Anderson High School - Afterthought Yearbook (Austin, TX)

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Focin t. '-xt The Eyes Have It Whoever wrote the sunny expression of looking at the world through rose-col- ored glasses could have been sporting pink fun glasses at the time. What was spectacular about these odd commodities was the myth that went along with them, that only a smart, intellectual person wore them. Whether that belief was true or not doesn't matter, it was the thought that counted. But as new styles replaced cat-eyes with heavy plastic frames, gra- dient lenses and photogray glasses, wear- ing them became more of a fashion fad than a nightmare. For those who preferred the natural look, hard or soft contact lenses were offered. Conventional hard lenses were more durable and approximately S100 cheaper. The bigger soft lens were com- posed of about 40 per cent water and easier to adapt to. They were so easy to wear, it's unbelievable, said senior Ka- thy Turpin. Contact wearers became a vain. ruthless type. l wouldn't be seen with my glasses on, said senior Lisa Smith, There was, of course, a third type, one that didn't wear glasses or contact lenses at all. He usually walked around with squinted eyes and wrinkled up nose. He might see a friend, but usually this friend turned out to be a locker, or even worse. a teacher. Not everything was rosy, but at least the picture was clear. ' RZGHI Sort of All wired Up Braces to the average high-schooler who has had the experience of being literally wired together. seem like the tooth fairy's way of getting even. A banded person could be recognized from afar, not by the gleam in his eyes. but the glare from his mouth. They were a lot of trouble. l wouldnt go through it again. said Steve johnson. After a visit to the orthodentist. who ruthlessly tightened the wires. most feel as if their gums are receding to their hairline. Then comes the ultimate indig- nity of having to wear rubber bands andfor a headgear. Horror stories of rubber bands pop- ping out during a romantic moment or getting a headgear stuck and having to wear it to school are frequently told and laughed at. but prove to be a traumatic experience to the unlucky victim. who is comforted by friends who say. between laughs. ln a few years, you'll think this is funny. l didn't like them. They hurt, especially the rubber bands, said Gail Atkins. After an average of two years of trauma and tears. the great day finally arrives to have the enemy removed. As the per- fectly straight rows of bicuspids. cuspids and molars tby now the terms are familiarj are examined in a mirror. it is finally realized that braces were not an enemy after all. but a helpful friend, While they weren't easy to live with, it was worth every minute. cosmetics, contacts, glasses, braces 23

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a ' f 'l is ' A his A 3' As the natural look faded into near non-existence, cosmetics began to color- fully adorn faces once again. The average girl found that by spending a little extra time in the morning, she could have eyes that sparkle, lips that gleam, and blush that kept right on blushing. Many took their make-up dead seriously, using the scientific blush pat- tern ofthe month and carefully blending their eye shadow, while others weren't too careful and slapped it on, giving it the subtlety of a diesel truck. When an unknowing girl wore too much make-up too often, comments such as 'Tll bet she takes it off with a hammer and chisel, were circulated around her. HI use make- up to improve my complexion, said Sandra Gelernter. I wouldn't be caught dead in public without it, insisted Dina Robinson. New hair styles often demanded the use of a blow-dryer, curling iron or electric rollers. The unexpected surprise of a blow-dryer blowing up was an event to be dreaded by any well- groomed girl. The death of a hairdryer 20 minutes before having to be somewhere was a justifiable reason for hysterics. Tweezing stray eyebrows, filing and painting ragged finergnails and finally adding perfume all added the finishing touches. Everyone isn't born beautiful. but cosmetics were regarded and used by most girls as the magic elixar and most boys seemed to admire the results. 22 priority possessions

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24 prio Getting together with 80.000 friends would seem to occur only once in a lifetime. However. after ZZ Top left their marks on Memorial Stadium in 1974. a succession of concerts starting with Willie Nelson's Fourth of Iuly Picnic. continuing with the Wild West Music Fest on a hot August day and progressing to the hottest rock concert this side of Kerrville, Sunday Break. left Austinites limp in bliss and heat and Andersonites with their war wounds to show off the next day in the form of red stripes. Hav- ing the chance to hear almost anything from Kenneth Threadgill to Peter Frampton. in the comfort and privacy of your own blanket made outdoor concerts real crowd pleasers and an unforgettable experience where the monotony of school and normal people was broken. However, it seems as if some Austin folks are disillusioned with it. It was unorganized, and they savedyall the best bands for the night. lf I go next year. I'll wait until late afternoon, so I won't be so tired by the time the concert gets good, said Marie Nibouar. My favorite concert was the Ioni Mitchell concert. because she just went out and proved herself. Bob Dylan's guest appearance added extra sparkle to the show. The best concert l've ever been to was the Doobie Brothers, but Ierry jeff Walker was great. too, remarked Stephanie Scott. Lynyrd Skynyrd was kind of boring, commented Steve Canton. They put on the same show that they did last summer. You could always tell what their next number would he. Getting involved also concerned cer- tain individuals. Working as a booking agent last summer. lay Elliot found it to be a good opportunity to come in contact with some of the big names in the field. The average price for the ticket runs about S6 or the price of an album. You go to a concert to see a group perform. not to hear them, If you want to hear them, you can buy their records, commented Mark Clendenning. I wanted to see Todd Rundgren so had that I conned my father into taking me to San Antonio during finals weekj' said Matty Nematollahi, and it was by far the greatest show I've ever seen. At any rate, concerts provide a different kind of entertainment for music fans, some of which go alone, loyal to their idols, and some in groups. We usually go in a group of 10 or so, com- mented Louis Pabor, lt's a lot of fun. Austintatious Entertainment Eager for the weekend to begin and bored with school everyone seemed primed for Friday evenings amusement. And as the hours moved on the name Northcross popped up again and again. A shopping matt offering high fashion and various amusements, Northcross Mall became primarily an Anderson haunt. And haunt it, Anderson students did. Going to Northcross seemed just like going to school to rity possessions Whether it was at the Sunday Break or at the Wild West Music Fest, Andersonites found the time, music and energy or lack of energy to lay hack and tel the music engulf them. Clockwise: Lenny Dougal, Malinda Minzenmayer, Mike Gillen and Wolfman lack.