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

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If you can ace the academics, you should join Dr. Bratton has been one of the three advisors to the Decathlon team for the past four years. Aruna Rao awaits the magical effects of his wisdom and exper- tise. Decathlon The Magnet High School Decathlon Team is selected to represent the school in academic competition. After a team of six members and three alternates has been chosen, the team competes against other teams from across the state in a competi¬ tion sponsored by centenary College. The final winner of this team competition is chosen to represent the state and ultimate- ly travels to Los Angeles, California. Here the team competes against teams from the other forty-nine States for gold, silver, and bronze mdeals which represent a mem¬ bers high academic achievement in the competition. To be selected for the Decathlon team is an honor, however everyope must work hard for it. Students who were interested in becoming members met after school on many afternoons to hear speakers, to study and to learn instead of rushing horne to relax. Senior Michael Kime, a member of the team, finds the lectures and study time after school “intellectually stimulat ing.” After many weeks of preparation, the hopefuls were subjected to a grueling one- day test, an interview, and an essay. Due to the high intelligence of the hopeful stu¬ dents, the decision as to who the team members were to be was difficult. Howev¬ er, students like seniors Stephen Stanley, Michael Kime, Eric Chen, Don Harrold, Robby Magee, and Larry Marino put forth great effort and were paid off; they were selected as part of the Decathlon team. The members are selected according to their grade category — two members from each of the A, B, and C categories, along with an alternate from each category. Oth¬ er members of the team are juniors Neil Hohmann, Mark Walker, and Jan Raines. Decathlon hopefuls senior Amanda Mayo and junior Aruna Rao collaborate on the Decathlon study out- line. Seniors Don Harrold and Eric Chen conclude that quizzing each other before the test helps a great deal. Academics

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Senior Lisa Smith receives the Daughters of the American Revolution Citizenship Award. Congratula tions are offered by the Principal Mrs. Smith, counsel or Mrs. Dunn. and the DAR representative. Some students are not only gifted with an active imagination but with writing talents. Ernestine Lillya submitted an essay, with the help of Ms. Marjean Purinton to the (J.S. Senate Essay Contest. Evan Chucks dedication and concern for the commu- nity has helped him attain a position for KTBS-TV working with co-anchors AI Pierce and Liz Swaine, as a reporter on Youthwatch 3. Magnefs presence felt throughout The community School is just one dimension of a teenagers life. As important as classwork, extracurricular activities are for the maturing young person, his involvement in community Service is also a vital learning experience. In community activities, Magnet s tudents exercise leadership. assume responsibility, and offer time and talents to others. For them, dedication to experiences outside the school walls enables them to grow and develop their own styles. Several Magnet students have been recognized for their selfless involvement with and contributions to community organizations. Senior Lisa Smith won the prestigious Daughters of the American Revolution Citizenship Award at Mag net. Chris Bullock, senior, has been recognized for his work with insulation studies by achieving a position at the International Science Fair. Junior, Mike Tucker s ambition in journalism has truly paid off. He was chosen as a member of the Times Student Team. Ernestine Lillya submitted an essay about the politi- cal party system in the (J.S. government for the (J.S. Senate Essay Contest. She won the parish and district competition and received recognition at the state lev- el. Many Magnet students show a special interest beyond the call of duty, but even Chuck has done much more than that. Evan has shown that an educa- tion can be anything you want it to be. His numerous awards and honors include participation in past Inter¬ national Science Fairs, advanced studies in Microbi- ology, and exceptional musical accomplishments. These show what talent. hard work and determination can do. Frequently teenagers of the ’80 ' s are accused of being apathetic and unconcerned. These accomplish¬ ments, however, attest to the potential commitment that youth, especially from Magnet, represent. Indeed if this is any indication of the future leadership in community and government, the parish — and yes, perhaps the nation — is certainly in good hands. National Merit Semi-Finalists And Community Awards • 53

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Senior Matthew Schocke concentrates on study tech- niques which make qualification for the Decathlon team easier. Qualifying for the honor of being a part of the Decath¬ lon team is a harrowing but exhilarating experience. Seventeen ambitious students perused the exam for the length of one day. The Decathlon Team 1985 86 includes these mem bers: Robby Magee, Neil Hohmann, Mark Walker, Ja nice Raines. Larry Marino, sponsor Mary Rounds, Ste ven Stanley, Don Harrold, Eric Chen. Michael Kime, and sponsor Dr. Riley Bratton. Decathlon • 55