Adair County High School - Chieftain Yearbook (Columbia, KY)

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A new cordless form of entertainment was a common sight. The Sony Walkman started a boom of mini stereos complete with undersized headphones. One of the most popular singers listened to on Walkmans, radios, T.V.'sor any avail- able outlet was Michael Jackson. Jackson sky-rocketed to enormous fame sweeping away the American Music Awards and with them the American public. One of the reasons for Michael Jackson's fame was the music videos. Through a TV set one could not only hear his favorite star, but also see him performing. Although MTV (Warner Amexs Music Television) was the most well known way of seeing videos, a local television station broadcast the much demanded mini-concerts. Another much demanded item was the Cabbage Patch Doll. People paid hundreds of dollars and traveled hundreds of miles for the toy. A new-comer to the music scene was a group from England, Culture Club. The group's lead singer, Boy George, showed the ladies a thing or two with his far- fetched clothing and make-up. The group also benefited from the new vid- eos. Television shows and movies were especially trendy. Viewing audiences ev- erywhere gathered to watch the farewell episode of MASH. A much talked about program about nuclear war was shown on ABC as a horrified America looked on. At the box office two movies were especially popular. Both ‘Risky Busi- ness” and Flashdance” starred teen- agers, the latter movie setting fashion trends for teen-agers and adults alike. As the new year approached, thoughts of many people turned toward George Orwell's ominous predictions for 1984. Needless to say, his forecasts were wrong. People, while sometimes trendy and much alike, are predictably unpredictable. Sorry, Mr. Orwell. —Lesley Young Q] trends 21

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‘rends 1983-84 A trend, as defined by Webster, sug- gests a tendency to drift or follow a spe- cific direction. In its slang (or everyday) use the word brings to mind a sameness which might border on monotony. None the less trends were very much in evi- dence. Some trends, such as the fitness fad that encompassed exercises from up- beat aerobics to traditional running, were health-oriented and helpful. How- ever, the never ending vanity of the commercial-plagued public caused it to delve deeper to achieve the ideal body. Once again companies and even famous individuals took stock of the fitness craze and profited by it. A new artificial sweetener NutraSweet was marketed in many food products. Science finally got rid of the “funny after taste” and cashed in. Actress Jane Fonda was one of sever- al of the rich and famous who became richer via the publication of a workout book designed to increase muscle tone and to strengthen the heart through dance-type exercises. But are trends as bad as they seem? Are the people who fall prey to commer- cialism helpless victims or merely de- manding customers whose wants are being met by industry? 3% JORDACHE ATHLETIC AND LEISURE FOOTWEAR 4V8 Seventh Avo • New York. Y k KX)I8 Junior Mary Alice Moss felt that the pub- lic was taken advantage of not only by com- panies and stores but also by the individuals who set those trends causing consumers to pay overly expensive prices for popular items. In contrast to such frivolities as clothes fads, the computer trend provided a useful and in many cases necessary product. With the use of the home computer, enlightened Americans began taking advantage of them. In the case of Adair County High School, the new computer building, pro- vided a means for computer education. Job trends pointed toward a vast variety of ca- reers for computer science majors. A free taste of gum and discounts on other products sweetened with NutraSweet? Yes, I’m very interested in NutraSweet. Please send a sample of five gumballs alone witl fccount coupons for other products sweetened Ay fitraSweet to: Name Street Address City State Zip Send to Searle Food Resources, Inc., P.O. Box 1174, Glenview, EL 60025. (Allow six weeks for delivery.) Gumballs available while supplies last. Void where prohibited. MC-4 (BNutraSweetj The telephone industry was turned up- side down when the AT T conglomerate was forced to split into separate compan- ies. Consumers were able to make choices about their phone service by being able to choose to rent or buy the phones they used. An assortment of telephones was provided by independent companies: cordless and one-piece models were especially popular. 0 Sear» A Co tor • brand » ee n»ig reader SfWtZ C i90« G 0 Seed» A Co 20 trends

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Senior Arthur Chastain pictures Mr. George Critz as he looks over the morning announcements. Junior Pam Grider used her abilities to capture junior Lisa Bandy testing her skill at jumping hurdles. 22 student art