University of Texas School of Law - Peregrinus Yearbook (Austin, TX)

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Volunteer Income Tax Assistance VITA coordinator Abraham Rubinsky, far right, and second-year law student Bobby O'Connor assist an East Austin resident with preparation of her income taxes. VITA provided the free service to all needy applicants. Randy Doubrava makes a last-minute checkover of this Austinite's 1040EZ return. VITA gives needy free tax assistance The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program was instituted in spring 1987 by law students to provide free tax preparation assistance to those Austinites who could not afford professional tax help. Coordinator Abraham Rubinsky corralled law students, some with no prior tax experience, into VITA. The volunteers attended a workshop instructing them in the basics of tax preparation. The students volunteered two or three nights during the spring semester, right up until the April 15 deadline. VITA was housed in the George Washington Carver branch of the Austin Public Library, and provided its services during weeknights. Clients were solicited by hanging posters in various East Austin locations. Rubinsky said the VITA program was immensely successful and he hoped to continue it next ear. Photos by John For»-onh Carlene Tindell, left, calculates preliminary figures before completing her client’s tax forms. 26 — Volunteer Income Tax Assistance

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Fall Drunk [ LOS pAR‘ IEKS 1 MAS L MNOS Costumed party becomes ‘Corona’ of fall semester Hundreds of law students could be found in costume at the Texas Union Ballroom Saturday, November I, for the annual Fall Drunk.” The event, sponsored by the Student Bar Association, has long been a tradition at the law school and is probably the best-attended party of the entire year. Ghoulishly-attired law students danced the night away to music by the band 14K. Another tradition which has developed over the years has been the design and sale of Fall Drunk” t-shirts. Last year’s shirts were patterned after the well-known Hard Rock Cafe” insignia; this year the SB A modeled its t-shirt design after the currently-chic Corona beer logo. As expected, the shirts were extremely popular, and the SB A had to place a second order to satisfy the overwhelming demand. Also in keeping with tradition, the SBA awarded prizes this year for the best costumes. The prizes varied from bar review courses and dinners for two at local restaurants, to ice cream at Amy's. Notable costumes included the UT tower, bearded members of ZZ Top (below left), California raisins, Hams Across America (below). The Color Purple (literally), and Tweety Bird, along with the traditional cats, witches, vampires and ghosts. There were a few surprises this year, however, despite the usual traditions. Along with their five-dollar tickets, students were asked to present photo IDs at the door. This inconvenience, of course, w-as the result of the new 21-year drinking age which became effective in Texas on September 1. Many students who were unaware of the ID requirement were forced to return to their homes or cars to get proof of their age before entering the party. Another unwelcome surprise were the long lines to get beer and wine (sec far left). Many students complained about the wait which wras at times as long as twenty minutes. Fall Drunk — 25

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December Graduates Michelle Roblxrrson Many December graduates entered I .aw School in the summer or accelerated their studies in order to graduate early. A few members of the December class gather above. Juan Francisco Aguilera Barry Kevin Arrington Bonnie Austin Mark Wayiand Batchelder Florence Pfullmam Berkley Michael Ray Berry Melanie Virginia Best Charlotte Denise Bingham William Clifford Blount Steven Greene Bresncn Mary Jane Broussard Rivera Brian Ray Burton Suzanne Eileen Carr Sr. James Gilpin Chambers Jacob C Chcmcr David Andrew Clark William Jerome Clay Melody Hartman Cooper James Louis Cowcn Elisa Leticia Cuellar Nicholas D'Ambrosio Jr. Virginia Marie Driscoll Fernando Anibal Dubovc James William Dyer Kelly Randolph Evans SaraSalrmarsh Evers Rebecca Jane Fox Ruperro Garcia Jr. Karen Maureen Gilpin Cynthia Gay Hairgrove Jem Lynn Hammer Ann 11art ley James Corky Henderson Susan Beth Hcrsh James Everett Hill Eric Stephen Houglaud William Allen Hull Elizabeth Ellen Jones William Owen Juvrud Jimmy Rocky Little Roger Leon Mandcl Timothy Jon Mattson Deena Jean McConnell Gavin Hugh Me hum Molly Jean Mitchell Faculty and graduates listen during the Sunflower Ceremony. Edward Herman Molter Tlwmas Joseph Murphy John Joseph Nash Diana Navarro Keith Wayne Newman Clay David Peebles Robert James Provan Kent David Ries Carole Louise Riggs Robert Louis Riley Edward Steven Riquclmy Patricia Ann Rodriguez Patrick Russell James Edwin Saunders Alan Lawrence Schechter Alexander George Schmandt Stephanie Marie Schroepfer John RaySbepperd David Alton Sibley I jdisThomas Slavik Jr. Mary F.vtlicr Slay Gregory Duane Smith Scott Courtney Smith Steven Wayne Smith James Russell Snell Robert Lloyd Snyder William Ross Spence Cynthia Kay Stewart Edward Walter Swanson Terence Tyrone Tlx mas James Lindsey Thompson Gaye Birkhead Ttbbets Michael Joseph Tomsu Michael Wayne Vanderburg Terry Lee Vanderburg Ann Catherine Vicnot Marc Fleming Villordi Darren Guiles Walker Robert Edw in Walker Jr. Nova Lois Washington Terrance Wade Welch Darryl Mark Wexkr Michael Andrew Womblt Catherine Marie Wright December Graduates — 27