Oak Park and River Forest High School - Tabula Yearbook (Oak Park, IL)

Page 24 text:

., U 1.5 ' f- .gif fp- r, Je, l arf' N ,ixggfe sg Helping support Y.E.H. fYouth Ending Hungerl, juniors Me- lanie Sowell and Sylene Isaac buy orange and blue popcorn from junior Alicia leronomo. The proceeds from the sale wenl to the Live Aid fund. Members of the football team lead the eager lunch crowds in spirit cheers during the barbeque held in the student center. 4 xl , x , 2 1 4 rv diff, A w AJ- . X- - Q -v wa X sms: Douglas Meqow V' 5 X Cl .M 5 5 X xg Q .r., rs fl . S S 3 .b :N s V . s- A 5 x 'Xl I im ' ' I'-vu fl

Page 23 text:

w I5uHfmH 9-'P-U90 Although the shorts rule came with regulations on styles and In a variety of short fashions, seniors Tori Fetters, Sarah lengths, there was still room for creativity. Senior Kelly Schaus Laughran and juniors Stacey Flannery and Sue Hall cool off in the speaks to her class while wearing a popular Hawaiian style. shade. rlhelgng SL Short t 1964 Dean: Bend down, lill. If your skirt doesn't reach the floor, you'll have to go home and change. CDean gets down on her knees to inspect the skirtl. Dean: Sorry, but you'll have to go home and let the hem out. Student: Cclearly disappointedl Oh groovy. My mother is going to flip. 1974 Dean: lack, you know better than to show your bare midriff. Why didn't you put a shirt under that fringed leather vest? Student: Cclearly disgustedl Oh man, what a square! You really are invading my space. 1 9 8 4 Dean: lack and lill, you two know better than to come to school in shorts. You'll both have to go home and change. lack: Get outta town! lill: Really! Take a chill pill. As the years went by, OPRF saw many changes, especially in dress. Students became more relaxed in dressing habits. ln 1984, Student Council pressed the administration to take a closer look at the rule. Finally, 1 T W t ,, in 1984, three years after the shorts ban was instigat- ed,,the rule was lifted. Students had the privilege to wear shorts such as the ones that reached the knee and were tailored. Opinions on the new rule varied. Senior ludy Maroney said she thought that the shorts rule is a good idea because it finally gives the stu- dents the chance to make some responsible deci- sions. But Mr. Don Vogel, the Student Council ad- viser, did not think the students were responsible S1'1OL1Qh.Q. Students don't have a serious attitude in shorts . . . they are not keeping with the spirit of the guidelines when wearing inappropriate shorts. lu- nior Kathy Osta said, Those wearing gym shorts, etc. are ruining the chance for others. Senior Tim Clancy agreed: Those who take advantage of it Cwearing inappropriate shortsl are losing the privi- leges for other students. But the shorts rule had its benefits. Every one is more comfortable. Things have been loosened and relaxed, Clancy added. Whether the shorts were paisley, plaid, Hawaiian print or a ninety cent find at the Salvation Army, students welcomed the new rule with open arms - and bare legs. - Elizabeth Hayano Dress Code

Page 25 text:

6Surf's D' ' 4-hymn .- f 0 F ' .1 ' f ' it mf - ' . . I New s 4 - - -.: . W X f is f M22-frm H -A 4? g 5 if Q Q M, f students felt a warm summer breeze, sand wiggling between their toes or had the undeni- able urge to yell, Surf's up, they felt the spirit of Homecoming. Activities were planned all week to help keep that spirit alive. Cn Tuesday, students dressed in their favorite 'jams,' Hawaiian shirts, sandals and dark socks. The lunch activity was a limbo contest held in the student center. Limboing under a bamboo pole may not have been some students' idea of fun but senior Colleen Doyle thought, lt was hilarious. . . it was like being at the beach again. On Wednesday, students wore their favorite col- lege t-shirt or sweatshirt. The lunchtime activity was a sand castle building contest. Students who volun- teered for the contest were given a certain period of time to build the most inventive castle in a swimming pool filled with sand. While other castles collapsed, many remained intact and that helped determine the winners. One participant, sophomore Melissa Farrug- gia thought, lt was a really good idea. . . and cute tool Cn Thursday, students wore their favorite shades and spirit buttons to back the Huskies. Senior loe Hayes said, Lunch was fun, as the activity was a Beach Boys lip sync contest. Students selected tunes and mouthed along with them. Senior Beth Hakes said, lt Cthe contestl was embarrassing but fun. lt got everyone involved. Cn Friday, students wore the traditional orange and blue. The barbeque and pep rally that was to be held on the mall was instead held in the student center due to poor weather. The menu consisted of hot dogs, fries and baked goods from the bake sale sponsored by the junior class. l unior Kathy Gsta com- mented, lt was a little disappointing because we Cthe junior classj worked hard and counted on the barbe- que to be outdoors but it turned out all right in the student center. Members of Student Council were also pleased with the results of Spirit Week. l unior class president Laura Vanek thought, The theme 'Sun, Sand and Surf' got a lot of compliments from the students and deans. Although the theme was chosen in a council meeting by brainstorming, The planning definitely took alot of time, said Student Council President Tim Clancy. Spirit Week did have its faults. Clancy said, The pep rallies in all lunches were a disappointment be- cause of the lack of representatives from each fall sport. The representatives were to give a brief intro- duction of the members and not all of them showed. Clancy and Vanek both agreed that the week went well but in future Spirit Weeks to come, More activ- ity from the student body is needed and more public- ity, said Vanek. Those who did participate were in agreement about the overall success of the week. lunior Kathy Gall said, lt went really well. . .it was cool. Senior Beth Hills liked it because of the events: Everyday there was something new. Everyone should have par- ticipated. Senior Beth Hakes commented, The par- ticipation made me feel good. So, if weeks later, students still hummed a Beach Boys tune, searched for that everlasting wave, wore a lei when no one was looking or dreamed of the sun, sand and surf, they were just experiencing some lasting effects of Spirit Week! -Elizabeth Hayano Student Council members Sarah Burke and Laura Vanek, both juniors, enjoy ice cream while taking a break from the lunchtime festivities during Spirit Week. Spirit banners, posted around the student center, wrapped up the school with Homecoming spirit.