A few days ago Dawn at 4:53 am, one of my must-reads, posted a challenge from new-to-me Donna at Quiet Life to publish our senior portraits.
I thought that would be fun, though, after getting these out to look at, I realized they’re not really my favorite photos. I think my smile looks kind of smarmy and I look kind of snobbish in them — though I hope I wasn’t really that way! Our Christian school was very small, and they sent us to a portrait studio for these pictures. I should have gone with some other people and made it a fun and relaxed time. As it was I felt uncomfortable and unsure of myself. These are the only two shots in which I was smiling.
These are from 1975:
Yes, Dawn, I do remember the drapes. Unfortunately they used these fluffy pink off-the-shoulder ones for us. It just looks…wrong. Another girl came back with photos of herself wearing a blue velvet drape — I think she and her mom told the photographer they didn’t like the pink fluff and asked if there were any other options. I wish I had known there were! But I’ve never worn anything off-the-shoulder and just didn’t like it at all.
I’d love to see your senior portrait! Let me know if you post one.
Stray Thoughts 
Oh, this was fun! I love to see pictures of people when they were in high school!
I always wanted that looooong gorgeous hair…
Mine would never grow beyond the shoulders.
Thanks for posting yours. So fun!
You look very nice in those pics, not “smarmy and snobbish”
You don’t look snobbish at all, Barbara! Just lovely!!!
Kelli
I don’t think you look at all smarmy or snobbish. You were and are lovely!
Love the new look by the way.
You’re beautiful! I don’t see what you mean about a pink drape, though.
You were a very beautiful young lady
Not snobbish!! Gorgeous.
Darn, I wish my senior portrait was that great!
You don’t look smarmy at all. These are great photos, Barbara. My senior photos were taken in 1968. I vividly remember the drapes. Guess I got lucky because mine was black.
Look at those freckles! You’re one of the lucky ones who actually got good senior photos! I look like I’m a million miles away in mine, all starry-eyed and remote looking. I was 17. Exactly how remote can a 17-year-old be. LOL
When I get back home, I’ll dig up mine ant post it. Brings back memories doesn’t it?
I love the photos, Barb! You were so 70’s! *smile* I had the long straight hair at one time, too, but went with the shag which was popular in the early 70’s, remember? That was a big mistake! But it grew out! Thankfully! *smile*
You look absolutely GORGEOUS, Barbara! Beautiful! Unfortunately, I don’t have any senior photos to show… 😦