Barbe High School - Les Memoires Yearbook (Lake Charles, LA)

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i-llOK'l SCHOOl ;tudent Life

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barbc had been the new kid on the block in the school system. It was 14 years old but the student body had never been put to the test. Growing pains were forgotten as everyone realized that it was time to get moving and shape up. It seemed students forgot how to do things half-heartedly. To the Max was added to every adjective, action, and reaction. Window painting contests and poster parties resulted in displaying a kaleidoscope of renewed spirit and color. Fashion was everyone's passion as students tried on parachute pants and Flashdance shirts. They took off in their Members Only jackets to cruise the beach or pig out at Taco Bell. The weather seemed to catch the spirit, too. Students prayed for a touch of nippy air to make the usual tropical Christmas a bit more like Bing Crosby's white one. Jack Frost went overboard with a record breaking temperature of 9 degrees. By spring the students' moods were as bright as the leaves. But they were green no more. Somewhere between August 29 and May 29 those untested, untried youngsters grew into determined teenagers. They were on the right track, heading every which way but down. GETTING IT OUT IN THE OPEN. The monotony of the classroom needs interrupting at times. A few of Ms. Gwen Lancon's second hour students take a break from the French II drills and exercises to breathe some fresh air and parlcr in francais. THE WONDER OF IT ALL. The varsity basketball team is about to pull ahead of East Beauregard as the fans rise to their feet in anticipation, (inset picture) 6 — Student Life

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HOMECOMING Breaking Tradition Creen leaves covered the trees. The heat from the sun was enough to turn the air-conditioner on full blast. Students talked of sailing and swimming. And Homecoming. Homecoming? In September? When the talk of summer hadn't faded like a suntan? Homecoming was out to shatter past traditions as it attempted to form new customs. People used to experiencing this event in October were disoriented. The weather doesn't make that much of a difference, admitted Kelly Melton. It's just that October seems more like autumn. Some traditions, however, were meant for a lifetime. Following long-established rituals, Vickie Doucet was crowned 1983 Homecoming Queen during the half-time ceremonies. Court members included Mary Ben-nerscheidt, Stephanie Borel, and Nicole Jinks, seniors; Michelle Dun- man. Kim Martin, and Melinda Matthews, juniors; Celeste Frugc and Paula Williams, sophomores; and Annie Bennerscheidt; freshman. Customary dress-up days spiced up the week. Camouflage Day launched the rousing week of events. Army rejects surrounded the buildings in their army fatigues. Those who didn't care for the mercenary look, took up jungle gear. The first Twin Day included triplets and quadruplets, many dressed in Saint Louis uniforms. Lisa Manual and Daphne Monier dressed to kill in McDonald's uniforms, while Bill Nicholson and James Peacock tried to compete with their Kroger jackets. All sorts crawled out from under the sidewalk for Bizarre Day. WHERE’S JANE? Tarzan. Bill Nicholson, looks alone on Bungle in the Jungle Day. LIKE WOW MAN. Homecoming week's Twin Day brought out four senior girls dressed up in look-a-like hippie garb. 8 — Homecoming