Memorial High School - Reata Yearbook (Houston, TX)

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LELAND WINSTON Athletics ‘Because of his fine athletic and scholastic ability, Leland (right) has been chosen to receive commenda- tion as an outstanding athlete. He was captain of this year’s football team and received the Fighting Heart Award at the football banquet in January. Besides foot- ball, which he “really enjoys,” Leland also likes to hunt and play golf. As a member of the Key Club, SAPS, and Mu Alpha Theta, and treasurer of Wranglers, he keeps a busy schedule. Leland, who has been granted a scholarship to Rice University, plans to attend medical school after college. HUGH BROWN Science An all-around interest in science led to Hugh’s (right) being named one of the 300 honor winners in the National Westinghouse Scholarship Search and to his selection as this year’s science honor student at Memo- rial. Hugh is a member of the National Honor Society, SAPS, and Mu Alpha Theta, and says he thinks anything to do with science “is great.” He plans to attend Rice University, but as yet has not decided on a specific field of study. . :

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’65 Seniors Achieve Distinction Twenty three Seniors have been selected by the faculty for exceptional performance in student activities or outstanding academic achievement. ROBERT BONNER Scholarship German Math The only triple-honor selectee to be named this year, Robert (right) attributes his outstanding scholastic suc- cess to “hard work and luck.” Ability, however, has also been a factor in his being made the recipient of numerous awards. He was one of 300 national winners in the Westinghouse Science Honor group, a National Merit finalist, and he placed second in the National Math exam last year. In school, Robert is a member of Mu Alpha Theta, SAPS, German Club, and the National Honor Society. For relaxation, he enjoys artistic welding. He plans to attend Rice University, where he will major in science. After graduate work, he hopes to teach. 242 KAREN WILKINSON Drama Karen (right) loves acting and feels that “it is a way of expressing yourself and of understanding other peo- ple by portraying them in various roles.” She has won 32 medals, trophies, and plaques and last year was honored as the best supporting actress. Karen has played major roles in many productions at school and at the Country Playhouse. She is a member of Thespians, Na- tional Forensic League,.and Sigma Gamma, and last summer worked in the Alley Theatre workshop. She will attend the University of Texas next fall and plans to major in psychology. BETSY URBAN Social Studies Speech Betsy (left), has achieved excellence in the fields of social studies and speech, as evidenced by numerous honors, including an award for American history and several trophies for debate. She believes all history to be “very worthwhile,” but her special interest is English history, and she has found this interest beneficial in debating. Betsy’s activities include service as treasurer for the National Forensic League and membership in Mu Alpha Theta, National Honor Society, American Field Service, : and the German Club. Her favorite sport is water skiing. A National Merit finalist this year, Betsy will attend Vanderbilt University and plans to major in history.

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STEVE WARLICK Scholarship Steve Warlick (left) exhibited his qualities as an out- standing student by ranking as a National Merit finalist; as a participant in the Texas Academy of Science, where his project placed fourth, and in the National Science Foundation’s summer study program at Texas Univer- sity; by winning three Interscholastic League Number- Sense awards in mathematics; and by receiving a com- mendation from the French Consulate General. for achievements in French. Steve is vice-president of SAPS, and a member of the National Honor Society, Mu Alpha Theta, the French Club, and the marching band. Steve is an explorer scout and raises tropical fish. His plans for college include graduate study after four years at Rice, Brown, or Texas University. KAREN HODGES Journalism Active in newspaper work for two and a half years, and first semester editor of the Anvil during her senior year, Karen (left) considers journalism “very interesting, because it puts you in contact with many people and you get to know the school.” Karen, who lists tennis as her favorite sport, also enjoys being president of the Spanish Club, and a member of the National Honor Society, American Field Service, and Quill and Scroll. Karen will enroll at the University of Texas next fall, and plans to enter some field of journalism after grad- vation.