Classical High School - Blue and White Yearbook (Springfield, MA)

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Per O@ SIBLE 2 Christine Enderle, at her parttime job, hopes it will provide her with helpful funds for college. Chris Lewis, one of thousands of college prep seniors, looks to the future with hope. t sategy Ui 4 vit rae The community college is one answer to many financial problems. When it comes to college education mon- ey Sergeant Aponte, an Army recruiter, P holds the key for many. Ls a Feature Il

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COLLEGE: IS Today, with prices spiraling out of control at a dizzying rate, the dream of a good, inexpensive college education is fading. Most of today’s youth are shocked and be- wildered by problems that confront them in their goal of receiving a higher education. Because many campuses have complained of problems in keeping up with a harrying infla- tion rate, they have retaliated by raising the cost of tuition and housing. This situation had placed many students into the binding position of finding sufficient outside funds for all of the college expenses. Although a notable amount of students have the benefit of scholarships, this answer is not always enough to cover a substantial amount of the cost. Many others depend on loans provided by local banks, but high interest makes repay- ment on those loans difficult. The govern- ment grant is another possibility, although a major setback has been the budget cutting performed by President Reagan. In an effort to ease taxation, the President has de- creased the amount of funding for social programs, which unfortunately included government sponsored loans and grants. A part-time job, which is often necessary for a student, is becoming difficult to find, and is time consuming when one could be study- ing. Also, the money made is rarely enough to cover the total expenses of college life. There are quite a few options available to “Uncle Sam wants you.” This can be very relieve the tremendous pressures and prob- enticing with today’s economic outlook. lems that a college educated presents. The most widely used alternative is a community college. These government funded schools furnish an adequate education at a substan- tially lower price. Entering the armed ser- vices is another attractive alternative to many students. The armed service saves a certain amount of money, which will be used for an approved college or technical school by the applicant. The future doesn’t look very bright for perspective college students with the eco- nomic outlook becoming bleaker and with no relief in sight. The answers are slow in com- ing, but today’s youth will, and must, find a way to cope. Financial aid and loans help in the pay- ment of a college education. 10 Feature

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1982-83 proved to be a tumultuous year of change when it came to personal taste and fads. ‘Fads’”” came and went as Classical students took a liking to the latest items and a disliking to the passé oldies. Fashion, as always, led the way when it came to change. Mini-skirts, penny-loafers, and sixties-style pumps recaptured the scene. It seemed that fashion had dipped back into the fifties and sixties, creating an exciting blend with modern tastes. A new feeling of classicalism swept Clas- sical and the country in general. This feeling swept the women’s fashion industry, spring- boarding the tuxedo look into prominence. It also seemed that Classicalities got a kick out of fifties-sixties “punk’’ style sunglasses. It was always a way to get d weird look out of a straight-laced teacher. Records and books also created their usu- al stir. Cats (Garfield), Pac-Man, and Smurfs took top honors when it came to books, games, and collectibles. Musically, electro- pop, a new form of dance music made by the extensive use of keyboards and synthesiz- ers, gained national attention and phenom- enal sales. Groups such as The Human League, The Soul Sonic Force, and Soft-Cell sold hundreds of thousands of records as the public discovered a bold, new form of rock. On the more traditional front tremen- dous popularity came knocking for John Cougar, the Stray-Cats, Asia, and finally for the Clash and Police. In particular, ‘Valley Girl”, a single by Frank Zappa and his daugh- ter, Moonunit, satirized the lifestyle of fash- ion conscious teenagers in California’s pros- perous San Fernando Valley. Phrases like “Gag me with a spoon!” and a high pitched musical ‘“Omigod” rang through the hall- ways of numerous schools in the United States. The greatest fad of the year was the E.T. phenomenon. The little alien became one of the greatest attractions in movie his- tory. He was also popular enough to sell books, records, games and other collecti- bles. Many were saying, ‘Where have you gone Rubik’s Cube?” as the multi-million seller dipped and ran its course. Also going the cube’s way were Steve Martin, knickers, and Cheap Trick into the oblivion of fond memo- ries. As always new fads continued to attract attention and kept this year exciting. Who knows what’s in store for us next year? 12 Student Life 1982-83: