Cost of Living 1979
How Much things cost in 1979
Yearly Inflation Rate USA11.2%
Year End Close Dow Jones Industrial Average 838
Interest Rates Year End Federal Reserve 15.25%
Average Cost of new house $58,100.00
Average Income per year $17,500.00
Average Monthly Rent $280.00
Cost of a gallon of Gas 86 cents
Sony Walkman $200.00
Jox Trainers $14.99
Technology
•VisiCalc becomes the first spreadsheet program.
•Sony introduces the Sony Walkman costing $200.00
•Voyager I photo reveals Jupiter's rings
•The European Space Agency launches Ariane 1
Monday, August 31, 2009
Sunday, August 30, 2009
1979 Trivia
World Series Champions: Pittsburgh Pirates
Superbowl XIII Champions: Pittsburgh Steelers
NBA Champions: Seattle SuperSonics
Stanley Cup Champs: Montreal Canadiens
U.S. Open Golf Hale Irwin
U.S. Tennis: (Men/Ladies) John McEnroe/Tracy Austin
Wimbledon (Men/Women): Bjorn Borg/Martina Navratilova
NCAA Football Champions: Alabama
NCAA Basketball Champions: Michigan State
Kentucky Derby: Spectacular Bid
Sports Hero:
The Hotties: Farrah Fawcett, Suzanne Somers, Lynda Carter, Catherine Bach, Cheryl Tiegs, Iman, Christie Brinkley
The Heartthrob(s):
"The Quote" "I love the smell of napalm in the morning" - Robert Duvall in Apocalypse Now
Miss America: Kylene Barker (Roanoke, VA)
Miss USA: Mary Therese Friel (New York)
The Scandal: Ford's Pinto automobile design allowed its fuel tank to be easily damaged in the event of a rear-end collision which sometimes resulted in deadly fires and explosions. It was first noticed by Ford in 1971 tests.
On March 28, Three Mile Island Unit 2 (TMI-2) nuclear power plant near Middletown, Pennsylvania, had a near melt-down. No one was reported killed or injured, but the accident changed many regulations for American nuclear reactors.
Rock and Roll Death: Sid Vicious (heroin overdose)
Nerd News:
The Habit:
1st appearances & 1979's Most Popular Christmas gifts, toys and presents: Walkman casette/radio
Best Film Oscar Winner: Kramer vs. Kramer
Wednesday, August 26, 2009
The ones we have lost
The Class of 1979 has lost 14 classmates that we know of.....
I did not have a picture of Wanda Upchurch
I did not have a picture of Wanda Upchurch
Tuesday, August 25, 2009
Looking Back....
Homecoming 1978....
Does anyone remember who we played that year? What was the score...
Sunday, August 23, 2009
Looking good...
Things are looking up...it looks like as of tonight we have around 20 people who have said YES and are sending in money to Kay this week. We still HAVE to have 60 for this to happen! So please send Kay your check asap.
Here are some pictures from past reunions...can't wait to have a new set to look at over and over...in our old age :)
These are from 20th reunion Aug 1999
and from the 25/26th reunion in April 2005
Here are some pictures from past reunions...can't wait to have a new set to look at over and over...in our old age :)
These are from 20th reunion Aug 1999
and from the 25/26th reunion in April 2005
Friday, August 21, 2009
Class reunion info...please check it out!!!!
Attention class of 79....we have come up with a plan for our big 30th reunion ...
The date is set...Saturday, November 7, 2009
Time to be determined
The place…The Country Music Hall of Fame
The library at the Hall of Fame is where great minds gather to research, using the vast resources available on subjects both cultural and musical. It also happens to boast the opportunity to look out over the Nashville skyline from the fourth story of the building. Warm, cherry wood walls are offset by floor-to-ceiling windows that soar up 25-feet. Flooded by natural light during the day, the library is even more dramatic at night when the soft glow of light is enhanced by the city-scape outside. It may seem hard to imagine that such an open and airy space can feel just as cozy as a family room, but that’s exactly what the library offers.
Dress…Semi-formal
Full course meal, offered by Soro Catering.
Price . $55.00 per person.
Travis has worked diligently to find the perfect venue to celebrate our 30th class reunion.
We also will have a multi class casual together on Friday the 6th, at Graham Central Station on 2nd Avenue. This activity is free of charge. Come and visit with class mates, while enjoying the private room at Graham Central Station. Entertainment will be provided by our very own classmates Steve, Randy, and Terry’s band "Caught Looking Back", aka the Burning Bold Spots. You may remember this classic rock band from our 25th reunion.
Now, at this time, we are asking for you to let us know, like YESTERDAY if you will be attending the main event on Saturday at the County Music Hall of Fame. We are at a dead line for making a deposit to hold this venue...Please email us back ASAP with YES /NO.
If you will be attending, please make your check payable to
Cohn High class of 79...and mail at once to:
Kay Binkley Merritt
e-mail for address cohnclassof1979@gmail.com
Also if you know of any other classmates whom you think would like to attend; please pass this info along to them and ask that they contact Kay or Debi...
Question???? Please call either:
Kay Binkley Merritt at 646-7233
Debi Vernon Eaton at 848-0334
The date is set...Saturday, November 7, 2009
Time to be determined
The place…The Country Music Hall of Fame
The library at the Hall of Fame is where great minds gather to research, using the vast resources available on subjects both cultural and musical. It also happens to boast the opportunity to look out over the Nashville skyline from the fourth story of the building. Warm, cherry wood walls are offset by floor-to-ceiling windows that soar up 25-feet. Flooded by natural light during the day, the library is even more dramatic at night when the soft glow of light is enhanced by the city-scape outside. It may seem hard to imagine that such an open and airy space can feel just as cozy as a family room, but that’s exactly what the library offers.
Dress…Semi-formal
Full course meal, offered by Soro Catering.
Price . $55.00 per person.
Travis has worked diligently to find the perfect venue to celebrate our 30th class reunion.
We also will have a multi class casual together on Friday the 6th, at Graham Central Station on 2nd Avenue. This activity is free of charge. Come and visit with class mates, while enjoying the private room at Graham Central Station. Entertainment will be provided by our very own classmates Steve, Randy, and Terry’s band "Caught Looking Back", aka the Burning Bold Spots. You may remember this classic rock band from our 25th reunion.
Now, at this time, we are asking for you to let us know, like YESTERDAY if you will be attending the main event on Saturday at the County Music Hall of Fame. We are at a dead line for making a deposit to hold this venue...Please email us back ASAP with YES /NO.
If you will be attending, please make your check payable to
Cohn High class of 79...and mail at once to:
Kay Binkley Merritt
e-mail for address cohnclassof1979@gmail.com
Also if you know of any other classmates whom you think would like to attend; please pass this info along to them and ask that they contact Kay or Debi...
Question???? Please call either:
Kay Binkley Merritt at 646-7233
Debi Vernon Eaton at 848-0334
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