Clearwater High School - Aqua Clara Yearbook (Clearwater, FL)

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Narrow slit skirts and Hawaiian print skirts caught on with a bang. Leslie Bravo, Laura Peterson, Donna Meyers and Beth Griebler sport the new look. Cooler weather brought out an array of Tornado athletic, band, usherette and club jackets. ANarrow-legged designer jeans and become a very popular combination, chose Gloria Vanderbilt cords. velour tops Gloria Frush ATasid Kossivas wears an alternative to blue jeans: high heels, baggy pants, and a brightly colored print shirt. Oldie goldies, New fashions By JANINE EADDY The in looks — slit skirts, Candies, Nikes, jogging shoes and Top siders were all there for the asking — and the money. For many the price was high, but the students somehow managed to continue to turn out in style. Once again blue jeans received the vote of popularity. Jeans were seen casually teamed with a T-shirt and tennis shoes or dressed up with high heels or boots. Another version of the All- American blue jeans were the designer and baggy “tramp” jeans. Many students shelled out as much as $40 for a prestigious name such as Calvin Klein or Gloria Vanderbilt scrawled across the back pocket. Dresses also took on a new look. The hemline stayed the same, but the side, front and back seams were slit. Some slit 28 Fashion

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The addition of portable classrooms between the gym and the small engines’ room added extra space, but they were a pain to get to in the rain, y Mid-morning ‘lunch’ periods offered 30 minutes to eat lunch. Students often left campus instead of eating at the school cafeteria. Judi Smart, Susan Henderson, Janine Eaddy and Mary Jo Penick eat at Burger King. One of many people’s pet peeves was how to convince couples who passionately kissed each other good-bye in the halls that they’d probably meet again soon. Many people used the cafeteria to study or talk, not to eat. Cynthia Stephans, Marie Green and Conchita Haywood wile away their lunch break. ► Quotes Reporters did stories about CHS, and parents com- plained freely — but no one knew the real pet peeves except the stu- dents. I don’t like the looks of it (Clearwater High) I’m embarrassed to go here. — Sarah Gresham “The halls are so crowded, you have to run over people to get around the corner.” — Robert Krug “The admit policy fits the needs of the school. The deans could bust every- body for skipping,but they don’t because skippers only hurt themselves.” — Jim Danielson “It is colder in the chorus room than it is outside!” — Adina Baseman “You can only sit four to a table in the library; it’s inconvenient if you have more than four friends” — Liz Jones “Going to school here isn’t so bad, except for getting up in the morning” ' — Eric Sherline “Not being able to have an open campus means risk- ing suspension every time you go to McDonald’s — Kathy Carlson fyr-Y ■ .

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and trendy only a modest six inches, and some a daring ten or eleven. Bright colored fabrics and Hawaiian prints were a favorite for our warm weather. Guys were also thrown a curve as local department stores stocked pleated pants and colorless shirts. Many scoffed at this “trendy” look and adapted Levi’s and a plaid shirt instead. When the north winds blew through, winter sweaters and coats were brought out. Sweaters, blouses and boys shirts were dominant. Winter also provided an opportunity to flaunt red and grey athletic jackets. Flannel shirts, t-shirts and long underwear were a warm combo adopted by many guys. Despite early morning hours, many students traded in an hours sleep for an extra hour to dress. Whether it was in a t- shirt, jeans, dress or suit, students continued to show their own individuality through their choice of clothing. Football palyers often lost all identity to their football jersey numbers. Tracy Burney and Leonard Long welcome the warm weather in theirs. Andrea Saviowith the best of the season’s fashions, baggy pants and cowboy boots.