Skyline High School - Origin Yearbook (Dallas, TX)

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The fair was a tradition that many students enjoyed and participated in ■ He greets you with a booming voice and a cocky smile. He strikes you as the western type and his hulking size is frightening at first, but after so many years, his pre- sence is comforting. This comfortable charac- ter is Big Tex and he is one of the standards at the State Fair, although this year brought a red shirt to replace his orange one. The State Fair continued to be a place for students to spend extra time and enjoy a tradition. The fair celebrated the 150th anniversary of Texas' birth and lasted a full month. “I liked the fact that the fair was longer this year. You had the chance to go several times and see all the things it had to,” sophomore Janie Arwine said. Although the length of the fair was longer, there were other noticeable changes. “There were more police this year but everyone con- trolled themselves,” junior Gabriel Jairala said. “It was really up to the people to de- cide if they wanted to make trouble. The police helped, but the people made the dif- ference.” The cleanliness of the grounds, new sculptures and remodeled buildings also made a difference. Students had many reasons to attend the fair. These ranged from a sense of loyalty to tradition to simply killing time. “I went to the fair because 1 wanted some- thing to do and I got to be with my friends.” sophomore Kenneth Barrier said. New exhibits drew curi- ous attenders. The China Exhibit was one. ”1 worked at the building where the China Exhibit was over the summer. It was neat to sec people from China doing things espe- cially for people at the fair,” sophomore Mylana Bailey said. The Goddess of Liberty was another exhibit which drew some attention. ”1 thought the Goddess was ugly. It was really dispropor- tionate and I expected it to be different.” Arwine said. The State Fair made its mark by being the longest. A sense of tradition was a main reason for going and as stu- dents celebrated the 150th birthday of Texas at the fair, old traditions played a part. •Aiince Roebuck What next? During fair day. tenicr Rithard Damareau and aophomore Erik kawataki ditcutt where to go during the day Milh friend». B«autt it Mat the Seaqulcentennial. ttudenlt had many option» at to what to do and where to go. Photo by A. Pham Make a splash While helping with the diving thaw, tenior Eddie Roae perform» in one of the then'»tluntt While Rote worked at the diving thow, other ttudent» worked at evhibilt and at the muti hall. Photo by N. Grady 18 STUDENT LIFE Fair day

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spark of silver, a glint of gold drew peoples’ eyes as they strolled through the student center. A freshman stood on one side decked out in an oversized sweater and baggy pants with shirt tail hanging in view. A junior was adorned in a bright colored unlined sports jacket with sleeves pushed up. The ultimate of cool—a senior—lounged about in a Coca-Cola rugby shirt and Dolby sunglasses. Style—though defini- tions of style varied im- mensely, students agreed that it allowed for practically anything—from the jeans with torn-out knees to penny loafers, slacks and ties. “Style is a set of mind. You have to want to look good to look good,” junior Erika Aycock said. “Fashions for this par- ticular year, I think are basi- cally laid back. It’s comforta- ble and carefree, where you can wear anything—even to the point of being totally tacky and still be fashiona- ble,” junior Matiko Bivens said. Whether what’s in was pink hi-top Converses or suspenders, there were items, which regardless of the time, remained basic in every wardrobe. “Blue jeans and t-shirts are pretty stylish year round,” senior Elise Frazier said. “It really doesn’t matter at all.” Other items included tennis shoes, cowboy boots, sweatshirts, button downs and cardigan sweaters. Regardless of the do’s and don’ts of dressing, style was something most people determined for themselves in trends and fads ranging from totally punk to ultra- conservative. As freshman Dawn Merkel summed it up, “People should be them- selves. The person in each of us is what makes everyone uniquely different. No one should deter- mine the type of person he should be by adhering to standards of dress set by others.” she said. •Tanisa Jeffers Visions of style Sophomore Leslie Show and Misty Green dis- cuss their plans for Fair Day with sophomore Son)a Cawthorne. Shaw exemplifies her radie al- it» with the Ion , tilth! knit skirt, sleevelets blouse ami western bell. Wearing a sweater which made its comeback this fall. Green wears a turtleneck, a silver choker, black blazer and tllrniD cants. Photo bv K. Gar a Coke is it During C lunch. Junior Ion Beamon jokes around with Assistant Principal Dwain Dawan about the possibllty of putting soda machines in his clus- ter. mill and cabinet-making. Ironically. |on wears a shirt in one of the latest name brands. Coca-Cola. Photo by E. Garza Fashion «STUDENT LIFE 17

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Before the fire To learn the mechanic of firework al Ihe fair, junior Bill Blanlon and Barbara Anlonio. ophomorc San Pham and venior Cwen Tran look on and li ten to chcmialry teacher Paul Hoehn. Photo b) A. Pham What a face In fronl of Ihe aquarium at Ihe fair, junior Bill Blanton. enior Michelle Manning and o| ho- more San Pham compare winning Student met to learn about the firework how which they later viewed. Photo b A. Pham Fair day «STUDENT LIFE | 9