Irmo High School - Yellow Jacket Yearbook (Irmo, SC)

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dill' 'V Paradise Island After seven months of homework and studying, seniors got a chance to rest and relax. Basking on the white sands of a tropical island provided that rest and re- laxation for 244 seniors during their 1981 spring vacation. ' Each senior who participated was re- quired to fork over S380 ldivided into four 395.00 paymentsl. These fares cov- ered the ever-rising expenses for five days of eating, drinking, and being merry. But after the money was paid, the travelers relaxed and began the countdown to the long-awaited date of departure. On Thursday night, April 8, 1981, at 9:00 p.m.,A the seniors boarded Greyhound buses for the eleven-hour road trip to Mi- ami, Florida. Once in Miami, the crew boarded the U.S.S. Emerald Seas, a sort of floating hotel which would trans- port them to the Bahamas and back. On the island, the seniors had a wide variety of activities to choose from. Some opted for soaking up some sun on the beaches, while others went shopping in the marketplaces and shops. But after only 3 days in Nassau, the prospect of returning home had to be faced. It was back to ship, back to Miami, back to the buses, and back to lrmo where the seniors could tell everyone of their experiences on the Bahamas trip, the last major activity for them as seniors. All ashore who's going ashore! The Emerald Seas beckons to Bahama goers from its dock in Mi- ami, Florida. The wind swept beaches in Nassau are a favorite playground for traveling lrmo seniors. Sunning, swim- ming and people watching are popular. Student l.ilefBahamas 9

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Dressed To Kill l will have to buy this, this, and of course that. As a student's wardrobe grew, his savings account probably did not. Many students had to save their money for a couple of weeks to get the shirt, pants, or dress they wanted. But a lack of funds did not stop stu- dents from buying more clothes. This year the preppy look was in with plaid pants and skirts, penny loaf- ers, knee socks, and V neck sweaters. The western look was stylish again this year among students. Jeans, hats, feathers, and leather accessories were reminiscent of the old west. And to fin- ish the look, a variety of boots were visible on the feet of 'Lurban cowboys . A few students favored the punk ul--W -o0 '?i f look. Flamboyant fashions such as bag- gy pants, leopard-skin patterns, camou- flage pants, pink or black tennis shoes, and colorful shirts were part of the punk wardrobe. For those who would afford it, the de- signer look was popular. Some of the brand names worn included Calvin Klein, Jordache, lzod, Ralph Lauren, and Aigner, to name just a few. Although the old jeans and T-shirts look was slowly slipping away, some students simply hung on. A definate mixture of tastes and styles presented itself during the 1981-82 year. From formal to casual, each student repre- sented his or her own style. The preppy look is personified by Sharon Fashion plates Mary Mulhern and Kari Renshaw Underwood, who sports a sweater, oxford cloth but- discuss what they will wear to school on the next ton down, khaki trousers and pearls. day. Student Life Fashions