Memorial High School - Reata Yearbook (Houston, TX)

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Break - a Selective clubs thrive 'atering to the interests of a select group of people. the Memorial Ski Club. Chess Club. Good Sports- manship League. and the politically oriented groups Youth for Political Awareness and Young Americans for Freedom. provided an outlet for special activities. Ski Club The newly formed Ski Club, spon- sored by Mr, Don Haynes, was created by Juniors Greg Stocks and Mark Mai 'just to go skiing. according to Stocks. Stocks said he wanted to go skiing but his parents didn't want to. so he thought of going with his friends and formed the club with the help of Mai. After gathering six other enthusiasts and Haynes, the group made plans to go to Colorado. The club met during the year and originally planned money- raising projects, but eliminated projects after they decided they 'gcouldn't earn enough money to make a difference, according to Stocks. Problems occurred when Stocks dis- covered the school wasn't willing to accept responsibility for the trip. We originally wanted to be school spon- sored, said Stocks. The club was not school sponsored. which created difficulties with giving announcements over the p.a. system. To assure Haynes that they wouldn't be liable for accidents. the members of the club signed medical release forms. The ski trip lasted from December l6 to 23. allowing six days for skiing at Keystone, Brekenridge. and Copper Mountain in Colorado. Stocks planned another trip next year with a bigger group. as he said that more people are interested. And. Stocks added. Mr. Haynes really wants to go back because although this was his first skiing experience. he liked it. Chess Club A more intellectual club. the Chess Club was formed years ago to further interest into the science of chess, according to Co-President Sophomore George Caflisch. Caflisch. along with partner Junior Miles Marks, Secretary Freshman Kermit Snelson, Treasurer Freshman Howard Holsonback, and approximately I5 members, planned and played games and discussed what's going on at meetings. Mr. Mike Saathoff sponsored the club. Due to the lack of experienced sen- iors and the abundance of inexperi- enced freshmen. Caflisch felt that the team's lack of participation at tourna- ments was not phenomenal. l'm sure this team over the years will become better and better. Caf- lisch said. Concluding that the team's good and bad years are like a cycle going on. Caflisch said that he just wanted to make Memorial a great name in chess. GSL Good Sportsmanship League. com- posed of four students at Memorial. promoted sportsmanship throughout the district, according to member Sen- ior Tom Bett. Discouraging vandalism at school and booing at sports events, members Bett. Senior Barbara Reilly, and Jun- iors Scott Bolding and Robin Rossy shared ideas with similar groups from each school in the district. GSL sponsored a district-wide dance for the basketball classic. Barbara said that she and the other members announced the line-up at bas- ketball games. Mrs. Mary Louise Rose was the group's sponsor. According to Barbara, the organiza- tion started in Beaumont after vandal- Fl ism became an extremely serious prob- lem. YPA Youth for Political Awareness. although formed last year by Jeff Rob- erts as a liberal political organization which supported Jimmy Carter, was now working towards improving school policy. according to Senior Tom Schomberg. YPA used to be a liberal organiza- tion. lt's now . . . an organization whose sole purpose is centered on polit- ical activism, said Schomberg. Since this year was an off year for elections. the club concentrated on school policy. Senior Jeff Stocks explained that this year the club tried to devise a mini- course system where seniors could earn college credit. Other activities included bringing an American Civil Liberties Union speaker to talk on campus. The purpose of the club was Hmainly to promote student awareness of what- ever's going on around them, politically and on campus, said Stocks. Adviser Mrs. Ann Nance sponsored President Bobby Lapin. Vice-President Jay Gross. Secretary Tom Schomberg. and Treasurer