Oil City High School - Oil Can Yearbook (Oil City, PA)

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A white man runs from a jeering group of stonethrowing blacks in downtown Johannesburg. Riots were an almost daily occurrance in South Africa as blacks protested Apartheid. Mud trapped many people in Ameri, Columbia after a volcano erupted. Along with the Columbian Red Cross, hundreds of volunteers aided in rescuing people. A Sheite hijacker waves a gun from the window of the Trans World Airlines jet hijacked in Athens, Greece in June. Most of the hostages were released within days, but the remaining 39 hostages were held for 17 days. f 5

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 We Are The World. The past year will always be remembered as a time of unity. Not only did citizens of the United States come together, but also citizens of the world. Bob Geldof's Live Aid concerts in Philadelphia and London designated July 13, 1985 as the day the world came together. All proceeds from these concerts and others around the world, including one in Russia, went to the aid of those starving in Africa. This event inspired many other performers to raise money for or support other causes. These included Willie Nelson's Farm Aid, which was to help American farmers, Dionne Warwick's recording of That's What Friends are For to support Aids research, and Steven Little Steven Van Zandt's recording of Sun City , Artists Against Apartheid in South Africa. Performers weren't the only ones who united throughout the year. A series of earthquakes rumbled through Mexico City in September and left thousands dead. The recovery was accelerated through efforts of volunteers from around the world. Another maj°r accomplishment was pKe N,jVnmber meetin8 of U.S. President Ronald Reagan and the Soviet leader Mi-ka.l Gorbachov in Geneva, Switzerland. The parting of the two was hopeful as '° Va‘k 3«ain y«r also of [hedslHe 10'h anniversaty of the fall cheered together over Pete Rose's record breaking hit which broke Ty Cobb's 1982 record. Amidst all the positive aspects of the previous year there was the inevitable sour note. Terrorism continued throughout the world. A Trans World Airlines jet was hijacked by Sheite hijackers in June, and one American was killed. Four Palestinian terrorists hijacked the Italian cruise liner Achille Lauro, and another American was killed. Despite the threat of terrorism, the feeling of unity and the spirit of cooperation gave hope for the future. LS Bruce Springsteen was the undisputed Boss of rock n' roll. Many of his concert proceeds benefited unemployed steelworkers in many cities. The Vietnam Memorial in Washington is inscribed with the names of more than 58,000 dead or missing soldiers from the Vietnam War. Ceremonies were held at various times during the year to honor the veterans of that war. 4

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 Oil City - A Special Blend Of People Oil Heritage Week offers not only a way in which students can overcome summer boredom, but also the opportunity to take pride in their heritage. Traditionally, students at Oil City have actively participated in its wide range of events. Some of the more popular of these events include a bed race, the paddle, peddle, and hoof race, a teen dance, and the Heritage Parade. Students can be found in the parade as members of OMB, Boy Scouts, baseball teams, 4-H, and other organizations. One addition to this year's parade was the Class of '86 prom float. This was the first year that a senior class had entered a float in the Heritage Parade. Oil City High School was also well represented by the girls on the Heritage Court. Anne Highfield was honored as Oil Heritage Queen, while Laura Lundquist was named runner-up. Lori Giles was also a member of the court. While these activities can be fun, they can also be educational. Polish Night and Ethnic Days give students a chance to learn about other cultures and moreover about the people who make up Oil City's heritage. CC OMB's concession stand looks like a fun place to work. Oil Heritage Queen, Anne Highfield. and First Runner-up, Laura Lundquist, are pictured with Colonel Drake after receiving their respective titles. 6