Abilene High School - Flashlight Yearbook (Abilene, TX)

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1. For a brief period of time, total unity can be seen throughout the students of Abilene High. 2. Expressing himself as an extremist, Peter Criss conforms well to the individualistic attitude which Kiss represents. 3. Evidence of people striving to make their identity known can be seen through graffiti. 4, In true AHS spirit, students’ cars convey their feelings toward the Cooper Cougars. Opening—5

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We were unified We were individuals, yet we were one. As individuals we sometimes chose to abandon our isolation and take on the personality of the group. Even so, ours was a time for distinc- tiveness, even in our separate groups. Often we chose our own groups to center around common goals or interests. Like our own personalities, these groups shared both outstanding qualities and undermining weaknesses. When we experienced success, we rejoiced; when we failed, we looked for ways to strengthen ourselves. Because the success of many groups centered around their ability to func- tion as a team, personal sacrifices were often made in the pursuit of shared ambitions, Even as a group, we possessed a unique character with visions all our own and plans that were a statement of our time. Feeling a need for expres- sion, we participated in activities which created a sense of involvement. Through guidance by friends, we sought and experienced the signifi- cance of life. 4—O pening

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From the beginning of existence, life has been a menagerie of chal- lenges and ideals. The beginning breath brought us the promise of being an individual. Forced to con- clude from life the information needed to set our goals, we reached for recognition. On an uphill trek, life became more of a struggle each day. The more we experienced, the more we learned from our mistakes, and the more we applied our ideals, Faced with the problems and challenges of tomorrow, 6—Opening We sought to achieve recognition we selected answers from what was known and pondered the unknown. We often encountered setbacks but continued even in the face of defeat. As students at AHS, we looked toward a brighter, better future know- ing that each of us held the key to a better existence. Although our futures seemed so far away, they were as close as tomorrow. Accordingly we were apprehensive knowing that in the future we would have to face the con- sequences of decisions made during our years at AHS. Se; (em REM oor @ i anna HN ‘ sii at onerr