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

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YELL FOR THE BUGS. The Varsity cheerleaders encourage the crowd to cheer on the Bucs at the Acadiana game. SILENT EMOTION. Junior. Kim Crater is speechless as the Bucs go into triple overtime against LaGrangc. Varsity Cheerleaders— 65

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Spirit Tumblers xpcrts at what they did. The Hi. varsity cheerleaders displayed the smiles of beauty pageant Contestants the energy of Mexican jumping beans, and the tenacity of mailmen, able to deliver in heat. rain, or freezing cold. They were pros at their game. They won first place over 150 other camps at the U.C.A. camp at I..S.U. winning eleven blue ribbons and a spirit stick. The jackets that they proudly wore were earned for first-rate cheering at the $W Louisiana fair and Trade Expo. But the biggest rewards came when they psyched up restless crowds at ball games. There was a lot of pressure. remembered head-cheerleader. Christi Bono. We'd have to decide on what to cheer teal fast. We could never show we were under pressure because the crowd would notice. But even with all the pressure, it was a blast. When the pep rallies were changed from first hour to after school, the cheerleaders took it in stride. I really enjoyed doing afternoon pep rallies. declared Kim Chaisson. “Our sponsor. Miss Reed, said the Besse Board may put them after school next year anyway. The cheerleaders were masters at their craft, never stopped by weather or attitude. AT LEGS LENGTH. Varsity Cheerleaders. Jan Gwarney. Cindy Bares, and Stephanie Borel practice their pan of a stunt. ‘‘The practice and hard work really paid off. I liked the sense of togetherness within the squad.” — RENEE MCCOMBS THE WARM UP. Seniors. Kim Chaisson and Trisha Thibodeaux take time to stretch before a strenuous practice. OUTDOOR BACKDROP. The switch to after school pep rallies gives a change of scenery to junior Michelle Dunman's pom pom-chant. VARSITY CHEERLEADER Head Christi Bono Co-head Cindy Bates Stephanie Borel Kim Chiasson Kim Crater Michelle Dunman Jan Gwatney Angie Logan Renee McCombs Trisha Thibodeaux 64 — Varsity Cheerleaders

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HORUS Music Makers Chorus was a group of people with a common low: song. Directed by Mrs. Peggy Corley, they made the rounds of competitions and festivals. With great joy. they entertained the crowds who came to hear their voices. Competition, while not having to do with actual singing. was an important part of the chorus year. They placed 1st at District Rally, and at State Rally where they placed several times. Kim James. Keith Mortimer, Jared Nelson, and Carol Thompson placed superior as a mixed quartet, and Ernie Bryson, Greg Comeaux. John Herr. and Gary Vincent placed superior as a boys' quartet. Julie Morgan and Carol Thompson placed superior in solo, while Keith Mortimer and Ernie Bryson both placed superior in boys' solo. With most organizations, money is needed to make things run smoothly. The chorus was no exception. In early October, they sold cookies and raised $2500 for new music to use during the coming year. We sold more cookies than I was expecting. emphasized chorus member Jocelyn Bauer. But the main purpose of chorus was to sing. Every hour of the day. a different group of melody makers took to class to sing their hearts out. Class was really my favorite part of chorus, enthused Becky Sanchez. That was where we learned how to do everything. The chorus, a group of dedicated vocalists, worked hard through the year to show everyone how good they were. Music, however, still was the main reason they belonged. The chorus was a bunch of music makers forever living in La La Land. — CHOZEN “Chorus is a break for me. It’s a chance to relax and sing and get away from the books.” — CATHERINE BURGE CHORUS DIVISIONS Boys’ Chorus Girls’ Chorus Intermediate Chorus Advanced Chorus Concert Chorus AMATEUR BROADWAY. Chorus members gave a little extra to the Christmas season by presenting the musical version of A Christmas Carol. (Pictured Above) MALE CHAUVINISM. -1th hour Boys Chorus gathers around Mrs. Corley to prose their singing talents. liyjrr- 66 — Chorus