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

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THE opportunity to totally redecorate one’s room comes seldom for most. Cara DalSasso adds the final touches to her “new bedroom by placing a border around the perimeter. More than just a place to sleep Bedrooms offered a place for privacy, Polaroid Supercok Video solitude, and self-expression. Clothes covered the floor of the small room. Bruce Springstein, Patrick Swayze, and Alf hung crookedly on the wall. The bed was un- made but this went unno- ticed because it was covered by what come might call junk. Although the owner might even admit it was a mess, it didn’t matter, it was a teenager's heaven. Few places were set aside just for a teenager. However everyone usually had one room or at least part of a -..room to call his her own. Al- though frequent demands were made to clean it up, a teenager could do almost anything he she wanted to his her bedroom. Personalities were re- vealed. in the appearance of one’s bedroom. Some were like the one described earli- er while others were just the opposite. Lauri Shonk admit- ted, “My mom calls my room the Bermuda Triangle — things go in but never come out.” Whether clean or messy, the way a room looked said a lot about the owner. Much of one's spare time was spent in the bedroom. They were the perfect place for doing homework, talking ■on the phone, or just relax-' ing. Krista Porter said, “I like the privacy of my room. It’s the only place I can go and get away from my parents. Misty Wright FOR those who played musical instruments, bedrooms often doubled as practice studios. Philip Harrison concentrates on perfecting one it BEDROOMS of his P'eces of music-

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When over it’s time to play Hobbies provide outlets for the much needed free hours Seven hours in school was less than 1 3 of each day. How to spend the other 2 3's was never a problem; solutions ranged from just hanging out to career orient- ed hobbies. Webster defines hobbies as activities one engages in for relaxation. SV students interpreted that definition in many different ways. Music inspired students to form groups which per- formed for personal enjoy- ment as well as for profes- sional gains. Garages were easily converted into studios once the school day ended. Hobbies weren’t solely lei- sure time activities. For those with a 4-H involve- ment hobbies sometimes meant added responsibil- ities. Raising and showing animals were not uncom- mon. Junior, Brent Frazier said, “My horse, Rocket, is very important to me. I wouldn’t want to do anything else. Just-for-fun activities were the highest priority. Bike riding, cruising, and shopping were just a few ways to unwind from a full day of classes. Having something to do to break the monotony of each day was a necessity for most students. Whether it was an educational or a leisure ac- tivity, it was not important. How the time was spent was of the essence. CENTRAL Elementary after hours is not as emp- ty as believed. Freestylers Mike Lowry and lack Stefani christen Central as their meeting place. ROCKET and rider. Brent Frazier, take an after- noon ride. Brent has to fit the responsibility of caring for his horse into a busy work, school and extra-curricular schedule. HOBBIES 17

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TELEPHONES and televisions were luxuries some students had in their rooms. Jesse Ellis prepares to study after his phone conversation. MANY students experienced the need to clean their rooms eventually. Walda Louden clears her floor by shoving the clothes off of it into her almost empty dresser. WHETHER a simple radio or an elaborate stereo, almost everyone's room had something to pro- vide music. Brett Bennett chooses to play a compact disc over his cassettes. HOMEWORK filled much of the time one spent in the bedroom. Dale Wright works to complete her creative writing assignment. BEDROOMS 19