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

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What bothers teachers When seven of Baton Rouge High School’s teachers were asked, “What bothers teachers?,” a variety of answers were received. Mrs. Wagner and Mrs. C. Hamilton gave similar replies. Mrs. Wagner said, “Student absences bother me.” She added that she was further annoyed by “ the regularly absent students who expect the teacher to ‘catch him up’, rather than assuming the responsibility himself.” And Mrs. Hamilton said, “A student asking, after an absence, “Did you do anything while 1 was gone?’, (as if we just sat waiting for his return.)” Mr. Antoine was annoyed by, “Reluctant learners Students with excellent ability who fail to apply themselves,” while Ms. Richinse said, “That the schools are no longer for the students.” While most of the teachers replied seriously, Mr. Perilloux took a lighter attitude and replied, “9th graders.” C'S Shying from the camera is part-time teacher Mr. Barber. Half-a-day teachirv Thom Barber Molly Buchmann Kim Burris l-ynda Bush Barbara Craig John Crac. Sylvie Launtaume Clarence Antoine Marcia Dabkowski Cynthia Ham.lion Charles Perilloux Cccile Richinse Marti Wagner Alice Wallace 26 Teachers

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From “slow learners to highly motivated Ruth Atherton Norma Gerace Robert Holder William Ltgnos Delores Schmidt Albert Wcstall Outdo Whalen Seven teachers at BRHS had been on the staff for ten years or more. The question they were asked was, “How has BRHS changed over the past ten years?” The replies, when combined, gave a clear picture of how BRHS was in the past. Mrs. Gerace, who began teaching at BRHS in 1958, replied that, “In 1971, BRHS was in a state of transition — we had lost most of the good students to Tara. There was a lot of unrest in the student body — riots occurred and there was a lot of vandalism, particularly over the weekend. It was very, very difficult to teach here then.” “Ten years ago Baton Rouge High School had many ‘slow learners’ and many discipline problems,” responded Mrs. Atherton, a fifteen year teacher at BRHS. She added, “Five years ago, BRHS became a Magnet School and the population changed so that most of the students here now are highly motivated and want to learn and make something worthwhile out of themselves.” Mrs. Whalen, a former student who began teaching here in 1958, said, “In the past 10 years, there have been no drastic changes. BRHS has always challenged the performance of its students and faculty to the utmost. There were years of trial and error within its past achievements, but with its changes for ever greater performance, BRHS has always remained dedicated to excellence.” Finally, Mr. Westall, a BRHS teacher since 1960, felt that two of the main changes were integration and that BRHS was a much better school now than it was ten years ago. LmIi Burnt Jo Calloway Johnallo Maiihew Gracie Perkins Norma Rutledge Mrs. Rutledge and Mrs. Mattews enjoyed quiet and sedate forms of relaxation. Mrs. Rutledge found “ reading a most relaxing pastime — especially when I’m tired.”, and Mrs. Matthews replied, “I take a thirty minute to an hour nap.” Mr. Burris had many ways to relax. He enjoyed going out with friends, working in his garden, and watching television. Mrs. Perkins opted for a more active form of relaxation. She preferred “two hours of aerobic dance.” Teachers 25 How do BRHS teachers relax? Students often tended to forget that their teachers were people too. But, the Fricassee staff remembered and asked some of the teachers how they relaxed after a long day at work. Their replies showed that they were just as normal as anyone else.

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In 1980-81, BRHS employed thirteen part-time teachers. Each of these teachers taught between one and four periods a day. Most of these teachers had been at BRHS all year, teaching more specialized courses than other teachers. Others were employed to teach classes that had been vacated by teachers leaving at mid-term. BRHS’s part-time teachers included: Mr. Barber-Logic and Philosophy, Mrs. Buchmann-Dance, Mrs. Bush-English, Mrs. Craig-Latin, Mr. Grace-Russian, Mrs. Perrin- Graphics and Computers, and Engineering. Mr. Price-Fencing, Mrs. Robertson-Pi-ano, Mrs. Srinivasan-Hatha Yoga, and Mr. Stuart-Strings. The other three teachers, Ms. Martin, Ms. McMahon, and Ms. Martin, served as part-time replacements for teachers who had left at mid-term. BRHS’s French department had an addition to its staff this year, Mademoiselle Sylvie Launteaume. She served as a cultural liason for EBR Parish through CODOF1L (Council on the Development of French in LA.), and was often seen on the BRHS campus. Joy Gaze Shel a Chavis Lil ian Harelson Anne Mai tin Aim Perrin Ben Price Sarah Robertson Marianne Srinivasan Jeb Stuart This year, BRHS lost seven members of her staff: six teachers and one guidance counselor. The first to leave was Mr. Shirley, who resigned soon after the opening of school. He, along with Ms. Cazes, who left before mid-term, took a promotion with the State Department of Education. Another teacher to leave before mid-term was Dr. Johnson, who took a job with the education department of the parish. The other four staff members left at mid term. They were: Ms. Hinson. Mrs. Chavis, Mrs. Posey, and Mrs. Harelson. Two of these teachers went to different schools. Ms. Hinson, who had replaced Mr. Shirley, returned to her former teaching position at Central High School. Mrs. Posey joined the guidance staff at Jef- Seven staff members seek employment elsewhere ferson Terrace Elementary School. Mrs. Harelson left on a sabbatical leave and returned to LSU, and Mrs. Chavis did as many other former teachers and took a job with the State Dept, of Education. Novi Hlnsor Guy Johnson Bill Posey Fred Shirley Teachers 27