Lanier High School - Viking Yearbook (Austin, TX)

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119 S51 Future Farmers of America was the largest organization at Lanier, President Linda Johnson was the hard working leader of that hard working group. For her efforts in FFA, Linda won the Charles Cherry Beef Cattle Award and the Beef Proficiency Award. When time allowed, Linda acted as both Captain and Quarterback for the Junior and Senior Powder Puff teams, and served as a National Honor Society member, l.inda's ambition was to attend Southwest Texas State University and major in Agriculture Business.

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1561 :-2ii5iA4,A. Af fe - -fit , - 3 . ' ,r P ' in I A 1' ttf , ' 1 A M A I Getting the job done and doing it right concerned Edwin fRustyJ Brandon. As chairman of the Annual Project committee in Student Council, Rusty organized Council projects and emerged as the true backbone of Council activity. His efforts earned him the honor of Student Council Member of the Month in November of 1975. Rusty's activities ranged from National Honor Society to an Ecology Club office, to assistant captain of the Varsity Tennis Team. In 1974-1975, Rusty's leadership capabilities added his name to Who's Who of American High School Students. As a member and President of Paramedical Club, Rusty was gaining experience to achieve his ambition of becoming the best paramedic in Texas get x Class spirit throughout high school was quick to recognize the enthusiasm and organizational ability of Pat Bryant - Vice- President of her Sophomore class and Senior class Treasurer. She senfed as Secretary of the Student Council and joined the ranks of National Honor Society. A Beauty Revue participant, she was also named Miss High Kick in 1975. Pat planned to attend U.T. with a possible education major. Z , a lf you ever went to a Drama Club production, you would be certain to see Mark Fairchild displaying his dramatic talents in a leading role. Mark was President of Golden Myth Players and his dramatic achievements included U.l.L. Best Zone Actor and U.l.L. All-Star District Cast. Academically, Mark made a name for himself through induction into National Honor Society, third place on the National Math Test, a National Merit Letter of Commendation, and the Trustee Award. The Senior class experienced Mark's leadership qualities when he served as Vice- President of the class. Not completely decided on his future, Mark planned to attend U.T. with a possible major in either Pre-Med or ,x , 7 51 .lii Qf lf? ' Y A 7 Q at ' . if ' .1 ia ,T in Everyone talked, but making a competitive career of it was exactly what Stacey Hawthorne did. As a member and leader in Forensics, Stacey won the Lanier Achievement Award, Youth in Speech Award, four National Forensic League degrees, and was selected one of the top four debaters at Southwest Texas State University Debate Workshop. In line with his ambition to be a leader through law and politics, Stacey's leadership and academic abilities earned him the Trustee Award, National Honor Society induction, Latin Club officer, DeMolay Award of - Achievement in Leadership and Planning, Who's Who in American High School Students, and Lanier's W Drama. Rotary Club Representative. Valhalla 29

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J Planning a life in government, Alex Kanadjian started politicing early as Student Council President. Trying his hand at leadership, Alex worked with the Superintendenfs Board of Student Advisors, North Austin State Bank Teen Board, and the Northwest Optimist Club. School activities and recognition emerged as Alex worked on the Yearbook, played Varsity Tennis, and received the Young Texas Award from the North Austin Optimists. ,S Y ' we 'rw . Q- fi , With a subtle approach and a beautiful comical outlook on life, Karen Minto spread her talent around. Athletically, she played Varsity Tennis, becoming a District finalist, and she enjoyed the golf course as well. Academically she came out on top with the Trustee Award, National l-lonor Society membership, a Citation from the North Austin Optimists, and induction into Ouill and Scroll for her work on the Ftuneskrift and Skalds. Well-known for her artistic ability, Karen designed artwork for the Yearbook, participated in the Foreign Exchange Program in Art, and painted the Viking statue for the fountain restoration. For the future, Karen was considering either Fashion Designing, Merchandising, or Journalism at the University of Texas. Accomplishment and hard work gained recognition and peer respect for Mary Beth Motl. Mary Beth was very involved in Future Farmers of America, and that involvement earned her FFA Star Chapter Farmer, Lone Star Farmer Degree, State Winner of FFA Foundation Award in Agricultural Processing, and the Agriculture Award during the Annual Youth Appreciation Week ofthe Austin Area Optimist Clubs. An all-around student, Mary Beth also served on Student Council and was a participant in the Beauty Ftevue. In recognition, she was awarded the Trustee Award, Who's Who in American High School Students, a nomination for Altrusa Girl, and Miss Tex- Anne ofthe month by the Walnut Creek Optimist Club. Mary Beth planned a career in Floriculture and wanted to have a family in the future. ' n .X Variety was the key word in club activities for Terri Rock, Salutatorian of the Senior class. She was in Pan Am, marching band, Para-Medical Club, Literary Club, and National Honor Society as Treasurer. Students and teachers were quick to recognize Terri's ability. She received the Trustee award, Altrusa Girl nomination, runner-up for DAB Good Citizen, Young Tex-Anne of the month from the Optimist Club, the Dr. Ball Pre-Med Scholarship, and induction into Ouill and Scroll for her work on Skalds, Terri planned to attend Baylor University and study to achieve my life-long goal of being a medical doctor. valhalla 31