McConnellsburg High School - Sparta / Flashlites Yearbook (McConnellsburg, PA)

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A Look Back To McConnellsburg “Grandson, let me now take you back to my hometown. McConnells- burg. where I spent a great deal of my early life. -McConnellsburg South Cen- tral Pennsylvania Fulton County -Population — Boro-1,200 School District-4.300 -McConnellsburg High School East Cherry Street Enrollment-about 500 Grade Level — 7-12

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September 1983 to June 1984 “Well enough of this nostalgia, I want you to get a broader view of the time when 1 was a senior. Sept. 1983 to May 1984. September 1983 Turmoil was rampant. In protest of a violation of Soviet airspace, Russian jets shot down Korean Airlines Flight 007. 269 were killed including L.S. Congressman Larry MacDonald. On the other side of the world. L.S 101st Airborne Division went on military exercises in Honduras. October 1983 Marine Headquarters in Bcruit. Lebanon was bombed by terrorists, killing 239 Marines. In the same week. L.S. Ma- rines and L.S. Army Rangers spearheaded an invasion of a small Carib- bean island called Grenada. President Reagan ordered the invasion be- cause of increasing support from Cuba to Grenada. November 1983 The Secret Service was on full alert from a bomb blast in the Capital Building in Washington. D C. America observed the 20th anniversity of the assassination of President John F. Kennedy. December 1983 In the Middle East, L.S. involvement increased with air strikes and off-shore bombardments by the L.S. Navy against Syrian forces. Long lines and mad rushes typified the Cabbage Patch Doll craze at Christmas time. January 1984 Democratic Presidential Candidate Walter Mondale gained support from large organizations such as AFL-CIO, NEA, and NOW The L.A. Raiders defeated the defending Washington Redskins in the Super Bowl. Februrary 1984 Finally, the L.S. Marines pulled out of war-torn Bcruit. Lebanon. Russian President Yuri Andropov died. He was re- placed by Konstantin Chcrnehko. March 1984 Democratic Presidential Candidates geared up for the Democratic primaries throughout the country. However, after a few, John Glenn. Alan Cranston. George McGovern. Reuben Askew, and Fritz I Killings dropped out. Only Mondale. Hart, and Jackson remained. pril 1984 Millions of procrastinating Americans rushed to send their income tax return before the mid-April deadline. Evidence was found that Iraq used mustard and nerve gas in its war with Iran. May 1984 President Reagan returned from a successful visit to Communist China. Top — President Reagan frequently made headlines. Middle — Computers grew in importance at MHS and in the nation. Left — McConnellsburg scenery changes as a turn of the century house comes down. Opening 5

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“McConnellsburg wasn't a bad place to grow up. There wasn't much crime, and you knew almost everyone in the town. It was just a small, rural Pennsylvania town. There were no big factories to polutc the air with chemi- cals or noise. There were no traffic jams, muggers, or rampant violence. “Old M HS was a great experience. It was the best of schools as far as students, curriculum, and overall ap- pearance. You had to look long and hard to find a better school. It was a school w here the teachers and admin- istrators really cared about the stu- dents, and the students had a close friendship with many of the teach- ers. As the grandfather glanced at the computer screen, a page from the '84 Sparta yearbook appeared. He was surprised and remarked. I guess I forgot about program- ming some of the pages of my old yearbook a couple of years ago. Grandson, this will be the best way to tell you about my school years. But. back then, I wasn't too much of a go- getter. I played too much in the shad- ows of life. So, I’ll tell you about my best friend Homer Jacoby. He was in everything and did everything. With the computer, the pages of the Sparta '84 pages, and his fading memory, the grandfather continues to tell the tale ... Top Left The white letters of the MHS show the pride that the students have in the school. Top Center An elementary student's view of the awesome high school. Top Right Coming off of East Rt. 30, Fulton Motor Sales provides an introduction to the small, rural town of McConnellsburg. Bottom Left — Snow and wet roads arc an unwelcome site for many drivers who don't like the mess of winter. Bottom Center The shortest distance between two points is a straight line. But don't go straight here, or you might get a ticket. Bottom Right — Decisions. Decisions. Go straight, and end up in Breezcwood. Turn right, and end up in Mt. Union. Or, turn left, and end up in Warfordsburg. Opening 7