Spring Valley High School - Saga Yearbook (Columbia, SC)

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Prep to punk “What will I wear today?” was repeat- edly asked as students decided whether they would be preppy, punk, dressy or ca- sual and styles were determined by peers, parents, cost, dress code and personal opinions. The preppy look was one of the trends, with classic Polos, Khakis, penny loafers or anything that adhered to the traditional look. Junior Krcgg Barentine chose the new wave look because “Pm a non-conformist. I don’t dress like other people want me to.” A common new wave outfit was bright shirts with parachute pants and a pair of punk glasses, with a hair style to bring out the look. Some students dressed up occasionally, while others such as junior Jennifer Dar- gan, dressed up more frequently. “I like dressing up because I read some- where once where studies show that when a student dresses up to come to school he or she tends to do better on classwork and tests,” Dargan said. Dargan also said that coming to school looking and feeling nice was reason enough to dress up. Students seemed to agree because girls wore skirts and tai- lored shirts and guys wore coats and ties. Students who wanted to generate the relaxed or comfortable look wore jeans and t-shirts or sweatshirts. Junior Ned Appenzeller dresses casual- ly because he feels it is more comfortable and easier to deal with at school. All the styles were limited in some way. Cost was a major factor because students could not always buy what was in style or what they liked. Freshman Delores Derham said she spent an average of $60 on each one of her outfits. Parents also determined what students could or could not wear to school. Al- though students could usually decide how they dressed. Mom and Dad always had the last say. “My mom restricted my style of dress- ing. I cannot wear my real dressy clothes to school because she’s afraid that I might ruin them,” junior Denise Perreault said. The dress code was the bottom line on how a student could dress. Students had a sense of new freedom because walking shorts could be worn if they touched the knee. “I wish I could dress the way I want without the hassle of a dress code,” sopho- more Christy Cummings said. Also, the 13 year tradition of cheer- leaders wearing their uniforms to school was discontinued because the uniforms were too far about the knees. fashion 23 Football games arc a good place to sec the new fashions. Juniors Michelle Bonneville. Kim Shaw and Mary Anne Callahan have the casual attire. Relaxing in style, senior Flpidio Lin-Justinano's per- sonality shows through with his carring and bandana. Duckhcad, Polos and loafers . . . dressing in style, senior Bart Bartlett shows off the preppy look.

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The rough look is in. Denim and leather jackets are worn by Kylcr Canada and Marcie Watts who show their style. Going with the new wave look. Kenny Bogart com- pletes the look with his mohawk haircut. 22 fashion

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Free time Some spent their afternoons with Tom Cruise or Matt Dillon, some spent time with Rick James or the Police and others became wizards or elves. Students found relief from school pres- sure through music, dance, modeling, sports, games and writing. Sophomore Kim Ginsberg said she en- joyed playing the violin as a release from school pressure. “I love to play the violin and share my music with others, playing gives me an outlet, Ginsberg said. Students said they enjoyed dancing to Journey, Duran Duran, Kenny Rogers, Def Leppard and Michael Jackson. Aero- bics, jazz ballet and tap were popular forms of dance, according to senior Mi- chelle Berry. I plan to work out and take aerobics as long as I can. It perks me up and relieves stress and tension. It also helps me with my breathing, Berry said. Band students sacrificed afternoons and Saturdays for practice and competitions. Band takes up a great deal of time. Tuesday through Wednesday we practice from 3:15 to 5:00, on Thursday we prac- tice from 3:15 to 5:30, Friday nights we play at the competitions, junior Yvette Eastman said. Freshman Jennifer Graham and senior Mark Cooper said they enjoyed modeling although they gave up free time and other activities. When they call you for an assignment you go right then no matter what you’re doing, freshman Jennifer Graham said. Modeling did have a positive side though, according to Cooper. Cooper has met Louise Mandrcll, Char- lie Daniels, the Oak Ridge Boys and Jim Brady through modeling. Students said they played sports for en- joyment and to keep fit. Junior Marcie Watts said she enjoyed motorcycle riding to release tension. I first took up motorcycle riding just to see if I could do it, now I enjoy it and ride as much as 1 can, Watts said. continued 24 cnicrtainment Entertaining with the other band members during the homecoming week, senior Steve Whitbeck jams on the guitar. Dancing is a good way to keep fit and have fun. Junior Rebecca Humphries warms up for her jazz class at Dorset! Studios.