Memorial High School - Reata Yearbook (Houston, TX)

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Members of the Memorial Historical Society spent meetings discussing current events, past history, and listening to guest speakers. Known also as the Memorial Hysterical Society the club traveled to San Jacinto Battlefield for their spring picnic. Students interested in world problems or maior topics ofthe times organized Phoenix Memorial's newest club. Meeting on an informal level, Phoenix had no officers but was instead loosely governed by sponsor Mrs. Mary Kay Lovingfoss and a board of directors. Mrs. Mary Kay Lovingfoss Ileftl, sponsor of Phoenix and Mrs. Pa- tricia Maxcy head of the social studies department plan meetings and contact speakers throughout the year, Suzanne White Itopl leads Phoenix members in discus- sion. Memorial Historical Society officers Iabovel Ann Levy, Vice- Presidentg Becky Hamby, Secre- taryp Pam Johnston, Treasurer, L i - . Robert Buxbaum, President, and . x ,,.,.,., A' gf Mrs. Barbara Phillips, sponsor 'li schedule club activities. Mr. Mickey 3, Leland and civics students lfar A leftl congregate in the mall to dis- We ' ll as glg' Li: H H cuss today's racial problems. iil' ll H5383 , '3 Academics-139

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Adopting a new inquiry method of teaching in which the student is presented with primary sources and background materials and then allowed to reach his own conclusions concerning the situation, the Social Studies Department stimulated class discussion in preference to teacher lectures. Political party work during the national elections replaced research reports for many seniors taking civics. A mock court and student congress were held following the classes' gubernatorial races in the fall. Visitations served to fully educate seniors in the workings of a democracy, in American History classes. Besieged with research projects on one specific country, underclassmen taking world history once again staged the Napoleon debate followed by the week-long model UN General Assembly in May. Memorial students placed highly in the United Nations test, led by Becky Fischer who won first place in city-wide competition and a trip to New York. Courses in sociology, advanced social science problems and Texas history were also offered to individuals interested in topical studies. X A Q . it ., N.. ,,.....-1--1 ,. sssss si 138-Academics cgi iff? I

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A .......:l., Standing: Donna Moorehead, Board of Directorsg Kelly Hill, Vice-President, Debbie Mize, Board of Directors, and sitting: Vick Estrada, Secretary, John Eckel, President, and Melissa Beal, Treasurer, discuss schedule of speakers for the year. Mrs. Lois Powell lbottoml agreed to sponsor the Stock Market club in order to learn about finance. 3 5 2 fi ww During its second year, prominent members of today's business world spoke at meetings of Memorial's Stock Market club in an effort to enlighten students on the intricacies of investment. A hypothetical portfolio contest concluded the year's activities. l4O-Academics