Tippecanoe Valley High School - Saga Yearbook (Mentone, IN)

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ogetherness Two combining to make one has always been an important part of American life. Thirty years ago couples congregated at the local soda shoppe. Couples today make use of school time to be together. With the dawn of each new day at Valley, couples are ev- erywhere: they are in the commons, sitting in an empty classroom, or just holding hands as they walk the hallways together. Each new school year brings with it the appearance of old couples who have stayed together for several months and new cou- ples who have just started a relationship. With each relationship, whether old or new, there come a lot of moments to be remem- bered. Kim Owens’ fondest memory of Jeff Car- son was one special day. “The fourth of July was a day I’ll never forget. We spent the day with my family.” Looks and popularity are only a few things that make up a person’s character. A lot of other “special” qualities also play an important role in what draws two people together and how they respond to each oth- er. “Jeff (Tucker) is the most understanding, patient, considerate, caring, and fun person that I have ever met”, said Missy Kubley, 88. And whether or not the relationship con- tinued on past high school or lasted for a short time only, it all helped to build their character and to make them prepared for the world to come. Some things enjoyed by the couples of the 50’s are still enjoyed by the couples of the 80’s. Showing the lighter side of their relationship. Steve Barnhart and Amy Swick play around in General Business. Ready for the World Couples 11

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In the commons before school, John McDaniel and Sheri Stevedahl look intently into each others eyes. Preparing to go home, Jeff Carson helps Kim Ow- ens open her locker. The library is often a place where couples gather. Sophomores Robert Gunter and Dawn Baker work on their homework together. After the game, Senior Donnie Adams is congratu- lated by his girlfriend Jenny Johnson. -1 r'v Ready For The World -L Couples

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ashions: Trends reverse back in time to become timely Big, bold patterns, teased, full hair- styles for girls, and spiked or full hair- styles for guys all became the “in” thing to wear in 1987. The fashion style was basically “any- thing goes”. The teen-agers of ’86-’87 had a new style, but wait; take a look at some old magazines; you know, the ones Mom and Dad have had hidden in the closet for years. Many of the hairstyles and clothes seem familiar. Many of today’s fashions that were seen around Valley’s halls were very simi- lar to those from past decades. Depend- ing on the personal preference of the wearer, the styles viewed throughout the corridors came from anywhere between the 1940’s to the 1970’s. On any given day, one would have seen a long mid-calf length straight skirt like those worn in the 40’s, then he’d turn a corner and find a girl in a mini skirt from the late 60’s and early 70’s. These styles were updated by differences in the fabric, and by printed fabric being used. Of course the trends of ’86-’87, though similar to those of past decades, were definitely styles of the eighties. In 1987 Swatches, big, clunky jewelry, funky shoes, and jean jackets were things teens could call their own. Since older fashions were the big thing, some of the best places to shop were thrift stores. “My goal in life is to own a Salvation Army Thrift Store dynasty. Stores like Maurice’s and Kline’s all carry the same kinds of clothes. They leave a person no opportunity to be unique and different from the crowd.”, commented Heidi Fisher.