Dubuque High School - Echo Yearbook (Dubuque, IA)

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:Masses Sara Loates giggles as Brett Beaculle compliments her Ocean Pacific shorts. Cheryl Holdridge discovers a new fashion era: half uniform, half sweats. Another new dimension in- troduced was that of the Punk Flocker. First started in the London area, the style of rock stars was quick spread through out the states and the world. Some articles which are pre- tained to that of a rocker would include faded jeans, cut-off sweat shirts, bandanas, and rock group t-shirts covered with buttons of your favorites. The semi-formal look came out for the dances such as Homecoming and various ban- quets. Ladies attended appar- elled in mid-length dresses, but added the new fad of colored nylons or knee-socks. The male gender wore sporty coats andlor sweaters, matching ties, and slacks. ln the area of formals, ladies found the off-the-shoulder dresses with laces and silks to be the thing for prom and this area's best restaurants. Men pretty much stayed with the traditional black tuxedo. Bow ties spruced up the look, as well as the daring few who worn a non-traditional colored tuxedo. It was a fasinating year in the way of fashion and bright colors, and as the saying goes, almost anything goes. And most assuredly, almost any- thing went. 16-FBSNOYIS Finding the striped polo appropriate for the summer day, David Reel makes his way to the assembly. Laura Shaffer attired in the new spring outfit she designed herself. The sparkle of Michelle Ostrander and Jamie Donovan's formal wear is enhanced by the summer light.

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In preppie attire, Cindy Flobey and Jay Schiesl take time from busy schedules to pose. Totally radical and free, Kim Radetzki and Chris Boudewyns dress the part with excitement and enthusiasm. hat' ew I thin This year's fashions ex- ploded with bold, bright colors and ciashy accessories to highlight a specific personality. The newly originated Radical look swept through the country and Senior High with an overwhelmingly popular style. Plastic beads and skinny ties began a new revolution, as well as hawaiian shirts and plaid shorts. The radical look gives students the opportunity to display an idealistic style. Mismatched colors can be worn with only a few foreign glances from onlookers. Radical styles give todays teens the chance to bring out their personality. The Prep Look also took its toll. Button-down shirts and thin ties were not uncommon sights at DSHS. Students usually wore a cardigan sweater with this combination. Clam diggers lpants just above the anklesl and walking shorts became sights and were quick- ly accepted as another trend setter. lMore on next Pagel. New Styles For 'B-S?-15

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Matching from head to foot, Vickie Pitz and Michelle Hersey model their hand-crafted pants. Going for the 'new' punk look, Dawn Ernzen and Greg Miller don their ties and shades. Wearing the proper DSHS look, Jay Blake and Kevin Lucy prepare for the homecoming assembly in their football jerseys and jeans. itlShi0l1 Mixing the punk look and the preppie lookg Connie Fruser came up with this creative design. F.: Dressed in the everyday style, Todd Conrady rushes off to class.