Lubbock High School - Westerner Yearbook (Lubbock, TX)

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ore makes L.H.S. the Most The best of times starts here! The 1986-87 school year opened with the usual excite- ment, confusion, and anticipa- tion that accompanies the first day of school. However, this year at Lubbock High there was something more. A record breaking number of over 700 sophomores in- creased the student population to 1590, bulk does not always make better, but the sophomores brought an abundance of en- thusiasm and spirit to the school. The year also began with more restrictions. Due to teacher complaints and lax students, the dress code was more severe. Students and parents were forced to sign a discipline management handbook created by the new state policies. The Seniors Kristi Loter, Liane McDonald, and Heather Marks pull their hair up after a hard day at school. This senior year is traditionally the best of all. crackdown on students using abusive substances increased, the infamous drug dogs returned and random drug testing of students was permitted. Would the students let these stricter polices diminish their spirits? Only time would tell, but the at- titude of the students during the first months of school in- dicated that they were determined to enjoy the year. More, more, more seemed to be a recurring element in the year. More students and more friendships created more opportunity for everyone to enjoy high school life and made this the most special school in the West. Senior cheerleader Alison Beron tries to get the students excited about the year at the first pep rally. Photos by Deanelle Hernandez. opening I I I 5

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Need we say more? Summer the word means dif ferent things to different people For some it is a season of fun in the sun wild summer nights and a savage tan Others see the three month vacation as a time to get a yob and save money for that bac school wardrobe. But there are a select f - that use this ' e to learn - ieve it or Bobby Patterson was one who took advantage of the summer to develop his acting skills. Dur- ing the 1986 summer he attended the Summer Acting Workshop at Mellon University in Pennsylvania. visit was ac- more on tually two-fold acting and to make good show mit, that at He did ad- he was a being in a big city, as his two-month con- he was with I I I studentlife Igained knowledge confidence. -Deanelle Hernandez acting university in the nation Another student who voted part of her summer earning was Deanelle andez Deanelle went t e Dallas County Publica s Workshop in Mesq Texas ln Mesquite Dean e at tended ph ography classes d contests. Dean e learned bet' ter darkroom tech- iques and placed third in competitions. Part of Deanelle's learning can be at- tributed to her teachers, who were nationally recognized professional photographers. Deanelle admits that she originally went for fun but she soon found out that there was only time to learn. She reflects on her visit this way: lt was a terrific learning ex- perience and l'm glad that I had the privelege to go. After concluding the week long workshop, I not only gained knowledge but also confidence. Patty attempts to drive in all time!