Bogalusa High School - Lumberjack Yearbook (Bogalusa, LA)

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Superintendent J.L. Bickham High School Supervisor-Georgia Martin The School Board faces many im- portant problems and decisions every year. One of the more prominent problems in 1982 was deciding howto cut operating expenses after the fail - ure ofa one-cent sales tax. A shift to a four-day school week was even dis- cussed to save power and heating costs. Like Superintendent Bickham said though, T hat would be real pop- 146 Academics ular with the kids, but I don't know how popular it would be with the par- ents. Another decision made by the school board was the appointment of a new superintendent. The Board unanimously voted to appoint Dr. Ehrbright from Hammond, Louisi- ana. 1. Superintendent J.L. Bickham retires after devoting 37 years of service to Bogalusa City Schools, Mr. Bickham and his wU'e Jo try out the boat which was presented to them at a re- tirement party. 2. This was the last graduating class to receive diplomas from Mr. Bickham. 3. Graduation night, Mr. Bickham addresses the audience before handing out diplomas. 4. The 1982 School Board. Russel Keaton, Joe Ball, Richard Borde, Eddie McCormick, R. T. Young, Barbara Williams, Superintendent Bickham, and Principal Richard C othern. Not Shown Gayle Jenkins.