Hicks High School - Pirate Yearbook (Hicks, LA)

Text from Pages 1 - 136 of the 1970 volume:

THE 1970 PIRATE HICKS HIGH SCHOOL HICKS, LOUISIANA Vol. XIV Editor ELAINE MERCHANT Assistant Editor SANDRA POE Business Manager GLENDA MAYO Foreword “It takes a heap o’ livin’ to make a home.” - Edgar A. Guest As we read the many reviews of progress made in the world in this last decade, we began to review the progress made in our immediate world - the Hicks High School. We soon realized that it was impossible for us to record the total heap o’ people and activities responsible for the progress made from one small brick building located on a lonely hill at Hicks, Louisiana, less than two decades ago into four brick buildings filled with students and activities. Next, we realized that even one decade of people was one heap o’ people and activities to record; therefore, we decided it would be easy to record the activities of the 1969-1970 school ses- sion. Alas, as all yearbook staffs in the past have discovered, we too have discovered it is impossible to record each contribution made by our school patrons, administration, faculty, and students. Since we have learned that it takes a heap o’ people and a heap o’ activities to make a school, now we only can hope that the pictures and com- ments made in this book will serve as a reminder of people and activities that made the 1969-1970 school session of the Hicks High School a special year for each of you. Elaine Merchant Editor ATHLETICS ORGANIZATIONS Table of Contents FAVORITES s' CLASSES FLORIST ADVERTISERS ACTIVITIES Dedication The yearbook staff thinks that the selection of the person to whom to dedicate the yearbook must reflect the opinion of the entire school. The staff also thinks that the person selected must possess the moral qualities stressed in Hicks High School as the ideal qualities for each student to attain. Because he has gained the respect and love of each faculty member and student; because he has contributed generously of his off-duty time to help create a better school; and because he has cheerfully and continuously shown us the qualities of leadership, sportsmanship, and great ability that we all desire to attain, we, the Pirate staff of 1970, dedicate this book to COACH DALE HARD- WICK. From the Superintendent Vernon Parish Schools May the pictorial scenes in this attractive publication help you remember with enjoyment your school days, the pleasant associations with classmates and teachers, and inspire you to continue worthwhile activities. My wish is that your future will be so planned and lived that the important experiences of your life will bring you both honor and happiness. I congratulate the staff and sponsors for publishing this informative yearbook which reflects so many school accomplishments. CURTIS BRADSHAW, Superintendent Vernon Parish Schools RUSSEL JACKSON Assistant Superintendent Vernon Parish Schools Vernon Parish School Board CREIGHTON OWEN Supervisor of Instruction Vernon Parish Schools SEATED; Mrs. J. C. Trotti, Ward 8; Bernard McKee. Ward 7; C. H. Parker, Ward 6; Walter Nolen, Ward 5; Murphy O'Banion, Ward 4; Curtis Bradshaw, Superintendnet; J. M. Sanders, President of Board; Dorothy Smith, Clerk; R. D, Schaefer, Ward 1; T. L. Berry, Ward 1; J. A. Williams. Ward 2; Roland Mitcham, Ward 5; STANDING: John Burns, Director of Finance; A. C. Dowden, Supervisor of Instruction; W. H. West, Director of Federal Programs; Roark Monk, Director of Lunch Program; Dr. Lynn Hancock, Director of Health Service; Russell Jackson, Asst. Superintendent; Dorothy Haymon, Bookkeeper; Betty Sewell, Dietician; Jeanette Moses, Reading Specialist; Sandra Hilton, Secretary; Cheryl Carter, School Nurse; Margie Labby, Secretary School Board Members and Staff From Our School Board Member As the “Curtain of Time” closes the 1969-1970 school year, you students have left behind a mark of distinction iden- tifying the characteristics of our school and community. You have displayed a combination of interested people working to- gether. Interested parents, teachers, and students working to- gether in a free atomosphere will develop citizens who will be able to arrive at decisions wisely and to enjoy the blessings of the American way of life. I want to commend the annual staff, the sponsor, and each person who contributed in any way to this unique yearbook. My sincere wishes are for continued success in the years ahead. MRS. J. C. TROTTI School Board Member, Ward 8 Letter From Mr. Bennett w. L BENNETT. JR. Principal Much progress has been made during the sixties; and