Westlake High School - El Paisano Yearbook (Austin, TX)

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FIGURE SUM. With the help of an adding machine, sophomore Tinscly Meadows adds up the bill at Jack Brown Cleaners where he works. Whether one was fond of math or not, it was an element found in all aspects of jobs, from waiting tables to running errands. SnriN ' Pretty. Pushing it to the limit, junior Jason Austin attempts to get that last sit-up in before the time is up. Many students found their bodies to be an asset to their health, so they tended to keep them in shape, toned to fitness. Edited by Tracy Moffett I ■]) '

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TABLE FOR TWO. Finding the right bill, SKATEBOARD SCHITZO. Freshman Ottis sophomore Susan McDaniel pays for her Pousson finds his skateboard an essential lunch. Most underclassmen found it hard to necessity to a part of his school day. Many stay on campus for lunch, but Susan adjusted to skateboarders depended on their skateboards the new open lunch policy, considering the to occupy their time before, during, and after punishment was six weeks of SAC lunch. school, doing tricks and stunts on campus. z y W0MB A::M ccountability Part-time jobs and con jobs ' f; ' give financiers bucks to blow Whether balancing a checkbook or gathering loose change to hide away in the piggy bank, the responsibility of money handling ranged from simple to complex. I have a checking account at Uni- versity Savings because I started a job and had to keep track of my money, senior Dana Berry said. Managing accounts at local banks helped student wage earners keep a close and strong hold on money mat- ters, although parents seemed to have final control of all assets. My parents give me so much money every month for allowance, but I spend some and keep building up the rest, sophomore Amy Bodinc said. Even though money required re- sponsibility, spending it seemed to be much easier than saving. However, when money ran out, so did the good times. Scrounging for the last extra penny became the only possible solu- tion. My parents only give me SIO a week and that barely lasts me, but somehow I always find that last extra nickel or dime to get me through the week, junior Kim Hamilton said. Hoping to receive money in the mail from grandma and grandpa or an early birthday gift, students, and espe- cially seniors, awaited the rewards that special holidays brought to them. I spend most of the money I re- ceive from my parents, grandparents, or friends at the shopping mall. I usually buy clothes, tapes, and food, freshman Brook Byram said. Splurging and spending or penny- pinching to find some extra cash brought pains and gains but with a little luck, assets developed into a perplexing priority for student financiers. I Take it Easy STUDENT LIFE

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OH-LA-LA. Putting on the last touches, junior Tiffi Gurkin paints sophomore Chris Pezold ' s nails to finish off his wild woman Halloween costume. Many students chose walking through the hallways and down Sixth Street as a way to express their creativity. TIP OF THE TONGUE. During the choir musrial Bye, Bye Birdie, junior Shelley Tonn awaits her cue as she plays one of the girls. Bye, Bye Birdie played three night and was only musical the choir put on this year but won rave reviews nonetheless. CHAP CHEER. Getting into the Christmas season spirit, juniorTod Connor joins senior Jay Lucas in dressing up as Santa Claus. The S antas of Westlakc visited children from all over the community at their schools, and community centers. BUNDLES OF JOY. Leading in the chorus of cheers, senior Joel Wetzel exposes his spirit at the Powder Puff game on May 12lh. The battle was brutal between the junior and senior girls but the senior girls pulled out in the end and kept the tradition of being winners going. A 4 W Take it Easy il ' -fl S - U D E N T LIFE