William Henry Harrison High School - Legend Yearbook (Evansville, IN)

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Superman performed many thrilling feats for moviegoers this winter. ISuperman TM DC Comics 19791 The badly needed pedestrian pathway along Division was finally constructed. The Harrison Legend 211 Fielding Rd. Evansville, IN 47715 External Report President Carter initiated mandatory wage-price guidelines as inflation continued to worsen. College costs for graduating seniors fast became unreachable to the average middle-Class family. Taxpayers were charged a total of 14,000 dollars to put a senior through 12 years of secondary education. In a dozen years, that same education was expected to cost over 40,000 dollars. The Peoples Temple, a relatively unknown religious cult in Guyana, shocked the entire world with the mass murder-suioide of most of its followers. In a rather unique homage to Savior-Reverend Jim Jones, the cultists took a final toast of grape flavored KooI-Aid laced with cyanide. Locally, Mayor Lloyd stepped down, deciding not to seek reelection for a third term. Citing personal reasons, he left the office with optimism for Evansville's future. Two years ago, a Harison senior was struck and killed along Division Highway. Under Lloyd's backing, a sidewalk was constructed to aid passing students with safety, away from the busy highway. Producers continued to make high budget movies in hopes of box-office bonanzas. Superman set new records with a production cost of 50 million dollars. Young and old alike were made to iibelieve a man could fly? The Deer Hunter was voted best picture of the year. The horrors of Russian roulette were excellently exhibited in this film about Vietnam. College life was epitimized in another successful film, Animal House. The Delta frat's Toga parties became popular around the country. In sports, the Pittsburgh Steelers became the first NFL team to win three Super Bowls. The New York Yankees again captured the World Series Pennant. Michigan State won the NCAA basketball tournament, and Alabama was ranked number one in college football. The Evansville Aces returned to the court, just one year after their iii-fated plane crash. Last December, the teams DC-9 crashed shortly after take-off, killing everyone aboard. Coach Dick Walters and his team rallied to a respectable 13-16 record. Hoosier Hysteria reached epidemic proportions when ISU advanced to the NCAA Division i Finals. Larry Bird led the Sycamores, and thrilled the rest of the country, by becoming the leading scorer in the nation, advancing to fifth on the all time scoring list. indiana squeaked past Purdue for the NIT crown. Openingw 3

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Dollar a gallon gasoline became a reality to some Americans as the OPEC nations continued to raise their oil prices. With seemingly no alternative, America was forced to pay Arab demands. Mexico answered this worId-wide crisis with the discovery of billions of barrels of oil, enough tpossiblyy to break the monopoly created by the Middle East. Because of the fuel crisis, developing alternate energies became a top priority of Carterts administration. Nuclear and solar energies received increased attention as the ultimate energy sources of the future. Three Mile Island, a nuclear power plant outside of Pennsylvaniats state capitol, threatened the nation with the possibility of a nuclear holocuast. Neighboring communities were ordered to be prepared for evacuation. Fortunately, no one was injured by the radiation scare. The China Syndrome, a frightening film about the likelihood of nuclear disaster, was voted most timely movie of the year. Because of our current energy situation, a new breed of economical automobiles was introduced by American car manufacturers. These automobiles were made with lighter bodies, smaller engines, and improved, fueI-consoience performance. Foreign import sales reached record numbers as economicai-minded Americans feared the rising gas prices imposed by our Arab friends. Riot-torn Iran headlined American news. Shah Mohammed Reza Pahlavi and all Americans were forced to leave the country as liberals spoke out against their chaotic regime. Returning from a long exile, Rohollah Khomeni immediately became head of the swarming masses. State leaders, such as the Prime Minister, were hung. Khomeni brought back many of the outmoded Islamic traditions that previously characterized their way-of-life. President Carter received worId-wide praise in his efforts to promote peace between Egypt and Israel. In March, a treaty was signed, hopefully marking a permanent end to the iong-Iasting Middle East conflict. After the peace-pact was signed, Egyptians and Israeiies alike were asked to ttbelieve in God, in honor of Carterts own faith. America established warm relationships with China, oftentimes referred to as ttThe Sleeping Giant. Breaking out of a long tradition of independence, China renewed its interest in foreign affairs and diplomacy. Chinese students were soon found to be drinking Coca-Coia and wearing American blue Jeans. ZrOpening The Harrison Legend 211 Fielding Rd. Evansville, IN 47715 External Report Coach Dick Walters led the Evansville Aces to a respect- able first season in Division I play . President Carter was instru- mental in achieving peace in the Middle East. V ' Q; , h NV .yfy'wx IV y r 414 , M W 4m 4? Mayor Russell Lloyd announced that he did not plan to seek a third term as mayor.

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The Harrison Legend 211 Fielding Rd. Evansville, IN 47715 David Kronke J Editor 1 Table of Contents Student Life Compiled by Steve Tilmans, 5 Libby Miley, and Tony Brown Organizations 47 Compiled by Jeff Mitchell Sports 6'? Compiled by Mary Damm Seniors 9 1 Compiled by David Kronke Community 1 O 5 Compiled by Dan DeLau Index 1 2 5 Compiled by Geneva Johnson Staff Jourdan, Mark Negley, Troy Smith, Mr. Print Shop Adviser Nikki Bennett, Laurie Betz, Steve Dicks, Jeff Brandt, Mr' Robert KOCh Mr. Bob F. Harris Linda Fischer, Joan Forman, Kim Goff, Contributing Krista Gourley, Lori Howard, Kathy Lacey, Adviser Becky May, Lori Means, Donna Mobley, Photographers Mr Wa ne Fischer Tracy Norrick, Cliff Ong, Janine Pinajre James Alexander 11, Tom Crane, The ' y Evansville Courier Yearbook Photo Editor Letterhead Design Representative Robert Warmack Mr. Noble Hart Mr. Verlius Simpson Photographers Type'atunS Printed by Krieger-Ragsdale and Co., Inc., Scott Clippinger, Jim Goodson, Mike Patty Bock, Eda Buehn 616 Norman Ave., Evansville, IN 47711 410pening y