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

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 F ash ioi nable Fun A I ways in Style T m hings were m quiet as far m as fads went. At ] the begin- ning of the year Spuds McKenzie, the Brittish Bull Terrier that spon- sored Bud Light, was the “in” shirt to wear. These shirts were fash- ionable until Strom Thurman said that Spuds was influencing minors to consume al- cholic beverages, Bud- Light to be specific. Yet Spuds was not nec- essary to influence teenagers. Other preferred shirts inlcuded: over- sized, tie-dyed, mock turtle necks, and skate “rags”. Since the pop- ularity of skating had increased with more people than just the skaters themselves, skate rags” were con- sidered totally cool. Ja- mie Iriel commented, “It’s not what you wear, it’s what you do, how you skate. But I like to dress to skate.” The biggest clothes fad to hit Walterboro was acid-jeans. These were normal jeans soaked in an acidic substance. This fad eventually lead to the acid-jean jackets and accessories. As far as other fashions went, new shoe brands be- came a “must” for ev- ery outfit. British Knights, Spot-bilt, and even L.L. Bean boots became the hottest in town. The latest polls have shown that high- tops remained on the top of the list. g| by Scott Schlesser ?f The tie-dyed shirts popular this year began as a fad in the late 60’s with the hippie move ment. Larry Penfield, Brantley Pad- gett, Robbie Meetze, and Jimmy Hoagland take advantage of the School Board's ruling to allow students to wear shorts at school. Larry was a major factor in persuading the school board to change the previous ruling of no shorts. Jamie Iriel dons his skate rags. Most of Walterboro’s skaters wore this sometimes outrageous apparel Anyone who wore rags and did not skate was consid- ered a Mposer . 18 Student Life

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d rowning Glory R oses for April s in any high school, home- coming is a big event. So it was at WHS. All during the week students partici- pated on the designat- ed days to show their support and spirit for their school. Yet, while many students were participating, contes- tants for homecoming were practicing. Over twenty young ladies signed up for the title but only five finalists were chosen. This was decided by the senior class. The senior foot- ball players voted for their favorite candi- date to be the Home- coming Queen. Mrs, Dolores Hiers, along with Mrs. Kate George, contributed to the success of home- coming by taking the time to help direct the event and guide the participants during practice. During half time the crowd re- ceived an unexpected surprise. Varsity cheerleaders partici- pated in a most original marriage proposal to Ms. Loretta Hughes Congratulating senior April Pinckney on her new title as Homecoming Queen with a bou- quet of roses is assistant princi- pal, Mr. Frank Barnhill. April was a band captain and played the bells. Varsity Cheerleaders hold the Homecoming banner in readi- ness for the Bulldogs. The Spirit Club and the cheerleaders worked all week preparing it. from Mr. Jarvis. The honor could not have been any greater for April Pinckney when it was an- nounced she would be the reigning homecom- ing queen. She ex- pressed her happiness by saying “Being crowned Ms. WHS Homecoming Queen was a present because it was my birthday. What more could 1 have wanted!? Thanks to the student body and class of 88'!” by Gayle Carroll $1U In 1958 Janis Kin- sey, now Mrs. Janis Blocker, was Homecoming Queen. In 1968 Ms. Faye Breland was Homecoming Queen and in 1978 Ms. Linda Lawton was Homecoming Queen. Student Life 17

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Hard Rock ' r ' • Gabriel Yermo brings fashions from a far and proves that Wal- terboro is not secluded from the fashion world. Anthony Womble wore a knit- ted cap to a typical dance, while his dance partners Nichole Green and Mary Ann Glover ex- pressed their own fashion state- ment. While engaging in a personal conversation on the “TALK THING”, Fredricka Washington, also a varsity cheerleader, sports the popular acid jean jacket while chowing down on some good grub. Both William Brothers and Re- gis Allen were known for their often sophisticated dressing style. Regis even ventured to wear an earring. Fashions 19