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

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Junior Susan Murphy seems overwhelmed as she is crowned 1984 85 Mystic Maiden. The pageant held each year in the spring, seeks out Magnets most talented beauties. Suyah Loud, Sharon Norsworthy, Laura Eliis, Christie Moreau. and Ellen Bagley perform ‘Fiddler.’ Choreo graphed by Ginger Folmer.it was performed during the Mystic Maiden Beauty Pageant. Prom Court members for the 1984 85 Junior Senior Prom included Lady Jennifer Johnson. Lady Ainsley Lang. Lady Lisa Smith, Lady JoAnna Bell. Princess Amy Funderburk. Queen Timi Cald well. King Sederick Raphiel, Court Jester Kent Wren, Prince Doug Bush. Lord Glen Koppang. Lord Michael Kime. Lord Mark Tiner. and Lord Andy Martin. The theme of the Prom was ' A Night in Heaven. Senior Breakfast provides the seniors with the last chance to be together formally before graduation. Special Occasions • 21

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Once in a lifetime we will get to . . . Paint the town red ing phone, R1NG!” Rhonda screamed as she paced up and down the hall. She had waited now for thirty-four minutes and fourteen seconds for Joe to call and invite her to prom. Just as she was about to give in and call him, the phone rang. As she dived for the receiver she thought, “This better not be a wrong number . . . or the nerd in my fifth hour class!” Each year high school students work hard to make that year distinctive. They study long hours for their classes, dedicate innumerable hours to extracurricular ac- tivities, and squeeze in as many hours as possible for special times with friends. One of the aspects of a year that causes it to be memorable is the special occasions that occur during that time. Some of those spe¬ cial occasions that help to engrave those memories of that year are prom, gradu ation, the school plays, the beauty pag- eant, and the ring ceremony. Everyone has his favorite special occasion. According to junior Brian Huckabay, “My favorite occa sion would be getting my senior ring. The reason is that I know I only have one more year of high school left and that 1’m the highest upperclassman at school.’’ Sophomore Byron Lloyd had a different idea. “The school play is my favorite spe¬ cial occasion because not only is it enter- taining but it also provides Magnet stu¬ dents with a chance to display their tal ents.: No matter what the occasion Magnet students always managed to enjoy them selves. No only did they make the best of every occasion, but they did it with a style all their own. The seniors of 1985 pause for a moment to reflect on their accomplishments over the past four years. 20 • Student Life

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Parents sometimes wonder who’s gonna Drive ya home? i, this is your handy, dandy salesman Sly Stan here to teli you about the special deals on our lot this week. Over here, we ha ve a green 1962 Bonneville. Plastic upholstery, two blue fuzzy dice, and a non-functional heater makes this car an economical buy. It is just a mere $1,852, so call 555-BOMB right away ...” Times have changed. Dutch treat was once a scorned dating alternative. Eighties dating etiquette. helped along by Lil Abner and the Sadie Hawkins concept. has suggested an occasional role reversal at the cash register. In fact. some of the more avantgarde womens magazines have demanded that the girl share the financial burden of dating. What those magazines proclaimed as the new Standard of dating was stili a subject of disagreement at Magnet ' The boys don t have to pay ali the time, laughed senior Ainsley Lang. but I would like for them to. Its not their responsibility to pay, explained junior Brian Patterson, but it s tradition. Freshman John Miley countered that it is just the proper thing for a male to pay for dates. Definitely. agreed Decathlon member Michael Kime. I guess l ' m kind of old-fashioned. but I think the guy should pay for everything — and I think he should ask the girl out, too. Whether the guy or the girl paid, dating was stili popular among students. As sophomore Jennifer King commented, It s a chance to get away from home. A chance to go out and have fun, added Kurt Kemmer- ly. a junior. You need to be away from your friends. be with someone you really care about When provided with the opportunity to be with that special someone. students could be found at movies. restaurants. parties, and dances. The choice of activity depended on the individual I like to go to restaurants because I like to talk. re- marked Brian. You can talk there more than at a movie. Whenever there was a party, Jennifer liked to be there. but she added. We usually end up going to a movie. M»chael agreed with Jennifer. I don ' t like going to movies or out to eat. I like dances and stuff where it is more exciting. Whatever the atmosphere, the time spent on a date meant something. Most students were looking for more than a shallow relationship. I look for a good personality. said Kurt. someone who s fun to be with. And I guess someone who’s halfway good looking. I guess there is always the physi cal attraction. con sented Michael, but I like somebody who is smart too. someone I can talk to. The day and age in which we live may have dictated certain changes in dating customs. but poise, personality. and intelligence were stili as important as ever this year At the Duck Pond, S.G.A. President, Rod Cas- ton explains to senior. Tangela Scott, the basies of being cool! JOE COOL TCIRNS NERD! After first date senior Estus Wilson and sophomore Becky Bodenheimer see dating in a whole new light. They give up the wild life and enjoy the excitement of the school library. 22 • Student Life