Highland High School - Shield Yearbook (Highland, IN)

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Highland High School has it this year in shoes. Most girls wear white Keds sneakers with miniskirts, blue jeans, knickers and pedal push¬ ers. Checkered shoes, usually Vans , are the new thing for guys. They clash with everything, but that’s fashion. Animal prints, high heels, denim and leather are all coming back this year too. Polos, baggies, pinstriped jeans, parachute pants, kamikazee things, boots, a long belted blouse, mix and match sweats. Today a lot of guys shop for them¬ selves instead of sending their moth¬ ers. They care about the way they look. It s great to see guys in a nice shirt and tie. There are many special stores for guys at Southlake too, such as: Richman’s, Silverman’s the Lark and others. It doesn’t take a lot of money to be in style- accessories can spice up a wardrobe to make it look new. For instance, some cheap jewelry, plastic bangles, and beads, and something like dad’s old watch or even dad’s shirt, adds just the right touch to be stylish. Just belt it with a tie or sash to blouce it out and instant femininity! One piece of men’s clothing on a girl is called “Haberdashery” its the new style in argyle sweaters and vests, ties and oxfords. Many clothes are uni sex, mean¬ ing they are for girls or guys, so don’t hesitate to buy something great-looking because it was seen on someone of the opposite sex. And girls, if it can t be found in juniors or misses, try the boys department. A small would be a size A-16, medium an 18, and a large a size 20. Items like Ralph Lauren, polos, and Izod shirts are less expensive for little boys. The bottom line on fashion today in H.H.S. is the individual doesn’t like it, it shouldn’t be bought. One cannot pull off any kinds of look if that person doesn’t feel good in it. The most important thing to remem¬ ber though is individuality. Pick out clothes that will suit you, the individ¬ ual, that will look good and can fit into one’s budget. Kelly Knicker ♦» Silver Time 27

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Computers Find one that fits Five years ago there were only eight personal computers available: today there are over one hundred. People buying computers today are confused about what computer is best to fit their personal needs. Personal computers can be broken down into two different breeds, the programmers tool and of course the All-American game ma¬ chine. Programming is considered to be the highest art of computer literati. For those who would like to use the computer as a programming tool, what do they look for in a machine? The first thing a programmer looks at is the memory capacity of the computer. Before we can under¬ stand memory, we must first look at what a program is. A program can be defined as a list of instructions which enables the computer to per¬ form a certain task. These instruc¬ tions are stored in places called memory. The more complicated task to be performed, the more memory space occupied by the instructions. The average memory a hobbyist will use, will never exceed 64K(64000 characters). Cable fever Taylor Another major factor to be look at by the programmer are the utilities or programming tools of the com¬ puter. Programming tools refer to specialized functions within the ma¬ chine to carry out complicated algo¬ rithms in a program with ease. A good example is the POKE state¬ ment which allows you to place cer¬ tain values into addresses of the computer from Basic, without going through a complicated subroutine that is slow and inefficent. Last but not least, one of the most popular uses of computers today is entertainment. Looking for the best game com¬ puter is not always the easiest thing. There are many machines out, and Cable Video habits Cable television is sweeping the area by storm. The majority of peo¬ ple that have purchased cable, stay home to watch movies versus going to the movie theater. Cable has overpowered the cine¬ ma with overwhelming demand, be¬ cause cable offers a package deal. This deal consists of four movie sta¬ tions, one sports station, and twen¬ ty-nine regular channels. All of those stations offer an abundance of enter¬ tainment for all ages. Cable television presents nearly sixty movies a month. That is fifty- nine more movies to be seen on TV in a month, than people would see by going to the show in a months time. Cable is not only entertaining, Cable is one of the area’s favorite form of entertainment. There are programs for the whole family. Cox Computers are an essential utility. Today, computers are being purchased rapidly for homes. all advertise their superior game ca¬ pabilities. The formula for a good game ma¬ chines is: pixel resolution x software variety x game quality = the all- american game machine! John Skoog Trevor O’Day changing it is convenient also. It is convenient for someone who missed a movie at the beginning of the month, because there is a considerable chance that exact movie will be on numerous times later. There is one advantage about ca¬ ble that parents have over going to the show. A parent can watch a movie at the beginning of the month to view its contents, to see if it is suitable for children. Except just movies, cable offers a variety of pro¬ grams also. There is a sports station called Sports Vision. That station ex¬ hibits a variety of various sports for the sports buff. Additionally, cable has a childrens program called Nick¬ elodeon. This children’s program¬ ming is fit for children from pre¬ school to teen. Cable television has overcome go¬ ing to the movie theater with over¬ whelming demand. Cable is enter¬ taining for all ages. Kathy McGuckin 26 Silver Time A V

