Katella High School - Legend Yearbook (Anaheim, CA)

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One will find one thing that binds to g e t h e r t h e youth of today: Music, Music has a definite influ- ence on the adolescent society of the United States, England and Japan. One aspect of music is the major impact on fashion. Madonna, Michael Jackson. Cyndi Lauper and Prince have all participated in cre- ating new fashion trends. Large amounts of jewelry, colorful tank tops, gloves, neon and lace clothing have all been new styles for teens, influenced mainly by their favorite rock star. Not only is the music itselfan important part of our life, but the actual live performance of the artist can create a delirious effect on thou- sands. Whether it's going to see a four hour Bruce Springsteen concert, paying over forty dollars for a Jacksons and Prince ticket or wait- ing overnight at the ticketron outlet hoping to get a Depeche Mode ticket before there's an- other 13 minute sell out, we all seem to go to the extreme. If one wants to be Mommy's Little Mon- 46 OUTSIDE LIFE stef, Relaxed or a Head Banger, it's the message the particular group brings forth we enjoy. Punk Rock, Heavy Metal and Pop music present in their lyrics what they believe, and this in return influences our way of life and attitude. Unfortunately this brings forth a sense of rivalry and dis agreement among teens and often our world is more isolated and smaller. However, some of the stars themselves are will ing to come together to be one, as with the super group Band Aid. Band Aid is a prime

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,Q ' I' . - Ann San Mateo, Earl Bo- berg, Linda Stotereau, Ed Partch, Greg Dang, and Rosa Reyes show the style of clothes that they prefer on Halloween. - Foreign exchange student Pernille Schiellerup and senior Myrna Barker share an interna- tional friendship. l It looks like Tom and Jerry have finally become friends at last. luis FRIENDS 45

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example of how music can cut across the ethnic and cultural barriers. This group consists ofthe vocal talents of such Eng- lish groups as Duran Duran. Culture Club, Spandau Ballet, Wham and Bananarama as well as other top artists from the British music scene, The sales of this recording have generat- ed over l0 million dollars to help relieve the famine in Ethio- pia. The record is called, Do They Know lt's Christmas? And is an important example of competing groups getting together for a good cause. Music is not just a form of enter- tainment, but is also a definite, positive factor of cooperation and a way to spread the message of peace throughout the world. - Freshman Justin Post gets into the beat ofthings wearing a traditional preppy style outlit. - Strutting her stuff on the dance floor is senior Diane Hornsby. . Gaining incredible popularity this year was Madonna, by setting new trends and fads in the clothing world. - Musical duo Daryl Hall and John Oates continue with their success over the many years they have been performing together. - Taking America by storm with his Born inthe U.S.A. tour was none other than Bruce Springsteen. ' . 'We X . t B , ,.l,, m MUSIC 417