Albany Union High School - Whirlwind Yearbook (Albany, OR)

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National events Life at West was affected by many incidents national, local and world wide. The first symptons of the energy crisis were reflected in long gas lines and dead neon signs. In response to lowered thermostats, many students wore coats in class and sat in dark rooms because of the contest with South Albany to save electricity. West won the con- test by cutting consumption by 22%. Cold halls however, did not dis- courage participation in the new phenomenon called streaking. The fad was short lived though, due in part to lack of interest. West Albany students were exposed to world affairs by speakers on the Arab-lsraeli conflict. Both sides were given equal time, and discussions in the little theater drew many stu- dents. affect students National affairs was the topic of Senator Robert Packwood's ques- tion and answer session at an all- school assembly. Senator Packwood cleared up many of the student's misconceptions about the workings of the government. 6 Introduction

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WAHS's lighter side shines through A profusion of activities brought relief from the routine of school life for many students. A choir concert centered around the period from the 1930's to the 1950's preceded a 1950's day at West, which included a sock hop in the gym. Stu- dents participated in dressing in clothes from the 1950's. Digging up their parents' old clothes was a great part of the fun. Catch-22, the hit comedy presented by the drama department, proved to be a valuable contribution to the humor at West. High spirits were evident in Girl's League as- semblies. Other highlights were skits like a Mr. America contest and a girl-of-the-month skit featuring a pair of giant chickens. Many assemblies brought smiles to the faces of students and teachers, while others, not so amus- ing, prompted a few groans. On the whole, how- ever, the quality of the various programs was high. 8 Introduction