McClintock High School - Historian Yearbook (Tempe, AZ)

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if--.6 XNSQN 15' -irntx .. ' Mini-skirts, plaid shorts, bow ties, and vaurnets played an important role on the fashion scene. Casual wear set the pace. styles reflected preferred a long skirt and ruffled top, while Parks and Stacy Sears favored long shorts by boat shoes and sweaters. Displaying preppy wear, Krissy West dances to Alligator Woman. Campus Lite- 15

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New Wave, Clean Preppy Looks Dominant ew wave and clean preppy looks dominated the fads and fashions of the nation and McClin- tock. Although students still favored the classics ljeans, tee-shirts and tennis shoesl , many wore the popular fashion styles among which were: the preppy look-multi-colored lzod and Polo shirts which retained popularity on campus along with plaid skirts, sweaters and long ber- muda shorts, the new wave look-students expressed a new fashion state- ment with mini-skirts and tee-shirts striped and zig-zagged with exotic colors and designs. Town and Country surfer shirts with Vuarnet glasses completed the California surfer image, on the lower level--footwear at McClintock reflected the current fashions. Vans, Nikes, and top- siders served as casual wear while pumps and multi-colored slippers provided a dressier look. fads and accessories-head- bands remained popular from the previous year. Bandanas and wide leather belts complemented jeans and shirts. Small polka-dotted bow ties and shoelaces imprinted with alligators and hearts became new novelty items. Colorful pins declaring a variety of words and statements gained popularity. The physical craze inspired the use of athletic wear such as leg warmers, sweats and danceskins for everyday uses. 'vi , 2, ' 'I XX H'-.' xlt ' ff! , 5:.... Wyfui. t -it 3' Ax jwh 1. to Hifi ,A1w,WgrMfw'fQ ,H WW, 'wget ,MQW ,aww 'f' --at 0' 004-L, .f L35'?ff'V?7'fffff'fwrfw f'2+i': 'wisp' up viii 1, Lp lAi'x Z s- Patterned shoelaces brought out different personalities while buttons of all shapes, ft- - ,, g - Kim Frazee shows school spirit during Homecoming week by dressing in punk rlfvno N L X'f Qu Af and sizes expressed students' feelings. Short hair proved to be a popular comeback with many McClintock students Campus Llfe-14 w .

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Night Excitement Helps Weekday Tensions il orking for the weekend seemed to be the one thought on the minds of many McClintock students. People obtained relief from the weekday problems and tensions by exploring Tempe's NIGHT LIFE. Whether students cruised Main or played video games, McClintock was a part of the action. Football and basketball games offered Friday night entertainment. Afterwards, students would grab a bite to eat or go to an aftergame dance. Several rock groups arrived in the valley to promote their latest albums. The Who, Fleetwood Mac, Van Halen and The Go-Go's energized local crowds with their musical styles. Movies remained a favorite way to spend a weekend night. E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial the smash hit of the summer, was a national favorite. Fast Times at Ftidge- mont High portrayed the modern problems of California teenagers. Horror movies remained a staple of the teenagers' diet with hits like Poltergeist and Friday the 13th Part lll in 3-D. Network and cable television re- mained as favorite weeknight entertainment. M-TV, a cable channel featuring rock and new wave music videos, enjoyed suc- cess with students. Network favorites included Dynasty, MASH, and Hill Street Blues. Daytime soaps like General Hospital and All My Children re- The dances were fun but l'll always remember the ASU games and Van Halenl -Teri Beck tained student popularity. Songs such as Eye of the Tiger , Hold Me and Hey Mickey hit high on the charts. Valley Girl, by Moon Unit Zap- pa, satrized the teenage girls of southern California as vacuous bubbleheads in search of the perfect shop. lt inspired students phrases such as tubular and gag me with a spoon. Van Halen exploded at the 1 -. 4... il' 4 r -,i .F-Y.'fK xx, -952 ?'?: ' xtlfrifi gg., tr: ' T Wu3l1f 2-.J . A - n.,,,iv-,K McClintock games kept Mac students going on Friday nights, while students spent Saturday nights gathered at the junior or ASU games. After halftime students could enter the stadium free and meet with friends. Campus Life -16