Greenville High School - Hi Life Yearbook (Greenville, MI)

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 Calvin Klein was the new brand of jeans seen around GHS along with the familiar Levi's tag. The French braid was brought back like many other fads. French braiding was a skill many girls learned. Baggy Pants was probably what mother called Monogrammed sweaters gave a personal touch you when you were younger. Little did you to those who wore them. Initial designs were know that they would eventually be in style. also unique for each sweater.

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Ill ttime Nostalgia was the theme of the ‘80 -‘81 fashion scene. Leading this revival of the past was the “preppy” look, which made its first appearance during the late “50’s and early ‘60’s. The look was characterized by monogrammed sweaters, oxford shirts, knee socks, lace collars, ribbons and baggy pants. Hairstyles also adopted the “older” look with the revival of French braids, ponytails, ribbons and barrettes. Designer jeans made a heavy impact on the fashion scene, but they also took a heavy toll on students' wallets. Prices ranged from S30 to S70. Despite all the attention the girls paid to fashion, it did not seem to rub off on their mates. The guys seemed content to wear T shirts and blue jeans. Many a pair of Topsiders found themselves pacing the floors when they came into style at our school. Was this the year of the ox? Oxford shirt that is, and they were found in multitudes of colors on multitudes of people.

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12 BLEEP BEEP BUZZ!? Homecoming Week leaped forward Monday with Backwards Day. Dave Mallory took top honors with a costume including a pair of glasses, tennis shoes, jeans, blue t-shirt, and blue checked shirt, all on backwards. “Ready, set, suck!” kicked off Tuesday's competition. The 'A' lunch winner was Dan Ames, with Steve Blumberg taking ‘B’ honors. Steve won in the finals. “Twin Martians,” seniors Chris Brown and Kathy Muns tied with seniors Brenda Rigdon and Chris Welch as the people most likely to step off an alien spaceship. Wednesday, the seniors routed the juniors, 42-0, in annual powder puff battle. Miki Feuerstein won “Nerd Day” honors as the person most likely to be ignored. Pie Fating contest winners were sophomore Dave Ames in ‘A' lunch and senior Todd Andersen in ‘B the eventual champ. Mrs. Schmactenberger enjoys a handful of popcorn as she watches the Jackets upset the Lake-wood Vikings. Steve 8lumbergand Leslie Bauman nervously await the traditional kiss. Enthusiasim such as this is one of the reasons the seniors won the class competition.