Abbeville High School - Wildcat Yearbook (Abbeville, LA)

Text from Pages 1 - 208 of the 1972 volume:

Abbeville High School Abbeville, Louisiana THE WILDCAT Nineteen Hundred Seventy-Two Co-Editors Bobby Cooper Mary Alice Johnnie Diane Meaux Sammy Theriot Business Manager Sammy Abshire Advisor Mr. Joe Choate Howdy! I’m Here! In times such as now - when emphasis is placed on causes with effects; when to be im- portant, an item or event must at least make an effort at solving a problem - students are in- clined to be a bit apathetic about traditions of school life. Not many of these traditions don’t meet the qualifications listed above. It is just that they are not as readily apparent as problem solvers as some of the newer school activities. As a tradition, I fall into this classification; and, on some of the larger campuses, I am getting a share of its apathy. However, a deep look into my importance would quickly prove my necessity. In fact, because of the effect of the time, I am needed as a problem solver more now than ever before. I am a solid tradition, but also a valu- able tool, and can fulfill needs important not only to the faculty and to the students, but to the community as well. Let's look at a few of my functions as I record the school year's history I Am Abbeville High School. 4 I Am Serious Study First, today's school - like most other institutions - is growing faster than ever before. Many high schools now have enrollments equivalent to those of some of our major colleges 10 to 15 years ago. In a school this size, face to face com- munications can no longer be relied upon to distribute the school message. Students with one set of interests may not even be acquainted with students whose interests are totally differ- ent. Faculty members often don't recognize students that don't happen to be in their classes. And, townspeople, who support the school with taxes, are more removed than ever from the campus scene. I - as well as a newspaper - am really needed to communicate to people on all these levels. [ For one thing, both I and the newspaper publications create an awareness of school issues, poli- cies, and problems. We further understanding on the part of the students, parents, and others among interested citizens. It's agreed that our functions are different because of our publi- cation dates. The newspaper provides instant news in brief. But I cover an entire year and can bring to the reader in-depth coverage. I can focus on not only the beginning but also the middle and the end. Possibly the most important contribution is the furthering of acceptance. When students, teachers, parents and the like can see an issue in my entirety, they can more easi- ly accept the ' ange. And, understanding an issue which cropped up this year makes ac- ceptance of future changes more predictable. My second contribution is the benefit to school spirit ( a some- what antiquated but still ap- propriate word). Just as the size of the school has worked to de- crease students' and teachers' knowledge of what is going on, I have also worked to increase school spirit - an important aspect of school life. 5 And Deep Thought, A Moment’s Concentration, Since students are not, in many cases, the closely knitted group that they once were, they find it more difficult to pull to- gether without some unifying factor. I perform a unifying function. I enable students who might otherwise never even have met to identify with each other and to pull together for a common goal. I also serve to increase students' sense of belonging. A sense of belonging is be- coming quite a problem in schools growing in size the way AHS is. Too many commuter students feel like outsiders as compared to those who do not rush to every appointment with bell and bus. Today, students are more inclined to feel as though they belong to a com- munity or just a neighborhood rather than a school family as it should be. By becoming part of me, students are made to feel a part of the school. I also smoothen the way for new students and the acceptance of them by students who have been attending the school for a number of years. Ninth or tenth graders who are unfamiliar with the ways of a new school, a larger school, are likely to have a problem in adjusting to a new way of life if they are not made familiar with the new situation A Moment’s Rest Am A Leader in one way or the other. I see that this is accomplished. I can pave the way for a change - regardless of how abrupt - by providing information on what the new student can expect. Tests have proven that anx- iety on the part of a new student is much greater when there is a lack of adequate information about the new school he's going to enter. I provide this infor- mation in an easy-to-absorb manner, and it is from a student's point of view. Also, the fact that I provide a complete picture (from the beginning of school to the end) is of tremendous orien- tation. Here is the background information so needed for total understanding. 7 And A Follower I Am Leisure I have some unique charac- teristics which make me par- ticularly valuable. Because of my format, which encompasses an entire school year, and my pictorial type of coverage, I am a memory stimulator. And I can even help people relive events that they have never experienced before. It's a fact that people re- member only that which they have experienced in some way or another. Of course, they may recall in future years an event that was relayed to them. But, they will remember only a very small portion of what they were told. They would have had to been there themselves to have recalled many memories as- sociated with a subject or an event. Yet, in today’s larger schools, most students experience only a very small percentage of campus happenings. Therefore, if a student missed out on a football game in order to take part in an inter-school debate, that experience would be gone forever. I, however, through pictures, layouts, and words could help the student vicariously live the event ... And Work, But Most Of All, I could provide details, mental images, and so forth, that would bring exciting ex- perience to many students who might otherwise have never experienced them. Of course, television newscasts could perform the same function, but I am perma- nent. I am there with my ex- periences in pictures and in words for years and years to come ... I never forget!!! Don't you forget my overwhelming im- portance in today's school life. 9 I Am People, Many Kinds Of People. IrnU Am The Masses, 10 The Individual ii I Am You!! K We ll Remember . . Leaders And Supporters 13 IN APPRECIATION of his ability to make our major problems seem minor, and of his philosophy that student and teacher are really each other's best friend, and of his manner of applying a psychology that guides a real value in personal relationships, and of his being a dedicated servant to education, spawned by an enviable understanding of young people, and of his devotion to his counseling responsibilities, and of his being a warm, compassionate human being and friend, the yearbook staff sincerely dedicates the 1972 Wildcat to u Mr. Earle J. Broussard FACULTY Faculty When students met Miss Walker, they en- countered more than a youthful dedication in a commerce department and a coaching know- how on the girls’ basket- ball courts. They en- countered a Barbie doll type of beauty, grace, and friendship, a lady who projects a pure, wholesome, and enjoyable personality which students embrace as a cross between bubble gum and soda pop, each at one time or another a favorite refreshment. Therefore, it was only natural that she be voted favorite female teacher at our school. Saluting that sound student body decision, the yearbook staff wishes her many enjoyable years in our midst. Mr. Harold Sellers Miss Charlotte Walker His mere presence in the malls gives Abbe- ville High School a par- ticular stature. Here he plays his award- winning role, that of a teacher who fascinates classroom after classroom of youngsters with an enviable manner of teaching geometry and General Math II plus the skills and values of happy living. In good times or bad. the demand for his friendship and understanding becomes almost larger than his ability to supply. His display of these qualities has made Prof Sellers, for the fourth consecutive year, the favorite male faculty member by majority vote of the student body. Indeed, it is not by force of habit that the yearbook staff again congratulates him. 16 Favorites 17 Many times, Mr. Broussard and Mr. Haynes have worked together and individually and have succeeded in changing a frowning face to a smiling one. Likewise, Mrs. Guidry