Ouachita Parish High School - Roarer Yearbook (Monroe, LA)

Text from Pages 1 - 166 of the 1954 volume:

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A student council, a Guidance Department, distributive education, and plans for a remodeled building are but a few signs of progress at O. P. H. S. We treasure the educational, religious, cultural, and civic traditions of our community, yet we welcome the advancements of this progressive era. One of the newest steps forward here in Monroe is television, which provides not only entertainment but educational advantages as well. Since various school organizations have participated on programs, TV has become a community center for the school's extracurricular activities. y In an effort to present a complete picture of our school activities, both the old and the new, the staff proudly presents the 1954 Roarer. Page 4 able of contents U5 iv Q O X clication In appreciation of her tireless efforts to promote an outstand- ing athletic program at Ouachita, her enthusiastic support of all school activities designed to develop well-rounded students, and her unswerving loyalty to the school, the Senior Class gratefully dedicates the 1954 Roarer to Mrs. Elizabeth Manhein. Page 6 chocl oarcl The Ouachita Parish School Board, under the supervision of Superintendent W. W. Ward, has made Ouachita Parish one of the most advanced centers of education in Louisiana. Some results of their constant efforts for improvement are a new parish high school, in use this year for the first time, new and improved elementary school buildings, and plans for remodeling our own high school building. Q W. W. WARD SUPERINTENDENT l IE' Y Q 6' 'nf ' . 4 Il: ' 4 5 Y ', .- 3 Y I . p 'llli rg f x .f ., - l ' SCHOOL BOARD 2' lEic11gIon5lR1elf,Nl.Cli. 1i'n5fi2ZW35i11f.mBwQWffa,lilfgiifnfgdglfnihnlgiyif Trousdale, Jr., president, Dr. B. E. Spencer, W. E. Palmer, Marcus D. Swayze, Mrs. A. D. Tisdale, B. A. Tarver, Sr. fno longer a mcmberl, Marvin Shipp. Standing: Dale Cobb, Ed Hislop, Jr., C. G. Wall, Jr. Not included is H. O. Hartman. I. CI. STRICKLAND PRINCIPAL RICHARD CRYAR ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL A Message . . mmfle... I' I n C I P G The Roarer is composed of representative selections from the school life and activities of Ouachita Parish High School. It is neither all in- clusive nor exclusive. By pictures and brief words the Roarer staff has recorded a great number of interesting and significant activities of the current school year. Anyone viewing the Roarer for this year, or any year, must be im- pressed with the fact that our school is truly a live, vigorous, and purposeful institution which is inspiring and serving an outstanding student body. The members of the staff of the Roarer have been keenly alert and constant in their efforts to collect and record for all of us the many interesting and challenging events included in this annual. They have given to students and faculty a collection of pleasant and inspiring memories for future years. I take this means of offering to our Roarer Staff congratulations and many thanks for this outstanding contribution to our school. I. C. STRICKLAND The Principal lk! Ida!! 