University of Arizona - Desert Yearbook (Tucson, AZ)

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Zypical you itting in. Some found this almost remarkably ' easy. Being a part of the crowd was just so natural to this select few. On the average, though, many would agree that fitting in wasn ' t as easy as it sounded. Valiantly, they would try to buy all the right clothes, get the right haircut, have the right friends, and do the right thing. Was it worth it? Some said yes. Being part of the crowd was so simple. They didn ' t have to worry about being different, and therefore, being ostracized by their peers. Not only did they belong, they also had numerous friends that they found by conforming to a group with similar ideals. ' Conform? Not me! ' was the vehement reply from the opposing party. These were the people who strove to be different, to stand out from the masses. Each of these people maintained their unique individualism and were rewarded with quite a variety of friends, each as different as they them- selves were. All in all, it would appear that either way was acceptable. Fitting in had it ' s advantages, and so did nonconformity. The choice was up to the individual, for who wanted to be just a face in the crowd? ' Wendy Ursell Wendy Thorp strives to be different from the rest of the crowd. Her hairstyle reflects her unique attitude. Photo by GREG BERG Following the masses is usually the easiest thing to do when it comes to going places. It takes a courageous person to go against the flow. Photo by GREG BERG Caps, shorts, and sun- glasses remain the nec- essary equipment for any person in the in crowd. Photo by GREG BERG 192 STUDENT LIFE

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rOQTHIllSMALi The crew and pilot of the pink elephant bal- lon, sponsored by The Foothills Mall, pa- tiently await for their chance to lift off. The crew helped set up the balloon and were also responsible for chasing it down after it took off. All of the crew are vol- unteers and anyone who wants to can be on a crew. Photo by BRIAN WILSON Up and Away The 7th Annual Tucson Balloon Festival was held in February. It was expanded to three days this year with the addition of the Friday Night Balloon Glow. The balloon glow consisted of all the pilots and crews setting up their balloons and keeping them tethered to the ground as they hit the burners, lighting up the balloons in a n agnificent display. The festival continued on Saturday and Sunday mornings with balloons taking off as well as sky- divers and biplanes performing acts. The festival was attended by people from all over. It gave them a chance to relax as they watched the many differ- ent balloons launch into the air. Booths were scattered around the launch field and the crowd could eat and shop for souvenirs as they watched. The festival is attended by pilots from all over the country who bring their balloons to participate in the festival. Balloons came from Cedar Crest, New Mexico to Pocatello, Idaho. There were even some balloons from Canada in the Festival. Balloons have recently broken away from tradi- tional form and now resemble pink elephants, peanuts, champagne bottles, and even penguins. The fad to have odd shaped balloons started in Canada and has swiftly swept through the U.S. The event was considered enjoyable for everyone who viewed it. The Balloon Glow was Two of the balloons held this year for the light up as a spot light first time. Photo by hits them. Photo by BRICE SAMUEL BRICE SAMUEL BALLOON FESTIVAL 191

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7 in I All of the proper para phernalia for fitting ir could be found at the nearest stores, in this case, the ASUA book- store. Sweatshirts, sweatpants, sunglasses, and caps, along with a variety of t-shirts, were available at almost any store. Fitting it was so easv to do. P i o to by DJ ANA JOHNSON im ' ' v A i« TWO StVES It ' s not the hat. It ' s the fact that I wear the hat, stated a calm Mike Baukej with a definite tilt to his chin. Uniqueness. What a quality Being an individual is something that our parents stress from the very moment of birth. ' If your friend tells you to jump off a cliff, does that mean you ' re going to? ' So, of course, why did most people feel that they weren ' t worthy unless they were a part of the crowd? Following the crowd. The herd effect was very popular because it required only a few people to make decisions. The rest would just follow along, aimlessly going where others told them While being an individual was harder some- times, especially when the unique characteris- tics that had been molded so delicately were under the pressure of mass ostracism, some found it the only way to go. ' Wendy Ursell Unique individuals can be found every day throughout the campus and it ' s classes. Photo by GREG BERG TYPICAL YOU 193