Sheridan High School - Bronc Yearbook (Sheridan, WY)

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News from around the world This year: A summary of Collage, left: (1) Terry Waite, who disappeared in early 87 while negotiating to help free the hostages in Lebanon (2) David Letterman and canine friend, whose ratings and popularity as a late-night talk show host skyrocketed (3) President Ronald Reagan, who suffered a drop in his popularity after Iranscam broke loose (4) Democrat Mike Sullivan. Wyoming’s new governor who staged an up-from-behind victory in November over Republican Pete Simpson (5) Democratic senators Graham. Sanford, and Mikulski who took over the US Senate for the first time since 1980 (6) Halley’s comet, which faded off into the sunset to return late in the 21st century (7) Auto signs from the safe to the ridiculous to the sublime conquered the back windows, but not necessarily the hearts, of America (9) Her heart aflutter, Sarah Ferguson marries Great Britain's Prince Andrew in an uncommonly expensive ceremony (9) Max Headroom, whose cool-as-a-cucumber insanity took over the TV sets of the nation (10) The Statue of Liberty, whose 3-year renovation culminated in a 100th birthday bash that lit up New York (11) Miles, a calm beagle who made history in medicine by being frozen -and then thawed out and brought back to life. Key major events Historically, these are just a few of this year’s events: Hostage negotiator Terry Waite was taken hostage in Beirut, Lebanon while negotiating for the release of Americans held there. America’s trade war with Japan flared up again, with Congress imposing tougher penalties on the Japanese. The U.S.S. Stark was bombed by Iraq in the Persian Gulf, killing 37 Americans. Tornadoes struck in the Texas town of Saragosa, totally destroying it and killing 28 with a damage cost in the millions. Democratic front-runner Gary Hart dropped out of the Presidential race amid disclosures that he committed adultery. TV crazes swept the nation with Cosby and Moonlighting slipping while Alf, Wheel of Fortune and Max Headroom became very popular. The economy of the nation underwent rapid change with the stock market rising rapidly and then falling off just as quickly. Inflation returned and the dollar fell. The US regained the Americas Cup in a duel with Australia. Meanwhile, Aussie Paul Hogan thrilled audiences with Crocodile Dundee which brought in both packed theaters and an 800'7 profit. The federal budget deficit broke the $1 trillion barrier for the first time in history while the government ran out of money five times this year. Actor Cary Grant died in Iowa this winter after a long, successful career in pictures. The Statue of Liberty turned 100 amid a gala celebration while the US Constitution reached year number 200. AIDS-mania ripped through the country as the disease spread to the “normal” heterosexual community. 18

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Favorite Songs 1. Bon Jovi “You Give Love A Bad Name” 2. Iron Maiden “Wasted Years” 3. AC-DC “Who Made Who” 4. Bangles “Walk Like an Egyptian” 5. Beasty Boys “Fight For Your Right To Party” Favorite Television Show 1. Cosby Show 2. Moonlighting 3. Growing Pains 4. Sledge Hammer JO o V 5. Who’s The Boss Above: The 3rd favorite and most affordable car next to the Porche and Lamborghini a 1987 Honda Prelude. Right: A display of right different top songs all in one. 17

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Events closer to home Wyoming’s economy bleeds Although the national economy continued to grow throughout most of 1986-1987, Wyoming’s economy has undergone the opposite type of change. With Wyoming’s inflation and unemployment rates up over 10% and most of the population threatened with loss of jobs, things looked bleak as the school year ended. Most of Wyoming’s economic problems can be blamed on the depressed oil, gas, and coal markets. Although tourism still remained strong, falling gas prices caused oil prices to drop by half and the number of oil rigs in the state to drop from 37 in summer ’86 to only 24 in June ’87. This especially stung in N.E. Wyoming and the south- ern part of the state. Effects of the bad economy were varied: from a drop in the population as more people moved out of state, thus lowering property values and hurting the already-poor farm industry, to the closing of dozens of businesses, schools, and the Wyoming Wildcatters, who planned to pack up and leave Casper for Sioux Falls, South Dakota. State government has been severely cut, leading to a drop in the budgets of schools, agencies, and the Chamber of Commerce. Gov. Sullivan has promised to keep taxes down as long as possible by further cutting spending whenever possible. I.eft: First Wyoming Bank, formerly First National Bank, which went bankrupt last summer due to bad loans that it could not make up for. Below: The Club, which opened this year to entertain and amuse local teens in a drug-and-alco-hol-free environment. Gov. Sullivan Wyoming voters gave an upset victory on Nov. 4 to Democrat Mike Sullivan, the 4th consecutive election of a Democrat for Governor. Sullivan won the election 88,(KM) to 75,000 for challenger Republican Peter K. Simpson. Simpson had started the race with a lead of 59%-41% in most polls, but the trend quickly began to reverse and by election day the race was “too close too call’’ according to US News World Report. Although Wyoming is considered a Republican state, Democrats now hold 3 of the top 5 state offices. The other 2 Democrats are Sec. of State Kathy Kar-pan and Superintendant of Schools Lynn Simons. State Treasurer Stan Smith and State Auditor Jack Sidi are the 2 Republicans. Democrats also captured 2 more seats in the State House. Left: The new, improved Sheridan High School, which will finally replace the old, 1925 High School Building. The multi-million dollar complex will house grades 10-12.