as we move into the new decade, let us take with us those good things which will be of assistance� us in the seventies. In the past decade, we have had four presi- dents of the United States, we luve put men on the moon, our nation has been engaged in a war, and our nation has grown to over 200,000000 people. I know of no other period in American history in which people have had to face the problems as did the people of the sixties in this - the greatest nation on earth. With these thoughts in mind, I, as your principal, want to'take this opportunity to challenge you, the stu- dents of Hicks High School, to strive toward a higher degree of excellence in the seventies and to always insist on the best - the best education, the best government, and the highest standard of living for yourself and your family. The future of our community, our state, and our nation is in your hands. I want to compliment the sponsor and the staff on the fine job of assembling this fine annual, the 1970 edition of the Pirate. Sincerely, W. L BENNETT, JR. Principal Faculty first grade Betty Booker SECOND GRADE Doris Mayo THIRD GRADE Mary Sue Welch FOURTH GRADE Preston Sibley — from the faculty has come a heap of knowledge, understanding, and guidance. FIFTH GRADE Jeon Poe SIXTH GRADE Herbert Jeter SEVENTH GRADE J. J. Bookter COUNSELOR Oddist Lambright Faculty EIGHTH GRADE ADVISOR SOCIAL STUDIES Thelma Smith NINTH GRADE ADVISOR HOME ECONOMICS Sarah O’Banion NINTH GRADE ADVISOR INDUSTRIAL ARTS Richard Couvillion TENTH GRADE ADVISOR MATHEMATICS Karl Mayo MUSIC Ruth Thompson ELEVENTH GRADE ADVISOR BUSINESS EDUCATION Elaine Finn TWELFTH GRADE ADVISOR ENGLISH-LIBRARY Kathleen Little COACH Dale Hardwick Teachers Aides Staff Custodians Estelle Merchant Thelma Monk Cafeteria Staff Neal Goodman Edward Williams Berta Chaney Amy Danzy Audrey Poe Mary Lou Poe Manager Bus Drivers Lorene Causey W. J. Hagan John E. Merchant Pauline Smith Wilmer Stewart Gaytha Wills J. T. Poe ROLAND SPURGEON To represent HHS at the West Louisiana Forestry Festival Beauty Pageant, it takes a heap of. . . and as Escorts Beauty LARRY BURNS Poise MOST BEAUTIFUL SOPHOMORE Marie Vidvine MOST BEAUTIFUL FRESHMAN Joyce Spurgeon Most Handsome Most Handsome Class Favorites Seniors DIANE WILLIAMS - WILLIAM CHANDLER Juniors PAULA TOLBERT - LARRY SMITH Sophomores SALLY POE - KYNELL DAVIS Freshmen MARGARET CHANLER - RAYMOND McKEE Most Athletic Seniors Juniors CAROLYN BASS - ROLAND SPURGEON Sophomores DEBORAH HAGAN - DAVID CAUSEY JANICE SPURGEON - HAROLD STORK Freshmen JOYCE SPURGEON - RAYMOND McKEE Sophomores JEANETTE MELDER - THOMAS BURNS Freshmen ELRAY WELLMAN - BARBARA MELDER Freshmen MILDRED GORDY - ELRAY WELLMAN Sophomores CYNTHIA WILBANKS - HARLAN HAGAN Most Friendly Juniors SANDRA BUSBY - MICHAEL HALL Sophomores KALA MERCHANT - KYNELL DAVIS Seniors BABS WOODS - BILL DRODDY Freshmen CARLAN HAGAN - MILDRED GORDY wrs Seniors a heap of clowning, CAROLYN GAYLE BASS DANA CHRISTINE BOSWELL LARRY WOODROE BURNS EDWARD DALE BUSBY WILLIAM EDWARD CHANDLER RONNIE ROBERT COATES KIRBY JOE DRODDY KATHY JEANETTE HAGAN AUDREY LEE JAMES Seniors partying working? GLENDA IRENE MAYO DORIS ELAINE MERCHANT WILLIE CARROL MONK LINDA PAY PEAVY RITA SANDRA POE JAMES ROLAND SPURGEON ALLIE DIANE WILLIAMS BARBARA ANN WOODS Senior Accomplishments BASS, CAROLYN GAYLE Annual 4: Basketball 1-4; All-District 3; Coach’s Award 2; Best Defensive 3; Captain 4; Letterman 2,3; Class Favorite: Most Beautiful 2,4; Most Athletic 2-4; Class Officers; Trea- surer 4; Chorus 1-4; Pres. 4; LMEA Soloist 2; LSU Soloist 2; LC Soloist 2; NSC Music Festi- val 1,2,3; Spring Concert 1-3; Christmas Program 1-3; 4-H Club 1-4; Songleader 2,4; Sec. 3; FHA 1-4: Songleader 1,2; Vice-Pres. 3,4; Girl-of the-Month 1,3; Homecoming Court 2,4; Library Club 4: Literary Rally (Typing 3); Talent Show: HHS 1-3; WLFF 1,2; (3rd place winner); Civil Defense 2; Softball 1; WLFF Maid 4; Volleyball 1; Sr. Play 3,4; All- District 4 BOSWELL, DANA DAILY Annual 4; Cheerleader 3; Chorus 1-4; LMEA Soloist 1,2; LSU Girls’ Trio 2; Girls' Ensemble 2; Christmas Program 1-3; Class Favorites: Most Friendly 2; 4-H Club 1-4: Songleader 3; FHA 1-4: Songleader 2-4; Girl- of-the-Month 2-3; Western Day Model 3; Library Club 4; WLFF Talent Show 1,2,4; HHS Talent Show; Civil Defense Award 2 BURNS, LARRY WOODROE IA Club 3,4; Track 1; Civil Defense Award 2; Sr. Play 4 COATES, RONNIE ROBERT Chorus 2-4; Class Favorites: Most Studious 1; 4-H Club 1-4; IA Club 1-3; Civil Defense Award 2; Sr. Play 4 DRODDY, KIRBY JOE HICKS HIGH SCHOOL: Basketball 2-4; Let- terman Trophy 2-4; Red Cross Award 4; Boys' State Representative 3; Chorus 2,4; Librarian 4; Class Favorites: Most Dependable 2; Class Favorite 3; Most Friendly 4; 4-H Club 2-4: Sec.