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

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I 5 L e t' s see, I roller skate back- wards, I can roll my tongue into three sections, and I am an expert at mah-jong, said the proud youth. The interviewer's facial expression turned into one big sigh. Before speaking, she checked over her pro- vocative purple suit, straightened her tantalizing eyeglasses, and then let out her four favorite words: Well, isn't that special?! In the previous dialogue, the Church Lady, played by Dana Car- vey on Saturday Night Live, felt that the individual was uninteresting and commonplace. She was gravely mistaken. Every person, no matter what he can or can't do, is special in his own way. Every student and faculty member at Agoura High School had his own personal talent . ' . efdwwtldcazf that made him unique. Several peo- ple at AHS gossessed extra-special abilities wort acknowledging. First, Cory Pierce, a freshman, was one of the top surfers in the nation for his age. Consistent practicing and determination made him the 934 surfer on the west coast. Second, friends jennifer Davidson and julie Shott, both sophomores, each won Pacific Coast cham ionships for fi- gure skating. The dlleam of both of them was to be in the 1992 Olym- pics. Third, Denise Mills, a junior, developed equestrain skills which gave her over eight awards, includ- ing ribbons, crystal, bowls, platters, and first place honors. Her future goals included showing her horse in New York, becoming a top grand prix jumper, and possibly getting in- volved in the veterinary field. Next, Irina Rubenshtein, a senior, excelled in rhythmictgymanastics, and earned a ranking 0 53 in the nation. Her puma ni: major accomplishments were par- ticipating in the Bulgaria Champion- ships and the Goodwill Games in Russia. Eddy Zeidler, a senior, was also a figure skater. He skated ap- proximately seven hours a day, and earned eight first place champion- ship titles, including a first in the Southwest Regionals in the novice division. All of these people were special be- cause they were successfully in- volved in demanding activities out- side of school. They not only had to worry about getting an A on their history test, ut aso about getting the upper edge against their athletic opponents. To put it simply, special students go above and beyond the expected limit, and prove that they definitely are not just another face in the crowd. - Steve Rich ,L..- julie Parker wins first place in the Iunior Na- Irina Rubinshtein displays incredible agility in tionals in the 200 meter butterfly. Parker, 17, a rhythmic gymnastics competition. Rubensh- used her twelve years of experience to win tem, 17, had framed Blghf YGHYS In hopes of CIF five ljnqggj grasping the ultimate dream ,.. participating Special Sttitlcnts in the 1988 Olympics. Qui: I .11 I

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Hair: Over-the-collar to over-the- shoulder lengths were popular, but Tiny guys also opted for a military buzz '. An occasional mohawk or head shaved in stripes also appeared now and then. The individualists on campus sported perms, dye jobs, hats, and earrings to make their per- sonal statements. Sunglasses: Brands such as Vuarnet, Oakley, and Ray Ban hid those over- partied bloodshot eyes. Sunglasses also made napping in class a whole lot easier. Discreet girl watching was another possibility behind those mysterious shades. Friendship Bracelt: Said to originate from the Grateful Dead, these were worn by both male and female stu- dents. Their popularity increased when students discovered that making them in boring classes helped the seconds to slip by more quickly. Tee Shirt: Worn for comfort and economy, some of the more popu- lar brands included Town 81 Coun- try, Maui and Sons, and Gotcha. Re- discovering the values of the late '60s and early '70s, people creatively colored their own tie-dyes. Besides these were the various other tee shirts pertaining to geographical lo- cations or music groups. Of course, the conservative types continued to wear their button-downs. Official Charger Sports Bag: After a hard practice or work out, these were used to store soiled, grimey, sweaty clothing. Even though they were great for storing things, they also somehow managed to eat the fifty cents necessary to buy that cru- cial after-practice Coke. Sandals: This type of shoe was pop- ular with surfers and anyone who lacked the early morning coordina- tion required to tie shoelaces. Most students with sufficient manual dex- terity laced up their Reeboks and other tennis shoes, but some chose to wear their high tops untied. Backpack: These overflowed with those academic essentials fhahlj that wouldn't fit into the spacious Agoura lockers. They also provided a safe place to store valuable posses- sions. Skateboards, walkmans, text- books, and Cliffs Notes fthe English teachers' favoritel could all be seen protruding from these over-the- shoulder carriers. leans: leans have been popular since dirt was invented, and various name brand labels were visible such as Guess?, Wrangler, and Levi's. The holes, of course, came from the usual wear and tear over many years, or so said the people who ripped them on purpose for added ventilation. This practice was espe- cially popular among students with classes in E and L buildings, where the air conditioning never seemed to function properly during the warmer months. Special thanks to Ginger Gazdik and Aaron Moss. Trends 57

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