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

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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

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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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Being the secretary of BRHS was a very complicated job, but was one that Mrs. Streeter enjoyed. Her duties included such responsibilities as: handling incoming and out-going mail, all accounting affairs, and all other business responsibilities of a high school. Those who work long and hard were required to check-in and check out through this office, as well as have their absence excuses sent their to go on their records. These jobs, as well as many others, were taken care of by Mr. DeJean and Mrs. Nyman. Both Mr. DeJean and Mrs. Nyman were busy every day keeping up with student absences, compiling the daily and lengthy absentee report, and receiving student applications for admission to the school. Anne Baker Jerry Carraway Phoebe Gatperecz One of the busiest offices in the school was the guidance office. Mrs. Baker worked diligently all year with the juniors and seniors, preparing them for national tests and college. Mrs. Gasperecz, who returned and replaced Mrs. Posey, handled the guidance of the sophomores and freshmen. Both counselors handled the difficult task of scheduling, with the help of Mrs. Carraway, the secretary of their office. BRHS prided itself in having a very complete library. Mrs. Brown, who was head librarian, ran the library, assisting students and teachers, handling check-outs, and the other major library duties. Mrs. Brown was assisted by Mrs. Fisher, whose main responsibility was taking care of the visual aid equipment. The duties of the librarians were many, but with the aid of Mrs. Magee, the library secretary, things were kept in order. Melva Brown Gaudia Fisher Maurine Magee 28 Faculty