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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Memory Lane scene: Husband and wife are in their living oa room looking at old photo albums, and remi- niscing about their high school days. husband: Honey, where’s our 1982-83 yearbook? It’s been so long- almost fifteen years. wife: Has it been that long? Here it is. This cover is really nice, The Yearbook Staff was very creative that year. husband: Remember the first pep rally we had for the athletic teams in the fall? wife: Of course | do; it was held in the boys’ gym and everyone was so rowdy! husband: That was also the day of that great bake sale. wife: Yes, the cooks were complaining that noone was eating the lunches. husband: Our class really had a head start with the Senior Fall Dance. wife: We sure did have enough money to work with. Our class president, Elena Inna- cone, put in alot of hours. husband: | was such a ham, especially when | got my first car. wife: You and your friends would sport those punk rock glasses and just wait for someone to click your picture. husband: Your clique was just as silly, pos- ing away as Art Travis laughed in the back- ground. wife: | guess we were bad. Poor Art must have thought that all we did was go there to goof-off and not to learn how to drive! husband: Those days were fun, but | wouldn’t want to go through it again! wife: Neither would I, but our class reunion is going to be a wild one! Above: Pam and Wilfredo celebrate a great turn out for the dance. Below: Scott Woodward and friends get ready for cruising in his Firebird. Above right: A typical afternoon spent waiting for the city bus. Right: Our reliable D.J.’s hard at work. Below: A stage band trio, Walter Hojnowski, Dave Burrage, and Jeff Lucia, go all out with matching red carnations. Who says boys don’t like to dance? 14 Student Life