families and friends behind and they will be missed. Officials now believe that the explosion was caused by a fire in the solid fuel rocket booster which spread to the other fuel tanks causing the tragedy. The explosion has halted the space program in order to isolate and correct the problem on the remaining three shuttles. “Susan Corbin y Alay We 6 th! ye Aistance fo, ) a ia d’ Vw rn a sional keenay’