Estes Park High School - Whispering Pine Yearbook (Estes Park, CO)

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REO, pizza, M A S H are ’in’ Those who wore designer jeans, played Asteroids, listened to the rock ’n’ roll of REO Speedwagon, watched “M A S H on TV and “Stir Crazy” in the theatre, read science fiction or horror stories and ate pizza were really “in” during the 1980-81 school year, at least in the eyes of EPHS students. Video arcade games, especially those like Star Castle, Asteroids and Space Invaders, were rated as favorites among the students. Backgammon was also popular, as were the traditional Monopoly and card games. Designer jeans, preppie clothes and ‘‘light ’n’ lacy” outfits seemed to be the fads in 1980-81 clothing. More specifically, trends went towards pastels, gauzes, cottons, baggy pants and high heels. Some of this could be seen in the halls of the high school, although it was more obvious in magazine ads and store windows. Leading the field of most popular type of music was rock ’n’ roll, followed distantly by country SEE — I WENT. Les Wiemers is only one of many students who bought an REO Speedwagon T-shirt at the group’s well-attended concert at McNichols Arena in Denver. and even more distantly by classical, punk and disco. Punk and disco have been classified as both “out” and “in.” REO Speedwagon, AC DC, Styx and Led Zeppelin were among the most popular groups, as were The Cars, Rush and Foreigner. Other well-liked musical artists were Ted Nugent. The Eagles. The Who, Van Halen, Eddie Rabbitt, Pink Floyd, Blondie. Queen, Billy Joel, Willie Nelson, Lynyrd Skynyrd. The Rolling Stones, Kenny Rogers and Bob Seger. There didn’t appear to be any one outstanding movie, but “Stir Crazy,” “Nine to Five,” “The Empire Strikes Back” and “Any Which Way You Can” were rated as the 1980-81 favorites by EPHS students. The most popular TV show, by far, was “M A S H.” Also high on the students’ lists of most-watched shows were Magnum P.I., Dallas, Sheriff Lobo, Enos, Flamingo Road, BJ and the Bear. The Love Boat. Dukes of Hazzard, news programs and documentaries. Both health foods and fast or junk foods were considered both “in” and “out,” although more students said that they belonged to the first category and then named pizza as their favorite food. Trends such as these, in fashion and entertainment, can surprisingly be harmful. For instance, during the spring, doctors throughout the nation reported an epidemic of sufferers of so-called “Space Invaders Wrist.” It could also be claimed that watching TV causes “slackjaw” and mushed brains, that wearing certain brands of clothes causes “preppiness,” that listening to loud rock music causes deafness and that movie-going causes poverty. Aside from these examples, such trends are not always detrimental to one’s health and did indeed provide wholesome entertainment for high school students. Pop culture 25

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COMPUTER TECHNOLOGY. Chuck Bar-leen (above) demonstrates his winning ability with Star Castle, one of the computer arcade games that is hitting big with EPHS students. DIVIDED ATTENTION Playing a game of backgammon. Martha Kemmer and Heidi Bigler (right) don’t let bad reception stop them from watching the widely popular TV show. 24 Pop culture

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Pink and blue accent prom ’81 As 1981 prom goers entered the Crags Lodge on Friday evening. May 22, seniors began to realize just what the theme said, “We May Never Pass This Way Again.” For the first time in many years, prom was held on a Friday night. This caused some dissatisfaction among a few students, but after the dance began there seemed to be no complaints. From 9 p.m. to midnight, dancers were entertained by the Borderland Band, a three-piece ensemble from Greeley. The band’s stage was decorated with light blue and complemented with pink and silver accents. Sponsored by the junior class, the 1981 prom offered a sumptuous table filled with hors d’oeuvres ranging from tropical fruit to cheese balls. Crowning for the 1981 prom royalty was held at 10:30. King candidates included Matt Coale, Kevin Smith and Scott Stetson, while queen candidates were Karen Dermody, Martha Kemmer and Karin Westman. King Smith and Queen Westman reigned while escorts and attendants danced to the theme song. Escorting the queen candidates were juniors Regan Cheney, Roy Johnson and Nicky Kane. King escorts included Angie Coale, Jenny Godbolt and Regina Lord. After-prom began at 1:30 a.m. to the sound of Japetus, a three-man band from Denver. The Rock Inn hosted the 1981 after-prom. This location is usually a 3.2 percent beer bar for the 18 and over crowd. This fact caused some controversy because of its reputation for having alcohol. But. no beer was served after midnight and a sheriff and guards were posted at the door to prevent gate-crashers.” This was sponsored by the senior class. A STAR IS BORN. Juniors finish decorating Crags Lodge for prom 1981 as Angie Coale (right) puts up the finishing touches, silver stars, to accent the pink and blue theme. CREPE PAPER ARTIST. With pin in mouth. DANCE WITH ME. NO WITH ME Who will get this dance with faculty member Laura Blaync Patrick helps to create decorations for Anderson seems to be the argument between her date Sid Brown and alumnus Ron Bazman. prom. 26 Prom