Aidan Duke
Writer

When most people con-
sider the word vintage or

retro, their minds instantly
go back to times like the
80s and 90s according to
the New York Times.
While this is correct in
the sense of fashion and
other items, vintage goes
even further back in time
according to the New York
Times.
It all started in the year

1776, according to Stan-
ford history, when America be-
came its own country and freed

itself of Britain’s rule.
While this can be confusing at first, it is around the same
time when Americans were able to try new things and express
themselves according to Stanford history.

This is very similar to the people currently including stu-
dents because they want to find who they are as a person ac-
cording to Harvard.

Junior English teacher Beverley Cramton is one person that
has studied how American writers stepped outside of the box

and embraced a different way of writing in English.
“I think vintage has become more apparent over the years
because it provides a statement and has a sense of coolness,”

said Cramton. “I think kids now are very similar to the Ameri-
can writers after finally being free of Britain because they both

are trying to find their voice and own sense of style, whether
that is in clothing or writing or something entirely different.”
The age of reason revolutionized the writers and people at
the time, eventually transferring to the world we now know
according to Princeton University.

One student that sees
the importance of vintage
items and its role in society
is freshman Chase Cvikich.
“Vintage things are very
much needed because it’s
rich history and something

for people to express them-
selves with,” said Cvikich.

“I think that vintage is a re-
minder of the past and has

several cool aspects about
it.”
Another person that has

a similar viewpoint as Cvi-
kich is junior Estrella Mo-
lina.

Vintage, in my opinion, is a
word for something, an object

most times, that is old and has lived through people’s life-
times,” said Molina. “Vintage has contributed to who I am by

making me love, wear, and explore old, handmade clothing,
accessories, and styles.”
History has always separated itself whether that’s in writing
or in the everyday items of life according to Stanford.
According to the American Psychological Association, it
does not matter whether a person enjoys vintage items or not
it’s about what brings them happiness.