James Madison High School - Prospectus Yearbook (San Diego, CA)

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Jod Station CtSin Stofcw Chm Sioin R »n Stone Mxhwl Storms Erica Story Uu Study Zak Srruma Hotly Stratton Angtfcc SrrickUnd Tracey Strickland Don Strode Akaia Stull Terri Soonrn CANINE TERR0RS Within the past two and a half years, sixteen people have been killed and dozens wounded from the highly feared jaws of the pit bullter- riers. Over ten of the sixteen killed were small children who were mauled to death. The American Pit bull is a dog with a squat, muscu- lar body, and a thick, steel-trap jaw. The ques- tion that is most commonly asked today is if this dog's violent acts are caused by its instinct to thrive on violence or the training it has been given by the owner. Most people who are fa- miliar with this breed of dog agree that the majority of purebreds have a steady tempera- ment and intense loyalty. Several dog breeders are cross-breeding the pit bullterriers with German shepherds and Doberman pinschers which result in an extremely dangerous animal referred to as a garbage dog. Over half of these ferocious dogs belong to members of gangs, drug-pushers, or dog-fighting enthusi- asts who use revolting and painful techniques to bring these animals to the verge of blood- lust. More than fifty communities have banned or restricted this breed of dog in their areas be- cause of their violence. One shelter in Des Moines, Iowa, has destroyed 50-100 pit bulls in the past six months because owners are begin- ning to fear their dogs and refuse to keep them. Some people who own violent pit bulls are being charged with manslaughter or at- tempted manslaughter because of their dog's violence. The unresolved question still remains as to whether the pit bull is naturally violent, or if the violence displayed is due to the owner or training. Jason Smith Michael Mith Nathan Smith Scott Smith Vctna Smith John Smosny R1 Becki Snoddcily Marisol Soto Maria Sousa Marvin Stancil Derrick Starks Paula Steiger Jodi Stem Peter Stevens Stefanie Stewart

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 Gcanctca Rushing Roxana Saa Darrell Salcido N0T QUITE THE BIG ONE Carlos Salorio Chheat Samrith Juhncll Samuels iidward Sanford Robert Saunders Togi Savaiinaca - John Schally Stefan Schcumann Cory Schiller Catherine Schrank Rod Schultz Tracy Scott Is the big one coming? This was the question that many Californians asked themselves throughout the year. In October, 1987, the people of Los Angeles believed the big one had struck. An earthquake, measuring 6.1 on the Richter scale, hit Los Angeles. At 7:24 a.m., win- dows shattered, walls shook, buildings col- lapsed and at least three people were left dead. Officials in L.A. said it wasn't the big one, but served as a reminder that the big one could come at any time. For years, California schools have had earth- quake drills for their students and earthquake information has been in the back of telephone books. Even with all of the warning, Many people were caught unaware and panicked , said Mayor Tom Bradley. People ran out of buildings and into streets, which is exactly the wrong thing to do. The earthquake was centered about ten miles east of downtown L.A., along a small secondary fault. Geologists say there is a fifty percent chance that an earthquake measuring 8 or more on the Richter scale will hit the L.A. area sometime in the next thirty years. An 8 on the Richter scale is one hundred times more pow- erful than the 6.1 quake that hit L.A. No one knows for sure if and when the big one will strike, but the evidence is strong that it will hit soon. People must be aware and prepared for what might come. IW, SrbaU T« Shapou Umvuo SK» Chattel Sh»pp«rJ TrKj Shrppard Milt SK„k lltathn Sa Dm ) Sloan Anfti M South Candatt South Charaaa South Frhoa South Ho y SflMh 189

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