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

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alk, talk, talk Students communicate What did you get for problem four? I didn't get it. I was hoping you got it. Maybe we should call Matt. He probably got it. How about prob- em five? The phone call - a necessary part of a student's life. Without it, I would die, senior Sally Dunn said. Most students would agree that their phones were a vital part of their lives. Because so many were involved in extra-curricular activities, they used their phones to arrange meetings with fellow club members. When a student felt a sudden attack of boredom, he picked up his phone and dialed the number of his favorite buddy. The phone's most important func- tion, however, was to arrange a date for a night on the town with that special someone. Equally important as the phone was the innerclass note. Sitting quietly in English class, one fre- quently had the urge to write a note. The note broke the monotony of the teacher's lecture. However, the note didn't always act as just a breakaway from boredom. It also served as a link between students. At times when use of a phone was impossible, students wrote their feelings and ideas down on paper. Thus, the note was an alter- native for those students unable to talk on the phone due to jobs and other extra-curricular activities. Since the note contained limited information, a face-to- face confrontation was almost inevitable. Verbal conversation allowed for an even better ex- pression of ideas and feelings. After first period, students pushed their way into the cafeteria to discuss friends, families, boyfriends, girlfriends, and school. When the often-too- short break was over, students found themselves running to class in order to avoid a tardy. Students continued their discus- sions after school in their homes, at the mall, in the parking lots, and in restaurants. Talking face-to-face was popular because It is efficient, inexpen- sive, and the easiest form of communication to understand, senior Maria Christopher said. 'gui' Problem five, problem five . . . I didn't get that one either Well, let me call Matt, okay? Oka , I'll talk to you tomor- row, bye. UBye.U Click. lShmockl 42 X Student Life - Communications

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orking for a goal Students try to achieve quality Everyone had different goals and had to work hard to reach them. Many of them were ac- complished by thorough prepara- tion and practice. Whenever I set goals for myself, I know I have my work cut out for me. It doesn't just happen by chance, junior Iorge Ordieres said. Various people took different paths in order to work for what they wanted. Students had plenty to do as well with taking notes and doing homework questions for tests. The preparation paid off for students as they got the score they hoped for on a major test. I felt relieved, junior jay Temme said. Athletes had to practice by spending time training and exer- cising hard to reach a maximum performance. We had a small team, so we had to work harder - 110 percent, junior Eric Kothe said about IV football. Much of the time athletes spent training and exercising paid off in the end. Even though practice was long and hard work, it was all worth it after a big win, junior Tony Aventa said. Another determined group, the performers ofthe theater, could be found rehearsing, memorizing lines, and learning words to songs to achieve excellence. junior Bob- by Lanklow said that even in theater, challenge inspires success. They knew that their time was well spent when they heard the applause of the crowd. Even though many long hours were put in, the performers gained a feeling of personal satisfaction when they saw the result. t'The musical was worth all the long hours put into rehearsal. The whole cast shared a priceless memory, sophomore Christy Naftzger said. Some preparation took longer than a week or a month, such as putting together the newspaper and yearbook. The journalists had to interview, write copy, draw layouts, and have pictures taken by the photographers of all school activities. Most students felt that their ef- forts produced what they wanted them to. lf l don't work for something, l'm usually not happy when I get it, junior Nancy Ranta said. junior Mike Dinwiddie said that he liked it when he worked really hard on something and could be proud of his results because he knew that he had put a lot of effort into it. Ilensonj i I1 Ti It takes a lot of work to get everything just right for a musical performacne. Working behind the scenes, junior Glenn Peck ad- 'fo i justs the lighting cables before the musical The Sound of Music. tBryanl Behind the Scenes - Student Life X 41

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