Trinity Heights Christian Academy - Aquila Yearbook (Shreveport, LA)

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Steven Speilberg created and produced what could easily be called the best movie of l982. E.T. a movie about a homesick extraterrestrial, broke box office re- cords and E, T. phone home became the overworked phrase of the year. The Who , a popular Rock and Roll band, gave their farewell tour, and Keith Green, a Christian Rock singer, died in a plane crash. l982 was the year we paid 40qt for a coke, 53.50 for a movie, and anywhere from SI5.-S50 for a pair of blue jeans. H5532 On the local scene, John Hussey became 5hreveport's new mayor, and Bossier opened its first shopping mall. Wayne Smith, a graduate of Trinity Heights, became the starting point guard for La. Tech 's men 's basketball team, though only a freshman. Here at T.H., we spent time listening to all kinds of music ranging from that played by KMBQ to that of KEPT. Arcades became an important part of many of our lives, and Burger King, the official hang-out after football games. Time mag- azine topped the year off well by choosing a machine for the man of the yearll 220

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One of the bloodiest wars between Israel and the Palis- tinian Liberation Organization CPL O2 in Lebanon took place in l982. The Israelis rolled to the outskirts of Beirut and bombarded the city with artillary and gun- fire, forcing the beaten PLO to withdraw. Eight thousand miles away, Great Britain fought an improbable war to retake the Faulkland Islands, off the coast of Argentina. After seventy four days of fighting, the British retook the Island, and Argentine President Galtieri was forced to resign in the face of defeat. W The Soviet Union faced a new change in government after Leonid Brezhnev died of heart failure at the age of 74 in November. Yuri Andropov presided over a faltering economy, diplomatic difficulties, and other problems when he took office. About twelve million American workers were without jobs by November of l982, as continued lay-offs in the auto, steel, and machine-tool industries pushed unem- ployment to IQS In a bizarre outbreak of poisonings, seven people died when they swallowed Tylenol capsules laced with cya- nide by an unknown killer. Wayne Gretzky put together an unbelievable hockey season, and was named sportsman of the year. Sugar Ray Leonard, one of the greatest boxers in the history of the sport, retired when a detached retina hampered his performance. A major death occurred in the ring when Ray Boom Boom Mancini fought Duk Koo K im. Boxing fans everywhere where shocked when they found out that Duk Koo Kim never recovered from that fight even after two and a half hours of brain surgery. 219 i

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A Final Word . . . The events of 1982 that shaped the future of the world are all important, yet it would be quite impossible to name them all. Even the smallest detail of the year probably produced great changes throughout the world, and altered the course of history by a significant degree. It has been said that those who do not study history are doomed to repeat it over and over, but by learning from our mistakes, we can continue to go on to the greater achievements of the future. These dark days will be worth all they cost us if they teach us that our true destiny is not to be ministered unto, but to minister to ourselves and to our fellow man. Franklin D. Roosevelt l 2. We of the Aquila staff have attempted to record an accurate history of this school year that reflects the uniqueness of our culture. We would like to dedicate this edition of the Aquila to Mr. Cecil Owens, and Mrs. Win Owens. We feel that they are two of the main reasons for the spirit and success of this year. We would like to thank them for the things they ha ve done and wish them all success in the years to come. 221