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

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M aww. elping others A hard job without pay I always feel I am an important part of the staff. Like many hospitals, Medical City exists because of its volunteers. Also, every day I meet someone new, and I can help them in some way, sophomore Katie jewett said. Volunteering was one way that students could get involved in the community and gain personal satisfaction by helping others. Sophomore Lara Darden worked at Reagan-Bush office registering voters before the election. I think it is real- ly important for all Americans to register to vote in order to have their voices heard in the government. The more people that are registered, the more our government will be represented by the people rather than by government bureaucrats, she said. As with other jobs, the work the volunteers' did varied. Some volunteers were there to cheer someone or just listen to other peo- ple's problems, while others worked at a hospital delivering flowers, answering questions at the informa- tion desk, or helping in maternity. By volunteering, the students could work without being sixteen. I was not old enough to work and I wanted to get into medicine, sohomore Ann Hicks said. Although the volunteers enjoyed their work, it would be nice to be able to do my homework before Sun- day night, Ann said. In addition to school work, extra activities con- flicted with volunteering. Lara had to give up tennis on the weekends and Ann said, I have band contests on Saturday mornings, and I have to rearrange all my activities. While many students were working for money so they could go to the movies or on a big date, the volunteers were also putting in extra time but they were not being paid. This time was valuable to the volunteers who used it to help others. lLilleyl During the year some students enjoyed work- ing as volunteers. Sophomore Lara Darden helped out at the Reagan-Bush campaign. fPellerinl ..... . . a QW.,-f ' 'A' ,I ..,, my I Life f 45

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ttoo M ali: ff In the hall during break, junior principal Mr. Travis Sharp talks to sophomore Ann Hicks and junior Ioann Schriner about their volunteer work at Richardson Medical Center. lCrawfordl l Iunior Nancey Littleton and sophomore After a busy night of volunteer work at Michelle Marcus pick up some last-minute Medical City Dallas, sophomore Katie Iewett homework to do while volunteering at findsaquiet place to study.lCravvfordl Richardson Medical Center. ICrawford1 44 X Student Life - Volunteering

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46 orkin g for the weekends Students look forward to fun and relaxation The long week finally seemed to pay off. Goodbye responsibilities, hello relaxation, students thought after sixth period on Friday. After a long week of homework and hours of sitting in classrooms, students looked at weekends as a short vacation. Weekends were used for all sorts of activities, from going to parties to catching up on lost sleep. Visiting different parties was a typical way to spend the weekends with good friends. Vic- tory parties and parties given by clubs and organizations all gave people opportunites to have a good time, junior Dale Leon said. Students also had the choice of going to concerts. Entertainers such as Prince and Bruce Spring- steen provided students with an ex citing place to go on Friday and Saturday nights. Van Halen was spectacular. They put on a great show, sophomore Lenore Kenwell said, Students could be found at pro- fessional, college, and high school athletic events on the weekends. Football and basketball games were especially popular. I wish school work was as thrilling as go- ing to the Friday night game, sophomore Kimber Siraki said. Many people spent their weekend nights going out with a group of friends while others spent time on special dates or enjoying the com- panionship of their girlfriend or boyfriend. Friends are always fun to be with, but if I had my choice . . . ! sophomore jennifer Dickson said. After the thrills of Friday and Saturday nights, Sunday's thoughts were directed toward sleeping in, relaxing at home and spending time with the family. The spare time gives me a chance to look over last week and prepare for the week ahead, senior Tracy Miller said. Home seemed to be the ideal place for relaxing by the pool or sleeping in until noon. All together weekends offered the spare time for fun, entertainment and relaxa- tion. tNaftzgerJ After a Berkner basketball game juniors jorge Ordieres, jay lemme, and Stephanie Algar ask a host how long it would be until they will be seated. jCrawfordl