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

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Burn ' Em Up With the thought down inside of those pounds disappearing from their stomachs, students imagined pictures of a beautiful, shapely body. Each had his own goal, whether it was to look like Sylvester Stallone or to fit into a size 7 swimsuit before the school year was up. Some students preferred working off the pounds simply by cutting back on food. Dieters ' magazines could be purchased to help out meal planning, selection of the right foods, and a daily exercise plan. Non- prescription diet pills were available in drug stores to help stop stu- dents ' cravings for food. Diet plans had become common in many homes. Swimming, jogging, and weight lifting attracted the more athletically inclined students to shape their bodies up instead of losing unwanted pounds. Dieting had crazed the school and become a daily sacrifice for many students. They skipped the junk food at break and stuck to a nutritious green salad for lunch as each hoped to soon reach his goal. — Susan Lipscomb I ' m gonna live forever I ' m gonna learn how to fly (High) I feel it comin ' together. People will see me and cry. I ' m gonna make it to heaven. Light up the sky like a flame. I ' m gonna live forever Baby, remember my name Some preferred tap shoes, others preferred tennis shoes. Some were graceful moving to classical tunes while others looked like they were stomping a bug as the stereo blared new wave music. Common dances ranged from regular pop, doing moves such as the conga or breaking to the newest moves in punk music, or the classical old time favorites of jazz and ballet. Students attended school dances rocking the gym and civic center with their own styles. Some students attended dance classes for tap, jazz and ballet, trying to improve their skills. Tumbling Hills and Green Acres School of Dance were examples of popular schools around town They taught steps and moves that would never go out of style New wavers rolled on the floor and ran into each other perform ing the newest creation, slam dancing. With the different move ments and steps students did, each had his own preference. Be- cause of the definition each dance had, students chose their favorite styles to express their personality. — Susan Lipscomb SKIPPING MEALS DIETS Gold Nugget 21

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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

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Black Caskets W; hizzip click had become a familiar sound to students since tlie videoca- sette recorder (VCR) invasion hit. Introduced nearly ten years ago, the VCR became a popular form of home entertainment and changed the future of vid- eo. Now, instead of students each being out $4 for a movie, they could scrape around $2.50 together and choose from a wide range of their favorite movies, both new and old. More and more students stayed home to watch movies rather than drive to Mobile, Pensacola, or Foley ' s Country Twin. However, VCR ' s did a num- ber of things besides playing pre-recorded movies. The days of choosing between two inter- esting shows were over. Stu- dents could just pop in a blank video tape and let their VCR re- cord for future viewing. The re- corder was also useful for re- cording favorite shows when one was out of town or at a ball- game. Remote control provided an effortless means of operating any kind of VCR. High-fidelity digital stereo tracks helped to make the recorder more appeal- ing as well. No matter how advanced one VCR was over another, they all seemed to have one thing in common — they played exactly what the viewer wanted to see. — Rebecca Donelson This is Marathon Mike with WABB FM 97, was a familiar sentence which drifted into stu- dents ' ears. Students tuned in to popular radio stations such as WABB 97, GlOO, 92 ZEW, and the newest station. Wizard 104. Rock music, although de- spised by many parents, was everywhere. Students grouped together to see concerts per- formed by popular artists such as Kool and the Gang, Amy Grant, and Sting. Record sales soared as merchants made big bucks selling albums for groups like Wham and Lionel Richie. Saturated with Rock-n-Roll fe- ver, students with jamboxes hanging from their palms or perched on their shoulders were frequently seen heading to ball- games or the beach. Whether it was pop, rock, or contemporary, students knew that Rock-n-Roll is here to stay! — Amy Barber Jamming out to Ratt before school, Dale Kaechele adjusts his car stereo for a better reception. Music Invaders What country had the best mu- sic in 1986? Was it Great Brit- ain, Canada, or the United States? If you guessed all of the above, you were right. Music from all of these nations was very hot on the charts. British bands and singers made their biggest comeback since the 1960 ' s. At that time, the British invasion was sweep- ing across the nation with groups like the Beatles, who blew their teenage fans off their feet. Bands from England once again took the rock scene by storm in ' 86, but this time with acts such as Duran Duran, Wham, and Paul Young. Ready For The World burst into the forefront of American music with their debut song Oh, Sheila, and soon after its release, it became a number one hit on American Top 40. Acts that had been known and respected for years in the United States hit the charts as well. Bruce Springsteen topped the charts with Born in the U.S.A. while Billy Joel at- tempted to persuade teenagers against committing suicide in his song You ' re Only Human. Canadians had their share of hits also. Corey Hart ' s and Bryon Adams ' songs were hits among the numerous acts that soared to the top of the charts and the bottom of girls ' hearts. Whether the music students listened to was from Great Brit- ain, Canada, or the U.S., it all was number one with stu- dents. — Tereasa Anderson 22 Gold Nugget