J J Pearce High School - Mustang Yearbook (Richardson, TX)

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With all eyes on the field, Russ Lowry, Brad Dorsey, Angela Ralston, and Kim Williamson intensely watch the Duncanville game. fDinwiddieJ The senior girls prepare to line up for the junior-senior tackle footbal ame held at Priarie Creek Park. ?SchletteJ Elizabeth Foster and Van Leftwich pose as Popeye and Olive Oil for the senior Halloween costume party. fMetcalfj 20 I Dating 8: Weekends Ai ,fl

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n order to get a parking space, ju- G G1 l l5?f......5i2, We Y' Entering the fast lane p 1. ...f null- 'S 'V' Sweaty hands gripping the steering wheel and butterflies in her stomach are what senior Sharon Lodge remembers most about her driver's test. On her first attempt, in May of 1982, she hit a parked van. I've never been so embarrassed in my life, Sharon said of that first mishap. The se- cond time around, her license plates had expired and she wasn't allowed to take the test. But, giving it that old high school try, she went back a third time and finally passed. Though we didn't all have 4 ' experiences like Sharon's, most of us can remember something about the day we took the driver's test. Even so, many students regard- ed their driver's license as a ticket to freedom. They were now able to drive to work and school. Iunior Ieff Miller didn't pass until his se- cond try, but even then he had a few problems. He made a wrong signal, drove in the wrong lane for a few seconds, and almost ran over his inspector as the officer walked in front of the car. In regard to his present driving skills, Jeff said, I'm a good driver when I want to be. Though most people got their license when they turned 16, many jumped the gun and got a hardship license. This is a special license designed for those fifteen- year-olds who claimed that they had no alternative method of transportation to school or work. But, in fact, most people just liked the idea of driving a year early. We all looked forward to getting our driver's licenses. And, though it was a nerve-racking experience for many of us, it was worth it to gain one more step towards in- dependence. CLochridgeJ Driver's Education students work on uestions from their rulebooks. ?DinwiddieD Many students, such as these, rely on getting their licenses so that they can drive to school. fDinwiddieJ Driver's License - Student Life I 19

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Nhile attending a basketball game, Mark lellums and Brooke Chamberlain talk luring halftime. QWilczynskiJ Stepping out As the week of a Pearce student went by, similar happenings took place. Mondays and Tuesdays were usually quiet, although there was a dull roar of conversation about the weekend past. Wednesdays were about the same and the favorite phrase of the day was It's only Wednesday? On Thursday you could hear the chat- ter of plans being made with friends or sweethearts for the weekend. Finally, after four days of hard labor, Friday was upon us and the waiting was over. But what was all the anticipa- tion for? Why were all these plans so important? What really hap- pened during that two day slice of heaven that the students called the weekend? Anything from a fancy night out on the town, to a movie and pizza with friends, to an exciting game of football on a Sunday after- noon was what it was all about. The sources of entertainment were endless, and the one thing that students knew how to do was have a good time. On Friday nights, ff youcould find dedicated Mustang fans at either the football, basket- ball, or soccer games. When there were no games going on, the main source of entertainment was par- ties. Many parties Were given by the classes to earn money. At the senior Halloween party, everyone came in costumes and listened to a live band. The seniors also had a New Year's Eve lock-in which turned out to be a smashing suc- cess. But the seniors weren't the only ones who knew how to party. The juniors, and yes, even the sophomores had their own parties. Even Tri-Hi-Y's in both grades were responsible for a few gather- ings this year. In contrast to Friday nights when you saw large groups of students, Saturdays were usually reserved for that special date or a night out with a few friends. Din- ner and a movie was a typical date for students, although some couples stayed home. With the in- crease of pay TV and home recorders, movies could be enjoyed in the privacy of their own homes. Whatever type of entertainment the students found on Friday and Saturday nights, to recover from it all, Sunday was a welcome relaxa- tion time. Lying around the house, finishing a little homework, or watching football games could sometimes take up the whole day. But while some watched, others played. Driving past Prairie Creek or Mimosa Parks you could see the familiar sight of students playing football, frisbee, or any other games they could conjure up. The two-year traditional junior-senior girls football game was also an at- tention gainer. With all the activities that went on throughout the weekend, students had a chance to meet new people, have fun times together, stay out of trouble Cmore or lessj, and after all the excitement, make it back to school Monday. fWilczynskiJ Debbie Hager gives jim Carlton a traditional midnight kiss at the senior New Year's Eve party. CLeeJ Dating 8: Weekends I 21