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

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Students discover there are many ways of COM M UN ICATI Having an idea and not be- ing able to express it was the ultimate frustration. Being able to communicate effec- tively was a skill that was put to use every day. Speech taught students to speak in casual situations with a friend or in front of several other people. Oral reports in classes were easier because of the public speak- ing techniques learned. While speech emphasized the oral side of communica- tion, journalism helped students express ideas and opinions by writing them down. In journalism, exe. ef ffr- . we mmnngmnmmnm students acquired a knowledge of how to inter- view people and find out facts as well as how to effec- tively relate information. English, a. subject required for four years, covered all aspects of communication. It taught students how to ap- preciate literature and how to write in formal and informal styles. It also gave students the grammar background they needed for better com- munication skills, and it helped enhance their vocabulary. Along with English, a foreign language was re- l 1' tti iiso . i - s A -r -.1--4 - 4-f , , I' :,,W if, Q.. 3,, V ,E H , - f 0- X tti i . lt 'Z iiil ,rtl' A . . if if . .,.. . y vit r .if f -if.. if ',... ii I iz' ,.., W V V . ,K , ff 2' -,,. Vg' ' K' u's,f1,f:i:t:-fzz.f . f 1 h.,...,.fa,-Jeff During the first day of English class, Miss Lisa Owens hands out book slips to sophomores Paul Burke and Stacy Hall for their literature books. lPellerin1 226 X Academics-Communications Sophomore Robert Wilson and senior Brett Rheder look on as Spanish teacher Mrs. Alba Pickering shows sophomore Andy Ozley what he'll get if he does not follow the classroom policies. lBryanl quired by many colleges. The languages offered were Spanish, French, German, and Latin. Most students tak- ing a language believed that it would help them through life. It will be of help in the future because a lot of Spanish people live around here, sophomore Phoebe Monroe said. Classes in speech, jour- nalism, English and foreign languages tried to offer students ways to improve, develop and further their ability to communicate. llieopardil 4 One way speech students dex confidence is to practice spea before the class. Sophomore l shall Gillespie makes a speech o assigned topic. IPellerin1 ls,

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ing plant holders, shelves, and ' household items, students in l shop learn how to make wood 1 to their advantage. Senior Kevin Wheeler and Mr. jerry Senior lay Strange and Mr. Ierry Burpee discuss plans for a future Burpee work on adjusting a car- project. lCrawfordl buretor. lCrawfordl X , Working in classes help students EVELOP SKILLS ill-related classes ed students who wanted ter the job market quick- and sharpen their etable skills, so that they l be utilized immediate- an employer. 1 Dallas, the clerical job et is the largest open lyn Austin, teacher of e Education, said. supply this market with vetent workers, classes as Fashion Merchandis- and Business Manage- taught students how to nize, manage, and ate a commercial enterprise. Office Education and Business Math handled the clerical training such as filing procedures, bookkeeping, of- fice machine operation, and communication. Business Law gave students a basic insight into some of the legal aspects of running a corporation, in- cluding laws concerning business contracts and cor- porate etiquette. A different type of marketable skill was taught in the school's various shops. Woodshop and auto tune-up gave participants a chance to work with their hands. Students provided their own lumber and automobiles while Mr. Iohn Carano and Mr. Ierry Burpee aided with guidance and instruction. I love working with the wood, said senior Brain Gibbs, a member of the advanced woodworking class, It gives me a great sense of accomplishment to look at one of my pro- jects and realize I made it myself. fTrentj A 5 Skills - Academics X 225

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N W? 'gif I aeewwgg Working on the student newspaper, The Pony Express, seniors Marilyn Murph and Terri Frazier check copy that has been typeset. lPellerinl In review for an upcoming test, French teacher Mrs. Karen Neal answers junior Susan Hembree's question while junior Carol Driscoll rereads the chapter. lBryan1 x 'tti NS 'Y l . t 'S , ' - a 1 y W ' ' 4 k i ii , ' It X1 R NNN it 'a'gtq ,fr ip em New ,. e 5 :Q . R5 Q I K A is Q .1k-- k - ,-.. A ' Nw me at Asp ec ts A ,K .., :gm XA. -'NA la 3 i, of sr' ' 'A ia mwvuma-wifi z X xr! L ki Working on a newspaper article in The student newspaper, The Pony journalism class, senior Terri Frazier Express, comes out once a month, receives help from Miss Kathy Dove. fPellerinl Communications-Academics X 227