Stratford High School - Mnemosyne Yearbook (Houston, TX)

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Boxing hamburgers, Senior Kerry Her- rington works as an assistant manager at the nearby McDonalds. Fast food joints were common places of employment for students, especially fora first job. Yet money was not always a requirement for keeping occupied. Sophomore Denise Edwards said she sings in church choir because I can't sing, and l love to sing. That's the only choir that would take me! She added that she rides her bike around and checks out houses, she wants to be an archi- IGCI. Friday or Saturday nights, the carefree stu- dents congregated at local hangouts such as lack-in-the-Box or Kroger's parking lot. On weekends, people gathered on Satur- days and Sundays at Bear Creek or Memorial Park. We'd get a group together. lt's tBear Creekl really nice. On Sunday's everyone's cruising by andthey stop and talk, said Sen- ior Antonio Helm. Whatever the reason, students spent their free time doing everything from bull riding to just sitting in front of the TV watching reruns. The diversions filled the hours after school and on weekends. Brooms and chains occupy Sophomores Chris Grant and Steve Streller at the U- Haul rental on Kirkwood. Although the work was not tough, they gained experi- ence in working with the public. Testing out the controls, Senior Lisa Duncan considers buying a stereo on sale. Although a popular item among students, the cost of various stereos var- ied from S100 to S1000 depending on the quality and components. Other musical distractions included albums, concerts, and instruments. work and play 37

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Cool and thick, a frosty offers a nice relief from the hot Houston weather for Senior Cassie Curelop as she is fed by lunior Ruth Eddens. Many outings included afstop at one of the many local franchises which serve hamburgers, chicken, pizza, fish, or sandwiches. The last thing any student would want after a long day of school is more to do, right? Not quite. Students may have left their four-six hours of school with homework but most preferred the diversion that a trip in the car or a walk to the local job could bring. lust looking for something to do kept students busy. Sophomore Danny Stewart remarked, Mainly, I just listen to my stereo and goof off. But a lot of times on weekends there's Key Club work to do. Meanwhile Robbie Spo'ttswood, also a sophomore, spent his time around rodeos, bull riding or just riding his horse. Robbie says if he watches TV, he watches Gunsmoke and Bonanza. Spending money was a popular pastime as students bought ten-dollar concert tickets, six-dollar albums tdepending on which record storel, and five-dollar T-shirts at the concerts. Rod Stewart was 511.50 for the worst seats in the Summit, said junior Mau- reen Kuzik. When you're there fat a con- certl, they CT-shirtsl seem so neat. Usually people wear them to school the next day so everyone knows they went to the concert, continued Senior Leah Hippie. Senior loyce johnson added that she liked to go to clubs like Lovejoy's in Woodlake Square or to Chelsea's which is real radical. You bang mugs or tables and the loudest table gets a free pitcher. The guy to girl ratio is about five to one, too. lobs also occupied time, but according to Senior Bryan Boudreaux, the sacrifice of free time paid off, as he saved for a truck and gained experience. Bryan, who works at The Printery, plans to open a printing shop after college. The medical profession attracted students. Senior Betsy Bonvillain would wait on cus- tomers and hold animals for the doctor to treat at the Animal Medical Center. She helped run tests and assist in surgery, she said. Actually, l ran the whole clinic. Perhaps money provided the best incen- tive for taking a job, although those under 16 found most jobs unavailable for insurance reasons. The floating manager between two local Panjo's commented, however, I'd rather have a motivated 13 year old who can be a better worker than a 17 year old who just loafs around. Yet, some students under 16 have found jobs. Sophomores Chris Grant and Steve Strellor worked hooking cars to rented U- Haul trailors. Chris remarked, We usually worked only two to four hours out of a ten- hour day. We spent the other time playing football, listening to the stereo and drinking beer. Steve Strellor added, From meeting 'weird people' at work, I learned to commu' nicate with people. In the mood for music, Sophomore Simms Du ncun checks out the selection of albums at his favorite local record store. 36 work and play

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Q Cars-- whee s of Eortun - 'X 'vs F Q 3 Tfi. i I' -Q ' ,av . . :gf Wx.. Having missed her ride, Freshman Holli was the first-time I ever h.ad.Hl wasn't Swayze steps up to get on the bus. She Sven Sure WhlCh One WGS mme- commented, I never ride the bus. That 38 cars if Trans Ams, Dodge Van Monte Carlos, Toyotas, Porsche Chevy Pick-Ups, Spring Brant Independent School buse Honda motorcycles, Schwir ten-speeds, and Adidas tenn shoes all transported students and from school. Cars, vans and trucks we. probably undeniably the mo desired mode of transportatio The privilege of having a car take to school was left mostly juniors and seniors. Freshme and sophomores were often tc young to drive. The cars themselves differs greatly. Some were new, othe old. Some were cushiony ar plush, while others' had on what was needed to make it rur Linda Calhoun, junior, had Trans Am and totaled it. So sl got a new one - a 79 Silver Tra Am. Students received their ca from different sources. lt w my grandmother's first. Then n brother got it, and now I have i1 stated junior Donna Marf regarding her 1966 Mustang. Kyle Crow, sophomore, on tl other hand, got his 1976 Che' Silverado through his father. lx dad bought it for me, but I' paying him back, he explaine He added, I get the money fro