Putnam City High School - Treasure Chest Yearbook (Oklahoma City, OK)

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-er- X gli lx! Hx it -Q,f:xW044' i L-Iii If Lx K if t 5':! Former vice-president Walter Mondale was a candidate for the Democratic nomination. Election . . . Speech writing and promise-mak- ing was in progress as all of America, especially presidential candidates and their wives, prepared for No- vember's presidential election. Ron- ald Reagan stood unopposed for the Republican nomination. On the Democratic side, many fa- miliar names were brought into ac- tion. Former vice-president Walter Mondale was a front-runner for nomination, while Senator john Glenn of Ohio was busy meeting and talking to voters. jesse jackson, remembered for his rescue of an overseas prisoner, also sought nomination. Al President Ronald Reagan stood unopposed for re-election. Many others ran for the Demo- cratic nomination. Senator Gary Hart from Colorado, California's Senator Alan Cranston, former Senator George McGovern from South Da- kota and South Carolina's Senator Ernest Hollings all campaigned. There was a difficult decision to be made. Many competent men were running for the chance to lead the country. It was up to America's vot- ' X,-2 f,-NFA 5 -.x ' X glllggs l at Nfcgggi. 1 ts XxX.J1 Senator john Glenn, a former astronaut, en- tered the Democratic race throughout the primaries. ll'l984ll ers to weight the issues and vote for the man they believed most quali- fied. Seniors who would be 18 by No- vember prepared to vote in their first presidential election. Even though they felt small in the voting mass, most seniors felt responsible for their voting privileges. lf everybody felt like their vote didn't count, then nobody would vote at all, said Chris Cook. If people don't vote, said Katie Blair, then they shouldn't gripe about the way their country is run. Some countries don't have any say in their government operations. Olympics -from Sarajevo to L.A. Yugoslavia was faced with the preparation for this year's Winter Olympics the most expensive event ever for Yugoslavia, held in the town of Sarajevo. Downhill skiing, speed and figure skating, cross-country and slalom skiing, bobsled races and hockey were on the agenda of this world- wide competition. With four gold medals and four silver medals to their credit, the United States finished fifth in the overall medal count. Downhill skiing was run in the ja- hovina and Bjelasnica mountains. Bill johnson of the United States cap- tured the gold medal in men's downhill skiing. Twins Steve and Phil Mahre took the top two medals for slalom skiing, and a pair of medals was mined by Debbie Armstrong and Kristen Coo- per in Ladies' Giant Slalom, with Armstrong taking the gold. ln figure skating, Scott Hamilton went gold and Rosalyn Summers took second place in their respec- tive categories. Los Angeles will be the site of the Summer Olympic games. Track and field, gymnastics, swimming, diving and basketball will be the events in which countires from all over the world will compete. The games will take place from july 28-August 12, 1984. Newsbreak 31

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Local improvements - friend or foe? During 1983, local Oklahomans had a few changes made to their city streets. The major project being car- ried out this year was the improve- ment of Grand Boulevard. Closing this major passway caused very heavy traffic on city streets, especial- ly May Avenue and Portland. The problem comes from people who used the highway to get to and from work and are now forced to fight local traffic. Renovation will include widen- ing the boulevard and modernizing With the addition of a streetlight on N. W. 50th, Ann Arbor travelers had an easier time with left turns. s' t j -.4 sf':+ 's ... ..,........ K ' K 1 ' . j jj L . A Q --as if - tt -1 .. .. 1 an it H .M .i Q ., 7 . A ..a, , 5. ,,Y. I 1 L me - . f - I Q .. . wiv' .. ' If X suns ... y ' 2' 1 f' ' Q. ' im !! A T?lf ,., ltl - W tQ4s. '?El,' gy.-5 H - . -,M at v s' . . 0'-T'iJ.. 5 - f u l 7' ',-- P '5i'Sfi?f!g Q54-.lQfff'3'2 s5f ' ln order to speed up the light change, Teri Alviola punched the walk button. Compli- ance with new rules was one of many adjust- ments made by Warr Acres residents. it, to look much like Interstate 44, said Gary Guidice, spokesperson for the Oklahoma Department of Trans- portation. Expected completion of Grand Boulevard is january, 1986. However, Guidice said, The second phase of the reconstruction requires much federal funding. Until Con- gress approves this funding, we can- not complete Phase II of the pro- ject. City workers weren't the only people who had to make adjust- ments. Pirates were surprised when they returned to the campus in Au- gust. A street light was constructed at the corner of N. W. 50th street and Ann Arbor. It was badly needed for students so the Warr Acres City Council had it installed. Some stu- dents thought the light was an ad- vantage and some said it's just a nui- sance. lt's a bummer in the morning, but it really helps at lunch and after school. lf the stop sign were still there, it would take forever to make a left, said Scott Masters. K . 1 f A ' g n ,Q is it VI 32 ll OU I3 . , . .ESF -t - J- Road-closed signs were a familiar sight Construction equipment scattered through- around Oklahoma City, as streets were wi- Out the City made perfect bumming spots dened and modified. for jon Crail and Mark Hay. 30 Newsbreak

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Residents had to bide their time'and wait for the long construction of Aquaticus. Brent Walton spent the day at the zoo, the site of the marine life exhibit. Construction of Aquaticus began as soon as the necessary funds were raised. This sign posted pertinent information about this new aquatic park. ll like stuff that has to do with the water. I think Aquaticus will be good for Oklahoma City. Wade Outside the Aquaticus exhibit, a replica of a dolphin was placed to show what is waiting for Oklahoma City residents. Aquaticus - more than just dolphin Aquaticus became a reality on july 1, 1981 with a fund-raising drive, the goal being 54,500,000 In 1983 it was announced that the Oklahoma Zoolo- gical Society had commitments total- ing s4,507,a30. Aquaticus will be the only aquatic science park of its kind in this part of the country. lt is designed to be en- joyed not only by children, but by adults as well. It will also be used as a research institution where scientists can learn more about aquatic organ- isms. There are three phases to the Aquaticus program, each to be com- pleted individually. Estimated to cost approximately S2 million, Phase I will have the only per- manent dolphin exhibit in the Mid- west. This exhibit includes an indoor dolphin pool and seated arena for year-round dolphin shows, demon- ' d derwater viewin strations an un g. Also included is a petting tank where visitors can pet and feed dolphins. Plans to remodel the sea lion exhibit were put into action in 1982. Shark-filled ocean tanks will high- light Phase ll. These tanks will also in- clude other large species of marine life such as sawfish, rays, and sea tur- tles. An Oklahoma lake, education ex- hibits, a living jewels coral reef ex- hibit, and an Oklahoma wildlife con- servation exhibit are other attractions to be added. This phase is estimated to cost 51.5 million. Phase III will include a touch and learn tidal pool where visitors can handle exhibits, including sea urchins and crabs. Exhibits of tanks showing a variety of aquatic life and an aquatic classroom and lab are also in the works. This unique aquatic science park is to be located in the Northwest corner of Zoo lake. 32 Newsbreak