Party on with these Galveston spring break photos from the 80s and 90s

March 18, 1984: Terry Chapman, 22, has his way on Stewart Beach in Galveston as he builds a sand memorial to his alma mater, Ohio State. Chapman is an avionics engineering student down here on spring break. March 18, 1984: Terry Chapman, 22, has his way on Stewart Beach in Galveston as he builds a sand memorial to his alma mater, Ohio State. Chapman is an avionics engineering student down here on spring break. Photo: Timothy Bullard, Houston Chronicle Photo: Timothy Bullard, Houston Chronicle Image 1 of / 29 Caption Close Party on with these Galveston spring break photos from the 80s and 90s 1 / 29 Back to Gallery

Enough with the chilly weather, spring break is almost here.

The temperatures remain too low for beachwear just yet. But to get in the right mindset for vernal equinox celebrations, take a look back at past Houston-area spring breaks. Styles and trends might have evolved over the decades, but the essentials remain the same.Sand, sunbathers (and a flock of seagulls) stand out in these classic Galveston spring break photos.

Flash back to the 80s and 90s and enjoy the sun with the spring break gallery above.

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