Hicks High School - Pirate Yearbook (Hicks, LA)

Text from Pages 1 - 152 of the 1969 volume:

THE 1969 PIRATE Hicks High School Hicks, Louisiana Voi. xm Editor BILL ALLEN Assistant Editor WApEljUyROWfjR Business Manager SHARON KELLEY Dedication Robert Wayne Tolbert was a member of the class of 1969, a varsity basketball player, and a member of the I. A. and 4-H Clubs. He transferred from Oak Hill High School in 1967 and became well-liked and an asset to the student body. He shall long be remembered for his joy of life, determination, and ambition as a student at Hicks High School. Therefore the 1969 PIRATE is dedi- cated to the memory of Robert Wayne Tolbert. Foreword In addition to traditional three R’s (readin1, 'ritin’, and ’rithmetic), the Hicks High School curriculum is planned so as to include the three R’s of citizenship - Rights, Responsibility, and Respect. The yearbook staff, aware of the responsibility of presenting a true picture of life at Hicks High School, has attempted through pictures and captions to show the citizens of tomorrow. ble of Contents Administration Faculty Seniors Juniors Sophomores Freshmen Elementary Favorites Athletics Organizations Activities Advertisers During Dental Health Week, Dr. Hancock shows Fourth Graders the proper way to brush teeth. fi Administration “Ours is the only country deliberately founded on a good idea.” John Gunther Superintendent’s Message CURTIS BRADSHAW Superintendent Vernon Parish Schools Friends: You are to be congratulated on this excellent publication. It represents a recorded period in your life that will be cherished more and more in the years to come. May these school endeavors be only the beginning for some higher goal in life. If you continue to make contributions equal to those here recorded, success and happiness will always be your reward. My best wishes go with each one of you represented in this yearbook. Sincerely, Curtis Bradshaw Superintendent Vernon Parish Schools Vernon Parish School Board RUSSELL JACKSON Assistant Superintendent Vernon Parish Schools SEATED: Mrs. J. C. Trotti, Ward Eight: Mrs. M. L. Woodhatch, Ward Seven; Elmo Davis, Ward Five; J. T. Staggs, Jr., Ward Four; Curtis Bradshaw, Superintendent; C. H. Parker, President of Board; Ward Six; Dorothy Smith, Clerk; R. D. Schaffer, Ward One; T. L, Berry, Ward One; Monroe Sanders, Ward Two; J. A. Williams, Ward Two; Roland Mitcham, Ward Five. STANDING: Russell Jackson, Assistant Supt.; George Thomas, Super- visor of Instruction; A. C. Dowden, Supervisor of Child Welfare Attendance; Dr. Lynn Hancock, Director of Health Service; Henrietta Norris, Nurse Aid; John Burns, Director of Finance; Barbara Bennette, School Nurse; Betty Sewell, Dietician; Sandra Hilton, Office Assistant; Roark Monk, Director of Lunch Program; Cheryl Carter, School Nurse; Dorothy Haymon, Bookkeeper; Jeannette Moses, Reading Specialist; Creighton Owen, Supervisor of Instruction. School Board Member’s Message As we come to the close of 1968-69 school year I want to express my sincere appreciation to the annual staff and to each person who has contributed in any way to a fine job of presenting a review of the past school year. You have captured the excitement of Hicks High School life in this yearbook. In later years as you glance over the pages of The Pirate, you will be reunited with your friends and classmates; you will thank your wonderful counselors and teachers for the advice they passed on to you; you will re-enact the good times that you had working with the organizations and clubs. ' My best wishes go to the parents, teachers, and students of Hicks High School. MRS. J. C. TROTTI School Board Member Ward 8, Vernon Parish Principal’s Message As we view the pages of this annual. The Pirate; we find a mark of distinction which identifies the characteris- tics of our school and community. The attitude of, Anything less than maximum effort is unsatisfactory,” is certainly one which compliments the students as well as the parents of our community. Evidence of this is also expressed by the recognition gained by our students in receiving awards at parish, district, and state, as well as at the national level. I want to commend the staff and sponsor on the development of an excellent yearbook which is attractive and informative. This yearbook reflects the devotion to duty by the entire annual staff which again compliments our students. W. L. BENNETT, JR. Principal Mr. Bennett and Mrs. Trotti welcome Mr. Mr. Owens, Mr. Bennett, and Mr. Couvillion show the nature trail to Mrs. Smith, who is from the Northern Loui- siana Department of Supplementary Education. Faculty Betty Bookter - First Grade J. J. Bookter - Seventh Grade Richard Couvillion - Industrial Arts Dale Hardwick - Coach Ann Hastings - Music Sherman Hicks - Business Education Herbert Jeter - Sixth Grade