Lanier High School - Oracle Yearbook (Montgomery, AL)

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es Perfect. Draina class members Alicia ‘McGee, Barry Vella, and Gary for the annual Christmas presenta- mas Carol.” Student Council Secre- 90d boxes for needy Chris McClammy aids Stu- nt Broderick Johnson in ilding. Christmas 25

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lee spirit of Christmas was in the air as the Poets prepared themselves for the joyful holiday season. As in years past, they placed more emphasis on helping others than helping themselves. The Student Council was responsible for two projects. The Council sponsored the annual Canned Food Drive to help needy families in the Lanier community. Some of the food was also donated to the Council on Aging to be distributed to needy elderly Montgomery residents. The members of the Student Council aided in the distribution of the food baskets composed of contributed food. The council was also responsible for 24 Christmas Poets Spread Christmas Cheer the beautiful Christmas tree that decorated the main lobby. Various clubs at Lanier furnished ornaments for the tree, and representatives from each club helped to decorate it. No Lanier Christmas would be complete without Santa’s Workshop, sponsored by the North Tower. It was filled with all kinds of cakes, cookies, and inexpensive gifts that the students could purchase. The drama class presented “A Christmas Carol” for the annual Christmas assembly. Scrooge and Bob Crachit, played by Barry Vella and Gary Clark, set the tone for the holiday spir it on the last day of school before the vacation began. Christmas at Lanier was truly the most wonderful time of the year. oe ee Merry Carolers. Merrily caroling beneath the | lighted Christmas tree, the Lanier Singers re- soundingly welcome the holiday season.

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Election Involves Poets oets were not only active in school, but also in one of the most talked about presidential campaigns in history. Geraldine Ferraro made history as she campaigned for the vice-presidential seat along with Democratic presidential nominee Walter Mondale. It was the first time a woman had ever been on a major party ticket. Although Mondale and Ferraro campaigned hard, it was not enough to beat incumbent Republican presidential nominee Ronald Reagan and vice-presidential nominee George Bush. Ronald Reagan’s defeat of the Mondale and Ferraro ticket is said to have been the biggest landslide since Richard Nixon’s win over George McGovern. Reagan had 525 electoral Election votes to Mondale’s 13 electoral votes. Senior Bet Kennedy worked at Democratic Headquarters at Normandale Mall in the afternoons. She passed out literature, called about volunteer service, and answered phones. When asked how she felt about the outcome, Bet said, “I was glad to be a part of it. Even though Mondale did not win, his views were heard.” Senior JoAnn Sutton worked for the Republican campaign at Union Square. JoAnn made and answered phone calls, did office work, and took surveys. JoAnn stated, “I was proud to work for something as worthwhile as that. Since | couldn’t vote | felt as if | were helping in some way.” Mondale? Ferraro. Democratic vec president nominee Geraldine Ferraro campaigns for her ticket at the Madison Hotel. : Mondale all ‘he way. Mieke Folsom and Debbie Lewis get ready for the presidential election On. November 26, Hapr y Birthday. Genny. Ceraldice Ferraro. ree ceives a birthday party from the stat whi'e she was Speaking at he