Edison High School - Torch Yearbook (Tulsa, OK)

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Parents sometimes disliked the idea of their children spending time out so late at night, but through discussion, and some- times begging and pleading, they reluctant- ly allowed the kids to go. Although some dangers did exist, stu- dents were usually aware of them and took precautions to insure their safety. They con- gregated in large numbers, and remained in well lighted, populated areas. By doing this, parents and students felt more at ease. Despite the dangers involved in hanging out, students were determined to have their own place to escape from everyday life and to rest. Hangouts 0 11

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IO MATT WESTFIELD UNWINDS at 7-EIev- en. When students were not at home buried beneath homework or studying for exams, they could often be found at gathering spots around the school. These hang- outs were, more often than not, places to get away from the pres- sures of school. At these spots, they could relax and converse. Most often, the junior high stu- dents could be discovered at Maz- zio's either eating pizza or playing video games. This restaurant be- came a home-away-from-home for many underclassmen, and in the fall, they often discussed highlights from the evening's football game. l3enny's Got lt proved to be a favorite locale for both seniors and underclassmen. Centrally located, friends could easily arrange ren- dezvous to movies, to parties, or to cruise the streets of Tulsa. For seniors, driving around was a favorite pasttimeg but to the ad- venturous, mischievous teens, cruising sometimes turned into commando raids, otherwise known as biscuiting attacks. These daring, devious students dashed around in their autos, searching for familiar cars. There was always the possibility of get- ting caught, but these innocent- looking attackers were willing to take the chance. 0 Hangouts H2inQO Night Life Sparkles Teens Find Fun HARDWOFRKING STUDENTS DISOOVEFI LIFE AFTER SCHOOL NoParkirl9 Ut

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12 v Work 'i Pupils Work For Future Pupils worked long and hard through- out the 'school year because their jobs meant something more than just a pay- check. No matter if it took place in a fast food chain or in a retail outlet, the exper- ience went beyond the clothes, money and the gas to fill that bottomless tank. Their satisfaction was in the knowledge of contributing towards a tangible destiny. Achieving their desires was a planned course aimed at the future. They had enough belief in themselves and their abilities to give up parties, football games, weekends and even sleep, be- cause as Robert F. Kennedy once stated, The future is not a gift, it is an achieve- --5 - 1 CAREFULLY WRAPPING MISS Jacksons' finest Waterford mem -1 cr stal is Carey Marshall. Sometimes this proves to be a ' Y tedious job. EXCEEDINGLY HAPPY ABOUT the big sale he just made, Steve O'Meara gives his gustomer the correct amount of change as well as a winning smile. What a salesman he