Thomas Jefferson High School - Monticello Yearbook (Tampa, FL)

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ESCAPING the angry mob, Car- men Scott captures a moment alone by the Hillsborough River. by Adrienne Hickey igh School Life. Some thought it was the wild screaming of fans at football games or the music of the band during pep rallies. Others felt it was the friendships made in service or interest clubs. However, in 1985 many sacrificed the social priorities held dear for higher academic standards and governmental red tape. It was as if the state legislature was threatening the very core of .vga 'W KL If high school existence! What was a young person deprived of such traditional basics to do? Create new ones! PERFORMING at the Star Club, drummer John Hickey and his band pursue their musical dream. 1? A WARM ATMOSPHERE and a cold ice cream makes Larry's Ice Cream Parlour a welcomed i,V,fA'g271,, g , : weekend spot for Angela Meyer. if ' , ff V ff SKATEBOARDING at the down- ' , I MW,fQ,,, town bowl, David Lom perfects 1 W his rolling leisure sport. , I ., V. AI LV Vvrr M ,L In Q if rk f' . In the expanding city of Tampa an adventurous person could experience bands from reggae to rock, pizzas with or without pepperoni, or mellow moments at the beach. It was a year of exploring new ways of life, finding creative outlets, adapting to new situations, and finding new forms of entertainment. The resources were there, one just had to find them. The frantic search sent many students into high gear. The halls echoed their words of wisdom, If you can't find 'em, grind 'em. 17

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one eg 'of o o Q- CQQI In the grizzly new world of academics O we beat the odds using our Survival Tactg-I F? xx FORGETTING her homework for a day, Debbie Scholpp enjoys a Saturday's freedom at a down- town fountain. nl X E

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Escaping the doldrums of high school, students thrived on their CREATIVE ENDEAVORSQ concerned with the latest advancements in technology When away from school work, could be found with their 'box' students often found some colorful projects to get wrapped up in, whether it was designing clothes, jamming with bands or alone, or just stretching out. What to do with free time was breaking or popping, or just making music. For the artistically inclined, time away from school meant creating great masterpieces of art or at least trying to. What to do never a problem. during leisure time was never a For those into computers, problem. leisure time meant programming Sports and hobbies gave games or just figuring out how all students a variety of interesting that information could be stored ways to spend their leisure time. DRESSED to kill, Alec Torres finds working on the computer a ritzy affair. , . ', l 129 1 ' -A I 5 5 ,A- L 5. 'Nur 'N,, ', N 1 8!Creative Endeavors DOUBLE-JOINTED understates Philip Welker's talent. He needs a little warm-up before the test of agility. PRACTICE makes perfect for Loida Garcia.