Memorial High School - Reata Yearbook (Houston, TX)

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Ce ae Advanced Work Offered in Sciences The advanced work done in MHS science courses enables students to take advanced placement in college, as well as to achieve recognition in the Westinghouse Talent Search, Greater Houston Sci- ence Fair, National Scholarship Examination, Engi- neering Aptitude Search, American Chemical So- ciety Examination, and the Interscholastic League Science and Slide Rule tests. Textbook lessons are supplemented by corre- sponding laboratory work. Feeding chickens, run- ning up stairs to determine horsepower, and cre- ating newer and even more powerful smells are among the many activities. Jess Anthony, Biology Geraldine Boyle, Physical Science William Franklin, Physical Science, Physics Suzanne Gray, Biology James Hademenos, Physics Olan Halbert, Biology Robert House, Physical Science Harriet Hulbert, Biology Leah Jones, Biology James Kirk, Electronics William Pence, Chemistry, A.V. Dorothy Rae, Chemistry Ann Waldby, Physical Science David Walker, Chairman, Chemistry Mary Walters, Chemistry, Physical Science

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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.

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M.H.S. Offers Five Years of Math Anne Bell, Related Math Bob Cornelius, Related Math Geometry Nancy Neiebuhr, Geometry Nancy Wesley, Algebra ‘ a Linda Benson, Geometry David Figari, Related Math, Algebra Merle Picone, Algebra, Related Math Douglas Tharp, Trigonometry, Algebra, Elementary Analysis Betty Bollinger, Algebra, Geometry William Hill, Chairman, Algebra, Related Math Elaine Russell, Geometry Dorothy Wyche, Trigonometry, Geometry Bertha Clark, Algebra, Trigonometry Lou Ann Naiser, Algebra, Related Math Sarah Bybee, Trigonometry, Geometry Laura Holmes, Algebra, Geometry Edith Wimberly, Geometry The five-year math program of- fered at MHS provides for a smooth transition to college math courses and enables graduates to take advanced placement in col- lege. This curriculum and the high caliber of the math teachers con- tribute to the extremely high (750-800) College Board scores made by Memorial students.