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

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ALL WE WANT FOR CHRISTMAS ARE Srs. James Stavig and Vil Sommerbakk, exchange stu¬ dent from Norway, anxiously await the arrival of St. Nick. LEARNING HER A,B,ZZZZZZZS. An unidentified French student displays her own theory of osmo- sis. THE TRLTH IS YOIR HONOR .... Sr. Tommy Fanning and as- sociates debate a topic in a discus- sion in English class.

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r xchanging Words Words. Lots of words. Bunches and bunches of words. A few put together like this and a few put together like that. The struc¬ ture of present and past tense verbs. The languages of the world depend on these rules. Some make sense, others don’t. Oui, je ne sais pas. Ci, muy bueno! Okay! Let’s see. How do we express our emotions? We talk. How do we gain more knowledge? We read. So what’s that got to do with a language, especially English? Lots. Not many people could express their wishes and wants without speaking and referring to a definite language. We’d be lost. This year several students have come to Magnet from foreign countries only to feel at a loss for culture and expressions. Jr. Vil Sommerbakk, a student from Norway, moved in with Sr. James Stavig and found life in America and at Magnet was not as he expect- ed it to be. “I was sitting on the plane think- ing about what to expect. I was just anxious. Most of us expect a foreign language to be something like French or German. But have you ever thought about English being a for¬ eign language? Of course it is! Especially to these students. Sr. Claudia Evans, from Co- lombia recalls trying to get used to life in a new country. “Even if I had been prepared for a change, at the beginning everything was so hard and different.” These students, both foreign and Ameri¬ can, have overcome their fears and turned their differences into positive aspects. Angela Hugo, from South Africa, has done just this. She tours, giving speeches on life and culture in South Africa. “Being able to go around Louisiana has shown me so much about this state that is full of such diverse ideas and styles. I have also been able to spread a little of my culture to the citizens of Louisiana.” OH! YOU DON’T SAY? Sr. English teacher Mrs. Conley marvels at the excuses her students present during a homework check. ALL WORK AND NO PAY! Freshman Shenita Gibson works on her ROMEO JULIET notes for Mrs. Boswell s English class.

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' m In The Math Club iiat ■[»ok Mu Alpha Theta is a nationally affiliated organization established for students with an interest in mathematics. Mu Alpha Theta con- sists primarily of juniors and seniors present- ly taking Trigonometry, Algebra II, Advanced Math, or Calculus. To be inducted to this reputable club an overall “b” average must have been achieved throughout the high school years. As a reward for being inducted, members have a special seal on their diploma. 1» i nu T OFFICERS (standing) are Mrs. Moore, Julie Asher, Tracey Widiger, Mrs. Waguespack; (sitting) Michael Anderson, Jin Ok. I. V—i W m IHW I JR AND SR MEMBERS are (front) Kim Werthman, Audra Chaisson, Lauren De- vereaux, Wendy Miller, Carmita Coleman, Julie Asher, Marda Planchock; (2nd) Sarah Kirkpatrick, Chrissie Scarpinatto, Leia Lewis, Rita Datta, Tracet Widiger, Carol Bernard; (3rd) Dawn Moncrief, Martha Reinhart, Michelle Kugle, Penny Ewoldsen, Romney Norwood, Jin Ok, Amy Levine; (4th) EmiI Chuck, Greg Merritt, Tanya Mascarich, Billy Jordan, Krista Clements, Steven Smith, Jennifer Flint, Michael Anderson, Brian Basinger; (5th) Ric Phung, Vu Hoang, Upendra Patel, Pe- ter Williams, Richard Williams, Rob Wol cott. SOPH MEMBERS are lst row: Suzanne Jones, Kimberly Hamilton, 2nd row; Paula Steadman, Dana Montgomery, Jennifer Nicholson, Christie Johnson, Tarsha Henry, Tara Owens. 3rd row; Melissa Herbst, Tam Truong, Sarah Shirley, Melissa Echterhoff, Brandy Freeman, Donna Cragar. 4th row; Stephen Dicerson, Vincent Nelson, Mare Glazer, Jeff Harrell, Tim Ledford, Chris Miller, Sonya Monroe. 5th row; Chris Wilkes, Andrea McVie, Shandy McMillan. Kevin Khineman, Lee Harvill, Billy Darren kamp.