Catholic High School - Bruin Yearbook (Baton Rouge, LA)

Text from Pages 1 - 174 of the 1988 volume:

_T C Catholic High School 855 Hearthstone Drive Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70806 Volume 41 Table of Contents Opening 2 Clubs 84 Academics 6 Sports 116 Class 22 Ads 152 Activities 64 Closing 162 Scon Ray takes the initiative to drive the Bears to a near playoff berth and a more productive varsity basketball season. Contcnts 1 OPENING 1988 I Initiative Seen In All Aspects Inilialhe must be lakcn by each student if he is to do well in his studies. Johnny Lopoo exhibits the academic character of many top students. By Greg Curran Catholic High has made a point of taking the initiative to advance not only in academics, but also in athletics and extra curriculars. During the course of the 1987-88 school year, the initiative has been evident in Catholic High activities. Academics arc the main interest of the school, and arc constantly revised to improve students' ability to learn. Through the stressing of honors courses along with Advanced Placement courses, students gain a wider variety of choice in their academic schedules. Students who take part in the school’s honors program are rewarded with an honors diploma at graduation. Athletically, the Bears have grown recently in many ways. With the move to district 6-AAAA. the Bears entered the highest level of high school competition. This year coaches took an initiative to improve many of the school's records and rankings. With the addition of Head Coach Dale Weiner the football team was able to improve a 2-8 record to 5-5. Cross Country brought about a new Orange Wave and the of School title of State Champion. They now hold the most cross country state titles of any team in state history. Other examples of athletic initiative were the b. sc-ball team's playoff birth and the t: ck team’s district championship. lixtracurriculars also included a lew initiative. Where many clubs had previously aimed at size, a new emphasis was placed on participation. With a meeting of all club officers and moderators, attempts were made to discuss . nd act on how thinly many club members and leaders were spread. Additional clubs, such as Mu Alpha Theta and Debate, were created and previously commissioned clubs were improved. This was evident in the Bcarly Published reception of even more impressive marks in competition. Overall, the year has been one in which the school community has found a way to not only take the initiative to build new ideas and meet new goals, but to also maintain and improve previous ones. Catholic High has met the challenge to expand and to improve, nd thus has taken the initiative. I The Catholic High School main building has stood for many years as a center for learning and a place where students can take an initiative to better themselves. The Fine Arts Computcr Center stands between the main building and football Held and is a symbol of the advancement of ideals at Catholic High. Here it is shown during the unchararactcristic snow which occurred in 1988. Opcning 3 One of a student's favorite periods is that of lunch. Here the camera focuses on Kent Smith and Harlan Jones during their lunch period. Brian Fin prepares to steal from a Baton Rouge High defender as Scott Plattsmicr looks on. 4 Opcning Aii Open House was held during the year to bring in prospective high school students. Brother Francis talks with parents of prospcctivcs before they were escorted by students around to see the facilities and what CHS has to offer. Lockers arc an essential to high school students. In order to keep up with the eight hour school day. students must visit their lockers a few times a day. Opcning, 5 6 Acadcmics Division Coach Joe l.cKlanc watches two of his chemistry students. Chuck Musgrove and Trey Bradford as they perform an experiment during Chemistry Lab. ACADEMICS 1988 High Scores Show Academic Success By Greg Curran The major emphasis at Catholic 11 igh is on the academic portion of high school. Though the whole individual is important to the administration and staff, the academic and classroom learning of each students stands above cxtracurriculars and athletes. The initiative by the school to advance students' learning can be seen in the college preparatory curriculum at Catholic High. This is the sole curriculum available and includes honors courses in English, math, science, social studies, and foreign languages. These courses give added challenge to advanced students and the ability to learn beyond even the regular college preparatory curriculum at Catholic High. The limited availability of Advanced Placement courses in conjunction with Saint Joseph's Academy is increasing, and allows students to take part in courses aimed at gaining credit for college requirements. Cieg And mg completes an assignment in Calculus class High level classes such as calculus show students initiative to strive for greater learning. Many other aspects of the academic life at Catholic High give a view of its initiative toward higher learning. In the Class of 1988 there were five national merit finalists and one finalist in the National Achievement Scholarship Program for Outstanding Negro Students. This shows how Catholic High seniors have fared in comparison to those across the nation. Another statistic in favor of CHS seniors is the average ACT and SAT scores. With an average ACT of 22.8 compared to a national average of 18.7 and state average of 16.9, Catholic stands above the majority of schools. This is also true about the SAT scores of seniors. With an average of 530 Verbal and 600 Math composing a combined average score of 1130, Catholic High seniors outscored the national average by 235 points. Overall, Catholic High stresses academics and has taken the initiative to provide students with the best possible education. The students' successes have proven this to not only be true but thriving. Academic Division 7 ] Administration Staff 1987-88 Administration: Miss Phyllis DiVinccnti. Coordinator of Student Activities; Brother Francis David. S.C., Principal; Mr. Greg Brandao, Academic Assistant Principal; Brother Ronald 11 ingle, S.C.. Assistant Principal. Brother Francis speaks with juniors John Balhoff and Davis Hotard outside the union building. 8 Administration and Staff 1 T | Administration And Staff Dedicated To Holistic Philosophy Of Brothers By Miss Phyllis DiVincenti The word decade is a strong word to denote a ten-year span of time. There arc several teachers who belong to a “decade club” at Catholic High. What's it like to have been a member of the Catholic High family for a decade? In a dynamic place such as Catholic High, change has obviously taken place. Hundreds of students have entered and graduated. Teachers have moved on to other schools, other careers, and other states after sharing their gifts and talents with the student body of CHS. But regardless of the clubs they joined or the teaching techniques they employed, each student and teacher has contributed to the tradition, shared the spirit, and become part of the legacy that is Catholic High. Al- though change is strongly a part of the CHS tradition, there is a common bond which permeates the school forming the link between the school’s beginnings in 1894 and the CHS of 1988. Since I came to CHS in 1978, three principals have led our school. We have been fortunate to have persons in this leadership role with vision and foresight, with wisdom, desire, and insight to direct Catholic High’s growth and development. CHS is firmly rooted in the holistic philosophy of education of the Brothers of the Sacred Heart as articulated in the document Educational Mission and Ministry. It is our goal as faculty and staff, therefore, to create an atmosphere which is permeated by religious values, structured through friendly diciplline. nurtured by personal attention, and committed to academic excellence. In short, it is our aim to create an environment where a boy can grow into a mature, responsible, moral, young man. Creating such an enviro-ment requires the dedication of the Brothers, the devotion of lay teachers, the spirit and enthusiasm of the students. and the support and partnership of their parents. Though this may not by unique to the field of education, it is characteristic of the educational tradition of the Brothers in Baton Rouge since 1894. While this holistic philosophy of education is still being developed at Catholic High, I am very proud and grateful to have been part of it for the past ten years. Junior Counselor. Sister Katie Brogdan. C.S.J. speaks with a student in the hall during a school day. Brother Ronald llingle takes time out of the day to talk with students Dcwaync Lewis and Greg Barbc’ outside of the gym. Administration and Staff 9 Students Strive to Understand in Math and Science Calculus Gives Seniors Headstart for College By Marco Gonzalez Sine, Cosine, graphs, x t 0 ... il seems that math never slops growing. That is the answer that the calculus students would give you if asked about the continuity of math. Calculus is the honors math for the senior year and its students represent the elite of the student body in mathematics. The class continues the ongoing tradition of an excellent math program at Catholic High School, and gives the best preparation for college math. The preparation is vividly shown in the high ACT and SAT math lest scores of students in the class. The Calculus course is actually split into the two semesters. During the first semester the class finishes the trigonometry that they started at the end of their junior year. They study the fundamental aspects of trigonometry and these arc carried over into the second semester for the Calculus half of the year. During this semester the class begins Calculus by using the things they learned first semester and applying them into their work. Thus, the students are readily prepared for the College Math and life. Calculus class is not all work, though. There is always room for joking around and making fun of Mrs. Clement's new hairstyle. This altitude makes learning math much easier because it relieves the students' tensions and makes working a little easier. So, for the finest in mathematics, with some fun times as well, sec your nearest Calculus teacher for your senior year! Biology Provides New Outlook on Living Organisms By Jason Borne Jarred unborn pigs ... dead unborn kittens and puppies ... slimy and gooey frogs to discct. These arc just a few- of the things that students from CHS and SJA have to deal with regularly in sophomore honors biology class at the Academy. This biology class is designed to help students learn more about themselves and the living things around them. Another purpose of this course is to prepare its students for biology on a college level. A number of experiments and lab activities arc performed often to help the students better understand what life is all about. Biology class involves many interesting studies about the way humans and animals react to the conditions around them. The teacher, Mrs. Hudson, not only wants her students to learn the material, but she makes sure that her students really understand what is being taught. The use of cartoon characters to explain the fundamentals of biology makes the class fun and the students happy. Some highlights of the year are baking yeast and trying to make different kinds of alcohol to be tasted in class. Other activities include disecting frogs and birds, exploring the inside of a dead shark, and going inside a pregnant dog to see the unborn puppies. Before sophomore biology I took life around me for granted. Now after taking this course, no pig. frog, or dog will ever appear the same to me again, again. Trey Ourso and Todd Mackey gain experience by The Freshmen class continued to learn more con-experimenting with a spring scale during Physics ccpts in algebra led by Mr. Frank Rusciano. Lab. 10 Math and Science ] MATH SCIENCE Brother Malcolm introduces biolog) students, Alex O'Konski and Shane Mouch, to a new universe of microorganisms. Mrs. Tracy Achord • Math Department Mrs. Margie Alexander • Treasurer Dr. Betty Archambcault • English Computcr Department Mrs. Arlene Audiffrcd - Rcligion fcnglish Business Department Mrs. Mary Barber • Bookkeeper Mr. Charles Barbicr - Fine Arts Department Mr. Robert Barnum • Math Department Mrs. Gail Bass • Secretary Mr. Mitch Billings - Itnglish Department Ms. Nancy Blake • Science Department Math and Science 11 ENGLISH SOCIAL STUDIESj Mr. Billings introduces topics from the book. Black Boy. by Richard Wright which students in Sophomore English needed to learn. During discussion on the Spanish American War. Coach Mood makes use of a map to answer Greg Noel's question. Mr. I’clc Boudreaux - Guidancc Athlelic Director Mrs. Jan Breen • Director of Publications and Publicity Brother Carl Bouchcrcau - Rcligion Guidancc Department Mrs. Peggy Clement • Math Department Chairperson Brother Donan Berry - Director of Development Mr. Charles Ferrara - Religion Department Mrs. Marie Franco • Secretary Mrs Gladys franklyn - Janitorial Staff Mr. Stephen Galliano - Pine Arts Department Mr. Gerry Garidcl • P.F.. Department Chairman I2 Pnglish And Social Studies Courses Include More Than Essentials By Greg Curran Throughout the career of Catholic High students, English and Social Studies are stressed with great importance. English is required each year and is mainly based on literature. Three years of Social Studies are necessary and include Civics, World History, and American History. High School English moves from an emphasis on grammar toward an understanding of literature. This includes a large amount of reading during the school year and the summer. With studies of the classics, including Shakespeare, students arc exposed to needed areas of knowledge, but readings cho- sen by teachers which stray from the average book list enhance other aspects of the students’ knowledge. One prime example of a rare book list entry was one which some seniors were required to read over the past summer. The name of the book is Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintanancc. Not only is it a book most students and parents alike had never heard of. it was also a new experience for the Senior Honors English class. It gave a first reference for many to philosophy and introduced much “food for thought . Though the book was difficult it is one of the many things which allowed students to learn more than only the normal high school material. High School Social Studies begin with Civics but largely covers History. Though history docs not fall under education’s specified necessities of reading, writing, and arithmetic, it does give the ability to learn from the past. In this way it is important for the future leaders to know their history. Through three years of learning, students gain a knowledge of the U.S. governmental system, world geography, the world’s history, and a more indepth look at the history of the United States of America. This provides a wide variety of past occurences from which students may learn. Mr. Jay llarmon. who teaches both World History and Honors American History, lectures using a map on the chalkboard to enhance students' learning Todd Alley. Phil Rupp, and Brian Loft prepare the models built to demonstrate the Shakespearean theatre and the castles seen in Medieval literature. English And Social Studies 13 Journal Focuses on Life and Death editors note: This is an exerpt from a senior religion student's journal about what the student would like to find on their tombstones. The students try to write at least once a week in Mr. Fer-rerra's class. by W.M. Reinhardt III “Be a simple man, Be something you love and understand. Take your time, don’t live too fast. Don't forget there is someone up above, “ ... I’m as free as a bird now. And this bird you cannot change” -Lynyrd Skynyrd Brother Carl lectures to Steve Saux during the Sophomore religion claw Students receive four continuous years of religious studies. Chris Hsu received communion from Bishop Stanley Oil during one of the many masses given to enrich the religious atmosphere at school. can truly be happy and fulfilled. If you want to be truly happy in your life, you must do what you want to do, follow your conscience and your soul. What you need to be happy is within yourself and your soul. This would be my choice for a quote on my tombstone. It seems that if you live by the words in the first quote, the feeling of the second follows right behind. The first quote are words to live by. If you follow what is said, you i I i 14 Kcligion and P.E. r ] RELIGION P.E. ST JOStPH During a volleyball game in Coach Randow's P.E. class Webb Miranda spikes the ball as Brent Mclancon. his teammate, watches. During Advent. Kyle Polo ola lit the advent wreath each morning as the prayer was read over the intercom. Mrs. Mary Grantham - Cashier Mrs. Pat Hanegan - Secretary Mr. Jay Harmon - Social Studies Department Chairman Mrs. Ellen Harris - F'ood Service Miss Juliet Harrison - Pine Arts Department Chairperson Mr. Al Heine - Science Department Chairman Mrs. Jouana Hollier - Secretary Mr. Donald Hood - Social Studics Dircctor of Grounds Miss May Hotard ■ Foreign Language Department Mrs. Pam Hurston - Asst. Librarian Religion and P.E 15 BUSINESS CQMPUTER | Eric Coco, a sophomore, corrects a mistake in typing class. Correcting errors is essential for improving typing skills. Mr. Stevens explains what tort means and the various tort laws to Gordon Polozola during his Business I.aw class. Mrs. Mary Lou James • Food Service Manager Sister Katie Brogdon - Guidance Chairperson Mr. Paul Kelly • English Department Asst. Basketball Coach Mrs. Theresa Kitchcll • English Department Chairperson Mrs. Lisa Landers - Foreign language Department Mr. Joe LcBlanc - Science Department Asst. Football. Track Coach Mr. Andrew Lcfcbvrc ■ Social Studies Department Asst. Football. Baseball Coach Mrs. Gail Lcmoinc • Foreign Language Chairperson Mrs. Judy McGuire • Secretary Brother Malcolm Mclchcr - Science Department I6 Busincss and Computer Business and Computer Compliment Each Other By J. Scott McLavy Like most fields of work, computers arc being used extensively in business. Catholic High is helping its students get the best of two worlds by offering college-preparatory classes in both business and computers. A student's computer education begins in his sophomore year. One semester of computer literacy and one semester of personal typing arc required of all sophomores at CHS. RUN. LIST, and PRINT are words which become all too familar to a student in computer literacy. Hopefully, students will enjoy the computers so much that they will take Computer Science I and Computer Science II which are offered to juniors and seniors as electives. In these classes, a student will acquire an indepth understanding of BASIC and will be introduced to Pascal language. With Mrs. Barbara Michelet as Computer Department Chairman, she and Dr. Betty Ar-chambcault offer an excellent computer programming curriculum. As mentioned, a typing class is required. This is one class which will always be of use. All classes being taught by Mrs. Emilie Terracina. students arc drilled daily on the keyboard and are taught the proper form of business letters and manuscripts. Typing and computer skills can be used in the world of business and law. Business Law gives a student a general understanding of the judicial system and its importance as a part of our government. Economics is a study of the American free enterprise system as well as other systems throughout the world. Accounting teaches a student the fundamentals of record keeping. The Business Department Chairperson. Mrs. Terracina teaches Economics and Accounting and Mr. Ralph Stephens teaches Business Law. The classes are just two more examples of the excellence in the overall education of a Catholic High student. Seniors, Jeff Hiirbin and Paul Barbin. arc debugging their programs during computer science class. Business and Computer 17 Language and Speech Classes Improve Communication By Greg Curran One of the classes which must be taken during the four years a student is at Catholic High is a foreign language. The choice the student must make is not whether or not to take one, but which one to take. The choices arc between French, Spanish, and Latin. Due to LSU’s entrance requirements a student must take two years of one foreign language as part of his high school curriculum, but as Catholic High strives for better it gives students an opportunity to take up to four years in one language. The best student in any language class, by grades and participation, is awarded a golden bear during his senior year. This shows the importance of the languages to the school. Language students also have a chance to take part in the District Rally in their area of knowledge. These students take a test on their language with students from schools throughout Baton Rouge. If they place in the top three they go on to State Rally and compete against students from all over the state. The rally is much the same as district, but much more difficult and against a much higher level of students. Catholic has sent many to state rally and captured many first place entries. Speech is an elective available to students during their four years. The class involves public speaking along with writing speeches. Students take part in giving speeches in front of the class as practice during the year. Mrs. Lisa Landers teaches a lot about Central and South America in her Spanish III class. Learning about past and present hispanic cultures adds to the student’s knowledge acquired not only about the language, but also the people who speak it. French III is one class known for its skits and plays put on in class in French for the French students' pleasure. Here. Tad Perry plays Little Red Riding Hood with the big bad wolf as Scott Hinsgens looks on. 18 Foreign Language and Speech ■ Foreign Language Speech Joe Hsu takes part in a speech class play during the school year as practice in public speaking ability. Playing Latin Trivial Purusit emhances the speaking ability of Latin III students from Catholic High and Saint Joseph's Academy. Mrs. Barbara Michelet • Computer Science Department Chairperson Mr. J.R. Miller - Fine Arts Department; Band Director Ms. Kathleen Murchison • Foreign Language Department Mrs. Kim Naquin - Mathematics Department Mrs. Sharon Patton • Secretary Mr. Donnie Quinn - P.E. Department Basketball and Football Coach Mr. Glen Randow - P.E. Dcpt. Social Studies Dept. Head Basketball. Swimming, and Tennis Coach Brother Ramon Daunis • Director of Maintenance Brother Ray Houck - Guidance Department Mrs. Elizabeth Reinhardt - Librarian Foreign Language and Speech 19 Craig Toups. a sophomore, works on his assigned sketch of a building floor plan in drafting class. During Fine Arts ( lass, students learn to play several instruments by practicing at school and at home. First year choral director. Mr. Steve Galliano, prepared his class for the state choral festival by practicing each day during the class period. Fine Arts 20 Fine Arts Frank Rusciano - Math Department Ralph Stephens - Busincss Guidancc Department Judy Stewart - Campus Ministcr Rcligion Chairperson bmilic Terracina - Busincss Computer Department Dr. Catherine Wcdwick • English Department Dale Weiner - P.E. Social Studies Department Ora l.ee W'right • Food Service Thelma Wright - Food Service Fine Teaching Provides Students Great Oppurtunities year. Throughout the school year, some of the students art work was put on display for the rest of the school to sec. There was also an Art Club which students could join for extra-curricular drawing. The Drafting Class was also taught by Miss Harrison. She brought her classes through point perspective, floor plans, and other drafting necessities. She hopes to be able to hold an Advanced Drafting Course next year. Mr. Galliano took over the Chorus this year, and did a fine job. With his work, the school enjoyed choral perfor- This year’s Fine Arts program was situated in our recently built Fine Arts Computer Center and was headed by Miss Juliet Harrison. Other instructors in the program are Mr. J.R. Miller, and two new teachers, Mr. Charles Barbier and Mr. Steve Galliano. There are several courses that compile the Fine Arts Program. Included in the program are Art I and II, Architectural Drafting, Chorus and Band. Mr. Barbier and Miss Harrison handled the Art Classes this year. Miss Harrison has taught Art here for two years, but this was Mr. Barbier's first mancc for each of the school masses. Under his direction, several students even became members of All-State Choir. Mr. Miller controlled the band classes, and also led the Marching Band, the jazz band, and the concert band. So, there were several different bands in which students could participate this year. All in all, this year’s program provided a variety of courses and interests, and was a great success. Caplured al his seal in drafting class. Tim Smith makes use of his drafting utensils. Ned Archer and Beth Perr spent the class period at their table in the drafting room drawing for practice. Fine Arts 21 Mr. Chuck Ferrara poses a question to his senior religion class. The class is mostly a moral decision making class with much discussion on important 22 Class Division issues. CLASSES 1988 Faces of Success The faces seen in the hall arc all different. Some enjoy the challenge of computers; some flock to athletic events; some arc experts in the fields of music and art; and some participate in many activities out of school. Yes, each face in the hall is unique; however, there is one clement that unites these faces - initiative. Initiative. A junior runs for International Key Club Secretary and wins. Initiative. A senior works daily with a handicapped person after school. Initiative. A sophomore practices his drums, for he wants his band to be the best. Initiative. A freshman is working on his Mr. Andy tafebtre shows student Keith Polozola the answer to one of his questions in civics class. The class teaches the entering freshmen the ins and outs of government and is an essential part of the social studies development in high school The course is also aimed at teaching basic geography to aid the student in history. Eagle Scout Badge. Initiative. Seniors organize a debate team. All arc a part of the student body and all because of their initiative are striving to reach their own personal goals. Initiative means courage, endurance, humility, failures, patience, unselfishness and successes. Six hundred and thirty faces arc shaping their future by taking the initiative every day. Some arc lauded publicly for their efforts, others quietly enjoy their achievements. All know, however, that they determine their own path by the actions they take. Initiative. A very powerful tool for the faces seen in the halls. Class Division 23 Carl Joseph Accardo Kenneth James Achacoso Jeffrey James Achord Steven Todd Alch David Eugene Alexander Manuel Martin Alvarez John Charles Ammons Gregory Michael Anding Leo Joseph Aydell III Jeffrey Michael Babin Jeffrey Michael Barbin Paul Christopher Barbin Gregory Robert Beyer Barton Evan Black Page Damon Bordelon Keith Albert Borders Richard Burleigh Boudreau, Jr. Brian James Bower Vincent Charles Brenner Andre Charles Broussard, Jr. Eric John Broussard Joseph Edison Broyles Joseph Charles Bryson Joseph William Carmcna III Richard Kyle Carmouche Michael Mauril Carrierc II Michael Brian Casemore Michael I.angdon Cave Christopher Lionel Champagne Richard Tracy Conrad III CLASS OF 1988 24 Scniors Stress - A Way of Life for Seniors By Ed Walters Stress. Everyone has a certain degree of stress in his life, some people more than others. No matter how much that amount is, though, everyone complains about it. Guys with five girlfriends experience stress. Wimps with a term paper claim to have stress, but they don't really have enough to complain about. Wimps with three term papers and approaching exams have something to gripe about. Add a few sports, extracurricular, offices in clubs, jobs, and a social life, and you have