Anderson High School - Afterthought Yearbook (Austin, TX)

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a ' f 'l is ' A his A 3' As the natural look faded into near non-existence, cosmetics began to color- fully adorn faces once again. The average girl found that by spending a little extra time in the morning, she could have eyes that sparkle, lips that gleam, and blush that kept right on blushing. Many took their make-up dead seriously, using the scientific blush pat- tern ofthe month and carefully blending their eye shadow, while others weren't too careful and slapped it on, giving it the subtlety of a diesel truck. When an unknowing girl wore too much make-up too often, comments such as 'Tll bet she takes it off with a hammer and chisel, were circulated around her. HI use make- up to improve my complexion, said Sandra Gelernter. I wouldn't be caught dead in public without it, insisted Dina Robinson. New hair styles often demanded the use of a blow-dryer, curling iron or electric rollers. The unexpected surprise of a blow-dryer blowing up was an event to be dreaded by any well- groomed girl. The death of a hairdryer 20 minutes before having to be somewhere was a justifiable reason for hysterics. Tweezing stray eyebrows, filing and painting ragged finergnails and finally adding perfume all added the finishing touches. Everyone isn't born beautiful. but cosmetics were regarded and used by most girls as the magic elixar and most boys seemed to admire the results. 22 priority possessions

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AI E Ti-IEY FUTTINC' U? V NI The disappearance of knees and necks along with the contrast of gauze and denim caught the interest of girls and guys alike. Combinations of colors, styles and fabrics were as numerous and varied as the wearers themselves. Skillful use of contrast made its mark on fashion. Yet, all around was a look that bound every- one together as tightly as the bandannas that bound the girls' hair. Blue jeans were still the most popular of wearing apparel, topped with India gauze and satiny-soft shirts. Most popu- lar materials for shirts seemed to en- courage touching. T-shirts resurfaced bearing air-brush designs and art deco scenes. Sweaters acquired fur collars and anything was worn with open-toed shoes. Unexpected combinations emerged again and again. Attention focused on the extra touches as clothes became more basic and adapta- ble. Betsy Blitch. freshman, summed up the feeling when she commented Clothes are so expensive now accesso- ries are important to make an outfit look different. Fashion-conscious buyers developed the art of making one outfit seem like four. with the emphasis on comfort. Symbols of Success Letter jackets were often the culmina- tion of years of work and effort. While football players most often come to mind as owners of letter jackets, other athletes and band members were also jacketed. Senior Eric Schieve said, When I wear my band jacket it shows that I am a part of an organization and I am proud of it. Trudy Richards who was awarded her letter jacket for girls basketball stated Owning a letter jacket shows you are successful in something. It is also nice to have it after graduation to remind you of high school, Whoever the owner, letter jackets meant more to students than just a warm coat. 'QQ .Q .f- ' ,f ' in ,ff fy? Nw- gxx .1-mm.

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Focin t. '-xt The Eyes Have It Whoever wrote the sunny expression of looking at the world through rose-col- ored glasses could have been sporting pink fun glasses at the time. What was spectacular about these odd commodities was the myth that went along with them, that only a smart, intellectual person wore them. Whether that belief was true or not doesn't matter, it was the thought that counted. But as new styles replaced cat-eyes with heavy plastic frames, gra- dient lenses and photogray glasses, wear- ing them became more of a fashion fad than a nightmare. For those who preferred the natural look, hard or soft contact lenses were offered. Conventional hard lenses were more durable and approximately S100 cheaper. The bigger soft lens were com- posed of about 40 per cent water and easier to adapt to. They were so easy to wear, it's unbelievable, said senior Ka- thy Turpin. Contact wearers became a vain. ruthless type. l wouldn't be seen with my glasses on, said senior Lisa Smith, There was, of course, a third type, one that didn't wear glasses or contact lenses at all. He usually walked around with squinted eyes and wrinkled up nose. He might see a friend, but usually this friend turned out to be a locker, or even worse. a teacher. Not everything was rosy, but at least the picture was clear. ' RZGHI Sort of All wired Up Braces to the average high-schooler who has had the experience of being literally wired together. seem like the tooth fairy's way of getting even. A banded person could be recognized from afar, not by the gleam in his eyes. but the glare from his mouth. They were a lot of trouble. l wouldnt go through it again. said Steve johnson. After a visit to the orthodentist. who ruthlessly tightened the wires. most feel as if their gums are receding to their hairline. Then comes the ultimate indig- nity of having to wear rubber bands andfor a headgear. Horror stories of rubber bands pop- ping out during a romantic moment or getting a headgear stuck and having to wear it to school are frequently told and laughed at. but prove to be a traumatic experience to the unlucky victim. who is comforted by friends who say. between laughs. ln a few years, you'll think this is funny. l didn't like them. They hurt, especially the rubber bands, said Gail Atkins. After an average of two years of trauma and tears. the great day finally arrives to have the enemy removed. As the per- fectly straight rows of bicuspids. cuspids and molars tby now the terms are familiarj are examined in a mirror. it is finally realized that braces were not an enemy after all. but a helpful friend, While they weren't easy to live with, it was worth every minute. cosmetics, contacts, glasses, braces 23