Oddist Lambright - Counselor Faculty Kathleen Little - English - Library Doris Mayo - Second Grade Karl Mayo - Mathematics Marilyn Packer - Home Economics Leon Poe - Fifth Grade Preston Sibley - Fourth Grade Marjory Taylor - Social Studies Mary Sue Welch - Third Grade Teacher Aides Custodians Estelle Merchant Thelma Monk Neal Goodman Edward Williams Cafeteria Staff Berta Chaney Amy Danzy Audrey Poe Mary Lou Poe Lorene Causey W. J. Hagan John E. Merchant J. T. Poe Pauline Smith Wilmer Stewart Gaytha Wills Bus Drivers Seniors “Be Americans. Let there be no sectionalism, no North, South, East or West; you are all dependent one on another ... In one word, be a nation . . . ” George Washington Seniors Learn Responsibilities daily at School Melvin and Jerry help in school duties. Gary looks for a vocation. Jerry works on float. Doug introduces Randy. Seniors show responsibilities of citizenship by helping each other. Senior Class Officers PRESIDENT Wade Thrower VICE-PRESIDENT Douglas Mayo SECRETARY Sharon Kelley TREASURER Bill Allen BILL ALLEN MELVIN BRINKLEY JERRY BURNS BRENDA GEORGE THOMAS GORDY DONALD HAGAN RONALD HAGAN CARL HALL SHARON KELLY JEANNETTE LaCAZE DOUGLAS MAYO Margie distributes news letters. Seniors EVELYN MERCHANT BARBARA NICHOLS ROBERT TOLBERT RAY WARREN HERMAN OWENS KATIE PEAVY MARGIE ROBERTS GARY SANDERS LARRY SPURGEON WADE THROWER Senior Accomplishments WILLIAM E. ALLEN Class Treas. 1,4; Class Secretary 3; 4-H Club Vice-Pres. 4; 4-H Club 1,2,3,4; Yearbook Staff 3, 4; Editor 4; Asst. Editor 3; Baseball 1; Track 1,2; Talent Show 3; Pelican Boys State 3; Literary Rally 1,2,3,4; H.H.S. Rep. attheL.P.I. Aeronautical Symposium 1; Outstanding Teenager of America 4; Fair Booth 3,4; Christmas Parade Float 1; Most Stu- dious 1,2,3,4; Most Dependable 4; Sr. Play 4. MELVIN CURTIS BRINKLEY I. A. Club 4; 4-H Club 3; Sergeant-at-Arms 4; Track 1, Baseball 2; Music Rally 1,2,3,4; Boys Quartet 3; Sr. Play 4. JERRY WILTON BURNS l.A. Club 3,4; 4-H Club 1,2; Track 1; Chorus 1,2,3.4; Sr. Play 4. OTIS DONALD HAGAN Class Treas. 2; 4-H Club 1,2,3,4; Basketball 1,2,3,4; Tri-Captain 4; Coaches Award 3; All- Dist. 4; All-Dist. Honorable Mention 3; All-Dist. Pickering Tournament 3; Letterman Trophy 3; Track 1; Outstanding Teenager of America 4; Most Athlet- ic 2,3,4; Most Handsome 1,4; Homecoming Escort 2,3,4; Escort to Queen 3,4; Soloist at La. College 3; L.S.U. Music Rally 1,2,3,4; Literary Rally 2,3; Talent Show 1,2, 3,4; Sr. Play 3,4. RONALD GENE HAGAN Class Rep. 2; Class Vice-Pres. 3; I.A. Pres 4; 4-H Club 1,2, 3,4; Club Pres. 4; Track 1; Basket- ball 1,2,3,4; Tri-Captain 4; All Dist. Hon. Men. 4; Most Athletic 1; Most Defensive Award 3; Basket- ball Clinic 2, F.H.A. Beau 4; Forestry Festival Es- cort 4; Homecoming Escort 2, 3; Talent Show 1, 3; Senior Play 3,4; Chorus 1,2,3,4. Ray models new sweater. Ronnie collects trophies. CARL THOMAS HALL 4-H Club 1,2; Track 1; Chorus 2,3,4, SHARON LEE KELLEY Class Pres. 1; Class Sec. 2,3,4; F.H. A. 1,2,3, 4; 4-H Club 1.2,3; Chorus 1,2,3,4; F.H.A. Song Leader 1; F.H. A. Photographer 3; Yearbook Staff 2,3,4; Asst. Business Manager 3; Business Manager 4; Basketball 2,3; Most Athletic 2; Class Favorite 4; Most Dependable 3,4; Homecoming Maid 8th, 2,3; F.H. A. Girl of the Month 4; H.H.S. Rodeo Queen 3; Literary Rally 2,4; Music Rally N.S.C. 1, 2, 3, 4; Soloist at N.S.C. 3; McNeese Rally 4; Girls En- semble L.M.E.A. District Festival 3; Senior Play 4. JEANNETTE MARIE LACAZE 4-H Club 1; F.H. A. 1,2,3,4; Pep Squad 1.2, 3; Chorus 1,2,3, 4; Music Rally N.S.C. 1,2,3,4; Girls Ensemble L.M.E.A. District Festival 3; Home- coming Maid 4; Most Dependable 2; Class Favorite 3; Most Friendly 4. WILLIAM DOUGLAS MAYO Class Rep. 3; Class Vice-Pres. 2,4; 4-H Club 1,2,3,4; I.A. Club 4; Yearbook Staff 3,4; Track 1; Staff Photographer 4; Basketball 1,2,3; Baseball 2; Talent Show 1,2,3,4; Literary Rally 1,2,3,4; Most Dependable 1; Music Rally N.S.C. 1,2,4; Home- coming Escort 3; Most Friendly 3; Most Handsome 3; P.E. Camp 2; 4-H Club Exhibit 3; Fair Booth 1, 4; Christmas Parade Float 1,2,3,4. EVELYN E. MERCHANT Class Treas 1; F.H.A. 1,2,3,4; 4-H Club 1, 2,3,4; 4-H Club 1,2, 3,4; Club Program Chairman 4; Yearbook Staff 3,4; Basketball 2,3,4; Most Friendly 2,3; Most Studious 1,2,3,4; Most Athletic 1,3,4; Class Favorite 1,2; Most Beautiful 1,2,4; Homecoming Maid 1; Homecoming Queen 4; For- estry Festival Maid 4; F.H. A. Girl of the Month 4; Miss H.H.S. 4; Literary Rally 1,2,3,4; Most Improved Player Award 3; Basketball Captain 4; Betty Crocker Award 4. BRENDA GEORGE, MURRAY Vidalia High; Basketball 1,2,3; Baseball 2; Track 2,3; F.H. A. 1.2,3; 4-H Club 1. Hicks High; F.H. A. 4; Music Rally N.S.C. 4; McNeese Music Rally 4. HERMON G. OWENS Baseball 1; 4-H Club 2; Most Friendly 3,4; Most Dependable 3. KATIE PEAVY Simpson High; F.H. A. 1, 2; Song Leader 2; 4-H Club 1; Basketball 1; Pep Squad 2; Literary Rally 1; Music Rally 2. Hicks High: F.H. A. 4; Girls Ensemble L.M.E.A. District Festival 3; Yearbook Staff 4. BARBARA NICHOLS, RICHEY Class Vice-Pres. 1;F.H.A. 1,3,4; 4-H Club 1,3; Chorus 1,4; Music Rally 1,4; Most Beautiful 3; Class Rodeo Queen 4; Forestry Festival Maid 4. BACCALAUREATE MAY 11, 1969 GRADUATION MAY 16. 