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

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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

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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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Future engineers are squaring it off in Drafting Ihe drafting department at Magnet is composed of three different levels. There are basic technical drafting, architectural drafting, and advanced technical drafting. According to the instructor, Mr. Tuminello, approximately ninety percent of the stu dents who begin in the basic class continue through all three levels. “It gives them a good background in engineering basies,” commented Mr. Tuminello. This can be a valuable lesson since a majority of the students plan to pursue either a technical, engineering, or an archi¬ tectural career. Junior Jeff Shoemaker ls planning ahead. “This is preparation for engineering; it gives me a head start. If I take it now in high school, 111 be prepared for coi lege. ” Stili, other students simply take drafting because they enjoy it. Donald Hadson said, “I just like to draw.” There are, however, other aspects to drafting. Drafting students can enter con- tests where they take written and drawing examinations. As Mr. Tuminello said, “We usually sweep them out — first through third place!” Senior Ginger Thomas realizes that consistency pays. Drafting is a job requiring much education and accu- racy. Drafting is not always tears and frustration. Realizing her achievement through all of her hard work brings a smile to senior Priscilla Johnson s face. Drafting instructor Dominic Tuminello helps two of his students construet a model house. 72 • Academics