Northeast High School - Nordlys Yearbook (Oklahoma City, OK)

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After hours We enter school each morning at 7:50 with one intention in mind ... to learn. While there, we are under the control and supervision of our teachers and administrators. When the bell rings at 2:20 though, things immediately change. Suddenly students feel a sense of freeness. Time is now on our side, and it belongs solely to us. Hangouts are popular places to be after hours. Video arcades, parties, bowling alleys, movie theatres, favorite eating spots, and shopping malls are just a few places where students gather. All of these places meet the various needs of the student body. Some use their after hours as a chance to escape, to settle down from the hustle and bus- tle of school and society. Others seek adventure, by questing for the un- known or undiscovered. Many of us, though, spend our time with our friends. It gives us a chance to socialize and just have a good time with one another. Each of us has a special place, and each place displays our individuality. After hours are fun, and during them, memories can be made to last a life- time. CELEBRATE! Friends gather to welcome in the new year. PRE-CHRISTMAS DANCE PUNCH PARTY is enjoyed by Paula Klusmeyer, Wendy Jones, and Leslie Green. After Hours • 23

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NOT ALL FUN AND PLAY occurs during after hours. Charles Rogers proves this as he dili- gently loads groceries at a nearby store. KEEPING THE SPIRIT after a disappointing loss to Star Spencer, Northeast cheerleaders unite to sing the Alma Mater. Hours

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the times Anyway you look at it, the fashions of 1982-83 have been a unique con- glomeration of a variety of styles de- veloped by fashion designers burst- ing with creativity. In touch with Clothing fashions in 1982-83 are of a wide variety. The extremely popu- lar mini-skirts bring back a taste of the late sixties while the cashmere sweaters and saddle shoes are remi- niscent of the bunny hop days of the fifties. Plaid pants, argyle sweaters, but- ton down oxford shirts, penny loaf- ers, and long kilt skirts are all decor of a typical preppy . The preppy fad has made its debut in the 80's, especially with the publication of The Official Preppy Handbook. Al- though this book mocks the preppy style, many more preppies have appeared in the halls of Northeast since its publication. Necessary ac- cessories of true preppies, pink and green bermuda bags, grograin rib- bons, and pearl necklaces, have be- come more common among the young ladies of our school. Through the sales of their Izod and Polo shirts, LaCoste Company and Ralph Lauren have become millionaires because of this new fad. Although many of today's popular styles are almost perfect replicas of yesterday's trends, the clothes of 1983 have taken on a character of their own. The bright, flashy, eye- catching styles of the west coast are now making their way across the U.S. The valley girl fad, seen every day in the suburban areas of Los Angeles, is rapidly becoming a familiar sight at Northeast. It is not unusual anymore to hear a friend or family member talking about her totally tubular leg warmers, his awesome new checkerboard vans, or her grody to the max, gag me with a spoon toe- nails. For those students who think that preppies are snobs, valley girls are totally gross , and new waiv- ers are ahead of their time, the 80's have managed to retain a few, more conventional styles. Prairie skirts, cowboy boots, concho belts, and designer jeans are actually the most popular items at Northeast this year. Leg warmers, ballet shoes, and Levi 501 (button-up or shrink to fit) jeans are worn by those who are not crazy about the new western style. 24 • Fads And Fashions