Lanier High School - Viking Yearbook (Austin, TX)

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M131 Scott Clatterbaugh Pam Clayton Thad Clayton Casee Cleckler Brad Cone Darwin Cook Roy Cook Kathy Copeland Cathey Costas Richard Cowherd Kathy Cox Pat Cozad Terry Craddock William Crosby Teri Cruickshank Kevin Curran Craig Cyphers Thad Daniel entertairimeritfseniors

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fter waiting all morning with growling stomachs and visions of quarterpounders, burritos, chocolate chip cookies, and hot, crisp trench tries dancing in our heads, we jumped at the special bell ringing in food, friends, and freedom for 35 glorious minutes. The whole lunch experience varied for everyone depending on where they ate, what they ate, or if they ate at all. Upperclassmen with cars learned to make quick decisions with hungry passengers voting. Shall it be Whataburger, McDonald's, Burger King, A2S.Wts, Mr, Gattis, or Taco Bell, today? if money was low, lunch-pools were sometimes formed. To the persons belonging, it meant a hearty meal at a different member's house each day. Large crowds could always be found eating inthe cafeteria, to the melody of screams and the continuous roar of meaningful conversations. While some enjoyed the school's hot lunches of meat, vegetables, and steaming delicious rolls, others satisfied their hunger with chili- cheese burgers, onion-garlic potato chips, and banana sicles on the side, lf the weather was warm and sunny, lunch seemed to be more fun eaten outside in the courtyard or parking lot. Even if the weather wasn't all that great, a number of people justenjoyed being outside, doing the things people do outside: practicing frisbee, being close to people who care, and smoking a quiet cigarette before class. For those who didn't like to eat or had more pressing things to do, those precious 35 minutes gave them a chance to research that English paper or finish that chemistry problem that didn't get done the night before. lt was also a fantastic opportunity to get help trom a friend who actually understood the lecture in Algebra. No matter how hard we tried to get away from t'school during our lunches A through D, we kept on learning, We gained an education in money and time management, the ability to make quick decisions and the ability to relax! We matured in our knowledge of society and our own personal values. 3 A friend in need is a friend indeed. Sherry Ulfeng borrows pennies from Connie Sharp to get some inexpensive cafeteria food. 4 Kenneth King decorates his hamburger with mayonnaise during lunch. Winnie Nelson and Doug Brite waited their turn with hamburger, tries and a shake for 55 cents. 5 Cheryl Mythias and Karen Kovar relax in the courtyard during lunch. To get away from the mass confusion and food lhrowers of the cafete- ria, people tied to the outdoors. lunchtime 23

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117 -71 .-s ..- , --f ' 1 1 z ' 1 f z K 5 ' r x k - 1 , . ,M . , , ,Mg Q, X t g S i QA 'ref V x 4 Y r T 2 , , v tr K ' ' Q, 5 x xx 1 0 f . 'H 1- s Y A X 3 XR l Tere Ralston, Richard Pierson, Kim l-lans, and Gayla Griggs play the 'drive game' at the Gold Mine, The Gold Mine and the rest of Northcross was a Friday night 'hot spot' fora large part of l.anier's population. 2 Gary Sullivan, Jina Casey, Randy Steinson, Karen Barnett. Paula Moore, Stepanie Spiars, and Keith Mendeke pose for Brad Tierney's camera at Wood' creek, A picture like this was perfect for a scrapbook keepsake. 3 Jim Thompson plays a Martian making a speech during the Vikette Spring Show. Other guys also had the honor of being Vikettes for a week. 4 Mike Colvin, Kansa Bowman, Jeri Rhames, Celia Reyna, and Vicki Williams get together at Northcross. If you were looking for someone, chances were they'd be there. 5 Jerry Thoern demonstrates his ping pong tactics at the Senior Trip. Wood- creek provided loads of fun, If Austintatious Entertainment ustin, and the surrounding area, was full of fun and had a variety of entertainments that kept us from getting bored. Beautiful hill country and lakes provided outdoor pleasure. Bowling, skating, and pinball were favorite indoor games. Concerts, ballets, movies, and parties lent a cultured air to our nightlife. As the weather warmed up, we trooped out to City Park and Lake Travis for afternoons of swimming, skiing, boating or just soaking up the sun. David Ryan, a senior, and others could slalom so well it looked effortless. Quiet drives through the hill country led to camping sites with peaceful fishing holes on Travis. ln town, the hike and bike trail at Pease and Zilker parks, soccer, softball, frisbee and tennis increased in popularity. Pros and amateurs alike made good use ofthe sun, batting multicolored balls around the court. And even if you didn't know how to play, a sexy tennis dress never tailed to catch a second glance. Ahhh . . . night time! lt was the right time. After wearing yourself to a frazzle all day with studying, tests, and learning, you had to have time to relax. Following a big event, a special date, or just because you felt like running around, was an absolute necessity to stop at your favorite night spot to eat, drink, and be merry with friends in the lights, noise, and action of places like Northcross Mall, The Still, or Mr. Gatti's on a Saturday night. Anything from the latest gossip to the top hit ofthe week could be heard in it snatches and pieces escaping through the door as new arrivals entered, or as restless teenagers bounded out the door to look for bigger and better things. As you stepped inside, the scene was like a physical blow to your senses. Lights blinded you, the smell ol nachos or pizza drifted past your nose teasingty, and you could feel the pent up excitement of a teenage crowd on a Saturday night. Popular Northcross Mall provided food, entertainment, and a chance to meet new people at the Gold Mine, an arcadeg ice Age skating rink, a movie theater with six screens: and a handful of places to eat or drink. The Gold Mine specialized in electronic games and packed in junior high and high school entertainment 25