Richfield High School - Aurean Yearbook (Richfield, MN)

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RHS was privileged to have one of the Twin Cities best rock bands. Chameleon, perform in the auditorium on February 21,1983. The most exciting part occurred when Charlie Adams and his Gyro-drumset revolved backwards and forwards at a speed of six revolutions per minute. Encore For A Cause Encore was a conglomeration of all the musicals performed by RHS in the past sixteen years. What made Encore so special was that it had the original cast members from the first productions. Among the musicals represented were Carnival (1968). Guys and Dolls (1971). Kiss Me Kate (1973), and Fiddler on the Roof (1978). At 9:20 a.m. Wednesday December 8. 1982, the Washington Monument was under seige by 66 year old Norman Mayer of Miami Beach. Florida. He threatened to blow it up with 1000 pounds of dynamite as a protest against nuclear arms. When he tried to drive toward the White House, he was killed by police gunfire. Apparently, he died for a bluff. No dynamite was found in his van or near the monument. Snowed Under One thing wrong with Christmas dinner is that many people find it difficult to push themselves away from the table. Then they gripe about exercising to get nd of the extra pounds. But after 16.5 inches of snow covered the ground on December 28.1982. as a result of the fourth largest snow storm in Minnesota, exercising the arm and back muscles was unavoidable. At a time like this, the shovel was man's best friend. Clogged streets made transportation almost impossible. Bus service was stopped until the streets were plowed, and the airport was at a temporary standstill. Just as babies must crawl before they walk, sidewalks and driveways must be cleared and cars must be dug out of snowbaods before you can get anywhere. Remember The Big Scare Before September 1982. most people would reach for Tylennol for minor aches and pains. But then, seven people in the Chicago area died after taking Extra Strength Tylennol capsules laced with cyanide. Panic struck. The product was taken off shelves across the country because officials feared that an over the counter terrorist was murdering consumers with a product they had come to trust After an extensive investigation, a $1 million extortion letter to Johnson Johnson (the makers of the product) was traced to James W. Lewis. However, a new fad had evolved — product tampering, loci- When .. J I dents included Vick’s nasal spray and Vi- ! sine eyedrops conlammated with sulfuric acid. Nyquil cold medicine filled with rubbing alcohol and many other products ranging from toothpaste to milk. It was not until late December that extra Strength Tylennol began to appear on store shelves again. Tylennol. as well as many other over the counter products now came in tamper-resistant containers. However, a favorite HaHoween pastime was in jeopordy. Children were discour- ; aged from going Trrck-or-Treatmg for fear of contaminated candy and other treats. A Season That Almost Wasn’t Sunday afternoons, Monday nights and Thursday nights were filled with the excitement of passes, fumbles, and touchdowns, before the first regular season walkout in the National Football League’s 63 year history. The major issue of the 57 day strike was money. After endless hours of negotiations, an agreement was reached on November 16, 1982. The new settlement raised minimum salaries to $30,000 for rookies and to $140,000 for twelve year veterans. Team owners also agreed to pay severence pay for all player with at least Farwell to M.A.S.H. After 250 episodes, seven time-slot changes, 17 different writers, departure of half the original cast, and 14 Emmy Awards, M.A.S.H. filmed its final episode on Jan. 14. 1983. The two and one-half hour show, which was aired on Feb. 28. 1983, became the most watched program in TV history. For 11 years the 4077th M.A.S.H. Unit explored the Korean War (which lasted only 2 years) emphasizing character development and political and humanitarian issues. The cast members voted to end the show out of respect for their work because they didn’t want to “dimish it.” M.A.S.H. will always be remembered for its unforgetable characters: Radar, the naive farmboy who slept with his teddy bear; Klinger, who wanted out of the war so badly he wore women's two years experience. The nine game schedule was the shortest ever. Estimates of the cost of the strike was over $275 million based on legal estimates of $30 million a week in lost revenues and union estimates of $9 million a week in lost player saleries. However, this does not include the mental anguish of football fans. But, in the end, the Washington Redskins beat the Miami Dolphins (27-17) at Super Bowl XVII, which was held in Pasadena, California on January 30, 1983. Breakthrough For the first time in history, surgeons implanted a permanent artificial heart to replace a dying human heart. The heart is made of molded polyurethane. It is called the Jar-vick-7. after its developer Dr. Robert K. Jarvick. Barney Clark, a retired dentist from Seattle. Washington. was the recipeant of this scientific breakthrough which occured Thursday. Oecember 2. 1982, at the University of Utah Medical Center. clothing; Father Mulcahy, Henry Blake. Col. Potter. Frank Burns, Margaret Hot Lips Houlihan, and Hawkeye Pierce with his buddies Trapper and B.J., who with the aid of a still and humor made life bearable. The final show was celebrated across the country with Mash Bashes, but it will never end as long as there are reruns.

