Hackberry High School - Mustang Roundup Yearbook (Hackberry, LA)

Text from Pages 1 - 112 of the 1987 volume:

Table of Contents Faculty and Staff..........................................................................................3 High School................................................................................................7 Elementary................................................................................................15 Clubs.....................................................................................................23 Sports....................................................................................................37 Favorites.................................................................................................53 Activities................................................................................................65 Ads.......................................................................................................81 Principal School Board Member Our school and community have truly been bles- sed this school year. It is not often that one sees the outpouring of support which we were fortunate enough to experience this year. From time to time, one hears criticism of ex- tracurricular activities taking away from academics. I feel the opposite is true. Our clubs and organizations contribute greatly to the development of such qualities as character, leadership, pride in one’s work, and consideration of one’s fellow man to mention a few. In addition, we have met with much success through club com- petition and officers being elected at the district and state levels. Our athletic programs develop similar qualities and have met with successes never before achieved at this school. I am proud of the accomplishments of our athletes and coaches and want to take the opportunity to commend them for a job well done. I also want to thank the community for its sup- port. Let us learn from our experiences this year and continue to work together to make Hackberry High School the best. God Bless All of You, Pam LaFleur, Principal We are born totally dependent, and every step we take toward adulthood is a step toward in- dependence and autonomy. There are times during these years that we feel things don’t always go right. However, when we do achieve our in- dependence, we should be able to take control of our lives and make things happen for us. There is a special art to living because things don’t always function the way they are planned. You have to be able to learn and profit from your mistakes and strive even harder to achieve your goals. There will be many challenges to be faced, but the harder you try, the easier things will get. The main thing is not to waste your time waiting for the world to give you the things you want. Work for them. Remember, you have to be able to climb the mountain in order to appreciate the view. Betty Seay 2 Pam LaFleur Principal Beverly Goodrich Asat. Prin. Molly Aucoin Secretary Kathy Backlund Grade 5 Mary Baker Business Eunice Benckenstein Resource Ruthie Billedeaux Grade 1 Preston Blanchard Grade 8 P.E. Lloyd Broussard English Pat Broussard Kindergarten JoAnn Buford Tutor Byron Gibbs Grade 8 P.E. Ann Gray Grade 3 Robert Henry Grade 7 Tara Johnson P.E. Austin LaBove Grade 6 Teresa LeBlanc Grade 2 “Not Pictured ’ Susan Arnold Talented Cindy Cormier Gifted Gail Delcambre Librarian 4 Mae Doris Little Aide Linda McKinney Grade 1 Eddie Michalko P.E. Terry Murphy P.E. Toni Nolan Kindergarten Vickie Parker Home Ec. Lisa Quesnel Speech Roxanne Richard Grade 4 Becky Rollins Resource Sherry Ross Math Sharon Rosteet Grade 3 Margaret Shove Tutor Lorene Tanner Counselor Anita Jo Trahan Aide Pat Vaughn Grade 5 Rita Walther Science Jenel Watts Grade 2 Clara Welch Aide “Not Pictured” Steve Racca Vo. Ag. Brenda Rodrique Migrant Robert Sheffield Soc. St. 5 Pictured here are the bus drivers. From left to right they are Jo Seay, Ix retta Seay. Margaret Pitts, and Sally Busby. Pictured here are the cooks. From left to right they are Linda Carroll, Joyce Schexnider, Grace Welch, and Lillian Schexnider. Pictured here are the custodians. From left to right they are Weida Ravia, Ervis Portie, Diane Vidrine, and Kakie Kyle. Pictured here are the meat processing workers. From left to right they are Allen Hinton, Katherine Simon, and John H. Poole. 6 Jessie Abshire Tobie Blanchard Marty Boudreaux Julie Daigle John East Pam East Wilson East Richard Erickson Kyle Jinks Rebecca I aBauve Trina LaBauve Seniors Krystal LaBove Michelle Longworth Special Times Ernie Payton Kathleen Pearson Chris Racca Robert Reeves Cathy Richmond Regina Rigdon Patrick Sanner Shane Thibodeaux Chad Trahan 9 Juniors Corey Billedeaux Amy Broussard Damon Broussard Lancey Buford Tony Busby Carey Cabell Tim Constance Andre Delcambre Mikey Devall Tim Erickson Stuart Goodrich Joey Gray Darrell Guidry Chris Hebert Stephanie Kopp Kenny Kyle T ressa LaFleur Lonnie Little Robin Lyons James Ray Myers Shane Nunez Jennifer Pitre Charles Seay Coby Seay Garon Sellers Orin Strahan Denise Turner Wesley Vaughan Vemice Vincent Glenda Welch Glenn Welch Anthony Wooldridge 10 Sophomores Dee Dee Abshire Salarie Barfield Frankie Brown Shannon Carroll Will Daigle Valerie Dykeman Beverly East Clint Hewitt Stevie Jinks Brandon Kopp Jared LaBauve Teresa LaBauve Daniel Longworth Richard Mehus Cynthia Pearson Brandy Rachal Monise Seay Randy Silver Leroy Simon Michelle Swier Hydee Thompson Christy Trahan Sirena Vincent Cecilia Walther Fred Wooldridge Michael Wright 11 Freshmen Nichole Andrus Bryan Beard Melanie Blanchard James Boudreaux Anna Clement Alfred Devail Brandon Devail Russell Domingue Letitia Drounett Rachael Ducote James Esthay Tracy Fodrie Thomasena Goodrich Danna Haley Ronald Kershaw Sherry Kibodeaux Tiffany Kyle Johnny LaFleur Shane LeBlanc Thad Little Keith Michon Robert Michon Trisha Michon Melissa Mire Angie Navarre Christina Perrodin Chad Reed Tara Sanders Ricky Silver Tina Silver Theresa Simon Elmer Sullivan Shana Thibodeaux Joseph Welch Nikki Wolfe Nancy Wright 12 Eighth Grade Amy Arnold Wade Benoit James Constance Phillip Drounett Wilford Dubroc Sheldon Frey Michael Guillory Jeremy Henry Jared Jinks Ann Kershaw Tila Kyle Gieselle LaBove Wendy LeBlanc Diane LeJeune Cheryl MUler James RaffieId Janice Reeves David Savoie Tiffany Seay Geraldine Smith Odell Thomas Tony Thompson Tanya Toups Julie Wright Jimmy Wynne 13 Seventh Grade Richard Abshire Misty Courmier Augustion Deville Michael Fodrie Mikka Fontenot Chris Fountain Layne Kyle Rene l andry Misty Lang Michael LeGros Raymona I ovelace Michelle Mclnnis Chasitie Mitchell Dan Myers Olite Nunez Lonnie Portie Jesse Raffield Marvin Simon Emily Spears Steven Spears Michael Tingler Jenny Toups John Turner