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

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Z Z f 3 d ldon't think rve been . inisi,defethe,gcen- fer 516 lite time f ,Before having to go Z to class. senior f Tom Marquardt Z Z Z f i f Q a a f Z f Z f Z a Good news College center provides refuge, information 'What is it? Where did it come from?' Common out- cries as the commons area filled, the obtrusive new col- lege center located on the upper level of the commons, prompted remarks on taste, usefulness and purpose. 'I thought it was awful when ltirst saw it. lt looks so out of place, but I do find the information about colleges it holds useful and now, l sup- pose l'm used to it,' senior Jennifer Fletcher said. Inside or out, the college center's information provided students with helpful insights on available universities and colleges not to mention a cozy place to finish up last minute homework. i'fDLlflI1g sixth lunch, ., .,k . itfs the.bQ5i,S!HGe there .aretongrj5enrors. QAfte r all, wefrettherkingl of the hill! g l like the idea of an Zaltisenior lunch. senior Corby Logue Landscaping renovations questioned ver the hill ne project, the terrac- ing ofthe hill, met with disapproval from the students who said that the money could have been better spent and itjust didn't make sense to them. The terracing was bad because it isn't a hill anymore, it's stairs. lt's no fun sitting on a flat surface,' senior Mike O'Connor said. Besides ruining its purpose, others argued that the terracing of the hill hin- dered students. l don't like it because you can't walk straight up the hill anymore. l'm lazy and I don't like having to go around to stairs, senior Lisa Wells said. Despite the complaints about the change inthe complexion of the hill, stu- dents flocked in droves during good weather to catch the sun and make after- school plans. Still yet, seniors Tod Connor and Amy Pollard, suggested in a letter to the Pica- yune that the landscaping money could have paid a teacher's salary instead. 'lt's a great place to sit and have lunch. The commons is nice, but I like it because it's outdoors and an escape,' senior Corby Logue said. PET ROCK. The classic Hill, redistributed into three separate terraces, held its popularity with students as an after lunch, pre-test and sunny day spot. iPhoto by staf0 22 THA rs so TYPICAL

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wx LEG BLUE -BRAND Showing the little seen with tails, senior Leather jackets with contrasting 'chaps' Matt Schroeder modeled shorts with the in blue inscribed on the wearers head classic cumberbun andbow tie. iPhoto by creates a fashion yes for junior Iacob staffj 'fl think Monty 5 i :A Python songs are still the bestg Their ITIGSSHQE is eternal , and applies to all aspects of your life. l s junior Victor Hwang Z isten up Z oud, electric-steel, X synthesized beats, banjo-twang- ing or classical piano blasted, f popped and flowed from lweeters and woofers as music lovers dem- onstrated that their tastes differed as much as their physical appear- ances or personalities. 'Music has something for ev- eryone--whether it's Dokken or Mozartg and some, like me, enjoy all types. Different times really do call fordillerent types, but music al- ways beats homework,' junior Michael Webber said. Nearly 20M of those surveyed said they listened to only one style of music, while the obvious majority admitted changing radio stations as often as they changed moods. 'On Friday nights, the more up- beat tunes blast through my stereo. While going to school, it's basically country. I find myself switching tapes depending on how l feel or where I am going,' senior Tim Na- bers said. FROM IAMAICA 'ro You. Floral Hawaiian prints in bright colors re- tained their popuiarity as senior Leslie Prenger tries to convince a buyer of the fash- ionability of it, despite the six to eight hour drive to any coast. iPhoto by staf0 Edited By Enc Dreher P os A HION

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N .1 .f me ,. tv 1 ,Ma gi 'W ,fb ,, i r is .M .t LUNCH LOCATION. BENCH TIME. With lunch confined to cam us so ho Finding the perfect uses for the addi- P I P ' mores Maureen Murrell and Kristina tional benches donated by the Booster Bednarski comforted themselves with Club, freshman Andrew Zimmerman sunshine on the newly landscaped grassy finds them just right for the Classic coke- areas. iPhoto by Jill Keirseyl on-a-warm-day routine. iPhoto by staf0 si Z I ,rf .Q ,ff l Change of place S 29,950 worth of shrubs put down their roots during the summer just before 1456 students returned to establish their identities in a new and improved environment. Other landscaping projects such as side- walks, overhangs and drainage ditches rearranged the landscape creating an obstacle course for re- turning students. lt was a shock to return to see the new shrubs, walkways and es- pecially the guardrails. I guess after all the construction last year and the year before, I didn't think they'd do more,' junior Tracy Collins said. In beautifying and altering the campus, the district spent nearly 330,000 on protective guardrails, brick sidewalks and greenery, Funds spent on the landscaping instigated both praise and criticism. 'l think the money was wasted in Z Z plants, it does not make it anymore 7 aesthetically pleasing and ecologi- f cally they do not benihtthe environ- Z ment,' senior James Fenelon said. f As some tagged the project an Q unnecessary investment, other f students and faculty enjoyed the Z new look. Teachers often con- Z ducted classes outside on the f newly landscaped hill and court- Z yard area and students spent 7 lunchtime outside instead of in. 7 sun . I riii outside . 0 1 mp escape rhelwwh 'sjrobmlfmrtiorkristy1 . . Home , , RENOVATIONS Edited bv Jennifer Bristol