Walnut High School - Cayuse Yearbook (Walnut, CA)

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Iolene Simonton Rats lnfest Cam pu The Phantom Rats was a group of three young men in unusual cos- tumes who first appeared in 1979. The following Cayuse interview was conducted in january, 1980. Cayuse: Where did the idea of the Phantom Rats come from? Rat 3311: It was my idea. I wanted to think up something we could do that wouldn't hurt anybody and wouldn't go against the school rules. So I came up with the idea slowly, piece by piece. I wanted something that we could remember when we're out of Brian Seymore Wanda Shat-on Kelly Sheddan Lynn Shoop Robert Sickels lelicia Sirthia Iulie Smith ,Q Im t .. . Kwxux N S as X ...f Maria F. Snaidero Q Robert Snedeker - . ' -My Sang Song ., . Ct 1odiSonn 'L' Ken Soules :QQ g Ioe Spaulding I Laura Spriggs ' X 3 Danny Spring I i A-, X' IN A 3' S K.. Iana Stacy Hi if S Sheryl Stinbrenner ,Q Debbie Stephen 9 A s S Curt Stokes P Fred Stoker I Michelle Sturim NR. V I s-.QQ Iohn Sturkie S --M X fx Susie Sussman ' I 0 NancySutter .S '- . uv.. . . Louise Swift Geri Takai I Rich Tally I school. 32: lt's also something we can do for excitement. lt's really suspenseful. Cayuse: For you or for the other people? 31: For us. I think it's more enter- tainment for us than for the other people. But they like it, too. 32: lt's a good release. 81: Yeah, it's like riding Colossus is the best way I can describe it. 413: Your adrenalin gets up right before you get chased, Cayuse: When did the Phantom Rats first appear? in -. : S . .Y .. T' ' it vw gaf' -Q-. . L j -, 331: It was at one of the last foot! ball dances. 43: The last football dance we hit three times. Cayuse: You went into the dance three times? 423: No, we couldn't get in, but il was still a success. 32: The first time we had a lot o problems. Cayuse: Like what? 411: We thought it was going to be cool. We ran over to the gym, and th first time we got there it's, Kill th Rats! People had seen the posters 3 tt rv Sv SX A ,,,.s-s., g . ...-wg, S, , X Q' .. 'lll' . MW I 4 R- ft' L- sg ts ,, fi X S 5 X S A ,, .f btWarr OF The K Q t. P IL . . ...... my Klgzx - 1 tr 1 X l'lC'Jl f'S 1 luniors!Phantom Rats

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Dean e: A iiioggnamilanze itlreoibile- Most teenagers have been told at least once that their high school years will be the most fulfilling years of their life. A survey given to the stu- dents bythe Cayuse seemed to indi- cate that the reality of high school life did not fulfill the average teenag- er's expectations. The survey was given to approximately 400 sopho- mores and seniors, less than one sixth of the total student body. However, the results pointed out certain trends in the use and abuse of drugs and alcohol. While the age difference between the sophomores and seniors sur- veyed was not great, the seniors tended to be more experienced with the use of drugs than the underclass- men. For example, according to the survey taken, 66? of the sophomores stated that they did not smoke mari- AA PUFF OF A CIGARETTE helps to relax students inbetween class. Many students just hang around and talk with theirfriends. bSUPPORTlNG A DRUG HABIT, whether it be alcohol, cocaine, or pills can run into a lot of money. l can't say that they're checked out that often, stated librarian Mrs. Paula Franta, who said the pamphlets are usually used by individual stu- dents. Feature! Drugs N fi . 4. img - i as .. ,fAtf,:6 ' f W'3f , , . L vf,,., I 'Q juana or drink alcohol. As one anony- mous sophomore commented, I don't smoke or drink 'cause it'll mess my life up with more problems than I need, ln contrast, the survey showed that 601, of the seniors did use both alcohol and marijuana What caused these students to turn to drugs and alcohol? On the ques- tionaire the question was asked, Why do you smoke pot or drink By Kim and Lorretta Huttger I enjoy it, I have a great time when l'm blitzed lt gets me through the day. alcohol? Many students gave answers such as, I enjoy it, I have a great time when l'm blitzed, and lt gets me through the day. Bu many of these students stated tha they did not know why they enjoyec it or why they felt the need for helj in getting through the day. Authorities on the subject clain that peer pressure and its underlyiny motives are a major cause of adole cent drug and alcohol use, the mo important motive being the student' need to be part of the crowd. At th high school age, the students look fo acceptance from their peers, ofte trying to please peers before pleasin themselves. However, pleasing peei sometimes means, taking a hit of joint, popping that first tab acid, or scoring some brewff Fif percent of the students indicate f I 4 XIX X XA Xxx or