Tabetha Vincent Chris Welch 14 Sixth Grade Billy Beard Tony Constance Luke Darbonne Charles Davis Courtney Dev all Joey Dev all Roland Drounett Becky Ducote C. K Fountain Scott Guillory Eric Hartman Ashley Hewitt Micheal Hinson Dusty Jinks Gerald Kershaw Searle Knapp Chance I aBove Jeri LaFleur Danny Navarre Chad Primeauz Jody Seay Patrick Silver Rashell Silver Jolene Simon Rodney Simon Harold Sullivan Shelley Swier David Vincent Scott Wilson Laura Wright 16 Fifth Grade Heidi Abshire Bobby Albair Will Aucoin Ben Benoit Jace Berwick Elise Billideauz Brad Boudreaux Joe Clement Johnny Constance Lisa Constance Justin Cramberg Phillip Davis David Devall Jaime Devall Jennifer East Gary Fountain Amy Haley Mitch Hebert Bobbie Jo Hicks Travis LaBove Eric Landry Angelia LeGros Dina Leonards Tuan Murray Sue Portie Shannon Raffield Christina Schexnider Angela Seay Nicky Seay Christy Simon Michael Simon Karissa Soirez Matt Solina Jody Suchanek Brad Thibodeaux Ellen Thomas Kisha Trahan Tracie Vincent Kasey Welch 17 Fourth Grade Katherine Arnold Jennifer Berwick Benjamin Carpenter Sarrah Constance Brandon Core Catherine Darbonne Chad Desadier Kenny Devall Christina Drounett Jeremy Fodrie Michelle Fodrie Farrah Hewitt Kasey Jinks Keith I aBauve Elizabeth Lowery Charitie Mitchell Jeromy Nolan Randy Schexnider Timmy Seay Virginia Spears John Suchanek Tina Swire Travis Welch Joe Wright 18 Third Grade PHOTO NOT AVAILABLE PHOTO NOT AVAILABLE Nicola Alford Rebecca Benoit Cassie Broussard Wilma Cain Martha Constance Patrick Dennis James Devall Darah Duplechain Troy Fountain Cheri Gray Brandi Jinks Rodney Kittner Brandy LaBauve Hope Landry Leon Laughlin Bridge tt Leonards Eric Melton Tina Michon Amanda Nunez Sheila Nunez Jonathan Primeaux Katrina Primeaux Ashley Seay Lancey Silver Jack Swier Mackenzie Thibodeaux Richard Thomas Ronald Thomas Gary Vincent Travis Vincent Lanita Wright 19 Second Grade Tonya Abshire Ronny Andres Curtis Andrus Earl Beard Daniele Delcambre Claude Dev all Matt Devall Sherrie Deviile James Drounett Cody Fenetz Michael Fontenot Jessica Gibbs Brad Hinton Karalee LaBove Keith Landry Kevin Landry Jeffrey LeGros Valerie Lowery Randy Marshall T. J. Murphy Trinity Murray Joshua Poole Barrett Richard Kyle Ross Cory Schexnider Latessa Seay Tabitha Silver Maggie Smith Luke Soirez Heather Spicer Jason Toups Scott Trahan Alisa Truax Brandy Viator Samantha Viator Ty Vincent Cory Welch Eric Welch 20 First Grade Brady Abshire Chad Abshire Sheree Abshire Tra Arnold Lori Berwick Jamie Brown Kathy Browning Rusty Byler Daniel Clement Jimmy Constance Steven Desadier Carissa Devall Darrell Duhon Cody Ellender Shelley Fontenot Lindy Hinton Eric Kittner Randall LeGros Salina LeJeune Jeremy Lowery Brandy Mclnnis Luke Mclnnis Casey Murray Marty Nunez Crystal Primeaux Julia Sanders Lori Sanders Trisha Silver Monique Swire Natasha Thacker Rusty Thomas Mickey Vincent Jamie Welch Tessa Wing Janet Wright 21 Shannon Beaty Candice Benoit Corey Berwick Chris Brown Riki Buford Christopher Busby Larry Cain Mary Dev all Landon Duhon Vernon East Willian Fountain Latisha Gallegos Jesse Gibbs Kristin Guillory Ronald Istre Garry Johnson Billie LaBove Shannon LaBove Bobby Laughlin Brett LeBlanc Ludwig I eonards Gerald Mclnnis Cade Mitchell Christie Murray Lacye Nolan Donna Nunez Corey Primes ux Derek Savoie Marcie Seay Jason Spears Joseph Swire Hope Tingler Jessie Trahan Joshua Truax Cara Welch Jaime Welch Robert Welch Charles Woolridge David Wright Kindergarten 22 Yearbook Club The yearbook club is composed of many hard-working members. Each has con- tributed an awful lot to compose a yearbook that is well-balanced. Pictured right are our editors. K. K. Pear- son and C. C. Walther, who are always fishing around” for a way to improve the yearbook. One main accomplishment that the year- book club did this year was to raise enough money to pay for last year’s debt plus this year’s cost for this new yearbook. In order to do this, several fund-raisers were held. They were the raffling off of a VCR, the sponsoring of a New Year’s Eve Dance, the hosting of a basketball tournament, and the selling of ads. The sponsors gave the club a crawfish boil to honor them for doing such a good job raising money. The sponsors would also like to thank the club for working so hard on the yearbook. Pictured below is the club. 24 Library Club The membership in the Library Club is composed of high school students who are interested in library work. The objective of the Library Club is to in- crease interest participation in library work. Library Clubs promote friendship cooperation between students, librarian, staff. Also the Library Club wishes to at- tract good pupil assistants to arouse in- terest in librarianship as a profession. The officers from left to right are Kenny Kyle, Marty Boudreaux, Corey Billedeaux, and Wesley Vaughan. 25 Future Homemakers Of America Top Left—Sweetheart—Damon, Miss FHA—Tina Runners-Up—Melissa, Vemice, Shana, Denise, Glenda Beaux—Joey Garon Top Right — Members of FHA Bottom Left—Advisor, Mrs. Vickie Parker Bottom Right—Pres.—Michelle, Vice-Pres. —Denise, Sec.—Marty Treas.—Jennifer, Pari.—Valerie, Hist.—Tina, Rep.—Glenda, Song Ldr.—Stephanie • � Homecoming Alumni Open House Servers: Ray, Tina, Stephanie Denise —1987-88 Diet. Vice-Pres Attended District Meet Lake Charles Civic Center State Meet—Banquet Night Marty, Tina, Nancy with Steve Michaels (actor) Mrs. Parker—Mrs. Edwards Governor’s Mansion “Sew America” Contest Planning Attended State Meet—B. R. Nicole, Tina, Monica, Denise, Mrs. Parker, Marty Vemice, Nancy, Melissa, Shana Not Shown: Brandon Kopp Debbie Gibbs, beauty consultant Make-up color analysis demo Jennifer serves as model Doug Stewart Mrs. LaFleur Peer Pressure presentation Fund Raising Winners 1st—Brandon 2nd—Tina Silver (not shown) 3rd—Melissa Mire (not shown) 4th—Ray Meyers 5th-Glenda Welch 6th—Shana Thibodeaux Marilyn Dawdy, Sulphur Lecturer on Planning Weddings and Successful Marriages Michelle with Lecturer from Delta School of Business Wardrobe Planning—Local Meet Seniors with Lecturer from Houston Art Institute at local meeting 27 FBLA FUTURE BUSINESS LEADERS OF AMERICA is the national organization for all high school students participating in business and office education. Marty Boudreaux was the State District IV Vice-President for the 1986-1987 school year. Hackberry FBLA hosted the thirty- second annual District IV FBLA Conference held on the McNeese State campus on Thursday, February 5, 1987. Approximately 1000 Students and advisors were in attendance. Six FBLA members attended the State leadership Conference held in Baton Rouge on March 15-17, 1987. Wesley Vaughan was elected State FBLA President and Marty Boudreaux placed in the top 10 of the state for the Richard D. Clanton