Burns High School - Blazes Yearbook (Lawndale, NC)

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Go West, a western ensemble is modeled by Kathy Crowder. Kathy is wearing denim jeans, with hat and boots to add the finishing touches. Classic is the word for Charles Walton and Abbey Schenck, in thin suits of grey and blue. The proper accessories complete these contemporary outfits. 19

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Looking Back At The Present Remember the clothes from the 60's? Maybe not, but they were back “in” again. Now it’s called the ‘‘preppy look’, and its bigger than ever. For the summer, styles shifted to Cheeno’s and Izod shirts of different hues to add contrast. Whimzee’s, also found in rainbow colors, brought a new touch to accessories. Wintertime brought oxford button-down Shirts, blazers, and plaid wool skirts. Ski coats and sleeveless jackets were also popular. One aspect of fashion has barely changed. Jeans. However, a break from the traditional jean was made. Designer jeans including Calvin Klein and Jordache gave usadressy look to almost any shirt. Personalization spread rapidly. Pocketbooks, sweaters, jewelry, and even jeans revealed monograms for everyone. Accessories added the “perfect touch.” Gros- grain ribbons tied into bows, and add-a-beads both added color dressed up that simple outfit. Beads including blue, brown, purple, and pearl were added along -f with charm holders. | Penny loafers, ‘‘deck shoes,’’ and Dexter offered a touch to the look. Also popular were poe the dressy cowboy boots with skirts and jeans. So ... whether preppy or traditional, there was a little old and a little Sy ‘ at hy Wy ageow l s o Jf 4 Ady oon oo 2 % 7 “Ly LTTE om - . eeeeeeeeeeee saesee i sta new. Ron McKee is ready for action in The look of elegance and the traditional preppy look with sophistication Tanya Lockett khakis, Dexter shoes, and plaid illustrates with pleated dress, sports shirt. ei shoes and match- ing hat. 18

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Something Old, Something New Believe it nor not, people finally progres- sed from “riding the Strip’ for hours every night of the weekend to find more construc- tive forms of entertain- ment. Although it was still popular for those who could find nothing else to do. Local theatres pro- vided the ‘‘perfect”’ dating scene. Horror movies and love stories provided just the thing for getting close. Com- edies also told you if your date had a sense of humor or not. ‘“‘Munching Out” at one of the fast food places was alSO popu- lar. However, if your date was really a Big Spender, there was the steakhouse! Although packed in and deafened by the noise, many found the “in-scene” at the Char- lotte or Greensboro Coliseums. Such artists as Foghat, Rick Spring- field, Blackfoot, and Ted Nugent were popular for those who “got into” hard rock. Parties offered an alternative to the weekend scene, if you could find them. This included school dances, club parties, and parties held by stu- dents looking for some 20 Brent Bingham and Chuck Con- nors take it easy on a Friday night at Burger King. As long as the security guard doesn’t run Wayne Blanton, Ron- nie White, Ronnie Brady, and Rob- bie Wess off, they will hang around Burger King. excitement. And whether it was open or private, by Tuesday everyone knew who went and what hap- pened! In the stands and on the bleachers were the place to be during football and basketball seasons. Then on to town to eat and talk about the game ... if we won that is! Weekends ... the big- gest part of student’s lives. There was little change, but then there are only so many things to do ina weekend! Even rain does not dampen the spirits of Jocelyn Webb and Ange- la Shuford at the Kings Mountain football game.