Jefferson High School - Jeffersonian Yearbook (Alexandria, VA)

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a notable VIEW- verwhere we go BK there’s some type of : music on the radio, TY, bus and even before school begins on the inter- com. The popularity of videos has brought a more immedi- ate feel to the music we listen to. Personal preference yields a favorite style of music - - Top 40 to classic rock to R B. Fans of all kinds show their style and appreciation through attitude, clothes and personality. Just as music makes a statement, so do the : fans by wearing t-shirts, going to concerts and watching MTV. The true test for many fans is the standing in line for the concert or camping out just to get seats where they may not even be able to see the group. In a poll taken in January, students answered some gen- eral questions about the mu- sic they listen to as well as listing their favorite groups and videos. U2 was the num- ber one group for both sexes and The Joshua Tree was the biggest concert of the year. The Cure, Depeche Mode, Whitesnake, and Echo and The Bunnymen also pro- duced popular concerts. The second favorite group chosen by the guys was Gen- esis, who also had the male’s favorite video, Land of Con- fusion. After U2, the females liked INXS or The Cure best. Their favorite video was Faith by George Michael. -- Jen Snyder Jenny Mock fs) — = (ee, HH gS = aa) 23% CLASSIC ROCK 17% NEW WAVE 13% HEAVY METAL 7% CLASSICAL 1% COUNTRY 4% PUNK 4% R B KERRY WOODFORD MUSIC HB 25 pay

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Music apprecia- tion comes from instruction in structured class- rooms as well as private music lessons and per- sonal taste. Dances such as the Keyette — sponsored Sweetheart Soc Hop. brought music to the cafeteria. Skater Brandon Mor- rissey was one of many who carried music to, from and in school. FRED NORTH LISTENING TIME MALE FEMALE 42% 2 hours or more 41% 32% 30 minutes to 1 hour 18% 18% 1 hour to 2 hours 27% 8% less than 30 minutes 14% DAN ANCONA o4 STUDENT LIFE

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oose bumps crawled ic up Samara Fire- baugh’s legs and she shivered. Looking down, she remembered she was wearing shorts. Had she gone mad? Or just forgotten that it was the mid- dle of January. No, Samara wasn’t crazy, she was on her way to one of the social events of the season, the beach bash. It wasn’t just any ordinary dance. Highlights of the even- ing included volleyball, skin- the-wire, candid photo but- tons, and food. “The Kissing Booth!” Only a few were brave enough to try this Keyette-sponsored booth, but it provided lots of laughs for the spectators. The D.J. concentrated on the upbeat beach music of the Avid volleyball players spike the ball over the net to the rhythm of the “Beach Boys.” In the heat of d0s and ’60s and played very few slow songs. When all of the dancers had bopped ’till they dropped, the limbo com- petition began. When the crowd of competitors was down to ten finalists, a ten dollar bill was used to lure them under the limbo stick. Shirts that said “Jefferson Beach Bash” could be bought to help remember the even- ing. The Beach Bash was defi- nitely a night to never be for- gotten. - - Janet Weaver Laura Piper takes a break from business at the Kissing Booth. STUDENT LIFE All photos RAY SUN