Step back in time to the groovy, bold, and sometimes downright unforgettable fashion statements of the 1970s. High school yearbook photos provide a perfect and unseen snapshot of an era with unique trends, iconic fashion, and ridiculous hairstyles. Take a look at how different times were just 50 years ago, when teachers could take a smoke break inside, and kids could as well. Here are 23 yearbook photos from the 1970s that are pure gold.
1. They used to be more lenient with yearbook photos.
They wouldn’t let this one fly today.
2. That isn’t a teacher, it’s a student.
To make things even worse, this man is a 17-year-old junior.
3. A ’70s style icon.
We’re here for the mullet.
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4. Do you recognize this Celebrity?
This was back when Weird Al was just Strange Al.
5. Steve and Tina ended up getting married.
High School sweethearts were more of a thing in the ’70s.
6. Those are some luscious locks.
Hair care was next-level in the ’70s.
7. This guy is basically a Wes Anderson character.
When did they stop allowing cigarettes in yearbooks?
8. There’s nothing more 1970s than sunglasses inside.
She’s the female version of Hyde from That ’70s Show.
9. This woman hasn’t aged since her yearbook photo in ’77.
Just kidding, that’s her daughter. She didn’t get a single strand of DNA from her father.
10. Everyone wanted Farrah Fawcett or Dorothy Hamill’s hair.
Even the guys must have been fans.
11. Gym class in the ’70s was a lot different.
Smoking in gym class? I wouldn’t say that’s aiding your health, but more power to you.
12. I couldn’t have said it better myself class of ’72.
Do you remember your senior class?
13. Old sporting uniforms all look the same.
That hair had to get in the way while he played.
14. Who remembers the card catalog at the library?
Shoutout to the librarians who included so much useful info on those cards. These cards built the first library databases.
15. The baseball coach said he had to cut his hair or quit, the hair stayed.
This sophomore wasn’t willing to ditch his golden locks.
16. Not a boy band, it’s the ’76 high school football team.
Why does everyone look 30?
17. Science class has gotten soft since the ’70s.
It can’t be good for the kids to breathe in that gas.
18. Remember when typing class was with a typewriter?
These two are getting a quick word in while the teacher is distracted.
19. A 1970s prom.
I wish people still used live bands as much as they used to.
20. Would this fly as best hair today?
Personally, I think the mullet is a better hair option.
21. Check out the ashtray in the teacher’s lounge.
Hey, you never know when a teacher might need to blow off some steam.
22. A look into a ’70s homecoming.
If this photo was colorized, you wouldn’t be able to tell it was from decades ago.
23. What kind of classes did they have in the 70s?
I hope she doesn’t intend on hitting that guy with that bat.
