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

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ACADEMIC CLUBS Art Club Latin Club French Club Future Homemakers of America Future Business Leaders of America Undaunted Scholars hen students were really interested in a subject, there were ways that they could participate in it even if they weren't in class. A common way was to form a club. There were many clubs throughout the school that did just that. Art Club, FHA. FBLA, French Club, and Latin Club were but a few of the many organizations dedicated to pursuit of knowledge. French Club, nonexistant for many years, was reborn this year as club president Stephanie Chozen attempted to reorganize it. We had a lot of problems, like having no money. We had to start over from the ground up. but with all our hard workers. I think we've done pretty well. Latin Club was made up of dedicated Latin scholars from Latin I and II. They won several awards at Latin Convention: Mary Ellen Marshall, senior, 2nd — Reading Comprehension; Jamie Currans. 1st — Derivatives and two 2nds— Reading, Translations; Eric Thompson, 2nd — 440 Relay; and Soccer team — 1st place tie. FHA provided a Homecoming tea for the varsity football team, participated in the Home Life Festival, sold Halloween goodies. and attended district and state conventions. For raising funds, they sold chocolate chip cookies to a hungry student body. Being in FHA is fun! enthused Christie Zumalt. It's the most fun I've ever had in school. FBLA, comprised of the business-minded around the school, attended conferences at the state and district levels. They also made their annual trip to Regina Caeli, where they distributed candy to the children on Halloween. Art Club encompassed many of the upcoming artists around the school. They had a big year, doing everything from redecorating the commons to selling candygrams at Christmas. These clubs were formed for learning by learners. Whatever the subject, they proved that they were undaunted scholars. — CHOZEN SKILLS FOR THE FUTURE. Monique Kecter and Nona Sylvia, senior , practice iheir typing skills. Academics— 83

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CADEMICS £ CHEF FOR A DAY. Keith Wimberly, sophomore, flips over cooking hot-cakes at McDonalds for Latin Club. WET PAINT. Christine Cain and Hon Tedrow, sophomores, finish the windows at West Bros, for an Art Club project. TRIMMING THE TREE. French lub members Margaret McCreedy and Stephanie Cho cn. president, gather mistletoe to sell as a fund raiser. Till- BIG QUESTION. Dina Sonnier. FIIA president and sweetheart, patiently answers the judges' questions at the annual FHA convention. 82 — Academics

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 In Addition to or those who craved a little extra in their quest for higher learning, clubs were available. Whether it was a desire to ---------------- get a headstart on business, to be a genius, a mad scientist, or the next Shakespeare, these clubs made the grade. The COE program was designed for students to receive credit for working in an office half a day. ------------------- It's a good experience,” revealed Melanie Johnson. “I got on-the-job training, below minimum wage, of course. NHS was for the permanent fixtures on the honor roll. They provided emergency school supplies at the bookstore. The Advanced Science Club heard speakers talk on everything COE gave the opportunity to experience the kind of job I am interested in. It also increases your willingness to learn.” — MONIQUE KEETER from astronomy to liquid natural gas. The club held its Magic Show on April 5. They celebrated sum-mcr with a party --------------- on the Gulf. Jamie Currans explained how to get into the Creative Writing Club. You submit some prose to Mrs. Tarver and if you have talent, you’re in. We’ve improved our writing and spon-sored the ---------------- Changes Writing Contest. These clubs added new dimensions to education. Since these organizations were fun as well as informative, they were a welcome addition to classes. — MARSHALL THE MAD SCIENTIST. James Tarver, junior, measures the right amount of chemicals for his secret potion. 84 — Academics