Jennings High School - Bulldogs Growl Yearbook (Jennings, LA)

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Theunissen Crowned Miss U. S. Teen Amidst laughter and tears, Julie Theunissen was crowned the 1977 Miss U. S. Teen on Saturday, March 19, 1977, at the tenth annual Miss U. S. Teen pageant sponsored by the J. H. S. Annual Staff. First runner-up was Bernadette Gay, an eighth grader at 0. L. 1. Second runner-up was sophomore Gwen Gary and senior Joleen Raiford was third runner-up. Thirty-five contestants and the 1976 Miss U. S. Teen, Jackie Forestier, were honored at a party Saturday afternoon. Refreshments of mints, cookies, candy, and Pepsi Cola were served to the partic ipants. At the party the contestants were in- terviewed individually by the four judges. Saturday night the contestants met again for the nig moment. The thirty-five participants paraded across the stage while emcee Ray Kruger introduced the girls. Between each division of contestants, th audience was entertained with music performed by Shane Bay lot, Sandy Renner, Jeff McCombs, and Lisa Gaudet. Among former pageant winners present were the 1973 Miss U. S. Teen, Mrs. Jeff kober. the 1975 Miss U. S. Teen, Terry Theunissen; and the 1976 MissU. S. Teen, Jackie Forest ier. Top: Julie is being congratulated by her sister, Terry and Mrs. Jell Kober. She is now eligible to compete in the Miss U. S. Teen National Finals in l.ake Charles. Left Center Nancy Allgood, pageant chairman, displays the trophies and crown to Denise Carter and Cathy Thibodeaux, two of the contestants in the pageant. Right Center Jackie Forestier. 1976 Miss U. S. Teen winner, crowns the new title-holder, Julie Theunissen. First runner-up Bernadette Gay, second runner-up Gwen Gary, and third runner-up Joleen Raiford receive their trophies. Connie Plaisance was elected “Miss Congeniality” by the rest of the contestants. Bottom: The thirty-five contestants and Jackie Forestier pose for a picture. The girls were sponsored by various businesses and organizations in Jennings. 18

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Meet Me at The Fair This year Fair Day was a typical one—cold and rainy! Bundled up in coats, scarves, hats, and gloves, students waited in line for rides such as the Zipper, the Ferris Wheel, the Scat, the Bullet, and the Scrambler. Vendors from the booths persuaded students to test their skill at various games. As the day wore on, the luckier people could be seen carrying stuffed animals, bottles of Coke, and other such souvenirs from the fair. The Jennings High School fair booth was awarded first place. The theme focused on the three R s—reading, ’rit-ing, and ’rithmetic. Top: Kelly Allison attempts to win a teddy bear lor Charlotte Thomas at the Jeff Davis Parish fair. His endeavor failed so he contemplates on whether or not to try again. Center. The J. H. S. Marching Band awaits the beginning of the Jeff Davis Fair Parade. Despite the rainy weather, the hand still received the “Best Band Award” for the fifth consecutive year. Bottom: Tisdale Knight is being crowned Miss Jeff Davis Fair Queen by Fair King William Broussard. Tisdale represented J. H. S. in the pageant. 17

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March Highlighted by Special Programs I ft: Marc h 14, the Athletes in Action Wrestling and Tumbling Group c ame to J. H. S. They demonstrated the different styles of wrestling. The wrestlers are Carl Damhman, Bill Gifford, Mark Greene, and Pat Murphy. Center Left: Mr. Daniel Foley of Segura Funeral Home speaks to the students on the career of mortuary science during Career Day. The student council hosted this program. Center Right: Mr. Rick Robert of Norton and Orgeron CPA outlines the work involved in the career of accounting. Bottom Right: The strength of a wrestlers neck is an important factor in wrestling. Wrestler Pat Murphy demonstrates this strength by allowing Lloyd Orgeron to stand on his chest. Bottom Left: Juniors and seniors listen attentively to one of the guest speakers during Career Day. rz iiiiiiiiSSSliUSililil! 19