Paris High School - Owl Yearbook (Paris, TX)

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Hypnotized by Many Wonders of Denim Material Students Are Totally Dazed by Comfort, Feel, Loo renim was a wondrous ma- terial, but why were people so dazed with all denim products? What was the thought behind these hypnotized minds? Stores could hardly keep shelves stocked with name-brand denim items. What ever happened to good old double knit pantsuits? Many people were trying to get back to nature. A flannel shirt and a pair of jeans were maj or necessities for an overnight camping trip. Many a sunny Sat- urday afternoon was spent play- ing an active game of touch foot- ball. What did you wear? You wore jeans and a ragged t-shirt. With this in mind, you could eas- ily see why denim was so popular in our era. It represented a carefree style of living. Our generation was the pro- duct of observing the effect of hard drugs on older peers. As a result, we were more care- ful in our search for a good time. We were raised in a per- missive society which affect- ed us greatly. We were more apt to put things off than to get them over witlrdtgwas ahard task g for teachers to activate a day-dreaming mind. Natural highs and lows were often seen in our moods. School activities were catalysts for these moods. Student morale was down after a losing season of football, but attitudes were boosted by arrival of new hope. with revised basketball teams. upcoming school holidays. Quarter exams were bravely faced by students three times. Seniors with a ninety or above average were exempt from them. The school board was contem- plating exempting students from exams based on attendance Students patiently awaited the decision. Other school affairs were faced with complacency as students accepted rules and regulations from officials. Our attitudes and dress were the reflection of our feelings. At times,just the feel of denim soothed our nerves. People set- tled down, took on a relaxed at- titude, and were carried away by the DENIM DAZE.

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l Tar Left - Galveston or Bust: Traveling n denim ease, choir members go far south O COl'ltCSt. Nhat Can I Say?: Person Most Wanting o be a Star was Rusty Rhodes who, lressed in denim everyday wear, accepts tis award from departing seniors. Lummer Is Overlz While trying to deci- her schedules, Danny Gambill, Howard Iorriston, Bo Miles, and David Briggs ppreciate the feeling of old jeans. l ' 7.6 . 35' I , f 2 a 'jf' ig ' l Feels Good: The comfort of denim may be in Allen Chudej's mind as he relaxes in the whirlpool bath. What Style?: Even Swattettes from the French Club Talent Night Skit fo.und denim pleasing. TOPIC: CLOTHES Number of Students surveyed: l0l5 C Listed According to Student Popularityj l. What are you wearing today? l. Jeans 2 Dress Pants and Shirt 3 Jumpsuits 2 What do you usually wear to school l Jeans 2. Dress Pants and Shirt 3. Dress 3. What is your favorite thing to wear? l. Jeans 2. Dress Pants 3. Dress 4. How do you feel about wearing Jeans to school? l. Comfortable 2. Fine 3. All Right 5. Other than blue jeans what do you like best in denim? l. Jackets 2. Jumpsuits 3. Overalls Students Center Attention On New Ideas of Fashion World rom athletics to academics students concentrated on an individual area, clothes. Gaucho pants, bulky sweaters, boots highlighted the fashion scene. Temperature of school affected the fashions. Sweaters were peeled on and off depending on where you were in the building. The question was how to dress. You could either be 'in' with the social crowd and dress with the latest styles or fall back on the ageless stability of jeans. Jeans represented a slight division of many uses of that wonderous material, denim. Denim could be made into almost anything from hats to shoes. In- genious manufacturers fancied various money-making ideas to play on consumers' interest in demin. F ads included denim coats, vests, and denim note- books. Crafty students showed originality in devising their own denim ideas. Embroidery and patches decorated many a pocket whether on jacket or jean. Denim played an active part in eve1yone's life as we were swept along by the DENIM DAZE. OJ

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Far left - Is There Really a Fire'?: Denim looks ure in the tnztbiority of styles us stu- dents wuit out at prnctice drill. G0 Cats: Kellye Nflcllougatl. l.es1i Garner. und .lohh Worrell show their spirit att the Homecoming flushlight pttratde. Hold Onl: The comfortable denim outfit Wim Bauer has on niukes the loud seem lighter as she furnishes tt piggy -hack ride at TARS Special O15 mpics. Alma Mater: Covered with snow on Sun- day November l3. the huilding ztwuits the rush of Monday. .ut Q it 5'-3.1 ' - V . 'lp 1'1- 'vpihlv V41 3, ,,,...-.s--4-,, ... v1- + ,. N- ' i it A 3 ,H ,MM qi f , , A - ,,, W ,M fitft ' 4 V e A 4. f 1 W. . 4 , wwe-aqf,+ 1' I . . f ' 'L ff, E' TM: M M, W , , X D ,.,t., Y M A Y 1 r M, W' ' any ll' M 'Q + e ,Q ft v I w ,th -. I ?f Qt 1 ev