Memorial High School - Reata Yearbook (Houston, TX)

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J IAmateurs undertake functions of upholding I . I ournalism superiority, talent, creativeness 11111-1-ug.. 1..111..11.--11.--.111-N., UN W iz, ' . W-V p . rl 'V i 240 I Iournalism I Woman in Suspension exhibits Mrs. Pat Green's interpretation of women in society to- day. Her commercial art experience qualified Mrs. Green as a I-1 speaker. Photo by Ken Tekell. Perusal of a graphics notebook containing mosaic layouts helps Sophomores Kathy Strech, lohn Morrison, Ken Tekell and Iessica Hart create ideas. Photo by lim. Iournalism I students filed into R-7 the first day, with their writing con- cepts scattered like puzzle pieces. Iournalism Adviser Lee Green at- tempted to organize these varied ideas into a complete pictureg a staff with the talent and ability to maintain the department's reputation. I had basic ideas of how to write, but not in the Anvil style, said Iunior Iessica Hart. The course is directed toward im- proving the students' writing skills and teaching proper Anvil and Reata styles. These skills are developed to build a competent staff the next year. Beginning with the history of straight news stories, students were introduced to basic writing techniques. Much time was spent on perfecting the colorful lead. From leads, students moved on to news and feature stories. I like features better than straight news stories. They're more interesting and you don't have to use the inverted pyramid form, contributed Iunior Charlotte Whitty. Actual class time was spent either taking notes or writing various assignments. Photographers were re- quired to write, in addition to com- pleting various photo essays. Stories and worksheets were usually assign- ed for homework. i . aff :si r ra-iii .4 ' f . .,,., ,..,,,,,. ,, W. ly ,-ar Iournalism's a lot of work ai frustration very time-consumir But all the joking around and wa ching Miss Green eat Egg McMuffi in the morning made it bearable said Iunior Alicia Cooke. Reporting and interviewing i volve carefully chosen questions ai the proper attitude. Anvil Edit Senior Susan Feigin was the victim I-I's first interview. It was differs being the interviewee instead of ti interviewer, said Susan. After writing various cla assignments, I-I'ers were jolted ir their first major responsibility Reata copy. When your name is printed l everyone to see in the Reata or Any you want to make it good so you cl be proud of it, added Iunior Ke Nickle. I-I'ers gained a chance to pro their abilities when they produc their own issue of the Anvil in April. Through experience, learning H1 effort, the puzzle pieces eventually together, except for the one missi partg the experience of working on II staff. NJU by Karin Snelst Iournalism I students learn all aspects of ducing a paper and yearbook. Iunior Held demonstrates counting headline for the class. Photo by lim Tomforde.

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I . prevailed on the choir scene as Gretchen Cant and Scott Holliman at the annual Madrigal Dinner at Photo by lim Tomforde. ny hours of work were involved in building set for Time Out for Ginger.' Senior Missy pman and Iunior Shawn Hampton carry t of the scenery. Photo by Dan Thompson. is C l A ff T iiie 'Time Out for Ginger' saw Seniors Mike McTaggert and Iana Norris as parents to their football queen, Ginger. The play was very suc- cessful. Photo by Dan Thompson. J A Drama O 239

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Occasionally, the pressures of journalism I become difficult to handle. Iunior Karin Snelson relieves the tension by placing a playboy bunny sticker on her nose. Photo by lim Tomforde. Iournalism I trains writers for their jobs on staff. I-I Writers learn the style for stories, cap- tions and headlines. lunior Heidi Odegard tries to write headlines. Photo by Doug Whitehead. ,A-....,,. 'Q ,wx .s if Nsqeii' I-I writers learned the various facets of putting together a paper or yearbook. Sophomore Doug Kaufman works on his headline. Photo by Doug Whitehead. Graphics notebooks were required from each Iournalism I student. Iunior Garrett Reed displays the result of hours of work while class members look on. Photo by Iim Tomforde. 5 ...wr 4k Iournalisml I 241