South Vermillion High School - Old Gold and Black Yearbook (Clinton, IN)

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Gene Martin sterilizes his earring to prevent infection. Crop pants have come back to create a look made popular in the '50's. These girls pose to model a new look in fash- ion — the mini skirt. Hey, what are you wearing to the game? I was thinking about uh, maybe my new pegged jeans and that baggy shirt I have. Oh, and of course I'd have to wear those dangling fluorescent orange earrings i got on sale. Okay, admit it. How many times did we find ourselves asking similar questions? We all wanted to look good, and to do that we had to have the right equipment. This year, like every year, new styles were dreamed up to separate our generation from those moving on and those moving up. The clothes displayed at the mall ranged from shocking neon colors to classic preppy to basic punk. Fluorescents added a nice touch to normally dull outfits while the preppies continued to dress in plaids and sweaters adorned with plenty of gold. Crop pants brought back a look created in the '50's for a different change of pace. Leather and blue jeans came back strong. Jeans were worn tighter with loose, comfortable shirts. Bandannas were found hanging from pockets, necks, and hair. Trends were also set with hairstyles. Punked or spiked was really big. The straighter it on top and the longer it was in the back the better. Styling mousse and cream was sometimes hard to find on store shelves. Some of the guys decided to set a new trend at S.V.H.S. Earrings were worn in the left ear. They ranged from gold studs to long, hanging chains. Others found that the Tom Cruise look was for them. Black sunglasses, made popular by the movie Risky Business, were a must have item also. As in years gone by, this year proved to develop a distinguished style that will set us apart from the boppers of the '50's and the hippies of the '60's. 13

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New wave hairstyles have become popular at S.V. as shown by Ken Hutchens. Many guys have chosen to wear bandannas in their back pockets. Dane Waugh and Kurt Cargnino model their Risky Business shades. Fads

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Dating Friday and Saturday nights were reserved for us. The relationships we chose between the opposite sex determined our activities and helped to further develop our personality. Some students decided not to date at all, devoting extra time to friends, school, and sports. For some it seemed the best way to deal with the issue of dating. It was found by these students that their world could revolve without the aid of a steady date. Dating around was also acceptable and practiced by a lot of students. Simply going out to have a good time was enough and satisfied the needs of many. This also helped to establish lasting friendships. Which brings us to the person who was devoted to and totally involved with the feelings they had for another. Holding hands and tender kisses insured a feeling of caring and dependance for the person experiencing young love. This relationship was easy to spot especially before school in the commons and at ballgames and dances. Still others were even more serious.These students chose a commitment through marriage and a family. Depending on the circumstances involved, these people decided the vows of man and wife were the answer they were searching for. Although some students admitted they felt like they had missed out on some school activities and fun times with friends, this type of relationship displayed a great deal of responsibility and helped the students involved to grow as individuals with the ones they loved most. Nicole Harris and Rob Natalie spend a ment together before the first hour sounds.