John H Reagan High School - Spur Yearbook (Austin, TX)

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ass; Even a ' soap ' needs a little directing Welcome to The Guiding Light, other- wise known as the faculty and administra- tion. In this episode you will meet the famed Mama Jo who has been teaching since Reagan opened. You will also meet Mrs. Austin, who married Mr. Austin (also a teacher at Reagan) after knowing him only twelve weeks. And last, but not least, you will meet the mayor ' of Reagan, Mr. Viramontes. See how these people came together and helped build the town of Reagan stronger and eventually reached the status of our Guiding Light. During lunch, Assistanc Principal Charles Gorin patrols the halls and keeps students in line. What are you doing out of class? Mrs. Barbara Stewart, hall monitor, asks a student. n d« ieffiWy in the cafeteria, Mrs. Ruth Hodge, voca- Senior counselor Mrs. Laurel Otnev tional counselor, talks to seniors about their future prepares to speak to seniors about plans. graduation. 94 — Departments

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Mm,mM tQ Mmmtmm As chairman of the Language Arts department, Ms. Judy Austin led 19 teachers into battle. The battle . To in- crease the standing of Reagan students in the basic skills. This was the thrust of the LA teachers because theirs was the department most responsible for the basic skills. If students can ' t communicate, they can ' t learn anything, was their theory. Of course, this responsibility put a lot of pressure on the LA teachers. And their main problem was trying to cope with that pressure. One way the department tried to achieve their goal was by meeting more often. ' There ' s a bigger effort to let each other know what ' s going on in the department, said Ms. Austin. As chairman, Ms. Austin ordered sup- plies, worked on LA class schedules, and informed the other LA teachers about changes in the curriculum. It ' s time-consuming. There are several times throughout the year when I need to do additional work, explained Ms. Austin. The reward. ' Seeing a complete reverse in the attitude of an individual, answered Ms. Austin. After all, every battle must have its rewards. Ariel sponsor Ms. Araminta Seal retired during the school year. Ms. Seal had started the school ' s literary magazine, the Ariel, and had taught at Reagan since the school opened 16 years ago. During her English VI class, Ms. Bobbie Brownlee I discusses the finer points of composition. Mrs. Brownlee was elected one of Reagan ' s IMHi | Teachers of the Year. CO CO 3 c 03 96 After replacing Ms. Seal, Ms. Sherry Gilly A teacher wiihoui a class, Mr. Brendan Kenny ran ihe Write Ms. Sharon Cartlidge looks over some research geis right inio ihe swing of things by giving Place. where students could go for tutoring in reading, until papers from her English VIII class. her (XA II class some definitions. Spring, when Ms. Tina Stonebarger took over the task. Ms. Ann Cain helps organize a Latin club bake sale. Ms. Rebecca Van Shellenbatk discusses the short story ■ Footfalls with her English IV class.