Paris High School - Owl Yearbook (Paris, TX)

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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

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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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