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

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Exceptional students are honored in the distinguished ame To be selected to the Hali of Fame is one of the highest honors bestowed to seniors, whose efforts and accomplishments are of- ten intangible but worthy. Hali of Famers have made outstanding contributions but may not have received much recognition. The Hali of Fame offers a salute to seniors who have worked sincerely, diligently, and unselfishly. Seniors of unquestionable character and integrity, they best exempli- fy the Magnet spirit of excellence. Outstanding individuals ali, these seven students were selected by the faculty, who also wish to mention other respected nomi nees. Brook Boddie, Penny Leckie, Chuntel Fuller, Ernestine Lillya, Amanda Mayo, Robin Trahan, Robin English, and Melissa Mitchell also exhibit the spirited dedication and loyalty of the distinguished Magnet family. Evan Chuck Evan is eclectic and busy. From a TV newscast of Youth Watch, to French, to the International Science Fair, to trudg- ing through the English Lake District, to playing classical piano. Evan brings a special love of learning and life to ever- ything he experiences. He extends un- fledging commitment and perseverence to all challenges he confronts. His activi- ties range from French Club and Writ- ers’ Club to Physics Club and Junior Medical League. Evan Chuck is a man for all seasons. 42 • Academics

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ACADEMICS What do you feel is the best thing about Magnet? “Here, you areiVt ridiculed for being smart, and in some other places, you are.” Ross McKamey, junior “I really think that the people here get along better than the people at other schools do. Guy Keith, senior “I think we have some really good teach- ers, and I think that is because they care. Jimmy Carrol, senior “My friends live all over the place. Almost everywhere you go, you know someone.” Theresa Henson, senior “We don t give up. Shane Nicholson, sophomore Quiz Bowl is one of the highest academic tests in our area. This group of students tries to get in as much practice as possible before the final team pick is made. AII OurOiott Like many of the teachers at Magnet, Ms. Cannon, to many students like this freshman in her Intro to math teacher. stays after school to give extra help Algebra class. Academics • 41

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Diane Davis Diane is a modest and assiduous stu¬ dent. She adds, nonetheless, a special touch to everything in which she be comes involved. Requiring no fanfare, she works on the Writers’ Club Christ- mas card project, she sews pillows for National Honor Society, she collects toys for Z Club, and she toils for Senior Showcase. She is active in drama and dance. She is a frequent and successful beauty pageant contestant. Diane Davis is a graceful and beautiful belle. Gene Hodgson Gene is a serious and reserved stu¬ dent. A concerned young man, Gene is involved in community Service as well as scholarly excel lence. He is a true leader in National Honor Society. A somber and Creative writer, he has en- tered several contests and has hopes of being published. He is already working on a historical novel. He has an affinity for music and is a fine vocalist. He is positive and persistent in an unassum- ing way. Gene is a generous and genuine senior. Kym Troup Kym is a bundle of energy and enthu- siasm. She is an ebullient leader and the catalyst of spirit and activity. As vice- president, she is the spark of the Senior Class. She creates zip and zest for Z Club as its president. She is a percep tive writer and an accomplished ac- tress. She is a mover and shaker on campus. An individual with unique style, she is never short on success. Kym Troup is “rally” a sparkling senior. Hali Of Fame • 43 Carol Williams Carol is sharp-witted and subtly per- ceptive. She is Creative and patient. She gets jobs accomplished without fuss, whether it is selling cokes for yearbook, making fortune cookies for Writers’ Club, or arranging the program for Sen¬ ior Showcase. Carol willingly goes the extra miles. She is sincerely sensitive to others and always expects more of her- self. Carol Williams is a delicate diplo- mat. Larry is thoughtful and pleasant. Be hind his sincere smile and good sense of humor lies a warm heart and an effec tive brain. He exercises his smarts for the Quiz Bowl Team and the Decathlon Team. He is an accomplished fencer, French student, and cotton field ento- mologist. He volunteers for tutoring and helps others experience the joy of learn- ing. Larry is no trivial talent! Kristy McGee Kristy is an honor student with honor. A dependable leader and conscientious scholar, Kristy quietly lends her heart and head to yearbook, Writers’ Club, Z Club, Senior Showcase, and Junior Medical League. She achieves organiza- tion and precise results. She is hard- working, diligent, loyal and dedicated. There is no job she will not do. She is extremely sensitive and has a great ca- pacity for sharing and caring. Kristy McGee is a lady with class.