Crown Point High School - Excalibur Yearbook (Crown Point, IN)

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Keith Kustron and Carol Hennon (middle left) model the classic fashions at CPHS. A wool skirt and cowl neck sweater for gals, team up with the blazer and dress pants of the guys Sweeping up the ladder, Kendra Conn, (middle right) wears the most casual in fashion at CPHS, comfortable corduroy overalls and a poodle sweater Displaying two of the many styles of skirts, blouses, and sweaters (lower left) are Alane Horner and Jenny Davis. Staying warm was made a main event this year, Molly Caderatt (lower right) shows a way of dress¬ ing up. yet keeping warm by wearing a wool skirt with a sweater over a blouse 22—Fashion

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A new addition (opposite page top right) is the fence around the school, which was put up for security reasons. The ‘C’ lunch lines (opposite page below) are still long even after part of the thirty minutes have past. Even though the lunch periods were broken into three sections, (left) students sometimes had prob¬ lems finding tables. Students anxiously wait for 2:35 (lower left) rather than 3:05 for the bell to ring at the end of the day. President Carter ' s energy plan (lower right) went into effect as well as Mr. Kimble ' s. To combat the cold air, Mr Kimble taped cardboard over his air vent. CH-M1G€S

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FtxCH-ION Shoes (top) are a big asset to a woman s wardrobe. Some of the most popular are the Candy’s line, western cowboy boots, and the ankle strapped, closed toe, dress shoes. Many girls this year chose western fashigns. Wearing one of those styles is Nancy Smith, (middle left) She found the blue jean skirt, together with a plaid cotton shirt to be quite a comfortable casual outfit for school. Abbie McLeod (middle right) wears the business woman’s apparel, the classic suit. Instead of a vest, these suits featured shawl, lapel, and collared blazer worn belted with mandarin collared blouse. Arlene Halsted (lower left) shows straight leg jeans topped with a velour pullover. Forties’ styles flourish anew The look this year went back to the ever famous 40’s, the era when men and women began to take notice of a fine streamline fit. This year some students at CPHS found that perfect fit and became very style conscious. Straight Legs” and Baggies” are the newest fads in jeans. Worn by both sexes, these jeans have taken a turn for comfort. The Baggies,” a new form of painter ' s pants, have a straight leg appearance with extra material in hips and thighs to compensate for added tucks and side-seamed pockets. The “Straight legs” are just that and are worn on slim figures, tucked into boots for a western look. Blazers and sweaters took on an added touch this year. Instead of lying flat and shaping to shoulders, the shoulder pad was sewn in to make shoulders look wider and take on a square shape. The newest of the sweaters is the Poodle Sweater designed to keep body heat in with gigantic sleeves, cowl- neck, and an over-sized bodice. Women’s knees and thighs showed up everywhere this year. Slits in skirts became popular and were comfortable for those who wore them. Tight skirts with slits showed up in combinations of back and front kick pleats as well as slits on one or both sides of the skirts. Blue jean skirts were also a fashionable item of the teenager’s casual attire. Teaming up with the dress pants and skirts were delicate blouses to fit the clas¬ sic style. Made from chiffons, satins, and crepe de chines, blouses featured tucks and ruffles with intricate designs and lace. The delicate fabrics and soft design made the wearer feel as feminine as a flower. Some guys became as fashion con¬ scious as the gals. Feeling the need for a cleaner cut, The guys began wearing dress pants with tucks, pockets and shirts with mandarin collars. On occasion guys wore a shirt, tie, and blazer. To combat the 65° school classroom temperatures, guys wore sweaters and velour tops. Fashion fads reminiscent of the forties flourished throughout the year.