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

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Visiting New York City is the dream of many Sophomore Peter Williams visited (Jtah over the sum people Senior Kristy McGee lived the dream this mer. There he took up the sport of rock climbing. past summer. Seniors Amanda Mayoand Robin Trahan find out that fishing is a little harder than it looks. They spent a weekend in August with friends at a farm in East Texas. Senior Margie West took a cruise to the Bahamas over the summer. While in the Carribean, she visited the site of the television show Gilligan s Island. Vacationing • 25

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Students summer trips Spanned the globe lanet-hopping Peter zipped over to Mars in his new 725 Zolta. His entire summer vacation would be spent going on adventerous hikes in the Alpha Sector with the natives. He hoped to be able to fit a trip to the newest lab in the third quadrant into his schedule . . When students at Magnet think about summer, they think of lemonade, swim- ming pools, tanned bodies, and vacations. Over the past summer, our students vis ited many exciting and sometimes exotic places. Each year, French students at Magnet receive scholarships to go to France during the summer to study in French universi ties. Not only do they have a chance to experience French culture, but also get to study French on French soil. Darryl Brown, Evan Chuck, Kim Harju, Suyah Loud. Kym Troup, Jennifer Tseng, and Pe¬ ter Williams went to France last summer. According to French student, Kym Troup, “Going to France was probably the best experience of my life. I learned a lot about the culture, language, and daily life of the French people. La vie en France est magni- fique!” Shopping in New York City, dining in the outdoor cafes of Paris, and sailing in the Carribean gave our students a chance to experience and adapt to sometimes strange and wonderful cultures. Through their travels, they formed bonds of friend- ship that will last for a lifetime, and exper- ienced a feeling of independence that many had never before felt. Even though most students did not get to enjoy visiting an exotic place, they do dream about the perfect vacation. Senior English teacher, Ms. Purinton, said, “I would like to go to either Australia, Hawaii, or New Zealand.” It seems that her dream vacation is far less exotic than any of her students’. When asked what his dream vacation would consist of, senior Larry Marino com- mented, “My dream vacation would con¬ sist of a time-trip back to the mid- 60 ’s to see a Beatles concert. I’d take a couple of friends and whoever I was dating at the time, see the concert, and if possible, meet the band afterwards.” Senior Robby Magee had a different idea. He said, “I would go to Asia with anyone that I halfway respected.” Others like Karen Winberly dream about vacations that every girl would love to have. Her dream vacation would b e, “A trip to New York with the credit card. I’d shop until the numbers wore off of the card!“ While Karen preferred the east coast, Jazz Ensemble member Kevin Gust, re- plied, ‘Td definitely go to Los Angeles and be on Wheel of Fortune with Pat Sajak.” Although the topic of dream vacations brings many diversified comments, one can be sure that everyone has his own special ideas. Senior Doug Bush summed it up quite casually, ‘Td go wherever I ended up, with whoever would go with me, and I would PARTY!” 24 • Student Life

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You know what they say . . . Money changes everything here was an old woman who lived in a shoe with so many children what could she do? “PII send them to Magnet High School,” she thought. CJpon their return from their first day, excitedly they chattered all at the same time about the latest fashions, books, prom and sen¬ ior rings. The seniors were focusing on college and graduation. The poor woman stared at her checkbook in dismay wondering what she could do. To the children, the solution was ciear. They each decided a job they would pursue. The woman was amazed with her childrerTs preception and realized they were headed in the right direction. While many students rely on parents or odd jobs for the extra funds they need, there are those who have after school jobs. The list of high school employers ranges from fast food restaurants to local malis. Some are lucky enough to have glamorous jobs like Gregg Ashley. He is a disc jockey at the radio station KWKH. After the question of the source of in¬ come has been answered. where is the in¬ come itself spent? Music Stores are a ha- ven for the musically inclined while cloth ing Stores are another all time favorite. Movies, food, and also school functions require money, too. Some students enjoy the privileges of personal checking accounts and credit cards. What does having money mean to the money-maker? “Power,” States 2 • year veteran Clint Lyndsay. According to senior Gina Johnson, “lt’s just one way to get in more trouble.” Freshman Susan Bryant says, ‘‘I try to use my money wisely. I set aside some of it to invest and I blow the rest of it on clothes and other things I want. Some Magnet students say they are cau- tious with their own money but when it comes to their parents giving them money that’s a different story. Money here, money there, it seems as if money is everywhere with the number of Magnet students holding after school jobs. Even those without jobs find themselves with money from either odd jobs or par¬ ents. Such as freshman Elizabeth Douvier who spends many of her weekends baby- sitting in order to have her own spending money. While most high school students spend money in the same way, one impor¬ tant aspect sets Caddo Magnet students apart from the rest. We deal with money matters in a different way, in a style all our own. Monica Rosprim shows her South Park fans how to make her favorite dish, a corndog. The big smile on her face shows the satisfaction of her “brave” accom- plishment. 26 • Student Life