Bear Creek High School - Bear Tracks Yearbook (Lakewood, CO)

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The Style Councils The halls of B.C. are alive with students. At first glance, a cluster of people with blue hair and wild makeup are standing by the wall. Next, a boy with long hair, a ludas Priest shirt, and a leather jacket walks by. Finally, four dudes in western wear mosey on their way. These students are some of the Extremes of Bear Creek, those who willingly look different from others, but are still accepted. Punks are the newest group of students to arrive at B.C. Brandon Felix explained, Punk is a look that reflects a philosophy that is rooted deep in one's desire for self- expression. The Punkers are looked down upon andjjudged quckly because of their extravagerjit styles. You should nev- er make fun of things unless you know all about it. The people who make fun of Punkers don't know what they're really 1ike, claimed Trish Donnelly. Many Punkers spend their spare time downtown in the Tabor Center and the Sixteenth Street Mall lt isl a place for all Punkers around the city to meet. Heavy Metalers, another one of the ste- reotyped Extremes of B.C. are known as those who party all the time, get bad grades, and ditch almost every class. However, Nikki Cantrell stated, I am a true Metaler, but I get semi-okay grades, go to class, and still party quite a bit! Heavy Metal music is also supposed to be loud and violent but Catrina Buchanan stated, There are some great slow and melodic songs too. Heavy Metal is just a different bread of rock. Bary Bauer con- cluded, Heavy Metal is just kickin' back and listening to some Good ol' Rock and Roll. Cowboys are the last of the Extremes. Ray Barnett said, l consider myself a Cowboy since I came from Oklahoma. Cowboys aren't too popular around here, but I get along okay. Many people judge too hastily and assume that Cowboys only like trucks, hay, and listen to KBRQ. One difference between the Cowboys and the other groups in the Extreme concerns their lifestyles. Steve Aimes claimed, lt's more of a way of life than a fashion. The extremes are special groups of peo- ple who willingly dress or act differently. Brandon Felix concludes, People should be less afraid of what's on the outside than what's on the inside. Student Life l9

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Z.ZQUE5:? 'UNION or' INDIVIDUALS- A Sea Cf Individuals The bell finally rings on a Friday after- noon and there is a weekend to look for- ward to. Students gather at their lockers or by the gym and discuss their plans for the night. Some jocks wearing their letter jackets decide to go to the basketball game and then on to a party. Others will go to a movie, go cruising, or go to Fun- plex for bowling, putt-putt golf, pool, roll- er skating, video games, or just to visit with friends. Still other student decide to stay home on a Friday or Saturday night and concentrate on doing their home- work. There are several types of students, all with their own ideas of having a good time. Some are the I ocks, Norms, Punkers, Cowboys, and the Heavy Metalers. How do people feel when they are walking down the hall and see someone who does not look like they do? Chris Lynch com- mented, When I see someone dressed differently than myself, I naturally think that they are different from me. I also think that they are individuals and dress the way they do for the fun of it, because they like the styles, or for a little attention from oth- ers in the school. Each person is an individual and I think it is nice to see each student with his or her own lifestyle, concluded Eric Dol- vin. Many people believe that all Heavy Metal fanatics ditch class and party all the time. Nikki Cantrell stated her disbelief with this sterotype when she stat- ed, I am a true Metaler, but I get semi-okay grades, go to class, and still party quite a bit! I8 Union Cf Individuals Todd Bresnick displays his individuality in a costume adapted from one used in the movie A Clockwork Orange, Sherri Duffy catches a breather and awaits her chance to score during a Softball game. 1 Er 5 s X

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LLQUKS-Z'- -umou OF 1NDNanuai.S- Timid Traits In contrast to the Extremes are the Or- dinary People, who are exotic in their in- dividual ways but do not express it quite as openly as the Extremes. The Ordinary People include the locks, Squares, and Normals. locks are stereotyped as big and stupid. However, many locks receive good grades. Senior Mark Mead explained, People feel that locks don't normally do well in school, but that's not the case. Most of my friends do well in school. In order for a student to participate in sports, hefshe must have at least a 2.5 average. Being an athlete requires dedication both physically and academically, stated Kelly Fedel. Another group of individuals are the lntellectuals, otherwise known an Squares . Squares are the supposedly introverted students who stay home on the weekends to study. However, this classifi- cation is also wrong. I ill Bonita explained, Squares don't always stay home Satur- day night doing homework. Many of us have boyfriends and girlfriends and live normal lives. In their spare time, Squares do the same thing as everyone else, have a great time! Andrea Pieti concludes, A Square is someone who does homework well. The largest group around the school are the the Normals . Normals are a con- glomeration of ev-eryone else who does not fit into any other stereotyped category. Iunior Meredith Winfield expressed, I don't really consider myself anything be- cause l don't really follow any certain group, and I don't try to be anything l'm not. I just try to get by. Everyone fits into the Normal group at one time or another. To have a great time many teens can be found at dances, the mall, parties, cruising Colfax, and any number of other exciting hot spots . Within many types of students at school, there are many different personal- ities and the school would not be com- plete if even one type were missing, stat- ed Ruth Osmus. 20 Union Of Individuals IUEXICEUE HX w IUEXICE K -,. .i Sometimes the best way for a person to display their individuality ' is to not dress like anyone else at all, stated Mike Greene. Senior Senators, loelle Swanson and Terry Breheny take time out from their busy schedule to display their friendship,