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

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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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As students began school in September, it was evident that there was quite a reputation to live up to. The Vanguard Class was gone, but things were bound to change and BRHS was no exception. Students experienced something different from the very first day of school. There was a special feeling in the air, a unique sensation that everyone felt — school spirit. From Freshman Orientation to Graduation Day, students were excited to be at school, something quite unusual for most. The Alma Mater was sung by the different homerooms at each assembly, leaving the students with a special kind of warmth when they went back to class. This was quite a change from the “maggot reputation that was ever-so-popular only five years before. The students were always on their toes, looking for new ways to make school fun and interesting. Baton Rouge High was taking on a more modern atmosphere. It was actually becoming similar to the other high schools in the parish, with the exception of a different type of students with unique talents and qualities. October brought Masquerade Day. Excitement was in the air as everyone took on new identities and awaited the coming month. The week of Thanksgiving passed rather quickly, but no one realized that Christmas was to come even faster. It was a joyous time, one which would be remembered for the spirit and enthusiasm felt by each student as 1980 turned into 1981. 4 One Up On Eighty

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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