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I 4 4 I 4 I 4 I S4 k| S Millions of Americans are now flipping on their television sets in the afternoon to watch an hour filled with drama, laughs and too many commercials. What element exists in these daytime dramas that at¬ tracts such a vast audience? Soaps have a psychological effect on it’s watchers. Many people be¬ come so absorbed in a character’s life, that it helps them subordinate their troubles. Subconsciously, these people take on the character’s troubles. Therefore, soaps provide an outlet for some people. It is best Feet in a hall different footfalls pulsating as if stomping out their own rhythm. Each marching to the beat of a different drummer? Eyes scanning the sea of faces suddenly illuminate recognizing another pair of colored rimmed, black centered jewels flirting in a glossy pool of whiteness. Smiles bursting forth like the time-lapsed photography sequence of a blossoming flower. Words tumbling without rhythm as each voice hurriedly whispers questions, answers, thoughts, feelings. Friendship a closeness of hearts immeasurable in miles, yards, or feet. Theresa Kenders for people to take these shows light¬ ly. In most cases, they prove to be quite humorous to imagine that peo¬ ple really live like the soaps suggest they do. Of course, everyone’s neighbor has a shady history of once being a lady of the evening. This character was set on the right track by her now former husband. Soon they get a divorce and she marries a multi-millionaire. She has an affair with her former husband and gets pregnant but thinks the baby is her husband’s. He lies by acting as though the child is really his. This is impossible because he is sterile. She soon finds out — the result — di¬ vorce. The birth of the child brings about the mixed feelings betwed the two parents. They plan to re¬ marry, then tragedy strikes. The death of their son leaves the father mournful and the mother accusing the father of murder. The next time the t.v. has nothing to offer in the daytime, try watching a soap opera. Be careful, you may| join other Americans and becor “hooked” on soap operas. Kathy Funston Life after class From the time school starts ev- ery-morning to the dismissal bell after school, many students are shortchanging themselves by only taking required classes. These peo¬ ple may be missing out on some of the most interesting and fun extra¬ curricular activities their school has to offer. There are clubs, organizations and team sports that pay attention to one’s particular need. First of all, decide what your favorite pasttime is or think about what lies in your future. There are groups you can join to findout if you really like the goal you’ve picked. If one has ability in sports, next time try out for the school team, maybe someone en¬ joys speaking in front of others then they have speech debate, or drama to choose from. Whatever one’s tal¬ ent is it should be put into use to benefit themselves or others. Through one’s efforts there can be a feeling of accomplishment and seif satisfaction knowing one has achieved something along with new friends and many exciting memories also. Everyone can learn a lot from their actions which may someday enhance one’s self into a more pro¬ ductive person. Karen Krahn ‘In’ ‘Me? Were you ever in the midst of a group when you suddenly realized you had become the group and lost your identity? What is better: Being ‘in’, or being ‘me’? Sometimes the teen needs the fun times with the crowd, but some¬ times a person just needs time to be by himself and think. What’s the matter with taking a breather now and then to sort things out? Sure, everybody needs friends, but remember to balance your life and give yourself time. You are always the most “in” when you are being your real self! Theresa Kenders 28 Silver Time