Memorial High School - Reata Yearbook (Houston, TX)

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I Although labeled as a social event by some, Luck at Young Life usually means getting a chair, and Seniors Michelle Mahoney, Steve Hoff and Karen Couch take advantage of this by grabbing a seat. Photo by Taylor Stout. Youll between classes is strong even in s seniors stand to sing their chorus of n Go at the final Young Life meeting viay 11. Photo by Taylor Stout. B Young Life does provide students with the I chance to meet each other and share common beliefs. Photo by Taylor Stout. I Young Life buttons promoted more than Mon- day night activity. Senior Michelle Mahoney's button said pick me up and Senior Steve Hoff did just that. Photo by Taylor Stout. Life. . . ll

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ampaig ers Truly enlightening experiences are shared by students from all works of life at campaigners. Eddie Dunham, Susan Bradfield, Wayne An- drews, and Ieff Brosch take part in a vigil. Photo by Taylor Stout. Young Life teaches Christian lif Friendship, concern and a lot of love were offered to sophomores, juniors and seniors through Young Life, a nationwide Christian organization. Young Life club was held every Monday night during the school year at Memorial Forest Swim Club. Led by Randy Youngling and Nan- cy Henderson, students sang and per- formed skits. Randy usually closed a club meeting with a short explanation of a part of Iesus Christ's life. Randy usually talked about something that happened in his own life and then at the end related it to the life of Iesus Christ and how He would have dealt with the situation, said Senior Dede Rollins. Campaigners, which is a more in- depth study group, met every Wednesday at a member's house. This group concentrated on Bible study and allowed students to grow closer through their walk with the Lord. Campaigners strengthens my faith, and it brings me closer to my friends because of our common Christian bond, said Senior Lydia Perez. Youngling and his wife Tanya led the senior guys and girls, with Linda Wooten and Richard Richarz helping Campaigner meetings are a place where friends can discuss religious aspects and learn more about each other. Seniors Leslie Cham- pion and Sonja Stadsvold talk at a meeting. Photo by Taylor Stout. out. I think they fthe Younglingsl fantastic - they are sincerely a honestly concerned about everyon feel certain that if I ever had a I blem, I could always go to them advice. That's just the kind of pec they are, said Senior Glenn Hous Iuniors were led by Mark Rae 4 Nancy Henderson, with Ela Muschalik and Mark Carrigan ht ing out. I think they are great, beca they take an interest in all of us as dividuals, said junior Ellen Ew The Sophomore girls had leaders, Beth Hampe and Dol Sullivan. The guys were led by C Thigpen. t'They lthe leadersj really c about the kids at Memorial and vx to be where they are, said Dede. The leaders offered themsel and tried to get to know kids and tl lives. I like them because they relate to our everyday probler said Lydia. Mostly students got a boost f , 1 meetings and left feeling uplifted. ' a leave there feeling good, no m how much homework I have, s Iunior Alicia Cookeuy by Casey Con Campaigners held its first meeting at Se Karen Couch's house to gather people for new year. Young Life leader Randy Young takes down ideas for his speech. Photo Taylor Stout. 58 I Campaigners

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Sigma Alpha Rho ISARI members were: Front row: Mike Feld, Steve Russak, David Sheldon and johnny Rauch: Back row: jeff Kaplan, Rich Naftolin and Mark Weycer. Not pictured are members: Alan Brochstein, Iay Filderman, Robert Laviage, jay Plotkin, Ioe Rapoport, Kerry Rudy and Andy Selzman. Head swollen with authority, Senior Michael Feld supervises the activities of the Sigma Alpha Rho pledges. Photo by jim Tomforde. Religious activities at Memorial in- volved a large part of the student body with their many parties, meetings, charitable actions and fund-raisers. Fun and frolic combin- ed with spiritual learning experience was the underlying goal for many. Many jewish young women at Memorial belonged to a group known as Sigma Theta Pi ISTPJ. This is a Iewish sorority independent of any synagogue affiliation. STP involved its members in many projects both charitable and social. The purpose of STP is to unite young women so they can become one sisterhood and help those less fortunate, explained Senior jan Feld, former president of the organization. Other officers of STP included Senior Becky Proler, presidentg Senior Wendy Kaplan, vice presi- dentg Senior Debbie Swartz, pledge momg Senior Lisa Brooks, secretaryg Senior Debbie Brockstein, treasurer and Senior Suzanne Graubart, philanthropic. The jerry Lewis Telethon was one of the activities in which the girls were involved. We've worked for the telethon for several years and really enjoyed it. This year was no exception, said Wendy. The Depelchin Faith Home receiv- ed a taste of the girls' charity at a pic- nic November 7. We took the residents on a picnic and did skits for them, said jan. Several of the girls participated in Rel1g1ous act1vities unite student a Walk for Israel. People sponsor us for as many miles as they want and we sent the money to Israel said Suzanne. At the end of the year a banqu was held honoring the outgoing ficers and incoming pledges. The girls had to go through a s of hell-week like college sororiti where we made them do crazy thin like wearing weird clothes and n chewing gum, said Debbie. However, not only girls were giv the chance to participate in such organization. jewish young men ha a fraternity known as Sigma Alp Rho ISARI which was also ve active. We don't do very many charitab activities. We are really just a lot li a fraternity. We throw a lot of parti and just have a good time, sa pledgemaster, Michael Feld. The guys participate in sporting a tivities much of the time, havi bowl-a-thons and a special athle group. We played football, basketb and softball against other you groups and the girls played volleyb and field hockey, said Preside Mark Kaplan. One of their bigger parties w held at a member's ranch where th dressed as warriors from the mo of the same name. SAR also had a banquet at the e of the year for outgoing officers a little sisters, members of STP. W by Kelley Didio 60 O SAR