Highland High School - Iris Yearbook (Highland, IL)

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NS A new time, a new life 1980— A new time—an old year and decade left behind, a new year and decade take their place A new life—an old school is put into the past, a new high school comes into its own No memories are left of the ‘old school’’—only stories remain. New memories take the place of old ones. Enduring leaking pipes, cold temperatures in winter, hot temperatures in summer, open classrooms and closed campus are now a way of life. ; 4 Opening

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Leaving the Seventies Behind Born in the Sixties, matured in the Seventies, the Eighties promise to be our generation. As the young adults of Highland High School step into the future, they face a tumultuous, ever-changing world. Although the future may appear uncertain and somewhat grim, it is one that all stu- dents will play a part in. Following the philosoply, “No news is good news,’ many may switch off the TV news and avoid newspapers in an attempt to ignore the troubles of the world. However, despite the domi- nation of depressing headlines, positive events occur. And also very important, a number of the major issues directly affect teen-agers. We're getting less and less for more and more. For years, Americans have felt the inflationary pinch upon their pockets. Five years ago, no one could imagine paying a dollar for a gallon of gas; today a dollar would be a bargain. Minimum wage rose to $3.10 an hour, but how far can that go when a Big Mac costs $1.10 and blue jeans sell for $25? Prices continue to rise and consumers must pay. However, many stu- dents now budget their checkbooks carefully and spend cautiously. As inflation climbs, it's necessary to examine the future. College? Not enough money. A job? Not enough pay. Issues such as the gasoline shortage and inflation become especially important in an election year. As a portion of the senior class turns 18, they must analyze the situations and consider the candidates. With the race between Carter and Reagan and outside chance of Kennedy or Anderson, the decision is difficult. With the coming of the 1980 elec- tion, no one candidate appears outstanding. Politics do affect teen- agers. Many look on in dismay as the Illinois drinking age returned to 21 years. On a much grimmer note, the juniors and seniors fearfully face the possibility of the return of the Draft as world strife increases in Iran and USSR-occupied Afghanistan. It is also the year of the Olympics. The Winter Games, held in lake Placid, featured dazzling performances by 5-time winner speed skater, Eric Heiden, and the young U.S.A. hockey team, jubliant victors. In protest to Russia's occupation, an unpopular presidential decision, how- ever, forced the U.S. boycott of the Summer Games in Moscow. Today, students can only look on, knowing that someday in the fu- ture, they will have a chance to play an important part in the world. A Last Look at the Decade WHATEVER HAPPENED TO. . . Pet Rocks Mood Rings Leisure Suits Jogging Tennis Sneakers Message T- Shirts Disco Punk Rock CB Radio Perrier Water Light Beer Yo-Yos Skateboards Platforms Hiphuggers. HEY MAN, YOU KNOW THAT’S REALLY COOL! Make Love, Not War America—Love it or Leave it Let me make this perfectly clear What you see is what you get Have a nice Day! It's the Real Thing “I am the Greatest’’ Never underestimate the power of a woman I’m a Wild and Crazy Guy! 10-4, Good Buddy SAVAGALLONAGASAWEEK Head for the Mountains Party Hardy. LISTEN TO THE MUSIC American Pie School’s Out Truckin’ The Streak Stairway to Heaven FreeBird Roundabout Slow Ride Stayin’ Alive Come Sail Away BeeGees Crosby, Stills, Nash, and Young The Eagles Peter Frampton Billy Joel Kiss Rush Styx The Who Led Zeppelin Lynrd Skynrd 1970-1980 IN THE NEWS Beatles break up; Shock the music world— 1970 Kent demonstration ends in 4 deaths— 1970 “Old Enought to Fight . . . Voting age lowered to 18—1972 11 Israeli athletes murdered by PLO at Munich Olympics— 1972 Comet Kahoutek fizzles—1973 Wa- tergate revealed; Richard Nixon resigns; Ger- ald Ford pardons Nixon—1974 Arab oil em- bargo triggers gas shortages—1975 Millions cash in on nation’s Bicentennial—1976 Son of Sam terrorizes New York—1977 Jonestown tragedy claims a thousand doomed believers—1978 Three Mile Island crisis sets back nuclear development—1979 Iran holds 50 Americans hostage—1979 Cinncinnati rock concert ends in disaster— 1979 THE CONTENDERS Roberto Clemente, on a mission of mercy to Nicaragu, perishes in plane crash ‘72 Olym- pics—Mark Spitz brings home 7 gold medals; Olga Korbut wins the heart of millions Sec- retariat runs away with the Triple Crown Hank Aaron breaks home run record ‘76 Olympics—Bruce Jenner, Dorothy Hamill, Leon Spinks; Gold medals, Wheaties, the Wedge, Speeding tickets Lou Brock be- comes greatest base stealer in baseball's histo- ry Oakland A's win 3 World Series; Pitts- burgh Steelers take 3 Super Bowls Muhammed Ali proves he is the greatest of all time with 3 world heavyweight titles Chris Evert dominates woman's tennis; Challenged by Tracy Austin Bjorn Borg triumphs in 4 Wimbledons Kurt Thomas wins lst US. Gold medal in men's international gymnastics competition CLOSE-UPS Alan Alda Idi Amin John Belushi Anita Bryant Lt. William Calley Billy Carter Jimmy Carter Farrah Fawcett-Majors Bob- by Fischer Lynette “Squeaky” Fromme John Gacy Patty Hearst Howard Hughes Ayatollah Khomeini Evel Knievel Charles Manson Steve Martin George McGovern Miss Piggy Sun Myung Moon Ralph Nadar Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis Dolly Parton Pope John-Paul II Elvis Presley Freddie Prinze Karen Ann Quinlan Renee Rich- ards Shah of Iran Skylab Margaret Thatcher John Trovolta Barbara Walters John Wayne Flip Wilson SHOWBITS Love Story The Exorcist Jaws Rocky Star Wars Animal House Rocky Hor- ror Picture Show The Godfather Kramer vs. Kramer “All i n the Family” “Happy Days’’ ‘‘Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman” “Charlie's Angels'' “Starsky and Hutch” “Roots” “Saturday Night Live” “Love Boat’’ “Mork and Mindy” “Dukes of Hazzard” “Dallas”

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