Woodlan Senior High School - Arrow Yearbook (Woodburn, IN)

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Nation Experiences Breal tliroughi Free at Last proved to be a feeling that many Americans felt as Iran finally released the 52 hostages. Newly elected President Ronald Reagan, immediately following the taking of the oath of office, was informed of the news and quickly pre- pared for their return. After 444 days of captivity these brave souls were brought to Washington and treated to the best wel- come home the United States could muster. The celebration was not limited to D.C. The trees sur- rounding the front drive way were tied in yellow, and on the National Day of Thanks- giving, (declared by Rea- gan), the German Club circu- lated yellow ribbons for the students and faculty to wear. These contributions to the celebration made Woodlan feel just a little bit closer to the real world. A group of unidentified American hostages give victory signs, as they arrive at Algiers airport early Wednes- day, January 21, 1981, from Tehran. The 50 hostages were flown from Tehran to Algiers in the Algerian airport after 444 days of capitlvity In Iran President Ronald Reagan tries out his new desk in the Oval Office of the White House the day after the Inauguration. (A. P. Laserphotos) Current Events

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student Life Change became a way of life for many students with the modification of several irre- versible rules. For the first time the Juicy Fruit did not have to be hid- den between the cheek and gum when teachers passed. Many times they were chewing too. The privileges did not stop with gum. Six inches between people in the halls was forgot- ten after the upheaval of stu- dents against the hand hold- ing rule. The administration decided to lift the rule and al- lowed those of the opposite sex to communicate not just by talking but also by holding hands. These privileges made the atmosphere much more re- laxed and helped to give a feel- ing of peace throughout the school. Student Life 9