a perfect recipe for stress. High school is a veritable breeding ground for stress. Wc. in contemporary American society. hear about stress every day. Stress seems to appear in every facet of our lives. Is this new emphasis on stress because life in the '80's is faster-paced? Is it because of a new American sense of materialism that causes pressure to succeed? No. The real reason stress is so prevalent today is that yuppies are wimps. Stress has been around for thousands of years, wc just complain more about it today. David faced stress with the challenge of Goliath. King Harold was under stress before and during the Nor- Tommy Smith exhibits one of the reasons for the great amount of stress as he finishes a Calculus test. man Conquest. Joan of Arc understood stress. Did they go running to their chiropractors asking for relief? No. They had guts,.so they stuck it out and dealt with it. Since then. American society has softened us to the point that wc can no longer cope with our problems. We have become soft. In the ‘60's, Hippies needed drugs to cope. In the ’80's, wc blame everything on stress, the ultimate cop out. Today, stress is big business. There are stress control cards, stress toys, books about dealing with stress, stress doctors, and many more obnoxious stress-related industries. Someone somewhere is making a lot of money on this garbage. He’s laughing right now. At all of us. He's laughing because he is rich, he knows that stress is only a state of mind, and he knows that Julius Caesar would never have needed acupuncture to deal with stress. Thomas Blake Cook John Michael Corcoran Patrick Shannon Cosper Glen Shannon Coughlin Anthony Crifasi Gregory Michael Curran Alexander George Dalmau Warren l.ouis Dazzio Scott Charles Delaney Richard Travis Dougcl Scmors 25 John Michael Doyle Timothy James Do icr John David Dugas James Michael Dulaney Gilbert John Dupre' III Unique And Proud of It By Amy Coco and Brynn Baiamonte It seems that loyal CHS fans have taken the initiative to loose all inhibitions and become a completely wacky crowd at Catholic High sporting events. Their frivolous outbursts range from illegal” face and hair paintings, through innovative cheers . all the way to dressing as the overexaggerated. stereotyped image of the opposing team. Most of the sights and sounds so familiar to the Bruin fields and gym arc considered quite unusual to anyone not well accquainted with the sometimes over-BHARing Bruin spirit. One of the more popular cheers originated during a lunch period. The A , a shortened form of Hey , is emitted in low, guttcral barks from others in the area. This antic somehow managed to get into athletic events and has succcd-ed in becoming what could possibly be the most intense and supportive cheer the fans have. This A cheer is also known in another form. It’s led by one person who spells it out. as if it were a real word - Give me an A! Give me an A! etc ... concluding with the infamous “What’s that spell?! -AAA A!!! ’ Another of the relatively primitive cheers is also a nonsensical chant. It is taken from the rcknown cheer “Here we go Bruins! Here we go! (clap, clap)’’ However, the cheer got jumbled and reworded, or should I say unworded, to its present state of innumerable, consecutive unh’s mumbled to the tunc Fans display one of their many ways of making the football season more interesting at the Central pep rally. of the famous cheer. The Unh Cheer gets faster and faster until and exciting play ends it. Bruin supporters also have compre-hcndablc cheers in their supply. The Defense Cheer is the most organized and typical chant the fans use. It is simply a repetitive and increasingly rapid support cheer that consists of a single word - defense. Another that is quite “normal , but humiliating, is the “Airball Scranade. This is directed towards an opponent who completely misses the goal during a basketball game. Although some additional cheers are a temporary bother to the opponents, we arc all aware that they fill the gap for healthy rivalry between te Waving and swaying accompan singing of Hey, Hey, Hey - Good . ... which is not original but has b. 1 brought to its prime by CHS fa However, the where or when of the vised version of That’s alright, th O.K______”, is not known. Fans hast also gotten into the annoying habit addressing the opponent’s coach Sit down. Coach!” With these diversified chants, efu and yells a new supporter can be sure expect a lively enthusiastic crowd. I clear to all. that Bruin spirit doming at athletic events, thanks to CHS f. who are decidedly unique and unbelic ably wacky! 26 Scniors CLASS OF 1988 Conrad Baker Ebner John Patrick Ecklcr Randall John F.llis, Jr. Andrew Wallace Eversberg David Arthur Faulk Brian Patrick Fin Corey Charles Fleming Gary George Fleming Peter Lawrence Fourricr Michael Sean Frenzel Patrick Joseph Frenzel Franklin Alan Garrison William Gassie ill Steven Randolph Gatz Gavin Paul Gautreau Marco Luis Gonzalez Jay Patrick Granier Jonathan Kramer Greer Charles Emmett Grey III Philip Thomas Hackney Steven Broyles Hart Eric Todd Hebert Stephen Marion Hebert David William Hennessey Robert Patrick Hotard James Jason Hoth Christopher Paul Hsu Brian Martin Hutchinson Robert Haskcl James Hans Florent Jacobs Seniors 27 Shannon Jude Johnson Jay Travis Johnston Judd Caldwell Jolly Harlcigh Paul Jones Harlan Pierre Jones Jonathan Dale Juneau Matthew Jung Jason Christopher Kcllchcr Glen Mitchcl LaBordc Michael Scott Lamana Scott Gerard Landry Collin Joseph LeBlanc James Myles LeBlanc, Jr. Joseph Cosmos Leggio Michael Uric Lessing John Benjamin Lopoo. Jr. William Todd Mackey Andrew Scott Malatesta Kenneth James Mayeaux Roger Emile McGuire Jason Scott McLavy Brent Joseph Mclancon Jose Kiamco Mendoza Robert Dewey Minion. Jr. Vincent Webb Miranda. Jr. Paul David Moak Terry Christopher Moran Michael Bradford Morar Todd Christopher Morgan Reginald Joel Morris 28 Scniors CLASS OF 1988 Senior Fun: Afternoons and Weekends By Scooter Aydell After school? Friday nights? Weekends? What do wc do in our off of school hours? Most afternoons, seniors go to various school related activities -athletics, club meetings, working for Brother Ronald, etc. Many of us go home and do homework during the week. Some of us have jobs at grocery stores or fast-food rcstuarants. Friday afternoon and night arc a dif- ferent story. During the fall, many seniors get together at football games, and try to get out of hand. However, usually wc don’t succeed. Parties on Friday nights arc popular and often dates attend with us. Often, wc like a nice relaxing evening at a friends house watching movies, or a nice evening for two at a respectable restaurant. Dances are another popular outlet for Friday nights. No matter what weekend, you can find a date to a dance at one of the many schools in the area. Saturdays bring new things to do. We sleep late, sometimes into the afternoon. Then, wc get up and get ready go go out that night. If there is no party Saturday, dinner and a movie usually suffice. Then, return to one person’s house and have your own party. Return home late Saturday night and go straight to bed if you can make it that far. Sunday is our hectic day. Parents wake us up early and try to hurry us to church. Wc return home after church and remember the homework wc had been assigned back on Friday. Wc do sloppy , half-hearted work, and w hen we arc through, wc go to sleep. Monday, we wake up and this routine begins again. The Big Snow provided pleasure to those who had prcvittsly been unable to express the childhood loss of control due to snow. Kyle Polozola. Jeff Babin, and Webb Miranda showed how- one afternoon was spent — in the snow. Jeffrey Scott Napoli Gregory William Noel Milton Melon Ourso III Gordon Damian Polozola Kyle Patrick Polozola Scniors 29 Michael Lloyd Prochaska William White Tyson Pugh Jeffrey Peter Purpera, Jr. Michael Wilks Rcames, Jr. William Michael Reinhardt III David Adam Remmetter Kenneth Lee Riche, Jr. Richard Anthony Rizer Douglas James Robcric David Joseph Roppolo Joseph Bradley Ruhlin Allen Richard Saltus 111 Kevin George Schmit Steven Michael Sepeda Kent Allen Shepherd Keith Carlos Simoneaux Kevin Michael Sinqucficld Louis Keith Smith Kent Joseph Smith, Jr. Thomas Michael Smith, Jr. Benjamin Joseph Snyder Lonny St.Paul Solari John Eric Strcnski Douglas Frank Sykes Paul Anthony Talbot Stephen Craig Tibbetts Edward Joseph Walters III Greg Rene Weston Thomas Evenden Williams I w 30 Seniors The Reality of College Insures Great Changes in Lifestyle of Many Seniors By Kevin Sc h mi I College life. Our final two years at CHS has centered around college. After all. it is a college-prcp school. Whoever said the high school years are the best years was right. If you don’t think so now, you will after a semester as a freshman in college. For the fortunate few who have prepared for college and already have been accepted, there is little that can go wrong. Or is there? I know I’ve taken every step needed to take. Every form necessary has been filled out. For the next four years of my life I will be embedded in the surroundings of a college. I will be completely separated from my parents by over 500 miles. In an emergency they will not be there. Neither will any of my friends I’ve made in high school. Literally. 1 will be on my own. We’ve all thought about college and for most of us, we’ve narrowed down our choices to a few or even one. Well, I've received that letter of congratulations and Fin on my way. We all know that college is much different from high school. Wc’vc heard that over and over from the entire faculty. But we all must realize that there is a time for us to go out on our own. For some, it won't happen for years; for others it is just start- ing. I’m taking college in stride. Instead of forming a pessimistic view off all the problems that lie ahead, I’m taking a positive point of view. College is a challenge, a challenge to all graduating seniors. I’m taking it one step at a time now, not worrying about the future or the past. High school is not over and there’s no reason to think that it is once you've been accepted to a university. There arc still more deadlines to meet and more forms to fill out, but I've braced myself and I'm ready to take on the real world, even though the real world may not be ready for me. Senior Guidance Counselor. Coach Pete Boudreaux, talks with senior Keith Borders. Boudreaux's job includes college planning and assistance. CLASS OF 1988 Scniors 31 Student Participation Is the Key to the Success of Senior Retreat By Joe Leggio Seniors at Catholic High arc very fortunate because their education extends far beyond the essential reading and arithemetic skills of many other students. The family atmosphere at Catholic High School enables students to develop good morals and a deeper faith in the Catholic religion. One time when students arc especially encouraged to evaluate their thoughts and feelings is during Senior Retreat. Senior Retreat is a beautiful tradition where students arc given time to learn more about themselves and the world around them. Seniors disperse to various retreat centers outside of the Baton Rouge area after a mass for students and their families. F-'ach center is secluded and provides an ideal setting for a student to grow. Many activities are designed to in- spire thought and prayer for the students. Discussions on common issues arc helpful because during the talks there is a lot of input and output by students and adults. Reconciliation is offered to students as an instrument to grow closer to God on retreat. Other activities on retreat were a little more personal. Free time was used for recreation or as time spent alone in thought or prayer. Some students took advantage of the opportunity to reach out to other students or to seek the assistance of the facilitators of the retreat. Crosses were worn to remind each student to pray for their designated prayer partner. A final mass was held in beautiful weather outside to allow us to reflect on the meaningful experiences that wc shared with each other and with God This particular senior retreat seemed to be most successful because of this special senior class. The graduates of 1988 are a close-knit group. Love exists N between the students of this class and that was the key ingredient to the phen-ominal success of this senior retreat. Senior retreat is an excellent and benificial tradition that will hopefully enhance the lives of many more to come. During one of the many discussion periods Warren Dazzio talks with Fred Youngs, one of during the retreat. Mrs. Stewart talks with the volunteer facilitators of the senior retreat. Pokey Greer and Greg Anding. i 32 Scnior Retreat SENIOR RETREAT At the beginning of the Senior Retreat Ralph Stephens and his wife gave the talk introducing the retreat to students. Philip Hacknes gives his cross to his designated prayer partner, David Alexander, at the end of the retreat. Senior Rctrcat 33 Senior class member Keith Simoneaux played drums not only for the CHS marching band, but also the Skiptoncs. who played at Prom. Senior Prom afforded man opportunities to be with classmates and to partake in pictures to commemorate years of friendship. Paul Barbin and his date. Candy Fryoux. enjoy a slow dance to the sound of the Skiptoncs. 34 Scnior Prom Senior Prom: A Night Morning to Remember By Greg Curran Senior Prom ’88! On April 23, 1988 onc-hundred and thirty nine seniors were invited to attend their Prom at Ashley Manor. After conducting a garage sale in the spirit of the 1987 Catholic High Senior Class and attending the filming of the movie. Everybody's All-American, the Prom was paid for. Though this was true Seniors weren’t paid the cost of the tickets until graduation. To add to the commemoration of their high school, seniors were able to purchase a glass mug “bearing the Catholic High Bear and reading “Catholic High School Senior Prom , along with a similar hurricane glass. Sporting the latest in rental tuxedos, seniors arrived at Ashley Manor after traditional pre-dance meals. Upon arrival a difficult choice arose. Take pictures or dance? Though this question lingered among the seniors throughout the evening, most found time to do both. Seniors did find a way to stump the photographer present by purchasing a group shot for so many people that the camera couldn't fit them all. This, along with a few all-guy pictures, were out of character for the generic prom, but ever present at a Catholic High Senior Prom. (The all-boy pictures may be easily explained. CHS is an all boy school — maybe it rubs off??!) Overall, Prom was a night for the guys to let down their hair and click off their heels, and have a great time. With music from the Skiptoncs. including classmate. Keith Simoncaux. as the drummer, dancing was the big activity of the Prom itself, but breakfasts and parties brought Prom into Sunday morning. During Senior Prom, Steve Hebert. Warren Daz-zio, and Mike Carrier pose together a$ they show their formal attire. SENIOR PROM Senior Prom 35 - - 11 The 1988 Golden Bear Recipients stand for a group shot during the Honors Convocation in which they were recognized for their outstanding job in each area. Mr. Norman Deuniitc. the chosen inductee into the Catholic High School Hall of Fame, receives the plaque from Brother Francis to signify this honor. 1988 Golden Bear Winners Art Club David Alexander English Jay Granier Band Tim Dozier French Chris Champagne Bairlv Published Ken Achacoso Latin Jay Granier Bruin Greg Curran Mathematics Paul Moak Photography Club Tommy Smith Physical Education Steven Hart Beta Club Ken Achacoso Religion Scott McLavy Bruincttcs Charla Accardo Science Jay Granier Cheerleaders Sarah Norwood Social Studies Jay Granier Drama Club Martin Alvarez Spanish Jose Mendoza Hl-Y Club Ed Walters Service Harleigh Jones Key Club Tom Williams Student Athlete Johnny Lopoo National Honor Ed Walters American Legion Warren Dazzio Societv Outstanding Graduate Ken Achacoso Student Council Warren Dazzio Co-Valedictorian Paul Moak Chorus Steven Hart Co-Valedictorian Ken Achacoso Computer Science Todd Morgan Johnny I.opoo received the Student Athlete .twaiA during the Honors Convocation from Athletic Dirtw tor. Coach Boudreaux. Honors Convocation 36 Golden Bears Leaders and Students Rewarded By Greg Curran On the Thursday evening before graduation, students gathered at the Catholic Life Center for the Golden Bears Convocation. As always it remained an evening of suspense because the winners were not announced prior to the commencement. Club leaders and outstanding students were invited to participate in the ceremony where Golden Bear were awarded to the best in certain clubs and in each academic area. Golden Bears were given out by the club moderators to their previously chosen Golden Bear winners. Then one outstanding student in each academic area was awarded a Golden Bear for their accomplishments and studies. Honor stoles were also distributed during the convocation as honor students’ names were announced. To cap off an evening of honors. Sister Katie gave a speech in honor of Mr. Norman Deumite. Included in her talk were numerous amusing stories of Mr. Dcumitc’s life and struggles. The touching stories including that of son, Sloan Deumite, and his near death experience added to the emotion of the evening. With this came the induction of Mr. Norman Deumite into the very honorary position of membership in the Catholic High School Hall of Fame. Mr. AI Heine gives Jay Granicr the Golden Bear which he was chosen to receive for his outstanding work in the science department. The recipient of the Golden Bear for best in French was Chris Champagne. During Honors Convocation. Mrs. Lcmoinc gave Chris his award. Golden Bears 37 Ken Achacoso Ken served as Editor of the Dearly Published and won the Golden Bear. He was Bruin Editor during his junior year. He was V.P. of Beta Club and earned the Golden Bear. He was a member of Hi-Y, N HS. and the Writer's Guild. Ken lettered for two years in Cross Country and Track. He achieved perfect attendance for four years. He was co-valedictorian with a 4.0 GPA, received an honors diploma, and was Outstanding Graduate. David Alexander David served as Art Club President for two years and won two consecutive Golden Bears. He was senior representative for the Writer's Guild and Computer Editor for Bruin. He was a member of the Be arty Published. Beta Club. French Club. Hi-Y. NHS, and Mu Alpha Theta. He received the KC Catholic Student Service Award. He achieved five years perfect attendance, first honors. and received an honors diploma. Warren Dazzio Warren served as Student Council President ar.d received the Golden Bear. He has been a previous secrctary treasurer of FCA and this past year served as vice-president, and was a member of the Student Liturgy Committee. He was a three year varsity wrestling letterman. Warren was the CHS Boy's State Representative and returned as cour. selor his senior year. He received the American Legion Award. Joe Leggio Joe was head football cheerleader and was also chosen for the newly formed Student Liturgy Committee He was also a member of the Computer Club. He was selected by the faculty as senior of the month of April. Joe lettered in Tennis his junior year. He graduated with first honors. Scott McLavy Scott served as Feature Editor of the Bearly Published as well as Copy Editor for the Bruin. He was a member of HI-Y, Key Club. NHS. Spanish Club. Mu Alpha Thct3, and the Student Liturgy Committee. He received the Golden Bear for Best in Religion. He graduated with a cumulative 4.0 GPA. and was a receipiant of an honors diploma. Brent Melancon Brent served as Sgnt. of Arms at Youth Leg. He was also a member of Chorus. Key Club, and Spanish. He was a three sport letterman including two years in football, baseball, and soccer. Brent received Oustanding Offensive Lineman in Football and the Highest Batting Average in Baseball He graduated with first honors. i 38 Bruin Men Jay Granier Jay served as president of FCA and Latin. He was a member of NHS. He lettered for two years in baseball and three in track lie received the Bauch and I.omb Award and Golden Bears in English. I.atin, science, and social studies. He graduated with a 4.0 G PA and received an honors diploma. Chris Hsu Chris served as Secretary and Parlimcntarian for Student Council and Business Manager of the paper. He was a member of French Club. Key Club. NHS. and Student Liturgy. He received three letters in wrestling and a city title. He attended the Century III Leadership Program. Chris graduated with first honors and an honors diploma. Harleigh Jones Harlcigh served as president of the Band, lettering for five years, as well as serving as chairman of Student Liturgy. He served as Key Club Vice-President and was a member of the French Club. He received the Student Service Award He graduated with first honors. Webb Miranda Webb was a member of the French Club, the Drama Club, and a vital member of the Student Liturgy Committee. He received a Varsity letter for four years in swimming Webb has played a part in five Drama Club performances including a lead role in OKLAHOMA!, the club's 1988 spring musical. Ed Walters F.d was president of lll-Y and NHS and received both Golden Bears I Ic was secretary of Art Club. News Editor of the paper. Drama Club Public Relations Chairman, secretary Key Club, captain of Debate, and a member of Beta. He was selected as one of BR Omptimist's Outstanding Seniors. He received first honors and an honors diploma. Tom Williams Tom served as International Secretary. LaMiss-Tenn Governor, and Vice-President of Key Club. He received the Golden Bear and the Distinguished Governor's Award. He was a member of French and Hi-Y. He lettered for four years in swimming. He served as senior class treasurer. He graduated with first honors and received an honors diploma. BRUIN MEN OF 1988 Bruin Mcn 39 Diplomas Signify an End and a New Beginning By Greg Curran After a little over a week off of school, seniors gathered one last time to receive their diplomas and to be recognized as the Catholic High graduating class of 1988. It was a last chance for the members of the class of 1988 to meet together before they followed their separate roads of college, work, and even the marines. The gathering took place on May 22 at the Riverside Centroplcx Theater for the Performing Arts. The Baccalaureate Mass and Ninety- second Commencement began at eight o'clock on Saturday night. After the graduates processed out into the audience to sit with their parents, the Bishop, clergy, and those seniors who were involved in the ceremony came out on stage. Bishop Stanley Joseph Ott said the mass with numerous concelebrants. Paul Moak, co valedictorian, gave the welcoming address before mass. Once mass had ended the seniors on stage left to sit with their parents for the commencement. Then the graduation exercises began and the seniors were called up to receive their diplomas. Once each senior had been ar nounced and received his diploma. Ke Achacoso. co-valedictorian, was aske to give his Closing Address. Then, one Brother Francis gave his final talk t seniors and parents, they were allowe to go. Finally, high school had endec for one-hundred and thirty-nine senior:-and the Class of 1988 dispersed to begin their post high school lives. l)a id Alexander, like all seniors, received h diploma and a handshake from Bishop 0 after the graduation mass had en it Seniors Martin Aharez and Steve Alch came out into the auditorium before mass began as the band played for the families and friends present. Club leaders participated in the mass before graduation, fcd Walters. Warren Dazzio. Ilarlcigh Jones, and David Alexander assisted in the procession. 40 Graduation C o-'alcdictorian, Paul Moak. gave the opening talk at the mass and graduation ceremonies for the Catholic High class of 1988. Brian C'asemore and his family receive communion from Father I.cmoinc during the mass which preceded the graduation exercises. i Graduation 41 Leo Abel Rodney Adams Justin Alford Jason Allcmond Todd Alley George Alvarez Hugo Andricain Scott Angelico Ned Archer Patrick Armentor Phil Armentor David Assaf Brandon Babin Kilcy Batumi John Balhof Louis Barfield Gordon Bargas Brian Bateman Jerry Bello Jeffrey Benton Jim Bernard Todd Bevdek Rcssc Bizc Guv Blanchard Keith Bonnette Edward Bordelon Trey Bradford I rc Branstetter Stanley Bruud Curtis Brescher Reginald Brinkman Steve Brouillcttc Craig Broussard Lee Broussard Bart Buckcl Brandon Bucchc Rick Burke Doug Cain John Cardillo Bubba Casselberry Stephen Chalmers Kevin Champagne 42 Juniors Paul Chcncvcrt Scott Chcncvcrt Dallas Clark Norman Collins Brian Connelly Anthony Culotta Jesse Daigle Paul Darensbourg Brian Davis Jim Dawson Chris DeCuir Brant DcLaunc PSAT Test Could Decide Students’ Futures By Philip Say Why can't I sleep? 