1969 MARGIE ROBERTS ROBERT WAYNE TOLBERT Chorus 4; F.H. A. 4. GARY J. SANDERS I. A. Club 1,2,4; Chorus 1,2,4; Most Depend- able 2; Literary Rally 3,4; Music Rally 3,4; Music Festival 2. LARRY SPURGEON I. A. Club 1,2; 4-H Club 1,2, 3,4; Track 1.2; Basketball 1,2,3; 4-H Club Exhibit 1,2,3; Chorus 3. WILLIAM W. THROWER Class Pres. 3.4; Class Rep. 1; 4-H Club 1,2,3, 4,1. A. Club Sec. 4; Chorus 1,2,4; Track 1; Talent Show 3; Literary Rally 1,2,3,4; Music Rally N.S.C. 1,2,4; Most Handsome 2; Most Friendly 1; Mr. H.H.S. 4; Class Favorite 1,2,3,4. Oak Hill High; Red Cross Pres. 1; Red Cross Vice-Pres. 2; 4-H Club 1,2; F.B. L. A. 1,2; Track 1,2; 880 yard relay 1st place; Class Favorite 1,2; Class Sec. 2. Hicks High; F.H.A. Beau 4; Music Rally at N.S.C., L.S.U., L.C. 3; 4-H Club 3.4; I. A. Club 4; Chorus 3,4; Fair Booth 3,4; Christmas Pa- rade Float 3,4; Forestry Festival Escort 4. RAY WARREN I. A. Club 3,4; Chorus 4. RANDY SMITH Transferred from Oak Hill High School, second semester. RANDY SMITH Barbara relaxes after meeting the judges. The day they became seniors. Juniors Modeling a 4-H project. Woodrow Burns Dale Busby William Chandler Ronnie Coates Joanna Cooper Dana Daily Kirby Droddy Juniors Sandra Poe Roland Spurgeon Diane Williams Audrey James Glenda LaCaze Elaine Owens Linda Peavy Elaine Merchant Willie Monk Modeling Western Day costume. Juniors learn the responsibilities of good citizenship Junior Class Officers VICE-PRESIDENT William Chandler PRESIDENT Roland Spurgeon SECRETARY Diane Williams TREASURER Elaine Merchant Sophomore Class Thomas Arnold Marvin Borel Rodney Boswell Wanda Boswell Judy Burns Sandra Busby Peggy Carruth Marilyn Clemons Judy Frazier Elaine Golemai Gary Hagan Walter Hagan Michael Hall Kathy Kirkpatrick Roger LaCaze Robert Maddox Terry McGinty Sherman Poe Tommy Poe David Rachal Bruce Stanley Harold Stork David Strickland Larry Smith Janice Spurgeon Jerry Spurgeon Sandra Spurgeon Robert White Marilyn Welch Doris Warren Sophomores learn the rights of citizenship through reading. Sophomore Class Officers VICE-PRESIDENT Harold Stork PRESIDENT Michael Hall SECRETARY Sandra Busby TREASURER Elaine Goleman Thomas Jefferson Freshmen Ruby Bedgood Deborah Bell David Causey Rickey Daily Kynell Davis Larry Goodwin Deborah Hagan Harlan Hagan Elaine Hicks Elmer James Freshmen Kala Merchant Rodney Monk Evelyn Marshall Jeannette Melder David Nichols Sally Poe Ennis Wallace Cynthia Wilbanks Judy Williams Sherre Williams Marie Vidrine Linda Sanders Louis Smith Connie Sallassi Freshman boys learn citizenship by paying respect to the flag. Freshman Class Officers PRESIDENT Kynell Wiggins VICE-PRESIDENT Cynthia Wilbanks SECRETARY Kala Merchant TREASURER Sally Poe Elementary “The winning of freedom is not to be compared to the winning of a game — with the victory re- corded forever in history. Freedom has its life in the hearts, the actions, the spirit of men and so it must be daily earned and refreshed ...” Dwight D. Eisenhower Oik': !Jv. Eighth Grade ■ Tim Aaeron Patricia Benedetti Rhonda Boswell Tommy Burns Betty Hagan Richard Hullet Margaret Chandler Carlan Hagan Cathy Ferguson Mildred Gordy Danny Hall John Hagan Randy Ingalls Betty McCullough Eighth Grade Barbara Melder Glenda Owens Jay Peavy Mary Poe Dale Rachal Barbara Robinson Rodney Schamerhorn Danny Smith Don Salassi Tommy Sanders Elroy Wellman Joyce Spurgeon Jackie Williams Rebecca Spurgeon Patsy Williams SfiSk Rose Sumler Eighth Graders prepare become citizens PRESIDENT Joyce Spurgeon VICE-PRESIDENT Carlan Hagan SECRETARY Mildred Gordy TREASURER Danny Hall Eighth Grade Class Officers Seventh Grade Learning about the history of one’s country is an essential for a good citizen. Seventh Grade Linda Allbritton Joan Benedetti James Blount Sue Blount Karen Boswell Tony Boswell Lelan Burns Wayne Burns Gary Busby Frankie Canoy Brenda Daily Edna Deason Letha Droddy Jesse Dunn Carolyn Gordy Sharon Guertin Johnny Hall Richard Halvorson Sheryl Halverson Debra Holt Rhonda Ingalls Seventh Grade Ricky Ingalls Nancy Jacobs Pamela Lewis Marilyn Morrison Tommy Owens Edward Smith Joyce Taylor Dewitt Warren Clayton Williams Sixth Grade Jeannette Allbritton Darrell Brinkley Christy Callender Jimmy Causey Linda Chandler Dewayn Coates Sixth Grade Elizabeth Smith Stevie Wellman Ralph Williams A Variety of Activities develops an emotionally sound citizen. Fifth Grade Joseph Benedetti Peggy Canoy Sherrel Daily Ray Aareon Edward Baugh 4 Mary Lou George Jerry Goodwin Raymond Guertin