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

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nvestigating the institutions and relationships of Mag net society Social Sciences seek the answers How long has it been since you played dress-up? What makes you think and dream? Where ' s Tanzania? Who wrote the Federalist Papers? Who cares? The Social Sci¬ ences Department does care and holds the answer to all these questions. For some students the last time they played dress-up wasnt so long ago. These stu¬ dents were in the American Studies classes taught by Mrs. Webb and Mr. Pardue. Stu¬ dents were told about projects they would be required to do. They would choose from a va- riety of topics and then would present them to the class. On the day the topics were pre- sented, the students dressed up in clothing that represent- ed the time period. I like it; it gives a change from the ever- yday stuff said Jr. Kathryn Sale. What makes you think and dream? That ' s a good ques- tion, and Ms. Keith ' s Sociolo- gy Psychology students could give you the answer. The classes listened to nu- merous guest speakers, their topics ranging from prison systems to how to get along with your spouse. Tanzania is not a well known place but Mr. Trudeau could teli you where to find it. This year was not his first to teach geography, and it ' s true he does know where all those little out-of-the-way places are! ' ' The Federalist Papers wer- en t a popular subject this year, but this very unique de- partment could teli you the answers to all those ques¬ tions, anyway. LET ' S DO LUNCH. Teaching a class for a week isn t easy, but Kim Werthman and Jili Mobley add variety by acting out skits in Dr. Bratton ' s American History class. DEAR MOM DAD Mr. Su¬ zuki, Japanese Foreign Exchange teacher spends many an hour study- ing in the library. 6« • MAKIMCj THE MAKKS

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A COKE AND A SMILE. Ever helpful Mr. Kenne- dy slugs down a bit of Diet Coke during a brief respite from the computer. PUTTING IN SOME LONG MOURS. Explaining the grading process to a parent at Back to School Night, Mr. Kennedy is patient and me- thodical. Anyone with a computer and a modem can log on the HELPNET, a self-help tutoring system. Mr. Bob Kennedy says that Help Net is a public bulletin board being used as a Service to the school and community. In addition, it not only provides a means of communication for people of diverse oc- cupations, but it also gives ali program- mers a chance to write educational Soft¬ ware, says Mr. Kennedy. Help Net was born from an idea dis- cussed by Mr. Kennedy and LSU-S pro¬ fessor Dr. Don Smith during CSC 111 in the summer of 1985. Mr. Kennedy then discussed the idea of an electronic bulle¬ tin board with Mr. Nevin Nobles of Computer Land. Next, a proposal was submitted to Mrs. Smith as well as the school board. After approval and a grant to defray the cost, Mr. Kennedy procured Software and some hardware from Com¬ puter Land. Mr. Kennedy ' s goal is to eventually ease out and let the board be totally con- trolled by students. Everyone who reads the announce- ments about club meetings and birth- days can thank Mr. Kennedy. GREAT SCOTT • 67

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HEAR NO EVIL, SPEAK NO EVIL, SEE NO EVIL. Experiencing what it would be like to be without one of your senses, Ms. Keith ' s Sociology classes tour the school and try to accomplish everyday tasks. SMILE, YOURE ON CANDID CAMERA. After winning an oratory contest sponsored by the Rotary Club, Erin Ennis is presented a plaque by a prominent Rotary Club member. WHAT ARE WE DOINC HERE?? Learning about foreign lands became quite easy with the help of viMtors from Israel. STRUMMINC ALONG. In the frontier presentations in American Studies, Tanya Mascarich and Sheryl Courtney learn more about the music of the 1800 s. SOCIAL SCIENCES • 69