Class of 1983
1983
Price of a Gallon of Gas: $1.16
Average In-State CA College Tuition: $2,198.75
Price of a Big Mac: $ .99
What was new in innovation, culture and education?
The term “virtual reality” is coined, Microsoft Word is launched, and Star Wars (Strategic Defense Initiative (SDI) was Proposed.
The Space Shuttle Challenger is launched Maiden Flight and people start playing Mario Brothers for the first time.
A commission for reform and motivation was formed to work towards implementing tougher standards for the classroom and for teacher training. President Reagan starts the ‘Nation at Risk’ initiative.
PHS Hall of Fame recipient: Kellye Cash.