and Miss David have worked together and individually to become the keys to the continued smooth operation of the administrative offices. We applaud the efforts of both teams. Administrative Secretaries Mrs. Mildred Guidry Miss Bonnie David Mr. Earle Broussard Counselors Mr. Lee Haynes Teacher Plus Curriculum Mrs. Minnie Berry English Mr. Clifton Jordan Mrs. Sue Mr. Wayne David Summers Mrs. Carolyn Faulk Mrs. Helen Newbill Mr. Joe Choate Mrs. Velta Mrs. Faye Bourgeois George Mrs. Laura Gaspard Equal Education Miss Mary Joyce Trahan Social Studies Mr. Joe Choate Mrs. Sandra Theall Mr. Kearney Stakes Mr. William Gooch Mr. Howard Lanier Mr. George Veazey Mrs. Gloria Harrington Mr. William Barras III Francois 20 Mr. James Mrs. Maudry Mr. Warren Mr. Chester Trahan Deliphose Comeaux Broussard Mr. Blaise Mr. Edwin Mr. Raymond Mr. Keith Huval Lutgring Marceaux Thibodeaux Mr. Donald Toups 21 Mr. Kearney Stakes Mr. William Gooch Mr. Ronald Broussard Mr. Harold Sellers Mr. John E. Hebert Mrs. Charlotte Bond Mrs. Barbara Cardella Mr. Whitney Duhon Mr. Norman Frederick Mr. Clinton Wallace Math Business Mrs. Merline Mrs. Melise Mrs. Jean Education Broussard Broussard Hanagriff Mr. Richard Mr. L. J. Mr. Edward V edrines Breaux Domingues Industrial Arts 23 Mr. William Gooch Mrs. Maeteal Jordan Miss Joyce Thibodeaux Miss Hope Mazzeno Mr. Donald Toups Mr. David Wilcox Mr. Ronald Broussard Mr. Keith Thibodeaux Home Economics 24 Mr. Anthony Mrs. Faye Fontana George Mr. A. J. Conlin Miss Charlotte Walker Mr. David Wilcox Mr. George Veazey 25 Miss Rita Guarino Sabbatical Leave Mrs. Doris Huntsberry Maternity Leave Messrs. Chester Broussard, David Wilcox, and J. Y. Mula exchange ideas and pool resources for a usual teaching and administrative day at AHS. In- dustrious students relax in the background before the bell summons them to classes. Abbott, Brenda Ashley. Bruce E Aymond, Linda Barras, Sandy Barras, Stephanie Baudoin, Tommy D. Bergeron, Clay Bernard, Dale Bertrand, Peggy Bertrand, Susan Bessard, Christine Bessard, Diane Bessard, Peggy Bilski, Joey Blancette, Clara Bobo, Raymond 28 Borei, Lucille Boudreaux, Angeli que Boudreaux, Clougest Boudreaux, Darlene Boudreaux, Jimmy Boudreaux, Tessie Boudreaux, Theresa Bourque, Rebecca Bradley, Kim Braily, Ronald Breaux, Marilyn Broussard, Brenda Broussard, Carl J. Broussard, Carl W. Broussard, Connie Broussard, Daniel 29 Broussard, Donnie Broussard, Goldie Broussard, Jeanine Broussard, Merrick Broussard, Rebecca Broussard, Shelley Broussard, Winston Brown, Alfred Campbell, Lavada Captiville, Hazel Cessac, Dewanna Chandler, Vickie Chauvin, Ralph Chauvin, Romona Clark, John Clark, Louis 30 Cole, Wilbert Coleman, Hattie Cooper, Robert Copell, Tommy Cormier, Connie Couvillion, Shelly Daigle, John d'Augerecu, Lois Davidson, Annie Davidson, Duane Delcambre, Leonard Delcambre, Randy Demarcy, Mahlan Denais, Diane Derouen, Marilyn Derveloy, Kenneth 31 Desormeaux, Joyce Detraz, Darlene Detraz, Marsha Doucet, Howard Duhon, David Duhon, Elizabeth Edwards, William Faulk, Debra Faulk, Lena Faulk, Ricky Frederick, Joesph Gary, Christopher Gaspard, Allen Gaspard, Randall Gaspard, Robert Gautreaux, Clyde 32 Godchaux, Katherine Green, Kathy Griffin, James P. Gremillion, Jed Guidry, Deborah Guidry, Drusilla Guidry, Jacqueline Guidry, Mark Guidry, Marvin Guilbeaux, Chris Guilbeaux, Debra Guilbeaux, Jalane Hebert, Arnold Hebert, Regina Hebert, Ronald Hebert, Royce 33 Hebert, Steven Hernandez, Kelly Holmes, Keith Hopkins, Rose Humble, Ricky Hungerford, Stephen Jordan, Jay Judice, Bud Kendrick, Karen Landry, Janet Landry, Retha LaPointe, Floyd LeBlanc, Anita LeBlanc, Catherine LeBlanc, Deborah LeBlanc, Jackie 34 LeBlanc, Mary A. LeBouef, Jeanette LeBouef, Michael Ledet, James Lee, Emma Legros, Robert Lewis, Donna Libersat, Ralph Lormand, Connie Luquette, Karen Madison, Daisy Mallet, Karen Manceaux, Marina Martin, Billie McGrath, Maureen J5 Meaux, Anna Meaux, Cheryl Meaux, Diane Meaux, Lester Michaud, Kelly Mire, Bertha Mitchell, Deborah Monceaux, Ronald Montgomery, Elizabeth Moore, Alvin Moreland, Betty Moss, Michael Mouton, Jennifer Neveau, Darrell Noel, Leopold O'Bryan, Patrica 36 Ortamond, Russell Pere’, Judy Perrin, Susan Perry, Kenneth Petry, Terrance Picard, Bonnie Picard, Karen Pontiff, Jeffery Porter, Darlene Primeaux, Curtis Primeaux, Kenneth Primeaux, Randy Primeaux, Vickie Pullin, Claude Rabassa, Suzanne Rapheal, Adonis Reed, Katherine 37 Richard, Katherine Romero, Connie Romero, Karleen Romero, Randy Romero, Warren Russo, Robert Sandoz, Gordon Schexnayder, Linda Shelvin, Patrick Simon, Madelyn Smith, Peggy Smith, Sheila Sonnier, Viola Spell, Laura Spiker, Brenda Stansbury, Larry 38 Stevens, Vicki Theriot, Samuel Thomas, Tammy Touchet, James Trcalek, Glynn Trahan, Susan Trantor, Donna Veazey, Suzette Veillon, David Vice, Debbie Vice, Karen Wadlington, Barbara Washington. Evelyn Weekly, Kathi Williams, Patrica Williams, Toni kwBri Winch, John Young, Liston Zenon, Lovelace Zenon, David Seniors Not Pictured Broussard, Hilton J. Davenport, Warren Farrington, Sandra Faulk, Michael P. LeBlanc, Laura L. Lemaire, Connie E Richard, Eric J. White, Charmaine Levine, Sydney J. Lewis III, John Nolan, Michael E. Senior Judge” Edwards, left, president of the AHS Key Club, presents roses to Club Sweetheart Connie Lemaire, also a senior. Looking on are Donnie Broussard, center; Shelly Couvillion, second from right, club maids who are also seniors; and Mr. Raymond Marceaux, who served the club as faculty sponsor. 40 JUNIORS Abshire, Deborah Abshire, Ronnie Abshire, Samuel K. Adams, Dalton Arnold, Mark Ashley, David Atchette, Terry Barefield, Teresa Baudoin, Teddy Bergeron, Lonnie Bergeron, Phyllis Bernard, Serena Bertrand, Philip Bessard, Claude Bessard, Darlene Bessard, Edna Bilski, Martha Blanchet, Larry Bodin, Burton Borel, Vicki Boudreaux, Donald Boudreaux, Geraldine Boudreaux, Rachel Bourque, Betty 42 Breaux, Ernie Breaux, James Breaux, Susan Broussard, Bradley Broussard, Catherine Broussard, David Broussard, Denise Broussard, Edward B. Broussard, Janice Broussard, Joycelyn Broussard, Kim D. Broussard, Kim P. Broussard, Maria Broussard, Marion Broussard, Vicki Cabrol, Wayne Celestine, Vivian Choate, Betty Choate, Marilyn Choate, Sarah Conner, Rita Cooper, Janie Cormier, Karen Courtier, Meri 43 Davidson, Annette Delcambre, Tony Delino, Cindy Delino, David Desormeaux, Dianne diCarlo, Robert Domingue, Donna Dubois, Jude Dubois, Ronald Duhon, Mark Duhon, Roberta Dupuy, Ronnie Edwards, Chad Falgout, Kim Farmer, Sondra Faulk, Kevin Frederick, Glynn Frederick, Renee Frederick, Wanda Frederick, Yvonne Gary, Morris Gary, Renell Gaspard, Barbara Gaspard, Brenda 44 Greene, Lila Griffin, Lawrence Guidry, Clifford Guidry, Donald R. Guidry, Larry Guidry, Matthew Guidry, Randy Guillory, Howard Gunter, Lovelance Hardy, Kenneth Hargrave, Douglas Hargrave, Johnny Harrington, Cathy Hasemann, Bobby Hebert, Alfred Hebert, Charlene Hebert, Debbie Hebert, Gloria Hebert, Craig Hebert, Marlene Hebert. Paul Hebert, Randall Hebert, Bobby Hebert, Warren 45 Henry, Jo Anne Hudson, Donna Istre, Connie Johnson, Robert Jr. Joiner, Lana Jones. Philip Kosarek, Joseph Landry, Carolyn Landry, David Landry, Janice Landry, Mary Landry, Paul Landry, Paulene LeBlanc, Rebecca LeBouef, Marguerite Lege, Brenda Lege, Jeffery Lege, Maxine Lege, Rudell Leger, Jimmy Levine, Mildred Levine, Verdna Levy, Cassandra Lewis, Betty 46 Lewis, Jacqueline Locks, Audrey Luquette, Kenneth Matthews, Darlene McGee, Johretta Meaux, Charlene Meaux, Jerome Menard, Kenneth Merrill, James Michaud, James Michaud, Yvonne Miller, Diane Miller, Rodney K. Mills. Kim Minvielle, Richard Mire, Debra Mitchell, Carolyn Monteaux, Lonnie Motty, Agnes Mouton, Juanita Mouton, Stanley Neveaux, Bobby Nunez, Kent Nunez, Shane 47 Palombo, Danielle Perro, Gwendolyn Perry, Noah Petry, Elsie Pierce, Dena Pitre, Darlene Prejean, Terry Primeaux, Alvin Primeaux, Samuel Quebodeaux, Paul Reynolds, Robert Richard, Rickey Romero, Brent Romero, Cheryl Romero, Keith Romero, Robert Roy, Debra Roy, Patricia Roy, Preston Ruffins, Felix Jr. Russo, Carlos Russo, Tina Sagrera, Keith Sagrera, Rodney 48 Sands, Donald Scalisi, Germaine Scalisi, Patricia Sellers, Gloria Sheffield, Rickey Sigur, Ross Simon, Diane Simon, Lynn Simon, Mary Simon, Ricky Simon, Sandra Sirmon, Rachael Sonnier, Neil Spell, Carrol Stewart, Donna Stewart, Raywood Stewart, Richard Strodder, Hilton Suire, Celeste Suire, Effie Taylor, Alvin Thomas, Sheila Touchet, Kenneth Touchet, Vicky 49 Toups, Donna Toups, Doyle Trahan, Connie Trahan, Glynn Trahan, Lawrence Trahan, Tommy Vallot, Michelle Vallot, William Veazey, Lois Vice, Connie Walker, Katie Junior Patricia Scalisi showed an early start at being beautiful as this picture of her as a fifth grader testifies. Pat is the school's top beauty. Juniors Not Pictured Briggs, Kathleen Bertrand, Loree J. Campbell, Bunnie R. Choate, David C. Clark, Edward P. Collins, Lenwood Elliot, Mary E. Geeting, Janice M. Guidry, Kevin R. Hopkins, Mary Landry, Sandra M. Landry, Paul Luquette. Cynthia L. McGrath, James E. II Moore, Junius Moss, Wanda Phills, Barbara J. Picard, Phyllis G. Primeaux, Allen J. Junior Vicky Touchet admits that her senior brother, James, above, was a good-looking one- year-old, but aging has made a difference, even James admits. 