-Treas. 4; Contestant for National 4-H Convention; Homecoming Court 3,4; IA Club 2-4; Library Club 4; Literary Rally (Amer. Lit. 3, Eng. Lit. 4); Sr. Play 3,4; PITKIN HIGH SCHOOL: FFA Club 1; Parliamentary Procedure Chairman 1; Greenhand Crop Farmer 1; Ornamen- tal Horticulture 1; 4-H 1 HAGAN, KATHY HATSFELT HICKS HIGH SCHOOL: Sr. Play 4; LEES- VILLE HIGH SCHOOL: Chorus 3; Sec. 3; THA 2,3; OAKDALE HIGH SCHOOL: THA 1; Library Club 1 Basketball 3,4; Letterman Trophy 3,4; Chorus 1-4; NSC Music Festival 1-3; Home- coming Court 4; IA Club 1-3; Class Director 2; Most Dependable 3,4; NSC Music Festival 1-3; Rodeo Float 4; HHS Talent Show 1; Track 1; Civil Defense Award 2; Christmas Program 1-3; 4-H Club 4 BUSBY, DALE EDWARD JAMES, AUDREY LEE Basketball 1,3,4; Chorus 1-4; NSC Music Rally; Talent Show; Christmas Program; 4-H Club 1-4: FHA 1-4; Girl-of-the-Month; Western Day Model; Class Favorites: Most Athletic 1; Most Beautiful 1; Homecoming Court: 8th Grade Maid; Queen 4; Class Rodeo Queen 2,3; Library Club 4: Treas. 4; Civil Defense Award 2 Chorus 1-3; NSC Music Festival 1,2; Class Favorite 1; 4-H Club 1-3; Track 1; IA Club 1-4; Civil Defense Award 1; 4-H 4 CHANDLER. WILLIAM EDWARD Basketball 3,4; Letterman Trophy 3,4; Cho- rus 4; Class Favorites: Most Friendly; Vice- Pres. 3,4; 4-H Club 4; Homecoming Court 3,4; 4-H Club 4 MAYO, GLENDA LACAZE Annual 3,4; Business Manager 4; Chorus 1-4; All State Solo Tryout; NSC 2; HHS Christmas Program 1-3; NSC Music Festival 1,2; Class Officer: Sec. 1; 4-H Club 1-4: Songleader 2, Reporter and Executive Council Member 3; State Short Course Alternate Winner 2; FHA 1-4: Songleader 1; Pres. 3; Reporter 4; NSC District FHA Meet 2; LSU State FHA Meet 2; Girl-of- Senior Accomplishments the-Month 4; Western Day Model 3; Library Club 4; Literary Rally 1-3 (Gen. Sc. 1; Bio. 2, Typing 13); Basketball 1-3: Letterman 2,3; Softball 1; Vol- leyball 1; Outstanding High School Student 3; Outstanding Teenager of America 3; WLFF Maid 4; WLFF Talent Show 1,2 (3rd Place Winner): Civil Defense Award 2; Sr. Play 3,4; HHS Talent Show 1,2; Delta Beauty School MERCHANT, DORIS ELAINE Annual 3,4; Editor 4; Chorus 1-4; NSC Music Festival 1-3; Class Favorites: Most Studious 1-4; Most Dependable 1,4; Miss Hicks High School; Class Officers: Treas. 1-3; Sec. 4; 4-H Club 1,2,4; Asst. Pro. Chair. 4; Literary Rally (Home Ec. 1, Eng. 1-3; Civics 2, Amer. Lit. 3; Eng. Lit. 4; Amer. His. 4); Merit's Who’s Who in American Schools 4; Outstanding Teenager in America 4; Civil Defense Award 2; Sr. Play 3,4; La. College Pilot Student 3; Christmas Program 1-3; FHA Club 1-4: Treas. 2,4; Sec. 3; Homecoming Court 4; Library Club 4; Pres. 4; HHS Spring Festival 1,2; Pep Squad 1,2; Valedictorian MONK, WILLIE CARROLL Most Friendly 1; Chorus 1-3; IA Club 1-3; 4-H Club 1-3; Track 1; Civil Defense Award 2 PEAVY, LINDA FAYE HICKS HIGH SCHOOL: Annual 4; Chorus 2- 4; Girls' Ensemble LMEA Award 2; NSC Music Festival 2; 4- H Club 2-4; FHA 2-4; Library Club 4; Literary Rally ( Amer. Lit. 3; Civics 2); Talent Show 2; Sr. Play 4; SIMPSON HIGH SCHOOL; Civil Defense Award 1; Chorus 1; McNeese Music Festival 1; Pep Squad 1; Speech Club 1; Speech Club Play; HHS: Literary Rally (Eng. Lit. 4) POE, RITA SANDRA Annual 3,4; Asst. Editor 4; Chorus 2,4; Girls' Ensemble LMEA Award; NSC Music Festi- val 2; Christmas Program 1-3; Class Favorites: Most Dependable 2,3; Class Officers: Sec. 2; 4-H Club 1,2,4; Pro. Chair. 4; FHA 1-4; Library Club: Sec. 4; Literary Rally (Eng. 1,3,4; Book- keeping 3; Amer. His. 4); Talent Show 1,2; Out- standing Teenager of America; Sr. Play 3,4; Civil Defense Award 2; La. College Pilot Student 3 SPURGEON, JAMES ROLAND Basketball 1-4: Mr. Basketball 4; All-District 3,4; Letterman 1-4; Class Favorites: Class Favo- rites: Class Favorite 2; Most Athletic 1-4; Most Handsome 3,41 Most Friendly 2; Most Studious 2-4; 4-H Club 1,2,4: Pres. 4; Homecoming Court 1-4; Literary Rally (Gen. Sci. 1; Bio. 2; Bookkeeping 3; Eng. Lit. 4); IA Club 1,3,4; Baseball 1,2; Track 1; Chorus 4: Pres. 4; WLFF Escort 4; Mr. Hicks High School; FHA Beau 4; La. College Pilot Student 3 WILLIAMS, ALLlE DIANE Annual 4; Cheerleader 3,4; Chorus 1-4; Spring Concert 1,2; Class Favorites: Most Friendly 3; Class Favorite 2-4; Class Officers: Vice-Pres. 2; Sec. 3; 4-H Club 1-3; FHA 1-4; Homecoming Court 3; Library Club 4; Literary Rally (Gen. Sci. 1; Home Ec. 1; Eng. 2,3; Typing I 3); Pep Squad 1-3; Talent Show 1,2; FHA