Baton Rouge High School - Fricassee Yearbook (Baton Rouge, LA)

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 The Oriental visits BRHS. BRHS — An Education Baton Rouge High is a mission, a group of dedicated students striving to achieve a goal and helping those who are working beside them. Those students who took the chance and attended Baton Rouge High were making one large step toward the advancement of their education. We left what we thought were necessary things at our schools and considered our decision to attend Baton Rouge High a sacrifice. But to those who, because of unique talents, or because they were nonconformists who refused to conform, Baton Rouge High was a godsend. The most grateful group of students at Baton Rouge High are those who can finally be themselves. The elimination of cliques at Baton Rouge High allows total freedom to all. Building a booth for the Fall Fair ore Fafa Shadra- Animalistic features appeared on Mas-van and Jeff Hlrschoy. querade Day Those in the creative arts are ecstatic about the freedom they possess. Only at Baton Rouge High could OEDIPUS THE KING be presented and a large and enthusiastic audience be attracted. Our interests combine beautifully and our consideration for one another is limitless and makes the mission more enjoyable. One student noted that ‘‘At other schools I was a cripple, never being able to fully express myself or fulfill my needs socially or intellectually. But at Baton Rouge High I’m not a cripple; I am a proud and beautiful dancer, testing all there is to offer.” No sacrifice was made by our students. Those who left Baton Rouge High simply couldn’t take it. The intensity of both our academic and artistic standards are unbelievable and those who lack ambition, talent, intelligence and determination cannot continue to endure the collegiate schedule we adhere to. and the goals we set for ourselves. Baton Rouge High students are tremendously strict Supervising Jr. decorations is Tracy Spiers. on themselves as for achieving. We study hard, work hard, and when we’ve fully completed our task, we enjoy ourselves totally. Nothing is more enjoyable to us than getting together with a group of “Maggots” at our favorite places and forgetting about any problems school might pre- 12 Opening

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Baton Rouge High was invented with the intention of supplying conscientious students with a college-prepatory program. It supplies more — much more! Baton Rouge High achieves so much in so many areas because of the constant and undying devotion of its students. In no department or organization will you find apathy. At Baton Rouge High there is no time for it. We are all determined to achieve success and experience. One of the most important aspects of Baton Rouge High students is their dependability and loyalty, not only to the school but to one another. Never have so many talented and varied stu- dents combined in a more unique and harmonious atmosphere. A true proof of our success is the rapid rise in enrollment. When Baton Rouge High was formulated in 1976. only 800 accepted applicants attended. By the fall of 1977. over 1200 had been accepted and a healthy waiting list began growing. This year we have grown even more, and the applications that continually arrive present intelligent, creative and devoted students who want something that cannot be defined at BRHS — a feeling of mutal trust and understanding between students and faculty. From left to right: Rabbit Molanie Magee and clown Julie Howell cavort on Masquerade Day. Eat lunch? Are you crazy? (Marla Wilcox, Dale Viola. Ana Maristany) The Jazz Ensemble performs one of its popular concerts. Supervising BRHS' fashion show is Laura Turk. WBRH station manager. Laree lajcuno. supervises all aspects of communications. Opening 11

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The Jazz Ensemble backs up soloist Bill George After a tiring day. Marty Lafleur relaxes. BRHS is number one Participating during Sr. Toga Day are Moiissa Baugh and Patricia Gonzalez scores, or quiz bowl tryouts, or play rehearsals or any other activities that prelude enjoyment. When we first came to Baton Rouge High, we cringed at being called •‘Maggot or other dubious names other schools conjured. ite places and forgetting about any problems school might present. We do not just concern ourselves with SAT composite Opening 13