'G 6 FTW A x ,' 'Q 1: T :Jul-uc: cl I: III all F s l ' ' 'J -- Page 9 rs. ' 1 A, , A 5: ,I x ANDERSON BOATRIGHT COON CORMIER CROSBY DREW CARTER COOK GAN NAWAY GEORGE GUION IIATTON BQ-f-Q: . 9..Q.'x,i f-Q3 FACULTY at Page 10 Mrs. Yvonne L. Andersonh-B. S.-Speech, Drama, World History, Curtain Call Club Sponsor. Mrs. Dewitt Boatright-B. S., M. A.-Clerical Practice, Shorthand II, Senior Class Co-Sponsor, Lionette Sponsor, F. B. L. A, Sponsor. ROW 2 Grace Mildred Carter-M. A.-Mathematics, Senior Class Co-Sponsor. Mrs. Fred Cook-B. S.-General Mathematics, Algebra I, Junior Class Sponsor. W Row 1 Mrs. John Coon-B. S., M. A.-Home Eco- nomics. Ramona Cormier-B. A., M. A.-Choir Direc- tor. Talrnadge L. Crosby - B S. - Agriculture 5 Fu- ture Farmers, 4-H Club Sponsor. Carrie Dee Drew-B. S.-Science, Page ll Row 2 Anne Gannaway-B. A., M. Ed.-Social Studies, Lionette Sponsor. Mary Lea George-B. S.-HPhysical Education, Girls' Basketball Coach. Mrs. Roberta Guion-B, A., B. S.-Library Sci- ence, Librarian. Birdie Hatton-B. A., M. A.-Art, Art Club Sponsor. ,PIEARNE IIODGINS HOLLIINIAN LAN N LATHAM LEIGH MCCRANIE IIOLLINSVVORTH PIORNBEAK LIUMBLE IVIAN HEIN MONTGOMERY MORRIS REDFIELD FACULTY Row 1 B Mack Hearne-B. A., M. A.-Band Director. James H. Hodgins-B. S.-Physical Education, Football Coach, Baseball Coach. Hcrbcrt H. Holliman--B. S.-Physical Education, Assistant Football Coach, Basketball Coach Row 2 Mrs. Sara Hollingsworth-M. S.-Mathematics, Roarer Business Sponsor. Mrs. Dorothy Hornbeak-B A.-English, Journal- ism, Lionette, Lion, Roarer Editorial, and Sophomore Class Sponsor Sallie L. Humble-B. S., M. A.-History, Gov- ernment, Sociology, Jeffersonian Club and Honor Society Sponsor. Page 12 Row 1 Mabel Lann-B. A.-English. Gladys Latham-B. S.-English. Mrs. Cynthia F. Leigh-B. A, M. A.-Latin, Spanish, English, Foreign Language Club Sponsor. Josephine McCranicw-B. A., M. A.-Civics, Guid- ance Counselor, Cheerleader Sponsor. Page Row 2 Mrs. Elizabeth Manhein-B. A.-Mathematics Ticket Manager. Mrs. Henry Montgomery-B. A.-English, His- tory. Deryl Z. Morris--B. S-Vocational Education Margaret K. Redfield-B. A., B. s,, M. S.-Dis- tributive Education, D. E. Club Sponsor REEVES SHULTZ A. SMITH WALL F. WILSON T. WILSON WOOTEN W. SMITH STRICKLIN TERZIA LENARD MURPHY IQEYNOLDS WAFER FACULTY Page Row 1 Mabel Reeves-B. S.-Science, Biology. Mrs. Dora Mae Shultz-B S., M. A.-Home Economics, F. H. A. Club Sponsor. Anne Smith-B. S.-English Row 2 Wilma Smith-B. S., M. S.-Commerce, F. B. L. A. Co-Sponsor. F. L. Stricklin-B. A.-Science, Athletic Com- mittee Chairman. Mrs Fensky Terzia.-B. A.-Study Hall. Row l STAFF Mary A. Wall-B. A., M. A.