Memorial High School - Reata Yearbook (Houston, TX)

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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

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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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8 Math program adds new ideas with specialized math electives Computer technology is on the rise as the last remnants of the space age make room for a new period stressing scientific knowledge and its practical usage. The math department is prepared along with the rest of the world with several new additions to the com- puter room and new techniques for classroom discussions. Included in this new futuristic era, several advanced computers were supplied for the computer room. We now have two apples, a plotter and a new microcomputer, announced Computer and Algebra II teacher, Mr. Haynes. Along with the new computers came a new math program presented by Mrs. Carol Lawler and Mrs. Ioann Benedict. Mrs, Lawler and myself presented our self-pace program to other teachers at a math conference in Austin last October. Pace activities, one of which is a packet that the students work on by the themselves, was well taken, explained Mrs. Benedict. Although equations and variables Geometry requires students to ponder the world of equations, circles, angles and arcs. Sophomore Chris Probst thinks over his math homework problems, Photo by Taylor Stout. ff 511112. LIN Initially a struggle, math problems becoine easier with time. thought and practice. Freshman Iohn Pickett displays relief as he finally catches on. Photo by ixtark Shearer.