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1. Surviving the fast pace at Abilene High, and still remaining sane, can be very difficult as Sherry Greer discovers. 2. Hands clasped and upraised represent a final symbolic tribute to AHS and a glorious year filled with many memories. 3. One, breaking away from many to exist alone transiently, is a desire many students often wish to express. 4, Accomplishing his own goals, Alan Wentrcek eyes the 1984 Olympics after placing in the top 400 of 1000 contestants in the Whiterock Marathon. 5. Although in extreme contrast to one another, President Jimmy Carter and his brother Billy are both leaders in their own respect. 2—Opening
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4a FLASHLIGHT 1978 PUBLIC LIBRARY HINA AHH 3 1833 07 Abilene High School 2800 North 6th Abilene, Texas 79608 Volume 65, 1978
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We were an expressive generation No other year would be the same; promises of uniqueness penetrated our thoughts. When given the opportunity to express ourselves, we molded our ideas into an ever-emerging style ‘which was continually subject to change by all. Endowed as the genera- tion of expression, we sometimes faltered, yet never quite failed in our attempts at life. We looked at one another as individuals with separate hopes and desires. Individualistic attitudes became evident as our ideas fought for recognition like sun strug- gling to shine on a cloudy day. Constantly changing personalities were shaped by the times and for the times. We displayed our uniqueness by setting trends which altered life styles and affected everyone in some way. Preferences were accepted, and more trends were established. As the world came into focus, we experimented and challenged existing principles. Although they were still worthy of existing, we needed change if for no other reason than to accom- modate diverse moods. A fresh feeling of accomplishment invigorated our lives as we designed them to fit our wishes. As individuals the world seemed far out of our grasps, but as a group it was ours for the taking. For this reason we worked together, yet each separately wanting to be differ- ent and to exist on their own likes and dislikes. Nevertheless we wanted to make the world our world; we dreamed to make life with all its vast problems function for us. Consequent- ly we discovered that a strong sense of individualism was needed simply to keep pace with Abilene High. the world outside Opening—3
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