Girl-of-the-Month; School Christmas Program 1-3; Civil Defense Award 2 WOODS, BARBARA ANN Annual 4; Cheerleader 2; Chorus 1-3; NSC Music Festival 1-3; Spring Concert 1-3; Class Favorites: Class Favorite 1; Most Friendly 4; Civil Defense Award 2; 4-H Club 1-4; FHA 1- 3; Girl-of-the-Month 2; Library Club 4; Sr. Class Rodeo Queen 4; BOLTON HIGH SCHOOL: Spanish Club 3; Talent Show 1; Track 1; Girls' Glee Club 3 Juniors Thomas Arnold Mike Berry Marvin Borel Wanda Smith Judy Burns Sandra Busby Peggy Carruth DeWayne Copeland Judy Frazier Elaine Golemon Gary Hagan Walter Hagan Michael Hall Kathie Kirkpatrick Juniors Roger LaCaze Terry McGinty Robert Maddox Sherman Poe Tommy Poe David Rachal Larry Smith Janice Spurgeon Sandra Spurgeon Bruce Stanley Harold Stork David Strickland Paula Tolbert Marilyn Welch Robert White To be a junior, it takes a heap °f funds raising projects HicKs Hi5h BRZE «.... N-K- ..... Juniors Officers PRESIDENT Janice Spurgeon VICE-PRESIDENT Elaine Goleman SECRETARY Teresa Cohen TREASURER Judy Frazier mores Sophomores Ruby Bed good Terry Boswell Ann Bourgue Thomas Burns Elwood Busby David Causey Kynell Davis Larry Goodwin Deborah Hagan Harlan Hagan Elaine Hicks Elmer James Evelyn Marshall Sophomores Jeanette Melder Kala Sue Merchant Rodney Monk David Nichols Sally Poe Connie Salassi Linda Sanders Louis Smith Vicki Trotti Marie Vidrine Ennis Wallace Cynthia Wilbanks Sophomores Class Officers PRESIDENT Kynell Davis VICE-PRESIDENT Harlan Hagan SECRETARY Kala Merchant freshmen Freshmen Buddy Bailey Patricia Benedetti Tommy Bums Margaret Chandler Janie Droddy Cathy Ferguson Jeannie George Mildred Gordy Carlon Hagan John Hagan Danny Hall Richard Hullett Don Hodge Randy Ingalls Joe LaCaze Freshmen Randy Lansdale Betty McCullough Barbara Melder Raymond McKee Glenda Owens Mary Poe Jay Peavy Dale Rachal Barbara Robinson Don Salassi Tommy Sanders Richard Schader Rodney Schamerhori Danny Smith Joyce Spurgeon Freshmen Rebecca Spurgeon Rose Sumler Elray Wellman Christmas spirit PRESIDENT Carlan Hagan VICE-PRESIDENT Raymond McKee SECRETARY-TREASURER Joyce Spurgeon To be a freshman, it takes a heap o’ Eighth Grade Class Officers VICE-PRESIDENT PRESIDENT TREASURER SONG LEADERS Clayton Williams Rhonda Ingalls Diane Cohen SECRETARY: Jackie Lansdale, not in picture Jesse Dunn Frankie Canoy Linda Allbritton Joan Benedetti James Blount Sue Blount Karen Boswell Tony Boswell Lelan Burns Wayne Burns Gary Busby Eighth Grade Frankie Canoy Edna Deason Letha Droddy Jesse Dunn Carolyn Gordy Sharon Guertin Jackie Hale Johnny Hall Debra Holt Rhonda Ingalls Ricky Ingalls Nancy Jacobs Jackie Lansdale Pamela Lewis Edward McKee Eighth Grade Marilyn Morrison Tommy Owens Jack Trotti Dewitt Warren Clayton Williams Joyce Taylor Daneila Rumsey Arts and Crafts Christmas Project Karen - 1st. The Seventh Grader has a heap o' interests rock collecting, official duties, shows, and grades Seventh Grade Jimmy Causey Linda Chandler Dewayn Coates John Connelly Jerome Hagan Marilyn Hall Gary Jeter Robert Keck Sharon Maddox Seventh Grade Dempsey Merchant Paul Poe Terri Lynn Poe Debbie Shamerhom Edward Smith Elizabeth Smith Deberah Ward Stevie Wellman Ralph Williams Sixth Grade Peggy Canoy Annis Copeland Mary Lou George Jerry Goodwin Eddie Guertin Kenneth Hall David Harper James Hicks Anthony Keck Sixth Grade Donnie Mott Mary Poe Steven Riggleman Gail Rossignal Lonnie Salassi Karen Sigler Mama Smith Elmer Spurgeon Doris Tenant Linda Tenant Jani Trotti Arlis Warren Gilis Welch Carl Williams Curtis Williams To be a Fifth Grader recreation Richard Allen Eddie Baugh Katherine Boswell Connie Bums Beverley Busby David Cammack takes heap of concentration and Fifth Grade Elizabeth Connelly Wesley Cooley Gary Dunn Margaret George Linda Gordy Paula Hagan Ronda Hall Anthony Helton Brenda Hicks Karen Hughes Randy Jeter Reginald Jeter Andrew Keck Donnis LaCaze Jerry LaCaze Fifth Grade Bobby McKee Carol McKee Cheryl McKenzie Jeff Merchant Brenda Poe Ricky Porterfield Harold Rachal Donnis Robinson Curtis Sumler Judi Trotti Bobby Ward Victor Warren Alvin Williams Gus Williams Jimmie Wise Fourth Grade Karen Adams George Allbritton Dale Bough Bart Benedetti Gregory Boswell Terry Chaney Michael Cooley Angela Cox Shelia Dousay James Goodwin James Hughes Peter Hullett Ruth Hullett Dean Ingalls Ricky Jeter Fourth Grade Danny LaCaze Ronald Lewis Sandra Merchant Pamela Monk Rita Norwood Randy Owen Charlotte Rumsey Louise Salassi Jerry Schadler Sharon Sigler Gregory Smith Randy Smith Jeff Spurgeon Haley Walters Shandra Wellman The Fourth Grade Student displays a heap o’ patriotism