Upon interviewing my mother, a 1987 high school graduate from Fort Fairfield high school, I have come to the conclusion that a lot has changed in 30 years. Although there was drug use then, it has escalated a lot since. It isn't uncommon to find three or four students in every class to be in a non-sober state today. I find drugs to be a huge problem today as they are taking away from student's ability to learn. The groups back then weren't segregated as much on who partied and did drugs like they are today either. In today's world the students who party all hang out, and those who don't likewise. .
Another huge theme that was different in the 80's was technology use. Technology has taken over the modern world in good and bad ways. It is handy to have a cellphone in your pocket to look up facts or check the weather. It is also bad, however, because people use technology to hide behind and be somebody they aren't. Cyber bullying is a huge problem in society today. Typewriters were one of the most modern technology in the 80's. Cellphones hadn't even been thought of, as people were still using rotary and pay phones. I personally would rather grow up in a world without the technology we have today. I love the outdoors and sports. I think growing up with technology is ruining a lot of young peoples' lives. .
The styles were obviously much different in the 80's than they are now. Levi straight leg jeans were popular, along with jean jackets, and big curly hair. Today the styles range from leggings, to sweat pants, and slippers. Sports were mostly the same, with big rivalries between the Celtics and Lakers, each team having different players than now, however. The cars were much more primitive, however, most students still had small cars that got them to and from school similar to now. The popular bands and artists were much different than now. Pop was just starting to emerge as a genre of music and country was very popular.