memorial award. Amy Broussard participated in the Steno I contest. At right are the 1986-87 FBLA officers. They are Marty Boudreaux — President, Wesley Vaughan—Vice-President. Krystal LaBove—Secretary, Cecilia Walther— Treasurer, Trina LaBauve —Reporter, Cathy Richmond —Parliamentarian, and Regina Rigdon—Historian. Pictured below is the FBLA Club. 28 FBLA District Conference Marty Boudreaux, District IV Vice- President, takes a break from Conference Activities. Members attending General Session. “Is that an innocent face, or what?” FBLA State Conference Marty Boudreaux, District IV Vice- President, with Wesley Vaughn the newly elected State President. Wesley poses with Hackberry’s voting Members and chaperones attending delegates —Tobie Blanchard and Award’s Breakfast. Thomasena Goodrich. FBLA Award’s Night Mr. FBL-Wesley Vaughn Mr. FBL—1st runner up—Shannon Carroll Ms. FBL—2nd runner up—Amy Broussard Ms. FBL— 1st runner up—Cathy Richmond Ms. FBL—Marty Boudreaux 1987-88 FBLA Officers will be as follows from left to right. Chaplain—Shannon Carroll; Historian—Amy Broussard; Parliamentarian—Cynthia Pearson; Reporter—Christy Trahan; Treasurer—Theresa Simon; Secretary—Thomasena Goodrich; Vice-President—Cecilia Walther, President —Wesley Vaughan. 29 Rodeo Club The officers for 86-87 Rodeo Club were: Kenny Kyle—President, Joey Gray—Vice President, Orin Strahan—Reporter, Glenda Welch—Secretary Treasurer, Corey Billedeauz—Sgt. at Arms. The Rodeo Club had a successful year. They brought home a total of 15 team trophies. Kenny Kyle was elected State President for the 86-87 year. In the club, there were 17 riders. 30 Pictured here is Joey Gray receiving a belt buckle for winning first place at a rodeo. Rodeo Riders Corey Billedeaux Andre Delcambre Joey Gray Kenny Kyle Shane LeBlanc Thad Little Chad Trahan 31 The officers for the club were as follows: Orin Strahan —Pres.; Chris Racca— 1st VP; not pictured Joey Gray—2nd VP; Stevie Jinks—3rd VP; Chad Reed-4th VP; Trina LaBauve—Sec.; Krystal LaBove—Treas.; Regina Rigdon —Rep.; and Robert Reeves—Pari. The FFA club held an Aggie Day this year. There was a barbeque given for the Hackberry contestants who showed their livestock that day. Winners were: Brandon Devall for Champion Lamb; Chad Reed for Reserve Champion Lamb; Elise Billedeaux for Junior Champion Showmanship; Jaime Devall for Junior Reserve Champion Showmanship; Alfred Devall for Senior Champion Showmanship; and Andre Delcambre for Senior Reserve Champion Showmanship. Krystal LaBove was one of 12 members who won a trip to Louisville. Kentucky. There she participated in the North American Livestock Show where she placed 5th. FFA FFA thviest Livestock David Devall's lamb won Overall Champion La. Bred at the Southwest District Livestock Show. Pictured here is Jaime with both of her lambs. She won Champion Overall and Reserve Champion Overall. Pictured here is Brandon Devall. He showed Jaime Devall’s lamb which won Reserve Champion. Alfred Devall’s lamb won Reserve La. Bred Overall at the Southwest District Livestock Show. 33 Senior 4-H A busy year was culminated by our club setting a record at Achievement Day this year: we had the parish senior high point girl and boy as well as the second runner up for that award. This made us high point club! We also won second place overall for club activities. In the summer the big events were Junior Leadership Conference and Short Course. During the fall our president took part in the first annual 4-H Cal-Cam Fun Day and also helped judge a Bicycle Rodeo for Calcasieu Parish. We put an exhibit in the Cal-Cam fair, celebrated National 4-H week with Teachers Appreciation Day and other activities, held a Charity Dance at Christmas and donated money and canned goods to charity. In the spring, we donated plants to the new Community Center and helped junior members in planting them. Throughout the year members exhibited animals, crafts, canned goods, collections, and handiwork at the various fairs and shows, winning many awards. ’86-’87 was a good year and we are looking forward to a better one next year. Officers at right are: President—Cecilia Walther, Vice-President—Wesley Vaughan, Secretary Reporter — Nikki Wolfe, Treasurer—Shannon Carroll, Parliamen- tarian—Cheryl Miller. Below is the Hackberry Sr. 4-H club. 34 Jr. 4-H The highlights for the 1986 87 Jr. 4-H club were making the basketball programs for the 1986 Homecoming; donating presents to Girls Village for Christmas; and organizing the donations and landscaping for the Multipurpose Community Center. Jamie Dev all showed Grand Champion lamb at the state Livestock Show. Ben Carpenter placed 6th in state with his Wildlife record book. Jeromy Nolan was named outstanding Parish Elem. boy. Hackberry Jr. 4-H was also 2nd High Point at Achievement Day. 35 Student Council The Student Council published for the first time in approximately 15 years, a school newspaper called THE MUSTANG EXPRESS. Our organization is also proud to sponsor a student of the year award. At the end of the year, the award is presented at the Award’s Ceremony in the school auditorium. Officers are top: Orin Strahan—V. Pres. Bottom left to right are Marty Boudreaux —President and Monise Seay—Secretary. Student Council members on back row left to right are Wesley Vaughan. Tressa LaFleur, Orin Strahan, Marty Boudreaux, and Michelle Longworth. On middle row left to right are Melanie Blanchard. Elmer Sullivan, Christy Trahan, Monise Seay, and Clint Hewitt. Front row left to right are Tony Thompson, Janise Reeves, Misty Lang, Micheal LeGros, and Kyle Jinks. 36 Boys Basketball The three Seniors of ’86-’87, Richie Erickson, Kyle Jinks, and Shane Thibodeaux, help lead the Mustangs to a successful season with a trip to the “Death Dome” at L.S.U. All Seniors were starters and all three were named to the All-District 8-C team. Shane Thibodeaux (34), sinks another basket while Johnson Bayou’s Dale Jinks and Shane Blanchard look on. Hackberry’s Rickie Erickson (50) and Lancey Buford (43) come in for the rebound. Hackberry’s center, Lancey Buford, outjumps Johnson Bayou’s Jeffert Tramonte to start the district game between Hackberry and Johnson Bayou. When District ended. The Hackberry Mustangs were 10-1, losing only to Hyatt. Forward, Charlie Seay (52), makes another bucket for the Hackberry Mustangs to lead the team to a victory over Starks during the 1986-87 Homecoming game. Bryan Beard Lancey Buford Tim Constance Andre Delcambre Richie Erickson Joey Gray Clint Hewitt Kyle Jinks Johnny LaFleur Thad Little Charles Seay Shane Thibodeaux Byron Gibbs Head Coach Terry Murphy Asst. Coach The Mustang Basketball team established a new school record this year with their 33 victories. Not only were they DISTRICT 8-C champions, but the Mighty Mustangs also were BI- DISTRICT, REGIONAL, and QUARTER-FINAL champions. They also appeared in the Top 24 for only the second time in the history of the school. Girls Basketball The Lady Mustang’s senior players for ’86-’87 were Tobie Blanchard and Krystal LaBove. Tobie was selected All-District 1st team and All- State Honorable Mention. Krystal was selected All-District Honorable Mention. ■ wwr vwii teu ' .jfiBI MBK B( • -'V BBM 49H4P ’‘3S6I - i- 0 MB 9041''HM Mi • TB — — BUM BNB %'if. � r- IMS BBM RMi £■ 0 ■ The hard working Lady Mustangs squad was tabbed “Coca-Cola team of the month” for October of ’86. Ball handler, Tobie Blanchard, drives in to score during the ’86-’87 Homecoming game against Starks. The Lady Mustangs went on to win the game 45 to 37. Monise Seay (34), shoots over Johnson Bayou’s Cherelle Duhon (21) to add two to the Lady Mustang’s score. Monise lead the team with a point average of 19.5. 