Washington High School - Memory Lane Yearbook (South Bend, IN)

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CONTENTS Student Life b Spring Activities 17 Seniors 32 Activities 67 Academics 86 Sports 114 Advertising 138 Index Closing 155 : i

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WE ARE THE PANTHERS»

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BECOMING AWARE Times were changing, and Washington students felt this in many ways. Reaganism had begun to be felt throughout the country. Social Security and federal grants were cut while military spending was up. John Hinckley attempted to assasinate President Reagan and the Dodgers having been successful in four previous contests, beat the Yankees to win the World Series. Washington, however, was affected most by Dr. Scammen and his integration plan. North Liberty High School was closed, forcing students to attend either John Glenn or Washington. We were made to realize that government decisions did effect our lives. As young adults, we were brought into closer contact with the world knowing that soon we would be taking an active part in it. Friends and classmates helped us gain knowledge about relating to others and even more important about getting to know ourselves. But whether Black, White, Hispanic or North Liberty Shamrock, we were all Panthers and we were all BECOMING AWARE IN ' 82!!! IN ' 82!S Ass ' t Principal: Mr. James Truex Opening, 3