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Expecting a crowded parking lot. Herbert and Sally take turns giving each other rides in Herbert's new. used wagon Since they've been going out. Herbert and Sally don't have time for their many friends. Jealous of Sally, many of the girls try to flirt with Herbert Saying good-bye before class is always hard for Herbert and Sally. Afraid of getting permanently joined at the mouth like so many other couples. Herbert and Sally perfer their traditional goodbye a sweatypalm handshake and tearyeyed wink. Outgoing students. Herbert and Sally have become the top of their class. Herbert is the chairman of the Intelligence Committee His most frequent comments are. Huh? and I don't understand. Sally is the president of Basketweavers' Anonymous. Herbert And Sa!ly 27

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Obituary Ingrid Bergman. August 29. 1982: On her 67th birthday, the Swedish actress. who came to Hollywood in 1939. lost an eight-year battle with cancer. During her 48 years in show business, Bergman made 44 films, numerous stage appearances and two television appearances. Princess Grace, Tuesday. September 14. 1982: Princess Grace. 52. was known to many in the United States as actress Grace Kelly who made 11 films before giving up her career to marry the Prince of Monaco. Her car went off a hillside road after she suffered a stroke while driving. A second stroke occured some time later. After doctors determined that her brain was dead, her husband Prince Rainier consulted their children and decided to discontinue her supporting apparatus. President Leonid Brezhnev, Wednesday, November 10.1982: The end was sudden for the 76 year old leader of the Soviet Union, who was approaching his 18th year in power. Although kept secret, he was suffering from serious heart problems, which left him with badly slurred speech and labored breathing. Marty Feldman. Thursday, December 2. 1982: The 49 year old British Incidentally John Hamilton was the mayor of Richfield ... Rudy Perpich was the Govenor of Minnesota Rudy Botzwitch and Dave Duren-berger were the Minnesota Senators ... Ronald Regan, who was the oldest President to be elected in the United States, had his 72nd birthday February 6. 1983 ... Miss California. 25 year old Babra Sue Maffett. was crowned Miss America 1983 in Atlantic City, New Jersey . . While many people were enjoying Thanksgiving dinner at home, the old Donaldson store comedian had a massive heart attack in his Mexico City hotel room, just hours after completing a role in the movie Yellow Beard. The buldging blue eyes that contributed to his fame were caused by a hyperthyroid condition that developed suddenly in 1962. Paul (Bear) Bryant. Wednesday, January 26, 1983: 315 victories made him the winningest coach in college football. At 69. he suffered a heart attack less than a month after retiring from a 38 year coaching career. Karen Carpenter, Friday. February 4. 1983: A spokesman for the Los Angeles County Coroner's office stated that the 32 year old's cardiac arrest might be related to anorexia nervosa, a disorder in which irrational fear of being overweight leads to compulsive dieting and can impair health. With brother Richard, the Carpenter duo's songs sold more than 60 million albums. James (Eubie) Blake, Saturday February 12, 1983: Since jazz and ragtime didn't exist when he was born in 1883. composer Eubie Blake was perhaps the last remaining link to a unique American form of music before his unsuccessful bout with pneumonia. He died at the age of 100. was engulfed by flames .. Jimmy Connors won his fourth U.S. Open tennis championship by defeating Ivon Lendl His $90,000 prize pushed hts career earnings over $4 million ... Veterans of the Viet Nam War were finally recognized with a wall memorial containing the names of dead soldiers ... On Tuesday December 7. 1982. convicted murderer Charlie Brooks Jr. became the first person in the United States to be executed by lethal injection ... Time Magazine chose a computer as Man of the Year. Being E.T., the Extra-Terrestrial, was the biggest movie success of the season. A box office record was set when more than $3.4 billion worth of tickets were sold across the country E.T. was a delightful little alien who was accidently left behind on an expedition to Earth. Befriended by Elliot, a boy who gave him Reeses Pieces candies. E.T. touched the hearts of many with his request to phone home. He may have gone home, but he can be seen on many earthly objects such as sheets, curtains, toys, jewelry, and clothes, Unfortunately. Michael Patrick Bifon. a 2 foot 10 inch midget who played the character throughout much of the movie, died Thursday January 27.1983 of complications resulting from pneumonia. t Since 1949. The color of the Weather-ball predicted the weather forecast from the top of the Northwestern National Bank Building in downtown Minneapolis. The structure stood 150 feet high or 12 stories, and weighed 78 tons. On Thursday January 27. 1983, the Weatherball was removed to be reassembled at the Minnesota State Fair grounds. It should be ready for the 1984 State Fair. The Big Dipper The Hubert Humphrey Metrodome collapsed for the second time on Thursday December 30, 1982, just three days before the Minnesota Vikings and the Dallas Cowboys were to play football on national television. A crane bucket, used to clear the roof, punctured the teflon coated fiberglass, which had risen suddenly when the weight of the snow eased. The small tear quickly became a 150 foot-long rip Down came the dome, providing an unforgettable view of the Minneapolis skyline from the inside. Luckily, the 5000 pound panel was replaced in time for the game.