Meade High School - Genesis Yearbook (Fort Meade, MD)

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But lt's The Latestl It happens in every school every year. Some become preps , some jocks , and some Hnew-wavers . Why do people choose to divide themselves into groups and imitate their idols, or maybe their peers? Because they are following trends, which at one time or another make an appearance in everyone's life. New wave fashions have made a tremendous appearance this year. Fashions resembled those of the British movement, which include leatherjackets, leather pants, and ties made of every- thing, and usually being thin in appear- ance. Besides clothes, hairstyles have also changed. Guys and girls both wear the hair short around the ears and sometimes spiked on top. Another type of clothing that became popular after last summer's hit movie Flashdance were sweatshirts with all kinds of rips and tears in them. Leg warmers also became popular because of this movie. The most common type of fashion was perhaps the preppy look, as many stu- dents chose to clad themselves in prep clothes. These types of clothes included docksiders, oxfords, sweaters, and penny loafers. Many styles come and go throughout the year, and the different types of people here at Meade adhere to the trends that interest them the most. Everybody has the right to do what they want and wear what they want, and it is apparent in the many ways that people dress. P A few people were daring enough to wear the spiked haircut, including Pete Morano. 46 X Trends P Kim Hammond models some of this years fashion, jean jackets and mini-skirts. V The checkerboard design of Vans made them a popular item. if

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RESTLESS WANDEFRLUSTS Once the final tone sounded at 2:00 to end the school day, students had a lot of time on their hands. What did students do with almost a full day left? Some students had jobs or hobbies, while somejoined clubs and organizations, and othersjust went home or hung around. Once the school day came to a close, some students were off to work. Finding employment was profitable in that it filled up the remainder of the day and provided students with extra money. There were many places in the area that hired high school students. Laurel Mall employed a great many Meade students along with the many fast food restaurants in Laurel and Odenton. Another big employer was the National Security Agency LNSAJ on Fort Meade. NSA gave tests twice a year at Meade to find competent employees and hired students who scored well on the tests. Some students who did not work after school were involved in school sponsored activities. Meade had numerous clubs and orga- nizations students joined, and athletic teams students tried out for. School sponsored activities were popular at MHS, and countless students actively participated in and enjoyed the activities. Other things that students did with their free time included going to malls, or arcades, or out with friends. Students also had hobbies like performing in bands, Dee-Jaying or doing community work. V' ff,, A . Ql, ati: , ,. , , J l .Nt A 4 Tim Brown spends time as a D.J., playing at the D.Y.A. on Fort Meade as well as at various parties. I A John Baxter puts in his hours at the Maryland City MacDonalds. H 4 Lisa McLaughlin and Michelle Hensley spend their free time shopping. Free Time X 45

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