Memorial High School - Reata Yearbook (Houston, TX)

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'SWS'EZSeS5vEEAFn2Ht'QlHaQHlQ ex lore varlous oar lstor p - , , Student expression of interest in business, law or political science as a college area of study or career is the basis of the Talented and Gifted Social Studies ITAGSSI program. The program conducted the last quarter of the school year, for two hours at the end of each day, has been successful for numerous reasons. The biggest asset to the program is our teacher, Mr. Charles Chernosky, who should be commended for all his work and dedication, commented Senior Ieff Mundy. Student enthusiasm about the ad- vantage of its uniqueness in pro- viding a broadened awareness and perspective is one important aspect of the class. The chance to not only observe, but to participate in the local government was an attraction for many of the par- ticipants. This was a once in a lifetime experience that I knew I couldn't pass up, noted Senior Kimberly Cunningham. For the first six weeks, different ex- Spare time allows Senior Kim Cunningham, a TAGSS student a chance to browse around in the lobby at City Hall and observe city govern- ment. Photo by Dan Thompson cursions were scheduled. These i cluded visits to the University Houston Law Library for la research, tours of the Feder Reserve Branch Bank an Underwood-Neuhaus Brokerag House. Another facet of the pr gram was meeting with a variety professional people. What was interesting to obser' was the different personalities th went with the different jobs, notice Senior Suzanne Graubart. Next, the 24 TAGSS students we each assigned a mentor. For the r mainder of the year, the student w. allowed to observe and explore di ferent roles in government, law ar business four times a week, two hou a day. The TAGSS program is one uniqi to the district and was instituted l Mr. Chernosky. It may, however, ei pand to other schools in the futur and, possibly, Mr. Chernosky's pr gram would be an example for oth. such programs. ,JU by Leslie Simc Collaboration on city problems with Seni Leslie Simon helps Council member Elean Tinsley do a more thorough job on her wot Photo by Dan Thompson. x , I if X

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oolly surveying the class, Lieutenant W. W. nitkin lectures ai CLEP class about the limita- ions police have on Search and seizure. Photo y Dan Thompson, ssembled in Tranquility Park to hear the resident-to-be, Seniors Lydia Perez, Linda ng and Ellen Chafin find ai free moment. hoto by Doug Whitehead. . .. . . ..,w....,..........,M.,,..,. . ... - ft fa-of Ay, 'UU' to add interest to the class study. officer Roy Hammerly informs seniors their rights. Photo by Dan Thompson. offers students a chance to receive college redit. luniors Dennis Black, Mark Elkins and nn Rembert attend a seminar at NW Harris o. College. Photo by Dan Thompson. instructor Charles Chernosky uses

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5 University of Houston Law Library offers its sources to TAGSS students Seniors Kristen Fink, Shari Hart and Sarah McClintock. Photo by Dan Thompson. Hard at work, Senior Don McClure sits at his desk in Council Member Lance Laler's office. TAGGS's students worked downtown four days a week. Photo by Dan Thompson. Research plays an important role for Senior Dana Craft as she works for Council Member Dale Corzynski. Dana was involved in the TAGSS program. Dan Thompson. Given a legal case to solve, Seniors Leslie Simon, Dana Craft and Sarah McClintock research in the Bates School of Law. Photo by Dan Thompson. TAGSS I 217