40 Dee Dee Abshire Amy Arnold 13 Tobie Blanchard Melanie Blanchard Thomasena Goodrich Tiffany Kyle Tila Kyle Krystal LaBove Chasitie Mitchell Tara Sanders Monise Seay Tiffany Seay Christy Trahan The Lady Mustangs were undefeated in district with a 10-0 record. They went on to beat Simpson in the Bi-District game. Then they suffered a hard loss to Fairview in the Regional playoffs. This was the second year in a row that the Lady Mustangs lost out to Fairview by 2 pts. 41 Scoreboard Lady Mustangs 38 Lacassine 28 49 Midland 51—OT 61 Centerville 33 48 Fenton 28 46 Starks 37 48 Hathaway 33 54 Johnson Bayou 18 41 Grand Lake 35 71 Reeves 24 69 Starks 46 58 Bell City 24 46 Sam Houston 35 64 Washington Marion 32 54 Sam Houston 40 50 Hathaway 33 67 Washington Marion 38 79 Westlake 31 55 L.C. Boston 23 38 Sam Houston 39 74 Johnson Bayou 12 68 South Cameron 40 57 Grand Lake 22 92 Goretti 32 94 Hyatt 32 50 Johnson Bayou 37 79 Reeves 28 79 Singer 40 63 Johnson Bayou 30 70 Hyatt 40 54 Singer 27 59 Grand Lake Grand Lake FFT 33 94 Reeves BI-DISTRICT 32 34 Simpson REGIONALS 15 44 Fairview 46 Mustangs 60 Lacassine 59 52 Fairview 50—OT 39 Lacassine 49 60 Hathaway 44 64 Starks 37 65 Hathaway 60 99 Parkview Baptist 37 77 Johnson Bayou 45 67 Grand Lake 59 55 Starks 36 44 Bell City 48 40 Sam Houston 58 65 Central J.V. 56 60 Pitkin 64 83 Lake Arthur 67 82 Hathaway 52 39 Barbe 69 51 South Beauregard 45 66 Grand Lake 64-20T 62 Johnson Bayou 46 60 South Cameron 49 80 Grand Lake 58 79 Hathaway 32 37 Pecan Island 49 29 Midland 25 48 St. Louis 44 58 Hyatt 69 71 Johnson Bayou 55 80 Reeves 42 78 Singer 49 66 Johnson Bayou 53 48 Hyatt 47—OT 64 Singer 52 64 Grand Lake 60 81 Reeves 26 85 Grand Lake 59 70 Hyatt BI-DISTRICT 67—OT 60 Plainview REGIONALS 51 51 Fairview QUARTER FINALS 46—OT 74 Word of Faith TOP 24 51 49 Pleasant Hill 56 42 HYO Basketball Pictured above are the 11 and 12 year old HYO girl basketball players. They are from left to right on the 1st row—Ashley Hewitt, Dina Leonards; 2nd row—Karissa Soirez, Jeri LaFleur, Jaime Devall; 3rd row—Courtney Devall and Rashell Silver. Pictured above are the 9 and 10 year old HYO boy basketball players. They are from left to right on the 1st row—David Devall, Patrick Dennis, Jay Devall; 2nd row—John Suchanek, Chad Desadier. Travis Welch; 3rd row—Nikki Seay, Mike Schexnider, Kasey Jinks, and Kenny Devall. Pictured above are the 11 and 12 year old HYO boy basketball players. They are from left to right on the 1st row—Will Aucoin, Justin Cramberg, Michael Simon, Jody Seay; 2nd row—Johnny Constance, Eric Hartman, Tony Constance, Scott Guillory; Charles Davis, Chance LaBove, C. R. Fountain, Jody Suchanek. Pictured above are the 13 and 14 year old HYO boy basketball players. They are from left to right on the 1st row—Harold Sullivan, Bobby Albair, John Turner, Richard Abshire; 2nd row—David Vincent, Sheldon Frey, J. J. Jinks, Marvin Simon; 3rd row—Rodney Simon, Elmer Sullivan, Danny Chris Navarre, and Alfred Devall. Wrestling Chris Racca tries to outlast his opponent to win his match at the State Wrestling meet. Chris went on and won 4th place at state. Tim Erickson puts a pin on one of South Cameron’s wrestlers. Tim was state runner-up in his weight. Ernie is pictured here receiving his championship for the fourth year in a row. Pictured here are two of our senior wrestlers. Chris Racca and Ernie Payton. Our other senior wrestler was Chad Trahan. 44 James Constance Tim Erickson Stevie Jinks Danny Longworth Richard Mehus Ray Meyers Keith Michon Shane Nunez Ernie Payton Chris Racca James Raffield The Wrestling team of Hackberry had an eventful year. The Hackberry wrestlers placed 6th in Division II. All divisions were filled except for the heavyweight. Ernie Payton set a tremendous record this year. He was the 2nd man in the history of La. wrestl- ing to win the state championship four times in a row. Not only did Hackberry have a state winner, but they also went on to have a state runner-up; Tim Erickson. 45 The Baseball team had 3 seniors on its team. They were Garon Sellers, Robert Reeves, and Chad Trahan. The baseball team had rough competition in its district. Selected to the All-District team were Lancey Buford and Garon Sellers. Bryan Beard was named to the Honorable Mention team. The members of the baseball team are top row: Garon Sellers, James Raffield, Charlie Seay. Clint Hewitt, and Lancey Buford. Middle Row: Bryan Beard. Thad Little, Robert Reeves, Wesley Vaughan, and Alfred Devall. Bottom Row: Jared LaBauve, Robin Lyons, Stuart Goodrich, Chad Trahan, and David Savoie. Their coach was Terry Murphy. Girls Softball The Lady Mustang Softball team had four seniors. They were Tobie Blanchard, Marty Boudreaux, Krystal LaBove, and Kathleen Pearson. The softball team was the runner-up in the district. They lost out to E. Broussard in the Bi-District game. The infielders who made All-District were Denise Turner, Tiffany Kyle, Krystal LaBove, and Tobie Blanchard. Marty Boudreaux was on the Honorable Mention team. The outfielders who made All-District were Dee Dee Abshire and Melanie Blanchard. 47 Clearing her last hurdle. Marcie Duhon races to the finish line in first place. Marcie went on and placed 2nd at state. Joey Gray placed 2nd at the State Track meet throwing the shot. Shown here, he is receiving his award. Competing in the javelin, Tim Erickson placed 5th. The boys track team had a good year. Seven of our sixteen boys qualified for state. Joey had a 2nd in the shot, while Lancey had a 3rd in the high jump and Tim had a 5th in the javelin. Our 400 meter relay team which consists of Robert, Lancey, Richie, and Chris placed 7th. 49 Freshmen Boys Track The Freshmen Boys Track consists of (top row) Tony Thompson, Brandon Devall, John Turner, Danny Nevarre, Rodney Simon; (middle row) James Constance, Michael Guillory, Wade Benoit, Marvin Simon, Chris Welch; (bottom row) Chance LaBove, Johnny LaFleur, and Layne Kyle. They were coached by Byron Gibbs. Freshmen Girls Track The Freshmen Girls Track consists of (top row) Amy Arnold. Tiffany Seay, Melanie Blanchard; (middle row) Coach Michalko Rayme Lovelace, Tila Kyle, Wendy LeBlanc; (bottom row) Tiffany Kyle, Jolene Simon, and Chasitie Mitchell. 