Bessemer Academy - Reflections Yearbook (Bessemer, AL)

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School Is More Than Work Far prior to the rising of the sun, some girl, somewhere, is found staring with all sincerity into a mirror. The motive — to begin a task that many have labeled, “hair styles.” Yes, girls are still overly concerned with their hair. Fluffy curls and hairspray are necessities. However, guys are continuing to maintain their reputation with little concern of how their hair looks. This is evident by the return to the shorter haircuts that require little time. 9

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“Where did you find it?” is a popular question that is repeatedly used in reference to many of the fashions that dominate Bessemer Faith Academy. Students on campus are decorated above the waist with “Polo” and a hangover fad from the year before, “Izod Lacoste.” Below the belt (which is usually Izod), jeans are accompanied by boldly Fads And Fashions Reveal Changing Lifestyles And Ideas autographed pockets consisting of “Gloria Vanderbilt” and “Calvin Klein.” On days when a dressier mood doesn’t exist, “Levi Straus” pulls out in the lead closely followed by “Lee.” For the preppy look, bright colors are enhanced by many of the same names; however, “Britches and “Brittanica” are new and need to be added to the list. Socks (when worn) are usually encased in a tennis shoe stamped with “Nike” or “Addidas.” The dressier look in prep calls for penny loafers that shine through the cuffs of dress pants. These styles now include “Bass,” another name brand. 8

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Family entertainment consists basically of television. TV has really become advanced as we watch the beginning of a new era, cable television. This advancement offers a wider variety of shows and optional stations such as HBO and Movie Channel. When students are asked what their favorite shows are, they reply with Mash. Closely followed is “Benny Hill, a new show from England. The best in mid-day soap operas was voted as “General Hospital and “All My Children. Saturdays are eagerly awaited every seven days to signify the end of another week. Even though they bring a morning to sleep late, each offers a series of cartoons. Sleepy eyes search for “Bugs Bunny” and the characterized dog. “Scooby Doo, not to mention the space-age family, ‘‘The Jetsons.” Comics is a closely related suborder in which “Garfield, the character packed cat, is preferred.