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

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ESSCDNS DN MFE eadership demand time, effort commitment Upon entering high school, many students left behind their dreams of being a great leader, choosing instead to blend into the woodwork, leaving the pains of leadership to the more ambitious. Leading is rewarding in the end because one feels a real sense of accomplishment. However, it's really tough to get a group to- gether to do something, fresh- CLEAN DANCING. Practicing for the next big game's cheerleading ac- tivities, seniors Billy Davis and Claudine Defelice perform breathtak- ing routines to encourage school spirit at games and pep rallies. iPhoto by Bradley Wilsonl ,I man Anna Shefelbine said. While such pains of leader- ship as too much responsibilty, too much work to do, feelings that no one really cares and the ani- mosity of peers kept many out of leadership roles, others buckled down and kept their position. The worst downfall that I experienced as a leader is being stereotyped by others, sopho- more Martha Doyle said. I fi- nally realized that I couldn't con- trol their feelings and that I would only allow the feelings of those who really know me prevail. Behind the bad feelings of others and all of the hard work still stood the rewards of honors, better college prospects, and ma- turity associated with leadership. I will always feel the impact of my leadership roles in high school, FCA and NHS President jase Auby said. My charge of filling one hour of twenty people's lives each week taught me respon- sibility and the ability to function confidently before large groups of people. For those who chose to step out and grab hold of the responsi- bilities of leadership, the potential for rewards abounded, overshad- owing the headaches that came with the job. ilisi WHERE SHOULD 1 co? Flipping through brochures for prospective colleges, senior Tara Clemmons con- siders future options. The Booster Club provided funds for the construc- tion of the Career Center which opened in the fall. Cphoto by stafO HAvEY0u g runt IAM NOT A CROOK! During class election speeches, sophomore Otis Pousson waves the Nixon victory hand gesture. In the spring, student council officer candidates sold them- selves and their abilities through cam- paign speeches. fl'hoto by staffj S EAK voun... Edited by H Bolcezok

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