Lew Wallace High School - Quill and Blade Yearbook (Gary, IN)

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ational news, in addition to local events, rocketed over the Northwest region in ’83- ’84. Its falling Sparks were felt even in our more mundane lives. Perhaps one of the biggest news stories of 1984 was the heralding of the Twenty-third Olympiad in Los Angeles, California. Olympic torch bearers had car¬ ried their precious fire clear across the country. One interchange had taken place here before our very eyes, afterwards being passed on and on — until former Olympic great Rafer Johnson lit the rings that lit the flame that signaled the official opening of the 1984 Olym¬ pic summer games in the good ol’ USA. This year’s Olympics proved out¬ standing for those of us who watched them on television. Both opening and closing ceremonies were fantastic, a tribute to Holly¬ wood’s magic and ingenuity! Our athletes often proved inspir¬ ing, frequently breaking records and, in fact, winning a total of eighty-four gold medals, topping the Soviet’s record in their sweep. Though the Soviet block had pulled out of the games, their non-appear¬ ance was thus to our advantage and glory. Over a two week period, viewers Morales 14 - Student Life

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Staffer Angie Auguano, senior, makes her contribution selling pictures and taking yearbook orders. Lauren Robinson, senior, shows off a great pair of talented knees to the delight of a cheering crowd. Mose C arter, senior, not be outdone by George Diaz and Derwin Lowe, seniors, does a mean split. The crowd cracks-up at the hilarious antics of the Jockettcs during the show. Seniors Sam king and Derwin Lowe try to steal the show with their cut¬ ups. Featuring the latest contribution to Broadway theatre, the Jockettc Chorus Line bump and grind their way to stardom at the QB Promo Show. Student Life -

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became acquainted with the names of Olympic greats like Rowdy Gaines and Rick Carey, 400 meter free style relay; Steve Lindquist, 400-meter breast stroke; Tracy Caulkins, 400-individual medley; Nancy Hogshead, 100-meter free style; Alexei Grewal, 190-kilometer cyclist; Connie Carpenter-Phinney, 79-kilometer cyclist; Evander Ho- lyfield, boxing; Mary Lou Retton, gymnastics; Bart Conner, Mitch Gaylor, Peter Vidnar, and Tim Daggett, gymnastics. Our Hoosier contribution to world competition, the indomitable Bobby Knight, and his dazzling slam-dunk cagers, easily cruising the Chinese team for the Olympic Gold, must not be forgotten also. et, disappointed Gary fans were saddened when their superstar idol Michael Jackson and his electric Victory Show did not appear here. On the brighter side, De Barge performed at the Holiday Star. Hailed as the “Best Small Group” at the American Music Awards Ceremony, their smash hit singles include such favorites as “This Will Reveal,” “I Like it,” and “All This Love.” And lastly. Cabbage Patch Dolls were hot during the cold Christmas of ’83. It seems eager customers could barely find some, least of all buy one. Student Life - 15