Thornwood High School - Thunderbird Yearbook (South Holland, IL)

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nflation takes toll on With inflation ever on the rise, many people feel the squeeze, even teenagers. This situation has hit the teen- agers especially hard in the dating area. Ten years ago, the price of an average date was somewhere between five and ten dollars. By 1980, the cost had practically doubled. Though not all teenagers date every night, almost half of the guys and girls at Thornwood go out on a date at least once a week. Those with steady dates go out more. According to a survey of juniors taken during the year, a favorite place to go is the movies. A movie is great. You can sit, relax, watch your favorite flick, and enjoy the company of someone special all at the same time, stated Diane Mateja. Other weekend dates may include going bowling at a nearby alley or showing off at a popular roller rink. Some nights end up with a chewy cheese pizza with a crunchy crust and a pitcher of pop at Shakey's. ERA has almost intruded upon the dating scene. Many times a discussion has arisen between couples, disputing who pays the tab. Some of the girls would consider helping out with the guys footing the bill. A good percentage of the guys still prefer that the male pay. Some may allow the girls to treat, but not on a regular basis. Aside from the usual dates, there are prearranged dates, otherwise known as blind dates. Two people, usually matched up by friends, go out together without ever seeing or conversing with the person beforehand. Most teenagers have a phobia about blind dates. They would not risk a blind date unless they had some reli- able information first. Whether teenagers go on blind dates or not, most everyone has a good time. Practically every weekend the theatre and restaurants are packed with couples or groups of friends who are out to have a great time to- gether. hornwood udatersn A QV, I L 7 ,:7 19 s ' Mtn a-ww oaabw.. W , J Above: In recent years the movie theater has become one of the most popular sites for daters, but this custom could change with the rising costs now. However, daters can beat the expense of a show by taking advantage of the Dollar Day . Bob Cox Joseph Cranston Carrie Cronin Bill Crowley Laura Cullen Marc Czernlk Linda Dabrowski Bob DallaCosta if il 6. if Julie Dani John Daniels ' F 'agkiQ1.1. 5 kkh' Ellm Davis John Davis Richard Davis Tom Davis Randy DeBok Sue Degani Kathy DeG1-aff -i Q David DeGroot X M A Steve Delulio Tina Deliruiff . Louis DeSalle Dawn DeVrles Sue DeWolf Dan DeYoung nv W .Z fi? -, K ff, xi p 215' A Q T Laura DeYoung Ellie Dial Joe DiClcco Nancy Dinga Doryl Dinnocenzo Julie Dirindin Deena Doll Shelly Doorn X. 242 .IUNIORS

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