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

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That’s The Way It Was Right — Dick Shore translates his Ag mechanics into Spanish with the latest in computer wrist watches. Below left and right — The daily events get distributed on the absentee by Shawnee Shivcs and Missy Baughman and on the PA system by Mrs. Duffey.

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TIMES hAUE CHANGED In a future home, grandfather sits down with his teen-age grandson at his home computer. With his aged hands, he types in 1984 and begins to reminisce about days gone by. “So many things have changed since I was a senior at old M.H.S. in 1984. For one thing, the cars are so different. Today’s cars don't hold a light to the 1984 cars. They had en- gines with turbos and fuel injection that could do 0-60mph in less than ten seconds. The 2050 cars are nothing more than spaceships on wheels with the engines of lawnmowers. Yes sir, times have changed. “Another thing that has changed is homelife. When I was young, my family burned wood to heal the house for the winter. I carried wood every night and had tohelpcut it. both sum- mer and winter. But now, everyone turns on the heal pump or opens the solar panels just a little bit wider. I used to enjoy going to McCon- ncllsburg to buy groceries and do some shopping with my mother when I was young. When I turned 16,1 had to drive to McConnellsburg for her. Now, all you do is type your grocery list on the computer, and your grocer- ies are delivered to your house. Pay- ment is just as simple. Type in the account to be paid and the funds arc transferred to the supermarket’s ac- counts. Yes sir, times have changed.” Opening 3

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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