Walnut High School - Cayuse Yearbook (Walnut, CA)

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that when they did use these drugs, they were accompanied by friends. Sixty-one percent of those sur- veyed commented that they had used or were still using many types of drugs and alcohol, while, on the other hand, 3973 stated they would never even consider trying the unnat- ural highs, Stated one WHS student, I just get high off of life itself. According to researchers on teen- age drug abuse, 682 of these teenag- ers turn to drugs out of curiosity or in an attempt to escape from boredom or other problems. One student sum- med it up by saying, I do it because there's nothing else to do, and l'm hooked. Students do not usually intend to become victims of drugs such as pot, hash, and cocaine, but once that first step of popping a pill or snorting some coke is taken, the reality of turning back seems worthless and impossible. The addict usually turns to a life of crime to support his crav- ing for drugs. Often the victim vvill not stop for anything. For instance, many addicted teenagers will actually steal money from their parents in sat- isfytheir desires. ln concluding, the Cayuse report on teenage drug abuse, the results indicated that teenagers would go to all measures to fulfill their need for acceptance among their peers. The Cayuse was not trying to prove that every student at WHS is a drug addict or alcoholic, it just happens to be a popular problem. Q Drugsffeature

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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

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lf your last name began with S, P, or L, you were one of the luckier sophomores. You were one of the first to register. At fall registration all of the sophomores were seen in approximately the same areas. Most rushed to the SRC tState Require- ment Coursej teachers first, accept- ing any open spot they might have. Then they'd build the rest of their schedule around that class. Robin Lindley, one of the more for- tunate sophomores, stated, l didn't have any trouble getting my classes, but all of my friends did, so we didn't end up with the same lunch like we had planned. Even the students that could get SRC still had to do a lot of juggling to fit in the other required courses. Each and every sophomore had to have a P.E. class, a science class UPS or lSlj, a HES sizipninmcines sup l'll Ha e the Usual lunch period 15th or 6thj, and an Eng- lish class. Being required to take all of these resulted in the strong similari- ties between the schedules of the sophomore students. There were, of course, the excep- tions who chose to break up the monotony by joining a club or add- ing a fun elective to their otherwise routine schedule. Those who took IPS or ISI as freshmen ended up with a biology, chemistry or Western Civi- lization class. just like when you order a meal, the sophomores were offered a choice. They could try something dif- ferent or just say, l'lI have the usual! Q pFORElGN LANGUAGES are a common elec- tive, as well as a college requirement. Nan- nette Burk works on Mrs. Rosenberg's assign- ment in Spanish I. SQ 5 .., 'ly s William Abboud .4 Russell Achin ii V' l.,V . it Margaret Addeo ll J -f '-t.f fr fin Lisa Adriolo . S , l , . L M s . james Agren Q' - f QW' R? ' gli vi Cheryl Aiken ' - ' . L , V, Y ' r ' Denny Akiyama V- l S f Alan Alabada , ' l S I A Ki if 5' ' Y Belinda Altenhofel Rossana Alvidrez if Michael Amend c . ludelito Amisola W g Daniel Anable - g 1 I , t R Scott Anderson , .. QQ Tracy Anderson I X ' ' Y x Michele Andrews -4 X if ' A William Angevine r David Aoki 'A Wayne Arballo Pamela Arlt A . Adrienne Atkins Paul Ayala Sandra Baeza ft R if leff Baird - , . V Deborah Baker . if S' Michael Bales Patricia Baquedano Christine Barber -i , -S ' Q. A Allen Bassett Q K . Penny Bauer ' Kimberly Baum Blanca Arrevillaga 1 , if S S s .ac ' Q S 'Q g A 52 ' 5 .tx-f . S . .R M , gc 1 A its K? S im ei- 'A :figs -.,. .4 ,M - - gg 5, 4 X f Q L . f if it :F A I ii .. i A F2 3 L ' ' 2' :A W 5 ic? y i x Q- im X X I r ix V 1' is 7 1 Q ss S 1 Sophom0res!Required Classes fj, i