Caddo Magnet High School - Odyssey Yearbook (Shreveport, LA)

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Freshmen and seniors alike get those . . . first day of school jitters hen the alarm sounded, Daring Duane could not believe his freedom was gone. The first day of school had arrived with all its glory and tragedy. Should he go with the “Don Johnson” look or should he try a more sophisticated look? At least he didn’t have to worry about his hair. He had the latest reverse mohawk cut. After he pulled out his best muscle shirt and jacket, he started to worry about getting Mrs. Terminator for English. But most important of all, he prayed he wouldn’t get a bottom locker .... W “The first day of high school as a fresh man was a memorable experience be- cause it seemed no different from middle school. Naive illusions die quickly and mine perished with my first encounter with an upperclassman. The dichotomy is real, and its effect can be devestating on a young mind but it is only one of the many curves on the vaunted road to ma- turity. The junior year of high school is the most important and enjoyable of all the four years of high school. The first day of my junior year can be compared with a veteran returning to war; the basic exper¬ ience had been mine but the setting has been changed; hence. I had a small edge that was consumed by the everyday trials of being a junior. On the other hand. ju- niors have to remember that they are in the summer of their high school career in which everything is to be savored.” was the way junior Mark Walker felt about his first day of school as a freshman as com¬ pared to that of a junior. Most people could probably agree with him. The first day of school is usually enjoy¬ able. It is a time both to meet new people and to visit with old friends. Everyone puts on the clothes that can best make a statement about themselves and takes extra special care with their hair. Antici- pation seems to fili the air as each student tries to guess who his teachers will be for the upcoming year. and prays his way through his schedule card. But there is something a little frighten- ing about that first day back; that first day of school emphasizes our mortality and makes us wish for yesterday. The first day of school gives us a poignant taste of life. Sophomore Jason Sanders and a Byrd student board the bus at Magnet after the first day of school. 10 • Student Life Freshmen compare schedules on the first day of school. It is comforting to know that at least one friend will be in a class with you.

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STUDENT LIFE What one word would you use to describe the Magnet student body and why? AllOurOim ‘ DIFFERENTours is not like any other school. We ha ve a group of students that are smarter than any other students in Caddo Parish, but the rest are pretty much just like any other school. Robert Pringle SPECTACULARbecause there are so many wild and crazy. but civilized and educated, people . ” Tina Fritch “ SCIPPORTIVE-our students stand behind our school colors, we possess school spirit, and we support our students in each of their endeavors. Verni Wright (JNIQCIE-evervbody at Magnet is unique in many ways. Each of us has our own personality and style but we re stili one big family . John Osmon ' ‘OCIT-GOING-everybody ' s friendly. It s not ,t cliqueish , lt ' s a school where everyone feels comfortable. -Gina Hili Christian Valiulis practices his powerful serve dur- needed to keep him among the top tennis players ing a tennis match after school. Much practice is in the state. Lisa Bayne, Christine Anthony, Angel Trainor, Lisa Smith, and Stacy Savell enjoy socializing in the park ing lot after school.

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Freshmen compare schedules on the first day of Freshmen Cary Godwin and Robyn Ragan strike up school. It Is comforting to know that at least one a conversation in Ms Conger s math class It looks friend will be in a class with you. like Robyn s sense of humor has Cary captivated It seemed that everyone felt somewhat out of place on the first day of school. Lost, Leslie Weir asked Z Club guide JoAnna Bell for directions to class. First Day Of School • 11