OING IS FUN DU , NATIONAL LIBRARY ' -J|EEK I interest in reading studying participating in class Third Grade Allen Baugh Emily Benedetti Belinda Brinkley Vallarie Cammack Vicky Chaney Pamela Davis Charlotte Dousay Kenneth Driver Norman Goodwin Eileen Gordy Deanna Hall Sandra Hughes Tammy Ingalls Gary Jeane Jerry Jeane Third Grade Keith Merchant Royce Monk Debra Myers Danny Norwood Linda Poe Shirley Poe Susan Porterfield Ines Rossignol Patricia Rumsey Jackson Smith Christina Ward David Wellman Iris Wellman Kennith Wiggins Carey Williams Second Grade Letitia Akins Pamela Allbritton Theresa Allbritton Kathy Busby Renee Chaney Linda Christensen Vickie Cooley Bobby George David Hicks Alfred Hullett Gregory Ingalls Michele Jeter Sheila Jeter Timothy Keck Linda LaCaze Second Grade Pamela Lansdale Roland McKenzie Rickie Monk Ross Monk Don Poe Tammy Poe Johnny Sumler Morgan Tarver Lisa Rose Taylor Quintin Thompson Stanley Wellman Sidney Williams parties For the Second Grader it’s a heap and eating fried chicken. The first year includes a heap of things such Receiving (CFirst Day Diplomas, as giving valentines First Grade Louis Boswell Deborah Burns Jeffrey Christensen Shonda Dousay Michael Driver Randy Joe Hall Dwana Hardwick James Helton Michael Hicks Evelyn Hullett Danny James Wade Lich First Grade Shelia Wallace Tammy Wilbanks Jerry McKenzie Terry Melder Betty Merchant David Merchant Diana Neal Elizabeth Owens Rodney Owens Edward Rumsey Carl Trotti First Grade Royalty Tammy Wilbanks Larry Bass Contestants in the West Louisiana Forestry Festival Junior King and Queen Contest r 1969-1970 Pirates Star Trio W. L. BENNETT, JR. H.H.S. Principal Roland Spurgeon H.H.S. Star Player Dale Hardwick H.H.S. Coach In addition to receiving many local awards for achievement in his high school basketball career, Roland Spurgeon, the most outstanding basketball player in the history of Hicks High School, received the honor of being selected to All-District Team, to All-State Team, as an Abe Kaplan Award Nomi- nee, and as Most Outstanding Player in Class B State. As the results of his fine playing and his scho- lastic achievement, Roland was also honored with an Athletic Scholarship to Louisiana College. Athletic Awards AUDREY LEE JAMES, Sportsmanship; SALLY POE, Coach’s Award; JANICE SPURGEON, Most Valuable Player, Scholastic, Rebound; CAROLYN BASS, Defensive Player; CYNTHIA WILBANKS, Free Throw; DEBORAH HAGAN, Most Improved Player; WOODROE BURNS, Defensive Player; HAROLD STORK, Coach’s Award; ROLAND SPURGEON, Most Valuable Player, Rebound Letterman, Free Throw; KIRBY DRODDY, Scholastic, Sportsmanship; WILLIAM CHANDLER, Defensive Player. Not pictured: MICHAEL HALL, Most Improved Player. AWARDS PRESENTED AT ATHLETIC BANQUET AT CONTENTIAL MOTOR LODGE A modern gym, brilliant playing, and loyal fans produce the prizes Lady Pirates CAROLYN BASS JEANNIE GEORGE MILDRED GORDY DEBORAH HAGAN Lady Pirates Won Civitan Tournament Lady Pirates Advanced to Regional Carolyn Bass and Janice Spurgeon Selected All-District 6B Team Deborah Hagan and Audrey Lee James Given Honorable Mention, All-District 6B Pirates Placed or Won in Four Tourneys Roland Spurgeon and Harold Stork Selected All-District 6B Team Roland Spurgeon Selected Most Valuable Player, District 6B Pirates Upset Pitkin Prior District Playoffs Roland Spurgeon Set a Single Game Scoring Record of 57 Points, His senior year average was 33.4 points per game and eighteen rebounds. JOYCE SPURGEON CYNTHIA Season’s High lites Pirates Tourney Travel WOODROE BURNS DAVID CAUSEY WILLIAM CHANDLER KYNELL DAVIS KIRBY DRODDY JIKi Pirates HARLAN HAGAN HAROLD STORK MICHAEL HALL RAYMOND McKEE Home Game ROLAND SPURGEON A heap of playing makes a season CIVITAN TOURNAMENT organizations 1st R.: C. Williams, R. Ingalls, S. Maddox, R. Ingalls, E. Deason, J. Dunn, G. Jeter; 2nd K,: P. Poe, J. Connely, D. Merchant, R. Keck, S. Wellman, J. Hagan, D. Secrest, R.Williams, J. Causey; 3rd R.: D. Chhen, E. Woods, T. Woods, D, Coates, J. Hall, J. Secrest, J. Trotti, T. Boswell, G. Busby, V, Cammack, J, Allbritton; 4th R.; P, Lewis, F. Cannoy, D. Holt, J. Taylor, D. Boswell, D. Schamerhorn, E. Smith, B. Woods, T. Poe, M. Hall, L. Chandler, D, Ward 4-H Club Senior 1st R.: C. Williams, A. Hilton, J. Trotti, S, Tenant, C. Williams, M. George, R. Hall, M. Poe, L. Tenant, C. Bailey, B. Poe, M. George, B. Hicks, B, Busby; 2nd R.: Mr. Poe, C. Bums, D. LaCaze, C. McKenzie, K. Boswell, J. Trotti, C. McKee, K. Hughes, E« Connelly, L. Gordy, G. Rossegnal, J. Lane, P. Canoy, A. Canoy, A. Copeland; 3rd R.: L. Salassi, St. Riggleman, E. Spurgeon, J. Goodwin, R. Cammack, G. Welch, A.Warren, J. Hicks, D. Mote, J. Merchant, G. Dunn, B. Ward, V. Warren; 4th R.: K. Hall, A.Williams, Eddie Baugh, B. McKee, R.Jeter, R. Jeter, D. Cammack, J. LaCaze, A. Keck, R. Porterfield, W. Cooley. 