Pekin High School - Pekinian Yearbook (Pekin, IL)

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facets Common Zit: Every teenagers' nightmare is acne vulgaris” The word acne” is used in medical science to describe many different kinds of skin eruptions. But it is acne vulgaris” that is the most common. In fact, in Latin, vulgaris means common.” Whether you call it acne vulgaris, pimples, or zits, you are talking, about a disorder of the oil glands that every teenager runs into sooner or later Nobody dies from acne, so people tend not to take it seriously People who do not have it. that is. In the past, the causes of acne were not clearly understood, so many of the old treatments were ineffective Greasy foods and chocolate were wrongly blamed for acne, as were makeup and poor hygiene. Doctors often prescribed unrealistic dietary and hygiene programs, along with medications that were ineffective Well-meaning parents often advised their children, Leave it alone and you will outgrow it.” Scientists have discovered acne is an internal problem, due to hormones. The key to improving your skin is not a single miracle” product that produces overnight results. Instead, the answer is clean skin and a daily routine to achieve the end to those dreaded zits. But what about the emergency cases? You probably won't have to ride to the dermatologist's office in an ambulance for help, but sometimes that does seem like a possibility. Pimples have an annoying way of showing up at the worst possible time and most often in the worst possible place - the tip of your nose. Dermatologists call this the pimple before the big date” or job interview or game or any other event that causes anxiety But teenagers often call it the gross zit. The only solution is to wait, and in a few days the pimple will shrink With a little bit of patience and determination, the dreaded zits will disappear And if you are lucky, you won't be called pizza face,” crater face,” or any other humiliating names. hrt Thruth Capping the Rays Spring break is the highlight of most high schoolers' second semester It is the most highly publicized holiday, otner than Christmas People do many different things over Easter vacation The most popular activity during spring break is to get away from dreary Pekin No matter where one goes or how one does it!’ Teen-agers usually flock to the ocean states such as Florida, Georgia, and Alabama As long as it is warm and sunny it doesn't matter where it is. As Senior Denise Heliman said, I didn't care where I went as long as it was fun and away from the rain ” Those lucky people find fun. sun, and surf Some of the main activities that go on during Easter are suntanning, partying, girlwatching, and guy-watching Over the past few years, Florida has become a populated state during March and April. This is due to the numerous bodies that lay on its beaches This year over 100 Pekin Community High Schoolers went on vacation during springbreak. The only hazard of going south for Easter is sunburn This year those tan teens returning home from Florida had some competition Over Easter break, tanning spa business boomed. Senior Kim Roberts said that the tanning spa was fun because it was new but she would have ratner been on a real beach. Many students took advantage of the cold, rainy weather to get a tan To visit a tanning spa cost $6.50 for a half-an-hour In seven sessions a deep, dark base tan has been acquired and one of its benefits is no peeling Spring break is about the only second semester holiday It is the last big fling before summer Tans are acquired in anyway, either real or artificial, and of course during Spring break, memories are made During sixth hour study hall senior Stephanie Greer tries to catch up on her tan and her vocabulary homework after spring break Will politics ruin the Again the Olympic games are in turmoil The precedent the United States set in I4 ) has come back to haunt the 1984 Summer games in Los Angeles The Winter games, which were held in Saraievo. Yugoslavia, went without any political interferences. The United States looked to the U S. hockey team for a repeat defeat over the Soviets Unfortunately the U S. lost before they had a chance to play the Soviet Union On the Brighter side of the rink. Scott Hamilton brought home the gokl in the men's figure skating competition Twin brothers Paul and Phil Maher swept the men's slalom competition bringing home both the gold and the silver With the Summer games in Los Angeles, the Soviets have decided to 28 facets

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facets September - Soviet lighters shot down - 1 light 007 killing 269 passengers - V anessa Williams picked as first blac k Miss Americ a October - Homecoming Dance - More than 100 U S. Marines killed at Beirut airport - Australia II defeats Americans for American Sailing Cup - Little Ceasar's Pizza opens November - Concocter of the popsicle, Frank Epperson. died at 89 - The United States sends 6,000 troops to Grenada December - Be careful out there Michael Con-raci trom Hill Street Blues died - Cabbage Patch Doll craze - I hree rapists have choice ot prison or castration - Pope makes first visit to a non-( atholic church January - U of 1 loses to UCLA in Rosebowl - MTV Dance - Beach Boys' Drummer Dennis Wilson drowns - From Ma Bell to AT T - Founder of McDonald's. Ray Kroc, dies February - PCHS takes a snoW day - Winter Olympic Games begin - Boys Basketball play Manual at Civic Center % - Yuri Andropov, Soviet Socialist leader, dies March April May - First annual School Carnival - Student Council Week - 1984 Prom - United Airlines c omes to Peoria - Class Elections and Louah Dance — Senior Skip Day - Content's opens - French President Mitterand visits — Finals - First Spacewalk without a lifeline Eureka College - Baccalaureate june: GRADUATION life in 1984 STYLE: from prep to punk to the latest fads Cords thin knit ties, oxfords and leather duck shoes were a part of any stylish guy's wardrobe Traditional sweater vests, corduroy blazers and wool shirts were seen throughout fall and winter Fall s earth tones ami grays c hanged to the pastels of winter and spring Pastels were seen in pants, shirts cords, and accessories Belts big earrings, necklaces and bracelets made out of wood, plastic or metal added pizzazz to anv girl s outfit While girls were seep dressing in bright colorful pastels. gu s were seen in ciarker shades including grav. black ami nav sleeveless sweat- shirts bearing a lapanese insignia and snicker pants were casual fashions worn by guys. The Marilyn Monroe’ look came back with a bang Big. buffalo check shirts with a cowl neck were a fashion plus The layered look also made a fashion statement This was achieved by wearing a cotton polo and oxford under a sweater As you think of PCHS, remember Pekin may not be another New York, but it certainly has style - and PCHS students dressed in style Crfnrtr VG« Dispiayng the latest fashions at PCHS tor spring are |un»ors Cheryl Hendricks, kvle Brown and Stephanie Richie

