Bland High School - Echo Yearbook (Bland, VA)

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Polos, Lees and Nikes as 1982 choices What to wear!?! At one time or another everyone has asked himself this question. Should I wear my red saddlebred polo with my Lees or my blue gator with my Levis? During the early part of the year an observer would have surely recognized that Lees, Levis and Calvin Kleins were favorites among the student body when it came to blue jeans. Ruffles were all one saw in the blouse category. Then there were button down oxford shirts worn by both guys and girls, and let's not forget polos! Polos came in variegated colors and assorted styles. There were those with alligators, penguins, saddlebred horses, and many more. With these tops an add-a- bead necklace was a nice touch. Aigner was 'big' among leather items. One could see Aigner purses, belts, shoes, coats, gloves, keychains and wallets on both teachers and students alike, and, last but not least... shoes. Leather Dexters and Bass shoes have always been and will always be popular among high school students. Nike was the chosen tennis shoe and came in leather, nylon, and canvas with that famous 'Nike swoosh'. Sporto all-weather duck shoes were worn by numerous girls and a few guys. The year of 1982 offered a variety of selections in what to wear.

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HARFENJNGS HA r r r—»l II current events of 1982 Throughout 1982 numerous happenings touched the life of each student. The birth of Prince Charles and Lady Diana's first child was a joyous event to Britain and to America. Much talked about was the 1982 World's Fair in Knoxville, Tennessee, a once-in-a- life-time event because it was practically in our backyard. The massacre in Beirut stunned us as thousands of innocent people were brutally murdered. Football fans were heart-broken when the NFL strike began. People prayed for the strike to end so they could enjoy their fa- vorite pastime — watching pro football. Death again was in the news. One of the most loved women of all time expired. Prin- cess Grace of Monaco (Grace Kelly) was a popular movie star in her young days and later married the Prince of Monaco. Out of all the occurrences the most talked about and most shocking was that of the Tylenol case. In Chicago seven people were instantly killed when they took cya- nide-laced capsules. This started a chain of finding drugs in various kinds of products. Though we are a very small part of the world, the happenings of alt sections left their mark on each of us. Current Events—3

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Aaron Faulkner and Travis Simmons at recess 1982 World's Fair China pavilion Mr. Cary Collins fulfills his sole purpose in life ... scraping gum off the gym floor What strength!! Charlie Bane arm wres- tles Mr. Tommy Bird Mr. Fred Beamer and Mrs. Jessie Kegley ex- change words at baby shower Phillippi's choice: BOTTOM ROW — Bryan Underwood, Barry Underwood, Bob Ferris wheel at the World's Fair Gordon, Todd Taylor, Tammy Cline, Mark Woolwine, Tommy Clark. TOP ROW — Mrs. Christine Bird, Linda Atwell, Glenda Conley, Lisa Sarver, Joyce Harper, Wanda Bevil, Valerie Lambert. Candids—5