Altavista High School - Nuntius Yearbook (Altavista, VA)

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“Hey, did you see that outfit in the window at Sidney’s? I’ve got to have it!” “Yeah, and how ‘bout those silver shoes with the rhine- stones at Leggett? They would be great with my turtle-necked sweater!” While girls window shopped a lot they were not the only ones interested in fashion. Guys also wanted to look “hot’’ during school and on the weekends. No one followed a set pattern for fashion. Students experi- mented with clothes shown in Seventeen and G.Q., on televi- sion, and in their favorite stores; they also created their own looks. “I wear what I think is best for me,”” commented Stacy Dews. From the classic tailored style to the glamour of sequins and rhinestones, students displayed the hottest looks. Girls began cutting out the extra cookies to fit into sleek body-conscious he latest and greatest knits. The more avant garde stu- dents sported leather and suede. A typical girl wore a wide range of shoe styles. She might wear dainty silver slippers on Mon- day and torn-up high-top tennis shoes on Tuesday. On another occasion, a stylish boot complete with buckles, baubles or fringe might accent her outfit. On fabrics, as well as shoes, featured colors included gold, silver and bronze, along with a chic comeback to the basic black and white combination. Silk, lamae, cotton-knits and denim got rave reviews. Desi Shelton reflected, ‘I like denim because I can wear it different ways. I can bleach it, rip it, or write on it and it still looks good.” The male student body stuck with the basics, adding trendy accessories. Complementing blue jeans, tennis shoes, and cowboy boots were bandanas, suspenders, and leather jackets. The latest in footwear, Fila Hairbows, hoop earrings, and rhine- stones are all the rage! An oversized shirt and cuffed jeans paired with these acces- sories make up the middle school girls’ basic outfit. Greta Scott and Stephanie Mitchell chat after school while showing off a few of these styles. tennis shoes, made their debut among the most up-to-date guys. Also an attention grabber, hairstyles varied throughout the school. Short, spikey hair was still noticeable on girls as longer locks came back into the fashion scene. Hairbows in all shapes, colors and sizes were spotted everywhere. Some guys opted for longer hair lengths while others chose to spike it or shave it, reminiscent of the 50’s and Elvis. New styles lurked every- where, even in the parking lot! From the classic ‘“‘punchbug” to the latest Jetta, Pintos and Porsches together graced the lot. Why was fashion so important to students? Tara Blanks summed it up; “I want to look sharp because my appearance means a lot.” — Amy Fellers and LeeAnn Sease Love that car! Jeff Scruggs’ 1975 Porsche 914 is the only one of its kind in the senior parking lot. Whether driving mom ’s car or their own, students arrive in a variety of vehicles. Ni Watch out Madonna you've rot competition! Shannon 0)’ Neal s platinum and black new wave haircut really turned some heads. Fads-n-Fashions 29

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vi 4 ee } i ; . SCS ateret ee | lt . » . Si od | Too tuff! Sabra Hiner and Michelle Yeatts take it to the limit with denim. Whether seen in a jacket or a dress, denim was a major part of students ’ ward- robes. Variety! As they hang out after school, students sport the latest. From black sus- senders to a gold pocket- bao fashion is every- where. A wristful. Sporting watches as well as bangles and woven bracelets, the wrist : ; has become an even more popular pulse What's Hot What’s Not point for accessories. Janet Michael Gummy bears Jelly beans From cute teddy bears to Coca-Cola, sweatshirts dominated school! The vari- ower sno Renny loaters ous designs reflected the students’ per- Besides being an accom- The Bangles The Go- gos sonalities. pence athlete, Clifton Burger King McDonald’s ; , 5 ee is also quite a fashion : Pa Neat feet. The latest area for topping off ; ’ plate. He makes his own Class of '87 Class of '86 an outfit is actually at the bottom. Ow- bie, P fashion statement wearing Big Red Bubble Yum boy boots and gold loafers alike accent : his infamous trench coat. many outfits. “Fergie” ADE “The Cosby Show” ‘Family Ties’ Bleached jeans Stirrup pants VCR rentals Theaters Woven bracelets Jelly bracelets 28 Fads-n-Fashions

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° With just a dime you could contribute to your class’ chance of winning free drinks during lunch time. Sponsored by the SCA to raise money for a picnic area, Kristi Coulter links the junior’s chain together. Spirit Day was a great suc- cess due to the outstanding participation by the middle schoolers. The eighth graders were overall win- ners of Spirit Week, spon- sored by the Varsity woot ball Cheerleaders 30 School Spirit we ED