1 have been lying here for over an hour with absolutely no rest. Could it be that I am worried about that little test I have tomorrow. Surely not. the PSAT only determines whether I'll go to college or not. The PSAT is a one-hundred minute test that serves as an academic competition for college scholarships. The score made goes on one’s permanent records along side the grade point average. The test is divided into two sections -verbal and math. The verbal is impossi- ble. One difficult section of the verbal is the antonyms. One must decide from a list of four words which is the most opposite of a given word. The trick is that the given words arc things like “sycophancy and “doppclgangcr. It is impossible to know the meaning of the word much less the opposite. Another verbal section is on analogies. They present words which have nothing to do with one another. Is it true that centaur is to neophyte as hydra is to iconoclast. The Lnglish section is concluded w ith the reading comprehension. One must read passages from Metaphysics by Aristotle or read essays on the social structure out of the Keynesian revolution. The Math section is the only down-to-earth section. It contains problems actually worked before. Yet on the composite score, the math is only worth one-half as many points as the verbal. I got many strange looks this week as I diligently studied vocabulary. Just this afternoon I was talking to one of my friends and I proclaimed how difficult it was to elucubrate the various conundriums in the PSAT which take great perspicaciousness to understand. For some reason, he completely avoided me the whole day. I took a short course given by Dr. Archambcault last week. I told my mother this evening that I must have eggs in the morning. She was indignant until I explained that eggs arc brain food and could make the difference in getting the scholarship or not. Now' I still don't understand why I can't sleep! Preparations tor the PSAT beftin before the test dale because a high score can lead to scholarships. Billy Graves. Leo Abel, and Jim Dawson arc three Juniors who had to prepare. CLASS OF 1989 Juniors 43 Weight Lifting Builds Strength for the Season B Michael Blanchard “The will to win is not nearly as important as the will to prepare to win. That was one of the first sayings that the 1987 CHS Bears heard from Coach Weiner, the new head football coach. They put it to practice even before he officially took over as head coach. Last winter the Bears began to work out hard in the weight room under the instruction of Coach Joe LeBlanc. They stopped only for spring practice with Coach Weiner and all the other football coaches. The Bears immediately resumed weight lifting as soon as school let out for summer. Then the real work began. The Bears worked out all summer until the final two weeks when they started two-a-day football practices. The summer work-outs were tough. The work-outs not only focused on building pure strength, but also on building muscle endurance, speed, and quickness. To help add to the Bears strength they focused the work outs on Jimmy Screen worked out in the weight room at Catholic High as did many others in preparation for CHS sports. four major lifts: bench press, incline press, squat, and power clean. To work on speed and quickness, Coach Weiner and Coach LeBlanc instructed the Bears in various exercises and running drills. Coach Weiner and Coach LeBlanc pushed the team hard during the offseason because they knew what the team lacked in size could be made up for in speed and strength. To measure their improvements in strength, every fourteen work outs (divided evenly between upper body and leg work outs) the Bears maxed-out and recorded their best lifts. The improvements were impressive. Thanks to hard work during the off season, the Bears are stronger and faster. and their record shows it! Hope ly, with Coach Weiner's new system the Bears will be winners from now on. Scooter DiViuorio Nick [ odaro Eric Docschcr Jason Doiron Rick Donaldson Norm Duhon 44 Juniors Paul Flood Greg Fourricr John Fulmer Chris Funcs Mark Gcisslcr John Gibson Ian Goudclockc Joe Grace Billy Graves Mike Greenlee Eddie Grey Mark Griffith Bill Gussman Mike Hand Mark Hardeman Chris Hart Ty Harvison Scott Hensgens Gene Hernandez David llcroman Paul Higdon Marty Hoffman Jcrrcl Honore Alan Hotard Davis Hotard Todd Howell Kevin Hunt Brian Kennedy Mike Keogh Stephen LaCour Dan Lafayette Ben Lavillc Brian Loft Rich Lofton Keith Lorio Marc Lundin J. Lunn Bernard Maristany Bobby McCarron Michael McCormick Tony Modica Carlton Monroe Doug Murray Michael Muse Chuck Musgrovc Michael Orcino Dominic Palminticr Jeffrey Patin Brooks Paitcrson David Pizzuto Scon Plattsmicr Derek Polk Adrian Pope Clay Powell David Ray Scon Ray Matt Reames Tommy Reed Ricky Rculct Jeff Richardson Ken Roberts Byron Rome Brad Roth Peter Rumfola Phil Rupp Nelson Sanchez Jason Sanders Phillip Say-Jimmy Screen Todd Seal Scan Shannon David Shapiro Denis Simoncaux Scan Smith Tim Smith Ed Stonich Cole Thornton Jay Thudium Jeff Tony Kevin Tullicr Danny Vara Aaron Vince Pat W'agucspack Travis Wall 46 Juniors The Walk of Students Tells a Great Deal By Hugo Andricain There arc several ways one can tell the difference between seniors and freshman. One of the most obvious, yet least noticed, is their walk. In reviewing this it is important to remember that wonderful eighth-grade game of book-bashing.” This is when one eighth grader cunningly approaches another and with a quick stiff arm attempts to discover just how far someone cIsc's books will travel down the hall. This cherished memory brings us to our first walk- The Freshman Frantic.” These poor souls, haunted by the dreaded memories of eight grade now have to face high school, and boy arc they ready. They travel down the hall, chin tucked, back hunched, and books clutched to their chests in the same manner that an all-pro running back holds a football in a full sprint through the line. Slow moving upperclassmen arc easily dodged but they soon bump into our next topic, the sophomore. The Sophomore Stride is very similar to the “Freshman Frantic yet it has one crucial difference. There is now a group of people who have to look out for them. A sophomore stands slightly more upright to let freshmen know that he won't back down. This, of course, is a statement expressed only between his sidesteps of juniors and seniors. By the time one has acquired the The Junior Shuffle he has become a relaxed student who now knows where he is going and how long it takes to get there. The books have now retreated to Chris Champagne and Ricky Rirer exhibit the “Senior Strut in the hall during break one arm and are held at the side which is the finishing touch of the now completely upright stance. The shuffle” is rarely interrupted as there is only one group of students still deserving of their respect, the seniors. The Senior Strut is our final topic. Now. not only have the books dropped and the stance straightened, the senior no longer has to even watch where he is going. The senior has acquired a built-in sonar which enables him to get to class as well as a senior ring which is the advisory signal to all other students to MOVE. The senior has also maintained his knowledge of the amount of time allotted for arrival to class, and plans to use it. He always arrives at class with the tardy bell and is the first one out with dismissal. Hopefully, this will help you to notice the warning signals of approaching seniors. It will also help you to look out for darting freshman and avoid all possible injury. Jeremy Walpole Randy Wans James Webb Bob White Chris Wilder Will Wilkinson 4 Juniors 47 Junior Ring Ceremony Initiates Seniority All through the ages, man’s ideas have been expressed in symbols; and so it is with the class ring. The senior class ring indicates that the wearer has successfully hurdled many obstacles in the past and has accepted the challenges of the future. The Catholic High senior ring symbolizes the loyalty, the fidelity, and the courage needed in the never-ending struggle to live up to the ideals of Christianity. This fact is demonstrated by the thousands of CHS alumni who proudly wear a Catholic High School ring. The ring thus indicates membership in a very select group. The center of the ring is an orange Junior classmen. Cole Thorton. Jimmy Screen. Carlton Monroe, and Bernard Maristany, who arc serving in the mass, process in stone, one of the school's colors, capped with the traditional “C,” the letter given for excellence in academics, athletics. and extracurricular activities. The name of the school-Catholic High-is engraved in the circle surrounding the stone. The words arc separated by the cross which indicates the school’s Christian heritage and standards. One side of band bears the likeness of an attacking bear, the school mascot, signifying the tenacious spirit of the CHS student. Above the bear and separated by the word “Bears” arc found the first two digits of the graduating year of the wearer. Below the figure of the bear is the name of the city, Baton Rouge, in which the school is located. The second side of the band displays the year 1894, the year in which the school was founded in Baton Rouge by the Brothers of the Sacred Heart Above this date is the shield of the Brothers. Emblazoned upon the shield is the Heart of Jesus, and the last two digits of the year of graduation Worked in between the two digits are the initials CHS, the traditional abbreviation of the school's name. The 1989 Senior Class was officially presented their rings at the Ring Ceremony on Thursday, May 26, at Our Lady of Mercy Catholic Church. Brother Francis assists the Bishop in handing out Communion to Todd Alley during the mass for the Ring Ceremony. The ring distribution is the highlight of the ceremony. Here. Mr. Greg Brandao assists Brother Francis in presenting Davis Hotard his new ring JUNIOR RING CEREMONY 48 Junior Ring Ceremony Junior Ring Ccrcmony 49 Jonathan Adcock David Alvarez Mauricio Ancalmo Brian Baiamonle Greg Barbc Patrick Barber Larry Barcelona Chris Baron Todd Beatty Jason Bennett Jason Besson Jason Best Brian Bilctnikoff Michael Blanchard Kenny Blanchard Kevin Boneno Doug Bordelon Brian Borel Jason Borne Ryan Bossier Brad Bourgeois Ray Bourgeois Haze Brignac Jamie Broussard Kevin Burkes David Cardillo Adam Casselberry Will Chambers Dennis Chedraui Chuck Chiasson Chris Cleaver Eric Coco Francis Coker Patrick Conlon Justin Cop Michael Corripio Peter Couhig Scan Cresap Scott Cullen Rusty Culotta Stradton Curry-Mike Dalmau Arthur DeOliveria Darren Depew Joseph Derbes Joel Dicharry Stephen Dillc Jason Doiron 50 Sophomorcs John Dominguez Mark Dominguez Scon Douget Ronald Dumigan Jason Duncan Scott Emonct Brcc Esnard Trey Esnard George Paircloth Will Fa Her Mike Favrot Jeremy Fcrachi The Reason for Learning By Kric Ruhlin The study of math teaches us logic and reason Which helps us to think in an orderly fashion. The study of literature gives us a broader perspective And teaches us to appreciate written works in a whole new way. The study of science teaches us all about nature And gives us new insights into life on earth. The study of art makes us become more creative And more appreciative of the beauty of man's works. The study of languages allows us to communicate with other cultures And gives us an insight into other ways of life. The study of religion draws us closer to God And teaches us how to act and speak as Christians. The study of computers allows us to keep up with technology And gives us the ability to work things out logically. But none of these things, important though they all are. Is alone the main reason for our attendance of CHS. None of them arc as important as the moral values and Christians attitudes Which are so crucial to our growth and our maturing process. It takes the entire atmosphere and environment that CHS offers To give us these values and make us good men. Mark Dominguez and Joe Derbes discover the reason for learning while studying for a biology test in the school library. CLASS OF 1990 Sophomores 51 James Fredrick Michael Fruge Gar Garreiy Guicc Giambrone Eric Gilley Orlando Gonzalez Garret Graves Michael Greene Scott Hanegan Johnny Hannic Brian liargrodcr Eric Hartzog Greg Haynes Michael Hedges Ronnie Hedrick Henry Henderson Trc‘ Hendry Roy Hill Stephan Hillman Bart llimcl Eric Holden Jason Hollicr Joe Hsu Chuck Hunter Stephen Igou Paul Jung Jeffrey Kaiser Joey Kappcl Brad Keller Jeremy Keller Michael Kern Gary Keyser Lance Klienpeter Stephen Kora Randy Kron Jason La Place Lyle LcBlanc Dan Leek Dcwaync Lewis Josh Lewis Ricky Lima Cal Madcrc Al Manint Charles Marks Josh Mascaro Lee Mayeux Randcll Mayeux Larry McAlpinc Cross-country: The Life of a Runner By Jeffrey Kaiser As the sun meets the horizon, the dew on the course transforms into a mist, which disappears for what seems an eternity. Though it's not an eternity, time passes slowly on the morning of a race. Being a runner. I arrive at a meet knowing its sights, its sounds, and its ritual of giving your left hand to a mar-kcred number. As I attempt to prepare a strategy, where to pass my opponents, how fast to run and where, time slips by. The bullhorn rumbles and I look towards the unfamiliar voice, realizing my race is about to begin. No one can help me win a race. As I stand behind the starting line, next to the other 150 people, I hope my work will pay off. The summer work, the early morning practices, the afterschool workouts, the time, the persis- tence. and the effort have all led up to this point. Being next to “The Big Orange Wave is a comfort but in this sport comforts don’t help much. Oh, of course my team could win or lose with or without me but it's up to each runner to run his heart out. “Runners set! echoes the voice behind the bullhorn, and my heart jumps. The starting pistol is shot and the race is on. Moving along the three mile course I ask myself questions: “Where’s the glory? Why am I doing this? Why? Running and sometimes finishing is an effort, a struggle, or at least it seems that way. The life of a runner is a life of practice and determination. Every time I cross the finish line a fact and realization come to mind: I’ve done my best, and I’ve won. Maybe I didn’t place first but I know I’ve met a personal goal. All that time Coach's motto has been embedded in my mind: “IF IT IS TO BE. IT IS UP TO ME! Now I know where the glory is: it’s inside!!! During one of the Cross Country meeis. Shannon Johnson took a large lead on competitor runners. Bhrctt Maccabc Patrick McGaugh Rod McGchee Ronald Mclnlirc Tommy Means Burton Meche Shelly Mclancon Michael Messina Michael Miller Younger Miller Mario Morice Shane Mouch Sophomores 53 Late Nights Are Part of CHS Life By Joe Hsu If you’ve ever been caught sleeping in class after having a traumatic experience I know how it is. This is how it happened to me. I got home from wrestling practice, ate dinner and began to do my homework. When I had finished my homework and was ready to call it a night, I reached for the telephone to enjoy some leisure” time only to recall I have the largest, longest, most difficult, totally essay English test tomorrow and. “Oh my God!!” I hadn’t even read the book! So I stay up all night reading, studying and drinking enough coffee for the Yugoslavian accordian club. At about 3:30 AM I pass out while studying in the bathroom. I'm awak- ened by my sister banging on the door yelling, I'm just dying to curl my hair! , because. I have Art class today with Bobby! OOOOH!” Staggering out of the bathroom and into my room. I suddenly realized what happened and slammed unmatching clothes on to my body. I eat toothpaste for breakfast then throw all my belongings into the trunk of the car, grab a can of sardines for lunch and dangerously make my way to school swerving, running red lights and driving on the shoulder. I can’t remember my parking spot number so I park by the track. Whew! I barely make it in time for the first period which I sleep through because we watch a filmstrip. Second period 1 doze off a few times only to be politely awakened by a carefully thrown eraser. I sleep through break then it is time for English. I wake myself up with a couple of facial slaps and I am ready to go! I enter the class, take out my pen, put on my glasses and wipe the sweat from mv palms. I seem to be the center of attention then one of my friends leans over and speaks the fatal words, “THE TEST IS TOM MORROW !!! AAAAGGGGHHHH!!! This is the last I remember of this day. I found out later from friends that the remainder of the day I just dragged from class to class, mouth open and arms hanging. They said as soon as I reached my desk I was in La La Land! Paul Nola Jason Owens Chris Palin Leonard Perry Jajon Politz Jacques Pourciau 54 Sophomorcs Danny Punch Robert Ragland Joey Reine Rob Rcnfroc David Richardson Carey Rome Mark Roquemore Erie Ruhlin Bennett Saia Brant Saia John Salmon Chuck Sanchez John Sanchez Tom Sarsficld Stephen Saux John Schcmpf Litton Schexnaildrc Rocky Schexnaydre Drew Schott Jamie Segar Brad Seguin Jason Sclser George Sierant Scott Simoncaux Dcwaync Smith Keith Smith Scott Smith Mike Sutherland Patrick Talamo Cullen Talley Todd Tessier Craig Toups Raul Urdialis Jeffrey Valentine Peter Vasscur Chad Vcntola David Vicccllio Jerry Von Gruben Jason Walker John Walters August Webber Danny Webre Doug White Tom Wintz Mitchell Worley Bill Young Eric Zappe Brad Zito Sophomores 55 CLASS OF 1990 Chris Abel Brian Aguillard Kurt Allen Kevin Anderson Brad Antic Neal Ashby Ben Assaf Jason Attuso Ricky Aucoin Jonathan Azar Donald Balhoff Jason Bass Scotty Bergeron Tommy Besselman Richard Blackslonc Andy Blalock Brad Blanchard Paul Blouin Jason Bordelon Mark Boss Chris Boswell Brad Bourg Barclay Brewer Bart Broome Ryan Broussard Damian Burdette Ken Camallo Carter Carroll Mark Cascmorc Jason Cashio Chris Cataldic Paul Champagne Harry Chernin Henry Chen Joel Chew CLASS OF 1991 S6 Prcshmcn Advice to Freshmen Bv Ed Walters The word for today is F-R-E-S-H-M-A-N. Can you say, fresh-man? I knew you could. Freshman arc a curious breed. For most of them, high school is a culture shock. They must go through the transition of changing from the Big Man on Campus at their grammar school to being, What was that little thing? in high school. This transition is usually not a pretty one. Many freshman end up doing those dumb things only a freshman can do. I know: I was there. Three years ago, I was the perfect freshman. I wore white striped athletic socks with dress pants that I had pulled up too high. I sported a really nifty digital watch, and my mom dressed me funny. I walked around school in wide-eyed wonder at all of the guys there who looked like giants (almost everyone looks like giants when you’re four feet tall). I think I would, and did, believe everything. My first day was a warning of what was to come for the next year. To say that I was eager would be an understatement. I was excited to be in high school and so caught up in the glamour of the whole thing, that when the bell rang to end my lunch hour, I figured that it was the late bell for the next class. Immediately, I panicked. What would people think? My first day at school, and I was already late! I figured they would probably kick me out or even worse, someone might laugh at me! I ran as fast as I could, not noticing the multitude of people changing classes around me. I bolted into the classroom that was next on my schedule. room 125. Throwing open the door. I ran about two steps into the classroom and dropped all of my books (I think I had about twenty of them). I look up at all my fellow students in embarrassment. when suddenly I realized: THE CLASS WAS FULL OF SOPHOMORES! Utterly humiliated, 1 humbly asked (in the words of a true freshman), Am I early or late for this class?” I was met with a resounding chorus of laughter and good-humored cheers of. FRESHMAN! The teacher grimaced. and in a gesture of pure mercy, she proclaimed, You’re early, son. Just go outside; I’ll be through in a minute. I picked up my books and walked out to the further cheers of my freshman peers. I had to laugh, because I suddenly realized how freshman my mistake was. I am writing this article to freshmen to try and end some of the wide-eyed enthusiasm that just gets freshmen in trouble. Here arc some key points ALL freshman must know before coming to CHS. Don’t believe everything you hear. There is no fencing team at Cl IS. Don't pull your pants up to your neck, and always wear real socks. Finally, try not to be so EAGER! If you follow these simple steps, you MAY get through your freshman year without ending up in a room full of laughing sophomores with your books all over the floor. Brad Blanchard played the bartender in Verses and Curses, the Drama Club's Fall Production. Will Clark Chuck Coghlan Chris Collett Kevin Cornett Claude Couvillion Shane Crochet Ryan Daboval Gabc Daige Troy David Van Decoteau Freshmen Have to Make Big Adjustments By Kevin Anderson Being a freshman is a new experience for everyone. This is your first year of high school and it is very different from grammar school. You must adapt to a new and different school and you also meet many new friends. As you jump from grammar school to high school you go through many changes. For one thing, you go from “big man on campus to the “little freshman in high school. You also meet many new people and make a lot of new friends. Your freshman year is mainly a year of adapting to a new school and getting used to a different way of learning. When you first go to high school, you realize it is very different than grammar school. You have different classes and it takes a while to get it straight where you arc going next. High school are much bigger than grammar schools and at first, this just makes it harder to get used to it. Having more people, you make many new friends in high school and this makes it more fun. As a freshman, you hear many rumors abvout how hard it is and that the seniors pick on the freshman all the Ron Julien lakes advantage of some time alone to catch up on some reading. time. Both of the rumors are false. High school is harder than grammar school, but it is possible to do well if you try. The only trouble you get from older students is an occasional yell of “freshman by sophomores. Freshman year is a very importan: year and you should make the most ot it. This year may not be the best year of high school, but it is one of the best and you should do all you can to take advantage of it. Winston Dccuir David Dcllucci Charlie Did Damon Dietrich Mike Dipuma Todd Dozier David Ellis Kurt Faul Cardwell Fcagin Tony Gannuch 58 Freshmen Scott Gasser Derek Gautreau Scolt Gautreau Chris Gclpi Tom Gilmore Jorge Gonzalez Peter Graf Tom Guidroz Brad Hamilton Mark Hassell Chris Hebert Stephen Hightower Jerry Hitzman Steve Hunt Ryan Johnson Ron Julien Ryan Jumonvillc Scott Kadair Jeremy Klimavicz Jeff Krahenbuhl Bart Landry Guy Lato Rusty Lcmoinc Chris Lindsay Michael Loft Bradley Lowe Mike Matthews Troy McDonough Johnny McKay Barrett Me Knight Scott Mcarcs Chad Melancon Trevon Miller Byron Monroe Todd Monroe Pat Mujica Alex O'konski Sal Palermo Shaun Patterson Milton Perkins Michael Perrault Steve Pevronnm Brian Rcamcs Keith Reed Robert Reinc Great Expectations B Rvan Jumomille s vc look forward to our graduation with high spirits and ereal expectations. Let us reflect on the things we have done and let us realize we have onh begun. From the man friends we have made to the Acaderm girls we serenade. The excitement that brewed on Fri-da nights as we watched the football team reach great heights. Baseball, basketball, track and tennis the Catholic pride is not nearlx finished We know what we're doin', this class will fix. because the freshman are bruin at Catholic High. Truon Miller and friends. Mike Xlatthcus. Trev W allbackcr. Gabe Daigle read over their English assignmem. Great Expectations, as Carter Carroll looks on. ( 0 Freshmen CLASS OF 1991 David Robcric Joc Romano R an Roppolo Mickey Rushing Tim Ryan Bart Saia W esley Salmon Bryan Sansone Calntcs Schaffer Philip Schmitt Geoff Smarada Chris Smith Chris Sonnier Clay Stafford Michael Stewart Drew Testier Sam Thomas Marc Tittlebaum Patrick Toney Doug Tooley Kemp Tullicr Brennan Utcr Alex Vara Chris Walsh Johnny Weber John Weeks Treye Weilbaohcr Craig White Chris Wiggins Doug Williams Frcshmcn 61 Robert Aertker Kevin Ainsworth John Archambcault Tyler Carruth Timothy Chapman Bryan Denison Patrick Dulaney Michael Dunn Chris Ebner Drew Gasser Eric Grabski Daniel Green Benjamin Hebert John Hinchcliffe Jeff Kappcl Chris Lee Chad Lemoine Stevie Maggio Jason Maranto Michael Maristanv Mark Matthews Van Mayhall Dale Mouch Garrett Ncltlcton Brandon Pennison Jonathan Pixlcy Keith Polozola Derek Schultz Jared Selser Stan Stolzcnthalcr Barry Switzer Alberto Tarajano Andy Thomas Chris Watts Dan Zvonck Eighth Graders Make Wise Choice for the Future By Stan Stolzenthaler Last December, I applied for the eighth grade class at Catholic High. On March of this year, thirty-five lucky young men were accepted into the class of 1992 at C.H.S. 1 was one of those lucky young men and how excited 1 was when I received my letter of acceptance! Everyone accepted in my class knew how hard it was going to be and that it would be a big change. Many of us left our life-long friends to come here and face the new challenge. One of the many changes we faced was the enormous responsibilities put upon us. At our old school, we had everything done for us; at C.H.S, though, we must do many things on our own. It is up to us to be in class on time, have all assignments done, and to conduct ourselves properly. If we are unable to carry through with what we know is correct, we are aware that we must face the consequences. One very pleasant change that I have experienced is the freedom we are given here. It is such a change to be able to sit and eat lunch with friends and not have to be monitored. This freedom gives me the feeling of being trusted by my superiors. Slt� ie Maggio, an eighth grader, takes time out from dancing to pose with his date during Homecoming. One of the greatest advantages of my being at C.H.S. is the fact that our teachers are really preparing us for high school. I think we will have a “leading edge” on the incoming ninth graders in 1988. Hopefully, all of the hard work and sacrifices that we have to make, will prove to be advantageous. Having left my friends and my “home turf’ in the eighth grade to come to Catholic High has. I think, been a wise choice for me. CLASS OF 1992 tighth Grade 63 Jimmy Swaggart holds high ihc biblc from which he preached before publically admitting to moral failure This resulted in an immediate three 64 Activities Division mon,h suspension from preaching. ACTIVITIES 1988 • Changes Evident Inside and Outside of School Life Students had numerous opportunities to bcconc involved this year. The spirit of CHS was present at Pep Rallies, organized with the energy and enthusiasm of many students. Homecoming marked a time of planning week-long activities, presentations, and a dance. Students also had the opportunity to share their giftedness by assisting at Days of Recollection. What made the difference in students involvement was their initiative. The success of Homcoming came because of the many hours the student council spent organizing each event, and students' desire to give up a holiday to share their feelings about Catholicism made retreat days a memorable Denise DeBlane receives a hug of congratulations from her father after being crowned the homecoming queen during the halftime festivities of the homecoming football game against Lee High. experience for all. The world outside CHS was changing also. Locally we saw Swaggart fold as one of the world’s most popular televangelist. State wide we saw one man take the initiative to command a “Roemcr Revolution in Louisiana and win the vote of the people. Nationally people made a difference by their actions in others' lives with the 58 hour Jessica McClure drama. And the world watched as Pope John Paul II visited the Lnitcd States gathering millions of Catholics in a show of faith. Within the school or around the world people made a difference by their actions. Iniativc was all it took. Activities Division 65 Dance Tops Off an Exciting Homecoming By Chip Brenner Catholic High Homecoming 1987 was indeed out of this world. Many events including the pep rally, the game, and especially the dance, made it the best Homecoming of my four years at Catholic High. The pep rally was full of excitement as we packed the gym for the last fun filled football pep rally of the year. The event started stimulating the crowd by having Mr. Harmon ascend to the top of a ladder. As the crowd’s yells increased. Jeff Purpcra gradually climbed the ladder with a pan heaping with whipped cream in his hand. Just as the cheers of the crowd reached its culmination, the pic was in Mr. Harmon’s face. This prepared the crowd for the rest of the event filled pep rally. Led by Reggie Morris and Kent Smith, each class had a few members who made a rap. The best of which was that of seniors Page Bordelon and Keith Smith. Harlcigh Jones received many laughs as he performed with the CHS flag corps as did Gavin Gautreau’s unicycle ride, but I don't think anyone will forget Shannon Cospcr’s bizarre dance. Next came the annual lip synch of Coach Boudrcax and the Faculettcs. They performed an extremely funny skit to Michael Jackson's “Bad.’’ Of course a pep rally isn’t a pep rally without a few inspiring words by Coach Weiner; this ended the pep rally. The game on Friday night was not a great victory.in fact it was a loss.but the students still had a great time. The girls on the Homecoming Court looked as beautiful as ever and were looking forward to the annou-cement of the Homecoming Queen at half time. The court included Sallie Bush, Denise DcBlanc, Amanda Lea, Karen LcBlanc, and Sarah Norwood. As they were escorted around the field in Corvettes, the crowd gave them a round of applause. As they anxiously approached our side of the field, the Queen was announced. “ ... and the The Homecoming Dance brings out the child in everyone. Catholic High Homecoming Queen is Denise DeBlanc.” The game itself was depressing. The most successful year of football in quite a few years ended up in a loss and a season of 5-5. The Homecoming Dance was remarkable. The band that played was XCLR8. They played a little bit of everybody's favorite music and allowed everyone to dance the night away. Everyone gathered together for the presentation of the court and then it was back to dancing. The theme of the dance. “It’s Out of This World.” fit it perfectly. Everything seemed to go right that night, even the picture lines moved rapidly. Everyone seemed to enjoy the festive atmosphere. Nothing | could recapture the feeling of the Homecoming events, but I'm sure each person who attended has his or her own memories to embrace in their heart for many years to come. Catholic High fans act so fired up at football games that they have to fence them in. 66 Homecoming HOMECOMING Pep Rallies find the teachers and students in Michael Morar and Pokey Greer and their new roles. dates display the emotion of Homecoming in their grins. Homccoming 67 ?9X7 WMSeOIMTt ewzi 'Kane Ke tee .eS ute. 68 Homecoming Sana t na K 'H uwyod f ?