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

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Headlines are made in Journalism Journalism is, by definition, the opera- tion of conducting a news medium. This favored course at Magnet does not just cover the basies but adds a new shade to an already exciting field. For the more ca- reer oriented young journalist there is the bigger challenge of the newspaper staff. The main thing which is taught in the jour¬ nalism class is how to be a journalist. In essence, how to interview, extract informa- tion, and how to put that information in print so as to be pleasing and interesting to read. Mrs. Schoeder, the journalism teacher, once made an assignment in which the students had to interview someone. Ms. Settlemire remembers it well - “I had as many as three students in an hour to ask to interview me.” The CJtopia Staff, also headed by Mrs. Schoeder, has been successful in putting out many issues of the school newspaper. The newspaper staff also boasts a member of the Times Student Team, Michael Tucker. Mike, who is also an editor of Gto- pia, enjoys being on the team. He ex- plained, “The Times Student Advisory Board allows me more freedom to work in a more professional atmosphere.” These aspects of journalism are what encourages more students to become inter- ested in journalism, and perhaps, more true joumalists. Times student member. junior Mike Tucker, enjoys reading the paper that carries his stories. The CJtopia staff kicks back for a while to study their paper. Ms. Settlemire is swamped with interviewers from Mrs. Schoeder s class. 58 • Academics

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Creativity is truly one of the largest driving forces behind Magnet s English Department. These English II students from Ms. Boswells class decided to put a little life back into Julius Caesar. Getting an expert opinion is always a big help. Ms. Mary Rounds, English II teacher, and Page Mc Dade. sophomore, join forces to make her composition the best it can be. the write stuff Vivacious and energetic, Kristy McGee always has time to be helpful, pleasant. witty, and Creative. She has proved to be a vital part of the Magnet style and spirit; she has brought accolades to the school and herself as well, but she remains modest and unassum- ing. “Quick, K.M. give me a headline for the math page?!” the desperate voice queried. Sure enough, Kristy McGee blurted out, “The best figures are found in the math department.” Hearing the groans and sighs that accompanied her quip, she thereupon commented, “Okay, I admit that’s a total zero.” Kristy McGee and zany responses are synonymous. She is rarely at a loss for words, perhaps because one of her favorite books, she once secretly revealed, is the thesaurus. Surely another title at the top of her list is the Odyssey. Having embarked on the arduous adventure of guiding another year book to completion, editor Kristy, despite the bumpy roads and time-consuming de tours, energetically and conscientiously aided the staff in its search for just the write word. As president of Writers ' Club, Kristy has noted that composition is sometimes pun- ishment; nonetheless, the articles she has penned have been entered in essay con tests and in Seedlings. Her writings have reflected polish, accuracy, sincerity and style. Long involved in the gifted and talented program, Kristy had time to tutor those who found Shakespeare and English IV too much ‘‘toil and trouble. Small wonder that she represented English IV at literary rally. Although Kristy s career interests pres ently lie in the field of medicine, no phar macist need worry about deciphering her penmanship. Line for line, Kristy McGee indeed has the write stuff. English Department • 57

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Debating is not exclusively hard work and long hours. Debate tournaments provide social opportunities, and after the verbal battles, debaters become good friends. In the last few minutes before the first round, the adrenaline pumps and excitement builds as debaters rethink final strategies. If it gets controversial, don’t argue Nonverbal communication is important to a debater s success. Larry McCoy actually practices the effective staredown intimidation technique that can comple- ment his rebuttal. DEBATE During the past five years, the Caddo Magnet Debate Team has developed an enviable reputation through the coaching of Don Belanger. Though being a debater requires many long hours of preparation, Magnet has many ambitious students en- rolled in Debate classes. During the course of the year, many de¬ baters are presented with the opportunity to travel to other States and cities for var- ious tournaments. Although such trips to Baton Rouge, Houston, New Orleans, Dal- las, and St. Louis may seem glamorous, the honor goes to students who have initia- tive and are diligent in their preparation. Two such students are Neil Hohmann and Zama Neff. These two students compose the Advanced Novice Team which has tak- en first place in two tournaments so far. As to students who will be chosen to compete in national tournaments at Prince- ton, Harvard, and other universities — that’s stili debatable. Exuding an attitude of confidence and authority, Ty¬ son Hackenburg often speaks his mind. It is not just lip Service when he takes on senior class business. hooked on debate Resolved. that the federal government should establisha comprehensive national policy to protect the quality of water in the United States. That was the national de¬ bate question for high school forensics teams this year. Not surprisingly then, Ty¬ son Hackenburg and Stephen Stanley bab- bled on for hours. Nothing seemed to stop the spontaneous flow of eloquent argu- ments and vehement rebuttals as the duo washed away more than 70 per cent of their opponents. The two gave rapid-fire performances at tournaments all over the country, most notably at Northwestern University and Columbia. They once quipped that they were “un- debatably the best.” M oot point. Stephen Stanley‘s gleeful look may be due to his current high school debate record. Talk about a win ner! Rarely is there a morning announcement sheet without is name on it. Journalism and Debate • 59