50 Boys Track Bottom—John Turner, Chance LaBove, David Vincent Middle—Lonnie Portie, Marvin Simon, Chris Welch Top—Danny Chris Navarre Rodney Simon Girls Track Bottom—Elizabeth Lowery, Charitie Mitchell, Farrah Hewitt 2nd—Jenny Toups, Ashley Hewitt, Amy Kibodeaux, Jolene Simon 3rd— Rayme Lovelace, Michelle Mclnnis, Jeri LaFleur 4th—Melanie Blanchard, Chasitie Mitchell, and Marcie Duhon Wrestlers 1st—Ricky Thomas, Ronald Thomas, Gene Kittner, Ronnie Andrus 2nd—Bobby Albair, Micheal Fodrie, Chad Primeaux, John Suchanek, Troy Fountain 3rd—Jody Suchanek, C. R. Fountain, Johnny Constance, Kasey Welch 4th—Rodney Simon. Chance LaBove, Danny Navarre, Layne Kyle 51 The HHS Cheerleaders sponsor was Tara Johnson. Their head cheerleader was Cathy Richmond. The HHS Cheerleaders had a very busy year. They cheered at 77 varsity games, 9 pep rallies, and more than 11 JV and Freshmen games. They raised money and at- tended camp at Sulphur High School. They also par- ticipated in a Clinic Competition at Louisiana Tech. During the summer, they promoted the first Splash Bash Community Party which they hope will become an annual event. The cheerleaders have sponsored approximately 24 student dances this year and have also helped with a dance and bake sale fund-raiser for the Wrestling Team. They also sponsor two dances each year for the Rodeo Club. Other activities that the cheerleaders are working on are Spring Homecoming to honor the Rodeo, Wrestling, Track, Softball, and Baseball Teams, Splash Bash II, and a Community covered-dish dinner. The cheerleaders raised money for uniforms, camp, team T-shirts, wrestling goodie coolers and bags, basket- ball senior meal, sweatsuits, throw things for pep rallies, DJ for school Christmas party, sign, posters, and spirit ribbons, McNeese Cheerleader Open House, and dinners for basketball teams. 52 Mr. And Miss HHS Chad Trahan Marty Boudreaux Mr. Miss HHS And Runners-Up Kyle Jinks and Tobie Blanchard HHS First Runners-Up Richard Erickson and Kathleen Pearson HHS Second Runners-Up Robert Reeves and Krystal LaBove Mr. Miss H.H.S. and Runners-Up HHS Third Runners-Up Class Favorites NINTH TENTH Bryan Tara Stevie Monise Beard Sanders Jinks Seay Joey Gray ELEVENTH Tressa Chad TWELFTH Marty LaFleur Trahan Boudreaux Class Officers SENIOR OFFICERS From left to right: Marty Boudreaux—Pres., Richie Erickson—Vice Pres., Cathy Richmond—Sec., Regina Rigdon—Treas., Trina LaBauve—Rep. JUNIOR OFFICERS From left to right: Wesley Vaughan—Pres., Amy Broussard—Vice Pres., Stephanie Kopp—Sec., Denise Turner—Treas., Jennifer Pitre—Rep., Kenny Kyle—Pari. SOPHOMORE OFFICERS From left to right: Clint Hewitt—Pres., Beverly East—Vice Pres., Christy Trahan—Sec., Cecilia Walther—Treas. FRESHMEN OFFICERS From left to right: Tiffany Kyle—Pres., Alfred Devall—Vice Pres., Tara Sanders—Treas. 64 Activities 1986 Hackberry High School Senior Maid Tobie Blanchard Senior Maid Marty Boudreaux Senior Maid Regina Rigdon Junior Maid Amy Broussard Homecoming Court Junior Maid Junior Maid Tressa La Fleur Jennifer Pitre Sophomore Maid Sophomore Maid Cynthia Pearson Monise Seay 67 Homecoming Court Homecoming Court Attendants Lori Sanders Brett LeBlanc 68 Mary Devall HHS Homecoming Queen And Court Kyla Sellers crowning the new homecoming queen, TOBIE BLANCHARD. Her majesty, TOBIE escorted by her father. 1986 Homecoming Court 69 Trisha Silver and Luke Soirez were crowned Little Mr. and Miss Hackberry 1987. Luke went on to also win Little Mr. Cameron Parish. Pageant Participants Tara Sanders was Hackberry High School’s Jr. Representative at the CAL-CAM Fair. Tobie Blanchard was one of Hackberry High School’s Sr. Representatives at the CAL-CAM Fair. Regina Rigdon was the other Hackberry High School Sr. Representative at the CAL-CAM Fair. Wesley Vaughan has had a busy exciting year. In the first picture he is with his cam- paign supporters while running for FBLA state president, which he won. In the se- cond picture Wesley is on a winners trip in Philadelphia for his essay on terrorism. In the third picture he is receiving an Honesty Integrity Award from the Cameron Masonic Lodge. We would like to give special recognition thanks to Billy Beard Ronnie Kershaw, who put up took down the flag every day. Hackberry dominated the Senior Olym- pics. The boys won first in both basketball and volleyball; the girls placed 1st in basket- ball 2nd in volleyball. Our seniors also got 1st in co-ed softball. Individually Chad got a 2nd in track Tobie a 3rd in archery. They topped it off with 1st all-around team. 71 Junior-Senior Prom Pictured below was the setting for the prom, “On The Edge Of A Dream.” Jared LaBauve, Teresa LaBove, Frankie Brown, and Stevie Jinks were the servers. Yes folks, you guessed it. This is Mrs. Delcambre preparing the balloons for the prom. “Doesn’t she look special?” 72 Mr. B. ain’t ashamed to be pictured here with the senior boys. As a matter of fact, he looks pretty proud. At this year’s prom Mr. Miss HHS were an- nounced as being Chad Trahan and Marty Boudreaux. Each has contributed so much for the growth of Hackberry High School. The school was proud to have helped these two grow and flourish. 73 1987 Graduates Jessie “J.T.” Abshire Tobie “Tobe” Blanchard Marquette “Marty” Boudreaux Julie “Dago Daigle John “Hokey” East Pamela “Pam” East Wilson “Butch” East Richard “Richie” Erickson Kyle “Jinky Poo” Jinks Rebecca “Becky LaBauve Trina “Heart Breaker” LaBauve Krystal “Pete” LaBove Michelle “Shelly” Longworth Ernie “Em Payton Kathleen “KK” Pearson Chris “Ben Jr.” Racca Robert “Sambo Reeves Cathy “The Cat” Richmond Regina Reggie Rigdon Patrick “Pluto” Sanner Shane “Thib Thibodeaux Chad “Pud” Trahan Marquette Boudreaux —Mistress of Ceremonies, Outstanding Home Economics Student, American History, Delta Business School, Fire Department, Citizenship, Student of the Year, American Legion, Patriotism, Herff Jones Medals — Activities, Leadership, Service. Congratulations Seniors Ernie Payton—Valedictorian, Scholar Athlete, American Legion. Patriotism. Tobie Blanchard—Salutatonan. Scholar Athlete, Best All-Around Girl, Herff Jones Medal—Perfect Attendance, Not one day of school missed since kindergarten. Benediction —Rev. Edward Brunnert Comments—Betty Seay Invocation—Rev. David Cloud 1987 Seniors Class Motto- Special times. Special places Special friends together, The moments pass so quickly, But the memories last forever. Class Song—The Greatest Love of All Color—Rainbow; Flower—Rose 75 Do You Remember?? 