-English, Honor Society Co-Sponsor. Frances E. Wilson-B Af-Mathematicsg Red Cross and Freshman Class Sponsor. Tommy Wilson-B. A.-Assistant Football, Basket- ball, and Baseball Coachg Drivers Education. E. M. Wooten-B S., M. B. A.-Bookkeeping, Typewriting, F. B. L. A. Co-Sponsor. Page 15 MYRTIS LENARD-Library 'Assistant. MRS. W. G. MURPHY-School Dietitian. MRS. M. B. REX'NOLDS-SCh00i Nurse. MRS. WILLIE MAE WAFER-Office Secretary Classes . jx I-QI., :I'IIi'II ', I N 'QL ,lb ' -nl . I S I W' I IU I X II . 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I I I' W, Lx W w IIIMIXA Page 16 7 ' 1 I Page 17 I THE SENIOR CLASS of 19 5 4 Nix, Stout, Hicks, Willis OFFICERS ELVIS STOUT . . . . President BOB Nix Vice-Prexident LORA WILLIS . Secretary ADA MAE HICKS . Treasurer Page 18 ROW 1-. ETHEL ALEXANDER - Y-Teens '51-'53, 4-H Club '51-'54, Secretary '54, Library Club '51- '54, President '54, Home-room President '52, ,Ieffersonian Club '53, '54, National Honor So- ciety '54. PEGGY ALEXANDER-Y-Teens '52, Treasurer '52, F. H. A. '51 , Library Club '51-'54, Reporter '54, 4-H Club '51-'54, Repor.er '51, Homeroom Reporter '52-'54. BOBBY GENE ALLEN-F. B. L. A '53, Li- brary Club '53. ROW' 2- DELBERT ANDERSON-F. F. A. '52, Trade School '52-'54. MARY LEE BALCH-4-H Club '51, '52, F. H. A. '51-'53, Y-Teens '51-'54, F. B. L. A. '53, '54, Mixed Glee Club '54, Curtain Call Club '54, Program Director '54, Lion Staff '54, Roarer Underclassmen Editor '54 MARGARET BALLARD-Homeroom President '51, Homeroom Secretary '52, Lionettes '51-'54, Reporter '54, Y-Teens '51-'54, President '51, Vice- President '52, Secretary '53, Latin Club '51, '52, F. B. L. A. '53, '54, Sergeant-at-Aims '54, Lion Advertising Staff '54, Roarer Business Staff '54, Office Assistant '54. ROW 3- BETTY BANDY-Band '51-'54, Lieutenant '54, Y-Teens '51-'54, Vice-President '51, President '52, Devotional Chairman '54, Y-Teen Inter-Club Council '51, '52, Homeroom Reporters Club '51, Red Cross Council '54, Treasurer '54, All-State Band '52, '54, All-State Orchestra '53, Home- coming Maid '53, F. B. L A. '53, '54, Treasurer '54. GENE BARKER-Band '51-'54, Band Officer '54, Choir '53, Jeffersonian Club '53, '54, Home- room Reporter '54. LARRY BARNES-Football '52, '53, Basketball '53, '54, Baseball '53, '54, Homeroom President '53, '54, Jeffersonian Club '53, '54, F. F. A. '53, '54 ROW 4- PEGGY BARNES-Mixed Glee Club '52, Lion- ettes '52-'54, First Lieutenant '54, Library Club '52-'54, F.B.L.A. Club '53, '54. DOROTHY BARR-Y-Teens '51-'54, Lionettes '53, Art Club '52-'54, President '53, Vice-Presi- dcnt '54, Lion Cartoonist '54, Roarer Art Editor '54, Choir '53, '54. CARL BASSETT-Trade School '51, Jeffersoni- an Club '53, F.B L.A. Club '52-'54, Roarer Busi- ness Staff '54. ROW 5- MARINE BATES-F.H.A. '52, 4-H Club '52, Red Cross Club '52, F.B.L A. Club '54, Trade School CNursingj '54, Homeroom Vice-President '53 NELLIE BATES-4-H Club '51, '52, Jeffersoni- an Club '53, '54. CHARLENE BENNETT-4-H Club '52, F.H.A. Club '53, FB.L.A. Club '54, Art