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

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Summer: the time in between Chris Iacke, Fritz Aldrine, David Ciszewski and Chad Baker get into con- dition during summer drills. QLeeJ Cheryl Bellows and Kim Stafford sgend their summer afternoons wat- c ing their favorite soap operas. CLeeJ sie, A L I 1 if, K AQ 8 . 8 ! Student Life - Summer X its S .3 5 t . in

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Iziusical rehearsals were called four days a eek from 7-10 p.m. Cast members Iill Saf- ran, Iulie Burbridge, Kristen Nelson, Erin Rust, and Melinda Amptmann rehearse on a Nlednesday night for the upcoming musical 'The Music Man. CDrakeJ Modern Dance was one of the most popular PE courses for all three grades. Elizabeth Winger, Carla Shiflet, Sharon Smith, Kriss Sack, and Marlene O'Brien prac- tice their new steps under Mrs. Dawson's instruction. QHoliganJ Student Life f 7

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School ended with high expecta- tions of the summer. But what everyone didn't expect was how :iifferent this summer would be from others. The first change occurred when we noticed the Gemini drive-in was not the hangout on Monday nights as it had been before. Tonya Koegl said her reason for not going anymore was because, it Wasn't as fun as it usually was. Not only :lid the popularity of the drive-in decrease but also the Lake Lavon parties were ended because of the high water over the summer. This was disappointing for many ltudents who looked forward to their weekends at the lake. Another change was that almost everyone had a job. Part-time jobs included working at local stores such as Henry's and Skaggs Alpha Beta or at Prestonwood Mall in stores such as N eiman-Marcus and Paradise Bakery. Full-time jobs were more common than before. Some guys worked full time laying carpet and working on construc- tion sights. Many students Worked for college or a car and others worked for extra spending money. For instance, Chuck Ligon spent most of his summer working full time at Aberdeen Manufacturer. His hard work obviously paid off when he bought himself a 1973 914 Porsche. Last summer may have been one for some changes, but of course there are favorite summer activities that never change. Dur- ing the hot summer days almost everyone found time to spend at the pool, either swimming or just catching some rays. And, of course, there are those who love spending the afternoon watching their favorite soap operas which included, All My Children, The Young and the Restless, and General Hospital. A new water- park, Whitewater, opened over the summer and became just as popular as Malibu Grand Prix and the bumper boats. Most students Katy White concentrates on her mar- ching technique. fLeeJ Beth Allsop works on her tan at Green- wood Hills pool. CLeeJ found at least one chance to go to Whitewater to ride the waves and whip down the four thrilling waterslides. Nightime entertainment hadn't changed from past summers either. As always movies were popular. Some this summer in- cluded the science fiction movie E.T., the love story An Officer and a Gentleman, and the terrify- ing movie Friday the 13th Part III. Many students also threw par- ties during the week as well as on weekends, some even complete with a live band. And, of course, when all else, failed you could always go out to eat. Favorites ranged from Dalt's hamburgers and Bennigan's fried cheese to Ioe T. Garcia's enchiladas. As the summer drew to an end the Pacesetters and cheerleaders each spent a week at SMU for summer camp. Some members of the annual staff went to Mountain- view Community College for a week for the Dallas County Publication Workshop. And, of course, band members, football players and Pacesetters knew their last couple weeks of summer would be filled with daily workouts in the hot summer sun. Even though for many, summer was spent working, most found time to relax and have fun before the school year began. fMetcalfJ Summer-StudentL1fe f 9