Stratford High School - Mnemosyne Yearbook (Houston, TX)

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rn-'wr r 1' ft in Zwfwi Lai ,,,,,,, 5 A V W :fi Uniting together to make studying for year end finals more enjoyable, Juniors Lee Ann Leneveu, Tom O'Brien, Caroline Sullivan, Linda Suchochleb, and Danny Farley share their algebra information with one another. Freshman Chad Rowdon gives a cynical expression as he looks up from his work. W. 5: ,G 'W .RM . hsswllli' 'nj Freshmen Mike Brown and Kyle Medlin help each other study for an Algebra l test. 1 N 3 1 Q ,iii is , at mathematics 77 t en

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f man were to record history, he would need to date the records. To do that he needed to count. So he invented a number system and rules to follow. This system became ............ . Glad that they figured it out, Sopho- try teacher, Mrs. Sue Wells, find the Junior guss Han discusses his six more Andy Swanson and his Geome- answer to a puzzling math problem. Weeks grade with Mrs- Doroyhy gre- ward. 76 mathematics mutbematirs Although only two years of math are required for graduation, many students took math throughout high school. Courses included everything from Fundamentals of Math to Calculus. l liked teaching math, concluded Mrs. Gayle Burns, because you can apply your knowledge to every day problems. Mrs. Burns taught Introductory Algebra, Trigonometry and Elementary Analysis fTrig.! E.A.J, and Computer Math. Math is an objective course, explained Mrs. Burns. Students aren't graded on their creativity, i but their understanding of concepts. Junior Philip Leitao, one of Mrs. Burns' Computer Math students, thoroughly enjoyed the course. lt's like a puzzle, said Philip. You have to use logic to solve everyday problems. It allows you to approach everyday problems from a different point-of-view. In computer, you not only get to think out the problems, but you also get to work with the machines. Especially this year, commented Senior Tom Davis, Calculus student, you can really get to appreciate the course. lt's easy in its own way. Many students participated in the numerous math contests throughout the year. I like the chaIlenge, said Senior Lynn Forthaus, also a Calculus student. lt's especially fun to go on the trips to Richardson and San Antonio because you have to rely on the first team to get their answer right before you can get yours. At the end of the year Calculus students could take Advanced Placement Tests to get credit for college math courses. Overall, math proved beneficial to most students. l'm glad ltook it, commented Tom.

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fter all this, man needed to rest, and he found that certain sounds were relaxing and he f named these sounds notes In Thus came . . . 'MQ FN For many music students, these levels combine to the end of the day meant form the Symphony 'iris We were laughing at another of Mr. I enjgy playing the cello, but there Brashear's music theory jokes are a few disadvantages, explained explained freshmen Jenni Newlands Freshman Erica Garrison. and Linda Dodds. l 78 music We were just practicing on our tunes before Symphonic Band class, explains Senior Holly Heise and Sophomore Gershom Garcia. that the work wasjust beginningg after school, students were met with hours of practice. These kids really work hard, and they have to learn it, commented Mrs. Virginia Derry about her choir students. Orchestra Leader Mr. Griff Miller added, The ones who are really trying to become fine players will practice anywhere from an hour and a half to four hours. One of the main things that keeps us awake during the long practices is, believe it or not, Mr. Fitch's sense of humor, remarked Junior Pete Tesarek, Symphonic Band member. Pete enjoys band because you get to associate with so many different people. Many changes took place in the band this year. The band changed styles of marching because the trends of music were changing, remarked Band Leader Mr. Flandy Fitch. A new assistant band director, Mr. Mike Brashear, was added to the music staff. He brought a lot of new ideas to the band, commented Pete. Most of the orchestra students have at least three years' experience in junior high, remarekd Mr. Miller. Mr. Miller teaches orchestra levels I-IV all in one periodg Orchestra. The Orchestra's main productions this year were the Christmas concert in December and another concert in the spring. In addition to directing the Orchestra, Mr. Miller teaches the music theory class. Music theory is understanding how music is written and how it's formed, explained Mr. Miller, and learning howto manipulate the skills in writing and arranging music. The students were actually required to write music as part of the course. Choir students started their day at 7:15 with section practice once a week. That's the only way we can really work up all this music, said Mrs. Derry. We just can't get it done in one day. Choir students presented two Christmas assemblies in addition to their Christmas show. There is a lot of hard work and extra practice behind all of our shows, commented Chorale Member Nancy Archer, junior, but it seems to bring the choir closer together when we sing a certain song very well - we know it - and it's a real accomplishment, and something the whole choir can be proud of. ltjust makes the time worthwhile.' JUS 'kwsw' rl