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

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Break is a time for talking. Sophomores Melissa Kent, Christy Boswell, Debbie Fuoss, and Laura Black talk about what E1 good weekend they had. fBryanI At the Homecoming pep rally, senior Chris Bryan shows his spirit for the Mustangs, lliryanl 20 X Student Life-Crowds 'L 33' s ' it l o' . A -' h' f -K -,Q NW k,,... xx x- ' :::1sf1f:1z,:.s - +

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.-...ga-gt Although building a pyramid is difficult, the Varsity cheerleaders make it look easy after hours of practice. IPellerinl Seniors Rod Ieter, Christian Hill, and Scott Wood join together to sing the alma mater. lPellerinI Pep Rallies - Student Life X 19

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trength in numbers Togetherness provides security Roaming around the halls, peo- ple could see several clusters of students arranged in circles. Each individual group was made up of friends who shared similar in- terests and beliefs. These groups could be found in many different places. Students banded together at pep rallies and football games. At the pep rallies, classes were divided into separate sections, with the seniors occupying the prime spot in the boys' gym. Because each section tried to out-cheer the other, the gym rang with their cries of en- couragment for the home team. As the gates opened at football games, friends rushed to the bleachers in attempts to claim that area for their own. When they were not in the bleachers, friends met around the snack bar, bathroom, and telephone. just as football games provided a place to meet, clubs gave students a reason to meet. Students found new friends because of similar in- terests. The language clubs went to restaurants so they could eat with their friends. This was a way to be among fellow students away from school. The clubs all gave feelings of family to the members. Being in a club, I feel like I'm more a part of things, junior Kathy Sohl said. Most students would agree that the best part of going to school was seeing their friends. If it weren't for school, I wouldn't be able to be with my friends, sophomore Mike Struttmann said. Between classes, one could see friends gathered in the halls, discussing their weekend plans or their fifth period test. Before school and during break, students could be found grabbing a quick Coke while explaining their 1 ' I , fn: J ,, Q 25 1 ,1 I Vg I . g , yi 5 -FQ A ij ' 3, rf, g sa t 'sir problems with their current boyfriend or girlfriend. Students made many new friends or became closer friends this way. It makes you feel good talking to peo- ple and getting to know them bet- ter, sophomore Kathy Keller said. Although being with friends made some people comfortable, they sometimes liked being alone. After being around people all day, you need some time to yourself, said junior Kristin Schatz. This time was usually spent by catching up on homework or just relaxing. But no one likes to be alone for long. Most students preferred get- ting together on the weekends to go to the big party or the latest movie. Doing things together gave everyone a place to belong. IMacMorranj juniors Laura Chase, Tricia Keefe, and Rachel Hurst discuss their plans for Homecoming at the pep rally. lPellerinj Crowds-Student Life f 21