Kenneth Hall David Harper James Hicks Anthony Keck Donnie Mote Mary Poe Fifth Grade Stevie Riggleman Lonnie Salassi Roy Shelton Karen Sigler Mama Smith Stevie Smith Elmer Spurgeon Doris Tenant Linda Tenant Arlis Warren Gilles Welch Carl Williams Curtis Williams Fourth Grade Guy Aareon Richard Allen Timothy Allen Pamela Bell Katherine Boswell Paul Brinkley Connie Burns Beverley Busby Wesley Cooley Gary Dunn Margarette George Linda Gordy Paula Hagan Ronda Hall Vicky Halvorson Andy Helton Brenda Hicks Douglas Hopskins Karen Hughes Fourth Grade Randy Jeter Reginal Jeter Andrew Keck Donnis LaCaze Jerry LaCaze Cheryl McKenzie Jeff Merchant Dody Murphy Brenda Poe Ricky Porterfield Donnis Robinson Curtis Sumler Roslyn Vallo V ictor Warren Alvin Williams Gayla Williams Gus Williams Jimmy Wise Harold Rachal Third Grade Karen Adams George Allbritton Dale Baugh Bart Benedetti Gregory Boswell Terry Chaney Michael Cooley Shelia Do us ay James Goodwin James Hughes Ruth Hullett Dean Ingalls Ricky Jeter Danny LaCaze Ronald Lewis Third Grade Sandy Merchant Pamela Monk Rita Norwood Randy Owens Louise Salassi Fred Shelton Sharon Sigler Gregory Smith Randy Smith Jeffery Spurgeon Jimmie Stott Susan Stott Second Grade Allen Baugh Emily Benedetti Belinda Brinkley Donna Brister Vicky Chaney Pamela Davis Charlotte Dousay Norman Goodwin Mary Gordy Deanna Hall Sandra Hughes Tammy Ingalls Second Grade Keith Merchant Royce Monk Charles Murphy Debre Lee Myers Danny Norwood Linda Poe Shirley Ann Poe Susan Porterfield Jackson Smith David Wellman Iris Wellman Kenneth Wiggins First Grade Learning the rights and responsibilities of a good citizen can be a fun activity. Roger Bell Debra Brister Letitia Akins Pamela Allbritton Theresa Allbritton Kathy Busby Renee Chaney Linda Christensen Vickie Cooley First Grade Denise Daily Bobby George David Hicks Diana Hopkins Alfred Hullett Gregory Ingalls Michele Jeter Sheila Jeter Timothy Keck Linda LaCaze Carl Laney Dusty McKenzie Roland McKenzie Rickie Monk Ross Monk Guy Murphy First Grade Marilyn Murphy Sandra Nichols Don Poe Dwayne Poe Tammy Poe Kenneth Stott Johnny Sumler Lisa Taylor Quintin Thompson R. Weatherford Stanley Wellman Wanda Williams Sidney Williams Keith Wilson Kenneth Wilson Kerry Wilson First Grade Royalty Letitia Akins Ross Monk Hicks representatives in the Junior King and Queen Contest. Favorites “Democracy is . . . the recurrent suspicion that more than half of the people are right more than half of the time ... an idea which hasn’t been disproved yet... E. B. White Miss Hicks High School Evelyn Merchant Participation in extracurricular activities as a varsity basketball player and as a F.H.A. member and an excellent scholas- tic average were major factors in determin- ing Evelyn to be Miss Hicks High School. Mr. Hicks High School Wade Thrower Leadership displayed as a class officer for three years, a high scholastic average, and the spirit in which he participated in extracurricular activities were factors which helped his fellow students choose Wade as Mr. Hicks High School. West Louisiana Forestry Festival Robert Tolbert Barbara Nichols Barbara pauses before meeting the judges. West Louisiana Forestry Festival Evelyn Merchant Ronnie Hogan Evelyn stans down runway. Most Beautiful Senior Evelyn Merchant Junior Audrey Lee James Most Handsome Sophomore Harold Stork Kynell Davis Freshman Senior Favorites Most Studious Evelyn Merchant Bill Allen Most Athletic Evelyn Merchant Donald Hagan Most Dependable Sharon Kelley Bill Allen Senior Favorites Most Friendly Douglas Mayo Jeannette LaCaze Wade Thrower Sharon Kelley Class Favorites Junior Favorites Most Friendly Diane Williams William Chandler Larry Burns Sophomore Favorites Most Friendly Larry Smith Judy Frazier Most Athletic Janice Spurgeon Harold Stork Class Favorite Harold Stork Janice Spurgeon Most Studious Peggy Carruth Roger LaCaze Most Dependable Wanda Boswell Thomas Arnold Most Athletic Cynthia Wilbanks David Causey Most Studious Harlan Hagan Jeannette Melder Thomas Burns Most Dependable Ruby Bedgood Rodeo Queen Marie Vidrine Selected as candidate for HHS Rodeo Queen by her fellow freshman, Marie Vidrine com- peted against a representative from each high school class. As HHS Rodeo Queen, Marie then competed with a rodeo queen from each Vernon Parish high school for Lions' Club Rodeo Queen. Homecoming Court Evelyn Merchant, Queen Margie Roberts, Senior Maid Jeannette La Caza, Senior Maid Diane Williams, Junior Maid Wanda Boswell. Sophomore Maid Cynthia Wilbanks, Freshman Maid Joyce Spurgeon, Jr. High Maid Annual Homecoming activities scheduled for Saturday, February 1, were posponed because of the loss of a senior varsity basketball player. Escorts who were to have participated in the Homecoming Coronation ceremony were the fol- lowing; Donald Hagan, Michael Hall, Kirby Joe