Stroman High School - RoundUp Yearbook (Victoria, TX)

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H l l r ' ' ' ' s eI I m K M Hf fl wl m H ' 1l jflr V flr ' l H m I Mary Lou Retton and other U.S. Olympians, re- kindled the patriotic spirit of all Americans during the winter and sum- mer Olympics. Lee Greenwood ' s song, I ' m Proud to be an American reflected the feeling of the entire country. ZJhe Lji rapevine Mini Mag 123

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H WHO YOU GONNA CALL? eadliners Making the evening news and front pages of the nation ' s papers were the following headliners — Vanessa Williams, who surrendered her Miss America title because of her posing for sexually explicit photos which were published. Michael Jackson and his nationwide victory tour. In the presidential election campaign, history was made when Walter Mondale chose Geraldine Ferraro as his vice presidential running mate. However, President Reagan was re-elected by the largest margin in history. Relief for the African famine came to the forefront with celebrities recording We Are the World and raising thousands of dollars for the stricken people. The rise of the Cabbage Patch doll craze, which created a demand that was greater than the supply. Prince Harry, born to Prince Charles and Princess Diana of England. The Lady, better known as the Statue of Liberty, being refurbished for her 100th birthday. A rise in patriotism across the nation, sparked by the Olympics and Lee Greenwood ' s song, I ' m Proud To Be An American. In the winter Olympics, held in Yugoslavia, the United States won four gold and four silver medals. Scott Hamilton won a gold medal in the men ' s figure skating and Steve Mahre won the gold medal in the Giant Slalom ski- ing event. The Los Angeles summer Olympics created national figures of the men ' s and women ' s gymnastic teams. The U.S. won 83 gold medals, 61 silver medals and 30 bronze medals. Mary Lou Retton won the all-round gold medal and led the women ' s gymnastic team to a silver medal. The men ' s gymnastic team won the gold medal for the first time in history. Carl Lewis won four gold medals in track and field events. The boycott by the U.S.S.R. athletes of the summer Olympics. The hit movie ■■Ghiistbusters in- fluenced advertisins throughout the coun- try. .Stores proclaimed price busters and even Stroman entered the act with Sting-busters. The entire world was affected by the famine in Africa. U.S. celeb- rities raised thousands of dollars for the African relief by their album and hit song, We are the W(jrld. GK STBUSTERS ! Mini Mag

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o nthe home front i On the local scene, VISD and the weather were the big newsmakers. During the summer the Board of Trustees closed the campuses of the two high schools after complaints over traffic, drug use and behaviorof students were filed. Campus life changed in several ways during the year. Besides the closed campus, students and teachers faced a barrage of new academic standards from House Bill 72 reforms and a tightened attitude about extra-curricular activities. Tutorial sessions became the mandated rule at all schools and teachers became familiar with essential elements and H. Ross Perot. In February, Patti Welder Intermediate School was struck by lightning and burned to the ground. The weather made sure we would not take it for granted. On Sept. 30 the temperature dropped to 49 degrees, staying that way for two days. .Although December was warm and muggy, January was unbelievable. Jan. 12 dawned with the mercury in the 20s and at least two inches of snow on the ground. The election found Republican Mac Sweeney defeating veteran Democratic legislator Bill Patman in the 14th Congressional District race. The Victoria Regional Medical Center opened and One O ' Connor Plaza, the first highrise in Victoria, was built. A major disaster occurred in February when Patti Welder Intermediate School burned to the ground. The alma mater of many Stroman students, Patti Welder was a landmark in the city. Historical groups worked diligently to retain the original design of the building. The fire was caused when lightning hit the building. One O ' Connor Plaza, the new home for Victoria Bank and Trust, became the first highrise in Vic- toria. The building, boasting 10 stories, can be seen from all over the city. Mini Mag