Kecoughtan High School - Tomahawk Yearbook (Hampton, VA)

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Stonewashed jeans are ' hottest ' item T hey came in all sizes, shades, and styles. They “gave birth” to new trends and designs. They were seen everywhere and were worn by all of the “right people.” They were the hottest item on the market and dominated the fashion scene. They were called “stonewashed den¬ ims.” “When you walked down the hall during lunch or between classes, you couldn’t avoid the stonewashed invasion,” said sophomore Larry Trent. “If a lot of people were wearing it, it was considered fashionable, and a lot of people were wearing stone¬ washed,” said senior Selby Tardo. Take stonewashed and style it IT’S WILD AND WOOLY! ThadSimerly shows off his fashionable head of curls. Frizzy and bushy described one of the more fashionable ways to wear your hair. go up! into a hip-high miniskirt, then put it on a pretty girl and you have created a fashion trend. “Miniskirts today are actually ‘microskirts,’” said senior Scott Johnson. Although some girls still pre¬ ferred the long skirts that barely re¬ vealed an ankle, others took to the revival of the mini and bared not only ankles but also thighs. “This was definitely a miniskirt season,” said senior Tracy Page. Leather crocodile textured shoes, belts, and purses were also novel fashion trends. “I wear my crocodile shoes with jeans, skirts, and almost every¬ thing,” said senior Susan Renn. “Leather shoes and a matching belt make an outfit. Without them, the outfit looks ‘out of it,” said Tardo. Ralph Lauren’s “Polo” collec¬ tion presented a wide variety of shirts, sweaters, jackets, and even thermal underwear. The trade mark, a horse and rider, triggered a stam¬ pede in buying. “My closet is half Polo, half air,” said senior Tim Wood. Fashion-conscious students also devised new hairdos. Ranging from frizzy and busy to bald, heads If topped off the total fashion state¬ ment made by an individual. “Haircuts, to me, express an in¬ dividual’s personality, point of view, and their whole outlook on life,” said freshman Erin Bender. WHERE DID IT ALL GO? Taking hair styles to an extreme, John Whelan sports the totally bald look. Individuals used hair to make a personal statement. JEANS, JEANS, JEANS! Clad in a vari¬ ety of jean styles, Thomas Strang, Georgia Carroll, and Amy Stockburger discuss weekend plans in the student parking lot.

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Kelli Keefer reigns during halftime at Homecoming B uzz went the buzzer at the end of the first half of the 1987 Homecoming game against the Bethel Bruins. Tension mounted as the band, flagtwirlers, majorettes, and ROTC cadets took their places on the field for the traditional crowning of the queen and presentation of the Homecoming court. The nine attendants and their escorts lined up at the far end of the football field. As each attendant was introduced, she walked slowly up the field toward the home side where they stood in front of the applauding crowd. First, were Freshmen atten¬ dants Shanna Bailey and Lori Beli- har followed by Sophomore atten¬ dants Linda O’Keefe and Nikki “THE LADY IN RED!” Sophomore Class attendant Linda O’Keefe, escorted by senior Art Brighton, walks under the NJROTC arch of swords. Schonert. Junior attendants were Shawn Tarver and Leigh Harrison. Finally, the three senior attendants, one of whom would be the queen, were introduced. They were Christal Chandler, Crystal Pardue, and Kelli Keeter. “I was so nervous. I was shaking. Hopefully, no one noticed how scared I was,” said Keeter. After a few tense moments and considerable suspense, the name of the 1987 Homecoming Queen was announced. It was senior Kelli Keet¬ er. “I was so surprised and hon¬ ored. It felt good to know that my classmates thought that much of me. I really had no idea that I would be chosen,” said Keeter. Attendants were nominated by students in each class and a final bal¬ loting was done individually by each of the four grades. “I was honored to represent my class as a Homecoming attendant. It ■ 1 T r % ® . was an exciting experience that I will never forget,” said junior Shawn Tarver. Senior Class President Thad Simerly crowned the queen during halftime and the Student Coopera¬ tive Association presented her a bou¬ quet of roses. Other halftime activities includ¬ ed a performance by the band, twirl¬ ing with fire by the majorettes, and the announcement of class and club competition winners in the Home¬ coming parade. In the locker room, tension mounted as the team, ahead 10-6 at the half, anticipated the second half of action. “During halftime in the locker room, everyone was tense. We were happy because we were winning, but we still felt that we could do better. I think that during the second half of the game, we didn’t work together as a team,” said junior Steve Mad¬ dux. WARRIOR DISMAY! Senior nose guard Mark Banks watches the action on the field with dismay. The Warriors lost the game, 24- 20, to the Bethel Bruins. GO GET ’EM! Coach Curt Newsome sends Steve Maddux into the game with a different play. The Homecoming loss to the Bruins was the second of the season.

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RIGHT IN STYLE! From the tips of their toes to their stylish hair, Tammy Foley and Melanie Carwile are the picture of fashion in the ’80’s. THE LONG AND THE SHORT OF IT! Walking down the hall between classes, Melissa Brewster and Amy Calvin provide a contrast in the length of skirts. “I LOVE MINIS!” Curtis Wilson enjoys the company, and the skirts, of Rachel Fitzgerald and Tara Lycurgus in the hall be¬ fore school. I Fashion 19