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

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Representatives Take Baton Rouge By Storm Boys’ and Girls’ State Each summer in Baton Rouge, the American Legion sponsors Boy’s and Girls’ State. This program strives to teach high school seniors more about the state gov- ernment. It is hoped that this preparation will produce tomorrow’s leaders from the youth of today. Those Magnet students who attended Boys’ State and Girls’ State were first no minated by the faculty. The nominees were then voted upon by the students. Fi- nally, they were interviewed by a represen tative from the American Legion. The Boys’ State representatives were seniors Robert Pringle and Charles Burnett. “It was fantastic,” Robert Pringle replied, “First of all, I never thought that guys could get so close in just one week, but we did. It was really sad to see everyone leave.” This special type of camaraderie acquired at this unique camp is empha- sized by the feelings of the other delegates. The representatives to Girls’ State were Kym Troup, who was elected outstanding mayor, Lisa Cheuk, who was elected out¬ standing engineer, and Lisa Smith who was elected outstanding Citizen and Governor of the state. “Everyone was so outgoing and vivacious. They were sincerely inter- ested in the program,” senior Kym Troup said, “It was actually one big spirit game.” Lisa Cheuk said, “It was a combination of cheerleading camp, boot camp, and summer camp. Everyone there was so dedicated. The best part was meeting so many different people. Their ideas were so strong and no one minded discussing them instead of sleeping, as a matter of fact, we looked forward to it. There was so much excitement in the air and in everyone.” With all of this enthusiasm it is apparent why so many students want to participate in this annual event. Seniors Charles Burnett. Lisa Cheuk. Kym Troup. and Robert Pringle, who were chosen as delegates for Girls’ State Governor. Lisa Smith, raises the gavel of Boys’ State and Girls’ State, smile with the knowledge leadership. Lisa was also elected by her peers as they gained at this summer’s convention. Outstanding Citizen at Girls’ State. 46 • Academics

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Mu Alpha Theta officers center their attention on leadership. They are Jennifer Tseng, treasurer; Khanh Truong, corresponding secretary; Amanda Mayo, re- cordlng secretary; Mr. Sellers. sponsor; Stephen Stan¬ ley, president; Michael Jones, sergeant-at-arms; and Charles Burnett, vice president. Mu Alpha Theta members pose for right angles. They are (left to right) Lisa Cheuk, Amanda Mayo, Susan Burnett, Amy Rhoads, Jennifer Tseng, Cyndi Trout, Khanh Truong, Beth Ross, Laura Hardy, Devra Sia- dies, Jennifer Greenfield, Robin English, Eric Chen, Michelle Oliver, Charles Burnett, Jennifer Johnson, Elizabeth Powell, Amy Hardin, Kristy McGee, Shawn Arnold, Kym Troup, Michael Jones. Stephen Stanley, Monica Rosprim, Robby Magee, Evan Chuck, Roddy Spigener, Tyson Hackenberg, Tommy Britt, Larry Marino, Greg Hartzo, Paul Battenfield, Stephen Glas- sell, Michael Bodino. Eric Pitts, Matt Sehocke, Mark Lilles, Gene Hodgson, Sean McEIroy, Michael Carroll, Mark Walker, and Mr. Sellers. Mu Alpha Theta • 45

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Pure gut strength and determination will decide the winner and from the looks of seniors. Wendy Moore and Glenn Koppang. that s going to be a tough deci sion. Being a freshman slave was not quite as popular as having one. Anybody who was anybody bought at least one slave. Don‘t you know, it ' s the new thing this season. Corning together of the old and the new Homecoming With those smiles, how can anyone deny the Home¬ coming Royalty, Shannon Baronette and Greg Ash- ley, their throne. Since its first graduating class in 1983, Seniors at Magnet High have been pioneer- ing traditions. The 1986 Seniors have adopted an important American custom to raise spirit and to recognize alumni. Home¬ coming is as much a part of Americana as baseball, apple pie, and Chevrolet. But it takes special creativity and careful plan ning to establish a Homecoming tradition at Magnet. Rather ironically the Homecom¬ ing organizers had to establish this tradi¬ tion with anti-traditional activities. This new Homecoming simply required a spe¬ cial Magnet style. The birth of Homecoming commenced with a carnival, similar to a small-scale fair. Hoping to sweeten your future, Writer s Club offered fortune cookies. The Key Clu b put pizzaz in the fair with pizza for sale. If a participant wanted, he need only part with a few pennies and an official mannequin would lock up his friend in jail. The crowning event of the whole affair was the Homecoming Dance and the an- nouncement of the Homecoming Court. The first annual Homecoming court was as follows: Queen Shannon Baronette, and her escort Gregg Ashley, Aaron Simmons, Judy Chen, Doug Bush, JoAnna Bell, Tam- bra Pennington, Rod Matthews, Susan Murphy, Kurt Kemmerly, Robert Morris, Tracey Widiger, Michael Kime, Jennifer Johnson, Tannis Sweeney, Chris Cameron, Guy Hamilton, Penny Grisby,Julie Read, Robert Pringle, Shayne Berry, Corwyn Thomas. It seems that the challenge was met with full force . . . Magnet had a very successful Homecoming with no football team, no marching band, and no pep squad. They did it with a style all their own. Boys Girls State And Homecoming • 47