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

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» -i : M 4 ' w ' S: onclude: the verb that awakened seniors to the ' real world ' C athy Bonbright won a round trip ticket to anywhere in the continental U.S. and Robert Wells won two. Baltasar Allende-Reva snagged the minl- refridgerator in the auction while Adolpho Montero bid and got a JVC vcr . Kelly Perkins didn ' t bat an eye as she paid $2000 for a bow. Graduates got a little more than a going away party on the night of Project Graduation. Cinderella story. Once upon a times and some days passed, the sto- ry beginning at the little red school- house came to its end and freedom fi- nally became a choice as years pay off with the gift of parchment, a solitary sheet of paper signifying 12 years of blood, sweat and tears. Headed for a university, the mili- tary or a job, and the complete lessons of life. Project Graduation provided a last go-around for departing seniors. Project Graduation was the last chance for me to be with all my friends before 1 left for California, se- nior Gina Lichacz said. For most, invitation, cap and gown, and tassel orders first symbolized the ending of it all. I ' ve lived for the end of school. 1 thrive on the idea! senior Brent Bailey said. With tassels turned and diplomas received, everything from lunch in the cafeteria to dissecting reptile embryos suddenly ceased. I couldn ' t believe it when they handed me my diploma. When I lool ed back, all my finals, labs, and homework seemed so easy, senior Eliz- abeth Merriam said. DIPLOMACY. Accepting his diploma, salutatorian Willy Baker continues across stage to shake hands and have his picture taken. Dr. Thomas Rhyne handed out diplomas and a congratulatory hand shake was given by Dr. Don Rogers. I Take it Easy STUDENT LIFE

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1 licks of the camera turn heads; some scream, others pose ap hiring on magnetic tape, senior videoyearbook editor Mark Bristol filmed the 1987 school year. Shooting the major events, as well as the day to day routines of students, Mark initiated the project, a publication of the journalism department Using the facilities of VMTV, he edited the film and produced the final tape distributed to students in August El Paisano staff members compiled this volume using over 750 black and white pictures to tell the stories of the year ranging from the first day of school to the final minutes of Project Graduation. Photo- journalism students, led by photo editor Reagan Williamson, Tanya Gilzelbach and Leon Haven, shot over 400 rolls to capture the best of the year. FLASH! As the shutter clicked and the flash Volted through the room, sur- prised students ran from the scene or jumped up and prepared for another surprise. I like having my picture taken when I ' m not expecting it because I don ' t have to pose. I look better that way, junior Tod Conner said. Like Tod, most students preferred unexpected pictures rather than posed shots, with few exceptions. I like posed pictures more. That way you have a chance to look the way you want to, sophomore Meredith Patterson said. Whether a photo session present- ed itself at a family vacation at the beach or a party on Saturday night, camera crazies always managed to carry their shutter box with them. I always have my camera with me no matter what. There are so many pic- tures in my room. I take pictures of everything and everyone even if some of them are very incriminating! senior Traci Kriss said. Stranger things have happened. I ' d take your picture, but ycu might break the camera. — A famous pho- tography cliche ' , rarely if ever hap- pened. In sixth grade, my best friend took a picture of me at Aquarena Springs. The camera actually broke! freshman Suzanne Lowe said. Most students enjoyed taking the pictures rather than showing up in them. Pros and amateurs alike found satisfaction in surprising their victims. 1 like to be taking the picture be- cause I enjoy surprising people. I love the way people get mad at me when I surprise them with a picture, Suzanne said. No matter who looked good or who looked bad, memories of the past year will always remain on the minds of the students as a result of these notorious photographers. Edited by Mandi Hill CLICKS

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Hit me. Adding up the sum of ih.:, ' cards, graduates Joel Wetzel, Chris Milcholl, and Pam Terhune try and gi t their cards lo equal 21 in the game Blackjack. The money earned could be spent at one of the two silent auctions or the big auction at the end of the evening. ODD OR EVEN. Anxiously awaiting the outcome of the roulette ball, seniors Mike Linder and Shannon Lind gamble their money away in the risky game. Each student possesed $280 worth of chips to gamble with at their disposal in the casino. HEAD OF THE CLASS. During her speech, valedictorian Elizabeth Menriam talks about the hazards of being a student. Additional speakers, Willy Baker and Mr. John Matysek related their own feelings about graduation while Anna Barnes gave the invocation. HAT ' S OFF. After the acceptance of the Class of ' 87, graduates preceded in the traditional throwing of their caps. Backsy ' s and sidesy ' s were very popular with students whose caps didn ' t fit but the problem was easily solved by a few hair pins. Edited by Russ Phillips ■ i) i conclusions! ' '