Mililani High School - Na Mana O Poina Ole Yearbook (Mililani, HI)

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x Trojan Times Mililani High School 1988 Mini-Magazine 1988 Elhllllli

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Te 'fnqan lfunes You see before you a new addition to the yearbook The staff of Na Mana 0 Poma Ole has graciously allowed the Trojan Trmes newswriting staff to contribute our talents to this special section of the annual This mini magazine is included in this book to add a slight variatlon the usual COPY The focus of the mini mag is on 1987 the year and its events While the articles in this section may seem to be trivial, think of it as a time capsule of sorts Reading this book years into the future it w1ll serve to refresh your mem ory on some of the impoftant events and happenings of 1987 Especially important for the outgoing members of the Class of 1988 this yearbook will serve as one of the most treasured items in your life It reflects the moments which may soon escape the grasp of memory, and holds within its pages the essence of Mililani The future holds many new and wonderful things but the past w1ll always be there to show the good times that you ve had So if you re sitting and reading this to your chil dren tell them of 1987, a year of tragedy and hope despair and courage, and most of all a year of people So for a few moments let '87 shine with re memberance In The Spot llght 18 Minn Magazine O C . ,. . . -- . . . . .H .. . ,, . - . . . 9 9 . .. . . N. 99 ' ' 1 'lr . 'K 9 . . . . .. . 9 . , . , .. . . . . 3 . s 9 . . . Fla hback 9 g-2' l 3 l USA 98 The year 1987 turned out to be a year of historical happenings, miracles, and death and destruction. Our government became involved in illegal acts, while other trusted Americans disallowed our trust in them. Two well-known faces In The Spotlight this year were Jim and Tammy Bakker. The Bakkers misused the funds in the PTL organization fwhich they foundedl, and it was alleged that Jim Bakker had an affair with his former secretary Jessica Hahn. As a result, the Bakkers lost control of their multi-million dollar empire and a great deal of their extravagant possessions and were living secluded in Palm Springs, Cali- fornia. Just when the public thought that the Bakkers were to be heard of no more, they started a fund-raising campaign by estab- lishing telephone messages available to their followers, at a cost, of course. The callers would receive an inspirational mes- Scandal sage from the Bakkers and added support from their former leaders. They also earned part of their income from Tammy Bakkerls musical recordings, which were moderately successful. On Capitol Hill, a growing uneasl arose. High-level government names, onc unbeknownst to America, were overnigh thrusted into the limelight. Lieutenan Colonel Oliver North, General Richarr Secord, Admiral John Poindexter and . host of others attempted to divert funds ti Nicaraguan rebels from sales of nuclea arms to Iran, which the Congress had for bade. As the hearings proceeded and testi mony was presented, it seemed clear tha all involved saw their action as a patriotit risk - for the good of the United States Deeper into the investigations, the hint o involvement among the elite in the Ova Office stirred the pot and the Senate com mittee delved even farther. Finally, afte months of this event crowding the head lines, the conclusion arose that Presiden Reagan was negligent in his duty to ex ecute the law, as was his constitutiona duty, because of his alleged ignorance o the scandal. Visions of Watergate dancer in many American heads . . . Even in the face of adversity, the bril liance of miracles shown through. Fo nearly 59 hours, two-and-a half days, res cuers tried to free 18-month-old Jessic' McClure from a well after she fell throug an 18-inch hole. As the attempt to rais this baby from the 22-foot drop continued the brave girl sang nursery rhymes ana called for her mother. Finally, she wa: brought up and miraculously suffered only a pressure sore on her head and loss o. circulation in her feet. Many of us felt this triumph in a year filled with tragedy.