Lanier High School - Oracle Yearbook (Montgomery, AL)

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Reagan for President. Incumbent Republican S presidential nominee Ronald Reagan pee at Campaign C mbat. Senior JoAnn Sutton tries to stomp out Senior Bet Kennedy as she supports yndale and Ferra Election 27

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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

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Students Pursue Interests During Leisure Time oets not only kept busy with school Pisvite but they also made good use of their leisure time. Their hobbies included everything from dancing to collecting unicorns. When there was no time for doing those things, there was always reading or just plain relaxing. Music, movies, and games played very important roles in many teens’ lives. They could always be found at the theatre seeing such hit movies as “Purple Rain” or “Ghostbusters”. If there was no time to go out, they could always put on their headphones and listen to such hits as “You're the Inspiration” by Chicago or “Feel For { Prima Ballerina. Sophomore Kelly Slaton,amem- ber of the Senior Ballet Company of the Mont- gomery Performing Arts Company, demonstrates her grace and agility. Trivia Whizzes. Junior Faye Britt joins seniors De- loria Moneyham and Sandra Harris in a game of Trivial Pursuit. 28 Hobbies You” by Chaka Khan. Hit games of the time, such as the mindboggling Trivial Pursuit or the role-playing game Dungeons and Dragons provided hours of fun and entertainment. The Poets had more than enough to occupy their spare time. For many this meant working or volunteering their services to hospitals or nursing homes around Montgomery. These tasks gave them the opportunity to earn extra money to fund some of their leisure- time activities or just to help others. With so many ideas to choose from, it was obvious that there was never a dull moment in many of their lives. They knew how to have a good time.