Memorial High School - Reata Yearbook (Houston, TX)

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As sophomore sensation Brian Burr runs into Senior Steve Furbush, a Spring Branch Bear makes a gallant dive at preventing a Mustang touchdown. Photo by lim Tomforde. with a different look, returning to the semester system. Problems with water pressure led to an early vaca- tion for students, however, a later makeup day was also added. Memorial has consistently shown pride. During football season, students displayed more spirit and pride than almost any other year in Memorial history. The Wranglers were the most spirited the school had ever seen, according to their sponsor, Mr. Tom Lewis. Every athletic team and individual took pride in their accomplishments as each faired well in competition. After an exciting season and a tense district race, the Varsity football team fell just one game short of a repeated title and a trip to the playoffs. Both the volleyball and basketball teams had excellent seasons as did the swimming team. Academically, Memorial again reflected outstanding achievement. For their efforts, 23 students were named National Merit semi-finalists. Trophy after trophy was brought home from math contests, debates and various other competitions. The band received ratings of excellent in marching contests and the Markettes won recognition as Most Outstanding at a summer drill team camp in San Marcos. The Anvil was awarded All-Texas with a Special Honorable Mention continued on page 6 Half time is highlighted by the high kicks and dances of the Markettes, represented by Senior Shannon Henry. Photo by lim Tomforde. Sigma Gamma entertains the Varsity football team with a balloon skit. Senior lames McGee and Lee Chilton give it all they've got. Photo by lim Tomforde. Lunchtime 'sun and socializing is a high point of the day for many students. Freshman len- nifer White and Kajy Rejaie enjoy the weather. Photo by lim Tomforde. iff' if iw' ...W M.,-was H ,Q Opening! 5

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from Texas High School Press and also received a Medalist award from Columbia Scholastic Press. The Reata was named State Champion from Texas High School Press. In a poll taken by the Reata, ap- proximately 92 per cent of the seniors stated that they were college bound, showing a high interest in academic improvement. Memorial shows its pride with good reason. It is located in one of the fastest growing and most exciting cities in the nation and the school district is among the finest in the state. With Who shot I.R.? being the question of the year, the television series Dallas brought more attention to Texas. The movies Urban Cowboy and Middle Age Crazy both had footage set in Houston bringing the focus closer to home. The kicker craze hit the nation and Houston was suddenly the place to be, unless you were a Houstonian. In Houston, prices remained high and the influx of illegal aliens increased and began affecting Spring Branch. Both the Astros and the Oilers went Concentrating only on his music, Senior band member Max Mertz blows vibrantly through his horn. The Marching band practiced every day after school. Photo by lim Tomforde. 6 I Opening to the playoffs, giving Houston and Memorial something to cheer about. Everywhere Memorial went, its students left their mark of pride, their brand. The band did so every time they took the field. The Markettes traveled to London and marched in an Easter parade and at every choir, drama or orchestra performance, students gave it their all. During the year, students showed more than just pride and spirit, much more. They showed achievements of highest standards, on which they were proud to leave their mark. Memorial students will always pro- duce excellence and outstanding work for all of their lives, it's born in- to the breed. Everything students do, during school or later in life, they'll finish with great care, branded with pride. xi! Live experiments reinforce what students learn in the textbooks. Senior David Hillman performs a Boyles Law experiment by using metal cylinders in Physics. Photo by lim Tomforde. Senior boys Robert Wallace, Brian Odum, Reid Gettys and Mike Minnis find a few extra minutes to socialize in the courtyard lunch. Photo by Taylor Stout. after 0.-M...