Memorial High School - Reata Yearbook (Houston, TX)

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Bible students, Patty Forney, Steve Bratten, Jan Tomtorde, Cathy Ap- ple, Debbie Mize and Carol Saun- ders lrightj, give their own in- terpretations of sections ot the Bible. Silence and complete con- centration flower leftl are impor- tant in achieving greater speed in reading. Susan Jack flower rightl is tested to determine the improve- ment in her reading comprehen- sion. Old and New Testaments and study guides for Bible History gave Memorial students the basis for a new course this year. Examining one testament per semester, the class condensed its study tor a summary view. Student dramatizations and photographic studies of the Holy Land gave reality to the class activity. Designed to improve comprehension and increase speed rapid reading a nine week course, was open to all iuniors and seniors. Students utilized many modern devices, such as the tachistoscope which developes perception and eye span by flashing words or phrases on a screen, and reading pacers, pushing machines for speed. Many exercises and materials were also needed to double the student's reading ability 166-Academics r

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Mrs. Elaine Pritchett lopposite page, abovej, adviser, served as the authen- ticator of the truckin' revival. Reata photographers lopposite page, bottom! Gary Weed, Joe Ross, Bill Spencer, Kelly Hill and Jeff Baker have their chance of being difficult models. Reata staff members labovei Sitting: B. Narum, classes, honors, B. Milz, advertising, art, C. Temple, classes, copy editor, C. Carlson, academics, S. Harrison, sports, J. Hannah, faculty, Stand- ing: K. Hill, business manager, supplement, R. Young, indexes, C. Col- glazier, student life, L. Meredith, indexes, N. Kendall, classes, L. Walker, academics, M. Miner, academics, K. Wellen, faculty, L. Rosenthal, academics, J. Goodson, business, C. Cruce, student life, B. Dudley, sports, P. Blake, classes, and J. Withers, advertising, are up against a wall at deadline time. Karen Payne, associate editor, Sheila Silver, editor, and Kathy O'Connor, associate editor llefti attend a yearbook seminar at the University of Houston. Academics- 1 65

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With a supply of new books and extended hours on Tuesday afternoons, the Memorial library revamped its check-out system in accordance with the issuing of ID Cards. Student assistants aided in stamping passes, checking on periodicals and finding the proper place for stray books. The library closed in the middle of May for inventory before the summer school sessions. A storehouse of fascinating machines, the materials center served all departments with facilities for laminating, color lifting, dry mounting and transparencies to create visual aids used in teaching. Tape recorders, televisions, phonographs, overhead projectors and movie screens were also obtained in W-l. Mrs. Joyce Farrar fleftl, librarian, operates the duplicator, one of the variety of machines in the materials center. Joan Paxson Ibe- lowl, operates the frequently used copying machine in the library. Academics-167