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■T ust as trends in music, film, and fashion evolve in society l| each year, so too do these trends develop and emerge ■ inside the walls o f Prep. Though students obliged not I
to stray from a strict dress code, a distinct trend emerged
ffhin the community. Many students riskedJUG so that they )uld stay warm in the winter by wearing track jackets, sweats, or hoodies under their blazers. ‘W e simply wanted to feel mfortable in school during the harsh winter” claimed senior lark Dolaghan. A very oommon trend pushed the envelope
1footwear, causing many students to be confronted for dress pdeviolations. Several students, however, fooled teachers and Ministrations by wearing formaHooking shoes, which, in proved to be brown slippers or Birkenstocks. A choice few bo dected to sport the unkempt look each day by refusing
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ptuck in shirts, sneakily leaving the top button undone, and Besides the fashion trends adopted by many, personal hy
throughout the year, promoted sporting events, and planned
giene, or the lack there of became another outlet by which
several pep rallies. Their infectious behavior certainly created
In addition to the general style o f the Prep community
students expressed themselves. Many students grew long and
one trend among their peers, namely, the large outpourings
lat evolved with emerging trends, some groups within the
tousled moptops and refused to shave on a daily basis. Even a
udent body forged their unique identities through dothes.
few students and teachers let their sideburns turn into bonafide
>ne student group wore dothing more baggy than others,
muttoiKhops. M ow ing a trend o f maintaining longgr rather
Snetimes adding a leather jadcet for extra flair. Other students
than shorter hair, several students even sported the super shaggy
ore tight pants and shirts, sported a tan, and spiked their hair iimiddng the latest hair trends among the Hollywood elite,
look, afios* and even feux-hawks. Though one might not immediately draw the connection,
nother clique often wore dark colors dark and thick glasses,
Marauder Nation also proved to be a thing of the times. What
pd donned black hair in what many tamed the “emo” or
was once known as Maroon Spirit nearly 30 years ago evolved
motional look Even a bold few like seniors Johnathan Gioi-
into what became the Spirit Committee. Most recently, the
la and Richard Myrlakwore bright colorful jackets and pants
group of diehard fenatics emerged as the reinvigorated Ma
|>suggest the originality in their individual styles.
rauder Nation The spirited group organized numerous events
paring jackets over blazers or sweaters, all at the risk of getting kght for additional dress code violations.
of fens at many football and basketball games and pep rallies. The first pep rally occurred on the first day of school, introduc ing students to the football team, while the second rally raised support for the Varsity Football teams championship game against Don Bosco Prep. The group also continued its tradition o f the Henchman newsletter, a weekly publication keeping the student body abreast of any upcoming games and matches, and providing students with humor-filled sports talk Whether trends set by fashion, music; media, or even, by the spirited student body, Prep students proved their place in society by adapting ever-evolving trends into their own lives. S to ry by C .J. Kopec
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