Kris Tita. YAF Another political organization. Young Americans for Freedom, based its philosophy on free economy, con- servation, and less government, accord- ing to President Sophomore Hans Graff. Although YAF was a small club. Graff said members worked in the Bris- coe campaign and that they might work on the congressional campaigns. Formed a couple of years ago, part of YAF's purpose was to inform and interest students in what was going on in politics. Graff said he hopes to get a Soviet dissident to speak at a meeting. -30- -.lacki Gvlb MEMORIAL CHESS CLUB MEMBERS ARE, FRONT ROW: Andy Getz, Ed Wakil, Laura Gold- berg, Joe Wakil, Kermit Snelson. BACK ROW: Miles Marks, Greg Schieg, George Caflisch, Howard Holsomback, Doug Hamilton. Photo by Trent Rosenthal. Chess Club ' 3l

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NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY, BOTTOM ROW: Tom Schomberg, Paige Davidson, Andree Joubert, Tina Woodhams, Leland Putterman, Jay Gross, Bobby Lapin, Annette Ogden. SECOND ROW: Michelle Hau- ser, John Waggoner, Tom Bett, Robert Thompson, Harry Purdom, Laurie O'DoneII, Laura von der Meh- den, Katy Bremer, Judy Cleveland, Sarah Hill. THIRD ROW: Nancy Irwin, Missy Robison, Terry Wood, David Olive, Rusty Mark, Marianne Penny, Sharon Pampell, Nancy Ghormley, Jackie Gelb, Julia Browning, Virginia Break - awa Society honors services cholarship, leadership. character. and service exemplified ideals that members of the National Honor Society pledged to uphold. g'It's a big plus to be in the NHS. You represent your school because it is a nation wide organization. said sponsor Susan Domask. Students were chosen on a basis of grade point average and through teacher recommendation. 'glt was one of those clubs that was a challenge to get in. said Senior Heather Hindman. Only a certain percentage of students were accepted into the organization according to national regulations. It was an honor to be selected for the NHS, said Senior Tim Chapin. Led by President Tom Schomburg, Vice President Page Davidson, Secre- tary Tina Woodhams. and Treasurer Andree Joubert, the service club voted on projects to support during the year. The students tried to serve both their school and community. said Miss Domask. One service performed by the mem- bers involved visiting the Blalock Nurs- ing Home on several occasions. Some students played cards or sang for the residents. Senior Michele Hauser sketched portraits of the residents. I drew their picture then gave it to them. I think they enjoyed someone taking an 32 ' NHS interest in them. said Michele. Most residents were eager to talk with the students. I Went to different rooms and talked to several people. They were interested in me and my future plansf' said Senior Laura von der Mehden. NHS encouraged its members to participate in the activities. I think the first trip we made to the old folks home, people went because they felt obliged but those who went again really got something out of it, said Secretary Tina Woodhams. Funds raised through candy sales and car washes were spent on various activities. 'gSome of the money went to picnics and parties for the members. But mainly, the money was used to buy the honor cords for the seniors who graduated with honors, said Treasurer Andree Joubert. October heralded the induction of new members to the NHS, Guest speaker the Honorable Frank Price delivered the welcoming address. Speeches depicting the standards of the NHS were given by the officers and the new members recited the honor society's pledge. -30- -Judi' Cleveland TRADITION REIGNS as National Honor Society President Tom Schomburg lights the induction candles. Photo by Trent Rosenthal. Smith. FOURTH ROW: Hal Waughtal, Stuart Newberg Mary Hogan, Carol Greer, Jane Graubart Carolyn Blomdahl, John Larida, Beth Snell. FIFTH ROW Polly Rauch, Bill Spear, Yumiko Shimada, Karen Prescott Evan Davis, Bruce Rougraff, Jim Frost, Elliot Stotler John Hanesworth, Vera Russwurm, Tim Chapin Lise Sveen, Kris Tita. SIXTH ROW: Pete Slover Dirk Silba Charlie Stern, Chris Simon, Denise Pearson Diane Sit ter, Cecile Closmann, Kim Morris, Rebecca Watts Dana Sorrimers. SEVENTH ROW: Anne Weber Belinda