Droddy, Roland Spurgeon, Harold Stork, William Chandler, and David Causey. First Grade Junior King and Queen, Ross Monk and Letitia Akins were to be attendants to the Queen. UNCOMMON™ ft? VALOR. WAS A COM MON Mk VIRTUE I nm M '44 MUNIAII ts| ANIS VI RIANA' MANIS 11 Hill I mSAWJIMA OKINAWA s KOREA 1950 «REVOLUTION ARY WAR 1775 -1781 MJOINWi' ' IM « Athletics “If we win men’s hearts throughout the world, it will not be because we are a big country but be- cause we are a great country. Bigness is imposing. But greatness is enduring.” Adlai E. Stevenson Hicks Pirates MARVIN BOREL LARRY BURNS WILLIAM CHANDLER KIRBY DRODDY DONALD HAGAN RONALD HAGAN Hicks Pirates LARRY SPURGEON ROLAND SPURGEON DAVID STRICKLAND ROBERT TOLBERT Hicks Pirates Woodroe Burns Jr. 10 Mike Hall Soph. 42 Donald Hagan Sr. 20 Ronnie Hagan Sr. 14 Bill Droddy Jr. 30 Larry Spurgeon Sr. 40 Robert Tolbert Sr. 24 Marvin Borel Soph. 12 David Strickland Soph. 44 William Chandler Jr. 32 Roland Spurgeon Jr. 22 Co-Captains admire Tournament Trophies. Senior Pirates As the paper reported it GIRLS ALL-DISTRICT TEAM - These young ladies were named to the District 6B all-district girls basketball team as selected by the coaches of the district. They in- clude. left to right, Bonnie Thompson, Pitkin; Carolyn Bass, Hicks; Susan Phelps, Hornbeck; Bonita West, Pitkin; Geraldine Pelt. Rosepine; back row, Pat Nolan, Pitkin; Joan Miguel, Hornbeck; Janice Spurgeon, Hicks; Delaine Laughlin, Anacoco and Debo- rah Parker, Anacoco. Anita Thompson and Shelia Peavy of Pickering were also select- ed to the team but are not present in the photograph. Joan Miguel was selected as the outstanding player in the district and coach Ted Cabra of Hornbeck was named coach of the year. Players receiving honor mention included Cynthia Wilbanks, Hicks; Kim Calcote, Rosepine; All- District 6-B Teams BOYS ALL-DISTRICT CAGE SQUAD - These youths were selected by the coaches of District 6B to the all-district basketball team. They include, left to right front row, Van Fletcher, Rosepine; Arlon Smith, Rosepine; Ralph Thompson, Pitkin; Donald Hagan, Hicks; Phil Author, Florien; and Coach Dale Skinner of Florien who was named coach of the year in the district. Back row, left to right, Mike Cook, Florien; Ken Miller, Pitkin; Allen Rhames, Florien and Roland Supurgeon, Hicks. Thompson of Pitkin was cited as the outstanding player in the district. Ricky Brown, Pickering, was also se- lected to the team but is absent from this photograph. Receiving honorable mention were Charles Corley, Florien; Charles Guy, Anacoco; Henry Hillman, Anacoco; De- Wayne Perkins, Anacoco; Ronald Hagan, Hicks; Floyd Parker, Hornbeck; Kenney Boy- cher, Pickering; Champion Lady Pirates DISTRICT CHAMPS - These members of the Hicks High School girls basketball team captured first place in District 6 B competition by defeating Pitkin High. Mem- bers of the championship team includes, front row left to right, Kala Sue Merchant, Audrey James, Sally Poe, Carolyn Bass, Cynthia Wilbanks and Sandra Busby. Standing left to right are Coach Dale Hardwick, Dehra Hagan, Sandra Spurgeon, Judy Frazier, Janice Spurgeon, Glenda LaCaze and Gayle Boswell. (Photo by Earl’s Studio) Plainview's Pat Bly (23) slips and loses pos- session of the ball dur- ing the championship game of the girls Region 2-B tournament against Hicks. Hicks defenders are Audrey James (10) and Cynthia Wilbanks (14). Hicks lost to the Lady Hornets, 36-20. Pirates CAROLYN BASS AUDREY JAMES SANDRA BUSBY GLENDA LaCAZE DEBORAH HAGAN EVELYN MERCHANT Pirates KALA SUE MERCHANT SANDRA SPURGEON SALLY POE MARILYN WELCH JANICE SPURGEON CYNTHIA WILBANKS Lady Pirates Lady Pirates confer with cheerleaders. Lady Pirates relax. Lady Pirates Cynthia Wilbanks Fresh. 14 Carolyn Bass Jr. 12 Sally Poe Fresh. 42 Audrey James Jr. 10 Marilyn Welch Soph. 34 Sandra Spurgeon Soph. 44 Janice Spurgeon Soph. 30 Glenda LaCaze Jr. 20 Evelyn Merchant Sr. 24 Deborah Hagan Fresh. 32 Sandra Busby Soph. 22 EVELYN MERCHANT, Captain DALE HARDWICK, Coach 4 Organizations “Before we put down our bets on a revolution- ary movement, we have a right to ask that it, like ours, have the broad goals of freedom and human welfare clearly before it ” Clinton Rossiter Senior 4-H Club The 4-H Club Pledge Mr. Couvillion I PLEDGE My Head to clearer thinking. My Heart to greater loyalty. My Hands to larger service, and My Health to better living, for my Club, my Community, and my Country. Mrs. Pecker BOTTOM ROW: Ronnie Hagan, Bill Allen, Carolyn Bass, Glenda LaCaze, Evelyn Merchant, Janice Spurgeon, Gary Hagan, Rickey Daily, Dana Daily, Sally Poe, Douglas Mayo. SECOND ROW: Judy Frazier, Marilyn Welch, Audrey James, Sandra Busby, Kala Merchant, Deborah Hagan, Cynthia Wilbanks, Kynell Davis, David Causey, Harlan Hagan. THIRD ROW: Rodney Monk, Ennis Wallace, Elwood Busby, Roger LaCaze, Larry