Memorial High School - Reata Yearbook (Houston, TX)

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EJ -.Va r 1 HMM Nl OH! 'lf fl 'i..L-Y ,.- 'Y 1 J 'Uh-.. . 'ons of the Constitution were illustrated by Hard at work, Freshman Cynthia Levin, Beth World History text is used by Iunior Molly nts and videotaped. Senior Dan Booth Taylor and Vicki Iohnson study their American McBride to outline the chapter in preparation ares to give his presentation. Photo by History. They learned about World War II. for upcoming exam. Photo by Howard ard Holsomback. Photo by lim Tomforde. Holsomback. History and Government O 213

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Students retrogres: to study past histori Y ? ,1 ...az -'K'-. Vi 44 Transcription was the age old prac- tice of historians thousands of years ago. This process involved recording historical facts and preserving them for generations to come. Students enrolled in World History, American history and Government carried on this system with their daily notetaking, reading and study of past cultures. These courses enabled students to learn facts of centuries ago as if they had just occurred. This year, we got really into our recent history which was both in- teresting and pertinent to our daily lives, stated Freshman Richard Lapin. Although the curriculum was in- tense and in-depth, the nation's history was explained in an easy, understandable manner. We reviewed from the colonial times until the Civil War and then began with the reconstruction period, Completion of his history assignment requires concentration from Senior lohn Doggett as he furiously scribbles down his answer. Photo by Taylor Stout. advancing to the modern era, history teacher Mr. Bill Cronin. Conclusion of American Hi was followed by World Hi: which focused on past and pre international incidents. The 1 was interesting, but sometime could get boring, commented Iu Beth Woehler. Other aspects of World History r u volved creating an original Af mask, representing a specific co as part of a semester-long project having the opportunity to partici in a model United Nations. World History is very impor because after taking the course, easier to understand today's w problems, said history instrt Mrs. Ianis Bates. Government was merely an ez sion of American'and World His describing the United States' gov mental system in greater detail. Basically, the class taught democratic form of government contrast to other forms while focu on current events. Government, at one point f -an Government sponsored a Thanksgiving food drive. Included were Front row: Seniors Ellen Chafin, Kathy Dyer, Michelle Fontenot, Sherie Williams, Lili McDonald, and Kim Thompson. Back row: Ianet Greenburg, Kyra Buchko, 212 O History and Government Studiously filling in her worksheet. Sophomore Linda Chung learns about czars and Russian History in her World History course. Photo by lim Tomforde. Suzanne Graubart, Linda Ong, Iennifer Glasford, Susan Feigen, Brad Dowell, Lee Chilton, Keith Reagan, lim Sanderson, Alan Burke and Danny Weingeist. Photo by Dan Thompson. another, will have an affect on said Senior Sharon Nichols. w by Evan wL.s N AX alll! Hand high in the air, Senior Brian ticipates in his government class attempting an answer to Mrs. Babcock's tion. Photo by Howard Holsomback.

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Advance courses offer :yL'ff?T?f.YE?fl?9f.?f?'flT? Academic pressures faced during the freshman year at college are dif- ficult, and a head start is a welcome relief. Two courses offering college semester exemption are Advanced Placement IAPI and College Level Examination ICLEPI Government. juniors enrolled in AP, taught by Mrs. jean Babcock, spent the year preparing for the placement test. Our textbook covered the material on the test we took to place out of American History our freshman year, said junior Cathy Dunn. One of the year's major projects was the infamous junior research paper. We picked our own subjects per- taining to history or current events, said junior Nell Boland. Another highlighted event was a field trip taken during the study of WW II. Seniors taking the CLEP course were offered guidance forthe test in March. The test determined exemption from one semester in college, said CLEP teacher Mr. Chuck Chernosky. Students also had the option to place out of a second semester by taking a Texas Tech University course offered in class, he added. Other large parts of the curriculum were field trips, films and speakers. On a field trip downtown, we heard Ronald Reagan at Tranquillity Park. It was quite an experience, said Senior Rick Beeler. One project allowed students to make their own movies. We made movies on the aspects of government. Mine dealt with judicial review, said Senior Kristi Kissner. It was a lot of fun to see my classmates on the screen as well as being a valuable learning e periencef' added Kristy. Students were also enlightened the world of business and economi We play everything from Tr Lawyer to stock broker games Monopoly, said Mr. Chernosky. A new program that was offe this year was for the Talented A Gifted in Social Studies ITAGSSI. This is a two-hour extension CLEP. It allows students to expl problems in government a business by going into the commu and researching them, said Chernosky. CLEP students feel they educated in an interesting and joyable way. Our last test is o the MHS Alma Mater, laug Senior Brad Dunn. nrt by Kelli Nic was-Q Advance Placement History students listen to Donations to the NHS food drive brought CLEP students become educated in go Counselor Margaret Love as she prepares them CLEP students bonus points. Mr. Chuck Cher- ment procedures as Senior Laura Cr for the advanced test. Photo by Howard nosky convinces his class with some friendly listens attentively to a Supreme Court di. Holsomback. persuasion. Photo by Howard Holsomback, sion, Photo by Casey Conley. 214 O A.P.!CLEP