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

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Volley hall Boys Basketball Cheerleaders- All Quaid, Susan Afe-man (Cap!.), l.auia Carpenter, Kim Buhlcr, Heather Oulton. Elise Kimbrough. Natalie Miller (Co-Capt.). Squires- Ed Silvey (Treasurer), Bill and Harriet Howie (President). Darlene Foster (Membership). Pam Garrett (Secretary). Jim and Billie Masscngale (Vice-President). During the Two Bits cheer at the Homecoming pep rally. Laura Carpenter anJ Heather Oulton jump down from their partners N shoulders in preparation for a front roll. Sheila Buzbee discusses plans for the upcoming year with President Harriet Howie at the fall membership party, prior to the first home football game. During volleyball games, both home and away, the cheerleaders boosted the players' enthusiasm by doing chants such as We. the Knights.'' 14© Chrret leader s Squite

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Concentration and steadiness fill the air as Varsity player Andrew Booth prepares to take a penalty shot during the Bishop Sullivan game. The highlight of the season was the double overtime victory over Brusly, but all was a success because it was our first winning season in several Years' Michael Carpenter Although we did not make it to playoffs the fact that we had a winning season made all of the hard work seem worthwhile. Madison Perkins This team was very talented. They worked hard to improve and continue EHS's climb back to respectabil- Coach Andrew Wyly After making the shot, junior Madison Perkins keeps his eye on the ball while Andrew Booth stands by, ready to assit Madison in a rebound if necessary. With precision and accuracy, David Hook sinks a basket to help the freshmen team to a 42-9 victory over St. John High. Varsity Team: Front Row■ Bryan McDaniel. Andrew Both, Madison Perkins, George Varino. Second Row- Stewart Sommers. Ricky Spe-cialc. Wes Davidson, David Btauer, Charlie Kennon. Back Row-Coach Andrew Wyly. Jason Graham. Michael Carpenter, Lee Gilly, Mike Vick, Mark Wrighton (mgr.). Coach Jack Coco. JV Team: Front Row- Scott Greeson. Bryan McDaniel, Madison Perkins. Ricky Speciale. Stewart Sommers, Tom Coleman, back Row-Coaih Jaik Coco. Richie Myer, Andrew Smith. Mike Vick, Lee Gilly, Rubin Patel. Jason Graham. Coach Andrew Wyly. Freshmen Team: Front Row- Jay Sternberg. Bryon Clegg. Jason Vogel, Rubin Patel, Dion Warr. back Row- Coach Andrew Wyly. Hunter Manship, Andrew Smith. Josh Lewis. David Hook. Coach Jack Coco. 145

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Cheerleaders, Squires . Support Provided While the success of athletes is due mainly to skill and hard work, there is always the factor of support by cheerleaders, teammates, fans and of course, parents. The Squires began as just a group of concerned football fathers. Today, it is an organization whose purpose is, according to Pres. Mrs. Harriet Howie, to encourage parental participation in all areas of sports. Though some of the money comes from dues, the majority of revenue comes from the concession stand and from the sale of the football programs. All of the money earned is used to support, both physically and mentally, Athletes the various athletic teams. Physically, the Squires biggest project this year was supplying more than half of the funds required to resurface the track. They also refloored the girls' locker room, built storage cabinets for the out-of-season uniforms, put up the logo and roster boards in the girls' gym, and began construction on the new Activity Building, due to be completed by the end of the summer. Although these big projects are immensly helpful, it is the little things that make the Squires so special. For all sports, the Squires try to promote a spirit week, even if it only lasts a few days. During this time, the parents do such For All things as make boxers, bake cookies, paint plaques, and make signs and buttons for the athletes. They further encourage the students by hosting spirit breakfasts, covered dish suppers, a bus trip to an out-of-town football game, and a victory dance. Support is shown throughout the year, but it is climaxed twice a year when the Squires sponsor the Spring and Fall Sports Banquets. Though individual awards are given out, all participants are recognized and honored, with special recognition- in the form of a plaque- given to all of the senior athletes. Mr Morgan and Father Ray show their support during spirit week for football by buying a Knights are Winners t-shirt from Mrs. Griffiths. Cheerleader Kim Buhler and football player Kevin Buchert celebrate the victory against Trafton while Kim wears Kevin's Beat Trafton shirt, provided by the Squires. Cheerleaders Squircs 147