Thornridge High School - Piper Yearbook (Dolton, IL)

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Right: Governor James Thompson campaigns his way to an unprec- edented fourth term. iPhoto by George Mars Cassidy, courtesy of Governors Press Officei Opposite Page: Williem Dafoe and Tom Berenger iinsetl each re- ceived an Academy Award nomina- tion for best supporting actor for their roles in Platoon, iPhotos by Ricky Francisco, courtesy ofOri- on Pictures Corporationl 7 rs' errorist activities, Iran Scam, AID domznate years headlmes International Great Britain's Prince An- drew married Sarah Fer- gie Ferguson, Duchess of York. Prince Charles of Great Britain visited Marshall Field's on State Street in Chicago. One week after the FBI ar- rest of Soviet citizen Gen- nadi Zacharov, the KGB ar- rested U.S. reporter Nicho- las Daniloff. Both men were released after being ac- cused of espionage. Terry Waite, an -Anglican Church envoy working for the release of Western hos- tages in Beirut, disap- peared from sight on Jan. 20 National President Reagan met Premiere Gorbachev in Rey- javik, Iceland. Main discus- sion was directed toward arms control: however, no agreement was reached. President Reagan's ad- 222 Current Events ministration came under at- tack after profits from U.S.! Iran arms sales allegedly went to profit the contras in Nicaragua. As a result of this happening, Lieutenant Colonel Oliver North was relieved of his duties with the National Security Coun- cil. Wall Street was stunned by an overwhelming amount of inside trading. Ivan Boesky, risk arbitra- geur, one of the accused, was required to pay 100 million dollars in fines: he was also banned from trad- ing stocks in the U.S. Sports After a one dollar settle- ment from the NFL, the USFL folded. Many players from the USFL signed with NFL teams. The New York Giants won Superbowl XXI by beating the Denver Broncos 59-20. The New York Mets beat the Boston Red Sox in the last game of a seven-game series to gain the title of World Series Champions. Through arbitration, Don Mattingly won a 1.9 million dollar contract with the New York Yankees. America's Cup was brought home to the U.S. after Stars and Stripes, captained by Dennis Con- nor, defeated Australia's Kookaburra in four straight races. The Bulls' Michael Jor- dan had the highest scoring average for a guard in the NBA. Entertainment At the 29th annual Grammy Awards, Paul Si- mon's Graceland was named Album of the Year. Record of the year went to Steve Winwood's Higher Love and Bruce Hornsby and the Range won Best New Artist. Oscar nominees for Best Picture included A Room with a View, Children ofa Lesser God, Hannah and Her Sisters, The Mis- sion, and Platoon. UPla- toon had the most no nations with eight. Deaths Movie legends Ca Grant, 82, and James C ney, 86, died after ma successful years in l movies. Entertainer, Liberac died in his Palm Sprii home at the age of 67. 1 coroner's report stated t Liberace died of AIDS. C trary to this, his doctor s that he died from heart I ure. Artificial heart recipi William Schroeder, 54, d after suffering from stroke. He lived on his ar cial heart, the Jarvik-7, fc record 620 days. Scatman Crothers, b knovim in the music wc and from his roles in so movies, died at the age 76 from cancer. Cult figure, Andy War died at age 59 from a he attack.

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a closer look On June l0 finals ended as 2,1258 students waved good-bye to school and said hello to summer vaca- tion. The next day the sen- ior class flipped their tas- sels and headed out into the real world. The l986-87 school year had finally 224 closing come to a close. lt had been a year just like any other year - there were changes made as well as traditions continued. The year became special because of the feelings shared for each other and the school. X ,XX X Unlike any year before students worked together to make the school strong. Friendships, honors, and defeats accumulated throughout the school year would always hold a lasting impression. What was seen when tak- ing a closer look? A schc but just not any scho Thornridge - a pla where having pride vi fashionable and where ha ing spirit was hip.