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

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Color Coordination Shannon McFall and Conrad Adams research a paper together. Blue jeans and bulky sweaters appeared at summer’s end. Bob Wallace Cast Aside A leg cast from a cheerleading in- jury became an accessory to Megan Elliot’s wardrobe. Bob Wallace s Ca e. é y = Ba On Hold Michelle Pickett calls home. Big hoop earrings and ankle-length printed skirts were favorites. Bob Wallace Fashion Flood Rain made the walk out of school a dreadful one. A handy umbrella saved students for wearing wet, sticky clothes. Bob Wallace Fashion 29

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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

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Black Boots Relaxing in the front lobby, Jeff Landwehr and Brian Lloyd talk. Sherri Brent Lunchtime Tired from classwork, Kindon Mills kicks back in her seat and relaxes. Sherri Brent 30 Fashion Leather Look Foreign exchange student, Helena Norrby, warms up. Sherri Brent Light Reading Kenneth Foss enjoys a copy of Busi- ness Week before school. Brent Sherri aa Re Jah 2 id 2. i - ath ’ ee kt 7 a es wit WZ OE TC ES RTL ET Worn Qut The great clash of the styles resulted in the decline of the preppies. A battle that offi- cially began years ago had only recently become fierce. Outnumbered by their rivals, the preps slowly became an endangered species. Keeping up with the latest contemporary vogue found students constantly search- ing their pockets for money and consistently walking the mall. Scanning through the latest issue of Cosmoplitan and G.Q. became necessary homework very quickly. Leather belts with gold buckles, cardigan sweaters, and oxford shirts dropped out of sight. Pastel colored hair ribbons disappeared as well. Argyle socks lay buried in the dresser drawers. Turtle necks and neatly pressed khaki pants failed to be seen. The “tailored look” was out. More and more, students piled into the local second hand stores for their clothes. Spending fewer dollars and looking like fellow class- mates, Mom’s closet would even be considered a possibi- lity to explore. Short knit and tweed mini- skirts took the place of the pleated lengthy ones. Brown and black leather boots repla- ced L.L. Bean blucher mocas- sins. Not having to pick up an iron and not having to blow an entire allowance on clothes seemed too good to be true. While a few of the remaining preppies intended never to change, the majority fell into a different category. The “preppy look” appeared to be all worn out. Amy Johnston Mini Miss Missy Mesimer displays a modern choice of fashion. Mini-skirts were a popular style among girls. Sherri Brent