Jersey Village High School - Falcon Yearbook (Houston, TX)

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I-Ii And the Winner SOOO What do Carlos Menendez, Shari Tribby, Mike Merlino, Paul Mierke, and Damon Benson have in common? They were just a few of the Govern- ment students acting as candidates in a mock mayoral campaign. lt was a three week part of Government that no student in the course could forget. It began with questions openly asked to each acting candidate, and led up to public debates and arguments. Research was done, posters hung, and stickers and pamphlets handed out. Everyone was involved. Then the time came for the Government students, acting as public voters, to elect a can- didate in their class by majority votes. Most of the candidates won the election in at least one Government class. When asked how beneficial the mock mayoral campaign was Cheryl Gobert said, It helped us understand more about our government and was fun for those who did the work and better for those who didn't. Norma Walker added, lt is beneficial. It gets people involved. Keith Evans also added, It gets boring at times but it helps you understand more of what's going on. Overall Government seems to be built upon knowledge of American and World Histories and Cultures. Sociology and Psychology add still another dimension. These courses help students think more of themselves and the environment in which they live. Psychology student David Tadrzak said, l have learned to socialize and to be friends. lt's a good class to bein. You learn a lot and can use it in the future. 162 -History S t Q r . . Senior David Tadrzak takes a break in Government Scott Tobin laughs his way through a Psychology V X4 ,Ga 4.1 A Ms. Debbie Hogue gives her attention in Government to Senior Allen Jacobs

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Y Sandra Boren giggles over a conversation in French. Y While reading a play in class, Rod Smith chooses to take a closer look. iv E l l l l l l 1.2 AStudy Skills teacher Ms. Kerns, prepares to give a lecture to her 4th period class. 4Looking comfortable and relaxed, Ed Eakin pauses momentarily from his reading in English lV. Academics - 1 6 1

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P' is l Ill' ,Agf S. , 4,11 .,f l A Mr. Clayton, the teacher with an open ear, listens thoughtfully to the students discussion. 4 Government students Dale Trevino, Rod Pennywell, and Col- . r lette Cunningham work diligently to ' get the House of Representatives organized. V Freshman Greg Ewing is caught off guard in American History. .Q- N t.ltl . x A Mrs. Yock intently searches for a student's grade in World History. History - . 1z Bi'f- Q iiit A .M gpm-. .M 163