Memorial High School - Reata Yearbook (Houston, TX)

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'-M.. . I ri uv y if 'A Child Development classes were treated to guest speaker Mrs. Nancy Hatch and her son Iason. Mrs. Hatch elaborates on infant behavior. Photo by Grant Olbrich. Child development gave students a clearer view of parenthood. Iunior Mary Lynch and Senior Karen Couch study a book on child care. Photo by Taylor Stout. . 'sf-Q A!

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11 ' Psychologists study Freud, theories behind social traits Human behavior was the main facet studied in psychology and sociology, two seemingly similar courses taught by Mrs. Gwen Roberts and Mrs. Patti Stone. Although the classes interacted to some degree, there was a direct point at which they differed. You have to remember that psychology is the study of the in- dividual and sociology is the study of groups, said sociology teacher Mrs. Stone. In the sociology class, the students studied the culture, relationships and social problems of various ethnic groups. They ran surveys and reported their findings to the class. Sociology students were given the opportunity to perform volunteer work in nursing homes, homes for autistic children and telephone hot-lines. Two juniors, Allison Adels and Pam Kurio, worked in the Baptist smile when you walked in the door. It really . . . well . . . inspired you to give them your best, Pam smiled. Psychology studied the individua and the reasons humans behave th way they do. Mrs. Roberts explained, The ob- jective is self-awareness. If you want to change your behavior, you will find out how to. Students were asked to participate in many in-class experiments, self- exploration activities and analysis oi research articles. Most students enrolled i psychology were sincerely intereste in discovering why they act the way. they do. I think the class was fun, becaus everybody in there really wanted td be there, and that's not too common,' stated Senior Diane Auchter. W by Kim Favor and lennifer Herndor 246 O Psychology!SociologyfChild Care Haven Nursing Home. It was great to see the people Hands raised and ready to answer the question asked by teacher Mrs. Patti Stone, Senior Dan Booth and other Sociology students show their active class participation. Photo by Doug Whitehead. Topics such as criminology and abortion we studied in sociology. Mrs. Patti Stone holds discussion with Iuniors Anne Giles and Ma Elkins. Photo by Grant Olbrich. Notes helped students to organize th thoughts and studying. Senior Ioe Bogar his classtime to take notes during a Photo by Doug Whitehead. . ka. .0 . . .Q

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, ,4 1111-.11-11--.-11g--.11 Homemakers learn baking techniques, art enthusiasts favor painting, drawing -...111.-11...-111.--1.11-1.-. 'isa -1 Carefully pouring lemonade in a glass, Sophomore Karen Taylor helps by doing her part in the FHA lFuture Homemakers of Americaj cookoff. Photo by jim Tomforde. Determination and a steady hand are both essential in stained glass construction. junior Shawn Hampton applies the final touches to his glasswork. Photo by Grant Olbrich. 248 O Art Home Ec. Special interests in art or home- making courses can help students ac- quire needed credits while learning satisfying and practical skills. Homemaking courses included Sew- ing, Cooking, Child Development, Consumer Education and Homefurnishings. Homemaking I, taught by Mrs. Nancy Hatch, taught the basics of sewing and cooking. Child Development dealt with the work and skills involved in raising children and the reasons for having them. Child Development made me realize all the problems involved in raising children, said junior Robin Truesdell. Consumer Education enabled students to learn valuable informa- tion about everyday living along with basic consumer survival tips. Con- sumer Education is one of the most valuable courses you can take, said Consumer Education teacher Mrs. Phyllis Moore. Homefurnishings was a one semester course, also taught by Mrs. Moore, which could be helpful to students wishing to pursue interior design as a career. Students learned decorating ideas, along with facts about the architecture and differe styles of furniture and housing. Painting, drawing, jewelry a ceramics were some of the cra taught in Arts I-III by Mrs. Elizabe Bayley and Mrs. Elizabeth Bonewit Students prepared projects f many different art shows during t year. One of the big art sho students prepared for was the Texan Art Show, said Mrs. Bayley. Different crafts were taught duri the year. The students don't real have a favorite craft, but if they h to choose a favorite craft, they wou have probably chosen painting drawing, said Mrs. Bayley. Art courses were taken for ma different reasons. Some stude wanted to learn to paint. I ha never taken art before and I had feeling I would enjoy the cours said Sophomore Lisa Duerr. 1:U by Doug Kauffman and Kim Stru Renowned connoisseur Senior Dua Franklet assists classmate Senior Ron Cochran in the preparing ofa dish for the F cook-off. Photo by jim Tomforde. Art is often a sounding board for one's i agination. junior janice Elliot creates a gui with little people on it as one of her proje Photo by Grant Olbrich. fi, ' if