Abraham Lincoln High School - Railsplitter Yearbook (Des Moines, IA)

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the paM,.. The past iras definilch a part of 197 . The nos- talgia trend nas evident throughout numerous facets of our lires. Mories and telerision shous such as American draff iti , Cabaret , The Wag W e W ere , The Great datsbg , llappg Dags , and Tlie Waltons u ere received with enthusiasm. The uell attended ' . (l ' s mi.xer featured Hank Hud- son and golden oldies such as lilue Suede Shoes and litn-k Around the Clock . Clothes reflected this trend also, ranging from the earlg (iatsfyg look of cuffs and aide lapels, through the arggle socks and saddle shoes of the .}0 ' s, to the coordinate sueater sets of the HO ' s. Even the militant student attitude uhich nas so u-idespread in recent gears has softened, and a more uhimsical, light-hearted outlook has taken over, as shown bg the enthusiasm given fads such as streaking. The popularitg of running through public in the nude reached a peak in mid-March and instances of streaking were reported from all parts of the globe.

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Ifif experienced the fttedent.. Nostalgia, a return to the past, ivas perhaps so popular because of the trials of the present. We were faced with a variety of serious matters. The corruption of governmental affairs was brought into view by the W atergate trials. The resignation of Vice President Spiro Agnew was one of the results of these disquieting probes. The energy cr sis compelled us to cut back and conserve fuel and energy in every facet of our mechanized lives. Shortages were not confined to fuel alone, however. At various times, such items as beef, paper, plastic, and even the ever popular denim Levi ' s were in short supply. Prices soared, and each month ' s newspapers carried facts about the increases in the cost of living index. It was no wonder we some- times longed for the good old days . Still, our lives were not affected drastically, and life at Lincoln continued at much its usual pace.