Stafford Senior High School - Indian Legend Yearbook (Falmouth, VA)

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Welcome Mr. Dick greets a couple entering the Homecoming Dance. Bob Wallace “ Time Out Taking a break from the dance floor a group of freshman relax and social- ize. Bob Wallace Game Injury For James Kirtley and Bev Szezur dancing is limited at Homecoming. Bob Wallace Homecoming 27

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Good Friends At Homecoming, Ted Watkins and Dawn Wallace share a hug. Bob Wallace 26 Homecoming Sharing Smiles Steve Cowan and Wendy Newton enjoy the Homecoming dance. Bob Wallace back into action, the crowd cheered on their team. The defense skillfully blocked James Wood and the Homecom- ing game proved another vic- tory for Stafford’s record. As students left the game there wasstill something to antici- pate, Saturday night, the Homecoming dance. When the awaited evening finally arrived, doorbells rang, floral corsages and boutonieres were pinned on with shaking hands, and parents’ cameras flashedS Off tomiclassy, restaurants couples went, to join friends or to have an in- timate dinner alone. Students danced to top 40 hits and got close for romantic, slow songs. Friends admired each others’ Getting Close A romantic slow song brings couple Laura Griggs and Shannon Busby together. Bob Wallace + ; « . = ath Royalty outfits, and took time out from dancing to discuss how dinner went, and who was having parties after the dance. “My favorite part of the night was dinner, and I love getting dressed up!” said Mike McCal- ly, ajunior. Stunningly dressed couples waited patiently to have pictures taken for a keep- sake to remember the evening. The weeks of planning, rush- ing to find the perfect formalwear, getting dates, and making dinner reservations turned into a night of a dream- come-true. After that last slow song, taffeta dresses and suits were shed for casual wear, as couples drifted off to parties or rushed home to meet curfews. Tawnya Garrett

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At the end of the school day hats reappeared from lockers. Bob Wallace 28 Fashion Iterations Principal William Pugh stepped up to the microphone, looked out at the crowd that he had assembled, and began to address that sensitive issue — the dress code. No longer could students roam the halls wearing jeans tattered with holes. Hats would take refuge at home. Bare bellies had to disappear under a layer of clothing, and shoes were to be worn at all times. Disciplinary actions would be taken on those who did not cooperate fully. The hush that swept over the astonished audience was broken by a voice that echoed off the walls. “Why don’t you try and find the real trouble- makers?”, asked Colin Brown. Though the new rules soun- ded harsh, they did not appear to be cramping any styles. Personality still prevailed through the many StVleSe0 fmol ot nino wala comfort was the key. Traditional blue jeans and denim jackets proved to be a popular duo. T-shirts, sweat- shirts, and tennis shoes were considered a part of the never fading fashion world for teens. For guys, hair styles ran- ged in length. Trial based perms were tried. Kinky bobs shook as girls cruised the halls. Banana clips and big bright bows pulled hair back and made outfits complete. The revised rules took ef- fect with relative ease. Yet, with every group that made amends for the new dress code, a stray rebel could be found. Amy Johnston