Thornridge High School - Piper Yearbook (Dolton, IL)

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Right: Maurice Rice and William McKinney find scarves an important accessory for inside wear. Below: Stir-up pants make a come back with Roxanne Hughes, Tuesday Austin, and Charlyce Moran. fri gi Ei ,Q 5 .fl 5, Ei 2 4 i iz ? . Anything goes with clothes Plaids, paisleys, prints together? This was the year. ashion. Everyone had his own statement to make. Whether wearing the tra- ditional t-shirt and jeans or try- ing out some of the new styles, students found a way to be comfortable, yet look chic. Some say that fashions re- peat every 20 years. The ex- perts seemed to be right as the 60's look was seen every- where. Stir-up pants and pais- ley print blouses and sweaters turned out to be very popular. 36 Fashion When floral jeans joined pais- ley shirts, prints of all kind could be seen throughout the school. Traditional watches were abandoned as students began to wear a new kind of watch called a Swatch. Swatches came in different styles and colors so that students could vary them with every kind of outfit. Swatches are good to have because they are inex- pensive and colorful, stated Frank Ratkus, senior. Leaving blouses untucked was a casual look that some students adopted, while oth- ers dressed up wearing skirts and dress pants. Just when plaid was fading fast, it reap- peared everywhere. Plaid was on pants, blouses, scarves, and even purses. Everyone was mad for plaid! Inspired by the television show Miami Vice, many stu- dents decided to bear the cold weather and wear no socks. The Italian loose fitting suit popularized by Don Johnson was soon worn by many males and even some females. l liked that style because it was classic, with an updated look, Plus, the guys that wore it appeared laid-back and ca- sual, stated Beth Bradshaw, senior. No matter what the fashion, students wore it - and some- times created it.

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Lell: Kathy Stout was just one of the students who donned the identity of a mysterious gypsy in the true spirit of Halloween. Below: Decorations of Christmas sprung up all over the school as in the AFS homeroom. Bottom: Alex Alvarado puts the final touches on a Horticulture Club center- piece. Holidays add relief during year Students look forward to those extra days off school hat are you going to be for Halloween'? I don't know, but l just can't wait for Thanksgiv- ing. That means Christmas is right around the corner. For many students celebrat- ing the holidays became as much a part of the school year as homework. On Oct. 31 the ghouls and goblins came out to haunt the halls. Students participated by dressing up in costumes. After school some students went to costume parties while others continued the tradition of trick or treating. I like to take my little sister trick or treating be- cause l have fun and get mun- chies too, said John Patter- son, senior. Students began to work up an appetite for Thanksgiving as it was the time to talk tur- key. The students in ornamen- tal horticulture classes made corsages for all teachers and sold centerpieces to take home. By Dec. 7, Hanukkah, a Jewish festival of lights, had begun. During this time a small gift was given each day. With Christams itself only two weeks away, student dress became predominantly green and red while some at- tached bells to their shoes. Student lockers covered with garland, stockings, and cards helped to bring the holiday into student life. I enjoy the holiday season because it is a special time when my family gathers and it's something l look forward to, said Alisa Stone, junior. Activities during holidays of- fered a welcomed break in the routine of student life. Holidays 35

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Below: Some students wore eye- catching patterned pants while others wore the traditional t-shirts and jeans. Lett: New styles of coats and boots not only kept Cheryl Alaimo ln style but warm, too. Above: Students copied the look of Miami Vice even though they had to bear the cold weather to do lt. Fashions 37