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

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iui: Jill Bequette, Mike Young, and Kristen Berg, show that Magnet camaraderie with a Byrd student after school. School Spirit • 37 Lori Beth Hughes works long and hard on index cards for the KTCJX school spirit contest. Rhonda Mayers, Damion Brooks. Tiffany Coleman, Keedra Taylor, Andre Burks. Kenneth Black, and Sharon Alexander show us how to cheer at an intra- mural football game.

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Throughout the year Students managed to . . . Catch the spirit of magnetism usie Spirit slowly climbed out of bed. It was 5:30 A.M. and she had to feed the mustang. Why had she volun- teered to keep the mascot? She didn’t even like horses, but it did prove she had school spirit! She kept telling herself that as she went out into the cold morning air to feed the horse. Rah, Rah! At Magnet there was a special kind of school spirit, during the year. It was ere ated in a way unique to Magnet. Our spirit- ed student body exuded their fervor in ev- ery way possible. The various dances during the year were ali well attended and the students showed much support for the diverse themes. Mag- net’s own Critical Mass played at some of the dances and were well received at the fair by a supportive student audience. The annual faculty football game drew a large audience as always, as did other fa- culty student sports events. The intramur- als program also provided an excellent chance for the students to gather in the bleachers and cheer their favorite team on to victory. Pride in collective and individual achievements provided a cohesive atmo- sphere. Whether it was outstanding musi- cal ability, as in the case of All-State Choir and Orchestra, or outstanding academic ability, as in the case of our exceptional debate team; the Magnet family felt a sense of pride in their accomplishments. The impact of individual contributions was also felt. Brad Martin, for instance, in- creased our sense of pride in the appear- ance of the campus, by bringing his plants to enhance the academia. Commonly seen around campus were the Senior Class sweatshirts and Magnet bumper stickers. These items, although not ostentatious, were instrumental in con- tributing to the atmosphere. Although sometimes considered to be overzealous by adults, teenagers know that fervor grows with their love for their school. April Davis and Daria Jackson get in some track At school sports events and pep rallies, Mrs. Borders, practice after school. Mrs. Smith, and Mrs. Bell can always be counted on to display their spirited attire. 36 • Student Life

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At football games, parties, and dances . . . Magnet students mingle D etective Melvin Mustang, our own inch-high pri¬ vate eye, was hired to investigate the where- abouts of students during off-campus hours. As the last bell rang, Detective Mustang jumped into — his car to follow their gruelling trail. He soon found himself at the nearest 7-Eleven. While hiding behind magazines, he overheard pians for a football game. Magnet High had no football team? What could this mean? Dancing the night away, cheering on footbal l teams. enjoying talent shows or any other school functlons, be they at Magnet or not. Magnet students could be found around town. A large percentage of the schools population attended the activities of oth er schools. especially sportlng events. Why dld stu¬ dents mix at other schools ' events? ‘I sometimes go to Southwood games because I have a lot of friends there, said freshman Stacy Feducia. ‘I attend both Huntington and Captain Shreve foot ball games. I guess I really only attend those games to visit my friends,’ agreed sophomore Cari Millender. Senior Jackie Day also shared that view. ‘ I always manage to have fun at other schools’ events. I attend them just because my friends are there. There were a few differing viewpoints. People only go to other schools ' football games because we don t have a team, pointed out sopho¬ more Scott Peatross . My only reason for going to other schools ' activi¬ ties is because everyone else goes. laughed sopho more Dana Emory. So. whether motivated by the desire to conform, old friendships. or in Scott s case desperation, Magnet students could be found at events sponsored by a variety of schools. That didn t mean they aban doned Magnet. though! Magnet dances are live! exclaimed Melanie Hen derson. The scene: SGA Election Dance. September 23, 1985, 7:30 p.m. The question: ' How would you describe the newly formed band Critical Mass? The verdict: Adri an Roberts. “Awesome ; Allison Brown, “Wow ; Rob in Trahan, “I ean t believe itMelanie Eanes. ‘ Mei- ther can V 38 • Student Life