Catholic Boys High School - Rocket Yearbook (Little Rock, AR)

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AFTER THE WORK IS FINISHED After the last bell rings, the day is just beginning for some students. Many stu- dents hold down an after school job while keeping up with Catholic High's large workload. A typical night's homework for a junior might include reading ten pages of chemistry, solving twenty algebra prob- lems, studying a chapter in history, and reading a short story in literature. In addi- tion to this, a student might have a job that requires that he work four hours every night. Some examples of this are, john Harrill who serves barbecue at Chip's, Brock Patterson who makes pizzas at Mr. Gatti's, and Dawson Irvin who scoops poop at Treasure Hill Pet Clinic. When asked how he copes with school and a job, Dawson replied, I have to study late at night after work. After the last bell, other students participate in school athletics. These students practice for many hours after school to represent the school and to prepare for their next victory. A typical week's practice for the soccer team involves two hours of practice after school three days a week, with an occasional weekend practice. Also, a few students participate in activities such as band, newspaper staff, and the making of this yearbook. Some nights the yearbook staff stays at school past ten o'clock to meet a deadline. Although some students participate in some form of school activity or job, not all do. When james Scherer was asked what he liked to do when he got home, he replied, I like to go home and watch 'The Dating Game. '

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W: .MSI Hmm. Boy, I could sure go for an- other cookief' Tim Walsh cov- ers Brett Wujek's lunch. STUDENT LIFE DURING One doesn't just eat during lunch at Catholic High. Students engaged in a wide variety of activities such as shooting the breeze - which typically includes discuss- ing, whether in the library or in Fletcher Plaza, the past weekendis events or an up- coming exam. Other students use one of their lunch periods as a way to participate in activities such as the physical fitness team or the drill team. The fitness team works out every day at either lunch period for thirty minutes. As the date for the national com- petition draws nearer, those members on the first squad will begin to workout be- fore school also. Some students participate at lunch period in the ROTC drill team. These students also use one of their lunch periods in preparing to twirl and let sail their rifles for the next performance. When Tim Conrad was asked if there was any place he would rather be during his lunch period, he replied, The only place I would rather be is on a deserted island with the woman of my dreams, Vanna White. Some students have jobs to dog one such is jeff Dumboski, who works at the concession stand selling candy bars during the last fifteen minutes of each lunch period. Still others sell pizza or 'baked items from home on Friday in order to raise money for the fitness team. Others use their open lunch period as a class. Due to new school standards, some sophomores must use their second lunch to obtain their necessary typing credit. When asked what he thinks about having to take typing during his open lunch period, Lee jones replied, I think it's a better use of my time than sitting in study hall with nothing to do. The remaing students who either haven't an activity during their open lunch period or don't have a double lunch, return enthusiastically to study their favorite sub- jects. When asked what he liked most about study-hall, Butler Eaton replied, It gives me time to get a head start on my homework.

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Oh, what a faabulous play that Dodge, or you're gonna get was! Matt Stone admires those rammed. A freshman skirts an hard at work. oncoming car. M 'th' XX 3 wdwlw will Little boy blue, come blow your horn. Freshman Kelly Power tackles the formidable tuba. Lung power needed: james Steen and Mike Meacham are part of the powerful trumpet section. Mmm liz A natural tan can be had for just pennies a day. William Mertins realizes the arch-capi- talist's dream: selling what can be had for nothing. Sfvsistlr Life