Memorial High School - Reata Yearbook (Houston, TX)

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WEEKE I Weekdays end, playtime begins Weekend and holiday fun take up a serious part of a student's time. One would think that high school students would be limited as to the sort of ac- tivities in which they could par- ticipate, but by using their imagina- tion, students come up with unusual activities that generate fun and ex- citement while at the same time give them an opportunity to release bottl- ed energies. One major plateau in a high school student's life arrives on the sixteenth birthday. Upon passing the required driving tests, the high school student receives his first toy: the car. Driving fast doesn't ,take much nerve, just a push on the pedal and you go, I can race around the 610 loop in about 30 minutes. It's not scary, it's just like going 55, said Sophomore Simon Durcan. Combatting the forces of nature is a challenge to many. Students outfitting themselves in camouflage transform from scholar to hunter, battling the birds and beasts of nature. lf it flies, it dies, explains Freshman Chris Gowan of his hun- ting philosophies. Sandy beaches and the depths of the ocean present new hobbies of their own. Wind surfing lets me feel free, it's a challenge to try not to fall. You pull up the sail, the wind is strong and you glide along the water. It's a lot dif- ferent looking into the shore than looking out, said junior Gene Roberts. Weekends provide students with time to relax and enjoy themselves. Although unusual forms of entertain- ment can be strenuous and expen- sive, trying new activities introduces students to new forms of fun. UU by Russell Ledbetter Posed to show off their noses, Seniors Iudy Cuenod and Mark Dorfman goof off while at junior Taylor Stout's birthday at his ranch in Brookshire. Photo by Taylor Stout. 144 O Weekend Recreation

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lust in fun 4 Llamas gain notoriety with wins In tradition with Memorial's soccer the A-1 Llamas came through yet another winning season. losing a fair number of last s starters, the newcomers to hold their own against district competition. The season for the Llama's soccer lasts almost all year round. games were played every Sun- and practice was held two or nree times a week. We put quite a t of work into our practices, said enior Alan Oppenheirn. We didn't oof around until we were through or the day. Besides participating in a number district tournaments, the Llamas had the chance to take their skill the Atlantic to Europe. Here watched and played in tour- in Holland, Belgium and in ..a..,. They played in an interna- al tournament with teams from around the world. Soccer has managed to become an ,fi Q V.. 1 suv X i..,.s,..r .,r...,r . N. -Me... W, K MMA I . --Q-....,,...,,,.......,,,,,. between churches were realized church basketball season. Players for and Memorial Drive compete. by Dan Thompson. well placed kick and the offense will captured the ball, Senior Laura Bell and Fontefot scrimmage with each other Laura's front lawn. Photo by Scott Coleman. increasingly popular sport for those girls wishing to have a good time as well as a little physical contact. The two girls' teams organized at Memorial were the Railheads and the Wallabees. For their hard efforts through the season the Wallabees managed to clinch second place in the district as well as a shot at the playoffs. Although the Wallabees managed to have a winning season the Railheads were not as lucky. We went out there and had a really good time, said Gaffney, but we just didn't have enough team cooperation. Many of the players didn't take it seriously enough. The Railheads were coached by Mark Moore and sponsored by Athletic Attic. tif by Don Booth Fatigue is noticeable as on the faces of Allen Oppenhein, Sean Stinson and a new recruit as they race downfield in a game against the Southwest Soccer Club. Photo by Grant Olbrich. M MWNM' 1- , Q! Vw lap-A . i W ff V 2. , Q ., . t ' . 1,41 va. - K. ,N z Q -r' ' 4. Unofficial Sports - 143

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eople fascinated with horses try to fulfill Heat and lots of it, provided the motivation for heir dream and acquire a pet of the equinal Senior Gretchen Gant to dismantle this ersuasion. Iunior Beth Kane leads her animal fireplug providing a light-hearted diversion students got a chance to display their at the Night of the Stars. Seniors Peter and David Bakkan control the sound Photo by Grant Olbrich. the stables. Photo by lim Tomforde. Photo by lim Tomforde. bv Friday night finds Seniors Suzanne Graubart, Kim Thompson and Wendy Kaplan at the Hobbit Hole restaurant enjoying super salads and smoothies. Photo by lim Tomforde. fx, Birthdays celebrated at restaurants became popular, Iuniors Cathy Dunn, Nell Boland, Holly McCuistion and Anna Bowers dine at Rosie O'Grady's. Photo by lim Tomforde. Weekend Recreation O 145