Arlington High School - Simba Kali Yearbook (Riverside, CA)

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4 Hats similar to the one worn by Joan Diebold were a familiar sight around campus w Shaded from the sun. FFA member Brian McMurray strolls across campus Urban Cowboys Come To Rancho Arlington I wear my cowboy hat because it ' s in style, revealed Mike Falsetti. The cowboy hat quickly became a com- mon sight around campus. FFA mem- bers have been wearing them for years, but the cowboy hat became popular with other students this year Most FFA members who wore cowboy hats didn ' t have any special reason for wearing them, they just do it. Even the football players wore cowboy hats. When asked why he wore a cow- boy hat, Larry Main answered, At first I started wearing it because everyone else did, but then they came out with the new feather band and I really liked it. Eight or ten football players could often be seen wearing cowboy hats at Shakey ' s after a football game The most popular style was the straw hat with a large feather band. A hat itself could be bought for eight dol- lars, but most bands cost about fifteen dollars. Despite the cost, more stu- dents showed up in cowboy hats day- by-day. Joan Diebold was proud to wear her hat because people told her that she looked good in it. Cowboy hats were certainly a major part in the game of style played my many AHS students. 4 Dave Arrant has traded in his football helmet and gone country. Student Life 15

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I This Converse high top demonstrates school spirit with maroon and gold shoe laces. While other schools might have been into the Preppy look with leather Top Siders, most Arlington students were playing the game casually with a handtul of brands of tennis shoes such as Nike, Puma, and Vans; these came in all shapes and colors. Students chose tennis shoes be- cause of their comfort, look, and price. They fit my feet, explained Ron Tre- gellis, who wears his pair of Trax every- where he goes. Mike Thurman likes his Nikes because, You can wear them anywhere and not look out of place. Jana Weimer claims that they ' re more practical and says, It ' s better at flag practice to wear them than high heels. Jason Harris claims that the name Nike is what makes his shoes so great, but Steve Jones argues that his Adidas high tops are best because, I wear them. But mainly they were worn because brand tennis shoes were in ! The cost of tennis shoes around campus ranged from $7.95 for a pair of Trax to $45 for a pair of Adidas high tops. Almost everyone who wore ten- nis shoes picked a brand with a well- » Vans, which came in different colors and styles, quickly became a favorite among students. w Puma running shoes were popular all year long. AHS Steps Out In Style known name. It was an embarrass- ment to wear no name shoes. Most people paid from $20 to $35 for a pair of top brand shoes that would last. Students chose to skip lunch or stay home from the movies rather than to wear shoes without an accepted brand. I don ' t mind paying more for name brand tennis shoes because people look at the name more than the shoe, explained Shannon Patty; she owns both Vans and Nikes. Of course there were a handful of the old stand-by sandals, boots, and an assortment of leather shoes, but overall what determined the footwear fashion of the year was the peer pres- sure to wear the comfortable and ex- pensive tennis shoe. 14 Student Life

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» Band music puts Brian Pirn. Donald Ciota. and Da- mon Lyon in a trance • ROTC proudly presents the colors for the pre- game show « Majorette Tami Sorenson routine on her way to class I Miss Uechi takes time to clarify music for choir members Clubs and Organizations broke the monotony of academic pressures and provided a chance for students to get involved in school activities. Since there was more to student life than classes, homework, and jobs, clubs and organizations proved an essential piece in the puzzle of stu- dent life. Why join a club or an organization? When asked this guestion, most stu- dents answered with the general re- sponse that it ' s something different to do. Valerie Bremerthon, a drill team member explained, Drill Team gives you good experience if you want to become a dancer. Extra activities provided a chance to get involved in the school spirit and gave some sense of achievement and satisfac- tion. Scott Vincent thought band was important because it gave school spirit. By joining clubs and organiza- tions, students improved their educa- tion while they had fun and gained new friends. 16 Clubs And Organizations