Lanier High School - Oracle Yearbook (Montgomery, AL)

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Lanier, Tradition Go Together Wiking through the corridors of Lanier, one senses a uniqueness about the school that emerges from many decades of existence. This specialness is created by 54 years of pride, commitment, and accomplishment which are clearly evident through the displayed awards in the trophy cases and the worn halls through which thousands of students have trod. This special quality is tradition. Tradition is seen in all phases of Lanier life, from the annual events such as the homecoming assembly, Oracle Day, the breaking of the J.D. spirit chain, and the Carver bonfire, to the continual year-long rivalries between the different school publications, whose staffs take pride in keeping each publication ‘‘the best.” Tradition is even exemplified by the castle-like grandeur and beautiful gothic style of the school itself. However, no matter what role tradition plays in life at Lanier, whether it be in the structure of the building or in the activities that take place within, it is a major one. In fact, Lanier is tradition. F aad Gh Dancing in a routine to the song ‘Wanna Be Star- Showing their Poet pride and spirit by cheering at tin’ Somethin’,” junior class officer Monica Allen does the J.D. pep rally, members of the senior class her part to make the opening assembly a success. participate in one of the oldest traditions at Lanier. Standing tall and serene with a castle-like gran- deur, Lanier shows her beauty through the effect of the outside lighting. 4 Shaping-up Tradition

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Pp hysical fitness has taken over almost every aspect of life, and now its influence is reaching its greatest peak. Its effects spread from the food we eat and the style of clothes we wear to the very activities that our lives center around. We no longer buy jogging shorts, but “active wear,” and we no longer just exercise, but ““azzercise.”’ Well, its influence on Lanier is no exception. Keeping fit has affected every Lanier Poet—whether sophomore, junior, senior, or faculty member. Whether Poets stay fit physically by exercising or just by becoming involved in a sport, or stay fit mentally by working in a computer course Contents Student Life Academics Clubs Sports People Business Index Closing Poets Improve Selves, School or just simply by studying, we all are in some way continually “shaping up.” In turn, not only are we Poets keeping ourselves fit, but we are keeping Lanier itself “in shape.’’ From the planning of its renovation to the upkeep of its pride and tradition, we are working to keep Lanier at its best. Poets are special people, and just as good athletes prepare themselves for reaching the prize of the gold medal at the Olympics, so do Lanier Poets constantly “shape up”’ themselves and Lanier in order to keep up with the present to reach the goals of the future. We pursue our own gold medals of excellence. Working out on a machine in the weight room, sophomore Allan Williams tones up his neck muscles. Working hard to shape up the student council room in the basement, Cassandra Hall and Brad Coo- per continue to paint with a rapid pace. Preparing themselves for more advanced levels -of education, students Sherri Knighten, Art Sexton, Chris Reif, Ray LaWiski and Keith Mahone work on their computer programs on the newly purchased computers. Shaping-Up 3

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Waiting in line to o Alicia McGee, and Kath¥s while Ronnette Simpson talkseto the salé Peeling the banana with rapid speed, Mr. John Bell, with some help from Brad Cooper, attempts to finish first without knowing he is the only contestant. Lighted by the beams of the early morning sunshine, Lanier stands erect showing the gothic structure that so exemplifies her tradition. Nervously awaiting their turn during the sopho- more election assembly, Brian Bozeman and Nancy Edlund prepare to make their speeches. Shaping-up Tradition 5