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

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Junior Classical League adds . . . A touch of class Left: Emperior Ben Songy and his consuis, President Jessica Holy, Vice President and Treasurer Jeremy Jinks, and Secretary Monica Viso, are the epitome of vini, vidi, vici. Above: The Latin Club dons the robes of Rome. Mem bers are (row one) Tyson Hackenberg, Daryl Griffin, Randy Gesn, Susan Ganley. Shalia Prather, Darren Davis, Sponsor Dr. Ben Songy, Susan Burnett, Stacey Dupree. Penny Ewoldsen. Lisa McKnight, Michelle Roussell, Beth Ross, Laurei Barber, Tammi Boswell, (row two) Don Harold, Jessica Holy, Monica Viso. Wendi Moore, Kim Clayton, Marci Perini, Christy Mabry, Celia Bordelon, Nadene Hutto, Jeannie Rohr- baugh, Laura Sexton, Ronda Yates, Kim Reliford, Froswa Booker, Kellie Holman, Judy Chen, Shelly Blizard, Amy Bland, Laurin Holst, (row three) Jennifer Marion, Stephen Stanley, Robert Pringle, Greg Jor- dan, (Jpendra Patel, Jimmy Carroll, David Guarriello. Brian Huckabay, Wade Thomas, Mike Smith, Jim Gray, Jan Raines, Warren Jackson, Tanya Mascarich, Sarena Bachleitner. Becky Evans, Richard Murphy, Jeremy Jinks, Greg heal, Chris Davis, and Pamela Franks. In ancient Rome, knowledge itself was powerful, or ipsa scientia est potes¬ tas. The Junior Classical League, better known as the Latin Club, has adopted this same policy. Dr. Ben Songy’s stu- dents explored the cultural develop- ment of Roman history, arts, and litera- ture and applied it to modern day life through the activities of the Junior Clas¬ sical League. The members experienced competition outside of class by hosting the 1986 state convention. Latin con- vention is the highlight for most club members. Pam Franks said, “I enjoyed meeting other people who had the same interests as I did.” They now have the opportunity to attend the National Latin Convention during the summer. The Ju¬ nior Classical League members have made this dead language come alive with fun. Getting into the school spirit, the club members prepared a Roman chariot as a background for group or individual pictures for the Homecoming activities. In January, they sponsored Toga I, Magnefs first toga dance. In- deed, the Junior Classical League has brought classic Rome to the Magnet scene and captured the spirit of carpe diem, or “seize the day.” Spanish Latin • 197

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Spanish club creates a F iesta of friends Membcrs of Spanish Club are (seated) Byron Stecklein. Stacy Savell. Bryan Patterson and Jill Douglas (Standing) Sponsor Ms. Penuel. So- nya Small. Wenona Brown. LaVern Ferdinand. Kristi Sandifer. Mario Gintella. Kim Sandifer. Stacey Hemmings. Lisa Pigman. Lori Harris. Mary Montgomery. Denise Dowling, Liz McKinney. Mary Wimberly, Krisly Hayes, Krista Clemens. Amy Rucker. Brenda Tipton. Christi Permenter. Janet Janssen. Katie Hanning, Scott Peatross. Lisa Cheuk. Aruna Rao. Larry Chretien. Sharon Norsworthy and Danielle Johnson pose for the camera and smile from the back row The objective of the Spanish Club was to learn more about Spanish culture and to have fun doing it. According to club president, Bryan Patterson, “Last year, Spanish Club was not too active, but this year, we have a larger organization, and we are active. I think this year’s Spanish Club is very strong, and I think it will grow even more in years to come”. ‘‘Boo Bags” were sold this year at Hal loween as a fundraiser for the club. The Spanish Club also held a Spanish Fiesta on December 17th. During the spring, Spanish Club members took a field trip to a Spanish museum in Dallas. Vice president Stacy Savell said, ‘ The Spanish Club is doing better this year than last year and next year I think it will be the best ever”. Nosotros hablamos Espanol Officers of Spanish Club include Stacy Savell, secre tary; Bryan Patterson, president; Jill Douglas, treasur- er; and Byron Stecklein, vice president. 196 • Organizations

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Moscow, Baryshnikov, Rocky IV, nyet . . . Russian club speaks for itself Judging from the expressions on their faces. Russian Club members Jennifer Tseng and Larry Marino enjoy the challenge of such a difficult language. During national news this year, some of the most important events were the Summit talks between President Reagan and Soviet leader. Gorbachev. American citizens were so inter ested because of the increasing Russian influ- ence, and all eyes were open in hopes of world peace. Mrs. Colette Males, a multi-lingual teacher here at Magnet who learned to speak Russian at Auburn in Alabama with a Russian profes¬ sor, brought Russian to Caddo Magnet High School. Caddo Magnet High is one of the few schools in Louisiana which offers the Russian language. Many students wonder why Russian? Who wants to know how to speak Russian? What would we need it for after high school and college? Jennifer Tseng, who studies Russian. commented. “Russian is becoming so power fui, and one day, we re going to need it. I’m not really sure how I will use it in the future, except that I hope to be able to visit the Soviet CJnion. But. of course, that would be in the far, far future. I also have thought about becoming a diplomat. Anyway even if I never have a use for Russian. it ean t hurt to at least know the basies to the language. According to Larry Marino. Susie Matthews, and Jennifer Tseng, Russian was a very diffi¬ cult language to learn. The hardest thing about the language was memorizing the Russian al phabet and vocabulary, while the most inter- esting part was the discussions about Russian way of life, and how it compares to American culture. One of the main priorities of Russian club was the typical Russian meal which was pre- pared in January. Each of the students went horne to cook up a Russian meal and brought it to school the next day to share with the rest of the class for lunch. Some of the common foods prepared were borsh. which is a soup with beets and sometimes other vegetables. along with meats; Kasha, which is similar to cream of wheat; piroshki, much like Natchi- toches meat pies; and shchi, which is cabbage soup. The students who have studied Russian have contributed to a deeper understanding of the problems found in the world today and have made an effort in trying to bring the world closer together by having learned about a culture so different from our own. Susie Matthews. who is enrolled in a French course at Jennifer Tseng is slightly puzzled as she studies her L.S.U.S.. and Jennifer Tseng appear perplexed during Russian adjectives. class study and await the aid of Madame Males. 198 • Organizations