Thomas Jefferson High School - Monticello Yearbook (Tampa, FL)

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xx You'll get by with a little help from a friend . . , Dexter johnson volun- teers some hebful criticism on Daisy Martinezs English thesis. Eat, drink, and be merry! Off-campus lunch at Burger King provides a cheerful recess and a Couple of extra laughs for Stephanie Urso and Michelle Fernandez. 'x X The early bird catches the bus. A bumpy ride through the morning traftic isn't the most popular way to start off the day. A Day In The Lifef'l3

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,-T.1... 7 Iust another day in the life at jefferson. It's all a matter of perspective. hey're the best years of your life . . K' How often did students question the validity of this statement, a common quote from parents, as they found themselves dragging through yet another day? The confusion in the busy mall between L and C Hall, vocabulary tests, below freezing temperatures in Chemistry, impatient buses after school, the list of routine tasks went on and on. As the primary occupation of students, jefferson High School became the focus around which the lives of students evolved. The spontaneity of their youth became easily worn as the mundane high school routine dragged on, but somehow students managed to find some extra perks that livened their days. What was it that added glitter to the dull grey? Perhaps a good grade on an algebra test, or a A hidden doorway provides a special place for julie Arthur and Heather Barnett to escape and finish some studies before school begins. l2fA Day In The Life There's always something new. Kelley Fagan special assembly or club meeting, or simply nothing more than a smile from, someone special. Senior Kelley Fagan looked forward to her A.P. physics class with Mr. Hiram Huesca. The two period long class was a highlight in her day because 'llt is both interesting and challenging and l enjoy the work. Academics created a certain sphere of interest within itself. A wide range of studies filled the seven class periods of the day. The basic elements of English, science, and math, accompanied by the social sciences, arts and humanities, and vocational skills gave students the opportunity to explore the latitude of their own curiosity. This is what school was all about. The wonderful and the terrible blend in memory and will one day be looked back on fondly. If Lunchtime is a welcome break as Adri- enne Carillo happily anticipates a few morsels to satisfy her grumbling tummy. Meyer

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hat extra edge, the stamina and inner drive to achieve a The deslre to be the best guides them in the pursuit of excellence A junior on the Varsity Swim Team, Todd Bowen knew that l'Swim practice is more than just The mum idea 0 command performance and i , , H f attain a sparkling sense of Swlmmmg 'HPS ln 3 Pool- lf Was practice is to try personal satisfaction. There was the development of both mental y0uf hardest Something Special about after, and physical accuracy and skill. Todd Bowen Sciiooi practices and activities Practice was less than a chore junior because of people who were willing to sacrifice their time and energies in pursuit of excellence in interests outside of schoolwork. A wide range of activities kept students hours after dismissal at 3:40. The physical exertion of the student-athlete, the dedicated scholarship of Math Bowl team members, the earnest of students at SAT preparation classes, and the determination of the band, chorus, and Dragonerasg these were the elements that generated electricity on the Dragon circuit. Who says practice is all work and no play? The spirit of team work has caught Wen- dy Smith with a good-natured smile. Ready steady GO! The junior Varsity Cheerleaders attempt a more fully-bal- anced workout. 'l4f After School Practice and was Uactually fun for Math Bowl team member Mary McDarby, by providing a sense of competition as well as learning new concepts and ideas. For some, practice was the projection of physical ability toward a positive goal, for others it was nothing more than a relaxing distraction after a long day. For all it was a broadening of experience that proved, despite the hard work, all of its rewards. If - Angela Meyer