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

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xpressing excellence Student leaders show determination Putting forth more effort than re- quired, many students received awards for excelling either academically or artistically. The National Merit Semi-Finalist, Let- ters of Commendation, Who's Who, and SuperSAC were a few of the honors given to these students. Semi-Finalists in the Merit Scholarship Competition were awarded by scoring high on the PSAT. Students who were com- mended also received honors for scoring high on past PSAT tests. Another type of award was given to students who were con- sidered to have contributed to their community and school. Seniors were nominated for Who's Who by the faculty and then they were sent applications. The application re- quested such information as school, church, and community ac- tivities, grades, and honors. Then each application was returned and individually rated by a committee, which consisted of a principal, two counselors, three faculty members, the student council president, the senior class president, the Na- tional Honor Society president, and a yearbook editor. Finally, the adults of the committee met and made the selection of the final ten based on each students scores. Two members of Who's Who were also selected for SuperSAC, Craig Berry and Lynn Champagne were nominated by teachers to represent Pearce in SuperSAC. Both were required to submit a paragraph of why they felt they were qualified. All papers were received by selected students and staff members. By putting forth the extra effort needed, SuperSAC ac- complished many things. We have let the students at all four high schools know of our ex- istencef' representative Craig Berry said. They went to Austin to represent the students of the RISD and they also testified before the State Board of Education on re- turning to the nine weeks grading schedule and reinstating senior ex- emptions. The state board was im- pressed by Craig's and Lynne's Speech partially because they were the only students to speak out of more than two hundred speakers. Also, the many questions that the student body has asked were cleared up. They met at least twice a month with the six other representatives from the other high schools. All schools discussed policies affecting the district and they all offered ideas for con- sideration. We always welcome and encourage suggestions and questions from the student body. We are here to represent everyone, and not just ourselves, Berry said. Because of extra time and effort, these over-achievers excelled. In the end, their determination brought them rewards and feelings of personal gratification. lEwbankj Iennifer Alexander Michael Angrisano Brent Armstrong Martha Awad Michele Beck Craig Berry Ira Blum Lynne Champagne Leslie Crain Edie Crossett Daniel Curtis Douglas Frasher Ann Frizell ofeffem of Cgmmenclafion Lisa Coedde David Gonzales David Gregory Iohn Hughes David Katz David Kencke Eric Levy Michael Losasso Iohn Marshall Kevin Marvel Tony McDoulett Ionathan Middendorf Peter Miller Brian Mitchell Robert Nelson Demaris Osborne Peter Ozsvath Daniel Penz Iohn Ramsey Iulie Reno Leigh Shaver Mitchell Smith lane Souders Michael Tebrinke Brad Trent Paul Zambie 48 X Student Life-Awards

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During a performance of The Sound of Music junior Kirk Arnold takes a brownie and coke break under the stage. fPellerinl ood with friends A break after school It moves before I can eat it, sophomore Lori Miller said about the cafeteria food. Others, like junior Drew Lanham, thought the food was fair. Some students said they would go to Whataburger at lunchtime if they could, instead of having cafeteria food. Sophomore Debbie Dietz said, I would leave because the prices at school are too high. But not all meals were eaten at school. When friends went out their plans usually included eating. Depending on the mood of the people and what was planned for later that night, students might grab a bite at Taco Bueno or sit down for a more leisurely meal at 50 X Student Life Y Food Houston's. Friends were not the only ones that went out, the clubs also went to restaurants that varied from jean-Paul to Don Miguel's. l'We go to Mexican restaurants five times a year, Spanish Club member Kim Alfano said. A favorite restaurant this year was Bennigan's. Sophomore Sarah Attoe agreed because the prices are reasonable. In addition to Bennigan's, the students enjoyed Chili's and Fridays Senior Bill Harrigan admitted he even en- joyed Burger King. With the healthy appetite of most students, restaurants seemed to be the place to hang out. jLilleyl ter2.:::.5s55,tgg,5gQ