Three Rivers High School - Reflector Yearbook (Three Rivers, MI)

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College Bound Yes 81% No 19% Instate 61% Outstate 20% Take it all off They drank diet pop, ran after school, ate strictly low-fat food, and absoultely NO Candy Bars!! Those were just a few of the characteristics of many students at T.R.H.S. who were watchins their weight or just trying to get in shape. As the temperature started to rise and spring fever set in, students began to realize extra pounds had to be shed. With spring breal and prom approaching the need to fit into swimsuits and prom dresses became very evident. King Herb Where was he? The search for Herb continued throughout the fall, nation wide and at T.R.H.S. There were many peo- ple who fit the description of Herb at T.R.H.S. during Home- coming. Herb was the latest sales promotion for Burger King. If by chance you saw Herb while eating your Whopper you received $5,000. Aren ' t you hungry for Burger King now? was the cry across the land as Herb remained in hibernation. Who, but a person in hiberna- tion, could refuse a Whopper? Herb came to his senses when the Bears were crushing the Patriots. Super Bowl Sunday was Herb ' s coming out and the public ' s first glimpse of this legend of Madison Avenue. After about two days of starving themselves, certain stu- dents returned back to their normal eating habits. Some stu- dents had strange dieting hab- its, such as eating just ice-cream, or going on fruit juice diets. Others joined spring sports, while a few signed up for aerob- ics and Body Metrics. Soon the dieting craze spread and even teachers at T.R.H.S. started keeping track of their calorie intake. As everyone soon found out fad diets didn ' t work but only drew the agony of dieting out even more. Marrey Cannon says she ' s never dieted, she just eats everything she wants and then runs it off at track practice. Pi ' SSin ' Out. After cheerins the foot- ball players on, freshman Tisha Swihart rewards herself with a hotdos. 8 STUDENT LIFE T.R. ' s own Herbs. Seniors Chad Durren and Rodney Wagner team up during Homecoming ' s. Nerd Day to give their own versions of Herb. Fabulous fads. From the new Coca- Cola clothes to the imported Guess, colored shoes and socks, checkered sunglasses the possibilities were end- less. fi mmji fmt mi i • J

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BRAT PACK Just the Guys. Andrew McCarthy, Emilio Estevez, Judd Nelson and Rob Lowe (stars of St. Elmo ' s Fire) pose as their characters from the movie A sroup of young and talented individuals have burst onto the Silver Screen. This new generation of performers consists of Rob Lowe, Judd Nelson, Andrew McCarthy, Emilio Estevez, Demi Moore, Ally Sheedy, and Mare Winningham. These seven bright actors and actresses have starred in many box offices hits, including The Breakfast Club and St. Elmo ' s Fire. These performers have everything a teenager would want. Big bucks, limousines, sports cars, top agents, good looks, and many adoring fans. Their relationships have gone from profes- sional to personal. In addition to working closely with one another, much of their spare time is spent together. Due to their young age and overwhelming success, this clique is known as the Brat Pack. They are always on the prowl for parties and a fun time, which is typical of American teenagers. Working for a cause. Julie Kruse, president of TADAA, hopes to prove that you don ' t need drugs or alcohol to have fun s members rangg sixth graders to seniors, and meet every Friday night between 7:00 and 1 1 :00 p m. at the Community Center. Pastels to pot Italian suits, corvettes dressed as Ferraris, pet alligators, Don Johnson and Phillip Michael Thomas patroling the hot Miami beaches. Seeins double. The public got a double dose of Sylvester Stallone last year with Rocky and RambO- Stallone also won Best Actor in the Peoples Choice Awards The Ultimate Tiaht Sylvester Stallone, alias Rocky Rambo, has become America ' s box office hero. His flag waving patriotism has caused an increase in nationalism as well as ticket sales. Rambo First Blood Part II and Rocky IV both raked in $32 million in the films ' first six days. Many critics felt these two movies were sweetened up versions of what real life drama is like. Psychologists felt the movies implied that the problems of 1985 could be solved by punching and]VJJ] }J JV Q killing. Students at TRHS had just the opposite opinions. Kristy Bales said, I absolutely loved it! Sylvester Stallone is so gor- geous, and it ' s about time some- one did something for American POW ' s, even if it was in the movies. Although many negative opinions were heard on these two movies, there are also many people who are anxiously awai- ting the ultimate fight, Rocky vs. Rambo (part 1). 7

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4, As she turned the door handle to the closet, squeezins her eyes tishtly shut, hoping and praying that when she opened the door it wouldn ' t happen, but it did, her worst fear had come true, she had nothing to wear to the big dance. Clothes, clothes, clothes, ev- ery girls passion. Be it Levi ' s, Gasoline or Guess, fashion played a big part at T.R.H.S. The once famous alligator went to work for Capezio, Coca-Cola replaced Calvin, and Jag re- placed Jordache. Many differ- ent combinations have been No Sweat Seniors Wendy Williams and Caryn Weiandt express their senior attitude of I don ' t care. seen at T.R. High, from holey faded Levis with Dad ' s bulky oversized sweater to stirrup pants with a paisley shirt hang- ing over the waist and pumps on the feet. The combinations were end- less and were even more en- hanced by the accessories. These may have been the basic in styles but T.R.H.S. has a style all its own. Lucky lady. Since her birthday fell on the same day as Valentine ' s Day sophomore Tammy Jansen was loaded down with balloons and flowers. Is romance dead at T.R,H,S.? ' For centuries now romance has been expressed through romantic poems, candy, flow- ers, picnics in the park and a simple gesture such as covering up a mud puddle with a cape. But alas, times have changed and methods of winning over one ' s heart have changed with it. On February 14, 1986 at T.R.H.S., many students felt the touch of cupids arrow and dabbled in the art of romance. Students came up with new and creative ways to charm their someone special such as choco- late roses, balloon bouquets. and stuffed animals. Marrey Cannon says she was really surprised when she received a chocolate rose from an admirer. Pam DuFour and Beth Gleason spent their Valentine ' s Day lay- ing on the sunny beaches of Florida, while leaving their sweetheart ' s behind. Mark Ruggles used creativity in selec- ting Deann ' s Valentine gift, he made her a card and sent her flowers. So, students continue to search for Mr. or Ms. Right or even a first date. Romance re- mains alive and kicking at T.R.H.S. Some were baggy, some were saggy, and some just right. From hot pink to neu- tral grey, the colors and styles of sweat pants were unlimited. Students wore sweats to school even though the adminis- tration didn ' t ap- prove. Sweats were casual, comfortable and controversial at T.R.H.S. MINI MAG