Parkland High School - Par Key Yearbook (Orefield, PA)

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 S peaking out on fads The accent’s on accessories Parkland’s dress is certainly not dull in any respect, but it’s especially unique whan it comes to accessories. Students think of almost anything that’s not nailed down to accentuate their outfits. Senior Cathy Julo commented, “I really like to wear different earrings because they’re eye catching. “I feel it’s all part of my character, which is being an individual.” Favorite accessories include big earrings, large belts, the ever popular gumies, unusual purses, and almost anything made out of rubber. Senior Sue Munoz commented about her favorite wardrobe accesories, “I never leave home without my gumies. I like how they look and they also give me something to play with in boring classes.” Styles in purses range from a canvas type army purse to plastic purses with faces on them. Also, a belt is no longer used to hold up pants but to decorate an outfit. Large leather belts worn loosely around the waist became a wardrobe neccesity for many students. Seniors Tracey Amey, Maureen Devlin and Amy Lcsnick show off their shoes. Many students arc wearing these type of shoes to show off their own personal style. Senior Lisa Sussman models some of this year's most popular fashions. Lisa dresses in gumies, brightly colored shorts, and unique shoes. Television talk If you ask any student, most would agree that television is a necessity, not a luxury. Television allows people to relax and takes the pressure off. Parents frequently complain that their children watch too much television, but ironically enough, national statistics recorded that the average teenager watches only one to two hours of television per day. Parkland students though, are much more faithful TV fans. Twelve students interviewed said that they watched two to three hours per day. Senior Kyle Reinhard said, “It’s my time to relax from any work. That's how I get my mind off of school.” On the other hand, teachers interviewed said that they only watched about one to two hours per day, and one hour of that time is the news. Mr. Ralph Frederick, history teacher, said, “I don’t really have much time to watch TV. I have tests to make up and grandchildren to visit.” Senior Judy Yander’s favorite TV programs are “Knots Landing” and “The Bill Cosby Show.” “Knots Landing” leaves you in suspense each week unlike the other soaps that are so predictable. As for the “Bill Cosby Show,” it’s one of the few funny shows on TV anymore,” Judy said. Television isn’t as evil as parents make it out to be. It gives news and information; but most importantly, it entertains people of all ages. It’s cheaper than the movies and it’s in the privacy of your own home. 28 Student Life

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What’s in and what’s out What’s in, or should we say what’s out? It really depends on the individual in question, but most of the time it just takes one trendy person to introduce something new. Guys could really care less, or so they say, but many girls thrive on going shopping and finding new ways to express themselves. The new fall season started off with the ever so popular Forenza sweater. It was getting as though you couldn’t look anywhere without seeing one. Shortly after came the fluorescent attire. Students began to wear sunglasses during classes just so they could see past the glaring students. Despite the fact that many students wear them, seniors Bill Bevan and Judy Yanders commented that they are very tacky and too flashy. Georgio perfume started coming into focus. John Wanamakers in the Lehigh Valley Mall even had a separate counter for the authentic scent. Gumies began to make their way from New York to the good ’ole Lehigh Valley. To match the gumies, department stores began selling exotic earrings. Bruce Springsteen made his way back with a totally new sound; also. Madonna broke through and came out with smashing new hits. There are some things that definitely went out. Like every other trend, they had to take their turn too. Parachute pants don’t seem to be as popular anymore, and fewer striped jeans are being worn by Parkland students. As for music, Michael Jackson doesn’t have the spark he generated last year. Parkland did a roundabout turn this year. In previous years everyone dressed basically the same, now most people add a tasteful touch of their own. Trivial pursuit How many paper clips are bent, destroyed, and mutilated in a year by people on the phone? 15 million. As the Trivial Pursuit craze swept the high school, many students were heard asking these strange questions. When the game first arrived on the market it was almost as hard to purchase as a Cabbage Patch was last Christmas. But pretty soon Trivial Pursuit was being played at parties everywhere. Juniors Lisa Galante and Cheryl Kindt look on as Anne Emmcrth rolls in hopes that she may get a “pic.” The advanced placement class decided to celebrate Christmas with a Trivial Pursuit party. What you can’t live without Many students will exaggerate when asked what they can’t live without, but to them it’s a life or death situation. More than just necessities such as food, water, shelter, and clothing are needed for a pleasurable life. Most students will agrcee that pleasure itself ranks one of the top 10. Mr. Ralph Frederick, sociology teacher, asked his class a simple question, “If you could take only one thing along with you to an island, what would it be?” Many students replied: the opposite sex for companionship. Very few thought sensibly enough to think of the necessities like a gun for hunting. The most popular answer to what students could not live without were oxygen and sleep. Senior Trish Talianek would be satisfied with Hillary’s Rachael’s brownies with hot fudge and Bruce Springsteen. Necessities 1. Oxygen 2. 36-24-36 3. Car 4. Money 5. Sleep 6. Rachael’s brownies 7. True friendship 8. Bruce Springsteen 9. Skiing 10. Music 11. Clothes 12. Cookies 13. Chocolate 14. The beach 15. Mirror 19. Phone 17. Diet Coke 18. NBC sitcoms 16. Richard Gere 20. J’s Subs 21. Summer 22. Gorgeous men 23. Jewelry 24. Pizza Many things are necessary in life, but one of the most important things, especially for Elizabeth Martin, is a car. Even though she doesn’t own her own, she enjoys the luxury of driving by using her mother and father’s car. 29 Fads and Fashions