1st R.: Mrs. Smith, L. Peavy, S. Poe, E. Merchant, K. Droddy, C. Bass, G. Mayo, D. Williams, R. Coates, W. Chandler; 2nd R.: C. Wilbanks, K. Merchant, S. Poe, G. Choen, J. Spurgeon, J. Frazier, P. Tolbert, M. Hall, M. Berry, R. Maddox; 3rd R.: G. Hagan, D. Hagan, R. Bedgood, V. Trotti, M. Chandler, B. Robinson, C. Ferguson, B. Melder, J. Spurgeon, D. Whittington, Mildred Gordy, Rose Sumler; 4th R.: K. Davis, E. Wallace, E. Busby, L. Goodwin, R. Monk, L. Smith, R. Ingalls, D. Smith, T. Sanders, D. Salassi, E. Wellman, M. Borel Fifth and Sixth Grades F.H.A MEMBERS F.H.A. OFFICERS PRESIDENT: Janice Spurgeon VICE-PRESIDENT: Carolyn Bass TREASURER: Elaine Merchant REPORTER: Glenda Mayo HISTORIAN: Joyce Spurgeon PARLIAMENTARIANS: Sally Poe Kala Merchant SONGLEADERS: Dana Boswell Gayle Smith PHOTOGRAPHER: Paula Tolbert SECRETARY: Sandra Busby SPONSOR: Mrs. Sarah O'Banion BEAUS: Roland Spurgeon and Harold Stork FIRST ROW: J. Spurgeon, C. Bass, E. Merchant, G. Mayo, K. Merchant, S. Poe, J. Spurgeon; SECOND ROW: B. Melder, B. Robenson, M. Chandler, D. Cohen, J. Taylor, P. Lewis, D. Holt, F. Canoy, E. Deason, R. Ingalls; THIRD ROW: R. Bedgood, V. Trotti, D. Hagan, C. Wilbanks, D. Whittinton, M. Gordy, R. Sumler, C. Ferguson; FOURTH ROW: S. Poe, L. Peavy, D. Williams, G. Cohen, J. Frazier, S. Spurgeon, K. Kirpatrick, P. Tolbert FHA Girls of the Months It took a heap o’ work by the members of the clubs for both individual and school projects JUNIOR ARTS AND CRAFTS CLUB INDIAN PROJECT W.L.F.F. Parade Christmas Campus Display H.H.S. BOOTH at W.L.F.F. Cub Scouts Den Mothers - MRS. RILEY HUGHES and MRS. P. K. LEWIS Troop 176 Display N. E. Week 0 DIANE COHEN «BRSsadeeeiezf r- mhmm DWANA HARDWICK DEBBIE WHITTINGTON TERESA OOHEN Library Club Members of the Library Club organized in 1969 give a heap o' work and service M nrm r r r Members of the HHS Library Club 1st R.: Sandra Poe, Elaine Mer- chant, Carolyn Bass, Glenda Mayo; 2nd R.: Peggy Carruth, Diane Williams, Linda Peavy, Paula Tol- bert; 3rd R.; Jeannete Melder, Judy Frazier, Sandra Spurgeon, Dwayne Copeland MEMBERS NOT PICTURED: Dana Boswell, Audrey James, Babs Woods, Kathy Kirkpatrick A heap o’ more cheerleaders and fH Mrs. Hardwick CHEERLEADER COACH Vicki Trotti and Diane Williams prepare for Regional Senior Club Song 4-H Achievement Da hock an� mini:� ai. cni.i.rmox « ■ Ricky - First Place Winner Cynthia and Bruce discuss weather activities To be H.H.S. Rodeo Queen, it takes a heap o’ competition BABS WOODS Senior SANDRA BUSBY Junior betty McCullough Freshman Lions’ Club Rodeo Parade The PIRA TE for the annual it takes a heap drawing and erasing lines stamping pictures The PIRA TE Staff EDITOR: Elaine Merchant ASSISTANT EDITOR: Sandra Poe BUSINESS MANAGER: Glenda Mayo STAFF: Carolyn Bass Dana Boswell Audrey lames Linda Peavy Sandra Spurgeon Diane Williams Barbara Woods monopolizing the typewriter Homecoming Miss Audrey Lee James Homecoming Queen Homecoming ceremony was held on December 19,1969. The Pirates’ opponent in the varsity team game was Oak Hill. The Homecoming Oueen was crowned dur- ing the intermission between the B team game and the varsity team game by Mr. W. L. Bennett, Jr., principal of the Hicks High School. HOMECOMING COURT a crown Homecoming Court QUEEN AUDREY JAMES Escort Roland Spurgeon Senior Maid Carolyn Bass Escort Kirby Droddy Senior Maid Elaine Merchant Escort Larry Burns Homecoming Court Junior Maid Janice Spurgeon Escort Harold Stork Freshman Maid Joyce Spurgeon Escort Michael Hall Sophomore Maid Kala Merchant Escort Kynell Davis Jr. High Maid Diane Cohen Escort William Chandler 4-H Achievement Day Awards FIFTH AND SIXTH GRADE Song - 3rd place Yell - 2nd place Robert Keck - Tree Identification and Stock Judging - 2nd place Jerome Hagan - Stock - 2nd Paul Poe - Tree Identification - 2nd Sharon Maddox - Home Imp. - 2nd SEVENTH GRADE Edna Deason - 1st EIGHTH GRADE Mildred Gordy - Good Grooming - 1st Thomas Bums - Tractor Driving - 1st Don Salassi - Crop and Tree Identification - 1st and 3rd Rebecca Spurgeon - Good Grooming - 3rd Dale Rachal - Good Health - 2nd Joe LaCaze - Wood and Leaf Collection - two 2nd and one 3rd Rodney Schamerhorn - Good Grooming and Tractor Driving - 1st Richard Hullet - Good Grooming - 1st Rose Sumler - Agriculture - 1st Relaxin' Shucks!! Elaine or Aunt Harry Gettin' Hitched Senior Play