%7 a ttec wU«ty 2.ccee t De ii4e (?Asii4ti«te De3Caste Homccoming 69 Guest Speakers Add To Assemblies By Alex Vara Catholic High students had the opportunity to listen to several guest speakers. Among them was Joe Dean from Louisiana State University. Using a quick trick with his hand. Dean quickly caught the attention of each individual student. Later in his speech he went on to talk about goal setting and to stick like glue to one's goal. He motivated the students with his dynamic speech and encouraged the students with their goal setting. Other guest speakers were Tommy Calandro, Dr. Laughlin and Catholic's own Head Football Coach, Dale Weiner. Steroids was their topic and proved to be interesting and very informative for all students, athletes and non athletes. The speakers told the students the side effects of this drug and what it has done to many young adults who used this drug. They urged the students to refuse the temptations of this horrible drug. This year the pep rallies arranged by the Student Council were great! Out there in full force was the CHS band, giving the Catholic High crowd and athletes their dynamic tunes of inspiration and pep. The outrageously funny skits that the Faculty. Student Council members, and students put on were great to watch. The cheerleaders and the Bruinettes also motivated the crowds with their screams and hollers for the athletes. Tommy Calandro spoke to students on the ill effects of steroids. 70 Pcp Rallies and Assemblies Pep Rallies Assemblies During a football pep rally. Head Football Coach, Dale Weiner, gives a motivational speech to his team and to the fans. Brave football players, Brent Mclancon. Greg Andmg. Kenny Riche, and Greg Weston approach cubes of ice which they are to sit on. Pep Rallies and Asscmblies 71 Masses and Days of Recollection Provide Spiritual Growth By Joe I.eggio Days of Recollection and masses arc events that are unique to the family of Catholic High. These masses and special days arc set aside to enhance individual spiritual growth in addition to encouraging stronger relationships with our classmates and our God. In an atmosphere of great intensity created by hard working students and teachers, such special days and masses arc relaxing and refreshing. The masses at Catholic High are celebrated by a variety of priests who arc always excited to share the cucha-rist with the student body. Bishop Ott has celebrated mass with us on several occasions, too. However, the wonderful thing about masses at Catholic High is the participation of the student body. Students participate as alter servers, lectors, members of the choir, and simply by being active members in the congregation. This year’s masses were planned and arranged by the Student Liturgy Committee. The Liturgy Committee was begun during the 1987-88 schoolyear to allow student involvement in the process of religious activity at CHS. With the help of the Religion Department at school, the students chosen to serve on the committee gave the student body numerous enjoyable masses. In the fast paced society special days of recollection are needed. These special days allow students to step back from the busy daily routine and consider their relationships with others and with the Lord. Activities arc planned on these days to stimulate students’ F.d Walters and Paul Talbot arc among the Seniors talking with sophomorcs.Brian Biamontc and Eric Holden, during the Sophomore Day of Recollection. thoughts about serious issues, moral and otherwise, in our world today. This year, members of the senior class were asked to share their thoughts and feelings with the freshman and sophomores during their days of recollection. Many seniors accepted the invitation, and as a result, the underclassmen acted favorably. The days of recollection and the masses truly set our school apart from others. The students, faculty, and the entire family at CHS arc continually drawn closer by such events. As we gather to strengthen our love for others, we develop a deeper love for God and all of His creation. The love and faith that goes into the masses and days of recollection is one of the many reasons that Catholic High is so special to its family. Liturgy Committee members, llarlcigh Jones and Brent Mclancon. along with faculty advisors, Mrs. Stewart. Mr. Ferrara, and Mr. Galliano prepare material for a school mass. 72 Masses and Days of Recollection Masses Days of Recollection Father C'lco Milano. Associate Pastor at Our Lady of Mercy, spoke at the Day of Recollection in the Choral Room. The mass is a part of the retreats. Stan Stolzcnthalcr receives communion from Mr. Rusciano during mass in the school gym. Masses take place during the year as part of the religious environment at CHS. Masses and Days of Rccollcction 73 Hard Work in Clubs and Academics Rewarded By Ken Achacoso The Student Leadership Mass and Spring Awards Presentation was created to laud the extracurricular and academic achievements of students during the year. The second annual mass and presentation was held in St. Joseph's Cathedral on May 7, 1988. Father Frank L'tcr was the celebrant of the mass which involved student council officers and senior representatives as participants. The mass revolved around the central theme of leadership and honor. Following the mass, the extracurricular and academic awards were presented. The officers in each of the 24 clubs were presented with certificates of honor by the club moderators. After this, seventeen seniors were recognized for being named seniors of the month by the faculty while seventeen student athletes were in the same way recognized for the honor of Athletes of the Month. Academic awards for the 1987-88 school year were then presented. Michael Blanchard was recognized as the sophomore High O’Brien representative. Warren Dazzio and Chris Hsu were recognized as participants in the Century III Leaders Program. Marco Gonzalez was awarded the Woodman of the World Award for achievements in social studies. Michael McCormick was presented the Rensselaer Award for math and science excellence in the Father Frank I ter gives communion to John Bat-hoff during the mass preceding the Spring Awards Ceremony. junior class. Jay Granicr won the Baush and l.omb Award for academic excellence in science for his senior year. After the District and State Literary Rally winners were recognized, the five National Merit Finalists of the Class of 1988 were applauded. They were Scooter Aycdcll, Brian Fin, Paul Moak, Ti-son Pugh, and Joe Ruhlin. Reggie Morris was recognized also for being a finalist in the National Achievement Scholarship Program for Outstanding Negro Students. The Student Leadership Mass and Spring Awards Presentation continues to stand for the oustanding extracurricular and academic leadership of our students. Mr. Barbier gives David Alexander his award while Sludcnt Council President, Warren Dazzio holds the next certificate. ' 74 l.cadcrship Mass Leadership Mass Warren l)a io is congratulated for receiving the traditional plaque and gavel by Student Council moderator. Mr. Jay Harmon. Hi-Y Officers Ed Wallers and Kenny Riche arc honored by moderator Mrs. Kim Naquin during the presentation. leadership Mass 75 Convocations Involve Humor B Michael McCormick To some people. Sports Convocations arc boring ceremonies that must be endured as a consequence of their participation in a sport at Catholic High. This has been true of some convocations in the past, but not this year's Spring Sports Convocation. Usually, this gathering consists of the monotonous naming of all the participants in a sport, then a long speech by the coach, followed by the presentation of awards. Since several sports arc honored at the same ceremony, this takes quite some time. Most of the athletes and their parents arc only interested in the sport in which they participate, so they must sit through the presentation of all the other teams, waiting for their moment in the sun. To furthur add to the length of these convocations, former athletes arc usually officially named Grizzly Greats at the l all Sports Convocation. I or 1987 hall Sports Winners: Row I: Joe Kuhlin. Outstanding Runner; Brian Hutchinson. Golden (irizzly Award and Co-Captain's Award; Todd Hebert. Outstanding Offensive l ineman and Co-Captain's Award; Brent Mclancon. Outstanding; each of these athletes, a coach gives a speech, then the athlete makes one himself. The Spring Sports Convocation this year, however, broke the mold. While the long lists of athletes’ names were still there, the coaches' speeches were far from boring. Their speeches seemed more like comedy club acts. Jokes and one-liners were the name of the game. Each coach tried to outdo his counterparts. The undisputed champion had to be swimming coach Paul Kelly. When he was explaining the criteria for the Coaches' Award, given to Bart Black, he said that the recipient should realize that he is second in charge. Given this. Coach Kelly felt that he, himself, should receive the award. Throughout the convocation, it was obvious that the coaches were as tired of the monotony of the past as everyone else. They made it an entertaining evening. Defensive 1 ineman Row 2: Kevin Schmitt. Most Improved Runner; Greg Anding, Outstanding Defensive Back; i.eo Abel. Most Valuable Player; Greg Weston. Coaches Award; Jesse Daigle. Outstanding Offensive Back. L Junior Swimmer. Nelson Sanchez receive ;■ award for Most Valuable Swimmer from hi' coach. Mr. Paul Kelly. 76 Sporis Convocations Sports Convocations Denny Braud and Randy Plaisancc were inductees into the Gri dy (treats for 1988 Most Spirited in Soccer was awarded to Malt Jung by Mead Coach Joe Melancon and Moderator Brother Carl. Johnny I.opoo receives the Most Valuable Award in Tennis from Coach Randow. Johnny abo received the Student Athlete Award later in the year. 1988 Spring Sports Winners: Row I: Brent Me-lancon. Highest Batting Average: Glen LaBorde. 110 Percent Award -Bascball; Harlan Jones. Coaches Award in Track; Dominic Palminticr. Outstanding Ficldman in Track; Bart Black. Coaches Award in Swimming; Craig Tibbetts. Most Valuable in Wrestling; Steve Sepeda. Most Valuable Wrestler. Row 2: Mitch Worley. Most Valuable Golfer; Brandon Babin. Best Defensive Player in Basketball; Eric Broussard. Most Valu- able Distance Man-Track; Chris DeCuir. Most Valuable Tracksman; Scott Ray, Most Improved-Basketball; Matt Jung. Most Spirit-Soccer;Mikc Cave. Most Improved Wrestler; Kyle Car-mouchc. Most Valuable-Soccer Not Pictured: Pokey Greer. Captain's Award-Basketball; Nelson Sanchc . Most Valuable Swimmer; Kevin Sinqucficld. Golden love Award-Baseball; Randall Walls, Most Valuable-Baseball; Johnny Lopoo. Most Valuable in Tennis. Sports Convocations 77 Roemer Ran Right Ed Wallers “I believe in Louisiana! I BELIEVE in LOUISIANA!! I BELIEVE IN LOUISIANA!!!” The inauguaration day words of newly-elected Governor Buddy Roemer still linger in the minds of many l.ouisianaians today, for Roemer is living proof that one doesn't have to be in debt to win an election in the State of Louisiana. The victory of Roemer symbolizes hope for many who had given up on Louisiana, and the Roemer Revolution promises a better education system and the end of Louisiana's dominacc of the bottom of every list in the nation. Several things made the Roemer campaign unique. First, among a field of Edwin Edwards who was the incum-bant governor. Billy Tauzin, a U S. Representative. Bob Livingston (another U.S. Rep. and the only Republican in the race). Jim Brown (who gave up a job as Secretary of State to run), and Speedy O. Long, who ran because he figured that anyone would vote for a “Long on a Louisiana ballot in light of Huey P. and Earl K. before him. Roemer spent the least money, save the rather desperate efforts of Mr. Long. Second. Roemer preached in a rather evangelical style, a distinctly North-l.ouisiana twang, and a new message that promised to make some people in this state mad. He promised a “revolution in which he would place education first lie also promised that when people in the North heard the name Louisiana, they would “start lookin' and stop laughin’.” The people responded to his message by making him our Governor. Other things distinguish the Roemer campaign from the rest. During his campaign, Roemer accepted no money from Political Action Committees, or PAC s. Roemer also disclosed all campaign contributions over a certain amount, and accepted only reasonable amounts of money, to insure that he would not owe anyone any political favors once he was in office. The entire election process took on an entirely anti-Edwards attitude, as the incumbant governor was blasted by his competitors in many debates. Edwards based his campaign on hard experience. He knew that he had three terms as governor under his belt, and ran a very confident campaign. Although he had the highest negative name association of any of the candidates, his unquestionable experience and shrewd campaigning kept him ahead in all polls until the week before election day. Roemer. in contrast, consistently ran at about 8% for most of the campaign. Roemer surprised many, however, by appearing at the top of most of the polls just a few days before the election. On election night. Roemer pulled the highest percentage of votes, with just over one-third of the state's voters backing him. Edwards finished second with about one-fourth. Since all of the oth candidates pledged their support Roemer, Edwards soon pulled out the election, ending the need for a |i off election. The night told a lot more than t next governor, though. It set the A for a new era of politics in Louisiana-veritable “revolution in campaignii ethics, one which gives hope for futu elections. Newly Fleeted Governor Buddy Rocnvcr c paigning before the election. HU down home i; and dress as well as his evangelical talk of roc lion against old Louisiana politics won coot votes to oust incumbant Edwin Edward 78 Current Events Bedtime for Reagan By Kd Walters As Ronald Reagan completes his second term as president, several rather unlikely-candidates have come forth in the past year to fulfill his spot, l ew of these, however, made it all the way to the end of the primaries. The Democratic candidates, nol-so affectionately dubbed the Seven Dwarves, represented a political spectrum unrivaled by any election in recent years. Candidates ranged from the relatively conservative Michael Dukakis to the liberal Rev. Jesse Jackson. Candidates dropped out of the race for many reasons. Joseph Biden made a few campaign claims that weren't true regarding law school, and plagiarized a few lines of speeches. Front-runner Gary hart was exposed in a scandal with Florida statlet Donna Rice. Me dropped out of the race soon after the scandal was uncovered, then re-entered the race when he said that none of the other candidates were adequately addressing the issues he ahd put forth in the campaign Mart went from i2% in pre-cau- cus polls to less than VX in the first caucuses. Illinois congressman Paul Simon delivered his concession speech in characteristic form, wearing a bow tic. after not getting enough votes in the primaries to insure a strong following at the national convention Richard Gephardt. a congressman from Missouri, and Al Gore, a congressman from Tennessee. dropped out in similar fashion when the votes didn't fall in the right places. It came down, in the last caucuses. to Dukakis and Jackson, with Dukakis in the driver's scut. Jackson went to the convention with enough support to have at least a say in the foreign policy of the Democratic candidate for president. The Republicans had a somewhat easier time. The race for the Republicans was between the Vice-president. George Bush. Robert Dole, Minority Leader in Congress, and evangelist Pat Republican Parly Nominee, George Bush in one of his many encounters with the press Bush complained throughout the campaign of negativisms from bad press . Robertson. While sonic considered Robertson a joke, he surprised many with a first-place showing in many early caucuses. As the race contunucd. however, the real fight came to be between Bush and Dole. While Dole was fighting a crippling injury from the war. Bush battled the “wimp factor and bad press. In the end. however. Bush came through to beat both opponents, and in the final caucuses. Bush was the almost unanimous choice. Now that most Democrats and Republicans have sided behind the candidates of their party the battle lies ahead. Bush must prove himself a capable leader and not just a Ronald Reagan protege. Mike Dukakis must prove himself capable of making the jump from governor to president, and prove himself a true Democrat, and not just a conservative in sheep's clothing. Michael Dukakis bcc.imc the official Democratic parly nominee aflcr many of the other candidates dropped out due to different circumstances. Current Events 79 Phoi Brave Child Battles Odds in Accident By David Assaf verses from a Winnic-thc-Pooh song. to Jessica McClure a''vc ant oul of . Last October, during a time of tur- The child seemed to be doomed from the well. Over a million heartwarmed moil in both the slock market and the the start, but the West Texas town ral- souls glimpsed a pair of pitiful eyes en-| Persian (iulf. another story unfolded it- lied and volunteccrs literally clawed circled by bandages and breathed a sigh selfevcrsoslowlyinMidland.Tcxas.lt their way through an extremely hard li- ol relief. was the story of eighteen month-old mestone formation to break through to Jessica's right foot was badly d.i-J Jessica McClure. On Wednesday, Oc- the well shaft after forty hours of maged, but doctors said they would not tober 14. Jessica fell twenty-two feet round-the-clock shifts. It was Friday amputate it. Her bruised forehead rc-into a small well and lay there fifty- morning and America was anxiously quired plastic surgery to eliminate eight gruelling hours, while rescuers awaiting the conclusion of this horror scars. All in all, Jessica s story enlight-tu mie I led alongside the well in which story. The rescuers had made a two- cncd the nation: in the midst of worldly! she was wedged. Jessica won America’s inch hole in the wall of the well. At problems and worries, America was rehear! as TV viewers across the nation noon, the latest word from Midland was minded that happy endings arc still a: pulled for the little girl who desperately inches , f inally, at nearly eight pm. reality, cried Mommy. and bravely hummed all three network TV stations switched 80 Currcnt Events Pontiff Brings Message to American Youth By Phillip Say 230G Popcmobilc. He received the gift endure because they arc treated as see Pope John Paul II arrived in Miami of a gaudy Mardi Gras mask which he ond-class citizens in a church they love, on September 10. 19X7 to commence attempted to don. John Paul then trav- The Pope gave no substantial response his crosscontinental tour of the U.S. I Ic eled to an outdoor Mass which 200.000 but affirmed their equal “human digni- madc appearances at Columbia, South rain-drenched worshipers attended. ty.“ Carolina; San Antonio; Phoenix; Los The Pope came to teach and to listen. The Pope was met by protesting ho-Angclcs; Monterey. California; San He addressed the widely publicized dis- mosexuals in San Iranc isco but offered francisco; Detroit; and New Orleans, cord and dissonance among Catholics consolation to a group of AIDS victims. Youth flocked in busloads from all over over church doctrine by saying that one He stated. “God loves you all, without Louisiana to the Superdome to hear the should not consider himself a good distinction, without limit. Pope talk in a special youth festival. Catholic unless he accepts all of the Pope John Paul last visited the U.S. C hristian rock star. Tom I ran ak. and Church’s teachings. John Paul urged in 1979 shortly after assuming the au- the Christian contemporary vocalist, that people who do not obey these mor- thority in 1978. Many speculate that Dana, performed at the event. The al demands should not receive Commu- John Paul, now 67. will never again at- Popc was ushered into the Superdome nion. He also urged bishops to oppose tempt so grand a visit of the U.S. by an impressive marching band and a artificial birth control more actively. convoy of Mardi Gras floats. The Pope The Pope listened to the bishops ex- Mr: Mrs. Re«j an greet Pope John Paul ll entered in his white Mercedes-Benz plain the anguish many women today during his visit io ihe White House. AP Photo Current Events 8 U.S. Teams Weren’t So Impressive By Marco Golzalez Every four years countries all over the world send their top amateur athletes into a very trying set of competitive events known as the Winter Olympics. The United States sent many athletes. trainers, and coaches to Calgary, Canada to compete in the events. The American athletes trained long and hard to represent the United States, who has had a tradition of being one of the top teams in the Olympics. This year, though, the Olympics were mostly disappointing for the “yankee athletes. The U.S. didn't win as many medals as was expected, and many of its teams, such as the ski and skating teams, that were expected to sweep the medals actually won very few. Many tragedies occurcd during the events which led to losses of events. One of the most tragic was Dan Jansen's falls during both preliminary round and in competition in speed skating. Jansen was trying to win he competition for his sister who had died of luckcmia a few days prior. The U.S. team did sec some bright spots in competition. Dcbi Thomas won a silver medal in figure skating, a competition in which she was faired to win the gold. One of the brightest spots was the gold medal effort of Brian Boitano in Men's Figure Skating. This was the first gold medal the U.S. has cvfir won in this event. Although the Olympics were overall disappointing for the U.S., the efforts and preparation of all the athletes served as an inspiration for all Americans to achieve their goals in life. Brian Boilano of Sunnyvale. CA. who won ihc men’s Olympic figure skating competition in Calgary. shows off his gold medal. Boitano was the first American to capture the gold at the 15th Winter Olympics.( A I Photo) Washington Redskins quarterback Doug l_S(, neisinan hopeful Tommy Modson was Williams grimaces as he hits the ground in the named All-SEC quarterback his freshman year second quarter of Super Bowl XXII in San with the help of new head coach Mike Archer Diego. Williams went on to lead the Redskins and wi(Jc rcccivcr Wendell Davis. Me led the to a 42-10 victory over the Denver Broncos. Tigers to a Gator Bowl victory breaking a long scoring a record 35 of those points in the bowl game losing streak, second quarter. (AP Photo) 82 Currcnt Events Photo By Brad Messina New Coach Brings New Records at LSU By Greg Curran When Bill Arnsparger announced his resignation before the 1987 Sugar Bowl, LSU fans were not only stunned but terribly worried. The thought of losing such a winning coach was in itself disturbing, but Bill Arnsparger had brought national championship hopes to a string of post season losses. He still was unable to bring a post season game into the win column of LSU football. In his two years, losses came to Nebraska in the Sugar Bowl and Baylor in the Liberty Bowl. Worries of Arnspargcr’s departure turned to a search for a new coach. The job seemed to be that of defensive coordinator, Mike Archer, before LSU decided to bring in candidates from all over. Fans became alarmed to sec head coaches from out of Louisiana bidding for a job they had decided should stay local after Arnspargcr's decided move. Public opinion stood with the young Mike Archer as interviews took place and when the smoke had cleared Mike Archer stood the youngest head coach in the NCAA. As the summer months ended, the LSU Fighting Tigers began to practice and the team gave fans a positive impression, but the question over Archer's abilities remained. When game day came around and the Tigers travelled to College Station, Texas to challenge the highly rated Texas A M Aggies, fans in Baton Rouge remained tense. The team was able to defeat the prolific Texas football tradition for the second year in a row. The early season win brought confidence to a young team, including a freshman quarterback. Tommy Modson maintained his composure throughout the season to bring LSU a 9-1-1 record with a loss to Alabama and a tie to Ohio State. When the season ended l.SU found itself waiting on bowl bids. The Sugar Bowl wasn’t locked up. LSU? Auburn? Alabama? Who would go? After Auburn defeated Alabama in the season finale, they were chosen to attend. LSU accepted an invitation to the Gator Bowl to play South Carolina, a team unfamiliar to Louisiana fans. The so-called pass and shoot offense of Carolina’s quarterback, Ellis, was matched against the rushing of Harvey Williams and Sammy Martin and the passing duo of Tommy Hodson and Wendell Davis. The score would show that LSU had a better balance. With near perfect defense and a potent offense. LSU won its first bowl game in years. A record of 10-1-1 came from the 30-13 win over South Carolina and LSU wound up fifth in the nation. LSU’s defensive uckle. Tommy Clapp rushes the pass and shoot offense of South Carolina's Ellis during the defensive shut down of Carolina in the Gator Bowl. Photo by Brad Messina Current Events 83 Dedication and Concentration arc essentials for drummers in the band. Junior Justin Alford is no exception and because of that, he is one of the 84 Club Division lcadcrs in ,hc drum section. CLUBS 1988 Initiative Builds Four New Organizations By Ken Achacoso Excellence in extracurriculars. Catholic High students took the initiative by challenging themselves to succeed in many diverse organizations. In doing so, just to mention “Catholic High” would equate to a group that always won the respect of others in any convention or activity. We sought not only to excel in traditional clubs, but also poineered four new organizations. The Student Liturgy Committee took charge and made masses and prayer services more meaningful. Our Mock Trial team advanced to the city-finals in their pilot year. The Debate Team sent two members to the invitational State Debate Tournament. Our Mu Alpha Theta team ran away with awards from math tournaments. From there we moved on to earn a greater place in other organizations. Tom Williams was elected to the second-highest position in the International Key Club, and served throughout the year as secretary. This rubbed off on the rest of the club at the LaMissTenn fcd Walters and Arthur DcOlivcria experiment with clay during an art club meeting District Convention where Trey Ourso was named Outstanding Club President and Marco Gonzalez was bestowed with the honor of Outstanding Key Clubber. Our Hi-Y club was a dominant force in the Good Vibrations Leadership Camp, Youth Legislature, and the Model United Nations. They were respected by other Hi-y and Tri-Hi-Y clubs in the state for the many awards we earned. The Bcarly Published newspaper kept the tradition standard while implementing changes in style and design. In doing so, they captured sixteen awards in the LSU Journalism Contest and also placed strongly in contests such as LA Press Women Contest and the State Times Morning Advocate Contest. We challenged ourselves by becoming involved in the many organizations our school had to offer. We took in initiaticc to not only participate but also to lead others in out school and in other schools. Others respected these efforts stood in awe of Catholic's student leaders. Club Division 85 Student Council Involves Hard Work, But Worth It By Warren Dazzio When most people hear the words Student Council President they think it’s just a title. However, being a President, another officer, or a representative involves a lot more than just that. Along with the title comes a difficult job involving hard work, dedication, and a lot of time. Being a Student Council officer is a task which involves numerous hours, brainstorming, and planning out ideas and activities for the student body. Since all of the ideas won't be accepted, much time must be spent preparing extra ideas. These ideas range from pep rally skits and special dances to Faculty relations and Community service. Always with the planning of ideas comes the fear of which one will be best liked by the school. Anytime you begin planning something you know that “you can’t please all of the people all of the lime’’. Because of this you have to understand that some of the things you do won’t be liked by everyone. The hard part is deciding which ideas will be least liked. Once you think you’ve found them, you eliminate them and start over. Student Council plans and organizes all pep rallies and dances for CHS. The Student Council itself produces the ideas and then, usually, the officers put everything together. Then comes the actual activity itself. As any president should, the Student Council President oversees and takes part in all of these activities. This means he also takes up the slack when something goes wrong, but he also enjoys taking the credit when things flow smoothly. After all of the hard work, dedication, time, effort, and down falls come the climaxes, successes and accomplishments. Nothing is greater than that high you get when you finish a job and it turns out to be a great success. You thought you’d never finish it, and when you finally did, you thought it would flop. But it didn’t! After the “yes overrules the no , after the fun outlasts the bores, and after the good overcomes the bad. you have to feel that it was all worth it. That feeling of pride and success will remain forever. As one famous person said long ago, “YOU GOTTA LOVE IT!” Mayor-President. Pa: Screen, gives Warren Daz-zio a certificate to honor the Student Council during Student Council week. 1987-88 Student Council: Row l:Chris Hsu. Pokey Greer. Warren Dazzio. Joe Hsu. Chris Hart. Mr. Jay Harmon. Row 2: Chip Brenner. Jason Kcllchcr. Steve Hart. Bart Black. Greg Anding, Harlan Jones. Row 3: Scan Smith, Ben l.avillc. Carlton Monroe. Jimmy Screen. Patrick Armcn- tor, Rick Burke. Jason Sclscr. Mike Blanchard. Row 4: Patrick Dulaney, Jeffrey Kaiser. Guicc Giambronc. Orlando Gonzalez. Michael McCormick. Gabc Daigle. Chris Sonnier. Row 5: Marc Tittlcbaum. Bradley Lowe. Steven Hightower, Steve Pcyronnin. 