James Monroe High School - Echo Yearbook (Fredericksburg, VA)

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oe itty fifti es Nifty fifties aes wb Don’t strip down, dress up. The girls weren't the only The preppy look found its ones to spruce up their warc Bs way into the clothes of the robes. Athletic shirts, a. fashion-minded. Loafers, dock siders, and khakis mad Ne Chinese slippers, and sneakers the scene for the guys. provided the sole for ank- lets and bobby socks. Remi- niscent of the fifties, peter pan collars and but- ton down oxford shirts peered Se aa ie out from under reversible students clothes. I vests and snowflake sweaters. like the fashions that “T don’t really The girls gave up their students are wearing short, leg-showing skirts now. I like for | for fuller, calf-length plaids students to look good. | and earth tones. It’s nice to see students to look like | they just walked out “T like going of Mademoiselle or the’ back to the clas- sic styles because they’re much nicer. That's all I wear.”’ Becky Rogers — senior Girls’ fashions leaned toward the men’s tailored look. Favorites for Marilyn Johnson include derby hat, skinny tie and tailored pants. “’T like both the chic, in-style clothes and the prep look. It gives a person different looks to mix and match.” Kim Sullivan — junior ye Back to classics — Senior Jenny Haney dresses in a wool plaid skirt, button down blouse and a patched- elbow sweater. = ere ss t aes Casual and classy — Junior Andy Graninger dresses in a rugby shirt and corduroy pants while sophomore Liz Steele wears a dress. » ww) 18 Fashions

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Anticipation comes to an end as Mrs Phyllis Atkins crowns Robert Payne King of the Homecoming Court Eyes squinted against the glare of the sun, freshman Devina Byrd cheers the introduction of the team. The weekend was a first for freshmen. A frenzied crowd mobs the field as player David Belman shows a sign of victory. The Culpeper game gave JM its first win of the season. Student Life 17

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‘Annie Hall’ look. I don’t like everybody wearing the same thing like flannel shirts and blue jeans; | like students to look different. I also 'don’t like people to “walk into my class looking ratty.” Mr. Robert Burch — English teacher No longer a p-oblem— SCA President Printed smock top and popular cowl Bruce Fines keeps warm with a pair of | neck sweater put Martie Jackson on plaid, wool slacks and a heavy top of today’s fashions. Combs were sweater. popular for the hair. » | “T enjoy dressing casually. I like to wear jeans, rugby and Lacoste ae and tennis shoes. As for the girls, I don’t like the prep look on them. I’d rather see them in dresses.”’ Andy Graninger — Pa. ? 4 ‘ ag a ee eat ee Aad! say? rs Ras od ratty e, fet a = Pais Et sat ae 4 J So a at CE bal co oe ge RES : AES - Se eee 4, ee ed “ae ae ee ge a, With style and spirit Mrs. Frances Armstrong directs traffic during the homecoming parade. Mrs. Armstrong wore her JM dress. Bits of nostalgia are reflected in Reese Coleman’s wardrobe. Reese fits in with bobby socks, loafers and a full skirt. Student Life 19