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

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The Controversy Continues In he Mass Debate Though drama and debate seem to be unrelated, the two subjects are based upon the same criteria — competition, preci- sion, timing, and humor to ease the tension. These classes are a part of the artistic curriculum at Magnet, and both classes have been very busy this year. The drama classes have learned ali of the different as- pects of the theatre from the technical to the historical back- ground of the theatre. They have acted out and evaluated scenes from plays. Certain drama stu- dents have gone to Lafayette, Al- exandria, and Monroe to compete in duet acting, dramatic interpre- tation, humorous interpretation, and more. The drama classes even joined together to produce a play, To Be Young, Gifted, and Black. Under the direction of Miss Aslin, the drama classes have worked hard and obtained honors that most drama teams only dream of attaining. Junior Penny Ewoldsen said it best, I have been given a chance to learn everything about drama and I love it. The debate classes, taught by Mr. Belanger, have travelled around the country to compete in the most prestigious tourna- ments. From North to South, the name Caddo Magnet is very prominent. The accomplish- ments of the debate team include their second place win in the state tournament. Kevin Duddlesten, an estab- lished member of the team re- sponded, Debate to me is com¬ petition, meeting new people, travelling, and winning. Through hard work, the two classes of drama and debate are marking their way to success. I TOLD YOU ABOUT YOUR BREATH! Juniors Tobv Miller and Jennifer Dopsen act out scenes from a play for interested drama students. 56 • MAKING THE MARKS

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YEE-HAW!! Dr. Bratton and junior Greg Merritt take time to enjoy the festivities of living Texas-style at the National Decathlon competition. THE FEW, THE PROUD, THE DECATHLETES! Decathlon members are (si tting) Chrissie Scarpinatto, Neil Hohmann, Jennifer Hevelone, Jill Bettinger, Greg Merritt, Jan Raines, Miss Mary Rounds, (standing) Dr. Riley Bratton, John Vassar, Scott Wilcox, Mark Walker, and Dr. Otto Sellers. WHERE IS JILL?! At the state competition at Centenarv, Magnet decathletes took first place over every other decathlon team in Louisiana. Here Jill Bettinger participatos in a test. WE ALWAYS KNEW JAN HAD A GUARDIAN ANGEL! Jan Raines is known for her humor and ever-present smile. Here she shares that smile of excitement with her fellow decathlon members. DECATHLON • 55

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LETS TALK BUSINESS! Senior Debater Rocky Rockefeller telis Martha Rinehart, Buddv Hays, Randv Moore, and Karen Trahan some of his debating techniques. ON THE ROAD AGAIN! The drama students accompany the debaters on many out-of-town trips to compete in drama tournaments. The bus is the usual method of transportation. OUTSTANDING DRAMA STUDENT The drama class this year has been busy covering theatre history, acting theory, and much more. The people in those classes are what makes learning about drama so special. One of those persons who makes a difference in the drama c lass is David Krumnow. David stepped out on the stage for the first time this year. Now we can not get him off the stage. Luck- ily we do not want to get him off the stage. As he graduates, we will miss his smile and his famous quote, It ' 11 be better-maybe. DRAMA AMD DEBATE • 57