Torrey Pines High School - Freeflight Yearbook (Del Mar, CA)

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F F P I? hat's in the air waves this year? Well, if you're in the know than you know that the answer is TPPR, or Torrey Pines Party Radio. It all started back in October 1986 after a football game when co-founders Eric Altshu- ler and Chris Keeney wanted to find a party after the game. They had the idea to find parties using C.B. radios and the rest is his- tory. Altshuler said, We have over 15 people involved and we're still growing. Besides broadcasting radios, TPPFR also has traffic watch and officer Sikes reports. UTPPR is here to stay, we hope to make it a tradition, said Altshuler. - Doug Hodge STUDENT LIFE 43

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L- i 'il GATHERED IN FRONT OF THEIR FABULOUS 4X4S, Chris Keeney, Peter Laughlin, Todd Kelly, Christine Goodjohn, Westy Taggart, Tory Kooyman, Bob Meyers, Jarr Nicholas, Mike Radcliff, Omar Mimish, Mark Wright, Scott Thompson, and Mike Dorazio hang out. ith anticipation wrinkling my forehead, I gazed respectfully at the mud-slicked hill confronting my vehicle. The engine hummed ominously and then grinded forward as I slipped it into first gear. The cab rocked to and fro as it crept meticulously up the hill. The mud sprayed the sides of the vehicle and ricocheted in an arc behind it. Four wheel drive vehicles have gained excessive popularity with the majority of the campus populace, Pick-ups, Jeeps, Broncos, and assorted other 4-WDs have sprung up in the student parking lot with increasing frequency. It would seem that the reason for their possession would vary as much as with any fashion or popular item. . Mfiiiitliif-flsifi '-1 i One reason that may be outstanding among students is the ability of vehicles such as these to go off-roading, Yet off-roading alone provides many other aspects for the enjoyment of four wheel drive capabilities. I go four-wheeling because I can gain a greater appreciation for nature, said Tory Kooyman, 12, I can go surfing in remote spots in Mexico or camping in ob- scure places in Borrego. I like to go off-roading in the rain when there is a lot of mud, said Todd Kelly, 12, With 4-WD you're not con- fined tothe pavement and don't necessarily have to get stuck in a traffic jam. Aside from donuts in the stadium, navigating the lake at the entrance to the school alter a rain, and riding the .... ..,., tttf O 3 zkh, . ' 4 fe Q s. V R 'K . ,... K is ,, . F 0 .. .- , .. 1 -Q il . , J, ,K . . ii .. W' i. --1 sf. ' ' A , it .,::3 tf.? 'ft r . it 55 1 ' r rugged terrain of Borrego and Mexico, the advantag of a fourwheel drive vehicle have some even more pri tical uses. With the 44WD on my truck I am able to get out almost any rut without any problems, said Sv Buncher, 12. Pushing my car to its limit is what makes off-roadi so much fun, said Greg Middlebrook, 12, It also giv my car a chance to use its power. An off-road vehicle can, in most respects, be deem as universal for land use. With the ability to tra' practically anywhere on land, a powerful engine, and a growing trend, 4-WDs are undoubtably going remain in the spotlight for a long time to come. A Tim Ge

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OU LE TAKE I V' ' twins on campus Q . E E POSING TWICE, senior fraternal twins An- drew and Alison Smith prepare for a formal. An Interview With? Set Of Twins On Campus HAVE YOU EVER DISLIKED BEING A TWNIN? A. Kari - Right now. Q. WHY? A. Because she competes with me all the time. She beats me up too. I don't have my own identity. She has this one teacher who hates her because she never goes to class, and now he hates me too. Q. WELL, WHAT DO YOU FIGHT ABOUT? Kari - We disagree about practically every- thing. I hate the way she does her hair. Kelli - Why don't you like my hair? Because I really want to satisfy you . . . Kari - We fight about clothes, and weight. Kelli- Yeah, she always tells me l'm fat. But l'm also older. O. BY HOW MUCH? A. Kelli- Two minutes. Q. WHAT DO YOU HAVE IN COMMON? Kari - Both of us play field hockey, go skiing. We also have the same friends. O. THERE HAVE TO BE SOME GOOD THINGS ABOUT BEING TWINS. WHAT IS THE BEST ABOUT IT? Kari- We meet more people - people who come up to us to say Are you a twin? Also, we can switch classes, and teachers don't notice. Q. NOTHING GOOD ABOUT HAVING A CONSTANT COMPANION, SOMEONE TO DEPEND UPON? Kelli - No. We don't really depend upon each other. O. ARE YOU EVER JEALOUS OF EACH OTHER? Kari - No. Kelli - I don't get jealous of her: she gets jealous of me. She broke a brush over me once. Kari - See this scar across my face? I was taking something out of the dishwasher when I was seven, and she purposely shut it on me. O. ARE YOU BEST FRIENDS? Kari - God, no. O. IF YOU COULD BE BORN AGAIN, WOULD YOU PREFER NOT TO BE A TWIN? Kelli - No, because we get more attention since we are twins. Kari - Oh, just say something nice and be quiet. THE GUESS 2, the name Camille and Camela Guess's car license plate displays, talk about being twins. un vi' .I 2, x TWO TIMES AS CUTE, now sophomore identical twins Vanessa and Samantha Wright share their candy from their first Halloween. 44 STUDENT LIFE FRATERNAL TWINS Gerald and Suzanne LaFlamme entertain their frieni at a party in their house. wushti 1 W gt,