1st Row Left to Right Ernie Payton Richie Erickson 2nd Row Becky Trina LaBauve Pam East Marty Boudreaux Pluto Sanner 3rd Row KK Pearson Pud Trahan Cathy Richmond Kyle Jinks 4th Row Julie Daigle Chris Racca Chad Trahan Regina Rigdon Tobie Blanchard 5th Row Michelle Longworth 76 Athletic Banquet Boys Basketball Team Captain Award—Kyle, Richie, Shane Rebounding Award—Lancey Coach’s Award—Shane Best Defense Award—Richie Free Throw—Charlie Sportsmanship—Tim Most Improved—Lancey Scholastic—Johnny Most Valuable — Kyle Boys Track Coach’s Award—Joey Outstanding Field Award—Lancey Outstanding Track Award—Brandon Kopp All Around Boy Athlete—Lancey 77 Girls Basketball Team Captain—Tobie B. Krystal L. Sportsmanship—Tiffany K. Best Defense—Tobie B. Tiffany K. Scholastic—Thomasena G. Melanie B. Most Improved—Tiffany S. Melanie B. Free Throw—Tiffany S. Rebounding—Monise S. Julie Trahan Memorial —Krystal L. Most Valuable—Tobie B. Monise S. Girls T rack Coach’s Award—Tobie B. Outstanding Field—Melanie Outstanding T rack—Marcie All Around Athlete—Tobie Athletic Banquet Athletic Banquet Wrestling Medals —Leadership—Chris R. —Sportsmanship—Shane N. —Coach’s—Danny L. -Hard Luck-Chad T. —Scholastic—Ernie P. Outstanding Wreslter Award—Ernie Special Award—Ernie State Award—Tim E. Softball Coach's Award—Marty B. Most Improved—Denise T. Most Valuable—Krystal L. Baseball Coach’s Award—Lancey B. Most Improved—Robert R. Chad T. Most Valuable—Garon S. Science Fair Winners at District were as follows: Leroy Simon—Botany—2nd place; Shannon Carroll—Zoology—Honorable Mention and Gulf Coast Bird Club Award; Cecilia Walther—Biochemistry— 1st place, Air Force Award for Excellence, the U.S. Army Award; Sherry Kibodeaux— Chemistry—1st place. Air Force Award for Excellence, U.S. Army Award. a scientific calculator for best chemistry project from the American Chemistry Society, Ben Carpenter—Zoology—2nd place. Cecilia Walther went on to win 2nd at state. Lit. Rally Winners at District were as follows: Leroy Simon—World Geography—2nd place; Melanie Blanchard—Algebra I—2nd place; Wesley Vaughan —Algebra II—2nd place; and Theresa Simon — Physical Science—2nd place. Not pictured was Pam East—Environmental Science—1st place; Tobie Blanchard—Physics—3rd place; and Robert Reeves—Vo. Ag.—3rd place, at State 4th place. Social Studies Local winners were as follows: Shannon Carroll—1st place; Brandon Devall—3rd place; Wesley Vaughan—2nd place; Shana Thibodeaux—1st place; Sherry Kibodeaux—1st place. Not pictured: Alfred Devall—1st place; and Will Daigle—2nd place. 80 Compliments of Lake Charles American Press Viking Sewing Center Sewing Machine —Sales and Service— (318) 527-5992 Janet Whatley 310 Cypress Linda Barron Sulphur, LA Compliments of: Butane Equipment Co. Hackberry Hwy. 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Liquor, Sandwiches, Cajun Fast Foods, Fast Friendly Service 96 Our Champion The Yearbook Staff of 1986-87 would like to take this opportunity to honor a very special graduate—Ernie Payton. Ernie currently holds a high school wrestling state championship title—a title he has been the proud bearer of for four years: 1984, 98 lb. division; 1985, 105 lb. division; 1986, 112 lb. division; 1987, 126 lb. division. He is only the second competitor in 20 years of Louisiana Athletic Association history to have held championship titles for 4 consecutive years. In honor of this tremendous feat, the Cameron Parish Police Jury designated March 6,1987 Emie Payton Day, and the School Board presented him with a resolution. Not only is Emie an accomplished athlete, but he is also well-rounded academically. As a freshman, he received an Honorable Mention for his entry in the McNeese State University Science Fair. He was also Hackberry’s represen- tative for District Literary Rally in General Science; he placed 5th. His sophomore year, Emie placed again in District Literary Rally and represented the district at State Literary Rally in biology. As a junior, he demonstrated his leadership abilities. He became Wrestling Team captain (a position he held through his senior year) and was HHS’s Boy’s State representative. Emie has always been an honor student. He was HHS’s Valedictorian of the 1987 graduating class. He is also a member of Who’s Who Among American High School Students. An active member of First Baptist Church, Emie finds inspiration in the Lord. His favorite scripture is John 12:26 in which Jesus is responding to Andrew and Philip: “If any man serve me, him will my Father honor.” Thank you, Emie, for these contributions to Hackberry High School! 97 The Mustang Basketball Team posted one of the most successful seasons in the history of the school, with the highlight being an appearance in the State Top 24 Basketball Tournament. The year according to Coach Gibbs is divided in- to three seasons; Pre-District—District—and the State Playoffs, and with each new season the inten- sity of play must increase because the importance of the games increases. In the pre-season schedule, the Mighty Mustangs posted an impressive record of 20 wins and 6 losses. Included in those victories were first place finishes in the Parish and Grand Lake Tournaments. Also the Mustangs competed in three other tour- naments placing third in the Hathaway and Midland Tournaments and winning consolation honors in the Sam Houston Tournament. As Coach Gibbs stated with the start of District play, the intensity level increased and the Mustangs rose to the occasion posting a 10-1 record and capturing the District Championship for only the second time in 24 years. With a first place finish in District, the Mustangs now entered the third Season—the State Playoffs—and again the Mustangs climbed that next plateau. In the Bi-District game, the Mustangs defeated Plainview 60-51. Then in regionals, they faced Fairview (a team picked to win state), and again the Mustangs were victorious posting a hard-fought 51 to 46 overtime victory. Then it was on to New Orleans to face Word of Faith for the Quarter-finals and the right to appear in the Top 24 Tournament. The Mustangs showed why they deserved to be where they were by com- pletely dominating the game from start to finish and posting an impressive 74 to 51 victory, earning berth in the Top 24. The Top 24 was something special for the Mustangs because only one other team for Hackberry had ever achieved this feat. In the State Semi-Finals, the Mustangs faced a team from Plea- sant Hill that in 1985 had captured the state cham- pionship, and unfortunately for the Mustangs, the lack of playoff experience showed. The Mustangs dropped a heart breaker to Pleasant Hill 56 to 49. With the loss the Mustangs were by no means a loser, for the Mighty Mustangs had posted