River Forest High School - Ingot Yearbook (Hobart, IN)

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from. Some of the more popular ones for students with extra dollars in their pockets include the Merry-go-Round. The Limited, and the Oak Tree. For people on a tight budget there’s Stuarts. Lerners. and The Lark. No matter what the store, finding that perfect purchase may be a little frustrating, but it’s always fun. This is true even though sometimes some people find going from store to store looking around more pleasurable than actually departing with their money. RFHS SNAPSHOTS Colognes and perfumes were among many accessories that created the fashion scene at River Forest. They played a major part of the student's ideas of keeping in style. The Who, the What, and the Wear FASHIONS THAT MADE 1987-88 By Dina Petroff INGOT TODAY As Seventh Graders come and Seniors leave, the same goes for fads and fashion. When Seniors graduate, they leave not only memories of their life, but also a distinct mark on the fashion scene. Many trends in fashion exploded during the 1987-88 school year. One of the most notable trends was the return of the classic miniskirt which was a big fashion statement for the I960's and the I970’s. For the guys as well as girls, there were frosted, acid, snow and white washed jeans, shirts, and denim jackets. Other popular trends included the “anything-goes” hairstyles, fashion watches. Reeboks. and fashion sweatshirts. Sweatsuits, and unlaced hightops were the “cool” look for the Junior High. The desirable names in fashion were Guess?. IOU. Swatch. Forenza. Ocean Pacific. Bugleboy, Espirit, Generra. and Benetton. The fashion trends of today will no doubt be the classic examples of tomorrow. you don't like to bowl, the arcade there has many games, ranging from the classic “Pole Position” to the new ”Afterburner.” Students from all over the area converge at Wally's Game Room every Saturday. The Game Room, on Rt. 51 and U.S. 6. offers a wide variety of video games, pinball machines. and pool tables. For a good meal in a comfortable surrounding students go to Schoop's on Rt. 6 behind McDonalds. Schoops combines the great taste of homemade hamburgers with a ’50s theme. All of these places offer a variety of activities that keep RF students occupied outside of school. What Fragrance Do You Like To Wear? By Bill Buchanan INGOT TODAY Wearing the right type of cologne had much to do with being in style. Students were willing to pay outrageous prices for the ‘in’ fragrance regardless of the number of ounces. Polo. Obsession. Grey Flannel. and Lagerfield were a few of the colognes for the men. These fragrances averaged from $18.50 to $30.00. A four ounce bottle of Polo, for example, costs around $20.00. The ladies, too. were willing to pay high prices, for the ‘desirable’ fragrance. Poison, Opium. Obsession and Lauren were the ‘in’ perfumes. Like the mens’ fragrances, these ranged from approximately $20 on up. The price was never a concern for the students, but the right purchase always was. FOR HOME DELIVERY.... Contact your nearest Ingot Today Sta££ Member

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INGOT TODAY STYLE INGOT TODAY 1987-1988 The “IN” Places to shop! By Dina Petroff INGOT TODAY Mom. I'm going shopping.” Does this sound familiar? If you’re a high school student it definitely should. One of the most popular teenage pastimes for both girls and guys is shopping. Where to shop is the most common problem faced by teenagers today, besides what color clothes go well with their eyes. Most everyone. however, will agree that a good place to start is at a mall: but once you're there, the real question arises: “Which store do you go to first?” Southlake Mall has over 40 stores to pick IT ijSSSSw Hot new hangouts and looks for R.F. students during the 87-88 school year. TAKE A LOOK WHAT ARE THEY WEARING NOW? STORY BELOW I he game room at C», --------------------------- anes s a favorite hangout for students NEED TO KNOW WHERE TO GO AFTER SCHOOL? By Shawn Davis INGOT TODAY It’s ten minutes until three and you’re sitting in your seventh hour class trying to decide what you’re going to do after school. There is so much that you can do. You can go to the mall, the arcade at Camelot Bowl, Wally's Game Room, or Schoop’s. At the mall, you can look for a new outfit, or just check out the girls (or guys). The mall is always a good time and usually a great place to meet new people. Camelot Lanes in Portage is also

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1987 RFS INGOT TODAY SPORTS INGOT TODAY 1987-1988 “Post Season Awards” by Shawn Davis INGOT TODAY During the past year many athletes were chosen to receive postseason honors. The team member named Most Valuable symbolizes leadership, dedication, and a strong knowledge of the sport being played. The MVP is one who serves to help his team in all aspects. The title Most Valuable was earned by the following dedicated players: Martha Najib (Volleyball), Tprry Wilcox (Tennis). Phil Nafus 1988 IT Student Athletes score big with scholarships during 1987-88. Story Below. NM Athletic Awards. CLASS OF 88 TAKES OFF Story Below Al,x Cajigas. Spacer Newlln. M.rlha Najib. Joel Oiero. P J Wiggins . ! Hoag Funes. some of our sen,or atheletcs. lake some lime out. Senior memories will last a lifetime by Bill Buchanan INGOT TODAY The hardest thing for a athlete to do is leave at the end of the year. Of course he she is happy to get their year completed, but deep down inside they are really going to miss the practices and the games that have been played throughout the whole season. This is especially hard for the members of the numerous sports teams that R.F. offers. During football season they can’t wait to get their first victory under their belt, but when the last game comes rolling around it seems to go by so fast. In