Stroman High School - RoundUp Yearbook (Victoria, TX)

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Physics, Trig, Foreign languages English seem to be some of our . I ost difficult classes , and E ' M. It ' s that time again, time for your most difficult class. You wouldn ' t mind going, but you get so much homework and the tests are so hard that it really depresses you to walk into the door. It could be Algebra, English, Science, or History, but it doesn ' t matter because they are all difficult. As you walk into the door, you let out a sigh knowing what you are in for. Algebra is my hardest sub- ject, said Douglas John, freshman. The tests and the homework are just too much. I don ' t really like Science all that well, said Michelle Delesma, freshman. My teacher really expects a lot from us. History is my last class; therefore, I am tired, and I tend not to pay attention; therefore, I am always behind, said Mar- tha Ramos, freshman. Paying attention in class is a good fac- tor that will help you more. Under- standing the material covered, and ask- ing questions will sure make your most difficult class seem easier. Anthony Kitchens makes sure he understands his computer math assign- ment, by first trying to solve the prob- lem himself. Computer math is an elec- tive, and may be taken either a whole year or one semester. Mrs Mary Ann Parker makes sure each assignment is understood carefully by her math class. Most students think that math is a hard subject, but realize hard work and paying attention pays off. Most Difficult Class Hi 20 m

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17 Find a penny pick it up, because very penny counts Money is no object until you reach deep down inside of your pockets and find nothing but a few strings of lint, or when you break open your piggy bank in hope of finding at least a quarter but unpleasantly there is nothing but dust. A lot of students or other young adults look forward to their paychecks or their Jennifer Voelkel gives Michael Tisdell change for his ten dollar bill so that he may use the various vending machines around school. weekly allowance which enables them to do a little shopping or any other money consuming activity. I look forward to my paycheck because I have a car that needs gas, said Charlotte Herman, senior. There is another alternate to getting money, and that is borrowing. There is nothing wrong with borrowing a few pennies, nickles, or dimes from parents, friends or even your enemies. We all do it sometimes. So when you are in need of cash, and you see a penny on the ground, pick it up because . . . every penny counts. Esther Trevino. Chancey Green, and Michelle Mitscherling get their money out to pay Jack Rickman for their Homecoming pictures. Dwayne Cherry finds out that the price of the cafeteria food is at a steep price; therefore, he is forced to borrow money from Tracy Johnson. Every penny counts

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Without a thought, without a care, some people . . . ct on impulse A Homeroom period has started, and it ' s looking like a great day. Finding that ten dollar bill in the desk, didn ' t hurt. Neither does the fact that three of your teachers are out, and the substitutes look fresh out of college. But, wait a minute . . . there is calculus homework due at the beginning of class. Think fast . . . need an When you are in a good mood, it ' s easy to act on impulse. When seeimg a year- book photographer, a group of seniors impulsively reacted. These include: Michael Tisdell, Carol Hilscher. Shelly Goebel, Shelley Pribyl, Christy Thur- mond, Renee Heibel, and Diane Garza. Diane Garza reminds Carol Hilscher that the pass is to go to the central of- fice, not talk on the telephone. Making an impulsive phone call will not always get one in trouble, but it could. Acting on impulse is just one of those things we as human beings do. Richelle Martinez, senior, enjoys a chance to get away from schoolwork and have a little idea . . . wait, where ' s the nearest genius? That ' s it! Copy off his paper while he is busy doing something else. But wait, is that the teacher getting up? Can I see you at my desk for a minute, and bring your things. Acting on impulse can be a risky business sometimes, like trying to copy someone ' s homework at last minute, or trying to leave campus during lunch. And yet, acting on im- pulse is not always a risk. In fact, it can be really funny. The problem with acting on impulse is that it can go either way. It ' s a 50-50 chance, a toss of the coin, a roll of the dice . . . If it works, you ' re a person who can think on his feet. If not . . . you ' re in an awkard position. Acting On Impulse — 21