86 Studcnt Council Steve Hart, Student Council Secretary, raises his hand during a meeting to clarify a point relevant to his job. I L I'cp Rallies arc run by the Student Council. Here Chris Hsu oversees a game created by the council during one of the football pep rallies. Student Council 87 nzcon hzwdchm r nzcon HZtnaCHc Warren Dazzio, Student Council President, congratulated the Homecoming Queen. Denise DcBlanc, and her father during the Student Council planned Homecoming. Student Council President, Warren Dazzio, handles the meetings of the Student Council to go over projects and answer members’ questions. 88 Studcnt Council 1987-88 Student Council Executive Board: Mr. Jay Harmon, faculty moderator. Warren Dazzio, President; Pokey Greer. Vice President; Chris Hart. Secretary; Joe Hsu. Treasurer; Chris Hsu. Parliamentarian. Chris Hsu. Student Council Parliamentarian, along with Anyce Griffon participate in the Student Council run pep rallies for the football team. Homecoming Dance and other yearly dances arc sponsored by the Student Council. Student Council 89 A Look Behind the Scenes By Greg Curran Let's take a walk through the yearbook. Not the way we have before, looking only at the pictures to find our friends, but let's sec what goes into producing this documentation of one year of our life. As soon as one year’s book is finished and at Jostcn’s plant to be printed, the new editorial staff meets to discuss a new year. In between vacations and summer activities the “lucky to be chosen” editor(s) “gets to meet” with Mrs. Breen, f irst you need to think about a theme. Then a ladder diagram is created with a description of what goes on every page. Should we create a new section? Should we get rid of another section? What order do the sections go in this year? These questions arc answered and a book begins to be born. School starts and last year's books arc given out. Staff members get complaints from students. Why is the cover blue? My name's spelled wrong! Why is there an article about lockers with a headline about rockets? These questions arc answered and the complaints are heard. Then the staff begins the class section as pictures are received, and the photography club members take pictures as assigned. The pictures arc printed, the sections arc designed and the books production is under way. With a section design, pictures, and copy, a page can be completed. All copy is typed into the computer, the layouts are drawn, pictures arc cropped, and pages arc mailed to Jos-tens. They print the books and the staff distributes them the next year. Without a yearbook staff, there could be no yearbook, but without photographers there would be no need for a staff. Picture a page with no pictures on it. Now picture 164 of those. That's what a yearbook would be without a photography club. Therefore, the two necessities of yearbook arc a yearbook staff and a photography staff that work hand in hand. Together these two clubs produce a book which keeps our memories in pictures and words. Mrs. Jan Breen, the Director of Publications and Publicity, works with Davis Hotard to give out the 1986-87 yearbooks in the Union. 1987-88 Bruin Staff: Row I: Mrs Jan Breen, Greg Curran. Co-editor. Jeff Barbin. Co-editor, Scot: Mcl.avy, Ken Achacoso. David Alexander, Paul Barbin Row 7 Gary Kcyscr. Marco Gonza- lez. Danny Wcbrc. Eric Doeschcr. Davis Hotard. Brian Davis. Row 3: Craig Toups. Alex Vara. George Sierant. Chris Smith. Jose Mendoza. 90 Bruin and Photography 1987-88 Photography Club: Row 1: Mrs. Jan Breen. John Ellis. Greg Barbe. Tommy Smith. Jeff Babin, John Ammons. Row 2: John Doyle. Tommy Smith. Photography Editor worked closely with Mrs. Breen and the publications staffs. He gives a roll of film to be developed and used in the yearbook Chris Smith, Brian Fin. Hans Jacobs. Mike Dipuma. Row 3: Jason Moranto, Derek Schultz. Van Mayhall. Senior Co-editors. Jeff Barbin and Greg Curran check page envelopes to see that all necessary elements of the yearbook arc included. Bruin and Pholography 91 B E A R L Y P U B L I S H E D W R I T E R S G U I L D 1987-88 Writer's Guild: Row I: Mrs. Arlene Audiffred. Marlin Alvarez. John Ellis. Sieve Saux. Mr. Mitch Billings Row 2: David Alexander. Phillip Say. Jeffrey Kaiser. Greg Curran. Dan Lafayette. David Assaf. Row 3: Andrew Malelcsia, Chris Sonnier, Brian Fin. Doug Bordelon. George Faircloth. Row1 4: Keilh Borders. Jose Mendoza. Doug Murray, Arthur DcOlivcira. Keith Borders, President of the Writers Guild, talks with David Assaf and Andrew Malelcsia during one of the Guild's meetings. 1987-88 Bcarly Published Staff: Row 1: lid Walters. Scott McLavy. Jefr Barbin. Ken Achacoso. Carlton Monroe. Brian Davis. Chris Hsu. Row 2: Rusty Culotta. Jeffrey Kaiser. Mike McCormick. David Alexander. George Sicrant. Mrs. Jan Breen. Row 3: Robert Ragland. Danny Webre, Brad Blanchard, Todd Howell, Jason Kcllchcr, Kale Zcldcn Row 4: Peter Couhig. Josh Lewis. Charles Marks. Mike Cave, Greg Curran, Chris Funcs. Row 5: Brian Bilctnikoff. Dan Lafayette, F.ric Ruhlin, Jose Mendoza. 92 Bcarly Published and Writer's Guild Through Extracurricular, Publications Succeed By Ken Achacoso All right. I have everything I need here. Articles and pictures arc in my mailbox, a layout sheet lies on the desk before me. Close at hand are a pair of scissors, tape, scratch paper, headline charts, grease pencil, and proportional wheel. With a ruler in my left hand and a pencil in my right, I am ready to start. Let's just pull the stuff out of my box — great. Ed’s WastED Space column is not here — late again. No problem. Oh no, Brynn did not count the number of words in her column — looks like I’ll have to do it. Looks like the article on the poll is not here, and this picture for Jeffs track article really needs to be redone. The Publications Office is often full of movement during production of the newspaper. Mrs. Breen talks to John Ammons, a photographer, as the editors work. Where arc the cartoons, and also the artwork for Scott s double page spread? Where are my editors? Looks like another late night newspaper layout party at my house or Ed’s. Entertainment supplied by typing, counting headlines and words, cropping and captioning pictures, and calling reporters for late articles. And I almost forgot ... Mrs. Breen wants all layout sheets on her desk at 8:30 tommorrow morning ...” Contact sheets, loose negatives, photo credits, prints arc ready at Total. Newspaper ink on your fingers, paper cuts, grey screens and graphics, missing copy and pictures. Missing staffers and editor! Whatever problems the Hourly Published experienced throughout the year, the members and editors of the publication stuck together to see that the job was done. Afterall, a deadline is a DEADIine. The newspaper at Catholic High is all extracurricular. Each member had to be willing to give up time out of the classroom to research an article, layout, or snap a photo. This also meant sharing the Publication's Closet, I mean. Office. However, the desire for quality has marked the Boarly Published one of the best publications in the state. Bestowed with numerous awards from statewide journalism contests, it received several marks of distinction in nationwide contests as well. Though the three publications often got in each others way, they grew to respect each other and even helped each other. By “taking the initiative,” the tradition of journalism excellence continues and the image will follow us everywhere. Bcarly Published and Writer's Guild 93 International, District Officers Exhibit Strong Leadership By Toni Williams The 1987-88 year was a year of accomplishment, success, and fun! The CHS Key Club, led by president. Trey Ourso, vice-president, Harleigh Jones, secretary. Ed Walters, and treasurer, Paul Moak, provided over 3000 hours of service to the community, the church, and the school. With projects such as the Saint Agnes soup kitchen, cleaning an old Catholic cemetery. Rape Crisis Center, the Baton Rouge Eood Bank, a walk-a-thon. and many others, the Key Clubbers always had some activity to attend. The highlights of the Key Cub year come at the District and International Conventions. This year, David Hennessey served as Lieutenant Governor for Division 8-A. and at the International Convention in Toronto.Canada, delegates representing twelve different countries elected Tom Williams to serve as their international secretary. Tom also served as representative for the Louisiana-Mississippi-West Ten- ncsscand Illinois-Eastern Iowa district. As you may know, most stories have a happy ending. Well this is no exception. On April 23, in New Orleans, Louisiana, at the 44th LaMissTenn District Convention, two CHS Key clubbers were honored. Trey Ourso was chosen as the outstanding president for the LaMissTenn District. To no one’s surprise, Marco Gonzalez was given the Sandy Nininger Outstanding Key Clubber Award. As you can sec, this turned out to be an excellent year. Next year should prove to be another promising year with John Balhoff as President, Mike Mcssina-Vicc President, Brian Loft-Secretary, and Patrick Armentor-Trcasurcr Patrick Armentor watches as Trey Ourso. La-MissTenn's club president of the year, conducts a caucus during the District Convention in New Orleans. l9tt7.SH CHS Key Club: Row 1: Chris Champagne. Jorge Gonzalez. Harleigh Jones. Ed Walters. Trey Ourso. Paul Moak. Michael McCormick, Steve Saux, Brian Bilctnikoff. Row 2: Marco Gonzalez, Scott McLavy, Jimmy Bernard. Jason Holh. Todd Mackey. Chris Funes. Patrick Armentor. Jerry Bellows, Chris Hsu. Scott Lc-mana. Joe Ruhlin. Row 3: Greg Beyer. Glen l.a-Bordc. Martin Alvarez. Alton Rcinc. John Williams. Tim Dozier. Row 4: Phillip Armentor, Jcb Broyles, Todd Seal. Drew Tcssicr. Brad Bourg, Brandon Buechc, Jeremy Walpole, Jeff Palin. Ben Laville. Cole Thorton. Orlando Gonzalez. Kevin Champagne. Row 5: Kevin Tullier. Greg Curran. Jose Mendoza, Conrad Ebncr. Drew Evcrsbcrg, Mike Frcnzcl, Tom Williams, Phillip Hackney. Tim Smith. David Ellis. John Lopoo. Row 6: Eric Ruhlin. Donald Balhoff. Bill Young. Brian Loft. David Hennessey, Cardwell Fcagin. Michael Stewart. Winston DeCuir. Ken Roberts. Stephan Hillman. Row 7: John Balhoff. Bernard Maristany, Scott Emonct, Ty llarvbon, Mike Keogh. Trey Branstcttor. Dan Lafayette, Patrick Dulaney. Larry McAlpinc, Scott Hancgan. 94 Key Club Da id llcnnc«s«y. Lieutenant Governor of the Division 8-A of LaMissTenn District, participated in the ceremonies of the District Convention in New Orleans. International Key Club Secretary, Tom Williams received a certificate of recognition from the Louisiana State Legislature with Brother Francis present. Keyelubbers. Eric Gilley and Cardwell Fcagin conduct their service hours at the Cancer Society of Baton Rouge. Key Club 95 go c r O h tn £ x C 3 OQ UJ H U The National Honor Society hosted a quiz bowl for other schools during the year. Steve Hart and Glen LaBordc look on. 1987-88 National Honor Society. Row 1: Chris Hsu. Jose Mendoza. Scott McLavy, John Ellis. Martin Alvarez. Ed Walters. Todd Mackey. Paul Moak. David Alexander. Ken Achacoso. Phillip Say. Row 2: Chris Champagne. Kevin Schmit. Glen LaBordc. Scooter Aydcll. Brian Fin. Steve Hart. Bert Dupre. Todd Howell, Andre Broussard. Tim Smith. Row 3: Jeff Patin. Carlton Monroe. Greg Beyer, Jeff Barbin. Marco Gonzalez. Chris Funcs, Alan Hotard. Jay Granicr. Rick Burke. Todd Aliev. Mark Gcisslcr. Row 4 Doug Murray. Tim Dozier. Joe Ruhlin. Jimmy Bernard. Steve Alch. Greg Anding. Johnny Lopoo. Brian Loft. Dan Lafayette, Greg Curran. Jcb Broyles. Row 5: Michael Hand. Brian Casemore. David Assaf. Michael McCormick. Travis Wall. Phillip Armentor, Kevin Tullicr, Nick Dodaro. John Balhoff. Tison Pugh. Row 6: Steve Brouil-lette. Brian Connolly. Scooter Divitlorio. Craig Broussard. The Beta Club continued its traditional blood drive to help the Our Lady of the Lake Hospital. Tommy Smith was one of many seniors who participated. 96 NHS and Beta Club NHS and Beta Make Changes, By Ed Walters and Ken Achacoso The Catholic High Chapter of National Honor Society enjoyed another great year, but with a twist. This year the club directed services more toward ushering than serving and setting up masses, as in previous years. The club sponsored a Junior High Quiz Bowl Tournament at Catholic High, planned as an annual event. The club was also involved in selecting a Quiz Bowl Team from Catholic High. The team competed in a citvwide tournament against other area high school with success. The club also ushered school events throughout the year, including Graduation mass. Student Leadership Mass, and ushered the entire freshman inter- ” Tommy Smith and Paul Talbot purchase goodies at the Beta Club bake sale seen periodically dur-B ing lunch periods to raise money for the club. views. Hard times hit the Beta Club this year as the club tried to initiate projects that were academic and service-oriented in nature. The club was forced to sit out of the State Beta Convention in Lake Charles. For the second consecutive year, exams conflicted with our participating in the largest club function of the year. Even though many things had to be ironed out and the focus of the club revised, the Beta Club still came through with indispcnsiblc and beneficial services to the school. Members were in charge of raising and lowering the school's flags. The Beta Club Blood Drive in March generated a total of 63 pints of blood from the Catholic High students and faculty. Members also helped collect money for the Ronald McDonald house and participated in But Successful other such District activities, including District Beta Convention. The Bela Club kept yule tide cheer at school during the Christmas season with a Christmas tree that they placed in the Union. They also sponsored an ornament contest to decorate the tree. The club initiated but failed to schedule an intramural quiz bowl competition to be held between homerooms in each grade, and later between grades. This project was put on hold until next year. Fund raisers for the year included a bake sale and a doughnut sale. The Club finished the year by sponsoring and serving a continental breakfast to faculty members during Teacher-Appreciation week. Officers for the 1987-88 club were President Paul Moak, Vice President Ken Achacoso, and Sccrctary Trcasur-cr Martin Alvarez. Mrs. Betty Reinhardt serve as moderator. 1987-S8 Bcu Club: Row t: Lyle Leblanc, Todd Mackey. Jimmy Bernard, Mrs. Betty Reinhart. Paul Moak. Ken Achacoso. Martin Alvarez. Row 2: Jeffrey Kaiser. Paul Barbin. Scott McLavy. Brandon Bucchc. Keith Borders. Gordon Polo- zola. Fd Wallers. Row 3: Scott Emoncl, Chris Champagne. Greg Anding. Steve Alch. Jcb Broyles. Greg Beyer. David Alexander. Row 4: Danny Wcbrc, Michael Messina, Todd Howell. David Hennessey, Michael McCormick. NHS and Beta Club 97 0 rrns 004 ' 1987-1988 Dram.t Club Row I: Keith Borders. Jose Mendoza. Martin Alvarez. lid Walters. Jeff Rarbin. Steven Mart. Brian Davis. Row 2: Gavin Gaulrcau. John I-llis, Travis Douget. Jeff Babin. Dr. Catherine Wcdwick. Jerry Bello. Row 3: Hugo Andricain, Andrew Malatesta, Kevin Champagne. Davis Hotard, Jaques Pourciau. Todd Seal, Carlton Monroe. Row 5: Steve Brouil-lettc. Paul Barbin. Jcb Broyles. Webb Miranda. Ben Assaf, Tommy Smith, Rusty Culotta. 98 Drama Club Webb Miranda as “Jud Fry talks with “Curly played by Carlton Monroe during the smokehouse scene in the Spring Musical. OKLAHOMA! “Will Parker ’, played by Steven Hart and “Ado Annie . Beth Perry, sing songs of love in the hit musical. OKLAHOMA! Fright- a Way of Life By Carlton Monroe You wander around in darkness for a little bit, rubbing your drenched palms together nervously. You whisper good luck to every person you sec. maybe more for yourself than anyone else. You turn and face the chattering conversations being carried on by 300 or 400 people on the other side of that red curtain. Anticipation grows quickly; you feel your heart beat faster, but you tell yourself you’re not getting nervous. Then it happens. The lights in the audience go out. the music starts, the curtains rise, and the spotlights focus you. And then you say to yourself, “I was wrong. I am nervous!” You could not believe what goes through a performer's mind during those few, short minutes before showtime, until you experienced it yourself. The first feeling that races through your head is what could be known as Murphy’s Law Syndrome. You begin to think of every little thing that could go wrong, and you convince yourself that it will: “Wait a see ... what if that stool isn't there ... I know that stool won't be there ... Oh my God, I can’t remember that song ... Let’s sec ... How did it go? ... uh ... What about my one line ... I don‘t remember it! ... My chance for stardom and I can't remember one line!” Luckily, forgotten one-liners have not been the downfall of too many aspiring actors careers. Besides, if they only have one line, they do not have a career. What is it that makes even the most outgoing people nervous on stage? In the classroom, or on the sports field, or just out on Friday night they may have seemed to be perfect for a stage role. They may like to hog” things, especially the limelight. But that is all spontaneous, all created at the moment. On stage, the actors have a specific role, and a specific job. They have to be here, and then move to there, and then move back to here, and the whole time move their arms a certain way-plus say a line or two. But spontaneity is not all lost: The best actors can go up on stage and perform their part perfectly, and still be spontaneous. Stagefright, or some other type of nervousness, is even more intense in a high school drama club. Having to perform is one thing, but having to perform in front of your teenage friends is a whole ‘nothcr ballgamc!” Peer pressure is already so intense, and the fear of going on stage and having them laugh at you makes it even harder, when so many of us are still trying to fit in. But, it is up to the actor to put these fellings behind him, and to go out and do the best job possible. Drama Club President. Martin Alvarez, and Scl Dircclor. Todd Morgan, prepare a spotlight for one of the performances. The two officers were the backbone of lire crew for both productions. “The C ard Sharks . Stephen Saux and Gavin Gautreau arc entertained by Lily Mac played by Melissa Hurston in the Fall production. Verses and Curses. Drama Club 99 cdCro 1 As Marco Gonzalez looks over his bill. Jcb Broyles and Paul Moak talk about an idea about debate on a bill. F C A During Youth Legislature. Ken Achacoso speaks in front of the House of Representatives in favor of his own bill. 1987-88 Fellowship of Christian Athletes: Row 1: io, Jimmy Screen. Row 2: Jason Politz. John Coach Gerry Garidcl. Jay Granicr. Warren Daz- Schcmpf, Bryan Sansonc. 100 Hi-Y and FCA Youth Legislature Proof of CHS Hi-Y Success By Ed Walters 1987 and 1988 saw the club of Catholic High Hi-Y gain prominence in the school and in the Slate Youth and Government program. This year the club had one of the largest delegations at the Youth Legislature at the State Capitol. At Leg. many awards were won by the club, and many members were elected to offices. Ed Walters, president of the club, was elected as the slate chairman of the Executive Government Planners program. Scott Lamana served as Judge in the court program. Dennis Chcdraui was Marlin Alvarez talks over his bill with another Hi-Y member. elected as the Baton Rouge District Editor of the Legislative Times, the official paper of Youth Legislature. Hugo Andricain was chosen runner-up for outstanding Lobbyist in the Senate. Michael Messina was selected outstanding page in EGP. Martin Alvarez and Todd Morgan, club Sccrctary Trcasurcr, passed a bill on gun control through both houses which was signed by the Youth Governor. Brent Melancon was elected as House Scargcnt at Arms, and the attorney teams of Gordon Polozola and Kyle Polozola, and Todd Hebert and Jimmy Screen were elected at Pre-Leg III. At the Model United Nations, Catholic High Hi-Y dominated the world, representing the United States, the Soviet Union, and Guatemala. Martin Alvaraez was selected as Outstanding Delegate for the conference, and the Soviet Union was Runner-up for outstanding country. The United States delegation was recognized as having the Outstanding Proposal on the Panama Canal. During the summer, several members attended the Blue Ridge Council on National Affairs in Blue Ridge, North Carolina, a week-long conference on national issues. This capped off a year of growth and learning for the club, which after a 400% increase in membership, is now one of the largest in the state. 1987-88 Hi- Club: Row I: Jose Mendoza. Gordon Polozola. Scott Napoli. Kenny Riche. Paul Moak. Ed Walters. Mike Messina. Marco Gonzalez. Martin Alvarez. Kyle Polozola. Row 2: Mike McCormick. Greg Beyer. Brent Melancon, Jcb Broyles, Mike Prochaska, Chip Brenner, Gavin Gautreau, Scott Lamana. Trey Ourso, David Alexander. Row 3: Jeff Barbin, Chris Funcs, Kemp Tullier, Guicc Giambronc, Orlando Gonzalez. Rick Burke, Craig Toups. Hugo Andricain, Bert Dupre’, Ryan Johnson, Drew Eversberg. Jeb Broyles prepares to speak as Ken Achacoso addresses the Legislature during Youth Legislature. Row 4: Tom Williams, Marc Tiltlebaum, Jorge Gonzalez, John Williams. Chris Sonnier. Jeff Richardson, Mike Keogh. Jacob Cullotta, Kevin Boneno. Todd Seal, Greg Curran. Row 5: David Hennessey, Keith Borders, George Faircloth. Jason Doiron. Mike Dalmau, Mike Dipuma, Hans Jacobs. Richard Conrad, Stephen Hightower. Ken Achacoso. Row 6: Scott McLavy. Joey Rcine, Scott F.monct. Ty Harvison. Trey Bran-stetter, Jimmy Screen. Ken Roberts, Steve Brouillctte. Doug Bordelon. Arthur DcOlivcria. Hi-Y and FCA IOI Languages Promoted through By Greg Curran Three language clubs exist at Catholic High. These clubs main purpose is to promote their language and the ability of students taking that language to get together. The three clubs arc Spanish Club, French Club, and Latin Club. Spanish Club sponsored a South American child theis year to help provide the needy child with clothes and food. They also participated in the For-icgn Language Food Day and the club sponsored a traditional Christmas Party French Club had a successful year promoting the French language. Some of the French Club’s activities included tutoring French students. Christmas caroling, and participating in Foriegn Language Food Day. This year the club sponsored a needy childfrom Haiti. Also, the club attended the State Convention at the Belmont Hotel. The club hosted a Christmas and Mardi Gras party in which SJA and CHS French Clubbers sang French carols at Christmas and dressed in costumes and ate King Cake at Mardi Gras. The activities of the Latin Club during the school year have proven once again that the Latin language and cul- 1987-88 French Club: Row I: Cullen Talley, Kevin Tullier. Chris Champagne. Mrs. Gail Lc-moinc. Mike Sutherland. Hans Jacobs. Paul Moak. Chris Hsu. Row 2: Greg Beyer. David Alexander. Tom Williams. Jcb Broyles. Harlcigh Jones. Nick Dodaro. Scott Lamana. Row 3: Warren Dazzio, Mike McCormick. Patrick Armen-tor. Pat Wagucspack. Dan Lafayette. Phillip Say, Webb Miranda. Row 4: Cardwell Fcagin, Larry McAlpinc. Jimmy Fredrick. Brcc F.snard, Doug Bordelon. Josh Lewis. Craig Broussard. Row 5: Gavin Gauircau. Paul Champagne. Kevin Bon-eno. Tad Perry. Joe Ruhlin, Mike Hand. Phillip Armentor. Row 6: Todd Howell. Jason Cashio, David F.llis. Doug Murray. Gene Hernandez. Row 7: Jeffrey Keiser. Chris Sonnier. Marc Titt-lebaum. Bradley Lowe. Club Activity lure of Rome arc not dead. The club began its year with a pizza party and continued an annual tradition with the pumpkin carving contest in October. Club members attended a Latin Carol service at LSU during December and a Saturnalia Celebration was held during the Christmas holidays in conjunction with the Latin Club at SJA. The Saturnalia celebration was a true Roman banquet. All in attendance wore togas and pallas. Roman compctions were held, and traditional Roman foods were served. The club held a Latin prayer service in the Brother’s Chapel and attended the LA Junior Classical League Convention which was held during March in Alexandria. Mardi Gras, a traditional French holiday, was celebrated by the French Clubs at both SJA and CHS with a costume party. Hugo Andricain. Tim Smith. Anthony Crifasi. and Chris Funcs paint a banner for a Spanish Club fiesta. - � 102 l-inguagc Clubs Chris ( humpagnc. French Club President, joins a host of French Club ladies from the Academ for a French Christmas carol at the state convention. 1987-88 Spanish Club: Row I: Scott McLavy, Martin Alvarez, Mike Cave. John Cardillo. Jose Mendoza. Mrs. Lisa Landers. Scooter Di-Vittorio. Row 2: Brian Loft. Scooter Aydell, Bernard Maristany, Chris Funcs. I odd Alley, Hugo Andncain, Tim Smith. Anthony Crifasi. Row 3: Scott Chcncvcrt. Ty Harvison, Mike Keogh. Brian Bower. Alan Saltus. Travis Wall. Row 4 Steve Brouillcttc. Jacob Culotta. Dominic Palmenticr, Brian Bateman. 1987-88 Latin Club Row | Billy Young. John Balhoff. Mike McCormick. Jay Graincr. Steven Chalmers. David Assaf. Row 2: Beau Clark. Tison Pugh. Alan llotard. John Ammons. Jamie Broussard. Row 3: Peter Graf. Donald Bal- hofT. Chris Hart. Andy Blalock. Ben Assaf. George Faircloth, Arthur DeOliveria. Row 4; Paul Jung. Todd Beatty. Brant DcLaunc. Danny Webre. Marc Dominguez. L A N G U A G E C L U B S Language Clubs 103 1987-88 Art Club: Row 1: Mr. Charles Barbicr, Chip Brenner, David Alexander, Jose Mendoza. Ed Walters, Martin Alvarez. Greg Curran. John Ammons. Row 2: Rusty Culotia. Steve Peyronnin. Dan Lafayette. Jcb Broyles. Greg Barbe. Bart Landry. Row 3: Keith Borders. Ken Camallo. Jason Bass. George Faircloth, Doug Bordelon. Row 4 Eric Ruhlin, Mark Hardeman. Tison Pugh. Gene Hernandez. Ben Assaf. Row 5: Anthony Crifasi, Arthur DeOliveria, Danny Webre. David Assaf. 