Meadowbrook High School - Sceptre Yearbook (Richmond, VA)

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j ; A perfect portrait. Keith Simmons, Diane Wood, Lynda Sullivan, Kate Tyler and Lisa Winters portray the roles and appropriate dress for a spring wedding. Sweet and Sassy. Theresa Stevens gets into the swing with a fashionable sun- dress and matching jacket. Fashion Show 29

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In for a wave. Pam Bledsoe and Tina Roach are properly attired for a stroll on the boardwalk at Virginia Beach. Struttin’ her stuff. Torria Courton strikes a sophisicated look in the latest French Cut swimsuit. 28 Fashion Show Swing Into Spring (cont’d) The students worked in groups to construct the props and to select costumes for each scene. They chose the assort- ment and styles of clothing that they wished to present to each model. Models chose one outfit from their own wardrobes and one from local clothing stores such as Foxmoor, Penney’s and Dee’s Casuals. The performance raised $300 which covered the cost of the production. The show helped the students to learn many of the aspects involved in the com- plex world of fashion designing and fashion promotion. They were informed about the new 8th and Main. Waiting for a lift at the Bus Stop, Scott LeGrand and Pam Las- lie are ready to take on the business world. advertising techniques and how to plan, organize and communi- cate with each other. In addi- tion, they learned to select ap- propriate merchandise and to understand fashion trends and cycles. The act of modeling in front of friends, peers, and fam- ily taught self-discipline, con- trol, poise and self-confidence. When asked if the fashion show was a profitable produc- tion, Mrs. Lisa Bear comment- ed, “I feel that both the teach- ers and students worked together to make the show a success. Much of the effort that went into the fashion show was unseen, but credit is due to the Ready for a dip. Donna Morris and Jen- ny Witherspoon show off the new one piece swimsuit styles while Robert Spain displays what’s “in” for men’s beach wear. models who put in long extra hours of labor to make the show the successful, enjoyable exper- ience that it was.” Having gone behind the scenes of Fashion Merchandis- ing, stripped of it’s sequins and lace, students gained valuable insight into the world of fash- ion. Along with the glamour, they witnessed the business competitiveness and exhausting schedules of the fashion indus- try. Hangin’ out. Amy Johnson, Scott Le- Grand, Tracy Kirk, and Scott Shapiro relax in 50’s and 60’s garb. Stepping out. In their Sunday best, Scott Shapiro and Sarah Stewart model spring outfits for special occasions.

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This is an old rhythm and blues, boogie woogie number ... ” Chris Kontopanos stuns the audience at the Gong Show by going “wireless” during a Pat Traver’s song entitled “Boom, Boom, Out Go the Lights.” “Long, blond, dark and lean ... rough and tough and really mean... ” In the Air Band Contest DeAnna Riggins and Amanda Stiltner declare to the audi- ence that “It’s Raining Men”. “Cover Girl”. Waiting during “stand- by” of the music video Sarah Stewart, Kim Martin, Torria Courton and Bran- dy Bigley take their places for the next take. 30 Let Us Entertain You a - x nib € gine 18 tit ts “ rin nis ayy dant SOU yan mae