Suffolk High School - Peanut Yearbook (Suffolk, VA)

Page 21 text:

Soft and shiny. Helen Copeland models an eye-catching velour sweater, which accents her Gloria Vanderbilt jeans. The velour sweaters were especially popular for fall, and could be worn with pants and skirts alike. Seen the latest fashions? Between classes Norris Francis, Gwen Holly, and Anesa Skinner discuss the new fall fads. Modeling a smart blazer and designer jeans, Norris leads the way with style. Raider fever. Beth Oliver displays her school spirit as she struts through the aisle of the cafeteria to see what ' s for lunch. Red and and white jackets with the Raider insignia were popular. FASHIONS

Page 20 text:

Weekends are made for.. • P dss the pepperoni!” barked Eric Hayes hungrily as he reached for an empty platter. He, along with several other members of the football team, often gathered at Pizza Hut after the Friday night game. There they could talk over the evenings highlights and replenish the energy they had lost in the meantime. A large number of the student body could always be found at Peanut Park between the hours of eight and ten-thirty. Now as for where they would be afterwards, that could vary from McDonalds to The-Hide- Away, or in other words, from hamburgers to steak. No matter where the spot, food and fun seemed to be the common goal. Saturday was time for something a little different. Many students were anxious to attend one of the college games and visit brothers, sisters, and friends. ”This gives me a chance to get a glimpse of college life and a good look at those muscular players , admitted Senior Annette Christian. While some were enjoying the excitement of a great game, others were not as fortunate--they had homework. Some teachers were heartless and assigned tons of work over the weekend. If I work one more problem I think I will SCREAM!” shouted Sherry Ruden as she bit into her pencil with determination. If there wasn t homework there was always housework to be done. A little sweeping or dusting, whatever Mom found that needed to be done. But after the sun went down, that was a different story altogether. Books were put aside, the memory of the fumble on the one yard line was forgotten, and mops and brooms were put in their places. Wherever the Unknown D.J. was playing that was where the crowd seemed to be. Listening to the top hits and disco dancing the night away were just the things to do. It makes me feel good seeing my classmates and friends having such a great time,” explained Arthur Barrett, one of several disc-jockies working with the Unknown. Another great spot was Mr. Chips, where students enjoyed good music provided by Mr. Allen or Amy Howerton. There were tasty refreshments and good conversation. All-in-all, weekends were just a means by which to tire yourself out, beyond control, and be blue on Monday. But who cared? Everybody had a good time anyway. Almost done. Wanda Whitney and Carrie Goldsmith eagerly check the progress of their chocolate cake. Consolation in a piece of pepperoni. Kim Holly and her boyfriend from Deep Creek High join the gang at Pizza Hut after the Raiders loss to the Northampton Yellow Jackets. WEEKENDS

Page 22 text:

BAGGIES BOWS Staying in fashion is fun , but it can cost a fortune. he look that made you look” fell at the top of the student priority list . While it was important not to stand out from the crowd too much, the dress - concious knew what was ”in ” and strove to purchase it first. Keeping up with the cost of clothing was not easy. The cost of an Aigner purse ranged from fifty to seventy-five dollars, an Izod sweater called for t wenty - five dollars, and a pair of Bass loafers easily destroyed four ten dollar bills. However, if one was to ”dress for success ' ' in the high school peer groups, one conceded the battle to fight clothes inflation was lost. The mad rush to follow the latest fad found at least half the Women had a choice between large bow ties, lace- collared blouses, or blouses with round collars, and long skinny bows. With an Aigner stick pin, bag, and shoes, it was off to church or that special someplace with that special someone. Just as all other luxuries, items by Aigner and Cardin were quite expensive, but that was half the fun. As Betty Moore put it: ”Even though it took me all summer to get it out of lay-away, and half my check for four months, my Aigner purse was • definitely worth the wait. ” students in a class sporting the same style in skirts, shoes, sweaters, and pants. They fit, but they ' re too big. ” These were baggies, ” a popular style of pants that were quite large at the top and the bottoms were unusually slim. They would be worn with a large, brightly-colored belt with an extravagantly printed shirt. Now if that didn ' t suit a student ' s taste, and he preferred a touch of class, designs jeans and well-tailored blazers were the items to buy. The insignia of such designers as Paul Jordan, Gloria Vanderbilt, Calvin Klein, and Vidal Sassoon was branded on the back of thousands of jeans. Despite the fact that it cost two arms and a leg (in the shape of two twenty dollar bills) to own a pair, they were still a popular style. With these I can feel dressed up and be comfortable at the same time, ” said Rorrie Owens. For those who weren ’t jean fans or didn ’t quite sag with the baggie craze, there was relief in knowing that one could turn to the preppie look.” ' If someone had told me a year ago that I would be wearing penny loafers today. I’d have told them that they were crazy, but look! shouted Shawn Moore, still not believing it was true. But it was. He was wearing them and so were quite a few others. Penny loafers were only a part of the picture. The complete outfit included monogram Shetland wool sweaters over oxford cloth shirts, brought together with trimmed, well-creased trousers. Of course, if that wasn t quite dressy enough, for the young ladies of the crowd, the loafers could be worn with kilts and knee socks. A reversable monogramed bag accentuated the outfit of the fashion-conscious female. Aside from sweaters, another popular monogram featured the initials of Etienne Aigner and Pierre Cardin. These were for a distinguished crowd who enjoyed being noticed by the insignia on their shoes, purses, and coats. These accesories complemented a double-breasted suit for both guys and gals. Men completed the look with a starched shirt, a neatly tied tie, and a clip which bore the same name as the cologne they splashed on — Cardin. Wear it with a bow. Virginia Watford sports a stylish suit, complemented by a fashionable bow tie. FASHIONS