Roncalli High School - Lance Yearbook (Aberdeen, SD)

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 Legislators, State Voters Keep Busy With the state population decreasing throughout 1982 83 South Dakota lost one representative to Washington. Other population shifts in the state called for redistricting Many bills were presented throughout the year by the state legislature. A bill that proposed legalized gambling was turned down by state voters when the fear of organized crime entering the state seemed to outweigh the benefit of an increase in revenue. Changing the drinking age from 18 to 21 was continually debated back and forth, but never changed. Two bills which were up in the air for a long time, and which faced much controversy were the proposed cut back of student financial aid, and a tax cut for parents sending their children to parochial schools. 4 Introduction

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With the names of Leonid Brezhnev, Ingrid Bergman, Bess Truman, Henry Fonda, John Belushi, and Grace Kelly be- ing included on the list of obituaries, a royal baby was born to Prince Charles and Princess Diana of Whales in 1982- 83. Touching the hearts of many was the little outer space creature E.T. who brought the message of hope to those who believe in fantasy. Medical and scientific advances came about with the first human artificial heart transplant and the launch of the Columbia Space Shuttle. More and more changes came about in 1982-83, when people started protesting the nuclear arms race, and finally gave an overdue tribute to the Vietnam Veterans who died. Life and death, tragedy and hope made up the memorable year of 1982-83. Vet Tribute, Arms Protests Highlight Year Introduction

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During 1982-83, law enforcement agents led a crackdown on the problem of D.W.I. in the state as they organized special programs to concentrate on people driving while intoxicated. Along with this crackdown came stiffer penal- ties for those convicted of D.W.I. and for underage drink- ers, with fines and jail sentences becoming mandatory. Around the Aberdeen area, various communities continued to celebrate their centennials throughout the year, with the help of many Aberdeen residents, young and old alike. The spirit of the young and old wasn’t united however when a proposal for an athletic facility at N.S.C. was first turned down by voters. Later, with more support of local college students, the proposal passed. 1982-83 was definitely a year mixed with controversy and support. Officials Concentrate On DWI Arrests a 1. Law enforcement agents use the intoxilyzer to measure the amount of alcohol on a suspect’s breath. 2. Think signs along the road remind drivers not to drink and drive. The signs are put up wherever a traffic death has oc- cured. 3. A sketch of the proposed Northern State College athletic facili- ty shows the planned appearance of the building. 4 Although financial aid seems to be on the way out for high school seniors planning to go to college, Don Schatz undertakes the tedious job of filling out the forms, and hopes for some aid consideration. Introduction 5