Memorial High School - Reata Yearbook (Houston, TX)

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5 1 X ff A iff 1, gy Mrs. Billie Wood Mrs. Gladys Wood . Mrs. Ioyce Young xs . Ari classes. Sophomore English teacher Mrs. fice as Sophomore Katie Rafferty and Van Winkle explains her topic with a Secretary Mrs. Barbara Taylor share a joke. Photo by Mark Shearer. Photo by Mark Shearer. are a mayor teaching device used in Smiles are exchanged in the Sophomore Of- Mrs. Ioanne Iernigan Mrs. Audrey Iones Mrs. Ann lumper Mrs. Caro Lawler Mr. Tom Lewis Mr. Ed Lusk Miss Vicki Martin Mrs. Avanelle Mattingly Mr. james McDonald Mrs. Fanny McGee Miss Nan McNabb Mrs. Norma Meador Mrs. Necil Meushaw Mrs. Patsy Meyer Miss Io ce Roberta Miller Mr. BillyMoreland Mrs. Mari orie Murff Mr. Nic Nichols Mrs. Margaret O'Donnell Mrs. Lola Ojeman Miss Dottie Palumbo Mrs. Frances Parrott Mrs. Iennifer Pina Mrs. Mary Petitt Mr. Paul Renner Mr. Philip Riley Mrs. Natalie Sadler Mrs. Carolyn Schofield Mrs. Elaine Schonberger Miss Tricia Simpson Mrs. Berta lo Standley Mrs. Ianet Steinmetz Mrs. Patti Stone Mrs. Ann Sutter Mrs. Tatiana Szyfman Mrs. Barbara Taylor Mrs, Theo Van Winkle Mrs. Marcia Waller Mrs. Ann Wilson Miss Iennifer Wilson ,si f M IW X, l azz'-f yvzxifg Q' , .fr Faculty O 159

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acuity Teacher attitude Consistency and fairness were sub- jects many teachers deemed impor- tant in their relationships with students. I think it's important to be both fair and consistent, and being prepared, both academically and organizationally, for each class helps, said Mrs. Audrey Amundsen, Spanish II and III instructor. One of the most important characteristics a teacher must have is an unbiased attitude. There is no room for partiality or prejudice in a relationship between a teacher and a student, commented Ms. Bristow. Successful teaching methods and comfortable student-teacher relations were both important for teachers. My main objective in teaching is to stimulate students to think by arousing their interest in literature to help students learn to express themselves in writing, added Mrs. Kelley. I hope that after a student has completed my class, he or she will have acquired the ability to ade- quately express themselves in both written and spoken English, said Ms. Bristow. Because of the personal interest each teacher placed in her work, both student and teacher benefitted and gained satisfaction from the learning experience. I enjoy watching the captivating effect of a good piece of literature on young minds, seeing them grasp the universality of human experience, commented Mrs. VanWinkle. Seeing folks get excited during a lab, when class is over, hearing someone say 'that was really in- teresting' and having people come back from college and tell me my class helped them are some of my most treasured moments, said Mrs. Schofield. I get the most enjoyment from see- ing students progress in becoming in- tellectually curious and desirous of learning on their own, stated Mrs. Kelley. Adding to my students' awareness of their world, stimulating their en- thusiasm for learning and enhanc- 158 O Faculty arouses interest ing their self-esteem is my main goal in teaching, said Mrs. VanWinkle. Fulfillment of each teacher's goals was the result of many hours of lesson planning, research and the ac- tual in-class teaching time. I spend a long time studying, observing and applying each literary concept before presenting it to the class. I just don't feel comfortable in- structing a class on a subject unless I have a full understanding of it myself, explained Ms. Bristow. Nevertheless, viewing the final ef- fect of her efforts, however, it was achieved, was an enjoyable ex- perience for almost every teacher. According to Mrs. Amundsen, The results of my efforts are what give me the most happiness. I enjoy the satisfaction of seeing students accomplish what their ability led them to dog, w by Michele Mahoney N-mm-.a.......,,,, Teachers painted their private lunchroom off Visiting at a reception for Mrs. Lola Ojeman, the Southwest corner ofthe cafeteria. Mrs. Lin- Mrs. Gladys Wood, Mrs. Pam Calder, Mrs. da Andrews tries to clean paint off of her jean Babcock and Miss Nelda Bristow discuss hands. Photo by Dan Thompson. daily work. Photo by jim Tomforde. 5'

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JDE Volunteers offer help to teachers Volunteers are playing an increas- ingly vital role in the Spring Branch School District. The School Volunteer Program, implemented by Memorial High School, has all ready been en- forced by 12 schools in the district. After School Principal Wayne Schaper approved the idea, a leader- ship team was selected. The campus co-ordinator, Iunior Principal Iames McDonald and co-volunteer leaders, Mrs. Geannie Dennis and Mrs. Patty Lee, were primarily responsible for recruiting volunteers. Positions include classroom assistants, math and reading tutors, translators and clerical assistants. Mrs. Karen Heacock, one of the 20 involved in the program, helped play the piano at rehearsals of My Fair Lady. Mrs. janet Marsh helped in the clinic. I mainly did paperwork, but I knew I was helpful and I en- joyed being with the children, com- mented Mrs. Marsh. Each volunteer was placed where the administration thought he or she was best suited. Every member of the program has a talent to share. We tried to match their skills to what the teachers needed or wanted, said Mr. McDonald. Students were provided with tutorial assistance. Human resources were extended, and the student's self-concept was improved. All of these factors contributed to the suc- cess of the program, added Mr. McDonald. This was a project that involved the whole community. Not only was this self-satisfactory to the volunteers and benefitting to the teachers, but in a whole, it made the school a better place, observed Mr. McDonald. uU by Leslie Simor Extra help is often in the office. Mrs. Rose Mary Carsten works as a Teacher's Aide runn- ing the Xerox machine in the main office. Photo by Mark Shearer. 160 O Aides