Class of VO Helps Class of ’69 “A Feudin’ Over Yonder” Will ya’ marry me, Min? Scholastic Hall of Fame It takes heaps of work and intelligence to maintain at least a “B” average throughout the school years. GLENDA MAYO Senior ELAINE MERCHANT Senior SANDRA POE Senior ROLAND SPURGEON Senior DIANE WILLIAMS Senior JUDY FRAZIER Junior ELAINE GOLEMAN Junior JANICE SPURGEON Junior SANDRA SPURGEON Junior Spring Semester Honors Sandra Poe 4-H LEADERSHIP AWARD Elaine Merchant CIVITAN ESSAY AWARD Glenda Lacaze Mayo 4-H KEY CLUB AWARD Third-Place Banner 4-H Achievement Day Larry Burns accepts Banner for Hicks 4-H Club Mr. Lambright Congratulates Janice and Harold Upon Their Acceptance into Pilot Program Louisiana College 104 A heap o’ music and entertainment at the Spring Concert 105 Beware of Siberia! Farewell fifth grade! For grades, not calories Early call - trail ride For the “sweet graduate” there's a heap o' adjusting caps cooperation from Junior Class . . . marching - • • . speeches . . . song returning gowns Mrs. Smith Retires Faculty Coffee Mr. Bennett presents retirement gift. Mrs. Smith was honored with a heap o ’ goodbyes and parties Hall and Busby express appreciation. Faculty Party present corsage. Tenth graders gave surprise party. advertisers Bookter Trailer Sales (Also Operating BOOKTER TRAILER PARKS) HOME OPERATED - HOME OWNED Park No. I - 2 j Mi from N Ft. Polk Entrance Park No 2 - 5 Mi. from $. Ft Polk Entrance All Conveniences — Reasonable Rates Turn at Our Sign On Hwy. 28 Reservations 4 P M • 8 P M — All Day Sat Sun. I hi _____ Bank Rate Financing TRADE TERMS Service After the Sale We Block Up Trailer on Your Lot Connect Water, Electricity, Sewer. 239-6279 If No Answer Dial 239-9050 Military Hwy. LEESVILLE MRS. J. C. TROTTI AND HOWARD’S GROCERY AND SERVICE STATION Hicks, OUR SINCERE WISH FOR A SUCCESSFUL YEAR MERCHANT’S GROCERY H. C. WIGGINS, Owner Phone: 239-4729 Hicks, Louisiana R S LEE ROY MONK GROCERY AND MARKET Groceries - Gas - Oil FEEDS Feed - Fertilizer Phone: 239-9749 , Better Groceries LaCamp, Louisiana Store 1 112 North Third Street Leesville, La. Phone: 239-3325 Store 2 . New Llano, La. Phone: 239-2712 WHITE’S GROCERY MISS ANNIE WHITE, Owner Leander, Louisiana ©RED WHITE© 905 North Fifth Street Leesville, La. LEESVILLE KWIK PIK Shop Your Friendly Kwik Pik Grocery Highway 171 North Leesville, La. 71446 EUGENE BOOKTER - Manager Compliments of HOLT’S LITTLE GIANT FOOD STORE 704 West Texas 239-3966 Leesville, Louisiana KELLY-WEBER STEPHENS QUALITY MEATS Owner - MR. AND MRS. JOHNNY Cherry Street STEPHENS Leesville, Louisiana Leesville, Louisiana BO-DEL OFFICE SUPPLIES MORGAN LINDSEY 101 South Third Street 303 East Courthouse Leesville, La. A Leesville, La. Phone: 239-6036 Phone: 239-3501 NICHOLS DRY GOODS WEST DEPARTMENT STORE Better Values 1501 Third Street 603 Third Street Leesville, La. Leesville, La. Phone: 239-3848 Phone: 239-2291 TEX’S TRUE-VALUE BElMgFRAISIKLIlM® HARDWARE p TEX’S HOCK SHOP Philco, Westinghouse, Admiral, BOB and NETTIE WILLIAMSON General Electric, Arvin, 200 South Third Emerson, and Tru-Test Leesville, La. 1200 South St. 412 South Third 239-6515 239-6633 Phone: 239-9061 KELLY’S FABRICS 704 South Third Street GIBSON’S Leesville, Louisiana Phone: 239-9357 Highway 171 North Leesville, Louisiana Phone: 239-6036 For the Lady That's not Afraid to Change Phone 238-1575 Highway 171 South Leesville, La. THE FASHION (Ladies' Ready-to-Wear) Leesville, La. Phone: 239-3221 Compliments of LENAHAN’S DEPARTMENT STORE SAM’S SHOE STORE Tempo and Fanfare for Ladies Jarmen Shoes for Men U.S. Keds for All Leesville, La. FORD STEWART’S MEN SHOP 107 South Third Street Leesville, La. Phone: 239-3341 CAPLAN’S MEN SHOP 312 South Third Leesville, La. Your doorway to a man's world THE STYLE CENTER Famous Brand Names: R K Originals Henson Kickernick Hanes Hosiery Two Locations - 118 South Third St. Dial 239-3949 and Texas Road Dial 239-3945 SAM J. FERTITTA Real Estate - Construction Insurance Agency 320 Third Street Directly Across From Post Office 239-2626 Lees ville, Louisiana McRAE INSURANCE AGENCY, INC. Leesville, Louisiana MORRIS WORD INSURANCE AGENCY INSURANCE AGENCY •Insurance - Bonds Between the Banks Leesville, La. 71446 Leesville, La. Serving the Leesville- Vernon Parish Area a Quarter of a Century PHOENIX DRUG STORE 101 North Third Street Leesville, La. Phone: 239-3421 LEESVILLE LEADER LEESVILLE DRUG CO. Established 1898 205 East Texas Leesville, La. Phone: 239-3444 208 South Third Street Leesville, Louisiana Phone: 239-3473 CivufU- Compliments of BROWN FURNITURE COMPANY 804 West Texas Street