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

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enior David Clinton takes his English exam first semester. fOliverJ Amazed at the number of books they have to take home, juniors Mary O'Kief, Suzanne Seaman, and Iulie Miller plan on doing a lot of studying Sunday night. KO iverj junior Peter Sime signs up to take his SAT. fO1iverJ S - . 1 I -'X Finding some quiet time alone, sophomore David Goss studies for his biology exam. fOliverj Tests - Student Life f 27

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Putting it to the test It was the end of the semester, but instead of being excited, most of the students Were filled with dread because before they could begin their new semester or their summer vacation, they were re- quired to take final exams in their classes. Although the tests were held only twice a year, the study- ing and preparation that went into taking the exams made it seem like a lot more often. Final exams were held to test the students' knowledge of the subjects they were supposed to have learned during the semester, and many of the students ended up relearn- ing the entire semester the night before the exam. These exams counted for one-fifth of the stu- dent's grade, so they took the time to prepare for their exams carefully. Although final exams were im- portant to the students, they almost seemed like nothing com- pared to the emphasis placed on the SAT and ACT college entrance ......---v-'- exams. The SAT, or Scholastic Ap- titude Test, and the ACT, Aptitude Comprehension Test, both tested the student's knowledge on basic English and math skills. These tests were important to the students because most colleges re- quired that students seeking ad- mission take one or both of these exams in order to be accepted. Because so much emphasis was placed on these tests, the Saturdays spent in the Richardson High School auditorium taking the tests on lap desks became dreaded dates. Tests, both semester exams and the SAT! ACT, played a big part of the student's year. These tests counted toward everything from passing a class for the semester to getting into the college of his choice. As senior Kathy Heye said, I hate taking exams and tests, but if, and when, I do well, I feel great and all of the time spent studying was worth it. CGibbsl ,,,........-,Ma A Hoping to improve his SAT score junior Geoff Morris reads How to Bea the SAT. COliverJ A K! I l ..-n-n-nun Q,-.-no Seniors Caron Navias, Kathy Heye, and Laurie MacDonald do some last minute 26 I Student Life - Tests ......-..---w cramming for their trigonometry exam. COliverl 2 1 l I l 1 l

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V-I-C-T-O-R-Y, that's the Mustang battle cry. Spirit was not anything new on this campus, but Mustangs cheering together at a pep rally was always a thrilling sight. The unity that began in '81 was more than just carried on in '82. Class competition still had a little spark but was nothing com- pared to the fire we started for the Mustangs as a whole. No one could be anything less than proud of the enthusiasm and effort that we showed. It was im- possible to point out exactly what it was that made our assemblies original and special. Maybe it was The Kazoo Bandits fdressed in Wizard of Oz costumesj, Angie Emmett, Karen Price, Lynn Wilczynski, Stephanie Eton, Beth Massey, Karol Glatz, Dena Blumenthal, Rodney Coplin, Chuck the pride we all felt after the Pacesetters performed a perfect routine. It could have been the cheerleaders who were always there to lend support and lead us as we stood and cheered so loudly through the entire rally. Or when even our calm, impressive team members had to smile and join us in the laughter that filled the gym as the Kazoo Bandits came boom- ing out. N o matter what it was or how we did it, we all backed the Mustangs in a way that will never be forgotten . . . Mustangs we will always be true, in each act and deed. fBrownJ Ligon, Frank Ditto, Tripp Payne, Scott Barnett, Greg Reid, David Gaffney, Craig Dechard, and Matt Burton, debut in the homecoming pep rally. fDinwiddieJ 28 I Student Life - Pep Rallies All for one . Varsity cheerleaders add to the pep ral ly show with the pom-pon pyramid: CDinwiddiel UT! l 1 1 Q l 1 David Ciszewski receives the offei sive player of the week award from tl Dallas Morning News durin tl Richardson pep rally. fDinwiddieE