Farmerville High Class of 1981: In the year 1973-1974

(Psstt... make sure you turn up the volume on your speaker - I added a stereo with some reunion music!)

In the year 1973 - 1974:

- Richard Nixon resigns as President of the United States and Gerald Ford is sworn in as President.
- Hank Aaron breaks Ruth's home-run record.
- The national speed limit of 55mph is enacted (say what???)
- The first U.S. self-adhesive postage stamp is introduced (really?)
- Happy Days, Good Times and That's My Mama debut on U.S. TV
- The "String" Bikini is in fashion. (oh, my!)
- Cost of a gallon of regular gas: $0.53
- Cost of a first-class stamp: $0.10
- Top Movies include: Paper Moon, The Way We Were, American Graffiti, The Exorcist, Jesus Christ Superstar and The Sting
- Top Hits included: You're So Vain, Superstition, Me and Mrs. Jones, Crocodile Rock, Superfly and Your Momma Don't Dance

and last but not least, the Class of 1981 was in 4th Grade!
Here's some photos from the yearbook. You will need to click on each photo to see the entire thing - it's bigger than will fit on the blog.

Enjoy!