50 SOPHOMORES Adams, Carter Alleman, Sandra Babin, Carlos Babineaux, Kenneth Bailey, Sharon Bares, Tina Baudoin, Paul Becker, Jimmie Becker, Joyce Bernard, Pat Bertrand, Dalton Bertrand, Mark Bessard, Marion Bilski. BiBi Blanchard, Charles Bobo. Mitchell Boudreaux, Tony Boudreaux, Paulette Bourge, Mary Boudowine, Peggy Bourgeois, Catherine Bourque, Rebecca Bradley, Charles Brailey, Barbara Brasseaux, Gary Breaux, Gailfert J. Broussard, Barbara Broussard, Brenda Broussard, Charles Broussard, Dawn Broussard, Dean Broussard, Gwen Broussard, Joey Broussard, Kathy Broussard, Kathlyn 52 Broussard, Marcelle Broussard, Ruth Broussard, Sharon Broussard, Stephen Callahan, Cassandra Callahan, Jerelyn Campbell, Brenda Campbell, Christi Campbell, Randy Canella, Debra Cessac, Timothy Choate, Susan Chreene, Tommy Christian, Susan Clark, Sandra Collins, Earliest Copell, Kathy Cormier, Shirley Daigle, Rebecca Darby, Deborah d'Augereau, Yvonne Decuir, Varina DeHart, Jeffrey Delahoussaye, Kevin DeMarcy, Roxanne Demouchet, Willis Desormeaux, Brian Detraz, Cutessa Devoltz, Barbara Douglas, Stephanie Duckworth, Marcus Dugas, Billy Duhon, Ronald Falcon, Donna Faulk, Keith 53 Faulk, Kent Faulk, Nancy Faulk, Roland Fluman, Carl E. Frederick, Charles Frederick, Glenda Frederick, James Frederick, Patricia Frederick, Paul Frederick, Theresa Frederick, Vicki Frith, Steve Galyeon, Mitchell Gary, Connie Gaspard, Janet Gaspard, Pervis Gautreaux, Debra Gerard, Brian Godchaux, Mary Greene, Debra Greene, Terry Griffin, Cherrie Griffin, Debra Guidry, Cindy Guidry, Lanelle Guidry, Mark Guidry, Tony Guidry, Wendell Guthrie, Billy Harrington, Cathy Harrington, Michael Harrington, Sarah Hebert, Charles Hebert, Debra Hebert, Donna 54 Hebert, Jerry Hebert, John Hebert, Karen Hebert, Loveliss Hebert, Mary Hebert, Mary Hebert, Michael A. Hebert, Michael L. Hebert, Patricia Hebert, Teresa Hebert, Trudy Hebert, Yvonne Hoffpauir, Brenda Hoffpauir, George Humble, Gary Huntsberry, Michael Huntsberry, Sherry Johnnie. Mary Alice Johnson, Tessie Jones, Carolyn Knight, Kim Lachaussee, Marsha Lachaussee, Owen Lambert, Clifteen Landry, Claudia Landry, Jesse Landry, Ray Landry, Rickey Landry, Thomas LaPointe, Elsie Lattier, James LeBlanc, Bill LeBlanc, Carl LeBlanc, Dana LeBlanc, Gregory ss LeBlanc, Kenneth LeBlanc, Libby LeBlanc, Michael LeBlanc, Mona LeBlanc, Ronald LeBlanc, Ronnie LeBlanc, Rusty LeBlanc, Sarita LeBlanc, Sharyon LeBlanc, Stephen LeBlanc, Theresa LeBouef, Carl Ledet, Randall Lege, John Dale Lege, Jude Lege, Linda Lege, Rachel Lege, Stephen Leleux, Phyllis Lemaire, Deborah Lemaire, John R. Lemaire, Rhonda Lormand, Velia Luquette, Brenda Luquette, Gary Luquette, Robert Luquette, Tony McCormick, Randy Mallet, Debbie Marsh, Kathy Mayeaux, Hugh Meaux, Benjie Meaux, Deborah Meaux, Debra Meaux, Leonard 56 Meaux, Lisa Menard, Cynthia Menard, Raymond Mergist, David Michaud, Cheryl Miller, Dale Miller, Mary Mire, Ophelia Mitchell, Elsie Montgomery, Gloria Moreland, Suzanna Morrow, Judy Morvant, Kenneth Moss, Marsha Mouton, Keith Mouton, Marilyn Nunez, Gale Pellerin, Janice Perry, Gregory Petry, Verna Pierce, Juliette Prejean, Connie Prejean, David Prejean, Helen Primeaux, David Primeaux, Katherine Primeaux, Timothy Reed, Ann Reynolds, Terry Richard, Cynthia Richard, Florine Richard, Polly Robertson, Jody Rodriguez, Salissa Romero, Vickie 5 Roy, Effle Roy, Lawrence Ruffins, Angela Ryder, C. J. Saddler, Jennifer Scalisi, Philip Schexnayder, James Schexnayder, Judy Schexnayder, Sharon Schlicher, Dale Schlicher, Gale Sellers, Donzell Shelvin, Catherine Shelvin, Donald Shelvin, Jeffrey Simon, James Soirez, Joey Sonnier, Gary Sorbet, Rosanne Stelly, Shirley St. Marie, Jimmie Strodder, Linda Suire, Iris Suire, Tina Theall, Kathryn Thibeaux, Glynis Thibodeaux, Karla Thibodeaux, Maxine Touchet, Roger Trahan, Darlene Trahan, Goldie Trahan, Richard Trahan, Shelva Traywick, Debbie Vallot, Angela 58 Vaughn, Kaye Verret, Debbie Viator, Ann Viator, Michael Vigneaux, Paul Vincent, Annette Vincent, Mitchell Vollmer, David Walker, Cathy Walters, Sheri Ware, Stanley Williams, Calvin Wright, Carolyn Young, Jeff Sophomores Sophomore Dawn Broussard, left; senior Marilyn Derouen, second from left; junior Dena Pierce, second from right, ac- cept from senior Mark Guidry, president of Future Music Leaders of America, a Sweet Era album for the AHS Band Library. Not Pictured Ardoin, Tommy Baudoin, Janice Bernard, Thelma Bourque, Velma Boutte, Gail Broussard, Mansel Broussard, Sharon K. Brown, Warren Castille, Mary Choate, Roxanne Coleman, Charles Decuir, Avalona DeHart, Peter Duhon, Corrie Hargrave, June Landry, Paul LaSalle, Billy LeBlanc, Raymond LeBlanc, Romona Lopez, Keith Menard, Kenneth Mitchell, Ronald Mouton, Avery Mouton, Henry Pere, Marcus Quebodeaux, Aubrey Ransonet, Kenneth Roy, Cloris Roy, Ronald Simon, Jeffery Tate, Karman Ursin, Carl 59 Freshmen you are featured last in a yearbook record of classes only by order of organi- zation. This does not mean that you should feel least. How you adapt to new surroundings and how you face new challenges will determine how worthy of higher classification you can become during the next three years. You are being observed. You are the only ones who can make upperclassmen, faculty, and adminis- tration like what they see. r Abbott, Susan Abshire, Allen Abshire, Eugene Allen, Merlene Ashworth, Diana Augustus, Cynthia Babineaux, Ronald Babineaux, Sammy Bailey, Ruth Barras, Harold Baudoin, Charles Baudoin, Gwen Bessard, Sandra Bo Id win, Vera Boudreaux, Elizabeth Boudreaux, Haywood Bourgeois, Cindy Bourgeois, Roxanne Bourque, David Bourque, Jimmy Bourque, Richard Boutte, Kenneth Brannon, Pamela Breaux, Bobby Breaux, Brenda Briggs, Catherine Briggs, Glenda Broussard, Barton Broussard, Deborah Broussard, Doris Broussard, Gerry Broussard, Kim Broussard, Loma Broussard, Marcelle Broussard, Marcelle M. Broussard, Mark Broussard, Mark Broussard, Marvin Broussard, Rhonda Broussard, Romona 62 Broussard, Sheila Broussard, Thad Brown, Elnora Cabrol, Charlotte Callahan, Connie Campbell, Ivory Campisi, Sam Charpentier, Gary Chauvin, Rebecca Choate, Brian Choate, Chris Choate, Tommy Clark, Gloria Clostio, Trudy Cobb, Tiwana Coleman, Audrey Comeaux, Carolyn Conlin, Tim Cormier, Stephanie Corrado, Debbie Daigle, Scott DeHart, Jesse DeMarcy, Cynthia Demouchet, Theresa Dent, Joan Dubois, Charlotte Duhon, Brian Duhon, Cindy Falgout, Kelly Farmer, David R. Faulk, Edward Faulk, Fidel Faulk, Marilyn Faulk, Sandra Faulk, Toni Fletcher, Karen Fontenot, Douglas Foster, Selda Frederick, Allen Frederick, Angela 63 Frederick, Charles Frederick, Keith Frederick, Larry Frederick, Vickie Frederick, William Gage, Juanita Gaylean, Susan Gary, Tina Gaspard, Belinda Gaspard, Cleveland Gaspard, Debbie Gaspard, James Gaspard, Suzanne Gooch, Karen Greene, Juanessa Griffin, Debbie Guidry, Chris Guidry, Cynthia Guidry, Thomas Hargrave, Katherine Hargrave, Susan Harrington, Chris Harrington, David Harrington, Douglas Hebert, Albert Hebert, Carl Hebert, Connie Hebert, Debra F. Hebert, Debra M Hebert, Francis Hebert, Michael Hebert, Michelle Hebert, Paula Hebert, Rickey Hebert, Ronald Hebert, Suzanne Henderson, Patti Hernandez, Darwin Holmes, Debra Howell, Debbie 64 Huntsberry, Cynthia January, Debra Jenkins, Charles Jones, Marilyn Kiah, Kenneth La bit, Diana Landry, Denise Landry, Edna Landry, Emma Landry, James Landry, Mark Landry, Mary Landry, Nelson Landry, Patricia Landry, Riley Landry, Ronald LeBlanc, Joycelyn LeBlanc, Patricia LeBlanc, Patricia LeBlanc, Wayne Ledet, Bryan Ledet, Carl Lege, Ronnie Lege, Steve Lege, William Lession, Shirley Levine, Joseph Levy, Anita Lewis, John T. Lewis, Ryan Lewis, Sylvia Ann Locks, Theresa Loftin, Darlene Loignon, Kathy Lutgring, Edwin B. Magnon, Jorde L. Magnon, Lester Mallet, Kay R. Marsh, Roger Maynard, J. Wayne 65 Mayard, Rae Nell Maze, Sandra McGee, Victor Meaux, Catherine Meaux, Debra Meaux, Donna Meaux, Judith Meaux, Keith Meaux, Lois Menard, Alphe Menard, Chris Menard, Julia Michaud, Elvin D. Middagh, Gena Miller, James Milliman, Cynthia Mills, Jenny Mitchell, Marion B. Monteaux, Gene