Alta High School - Accipitor Yearbook (Sandy, UT)

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INDIVIDUALITY HARD CORE Bright, gaudy, colorful and unique jewelry decorated the necks and earlobes of the most up to date dressers. British looking styles were moderate In Utah but very prominant In the halls of a susceptible high school. Ska, mod, rockabilly and new wave had a great Impact on the way that many people dressed. Each type of dress, corresponding with a musical beat, was Interesting to see, as was the attitude of those that really understood the mode of fashion that they were trying to depict. Although many tried to classify all of these together, each was distinctly different from the others. For people wishing to express themselves through their dress of- ten took a lot of pressure from those that did not appreciate high class fashion. Rockabilly reverberated the look of the 50 s. Everything from white stockings, t-shirts and cuffed Jeans made for this fashion tan- gent. Mod and ska modes of dressing were definitely few at Alta. They were, of course, the more British looking. Trenchcoats, classy suits and an overall tai- lored look was prominent In ac- complishing such looks. Ducktalls, pageboys, bl-levels and mini-skirts were all favorites of the In-crowd. ROCKERS Not looking dressed up” was the key for some students. Spurn- ing the more meticulous preppy and vogue looks, many opted to keep dressing thoughtless and easy. Jeans of all kinds along with a t-shlrt, sometimes plain, but usu- ally boasting a favorite rock group, were common attire for those In what was often referred to as the rocker crowd. Music had an influence on the look, not only In the concert t-shlrts, but also In the resemblence to hot rock stars found In the rocker styles. This laid back, take-me-as- l-am look was Ideal for those less concerned with their dress than who they were. With rebelliousness almost every- where, It was no wonder that this quarrelsome, resistant attitude showed up In clothing. Hard core punk rockers wanted the way they looked to make a statement on the way they felt. Pierced ears adorned with a safety pin, sometimes several, were not uncommon tor males as well as females. Dyed hair, In colors ranging from platinum blonde to pink or green could also be seen. Boots or high top Converse's covered the feet of the hard cores as they traipsed from gigs to parties to Crossroads Malls. EXTRAS Completing your Individual look required more than specific cloth- ing articles or attitudes. Accesso- ries were, of course, needed to fin- ish and compliment the look. The thoughtful, organized and well- groomed dresser always was looking for new Ideas. Everything from scarves, belts, Jewelry and exotic perfumes and colognes helped make the overall picture pleasant and attractive. Hats, glasses and high-heeled black pumps made a phenomlnal come- back. Hats were seen often with both very tailored clothes and with sweatshirts and levl's. Con- centrating on the over-all picture made tor the better dressed per- son, regardless If it were for a big outing or Just another school day. The look of the c rooming 50't returned with the pompadour hnd classy, baggy suns. Extra Impressions ■ 41

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 i— m u WSk Fit Pf? Dressing erudite or collegiate, otherwise known as dressing preppy was once again a favorite fashion flair. The classic argyle vest or sweater complimented by a pair of khaki trousers and a but- ton-down Polo oxford doth shirt were very necessary If one want- ed to uphold the preppy standard. The overall attitude of a true prep was snobbish, and Intellectual. “I'm rich, drive a Mercedes, and my father is going to send me to Brown University and you have the nerve to ask U 7n preppywas often a response uttered about the prep mode. Those that wanted to dress that way spent a lot of money and time coordinating out- fits to look Just right according to the Preppy Handbook, the ultimate guide to dressing Just so-so. Dressing, as with music, caused tremendous controversy both dur- ing school and at school functions. Cat-calls and nicknames derived from those that did not appreciate anothers discretion In clothing, discouraged many from Individ- uality. Trying to be an Individualist by dressing to ones own tastes of- ten did not gain approval of other peer groups. If outlandish, blzzare, expensive and often ridiculous clothing wasn't what you had In mind, then perhaps conservative dressing suited you best. Dressing conser- vatively entailed levl's, a Britt an la shirt and Nike tennis shoes. The overall look was casual. Western dressing also could have been In- cluded In the conservative motife. Lee’s Jeans, boots (well-polished of course), and the traditional can of chew In the back pocket depict- ed the average cowboy sitting against the wall. Rodeo Jackets accompanied by a wide-brimmed hat were also clues that the per- son being observed enjoyed coun- try music and large, radical look- ing trucks. VOGUE A designer dress from Paris — o cowl neck, padded shoulders, and wide stripes. A gray hat, matching shoes, and a Gucci bag rounded the outfit. This was the “vogue”look, the style that demanded attention, but did so subtly and with class. Shoul- der blades were revealed In plung- ing “V” back lines, legs were tinted with colored hose, and hats and gloves made a strong comeback. Finishing touches, of course, Includ- ed gold Jewelry, French perfume, and a sleek, stylish haircut. Big but- tons, beltless waists, and silt dresses all let looking sophisticated go along with being daring and having a little fun. Though not as common among high school students as some other styles, “vogue” was a classy and ex- citing look that was definitely in fash- ion. 40 ■ Extra Impressions

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Peacekeeping Battles Unsurpassed in events, 1983 proved to be a year, that will never be forgotten, the economy improved, nuclear protests increased and Lebanon became an even bloodier puzzle. Extreme fear, for the first time, developed as the world witnessed terrorist bombings, war. improved economy, technological break throughs and numerous fads that literally adopted America. Of course, statistics told the nation of her drastic education problem, “The Nation at Risk,” released by the National Board of Education, depicted the enormous problem. For the first time many people noticed the problem and were willing to do something to alleviate some of the educational problems. Cabbage Patch Dolls, alongside foolish remarks, enticed the public as they enjoyed a few benefits from the economical recovery, Scathing attacks on U.S. Embassies and troops only depicted the world trauma and distortion that plagued many countries. Utah, too faced a year of probing experiences. The weather caused disasterous floods as they eroded state street and closed down businesses. Tremors spurned thoughts of a long expected earthquake. We also faced educational problems. Utah ranked dead last when considering the teacher to student ratio. The year of a music revolution accompanied by immense national pain and recovery affected the world in many strategic ways. Americans wondering about their rivals leader. Yuri Andropov, was he dead, sick or playing games with the other superpowers? Confusion alongside emotion and awe structured not just an other year of the 20th century, 1983 was a year of relatively strange yet prosperous beginnings. OBITUARIES Those that influence the shape of time and whose achievements made life easier are never really appreciated until they be- come legends. Among those whom we said goodbye: Karen Carpenter — singer; David Niven — actor; Gloria Swanson — silent screen actress; Rebeca West — journalist; George Cukor — movie direc- tor; Tennesee Williams — great playright; Meyer Lansky — financial genuis of orga- nized crime; Jack Dempsey — heavy weight boxing champion; Herman Kahn — nuclear warfare author; Lillian Carter — Jimmy’s mummy; Eubie Blake — composed Shuffle Along, broadways first big musical hit; Ira Gershwin — great lyric writer; Bear Bryant — the most victorius football coach ever; Jessica Savitch — Emmy winning news anchor; Barney Clark — perhaps the most influential medical tool of the 80’s. Spring French protest government policies .. . U.S. Embassy in Beruit is bombed, and devastatingly kills 63 . Chicago elects first black mayor. Harold Washington . .. Artist Christo wrapped eleven Florida is- lands in six million square feet of pink 42 ■ Extra Impression