Memorial High School - Reata Yearbook (Houston, TX)

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CLINTON DUNN Band Clinton, (right) played the trombone for six years, and his hard work and long hours of practice have paid off. Participating in both the band, in which he is first chair trombonist, and in the school orchestra, Clinton's ability gave him a seat in the All-District orchestra this year. He feels that playing a musical instrument “gives a person an opportunity to learn discipline, which is valuable throughout life.” Besides music, Clinton enjoys water skiing, sailing and fish- ing. Next fall, Clinton will enter TCU where his major probably wil! be dentistry. FRAN CRAWFORD Scholarship As an outstanding student. throughout her four years of high school, Fran (left) has been selected on the basis of her scholastic achievement, as one of four seniors tied for scholarship honors. Fran’s list of accomplishments include being one of the honor winners of the Westinghouse Scholarship contest, as well as being selected for membership in SAPS, the National Honor Society and Mu Alpha Theta. Fran feels her years at Memorial have been “extremely rewarding ones,” from which she has gained “the incentive to go on to college.” She will attend Texas University and tentatively plans to become a teacher. piece CHARLES STRICKLIN Journalism Last fall, Charles (left) joined the staff of the Anvil, and immediately proved his ability by being chosen business manager for the first semester and editor for the second. In addition, he was selected as the “most valuable staffer” by the Anvil’s sponsor, Mrs. Elaine Pritchett, in cooperation with the Houston Chronicle. Charles feels his senior year, “was the most important of my high school life,” and that the “fine staff and dedicated sponsor” helped make it possi- ble. Charles, who likes fishing and plays tennis, also devotes time to the Youth Council of his church. He hopes to attend either Baylor or Northwestern Uni- versity, as a journalism major and to enter the Peace Corps after graduation.

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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.

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246 JOHN MANSFIELD Drama Talent, time and interest devoted to many different aspects of drama have brought John (left) much de- served recognition. These efforts have played an im- portant role in John’s winning numerous honors. In tournaments, his versatility is evidenced by the fact that he has placed first in many events such as duet acting, dramatic and poetry interpretation. An active member of Thespians, John has a very enthusiastic attitude toward drama. When not preparing for a tournament, he likes to play football, hunt, fish, and spend time at his family’s ranch. THOMAS JELSON Scholarship An outstanding student during his four years of high school, Tom (right) has found that “the teachers take an active interest in their students” and “give help when it is needed.” His outside interests include all sports, especially basketball and horseback riding. Tom is a member of the National Honor Society, SAPS and Mu Alpha Theta, and plans to attend either Rice University or Georgia Tech, where he probably will study engineering. AGNETA THORNQUIST Art The first foreign student to be chosen as a “Senior of Distinction,” Agneta (left) has literally displayed her talent for art. She has combined her special interest in fashion drawing with another hobby—sewing—and says she finds abstract art equally enjoyable. At home in Sweden, one of her favorite pastimes is skiing. She also spends leisure hours at sketching and even more time on her painting. She will return to Sweden in June, and plans to attend a sewing and art school there.