North Fort Myers High School - Lance Yearbook (North Fort Myers, FL)

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Events Span the Spectrum Our space scientists kept continually busy during this past year. Early in the year, Bruce McCandless, mission specialist , took a walk in space. He went up on the Shuttle Challenger for an eight-day mission in space. In the early hours of dawn, many a Red Knight stood in their yards and driveways watching the marvelous stream of glowing red light as the shuttle blasted off the ground. Americans were caught up in political ac- tivities right here at home during 1984. President Ronald Reagan won re-election with the biggest electoral vote in our na- tion's history. Winning 49 states and 49'Zs of the total vote, Mr. Reagan easily defeated Democratic presidential candidate Walter Mondale who made history when he chose a woman, Geraldine Ferraro as his vice presidential running mate. Although the election night of November 6, 1984 was a victory for President Ronald Reagan and Vice President George Bush, their op- ponents also were satisfied with the precedences they had set and the strides they had made in the election campaign. Also marking the year were the tragedy and sorrow of the loss of lives of many young Americans. The United States Marines had arrived in Beirut in 1982 when Lebanon was torn by civil war and foreign invasion plagued the nation. Two years later, when our troops left, more than 260 of our Marines had lost their lives. Although Lebanon was still at war with most of its ter- ritory occupied by foreign troops and its government still tottering, the price of President Reagan's commitment was too high, so he withdrew our Marines. While fighting and civil war continued in Lebanon, elections were held in El Salva- dor. Jose Napoleon Duarte was elected president in what many international observers called the most open and free election that country had in fifty years. The highly admired and respected Pope John Paul Il did a great deal of traveling in 1984. In May, the countries of South Korea, Thailand, Papua New Guinea, and the Solomon Islands were lucky enough to be visited by him. The month of June saw the Pope in Switzerland. ln September he was in Canada, and in October he visited Spain, the Dominican Republic, and Puerto Rico. As Red Knights entered their year of celebration, so did several popular figures in the entertainment world. Winning Oscars for their performances in Terms of Endearmentf' were Shirley MacLaine Cl3est Actress? and Jack Nicholson Cl3est Suppor- ting Actorb. Robert Duvall received an Oscar for his role in Tender Mercies Cl3est Actorb and Linda Hunt received one for her role in The Year of Living Dangerously Cl3est Supporting Actressb. Although not entertainers, Princess Diana and Prince Charles of Great Britain had the birth of their second son, Prince Harry to celebrate. As with any other calender year, the world events of 1984 played an important role in the lives of Red Knights as they celebrated their 25th Anniversary. Wide World Photos Using the manuevering unit as he walks in space is mission specialist Bruce McCondIess. Restoration of our great Lady begins to show progress. umm W' J,-, I L4 7 ' - 1' 1-as . - 0 - ?gL1 f - . l . .Sa A 4 ,x'Z1' 1 ,.,, 4 g r 2 . tr 8 I Z r -A 1 '41 ' - 1-Qs ff L L., W' -- .W

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Events Span the Spectrum As each new school year commenced in late August, the anticipation and anxiety of what would happen during that year was prevalent in the minds of all North Fort Myers High School Red Knights. This past year, the year of our Silver Anniversary Celebration, was no different. World events varied from being jubilant and re- joicing, to being sad and disastrous. At times-they were marred with unrest and turmoil, while at other times they were adorned with progress and precedence. Our own symbol of hope and freedom, Q8 years old in 1984, The Statue of Liberty began to show the signs of aging. lt was worn from constant pummeling by wind, salty ocean air, and acid rain. The iron ribb- ing supporting the copper covering was also in terrible shape. ln July of 1984 a two- year restoration period was undertaken. Donations were taken throughout the en- tire United States to boost the project. Our ..i.,jg,, j Smiling victoriously after a land-slide election win, are President and Mrs. Reagan. Red Knights became involved in an exten- sive campaign to collect money for this project. Once this restoration project is completed, our own famous Lady will be adorned with a new gold-plated torch. The World Series of 1984 saw the Detroit Tigers and the San Diego Padres fighting for the win. Detroit walked away with four games to one. The Chicago Cubs came close to getting in to the Series, but the Padres stood firm and tough. ln the American League, the Kansas City Royals lost in the playoffs to the Detroit Tigers. On the professional football scene, Walter Payton, running back for the Chicago Bears, set the record for rushing as he broke the record of 12,312 yards former- ly held by Cleveland Browns' star Jim Brown. The Summer Olympics held in Los Angeles, California was a highly successful event for American olympians. Our athletes won 83 gold medals, 61 silver medals, and 80 bronze medals. Carl Lewis walked away with four of these golds for the 100 meters, 200 meters, the four 100 meter relay, and the long jump. Mary Lou Refron won the all-round gold medal and led the United states Gymnastic Team to a silver medal. She also won a bronze medal for the floor exercise as well as for the uneven parallel barsp and she captured a silver medal in the vault. Our United States' victories were only slightly marred by the fact that the Soviet Union and other Com- munist countries boycotted the Summer Olympics. The Winter Olympics in Yugoslavia saw the United States athletes bring back 4 gold medals and also 4 silver medals. Scott Hamilton took a gold medal in men's figure skating, and Steve Mahre won a gold medal in the Giant Slalom Skiing Event. Welcoming Pope .lohn Paul II, are 200,000 natives in Mt. Hagen, Papua New Guinea. Following elections in El Salvador, two sollders seem pleased with the outcome. Wide World Photos

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i Q, RNS 41 ffVff,,,, .lubilant over the Detroit World Series victory are Kirk Gibson and Darrell Evans, l .2 Capturing a gold medal for the United States Winter Olympic Team is Steve Mahre in the skiing event. Not realizing the cost of their arrival in Beirut, Wide World Photos American Marines seem happy to be there.