Good- win, Rodney Boswell, Thomas Burns, Elmer James, Larry Spurgeon, Ruby Bedgood, Evelyn Marshall. FOURTH ROW: Sandra Spurgeon, Linda Peavy, Jeannette Melder, Robert Tolbert, Bruce Stanley, Marvin Borel, Wade Thrower. Sr. 4-H Club Officers PRESIDENT - Ronnie Hagan VICE-PRESIDENT - Bill Allen SECRETARY - Carolyn Bass REPORTER - Glenda LaCaze PROGRAM CHAIRMAN - Evelyn Merchant SONG LEADERS - Janice Spurgeon Dana Daily Gary Hagan Rickey Daily GAIL COOPER Vernon Parish 4-H Club Penny Queen 1968 FIRST ROW: J. Spurgeon - Pres., B. McCollough - V. Pres., M. Gordy - Sec., J. Williams - Rep., D. Smith - Prog. Chm., R. Sumler - Asst. Prog. Chm.. T. Burns, C. Hagan - S. Leaders; SECOND ROW: M. Chandler, B. Robinson, C. Ferguson, M. Poe, B Melder, P. Beneuccw, R. Spurgeon, P. Williams; THIRD ROW: E. Wellman, R. Ingalls, D. Salassie, J. LaCaze, T. Aaroen, D. Hall, R. Hullet; FOURTH ROW: R. Schamerhorn, T. Sanders, D. Rachal, J. Hagan, J. Peavy. 4-H Club Members Seventh and Eighth Grade 4-H Club Sponsors Mrs. Packer Mr. Couvillion CUB SCOUTS TOP ROW: Andy Helton, David Harper, Richard Allen, Jeff Mer- chant, Wesley Cooley, Jeffery Spurgeon, Curtis Sumler; BOTTOM ROW: Danny LaCaze, James Hughes, Douglas Hopkins, Ricky Porterfield, Michael Cooley, Bart Benedetti, Ronald Lewis, Terry Chaney. Fifth and Sixth Grades 4-H Club Led by Mr. Poe, this club is the first step in 4-H work. Learning to use their head, heart, hands, and health for better community service makes good citizens of tomorrow. Club Members M-Poe'Sponsor FIRST ROW: Paul Poe - PRES., Darrell Brinkley - VICE-PRES., Terri Poe - SEC., Jerome Hagan - REP., Sha- ron Maddox - PROG. CHM., Elizabeth Smith - ASST. PROG. CHM., Linda Chandler, Gary Jeter, Robert Keck - SONG LEADER, Marna Smith, Mr. Poe - SPONSOR. SECOND ROW: Dempsey Merchant, Stevie Well- man, Jimmy Causey, Jeannette Albritton, Debbie Schamerhom, Marilyn Hall, James Shelton, Ralph Williams, Dewayn Coates, Mary Poe, Anthony Keck. THIRD ROW: Steven Riggleman, Curtis Williams, Eddie Baugh, Sherrel Daily, Peggy Canoy, Linda Tenant, Mary George, Doris Tenant, Karen Sigler, David Harper, Donnie Mote. FOURTH ROW: Roy Aaroen, James Hicks, Lonnie Salassie, Carl Williams, Elmer Spurgeon, Giles Welch, Eddie Guertin, Arlis Warren, Joseph Benedetti, Jerry Goodwin, Roy Shelton, Kenneth Hall. Sophomores Looking at pictures during English!! Where is our table? Students admire rally awards. Class time, Judy!!! New Student Citizens of tomorrow F.H.A MEMBERS FIRST ROW: J. Spurgeon, G. LaCaze, C. Bass, E. Merchant, M. Welch, P. Carruth, E. Coleman, K. Merchant, S. Poe, C. Wilbanks, B. Robinson, Mrs. Packer - Sponsor; SECOND ROW: M. Chandler, J. Williams, J. Melder, S. Spurgeon, J. Spurgeon, Beau R, Tolbert, Beau R. Hagan, D. Hagan, L. Peavy, K. Peavy, M. Clemons, S. Busby; THIRD ROW: M. Gordy, R. Sumler, S. Kelley, A. James, E. Mer- chant, C. Salassis, K. Kirkpatrick, J. Warner, M. Roberts, B. Richy, B. Murry, R. Bedgood, D. Boswell; FOURTH ROW: B. Melder, G. Boswell, J. Burns, E. Hicks, M. Vadrine, L. Sanders, J. Frazier, J. Cooper, J. Allen, J. LaCaze, E. Burns, S. Poe, D. Williams, E. Marshall. F.H.A. Beaus Ronnie Hagan Robert Tolbert F.H.A. Officers SPONSOR: Mrs. Packer PRESIDENT: Glenda LaCaze VICE-PRESIDENT: Carolyn Bass SECRETARY: Elaine Merchant TREASURER: Marilyn Welch REPORTER: Peggy Carruth HISTORIAN: Elaine Goleman PARLIAMENTARIAN: Kala Merchant PARLIAMENTARIAN: Sally Poe SONG LEADER: Dana Daily SONG LEADER: Wanda Boswell PHOTOGRAPHER: Cynthia Wilbanks F.H.A. Banquet F.H.A. girls learn the responsibilities of being a homemaker. Evelyn wins Betty Crocker Award Dana learns to sew Marilyn learns to cook Mrs. Packer teaches modeling F.H.A. Events Chapter Mothers, Mrs. Jim LaCaze and Mrs. Selmen Hagan, are honored by receiving corsages at the F.H.A. Banquet. Girls prepare for teachers luncheon. Future F.H.A. Beaus Jr. I.A. Club FIRST ROW: Danny Hail, Tommy Burns, Randy Ingalls, Danny Smith, Joe LaCaze; SECOND ROW: Don Salassi, Carlan Hagan, Richard Hullet, John Hagan, Lynn Peavy, Tim Aaron; THIRD ROW: Rod- ney Schamerhorn, Elray Wellman, Dale Rachal, Tommy Sanders. I.A. Club By practicing the self-discipline necessary in the safe use of tools and machines and by assisting in school projects, the members of the I. A. Club de- velop the basic qualities of a good citizen. Girls Chorus FIRST ROW: Dana Daily, Janice Spurgeon, Glenda LaCaze, Carolyn Bass, Margie Roberts, Jeannette La- Caze, Elaine Owens, Judy Burns, Barbara Richey; SECOND ROW: Peggy Carruth, Elaine Goleman, Marilyn Welch, Sharon Kelley, Evelyn Merchant, Audrey James, Deborah Hagan, Cynthia Wilbanks, Marie Vidrine, Linda Sanders; THIRD ROW: Elaine Hicks, Sandra Busby, Sally Poe, Kala Merchant, Kathy Kirkpatrick, Doris Warren, Linda Peavy, Jeannette Melder, Wanda Boswell; FOURTH ROW: Joanna Cooper, Jody