Marion High School - Warrior Yearbook (Marion, KS)

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Clothes for the Student Body Levi, Sassoon, Gloria Vanderbilt, Lee, Brittania and many other brand names filled the students' closets as the new year began. Fashion took on an entirely different mean- ing in the 1983-84 school year. New styles and brand names were everywhere. Mini-skirts became the fad for girls, while guys began wearing cut-sleeved t-shirts. A trend of popular sportswear came out of nowhere, called Ocean Pacific (Op). Soon there were shirts and pants in every color of the rainbow with the Op trademark. One student was overheard talking to another saying, It's funny, now that I think about it, but when I first saw the Op shirts, I thought they were advertising a university! Shoes seemed to be an important factor to Warriors' wardrobes in 1983-84. The shoes that trod the MHS campus were Adidas. Bass, Hush Puppy, All Star, and the most popular selling shoe across the country, NIKE. Preppies began popping up all over the place wearing sweatshirts, handkerchiefs around the neck, alligator and fox emblems on shirts, pullover sweaters with long and short sleeved shirts underneath and slip-on shoes without socks. These new-fangled fashions were soon the rage throughout the halls of MHS. As always, denim blue leans were ex- tremely popular m the 1983-84 year. No matter what the occasion, leans were bound to be there. When asked how he felt about all the new styles, junior Joe Graham replied, The new styles are fashionable and unique, but I think some people here are too self- conscious to try something new! Even the new line of coats were somewhat preppy. The long calf-length down coats were in for girls, and the guys chose coots with padded shoulders, that ad- ded dimension to their physiques. As winter came to a close, spring brought the end of the year, melting the snow and delivering the Warriors to the warm front door of summer. Coats were shed, t-shirts and other light-weight clothes came out of backs of closets and onto the backs of students. When Kodi Sader, sophomore, was asked her feelings about the 1983-84 school year fashions, she wrapped it up by saying, I dislike totally punked-out. but I love the new 'preppy' look, especially on the guys! Modeling the stylish Oceon (OP) Podfk shirts, seniors Tommy Horris ond Nancy Kline stand with their designs the camera. Feature 13

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New Teacher Flavors Home Ec Dept. The aroma of yeast breads and biscuits, the whir of sewing machines in action, the laughter of group discussions ... all of these ingredients from the Home Economics Department added to the flavor of the lower hallway at MHS. Mrs. Polly Ferrell began her 23rd teaching year at MHS. but resigned at the end of the first nine weeks to move to Colby. Kansas. Replacing Ferrell was Miss Kathy Patter- son from Whitewater. This was Patterson's first year as a teacher. Patterson taught basic sewing skills, nutrition, relationships, child care, home management and room improvement in her Home Ec I class. Home Ec II involved ad- vanced study in the above areas. Home Ec III. a new course offering consisted of in- depth education in basic home economics skills. I really enjoyed the class, because it of- fered such a wide variety of things to learn, said Patty Jeffrey, senior, Home Ec III stu- dent. Even though Home Economics was con- sidered as a class for girls, several boys were enrolled in both Home Ec I and II. Pat- terson said, I was glad they were enrolled because they need these basic skills as much as the girls. The boys seemed to en|oy the class. The cooking port was fun. but I really enjoyed eating what we made. said junior Carey Jost. Julie Grent smiles os she puts the finishing touches on her Home Ec. Ill protect Vickie Schaffer and Jennifer Stinchcomb attempt to decipher a recipe 12 Home Economics

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Education in Social Science Mrs. Pat (P.J.) Jackson added to the flavor of the '83-'84 Social Science Department with the teaching of American History, American Government and Current History. Miss Kathy Patterson complemented the department with the educational ingredient of Psychology. When questioned os to her students' interest in learning. Mrs. Jackson replied. The students are working very diligently, and they put out extreme effort in the seven-hour school day. The students focused their abilities on topics which covered a wide area of learning. They discussed subiects which dealt with hot spots of the world. U.S. involvement in war. the U.S. Constitution and the understanding of behavior and Dersonalitv traits. When asked her honest opinion about history. |umor Jacquie Hett replied, History has taught me why our world is what it is today! Pal (P J ) Jock son gives on appraising smile while she looks over sophomore Nancy Carr's Current history notes 9 Well it's not our fault we don't understand.” reply Seniors Loro Wolf and Shelia Meisinger os they struggle over their psychology assignment Now Todd. I'm going to try ond explain this one last time. states Miss Potterson to junior Todd Siebert m psychology class 14 Social Science