Ohio University - Athena Yearbook (Athens, OH)

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Angelo Guzzo and Pam Abbott model some winter fashion atop the College Inn. Trends ran from sweaters to sweats. Fashion Jenny Fox pril showers bring May flowers, but in December flowers blossomed. Flowered sweatshirts and bright socks worn over tight jeans became the big fashion commonly seen with the girls this year at Ohio University. I could make one of those things out of one of my mom ' s bathtowels, said freshmen Patty Bresnan. That wouldn ' t, however, cover up the paisley shirts buttoned up to the top worn with the bright colored stretch pants. I can remember when wearing your shirts buttoned like that was only for nerds, now everybody does it, said freshmen Dawn Matthews. Broaches and pearls draped over Forenza sweaters with Guess jeans were now topped off with black high top tennis shoes. Hairstyles varied this year from shaved off sideburns to bobs. Trench coats often worn over big and baggy clothes took the prize in mens fashion. A lot of the guys still liked to hang out in their old faded Levi ' s and high top tennis shoes though. During the sunny season, a lot of the guys on campus could be seen in tank tops and Bermuda shorts playing frisbee. Although fashions hit a big portion of the campus, there were still many students 14 — Campus Life

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FALL Lynne Nieman Kim Shaft Alumni relive an OU style weekend 3 5?! Homecoming v » MWf What does it really mean? The Webster dictionary states that homecoming is the return of a group of people on a special occasion to a place formerly frequented. The return of former students to Ohio University in 1986 was centered on the theme Discover the Difference. The difference was shown in a variety of ways. Greeks and Blacks participated by having contests for the King and Queen on the basis of collections. In charge of the Greek project was Kathy Kendle, who said, This way it is fair and not a popularity contest. One member from each fraternity and sorority helped their candidate win by collecting canned goods and used articles of clothing for the Athens Red Cross. Together, the ten fraternities and eight sororities participating collected 2700 pounds of food and 2500 articles of cloth- ing. The sorority and fraternity representa- tive who collected the most, according to the point system, was crowned Greek Homecoming Queen and King. Renee Coaxton of Zeta Tau Alpha and Brad Parobek of Beta Theta Pi were crowned queen and king at a ceremony at Nelson Commons on Friday, October 18, 1985. The short ceremony was for all Greeks and Greek alumni. Lynda Williams was crowned Black Homecoming Queen. Her title was based on the largest collection of funds to be put towards the Blackburn-Spencer Scholar- ship and Award. Sh e wa s sponsored by Alpha Kappa Alpha. IjTJTf At halftime, the Marching 110 strutted their stuff for an enthusiastic crated. | 3 Homecoming — 13

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YEAR ■ Big floral patterns is the fad that is printed on shirts, pants and skirts. who stuck to their own trends. Some preferred the preppy look, consisting of Shetland sweaters, kinkers, argile socks, and penny loafers. Others preferred the comfortable look with the basic Ohio University sweatshirts and sweatpants. Why spend all that money just to try and look like everybody else? I ' d rather wear what I want and be myself, said freshman Craig Banford. Flowers in the winter may seem a bit un- usual, but seasonal trends come and go. However, thi s is only until the next fad comes along. Fashionable and comfortable footwear like this is worn by either sex. Fashion — 15