Malden High School - Maldonian Yearbook (Malden, MA)

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Cabbage Patch Dolls came with adoption papers and names. Kimberly and Lizbeth were among the years most wanted Christmas presents. Wearing fashionable penny loafers and an argyle sweafer, Senior Eric Whifley fakes a rest between classes. 1 6 Fashion

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Ijet ' s dance Most of the social events marked on everyone ' s calendar were dances. These events started with the successful senior kickoff dance in September. The kickoff dance was followed by many more dances with variegated themes. The first thing to come to mind when a dance was announced was what to wear. A number of people would get daring and dress very punk. Some girls wore skirts while others wore jeans and T-shirts. Boys also went to extremes with some dressing up and others wearing jeans and sneakers. The dress at dances was definitely up to the individual. The same atmosphere was prevalent at every dance. Couples would stay at Junior Chris Tribble helps Margaret Shields prepare for the costume contest. the top of the risers and come down only for the slow dances. Most people attended with a large group of- friends. Some people would come by themselves but would usually meet up with acguaintances. As soon as a slow song started, the floor would clear. Then the search for the right dance partner would begin. The steady couples usually started dancing first, except for those who went back to the top of the risers. But most people ended up sitting the slow ones out and using the time to go to the refreshment table. Most people had fun at dances. As the last song faded away and the people left, everyone began to look forward to the next dance. Dance 1 5

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ads and things Every year there were changes made which affected our daily lives and without a doubt fashion was one of the largest. Although everything from the previous year was not labeled as old fashioned, there were some things we would no longer be seen wearing. Everyone seemed more concerned with their appearances. Even students who had never seen in anything but jeans began to dress up more often. The most popular mode of fashion for girls was pleated pants in a rainbow of colors and a variety of textures, corduroy being the most Dressy and oversized blouses were favorite partners for pants, and sweaters ranging in texture from bulky knits to soft angoras were also popular. Girls also wore skirts and dresses more often, and mini skirts were a wardrobe necessity for many girls, and hosiery appeared in a multitude of colors and texfures io suit everyone. For those who preferred to dress more casually, sweatdressing was in. Brightly colored, modified sweatsuifs were considered a hot fashion item. As a result of the movie Flashdance, flashdressing became a trend. Large, off-the- shoulder sweatshirts were seen on many people. Some were inscribed popular. with terms relating to the movie. No matter what your taste, there was a style of dressing to suit almost everyone. Whether you call them crush boots or elf boots, they were a stylish way of keeping feet warm. Lisa McAuliffe talks with Jackie MacDonald who is dressed in punk attire. Fashion 17