Memorial High School - Reata Yearbook (Houston, TX)

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maa § Social Studies Focus on Understandin Elizabeth Brand, Government Waldo Buchanan, American History, Economics Faye Carmichel, World History J. T. Carter, American History James Cleckler, American History Charles Dexter, American History, World History Margaret Dosher, Government Linda Duessel, World History, Advanced Social Science Problems Andrea Flynn, World History Ellen Janes, Sociology, World Geography Bill Leech, World History Patricia Maxcy, Chairman, American History Terry Park, World History Jean Rose, Government Elizabeth Witte, Government Michael Williamson, World History But we have to face facts. The North did win the war! James Cleckler and J. T. Carter. : Applying the lessons of history to present situations is em- phasized in the social studies department. World history, a freshman or sophomore course, gives a general survey of all types of civilizations. In the junior year, American history spe- cializes in the development of our country, and, in the senior year, every function of the present day government is analysed. Practical applications of social studies include such exercises as the student legislature of the government classes. Also, elective courses, Contemporary Problems and Sociology, help interested students relate their studies to current situations.

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Fine Arts Courses Add Enrichment Altharetta Yeargin, Art Chairman Edelweiss Ames, Speech Nelda Bristow, Speech Gerald Clanton, Music Chairman, Symphonic Band Rex Fleming, Speech Chairman Jean Hinkle, Girl’s Concert Choir Coloma Lafferty, Music Theory, Concert Choir, Sophomore, Junior, Senior Choir Jack Miles, Cadet Band Susan Purvis, Art Leroy Thomas, Orchestra Raymond Whitfield, Speech, Drama Somebody ought to pay attention! Gerald Clanton. Students learn to express themselves musically in the band, orchestra, and choir, orally in the speech and drama de- partments, and visually in art. Besides per- fecting techniques, these classes provide an opportunity for the student to use his imagination in portraying insight. Empha- sis is placed on actual performance through the various concerts, plays, and art displays, which not only offer valuable experience for the participant, but also en- rich the lives of all students at Memorial High School.

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P.E. Classes Stress Individual Fitness Charles Churchill, P.E. Classes, Varsity Football Concerned with the physical, emotional, and mental well being of the individual, the phys- ical education department offers a well-round- ed program. Sports and activities provide a suitable means of release from everyday ten- Don Coleman, sions, while emphasized physical fitness helps Chairman, PE. : ; Classes, Varsity develop muscles and coordination. Sear Randall Holloway, P.E. Classes, As- sisfant Basketball Toby McCleeney, P.E. Classes, As- sistant Sophomore Football Will Taylor, P.E. Classes, As- sistant J.V. Foot- ball Mildred Hausinger, Sophomore, Jun- IOr ee SeNiOre Pcs Classes, Tennis Judy Hobbs, Freshman fea. Classes Dorothy Josey, Chairman, Fresh- man, Sophomore, Junior, Senior P.E. Classes Jean Stroup, Sophomore, Jun- ior, Senior P.E. Classes “Because it’s good for you!’’ Dorothy Josey.