William B Travis High School - Rebel Roundup Yearbook (Austin, TX)

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Through the years if wg Boarding bulninfront of the school, 1955 students teachers have of breaking up the routine of get ready to take a field trip. Field trips are one way classes. Wil? Clan of 1970 seniors, walk down a set of stairs before commencement exercises begin. Seniors then wore white gowns, whereas they graduate in red today. 16 - Classes 5 I w l 1 i e a , 1 3, ,, gg J fi 13. 5? Pee 31 W? la. I M . a it H f. K . . swf ar e l . VVNV VV N V Q, 4 T 452251 . 1 a . R qt 3 , V f my ' if i ' -, ' f.,,, ' ' . EQ i e ' V it V' itfr W ,W 2 is f - V' . but !g!4!' ' W Y L ?-rt s A group ol 1954 students exits through the front the parking lot now because the buses pick up doors of the school. Students still walk out those students in the driveways that lead to the parking doors that face Oltorf, but most walk out toward lot. X if lil 5,

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Students change to Lifestyles society and economy mofdwfheffmes Students' lifestyles, through the years, have adapted with the changes in society and the economy. While students enjoyed many out-of-school activities that they always have, including movies, parties and dates, the year 1982-83 found more students working part-time jobs than ever before. Some ofthis can be attributed to the national economic condition which forced many students to start saving for college, and some to work to help supplement their families' incomes. But others found jobs for reasonsstudents havealways doneso-to make car payments, buy gasoline, concert tickets, stereos, clothes and other items. In this school year, students could be found on Friday and Saturday nights at films such as E.T., Best Friends, Fast Times at Ridgemont High, and Porky's. They could also be found watching the state-ranked Rebel Varsity Basketball Team knocking off another opponent, or celebrating afterwards at eating and amusement centers on East Riverside Drive. The year saw a decline in participation at some school-sponsored activities such as dances. Of almost 2,000 Travis students, only 200 attended the traditional Southern Ball in January. There was also a decline in parties. In a growing city that had more and more to offer, students seemed to diffuse into smaller congregations at area video arcades, restaurants, skating rinks, and movie houses. By contrast, in the 1950s and '60s Travis students tended to flock to common places such as the old Pig Sandwich Stand at Live Oak and South Congress, and the Holiday House on Barton Springs Road. ln those decades, South Austin was much smaller and the school was more close-knit. Aside from the fairly common student lifestyles of studying, working, and occasionally partying, some students found themselves thrust into the roles of parenting. The Travis Infant Center helped such students by allowing them to completetheireducation and learn their responsibilities as parents. Out-of-school time, for some, was spent studying, practicing, building Drama sets, rehearsing speeches, meeting journalism deadlines, or getting extra help from teachers. For others, it was spent working, babysitting, watching television, or dropping quarters into Donkey Kong or Pac Man at Spanky's. For many, however, it was a mixture of both, and for the high achievers, there simply were not enough hours . , . Through in the day. The lifestyles of students in 1982-83, the as they have been through the years at Travis, werefor some a matter ot choice, and for others, dictated by economic, family, academic and other circumstances. years At the Rebelettes' annual Southern Ball, a group of students dances to the music. The formal was held at the Hyatt Regency. BELOW: Waiting to start the Christmas Concert, Tina Farris, Carla Miller, Frances Green and Derris Perkins sit on the tables. 8 ,..-.,,3e,,f. . . . . , ii., '70s Although most students could not attend all the football games, most tried to turn out for the McCallum game. The game was played for the Victory Bell. A group of students in 1975 gets the bell ready for the game.

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system. Some of the new classes introduced in recent years were computer courses and honors classes. An Advanced Placement English course was created in 1981 for some ot the top seniors. To help break up the typical class routines teachers often scheduled field trips or had guest speakers. Other teachers showed movies and films or assigned research papers. AlSD's cable television station made its debut in Travis classrooms in 1982-83. Over four years, students graduated through the ranks, always keenly aware of the certain status that came with their grade level. Classes Te? a gi.: M , ,,,,.,,,,,,,,.,,,M , W waits! ll- H A group of students, Daren Mealer, Sean drama teacher Brian Hudspelh about howto MacGregor, and Miles Gathright, talk to set up a scene for their next play. ff? 1 'fix' IZ? ' I 'K ' .153 . ' 'wtf '.,. f ' ' 'if' ff ' as fl' 7 .... M. . k Lili K Working on proiects in Laura Malone's gifted Spears, Cynthia Jackson, Tracy Walls, American History class are Sara Koeninger, Jeff Murphy, and Michelle Dewvall. sg -gi .Al r , , X 1 ' br X' , J James