104 Art Club And Choir Mr. Barbicr shows Art Club members his ideas on a poster for the football team which they arc to create for that evening's game. Men’s Chorus Has Banner Year By Carlton Monroe One of the most successful clubs on the Catholic High campus in the past years has been the CHS Men's Chorus. The chorus has been known for its wonderful performances. and this year was no exception. Under the leadership of director Mr. Steve Galliano, the chorus has once again provided us with spectacular music. The success has been very rewarding, but it cannot be attributed to pure talent. It is due to the amount of work and effort put forth by both the director and the students. Without this dedication, the chorus could not be so exceptional. The work begins the first day of school. The class immediately begins preparing for the annual Christmas concert. The chorus learns many more songs than will ever be sung at the concert. The ones that the chorus performs the best early on arc kept and polished.” Mr. Galliano leads his mixed ensemble in the Choral room al Catholic High during one of their practices. This year the Christmas concert was held in the Our Lady of Mercy church. In this beautiful setting the chorus performed both choral and solo pieces. During the first semester, some students also try out for the All-State Chorus. At the first round, students try out in their separate districts, singing a required piece. Five people and two alternates in each of the eight choral sections arc chosen to represent the district at the second round. At the second round, they must sing a different required piece. The top 20 people in the state in each section are then chosen for the choir. This year Catholic High sent three people to the All-State Choir. Their names and the respective sections arc: Carlton Monroe, baritone: Steve Brouillcttc. baritone; and Michael Corcoran. bass. The choir then spends three full days preparing 6-8 pieces which arc sung at a concert. Immediately following the Christmas concert the chorus begins work toward the district competition. For the competition, the group is required to perform three pieces. These three songs arc practiced until the competition date ar- 1987-88 Men's Chorus: Row I: Davis Hotard. Brian Bower. Hugo Andricain. Gavin Gautrcau. Steve Hart. Jeff Babin. Todd Howell. Mr. Steve Galliano. Row 2: Francis Coker. Ron Lewis. Ty Harvison. Ben Assaf. Steve Brouillcttc. Steve Saux. Todd Seal. Van Dccoteau. Jerry Bello, rives. The chorus then performs the pieces for three judges who grade the choir on various elements. Then the choir goes into another room with one judge, where they must sight read a song and, with only 7 minutes of preparation. sing it. If the chorus scores well enough, they go on to the state level, where they repeat the exact process. If they receive a perfect score at state they are given a special Rally trophy. After the competitions, the year settles down and the chorus works on its Spring Concert. This year a new choir was created joining special students selected by Mr. Galliano from Catholic High and St. Joseph's Academy. This mixed ensemble gave various performances throughout the year and also performed at the Christmas concert for both schools. The CHS chorus is a way for students not only to learn more about music. but to be able to express themselves in a way which brings joy to others. And the chorus has also proven that it can be very successful, too. Carlton Monroe. Row 3: Jason Borne. Mark Ro-quemorc. Kale Zcldon. Jaqucs Pourciau. Chris Funes. Chris Collett, Gabc Daigle. Ryan Johnson. Row 4: Craig Gclpi. Brad Blanchard. Brant Dclaunc. Bill Young. Scott Gautrcau. John Weeks. Art Club And Choir 105 Clubs Use Communication Skills By Chip Brenner The Catholic High School Amateur Radio Club (CHSARC) saw one of its most active years. With a core membership of several newly licensed amateur radio operators, the radio club was able to participate in many activities involving the use of amateur radio as a free service. These activities included providing communications for the Homecoming halftime ceremony, the Catholic High Open House, and various track meets. Mr. Heine. CHSARC's moderator, was instrumental in motivating club members to join the Baton Rouge Amateur Radio Club (BRARC). CHSARC took part in a hidden transmitter hunt and also sponsored amateur radio theory and code classes in conjunction with BRARC. Many licensed CHSARC members also enjoyed the Manifest held in Louisiana and Mississippi throughout the year. The club was so successful this year that CHSARC will be active even during the summer, as members attend various BRARC activities, including a field day cxccrcisc in June, involving the construction and operation of amateur radio stations on emergency power in a park. Computer club is a club oriented for all students who want to become better acquainted with computers. Basically, it serves as a type of learning or tutoring center. It gives a chance for class-men enrolled in computer classrooms to work on programs and receive help from teachers and other members. Thursday mornings in the lab arc reserved for game playing. Over the past few years the computer club has accumulated a library of different games. This gives students a chance to get away from tedious computer work that can become frustrating. Computer club offers a way for students to keep up with the latest technology. Its library of magazines allows students to research new equipment and view what the future has to offer with the computer world. Field trips, such as to West Paine Laboratories, allow students to view w hat kind of power a computer system can have and how computers can be applied to businesses. t he Computer Club is made of mostly advanced computer students. Jose Mendoza works in class on one of his many programming assignments. 1987-1988 Computer Club: Row I: David Assaf. Jose Mendoza. Scott Napoli. Brian Fin. Chip Brenner. Kick Burke. Alan Hotard. Row 2: Ben Assaf. Justin Alford. Gavin Gautrcau. Arthur DcOlivcria. Doug Bordelon. George Fairclothc. Andrew M.ilctcsta Row V I'.ric Ruhlin, Jeff Kra- hcnbuhl. Travis Dougci. Kenny Riche . Mike Prochaska. Henry Chen. Bart Landry. John Ar-chambcaux. Row 4: Doug Murray, Sam Thomas. Davis Hotard. Chris Collett. Mrs. Barbara Michelet. 106 Computer And Radio Brian Fin. a Computer Club officer, and Travis Douget enjoy some free time during one of the computer club's game days. Mr. Al Heine, Radio Club moderator, and Dennis Chedraui help provide communications at one of the cross country meets at Highland Road Park. I9S7-SS Radio Club: Row I: Mike Matthews. Todd Beatty. Paul Jung. Marc Dominguez, Greg Haynes. Row 2: Ale O'Konski. John Salmon. Tim Dozier. Steven Saux. Row 3: Todd Dozier. Mr. Al Heme. David Assaf. c o M P u T E R R A D I O Computer And Radio 107 M U A L P H A T H E T A D E B A T E Mrs. Peggy Clement and Mrs. Kim Naquin arc part of the Mathematics Department and had a part in creating Mu Alpha Theta. Scott McLaty. Steve Sepeda, John Ammons, and Tison Pugh work during a Mu Alpha Theta meeting in order to bring the club into competition. Debate Team: Row 1: Rick Burke. P.d Chris Sonnier. Ryan Johnson. Row 2: Steven Hightower. I08 Mu Alpha Theta And Debate Gonzalez. Row 3: Mark Gcisslcr. John Salmon. Scooter DiVittorio. Greg Curran. Bernard Maris-tany. John Ammons. Row 4: Todd Alley, Kevin Tullicr. Hans Jacobs. Paul Moak. John Balhoff. 1987-88 Mu Alpha Theta: Row I: Phillip Say. Tison Pugh. Mrs. Peggy Clement. Jeb Broyles. David Assaf. Jose Mendoza. Row 2: Nick Do-daro. Pat Wagucspack. Mike McCormick. Brian Fin. Scott McLavy, David Alesander. Marco The New Guys on the Block By Tison Pugh Truly, Mu Alpha Theta is the modern miracle of Catholic High School. It combines mathematic ability and social comradcry to form a unique gathering of intellectuals united in quest for victory in tournaments of their arithmetic powers. In its first year as CHS, Mu Alpha Theta came a long way. The elected officers Jeb Broyles. David Assaf, Tison Pugh, and Phillip Say performed an outstanding job, leading their club to an excellent representation of CHS at the Baton Rouge High School Mu Alpha Theta competition. The club moderator, Mrs. Peggy Ann Granicr Clement, lovingly guided Mu Alpha Theta through its infancy, and promises to strengthen it in its coming years. Mrs. Clement looks forward to the Club’s future, stressing the fact that she looks forward to entering more tournaments and even attending the Mu Alpha Theta convention. Mu Alpha Theta, it will be THE club to join for the incoming CHS students. By Ed Walters The Debate Team has proven itself to be one of the most exciting new clubs this year. In its first year of existence, the team qualifies as the only Baton Rouge team in the Tournament of Champions, the State Debate Tournament. The team of F.d Walters (1988 Team Captain) and Collin l.cBlanc. took fifth place honers at the tournament, and also participated in Student Congress. Teams debated at various tournaments throughout the year on the 1987-1988 debate topic. RESOLVED: That the United States should adopt a policy to promote political stability in Latin America. Teams from Catholic High debated the merits of contra aid. expulsion of Panama's General Augusto Pinochet, use of chemical and biological warfare in Latin America, and birth control policies in the region. Coach Jeff Wittenbrink. a local attorney. helped the team collect and organize evidence files for use in debate, and instructed on techniques and skills of debate. Debate Team Founders. Jeff Wittenbrink. F.d Walters and Ike Hawkins, discuss conditions in Latin America. Mu Alpha Theta And Dcbatc 109 Formations and Presentations By John Salmon It all begins the week before school starts: Band Camp. The learning and relearning of marching techniques and music. Commands from the Drum Major are yelled out while marching in the broiling sun. The days of memorizing the show music and formations begin while tempers are competing with the sun. Now with the basics down, the show starts to roll. After a few days off to rest from the week before, the after school practices begin. The formations learned days before seem centuries old while the challenge of learning new ones keeps on. As if a miracle were to occur, the first song is learned and practiced to ready for the first game. Finally half-time shows itself and the band makes it to the other side of the field to face our fans, who arc going wild because it is the first time they noticed the Band. Then you realize the truth of the situation, all they arc looking at is the Bruinettes. As the weeks go by more and more formations arc added on to the show, impressing the fans of the Band every-time they see it. While formations are added on, more songs need to be memorized to make us look good. Once in a while you do the same show for two to three weeks because some group of the Band is not ready with their part of the show. About 2 weeks before the long awaited Homecoming Festivities, the music is handed out and one last formation is learned to help in the presentation of the Homecoming Queen. The usual rush to reach perfection goes on for this important event. Last, but most certainly not least, is the District Marching Band Festival, which is the event that the Band has been working for four months. Everything must be perfect for this event. Everyone has to be on the strictest of discipline in order that the Band to do well. All concentration is made on the perfection of marching and dancing, the dancing of the instruments of the musicians, the flags of the Flag Corps, and of the Bruinettes. All of the time and work is put on the line here, they make it or break it. Drum Major Andrew Malatesta prepares to lead the marching band during the halftime show at one of the Bruin football games. 1987-1988 CHS Marching Band: Row I: Karen Tennyson, Malt Dumigan, Rhea Saia. Jennifer Sepeda. Nichole Fontenot. Robert Aertker. Keith Simoncaux, Ronnie Hendrick. Gordon Bargas. Alex O'Konski. Cullen Talley. Justin Alford. Jon Adcock. Sam Thomas. John Salmon, and James Webb. Row 2: Mr. JR. Miller, Catherine Holliday. Missy Wiemer, Clacsi Cashio, Chcric Baldwin. Jennifer Bruning. Marcic Saucier. Peter Graf. Chris Sonnier. Michael Dipuma. Keith Bonnette, Kristin Bryan. Leigh Smith. Nancy Lemoinc. Andrew Malatesta. Row 3: Michelle Stagg. Aimec Stuckey. Karen LcBlanc. Lea Bonacorso, Ashley Hebert. Megan Coogan, Angie DcFrancis. Charla Accardo. Renee Bourgeois. Courtney Carrnouche. and Shelby Swenson. Row 4 Winston DeCuir. Todd Dozier, Corey Fleming. Chuck Chiasson. Chris Wilder, Mike Hand. Mark Hardeman, Gary Fleming. David Assaf. Scott Mcars. Tony Gannuch, Harliegh Jones, and Josh Mascaro. Row 5: Anne H3ro-man. Julie Bcrthclot, Suzanne Cook. Michael Stewart, Michael Sutherland. Al Manent. Will Chambers. Tim Dozier, Andrew Thomas. Joe Derbes, Albert Tarajano. hlizabeth Luke, and LaSharndra Lotten. 110 Band Band III Drummer Justin Alford and Keith Simoncaux arc assisted by cymbalist Robert Aertker as they warm up in the band room. The marching band performed in downtown Baton Rouge in a parade during the Mardi Gras holidays. DZ co Sara Norwood, Catholic High cheerleader from Saint Joseph's, displays the cheerleaders’ trademark - the smile. c H E E R L E A D E R S 1987-88 Football Cheerleader . Row I: Amy Hirshey. Hugo Andricain. Row 3: Joe I.eggio, Landry, Shelly Pearson. Row 2: Sara Norwood. Todd Seal. Mike Hedges. Amy Zeno. Scott I.a-Rachcl Roche. Duke Minton (Bear), Auldyn mana. Ken Roberts. 1987-88 Basketball Cheerleaders: Row I Angie ard. Hollea Day. Cori Meek Row 3: Karen Cinquemano. Jennifer Roy. Row 2 Rene’ Rich- Smith. Brynn Biamontc. Denise DcBlanc. 112 Chcerlcadcrs and Bruineltcs During the Homecoming game. Hugo Andricain throws CHS mini footballs into the stands. Cheerleaders and Bruinettes Provide Needed Spirit Leading cheers on the sidelines is just a part of the many things that the Catholic High football cheerleaders do. It seems that the cheerleaders were always preparing for something. The cheerleaders attended a camp at Southeastern University where they won several awards for spirit and performance. This prepared six rookie “guy” cheerleaders for the season that faced them. With patience and guidance by the girls, the season was very successful. Preparation was required for each game. The cheerleaders worked hard to make signs and the big “breakthroughs that the players busted through to begin each game. This enhanced the spirit of the fans and players as well as the cheerleaders. The cheerleaders participated in some of the basketball games this year along with entering some competition. During the season the Bruinettes also encouraged spirit with the cheerleaders’ The Bruinettes performed at the pep rallies given for the varsity football team. help. The Bruinettes had the unique job of entertaining the fans during halftime of the football and basketball games. During the football season, the Bruinettes' performance included dancing and marching to the tunes of the CHS band. During the basketball season they danced to more popular tunes at halftime and at pep rallies. To get ready for the coming year, the Bruinettes begin practice as soon as school lets out. For the first month of the summer, they get ready for camp which they attend at the end of June. The 1987-88 Bruinettes received a trophy for first place in the Jazz category when they attended camp. They received the highest rating possible on their routine. To learn marching skills, they went to marching camp in August and through the summer's hard work and determination along with many practices during the schoolycar, they became outstanding entertainment for the fans to enjoy. 1987-88 Bruinettes: Row I: Catherine Holliday. Wcimcr. Michelle Stagg, AimccStuckey. Ashley Claese Cashio, Karen l.cBlanc, l.ca Bonacorso, Hebert, Megan Coogan, Angie DcFranccs, Renee Bourgeois. Courtney Carmouchc. Mi- Charla Accardo. Shelby Swenson. Kristin Bryan, chcllc Bonnecaze. Leigh Smith. Row 2: Missy Nancy Lcmoinc. Cheerleaders and Bruinettes 113 Men’s and Mother’s Clubs Aid School By Marco Gonzalez Catholic High expresses its individuality in may ways, two of which include the Mother's Club and the Men’s Club. Comprising of the mothers, and the fathers and alunmi, respectively, the two clubs conduct and perform many activities throughout the school year which help out and honor CHS and its students. These two clubs allow the parents of the students to get involved in the school as well as help the school itself. The clubs arc one of the many aspects about Catholic High that make it one of the best schools in the city. The Men’s Club, under the leadership this year of president David Cannon. made its mark as usual with its Annual Stag Barbcquc and monthly hamburger suppers honoring various sports and and cxtracurriculars around the school. The Club also raised money which is used to help the funds of Catholic High. With their yearly work the school can continue to offer the finest buildings and equipment in order to provide the best education to its students. Mrs. Paula Melancon led the Mother’s Club this past year into one of its most successful ever. The annual Mother’s Club Auction this year reached its goal of $88 thousand. This money is being put into a new lab to be used by the foreign language classes in order to enhance the students’ educations in a particular language. The Mother's Club also held a Mother Son breakfast with guest speaker Brother John Abate, and a Senior Appreciation Banquet to honor the outgoing seniors of '88. These, along with many other projects in conjunction with the school, have helped the Mother's Club to have one of its best years ever. At the Mother’s Club auction many potential buyers held up their numbers to bid on all kinds of items from cars to art to meals by Brother John Abate. 114 Men’s And Mother’s Club Brother Francis spoke on many occasions to the membership of the Men's Club as the representative of the school. President Dave Cannon did the same for the club. Hamburger suppers were a common sight for Men’s Club members and guests at each meeting. The club also invited CHS clubs, classes, and athletic teams to attend meetings and enjoy not only burgers but also acknowledgement from the Men's Club. Mrs. Paula Melaacon. President of the Mother's Club and a driving force behind club activities, spoke at all meetings to the members and visitors about projects such as the auction held by the club to help pay for a foreign language lab at school. M E N 9 S M O T H E R 9 S c L U B Men's And Mother's Club 115 116 Sports Division The Golden Grizzly tradition includes a prayer before each athletic event to promote Christian ideals not only in the classroom but also on the playing field. Sports Program Climbing To the Top By Jeff Barbin 2-8, It will neter happen again!” the grim reminder of the 1986 football season hung in the weight room for the summer and fall sessions. Its message became the solemn drive of the new Grizzly football squad under the new guidance of Coach Dale Weiner. The will to win was at an all time high, and even though a 5-5 season was not something to brag about, the season showed other 6-AAAA teams that the Bears were back - to stay. Hard work paid off in the stride of the Cross Country team as well. Coach Pete Boudreaux’s Big Orange Wave captured their eighth state title with the help of a third place finish by senior Joe Ruhlin. Boudreaux explains the team’s success, “I told each runner that in the state meet you must run with three things: your head, your heart, and your legs ... and I believe ... that they ran to their fullest potential.” Marian Jones exhibits outstanding initiative in his track event of long jump to bring the Bears past a number one district showing to become regional runner-up. The Basketball and Wrestling teams also posted successful seasons. The Bruin Basketball team came one game from being in the district playoffs, and the wrestlers captured city and regional titles, and placed 6th in state. The newly formed soccer squad pulled off another very successful season. Head Coach Joe Mclancon led his Bears to a district tourney championship and a birth in the state tourney. Spring sports also dominated the Baton Rouge area. Through long hours of training and practice, the track team dominated their fourth consecutive district meet. Coach Garidel’s baseball Bears captured their district title as well. The Tennis and Golf teams both regained the city and regional crowns and the Swim team landed another impressive city title. All in all, the athletic department soared in their only third year in quad A action. Counting the jamboree in football, every Catholic Varsity team landed on the postitive side of the .500 mark in wins. Without a doubt, this group of athletes jumped at the chance to “take the initiative. 1987 Varsity Football Team Row I: Brian Bower. Brian Hutchinson. Cal Madcrc. Coach Andy Lefebvre. Coach Donnie Quinn. Coach Don Hood. Coach Dale Weiner. Coach Joe LcBlanc. Coach Gerry Garidel. Coach Sid Edwards. Jason Sanders. Collin I eRlanc. Pat McGaugh. Row 2: Marc t.ur.din. Chuck Muvgrove, Jeremy Keller. Henry Henderson. Richard Conrad. Aaron Vince. Roy Hill. Rod McGehce. Pal Wagucvpack. Brad Roth. Mike Greenlee, Tom Nint . Row 3: Brad Scguin. Paul Higdon. Scott Dougct. Eric Holden. Todd Mackey. Shannon Cosper. Kyle Carmouchc. Kenny Rtchc. Norm Duhon. Kyle Polo ola. Jamie Scgar. Jason Allcmond. Row 4: Jes e Daigle. Trey Branstetter. Rocky Schct-nayder. Trey Bradford. Scott Angelico. Join Schcmpf. Johnny Hannic. Jason Scl-ser.Tad Perry. Scott Chenevert. Rick Donaldson. Jimmy Screen. Scooter DiVittorio Rcw $: Chris DcCuir. I eo Abel. Scott Ray. Steve Alch. Greg Weston. Todd Hebert. Brent Mclancon. Matt Jung. Billy Graves. Greg Anding. Mike Blanchard. Randy Watts. Joel Dicharry. Running back. Leo Abel, rushes at Bengal defenders during the CHS victory in the season opening Jamboree at Olympia Stadium. BRUIN FOOTBALL 1987 CHS VARSITY FOOTBALL CHS 24 Woodlawn 7 CHS 31 Rcdcmptorist 21 CHS 14 Central 19 CHS 14 McKinley 0 CHS 21 Glen Oaks 0 CHS 6 St. Amant 30 CHS 21 Tara (O.T.) 14 CHS 0 Broadmoor 28 CHS 7 Last Ascension 12 CHS 13 Lee 28 1987 Season Record: 5-5-0 118 Football New Coach Brings Winning Spirit New Attitude Provides Tremendous Turn Around By Steven Alch Coming off a heartbreaking football season in 1986. the Bears had little hope for the following year. Then, on January 18. 1987. the destiny of our football team changed drastically with the addition of Dale Weiner, our new head coach. We were informed that the months leading up to the Jamboree on August 27 would be filled with hard work. The team began a rigorous weightlifting program immediately. Joe Leblanc coached us in the weightroom while Coach Weiner was still at Catholic High of Fointc Coupee. It was apparent that our attitudes had changed because we were training like winners. We began to have position meetings leading up to spring training. These meetings gave us an idea of the offense we would be running in the fall. Spring training was a tremendous learning experience for us all. We became closer to our new coach and began to trust him. Wc were now believers. The summer consisted of weightlifting on Monday, Tuesday. Thursday and Friday, and running on Monday and Thursday. The running increased the team's overall quickness. In addition, we now had a goal to shoot for in the weightroom. At the beginning of the summer. Top Bear seemed impossible to reach. But, through hard work and the will to win. nine players reached this goal. The Top Bears of 1987 were Todd Hebert, Aaron Vince, Jimmy Screen. Brian Hutchinson, Greg Anding, Steve Alch, Chuck Musgrovc. Scott Ray, and Leo Abel. Their pictures arc on display in the weight-room. In his first year as head coach. Dale Weiner had become famous for his quote. “The will to win is not nearly as important as the will to prepare to win! It was obvious we had prepared, now it was time to win. Our debut in the Cast Baton Rouge Parish Jamboree against Belairc did a fine job of beginning our season. Leo Abel scored on a two-point conversion with time running out as the Bears won 8 to 7. Two weeks into the season found the Bruins undefeated with wins over Woodlawn (24-7) and Rcdcmptorist (31-21). After a slow start, wc were unable to stage a winning comeback against Central. We lost 19 to 14. We proved, in the following two weeks, that our defense, led by seniors Greg Anding. Greg Weston, Steve Alch. Todd Mackey, and Todd Hebert was one to be reckoned with. The defense shone as wc posted shutouts of McKinley (14-0) and Glen Oaks (21-0). In week six of the season, the Bears fell apart in the loss to District 6-AAAA Champion. St. Amant. Coming off that loss, we were determined to take it out on Tara. In what proved to be the most exciting game of the year, wc beat the Trojans in overtime. 