Pontiac Northern High School - Avalanche Yearbook (Pontiac, MI)

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G N' L., S 5 The 82-83 year across the Nation was one in which Time magazine named the computerfman of the year, and everyones heart was stolen by the alien E.T. Across the states, in February, millions of homes turned on their televisions to watch the Winds of War, a six night series about World War II. But even with all ofthe good times this year there was some bad. The loss of many great performers such as Princess Grace whose life was taken in a tragic automobile accident, millions ofpeople mourned her death. They also mourned the death ofother fine per- formers such as Henry Fonda, Ingrid Bergman. John Be- lushi, and Karen Carpenter and some others who died this year. Also the Premier of Russia, Leonid Brezhnev died this year. On a brighter side the United States was fasci- nated by the new language used by Valley Girls like: Gag me with a spoon and Fer sur, Fer sur. lt was a year marked by surprises like John DeLorean being arrested in connection with allegedly selling cocaine and the Cardi- nals winning the World Series. The year in the United States and across the world was a year of depression on the economic side. Unemployment hit a high of 10.8 percent and many people felt the pinch in their pockets. The year was marked by the tragic death of 7 people in Chicago. These people were poisoned when they took tylenol cap- sules laced with cyanide. But on a lighter note we had an addition to the royal family. Prince Charles and Princess Diana were blessed with a baby boy named Prince William Arthur Philip Louis. This year is being called a year of hope by many people. Hope that this new year will bring more jobs to people and economically the United States will get on top where it belongs. 'wp Gface

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The 82-83 year forMichi gan was very news worth y. lfut unfortunately the news was mostly depressing. Tlze un- employment hit an all time hiyh and people who had worked hard all their lives watched all their eftorts dis- appear right in front of their eyes. At Christmas time this past year people in Pontiac and the rest of the state l t 1. r H1 ff' .Y received a great gift. Farmers who had a suiplus of food ' donated it to the poor and unemployed of Pontiac among I other cities. Un top ofall the unemployed people and the little Christmas this year we had a record low snowfall , including no snow for Christmas. Even with all the un- ' ' employed auto workers there is one good omen for the l 6 535 Automobile industry, at the auto show this year there was a record high of people attending and looking at cars. j - ' Everyone is hoping this means people will start investing in American made cars once again. The government is f trying to put people back to work with their new plan to Q raise the gas tax and hire unemployed workers to rebuild Q I , '. ' 71 . . . . . is .. . and clean up the roads in Michigan. The biggest news , Q Q: 'Ej this year was the largest Hudsons store in Michigan i i f closed its doors to buyers due to economic problems, threatening the Hudson Day Parade. This action disap- , pointed many of the long time shoppers of Hudson. The Gov. James Blanchard lx ' f 5 . E A biggest front page news this year was the break-up of a N 9 372 5 ,sf y Q large drug ring called Young Boys Inc. This relieved 5 X L5 4 f many peoples minds concerning the well being of their 7 fn. .V': ' -y E - K children. The greatest news to Pontiac students this year J' If if L v : 1. ' c KR 5 C was the formation of the organization called The Boos- ' ' 5: -1,, 7 , 4 , ter Club . This club is sponsored by parents of Pontiac v 5 ,,,: , Q 'Q , 5 students, this fabulous club raised money so the school Q - P ' T y , ' Q could once again offer extracurricular activities. Though K 1 I, - most of the news this year was depressing many people . ' are calling this year of HOPE! People are hoping that . ' ' 1 f l. with the new governor, James Blanchard, thatMichigan ii will become a prosperous state once again NL Q f --rlh ' 10 . G 1 X vvuoalwf-'H , MNH' K 0 X T ia 1' X wi Lorean arrested IH ocame dehver

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