McClintock High School - Historian Yearbook (Tempe, AZ)

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Confrouemg ana! .Anger ,gferg J ey ,QOL in Wafiona! Wewd ne of the biggest and most controversial items in the news was the professional baseball strike. It brought disappointment and anger to a great many ticket holders. The dispute was over the way team owners traded their players, who felt they were getting the short end of the deal. Those guys get enough money now and all they're trying to do is be greedy and get more money, remarked David Hill, senior. 'SThey,re hurting their fans, too! After about two months, they reached an agreement and the sound became Play Ball! Another top story in sports was the presentation of the Heisman Trophy Award. Cougar quarter- back Marcus Allen received the highest annual award given in col- lege football. He broke or set over sixty records. In politics it was a new and shocking year. President Ronald Reagan's roots really began to take heed in the White House and Washington D.C. Budget cuts were one of the most noticeable changes. Educational cuts hurt many schools and riled students, parents, and teachers at the thought of losing sports programs, elective classes, and jobs. One addition made to our government was historical. Phoenix's own Supreme Court Justice, Sandra Day O'Connor became the first woman to sit on the bench of the United States Supreme Court. In various inter- views, Judge O,Connor was repeatedly questioned about her ideas on abortion. She responded with an impressive answer. The world witnessed the drawbacks of power as tragedy struck Egyptian President Anwar Sadat who was shot and killed by Libyan hit men in an Israelian city. A majority of the suspected group escaped. 'Things must be pretty bad across the world for another country to kill another's leaderf' stated Cindy Eichorn, senior. Later, the United States learned that the assassins were on the trail of President Reagan. Anxiety struck the country as everyone waited for the next move. American citizens in Libya were told to leave for safety reasons, but for months nothing happened and many resented suggestions that the whole thing was a political hoax. Months later, the media brought back the story saying the FBI never confirmed it and it could have only been a plot to make government of- ficials look foolish. Tragic deaths existed not only in politics but in the movie industry as well. Popular stars William Holden and Natalie Wood died within only months of each other. Holden died from a fall in which his head struck a table. Many believed differently, though, as fan magazines tried to stretch the truth. The shocking death of actress Natalie Wood sur- prised many people. Wood was at- tending a party when she decided t return to the family's yacht. Sh apparently slipped and was late found floating several yards fror the boat. One article that hindered a lot Q businessmen and holiday traveled was the air traffic controlleri strike. It lasted only a short whil before President Reagan told ai traffic controllers to return to the' jobs or be fired. After the deadlini some employees were replacec Two men who held high positions i the field were tried and convicted o striking the federal government. In Poland, martial law was pu into effect. This worried man relatives and friends. Many letter received by them were found cen sored. When Russia became involv ed, President Reagan set certai restrictions, bringing a lot of reao tion from Russian officals. Although each year brings som losses, tragedies, and some new an- exciting things, America seems t prevail in her strife to stay united. Sandra Day O'Connor and Chief Justice Warren Burger pose in front of a statue at the U.S. Supreme Court building in Washington D.C.

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1 President Ronald Reagan and Supreme Court nominee Sandra Day O'Connor stroll through the White House rose garden prior to a national press conference. Mick Jagger and the Rolling Stones attracted a record crowd at Sun Devil Stadium, their last appearance on their world-wide tour. lgofgng Sfoned, O,Cl0l'LN,0l', olzttefy 60p of gUel'lt!M! yedl' great number of significant news events covering both Tempe and Arizona took place during the class of 1982's senior year. The HISTORIAN newsgathering staff and the associated press list the following highlights: 1. Arizona's Sandra Day O,Connor was the first woman ever named to the U.S. Supreme Court. 2. Voters approved a state lot- tery which became an immediate success. 3. The legislature dumped the proposed Orme Dam and approv- ed an indigent health care plan. 4. A congressional and legislative redistricting dispute saw an override of the Governor's veto. 5. Patrick Hanigan was found guilty by one jury and his brother Thomas was acquitted of the same criminal conduct by another jury. 6. Former U.S. Attorney General Richard Kleindienst was acquitted in a perjury trial. 7. A heist netted 83.3 million from a Tucson bank. 8. The opening of the new McClintock-Southern Shopping Center excited MHS students as they bid farewell to the big hole in the ground. 9. Governor Bruce Babbitt sug- gested raising legal drinking age from 19 to 21. 10. A record crowd packed Sun Devil Stadium to enjoy the Roll- ing Stones' performance. 11. J. Russell Nelson succeeded John Schwada as ASU President and announced plans to make the nation's 6th largest university a major research institution. 12. Dick Neuheisel, founder of the Tempe Sister City program, became president of Sister Cities International. 13. The new Scottsdale Bridge over the Salt River was finally com leted p . 14. Mayor Harry Mitchell and the Tempe City Council faced the hot issue of high-rise building complexes near MHS. 15. A jury exonerated former grid coach Frank Kush finding him innocent of hitting a player. 16. Ballet Folklorico Guadalupano performed locally to raise money for a trip to Rome and Pope John Paul II warmly received them. 17. Penn State defeated Southern Cal 26-10 in the 11th annual Fiesta Bowl held on New Year's Day. Among the top stories of the year was the elevation of Justice O'Connor from the state court of Appeals to the highest court in the land. I was very proud that the first woman on the Supreme Court was from Arizonaf' stated Pam Smith, senior. The most discussed news topic at MHS centered around the pro- posed legislation aimed at increas- ing the legal drinking age. I'm opposed to raising the legal drink- ing age. If I can defend my coun- try in war at 19, I should be allow- ed to drink a beer at that agef' said senior David Davenport.

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c Historically, four United States presidents meet for the memorial service of Egyptian President Anwar Sadat we M' Q v 1 I 1 ft S V Marcus Allen of U.S.C. displays his coveted After the death of Natalie Wood, Chari X Heisman Trophy at the Athletic Club. Caulfield peruses abashing news. 00 ow