Jersey Village High School - Falcon Yearbook (Houston, TX)

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. Kevin Watts Donna Weidner Patti West David Whitworth Anita Williams Craig Williams Lauren Williamson Chris Willougby Sonny Win Paul Wisenbaker Gina Witt William Woodby Shirley Yeng Sehfern Yong Don York Paula Zrubeck lf you're old enough to vote and old enough to be drafted then you should be old enough to drink. reasoned Monique Estigarribia.P Even though I don't drink, I think it's unfair that you can vote for President and be sent to war, and not be able to get into clubs, argued Shari Tribbey.V How Dry l Am January of 1981 found the Texas State Legislature convened for its biennial session. Fingers were crossed and breaths held at all soon-to-be eighteen-year-olds hoped that the drinking age would not be raised. The bill was passed, however, and on September 1, the of- ficial, legal drinking age of nineteen went into effect. For some, the age was raised an agonizingly few days before their birthdays, for others, it meant another long year added on- to their time before they would be that ever-important LEGAL. Most of the students were outraged and disappointed at the new amendment. lt's not fair because it's something we've been waiting for a long time. l can see their point of view, but it's not fair from my point of view. I bet a lot of parties will be held in Loui- siana, smiled Anna Nevils. Many felt that since eighteen is usually the turning point for other laws, it should be the turning point for drinking, too. lt's not fair, because if you're old enough to vote and old enough to be drafted, then you should be old enough to make your own decisions on your drinking habits, reasoned Moni- que Estigarribia. Even those who don't drink will be affected, as most popular clubs and night spots serve liquor, so they too have raised their admission age. Even though l don't drink, I think it's unfair that you can vote for President and be sent to war, and not able to get into clubs, argued Shari Tribbey. Still, although angered by the restriction placed on them, the general feeling is that the law will not really change things. lt's just like all the other laws, people are going to do what they want to anyway, com- mented Bill Reese. Phyllis Chang felt, Buying alcohol is always possible. lt's not hard to find some one who will sell it to you, All in all,the law is a pretty unpopular one and, because the government officials are the ones who passed the law, they too may have become unpopular. Since the voting age is still eighteen, these officials may have to do some tough campaigning when election time rolls around to gain the support of the new voters who feel they have been cheated. 1 18 -S.....,..

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V Jackie Brown demonstrates how to be a Junior by her punk outfit. Y Juniors Ricky Higgins, Keith Kutach, and Warren Barhorst relax during lunch. 913. Ts ' ,-., 1227-if? y ,. Q W. 1. Juniors . ,gk K .si 5-.Q H W . iii 4 Leo Caesar, famous for his tuba playing, takes a breather during a performance. A Lori Rife, Melissa Seawald and Phyllis Clark enjoyed being Juniors but were ready for their last year!