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

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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:

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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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