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

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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

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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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Jazz band member, Todd Burke flaunts his new membership in the Gowdy-Carlson Uncouth Society by eating his spaghetti and meat sauce with his hands. Members of the Gymnastics team display their tumbling abilities in front of the student body. Although many things changed, some things remained as usual. Ms. Mary Lee Guillot held the position of principal, assisted by Mr. Harold Menard and Mr. Freddie Williams. The foundation of the school remained unchanged; only the new faces and new generation changed the appearance of the building. The students enjoyed school. Everyone seemed quite pleased to see their report cards, rather than dreading the day on which they were issued. Teachers were enthusiastic about helping students improve their grades, making school almost a social event, instead of an obligation. There was no doubt that 1981 was a unique year created by the sentiment of the new decade and definitely putting this class One Up On Eighty. One up on Eighty . . . 8 One Up On Eighty