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

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Playing the piano is one of Tracy Widigers favorite pastimes. Here she is seen practicing after school. From the expressiori on her face, it looks like she is having fun. Odyssey staff member Blythe Patton works diligently selling cokes to raise money. It’s a good thing that we have an abundance of thirsty students. After School • 31

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What goes on . . . After the final bell hen the 2:30 bell rang, Racin’ Rick ran out to his car. He revved up the engine (V-room V-room) and impatiently waited for the parking lot to ciear. Rick then raced horne to check for a quick bite to eat before rushing over to the library to do some research for Mrs. Speed’s homework as- signment. After Rick got horne he showered and jumped into bed eager to face the new day. W After school a busy time for students. Whether it’s attempting homework, eating a snack, or just resting up after the school- day, everyone is always in a hurry to make every moment productive. Long before the last bell of the day re sounds, the hungries attack the vast major- ity of the Magnet masses. McDonald’s pro¬ vides fries and a shake. Thirsty? The 7-11 is a popular place to get an ice-cold icee. Because of the healthfood craze, treats like yogurt have become more popular as af- terschool snacks. Byron Stecklein heads for Counter Culture “to get a Humphrey yogurt with everything because it relaxes me after a hard day at school. Instead of going to eat, some students take afterschool lessons. For these stu¬ dents, the leaming process does not end when the 2:30 bell rings. Piano lessons and drama allow a student to have fun and learn at the same time. Drama student Ste- phen Lazarus said, “I enjoy being other characters besides myself and it’s fun.” Attending dance or tennis lessons pro¬ vides exercise for students. Danny Berg stated, “I take tennis in the afternoon be¬ cause it’s good recreation and I want to get a college scholarship. Jennifer Rowe commented, “I enjoy dance lessons because when I hear the music and the beat, I can set myself free and I become a performer. It also keeps me healthy and feeling great. Catching a bite to eat after school is common with It looks as if junior Racquel Conn and senior Suyah students. Junior Byron Stecklein enjoys the yogurt at Loud are taking school home with them. Notice that Counter Culture. Is that good. Byron? they leave the campus with smiles on their faces. 1 30 • Student Life

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Through tears and toil, pain and sweat, we . . . Stretched into shape ne, two, breathe in, breathe out,” the lady on the television screamed. After 200 pushups, 35 miles, and 6 gallons of Gatorade, Athletic Anne had a tennis match in Westhaven. Of course, she had to be back in time for the volleyball match. But before running off the courts. Anne downed a Grudhigh shake. It was going to be a perfect day .. . O According to doctors worldwide, exer cise is an integral part of being healthy. Students at Magnet take exercise very seri- ously for not only does it offer an outlet from tension built up during the school day, but also helps the body stay in shape. According to junior Stephen Glassel, “I like to exercise because it makes my body feel better and more in shape.” The scope of exercises Magnet students do ranges from aerobics to just having fun. Senior Dennis Branch replied, “I don’t do any set exercises, but I enjoy riding a horse or riding my three wheeler whenever I get time or a chance.” Art student Robin Trahan commented. “I like to do aerobics with my Jane Fonda tape. I usually add ankle and wrist weights to make the aerobics more challenging.” Freshman Jennifer Marion enjoys playing racquetball in her spare time. Senior Patty Tabor said, “I like to play with my dogs and ride my bike. Just like the exercises that they do, the reasons students exercise vary gratly. Rob¬ in said that she liked to exercise because, “ ... it tones up my muscles and makes me feel good about myself ... be¬ ing in good physical shape makes every- day activities less tiring and more enjoy- able. Dennis commented, “I like to get out in the woods and watch the different animals and enjoy the scenery. That’s why I like to hunt.” Whether exercising religiously or just whenever the urge hit, students turned to exercise for many reasons. No matter what kind of exercises they did, Magnet stu¬ dents always managed to keep in shape. 32 • Student Life