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

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Make-up mania. While shopping in Foley ' s, sophomore Jennifer Dunn stops by the Clinique counter to see if her usual brand of make-up was in stock. Most students found themselves sticking to one product that they arc comfortable. CORSAGE COURAGE. Nervously pinning on her date ' s corsage, senior Jennifer Johnson tries not to prick Westlake-ex Howard Miller in the chest. The typical ritual of pinning on the corsages and boutineers by the date was still carried on. . . ' ' C ' K-f- ' i ' V ' .1. ' llassics stick crazed shoppers with brand-name biases c olas presented an unprecedented arena for consumers to make a social statement about their drinking preference. Coke promoted its classic while Pepsi put its product on video with Top Gun. Jolt, boasting twice the caffeine, made its appearance to challenge the two colas. Guoss jeans or 501 Levis? Coke Classic or Pepsi? Swatch or Seiko? Be- cause discriminating shoppers settled only for their personal favorites, design- er purchases put buyers in chaotic con- fusion as to which brand fit, tasted or smelled the best. Individual obsessions reigned with one brand until the production or popu- larity of it ceased. Most people just switched to a new brand, while others went so far as to quit using the product all together. If they discontinued the product 1 use most, 1 would just try to find a prod- uct that was similar to the one I was us- ing, senior Jennifer McElhenney said. Although many students denied having obsessions for certain prod- ucts, shoppers with particular needs deemed it essential for their appear- ance. 1 have my preferences because they fit my needs and I like them, not because they appeal to others, fresh- man Brooke Byrum said. Whether Gucci or Louis Vuitton, I od or Polo, Nike or Reebok, name- conscious buyers kept up the latest names in style. Edited by Becky Lamed I CLASSICS I '

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Rose routine. Keeping the tradition going, senior Jay Lucas dances around the hat as the senior class gathers around during the homecoming pep rally. Every year , a different captain is selected from the football team to do the traditional hat dance. THE CLASSIC CHALLENGE, . fter checking over the selections in the Coke machine, junior Ricky Womak makes a decision between the popular drinks. The Coke machines, which could be found at numerous places around school, were highly valued by students. COLLEGE CONCLLSION. Gathering information on colleges around (he nation, juniors Joanna Jennings and Seth Orel! begin to narrow down their college choices. Students sometimes felt pressure to go the perfect college or ones that their parents attended. Ci l TakeitEasv . I STUDENT LIFE

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■i ' -i5 ?i Jp«=- lashflow brings in the big bucks, takes them out too soon W ■Mi - C areful planning for summer jobs meant more money for spending. Typical jobs ranged from ordinary to extra-ordinary. Senior Michelle Grandinetti snagged the position in charge of Arts and Crafts at the Lost Creek Coun- try Club Day Camp while junior Kevin Kriss worked six- hour shifts at Safe- way. Junior Tod Con- ner maiu ed the coun- ter at Yummy Yogurt and sophomore Julie Tindle bagged gro- ceries at Tom Thumb. Whether for payments on a new Porsche, a savings account for tuition at UT or just a celebration on the week- end, extra cash always came in handy. Hardworking students worked for what some considered less than satisfactory wages while others said that the amount of their hard-earned pay check met their expectations and needs. 1 officially make S4 an hour, but after taxes, I make about $3.70. 1 think it is pretty good for starting out, sophomore Reed Hawn said. New jobs sometimes resulted in boredom, but breadwinners lucky enough to work with friends found en- joyment in clocking together. I work at Taco Bell with my friends. The job goes by faster when working with them, senior Kevin Buttery said. Deciding whether to spend their hard earned cash on a weekend trip to the coast or something more perma- nent, like a new camera, proved more difficult for some than others. 1 find it very hard to spend my pay check without getting something out of it. 1 usually try to fixup my VW rabbit, senior Dennis Wilson said. After-school jobs or generous al- lowances proved money did make or break weekends, depending on the miserly manners or hedonistic habits of the spender. CROWNING GLORY. Junior Brandy Clark holds the honor of crowning s enior Jay Lucas Prom King. Prom posed as one of the most money consuming projects for seniors and juniors, often leading to loans from parents or siblings and overtime work. Fast flowers. Suddenly remembering a friend ' s birthday, junior Tracy Church drives through the ' Roses to Go ' drive-thru window, picking up a bouquet Many students found this quick service to be a big convenience both in money as well as time. Jill Take it Easy ) l STUDENT LIFE