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

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Success is measured by the quality, not by the quantity of the accomplishment. This year at Magnet, we have been given the honor of having success measured by both quantity and quality. Ten of Magnefs seniors were chosen to be National Merit Finalists. This is quite an ac¬ complishment, considering only three from other schools in Shreveport were named fina¬ lists. The ten National Meit Finalists include: Jill Bettinger, Krista Clements, Keith Crow, Penny Ewoldson, Jennifer Hevelone, Sarah Jones, Tahia Khan, Elizabeth McKinney, Scott Wilcox, and Peter Williams. Chosen as National Merit candidates through their PSAT scores, then the student is recommended by the principal and a coun- selor. The National Merit Finalists are then selected. “AU I know is I scored high on the PSAT and the next thing I know, I’m a Na¬ tional Merit Semi Finalist, said Sr. Liz McKinney. Of these ten students, Krista Clements was chosen to be a National Merit Scholar. This honor evokes many privileges and opportuni- ties. Because of being a National Merit Scholar, I was offered a full scholarship to Baylor, so it definitely paid off!”, said Krista Clements. Sr. Tracey Widiger was presented with the DAR award for good citizenship and Erin En- nis was state winner in the 1988 Oratorical Contest. l’pon receiving her reward Tracey said, “It made my buns tingle.” Stephanie Williams, Romney Norwood, and Shannon Hicks were chosen as National Achievement Students. Laverne Ferdinand was chosen as student of the month of Octo¬ ber by the Elks Club. These acclaimed students of Magnet have boosted our spirits, giving faith to those fail- ing hopes in education, and helped with the Revolution sweeping Louisiana. STATE ARTS

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T- Squares And India Ink One of the best aspects of Magnet is the extensive selection of art classes. A student has the choice between drawing, pottery, fibers, painting and mixed media, once out of Art I. This provides for the student whose main interest is art, a well-rounded and practically complete training for later years. Mr. Edward Allen and Mrs. Barbara Schlidt do their best to encourage their students and aid them anyway they can. They make sure the supplies their students need are there, and that each student understands their assignment fully. Not only are students taught styles of art, art techniques and individuality in the art department, they are also taught terminology. “Our students leam to speak intelligently about their artwork and are encouraged to do so as often as they can. I get embarrassed if they don’t,” Mr. Allen States. The art department is always willing to help when decorations, supplies or other artistic skills are needed by another department. Our art department is very special and outstanding. lt’s an expression of Magnefs qualities. “Push them Pentels!” cries Mr. Tuminello, “know what I mean, jellybean?” Drafting class has now begun. Magnefs drafting department is composed of three levels. There’s Basic Drafting, where the fundamentals of drafting, such as measurements and use of equipments. Then there’s Architectural Drafting, where students develop the pians for a house completely. Advanced Technical Drafting is for the students with two years experience in the course. Students enrolled in this course delve into the more difficult aspects of drafting. This class deals more with the engineering side than the others do. Each year, drafting students participate in the Craftsmans Fair at Northwestern University. Their whole year is spent preparing for the fair, and, of course, Magnet sweeps every award.