Episcopal High School - Accolade Yearbook (Baton Rouge, LA)

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- Doodling Is Fine . . . But On The Sidewalk? In the words of one student who missed Sidewalk Art Day, I came back the next morning, and it was there---- Indeed, many students and teachers were unsure of exactly what had happened on that fateful last day of January. The morning announcement seemed innocent enough. It was something about coming out to the tennis courts todo some drawing with the art students. I really couldn't tell exactly what was said, since the majority of my senior homeroom was buzzing about some impossible physics assignment. Apparently few students understood the announcement, since nobody really expected anything out of the ordinary. As students began to assemble around the tennis courts, Mrs. Manno came out to give us instructions, or at least so we thought. But she did not say one solitary word. She gave each high school class its own court and a box of chalk, and let us have at it. The juniors and seniors jumped right into their work, drawing everything from eyeballs to self-portraits to various political statements; one said something about Death before Disco A large faction of the freshmen and sophomores just watched, unsure if Sidewalk Art was the in thing todo. But apparently the juniors and seniors lost all of their scruples and just cut loose. According to junior Kristen Dickerson, The most fun was just having everyone out there. Truly, as time went by, more and more of the spectators joined the growing multitude of budding artists on the courts. But then, tragedy struck. There was no more sidewalk left to draw on. So the mob, with its artistic thirst still unquenched, found a new drawing board: itself. The students suddenly rediscovered the old Indian custom of face-painting, but in this case their subjects were often a little less than willing. It seemed like a total lapse into juvenile delinquency, but, a teacher Larry Wilkinson said, Children will be children. Sidewalk Art Day was a day of fun for everyone who participated. But still some scoffed at this novel idea, calling it ridiculous and absurd. Well, ye philistines, just remember this: many people also thought that only a fool would try to paint a chapel ceiling on his back. Juniors favored politic.il statements, but seniors preferred self portraits like these of Laura Claus and Renee Wilkinson. Photo by M. Stuckey Chris Mabley. Headmaster of St. Stephens and chairman of the evaluation team, gives the committee's initial report to the faculty. Photo by N. Ncl- i on Sidewalk Art

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12 Episcopal Scores A + On Ten-Year Report Card Mrs. Drew Pjrhjm, foreign language instructor at The Greenhill School in Dallas, listens intently to Mrs. Zimmer and Mrs. McCarron. Photo byN. Nelson dent body, and these surveys, with their results and conclusions, were presented to the visiting team. They were informed of future plans and their intended effects. The committee then met with the faculty in large and small groups, discussing the faculty's ideas and concerns. The students also took part in discussions about academics, extracurricular activities, and overall school climate. The team appeared to be very pleased with what it saw, giving especially high praise to the improved academics, while also giving some important recommendations about the curriculum, daily schedule, and public-relations. The team commended the school in many areas, but also have some good advice that will make the school even stronger in the future. Fran Fcigcrt, librarian for The Sel-wyn School in Denton, Texas, meets with Mrs. Trudy Jaques who later showed her our library program. Photo by N. Nelson Lee Gaillard, English teacher at The Hockaday School m Dallas, gets a typical Mr. Vance look at the committee's reception. Photo by N. Nelson Something about some sort of evaluating team coming from the ISAS, said one student. 1 guess it's some sort of a big deal or something. Indeed, gossip was how many of Episcopal's students first learned of the ISAS evaluating team. And, for once, the gossip was true. The Independent Schools Association of the Southwest sent its special team to Episcopal in November for the school's ten-year evaluation. Since this team's report would be a major factor in determining whether or not Episcopal would be readmitted to the ISAS, the administration spent several weeks preparing for the team. When the team came, with thirteen members in all, the school was ready. The administration had conducted several surveys of the faculty and stu-

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Homecoming A Royal Celebration When junior Stephanie Harrop drove to school Friday, September 27, her eyes were greeted with the sight of Woodland Ridge Boulevard, wrapped with toilet paper. Her first thought? It feels like Homecoming. Indeed, the wrapping seemed to set the mood for the upcoming Homecoming festivities. Although students didn't get the day off this year, the overall spirit was very high. The seniors, who had the night before decorated the median with a larger-than-life knight, also had quite a few antics left to perform. At the pep rally they put on their own version of the Gong Show, with such contestants as New Pork Dancers Charlotte Williams, Kristee Oldham, and Mark Stuckey, as well as Super Knight Rob Sindelar. The pep rally was spirited and exciting, and everyone agreed that senior Laurie Brown made a perfect Homecoming Queen. The Alumni reception before the game was widely attended. To all involved it seemed that the alumni were coming out of the woodwork. Teacher David Pitre, who came to Episcopal from LSU, said, One of the enjoyable differences from college was to see how the alumni came from all over, ... even from foreign places. It reflects very well on the school. Following the reception was the game itself, and the Knights' victory over Ascension Catholic was best summed up by senior running back Jim Maxwell and senior linebacker Toby Massengale. Said Jim, We left them whimpering all the way home, while Toby added, I drummed a couple of people. It was great. The halftime ceremonies, which included the crowning of Laurie Brown by last year's Queen, Alison Cohn, went without a hitch, and the night ended with a very enjoyable after-party at senior Troy Fuhrman's house. Wrapping the boulevard was fun for some seniors, but cleaning up was another matter for others like Suzanne Wade and Mrs. Johnson. Photo by D. LeBhnc Last year's cheerleaders Teri Hackett and Barbin Caldwell returned for the big game to help lead the Homecoming crowd in victory cheers. Photo by N. Nelson ft Homecoming