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— facets TESTING FEARS K i Pressure of tests and desire to do well lead some students to try cheating In a school survey, it was discovered that three out of four students have cheated some time during their high school years Managers: unsung heroes You are nervous, the eraser on your brand new pencil is worn out, the bully everyone talks about is sitting next to you and staring at your penny loafers, the ticking of the clock is pounding in your head, and the lady with the pointy nose, gray hair, and bi-focals who wears brass knuckles for a necklace is looking over your shoulder But most of all, you are trying to concentrate on finishing this very important test. Throughout high school everyone takes chapter tests, essay tests, 9 weeks exams, and semester finals. But we are tested on much more than that. Take freshman placement tests for example Before we even begin high school a test is thrown at us to determine what classes we will be placed in. It doesn't stop there, either! After that sophomore placement tests must be taken just in case they made a mistake the first time around. Those two are the freebies so enjoy them while you can! During the junior and senior years many other tests are offered for the college-bound student Each of these tests requires a certain fee to be paid prior to the testing day. repay the U S. for their 1980 boycott of tne Moscow games At least eleven countries will be boycotting the Summer games, following the Soviet 's example Senior Tom Stedman said, The Olympic boycott should have no effect on the US-Soviet relations if both countries insist politics are not involved The Los Angeles games will The PSAT is a test to prepare oneself for the ACT or SAT, which are the real determiners as to which college you will be eligible to be admitted to Colleges look at students ACT or SAT scores and if you do well enough according to the admissions standards, chances are you'll be admitted. Nerves before taking these tests, for most students, are never jumpier There is always worry as to if they will make the grade or not When it comes right down to it, you are being tested on your whole future! Questions are constantly fluttering through your mind, like: I wonder if I’ll do well enough to be admitted to Princeton? or Did I bring enough pencils? or Will I finish? Books are now prites that are designed especially to help students prepare for the ACT SAT. Perhaps they are used by the students just to feel more at ease. After all, nobody goes into a test like this expecting to get them all right, or all wrong for that matter. If when the test is over and your nerves have gotten worse because you did not do as well as expected, relax! After all, even Einstein dropped out of school! kttnEfcott receive almost worldwide coverage, something the Soviets did not have, but yearned for in 1980 US. hopefuls wHI surely be basking in the spotlight on American televisions Athletes all over the world are disappointed because of the boycott, but hopefully as the games near the anticipation will overcome the disappointment Km Roberts Managers are the people who go eariy and stay late at all games and practices, pick up after sloppy players, make sure all the practice equipment is out, keep statistics, and help with the players' brave injuries. Managers can be found on almost every athletic team at P.C.H.S. Managers never get as much recognition as they deserve. On awards night they receive a patch for all their efforts. That seems like a very small token for the person who has to put up with everybody else's problems and complaining. Managers must also go by the same rules and regulations that are set for the athletes at P.C.H.S. For example, they must sign the athletic code and take eligibilities around to their teachers every Wednesday Candy Green is a sophomore and has been a manager for two years for both girls basketball and soft-ball. Candy stated, Everybody thinks being a manager is all fun and games, but it's not! Sometimes we work just as hard as the players do. And where would the teams be without managers? The actual amount of time spent practicing would be less because the players would have to take up extra responsibilities The players would be forced to clean up after their own messes and get equipment ready which would take away from valuable practice time. Without managers to take players statistics, the coaches would not know which areas each individual needed special help in. Kris Love, track and crosscountry manager for one year said, It's a lot of fun helping out with the team, but I would much rather be participating ' It takes two to make a basketball practice, a bus trip, or even a game run more smoothly The player may take part in the rigorous exercise, but everything else is up to the manager. Olympic games? k» nE o t