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

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Preparation 3 College counselor, Mike Hallman, explains to senior Eric Sternberg how to interpret his new achievement test scores. Photo by M. Stuckey Heidi Wilkinson finds studying on the benches outside the Middle School easier with the aid of her Walkman and her Coke. Photo by M. Stuckey Choral Music Director David Ga-lasso, in his sophomore year at Episcopal, teaches all chorus classes and helps with dramatics. Photo by M. Stuckey Performing a qualitative analysis during his AP Chemistry lab requires full concentration from senior Will Latham. Photo by M. Stuckey Always ready for impromptu instruction, Mr. Larry Wilkinson takes time out from his AP Chemistry lecture to help Chris Swires. Photo by M. Stuckey

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Karen Smith, a transfer senior from Canada, works in the reference section of the library on her research paper for religion. Photo by A. Booth Its emphasis on academic excellence and its college preparatory y. curriculum make Episcopal thj|) Choice for Episcopal High is growing in many different directions, but it is especially growing in the area of academic excellence. Episcopal has shown itself to be a truly college-preparatory school. With most classes at or below twenty students, teachers can give their students personal attention. For example, AP Chemistry teacher Larry Wilkinson, if questioned about a certain process or reaction, will often do an impromptu demonstration on the spot. It is this kind of teaching that sets Episcopal apart. The addition of a college counselor, Mike Hallman, has really helped the juniors and seniors in the college application process. Classes are now being offered that prepare students for the standardized tests, such as the SAT, and these classes should help the students to score higher on these important tests. Advanced Placement courses are now offered in every major subject, from chemistry and biology to English and Latin. The new science building has been a tremendous boost to the science department. New courses have been added to the curriculum, covering subjects such as Greek mythology and organic chemistry. Increased academic requirements in composition and computer science have helped students' writing and programming skills. With all of its emphasis on superior performance in the classroom. Episcopal High really is a leader in the educational field. 2 Introduction

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- 4 Opening Special retreats, sports events, and the friendly atmosphere help make Episcopal the Choice for We're all so close here. 1 recognize practically every face I see on campus. It makes it seem like a big family. These words, said by senior Clare Crespo, probably best sum up the feeling between people at Episcopal High. Says senior Troy Fuhrman, student body president, We're especially trying to promote the feeling of family here. The classes themselves have always been close, he says, but this year he wanted to increase this closeness so that it was felt between classes and even between the high school and the middle school. A sucessful example of this effort is seen in the Big Brother Big Sister program between the seniors and the fifth graders. We want each middle school student to know that he has a friend in the high school. 1 sincerely believe that this program and others like it will really diminish the gap between the middle school and the high school. In the same vein is the advisor advisee program between faculty and students. In this program each student has a faculty member he can turn to if he so desires. This way students feel like they have friends in high places. Communication between the students and the administration is also aided by the newly-formed Headmaster's Senate, which lets students know why decisions and changes are made. Thus, misunderstanding in the school is drastically cut down. Through the various programs at Episcopal, students feel close to both their classmates and teachers alike. They can turn to either if they need to. It is this closeness and warmth that adds to Episcopal's personality. Cowboy Hancock relaxes for a few minutes with John McQueen, Beau McDonald and Steve Ward while on Y.O. Retreat in Texas. Photo by Father Ray Morning break provides friends like Clare Crespo and Toby Massengale the opportunity to visit and catch up on the latest news. Photo by M. Stuckey Once again Mr. Danny Tiberghein takes the lead as he coaches fellow faculty members in a lap sit' while on the Y.O. Retreat. Photo by Father Ray