Weldon E Howitt High School - Hi Life Yearbook (Farmingdale, NY)

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Light blue is one of the many col- ors of jeans made, as shown by Karen Pellegrino. An alligator shirt provides John Calabro with a preppie look. A large shoulder bag is worn by Barbara Rosenberg for a fashionable look. 12 Fashion

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A heavy load of homework means a heavy load of books to carry home. An appointment with their guid- ance counselor is something Rashmi Jagasia, Sue DeAlto, and their friends await. School Opening 11

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Emphasis on styles constantly changes. The important thing this year was to just stick your BUTT OUT Derrieres, Derrieres, Derri- eres! They're what’s fashion- able today. They come in all shapes and sizes, but have one thing in common — a label. Designer jeans, bearing .such names as Jordache, Sas- son and Sergio Valenti, seem to be at their peak. Many stu- dents, both male and female, can be seen sporting these labels. There are several reasons why a person would spend thirty-five dollars on a pair of jeans. Janet Connolly, junior, explains, “I bought them because they’re in style.” On the other hand, Laurie DiPaola, senior, commented, “I buy and wear designer jeans because they look nicer and fit better than Levis.” Another aspect of fashion is accessories. This year, one of the newest types of pock- etbooks is the “Space Sac” or “Parachute Bag.” These come in a variety of sizes and colors which range from dark purple to sunny yellow and hold everything from the nor- mal “junk” to clothes for an overnight trip. Shoes are always an important mark of fashion, too. If one were to look down the hall, he would see everything from spiked heels to cowboy boots to sneakers scurrying to their next classes. Indian and woolen plaid skirts add still another dimension to fashion. The Izod cult, those people who roam the halls with miniature alligators on their shirts, has been increasing in number, especially since the “Prep- pie” look is back. But a favor- ite among students is the cas- ual-comfortable style consist- ing of Levis or overalls and a concert jersey. One can always tell if there was a con- cert the previous night because there is a sea of printed shirts of various col- ored sleeves throughout the school. But whatever the style, color, design or name may be, current trends will always influence the student and play a major part in their lives. A concert shirt shows the musi- cal interests of Brenda Sienkiewicz. An Indian print dress provides Sharon Newman with a dressy touch. The college look is combined with Western-style boots by Susie Rouvas. Fashion 13