Memorial High School - Reata Yearbook (Houston, TX)

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While being filmed fer television, Karen Baker is asked about her views on the drug bilualion. Following the assembly on drug deleclion by Heidi, filmed by the NBC rameras, Officer Chuck Bravvner answer5 questions from Donny MaCWilliam and Diane Stazo. Above: leff Puzmanlier expresses his opinion ofthe drug-sniffer. Ross Srriclclaml seems amused. fell: NBC4'amf-ramaiv films assembly for ivatiomvirle television. SPECIAL ESSAY - NBC NEWS 23

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Heidi's work revealed tothe nation Heidi the Wonderdog, reigned in splendor over the auditorium full of nonbelievers. Visions of glory played on her imagination as cameras faded in and out and clicked away at her. The brilliant lights shone on her lustrous coat and reflected from her sparkling teeth. Go to work, Heidi. Find that dope, commanded Officer Charles Brawner with friendly authority. All attention turned toward her, this was the moment of reckoning. Yet, Heidi knew it was cleverly hidden in that lonely book on the middle of the stage. A cameraman and sound technician jumped on stage for a close-up ofthe fabulous dope sniffing German Shepherd. Lights were adjusted, cameras were focused, and breath was held. Then she did it. Heidi walked right across the stage, up to the book , . .and sniffed at ll. Officer Charles Brawner beamed a happy smile and quickly produced a tennis ball from under his arm as a reward. He then bent down, opened up the book and pulled out a baggie full of marijuana, which he exhibited to the crowd, Heidi the Wonderdog, had done it again, only this time for NBC national news and right on the stage of the auditorium. Most of the students knew what the assembly was about before they made it to the auditorium, but the bright lights and cameras caught almost all by surprise. The actual assembly included a guest appearance by Village Police Captain loe Shultea and a demonstration by Heidi and Officer Brawner. A short question and answer period then gave the students a chance to be immortalized on film in front ofa national audience. On the way out, one had to ponder why Memorial was selected to pioneer the anti- drug program. The average student had to wonder if there was more going on behind the scenes than he was aware of. Reactions to the assembly were as varied as reactions to the program itself. Most students agreed there was some merit to the program. Yet, they had to decide for themselves whether the whole thing was really a friendly guiding hand or an authoritative show of power. Memorial again gained national recognition, only this time not for an outstanding swim team, journalism program or academic excellence, this time it was for trying lo stop a supposedly serious drug traffic problem on campus. - BY TODD BUCHANAN ZZ SPECIAL ESSAY- NBC NEWS l ws. fm. NHC stall members are greeted by Principal Wayne Scnaper upon arrival lor filming. Below: NHC uses intricate technical equipment when they lilm the nationally televised anti-drug Dfllgffllfl. ' Q I

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'The Hustle' in pires pirit A banner painting session occupies some ofMelissa Townsen's time. Hustling to the new livelier beat of Memorial's drums, ten hardworking students endeavored to replace the blahs with rahs at pep rallies and games. With the declaration, We've got spirit! , the cheerleaders led the student body in all the traditional pep routines. They had practiced to near perfection in their sixth period cheerleading class, but their efforts did not begin just there. During the summer, one week was spent in competition at Southern Methodist University's cheerleading camp. It was a week devoted to sore muscles and endless practice all in the effort to learn new cheers. Maria Bluhm believed SMU was not just a way to learn new cheers but a way to bring us together as a group. It was exhausting and we had to be energetic all the time, but we didn't want to be fake. We were happy, because we wanted to make our school proud of us. Originality marked the special pep rallies which had themes such as Kicker's Day when overalls were worn in abundance and Fifties Day where slicked back hair prevailed. Mark White said this was a result of trying not to just make the pep rallies traditional. The cheerleaders went on to do their thing for basketball and the girls track team when some of the girls went to state meet. Sponsor ludy Hobbs summed it all up by describing the cheerleaders as fantastic! Right: Ready to heave the final blow, Mark White aims a the falcon, Mrs. Margaret Luther.