Tippecanoe Valley High School - Saga Yearbook (Mentone, IN)

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N ews events rock the Valley Throughout the nine months that Tip- pecanoe Valley held classes, many na- tional and international news events shook the world, the nation, the state, and TVHS. From the drought in the Southeast to the Iran-Contra scandal that rocked the world through May, Valley’s halls echoed with the latest news. England’s Prince Andrew married com- moner Sarah Fergusen. Another widely publicized wedding also took place in July. Caroline Kennedy married business- man Edwin Schlossburg in Hyannis Port, Mass. The first plane to fly non-stop around the world without re-fueling, the Voyag- er, did so in December, 1986. Several natural disasters also affected the world in 1986-87. In 1986, the worst drought in the history of the Southeast struck. Crops were destroyed from southern Pennsylvania to north Florida. Hundred of Indiana farmers, contributed hay and livestock to the devastated farm- ers of the Southeast. In Cameroon a bubble of hot gas rose to the surface of Lake Nios. The wind carried the gas across the land and, within minutes, over 1700 people were killed. They were burned by steam and choked by carbon dioxide and other toxic gases. In late May tornadoes ripped through Texas. The town of Saragosa was re- duced to rubble and 29 people died. Terrorism also gripped the world in 1986-87. In September two terrorists stormed the main synagogue in Istanbul, Turkey. They killed over 20 worshippers and when the police arrived, they deto- nated hand grenades and killed them- selves. Airports were a favorite sight for ter- rorists to strike. Travel to some European cities slowed considerably due to the in- creased attacks on travelers. President Reagan signed a new tax bill in October 1986. This new law, the broadest overhaul in a generation, cut taxes for most workers, sliced out some prized deductions, like the sales tax on automobiles, and placed most of the tax burden on corporations. Also in October, President Reagan met with Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev in Iceland to discuss arms control. The two- day summit came to an end without set- tling the issue of the United States testing of the Star Wars weaponry. One of the most scandalous govern- ment issues since Watergate also in- volved Ronald Reagan. In an attempt to- help the rebel Contras in El Salvador, the United States sold arms to Iran. The ship- ment and payment went through Israel. The money was put into a Swiss bank account and then transferred to the Con- tras. These were just a few of the numerous news stories that made the 1986-87 school year memorable. Among the casualties of the gas bubble at Lake Nios, Cameroon, was this group of cows. QQ Ready For The World Student Life

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Valedictorian John King gives tribute to his class- mates with a song he composed himself. The graduation class of 1987 wait to be led in the traditional turning of the tassel. part: Yet close in heart Class motto: “Though friends sometimes live far apart, memories keep them close in heart.” During the four years that were spent at Valley, the class of 87 wit- nessed many joyous, as well as tragic, events that turned into memories to be looked back on. The first day of school for them as freshmen was both hectic and fun as they met new friends and tried to find their way about the halls of Valley. As their four years progressed, the places seemed to become more familiar, as did the people. Then the event that marked the transition from high school to real life occured on May 23 at 7:30; gradua- tion. Commencement was highlighted by many events such as Rev. William Haines presenting the invocation, stu- dent addresses by John King, Bryon Buck, and Tony Crill, three musical numbers performed by the TVHS band, presentation of the bibles by Rev. Lee Stubblefield, and the bene- diction by Rev. Lester Taylor. Then, as the members of the band played, the seniors stepped up to the speaking platform and were presented with their diplomas. With the turning of the tassel, led by class president, Tom Finney, gradua- tion came to a close. Ready For The World Graduation

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President Ronald Reagan and Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev confer at the Iceland Summit in Octo- ber. This farmer from South Carolina looks over his wilted corn crop during the drought in 1986. Indi- ana farmers sent aid to the drought-stricken south- east. December 5, 1986, the Voyager became the first plane to fly around the world without any stops for refueling. Former Prince, now Duke of Windsor Andrew, and his Duchess Sarah. National Int’l News