Holt High School - Rampages Yearbook (Holt, MI)

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USA FOR AFRICA WORLD SERIES Forty-five vocalists joined together to raise money for thousands of starving Ethiopian children. Not only did their song, We are the World, raise millions of dollars, but it reached the number one spot on the charts and remained there for five weeks. The group was not the first of their kind, however. Another group. Band-aid, published a song, Let Them Know It ' s Christmas , to raise funds for a similiar cause but they weren ' t quite as successful. FASHION Eye-catching outfits accented with vibrant new colors captured the attention of the fashion minded. Showing-off skin was inl Low cut backs and high cut skirts seemed to be the envy of alL Although, clothes weren ' t the only things to undergo change. Hair styles, for instance, seemed to be growing shorter for guys and girls alike. MISS AMERICA 1984 For the first time in American history, the reigning Miss America Vanessa Williams was dethroned. Due to a scandalous photo session published in Penthouse Magazine she was forced by pageant officials to resign. The runner-up, Suzette Charles, was then given the title of Miss America 1984 for the remaining two months. Miss Williams was not only the first to lose her title, but also the first black woman to become Miss America. The Detroit Tigers won the 1984 World Series for the first time since 1968. The Tigers took the series from the San Diego Padres, 4-1. Alan Trammel won the series Most Valuable Player award for outstanding defense and offense play. Other Detroit players who helped lead the way were Kirk Gibson, Lance Parrish, Lou Whitaker, Chet Lemon, Jack Morris, and Willie Hernandez. The Tigers win sparked excitement thorughout the entire state. Fans who had waited since opening day last April could finally celebrate. Hats, T-shirts and banners were displayed everywhere as signs of spirit and happiness towards the World Champion Tigers. TOP ALBUM AND MOVIE Capturing the number one spot on the motion picture screen, and also on the music charts, was Beverly Hills Cop . This comedy, starring Eddie Murphy, was the talk of all-young and old alike. The album featured such hit songs as The Heat Is On by Glen Frye and Neutron Dance by the Pointer Sisters. MUSIC Music charts this past year have been flooded by sounds of Madonna and Prince. Constantly competing for the number one spot, both musicians have a style very much their own. Madonna, with her unusual dress and lyrics, not only started a new sound in music, but in fashion as welL Prince, with his hit movie, Purple Rain and his sell-out concerts across the nation, stole the crown from last year ' s king, Michael Jackson. GARY DOTSON RAPE CASE An unusual case emerged this year involving a fake rape trial. Cathleen Webb, who had illegedly been raped by Gary Dotson, confessed that the rape had never taken place. Dotson was convicted of kidnapping and raping Webb in 1979 and had served six years of a 35 to 50 year prison term. Governor James R. Thompson of Illinois freed Dotson of the charges one month after Webb admitted the charges were false. Lurrent Events J43

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1984 OLYMPICS All of the excitement and enthusiasm that had been building since the 1976 Olympic Games was evident in Los Angeles, where the Summer 1984 Olympics were held. Athletes from all over the world finally got the chance to prove to themselves and the rest of the world who was the best. All who participated strived for personal goals, but most importantly to bring home the gold. Parades, parties and other special events were held to help our athletes celebrate their great victories. 1984-85 NEWS EVENTS SUBWAY VIGILANTE A startling case that captured the public ' s attention was the case of the subway vigilante Bernard Goetz of New York City who decided to take a stand against violence in the subways when he was approached by four teenage boys who were carrying sharpened screwdrivers. Goetz supposedly took out his gun and shot, wounding each boy. This event aroused much controversy from the people and court system of New York City and throughout the entire country. RE-ELECTION In November, President Ronald Reagan was re- elected to his second, four-year term in the White House. Reagan had the majority of votes from every state except Minnesota, the home state of Fritz Mondale. Reagan was the oldest president elected to office, but his age did not stop his re-election. 242 Lurrent Events FIRST WOMAN ON TICKET Geraldine Ferraro, a democrat, became the first woman vice-presidential candidate. This not only opened new doors for women, but It gave them another opportunity to prove themselves. Although Geraldine Ferraro and Walter Mondale lost the nomination, they introduced to the public a new attitude and opinion — a woman ' s! STATUE OF LIBERTY This year, the government began a 30 million dollar, two year restoration project to repair the weather corroded Statue of Liberty. This project was a symbol of American spirit and patriotism. Funds were donated from individuals and corporations from around the states.

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THE NEVER ENDING JOURNEY Life is like a long, winding road with its twists and turns. And an unknown destiny around every corner. Sometimes the sand is bumpy and rough. As the sea in a storm. And sometimes it is smooth and serene. As a day without wind. Dark spots loom . . . And beg you to end your long hard travels. But if you are a careful driver. The wonderful journey of life will last forever. — Kari Krasuski