Luling High School - Aquila Yearbook (Luling, TX)

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Sonya Roberts, senior, works to perfect her length in the triple jump. Her pre- Missy Short, senior, takes her shot at a free throw attempt vious length of 38 feet, 4 ' 2 inches during a game against the Gonzales Apaches, while Tabby placed her as a state qualifier. Oakes, freshman, tries to keep her free from obstacles. w U Matt Townle ' Peter O ' Bria land, Ireshr- ' and Tarnm Watts, senior; Kerry )r; rsyron Kobinsoii. junior; ke up the cast and crew of ffl l«IMiu( ' tion made it to Regi nals. | . . ajor, Ellen Everett sb ws off her an ' nd ' s success for,the 1 A RECORD YEAR 3

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' 87: A Record Year Outstanding accomplishments from a broad spectrum of students made 1987 a record year. Highlighting this year, thirteen students placed in district UIL lit- erary events, winning sweep- stakes, and advanced to Regionals in Kingsville, where Kalene Cor- ner and Kristi Kneupper qualified for state. The year also involved a lot of first times . This was our initial year in a new and more competi- tive district. Students also were able to enjoy a first time comput- er-quiz experience. A computer trivia contest was held in October and again in April. Volunteers met after school from 4-7 p.m. answer- ing, as quickly as possible, ques- tions covering literature, science, math, and social studies. The first group scored 13th out of 36 schools. Manuel Rolan, senior, was our first exchange student from Spain. Even though his host family lived in Lockhart, Manuel attended school here because Mr. Bill Long, his host father, taught here. A new enrollment record was also set. There were 401 students enrolled; last year there were only 376 students. For the first time a Vocational Office Education student qualified for National Competition, Mi- chael Isbell, senior, and Mrs. JoAnn Glass, sponsor, went to Des Moines, Iowa, in May. Seniors Nicky Alexander and Wanda Chase are representing the Senior class of 2 STUDENT LIFE

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Headlines Show Students We are the World Records were set in Texas and the nation dur- ing 1986-87. Health, taxes, and international rela- tions made headlines fre- quently. By the end of 1986, over 29,000 cases of AIDS had been reported in the U.S. This fatal disease crippled the immune system, leav- ing its victim susceptible to illnesses which the body would normally be able to fight off. One- fourth to one-half of the people who are infected with the disease will de- velop AIDS within four to ten years. On the international front, Col. Oliver North ' s dealings in covert oper- ations came to light. The Iran-Contra Congression- al hearings concerned a presidential order that le- gally cleared the way for shipment of arms to Nica- ragua and Iran. Over $100 million was involved. Coach John Kasten, histo- ry teacher, thought it would be interesting to find out if the Supreme Court will have to rule on it. Do laws set up for the public, by the House of Representatives, apply to control the President ' s foreign policy? he won- dered. The Texas Legislature ' s prime concern was tax burdens during the con- tinuing oil slump. Gov. Bill Clements had been elected on a platform of no new taxes. His cam- paign promise was seri- ously undermined by leg- islators being unable to fund State services any other way. By the end of May no tax package had been passed and a special session loomed on the summer horizon. April 26, 1987, marked one year since the nuclear disaster at Unit No. 4 at the Chernobyl, Russia, plant. The fallout left varying levels of radioac- tive iodine 131 in parts of Europe. The mishap claimed 31 lives and sent 500 people to hospitals. Televangelist Jim Bakker, whose program reached an estimated 5.8 million households per month, resigned due to a sexual encounter. Subse- quent investigations raised questions concern- ing $94 million in ' unac- counted for ' funds belong- ing to the PTL Club and television ministries. I think all TV evangelists should resign, because I ' m against church on TV, Pat Ward, sophomore, said. Rock group Bon Jovi, pop newcomer Bodeans, and country singer George Strait were popular music artists. Movie star Tom Cruise had two hits. Top Gun and The Color of Money, but the Academy Award for best picture went to Platoon. My hus- band liked both Platoon and Top Gun, probably because he was a pilot in Viet Nam, Mrs. Linda Rushing said. In sports the New York Giants won the Superbowl and the Los Angeles Lakers won the National Basketball title. Len Bias, drafted Number 1 by the Boston Celtics in 1986, died of cocaine poisoning two days after he was drafted. Cocaine contin- ued to plague all segments of the population. Pfi - ' -A i i J ■; t ' 8 1 II L ' II M fi 18 I ' ) X i 2 ' ' • ' I M 4 5 B (1 10 II l ' ! f, 11) II « I ' M 2: :) . ' 4 ri .1) 4 STUDENT LIFE