Class of 1968
1968
Price of a Gallon of Gas: $ .33
Average In-State CA College Tuition: $ 283
Price of a Big Mac: $ .49
What was new in innovation, culture and education?
The Big Mac, Akai, Mini Cassette and the EVR (Recording and video taping tools) were invented.
In 1967, conservative, clean-cut, family friendly culture was officially replaced with psychedelic, rebellious, political, sexual youth during the famous “Summer of Love”.
An amendment was introduced to the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 providing for the establishment and promotion of bilingual education programs. The goals of the legislation included the cultivation of ancestral pride among youngsters and the reinforcement of their native languages.
Hall of Fame recipients: Joan Samuelson and Dave Goeddel.