Memorial High School - Reata Yearbook (Houston, TX)

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Fir tda back yield anticipation The newly adopted son of Coach and Mrs. Wally Ludtke enjoys the activities at Meet the Mustangs day. School began with the end ofthe summer blues as students tried to adjust to the routine of school life. Orientation introduced the freshmen to the way their next four years would function. Sophomores now knew all the tricks and were glad to be a notch above the fish, while juniors were anxious to become seniors. Seniors finally achieved the highest rank and enjoyed all the benefits, however, they also experienced more responsibilities. Modes of transportation to school differed, but everyone arrived, either by car, bike, motorcycle, bus or on foot. Before the new classes began, friends met in the courtyard and talked about their summer escapades. Everyone anticipated having good classes and new experiences. The first signs of support for the football team were seen at Meet the Mustangs day and all were anxious for this season to be the best. Students finally settled into a daily routine with homework, club meetings, yearbook distribution, pep rallys and football games and most realized that it was really nice to be back. -OPENING DAYS f I- 1 -' For some, lohn Ray's type of transportation is very practical Most people, such as Senior Sissy Earthman, arrive at school by car udents arrive on the first day ofschool with memories of surn 'a1a' - fl-f22fiir2f.? ii2-1'if-11220 '.YWi-11'ie- i.rz-2,112-iii 1'-ft

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Shake up produces Bradle A startling change in the administrative level of the school district resulted in many questions concerning the SBlSD's future. Dr. H. M. Landrum, the first General Superintendent of the Spring Branch Independent School District, had suddenly announced his resignation in june of 1975 after 34 years of service, and the School Board of Trustees was searching for a qualified successor. Landrum stayed on the job until December 1,1975 when Dr. Leo Bradley, the superintendent of the Grand Prairie Independent School District, resumed the post. Bradley, a former teacher, counselor and principal, became the second superintendent in the district's history. Landrum became the Executive Officer to the Board of Trustees and will probably stay in that position until his expected retirement in 1979 or1980. As Executive officer, Landrum has more influence in the development of educational programs in the district, allowing him to work more with the students' needs than he has in the past. Landrum has proudly watched the tremendous growth of the school district over the past three decades with his work interrupted only once for a period of four years for military service. What is today considered the entire SBISD, started out in 1941 with only an elementary school and a junior high school with an enrollment of about 400 students and twelve teachers. Now, there are 42,000 students, 1900 teachers, 6 high schools, 8 junior high schools, 23 elementary schools and a Career Center which is designed to offer special methods and opportunities in the different branches of education. Perhaps more important, Landrum has seen a change in the students of the district. ln his opinion, the students of the 1940's and 1950's were not very educationally oriented because society did not demand that of them. In the 1960's, he feels, young people became more aware of current events and adults started to recognize their rights because of the Cold War and the war in Vietnam. Today, it is his belief that students are more sincere, more dedicated and far more advanced than he has ever known them. Landrum has seen the school district emerge from practically nothing and has contributed a great portion of his life toward its success. During the past year, it was difficultto realize that the district would continue normally without him. - BY IEFF ROBERTS 18 SPECIALESSAY SUPERINTENDENTS