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

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Juniors Martin Wareing and Tracy Hats o{ al1 kinds appeared on the SGA sponsored Hat Day. Senior Porter assist students in preparing for Lori Bolden sports an Indian Headdress to support the student the Christmas holidays by spreading government as she assists Yvette Black in the yearbook work, good cheer among the halls. One Up On Eighty 9

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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

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1. Members of the Drama classes promote “Egad, What a Cad! 2. Freshmen listen attentively to the action of the melodrama at the first assembly. 3. Darlene Brock takes her final bow. 4. As the audience stands and cheers, Mr. Martin approaches the stage to sing the Alma Mater. 5. Constant Hope (Lida Burris) and Manly Rash (Matt Tullos) take their bow as the curtain closes. Life at BRHS was not only academic; there were a lot of activities for students to participate in. Whether it be the Orchestra, the Choir, Drama or one of the clubs, there was something for everyone. There were parties almost every weekend, sponsored by an individual, a club or a certain group. Danny Miller, president of the Senior Class, said that this was to be the best year ever. The Seniors held a Masquerade Dance in October to celebrate Halloween. It was held at the K. C. Hall and proved to be a huge success. Navarre and Destiny, two bands formed with BRHS students, entertained quite often. Destiny performed in front of the school at the assembly with the Talent Show winners. Many students followed these bands to their various spots to hear them perform. The Drama students felt that there was more to school and learning than reading, writing, and arithmetic. Baton Rouge High was known by many to be the “school of the performing arts”. The Drama and Music Theatre Workshop classes performed several times throughout the school year to entertain the students after school as well as on lunch-shifts and during school assemblies. The first major drama production was “Egad, What a Cad!” It was a meladrama performed during second hour on September 12. 1980. The first musical presented by the MTW class was entitled “The Fantasticks”. The performance ran during October in the PAC. 10 One Up On Eighty