Jr. Morvant, Nannette Mouton, Diane Mouton, Linda , Nunez, Cheryl Nunez, Spencer Pellerin, Bonnie Peltier, Debra Peltier, Janice Perro, Ruth Perry, John Pesson, Michael Pillette, Doris Pitre, James Plowden, Morris Plowden, Nora Plowden, Robin Pommier, Brenda Primeaux, Paul F. Racca, Richard Rasonnet, Karen Ratcliff, Jane 66 Reedom, Sheila Richard, Charlotte Richard, Leland Romero, Bonnie Romero, Jo Anna Romero, Kenneth Romero, Patricia Romero, Sheldon Romero, Timothy Romero, Wayne Roy, Peggy Roy, Sarah Russo, Wade Scalisi, Valerie Schexnider, David Schlicher, Gena Simon, Roslyn Sonnier, Brenda Sorbet, Roy Stakes, Roger Stelly, Homer St. Marie, Sylvania Stoute, Mickey Suire, Barbara Suire, Darrell Suire, Gregory Suire, Nolan Suire, Rachael Suire, Stanley Taylor, Yvonne Theall, Elliott Theall, Wendy Thibeaux, Betty Thibeaux, Cheryl Thomas, Laura Touchet, David Touchet, Ginger Touchet, Marlene Touchet, Terry Touchet, William 67 Trahan, Daniel Trahan, Debra Trahan, Gloria Trahan, Lisa Trahan, Melinda Trahan, Nathan Trantor, Candice Trcalek, Paula Trcalek, Stephanie Turner, Barbara Veazey, Angela Veazey, Angela M. Veazey, Karen Vice, Dollie Vice, Kathie Vice, Reed Vice, Virginia Vidalier, David Vincent, Carolyn Vincent, Cynthia Vincent, Juliet Vincent, Keith Vincent, Randall Vincent, Richard W. Vincent, Ronald Walker, Rebecca Walters, Clay Jr. Ware, Angela Weygand, Kathy Williams, Walter Jr. Willis, Brenda Wilson, James R. Wilson, Reginald Wright, Myra Freshmen Not Pictured Ashworth, Debbie L. Bessard, Sheryl Bourque, Perry Brannon, Alfred Breaux, Ronald Briggs, Darrel Campbell, Larry Campbell, Michael Captiville, Gloria Capti ville, Leon Chandler, Vernon Clement, Ulysses Comeaux, Nelson d'Augereau, David Davidson, John Davis, Juanita Ford, Cheryl Foreman, Thomas Gary, Geanna Guidry, Robbie Harrison, Calvin Henderson, Lawrence Henry, Wilson Hoffpauir, Allen LaPointe, Melissa LeBlanc, Mary Lege, Robert Lewis, Diana Meaux, Anita Meaux, Eva Minnick, Alvin Moore, Phillip Parker, Verna Robinson, Rose Sonnier, Steven Spiker, Freddy Theriot, Francis Trahan, Randy Veazey, Mary Williams, Janettea AHS's contribution to the percussion and brass section of the Vermilion Parish Honor Band, a well-certified group. 69 With Miss Hope Mazzeno Scoring And Coach Donald Toups Timing, Can An Event Become More Official? Both Tension And Relaxation Are Shown By These Students As They View Tournament Play During Basketball Season. A Bit Of Good Old AHS Hospitality Was Accorded To Visitors During Parish Government Day Activities. Notice The Smiles Of Welcome. The Beauties Fifteen of forty-six girls nominated for beauty honors are featured on the next few pages. Nomination and election to such an honor are fanfare enough. The yearbook staff congratulates you for having reached such a singular achievement. GENE C.ENNETT WILBER C. BANKS JM. HORNE SAM B. MEADOWS CLYOE F. HURST LOUISE SYLVESTER HERSCHEL BROWN ffcfioch J. PAUL TYNDALL, SUPERINTENDENT P.0. BOX 99 . Tlo-Uk (lutoftnu 28540 February U, 1972 W. LOYS MAY ASST. SUPEAlNTtNOCNt EVERETT L. WATERS ASSOC |UAfH'NT(NOIN' TO: MR. JOE CHOATE, YEARBOOK ABBEVILLE HIGH SCHOOL ABBEVILLE, LOUISIANA ADVISOR FROM :SUPERINTENDENT J. PAUL TYNDALL 1. Patricia Scalisi 9. Toni Faulk 2. Tina Russo 10. Sharon Kaye Broussard 3. Cynthia Mil liman 11. Connie Lemaire k. Anita LeBlanc 12. Michel1e Vallot 5. Meri Courtier 13. Rebecca Daigle 6. Suzanne Hebert lit. Karen Picard 7. Cynthia Duhon 15. Debbie Howell 8. Theresa Frederick e rr J. PAUL TYNDALL, SUPERINTENDENT 77 Most Beautiful 73 e UYV. v. rA-G_'V's- v juaao 74 77 79 80 Beauties As Babies BOTTOM PHOTO: FIRST ROW: Cindy Milliman, Karla Thibodeaux. Brenda Spiker, Rhonda Broussard. Kim Brou- ssard, Sheila Broussard, Kathy Williams, Karen Veazey. Rebecca Walker, Patricia O'Bryan, Karen Luquetre. SECOND ROW: Sue Prejean, Donnie Broussard, Michelle Vallot, Patricia,Scalisi, Tina Russo, Karen Picard Donna Hudson, Cynthia Menard, Kathy Primeaux, Theresa Frederick. THIRD ROW: Joanne Henry, Kaye Broussard Meri Courtier, Angela Ruffins, Cherrie Griffin, Angela Vallot, Rachel Lege, Mary Alice Johnnie, Sharyon LeBlanc Stephanie Barras, Connie Broussard. FOURTH ROW: Ruth Broussard. Darlene Trahan, Elizabeth Douglas, Anita LeBlanc, Anne Davidson, Suzanne Hebert, Debbie Howell, Toni Faulk, Cindy Duhon, Darlene Bessard. Serena Bernard; and not shown, Rebecca Daigle, Connie Lemaire, Maria Broussard, Helen Prejean formed, from which to pick fifteen, the field of beauty 81 Just Casually Pretty 82 83 84 98 SP!DW Maids 88 Principal Cecil Picard places the crown on Queen Donnie Broussard's head as Daddy Herman looks on during pre-game ceremonies at Wildcat Stadium last Oct. 22. The queen was honored with a good victory by the football team. Remembrances THRILLS! EXCITEMENT! SPIRIT! CHEERS! HIGH-PITCHED EMOTION! CROWDS! FRIENDS! STRANGERS! VICTORY! THAT’S HOMECOMING! There were several good runs like this one by Keno Perry to give the court another victory. COURT AND MOTHERS AT TEA: Queen Donnie and Mrs. Della Broussard; Connie Lemaire and Mrs. Carole Simon standing for Mrs. Leanna Lamaire; Drusilla and Mrs. Beatrice Guidry; Marilyn and Mrs. Betty Derouen; Connie and Mrs. Louella Cormier; Tina and Mrs. Joyce Love Russo; Brenda and Mrs. Pearlie Lege; Meri and Mrs. Emily Courtier; Karla and Mrs. Betty Thibodeaux; Theresa and Mrs. Gladys Frederick; Debbie and Mrs. Christine Howell. 89 Queen Of Dairyland 90 Miss Connie Lemaire Miss Elegance Miss Carolyn Comeaux 91 Princesses To Festivals ABBEVILLE HIGH SCHOOL COEDS who represented the City of Abbeville at state festivals this past season are, left, SHELLEY COUVILLION, who attended the Ville Platte Cotton Festival; center, CONNIE LEMAIRE, who became Dairy Festival queen in Abbeville; right, KAREN LUQUETTE, who attended the Cameron Fur Festival. MISS ELEGANCE CONTESTANTS from Abbeville High School are, left, MICHELLE VALLOT, who won first maid honors; center, MARY ALICE JOHNNIE, w'ho won second maid honors; right, CAROLYN COMEAUX, who won the coveted title at the event. 92 Student Body Favorites Diane Meaux Randy Delcambre Carolyn Comeaux Ivory Campbell Senior Favorites Junior Favorites Sophomore Favorites Freshman Favorites 94 Senior Hall Of Fame Best Looking CONNIE LeMAIRE STEPHEN HUNGERFORD Most Popular diane meaux RANDY DELCAMBRE 95 Most Athletic KAREN KENDRICK - KENNETH PERRY Most Humorous DIANE MEAUX - KENNETH PRIMEAUX Most Talented PATRICIA O'BRYAN - RAY GASPARD Most Congenial DRUSILLA GUIDRY - JUDGE EDWARDS 96 Most Intelligent KAREN KENDRICK - DAVID VE1LLON Best All-Around DONNIE BROUSSARD - IED GREMILLION Most Likely To Succeed MARILYN DEROUEN - JED GREMILLION Best Dressed KAREN PICARD - CHRIS GARY 97 Freshman Day n was their day, and upperclassmen joined in making it their day, particu- larly the sophomores who adopt- ed a freshman little sister or little brother to help show them the ropes. Freshman Day gave the 9th graders an opportunity to be especially recognized. The freshmen filled the halls with an air of release, some dressing in tacky attire to give them- selves and the entire student body the feeling of letting your hair down” in a pattern of good behavior and with a true showing of school spirit. This was a show- ing of total involvement. The participants were frivolous between class periods and still serious students during class sess- ions. 98 ORGANIZATIONS § 102 Stage Band Chorus Band Council MARILYN DEROUEN - Treasurer DAVID VEILLON - President LAURA SPELL - Secretary DEAN PIERCE - Librarian GLORIA SELLERS - Librarian BECKY BROUSSARD - Librarian CATHY LeBLANC - Uniform Manager US TON YOUNG - Uniform Manager DAVID DU HON - Manager LAWRENCE GRIFFIN - Drum Major MARK GUIDRY - Vice President PETER DeHART - Manager KAREN KENDRICK - Reporter 103 104 105 The Pep Squad Pep Club Assemble this bevy of pretty girls and assign them to invite stadium and gymnasium spectators to join them in their re- hearsed routines of song, yells, and exciting forma- tions, and see if the crowds won't pep up the event to show our athletes that the old spirit of victory is present. You’ve done a good job, girls, and AHS is proud of you. 106 Captains, Co-Captains Color Guard — Pep Squad COLOR GUARD SHELLY COUVILUON - Captain MAUREEN McGRATH, Co-Captain PEP SQUAD LIZ DUHON, Captain ROBERTA DUHON, Co-Captain 107 Varsity Cheerleaders BRENDA LEGE DONNIE BROUSSARD DRUCILLA GUIDRY THERESA LeBLANC KARLA THIBODEAUX Homecoming Cheerleaders 108 J DRUSILLA RENEE GUIDRY FREDERICK 109 Student Council SEATED, Left to Right: Brenda Lege, Secretary; Donnie Broussard, Reporter; Rebecca Daigle, Treasurer. STANDING, Left to Right: Duane Davidson, Vice-President; Jed Gremillion, President; Leopold Noel, His- torian; Marvin