Lanier High School - Viking Yearbook (Austin, TX)

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Many clubs felt the influence of Kevin Curran. He participated in the German Club, served as vice-presi- dent of the Speech Club and gained distinction by his skill in Debate, becoming a member of the National For- ensic League. He played football, and throughout all this, maintained a high enough average in stiff courses to position himself fourth in the class. His academic abilities brought him membership in the National Honor Society. Kevin earned S1000 as a National Merit Schol- arship Finalist. He was the Optimist Young Texan of the month and received the Rotary Fellowship and Trustee Scholarship awards. His work at McDonald's helped to finance his studies at Texas AGM University where he planned to major in chemistry for medicine, Horses played an important role in Valerie Frank- Iin's life. She worked as the co-chairman of the Deco- ration committee for the Diamond S Saddle Club, where she was an active member. The service commit- .tee of Lanier's Pan Am club knew her as its co-chair- man, too. The National Honor Society tapped one of their more active members when they chose her and the Literary Club found her an excellent typist. Valerie worked at Little Walnut Pharmacy and planned to con- tinue her education at the University of Texas, Brenda DanieII's sunny disposition and humorous response to life made her an asset in any classroom, club or relationship, Her stares and glares made the Vikettes' fun routines funnier. You Picked a Fine Time To Leave Me, Lucille was a perfect number for her. She enjoyed dancing or doing anything with her friends. She attended Bible study and contributed at her church, too. Brenda wanted to learn more about ballet dancing and to become a dental assistant. Well-known for the unique touch he added to classes, Jeff Jackson lent the same originality to everything he did, earning Mr. Taylor's nickname of the Chartreuse Turkey Goose. He worked with the Student Council and was a quarterback tor the Lanier Viking football team. He was a member of Who's Who Among American High School Students. Jeff served as vice-president of his senior class while participating in the Management Internship Program, He worked with the State Health Department in this program and at Edison's on his own time. He planned to continue at Edison's this summer. ln the fall, Jeff hoped to begin preparation to become a veterinarian by studying at the University of Texas.

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The freshman class of '74 knew Rene Jennings as its cheerleader and vice-president. She went on to become a Vikette with two years spent as a first lieuten- ant. She worked with the Student Council two years, one as Corresponding Secretary. The Pan Am club felt her influence for a year, while she participated in the Management internship Program with Mayor Jeff Fried- man. Bene didn't neglect sports either. She played Powderpuff football and was a member of the Austin Junior Bowling Association for eleven years and the Austin Demons Bowling Association for one year. After working tull-time in the summer, Bene hoped to attend the University of Texas. The freshman cheerleader of 1973-1974 started dancing and became the second lieutenant of the Vik- ettes her junior year. Paula Moore didn't quit there, but continued, to become a hard-working first lieutenant her senior year. She progressed from freshman class secretary to Student Council Corresponding Secretary during the year of the Council's convention. Besides dancing, she played football forthe senior Powder Puff Team and softball for a local girls' team. Paula has been working at Yaring's and planned to move into full- time employment there in the summer. She wanted to attend the University of Texas in the fall. Kay Kirby was not unaccustomed to receiving hon- ors. She was awarded the Daughters of the American Revolution Citizenship Award and the Walnut Creek Optimist Club Young Tex-Anne Award, and was named Altrusa Girl. She helped with service clubs like the Key Club and Student Council. Kay showed her versatility by playing Powder Puff football, dancing in Vikettes for two years, and being inducted into the National Honor Society. The senior class treasurer said she likes sports and the outdoors. She worked at the House of Jeans and planned to continue throughout the summer. In the fall, Kay hoped to study Engineering at the University of Texas. Lyn Morgette involved herself in literary fields during her high school career. She was initiated into Quill and Scroll her sophomore year for work on the Ftuneskrift. Assistant Editor in her junior year. she became Editor in 1976-77 and worked hard to produce a first-rate news- paper. Lyn sang in her choir at church, where she was also busy with youth group work. She wanted to work in the summer, after which she planned to go to Mary Hardin Baylor College in Belton to major in nursing.