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

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Six a.m. came too early and din- ner time came too late for most students this year. When the alarm went off between six and seven in :he morning, the first thoughts of :he day ran through student minds. Oh no, another day, Ehought Sharon Patterson. Here we go again, said senior Derek Qhrig to himself as he pushed his way out of bed. Whether they fvanted to or not, students had to get their weary bodies up and h repare for the school day ahead. Some students had to be at school between seven and eight a.m. Among the early risers were he soccer players, basketball glayers, and gymnastic team embers who had to be at school io practice for perfection. Three ays out of the week the Pacesetter embers were at school around :ix a.m. Also most meetings were lield in the mornings. Senior, unior, and sophomore class neetings were held to discuss mls it-ve , .. - Q. uw'- Mum ,Q . , isa, fl, fund raising projects and class competition contests. The varsity football team met in the field house to go over plays and posi- tions. Wrangler and various club meetings held important morning activities also. And the Mustang band sacrificed an extra hour of sleep to be on time for seven a.m. practices. If you think the mornings were busy, just wait until you hear about my afternoons, said senior Steve Pilcher. He was right. The after-school scene was even more confusing. As soon as the after- noon bell ran , students rushed to their lockers For the last time that day. As they headed for their cars, they thought of the things that they had to do. Some students were so busy that they had to make a list of what had to be done. For the most part, minds were set on jobs, homework, friends, and families. But students like senior Stephanie Eaton could relax for a N v f lf it f .,., J 4 1? few minutes with a nap that was short, but worth the sacrificed time. Yet, many students like seniors Diane Demarest, Karol Glatz, Scott Barnett and junior Tom Huff had to race against time to make it to work by four p.m. But they were not the only ones rushing. The afternoon workout for most of the athletes began close to 2:30 and team members were often seen racing down the stairs on their way to practice. Even after the hectic schedule of the day, students still had homework to do. Some were easy going like sophomore Geep Stearns who said, I can leave school as soon as the 3:30 bell rings, and go home to eat and watch television. While they relaxed they could work on their never ending homework assignments. Then again, some looked at life like senior Craig Decherd. On the morning of the day it was due, Craig was in the cafeteria struggling to finish his elementary analysis homework. Those before school cramming ses- sions were a necessary bother for busy students. Something always had to be done. Students could relax only a few days during the year. If students were not busy in the mor- nings before school, they were probably saving their errands for after school. It was so hard to get things done on time, said senior Allison Vellejo. Students were con- stantly trying to fit in all the things that had to be done with all the things they wanted to do. Homework, extracurricular ac- tivities, parties, friends and even long neglected families were just a few of the reasons students were so busy. fEmmettJ Sophomore jenny Eaton does her algebra homework while she listens to Q102. fDrakeJ Before and After School-Student Life f 13

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Senior band member Mike Goldstein Devoted senior Amy Brewster shows up at school at 6:50 a.m. for a Chandelle meeting, curlers and all. fLeej concentrates on keepin the beat at a morning band practice. gchlettej Late to bed, earl to rise if VFR Virginia Blocker, Michelle Williams, and Laurie Sisernore practice a new routine for the upcoming Richardson pep rally. fLeeJ 12 I Student Life-Before and After School Nevis Kevin Barchuck builds his legs by le pressing at The Austin Gym afte school. fDrakej

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Nothing gained, everything lost The diet craze hit. The phrase, I'm on a diet was heard by many students, girls and guys alike. The students' opinions toward their scales changed from one of hatred to fondness as they Watched their weight go down. Students had many reasons for dieting. Many guys, like senior Gary Stephenson, watched their weight so that they could run faster, jump higher, and tone themselves down for the sports activities to which they belonged. Many girls, like junior Leslie Whipple, dieted in order to wear a size three and to look better in a swimming suit. In order to reach their goals, students tried many different diets. The Cam- bridge, the Beverly Hills, the Scarsdale, the no junk food, as well as the usual starvation diet were all tried. Although dieting was hard work, when a student lost a pound or two, he felt that the entire ordeal was worth it. Along with dieting, exercising was popular. Pacesetters, football players, soccer players, and baseball players were constantly at work trying to get their bodies into Senior Seth Davidow watches his weight for wrestling by eating a salad for lunch. fOliverJ 14 I Student Life-Exercise and Diet better shape. Running stretching, and calesthentics were all methods of getting the groups into shape. Not only did groups exercise, but individuals did as well. Instead of watching television and snacking on fattening junk food, students were busy exercising. Austin's gym, Elaine Powers, and Presi- dent's First Lady were often crowded with students working hard, sweating, and trying to make themselves look better. loggers were seen before and after school both on the Pearce track and along the streets. Many found that after awhile, they were so dedicated to their running that they felt de- prived if they missed a day. After all of the hard work was through, students found that their sacrifices were well worth their ef- forts. CGibbsD Sophomores Julia Whited and Valerie Kenwell weigh each other during fourth period P.E. fSchletteJ ,.. '6 '-5 1 E:-