Agoura High School - Quixotian Yearbook (Agoura Hills, CA)

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Hair: Most girls had an anything goes attitude. Some grew their hair long, while others cut it short. Some permed or colored their hair, but many chose to leave it in a more natural state. A survey of girls' bath- rooms, however, turned up a fair share of Merci Gellef Vidal Sassoon, Finesse, and Dep. Butterfly clips, ba- nana clips, and rubber bands were also scattered throughout girls' rooms and were used to secure braids or to tie back long hair. Books: Warriner's, American Gov- ernment, Algebra 2, and Physics: Its Methods and Meanings were all ti- tles of books students loved to read. Besides toting them to and from school, students adored the assign- ments - biology labs, ISPs, and DCEs - that went along with them. Watch: Swatch, Gucci, Timex, and Rolex were all found wrapped around student's wrists. No matter what the brand, time passed too slowly in class. Skirt: The miniskirt made a tremen- dous comeback. Esprit and Guess?, denim and cotton, were all seen across campus. Not just a fashion statement, miniskirts also were a means of displaying a hard-earned California tan. For the more modest girls, there were also longer cotton skirts, often worn with fringed boots. 56 Trends Make-up: Throughout the year, the natural look was in. Only the most basic make-up - powder, eyeliner, eye shadow, and mascara - was used by most girls. Pastels and blacks and browns were popular colors. Vaseline often replaced lip- stick. Not wanting to let go of old habits, some girls continued to ex- periment with unusual colors to achieve a more exotic look. Smile: The perfect smile was often achieved through years of metallic imprisonment, generously paid for by parents. A smile was also a sign of greeting and a means of conveying the idea, Hey, I would really like to get to know you better. Needless to say, it was quite effective. lacket: Most jackets were light- weight due to the temperate South- ern California weather. A jacket was still necessary, though, to ward off the 7:00 a.m. morning chill. Labels such as Guess?, Esprit, Levi's, and Generra were probably a part of ev- ery girl's wardrobe. Purse: A girl's purse was her home away from home. lt housed all those items that a girl could not leave home without. A girl's bag la more appropriate description than purse i was usually large enough to house a week's worth of grocer- ies. Other must items included make-up, mirror, food, notes to friends, wallets, photos, and the all- important brush and hair spray. Shoes: The greatest invention since socks, shoes of many styles were laced up or slipped on. On the sneaker scene, L.A. Gear and Ree- boks won the race for popularity. Pumps, flats, and boots were also widely seen. The more nostalgic la- dies often chose Birkenstocks and other sandals reminiscent of the '60s.

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75' W W fwwfff' ,av- MTW rnorion VTTOFTOU N'--v-1' Vey! murton motion Far left: It must be a cold day in November as luliet Nelson and Ed Mangola wear their sweaters in an attempt to get warm. luliet was Homecoming Queen, while Ed made first team all league for out- side linebacker. Left: Bonnie Blonder and Dave Aronowitz show their pride - she for Agoura High, he for UCLA. This senior -junior pair had no trouble even though they were in different grades. Far left: Scott Heflin and Kirsten Hedberg pause for a break on the way to class. When asked what he wanted in the yearbook, Helflin said that he'd like a picture of himself and Kirsten. Left: Greg Manos shades Beth Hack- er from the blinding sun. With Beth in her red Pulsar and Greg in his black Camaro, they looked sporty cruising down the street. Couples 55

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Hair: Over-the-collar to over-the- shoulder lengths were popular, but Tiny guys also opted for a military buzz '. An occasional mohawk or head shaved in stripes also appeared now and then. The individualists on campus sported perms, dye jobs, hats, and earrings to make their per- sonal statements. Sunglasses: Brands such as Vuarnet, Oakley, and Ray Ban hid those over- partied bloodshot eyes. Sunglasses also made napping in class a whole lot easier. Discreet girl watching was another possibility behind those mysterious shades. Friendship Bracelt: Said to originate from the Grateful Dead, these were worn by both male and female stu- dents. Their popularity increased when students discovered that making them in boring classes helped the seconds to slip by more quickly. Tee Shirt: Worn for comfort and economy, some of the more popu- lar brands included Town 81 Coun- try, Maui and Sons, and Gotcha. Re- discovering the values of the late '60s and early '70s, people creatively colored their own tie-dyes. Besides these were the various other tee shirts pertaining to geographical lo- cations or music groups. Of course, the conservative types continued to wear their button-downs. Official Charger Sports Bag: After a hard practice or work out, these were used to store soiled, grimey, sweaty clothing. Even though they were great for storing things, they also somehow managed to eat the fifty cents necessary to buy that cru- cial after-practice Coke. Sandals: This type of shoe was pop- ular with surfers and anyone who lacked the early morning coordina- tion required to tie shoelaces. Most students with sufficient manual dex- terity laced up their Reeboks and other tennis shoes, but some chose to wear their high tops untied. Backpack: These overflowed with those academic essentials fhahlj that wouldn't fit into the spacious Agoura lockers. They also provided a safe place to store valuable posses- sions. Skateboards, walkmans, text- books, and Cliffs Notes fthe English teachers' favoritel could all be seen protruding from these over-the- shoulder carriers. leans: leans have been popular since dirt was invented, and various name brand labels were visible such as Guess?, Wrangler, and Levi's. The holes, of course, came from the usual wear and tear over many years, or so said the people who ripped them on purpose for added ventilation. This practice was espe- cially popular among students with classes in E and L buildings, where the air conditioning never seemed to function properly during the warmer months. Special thanks to Ginger Gazdik and Aaron Moss. Trends 57