Paradise Valley High School - Trojan Yearbook (Phoenix, AZ)

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This year was filled with many events that had an impact either patriotically or economically on the U.S. An event arousing patriotism was the summer Olympics in Los Angeles. Even though 44 nations boycotted, many of the athletes had tough competition. The U.S. won l4l medals, 83 of them gold. The Olympics was topped off by extravagant opening and closing ceremonies. This year the Olym- pics was paid for by many large companies and private donators. The U.S. was affected economi- cally by the presidential elections. Representing the Democrats were ex-vice president Walter Mondale and running mate, Geraldine Fer- raro. Representing the Republicans were President Ronald Reagan and Vice President George Bush. The race was opened by the Democrat- ic convention in August in San Francisco. The Republican conven- tion was in Dallas, Texas. Here Ron- ald Reagan kicked off his campaign for re-election. The two candi- dates held two debates. Elections affect Democratic Presidential candidate Walter Mondale talks to reporters at a Sacramento news conference. 1? Republican Presidential winner Ronald Reagan reacts during an interview with the Associated Press. 4 Photos by Scottsdale Progress

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Students, staff . . . work together There's no stoppin' us! That cer- tainly is true for this school year. As the student body gathered for the l984-85 school year, there were many additions including a 300 stu- dent rise from the I983-84 school year's student body of l,500. Friends and especially working together are what makes the Para- dise Valley student body so terrif- ic. The student body gathers at var- ious intervals of the day. Lunch time is the major class for friends to gather and enjoy the spare time. The spirit and pride produced at P.V. is never ending. Not just the athletes, musicians, artists and ac- tors produce school spirit but the whole campus, from student coun- cil selling spirit ribbons to the dra- ma department selling bagels. Many clubs also produce spirit. The band plays at every home foot- ball and basketball game, They also played at the Arizona State Fair and the Phoenix Suns game. Thanks to the band, the school has much spirit at games and assem- blies. The bands are not the only per- forming art section to promote school spirit. The drama depart- ment performs two major plays through the year, one play in the spring and the other in the fall. Concert choir also presents many outstanding concerts through the year. Working together is what makes the Paradise Valley student body the best there is! 6 Jimmy Petty, Mike Domstead and Charlie Schafer relax during lunch. This year Horizon and Shadow Mountain students went to classes on our campus. A few juniors enjoy the sun while they have a few minutes left during their lunch. OOO