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

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Achievements Merit Recognition After years of hard work and dedication, many stu- dents can sit back and smile at their accomplishments. Not all of the students can be recognized, but some have been given the opportunity to be singled out for their work. This year Tommy Britt, Michael Carroll, Neil Hoh- man, Mark Liles, Jennifer Tseng and Mark Walker were chosen as Semifinalists in the 1987 Merit Scholarship Pro- gram. Also four more stu¬ dents were chosen as Semi-fi- nalists in the achievement National Merit Semi-Finalist scholarship program for Out- standing Negro Students. These students were Felica Devers, Tymwa Dixon, Agyei Gyasi, and Mark Walker. These students have worked to gain knowledge not only for themselves but for their future. It is their ac¬ complishments that will be beneficial in years to come. The road to becoming a Na¬ tional Merit Semi-Finalist is relatively short, but yet it is filled with many detours that prepare each person for the testing. Before becoming ju- niors the students take the SWEET DREAMS-YOU CANT RESIST. Senior Mark Liles thinks that a few spare minutes can be put to wise(?) use of cat-napping. WH EN YOUVE GOT IT- YOU ' VE GOT IT! Senior Mark Walker and other friends pose for a distinguished picture of themselves. P.S.A.T. test and are ranked with other students through- out the nation. The top few, with scores from 98-100, are selected to become National Merit Semi-Finalists. Next, these finalists go on to compete for the top honor: National Merit Finalist, where they hope to attain scholarships for further de- velopment of their education. Thus, one may observe that their outstanding achieve¬ ments will merit acknowl- edgement. 64 • MAKING THE MARKS

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cademic Internists Have A Turn in the Real World When trying to decide the perfect career to pursue, there is bound to be some confusion and quite a few questions. Is it what I want to do? How much money does it pay? And most of ali, will I enjoy it? This year, through the academic internship program, many students at Magnet gained experience and knowledge in fields that they are interested in. Jr. Jill Mobley worked in the Physical Therapy department at The Bone Joint Clinic. Throueh working with the people and learning ali about pnysical therapy, I now know I am definitely interested in this type of iob. Next, I ' d like to try working with the children at the Shriner ' s Hospital, ex- plained Jill. Academic internship helps shape the fu¬ ture for many students. It gives a more realis- tic look into the employment opportunities. Jennifer Rowe found out awareness is a ma¬ jor key to success when she was asked to film Live at Five. Once I shot a camera at a remote for Live at Five. I was scared, but it was a blast! she exclaimed. So, all in all, the academic internship pro¬ gram is giving the teens of Shreveport a chance to plot their future with confidence and wisdom. HE ' S SOMEWHERE OUT THERE JILL! Jr. Jill Mobley hoped that through the Academic Internship Program that she might find HIM ! ACADEMIC IMTERMSMIP • 63

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WAITER, THERE IS A FLY IN MY SOUP!- Michael Carroll, Joyce- lyn Washington, Mrs. Smith, and Laureen Gremillion enjoy them- selves at Magnet ' s picnic this year. ANYONE CARE TO TRADE PLACES? Sr. Tommy Britt gets fixed up for Sr. Showcase. As valedictorian of the 1987 graduatirtg dass, Jennifer Tseng has set a Standard for I s ’ Magnet students to follaw. Jennifer was an active member. throughout Mag net ' s many dubs. She served I as President of National Hon¬ or Society and also as Presi-. dent of the French Club. Jennifer, among other things, was a member of the All-Aeademic Team. This teath is comprised of the area ' s top 10 students. One major accomplishment in getting this honor was her achieyements in. music., Jennifer is alsd a member of the Shreveport Youth Symphony. Ali in all Jennifer is a fine example of Magriet ' s excel- lence in education. SOMETIMES YOU JUST HAVE TO GRIN AND BEAR IT!- Agvei Gyasi demonstrates the method of emptying a locker for the required homework. SPECIAL STUDENTS 65