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Jeans and tops
remain favorites
Brighter hues, straighter
skirts, and shorter jackets
tended to replace the disco
look of silvery, shimmery
blouses and tops. Velour,
courduroy, and cotton were
popular fabrics for tops in all
seasons. Jeans, whether plain
or fancy, faded or bright,
remained a fashion essential,
but famous names on back
pockets even tripled the
regular price.
28/Student Life
No snow means
school goes on
Unseasonably warm January
temperatures left many
students feeling cheated, since
no snow nor icy conditions
caused school to close. In the
last week of January,
however, temperature dipped
below freezing for several days
and caused ice to form
overnight. But by midmorning,
all vestiges of the frozen stuff
had melted, and students
resumed the hope that yet
another day might, just might,
bring a free day out of school.
Guest speakers
spark interest
for students
How could the teacher
provide information in such a
way as to interest, challenge,
or stimulate the students7
Speakers often provided the
spark to generate that interest.
In the physical education
department, speakers discussed
with the girls defenses against
rape, the use of drugs, and
use of CPR . Guest speakers in
speech provided instruction on
tensing and working in the
theatre. Journalism speakers
discussed broadcast media and
consumer safety. law
enforcement officials aided
students in business law
classes, and free enterprise
students heard speakers
discuss economics and unions.
Home ec students heard
lectures on foods and
clothings, as well as family
life. One highly anticipated
psychology speaker delivered
the same talk repeatedly,
thanks to the recording device.