Lubbock Cooper High School - Pirate Yearbook (Lubbock, TX)

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a) Billie Martin ponders the answer to a test, b) Mr. Brown gives Cindy Witt a warm embrace, c) David Starch, Dan Jackson, Lee Cawlfield, and Kyle Ed- wards debate on what kind of trouble to start, d) Cooper band participate in con- tests at Jones Stadium, e) D. Mathis grades papers during conference period, f) B. Bailey assists A. Vinson with weights during work out. g) R. Chisum has a little drink before practice, h) C. Kemp demonstrates his ability to count to three, i) Ginny Scott concentrates on speech work, j) M. Webster and S. Kit- ten work busily on English, k) Mrs. Lake works on school Newspaper. 1) T. Castilleja relaxes during typing class. 9 Opening

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AFFECTING “TEMPERATURES” There were many national and world wide affairs that af- fected everyone. Americans looked forward to the summer Olympics held in Los Angeles, California. Some of the Athletes trying for the gold medal were jumper Carl Lewis, runner Mary Decker, and ice skaters Elaine Zayak and Rosalynn Sumners. With Election Year around the corner, people weighed the merits of the various presiden- tial candidates. Ronald Reagan was the Republican nominee while Walter Mondale, Jessie Jackson, and John Glenn were Democratic candidates. Americans found themselves embroiled in foreign affairs in Lebanon and Granada. On Oc- tober 24, 1983 two hundred American Marines were killed after one of the American em- bassies was blown up in Lebanon. On October 25, 1983 United States Troops invaded Granada. There was much con- troversy when President Reagan deployed missiles in Germany. 8 • Opening

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“DECORATING” WITH STYLE There were many new ingre- dients added to everyone’s recipe this year. There were several new styles and fashions. Mini skirts were on top of everyone’s list. Some styles went back to the 50’s. Penny loafers were enjoyed by men and women. Twister bead chains were introduced and went over with great success. Christmas brought a run on Cabbage Patch dolls. These dolls were in great demand sell- ing out in every store. Movie goers saw such variety of films as, Terms of Endear- ment, The Big Chill, Return of the Jedi, Flashdance, and Yentel. The new form of music video increased in popularity. Michael Jackson, one of the top rock singers and video makers won eight American Music Awards and his “Thriller” video set a new trend in video music. Gasoline prices dropped and were stable at around $1.04 a gallon for regular gas and $1.09 for unleaded gas. 10 • Opening