Memorial High School - Reata Yearbook (Houston, TX)

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s AGNETACTIMORNGIUST SWE EN Pa ened Agneta Thornquist, guést student from Sweden, came to Memorial to learny and has, been a definite asset tothe art’department. Her teachér, Mrs. Altharetta Yeargin, describes-Agneta-as; “One-of the-beststudents””” l-have had this year; she has contributed to ourart classes with hertenthusiasm, eagerness feniearn, and inspiration té’the other stUdents.” Agneta’s work was exhibited=in’ thé Schotecte Art Awards..Regional..Gontest= She Por tor ber a fashion” y designer. Agneta stated about her Jad at-Memarial, im- fortis “BRUNA BERIAY ITALY - Pee Bruse Wor Haly, isee’ Frember of the. American Field Service. ‘She.is in the fifth level French class and, the French. clib), and» plans to be an interpreter. Hers 3) Frenchy teacher, Mrs. Elsa Rosenberg Be Gs “Her French is exceptionally good.” § pat “While in Houston,’4 ABtuna says, “| have joined the 3 Cirl. Sc vts ahd would like to do something in this organization whert | return to Italy, My American. sis fay Debbie Vanderveld, has also taught me how to sWim.” | . E Comps ike American. schools to Italian schools, she Xe Ri proved my English, and learned™much from art a said, “In Itely there is a fear,of teachers and continual class. | like it very, very much. Everyone is $0 kind.’ y Le — worrying about grades. Here, school is fun, Poet ae | makes: if maueh more meaningful u 49 (MET TED rs —

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ALAN SPARER Speech An articulate spokesman for the advantages of the speech program at Memorial, Alan (left) exemplifies the benefits to be derived from participation. He feels that “debate and speech do a great deal for the indi- vidual, especially teenagers. Most people | know who are active in speech are extremely well-rounded, with broader general interests, and these people tend to ex- cell in many fields.” Alan, who is frequently in demand as a guest speak- er, is also Southwest Regional president of the youth group in his synagogue. He hopes to go to college in the East and is considering studying law and entering politics in the future. LINDA TAPSAK Speech Linda (right) is well-known at Memorial for her work in speech, a program in which she has participated for five years. She particularly enjoys debate, and last year placed second in persuasive speaking at the state tourna- ment in Dallas. Linda is active in the French Club and- Mu. Alpha Theta, and serves as secretary for the Student Council, National Forensic League, and National Honor Society. She enjoys playing the piano, preferably classi- cal music. Although her plans for college are indefinite, she someday hopes to become a teacher. KENT TAYLOR Athletics As a result of his ability and interest, Kent, (left), who frequently practices three hours a day, scores high with his coaches as well as on the basketball court. His skill at this game of “fast moving action” led to his be- ing named to the San Antonio all-tournament team and the All-District team this year. , Although basketball highlights his activities and has claimed a large percentage of his time since seventh grade, Kent also participates in the Key Club, Wranglers, National Honor Society, Student Council and Harmon- aires. He will enter college in the fall as a pre-med student, with plans to become a surgeon. a ee WN ger

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Be 3 FRESHMEN JUNIORS Susan Spears Jackie Richardson Randy Little Mike Schuck SOPHOMORES can SENIORS Jane Ellsworth Jeanne Cecala f Jackie Durrette Judd Brooke Finalists