Your Not The Only One
Lara Lopez
What years were you in middle school?
I was in middle school the years of 1993-1995
What kind of music was popular at the time?
At the time some of the music that was popular was Salt and Peppa, Backstreet Boys, Eminem, 2 Pac, Snoop Dogg, House Party, Mariah Carey, Nirvana, Kris Kross
Kris Kross - Jump
What movies were popular at the time?
The movies that were popular at the time were Jurassic Park, Aladdin, The Lion King, Dumb and Dumber, Mrs.Doubtfire, Clueless,Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles III
Clueless Trailer
What fashions were popular at the time?
Some of the fashions that were popular in the 1990s were slap bracelets, overalls, holographic patterns, bright colors, plaid, Doc Martens, high skirts, windbreakers, jelly shoes, overalls, backwards pants, crimped hair, ripped jeans, and baggy clothes
Tattoo Chokers
Chokers were extremely popular
Overalls
Always wearing one strap undone was what the "cool" kids did.
Neon Clothes
Neon was popular if you were going urban style.
What were your favorite activities in middle school? What were your hobbies and interests?
My favorite hobbies in middle school were reading, listening to music, and going to see movies.
What job/interests/activities do you have now? Is there a connection between what you like back then and and what you enjoy today!?
The music I listened to now relates to the music I listen to then by a lot.
What was the best part about being in middle school?
The best part about being in middle school for me was my history and culture that I learned about.
How would you describe your middle school self?
I would describe my middle school self as shy, focused, happy, and reserved.
What advice do you have about growing up?
My advice is that your parents are always right!
Did you have gym uniforms in your school? Did you play sports In P.E?
Yes, I had uniforms in my school. In P.E the boys would play basketball while the girls played volleyball.
If you could change something about your middle school self what would you change?
If I could change something about my middle school experience I wish I would have participated in more activities.