Abilene High School - Flashlight Yearbook (Abilene, TX)

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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

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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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XV a B. 1. Leaving the reserved world of AHS, Michael Studebaker prepares himself for what tomorrow possesses. 2. In a graceful and sweeping motion, Trina Hollums uses her body movements to convey a feeling of self-assurance. 3. To live in an often too carefree world where death does not exist, students are sometimes forced to face the ultimate question. 4, Maureen Scanlon recaptures a brief moment of her childhood. 5. Facing the problems of today, students often seek comfort in the memories of childhood. 6. Expression through music is one of many ways students are aroused from within. Opening—7