Lakeridge High School - Symposium Yearbook (Lake Oswego, OR)

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 On the international scene, the school year began with the close of Rancho Rajneesh. The Bhagwan at- tempted to leave the country. He and Anand Sheela. along with four- teen other disciples, were arrested. They were indicted on federal and state charges of attempted murder, assault, immigration crimes and con- spiracy. As a result, all of Rajneesh’s Rolls Royces were sold to citizens of this “wretched country.” In South America. 20.000 Colom- bian lives were lost in a volcanic eruption. The explosion of Nevado del Ruiz melted it’s snowcap and caused a huge mudflow to bury sev- eral surrounding towns. Mud-cov- ered survivors lost their homes, communities and families. Mexico City was hit hard by two earthquakes. Rescue teams from around the world helped pull survi- vors from the wreckage. Over three thousand bodies filled the tempo- rary morgues. The death toll was es- timated to reach ten thousand. Many people were trapped with little chance of survival. Thousands were homeless, and many more were in- jured. Lack of civil rights ran rampant throughout South Africa. Blacks and Asians fought for freedom from apartheid. President Reagan and Soviet Gen- eral Secretary Gorbachev ex- changed ideas in Geneva. Switzer- land. The two leaders agreed to speed up arms control and promote air safety. They showed interest in the exchange of students, perform- ing artists, business people and ath- letes. New consulates are to open in Kiev and New York. Finally, they agreed to stop producing chemical weapons and destroy existing stock- piles. They did not come to an agree- ment on Star Wars or a ioint space venture. The question whether So- viet American families should be runited is unresolved. SEPTEMBER With school starting. September came all to quickly. L.O. and the junior highs still began at 8:10: however, lucky Lake- ridge got to start at 8:00. Although school began earlier, no one dared to be late (or did they?). Also new was a strictly enforced attendance policy- four tardies or an unexcused absence and detention followed. Stirrup pants, big sweaters, and knot- ted pearls became fall fashion essentials for girls. For the class of '86. it was a time for fun and frolic. Seniors, remember the sub-de- gree night out on the soccer field? OCTOBER With school well under way. October was a time for extra fun. Homecoming started the month with a parade, dance, and ended with Suzy Scott crowned as queen. Traci Miadich. Mike Sheperd. and Craig Coggins were named National Merit Semi-finalists. The Junior class pul on a successful Halloween night, raising over $1500 for prom. Remember the pep assembly where Paul Cooper was given the honorable pri- velege of kissing the pig. or the Surfin U.S.A. dance with music by the Cool Rays”? NOVEMBER With November came an early and un- expected burst of cold weather. School was actually- cancelled twice, and it snowed on Thanksgiving. The volleyball team earned a spot in state competition, for the first time ever. The drama department presented a wonderful production of Antigone. Despite earlier losses, the football team made a strong appearance in the playoffs. Remember the icy quarterfinal game in civic stadium, or cars sliding all the way to Eugene for the semi-finals? Although the guest speaker accidently went to L.O.. 63 students were inducted into the National Honor Society. Also. Jennifer Nemhauscr. Jennifer’ Appel. Brad Branderhorst and Tiffany Souza were named outstanding students of the quarter. Teacher Ron Severson was presented the Outstanding Biology Teacher award during a November seminar in Florida. Fall Division