Guidry, Parliamentarian. The AHS Student Council has been more influential in student welfare than any other campus organization. Under the able leader- ship of its president, Jed Gremillion, the council has sponsored and organized the school's first Career Night to become an annual affair. The council has also been instrumental in many other activities for the betterment of Abbeville High School. Sponsor no MR. WILLIAM BARRAS Student Council Representatives Important to the Student Council is knowing the suggestions that all classes might make to be considered for fuller and more harmonius student welfare. The group pictured above are homeroom representatives on the Student Council who perform that duty toward influential and comprehensive student government. Student-Faculty Advisory Committee School operation is always smoother when students and faculty work toward a common goal. This committee has done that at AHS. Members are Mr. Howard Lanier, Mrs. Sandra Theall, Mr. Chester Broussard, Mrs. Minnie Berry, Miss Joyce Trahan, Mrs. Maudrey Deliphose, Mr. Clifton Jordan, Mr. Earle Broussard, Mr. Lee Haynes, Brenda Lege, Jed Gremillion, Diane Meaux, Duane Davidson, David Zenon, Kenneth Kiah, Leopold Noel, Cassandra Levy, Hazel Captiville, and Peggy Bessard. ill Senior Class Officers DRUSILLA GUIDRY Treasurer DIANE MEAUX Secretary JUDGE EDWARDS Vice President LEOPOLD NOEL President ROBERT COOPER Reporter Junior Class Officers TOMMY TRAHAN Vice President BRENDA LEGE Secretary DOYLE TOUPS President RENEE FREDERICK Treasurer TINA RUSSO Reporter 112 Sophomore Class Officers THERESA FREDERICK T reasurer REBECCA BOURQUE Secretary BRIAN GERARD Vice President REBECCA DAIGLE Reporter JAMES FREDERICK President Freshman Class Officers CINDY MILLIMAN Treasurer DEBBIE HOWELL Vice President CARL LEDET President STEPHANIE TRCALEK Reporter RHONDA BROUSSARD Secretary 113 Key Club Sweetheart MISS CONNIE LEMAIRE The above photograph shows the member- ship of the KEY CLUB, an active service or- ganization at Abbeville High School composed of selected outstanding students. The organi- zation is sponsored by the Abbeville Kiwanis Club. The AHS student chapter caters to students by sponsoring homecoming and senior proms and by operating the concession stand on a daily basis. Also active in community projects, the club participates in several charity drives such as March of Dimes and Heart Fund. Their work is commendable. President Sponsor JUDGE EDWARDS MISS CHARLOTTE WALKER INTERACT CLUB members, their sweet- heart and maids, represent a relatively new addition to the organizations of AHS. How- ever, during its three years, the club has performed several beneficial services for school and community. Besides these services, the Interact Club is well known for the annual Sadie Hawkins dances and the talent shows that it sponsors for the enjoyment of school and community. The Abbeville Rotary Club spon- sors the school club. MARVIN GUIDRY MISS MARY JOYCE TRAHAN Faculty Sponsor MISS CONNIE CORMIER Sweetheart President THE CAT CLAW STAFF The Cat Claw is an Abbeville High School student newspaper published periodically as a service to the school. Editor-in-Chief..........-TERESA BAREF1ELD Assistant Editor.......................PAT FREDERICK Fashion Editor............ROBERTA DUHON Sports Editors...........BOBBY NEVEAUX RANDALL GASPARD Staff Artist..................MARK ARNOLD Photographers.................JOHN LEMAIRE MR. JAMES TRAHAN Organization Editors-----KAREN KENDRICK THERESA FREDERICK Proof Reader-------------TERRY ATCHETEE Correspondence Editors----------TINA RUSSO THERESA BOUDREAU Typists........KATHERINE REED, THERESA BOUDREAUX, MARVIN GUIDRY, TERRY ATCHETEE, REBECCA DAIGLE, CONNIE LeMAIRE Sponsor..................MR. JOE CHOATE ter and pay fees, live in ltory or not, as does every re university student. His lnstr will not know that he is otl a regular student, and thu petition will be sf r el at the unlve A The student his Junior year degree of ability, be of character s� ™ llled A Touch of Fancy. ------- tarring in the play were '1 LeElanc, Fat O'Bryan, Cu- 'letraz, Bobby Cooper, Ron- teaux, and Debra Lemaire. ' students are now busy ■XTr'l ’u“'istern nt where several crs. who directs the LAW The accounting of school news by students photographed on this page and by journalism students who were learning to apply writing skills gave AHS a school newspaper which won the praise and compliments of educators and parents throughout a wide area. MARK ARNOLD Artist TERESA BAREFIELD Editor BOBBY SAMMY DIANE MARY ALICE Co-Editors BOBBY COOPER SAMMY THERIOT DIANE MEAUX MARY ALICE JOHNNY SAMMY ABSHIRE MARK ARNOLD Business Manager Artist JOHN LEMAIRE CARLOS RUSSO THE WILDCAT 1972 is a team effort at producing your yearbook, a living record of our school, an effort which called for the mathemat- ical, scientific, literary, and creative skills of the staff, shown in group and individually on this page, and many others from school and community whose photos do not appear here. The staff feels that the yearbook is com- plete and comprehensive. We hope that you enjoy it. MR. JAMES TRAHAN Photographer MR. JOE CHOATE Photography Photography Advisor Co-Operative Office Education DEBRA GUILBREAUX DEBORAH GUIDRY BRENDA ABBOTT TAMMY THOMAS KAREN VICE EMMA LEE JANET LANDRY LINDA AYMOND CONNIE LORMAND All seniors, these girls formed a very cooperative group of young ladies who learned to earn and earned to learn in a well-structured program headed by Mrs. Merline T. Broussard. Distributive Education DECA members are Bonnie Picard, vice president; Karen Picard, secretary; Phyllis Picard, treasurer; Karleen Romero, parliamentarian; Jackie Guidry, reporter; Leonard Delcambre, historian; Claude Pullin, Kenneth Luquette, Vickie Chandler, Paul Landry, Bertha Mire, Hazel Captiville, John Lewis, David Undry, Kevin Faulk, Eddie Ashley, David Ashley, Floyd U- Pointe, Glenn Trcalek, and not shown, Ernie Breaux, Darlene Porter, Carlos Russo (reporter), Kathy Richard, Vicky Primeaux, Donna Lewis, Michael Faulk, Mary Elliott. JUDY PERE President Future Homemakers Of America Striving toward new horizons is the stated purpose of FHA. These girls represent a worthy organization at AHS. The young man with them is Steve Hungerford, chapter beau. The girls are Janice Pellerin, president; Terrie Reynolds, vice president; Martha Bilski, secretary; Helen Prejean, treasurer; Vickie Romero, reporter; Vickie Stevens, parliamentarian; Suzette Veazey, Stephanie Cormier, Vickie Chandler, Romona Chauvin, Cynthia DeMarcy, Rebecca Chauvin, Debra Meaux, Paula Hebert, Suzanne Hebert, Charlotte Dubois, Diana Labit, Melinda Trahan, Patricia LeBlanc, Bonnie Picard, Karen Picard, Susan Maillan, Rhonda Broussard, Susan Hebert, Sheryl Meaux, Sherron Broussard, song leader; and Darlene Detraz, historian. Members of the AHS Chapter of the National Organization for Boys Studying Vocational Agriculture other than the officers are Robert Romero, Brian Broussard, Carl Broussard, Ralph Chauvin, Ronald Dubois, Mahlen DeMarcy, Tommy Chreene. LEOPOLD NOEL President RODNEY SAGRERA 1st Vice President RANDY GUIDRY Secretary DONALD BOUDREAUX Treasurer GLYNN TRAHAN Reporter Abbeville High Beta Club These are members of a national honor organization composed of the academically elite. Abbeville High School is blessed with an outstanding chapter. All Betas are commended on the example they set. Shown among this membership are Karen Kendrick, president; Sammy Abshire, vice president; Marilyn EERouen, secretary; David Veillon, treasurer; Pat O'Bryan, reporter; David Duhon, sergeant-at-arms, Liston Young, representative. Le Cercle Francois Forming the honor society of outstanding French-speaking students to insure that heritage are Diane Denais, Liz Duhon, Connie Cormier, Connie Broussard, Billie Martin, Jackie LeBlanc, Jed Gremillion, Marvin Guidry, Kim Bradley, Sammy Theriot, William Edwards, Bobby Cooper, and Diane Meaux. 11s veux que nous parlons la belle langue francaise. 