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

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5 itll' Q 4 , J s L . .t , S x 4 Senior Ieff Shine calls his mother to ask her to bring his basketball uniform to school for that night's game. lBoleyl Before school starts, junior Cari Ogle studies for a trigonometry quiz that she will have third period. lBoleyj 5? if . A W F'O!vM.- Y .' . . .riff 4 V aff 4 J' 9' K ' -af po' ,,,,,.,.--M-'-' ,w L 91 2' ' i ,.-Q-.ne-H -naw-sZ : 5-nm, J 0,49 Af' 1. A 2 . ,.. o spare time 24 hours isn't enough Getting up early wasn't easy, but for some students it was even harder since they needed to be at school hours before others because of drill team, make up tests, club meetings, and the zero hour. The need to make good grades caused everyone to take more courses. Zero and seventh hours helped students get ahead with credits. For many students, zero hour was more convenient than seventh because of after school ac- tivities which included sport prac- tices, drill team, marching band, jobs, and the most dreaded thing . . . HOMEWORK. After school, teachers helped students with homework. Students also had the help of the homework hotline, which they could call for aid in certain subjects. As the day came to an end, students began to realize that there was still a lot to be done - tests to be studied for, assignments to be completed, and notes to be looked at. Many people didn't get to bed until 11 p.m. or later. As senior Laura Douglass said, During foot- ball season, I usually didn't get home until 7 p.m. because of drill team practice. By the time I finish- ed my homework and got into bed it was midnight. fGasperl Before 8: After School- Student Life X 25

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After school, junior Rob Rose practices Malaguena , a song he needs to memorize for all the football games. lCrawfordl Spanish Club treasurer senior Kristin Banks and Mrs. Lynn Rushing, club spon- sor, count the club's dues. ICrawfordl ,-gunman Q sl fc iia ii ,, ,,.,1fm,W--.v-1' W .W F ,, ,,. L Y W- 24 X Student Life 1 Before 81 After School Out in the heat after school, the wrestling teams practice sprints to help build up their X 5, F 1 M fi' S 5 ,Q b i ttitttttoti,tti cctt 3 5 Tili t eeeritlieststreliflsttists ,W t52asawefz21f.:,-Q-Q,2f'efz::zs,f Q2-few fzi2ggg5:1s::SQ112i2'21lX1le1a:i2??a tttt X Q f. X it QSM t an Q, W rl ft' . X X. cxlf ,.., xx, X' X 4 X X gr K, X 5 Q I :ii f- :ff its 'ii as to M 2 iii 4' il 's-' V. ,.,, ,,,' t -k.., If ' ,

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26 X Stud fjtkife earning a y to stud Good preparation leads to success Having to prepare for taking tests was something that was com- mon to all students. To prepare for a class, students had to find the method of study skills that was right for them. Then if they studied hard enough they could do well on a test. I found I only got as much out of the course as I put into it, junior Allison Rowley said. There were different types of study skills for tests and quizzes. Some students used last-minute cramming sessions at night or in the early mornings. Also, there were students who studied each night over material that had been covered in class that day. Some students took advantage of free class time in study hall. Combined with personal study skills, some students found extra help with school counselors. The counselors were there to help with individual problems but also served as a link between the school's administration and the students, sophomore counselor Mrs. Lark Montgomery said. Counselors offered assistance to all students who had questions about studying, taking tests, and school in general. It's important to have a good relationship with your counselor so they can advise you on which college to attend, senior Libby Peeler said. All the counselors tried to encourage more students to study effectively. Each classes' counselors concentrated on a different area of study. The study skills packet was given to all sophomores. junior counselors worked with students on test- taking skills in all junior English Iff 1l' ,,,1.,f . classes. Counselors helped seniors as individuals on making plans for their future education. Free tutoring help was offered to students after school. Students fail- ing subjects were encouraged to take advantage of this option. Standardized tests served as a personal indication for basic skills. Classes had to look at these tests seriously for graduation. Students seemed to get serious about exams this year because of the impor- tance on college entrance, senior Laura Swanson said. After finding the right method of study skills and using it, students usually scored the way they wanted to on tests. lNaftzgerl Taking a short break between studying junior Scott Shinners sleeps in the Study Center. lBryanl i f My p. 'ffrij Vi 1- . tMPqygg,,,,,,,,I, ...,, 1' . .. ' 'v at i tt ' . . ...M ...... . . 'i s...1 M ,mf 3 e