Leesville, Louisiana Phone: 239-3413 FERTITTA BROTHERS Frigidaire Appliances Friedrich Air Conditioners Mercury Motors Electrical and Plumbing Supplies 800 South Third Street Leesville, Louisiana Phone: 239-3456 HERNANDEZ Hardware - 216 South Third Street Farm Supply - 109 E. Lula Street Leesville, Louisiana Phone: 239-2231 IMPERIAL HARDWARE STORE Ruth Berry Well Pumps Maytag Washers and Dryers Phone: 239-3869 Leesville, Louisiana M.M.M. FURNITURE 901 North Fifth Street Leesville, Louisiana Phone: 239-3333 MORRIS TIRE SERVICE Highway 171 South Leesville, Louisiana Phone: 239-4348 Mohawk Tires The Tire for the Toughest Job Mr. Teter and the Rossignol Sisters HICKS OF LEESVILLE, INC. BUILDERS SUPPLY HEATING, COOLING, AND ELECTRICAL CONTRACT EQUIPMENT BY FRIEDRICH Phone 239-3211 BUDDY’S BUILDING MATERIALS BUDDY'S BOARDS ARE BETTER Leesville, Louisiana Lumber - Building Materials BUILDERS SUPPLY 405 East Texas Street Leesville, Louisiana Phone: 239-2230 BURN’S FEED STORE Feed, Seed and Fertilizer Slagle Road Leesville, Louisiana Phone: 239-4525 LEESVILLE CONCRETE POWELL LUMBER CO. COMPANY Mortar Mix and Sand BUILDING SUPPLIES Reinforcement Steel Crane Work Third Street Leesville, Louisiana Plant'Located on Terminal Road Phone: 239-2432 Leesville, Louisiana Compliments of JOHN CRAFT Sheriff Vernon Parish BILLY’S FLOWER SHOP Flowers for All Occasions 1010 South Ninth Street Leesville, Louisiana Phone: 239-3307 LEESVILLE FLORIST KENNETH and TOMMIE WILLIAMS 204 North Third Street Leesville, Louisiana Phone: 239-3005 For unusual designs. Call Leesville Florist. Half-time at Operation Camille Benefit Game ____________________ LUKE’S BEAUTY SHOP MRS. LEE ROUZEE 207 North Third Street Leesville, Louisiana RUSSELL’S GIFT SHOP AND MERLE NORMAN COSMETIC STUDIO 204 East Lee Street Leesville, Louisiana Phone: 239-3668 MRS. A. M. RUSSELL, SR. - Owner LEESVILLE JEWELRY Courthouse Street Leesville, Louisiana CAIN MOTOR CO. SARTOR MOTOR CO., INC. 200 East Lee Leesville, La. Phone: 239-3504 Highway 171 South Leesville, La. Phone: 239-3205 SALES SALES SERVICE SERVICE CHRYSLER CORPORATION CENTRAL VOLKSWAGEN, INC. Highway 171 South Leesville, La. S J CHEVROLET Southwest Louisiana's Most Modern Dealer Phone: 239-6585 171 South Leesville, Louisiana © Compliments of |y CHEVROLET w COPELAND MOTOR CO. 9 X mouth Texas St. Leesville, La. HAYS BUICK-RAMBLER CO. WESTERN AUTO Leesville, La. 300 South Fifth Street Leesville, Louisiana B U I C K Sales 239-3379 Office 239-3380 'MMri i Compliments of J. W. STEWART MRS. LeROY LAMBERT Leesville, Louisiana GULF DISTRIBUTOR Juniors and Friends ROSHONG’S GULF SERVICE Phone: 239-2291 Consignee - The Mobil Oil Co. ROGERS AND WELCH MOBILE Phone: 239-2214 Fifth and Texas Street Leesville, Louisiana WOODHAM’S CONOCO Wrecker Service Day Phone: 238-1141 Night Phone: 239-3455 24 Hour Wrecker Service 301 South Fifth Street Leesville, Louisiana Corner Fifth and Maggie Streets Leesville, Louisiana 71446 MONK’S GARAGE LaCamp, Louisiana Phone: 239-9749 HI-WAY 28 DRIVE-IN Highway 28 Owner - G. F. ALLBRITTON Compliments of DELUXE CLEANERS AND LAUNDRY Highway 171 South Leesville GERALD BURNS - Owner WAMPUS CAT DRIVE-IN PHONE IN ORDERS 238-1911 FRIENDLY SERVICE PERSONAL CLEANING BERWICK CLEANERS Cleaning - Pressing Altering - Dyeing Pick-Up and Delivery 119 East Texas Street Phone: 239-4539 Leesville, Louisiana THE BURGER BAR LEESVILLE CAFE BROASTED CHICKEN 1201 Texas Street Leesville, Louisiana Phone: 238-9309 Lunches Served Daily Seafood - Steaks - Sandwiches Home Made Pies and Doughnuts Daily Hrs. 6 AM - 9 PM Mon. - Sat. RAYMOND ROWZEE - Owner 114 S 3rd 239-3923 MERRY-GO-ROUND DRIVE-IN THE SPUDNUT AND COFFEE SHOP LEESVILLE'S NEWEST QUALITY - OUR MOTTO COURTESY AND QUICK SERVICE - OUR CHALLENGE Spudnuts, America's Finest Do-Nuts Special Rates on Party Orders Money Raising Plan for Clubs, Organizations, Etc. EARL JACKSON - Photographer Roll Film - Portraits - Weddings Phone 239-2422 - Leesville, Louisiana SMITH CLEANERS Laundry - Dry Cleaning - Alterations Pick-Up and Fast Delivery Service 303 East Texas Street Phone: 239-3170 Leesville, Louisiana ALLBRITTON’S FINA SERVICE STATION Highway 28 Hicks, Louisiana Gas, Oil, Diesel, and Accessories COMPLIMENTS OF JAMES C. TERRELL, JR. DISTRICT JUDGE THIRTIETH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT VERNON AND BEAUREGARD PARISHES JESS FUNDERBURK LEESVILLE CITY JUDGE Compliments of Compliments of CHESTER HYDE Clerk of Court BERT ADAMS Vernon Parish Compliments Compliments of of J. O. McCRERY O. D. AUTO PARTS 308 E. 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