120 Industrial Arts Club This active group, directed by Messrs. L. J. Breaux, Ed Domingues, and R. O. Vedrines, sponsor the annual donkey basketball game in which faculty members particpate as a fund-raising project, and members take part in District Craftsman's Rally in which the club placed third this year; in the state rally and the state convention where the club this year obtained an honorary club trophy. Officers are Duane Davidson, president; Leonard Delcambre, vice president; Lynn Simon, secretary; James Frederick, parliamentarian; and Robert Gaspard, sergeant-at-arms. The school is adorned with productions by various club members participating with ambition in the enrich- ment program. DIANE MEAUX Sweetheart Future Music Leaders Of America Band and chorus members who play an active role in bringing culture to the campus form the FMLA chapter. Among the membership are Mark Guidry, president; Marilyn Derouen, vice president; Lois d'Augereau, secretary; Meri Courtier, treasurer; David Veillon, reporter; and Karen Kendrick, program chairman. Library Helpers MARILYN BREAUX CHERYL MEAUX PATRICIA WILLIAMS PATRICIA LANDRY DARLENE LOFTIN KAREN VEAZEY Miss Mary Ann Guarino, librarian, expresses the feelings of an entire student body by saying: Girls, you are very important to our school and we appreciate you. Thanks for the help you have given the library, the faculty, and your fellow stu- dents. The Office Workers They type, write excuses and admits, answer the telephone and the intercom system, remind teachers of duty service. They are all good workers, making the day bearable for the professional secretaries. They are Maureen McGrath, JaLane Guilbeau, Connie Broussard, Debra Faulk, Drusilla Guidry, Connie Cormier, Dewanna Cessac, Jennifer Mouton, Susan Trahan, Madelyn Simon, Suzanne Rabassa, Shelley Couvillion, Theresa Boudreaux, Donnie Broussard, shown with Mrs. Mildred Guidry and Miss Bonnie David. ACTIVITIES Government Day Outcast Party Chairman Angela Vallot, at rostrum; seated, left to right, Duane Davidson, candidate for judge; Robert Cooper, for district attorney; Cassie Levy, clerk of court; David Zenon, sheriff; Jennifer Mouton, assessor; Darlene Bessard, coroner; Diane Meaux, Carlos Russo, school board; Michelle Vallot, Tina Russo, police jury. • • fc'-'W-v 8 omiwups x Juno KHwi V� so ««fi RC R[I C.W 1 Society for Prevention of Outcasts Party candidates, left to right; Bobby Neveaux, James Frederick, police jury; Ronnie Dupuy, Philip Bertrand, school board; Judge Edwards, coroner; Rebecca Daigle, assessor; Doyle Toups, sheriff; Brenda Lege, clerk of court; Chad Edwards, district attorney; Alfred Brown, judge; Jed Gremillion, party chairman. The School Campaign . . . 124 The Winners JAMES FREDERICK, Elections Commissioner; JED GREM1LLION, CLAY BERGERON, MARILYN DEROUEN, SAMMY THERIOT, KAREN KENDRICK, Pelican State Advisors; RONNIE DUPUY, Education Superintendent; ALFRED BROWN, Mock Trial Jury Member; JENNIFER MOUTON, Registrar of Voters. 125 The Appointees Doyle Toups, sheriff; Diane Meaux, Carlos Russo, school board; Bobby Cooper, Daigle, tax assessor; Judge Edwards, coroner; Tina Russo, police jury; Duane Brenda Lege, clerk of court; Bobby Neveaux, police jury. district attorney; Rebecca Davidson, district judge; Pelican State Karen Kendrick Sammy Theriot Marilyn Derouen Jed Gremillion Leadership Conference Robert Cooper Bonnie Picard Leopold Noel Drusilla Guidry 126 Daniel i. Broussard Abbeville’s Top Teenager On the basis of character, scholarship, lead- ership, and service to school, community, state, and nation, Danny was voted Abbeville's top teenager of 1971 in a community-wide pro- gram sponsored by the American Legion, Outstanding American Teenagers For excellence in community service and academic achieve- ment, and qualifying for further state, regional, and nation- al honors and scholar- ships. JED GREMILLION KAREN KENDRICK DUANE DAVIDSON US TON YOUNG 127 Winners At Rally Facing competition in aca- demic skills, students in left photo placed second, third, fourth, and fifth at district rally. Those representing the school at rally are shown in the bottom group photo. They are: ENGLISH - Karen Ken- drick, Carrol Spell, Rebecca Daigle, Rebecca Walker; MATHEMATICS - Teresa Barefield, David Veillon, Rebecca Broussard, Liston Young, Marsha Moss, Gwen Broussard; COMMERCE - Betty Moreland, Mark Guidry, Lizabeth Duhon; FRENCH - Madelyn Simon, Angelique Boudreaux, Marcelle Broussard; HOME ECONOMICS - Anita LeBlanc, Regina Hebert, Vickie Romero, Susan Galyean; SOCIAL STUDIES - Tina Bares, Robert Cooper, Sammy Abshire, Ted Luquette; SCIENCE - Edwin Lutgring, Roseanne Sorbet, Marion Broussard; AGRICULTURE - Keith Meaux, Tommy Chreene; INTERPRETIVE READING - Rebecca Daigle, Michael LeBlanc; RADIO SPEAKING - Robert Cooper, Pat O'Bryan; ORIGINAL ORATORY - Robert Cooper; DRAMATICS - Ray Gaspard; EXTEMPORA- NEOUS SPEAKING - Cutessa Detraz; SPELLING - Diane Denais; and not shown, Leopold Noel, (Agri- culture); Sammy Theriot, (Extcmperaneous Speaking); and Brenda Abbott, (Clerical Practice). Attending Rally 128 4-H Public Speaking Angela Vallot, sophomore, dis- plays a silver tray awarded to her as first place winner in a 4-H public speaking competi- tion. With Angela is Mrs. Judith Guidry, faculty 4-H leader. Best Homemaker Search Katie Godchaux, senior, accepts from Mrs. Florine Suire, home economics department head, certification as one of 25 state high school girls placing tops in the Betty Crocker Best Home- maker Search on the basis of a written examination taken by home economics students. Legion Oratory Ted Luquette, freshman, is congratulated by Mr. Wayne Summers, his coach, upon having placed third in Vermil- ion parish in a public speaking event sponsored by the Ameri- can Legion. The event was held at AHS. 129 A poignant scene from A TOUCH OF FANCY shows Cutessa Detraz, Michael LeBlanc, Debbie Lemaire, Bobby Cooper, and Patricia O’Bryan emoting to the pleasure of a student audience. Michael LeBlanc as the dying king and Ray Guspard as Death in a dramatic scene from EXIT THE KING. 130 Keith Romero, Kathlee Briggs, and Kathy Broussard enact a scene from A PORTRAIT OF NELSON HOLLIDAY JR. as one of three performances staged by Mr. Wayne E. Summers' drama students. Student Council — Sponsored One of the representatives of cosmetology registers a smile druing one of her lectures before students interested in the art or practice of giving of cosmetic treatment from facial enhancement to hair styling during the successful Career Night program sponsored by the Student Council which is being planned as an annual activity. Representatives of careers including secretarial science, cosmetology, accounting, banking, insurance, law enforcement, public relations, journalism, armed services, law, chemical, petroleum, and civil engineering, medicine, photography, architecture, education, clerking, retail and wholesale salesmanship, government and others are shown after their lecture series with students. Career Night 131 Taxidermy A constructive enrich- ment course sponsored by the Industrial Arts Depart- ment was taxidermy, under the direction of Mr. L. J, Breaux. Here proud stu- dents show the birds they were taught to stuff during the interesting course. Journalism Class Helpers Helping yearbook and newspaper staffs meet deadlines were Cassy Levy, Michelle Vallot, Daisy Madison, Tessie Boudreaux, Bobby Neveaux, Rose Hopkins, Sheila Smith, Keith Holmes, Lena Faulk, James Touchet, Viola Son- nier, Bruce Broussard, Liz Montgomery, Teresa Bare- field, Anita LeBlanc, Tina Russo, Madelyn Simon. Club Ribbons Representatives of various groups display prize ribbons for outstand- ing entries in the home- coming parade. They are Rodney Sagrera, Future Farmers of America; Laura Spell, Miss Walker’s homeroom; Carolyn Jones, physical education class; Karen Kendrick, Beta; Floyd LaPointe, DECA; Ricky Richard, Coach Toups' homeroom. 132 At FHA State Meet Future Homemakers of America Chapter President Janice Pellerin indicates pleasure of assembly at Baton Rouge state meet. Attending the state FHA meet in Baton Rouge were Melinda Trahan, Terrie Reynolds, Janice Pellerin and Mrs. Florine Suire. AHS Quiz Kids Losing after reaching the semi-final round of a University of Southwestern Louisiana Prep Quiz Bowl, Laura Spell, Karen Kendrick, Rebecca Broussard, Liston Young, Robert Cooper, and David Veillon formed a team which spoke well for AHS on preparing students from academic, scientific, and cultural achievements. 133 Named To Society Sadie Hawkins Dance Marryin Sam is none other than Mr. Joe Choate, shown with costumed Mark Arnold at the Arnold home before Mark's date called for him to attend the popular dance sponsored by the Interact Club. Bccuase they exemplify what the truly challenged student can achieve, this group was named to the society of Outstanding High School Students. DARLENE MATTHEWS CATHERINE LeBLANC REBECCA BROUSSARD LAURA SPELL KAREN KENDRICK TERESA BAREF1ELD SAMMY ABSHIRE JOSEPH KOSAREK JED GREMILUON MARK DUHON the Sadie Hawkins dance. 