Fairmont High School - Maple Leaves Yearbook (Fairmont, WV)

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? 4 o O £◄ ♦ o O O • O a |OlfO o • V • ► O 1 • £ A O ♦ $ A0 0° ♦ A O A « O V • ■ O • • o Preppy To Punk, Izod To Lauren It Was the ‘Year of the Individual’ Mathematics of Fashion: Geometry and Color New and unique combina- tions of color dominated the fall ashions. First, shades of pink and gray ap- peared on sweaters, blouses, cords and even shopping bags. Next, the primary combina- tions of brights and black swal- lowed up the fashion scene; reds, greens, purples, yellows and blues in their darkest and purest colors coupled with black could be seen in every display. Geometry hit high school. Dots were everywhere, from hosiery to bold shirts. Stripes decorated everything and anything. They were on purses, shirts, even ear- rings. Worn very loosely or skin tight, the clothes formed silhou- ettes different from any of the past. Padded shoulders and bag- gy (but not dolman) sleeves cre- ated the new look. Jennifer Beals of the movie Flashdance started the casual fashions in sweatwear by wear- ing the sweatshirts that bared a shoulder. The sweatshirt layers with tank tops created casual and comfortable wear. Lastly, the new textures of lin- ens and cottons formed new looks with natural fibers. Creams and pastels with broad stripes made up the natural look. The year in fashions was a free-for-all. The wide diversity in styles provided something differ- ent for everyone. It was the year of the individual. ± MORE POPULAR THAN EVER, sweat clothes in all colors are stocked by stores. Green, Pink, Black: A Matter of Choice WEARING DARK MAKE-UP as well as chain jewelry for Punk Day. Ju- nior Michelle Satterfield celebrates East-West Week. She’s a prep. His clothes are really punk. We hear these re- marks every day, but what do they really mean? Why don’t we define the two styles. Preppy used to be a craze of green and pink. But that more or less faded away into a “colle- giate” look. As everyone had at least one sweater or even socks of argyle. Wool blazers matched with Shetland wool sweaters and oxfords were a recurring theme. Twill pants, stripes and bows col- ored the “collegiate.” Pumps, and of course topsiders and pen- ny loafers, were a necessity. And lastly, there was the famous add- a-bead necklace. The exact opposite of prep is probably punk. Leather, spike heels and brass studdded belts stereotyped the punk. Black was the favorite color, and hair usual- ly stood straight up. Classed by parents as the costumes of rock stars, a conservative person did not wear punk clothes to school. However, “Punk Day” did give students a chance to be punk without being looked at strange- ly. Some even donned Glad Bags for the occasion. Being conventional or being different is a style chosen by the punk or prep. The only catch is that when your brother or sister chooses the opposite, then you can’t share clothes! A TYPICAL OF THE CASUAL colle- giate style. Freshman Michelle Parker searches through her purse for a pen.

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SCANNING THE TV GUIDE. Fresh- man Heather Manchin reads the soap opera reviews in the weekly “Grapevine” section. ♦ o + ►O 0 O 4 4 o 4 qO • • o ♦ O V ▼ ■ Q 4 D O A • Q 4 • Soaps: A Teenage Addiction GL, GH. DOOL — secret code words? No, abbreviations for the best-liked high school soaps: Guiding Light, Gener- al Hospital and Days of Our Lives. Soaps are an essential part of every day life for most students: they are as natural as brushing teeth and eating junk food. Watching soap operas so much made viewers feel they could even predict characters’ actions, but could they? On Guiding Light, Mindy and Rick fell in love. Mindy was pregnant with Phillip's baby. Bradley tried to kidnap Beth. Phillip and Beth ran away to New York. They got 'married.’’ Leslie Ann tried to commit sui- cide. Nola got pregnant. Brad- ley bribed Alan. “I think Alan Spalding’s sister is out to get him and he will fall after all,” said Freshman Jackie Francis. Now for some big General Hospital happenings. Luke be- came mayor of Port Charles. Laura came back, then left with Luke. Grant was an imposter — a DVX spy after the Prometheus Disk. The real Grant came back, then murdered Dr. Campbell. What might happen next? Freshman Heather Manchin pre- dicts, “The real Grant might suc- ceed in getting rid of the impos- tor and have Celia in his arms at the end of it all.” Finally, on Days of Our Lives, Hope had an eighteenth birthday party. She left with Bo and went to his apartment. Doug found them and had a heart at- tack, so she promised to stay away from Bo. Roman was ac- cused of being the Salem Slash- er. Dressed as Roman, Tony tried to kill Hope, but Larry saved her. “Larry might try to take Bo’s place, but Hope knows in her heart that he never will,” com- mented Freshman Michelle Park- er. Are their predictions right? By now you already know if these events have occured or not. So keep in touch with your soap and hope for the ending that you want. A The Modern Hero: Private Eyes Return Private eyes were back again. Heroes rescued women in the nostal- gic tradition of the past. Recently a flood of new detective shows appeared on the screen. The most popular new show? Without a doubt. Remington Steele captured Tuesday night audiences. Played by Pierce Brosnan, he personified the tall, dark, handsome gentleman with a mysterious past. His on again-off again girl was Laura Holt, the beauty with brains, played charmingly by Stephanie Zimbalist. Remington is the epitome of ‘suave and debonair’. He and Laura have great chemistry,” remarked Junior Kari Robertson. Also making a comeback was the remake of Mickey Spillane’s Mike Hammer. This was a tale in the old time standards of “broads,” small offices and big cities. Mike Hammer (Stacy Keach) always lost the girl he loved, so he remained the solitary private eye living in his grimly hopeful world. Taking a more humorous view of the detective was Riptide, in which two womanizers, Nick (Joe Penny) and Coty (Perry King), solved their mysteries haphazardly with the help of a computer ge- nius and robot, Boz. These investigators lived on their boat, Riptide, and unsuccessfully chased the femal crew of the neighboring boat. Another of their occupations was a contest to see who could get the most broken noses. Another new show was Legmen, in which college students Jack and David became amateur detectives. In Hardcastle and McCor- mick, Hardcastle, an eccentric judge, took McCormick (on probab- tion) under his wing and the two fought continuously as they roared around in a futuristic red car. And who could forget the government agents? Suave, cool Lee (Bruce Boxleitner) and dizzy housewife Amanda (Kate Jackson) made a strange couple in Scarecrow and Mrs. King. Amanda tumbled in and out, helping and hindering Scarecrow in his missions. Airwolf seemed to be modeled after Firefox. Hawke (Jan-Michael Vincent), the G.S. agent, flew secret assignments in his helicopter Airwolf, which looked like a shark and flew like a jet. Did you miss Masquerade, where you, an ordinary citizen, were invited to spy with the U.S. government? In this series, people be- came temporary spies as they were recruited to help catch the bad guys. The most successful star was K1TT, the black computerized star of Knight Rider that seemed almost human. Michael Knight drove around the country helping people with the aid of a beautiful mechan- ic and also a mentor. He worked slightly outside the law and was played by David Hasselhoff. For opulence, there was Matt Houston, in a show of the same name. Houston was a millionaire so bored by his 4 Remington is the epitome of suave and debo- nair. He and Laura have great chemistry 9 riches that he solved mysteries for kicks. A strange hobby but enter- taining enough for Houston, who was constantly surrounded by wom- en. Lastly, there were the old favorites. Hart To Hart with Stephanie Powers and Robert Wagner remained popular as the rich Harts chased bad guys and always won. In Simon and Simon, the two Simon brothers, Rick (Gerald McRaney) and A.J. (Jameson Parker), ran a dedicated operation. A.J. was wholesome and clean-cut while Rick was earthy, the beer and football game-type. And Magnum P.I. continued to be successful, season after season. Tom Selleck played Thomas Magnum, the California private investigator. There you have it. Pick your hero. Do you want suave or natural? Young or mature? Short or tall? They are all there, so many in fact that perhaps it is hard to choose. But that is all the better, because you can watch them all. It looks like private eyes are here to stay.

