Memorial High School - Reata Yearbook (Houston, TX)

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DAVID HARTER English Speech David (right) is one distinctly successful senior who says his accomplishments “have not involved a great deal of hard work.” He likes both English and speech, and is particularly interested in creative writing and debate. In speech tournaments, David has won numer- ous honors, and for the last two years has received awards in English. He is currently president of the Na- tional Honor Society and National Forensic League, and is a member of SAPS and Mu Alpha Theta. David plans to attend either Harvard or Michigan State University next year and hopes to teach chemistry after completing his college work. CONNIE HALL Journalism French Connie (right) has had five years of French and one and a half years of newspaper experience, including serving this semester as an editor of the Anvil. In 1964, Connie was an American Field Service finalist, and this year was the recipient of the DAR award given annually to the “outstanding senior girl. She is active in Girl Scouts, as president of the Planning Board of the San Jacinto Council, is a member of the French Club, Student Council, American Field Service, SAPS, Mu Alpha Theta, and Quill and Scroll, and last year was secretary of her Junior Class. Besides these activities, Connie still finds time to sail. She is looking forward to her four years at SMU and a teaching career, and someday hopes to go to France.

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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.

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248 JOE LASSITER Student Government As president of the Student Council, Joe considers his job to be “interesting work in which a lot of people are involved” and finds that “working out a general plan acceptable to all is extremely difficult.” Joe’s asso- ciation with people extends to participation in the German Club, SAPS, Mu Alpha Theta, Key Club, and his church youth group, of which he is president. Among the honors bestowed on him were being named Junior Rotarian for the month of September and re- ceiving a National Merit Letter of Commendation. Active in sports, Joe has won two PE awards. He likes to play basketball, skin dive, sail, and swim. Joe works in the office of Naval Research during the summer and plans to work toward a doctorate in ocean- ography. MIKE WITHROW Choir As a polished baritone in the Harmonaires and Chor- ale for two years, and a member of the Choir five years, Mike (left) has spent many enjoyable hours singing. His participation in musical groups extends beyond those at school, however, since he is also a member of his church youth choir. In his spare, Mike raises pedigreed show rabbits. Mike, who plans to attend Stephen F. Austin State College next year, will probably major in business ad- ministration with hopes of owning his own business in the future.