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

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107 Commander Clyde Carter Master Chief Frank Thompson

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•K OTC cadettes have earned many honors throughout their years at EHS. The most prestigious of these awards is the Bravo Zulu” flag, cap lured by the unit for the past two years. This flag is awarded by Commander Cummings, the Area eight manager at the annual inspection. This year the inspection was held on March 8th. lanal JifiTC Esprit, Honor. Scholarship Another award the unit is very proud of is the trophy awarded in 1986 at the Ole Miss Field meet. This year the unit attended the meet on February 28th, and gained much recognition in the athletic competitions. Drill Team and Color guard. When asked, Why become a member of ROTC? Commander Carter had much to say. He believes very strong ly in the NJROTC program (Nava! i Junior Reserve Officers Training j Corps), and in the reasons congress started the program in high schools j across the nation: to build patriotism and develop leadership. The ROTC program's current instructors are Commander Clyde Carter and Master Chief Thompson. Thompson who began teaching at Episcopal in 1980, spent 30 years active duty as an operations specialist. He has served on thriteen different aircraft carriers and was an air intercept control super visor. Commander Carter, who began teaching at Episcopal in 1985, spent 23 years in the Navy as a surface warfare officer with duties in all aspects of developing knowledge regarding warfare, tactics, strategy, and operations Seven schools in Louisiana have NJROTC; there are 241 high schoo navy units nationwide. Initiated in 1972 by Commander Wirt and Master Chief Krake, the ROTC program now enrolls 45 students, approximately 12% of the high school. The program s enrollment has been as high as 156 students in 1978, but has recently de dined because of a more demanding curriculum. In ROTC classes Naval History, Geography, and basic leadership psychology are taught, combined with an ever-present sense of patriotism. The goal of this course is not necessarily to prepare a student for a naval career, but to produce confident students who will be effective leaders and active participants in society. Commander Carter would like to rebuild traditions and patriotism that America was once known for. He feels that we take freedom too much for granted, and that young people today have a lot less respect for the flag and its country than those of the previous generation. Commander Carter likes working with young people and be lieves he can have a positive influence on their lives. 106

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Cookin' Hurt Cleanin' But That’s Hat Bit They Bo! Both the Kitchen and Maintenance Staffs strive to provide a healthy productive environment for E.H.S. students. Mrs. Marcia Laws, Head Dietitian at Episcopal for the past two years, relates her “years of experience to improve the foodservice and introduce new foods. feel comfortable and learn, Said Cmdr. Wirt. Most students remember Cmdr Wirt as Dean of Students from 1977-1987. In 1987, he volunteered for a new position. It was a time to change, Cmdr Wirt said. I like to see the campus looking good, and it was a new challenge. It perked me up. Commander Ed Wirt, Head of the Maintenance Department, oversees that the grounds are maintained, the classrooms are comfortable and everything is in tip-top shape. I feel, the most important thing is to make sure the classrooms are in a condition to where students and teachers The food service has mothers serve and “employs a staff of professionals, Laws said. “The mothers get to see what is actually served and offered, Laws said. This year, a few dads have become involved. It was always considered mom's duty. I'm glad the fathers have taken interest, she concluded. Lillie Bea Wooders. Tastic Crosby. Connie Durbin. Margaret Moungcr. Marcia Laws, Agnes Milton. Ruthie Albert and Nadine Hendeison Cmdr Wirt works with a staff of 4 full-time maintenance men and 5 custodians. A few of the custodians are Vietnamese refugees. “One of the best things I've enjoyed this year is working with the Vietnamese. Seeing what they've been through, and how hard they work, Cmdr Wirt said, I've learned to respect them a lot. Laws began a trend of employing whistles to control wild disruptive students. “We feel like the cooperation of the students in the Dining 1 fall has improved. We don't blow the whistles as often, Laws said. Washing dishes is the other detention for unruly students. Those students first receive a warning. The next time, a disciplinary report is sent home. The third offense is washing dishes. The students cooperate and are more civilized, as was Mrs. Laws' goal. Cmdr Wirt would like to correct the drainage system on the front and back lawns. After frequent Louisiana rains, the grass is like a swamp. They even put up signs this year, naming them Wirt Lakes. “I would like to have the lawn and grass area fixed to where people can walk wherever they want, so they don't get muddy. I want grass everywhere!!'' Cmdr W'irt said. Both Laws and Wirt are qualified professionals. Laws is a icgistered dietitian. She has a B.S. in Dietetics and Institutional Management. Cmdr Wirt has a Health and P.E. degree and is a member of the U.S. Navy. These dedicated people s work help support E.H.S.'s backbone in functioning daily. Marcia Laws Ruthie Albert Connie Durbin Nadine Henderson Lencll Higginbotham