Agoura High School - Quixotian Yearbook (Agoura Hills, CA)

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Come As You Are What were your D.C.E. and college ap- plications and decisions like? Alper: The D.C.E. is the worst part of your senior year. A person can finish one essay and feel relieved that they accomplished it, but it is only a finite piece in an infinite puzzle. The D.C.E. runs from the first week of school to May. The biggest thrill of your senior year is college acceptances and visits. First semester everyone runs back and forth around school talking to Pat Croner asking her for help about col- lege - thank you Mrs. Cronerl Not only were we running to Pat Croner but also our counselors. The most nerve wracking time is after the applications are sent out. ,fr 786 Closing During the time that the colleges send out their acceptances and rejections, McDon- ald's, Burger King, and Carls Ir., all have a decline in business because every senior rushes home during lunch to check the mail. As exciting as it is to get that letter telling you that somebody wants you, it is also hard to make a decision on where to go. What were the l.S.P. and S.A.T. like? Townsend: Doing the I.S.P. seemed im- possible. I wasn't too sure it would ever end. I was glad when it did and my face cleared up as soon as I turned that useless thing in. The S.A.T. was scary. It's funny that we pre-adults are getting ready to take this college entrance exam and we have our mommy help fill out the applica- tion. What was driver's ed like and what are your automotive plans? Liakas: Driver's ed was a whole new exper- ience. I had heard a little about Mr. Tapie but nothing about what he was really like. I learned about the rules of the road. Mr. Tapie added humor to the class even if he didn't try to. Yes, I plan to get a license and to get my father's old car. What was it like being a freshman? Greene: Being a freshman wasn't as bad as everyone said it would be. It is very differ- ent from Lindero. You get more freedom -1 N .. .1 I ' 1' f I J. , f 1 I It x A I . ' Us ' lf X, 4 ff 1 - I .. L I

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out. Then he told us to get under our desks. Adam Warren didn't know what to do because he sat at a lab table and there was no desk for him to get under. In five seconds it was all over and we were evac- uated to the football field. What did you do and feel during Thanks- giving? Liakas: This Thanksgiving my family and I went on a cruise to Mexico. I had a great time but Thanksgiving didn't feel like Thansgiving. I was used to spending it with my whole family, but it was just the four of us with a shipload of strangers that we had befriended for a week. What did you do and feel during winter vacation? Alper: This year my friends and I decided that since it was the last year we would be together we would start a tradition of a family party. Everyone and their families were invited. At the party there was lots of food, loud music, and picture taking. After a few hours the parents left and we had another party. Townsend: Over winter break I had a little modification tlong overdue! done on my face. Yes, it's hard to tell, but I did have quite a chunk hacked off my nose. Santa Claus barely recognized me! Greene: During winter break I didn't do much. I went out with friends or we grouped up for an exciting game of Pic- tionary. What did the new year 119881 mean it you? Alpert GRADUATION!!! Greene: The new year meant a new reso- was to cut down on diet meant, here we go - six lution, which sodas. It also more months until its over - make the best of it, like meeting these two guys I'd been admiring. Cl did!! all I-95 ' ' 3' ' N . y RQ' 4 VA U , If M ffl . .f.. . ,gf -'f -M V J' I a713757fQl' ag P if hills Closing 285

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I l but with that comes responsibility. One thing I didn't like was that at Lindero our class was one and in high school it was broken up. Do you have a job? l Townsend: I am a bum, school is my job. The pay isn't so hot though. What was the happiest event this past year? Alper: The happiest event was my college acceptance by my 41 choice, University of Arizona. Greene: My happiest times were going to the tournaments with the wrestling team - they're funny and hard working. Oh, and a certain guy asked me out. What was the saddest event this past year? Alper: The saddest event this past year was the death of an incredibly sweet and special friend. Kermit Pressey was one of the most special people I knew, always with a smile on his face and a hug to give. I will really miss him. Greene: The saddest event was at our first track meet where I fell while going over a hurdle. What was the funniest moment of this past year? Townsend: The funniest moment was when Matt Polapink and I drew incrimi- nating pictures of all of you. Yes, all of you! What are some of the important deci- sions you've made? Townsend: I decided my junior year should be the year I should have a steady girlfriend. Obviously, I lied. If tall, dark, blond, blue-eyed, and beautiful, whom I have had my eye on every day after third period, would like to bring this decision to reality during my senior year, let me know sexy. Q + -y,,.,.f,--we---0 M fi st J? ,ugf IP XX 41' lligiff! s'd '5u.....c e Closing 287