Club '54. ROW 6- TOMMYE ANN BIVINS - Homeroom Vice- President '52, F.H.A. Club '51-'53, Jeffersonian Club '53, Spanish Club '53, National Honor So- ciety '54, D.E. Club '54, Treasurer '54. BARBARA BRADLEY-4-H Club '51, '52, jeff- ersonian Club '53, Spanish Club '53, F.B.L.A. Club '54, Curtain Call Club '54. CAROLYN BRADLEY-Band '51-'54, Sergeant '54, Y-Teens '54, F.B.L.A. Club '53, '54, Parlia- mentarian '54, Homeroom Treasurer '53, '54, Office Assistant '54. Page 19 c me Page 20 senior: ROW 1- LEE ANN BRITTON-Spanish Club '52, 4-H Club '52, '53, Jeffersonian Club '53, Leadership Confer- ence '53, Curtain Call Club '53, '54, Vice-President '54, Representative to School Hilites Club '54, Club- Corresponding Secretary '54 BARBARA JEAN BROOKS-4-H Club '51 , F.H.A. Club '51 , Jeffersonian Club '53, Honor Society '54, F.B.L.A. Club '54, Lionettes '53, '54, Sergeant '54, Y-Teens '54, Homeroom Vice-President '54 WILMA BRUCE-F.H.A. Club '52, 4-H Club '52, D.E. Club '53, '54, Junior Red Cross '53, '54. ROW 2- VIRGINIA BRUNSON-Homeroom Vice-President '51, Homeroom President '52-'54, Basketball '51-'54, Captain '54, Jeffersonian Club '53, '54, Vice-Presi- dent '54, Honor Society '53, '54, Secretary '54, Lion- ettes '53, '54, Girls' State Delegate '53. JACKIE THORP CARPENTER WILLIAM CARR-Homeroom Secretary '51 , Home- room Vice-President '52, F F.A. '52, Junior Red Cross Club '53, Jeffersonian Club '53, '54, Library Club '53. ROW 3- JERRY WILSON CARTER-Band '51-'53, Choir '51-'54, Pelican Boys' State '53, Homeroom Report- er '54, Lion Staff '54. ALAN CORBIN-F.F.A. '51, Junior Red Cross '51- '54, 4-H Club '51-'53, Trade School '54. BETTY LEE CASE-4-H Club '51, Jeffersonian Club '53, F.B L.A. '53, '54, Y-Teens '53, '54, Sec- retary '53, Lionettes '52-'54, Color Guard '54, Cur- tain Call Club '54, Homeroom Sccxetary '54. ROW 4- MINNIE CI-IELETTE--Junior Red Cross '53, '54, D.E. Club '53, '54. ,IOIINNIE MAE CIJOUD-Junior Rcd Cross '51, F.H.A Club '52, Jeffcrsonian Club '53, '54, F.B.L.A. '54, Homeroom Secretary '53. SARA ELIZABETH CLOUD-Y-Teens '51-'54, Sec- retary '51, Social Chairman '52, Softball '51 , Home- room Sergeant-at-Aims '51, 4-H Club '51, Pelican Girls' State '53, Lionettes '52, '53, Choir '52-'54, Historian '54, Mixed Ensemble '53, '54, Girls' En- semble '53, '54, All-State Chorus '54, F.B.L.A. '54, Drama Club '54, Cheerleader '54. ROW 5- NEAL DUNCAN-Junior Red Cross '51, '52, G-lee Club '51, '52, Volley Ball '51, '52, Choir '53, '54, Baseball '52, '54, F.B.L.A. '53, '54. BEVERLY DURDEN-Band '52-'54, Librarian '53, All-State Band '54, F.B.L A. '53, '54. SHELBY JEAN DYE-F.B.L.A. '53, '54, Jeffersoni- an Club '53, '54. ROW 6- HARLON EDMISTON-Trade School '52-'54,F.F. A. '51-'54, Secretary '54. SUE ELLIOTT-F.B.L.A. '53, '54, Y-Teens '54, F.H,A. '51, '52. HELEN ERSKINE - Homeroom Reporter '51, Homeroom Vice-President '52, Cheerleader '52, Latin Club '52, Mixed Glee Club '52, Art Club '52, '53, Lionette '53, Honor