one of the best seasons ever (33-8) and had taken a com- munity and placed it on the map. 98 The Hackberry Lady Mustangs had a very good year but also a disappointing one. For the third year in a row, the Lady Mustangs lost by 2 pts. in the playoffs. On the bright side the Lady Mustangs completed their season 33-8 and won their third consecutive district crown. Over the last three years the Lady Mustangs have compiled a 94-18 win-loss record. Along with winning the parish tournament for the third year in a row, the Lady Mustangs took first in the Grand Lake Tourna- ment, second in the Sam Houston Tournament, and consolation in the Hathaway Tournament. The Freshmen Team claimed their fifth champion- ship in a row in the girls’ parish tournament. Coach Michalko would like to thank all the girls for their hard work and dedication and bid farewell to Tobie Blanchard and Krystal LaBove. Their abilities will be missed. This year’s All-District players were Monise Seay—Most Valuable Player, Tobie Blan- chard—1st Team, Tiffany Kyle—2nd Team, Melanie Blanchard—2nd Team, and Krystal LaBove—Honorable Mention. This year’s All-State players were Monise Seay and Tobie Blanchard as Honorable Mention. 99 Awards Day Honor Roll Perfect Attendance Student of the Year—5th 7th gr. Personality Effort The 1986-87 Prophecy We see Tobie “Do What” Blanchard becoming a respectful nun and teaching the young girls in the convent her championship method of pit- ching quarters. We see Jessie “JT” Abshire being put in the Guineas Book of World Records for having the toughest feet in the world. We see Marty “Little Mary” Boudreaux becoming the next governor of Louisiana and moving the drinking age back to 18. We see Butch “Bourbon” East welding a guard rail around Circle A to prevent drive throughs. We see Julie “Flatfoot” Daigle purchasing her own seafood shop and using her blue jeep as a delivery truck. We see John “Hokey” East finally doing work in the Ag. shop and no longer eating Catherine’s crackers. We see Pam “Little Rita” East being nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize for finding a cure to aids. We see Richie “The Iceman” Erickson developing a new type of candy to go with the Butterfingers and they’re called Lay Inns. The candy you lay in your mouth and never miss. We see Becky “No Brain” LaBauve owning her own Exxon station in Sulphur so she can be in stiff competition with the Mobil station. We see Kyle “Cadillac” Jinks becoming the first man in the history of the universe to be great at everything. We see Trina “Little Catherine” LaBauve finally getting her drivers license before the age of 21 so she can drive Kendal Portie around the big town of Hackberry. We see Ernie “Master of the Mats” Payton being drafted into the WWF (World Wrestling Federation) and beating Hulk Hogan for the world title and making his own cartoon. We see Krystal “Pete” LaBove finally getting a date with Johnny “The Hunk” Reina after three years of begging. We see Chris Racca marrying Tara “Lil Ben” Sanders and moving to North Louisiana and catching those foot long shiners in his research at L.S.U. to prevent the dreadful disease of the heebeegeebees. We see Michelle “Clumsy” Longworth achieving the goal of taking two steps without falling on her face. We see Robert “Sambo” Reeves taking Sono Savoie's place as sheriff and raising the speed limit to 80 mph and enforcing the law that loose livestock is illegal. We see Kathleen “K. K.” Pearson spending the night at Hackberry High School so she can finally make it to homeroom before 8:23. We see Patrick “Shotgun” Sanner becoming a permanent character on Pee Wee’s Playhouse. We see Cathy “Amazon” Richmond attending McNeese and becoming the next head cheerleader with Tara Johnson as an advisor. We see Shane “The Brain” Thibodeaux quitting basketball and getting a full paid scholarship in Home Economics to a college in Cameron Parish. We see Regina “Reg” Rigdon going to McNeese without the guidance and permission of Mickey. We see Pud “King Daddy Ripper” Trahan becoming the Einstein of the twenty-first century and developing an eyedrop that prevents squinting. We see Mr. Lloyd Doe Belly” Broussard, former Johnson Bayou gee-gee. finally getting his green belt in Taekwondo so he can spar with his son. We see Kyle and Richie becoming the new synchronized swimming champions because they work so perfectly together. We, the Senior class of 88, see the Senior class of 87 having each and every party they have been bragging about for the past year. We, the Senior class of 88, took a long hard look into the future and predicted these prophecies for you. We encourage you to strive to be the best you can and always remember the special moments you have shared together as a senior class. 101 Last Will And Seniors We the Seniors of 1987, residents of Hackberry, Cameron Parish, Louisiana, being of lawful age and of sound disposing mind and memory, and under no restraint, do publish and declare this to be our Last Will and Testament, hereby revoking all wills and codicils made by us hereafter. I, Chad ‘Tyrone” Trahan, will to Mikey “Fast Feet” Devall, a year’s scholarship to THE BULL TACKWONDO SCHOOL OF SELF-DEFENSE. I, Chris ‘The Grappler” Racca, being of inquisitive mind and great wrestling ability, will to Tim “The Worm” Erickson, the ability to THINK, and the ability to WRESTLE, and the ability to THINK and WRESTLE at the SAME TIME. 1, Krystal “Bench Warmer” LaBove, will to Tressa “Big One” LaFleur, my great Basketball ability and most of all the ability to be able to sit by the coach during the game. I, Shane “The Brick” Thibodeaux, being of dynamic mind and stout body, will to Glenn Welch, the ability to work vigorously in the Ag Shop like I have done. I, Ernie “The Rock” Payton, being of sound mind and gangly body, will to Anthony “Chester” Woolridge a bus ticket to go and see his Aunt Nancy and Uncle Steve who we know you miss very much. “Bon Voyage, Anthony. I, Chad “V shaped Trahan, will to Orin “Forearms” Strahan, a year’s supply of flesh tone paint to cover the yellow streak on his back. I, Richie “Ice” Erickson, being of great hands and awesome body, will to Joey “Joe Wheat” Gray, the ability to catch the ball, be a faking machine, use the backboard, and the ability to foul someone and not have to say “Who Me? I, Tobie Blanchard, being of superb mind and half decent body, will to Stuart Goodrich, being of no mind and no body, the ability to meet a girl and not “fall in love at first sight”. I, Kathleen “K.K.” Pearson, being of one-track mind and so-so body, will to Amy Broussard, a year’s supply of Chapstick”. I, Becky LaBauve, being of sound mind and great body, will to Darrell Guidry, the ability for him and Eric Jinks to ask Teresa and Glenda out without