Stroman High School - RoundUp Yearbook (Victoria, TX)

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Stacy Fillmore finds a little time to rest while studing in the library The library is open to students from 8:20 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Martha Ramirez studies just a mo- ment before her government test is given out. Most students reassure themselves by glancing over their test material right before a test Studying 101

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F rom dusk to dawn Students set aside hours, even minutes, for their studies With the no-pass, no-play rule, many students make great efforts for high, or at least, passing test grades; therefore, studying is the key to their problems. I prefer to study at home in a nice quiet place, but somehow I always end up stu- dying at school, said Sharon Whitby, senior. Several enjoy studying at lunch after eating. I ' d rather study with friends because I learn more with help from them, ' said Stacey Fillmore, senior. Head banging and nerve racking are some of the effects that take place during this period of time. I don ' t think about studying 44. .. Students really take time to study. Paula Johnson, junior . . .♦» until after my T.V. programs, which is about 10:30. After- wards, I study for at least two and one half hours, then I set my alarm to get up early, only if I have a major test the next day, said Melinda Solis, senior. Most students study on their own time. Keeping the informa- tion fresh in their minds will allow students to work accurately. Studying just before a test gives me better results. I always finish faster than when I don ' t study, said Arndra Thomas, sophomore. Students really take time out to study, said Paula Johnson, junior. Madeline Mendieta makes sure she makes better grades by going over her studies one more time before going to school. Sharon Whitby, Grace Barrera, Karey Janak, and Nicole Mathis study together in the cafeteria just before the 8:20 a.m. bell is about to ring. Some students find that study- ing together will help them make a better grade. Studying Too P

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ot off the press Stroman was invaded by new classes which in- cludes a dead language (Latin), great dancers (Wranglers), casual dress (informal geometry), three piece suits (business law), and byte -ing off more than you can chew (data processing). Latin is an academic course taken by some students because they need it in order to go to medical school. Some took it because it gives a better understanding of the English language. Wranglers is basically a Students estatic over new classes pre-drill team. All types of dance, such as ballet, jazz and tap are taught to the class. The objective, according to Debbie Mendez, instruc- tor, is to learn as much dance as possible and to improve skills. Informal geometry is said to be a little easier that regular geometry. It helps the student get an idea of how the regular geometry is really like. Wranglers is basically a pre- drill team in which all types of dance is taught. Olga Martinez sharpens up her dancing skills by paying attention. For a teacher beginning a new class, such as business law, Mrs. Blanche Ruelas must put in ex- tra work to plan the next days ' lessons. Jimmy Pena and C.C. Reese grant the request on Lisa Janak ' s shirt which says, Kiss me, I speak Latin. New Classes 102