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

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The Ship s Course Was Already Plotted, But Good Steering Was Stili Needed Along with the debut of a plethora of new teachers, Magnet underwent a drastic change of another Kind. This years freshmen did not get to Know Principal Ascension Smith until the second semester, as she was out due to extended illness. Instead, the class of 1990 was welcomed to the campus by the friendly smile of Acting Princi¬ pal Henry Price. The course for the ship was al¬ ready plotted, ' ' stated Mr. Price about the temporary switch in administra- tion. We Knew where we were and we know where we are; we know where we re going. The approach is different — different people, different leader- ship styles keep the ship going. ' ' For Mrs. Smith, the time away was difficult. Part of me was here at school. I was constantly thinking about what was going on. I would watch the time. At 8:00 I knew the tardy bell was ringing,- at 9:35 I knew it was activity period. But she found the time away from her ofFice also worked to her advan- tage. She did research on several pro- jects she hopes to implement within the next three years. Among these is more exchange with foreign coun- tries. Ever optimistic, Mrs. Smith adds, ' We wish to take Caddo Magnet from being one of the best programs in the country to one of the best pro¬ grams in the world. Mrs. Smith also helped to rejuve- nate an administration already half- way into a year. It was like a car,” Assistant Principal Jim Randolph said. Our gas tanks were half used up, while she was ali ready to go. During the four and a half months she was gone, there were several new opportunities for the hold-over staff. There was a discussion of responsi- bilities,” said Mr. Randolph. Mrs. Mines, who joined the administrative team as a disciplinarian, and I shared responsibilities; there were duties that overlapped.” And Mr. Price found his new posi- tion as principal an awesome re- sponsibility.” Recalling his months behind Mrs. Smith s desk, he com- mented, It was interesting, difficult positive. I missed the direct con- tact with the students, as I had meet- ings here or away at Central Office. ' ' So, at the semester change, when half of the course had been charted and run, Mrs. Smith returned to Mag¬ net full of energy. She found the changes, especially the new teachers, the caliber expected and the atmo- sphere enjoyable. We are constantly improving, she stated enthusiastically. We care about the students.” BACK IN THE SADDLE AGAIN. Eull of zeal and renewed dedication, Principal Ascension Smith tooK the helm in mid-January. In a Shreveport Journal interview, she stated that she felt she had come horne. 1G0 • UPIIQUt: PEKSONALITIES

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SPREADIPIG HIMSELE T(N)in is Patrick George. Patrick exempli fies the kinds of binds underclassmen are known for getting themselves into Distinctiori and variety-like cream-cheese and bagels- taste all the better together. Per- haps that mix is what school organizations have oftentimes shot for in their endea- vours. And what of people: The smiles may all be smiles but what is beneath? THE BREAD Friendliness has come to be taken for granted it seems, but people not unlike Lea- mondo Robinson have reminded us of its woith through being considerate. Lea mondo stated, My house may bum down and I can stili give everyone a smile Likely, Jon Tiner named his diacritical trait: I enjoy going out of my way to do things for peo¬ ple Patricia Brewer has been seen as a quiet person, but ample clamor is heard within her personality. Patricia said that among things outstanding about her are humor and an ability to make friends DEALIHG WITfl EX-CflAHGE, Hetherlands exchange student Margretha de Bondt does not easily identify with some styles of the United States but shows that humor is a universal trait. THE CHEESE Innovative ideas and ideals have been the basis of much progressive concem. Brian Blade explained that the strength of each person s belief in their ideals is what makes them unique. He added, ' Your attitude to- wards the responses you get decides wheth- er you can be yourself or rejected. ' Jenny Wise confirmed, ‘My desire to be myself pushes me to look, walk, talk and act like I do ' While thinking that few others are con- cerned with what she has to say, Jessica Anderson radiated her interests despite. What people think of me ' Jessica said, Doesn t matter. It s how I feel about me With an overall view, Shea Anderson put forth her scntiments saying, I try to evade the supposed norm. I m into fashion and like clothes that really catch your eye. I might get afew stares but who cares? Variety is the spice of life. A 1AKIHG THE DIEEEREnCE IS junior Brandon Laird who strangely possesses ' the uncontrollable urge to eat golden sunrods on a fading water tower while holding silver goblets (his) toes . UHDERCLASSES • 159

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DECISIONS, DECISIONS. Mrs. Smith discusses the possibilities of a school wide picnic with students Sarah Robinson, Bryan HucKaby and Tracey Widiger. BUNNY EARS? Being the brunt of many practi- cal jokes doesn t seem to bother Mr. Randolph. MEETIMG OE THE MASTERMINDS. Mr. Price and Mr. Randolph must do thelr best work while rounding administrative comers. ADMINISTRATIOh • 161