standing them up. I, Shane “Steel Bender” Thibodeaux, being of quick-witted mind and of Hulk Hogan’s body will to Glenda Welch a one-way ticket to live with her favorite niece, and live happily ever after. I, Robert “Mr. Universe” Reeves, being of most outstanding body and moustache to match, will to Tim “Bones” Constance my lifetime membership to Byler’s Gym, so that one day, after many years of working out, he can have a body close to mine. Also, out of the kindess of my heart, I will to Tim the ability to trim his “stache” without messing up. 1, Michelle Longworth, being of sound mind (sometimes) and tall body, will to Vemice Vincent, 3 ft. of my height, so she doesn’t have to have a step ladder to kiss Leonard. I, Wilson “Butch” East, being of great mind and so-so body, will to Robin “Pigmy” Lyons, the ability to go out without ending up on someone’s front porch swing. I, Trina LaBauve. being of sound mind and future skinny body, will to Denise Turner, the ability to take Ag. two hours her Senior year and not have to do work in every part of the building and still be Mr. Steve’s favorite girl. I, Julie Daigle, being of sound mind and full body, will to Stephanie “Bones” Kopp, the ability to gain weight without taking it all off. 1, Marty Boudreaux, being of “great pledge-saying ability”, will to Orin “Ike” Strahan, my privilege of hearing all of the gossip in the office from Mrs. Goodrich and Mrs. LaFleur before saying the pledge. I, Patrick “Pluto Sanner, being of deranged mind and so-so body, hereby will to Ray “Crash” Myers, my great ability to drive and pass someone without taking out every tree, sign, and car throughout the countryside. I, Regina Rigdon, being of no mind and skimpy body, will to Stephanie “Bones” Kopp. the “new” set of the traditional washrags beings she doesn’t have any of her own. I, Robert “Round Head” Reeves, being of great mind and perfectly shaped body will to Lonnie “L.L.” Little, tickets to next year’s quarterfinals game and your own hotel room. I, Cathy Richmond, being of sound mind and body, will to Tressa LaFleur, the ability to go to Circle A and not get caught. 102 Testament Of 1987 I, Chad Trahan, being full of mischief, will to Corey “99 and 44 one hundreths of perfect pure” Billedeaux the ability to do something wrong so we will have something to write about him in the will. I, Pam East, being of great mind and terrific time telling ability, will to Shane “Nuney” Nunez, the ability to walk through his own front door on Friday and Saturday nights on time. I, Tobie “Little Head” Blanchard, will to Wesley “Big Head” Vaughan, the ability to walk down the hall without his head hitting the sides. I, Patrick “Pluto” Sanner, being of scattered mind and straight body, hereby will to Damon “Whiplash” Broussard, my great meat-cutting ability so he may take my place alongside of Mr. John Henry Poole, in the Ag. Department. Good luck in your new job, you’ll need it. I, Pam East, being of clever mind and excess body, will to Shane “Nuney” Nunez, a year’s supply of OFF. I, Kyle Jinks, after a diligent correspondence with the Department of Naturalization and Immigration, will to Andre “Que-Passa” Delcambre, full citizenship to the United States. Welcome to America! I, Chad Jerome Trahan, will to Anthony “J.D.” Busby, superior intellectual ability to answer a question correctly that is asked to Mr. Racca by a fellow classmate. I, Becky LaBauve. will to Glenda “Glender” Welch, a map of Johnson Bayou with a big red “X” where Bobby “Crane” Constance lives, so next time she goes to the big town of “J.B.” she won’t get lost. I, Richie “Handsome Erickson, being of sound mind and “great body”, will to Darrell “Bulldog Guidry, the ability to send his entry blank to the right person so he will be able to do his great bulldogging at the rodeo. I, Chad King Daddy Ripper” being of great mind and awesome physique, will to Coby “Scrubhead Seay, my truck to bring “VAL” home. I, Richie, handsome” Erickson, being of sound mind and ’’great body”, will to Darrell Guidry, my great body” and the ability to get two and three different women in one night without having to lie. I, Shane Deserve a Scholarship” Thibodeaux, being of ankle’s of iron and body of brick, will to Lancey Cement Feet” Buford, my ability to shoot from the parking lot and my great jumping ability. I, Krystal “Pete” LaBove. being of intelligent mind and skinny body, will to Denise Turner, my ability to show up for softball practice the day before a game. I, Many Boudreaux, being of FBLA body, will to Wesley Vaughan, my ability to ride to all of the FBLA conferences and not drive Mrs. Baker up the wall. I, Becky LaBauve, being of sound mind and body, will to Denise Turner, the ability to be with Chad Constance without denying it so Julie won’t find out and to not try to put the move on her best friend’s boyfriend. I. Cathy Richmond, being of sound mind and “going to school body”, will to Jennifer “Absent Pitre, the ability to come to school all day and not leave after 10:00 a.m. I. Michelle Longworth, being of sound mind and body, will to Shane Nunez, my great driving ability so he can stay out of trouble and learn to stop at the stop signs. I. Wilson Butch” East, being of great mind and fantastic volleyball playing skill, will to Garon Broken up” Sellers, the ability to do something active without breaking a bone. I, Pam East, being of slightly off mind and great scientific ability, will to Carey “Bull” Cabell, the ability to sit through one environmental science class without whining to Coach Michalko about something. I, Robert “Captain Cool” Reeves, being of great natural ability at anything I do, will to Kenny Mr. President” Kyle, my great dummy roping ability, my outstanding basketball skill, and a $100 gift certificate to Dino’s Donuts. I. Becky La Bauve, being of sound mind and body, will to Denise Turner, the ability to see a customized red double-cab duely with ZZ on it on Ryan Street without going into fits. I, Chris The Body” Racca, being of an interrogative nature and super body, will to Coby “Skin Head” Seay, the ability to get women at any Livestock Show that he wants and a new Idol now the Pud is graduating. 103 also been a lot of fun. I’m sure every’ yearbook 9taff member will have lot are all as good as mine. I look forward to being a yearbook staff membe Cecilia Walthe It has been a year to remember, and I hope the yearbook brings you tb Sincerely, Kathleen Pearson The yearbook has been a lot of responsibility and hard work, but it has of memories besides those recorded in the yearbook, and I hope theirs again next year. I hope you enjoy this as much as I have. This has been my first year on the yearbook staff, and will be my last, laughter and good times as it has for me. Editors