134 Sen jorS' ebecca ®roussard Loisd'Augureau, Laura Spell, Catherine Broussard, Karen Kendrick, Marilyn DeRouen, Patricia O'Bryan, Brenda Abbott, Jed Gremillion, Sammy Theriot, Liston Young, Kim Bradley, Bobby Cooper, and David Duhon were among senior students namet to Who's Who in American High Schools on the basis of academic merit. Inniors- Among t ie juniors named to Who's Who Among American High School Students are Marion Broussard, Teresa Bare field, Darlene Matthews, Sammy Abshire, Joseph Kosarek, Mark Duhon, and Carrol Spell. This group merited being named to the honor on the basis of excellent academic achieve- ment as high school students. 135 The Milestone Graduation CO-VALEDICTORIANS Karen Kendrick David Veillon SALUTATORIAN Rebecca Broussard MASTER OF CEREMONIES Leopold Noel III FOR TERMINATION Gordon Sandoz FOR CONTINUATION Lavada Campbell I . ories . . . Memories . . . Memories . . . Memories . . . 136 The Awards Mr. Wilton Bourque presents American Legion awards to Jed Gremillion and Karen Kendrick. Mr. Albert Robin presents the Rotary Vo- cational Award to Sammy Theriot. Mr. Jeffery Bourque presents the Lions Service award to Duane Davidson. A Presentation Mr. Jeffery Bourque presents a special Lions flag plaque to Principal Picard. The Challenge Principal Cecil Picard issues an achievement challenge to the 201 graduates. The Prom 137 And The Band Played On Named members of the ALL-DISTRICT BAND were PHYLLIS BERGERON, clarinet; DAVID DUHON, trumpet; DAWN BROUSSARD, alto clarinet; LAURA SPELL, bassoon; MARK GUIDRY, trumpet; MARILYN DEROUEN, clarinet; DAVID VEILLON, baritone; LOIS D'AUGEREAU, French horn; and LISTON YOUNG, string bass. Named members of the ALL-STATE BAND were DAVID VOLLON, baritone; LOIS D'AUGEREAU, French horn; and LISTON YOUNG, string bass. f t — j. Ij. I — j i—t t . o.KS foj-.. rr T ry. j =3 3 tF a - A y Jsoun 1 n,A eA h£ e i il J J J J Vi tArt kcmoTtfitl m ££ tU tie ]£ hftfs� . -' ? 6 1 [ —wl -p P� — -I iP J. b 3 p-3—J-W 1 ffr ■■ .7 1 138 ATHLETICS ♦ II f Ladies And Gentlemen, W The 5-AAA District Cha 140 e Present mpions! AN EDITORIAL I have spent two years as yearbook sports editor and four years on the football team. Never have I enjoyed a year as much as this one. Being close to the players on the squad made it even more enjoyable. Never has AHS produced finer players and a better team. A district champion- ship, seven first-team all-district selections, a superb defensive unit that earned the name Magnificent Seven all made our team tops this year. This is a moment and an achievement that will never be for- gotten. This is only the second district championship team in AHS history. It has been my pleasure to have shared this victorious season with the Fighting Wildcats. ” Congratu- lations to you and to a fine coaching staff. Sammy Theriot 141 Wildcat Honor Roll Scoreboard Abbeville 20 Kaplan 6 Abbeville 28 Rayne 7 Abbeville 41 Eunice 6 Abbeville 55 Carencro 6 Abbeville 13 Iota 7 Abbeville 35 Br. Bridge 7 Abbeville 0 Jennings 7 Abbeville 10 St. Martinville 6 Abbeville 7 Crowley 15 Abbeville 14 Comeaux 14 142 Record 7-2-1 Seniors On The Gridiron KIM BRADLEY Center KENO PRIMEAUX Halfback Tackle GORDON SAN DO Z Tackle RONNIE BRAILEY Fullback Junior Tommy Trahan (25) rambles on after good block- ing to gain yardage that helped in the Wildcat defeat of Eunice. Tommy brought many a spectator to his feet with several spectacular runs, some clean across field, to become one of the most noticed junior football play- ers in the state. 143 MR. MIKE CONUN Head Coach MR. DONALD TOUPS Offensive Une Coach Coaches And Captains SAMMY THERIOT RANDY PRIMEAUX Team Captain Co-Captain RANDY DELCAMBRE Co-Captain MR. DAVID WILCOX Backs Coach MR. K. THIBODEAUX MR. GEORGE VEAZEY Defensive Une Freshman Team Coach Coach SENIOR WILDCATS, with Coaches Conlin and Toups, are shown repossessing the Peter Russo Memorial trophy from Kaplan after winning one of the outstanding games of the season. 144 Wildcats In Action Often we forget about the people who do most of the work on the field, those who receive little of the publicity, the linemen. Here, receiving last minute instructions from Coach Toups are die Wildcat line- men who did a splendid job during a district champion- ship winning season. Everybody wants to get into the act! Here, four of the Wildcats' favorite supporters are shown display- ing the type of spirit that the team enjoyed. Shown are Principal Cecil Picard, Manager Alvin Primeaux, Cheerleaders Connie Lemaire and Renee Frederick. In a good action shot, Keno Perry (26) shows what made him an outstanding back as he outdistances opponents in this game and others. The run was possible after a block thrown by Ray Gaspard (71) in the contest against Breaux Bridge which the Wildcats won. 145 Varsity Basketball Big Sammy Abshire displays perfect form in shooting a foul shot. 146 Varsity cagers for the 1972 season were, left to right, Steve Hungerford, Keith Holmes, Carl (Bruce) Broussard, James Breaux, Sammy Abshire, Coach Ronald Broussard, Kim Bradley, Liston Young, Randy Campbell, Craig Hebert. Typical court action is shown by all-district forward Keith Holmes, right, going up for another two points. Senior Players STEVE HUNGERFORD KEITH HOLMES LISTON YOUNG KIM BRADLEY CARL J. BROUSSARD and MR. RONALD BROUSSARD Coach The Squad • Wearing their traveling blazers, the entire basketball ” squad is shown with their coaches, Mr. George Veazey, left, and Mr. Ronald Broussard, right. The players are Craig Hebert, Carl Broussard, Keith Holmes, Steve Hungerford, Sammy Abshire, Kim Bradley, Johnny Hargrave, Gary Luquette, Jude Lege, Randy Campbell, James Breaux, James Schexnayder, Liston Young, Joey Soirez, Corrie Duhon, Kevin Delahoussaye, Bryan Gerard, Mike Hebert, Terry Prejean, and Manager Haywood Boudreaux. Steve Hungerford 50 supplied much of the scoring spark as well as defensive help during a good season for the Wildcat basketballers. 147 The Kittens JULIETTE PIERCE CELESTE SUIRE KAREN KENDRICK THERESA FREDERICK TERRY ATCHETEE DIANE SIMON IRIS SUIRE SUZANNE GASPARD CONNIE ROMERO BECKY WALKER BARBARA WADUNGTON DONNA FALCON MARY HEBERT SHERYL BESSARD JULIETTE FOR TWO - Juli- ette Pierce makes a goal after grabbing off one of her many rebounds during an exciting season for the Kittens. Shown helping to clear the way for Juliette are Karen Kendrick, 2, and Celeste Suire, 22. UP, UP, AND AWAY! That's how goes Celeste Suire 22 who was a big factor in a successful season for the high- spirited Kittens of AHS. 148 Pretty Coach Most Valuable Player SHERYL BESSARD's ability to spark-plug the Kitten teams on any court was obvious to her teammates and the freshman student was accorded the season's Ivlost Valuable Player award. Male spectators rooted for the Kittens during the season, what with an aggressive team on the courts and pretty Coach Charlotte Walker calling the plays. Miss Walker is a graduate of AHS. Junior Varsity SUZANNE GASPARD DIANE SIMON BECKY WALKER MARY HEBERT SHERYL BESSARD ROSELYN SIMON SUSAN GALYEAN BRENDA HOFFPAUIR CONNIE CALLAHAN HELEN SUE PREJEAN RHONDA BROUSSARD MARY ALICE JOHNNIE IRIS SUIRE MICHELLE HEBERT 149 Girls In Action The Kitten volleyball team is composed of: FIRST ROW, Left to Right: Sandra Farmer, Kathy Marsh, Mary Godchaux, Mary Alice lohnnie, Judy Morrow, Debbie Lemaire. STANDING, Left to Right: Audrey Locks, Patty Frederick, LoisVeazey, Vicky Touchet, Mary Hopkins, and Mary Alice LeBlanc. The girls' softball team won five and lost one to be- come regional champ� . They lost 10-9 in state playoffs. Coach R. Marceaux Cheryl Bessard Emma Landry Diana Ashworth Celeste Suire Karen Kendrick Mary Hebert Debra Green Juliet Pierce Terry Atchetee Roberta Duhon Marsha Lachaussee Marilyn Derouen Theresa Frederick (NOT SHOWN: Coach, Mateal Jordan; Cynthia Luquette, Belinda Gaspard, and Connie Callahan.) Track District Champs The 1972 Wildcat cindermen became the 5-AAA track champions, the second such athletic championship this year. With proud Coach David Wilcox at left and Coach Keith Thibodeaux at right, the team boasts also a second place in regional competition. Tommy Trahan, 100-yard dash man, is shown flashing across the finish line in one of his many victories. Tommy broke the old school record of 9. 9 in the dash with a run of 9.65. Speedster Clay Bergeron is shown anchoring the relay team in a familiar winning sight. Clay was the anchor man for many a relay win during the entire championship winning season. 151 Senior Tracksters Sammy Theriot Randy Primeaux Clay Bergeron Liston Young Judge Edwards Keith Holmes Keno Perry Neil Sonnier Bobby Cooper Chris Gary Michael Nolan Sprinters 220-yard dash - Keno Perry 100-yard dash - Clay Bergeron, Tommy Trahan 440-yard dash - Billy Dugas, Randy Campbell 220-yard dash - Michael Hebert, Neil Sonnier Relay Team The 880-yard relay team took second in regional, fourth in state, and set a new school record. Members are Tommy Trahan, Neil Sonnier, Billy Dugas, and Clay Bere- geron. 