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

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What’s the difference between studying and . . . The Creative eram don’t think it’s working,” was the first thought in Wally’s mind when he tried the latest fad in studying. Harold had said that standing on your head in the closet while eating a banana and studying notes would create permanent impres- sions on your brain matter. The only thing Wally got was ... a headache. New suggestions, methods and ideas are always coming up each year on how to make better grades. Both phamphlets and teachers have “NEW IMPROVED” ways to make A’s. Of course, the proper studying habitat is a quiet, well lighted, and comfort- able room with a desk and a chair, but few students utilize this environment. The truth is that different people study differ- ently. Everyone has his own method or trick. The most popular and infamous studying habitat is a room with a couch or a bed and-the most important factor a radio. Par ents and teachers say concentration is im- possible unless it is quiet and there is noth- ing to distract you. Some students agree with senior Kathy Henson who said, “I ean t study except in complete and total quiet.” Probably more will agree with sopho- more Shane Nicholson who commented that, “I can’t study when it’s quiet, so I turn the radio on.” Some students make up excuses just to make studying more exciting. Senior Keeth Wren says, “I can’t study when the sun is out.” Maybe so, but the only thing about studying at night is that eyes get heavy, muscles get relaxed, and the body sinks slowly down to sleeping position. Since the average student studies in his bedroom, this creates a large problem. When faced with deadlines, people will do strange things to ward off the “Sandman”. Sophomore English teacher, Ms. Rounds was quoted as saying, “The only way I stay awake while grading book reports is to sit in a very uncomfortable place and the most uncomfortable place I know is in the bathroom.” Why do students go to such extremes for grades? Theresa Henson, senior, put it 18 • Student Life best, “AII this just for college!” College is the next phase for over ninety percent of Magnet students. Of course, there are many steps to be taken before the final decision is to be made. Visiting campuses, speaking with college representatives, and writing lots of letters are just small parts of being a senior. The most exciting part is deciding which of the college choices to pursue. Some computer students like sopho¬ more Cari Millender and junior Huy Nguyen replied that they would like to at- tend the Gniversity of Califomia at Los Angeles. Other students like senior Kym Troup would like to go to Georgetown Gni¬ versity. Senior Amy Hardin said, “I think it would be fun to go to the Gniversity of Hawaii or maybe G. C. L. A. You could sit on the beach and study and come horne all dark and stuff, but I dont think I could handle the hurricanes.” The favorite choice is the all-purpose, always-there-for-you instate college. Louisi- ana has many very good schools and quite a few Magnet students will attend them. The common ones in senior circles are, of course, Louisiana State Gniversity, Cente- nary College, and Louisiana Tech Gniversi¬ ty. Louisiana schools get extra points for being close to horne. Tech is just far enough away to prevent homesickness and LSG-S and Centenary provide a higher education with the convenience of living in Shreveport. No matter which choice is made, stu¬ dents know that the skills that they learn and use now are the ones that will give them the edge in college. Every different method and trick will become an art and Science. Though everyone studies differ- ently, he has the same goal-a higher educa¬ tion for a better future.

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Grocery shopping takes on a huinorous aspect when juniors Michael Carroll and Laurene Gremillion are buying the breakfast cereal. Comparing nutrition val- ues, they find G.l. Joe cereal to be their favorite. Strawns Cafe on King’s Highway is well known for its strawberry pie. Junior Jane Whittington drops by to savor a piece of pie after dinner. David Adams swings through the MeDonald’s drive- Seniors Diane Davis and Selena Crone stop shopping thru to pick up a cheeseburger, fries, and a Coke. to snack for awhile on the various foods offered at St. Vincent s Mali. Diane chocses the taste of a cheese pretzel while Selena prefers a chocolate chip cookie. Lunch • 17

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Study Buddies are the most popular means of study Monkeying around. Sophomore Greg German tries j n g. Juniors like Martha Yarbrough, Amy Schild and the newest and strangest fad in studying. Jennifer Brasseux are frequently Study Buddies. College catalogs are the most popular books to many The guilt factor is getting to junior Kathy Ganley. seniors like Gene Hodgson and Gene Moseley. Actually it is hurting junior Kurt Kemmerly more. Studying And College • 19