Abilene High School - Flashlight Yearbook (Abilene, TX)

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HO BBIES Leisure time greatly reflected a stu- dent’s individual personality. Whether the hobby involved motorcycles, drawings, snakes or stars, it fulfilled the basic needs in students’ lives. The quality of a hobby could not be judged by how well it appealed to others but rather the amount of personal satisfaction the doer experienced from it. Expression, the main theme of a hobby, allowed the student to give a part of himself to show the world what he had done and hold it up for inspection risking the possibil- ity of rejection. Hobbies, like people, changed with the times. Pastimes were no longer limited to sewing and stamp collecting. They became more diversified and imaginative such as sky- diving or skateboarding. Not only did this reflect the personality of the individual but also the changing personality of the nation. The more complex the world became, the more people needed to find an outlet for their frustrations. The same applied to school; the more work that was required of students the more time they needed to relax and enjoy themselves with a constructive pastime. During these times students chose to show their respective personalities by attempting pastimes that challenged the imagination and brought a feeling of accom- plishment in the process. Student life—19

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| | | | | 1. Showing his genius as an illustrator, Don Taylor represents a victory for the Eagles in charcoal and ink. 2. Enjoying the natural beauty of an exotic pet, Tammy Casselberry provides a home for her boa constrictor, Bo. 3. The moon as viewed through Russell Grantham’s telescope kindles speculations of extraterrestrial life and cosmic awareness. 4. Winner of numerous dirt track awards, Alan Spry displays his championship form. 18—Student life i

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1. Singing their winning medley, the seniors present their version of “The Old Swimming Hole.” 2. Only a junior, Terri Hawkins awaits the chance to show off her versatile alto voice. 3. Host Nelson Coates’ skilled voice adapts to the songs he performs. 4, Aiding the Honor Society to a first place in both divisions, Sharon Roland expresses her anxieties and pressures as an honor student. 5. Performing his solo, Steven Vertz displays his singing talents as a host. 6. Hostess Caryl McGlothlin excites the audience with her vocal quality. 7. The finale of Sing Song is marked by excitement and unity among Sherri Kehl, Alan Boyd and Judy Kolly. 20—Student life te Ss