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

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One up on Eighty . . . The new year brought a new kind of excitement never felt before by most students. A new decade had begun — one of which they were to decide the fads and fashions. Students were enthusiastic about supporting their school and respective classes. During the three lunch-shifts, T-shirts were sold in the cafeteria along with other various fund-raisers. There was a special kind of closeness felt between teachers and students: a special friendship was developing between the student body and the faculty. Communication was not as much of a problem and students enjoyed going to classes. 6 One Up On Eighty

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V One up on Eighty 1. The Intramural basketball play off between the 76'ers and the Supcrsonics leaves the fans in suspense until the last minutes of the game. 2. Many students enjoy the beautiful weather at the 4th annual Fall Fair Here, Juniors show-off at the wrecked car booth. 3. The Orchestra assembles their instruments to play for Music Appreciation Week on the Capitol steps. 4. Prospective GCUS members participate in Initiation Week by eating with their fingers to display their uncouth talents. 5. Deep concentration is required to pick up the bottles at the Fall Fair. 6. Physics teacher, Mr. Bill Lignos, illustrates his knowledge on the fine art of passing out test papers. 7. Masquerade Day brought out all kinds of fruits as demonstrated by Susan Rosenbaum, Leslie Dillon, and Danielle LeMieux. 8. Private Joe Lamendola arms himself with a gas mask as he is served his rations in the cafeteria line.

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Things were changing so drastically that the days seemed to pass like minutes. New ideas were developed and old ones were revised. Pop music and rock-n-roll lived on; however. New Wave music became increasingly popular. The image of “punk rock” began to dominate the halls by those participating in the fad, as well as curious and interested by-standers. Novie Hinson, Mr. Shirley’s replacement, left at mid-term to return to Central High. Mrs. Lillian Hamilton returned to LSU to further her education, planning to teach again in the fall of 1981. In addition, Mrs. Sheila Chavis accepted a job with the State. 1. The Supersonic cheerleaders anxiously await for their team to come out of the locker room. 2. Seniors Brent Barnum, Wendy Holden, and Terri Buzbee display their school spirit at the 50’s day Sock-Hop. 3. Orchestra member, Joel Thomas shows a new way to play the violin. 4. Elfin Julie Richard exhibits the cheer of the Christmas season. 5. Senior Dean Jam-bon of the 76er’s takes a foul shot at the Intramural Basketball Tournament. 6. Working on homework is an important part of Jenny Hill’s morning. 7. The Juniors flock to pick up and purchase their class T-shirts during the lunchshifts. 8. Senior Taylor Bennett spends his final school year enjoying the easy life. 9. Pushing a sale to his class, sophomore Ben Young offers his merchandise. 10. The Gymnastics team display their talents at an open exhibition at the Fall Fair. One Up On Eightyfl