Grafton High School - Re Echo Yearbook (Grafton, WV)

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Seniors Ronnie Cox ond Tim Gump show their jean jackets while attending the College Fair. Sophomores David Wolfe and Roger Jewell study during English class. David's Mohigan is one of the unique hairstyles of 1987. Sophomores Debbie Moore and Jenny Mayfield rap in English class. Jenny is wearing a mini skirt and Debbie wears an oversized sweater. Fashions 15

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 I don't like the shoes that look like the ones Nellie wore on Little House on the Prairie. nique Style Fashion in the 86-87 scholastic year was the wearers own unique style. Mr. Forrest Kelley, biology teacher, said, The fashion trends were much more individualistic; they allowed kids to be who they were. Some people liked the pretty look. Jo Napier, sophomore, said, I really liked shirts with teddy bears and unicorns on them. Other people preferred a wilder style of clothing. Kelly White, senior, stated that she, liked the more exotic footwear. Remarks from people like Barbara Setler, sophomore, stated a different side. I don't like the shoes that look like the ones Nellie wore on Little House on the Prairie. As with all current fashion, styles that were in a long time ago are in again. Junior, Robyn Ringler said, Styles were more comfortable and relaxed. They repeated themselves with the faded demin and western wear. Pat Varah, senior, stated Wearing a jean jacket is like wearing an attitude. You're cool, you're bad, and no one messes with you. Mony skirt lengths can be seen during lunch period. Mini skirts, and calf lengths were some of the numerous styles. During o concert given by Michael Jonathan, his keyboard player sports a bleached long hair style. Barbara Setler, Sophomore Hair was pretty spectacular too! As Missy Medrick senior said, Now you can do your hair any way you want and still be cool. Basically, the styles were put together by the students themselves. If they felt comfortable, they wore it. After all, isn't that how it should be? 14 Student Life

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 The walk-out has helped in letting the school and community know how upset we are. Jpinions Voiced Anna Brown, Senior Shouted conversations shot back and forth in the crowded first floor hall. The first period bell rang, but the halls did not empty as usual. Spontaneously, some confident, some not, students simply walked out the doors. That September 15 morning was like no other morning ever experienced by GHS students. New rules and restrictions had students angry and upset. 'They're treating us like elementary school children, with putting our names on the board when we speak out of turn and fencing us in like zoo animals, stated Kim McVicker, junior. It was announced that all students were to take every semester test for every class; no exceptions. For the first year, seniors were not getting out one week early. There was extremely decreased freedom during lunch because of a new intramural program and a fence installed over the summer. Meetings between student representatives and Greg Cartwright, Principal, had given students no satisfaction. Pat Varah, student body Vice President said, Up until that time, walkout was a last resort, so as responsible student leaders, the student council decided to play its trump card. Disgusted with feelings of lack of freedom, an estimated 90% of the student body left the building and went to the student body parking lot to protest. Encouraged by calls from students, media coverage included WDTV, WBOY; newspapers, The Mountain Statesman, The Dominion Post, The Clarksburg Exponent, The Charleston Gazette, and USA Today. Negotiations continued throughout the day. A small group of representatives held a short meeting with Mr. Cartwright and aired their concerns. Cartwright promised to form a student-faculty committee, a parent-faculty committee, and to consider lessening the effect of semester tests on grades. Also discussed was the possibility of seniors getting out two days early. Prompted by Cartwright's assurance of the formation of committees with student voices, some students returned to the building. Others simply went home, or remained in the student parking lot. On the next day, all but about 15 students returned to classes. The days following the walkout were filled with meetings and collaborations. It was decided that semester test values would be re-evaluated and seniors would be getting out two days early. Eventually, tensions eased between students and faculty. Although all the problems were not solved, students felt optimistic about the remaining school year. I feel, stated senior Sonya Hoffa, that the privileges we gained will help to make this a better year. STUDENTS DISPLAY SIGNS outside during the September 15 student walk-out. I6 Student Life