Van Alstyne High School - Panther Yearbook (Van Alstyne, TX)

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Daddy’s going lo yell! Junior Mary Allen takes a look at the dent caused by her head-on-collision with Junior Tommy Offill. All four wheels on the ground. Junior Laura Woodroof takes the turn at the Cottonwood entrance a little bit faster than normal. “Come on, live a little! Who’s going to find out? You only live once.” Teenagers today are presented with and often pressured into taking many unnecessary risks. In fact, they almost seem to thrive on thrills, looking for excitement that is clearly risky — ignoring the danger. Junior Laura Woodroof said, “I know I tend to drive a little recklessly. 1 guess three wrecks in nine months is a pretty good sign. It doesn’t seem like I’m taking a chance at the time. It’s not until afterwards that I realize how dan- gerous it was, but by that time it’s over and there’s nothing I can do anyway.” Some might say to themselves, “What’s the danger in a little excitement? But in reality, teenagers are the only group in the U. S. whose death rate is rising, and many believe that risk-taking is at the bottom of this trend. In short, teenagers are dying from their own reckless behavior. Senior Jennifer Likely said, “Everything I like to do is sort of risky, but I only do it because it’s fun.” Often, when teenagers do something reckless several times without getting hurt, they assume that it becomes less risky each time. This is wrong. Sophomore Carey Conner said, “I just like to have fun. No one ever gets hurt, so I guess being reckless a little isn’t that bad.” Risk taking may help you feel more independent, but in the long run, it can only cause harm. Because, in short, just being a teenager is basically more dangerous than skydiving, hang gliding, or ski-jumping. Keeping aft eye out. After classes the Van Alstync Police Department surveys the campus for speeders and rowdy behavior. 20 STUDENT LIFE

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Won ! anyone dance with me? Mr. John Wade looks around for a dance partner at the Junior-Senior Prom. STUDENT LIFE May 1 have the first dance? Senior Pam Pittman and Senior Richard Caycc start off the prom with the first dance after being crowned 1988 Prom Queen and King. Only one more to go! Junior Tommy Offill helps do last minute decorating for the prom. How do I look? Junior Mary Allen, Senior Tiffany Cook and Sophomore Julie Bengston do quick touch ups before the dance.