Walterboro High School - Paw Print / Lair Yearbook (Walterboro, SC)

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Focus on Fashion Fashion was a vast array of tex- tures and styles this year. Paisley prints and plaids in blues, greens, purples and reds warmed up the fall and winter months and splashed school activities with vibrant color. The in-styles” were cropped pants and long, thin skirts topped by enor- mous knobby sweaters. Form-fitting sweater dresses and more femi- nine looks differentiat- ed from the neutered or militant looks of yes- terday. Shorter hair- cuts were the fad for guys and girls, and the infamous surfer haircut” swept the fashion scene. Sweatshirts and turtlenecks made a cozy couple and ankle-hug- ging sneakers reminiscent of the prairie boots paired with long skirts made a definite fashion statement. For guys the year saw the resur- gence of the Bogart” look with trenchcoats and up turned collars. The fashion conscious male also had his Levis rolled up to display his im- peccable taste in high-topped foot- wear. The Coca-Cola corporation made its contribution of Coca-Cola jeans and rugby shirts, and Walt Disney de- lighted Mickey Mouse Fans with sweatshirts, T-shirts, watches, and accessories sporting this debonair Mouse for all seasons. The Swatch watch manufacturers made a killing with their sporty line of accessories and casual wear. Every well-dressed wrist sported one of these symbols of fashion know-how. Soft jersey shirts with buttoned plackets went well with many of the year's fashion arrivals while blue jeans and a sweat- shirt announcing favorite colleges were stand-bys for many students. Stepping back to take a look at the fash- ion year, one saw the return of soft dressing and a focus on main pieces accessorized to add individual flair. Hoop earrings, large bracelets, scarves, belts, watches, and shoes made the sea- son colorful and displayed Low- country style. by Amy Alexander Form-fitting sweater dresses and softer, more feminine looks, differentiated from the neu- tered or militant looks of yesterday. Teammates Denny Hall and Larry Penfield sport “The Boz” while waiting to get back in the game. Many WHS athletes chose a “New Look for their hairstyles. Shoes can say a lot about the personality. Leah Bell’s reflect her bouncy personality while Randell Mixon’s reveal a more “sub- dued” zaniness. Fashion Focus

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Walter Burns and Bernard Kennedy model their custom-made sweatshirts. These students dem- onstrated their entrepreneurship by designing and selling these colorful examples of artform. Freshman Chris Stanfield, wearing a fine exam- ple of the season's vibrant plaids, makes use of his lunch period to prepare for class. The com- fortable plaid shirts were a big favorite with both males and females. Browsing in the library, Jennifer Chipukites and Anne Hall epitomize the essence of feminine dressing. Lace collars and soft knits made a strong resurgence in fall fashions. Student Life

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Michelle Edwards waits to receive her activity fee receipt from Mrs. Darlene Lyons. Jody Pilch pauses momentarily, waiting for the commons area crowd to thin. Taking a quick break from summer football practice, Larry Penfieid waits to receive his parking permit. Seniors report to the mini-auditorium to find out their assigned homeroom sections.