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

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Black Tie Affair B eing at this year ' s prom was definitely a night to rerttember. We started out with dinner at Chris- topher ' s with a group of friends. Then we piled into our limo- sines and left for the prom. We really only stayed at the actual prom about 30 mintes. The highlight of the evening had to be all the parties that were back at the hotel room. —senior Tina Sarff EFORE THE LAST MINUTE confirmation calls to area restaurants, hurried excur- sions to Barton Creek Mall to pick up earrings and almost forgotten film purchasing for photo sessions prom goers spent months of tedious planning and hard work to make the long-awaited night suddenly a reality. To the most economically minded prom-goers, a home-cooked gourmet meal provided equal eloquence to the evening, but others had big bucks in mind. I would take my date either to the Austin Country Club or to the Headlin- ers Club. I wouldn ' t hesitate to spend $100, junior Mark Gray said. Once at prom, half danced the night away to the band while the other half chose to mix and mingle. I stayed probably two hours. I be- came friends with the lead singer of the band and danced all night long. It was great! senior Kyle Jones said. Although all-night activities exist- ed, external forces like parents deter- mined the length of prom-goers ' evenings. Last year I had to be home at 2 am because my parents felt I was too young to be out all night. This year I didn ' t have a curfew, junior Tracy Ammann said. With prom night held in high re- gard by many parents, curfew exten- sions allowed for flexibility during the night on the town. We rented a hotel room and par- tied all night long. After all, it is better than being on the road, senior Jody Gibson said. Edited by Ashley Gotten M( BLACK TIE AFFAIR |

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PICTURE PERFECT. Taking time out from the dance floor, juniors Ashley Gibson and Paige Phillips pose for the camera. The band. Third Language, played popular music from nine until one, keeping the crowd moving on the floor or hopping by the stage. STEPPING OUT. Trying to find an alternative to the typical tuxedo plastic shoes, junior Alex Grossman haggles with the salesman. The worst experience about prom laid in renting a tux and black patent leather shoes. Alternatives included tennis shoes and jeans. Visa band. Many students found lines while attempting to purchase prom tickets. A re- fundable $5 damage deposit for seniors and $35 for others only started the expenses of a memorable night that led to dinner, dance, parties and memories. His AND HERS. Senior royally Jay Lucas and Jane Harwood, elected prom king and queen by student vote, lake a spotlight dance created especially for them. The prom, at Stouffers Hotel in the Arboretum, proved to be the most successful sponsored by the junior cbss. Take it Easy STUDENT LIFE

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Body language It % B odybuilding is important to me because I like to impress the girls with tight pants and small shirts but it ' s impor- tant to impress the girls that you see everyday and know well. freshman Otis Pousson With girls, it goes both ways. I like to impress the guys, but I think its impor- tant what other girls think too. —sophomore Michelle Giese ULGING BICEPS, thinner thighs and a healthy heart- goals for students who devoted time and energy in pursuit of physical fitness. While their counterparts spent hours after school on homework, fitness seekers spent their time on bodywork. 1 usually work out every day; one day upper body and the next day lower body, sophomore Brad Elliot said. While one gym had an exhilarating aerobics class, the next had a radical weight room. They all provided different programs designed to attract fitness fa- natics. I work out at Supreme Court be- cause I like their aerobics classes and the cute guys, sophomore Paige Mor- rison said. Those who could not find time to work out at school or at clubs scheduled some kind of physical training on their own. I always try to find some time to exercise. When possible I run or ride my bike, sophomore Chris Hendricks said. Pursuing activities that provided personal satisfaction and pleasure helped keep the participants hooked. I think its important that when you exercise, you do something you enjoy, sophomore Dane Reese said. I like to play tennis because it ' s an individual sport and it challenges you personally. From passing up a hot fudge sun- dae for a Weight Watcher ' s chocolate treat to pumping iron at Big Steve ' s Gym, individuals created their own methods to keep physically fit. Whether they chose dieting, jogging or just a few sit-ups now and then, it didn ' t matter as long as they kept that perfect physique. Take it Easy STUDENT LIFE