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

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Lines, designs, Creative minds . . That’s Art The first impression I recall of Caddo Magnet High was a tour I made during Arts’ Fest. I wasrVt sure whether I wanted to come to Magnet, I had heard that the Art Department was special, and I wanted to pursue art more than anything ... but I was stili uncertain. Everywhere I strolled I saw evidence of the Art Department that had been so highly acclaimed. Calligraphy projects lined one corner. Students were selling prints of pen and ink drawings at one lot. Carefully displayed pastels and wa- tercolors of flowers and nature canvassed interior displays. Near the kiln, students fired pottery pieces, and nearby a group hovered over a button-making display. I saw propped against the wall, huge color- ful stitchery projects: an 18-foot Hunt’s ketchup bottle, a baby-grand piano, and a pepperoni pizza were my favorites. The more earthy macrame creations hung on the wall. Next I wondered onto a T-shirt silk-screening demonstration .. . everyone seemed to be having fun, and several stu¬ dents actually sold their works. I realized that the Art Department was more than classes and coursework. It was a spirit of enthusiasm and appreciation for self-expression. It seemed to be a depart- ment that allowed each student to develop his own talents and express his own style. The Magnet Art Department was everyth- ing and more than I had expected. I knew also that it would become my horne for the next four years. “Opportunity for self expression is a way to describe Magnefs Art department. With a wide variety of art forms to choose from, there is truly “something for every- one.” Students can seek individuality in Art I, Fibers, Advanced Drawing, Calligra¬ phy, and Pottery. Under the guidance of gifted teachers, Magnet students have excelled in their ar- tistic abilities and have been awarded scholarships to further their education and their particular talent. Senior Andrea Ford get the weaver fever in Mrs. Schlidts fibers class. In this class students leam the fundamental techniques of weaving. These students work eagerly on their art projects. Part of Art I centers on rendering on paper what is viewed by the eyes. 70 • Academics

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Why not just go for the gusto and learn Russian from Mme. Males. Seniors Larry Marino and Susan Mat- thews and junior Jennifer Tseng are a few of the brave that have. It is obvious that Ms. Morisette does not mind giving a little extra help to anyone who is interested. Faux pas are seldom made by Susie Matthews. who feels at home with several foreign languages. One Magnet student who has much to smile about, Susie truly has esprit de corps and a joie de vivre. accent on Susan Matthews was one senior who found that the Magnet language depart- ment was not foreign to her. Rarely can a school boast of a student who is fluent in two foreign languages, but Magnet could call Susie its resident linguist. Not only did Susie master the four years of French offered, but she also found time to trek to LSCIS during her busy school day so that she could take even more French! A two-year student of the Russian lan¬ guage, Susie learned the customs, culture, colloquialisms, and culinary arts of the So- viets during her classroom participation under the tutelage of Mme. Collette Males. Many people have found that mastering English is difficult, but obviously Susie has excellence a flair for the languages. Not one to allow Russian and French to get the best of her, Magnet s translator also pursued the study of German for a year. Susie has been a participant in the Inter¬ national Study Program, a winner in state and national exams, and the recipient of a scholarship for summer study in Quebec and Belgium for two years. Through aca demic competition, Susie has won a round- trip airline ticket to Europe for the summer of 1986. As Mme. Males has said, “Susie has dis- covered that foreign language is a pass key to the gateway of the world.” That trans- lates into success. Cest si bon, Susie! Language Department • 6

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The first art project for ali beginning art students is positive and negative cutouts. They provide a prod uct composed solely of the lines of design and create an interesting optical illusion. Calligraphy is an art that requires a sturdy hand and a lot of confidence. Junior Elizabeth Mayo seems intri- gued with completing her assignment. Senior Robin Trahan points out to senior Kevin Cltz, the art of tracing in Mr. Allen s class. The light table is not only a place to work but a place to socialize. No artful dodger, Estus Wilson adds color and zest to events he attends. He really knows how to paint the town red — and gold. strokes of genius AII eyes at Magnet have seen impres- sionist art, portraiture, stili life pastels, and examples of pointilism. Etched at the bot- tom of many of the drawings were the names Lisa Cheuk and Estus Wilson. Their work decorated the walls of the teachers’ lounge, the art department, the cafeteria, ArtBreak, and the office. From posters for YACA to Christmas decorations, from the Caroline Dorman art competition to the first annual school art show, Lisa and Es¬ tus drew notice. Sensitive and delicate, Lisa s renderings reflected her personality and finesse. The works of quick-witted Estus displayed the same elements of style and dimension. Magnet was lucky to have such colorful characters. Effervescent Lisa Cheuk is well known for her dedica tion to the arts. classical piano as well as drawing and painting. Art Department • 71