Tom C Clark High School - Witness Yearbook (San Antonio, TX)

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QFQISSIH Computer magic!!! Daniel Lee and Kris Hansen are amazed at Y what they can learn from modern technology. Have a coke and a smile!! Carlota Dwyer works diligently to get ready for the Academic Decathlon. photo by Bryce Harper LIS- A 'X ,K N ., iuswfvgi Y Ts . yi I .. X . 'La Q, B n G X-sr ' Taka Q K :,, 4' I I g . .1 25 , .rf , Qm elplm The same difficult problem that you have spent hours trying to work out always seems so easy to teachers GOOD STUDENT l think tht high school has been r e a I I y e a s y because I haven 't had to study that much. But next year . . . -Lynn Boswell Listen carefully!! Even though it may be hard to pay attention to a lecture, lt's all worth it at test time. Believe it or not!! Students aren t the only ones who have a heavy load on their shoulders Teachers like Mr Baker also do their share of work

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lt's so easy!! Once shown the right way to compute, it all become clear. ln action-visual aids assist Mrs. Taft in helping her students understand. lf there 's one thing I learned it's that good grades play a really important part in getting into the college of your choice. -Lisa Hernandez SG ime . . . 9:30 Friday night, Place . . . sitting at a desk full of school papers in a dull bedroom, Destination . . . A's on all final ex- ams. -We have now entered . . . The Academic Zone!!!! Do you find yourself spending every waking mo- ment in deep concentration of your studies? ls every spare moment spent trapped with your nose in a book? Is memorizing your literature or chemistry book a favorite hobby? Do only thoughts of how you will do on the test you have just spent the past five hours studying for run through your head? You may be trapped in a demension of time and space known to all those who have overex- erted themselves. Even though the description of a studious person was a little over exaggerated, the point that being a very conscientous student can be very tedious is apparent. Some enjoy this way of life, and it can come naturally to them or it can be something they strive for. But for those who do work for this type of lifestyle are well commended for their deeds. 5 f 5' 2' 6, t . ', f gc' 1'M..,ff'3m y, . ,Wf' ,iiiii,i,ti . V , g n ... z Food for thought!! Stephen Weeks looks on admiringly at Keith Knaggs' dinner while taking a break from the competition at an awards ceremony for the Academic Decathlon. Now what did l write?l?! Paul Soupiset works hard at typing his paper. AcAoEMicS QL Many look up to those whose achievements a outstanding. They get involved in numero organizations or honor societies. They are not or well recognized as exceptional students, but thi futures are ones of very bright expectations. How does one become a good student? Fir think ofthe qualities you must acquire. The most ii portant is dedication. One must devote quality tin to their homework, projects, and their work school. Complete concentration is needed in ard to fully comprehend all the material that is bein presented. Be sure to listen in class and do yc work. Since expanding your mind is a main got willingness to learn is undoubtedly a must. lf n mind is not open to learning, I find myself lc throughout the entire year, shares Junior Ki Kilfoy. lt takes a lot of hard work and determin tion, but with all of the qualities mentioned, or can probably exceed in all academic and li experiences. Catherine McAdar dv, A I 2,, 5, :V f 6 ,pus

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l've been faced with a constant struggle between quitting or staying in school, but I final- ly decided staying was important. -Bill Doughty Gooting Off!! While supposedly working, Gerry Vonclni seems to be side tracked by other things, sudm as stamps!?! Q is fi' eau dl' llI'0 LIGHTS 100 s Adverbial what?!? Victoria Tout works hard at putting English in to her studenr's minds. Time is running out!! Tony Aldrich hurries to finish o last minute assignment before class. :Sf k5WN':51Lsf- .. l X xx 1. i,l ,,:. . .. i S Q -K L jg l Q' K ' 'K 'rc ' ' .. 1 photo by Bryce Harper f 99 1 xi 3' s .. N0SmO'f '9 5'Ude'i'S0 ? 0 0W' Hey listen up! Students listen as their instructor explains an up- ed ro smoke only in the smoking area but do they all listen? Comlng lesson' ? . 9 , .,,t,: ,,-,U f-,tr .owl ACADEMICQ