World Events 1986

US planes attacked terrorist locations in Libya.

Presdient Marcos of the Philippines leaves the country. Corazon Aquino, wife of assassinated former opposition leader, elected President.

Nuclear accident at Russia's Chernobyl plant affects people throughout Europe as cloud of radioactive particles drifted west.

The space shuttle Challenger exploded soon after launch killing all on board including popular female teacher chosen to participate in the mission.

US first floats the idea of 'star wars' defence program.

The Oprah Winfrey Show commenced.

People begin playing Nintendo games.

Major movies were Platoon and The Colour of Money.

Voyager 2 passed Uranus.

Halley's comet returned for a brief pass-by.

RSHS Class of 1986

In 1986

The Principal of Redcliffe State High School was Trevor Dyer.

The Deputy Principal was Don Harrold and Robyn Wretham.

The Senior Mistress was Kath Hastings.

There were students in the Senior class.

The school captains were Lara Allen and Deryck Stokes.

Bongaree won the Swimming carnival.

Murrumba won the Athletics carnival.

The dux of the school was Wylie Lam.