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

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Tony D er John DeJean Robert Hc+der Kevin Nee Ben Price Coach DeJean dermonstrates that students are not the only ones to participate in school spirit cays Physically Fit Physical education plays a major role in our school activities Our physical education curriculum differs in that our students are allowed to take one sport as a P.E. for the entire year. Students are also offered a variety of intramural sports which enhance their interest in after-school activities. Sharon Richard Deloris Shanfcin Abort w©stall Marie Wiiams 26

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Gwen Armwood Strings Molly fiuctvnonn Donee Jonn Dobbs Rodio Lee Fcrtier Jazz John Gertxecht Bond Sylvia Martinez Drama Sharon Mathews Dance Cecie Richmse Chor Shapers Of The Arts Artists Sara Robertson Marti Wagner Ptano T.V. — Speech Music, drama, ballet and speech were the classes in which students expressed themselves by developing their own talents. The performing arts classes at BRHS expected not only class participation, but demanded the performing arts student to excel by exhibiting his talents to the community. The Music Department offered choir, jazz, rock, orchestra, and piano. Many of the students were not only involved with their music in school, but were involved in All-Parish and Al-State. The drama classes entertained the students and community with their various plays and musicals. The ballet classes, from Dance I to Dance V. allowed students to progress as they mastered skills and developed their talents. Many dance students were involved in the Baton Rouge Ballet Theatre. WBRH, the radio station broadcasted throughout the community. T.V. also provided broadcasting training Perfornvig Arts 25

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Helen Grenier French Nina Ivey Spanish Karen Johns German Joan Kulago Latin Tamara Lipkin Russian Bennie Wade French It's A Small World Foreign language classes allowed students to experience a variety of new cultures. There were five different languages taught, from the traditional French and Spanish, to German. Latin, and Russian. Students participated in a variety of activities to promote foreign languages. Most foreign language clubs had booths at the Fall Fair and all participated in Foreign Language Week. .Vempers of the German Club work industriously, seling German hot dogs at the Fall Fair. French singer, 8i Russel, teaches the French classes some foditioncl Cajun songs.