1 52 Good 4-Some The 440-yard relay team composed of Tommy Trahan. Randy Campbell, Billy Dugas, and Clay Bergeron took second in regional and sixth in state besides setting a new school record of 43.1 from 43. 3. Field Men Fieldmen played an important part on the team. James Michaud. Keith Holmes were vaulters; Randy Primeaux, javelin; Sammy Ther- iot, shot put and discus. Primeaux won first in region, fourth in state and set new school record. Theriot broke previous school record in discus. He was ranked first in Acadiana and third in Sprinter Randy Campbell is shown below winning a 440-yard dash competition in good time. region. 153 JUDGE EDWARDS is shown winning the 330- yard hurdles. Judge took a regional third in the event. Shown above are Judge Edwards and Tony Boud- reaux who specialized in the high hurdles and the 330-yard intermediate hurdles. The team's mile relay foursome was composed of Keno Perry, Randy Camp- bell, Tommy Trahan, and Billy Dugas. 154 Making points for the track team were James Michaud, Randy Campbell (triple jump), Neil Sonnier (long jump, second in regional and third in state), Keith Holmes, Chris Gary (pole vault), Robert Bradley (high jump, third in region), Randy McCammant (high jump), and Robert Vollmer (long jump). Distance Runners Running the long stretches were Michael Nolan (880- yard run), Bobby Cooper, Liston Young, Stephen Lege, and Jeff Young (all mile and two-mile runners for a district title team. 1972 Junior Varsity Champs 155 Relay Court THE ROYAL LINE-UP Queen Drusilla Guidry Senior Shelly Couvillion Senior Marilyn Derouen Junior Brenda Lege Sophomore Rebecca Daigle Freshman Carolyn Comeaux Relay Queen Drusilla Guidry closes her eyes and wonders, Is it really true? as she and her maids. Marilyn, Brenda. Carolyn. Rebecca, and Shelly await to present trophies to outstanding track stars at the annual Wildcat Relays. Her crown of flowers was a congratulatory gift of the Wildcat yearbook staff. Drusilla and her court were elected by vote of the student body. The queen was the senior and the nomi- nee receiving the highest number of votes in the election. State Comptroller Roy R. 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STORE CARROLL'S DRIVE INN 603 Maude Ave. 893-2947 Abbeville, La. Compliments of Compliments of MERLE NORMAN COSMETICS MARY LOU B. HEBERT HAZEL'S GIFTS, FLATWARE, CHINA CRYSTAL 117 Concord St. Abbeville, La. 208 Charity St. 893-1542 Abbeville, La. Best Wishes from Since 1921 AUDREY DRUG STORE WEST BROTHERS 102 Concord St. 893 2265 Abbeville, La. Lafitte Shopping Center Abbeville, Louisiana DAN’S GULF SERVICE Radiator - Muffler Shop Road Service SIDNEY MALLET, Shop Manager DENNIS MIGUEZ 2031 E. Charity Owner Abbeville, La. Day 893-3851 Nite 893-0921 Jesus Saves Compliments of ABBEVILLE BAPTIST CHURCH Corner of St. Charles and Vermilion St. 178 Thank you, friends of the area, for sponsoring the advertisement that has made this 200-page yearbook possible as a lasting Memory! The Wildcat Staff Lagniappe Low Woodwinds - Parish Honor Band 180 A geometrical evaluation Musketeers? Howdy! I’m just so glad to see ya! and Beast?? Ain’t misbehavin Don't cut nuthin' ... I'm so hungry! 181 182 Coordinator, outstanding COE girls, a future employer, and the coordinator’s better half. 183 184 185 Take a girls' physical edu- cation class, give them a good lecture, left, teach them good organized effort, middle, and they will turn out good performance, bottom. This combination develops a good athletic attitude toward physical fitness and AHS gains its darling Kittens. 186 Presented bv Abbeville Hlsh School | uslc and Drama Denartments 1 Cleve Gaspard, Paul Frederick, Sammy Theriot Singing Gents 4 I Produced bv arrangement with uslc Theatre International, New Yor MUSIC and LYRICS by ANK LOESSES BOOK bv .TO SWERLXNG and ARE VURROVS 'lav 16 and 17, 1972 7:30 P. . A.H.S. Auditorium Abbeville, Louisiana The Community Applauded 187 188 189 Bon Voyage PRESIDENT RICHARD M. NIXON joins the faculty and student body of Abbeville High School in congratula.ting the 1972 graduates and shares in our prayer that each of you has stashed away in your piggy-bank of education enough knowledge, ambition, and courage to do your expected share in better molding this confused world which you now hold in your hands. From the White House and our houses, wishes for success and happiness as proud Americans are extended to you. THE WHITE HOI SE WASHINGTON TO THE 1972 HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATES: Graduation is a time for celebrating because it marks the completion of the longest experience you have all shared: twelve years of education. But it is also a time of invitation, of looking toward tomorrow as well as reviewing the lessons of yesterday. It is a time to step back for a moment, and to ponder what the whole of your life might be. At the beginning of this Nation the times were, in a sense, like today is for you. They were times of youth, of freshness and of opportunity. More than half the people in America were less than twenty years old. Jefferson authored the Declaration of Independence at thirty-three ; sixteen other signers were in their thirties; and three were in their twenties. The young Nation and its youthful population were setting out together on a great new adventure. Today we often hear it repeated that youth is the hope of the future. Yet, no matter how often it is said, it remains true. No previous generation of high school students has been so well educated as you. The America which you create can be a Nation even greater than your dreams -- if your wisdom and spirit equal those of the young patriots who first created this land. I am confident about America’s future because I am confident about you. Today, I congratulate you not only on your graduation, but also on the splendid opportunity you have, to help make this an even better land for yourselves and for all Americans. Beau Keith and FHA chapter officers 192 193 '■MM « 194 A Note Of Gratitude During a 35-year teaching tenure, Mrs. Minnie Berry has affected the lives of many citizens. At Abbeville High School for the greater length of that tenure, she has taught a love for humanity while in her speech classrooms. Learning about her retirement in 1972 left many practically speechless but with enough words at our command to tell her that she is loved, respected, and regarded as a lady who has reaped much from her toil for many years. She will not be forgotten. 195 Mrs. Minnie Berry Mr. Robert Nolan Janitor Mr. Lovelace Faulk Janitor Mr. Robert Smith Engineer Backbones” Of AHS Cafeteria Staff Mrs. Marie Ledet Mrs. Ouida Morvant Mrs. Wanda Frederick Mrs. Leona Frederick Mrs. Rose Broussard Mrs. Fanny Broussard Mrs. A udry Campbell Mrs. Irene Sellers 196 Priscilla Durke 1957-1971 Another Angel In His Kingdom In Memoriam FOR A MAIDEN This girl was not to go Until two shoulders cast Shadow upon her snow, And melted it at last. The warmth she had within Still waited to be found, The coverlet is thin. Be curious, cold ground. From COLLECTED and NEW POEMS by Mark Van Doten 197 Let me introduce myself - I'm Diane Meaux. Judy Pete Miss D. E. Eddie Ashley Mr. D.E. Mrs. Russell Gaspard was then Laura Hargrave X J 198 Merci Beaucoup Une note de remerciement d'une maniere caracteristique de notre heritage unique ... Les expressions, les emotions, les incidents, le pouvoir createur. Ia photographie. la litterature, les memoires de la vie scholaire, qu un annuaire enregiste, ne peuvent pas etre recuelli par le personnel d'annuaire seul. Parce qu'autant de gens ont contribue des informations et des avis au resultat de cette publication, le personnel du Chat Savage 1972 donne de 1’extension d’appreciation aux suivants: M. Cecil Picard, notre directeur M. J. Y. Mula, notre assistant directeur Mme. Mildred Guidry, secretaire administratif Mile. Bonnie David, secretaire de bureau M. Earle Broussard et M. Lee Haynes, nos conseillers de directions Le personnel du journal Le Meridional pour la photographie Le personnel d'entrainer du Lycee Abbeville Les athletes robustes du Lycee Abbeville M. James Trahan, le photographe accommodant M. Peter Charles Piazza, ancien eleve et photographe M. George Wyatt, photographe par profession Les beautes et la cour de retour au pays des anciens eleves pour avoir foumi des photographies Mile. Mary Ann Guarino, la bibliothecaire du Lycee Abbeville Les etudiants de journalisme car sans leur assistance on n'aurait pas fait les delimitations Les professeurs et les etudiants du Lycee Abbeville Notre repondant avec l'assistance qu'a fait le travail sur cet annuaire un plaisir. 199 Comes To An End. 200 Every Good Thing Eventually