Allen, Diane Williams, Elaine Merchant, Sandra Poe, Katie Peavy, Brenda Murray, Ruby Bedgood, Evelyn Mar- shall, Marilyn Clemmons. Linda, Jeannette, and Katie practice for annual music festival. Boys Chorus TOP ROW: G. Sanders, D. Hagan, H. Owens, W. Thrower, D. Mayo, J. Burns, D. Causey, L. Goodwin; SECOND ROW: R. Boswell, K. Davis, R. Coates, W. Burns, D. Busby, R. LaCaze, D. Strickland; THIRD ROW; R. Monk, E. Busby, D. Rachel, T. McGinty, E. Wallace; FOURTH ROW; R. Warren, S. Poe, B. Stanley, G. Hagan, T. Burns. Mrs. Hastings This Is My Country Juniors develop good citizenship Making money for banquet. Preparing for a vocation. Learning the sentiments that inspired earlier Ameri- can writers. Activities ‘‘The United States themselves are essentially the greatest poem . Walt Whitman � Pep Squad TOP ROW: Elizabeth Smith, Debra Schamer- horn, Debra Holt, Jackie Williams, Pamela Lewis, Rose Sumler, Joyce Spurgeon; BOTTOM ROW: Edna Deason, Sharon Maddox, Sharon Guertin, Rhonda Ingalls, Joan Benedetti. Roll Call! Mrs. Welch briefs early birds.” Action Cheerleaders RUBY BEDGOOD EVELYN MARSHALL Cheerleaders practice a formation. Mrs. Hardwick confers with cheerleaders. Spring Activities School Projects I. A. Club - third place winner in the Leesville Christmas Parade. WENT TO 5LEEP EVERY EACH AWDKE NEXT MQRNNG KNOWING THAT THE PRE5DENCY WA5 ONLY it WR HEARTBEAT AH AY JOHN ADAMS Exhibit prepared by the English and Social Studies departments. Bill Allen, Editor Sharon Kelley, Business Manager Wade Thrower, Assistant Editor 1969 Pirate Staff ANNUAL STAFF Bill Allen, Wade Thrower, Douglas Mayo, Glenda LaCaze, Katie Peavy, Jody Allen, Diane Williams, San - dra Poe, Evelyn Merchant, Sharon Kelley, Elaine Merchant. The Pirate staff often felt that Thomas Paine wrote These are the times that try men's souls especially for them. Let’s have no summer soldiers. Who swiped the picture??? Copy, erase, and retype!!! Bill gladly presents Elaine, the editor-elect, his badge of office. Western Day � rr w$l Western Day 4-H Club Achievement Day — 1968 Senior Club Third Place Winners in Song and Yell Seventh and Eighth Grades Citizens MERCHANTS FARMERS BANK TRUST CO. Friends of Everybody Member Federal Deposit Ins. Corp. Dial 239-3466 . Checking Accounts . Savings Accounts . Safe Deposit Boxes . Banking by Mail . Travelers Checks . Savings Bonds . Collections . Night Depository Service 120 South 3rd and 501 S. 5th St. Leesville, La. End of a day at H. H. S. HICKS PENTECOSTAL CHURCH HOMEWARD BOUND THROUGH HEAT AND COLD OUR CANDY MUST BE SOLD Hicks, Louisiana SERVICES Sunday School 10:00 A. M. Sunday Night 6:30 P. M. Wednesday Night 6:30 P. M. TRAILER PARK THE BEST FOR LESS 2 1 2 Miles From N. Ft. Polk Entrance 6 Miles East of Leesville All Conveniences - Reasonable Rates Phone: 239-6279 239-9050 Owner: JAMES J. BOOKTER ROSS CONTINENTAL MOTOR LODGE, INC. COMPLETE CONVENTION FACILITIES U, S. Highway 171 South Leesville, La. 71446 Phone: 239-2612 Area Code. 318 ALEXANDRIA COCA-COLA BOTTLING CO. L. H. JOHNSON WHOLESALE 1601 Third Street Alexandria, La. Regular King Natchitoches, La. JOHN NOTARI SALES TOM'S PEANUT VENDING ASSOCIATION Alexandria, La. , Y LEROY MONK Compliments Groceries - Gas - Oil of Feed - Fertilizer Phone: 239-9749 LaCamp, Louisiana N. W. CAUSEY Compliments of HAYMON’S Leander, La. BARBER SHOP Leesville, La. THE VERNON BANK We Want Your Business Complete Banking Service 100 South Third Street Leesville, La. Phone: 239-3865 MRS. J. C. TROTH AND HOWARD’S GROCERY AND SERVICE STATION Hicks, Louisiana OUR SINCERE WISH FOR A SUCCESSFUL YEAR. MERCHANT’S GROCERY H. C. WIGGINS, Owner Phone: 239-4729 Hicks, La. HI-WAY 28 DRIVE-IN Highway 28 Owner - B. F. ALLBRITTON LEESVILLE FLORIST KENNETH AND TOMMIE WILLIAMS 204 North Third Street Leesville, Louisiana Phone: 239-3005 Jflotoers: EARL’S STUDIO EARL JACKSON - Photographer ROLL FILM - PORTRAITS - WEDDINGS Phone: 239-2422 Leesville, La. Have we got enough to go home? FERTITTA BROTHERS Frigidaire Appliances Friedrich Air Conditioners Mercury Motors Electrical and Plumbing Supplies 800 South Third Street Leesville, Louisiana Phone: 239-3456 WHITE’S GROCERY MRS. ANNIE WHITE, Owner Leander, Louisiana Very interesting! GUY PORTO SPORTS CENTER INC. P. O. Box 5775 1100 Mac Authur Dr. Alexandria, Louisiana 71301 LEESVILLE CONCRETE COMPANY Mortar Mix and Sand Reinforcement Steel Crane Work Plant on Terminal Road Leesville, La. FARM EQUIPMENT CO., INC. GIBSON’S Box 1448 Highway 171 South Leesville, La. 71446 Highway 171 North Leesville, Louisiana Phone: 239-6036 SAM H. WILLIAMS DON WILLIAMS BUDDY LEGG Sales and Service Phone 239-3121 Compliments of JOHN CRAFT Sheriff Compliments of Vernon Parish BERT ADAMS Compliments of MRS. LEROY LAMBERT CHESTER HYDE Terminal Road Leesville, Louisiana Phone 239-2291 Clerk of Court Vernon Parish The poster says