North High School - Galaxy Yearbook (Bakersfield, CA)

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Eipal: F' ng am Highlghts 'fear Space exploration took several steps forward in two major directions, as Voyager I and II approached Saturn and transmitted photographs to earth. Then, the Columbia Space Shuttle launched successfully, providing a great deal of local excitement as it landed in our local county, at Edwards Air Force Base. On the domestic scene, President Rea- gan dominated the news throughout the year, with major focus on his economic program. Many were surprised at his effectiveness, with widespread public 6fOpening support, in persuading the Congress to pass the three-year tax cut as well as trimming the Federal budget in many areas. Strikes provided a major theme, with hunger strikes by members of the Irish Republican Army, as well as by Iran- ians in Paris who were protesting execu- tions in Iran. Labor strikes included the nationwide walkout by the air traffic controllers, as well as farm worker strikes. Assassinations provided another major theme, headed by the attempts against President Reagan and Pope John Paul II. Tragic assassinations included that of Anwar Sadat, president of Egypt and the bomb killing of President Rajai and Prime Minister Bahonar, both of Iran, shortly after Bani-Sadr, former,presi- dent, had fled from Iran. Q The world was inspired, yet concerned for the fate of the brave Polish workers, as they stood up for their rights and beliefs again and again in the face of overwhelming odds in the form of Sovi- et threats. P

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We Sta - Gazing ln Fl E Juniors-You were finally big upper- classmen! Your major goal was to be better than the seniors Cbetter luck next yearlj You tried your hardest to be the best at everything you did! It didn't matter, from PSAT to Powderpuff, Hall-decorating to homework, you gave it your all! You set out to be the best, and did everything you could to get there. Seniors-Senior year! After three long years of hard work and effort, you final- ly made it! It was time to kick back and relax. Although you struggled through with Senior English and SAT, you found time to be the most spirited class on campus. You won class competition day with ease and your class was the rowdiest and the loudest at the rallies. Even though you spent many hours decorating the Homecoming float, you found time to win the hall decorating contest. Over and over you proved the class of '82 was awesome! CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT: Waiting for the Welcome Assembly to begin, the members of the Student Executive Board relax on the field. Vasity cross-country runner Glen Creswell heads toward the finish line of the home meet against Arvin. Varsity Quarterback Tony Napier pitches out during scrimmage against Clovis West. As the coaches address the crowd at the fall sports rally, varsity football players listen. As Coach Tony Silver reads the names, Mr. Bill Bimat presents plaques to members of the 1981 varsity baseball team in honor oftheir having won the Valley Championship. Senior class president Scott Garrison awaits his turn at the October senior class meeting. Senior class vice-president Suzi Kopecki shows her senior spirit at the fall sports rally. CENTER: Student band director Jon Boles leads band members in a number at the first fall rally. Opemngf5

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ERING MED-FLY RANTINE AREA NO FRUITSXVEGETABLES T0 GO OUTSIDE OF AREA CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT: Space shuttle Columbia lifts off from the launching pad at Ken- nedy Space Center, Florida. Photo of Saturn obtained from Voyager 2 from a distance of two million miles. Riding in the 1902 State Postillion Landau, Prince Charles and his bride The Princess of Wales smile as they approach Buckingham Pal- ace after their July Wedding in St. Paul's Cathe- dral. Supreme Court nominee Sandra Day O'Connor is pictured prior to her Senate confirmation hear- ings. O'Connor was subsequently approved by the Senate, and became the first woman Supreme Court Justice in United States history. President Reagan and Egyptian President Anwar Sadat appear at the White House, where they held meetings. Later, after returning to Egypt, Sadat was assassinated during a public ceremony. Alighting from Air Force One for Sadat's funer- al, former U.S. President Jimmy Carter and his wife Rosalynn lead former Presidents Gerald Ford and Richard Nixon. Former Secretary of State Henry Kissinger appears immediately be- hind Ford. Workers install a quarantine sign along the Po- mona Freeway in El Monte, California. Wide- spread spraying occurred through late summer in central California, as Mediterranean fruit flies were found in a succession of new areas. The battle seemed to be won as summer drew to a close. The space shuttle Columbia settles to the runway at Edwards Air Force Base in Kern County. Spectators from Bakersfield and other nearby cities waited for hours for this historic event. CENTER RIGHT: President Reagan responds to a question during a news conference. Frequent comments appeared in news articles as well as on television concerning Reagan's indomitable, friendly spirit.