Valley Park High School - Val E Vues Yearbook (Valley Park, MO)

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John Garza (9) escorted by Julie Chadd (9). Brian Felgate (9) escorted by De- anna Walker (9).

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were severely damaged. On the national scene, the ex- plosion of the space shuttle Chal- lenger devastated Americans. Sev- enty-four seconds after lift-off the right rocket booster caught fire and ignited the whole Challenger. All six astronauts were killed along with Christa McAuliffe, a teacher from New Hampshire, who was to be the first common citizen in space. In the midst of tragedy charity reached an all time high. Live-Aid in July, produced over $81 mil- lion. Farm-Aid, raised over $10 million, and on May 25, Ameri- cans joined in the Hands Across America to raise money for the homeless. Even though the chain stretching from New York to Cali- fornia was not complete, the event was branded a success because at- tention was drawn to a serious na- tional problem. Ferdinand Marcos, of the Phil- lipines, was dethroned by Corazon Acquino. The United States of- Meramec Bridge opened June 3. Halleys Comet returned. fered Marcos refuge. He accepted it and is currently living in Ha- waii. President Ronald Reagan had surgery for colon cancer. Ac- tor Clint Eastwood was elected mayor of Carmel, California. For the state of Missouri the year marked the enactment of sev- eral new legislations. The wearing of seatbelts became mandatory, horseracing became legal, and a Missouri lottery was established. The city of St. Louis saw the ren- ovation of Union Station and the opening of the St. Louis Centre. Missouri also dominated the baseball scene. It was an 1-70 World Series. The St. Louis Cardi- nals lost in the 7th game to the Kansas City Royals. Philadelphia’s manager player Pete Rose broke Ty Cobb’s record of “Most Hits, Career,” with 4,192 hits. Rock Hudson died shortly after shocking the world with news he had AIDS. Yul Brynner (65), and Orson Wells (70), were also a great loss to the entertainment indus- try. Karen Ann Quinlan (31), was who a center of the right-to-die issue, passed away of a 10 year co- motose struggle. Samantha Smith (13), who wrote a letter to Yuri Andropov, Soviet Premier, asking for peace, died in a plane crash after making her debut as an ac- tress. Diane Bradford (12) reads the tragic news about the shuttle explosion during Mass Me- dia. At 2 p.m. CST people joined hands and sang We Are The World . xA fjt tn i it Q

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Cusack crowned 1st Sadie Hawkins king Student Council representative Bill Hansel (12) suggested that the field day dance be changed to a Sadie Hawkins format including the crowning of a king. “I was tired of the same old thing over and over again. The school is so plain; it needs a little excitement and change of pace.” “I think it’s a neat idea, it gives guys a chance to run for something. Girls get Prom and Homecoming; so guys should have a chance,” said Tina Booth (12). “Sadie Hawkins gave the girls a chance to ask guys to a dance. Most guys around here are shy and won’t ask girls to a dance,” said Donna Workman (12). The dance followed the regular field day ac- tivities such as the balloon stomp, kickball, vol- leyball, basketball, relay races, and tug-of-war. Seniors took first place for the day. Bill Hansel (12). Ken Stiles (12), and Kd Finder (12) pull the senior class to a victory. Mr. Sadie Hawkins. John Cusack (12) escorted by (leorfjia Lucas (12) Jim Walker (11) escorted by Tina Booth (12). Kd Finder (12) escorted by Alicia Jacobs (11). tPadie. il