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

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 Accolade Staff Mark Stuckey Editor Terry Shubkin-Co editor Ginger Allen Jenny Bell Tanya Blom Andrew Booth photographer Susan DeFelice John Ervin-photographer Brian Fenn Trippe I lawthorne-photographer Amy Hackney Kellie Kaufman David LeBlanc Susannah Rolfs Andrea Spring Mary Stevenson Sarah Stevenson Carrie Wilder Ming-Zu Lee photographer Round Table Staff Joanna Sternberg .............................. Editor Angel French Managing Editor Candace Tull ..............................News Editor Barry Taylor .........................Features Editor Will Latham ............................ Sports Editor Beth Weitz .........................Business Manager Blaine Doremus ..........................Photo Editor Karen Smith ..........Co photography Editor, Cartoonist Drew Davidson ........................ Design, Games Chris Day .... ............... Co-photography Editor Ms. Leslie Todd Pitre ........................ Sponsor A Round Table 49

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Accolade Capturing a full year of life at Episcopal High in 224 pages of words, pictures, art and graphics is what Accolade is all about. What most people don't realize though, is that it takes literally hundreds of hours to get all of these elements together in a cohesive, creative, technically correct book. After attending an all-day workshop at the Bellemont in September, the staff began planning this year's book around the theme, “Choice of a New Generation , in keeping with the twenty-first anniversary of the school. The staff, which began in the fall with some sixteen members, dwindled to a mere half dozen, however, when deadline dilemmas set in and it became necessary to work almost every afternoon after school until May 23 and then all day, every day until the middle of June. Those staff members who shuffled family vacations and summer jobs in order to get this '86 Accolade to the printer are indeed a breed apart, and their sponsor, Mrs. Hamilton, is truly thankful for the dedication and commitment these young adults showed. Round Table A new student newspaper. The Round Table, began publication this year. Editor Joanna Sternberg and a staff that ranged from three to a dozen students put out four issues, covering news, sports and editorials along with special interest features for both the upper and lower schools. The staff was completely responsible for all phases from reporting to photography development and pasteup, although they had no journalism class and had to learn and do all these tasks in their spare time. The staff hopes for more student participation through letters to the editor, contributed stories and'suggestions for articles and columns. According to Ms. Pitre, The Round Table staff looks forward to developing more professional skills and turning out a newspaper that E.H.S. students will be proud of. ES 4 Accolade

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Cheerleaders The 1985-86 cheerleaders had a successful year filled with the joys of winning and the joys of sharing fun times. Even though there were two completely separate squads, the biggest accomplishments were achieved together. The link that kept the squads so close was sponsor, Fran Stuckey. After being selected in the spring, the cheerleaders began vigorous practice for the spring game. In the early summer months, they worked together as one squad for summer camp. They learned one cheer and a dance to take to camp and worked towards perfection. In July, the group became the 1985 U.C.A. Cheerleading Camp Champions. Although going to camp was for competition, it was also for learning. New chants and cheers were learned but also learning to get along with new people was imperative. For their ability to share friendship and knowledge, the cheerleaders received the Key to Spirit award. The excitement at camp was only the beginning of a great, fun-filled year. After summer camp, the squads were split but they never lost the feeling of unity. They cheered together at the biggest games - Homecoming, U-High, and Trafton. The feelings and emotions shared are unforgettable, extremely exciting and filled with the joys of winning and sharing. Highsteppers It can be said that the 1985-86 Highsteppers had a year full of excitement, anguish, tears, laughter, and many hours of hard work. Their very energetic and caring new sponsor was Mrs. Cynthia Hancock and her help was very much appreciated. Tryouts for Highsteppers took place toward the end of spring where the girls performed in front of a panel of judges from L.S.U.'s dance team. After selection, uniforms were bought for each girl and practice started right away. In mid-July, the girls sweated out many hours of practice to get ready for Superstar Drill Team Camp. This camp was held in Ruston, Louisiana at Louisiana Tech. Many new dances were learned every day and each night was spent in the dorms with aches and pains and applications of Ben Gay. All of the hard work paid off, for when the group came home they brought with them the Sweep-stakes Trophy! This was won for getting the most blue ribbons in performing the dances learned at camp. The school year started with much anxiety, but excitement, when the group performed at the first football game of the season. Captain Lauren Moonan summed it up well when she said, There's nothing like being out there on the field, with the bright lights shining on you, performing in front of the happy, excited crowd of students and parents. Highsteppers is definitely fun and an exciting tradition to be carried on at Episcopal High in the years to come.