West High School - Shaheen Yearbook (Davenport, IA)

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Senior Marty O'Connell does his thing about six hours per week at Mr. Kim's Institute of Tae-Kwon-Do. Marty practices the Korean art of kicking and punching, and has developed good health, a sound mind, and a strong body in return. It costs him a pretty penny, but he loves the discipline, coordination, and self-control he has acquired. He thinks it's a very beneficial hobby, and a lot of fun. If your later life leads you to politics, you are likely to run into a politician like Valerie Schultz. This senior is already meeting interesting people of all walks of life. During an election year, Val will be spending seventy to eighty hours per week relating Democratic philosophy to citizens she encounters. She first was introduced to politicking by her parents, and sees it as her career, especially campaign managing. It's satisfying to know that your work can determine the outcome of an election. Photographer, Mark Hess has whipped the temporary agony of leaving his school days behind. With his hobby, this camera bughas compiled files on every major aclivity that has touched his school life. He will, in the future, be able to look back on West High School with this permanent record of his accomplishments. Amateur ham radio operator, Iohn Nelson, won't be looking to the past, but will be reaching out to people on other continents. He has already established communication with Brazil, France, Germany, and Iapan while trying to contact Russia and China. With S1000 worth of equipment, he gets deep into the radio business. john got started with lessons at the Arsenal and isn't sorry he did. You can reach a greater understanding of man and make a lasting friendship with this hobby. O6 Above: Mike Ungs participates in a more unusual hobby -- scuba diving. He is pictured here at the Tipton quarries. Above Right: Marty O'Connell's main interest in Tae-Kwon Do. He is a member ofthe Martial Arts club at West, and is shown here demonstrating the breaking of three boards. Right: Tom Redington, Chris Poppz, and Ed Schule express their interest in music by shopping for the latest hits at a Northpark record store. A reflect varied student interests

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Collecting and creatin For seniors Mike and Steve Ungs, the water is the final frontier. They enjoy scuba diving as their pastime. Not only do they believe that it is relaxing, but the exploration of the un- known is a challenge in itself. Because of the price of diving gear, the Ungs brothers rent most of their equipment and sometimes profit when a recovery job is necessary. The brothers have some not so wild ideas about underwater living. It is already possible, theoretically, says Mike. It's a whole different world underwater. If you can imagine feeling weightless in a graceful, silent environment, you have a good idea of why diving is such a fulfilling hobby.