21 to 20. Marc Lundin's crucial extra points were the deciding factors. I or reasons unknown, the Bruins fell asleep the last three games of the year and lost to Broadmoor, East Ascension, and archrival Lee. Under our new coach, the Catholic High School Golden Grizzlies made a tremendous turn around. Nearly equalling our win production over the past three years, wc were proud of our 5-5 record. With hard work and the will to prepare to win, the Bears made a nice showing in 1987. The Bears arc back, and a District 6-AAAA Championship will be part of our very near future. “The will to win is not nearly as important as the will to prepare to win . - Coach Dale Weiner Catholic Defenders, including Junior Chuck Musgrovc. swarm for the tackle in the jamboree against Bclaire. Football 119 By Jimmy Screen The junior varsity Bears opened the season in fine style by beating the Bclairc Bengals in the East Baton Rouge Jamboree. Their record was 8-1, They then travelled to McKinley and Glen Oaks returning with two more victories. Many of the junior varsity players had key roles in the varsity games on Friday nights. J.V. Records Successful Season Coach Dale Weiner attributes a successful season to a lot of hard work and dedication from the players during the off season. suffering only one defeat to the St. Amant Gators. Coach Dale Weiner attributes a successful season to a lot of hard work and dedication from the players during the off season. The jayvccs had impressive wins over Woodlawn, Central and archrival Redemptorist. Closing out the season, the Bears climaxed the 1987 season with a hard fought victory over the Lee High Rebels. Next year we hope to see the talent of this junior varsity team changed into varsity victories. Quarterback Jesse Daigle checks in with Coach Weiner on the sideline during a timeout. Head Coach Dale Weiner calls a play from the sideline while Coach Andy Lcfcbvrc looks on. 120 Football Catholic quarterback, Jesse Daigle signals touchdown as Leo Abel breaks the line of scrimmage on his way into the endzone for the sole CHS touchdown during the win over Bclairc. BRUIN FOOTBALL 1987 J.V. FOOTBALL CHS 16 Bclaire(Jamborcc) 0 CHS 20 Woodlawn 14 CHS 35 Redemptorist 0 CHS 20 Central 0 CHS 20 McKinley 6 CHS 21 Glen Oaks 0 CHS 13 St. Amant 28 CHS 14 East Ascension 12 CHS 26 Lee 14 1987 Season Record: 7-1-0 v 3 m '9Z 1987 JV Football Team: Row 1: Pat MeGaugh. Brad Seguin, Henry Henderson. Tom Wintz. Jason Allemond. Row’ 2: Jeremy Keller. Johnny Hannic. John Schcmpf. Jason Selscr, Jason Sanders, Rick Donaldson. Row 3: Scott Douget, Rocky Schcxnaydrc. Cal Madcre, David Alvarez. Tad Perry. Rod McGchce. Row 4: Mike Greenlee, August Webber. Norm Du-hon, Jimmy Screen. Scott Chcncvcrt Row 5: Michael Blanchard. Roy Hill. Paul Higdon. Randall Watts. Football 121 1987 Freshmen Football Team Row I: Kevin Anderson. Charles Coghlan. Chris Walsh. John Williams. Milton Perkins. Wesley Salmon. John Cashio. Damon Dietrich, David Dellucci. Robert Rcinc. Bradley Lowe. Shane Cro- 122 Football chct. Row 2: Clay Stafford. Shawn Patterson. Johnny Weber. Byron Monroe. Bart Saia. Jerry Hilrman, Calmcs Schaffer. Brian Aguillard. Mark Matthews. Chris Sonnier. Row J: Chad Mclancon. Trevon Miller. Tommy Bcssclman. Chris Watts. Bryan San-sonc. Mark Casemorc. Mickey Rushing. Marc Tittlcbaum Row 4: Joey Romanc. Treyc W'cilbachcr. Chris l.cc. Ryan Jumonvillc. Tom Gilmore. Troy McDonough. Marc l.undin kicks one of his extra point attempts. He was perfect throughout the season on conversions. BRUIN FOOTBALL 1987 FRESHMEN FOOTBALL CHS ( HS ( I IS c lis CHS ( IIS ( IIS ( IIS CHS 1987 Season Record: 7-2-0 12 Bclairc 0 19 Ceniral 0 13 Si. Thomas More 12 7 Wood lawn 16 49 Walker 6 6 Si. Amani 8 25 Tara 0 7 Wesi Feliciana 6 27 East Ascension 12 Freshmen Bears Begin Four Years of Play Undefeated By Marc Tittlcbaum This year’s freshman football team was a tremendous success. They finished undefeated with a record of 7 wins and 2 tics. The coaches, Donnie Quinn and Sid Fdwards, played a large role in the accomplishments of the 1987 football season. Coach Quinn and Coach Edwards are both in their second year at Catholic High School. One of the advantages of playing freshman football for Catholic High is that it allows a first year student the opportunity to become immediately involved in the deep tradition and spirit of community that exists at Catholic High. This year’s freshman football team is proof that the CHS Bears arc a team that plans to stay on top. At the finish of the 1987 sea- son. there were close to forty players on the team. Included on the team roster were a few eighth graders. Most of the players on the team came from schools with losing records. It says something about these players, most of whom had never played together before, to come together and work well as a team and finish with a winning record. This year’s freshman football team is proof that the CHS Bears are a team that plans to stay on top. Catholic High' Trey Bradford evades the defending teams corncrback to gain extra yardage. Randy Watts and Rodney Adams arc among the Football Bears awaiting the game. Football 123 Cross Country Team Captures The Eighth Catholic High State Title By Ken Achacoso The difference between mediocrity and greatness is extra effort'. With this in mind, each runner on the 1987 cross country team worked throughout the season to reach the “top of the mountain, and it eventually paid off. The quest to be the best of the best in the state of Louisiana has sweetly ended with the Quad-A state championship for the reborn “Big Orange Wave. By overcoming the obstacle of being complacent with their successes during the season and always believing that there was always room for improvement, the Bears ran mores, were led by Joe Ruhlin, a senior, placed third in state, finishing one second behind Chad Callais of South Lafourche with an impressive three-mile time of 15:14. “1 think that the state meet was the best race of my career, he remarked. “We’ve been working for the state championship for three years, so I’m really happy we won. Coach Boudreaux deserves much credit, because without him we would have never accomplished our goals.” Finishing behind Ruhlin were Cullen Talley (14th), Kevin Burkes (18th), Kevin Schmit (19th), Trc’ Hendry person work harder and created the depth that no other team had. In fact, if the team’s sixth through tenth runners ran as a separate team in the District Meet, they would have finished as the rrunner-up team. Nevertheless, this competition has created strong bonds of friendship. “To be on the cross country team this year was real great experience, commented senior Shannon Johnson. “It took a lot of hard work, but it was all worth it in the end. All of us got along real well, and that’s what made us successful.” Finally, the bucket of ice that was dumped on Coach “The difference between mediocrity and greatness is extra effort!” away with their eighth state title in the sport at Highland Road Park. “I’m just ecstatic about it — it feels great to be back on top.” exclaims Coach Pete Boudreaux. I told each runner that in the state meet you must run with three things: your head, your heart, and your legs. The team’s success is due to smart and aggressive running. and I believe that they ran to their fullest potential.” The seven runners on the state meet team, comprised of three seniors and four sopho- (25th), Shannon Johnson (34th), and Mike Dalmau (36th). The team's top five all ran under 16:30, and their places added up to score of 79 points, 30 better than stale runner-up Holy Cross, who provided the stiffest competition along with Mandeville and Comeaux. By the District Meet a week before the State Meet, the team's top seven was still not decided upon with 11 runners capable of being in the top seven. Thus, the competition among teammates made each Boudreaux as the team celebrated their victory was the idea of Kevin Schmit, Ken Achacoso, Joe Ruhlin, and Gordon Polozola, all of whom have run cross country for four years and arc responsible for much of the team's senior leadership and also bringing back the cut-off racing shirt tradition.” Gordon sums it all up by saying, “There was no better way to end the season than by winning state. But this season was especially memorable for the four four-year seniors who Continued on p. 127 Shannon Johnson and Joe Ruhlin remain in the pack early on in one of their races during the season which would lead to the winning of the cross country state championship. I 124 Cros Country Catholic High long distance runner. Joe Ruhlin. placed high all season be- Fric Broussard sets the pace in the fore abetting in the Orange Wave win cross country meet, with runners chas- at the state championsliip. ing to catch up. Varsity Cross Country Scores | Dual Meet vs. F.piscopal 1st Cardinal Invitational 1st Round Table Run 1st SJA Invitational 1st CHS Invitational 2nd Comeaux Invitational 1st Rummcl Invitational 1st District Championships 1st State Championships 1st 1987-88 Cross Country Team Row I: Mike Dalmau, John Balhoff. Shelly Mclancon. Jeff Kaiser. Tre’ Hendry, Joey Kappcl. Patrick Armentor. Row 2: Kevin Burkes. Gordon Polozola. Ken Achacoso. John Fulmer. Mike McCormick. Cullen Talley. Brian Loft. Shannon Johnson. Row 3: Coach Pete Boudreaux. Fric Broussard. John Gibson. Greg Beyer. Kevin Tullicr. Kevin Schmil. Joe Ruhlin. Cross Country 125 The three seniors and four sophomores of the state meet team try to overcome the nervous, tense anticipation experienced before the start of the “race for state . Sophomore Cullen Talley picks up the pace uphill in the first mile of the Catholic High Invitational. 1987 f reshmen Cross Country Team: (L to R): Joel Chew, Donald Balhoff, Ryan Broussard. Michael Stewart. Cardwell Fcagin. Andy Blalock. Jorge 126 Cross Country Gonzalez. Kenneth Camallo. Missing from picture: Steve Maggio. Bryan Dennison, Ricky Aucoin. Senior Cordon Polo ola. one of -he four-year runners, fights off fatigue in the latter stages of the SJ.A Invitational. Cross Country Continued have worked hard and have contributed much to the team since their freshmen year. Achieving the state title as a senior made the hard work worthwhile.” The 1987 State Championship marks Catholic High as the bearer of the most cross country state titles in the histo- Senior Kevin Schmit and junior John Fulmer push themselves in order to insure a perfect score for the Bears. ry of the state. By remaining undefeated against every Louisiana team they competed against from all four LHSAA classifications, this year's team will irrefutably go down as one of the greatest teams that the state has ever seen. The celebration begins as Kevin Schmit and his teammates accept the honors of being the Quad-A St3tc Champions of Cross Country. Cross Country 127 Brian Fin and Scon Plattsmicr battle for a loose ball with BRHS defender Tom Keller. The two rival teams ended the game tying in their only meeting of the season. uxnu •ma ItTUUI I lUtf UTMOP 1987-1988 Soccer Bears: Row I : Trey Gassic. Doug Williams. Brian Bower. Brian Borcl. John Cardillo. Jimmy Bernard, John Ellis. Row 2: Patrick Armentor. Andrew Malatcsta. Peter Couhig. Kyle Carmouchc. Scott Plattsmicr. Ken Roberts. Joey Kappcl. W'inston Decuir. George Alvarez. Phillip Armentor. Row 3: Assistant Coaches Mike Williams and Kevin Couhig. Matt Jung. Brent Mclancon, Brian Fin. Allen Saltus, Moderator Brother Carl Bouchcrcau. Head Coach Joe Mclancon. Heads Up! Scott Plattsmicr beats a BRHS defender in heading a ball in a tough season match. 128 Socccr Second Year Proves That Bears Have Maintained Their Winning Ability By Peter Couliig The Catholic High Soccer team was very successful for the second year in a row. Under coach Joe Melancon and assistant coaches Mike Wil- als. Next the soccer team traveled to Covington to participate in St. Paul's tournament. The Bears edged last year's state runner-up Rummcl of New Orleans in the finals off finals. The Bears lost in the first of the playoffs to the eventual runner-ups, Comeaux High of Lafayette. For the second year in a row the Bears had more of its play- For the second year in a row the Bears had more of its players on the all-district teams than any other school. liams and Kevin Couhig. the team ended the season 13-3-1. In the prcscason the Bears entered two tournaments and won both. In the first tournament, The Catholic High Invitational, the Bears beat North-shore of Slidell, 2-1, in the fin- penalty kicks. In the district the only blemishes on the Bears record were a loss to I.cc High and a tic Baton Rouge High. At the District Tournament the soccer team earned a playoff spot by defeating Lee High. 5-1. in the ers on the All-District Teams than any other school. Over all, the team did very well and anyone who was associated with the team was proud of the way they played. Scott Plaltsmicr uses his body to block a pass while teammate George Alvarez and the referee look on Jimm Bernard moves in for the steal as the Baton Rouge High player attempts to screen the ball. Soccer 129 .Senior wrestler, Mike Cave, attempts to turn an opponent over onto the mat for a pin. BRUIN WRESTLING 1987-88 WRESTLING SCORES CHS 58 Brusly CHS 63 McKinley CHS 61 Zachary CHS 72 LSD CHS 48 Bclairc CHS 46 Tara CHS 66 LSVI CHS 63 Acadia na CHS 29 Lafayette CHS 28 Northsidc Redemptorist Tournament Brother Martin Tournament Holy Cross Tournament Catholic High Invitational Lafayette Duals Tournament City - Varsity City - Junior Varsity Rcgionals State Championships I9S7-8H Wrestling Team: Row I: Mike Cave. Brian Cascmorc. Warren Daz-zio. Steve Sepeda. Craig Tibbetts. Shannon Cosper, Paul Talbot. Carl Accardo. Joe Bryson Row 2: Todd Mackey, Chris llsu. Mike Prochaska. Travis Johnston. Byron Rome. Jeremy 130 W resiling Walpole. Jason Sanders. Rick Donaldson Row 3: Trey Fsnard. Scan Shannon. Joe Hsu. Randall Mayeux, Michael Reinhardt. I cc Broussard. Row 4: Stephan Hillman. Lance Klcinpetcr, John Walters, F.ric Hart og, Brian Bi-Ictnikoff. Shawm Patterson, Dan Zvonck. Row 5: Scott Mearcs, Mark Cascmorc. Jason Bennett. Stephen Dillc. Patrick Conlon. Row 6: Coach Steve Messonier, Coach Joe LeBlanc, Coach Kenneth Spellman. Dual Meet Record of 11-1 Exhibits Wrestling Success By Steve Sepeda The 1987-88 wrestling season proved to be a successful one. Once again, coaching the team were Coaches Stephen Mcssonnicr and Kenny Spellman. The team, led by captains Chris Hsu, Steve Sepeda, Craig Tibbetts, and John Dugas, had all the leadership To begin the year, the team won the Redemptorist Invitational. having nine finalists. They then proceeded to the Brother Martin Invitational, placed fifth team-wise, had two champions in Tibbetts and Sepeda, and a second place from Jason Sanders. They then got sixth place at the Tiger Invitational, with a champion in Jason Sanders. Soon came time for the Catholic High Invitational. Everything ran exceptionally well, and the team again placed sixth, with second place finishes from Dugas, Hsu, Sanders, and Tibbetts. The team then placed second in the Lafayette Dual Meet Tournament. At the City Tournament, both the Varsity and Junior Varsity teams won. with Varsity champions Rick Donaldson, Hsu, Sepeda. and Tibbetts. Sanders. Mike Cave, and Scan Shannon finished second. Finally, came the one that matters -STATE. Coaches Mcssonnicr and Spellman prepared the team for the final test. The team was ready, believing in themselves and their coaches. To show their coaches how much the team appreciated them, T-shirts saying. “Trained By The Best, Messonnicr and Spellman were worn to State. The team wrestled superbly at State and placed sixth. Donaldson placed sixth. Hsu fourth. Sanders third, and Sepeda and Tibbetts ended the year as State Runner-ups. This year's dual meet record was 11-1. The team, with all its Senior leadership, ended the season on a high note. To show their coaches how much the team appreciated them, T-shirts saying, “Trained By The Best, Messonnier and Spellman were worn to State. needed. WrcsUing 131 Basketball Shows Great Improvement By David Hennessey The Varsity Basketball team showed that hard work, dedication and unity go a long way on the road to success. The many fans which supported the Bruins got their moneys worth as two points in the last seconds. Being Catholic Highs third season in quad A, many believed they would once again have a lough uphill battle. It was now that the Bruins turned from Jcckyl to Hyde. The Bru- went on to a 9-3 overall district record and came to within 1:30 second of reaching the playoffs before losing the last district game to Lee High. The teams accomplishments did not go unnoticed. Harlan The Bears went on route to one of their most successful seasons within the past several years. the Bears went on route to one of their most successful seasons in the past several years. The Bruins had a rough predistrict season. They lost many tournament games by one or ins’ opening district game showed this. They beat the “blue machine”, that is McKinley, at McKinley, something they haven't done in years. Then Randow's Bears Jones was named to the All-District squad. Brandon Babin was named 6-AAAA Defensive Player of the Year, and Scott Ray was named first team honorable mention. 1987-88 Varsity Basketball Team: Jones, (standing): James Dulaney. Pokey Greer, Coach Glen Randow. (kneeling): Steve LaCour. Bart Black. Coach Paul Kelly. Clay Powell. David Coach Donnie Quinn. Leo Abel, Brandon Babin. Harlan Hennessey. Scott Ray. Chris Moran. 132 Basketball Catholic High Basketball CHS varsity basketball team SCORES CHS 58 St. Thomas More 59 CHS 46 St. Louis 49 CHS 46 Denham Springs 64 CHS 61 Bishop Sullivan 22 CHS 48 Belairc 56 CHS 37 Redemptorist 39 CHS 71 Central 42 CHS 50 Baker 51 CHS 54 Bela ire 48 CHS 45 N’East 52 CHS 55 Baker 61 CHS 41 Assumption 42 CHS 45 Lee 53 CHS 57 Belaire 63 CHS 57 Parkview 42 CHS 55 Redemptorist 67 CHS 58 McKinley 53 CHS 69 U-High 58 CHS 66 St. Amant 58 CHS 76 Tara 61 CHS 73 Broadmoor 44 Season record: 12-9 Coach Randow crouches down in his teams huddle during a game to inspire his players to give all that they can in order to not only be all they can be. but to maintain the spirit needed to be a winning team. Senior Marian Jones takes the outside shot in a crucial final game against rival Lee High School. Though the Bears stuck with Lee for the entire game the final score would show CMS on the losing side 45-53. Basketball 133 Catholic High Basketball CHS J.V. BASKETBALL SCORES CHS 46 Denham Springs 21 CHS 61 Redemptorist 39 CHS 63 Hanson 68 CHS 58 Central Catholic 53 CHS 63 Bishop Sullivan 32 CHS 73 Baker 41 CHS 72 Belaire 40 CHS 64 Dc LaSalle 57 CHS 77 Parkview- 51 CHS 63 Catholic P.C. 37 CHS 49 McKinley 42 CHS 46 Zachary 63 CHS 48 Catholic P.C. 32 CHS 68 U-High 60 CHS 51 Denham Springs 46 CHS 65 Brusley 41 CHS 57 St. Amant 45 CHS 67 Tara 43 CHS 53 Broadmoor 48 CHS 51 East Ascension 53 CHS 48 Lee 49 CHS 49 McKinley 53 CHS 54 St. Amant 43 CHS 62 Tara 41 CHS 64 Broadmoor 45 CHS 55 East Ascension 53 CHS 41 Lee 46 Senior (iuard. Harlan Jones makes a chest pass 10 one of his wing men after bringing the ball from backcourt. 1987-88 J.V. Basketball Team: Coach Paul Kelly, Brad Sc-guin, Mitch Worley, Johnny Nannie. Scott Henegan. David Hcroman, Jamie Broussard. Litton Schcxnaildre. Gordon Blanchard. Jason Borne'. Dowavne Lewis, Coach Donnie Quinn. 134 Basket ball Junior jumper Scott Ray just barely gets his hand on the ball to control its direction before his opponent. Senior center Chris Moran attempts a free throw. During a game in the Wedge Keys tourney, Chris made nine out of ten foul shots. Sophomore standout Dewaync Lewis proves that height is no measure as he skies over a Lee High defender. Basketball 135 Brandon Babin wails to pull down an offensive rebound while teammate Pokey Circcr stands by for assistance. All-District Honorable Mention player. Scott Ray attempts a three point goal. 1988 marked the first year that high schools competing in quad-A used the three point ruling. 136 Basketball 1988 Freshmen Basketball: (sitting): Bart Saia. Treye Wcilbacker. Jerry Hitzman, Joey Ramano, David Dc- lucci, Chris Walsh. Michael Pcrrault. mon Dietrich. Chuck Coglan. Clay (standing): Ricky Aucoin. Brad Ham- Stafford. Brian Remes. ilton, Bradley Lowe. Mark Boss. Da- i Freshmen Learn Sportsmanship Freshman basketball is the together as one. Flaying fresh-start of the foundation that will man basketball was a very From day one we knew it would be a difficult task, but with the work of our coaches and our own determination we knew it could be done. be built upon for the next four years. From day one we knew it would be a difficult task, but with the work of our coaches and our own determination we knew it could be done. We started off as individuals but after many hours of hard practice and after playing with each other for a few games we came great experience. We were able to learn about each other and about our fellow classmates. Fvcn though wc didn't win the district championship like wc had hoped to. wc did learn about sportsmanship and playing as a team and these arc two ideals that will slay with us all our lives. 1988 Eight Grade B.iskctball Row l:Kcilh Polozola, Chris Ebncr. Eric Rapsky. Jeff Kappcl. Chris Watts, Stan Stoflzcnthalcr. Row 2: Dale Mouch, Kevin Ainsworth. Mike Mar-istany. Brian Dennison. Barry Switzer. Johnaihon Pixlcy. firing warm ups before the game. okcv Greer sports a fancy layup to mpress the home court crowd Swimming 137 Varsity swimmer Kenny Riche docs the brcathstrokc in one of his swim meets on the wav to winning the city tournament. wruoU' Senior swimmers Paul Moak, Philip Hackney. Drew P.vcrsbcrg. Scott Napoli, Webb Miranda, Tom Williams. Bari Black. Kcnnv Riche, and Mike Prohaska stuck together and with other team members to place fifth in the state. Here the seniors pose after one of the many cluster meet wins of their season. Butterfly swimmer Webb Miranda put all of his strength and knowledge about the stroke to match that of his opponents and still go on to place high in the City Meet. 138 Swimming Strong Relays Bring City Crown By Greg Curran Swimming has always treated Catholic High School well and this year was no exception. With first place team titles in several of the swim meets dur- with high hopes. By winning first place in team title and defeating the defending champion Baton Rouge High, the Bears had taken an initiative and pursued it. Their relay a successful meet. Nelson Sanchez was chosen the outstanding swimmer in the city meet. Alter winning the city meet, the Bears went to New Orleans for the Stale Meet. Competing By winning first place in team title and defeating the defending champion Baton Rouge High, the Bears had taken an initiative and pursued it. ing the regular season, the Bears were a powerful force in the city's high school swimming. Led by senior Bart Black and junior Nelson Sanchez, the Bears went to the city meet teams did especially well with the 400 free A” relay winning first place in city, and the 400 free “B” taking fourth. The team also took third and fourth place in the 200 medley relay. To cap off a winning effort and against the top teams from all over the state of Louisiana, the Bears swam away with a fifth place finish and ranking in 1988. 1987-88 Varsity Bear's Swim Team: berg. Paul Moak. Row 2: Norm Du- Coach Paul Kelly. John Balhoff. Brian Row 1: Ty Harvison. Mike Prohaska. bon. John Williams. Webb Miranda. Bateman. Steven Chalmers, Nelson Kenny Kichc. Bart Black. Drew Evers- Jcb Bro fcs- Hank Garrison Row 3: Sanchez. Billy Young Phillip Hackney stands on the board as he •J’vaiiv the start of his event in the swim meet Swimming 139 Fourth In State By Jcb Broyles After winning all 11 team matches and losing only one of 55 individual matches, it seemed that the tennis team was on its way to recapturing the state title. Johnny Lopoo won boys singles, and Pokey posed of seniors Jeb Broyles, Alex Dalmau, Greer. Stephen Hebert, Lopoo and Ourso; juniors Jerry Bello, and Ned Archer; sophomores Brcc Esnard, Charles Marks, and Rob Rcn-froe; and freshman Charlie Dicl. Lopoo, Greer and Ourso The Bears performed well at state, but only well enough to go home with a fourth place finish. Greer and Trey Ourso captured the boys’ doubles titles. The Bears performed well at state, but only well enough to go home with a fourth place finish. Pokey and Trey made it all the way to the semi-finals. Johnnny Lopoo wasn’t defeated until the finals. The team this year was com- werc inducted into the High School Sports Hall of Fame, which is a great honor, Lopoo reveived the Golden Bear for Student Athlete, and was named Most Valuable Player. Brcc Esnard sights the ball in the air as he motions toward his serve in a crucial match on the way to state tournament. 1987-88 Varsity Tennis Team Charlie Dicl. Jerry Bello. Trey Ourso. Rob Rcnfroc. Brcc F.snard. and Coach Glen Randow. Not pictured Jcb Broyles. Alex Dalmau. Pokey Greer, Johnny l.opoo, Steve Hebert, Charles Marks, and Ned Archer. Jerry Bello returns a cross court shot during a match at Highland Road Park against opponents from Broadmoor High. 140 Tcnnis Freshman Mar Charlie Die! deals a quick serve on his way to winning all regular season matches played. CMS VARSITY TENNIS SCORES CMS 5 East Ascension 0 CHS 5 Baker 0 CMS 5 Glen Oaks 0 CMS 4 McKinley 1 CMS 5 St. Amant 0 CMS 5 Tara 0 CHS 5 Istrouma Broadmoor 0 CHS 5 0 CHS 5 Denham Springs 0 CMS 5 Lee 0 City Champions Regional Champions l ourth Place in State Tournament Senior doubles champion Trey Ourso returns one of many serves in the eleven match season. Me and his partner. Pokey Greer went all the way to the state semifinals in doubles competition before losing. Tennis 141 Pitching Staff Becomes Backbone By Jeff Barbin Nine years ago. Coach Gerry Garidel began bis career al Catholic High not knowing w hat would come of it. He never figured that in nine years he would qualify his team eight times for the state playoffs and win six district titles. But he crew. MVP, Randall Watts, posted a high 10-2 record and other pitchers were Rick Burke, Kevin Sinqueficld and relievers Chuck Musgrovc and Glen Labordc. Another reason the Bears had an outstanding season was the junior short stop Jesse Dai- champs Warren Easton 9-4 by pitcher Rick Burke, the team advanced a game against the eventual state champion. New Iberia. On the team was Joe Jumonvillc, the eventual outstanding player of the state. The Bears played well, but the game and season ended on a When the seniors on the team this year got off to a dismal 4-7 start, they had no idea that they w'ould finish 18-10 and district champions, but they did. did! When the seniors on the team this year got off to a dismal 4-7 start, they had no idea they would finish 18-10 and district champions, but they did. The Bears’ saving remnant has been its talented pitching glc. Daigle hit 454 with 10 RBI's and had an on base percentage of .530. His feats did not go unnoticed. They earned him a position on the Quad A state team. The Bears end came in the second game of the playoffs. After beating 10-AAAA losing note. Despite the disappointing end. the comeback from 4-7 to 18-10 is truly incredible. And who knows. Coach Garidefs ten year anniversary with the Bears could prove a charm for the state title. I9HS Varsity Baseball Team: (kneeling): Scooter Divitorio. Randall Watts. Brent Mela neon. Chris Moran. Rick Burke. Jay Granier, Clay Powell (standing): Coach Jerry Garidel. Greg Noel. Glen LaBordc. Trey Bradford. Je c Daigle. Kevin Sinqueficld. Caldwell Jolly. Brad Roth. Will Rcamcy Chuck Musgrovc. |42 Basct all Randall Waits, the teams MVP for the year, stretches out a pitch against Redemptorist. Randall went 10-2 on the season Catholic High Baseball CHS Varsity Baseball Scores CHS 1 Ponchatoula 2 CHS 8 Redemptorist 0 CHS 7 Ponchatoula 4 CHS 2 Denham Springs 6 CHS 1 Brother Martin 5 CHS 0 Brother Martin 4 CHS 3 Redemptorist 0 CHS 4 Belaire 5 CHS 6 St. Louis 8 CHS 6 Belaire 5 CHS 4 Belaire f CHS 1 1 St. Amant 5 CHS 5 East Ascension 1 CHS 6 Tara 3 1988 CHS Invitational Champions 1988 Tara Easter Tournament Champions CHS 6 Baker 3 CHS 6 East Ascension 5 CHS 4 Tara 2 CHS 9 Lee 5 CHS 3 McKinley 2 CHS 3 Broadmoor 5 CHS 12 St. Amant 4 CHS 12 East Ascension 8 CHS 14 Tara 3 CHS 12 Lee 1 CHS 4 McKinley • CHS 9 Broadmoor 1 CHS 1 John Curtis 5 A AAA State Playoffs CHS 9 Warren Easton 4 CHS 0 New Iberia 1988 Varsity Baseball Record: 18 10 7 Batting drills such as this one keep the teams hitting in the top condition. Here. Scooter Divitorio pitches” a practice ball to Clay Powell Baseball M3 Catholic High Baseball 1988 VARSITY BASEBALL SCORES CHS 8 Zachary 2 CHS 3 Bclairc 5 CHS 10 Denham Springs 10 CHS 13 Zachary • 4 CHS 8 Redemptorist 3 CHS II Redemptorist 6 CHS II Trafton 1 CHS 10 Trafton 0 Trafton Tournament CHS 7 C.H.S.P.C. 0 CHS 18 Trafton 0 District record: 10-2 Co-Champions CHS 4 St. Amant 10 CHS 6 E.A. 7 CHS 13 Tara 0 CHS 9 Lee 6 CHS 20 McKinley 0 CHS 10 Broadmoor 5 CHS 5 St. Amant 3 CHS II E.A. 5 CHS 4 Tara 3 CHS 13 Lee 2 CHS 26 McKinley 4 CHS II Broadmoor 3 Senior Will Rcamcs hurries a throw over to first base after stopping a ground ball. After hitting a ground ball for a hit. Brent Melancon tries to beat the ball out to first base. 144 Baseball First Base Coach Andy Lefebrve sends signals to the batter at home. One of the freshmen on the Disabled List assists him. Evaluating the Situation arc head coach Jerry Garidcl, senior Brent Mc-lancon. and juniors Randall Watts and Scooter Divitorio. I9x Junior Varsity Baseball (kneel-.s’1 Travis Wall, Ricky Lima. Bhrctl kCabe- Mark Griffith. Jason Dun- can. Jason Besson. Jason Politz. (standing): George Sicrant. Peter Vas-suer. John Sanchez, Roy Hill. Chad Vcntola. Bart Buckel. Jeff Totty. R an Borsiur. Coach Andy l.cfcbvrc. ATM. Baseball 145 Leo Abel proved his leaping and running ability during the season with fine scores in men's high hurtles for the track team. Catholic High Track CHS Track Scores CHS Triangular 1st place Brother's Invitational 1st place Tara Invitational 1st place CHS l ive Team Vlect 1st place Walker Invitational 1st place Episcopal Invitational 1st place Grizzly Relays 2nd place District Championships 1st place Regional Championships 2nd place State Championships 6th place 1987-88 Catholic High Track Team: Row 1: Scott Chenevert, Ken Acha-coso, Harlan Jones. Mike Dalmau. David Richardson. John Ellis. Trey Hendry. John Doyle. Byron Monroe. Scott Lamana, Gordon Polozola. Kyle Polozola Row 2: Brian Fin. Kevin Burke. Jay Granicr. Brian Loft. Jimmy Screen. Dominic Palmcniier. Steve l.aCuir. John Fulmer. Matt Dumigan, Andy Blalock. Paul Barbin. Row 3: Coach Don Hood. Eric Broussard. Chip Brenner. Travis Douget. Chris Dccuir. Joe Ruhlin, Leo Abel. Carlton Monroe. Kevin Tullicr, Kevin Schmit, Mike Blanchard, l odd Hebert. Aaron Vince. John Gibson. Coach Pete Boudreaux. Scott Chenetert takes off out of the block: in the men's 400 relay during the trad season. 