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

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WHAT S MANGIN ' ? Alum Clay Cathey gets a chance to see old friends as Centenary s KA house is a favorite stopping point for several Magnet students. TATER TOTS. Senior Katie Hanning filis her lazy Sunday aftemoon doing some- thing she enjoys and making money at the same time. eekend Wonders Kid Marks In The Fast Lane Monday through Friday, seven and a half long hours a day, cramming for tests, and making the grade. This was the weekly rou- tine for most Magnet students, but the week- ends provided a needed break and an op- portunity for fun. And Magnet students knew just the place to go and find it. According to Magnet students, some of the best places to find friends was in a fast food restaurant like Burger Kingand McDon¬ ald . Other favorite eating places were Clancys, Mama Mia s and Murrell s. Even if you didnt care for the food, it was a good place to sit and wait for friends. Other weekend hot spots were school parking lots, parties at friends houses, and Centenary s own ‘Trat Road . Others liked to hang out downtown listening to favorite bands, such as The Insatiables, Native Sons, and Exit. When asked her favorite thing to do, ju¬ nior Tracy Widiger commented, “Just give me some mellow music and good friends. Junior Chris Veillon and freshman Tara Owens shared Tracy s opinion. Back when I was popular, it would mean going out, but now it means fiannel pajamas and a sleazy Harold Robbins novel, added senior Mare Cireno. But for some students, the weekend didn t mean just fun and games. Junior Renee hunter gave a typical comment when she said, I work on the weekends starting Fri- day after school, then go horne and col¬ lapse. Others tried to mix business with pleasure. “I babysit a lot on the weekends, but after that, I like to go out and have fun with my friends at parties and football games, added senior Katie Hanning. “It never fails when you plan a week¬ end, it never seems to turn out right, com¬ mented junior Kim Clikas. ‘ Just get a group of friends together and go out. Serious students took advantage of the spare time to finish research papers at the downtown library. And, of course, you could always see a familiar face at the mali, either shopping or just goofing off. AII in all, Magnet students made the most of that extra time off. Given a choice, no one would give it up. Junior Brandon Laird put it all into perspective. “AII our lives, we live for a quaint two days off sorta like a week¬ end, ya know? THE UNSHOPPABLES. Senior Kristen Burg en¬ joys shopping with exchange students Ute Blu- mentrath and Adriana Paz. 16 • MARKING TIME

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rV£ f :::: ssss MMMM Qood! Kathleen Desoto takes a quick bite of pizza as Jennifer Russell hurries ofT to finish I.D. pictures. Pizza, umm, a magnetteers favorite treat. Were In The Money. Tammy Boswell, a cashier at Brookshire s, finds work both entertaining and rewarding. TUM TIME • 15 Getting An Eyeful! Seniors Tonya Delaney and Dana Young enjoy spending their spare time gazing at handsome guys! Getting his Money s Worth. Damien Brooks spends his spare time in a variety of ways. Man, can I please stay after school and watch the girls softball team practice.

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SPANKY AND THE GANG. These Magnet juniors spcnd their weeKend latenights eating together at Murrells. BRINGIN Ih THE BACOh. The Limited has be- come a favorite working place for many Magnet students. Here, seniors Kristi Weeks and Kris- tina Owens keep busy with holiday shoppers. SIDEKICKS. Junior Kim Clikas enjoys spending time with her Loyola and St. Vincent s friends. WEEKEHD WOhDERS • 17