Foley High School - Blue and Gold Yearbook (Foley, AL)

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Do Die c ancer — What is it? It happens to be a disease in which cells multiply without con- trol. What causes it? Or better yet, what doesn ' t cause it? Nobody really knows what causes cancer because there are so many different types, commented student Kerri Sharpe. There is no single cause that brings cancer, but there are many factors that contribute to its development. Every- body has an opinion about cancer. When Paige Watler was asked about it, she re- marked, Just about everything you do in your life contributes some risk to cancer. This is true. It is proven that most things you put in your mouth nowadays contrib- ute in some way to cancer. There Is even a two percent chance that lettuce causes cancer. Kerri also said, There really isn ' t anything that doesn ' t cause cancer be- cause there are so many different types. There are about 100 types of cancer known today. These types range from skin cancer to cancer of the respiratory system. Only one-third of all persons treated for cancer recover completely or at least live longer. People hear the word cancer so much these days that the thought of cancer really doesn ' t express the real horror of the dis- ease. Cancer — should we really be con- cerned?— Meredith Walsh @ or$$$ What did Diet Coke, Sugar Free Kool-Aid, Pepsi, y-Gp, Mestea Free, and some 55 oth- er products have in common? Nutra Sweet. Nutra Sweet was the brandname for the hot-selling, low-calorie sweetening ingredi- ent aspartame. Two hundred times as sweet as sugar, it appeared to be safer than saccharin. Nutra Sweet was symbolized by a red and white swirl, but some said its true symbol was the dollar sign. Most people were first introduced by a sales promotion when gumballs made of Nutra Sweet were randomly sent out by mail. Nutra Sweet was accidentally discov- ered in 1965 by a Searle scientist research- ing an ulcer drug. It was approved by the Food and Drug Administration in July of 1983 for use in soft drinks. Nutra Sweet did have its setbacks, though. It was 20 times as expensive as saccharin and cost 50 percent more than sugar. Other drinks lasted about eight months on the shelves while drinks made with Nutra Sweet lost their sweetness after four to six months. This new artificial ingre- dient had a slow start, but it was the most talked about sweetner around. — Daniel Thompson Gold Nugget 19

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S[p)[r(i (o](olo[niD @yif Did we care that it contributed to broken-out faces and widening waist- lines? Did we even stop to think about the damage it did to our teeth or about the hole it put in our pockets? Of course not! Chocolate would remain a hot item forever. It was a proven fact that the average person consumed about 10 pounds of chocolate in a year. But the thought of gaining weight, aggravating acne, etc., didn ' t even seem to phase us one bit. However, a study by Dental Research did conclude that chocolate may be less damaging to your teeth than many other snacks. The canteen offered a wide range of chocolate items, but for those chocoho- lics whose desire could not be satisfied with this selection of high calorie snacks, the option to skip always re- mained. — Sondra Callaway -»a % Canteen vs. Cafeteria It was a proven fact that many students spent their mon- ey at the canteen rather than in the cafeteria. Why? You may have asked yourself this ques- tion many times but never seemed to come up with the correct answer. Actually, there wasn ' t a correct answer. Still, there were many fallacies con- cerning this question. Students seemed to have the idea that the cafeteria food tasted like week-old leftovers, and in some cases, students swore that it was true. Students, rather than taking a chance, ended up going to the canteen. There, they knew goo- dies were always to be found. Unlike the cafeteria, the can- teen had a variety of snacks ranging from candy to break- fast rolls and snacks to soft drinks. The canteen outranked the cafeteria nearly 3 to 1 in a selected poll. The canteen in many opinions would always be best. Sorry, cafeteria work- ers — no privileges or sympathy was allowed. When the junk food craze attacked, you found yourself standing in the long line just like the rest of us. — Tom Early r Cola Wars The classic coke which is now the new coke is really the old coke before they got the new coke and decided the old coke was really better and invented something different which really was the same as the original coke but has not made it back to the exact thing as the old coke yet, but they ' re working on it . . . Are you confused? Well, you ' re not alone; so were cola lovers all over the world. The competition between cold drinks was big, and manufac- turers tried anything to win the consumers. Taste tests were taken ev- erywhere: in malls, homes, and even in classrooms. Whether it was between Coke and Pepsi, Sprite and 7- up, or Dr. Pepper and Mr. Pibb, cola companies got no rest until they were content with their products ' popular- ity. Commercials were aired that brought students to class singing the tune of their favorite soft drink. Because of tight competi- tion, companies were hard at work producing new inven- tions that would hopefully take over the market. Diet colas, drinks with no saccha- rin and colas sweetened with the newest craze Mutra Sweet also added length to the commercials. Choices for which soft drink you pre- ferred soon took up a whole aisle in the supermarket, and instead of one drink machine at the corner store, there were two or three. Some students preferred to stick to their old favorites while others chose to try new drinks such as the latest Cherry Coke, but no matter which was chosen, they all worked the same and man- aged to quench students ' thirsts whether yours had su- gar or not. — Susan Lips- comb 18 Gold Nugget

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SHAPING UP Sitting in an easy chair eating candy and drinking a soft drink or lying on the couch watching television all day were things of the past. Students soon became bored with these pastimes and joined a new craze — exercising. Whether it was jogging, aerobic dancing, swimming, or just plain walking, exercising was the thing for everyone. Over the past five years people became more health conscious. Working out seemed to be the answer. More doctors than ever recommended special exercises for patients who had suffered from heart attacks or strokes. Because working out in a studio under the direction of a teacher became expen- sive, students bought tape recordings and records of exercises for use in the home. From Mousercise to Jane Fonda ' s Wor- kout, students of all ages worked out at their convenience. A time-worn hobby set to the most mod- ern music was the ultimate health idea and the fad of many students. — LaSharen Knight Not only did students exercise on their own tinne but during their school time as well. Michelle Doughty runs during a Cross-Country meet. A Look At The Facts 50 Calories 100 Calories 200 Calories Walking 10 minutes 19 minutes 38 minutes Biking 6 minutes 12 minutes 24 minutes Swimming 4 minutes 9 minutes 18 minutes Running 3 minutes 5 minutes 10 minutes Viewing TV 31 minutes 63 minutes 125 minutes Dancing 7 minutes 14 minutes 29 minutes Energy cost of walking for 150 lb. individual =5.2 calor- | ies minute at 3.5 mph. Energy cos of riding bicycle= 8.2 calories minute. | Energy cos of swimming=11.2 calories minute. Energy cos of running=19.4 calories minute. Energy cos of sitting, viewing TV= 1.6 calories minute. Energy cos of dancing = 7 calories minute. ' Sweat ' to Death Sweats! This word did not refer to perspiration dripping from your forehead or the feeling you had when your mother caught you doing something you shouldn ' t have been doing. It was a type of clothing, and many students found them very comfortable for just about everything. Did you need something to dress out in for P.E. class on a chilly day? Well, an insulat- ed pair of sweats was just the ticket. Students found sweatpants to be a welcome alternative to shorts and on a cold day a warm choice. Students also wore sweats to bum around the house in when a warm, comfortable outfit was appropriate. Mem- bers of organizations pre- ferred sweatshirts to T-shirts to advertise their member- ship. So next time someone mentions the word sweats, don ' t turn around to check for your mother or wipe your forehead; they could be talking about some- thing to wear. — Niko Cuellar Sweatsuits are popular items among students of all ages. Stu- dents enjoy the comfort and warmth the suits provide. 20 Gold Nugget