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 o» ° O 1 ° o ♦ O 0 4 ° ►o 4 O o • O ♦ O t V ▼ ■ 0 tO 40 04A 21 ± Ralph Lauren took a great rise in popularity this year, coming out of the depths of the “too expensive” arena to even grounds with the Izod, in terms of appeal. Lauren has been around for a while now, so he is not a newcom- er to the scene, and that has giv- en him some time to establish a certain standard of quality. That is probably the best way to sum up all of Ralph Lauren’s designs. There is a lot of attention paid to detail, and quality of the clothing is very important. Lauren was also one of the most wide spread labels on the Challenging the Alligator, Polo Gallops Ahead student body this year. The most common item was the short- sleeved, all-cotton, polo shirt. Al- though rare in this immediate area, the oxfords were also popu- lar. Lauren is probably one of the most creative designers around these days, because he expands beyond the sportswear lines. Not only does he branch into the fra- grance and make-up fields, but he is a true designer by defini- tion. He has done many works for the home, with sheets, blankets and other bed clothes being pro- duced. For the real Lauren en- thusiasts, an entire home plan can be designed, for a nominal fee. So, see ya later alligator? After while, crocodile? Probably not, but Ralph Lauren will be around for awhile. a TO KEEP UP with popular demand. Stone and Thomas has an ample supply in the latest in Polo by Ralph Lauren. With Cotton and Denims, Klein Remains Unique Taking a look inside the fash- ion world can be a pretty confus- ing and bewildering task. There seems to be so many designers with so many different styles and so many different choices to make. But there are always a few who stand out in the crowd for one reason or another. Calvin Klein stands out in this year’s fashion scene because of his unique approach to designing. The style that he implies with his natural fabric (mostly cotton) clothes, youthfully cut, and rug- ged and ready for any sort of ac- tion is free and easy. The whole idea behind his clothing seems to be complete function and easy care. The lines and profiles that he incorporates in his designs are never fussy and rarely frilly, but rather clean and sharp. This stance is probably what makes Klein one of the most pop- ular desgners for high school stu- dents. His creations are usually geared to this age group and are easily affordable, as far as de- signers go. The simplicity that he communicates is also responsible for his popularity among guys. Mostly denim works were found on the guys, including jeans and jean jackets. A Klein original may not be something that the wallet can handle right now, but with the wide range of other, equally pop- ular. designs, there can probably be some claim to fame of his in the closet. ▲ At the root of every ward- robe lies a shirt with such appeal that it becomes a classic to the owner. For some, the .38 Special Tour de Force shirt may be it, while a cotton oxford may hit home with others. But for a lot of people, an Izod is the epitome of a shirt. Izod Lacoste produces a multi- tude of clothing articles from shirts to socks to washcloths, each bearing the familiar reptile. The standard applique gave way to an embroidered one last winter, possibly as a solution to the controversy over counterfeit Izods. In addition to reducing the possibility of fakes, the stitched alligator matched the techniques of other designers. Going Beyond ‘Preppy’: The Cassic Izod Lacoste The designs for Izod are very classic, but usually youthful in taste. “Preppy” sums it up, but that word is too much of a catch- all. Izod extends beyond a stereo- typical prep look to touch on the eternally traditional. Cable knits, cardigans, fully cut trousers, skirts with a feminine look and even eyeglasses reached the population in full force. Part of the popularity behind Izod lies with the price. The pro- ducers figure that the high school group is a major percentage of their market, so they aim for afordability. With Izod on the market, clas- sic lines, tradition and economy will always be in style. A SPORTING ITS OWN ALLIGATOR. Stone and Thomas displays Izod sweaters, shirts and socks Change of Pace: Coming Through Direct from the pages of Inter- national Male and GQ to the halls of Fairmont Senior High come the years best fashions ... for guys. The year actually began with a normal post-summer pace, sluggish return and trouble getting started again, but many of the guys on the football team had taken a daring step and had their hair permed. Whether it was just on the back at the nape of the neck, or all over, curly perms and their new male own- ers kept showing up all year. After the advance in hair- styles, the clothes were next. The usual self-consciousness and inattention to dressing rapidly faded away as guys began to take a lot of pride in their ward- robes. Skinny ties, sharply tai- lored pants, a lot of trendy shirts, and blazers with sleeves up or down hit the guys head-on and the girls were impressed. “I like the new style a lot. I think it looks good,” noted Freshman Kim Ridgway. Many styles became favorites for everyone, such as the striped jeans, denim jackets, upturned collars, even the classics. So girls, move over in the fashion world; guys are coming through.