Memorial High School - Reata Yearbook (Houston, TX)

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A lotto live up to- cia L fter a week of testing, late night studying and 7:55 a.m. to 3: l5 p.m. of desks and papers, all we could think of was what can we do this weekend? Weekends were our means of survival: having good times was our specialty. There was always a variety of amusements avail- able to Memorial students inside greater Houston. Concerts at the Summit, Music Hall or Hoffienz Pavilion, Rodeos and live stock shows at the Astrodome, clubs and discos off Montrose and Westheimer, and a mass of movie theaters and res- taurants were only a few of the attractions. The school presented plays by the Drama Department, choir concerts, and dances to raise money and entertain the public. The multiple clubs were active participators when it came to having fun while working to raise necessary funds for the needy. Parties every weekend kept our social lives swinging. They ranged from senior girls formals and proms to kicker dances, keg parties and get- togethers at Jack-n-the-Box and the Seven-Eleven store. Weekends also gave us the chance to get away from the super city's constant action and confu- sion. When warmer weather hit, groups of friends packed their cars with beach towels and coconut oil and headed for Galveston's coastline. Others camped out, visited friends at college or went to see the sights of the wilderness and other towns. Holidays meant extra celebration. Families and friends were tourists across the United States while Young Lifers participated in ski trips. Weekends, or holidays, no matter what the event, Memorial was full of gusto to experience the good times. We were always anticipating and rem- iniscing about our social events because it was that part of our lives that reminded us we had a lot to live up to. CONCENTRATING ON THE BEAT Drummer Chris Simon entertains the fans in the Tully Stadium with the Marching Band. Photo by Tom Freireich. RECITING ONE OF HIS FAMOUS LINES Sam Slade tMike Redj participates in the melodrama Ten Nights in a Barroom directed by Mr. Fl. L. Cook. Other cast members were Willy Hammond Uoe Corrierj, shoe shine boy CTim Guineaj, Sam- ple Swichel tPaul Frombergj, Mehitable Cartwright tMeIissa Hellerl, Sam Slade's son Ueff Coddingtonl, Joe Morgan fDavid Olivej, Mrs, Slade tLisa Countsj, Mary Morgan CVictoria Thornhill, Goldie Hills CDiana Sitterj and the villain Harvey Green CBruce Norrisj. Photo by Trent Rosenthal. Social Life - A lot lo live up to 9

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MAGlC, MEMORIES AND MELODlES is experienced by Juniors John Smithers and Carol Riewe at the formal dance on January 7th, Photo by Kathy Epps. DOWNTOWN HOUSTON'S PUBLIC LIBRARY is used for vast resource, reading materials and entertainment center by many students and Houstonians. Photo by Trent Rosenthal. 4 aa., ...etrrwfi KP , , '.fffe4a-eiifktf , A 1.5: I v tgggifii'-f7g.,sf:,7?.' - ,s ff :'::-.4 Y ' - n P' 'l . FT ,, -' -. fw- -N f ,wah .' sb ff1t.s - f tgegawfm if as W- M' ...M --. -:I Y ' ,aiZEZ!95H--P 'fiafs Ewh'TA Social HYATT REGENCY'S NEON ELEVATORS and lobby was a favorite view for dates who dined at the Spindle Top Restaurant. Photo by Darryl Yee. MINUTESVFOLLOWING HER ANNOUNCEMENT as 1977 Homecoming queen, Cecile Closmann adjusts her crown. Escorted by her father Cecile accepts congratulations Som rl?-Irrnnee Terry Wood and her father. Photo by Trent osen a . AWAITING HOMECOMING ANNOUNCEMENTS nominee Gala Holt and her father sit on the sidelines in Tully sta- dium. Photo by Trent Rosenthall. VJ' i ig. 41. 'lr Ti ffl, as A T JJ' ,qw i Ex? yi T '-fha wi ,Q

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-Making the most of it Suirnnrnnearrt pr-F By Judy Cleveland acant stares. a restless feeling. a mild sense of apathy. The symp- toms are evident. the cases reach epi- demic proportions. Salt water, sun- shine. and total emancipation prove to be the only cure for this annual illness: Spring Fever. After l75 days of lectures. home- work. and tests. summer vacation relieved students of school responsibili- ties and provided time for enjoyment of hobbies. sun-bathing on the beach. and for many. participating in summer camps. No longer at the mercy of Mother Nature. campers had progressed from the easy to assemble pitch tent at scout camp to college life at accomo- dating universities. Markettes. cheerleaders. and jour- nalism students spent part of their vacations at various colleges to prepare activities for the following year. High kicks. pompons. and a constant trickle of sweat developed into a daily routine as Markettes marched over North Texas. Stephen F. Austin. and Southwest Texas State campuses at drill team camp. We practiced about I l hours a day. It was hard work. espe- cially climbing four flights of stairs to our rooms. said Melissa Bradley. But trophies. ribbons. and awards justified the time and effort that was put into each routine. Even though it was hard work it was worth it. We won a lot of ribbons. said Lis Scott. Three trophies of excellent performance were awarded to the Markettes with various ribbons won by individual girls. Competing separately in the out- standing category. Assistant Drum Major Kim Gantt received two ribbons while Betsy Howell won a ribbon in a leadership seminar. First place in medium group competition at South- west Texas State went to the Markettes. The 26 girls who attended won 5 group ribbons for pom pon. high kick. review, military. andjazz routines. Drum Major Rebecca Watts and Meredith Saunders were honored as All-Stars. Ribbons awarded for out- standing overall performance went to Elise Coleman. Laurie Jacobs. Barbara Reilly. and Cheryl Sumner. IO Making the most of it Depth design by Leslie Cowan As witness to the notorious college meal. Karin Warren eagerly returned for seconds at breakfast for another bowl of oatmeal generously endowed with milk and sugar. I asked the lady for seconds on oatmeal and she said what oatmeal? Karin pointed out the mysterious substance. The lady informed her that the delectable delight was gravy - not oatmeal. It was the best meal I had all week. Karin said. Strictly a no-frills affair. life at Ball State University Journalism Workshop was. in a word. work. We worked so hard I couldn't understand why I came. There was no possible way to do all the work. but we did it. said Susie Wood- hams. The necessary luxuries air condi- tioning. cars. and freedom were non- existant in Munsie. Indiana. It was hot as heck up there. It was so restricted that you had no way to en-joy the women. said Mike Jax. Cars were strictly forbidden on cam- pus. We got a car and snuck out one night anyway. said Marjianne Nelson. Otherwise you had to walk wherever you wanted to go. On the flight from Indianapolis to Munsie we asked the flight attendant if we could have eight seats together. He said that it could probably be arranged because the plane only seated I3 3 including the pilots. We did a lot of praying. said Susie. Layout and writing skills were divided into yearbook and newspaper section. I learned more about new- swriting because of the excellent teach- ers and the selection of students. said Bobby Lapin. The Superior Achievement Award of Excellence in Advanced News Writing was presented to the entire Memorial delegation at the end of the first week. Confirmed on page I3 PLANS FOR THE YEARBOOK were discussed by designer Cindy Peret and Managing Editor Kel- ley Gillum at the Southern Methodist University Journalism workshop. Photo by Tom Freireich. FINGERING TENOFI SAXOPHONE NOTES while reading music, turning on the right count, and keeping in step demand coordination from Sophomore Ann Walker. Band Director Jack Greenberg devised intricate marching drills for the weekly halftime show. Photo by Scott Waughtal,