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

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Q. 'WH f V i -. 'sry l i eff? 1-If gp: ff if 'af r' 4 r andthe activities going on, lf you don't know i r around school, you fcanff is s usually see all the signs? and banners posted .rfheicommons Wliish gg torstudent LEG i.oo'r. Pitching pocket change, senior Tod Con- ner helps his own cause by ending a spare change disease, raising money for cheer- leading. iPhoto by staff? aturday night's action be- came Monday morning's gossip and the talk of the town dominated the whispers and giggles in the commons belore, dur- ing and after school. 'Everyone thinks that the commons doesn't reallydo anything, butyou can go to the commons and just hear about all the things going on in oroutof the school. I get a lot of important messages from the commons,' sophomore Sarah Kelly said. From the next pep rally to prom infor- mation, signs of all shapes and sizes lilled the commons. Not only posters, but or- Por those in the know ganizations set up tables along the sides of the commons selling everything from caps and gowns to homecoming carna- tions and balloons. The commons maintained its status as the main hangout for students in be- tween classes as well as before and alter school. Vihth the help of the message board and the lighted sign above the attendance ofnce, students learned the latest day to day information. it frf. nm- 4 ...ww s'f i L I rr A up . gfy g 4. l' i iii- a ' r. v

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Uncommon tradition Spirit leg adds interest to commons A spirit stick ..... A spirityell ..... Aspidt sign ..... A spirit leg ..... ?! Painted red, white and blue and referred to as the spirit leg, senior Tod Conner's original false leg found its place in the commons area not only as a symbol of his battle to win against cancer, but also as an ex- pression of school spirit and support. I didn't know what it was when I first saw it until l asked around and found out what itwas called and for. l think that il's an interesting new tradition that really does add spirit to the schooI,' sopho- more Patricia Grimes said. Initiated by the cheerleaders, the spirit-turned-wishing leg challenged on- lookers who attempted to toss coins into the leg. Shows that fake 3 Pe' P liKQ1l,,.had add .917 ss sviriificrallthe '? other ,studentsf i ' 9 senior Tod Conner, Q ...L 1 if On common ground... Migrating from the cafete- ria to the commons, under- classmen exchanged the ste- rility of the lunch-room forthe comfort of the commons. 'The commons area is a lot more friendlier than the cafete- ria. I usually see everyone I know inthe commons,' fresh- man Valerie Montminy said When the board ruled that juniors should stayon campus, the lunchroom crowded an average of 575 dinners into three lines to become more crowded than ever Since everyone i be 5 goesto the com gg mons after lunch, it is a lot easier to see people and get to . know them sopho i i rgfl ., - iifi f Q. .g..... f y , , V i . - ' ' it '.V., . l 8 THA rs so TYPICAL WHTFEWASH. STREET MOPPING Utilizing his artistic talents to beautify the Homecoming traffic received directions school, senior John Carrell creates an at- lnslde the commons as senlors artfully mosphere at 12 midnight for the next arranged collected street signs to oon morning homecomers' viewing pleasure. fuse amuse and then be cleaned up iPhoto by staffb iPhoto by Tracy Colhnsl

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The long 8: short of it Hairy stories Blonde, brown, red and raven locks curled, frizzed and waved in the wind. Vlhth gel, mousse or temporary and per- manent color changing options, hair color changed as easy as a trip to the grocery store made fashion statements. 'I like changing my hair, playing with it and just doing things differently. I don't change mine as frequently as some, but I hate to always look the same,' junior Kris Bins said. Quick metamorphosis prompted some to change their looks as much as 'Z If the shoe fits... SHI' lf Whether sneakers, high- tops, top-siders, sandals, high heels, slip-ons, loafers, flats or boots, shoes provided com- fort, protection and a way to comply with the state law and school rule about wearing shoes at all times. tl see shoes as a neces- sary evilg I only wear them when I have to. ldon't want to get busted, so I usually wear shoes when there's a chance that l'll be around someone that will get me in any trouble,' senior Kevin Kriss said. X Z Z Z Z Z f Z Z f Z Z Z Its a good thing Jesus-sneakers are out of styleg I don't like those things. They remind me ot flower children and hippies. senior Eric Blair 20 THA Ts so TYPICAL Let not your hairstyle provide the attention needed to live, for your personality should be substantial enough. iunior Zeke Shortes once a day, while others took a stand against the artificial, packaged look. Crimping irons and perms became popular, but a set tin' or 'out' style never evolved. Despite the comeback of flat- lops for fellows, corresponding 'bee- hive' hairdos stayed far out of style. Ho'r DAwc Looking for a new style, junior Lenney Chester tries to enhance his redundant wardrobe by trying on sixteen ten gallon cowboy hats at Barton CreekMa11 for the mere price of 56.99 each. iPhoto by Ste- ven Declerkl