Memorial High School - Reata Yearbook (Houston, TX)

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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

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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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Peoplo 'fir Nearly 2,000 students attend Memorial, each very different and unique, each branded with a type of pride. The people of this school make it what it is and a first rate school has first rate people. There are many characters at Memorial. At the top are the prin- cipals, who do everything from cor- rect problems to roam the parking lots looking for illegally parked cars and other offenders. There are teachers, who are out- numbered about 24:1, but keep things running smoothly. There are also counselors, secretaries, cafeteria workers and ofcourse, the students. For four years, the student comes to Memorial, each year seeming longer and longer, each year bringing dif- ferent aspects of the high school years. Freshmen are welcomed into a new environment with added freedom of choice regarding cur- riculum. They are confronted with a myriad of activities such as clubs, sports and electives. Sophomores settle into the high school routine and begin to see the various areas of study in which they are most interested. Future course selection becomes more important. Iuniors basically anticipate their senior year. For many, dreaded senioritis strikes early. Iuniors are swamped with various tests such as the PSAT and the SAT. Finally, the long awaited senior year arrives. Seniors complete the cycle of doing all homework, doing some homework and finally forgetting what homework is. For 175 days every year, a student's life centers around the school. Every student has different goals to achieve in high school. Every character has an important role to fill and each takes great pride in that role. XJU Pep rallies gave students a weekly break from schoolwork and a chance to run wild. Senior Lisa Taylor prepares for a bear hunt. Photo by Taylor Stout. Dressed to kill, Seniors Kim Thompson, Dede Rollins, Susan Sprawls, Shaun Rupert and Iudy Cuenod join the Mustang parade. Photo by Taylor Stout. Delight at this display of affection is evident on the face of Senior Shelley Seline as she is surprised into a smile by her secret admirer. Photo by lim Tomforde. l 146 O People