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

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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

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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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Gotcha! These photography students are taking a break to get the equipment ready for the next shot. Catching the action sometimes requires a little fun. These photography students take a round of fun and folties. This photography student attempts to get the exact angle on his subject below. Ha! We got you first! They are shooting it straight with Photography Beginning photography and advanced photography are two of the many elective courses at Magnet. In these courses, which are instructed by Mr. Townson, students literally learn how to take photographs. Besides being introduced to the camera and its functions, the students learn about correct lighting, angles, and timing. Robert Morris also considers the course “very in- teresting, “We also learn what constitutes a good picture and how to develop film. The photography students have their own darkroom in which they have hands on experience with producing pictures from film. A very common sight around the Mag¬ net campus is the photography students attempting to catch the Magnet student body in action. One photog buff climbed on top of a chair at the end of a hall to catch Magnet at its true hour of glory- after school. Drafting And Photography • 73