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

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Cancer or Copper- tone For some people, especially teenagers, getting the savage tan was a new fad. Everyone wanted the perfect tan. Suntans could be easily obtained by spend- ing just a few minutes in a tanning bed, booth, or hex. Many students at TRHS went to tanning salons before going on spring break to avoid getting fried. Tanning salons helped people achieve a fast tan, prolong a tan, or just have a healthy glow in time for the prom. Tanning salons were relatively inexpensive and very popular, although many people were afraid to go to tanning salons because of the controversy over cancer and UVA and UVB rays. Although he likes a nice tan. Senior Jerry Benson avoided going because he feared they may lead to cancer. For some, tanning salons were not as much fun as obtaining an authentic tan. Senior Kenny Mar- Filler ' up If the saying Good to the last drop ever applied to anyone, it was the students at TRHS who own their own cars. That car looked good in the car lot all shiny and slightly used. All you thought of was getting behind that wheel and cruising into McDonald ' s and getting one as you pulled out. But the vision in your mind was suddenly blackened as your parents tell you, Along with having your own car comes the responsibility of insurance payments and GAS COSTS! Now you were doomed, that car Drop by drop. Students cheered as the gas prices went down, down, down, and cruising went up, up, up. would never leave the garage. But, alas, there was a light at the end of the tunnel. Gas prices went DOWN! DOWN! DOWN! Instantly the cruising strip of Three Rivers was packed, and there were more people driving every day. The once deserted gas stations were throbbing metrop- olis ' and students once again hoarded the car wash to restore that new-used look. tin went to a tanning salon and said, It was not as much fun as laying out in the real sun. Stu- dents learned they should take precautions before going into a tanning salon. Sophomore Jamie Clark said, The next time I go to a tanning booth 1 will definitely wear a swimsuit and better protec- tive glasses. On the average, most students felt tanning salons were boring and hot and not worth the money. Some students felt they didn ' t have the time to go. Fresh- man Lori Pierce said, 1 have never been to a tanning salon because I ' m afraid I would get burned to a crisp, and it ' s not on my main list of priorities. Other students like Beth Carlisi never went because they did not have the extra money to spend on such things. « Every girl dreams about it. Her face on the covers of all the top maga- zines, traveling all over the world making lots of money. For 16-year-old Tammy Jansen, her dream may just come true. In September of 1985, Tammy went for an in- terview with the Bar- bazon Modeling School through the Western Michigan University of- fices. Mim MAQ 17

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XX straight Smokin ' in the Boys ' Room ' The cloud cover was low and hazy, you opened the door looking out, not being able to see your hand in front of your face. Yet you began to make out an object in front of you, it looked like a. ..com- mode, yes! that was it, and there was still another object, only taller and more human-like. It began to move slowly, lifting what looked like an arm towards its face. At the end of it was a small, red light moving closer and closer to it- s... mouth, yes! its mouth. And what came out was somewhat confusing, but it looked as though the cloud was getting larger and larger and... If this sounded familiar to you then you ' ve obviously been into one of the bathrooms at TRHS. Many students feel it ' s a violation of their air space to allow other students to smoke. Maybe if the students knew some facts about smoking, the cloud cover would clear. Did you know that over $400.00 was spent on cigarettes per person per year? And that it only took 3 seconds to speed your heartbeat, raise your blood pressure, and kill hundreds of cells. And that 90% of the people diagnosed as having lurig cancer died within five years of their diagnosis. NEW! Minimum Protectic SUNTAN OIL Deepest, darkest tan for skin tn tans easily. Eight natural oils and enDollienls, Spring Break Everyone needed and deserved a break. Teachers, students, and the administration of TRHS. After much anticipation and the counting down of days, that long-awaited break finally arrived on March 27, 1986. It was Good Friday in many ways, school adjourned at 11:00 a.m. and everyone headed off in different directions to find their own source of entertainment. For some the enter- tainment was found on the sunny beaches of Florida, others showed off their skiing abilities on the snowy slopes of Colorado, while many spent their Spring Break at home glued to the tube. Inhale. Junior Jeff Vedmore and Senior Rodney Wagner show that they agree with the Smoking is Prohibited sign as they fasciously smoke their fingers. 16 STUDEMT LIFE Tune-up. Senior Chris Yearling discov- ers Ihil traveling all the way to Florida may be great for your tan, but not so great for your car. J

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Danger in Dirt Bike buddies. Junior Jeff Grames and sophomore Ed Markum spend many afternoons after school together riding bikes. It was a mothers worst fear, not being able to protect her children. Little boys grow up fast, and mothers realized that they had to ease up and let their ' little boys do their ' own thing . For Ed Markum and Jeff Grames their own thing meant racing 125 Honda Moto-Cross dirt bikes. Racing dirt bikes was a dangerous and exciting hobby for all participants, especially when they started racing at the age of twelve, and started riding Various pictures throughout the Mini Mag are courtesy of Time, Life, Us, Rolling Stone, Teen Beat, Motion Pictures, and People magazines. years before that. Both Jeff and Ed were taught how to ride by an older friend and soon became interested in racing. Ed Markum has realized that racing takes a lot of time and money. Accidents happen all of the time, Jeff Grames broke his wrist once in a race, and Ed has received some minor scrapes and bruises. They both have competed in many races at Red Bud Trails in Buchanan, and in races in Ohio, Indiana, and Illinois. They have re- ceived 1st place awards and some trophys. Racing is very tiring, hot and exciting. Both Ed and Jeff enjoy the competi- ton and anticipate the races. Through racing and compe- tition both students have learned responsibility while having fun at the same time. College ash Your senior year, the last one. You have to start thinking about college and MONEY! For senior Joanna Masnari tuition won ' t be much of a problem. Joanna was one of 18 applicants going to Western Michigan University to receive a $12,000 scholarship. Joanna was one of 388 people who had to write two essays about group leadership, ability to work with peo- ple, and communication skills. After this first competition, the finalists were narrowed to 25. After the final judging Joanna found out she had won the money. Her major is history and secondary education. 18 STUDEHT LIFE Hooked on books. Senior Joanna Masnari shows her interest in books as she sits down to read in the library. J