enough. Consignee - The Mobil Oil Co. WEST DEPARTMENT STORE 1501 Third Street Leesville, La. Phone: 239-2291 PEACE FLOWER SHOP (Quality and Service) 429 Cavanaugh Street Lees ville, La. Phone: 239-2472 First subscriber - Thomas BURNS FEED AND FARM SUPPLY BUDDY’S NURSERY Feed, Seed and Fertilizer Shrubs, Trees, Pot Plants Slagle Road Leesville, La. Phone: 239-4525 LaCamp, La. Compliments of HOLT’S LITTLE GIANT FOOD CENTER 704 West Texas 239-3966 Jeanette buys her book. Compliments of BROWN’S FURNITURE COMPANY 804 West Texas Street Leesville, Louisiana Phone: 239-3413 M. M. M. FURNITURE 901 North Fifth Street Leesville, La. Phone: 239-3333 In the A rmy ? Compliments of BERT ADAMS State Representative TEX'S TRUE-VALUE-HARDWARE The House of a Million Items TEX’S HOCK SHOP BILLY’S FLOWER SHOP Flowers for All Occasions 1010 South Ninth Street Leesville, Louisiana Phone: 239-3307 Have you ordered your book? 1200 South St. 412 South Third 239-6515 239-6633 Business Manager gives orders. HERNANDEZ Hardware - 216 South Third Street Farm Supply - 109 E. Lula Street Leesville, Louisiana Phone: 239-2231 BERWICK CLEANERS Best Wishes to the Pirates . . . Cleaning - Pressing Altering - Dyeing Pick-up and Delivery 119 East Texas Street Phone: 239-4539 Leesville, La. SMITH’S CLEANERS MORRIS INSURANCE AGENCY Insurance - Bonds Between the Banks Leesville, La. 71446 Telephone: 239-2895 Serving the Leesville - Vernon Parish Area a Quarter of a Century Laundry - Dry Cleaning - Alterations Pick-Up and Fast Delivery Service 303 East Texas Street Phone: 239-3170 Leesville, Louisiana DRUGS PHOENIX DRUG STORE LEESVILLE DRUG CO. 101 North Third Street Leesville, La. Phone: 239-3421 208 South Third Street Leesville, Louisiana Phone: 239-3473 NICHOLS DRY GOODS Better Values 603 Third Street Leesville, La. Ph. 239-3948 Ad Salesmen 1980 f BEN FRANKLIN STORE 200 South Third Leesville, La. Phone: 239-9061 MORGAN LINDSEY 101 South Third Street Leesville, La. Phone: 239-3501 CAPLAN’S MEN SHOP 312 South Third Leesville, La. Your doorway to a man’s world FORD STEWART’S MEN SHOP Setter 'l atue 107 South Third Street Leesville, La. Phone: 239-3341 SAM’S SHOE STORE Tempo Fanfare for Ladies Jarmen Shoes for Men U. S. Keds for All Leesville, La. LEESVILLE JEWELRY Courthouse Street Leesville, La. r fcc: 1 The book balances! SARTOR MOTOR CO. INC. Highway 171 South Leesville, La. Phone: 239-3205 CHRYSLER CORPORATION CENTRAL VOLKSWAGEN, INC. Highway 171 South Leesville, La. © B U I C K HAY’S RAMBLER BUICK RAMBLER CO. 300 South Fifth Street Leesville, Louisiana Sales 239-3379 Office 239-3380 S. J. CHEVROLET Southwest Louisiana's Most Modern Dealer 171 South Leesville, Louisiana This is not page 133! LEESVILLE AUTOMOTIVE PARTS 213 North Third Street Leesville, La. Phone: 239-2204 POWELL LUMBER CO. WEBER - KING BUILDING SUPPLIES Third Street Leesville, La. Phone 239-2432 ROSHONG’S GULF SERVICE 24 Hour Wrecker Service Corner 5th and Maggie Sts. Leesville, Louisiana 71446 Phone: 239-9151 We need ads, not oil! CAIN MOTOR CO. 200 East Lee Leesville, La. Phone: 239-3504 SALES SERVICE Compliments of COPELAND MOTOR CO. WOODHAM’S CONOCO 301 South Fifth Street 239-1141 Leesville, Louisiana Mr. Miller buys an ad. Selling ads beats this, VERNON ABSTRACT COMPANY, INC. Leesville, La. Joke time LEESVILLE LEADER LEROY MONK 205 East Texas Leesville, La. Phone: 239-3221 Groceries - Gas - Oil Feed - Fertilizer Phone: 239-9749 La Camp, Louisiana Compliments of LEESVILLE AUTOMOTIVE PARTS 213 North Third Street Leesville, La. Major Bennett selling ads?? Phone: 239-2204 KELLY-WEBER MORRIS TIRE SERVICE Cherry Street Leesville, Louisiana Highway 171 South Leesville, La. Phone: 239-4348 Mohawk Tires The Tire for the Toughest Job BO-DEL OFFICE SUPPLIES 303 East Courthouse Leesville, La. Phone: 239-6036 FRANK A. WORD MCRAE DEWEY E. SNOWDEN INSURANCE AGENCY, INC. INSURANCE - REAL ESTATE Leesville, Louisiana Leesville, Louisiana Lumber - Building Materials BUILDER’S SUPPLY 405 East Texas Street Leesville, La. Phone: 239-3504 ALLBRITTON’S FINA SERVICE STATION Highway 28, Hicks, La. Gas, Oil, Diesel, and Accessories STYLE CENTER Famous Brand Names: R K Originals Bobbie Brooks Henson Kickernick Hanes Hosiery 118 South Third St. Dial 239-3949 KELLY’S FABRICS 704 South Third Street Leesville, Louisiana Phone: 239-9357 THE FASHION and Texas Road Dial 239-3945 (Ladies' Ready-to-Wear) Leesville, La. Phone: 239-3221 Compliments of LENAHAN’S DEPARTMENT STORE AND CHARLIE’S BURGER SHOPPE RUSSELL’S GIFT SHOP AND MERLE NORMAN COSMETIC STUDIO 204 East Lee Street Leesville, La. Phone: 239-3668 Anything to keep from selling ads! MRS. A. M. RUSSELL, SR. - Owner JAMES RED AND WHITE ©RED WHITE© 905 North Fifth Street Leesville, La. PORTERFIELD’S GROCERY AND SERVICE STATION Open 7 Days a Week - - i-- - 5 — . N v V • ■- . . ■ ' v ' '-■ • -■ ■: -. . '•-■—• .--- .• ■ .