146 Track Records Broken as Track Team Triumphs By Mike McCormick 1988 was a successful season for the track team. As a team, they suffered only one loss all season. They capped it off with an impressive runaway victory in the district meet. After that came the regional and state meets. These competitions are based on individuals, not l.oft. Jay Granicr, Eric Broussard. and Chris Dccuir. Everyone recognizes the accomplishments of these individuals, but many others contributed to their success. There is a saying, “Behind every good man, there is a good women.” Well in track. “Behind every good runner, there are good an Fin. Besides battling each other, Joe Ruhlin and John Fulmer were pursued by Trc Hendry. The 1600 relay team was aided by the hard work of Byron Monroe, Scott Chenc-vert, and Johnnie Nannie. Without competition from teammates, these runners may have become complacent, and In the case of most of our runners, Coach Boudreaux, Coach Hood, and Coach LeBlanc made top competitors out of the guys. teams. Yet, the Bears qualified eniogh competitors to place second in the regional meet, and fifth at state. Individuals placing in the state meet were Dominic Palminticr, Kevin Burkes, Eric Broussard. Joe Ruhlin, John Fulmer, and the 1600 meter relay team of Brian teammates.” All of these individuals would not have done so well if they had not been pushed to be the best they could be by their teammates. Kevin Burkes trained harder knowing Mike Dalmau was close in ability. Eric Broussard was pushed to the limit by Bri- settled for mediocre performances. Finally, a lot of credit must go to the coaching staff. A runner can only go so far on talent. Erie Broussard, Kevin Burke, and Joe Ruhlin run together as practice before the District Track Meet. Track 147 Track Continued lie must receive the best training and guidance possible to become the best. In the case of most of our runners. Coach Boudreaux. Coach Hood, and Coach Leblanc made top competitors out of the guys. With- Dominic I’almintier performs one of his many events in the field • the high jump as he skied over the high bar. out their fine leadership, the Grizzly track team would have been a very ordinary, run of the mill group. Many other teams had more talent, but none had better coaching and the end result was victory. Catholic Hurdlers dominate this heat. Shown arc senior Travis Douget. junior Dominic Palmintier. and senior Chip Brenner. 1988 Junior Varsity Track : Row 1: Brian Aguilard. Damian Burdette. Joel Chew. Chris Lindsey, Jimmy Frederick. Jeffrey Kaiser. Carrie Rome. Row 2: Brcc linard. Rod McGchcc. Michael Hedges. Marc Dominguez. Ryan Jumonville, Michael Loft. Chad Me-lancon. Row 3: Doug Williams. Jason Sclscr. Joel Dicharry, Litton Schcx-naildrc. Milton Perkins. Todd Beatty, and Coach Donald Hood. Cordon Polozola lauchcs off the pole in an attempt at thirteen feet. The pole vault group from Catholic always seemed to dominate the other competitors. 148 Track Todd Beatty, one of the Junior Varsity vaultcrs, learns to take off and lift from his pole. Long Jumper and all around utility fieldman, Dominic Palmintier successfully lands in the sand pit after a winning jump. Tram Douget totally completes a hurdle in the 110 meter high hurdles in the Brothers of the Sacred Heart Invitational. Track 149 Fourth Place in State Our 1988 team was composed of seniors Page Bordelon and Duke Minton. Juniors Trey Branstettor and Brandon Bucche, Sophomores Mitch Worley and Scott Cullen, and Freshmen Philip Schmitt and David Ellis. This team was victorious defended their Regional Championship as we hosted thirteen other teams from South Louisiana. Our Bears went to Shreveport for the State Quad-A championships. W'e finished fourth in the state and were led by a final round of seventy two We easily defeated all others to earn District championship honors during the regular season four times. When we reached the District 6-AAAA meet, we easily defeated all others to earn District championship honors. Next the Bears successfully by Mitch Worley. This ended a very successful Catholic High golf season. With his head down and stiff arms. Scott Cullen swings his driver through the golf ball and tee toward the hole and green. Page Bordelon tees off as opponent golfers watch as he plays in a season match on the road to district and regional titles. 150 Golf Trey Branstetter relaxes on the practice green before a match as he contemplates the upcoming play and gets ready to compete. j 'i W- Philip Schmitt chips out of the near out of bounds rough onto the fairway near the green, setting up a possible par shot in Howell Park Golf Course during season play. Following a downhill putt. Scott Cullen closely watches his ball fall just past the hole as the momentum from the incline pushes his ball further than he anticipated. Golf 151 frs Congratulations, Brent! Thanks for all of the great memories at CHS Love, Dad, Mom, Lisa, and Nicole 152 Acknowledgments ACKNOWLEDGMENT 1988 Acknowlcgmcnis 153 Congratulations Warren! From Mom, Dad, Christy, Tommy, Leigh, and Noelle Congratulations Blake! You have made us proud of you! We love you, Mom and Dad Congratulations Andre' We love you! Mom, Dad, Angelle, and Aimee' The best thing that you can do is get very good at being you. Congratulations Keith! Love, Mom, Noelle, and Sean. 134 Acknowledgments Oh Lord, Thank you for gifting us with Your son, Chris. He has given us much joy. Bless him at this new beginning and give us peace. Alleluia. Congratulations, “number one son”. Mom and Dad. Congratulations Brian! Love, Mom, Dad, and Amy. Congratulations Tim I am very proud of you Love, Pere Congratulations Jose' We Love you, Mom and Dad. Acknowledgments 155 Congratulations Congratulations Guys! Brian Hutchinson We‘re Proud of You! Best Wishes for Sv the future ® Love you! Mom Dad Senior Expressions Congratulations Seniors and Good Luck in the Future - Greg and Jeff 156 Acknowledgments. Putting It All Together Takes Initiative B Greg Curran and Jeff Barbin Where do wc begin? Being that it‘s June 8th and we have forty pages left, this may be a little premature. But. here joes. We began the year with plenty to learn, never having been editors before. Wc made a number of changes in the book, and wc feel they improved the quality of our yearbook. Though “Taking the Initiative is the theme of the book, it also applies to its production. First of all, we designed the cover to fit the boldness of the theme. The cover design sybolizes the will to continue just as the Olympic Torch sybolizes the con-tinuacc of the Olympic Games. With the color of black symbolizing the tradition of Catholic High and the brilliance of gold, our covers show the bold spirit of initiative inherent to our school. Undoubtedly, this year has fit our theme well. After choosing this theme, wc have realized that it really is a characteristic of students at Catholic High and not only a theme easily embellished on paper. Wc would like to gratefully acknowledge the many people who helped us with this publication. First of all. Mrs. Jan Breen our moderator, who has been with us all of the way. Next. Brother Ronald Hinglc for the painstaking hours spent, even on the final day, identifying students and for allowing us the opportunity to rendezvous with rodents. Wc would like to thank the staff for their hard work, especially Craig Toups. along with Tommy Smith and the entire photography club. Special thanks to LSU athletic photographer Brad Messina for the wonderful shots of the Gator Bowl which he provided. The past years at Catholic High have been long, but short, tedious, but fun, agonizing, but worthwhile. Wc have learned to follow and to lead, to work together and apart, to be taught and to teach, and to give and to take. All in all, what we have learned, we have used, what we have taught, we have left, and what we have been given, we have returned. Wc arc forever grateful that these years of our lives have been spent at Catholic High, with the people here, and the chances we have been given. As wc leave to go our separate directions. Catholic High will give us all lasting ties. We are proud to leave behind this book as a record of one year of your life and wc hope that you can appreciate the difficulty and work necessary for its production. It was well worth it. so please enjoy the book with all of its new ideas, strong points and its flaws as well. Acknowledgment 157 1987-88 Catholic High Student Body Abel, Chris ’91 56 Abel. Leo ’89 42. 43. 76. 118, 121. 132. 146 Accardo, Carl ’88 24, 130 Achacoso, Ken ’88 24. 36. 38, 90, 92. 93. 96. 100. 101. 125. 146 Aehord, Jeff ’88 24 Adams, Rodney ‘89 42. 123 Adcock. Jonathan '90 50, 110 Acrtkcr. Robert '92 62. NO Aguillard, Brian '91 56, 122. 148 Ainsworth, Kevin '92 62. 137 Alch, Steve '88 24, 40. 96, 118 Alexander. David '88 24, 33, 36. 38. 40. 74. 90, 92. 96. 101, 102, 104, 109 Alford. Justin '89 42, 106. 110 Allemond, Jason ’89 42, 118, 121 Allen. Kurt 91 56 Alley. Todd '89 13. 42. 48. 96. 103, 109 Alvarez, David '90 50. 121 Alvarez. George '89 42, 128, 129 Alvarez, Martin ’88 24, 36. 40. 92, 96, 98, 99. 101, 103. 104 Ammons. John '88 2491, 93. 103, 104. 108, 109 Ancalmo, Mauricio '90 50 Anderson, Kevin '91 56. 122 Anding, Greg '88 7, 24. 71. 76. 96, 118 Andricain. Hugo '89 42, 98, 101, 102. 103, 105, 112 Angelico. Scott '89 42, 118 Antie. Brad '91 56 Archambcault. John '92 62. 106 Archer. Ned 89 21, 42 Armentor. Patrick '89 42, 102, 125, 128 Armentor, Phillip '89 42, 96. 102. 128 Ashby. Neal '91 56 Assaf. Ben '91 56. 98. 103. 104, 105, 106 Assaf, David '89 42, 92, 96, 103. 104. 106. 107. 109, 110 Attuso. Jason '91 56 Aucoin, Ricky '91 56. 136 Aydcll. Scooter 88 24. 96, 103 Azar, Jonathan '91 56 Babin. Brandon '89 42. 77. 132, 136 Babin, Jeff '88 24. 29. 91, 98. 105 Baham, Kilcy 89 42 Baiamontc, Brian '90 50, 54, 72 Balhoff, Donald 91 56. 103, 126 Balhoff, John '89 8. 42. 74, 96, 103, 109. 125, 139 Bar be. Greg '90 9. 50. 91, 104 Barber, Patrick '90 50 Barbin. Jeff '88 0. 17. 24. 90. 91. 92. 93, 96. 98, 101. 157 Barbin. Paul 88 0. 17. 24. 34, 90. 96, 98. 146 Barcelona. Larry 90 50 Barfield, Louis '89 42 Bargas. Gordon ’89 42. 110 Baron, Chris '90 50 Bass, Jason '91 56 Bateman, Brian '89 42, 103, 139 Beatty, Todd '90 50, 103, 107, 148, 149 Bello, Jerry '89 42, 98. 105, 140 Bennett. Jason '90 50, 130 Benton. Jeffrey '89 42 Bergeron, Scotty '91 56 Bernard, Jim '89 42. 96. 128, 129 Bcsselman, Tommy ’91 56, 122 Besson, Jason '90 50. 145 Best. Jason '90 50 Beyer, Greg '88 24. 96. 101, 102, 125 Bczdck. Todd '89 42 Bilctnikoff. Brian '90 50. 92. 130 Bize, Rcssc '89 42 Black. Bart ’88 24. 68, 77, 132. 138, 139 Blackstone, Richard '91 56 Blalock. Andy '91 56. 103. 126, 146 Blanchard. Brad '91 56, 57. 92, 105 Blanchard, Guy ’89 42, 134 Blanchard. Kenny '90 50 Blanchard. Michael 90 50, 118, 121, 146 Blouin, Danny 91 56 Boncno. Kevin '90 50. 101, 102 Bonnette. Keith 89 42. 110 Bordelon. Doug '90 50. 92, 101, 102. 104, 106 Bordelon. Greg '89 42 Bordelon. Jason '91 56 Bordelon. Page 24. 150 Borders. Keith '88 24. 31. 92. 96. 98. 101. 104 Borel. Brian ’90 50, 128 Borne'. Jason 90 50. 105. 134 Boss. Mark '91 56. 136 Bossier. Ryan '90 50. 56. 126, 145 Boswell. Chris '91 56 Bourg, Brad '91 24, 56 Bourgeois, Brad '90 50. 54 Bourgeois, Ray ’90 50 Bower, Brian '88 24, 103, 105, 118, 128 Bradford, Trey '89 6. 42. 118. 123. 142 Branstcttcr, Trey '89 42, 101. 118, 150 Braud. Stanley '89 42 Brenner, Chip '88 24. 68, 101, 104. 106, 146, 148 Brcschcr, Curtis '89 42 Brewer, Barclay ’91 56 Brignac, Haze '90 50 Brinkman, Reginald ’89 42 Broome, Bart 91 56 Brouillctte, Steve ’89 42. 96, 98. 101. 103, 105 Broussard, Andre '88 24. 96 Broussard, Craig ’89 42, 96. 102 Broussard, F.ric ’88 24, 77, 125. 146. 147, 164 Broussard, Jamie '90 50. 103. 134 Broussard, Lee '89 42, 130 Broyles, Jcb '88 24. 96, 98. 100, 101, 102. 104. 109. 139 Bryson. Joe '88 24. 130 Bucket, Bart '89 42, 145 Bucchc, Brandon '89 42. 96. 150 Burdette. Damian ’91 56. 148 Burke, Rick ’89 4 2, 96. 101. 106, 108, 142 Burkes, Kevin '90 50. 125, 146. 147 Cain, Doug 89 42 Camallo, Ken ’91 56. 126. 104 Cardillo, David '90 50 Cardillo. John '89 42, 103, 128 Carmena, Joe '88 24 C'armouchc. Kyle ’88 24. 70, 77. 118. 128 Carriere. Michael '88 24, 35 Carroll, Carter '91 56, 60 Carruth, Tyler '92 62 Cascmorc, Brian '88 24. 41, 96. 130 Cascmorc. Mark '91 56. 122, 130 Cashio, Jason 91 56. 102, 122 Casselberry, Adam '90 50 Casselberry. Bubba '89 42 Cataldie. Chris '91 56 Cave. Mike '88 27. 92, 103. 130 Chalmers, Stephen '89 42. 103. 130. 139 Chambers, Will '90 50, 110 Champagne. Chris 88 24. 36. 47. 96. 102, 103 Champagne. Kevin '89 42. 98 Champagne. Paul '91 56. 102 Chapman, Timothy 92 62 Chedraui, Dennis '90 50. 107 Chemin, Harry '91 56 Chen. Henry ’91 56. 106 Chenevcrt, Paul '89 43 Chcncvert. Scott '89 43, 103. 118. 121. 146 Chew. Joel '91 56. 126, 148 Chiasson, Chuck '90 50. 110 Clark, Beau ’91 103 Clarke, Dallas '89 43. 57 Cleaver. Chris '90 50 Coco, Eric ’90 16, 50 Coghlan, Chuck '91 57. 122, 136 Coker. Francis '90 50. 105 Collett. Chris '91 57, 105, 106 Collins. Norman '89 43 Conlon. Patrick 90 50, 130 158 Index Connolly, Brian 89 43. 96 Conrad, Richard ’88 24, 70, 101. 118 Cook. Blake '88 25 Cop. Justin 90 50 Corcoran, Michael ’88 25 Cornett. Kevin 91 57 Corripio. Michael 90 50 Cosper. Patrick Shannon ’88 25 Cosper. Shannon 88 25, 118, 130 Couhig, Peter ’90 50, 92, 128 Couvillion, Claude ‘91 57 Cresap. Sean '90 50 Crifasi, Anthony ‘88 25, 102, 103, 104 Crochet, Shane ‘91 57, 122 Cullen. Scott ‘90 50, 150, I SI Cullotta. Jacob ‘89 43, 101, 103 Culotta, Rusty ‘90 50, 92, 98. 104 Curran, Greg ‘88 25, 36. 90, 91, 92, 96. 101, 104, 108, 109, 157 Curry, Stradton ’90 50 Daboval, Ryan ‘91 57 Daigle, Gabe ‘91 57, 60 Daigle, Jesse ‘89 43. 76, 118, 120, 121, 142, 143 Dalmau. Alex ‘88 25 Dalmau, Mike ’90 50. 101, 125. 146 Darensbourg. Paul 89 43 David, Troy ‘91 57 Davis. Brian ’89 43, 90, 92, 98 Dawson. Jim ‘89 43, 43 Dazzio, Warren ‘88 25. 35, 36, 38, 40. 74, 75 , 88, 89, 100, 102, 130 Dccoteau, Van '91 57, 105 Dccuir. Chris ‘89 43, 77, 118, 146 DeCuir. Winston '91 58. 110. 128 Delaney. Scott ‘88 25 Dclaune. Brant ‘89 43, 103, 105 Dcllucci, David '91 58, 122, 136 Denison. Bryan 92 62. 137 DeOliveria. Arthur '90 50. 85, 92, 101, 103, 104. 106 Depew, Darren ‘90 50 Derbes, Joeeph ‘90 50, 51, 110 Dicharry. Joel '90 50, 118, 148 Dicl. Charlie '91 58, 140. 141 Dietrich. Damon '91 58, 122, 136 Dille, Stephen ’90 50, 130 Dipuma, Mike ‘91 58, 91, 101, 110 DiVittorio, Scooter '89 44. 96, 103 109, 118, 142, 143, 145 Dodaro. Nick ‘89 44, 96. 102. 109 Docschcr, Eric ‘89 44. 90 Doiron, Jason 90 44. 50, 101 Dominguez. John 90 51 Dominguez. Mark '90 51, 103, 107 148 Donaldson, Rick ‘89 44. 118. 121 130, 131 Douget, Scott '90 51. 118. 121 Dougcl, Travis ‘88 25. 98. 106, 107 146, 148, 149 Doyle, John ‘88 26. 91. 146 Dozier, Tim ‘88 26, 36, 96, 107. 110 Dozier, Todd ’91 58, 107, 110 Dugas, John ‘88 26 Duhon, Norm '89 44, 118, 121. 139 Dulaney, James ‘88 26. 132 Dulaney. Patrick ’92 62 Dumigan. Matt ’90 51, NO. 146 Duncan, Jason '90 51, 145 Dunn. Michael ’92 62 Dupre’, Bert ‘88 26. 96, 101 Ebner, Chris ‘92 62, 137 Ebner, Conrad ‘88 27 Ecklcr. John Patrick ‘88 27 Ellis. David ‘91 58, 102, 150 Ellis. John ‘88 27, 91, 92, 96. 98, 128, 146 Fmonct. Scott '90 51, 96, 101 Esnard, Brcc ’90 51, 102, 140, 148 Esnard. Trey ‘90 51, 130 Eversberg, Drew ‘88 27. 101, 138. 139 haircloth. George '90 51, 92, 101, 103. 104, 106 Fallcr, Will ‘90 51 Faul, Kurt ‘91 58 Faulk, David ’88 27 Favrot. Mike 90 51 Feagin, Cardwell ‘91 58. 102, 126 Ferachi. Jeremy '90 51 Fin, Brian '88 27, 91, 92, 96, 106. 107, 109, 128, 146, 164 Fleming, Corey ‘88 27. 110 Fleming, Gary 88 27. 110 Flood, Paul ‘89 45 Fourrier. Greg ‘89 45 Fourricr, Peter 88 27 Frederick. Jimmy 52. 102. 148 Frcnzcl, Mike ‘88 27 Fren el. Pal '88 27 Frugc . Michael ‘90 52 Fulmer. John ’89 45. 125. 127. 146 Funcs, Chris ‘89 45, 92. 96. 101, 102. 103, 105 Gannuch. Tony '91 58, 110 Garrety, Gary '90 52 Garrison. Frank 8827. 139 Gasser. Scott ‘91 59 Gasser, rew ‘92 62 Gassic, Trey 27. 128 Gat7, Steven '88 27 Gautreau, Derek ‘91 59 Gautreau, Gavin ‘88 27. 98, 99, 101, 102, 105, 106 Gautreau, Scott '91 59. 105 Cicisslcr, Mark 89 45, 96. 109 Gclpi, Chris ’91 59. 105 Giambrone, Guice ‘90 52, 101 Gibson. John '89 45. 125, 146 Gilley, Eric ‘90 52 Gilmore. Tom '91 59. 122 Gon ale .. Jorge '91 59, 101, 126 Gonzalez, Marco '88 27. 90, 96, 100, 101, 109 Gonzalez. Orlando '90 52, 101 Goudelocke, lan 89 45 Grabski, Eric 92 62 Grace. Joe '89 45 Graf. Peter ‘91 59, 103. 110 Granier, Jay ’88 27, 36. 39, 96, 100. 103, 142, 146 Graves, Billy '89 43, 45, 118 Graves, Garret ‘90 52 Green. Daniel ’92 62 Greene. Michael ’90 52 Greenlee, Mike ‘89 45, 118, 121 Greer, Pokey '88 27, 67, 68. 89, 132, 136, 137 Grev, Charles ‘88 27 Grey, Eddie ‘89 45 Griffith, Mark '89 45, 145 Guidroz, Tom ‘91 59 Gussman, Bill ’89 45 Hackney, Philip ‘88 27. 33, 138 Hamilton, Brad '91 59, 136 Hand. Mike '89 45, 96, 102, 110 Hanegan, Scott ‘90 52, 134 Hannic, Johnny ‘90 52, 118, 121, 134 Hardeman, Mark ‘89 45, 104, 110 Hargrodcr, Brian ’90 52 Hart. Chris '89 45, 89, 103 Hart. Steve 88 27. 96. 98. 99. 105 Hartzog, Eric '90 52. 130 Harvison, Ty '89 45, 101, 103, 105, 139 Hassell, Mark '91 59 Haynes. Greg '90 52. 107 Hebert, Benjamin ’92 62 Hebert, Chris ’91 59 Hebert, Stephen ‘88 27. 35 Hebert, Todd ‘88 27. 76, 118. 146 Hedges. Michael 90 52, 148 Hedges. Mike '90 112 Hedrick. Ronnie '90 52. 110 Henderson. Henrv '90 52. 118, 121 Hendry. Tre‘ '90 52. 125. 146 Hennessey, David 88 27. 96. 101, 132 Hensgens. Scott 89 45 Hernandez. Gene ‘89 45. 102, 104 Heroman, David ’89 45. 134 Higdon. Paul ‘89 45. 118, 121 Hightower, Stephen '91 59. 101, 108 Hill. Roy '90 52. 118. 121. 145 Hillman, Stephan ‘90 52, 130 Himel, Bart ‘90 52 Hinchcliffc, John ‘92 62 Hitzman. Jerry 91 59, 122, 136 Hoffman. Marty '89 45 Holden. Eric ‘90 52, 72, 118 Hollicr, Jason '90 52 Honorc, Jcrrcl '89 45 Hotard. Alan ‘89 45. 96. 103. 106 Hotard. Bob ’88 27 Hotard, Davis ‘89 8, 45. 48. 90. 98. 105, 106 Hoth. Jason ‘88 27 Howell. Todd ‘89 45. 92, 96. 102, 105 Hsu, Chris ‘88 14, 27, 39, 68. 89. 92. Index 159 96, 102, 130, 131 Hsu. Joe 89 19, 52. 89, 130 Hunt, Kevin ’89 45 Hunt, Steve 91 59 Hunter, Chuck 90 52 Hutchinson, Brian 88 27, 76. 118 Igou, Stephen ‘90 52 Jacobs, Hans 88 27, 91, 101, 102, 109 James, Robert ‘88 27 Johnson. Ryan ‘91 59. 101, 105, 108 Johnson. Shannon ’88 28, 53, 124. 125 Johnston. Travis '88 28. 130 Jolly. Caldwell ‘88 28. 142 Jones, Harlan 88 4, 28, 77, 117, 132, 133, 134. 146 Jones, Harlcigh 88 28. 36. 39, 40. 72, 102. 110 Julien, Ron 91 58. 59 Jumonvillc. Ryan 91 59. 122, 148 Juneau, Jon ‘88 28 Jung, Matt 88 28, 77, 118, 128 Jung. Paul 90 52. 103, 107 Kadair. Scott 91 59 Kaiser, Jeffrey 90 52. 92, 96, 102, 125, 148 Kappcl. Jeff 92 62, 137 Kappel. Joey 90 52, 125, 128 Kellehcr. Jason 88 28. 92 Keller, Brad 90 52 Keller. Jeremy 90 52. 118. 121 Kennedy, Brian ‘89 45 Keogh, Mike 89 45, 101, 103 Kern, Michael 90 52 Keyscr. Gary 90 52. 90 Kleinpcter. Lance 90 52. 130 Klimavicz, Jeremy ‘91 59 Kora, Stephen 90 52 Krahcnbuhl. Jeff 91 59, 106 Kron. Randy 90 52 LaBorde, Glen 88 28, 77. 96, 142 LaCour, Stephen 89 45. 132. 146 Lafayette, Dan 89 45, 92, 96. 102, 104 Lamana. Scott 88 28, 101, 102, 112. 146 Landry, Bart 91 59. 104. 106 Landry, Scott 88 28 La Place, Jason 90 52 Lato, Guy 91 59 Laville, Ben 89 45 LcBlanc. Collin 88 28. 118 LcBlanc. Lyle 90 52. 96 LeBlane. Myles 88 28 Lee. Chris 92 62. 122 Leek. Dan 90 52 Leggio. Joe 88 28. 38. 1 12 Lemoinc. Chad 92 62 Lcmoinc, Rusty 91 59 Lessing, Michael 88 28 Lewis, Dcwaync 90 9, 52, 134. 135 Lewis, Josh 90 52, 92, 102 Lewis, Ron 91 105 Lima, Ricky 90 52. 145 Lindsay, Chris 91 59, 148 Loft. Brian 89 13. 45. 96. 103, 125. 146 Loft, Michael 91 59, 148 Lofton, Rich 89 45 l.opoo, Johnny 88 2. 28, 36, 77, 96 Lorio, Keith 89 45 Lowe. Bradley 91 59, 102, 122, 136 Lundin, Marc 89 45, 118. 122 Lunn. J. 89 45 Mackey, Todd 88 10. 28. 96, 118, 130 Madere, Cal 90 52, 118, 121 Maggio, Stevie 92 62. 63 Malatesta. Andrew 88 28. 92. 98, 106. 110, 128 Manint, Al 90 52, 110 Marinto, Jason 92 62 Maristany. Bernard 89 45, 48. 103, 109 Maristany, Michael 92 62, 137 Marks, Charles ‘90 52, 92 Mascaro, Josh 90 52, 110 Matthews, Mark 92 62, 122 Matthews, Mike 91 59, 60. 107 Maycaux. Kenny 88 28 Mayeux, Lee 90 52 Mayeux, Randall 90 52. 130 Mayhall, Van 92 62. 91 McAlpinc, Larry 90 52, 102 McCabe. Bhrett 53, 145 McCarron, Bobby 89 45 McCormick. Michael 89 45. 92. 96. 101, 102, 103, 109, 125 McDonough. Troy 91 59, 122 MeGaugh, Pat 90 53. 118, 121 McGchcc, Rod 90 53, 118, 121. 148 McGuire. Roger 88 28 Melnlire. Trey 90 53 McKay, Johnny 91 59 McKnight, Barrett 91 59 McLavy, Scott 88 28, 36, 38. 90, 92. 93, 96, 101. 103. 108, 109 Means, Tommy 90 53 Mcares, Scott 91 59. 110. 130 Mcchc, Burton 90 53 Melancon, Brent 88 15, 28. 38. 71. 72. 76, 77, 101, 118, 128. 142, 144, 145 Melancon. Chad 91 59. 122, 148 Melancon. Shelly 90 53. 125 Mendoza, Jose 88 28, 90, 92, 96, 98, 101, 103, 104, 106. 109 Messina, Michael 90 53, 96. 101 Miller. Kenneth 90 53 Miller. Michael 90 53 Miller, Trevon 91 59, 60. 122 Minton, Duke 88 28, 112. 150 Miranda, Webb 88 15. 28, 29. 39, 98, 99, 102, 138, 139 Moak, Paul 88 28, 36. 41. 96. 100. 101, 102. 109, 138, 139 Modica, Tony 89 45 Monroe, Byron 91 59, 122, 146 Monroe, Carlton 89 45, 48, 92, 96, 98. 99. 105. 146 Monroe. Todd 91 59 Moran, Chris 88 28, 132. 135, 142 Moranto. Jason 92 91 Morar, Michael 88 28. 67, 89 Morgan. Todd 88 28. 36. 99 Morice, Mario ‘90 53 Morris, Reggie 88 28 Mouch, Dale 92 62, 137 Mouch. Shane 90 II. 53 Mujica, Pat 91 60 Murray. Doug 89 46, 92. 96, 102, 106’ Muse. Michael 89 46 Musgrovc, Chuck ‘89 6, 46. 49. 118, 119, 142 Napoli. Scott 88 29, 101, 106, 138 Ncttleton. Garrett 92 62 Nintz, Tom 118 Noel, Greg 88 12. 29. 142 Nola. Paul 90 54 OKonski, Alex 91 11, 60. 107, 110 Orcino, Michael 89 46 Ourso, Trey 88 10. 29. 101. 140. 141 Owens. Jason 90 54 Palermo, Sal 91 60 Palminticr. Dominic 89 46, 77. 103, 146, 148. 149 Patin, Chris 90 54 Palin, Jeffrey 89 46. 96 Patterson. Brooks 89 46 Patterson. Shawn 91 60, 122, 130 Pennison, Brandon 92 62 Perkins, Milton 91 60. 122. 148 Perrault. Michael 91 60, 136 Perry, Tad 90 54. 102. 118. 121 Peyronnin, Steve 91 60. 104 Pixlcy. Jonathan 92 62. 137 Pizzuto, David 89 46 Plattsmicr. Scott 89 46, 128, 129 Politz, Jason ‘90 54, 100. 145 Polk. Derek 89 46 Poloz.ola. Gordon 88 16. 29. 96, 101, 125. 126. 146, 148 Polozola. Keith 92 23, 62. 137 Poloz.ola, Kyle 88 15. 29. 70. 101, 118, 146 Pope. Adrian 89 46 Pourciau. Jacques 90 54, 98, 105 Powell, Clay 89 46. 132, 142. 143 Prochaska. Mike 88 30. 101. 106. 130, 138. 139 Pugh, Tison 88 30, 96. 103. 104. 108. 109 Punch. Danny 90 55 Purpera. Jeff 88 30 Ragland. Robert 90 55, 92 Rapsky. Lric 137 Ray, David 89 46 Ray, Scott 89 1, 46. 77. 118, 132, 135, 136 Reames. Brian 91 60, 136 I60 Index Rcamcs. Matt '89 46 Reames, Will ’88 30. 142, 144 Reed. Keith 91 60 Reed, Tommy 89 46 Reine. Joey ‘90 55. 101 Rcinc, Robert 91 60, 122 Reinhardt. Michael 88 30, 130 Remmetter. David 90 55. 146 Renfroe. Rob 90 55. 140 Rculet, Ricky 89 46 Richardson. David ‘90 55, 146 Richardson. Jeff 89 46. 101 Riche, Kenny 88 30. 71. 75, 101. 106. 118, 138. 139 Ri cr. Ricky 88 30, 47 Robcric. David 91 61 Roberie. Douglas 88 30 Roberts. Ken 89 46. 101, 112. 128 Romano, Joey 91 61, 122. 136 Rome. Byron 89 46. 130 Rome, Carey 90 55, 148 Roppolo. David 88 30 Roppolo, Ryan ‘9 i 61 Roquemore. Mark 90 55. 105 Roth. Brad 89 46. 118. 142 Ruhlin. F.ric 90 55. 92, 104. 106 Ruhlin. Joe 88 30. 76, 96. 102. 124, 125. 146. 147 Rumfola, Peter 89 46 Rupp. Phil 89 46 Rushing. Mickey 91 61. 122 Ryan. Tim 91 61 Saia, Bart 91 61. 122. 136 Saia, Bennett '90 55 Saia. Brant 90 55 Salmon. John 90 55. 107, 109, 110 Salmon. Wesley 91 61, 122 Saltus. Allen 88 30. 103. 128 Sanchez. Chuck 90 55 Sanchez. John 90 55. 145 Sanchez. Nelson 89 46. 76. 139 Sanders. Jason 89 46. 118. 121. 130 Sansone. Bryan ‘91 61. 100. 122 Sarsficld. Tom 90 55 Saux. Stephen 90 14. 55. 92. 99. 105. 107 Say. Phillip ‘89 46. 92. 96. 102. 109 Schaffer, Calmcs 91 61. 122 Schcmpf. John 90 55. 100. 118. 121 Schexnaildre. Litton ‘90 55. 134. 148 Schcxnaydrc. Rocky 90 55. 118. 121 Schmil. Kevin 88 30. 76. 96. 125. 127. 146 Schmitt. Philip 91 61. 150. 151 Schott. Drew '90 55 Schultz. Derek ‘92 62. 91 Screen. Jimmy 89 44. 46. 48. 100. (II. ! 18. 121 146 Seal. Todd 89 46. 98. 101. 105. 112 Segar. Jamie 90 55. 118 Seguin. Brad 90 55. 118. 121. 134 Selscr. Jared '92 62 Sclscr. Jason ‘90 55. 118. 121. 148 Sepeda. Steve '88 30. 77. 108. 130 Shannon, Sean 89 46. 130 Shapiro, David 89 46 Shepherd. Kent ‘88 30 Sierant. George 90 55. 90. 92. 145 Simoncaux. Denis ‘89 46 Simoncaux, Keith 88 30. 34, 84. NO Simoncaux. Scott 90 55 Sinquefield. Kevin 88 30. 142 Smarada. Geoff 9161 Smith, Chris 91 61. 90. 91 Smith. Dwayne 90 55 Smith. Keith 90 55 Smith. Keith 88 30 Smith. Kent 88 4. 30 Smith. Scott 90 55 Smith. Scan '89 46 Smith. Tim 89 21. 46. 96, 102. 103 Smith. Tommy 88 30, 36. 91. 97, 98 Snyder. Ben 88 30 Solari. I.onny 88 30 Sonnier, Chris 91 61. 92. 101, 102. 108, lit). 122 Stafford. Clay 91 61. 122. 136 Stewart. Michael 91 61, NO. 126 Stol enthalcr. Stan 92 62. 73. 137 Stonich. Ed 89 46 Strenski. John 88 30 Sutherland. Mike 90 55. 102. 110 Switzer. Barry 92 62. 137 Sykes. Doug 88 30 Talamo. Patrick 90 55 Talbot. Paul 88 30. 72. 97. 130 Talley. Cullen 90 55. 102. 110. 125. 126 Tarajano, Alberto 92 62. 110 Tessicr. Drew 91 61 Tessicr. Todd '90 55 Thomas. Andy 92 62. 110 Thomas. Sam 91 61. 106. 110 Thornton, Cole 89 46. 48 Thudium. Jay 89 46 Tibbetts. Craig ‘88 30. 77. 130 Tittlcbaum. Marc '91 61. 101. 102. 122 Toney. Patrick 91 61 Toolcy. Doug 91 61 Totty.' Jeff 89 46. 145 Toups. Craig 90 20. 55. 90. 101 Tullier. Kemp 91 61. 101 Tullier. Kevin 89 46. 96. 102. 109. 125. 146 Lrdialis. Raul 90 55 Uter. Brennan '91 61 Valentine. Jeffrey 90 55 Vara. Alex ‘91 61. 90 Vara. Danny 89 46 Vasscur. Peter 90 55. 145 Ventola. Chad 90 55. 145 Viccellio. David ‘90 55 Vince. Aaron 89 46. 118. 146 Von Gruben. Jerry '90 55 Wagucspack. Pat ‘89 46. 102. 109. 118 Walker. Jason 90 55 Wall. Travis ‘89 46. 96. 103. 145 Walpole. Jeremy 89 47. 130 Walsh. Chris 91 61. 122. 136 Wallers. Ed 88 30. 36. 39. 40. 72. 75. 85. 92. 96. 98. 101. 104. 108. 109 Walters. John '90 55. 130 Waits. Chris 92 62. 122. 137 Watts. Randall 89 47. 118. 121. 123. 142. 143. 145 Webb. James '89 47, 110 Webber. August 90 55. 121 Weber. Johnnv ‘91 61. 121 Webre. Danny 90 55. 90. 92. 96. 103. 104 Weeks. John ‘91 61. 105 Weilbacher. Treye 91 60. 61. 122. 136 Weston. Greg 88 30. 71. 76. 118 White, Bob 89 47 White. Craig 91 61 While. Doug 90 55 Wiggins, Chris 91 61 Wilder. Chris ‘89 47. NO Wilkinson. Will 89 47 Williams. Doug 91 61. 128. 148 Williams. John 91 61. 101. 122. 139 Williams. Tom 88 30. 36. 39. 101, 102. 138. 156 Wintz. Tom '90 55. 121 Woolscy. Jeremy '91 61 Worley. Mitch 90 55. 77. 134 Young. Bill '90 55. 103. 105, 139 Zappe. F.ric '90 55 Zclden. Kale 91 61. 92. 105 Zito. Brad 90 55 Zvonck. Dan '92 62. 130 1988 Bruin Specifications Publishing Company : Jostens Representative: Mr. Bill Myers Plant Consultant: Mrs. Kathy Brooks Plant Locations: Topeka. Kansas Size of Book: 8 X 11 inches Content: 164 pages Production number; 650 copies 1988 Typeface Print: Times Roman. Style 45 Cover Artwork and Design: Mr. Charles Barbier and Jostens Art Department Index 161 CLOSING 1988 By Jeff Barbin There was but only nine months. Less than 180 days. Lach student had only that time span to make 1987-88 the best school year possible. A freshman or eighth grader may have used that time to learn the ropes of high school living, and maybe even how to avoid seniors. A sophomore may have used his time for the painstaking hours of study for geometry and biology. Junior athletic leaders like Nelson Sanchez and Jesse Daigle may have used the time in perfecting their sports of swimming and football in order to benefit the whole team in the coming year. But perhaps more importantly, seniors may have taken an extra moment to welcome and befriend Hans Jacobs, the Belgian foreign exchange student. Friendships, according to senior Ken Achacoso, “from athletics and extracurricular ... will last longer than any knowledge gained through the classroom.” Time Well Spent But the time was not wasted. For each student strived to excel in academics, extracurriculars, athletics, and in the accepting of the moral values of the Brothers of the Sacred Heart. Hach battled adversity, dug in, and took the initiative. Brother Day became one of the most exiting dress days for these highly creative and innovative dressers in the senior class. ■ — - 1 162 Closing Catholic High has striven to take an initiative toward excellence in all areas, including extracurricular. This picture shows the initiative of the drama production Oklahoma. Closing 163 164 Closing Eric Broussard and Brian Fin display true initiative in their field of expertise - track - by pushing to finish first and second, respectively.