Society '53, '54, Pelican State Alternate '53, Jeffersonian Club '53, Homeroom Secretary '53, Lion Feature Writer '54, Drama Club '54, Treasurer '54, Choir '53, '54, Treas- urer '54, Girls' Ensemble '54, Mixed Ensemble '54. CLASS ROW 1- HENRY EVANS ROBERT FAIRCHILD-Curtain Call Club '53, F. B.L.A. '54, Junior Red Cross '54, President '54. HUEY FAUTHEREE-F.F.A. '52, '53, Jeffersonian Club '53, Honor Society '54, Trade School '54. ROW 2- TERRI LEE FIELDS-Tennis '51, Homeroom Sec- retary '51, '52, Homeroom Reporter '53, Band '51- '53, Choir '52-'54, Secretary '54, Girls' Ensemble '53, '54, Mixed Ensemble '53, '54, All-State Chorus '53, '54, Homeroom Reporters Club '53 , Jeffersonian Club '53, '54, F.B.L.A. '54, Lionettes '54, Lieuten- ant '54. BETTY JEAN FITE-Junior Red Cross '51, Y- Teens '51, '52, Latin Club '52, Lionettes '52, '53, Jeffersonian Club '53. C. W. FLACY, R.-Homeroom Treasurer '51 , Track '51 '52 , . ROW 3- PAUL FLEMING-Basketball '51 , Homeroom Presi- dent '5l, '52, 4-H Club '51 , Football '51-'54, Fresh- man Class President '51, Homeroom Vice-President '53, Homeroom Secretary '54, Baseball '53, '54, Track '53, F.B.L.A. '54. GABE FONTANA GEORGE PAUL FONTANA-Band '51-'54. ROW 4- GENE FORDHAM-4-H Club '51-'54, Football '51- '54, Key Club '52, '53, Homeroom Secretary '52, '53, Honor Society '53, '54, Jeffersonian Club '54, Homeroom Vice-President '54 NORMA JEAN FOREMAN-Lion Staff '53, Jeffer- sonian Club '53, '54, Lion Circulation '54, F.B.L.A. '54, Girls' Glee Club '54. THELMA FOSTER-Spanish Club '51 , Y-Teen Re- porter '52, Lionettes '52-'54, F.B.L A. '53, '54, Honor Society '54, Junior Red Cross '51. ROW 5- BETTY JANE FRANKLIN-Y-Teen President '51, Homeroom President '51-'53, Choir '53, '54, Horne- coming Court '51 , Curtain Call Club '53, '54, 1VIix- ed Glee Club '51, '52. BOBBIE GALE GARRETT-Junior Red Cross '51, '52, President '52, Girls' Glee Club '51, '52, Choir '53, '54, Homeroom Treasurer '53 , Jeffersonian Club '53, '54, Homeroom Reporters Club '54, President '54, Honor Society '54, Lionettes '52-'54, Parlia- mintarian '54, Office Assistant '54, Roarer Typist '5 HELEN SUE GEORGE-F.H.A. '51, '52, Jeffer- sonian Club '53, '54. ROW 6- CAROL GEORGE-Baseball '51-'54, F.F.A. '52, Jeffersonian Club '53. JO ANN GIBSON-F.H.A. '51, Library Club, 52, Spanish Club '52, '53, Secretary-Treasurer '53, Lion Advertising Staff '53, '54, Lion News Editor '54, Jeffersonian Club '53, 54, Reporter '54, Honor So- ciety '53, '54, Roarer Co-Senior Editor '54, Girls' State Alternate '53, Homeroom Vice-President '52, '53, Homeroom Secretary '54. BARBARA GOODWIN-Y-Teens '51-'54, Treasurer '53, D.E. Club '54, President '54, Homeroom Ser- geant-at-Arms '51, Homeroom Treasurer '52, Lion Staff Reporter '54. Page 21 Page 22 SENIOR ROW 1- GINGER WALKER GRAY BILLY RAY GREER-Band '51-'54, All-State Band '51, '53 , Trade School '53. GEORGE GRUBBS-Trade School '53, '54. ROW 2- SHIRLEY GULLEY-Homeroom Treasurer '51 , Y- Teens '51, '53, Homeroom Vice-President '52, Glee Club '52, Homeroom President '53, Junior Red Cross '54, F.B.L.A. '54. RICHARD HALE EMMA JEAN HALL - Homexoom Reporter '51, Jeffersonian Club '53, Curtain Call Club '54, F.B. L.A. '54, Lion Circulation Staff '53, Roarer Business Staff '54, Office Assistant '54, Y-Teens '51-'54, Treasurer '51, Secretary '52, President '54, Lionettes '52-'54, Secretary '54. R+OW 3- PAUL HARE-4-H Club '51, '52, F.F.A. '52, '53, Jeffersonian Club '53, Library Club '53, Honor So- ciety '54, Junior Red Cross '54. KENNETH HART ANN HEBERT-Y-Teens '51-'54, Vice-President '51, President '52, Council Representative '53, Inter-Club Council President '52, Council Representative '53, Inter-Club Council President '54, Lionettes '52-'54, Sergeant-at-Arms '54, Homeroom Reporter '52, Homeroom Sergeant-at-Arms '53, Homeroom Treas- urer '54, Honor Society '53, '54, Jeffersonian Club '53, '54, Library Club '52, Foreign Language Club '54, Vice-President of Spanish Group '54, Lion Ad- vertising Staff '51-'54, Business Manager '54, Roarer Business Mgr. '54, Pelican Girls' State Alternate '53. ROW 4- CLAUDE HENDERSON - Latin Club '51, '52, Homeroom Reporter '52, '53, Trade School '53, Jeffersonian Club '54, SARAH McHENRY HENDRICKS-Honor Society '52, '54, Y-Teens '50-'53, Recording Secretary '50, Treasurer '51, Library Club '50, '51, President '51 , Latin Club '50, '51, Junior Red Cross '52, Home- room President '54, Softball '51, '52, Girls' State Delegate '52, Lioncttes '51-'53, First Lieutenant '53. FRANK HEYL-Football '54, Basketball '54, Base- ball '53, '54, Jeffersonian Club '53, '54. ROW 5- ADA MAE HICKS-Lionettes '52-'54, Treasurer '54 , Y-Teens '51-'54, President '51, Treasurer '52, Vice- President '53, Jeffersonian Club '53, '54, Library Club '52, F,H.A. '52, F.B.L.A. '53, '54, Reporter '53, Homeroom Reporter '53, Junior Red Cross '52, Homeroom Secretary '51, Homeroom Teasurer '52, Homeroom Vice-President '54, Circulation Staff for Lion '54. DOYLE HOLSTEAD - Homeroom Reporter '51, Sophomore Class President '52, Homeroom President '52, '54, Junior Class President '53, Homeroom Sec- retary '53, Jeffersonian Club '53, '54, Honor So- ciety '53, '54, President '54, Football '51-'53, Cap- tain '53, Basketball '52-'54, Baseball '53, '54, Golf '52, JEAN JOHNSON-4-H Club '51, '52, F.H.A. '51, '52, F.B.L.A. '53 , Nursing '54. ROW 6- CLARENCE JOHNSON - Jeffersonian Club '53, '54, Library Club '53, Pelican Boys' State '53, 4-H Club '54, Trade School '54, Homeroom Vice-Presi- dent '54. MATTIE JEAN JOHNSON MONTA SUE JOHNSON-4-H Club '51, Home- room Treasurer '52, F.B.L.A. '53, '54, Historian '54, Jeffersonian Club '54, Band '51-'54, Lion Ad- vertising Staff '54, Office Assistant '54, Key Club Sweetheart '54, Homecoming Court '54, Y-Teens '54, Secretary '54. CLASS ROW 1- LARUE JORDAN-Homeroom President '51 , Home- room Reporter's Club '52, Spanish Club '52-'54, Sec- retary '54, Homecoming Court '54, Y-Teens '5l- '54, Lionettes '52-'54, Private '54, Lion Advertising Staff '53, Lion Copy Editor '54. JOHN LANDRUM-Homeroom Vice-President '53, 4-H Club '51-'53, F.F,A. '52-'54, Reporter '54, Football '53. JOYCE LANIER-Y-Teens '51-'54, Co-secretary '5l, Vice-President '52, Social Chairman '53, Service Chairman '54, Library Club '52-'53, F.B.L.A. '54, Jeff Club '53, '54, Lionettes '52-'54, Homeroom Vice-President '54. R'OW 24 DOROTHY LEGGET BILLIE LEVIE-Homeroom Sergeant-at-Arms '51, Freshman Football '50, Trade School '51-'53, Foot- ball '5l-'53, Manager '53, Basketball Manager '54. ALICE JO LIPSEY-Latin Club '52, Library Club '52, '53, Honor Society '53, '54, Jeff Club '53, '54, Lionettes '54, Girls' State Delegate '53, Homeroom Treasurer '54, ROW 3- BETTY LOFLIN-Y-Teens '51 , 4-H Club '52, '53, Jeff Club '53, '54, F.B.L.A. '54, Art Club '53, '54, Honor Society '54, Softball '52, '53, Glee Club '52, Lionettes '52-'54. SHIRLEY LORD-F.H.A. Club '53, Honor Society '54, Lion Editorial Staff '54, Roarer Co-Senior Edi- tor '54, Girls' Glce Club '54. BESSIE McALLISTERfF.H.A. '53, D.E Club '54. ROW 4- SHIRLEY MCBROOM-Art Club '54, Y-Teens '53 , Homeroom President '53, '54, Vice-President '51 , F.H.A, Club '52, '53, ROY MCCAA, JR.fF.F.A. '51-'54, Trade School '54 GENE MCGOWEN--F.F.A. '52, F.B.L.A. '53, '54. ROW 5- CAROLYN McKAY - Homeroom Reporters Club '51, Y-Teens '51-'54, Corresponding Secretary '54, Lionettcs '52-'54, Private '53, Vice-President '54, Latin Club '52, Vice-President '52, Jeff Club '53, '54, National Honor Society '53, '54, F.H.A. '53, Reporter '53, Girls' State Delegate '53, Homecom- ing Court '52, Maid of Honor '53, Glee Club '54, F.B.L.A. '54, F.F.A. Sweetheart '54, Library Club '52, Lion Circulation Staff '54, Advertising Staff '54, Homeroom Vice-President '52, Treasurer '53, Secretary '54. NELLIE MCKEITHON DAVID MARTIN ROW 6- JON MASK BOBBY MAY - Trade School '52-'54, Freshman Football '51-'53, Football '53, Letterman '53, Base- bal '52-'54. FRANCES BURNS MOORE-Art Club '54, Glee Club '54, Spanish Club '53, Jeff Club '53, Home- room Vice-President '52, Page 23 Page 24 SENIOR ROW 1- JAMES MOORE-Junior Red Cross '51, Football Manager '51-'53, Basketball Manager '51, '52, Bas- ketball '53, '54, Baseball Manager '51-'54, Jeffer- sonian Club '53, '54, President '54, Homeroom Re- porters Club '54, Vice-President '54 GYL MOORE-Y-Teens '52-'54, Secretary '52, In- ter-Club Council '53, Corresponding Secretary '53, Treasurer '54, Band '53, '54, Librarian '53, Junior Red Cross '53, '54, Secretary '53, Vice-President '54, 4-H Club '52, '53 5 Library Club '53, Homeroom Sergeant-at-Arms '51, '52, CLOVIS MORRISON-Trade School '54. ROW 2- HUEY NARON BOB NIX-Band '51-'54, Captain of Trailer Crew '52-'54, Homerom Secretary '52-'54, Junior Red Cross '53, Vice-President '53, Vice-President Senior Class '54. BILL NORRIS - Homeroom Secretary '51, Band '51, '52, Choir '51-'54, President '54, Ensemble '52- '54, All-State Choir '52-'54, Homeroom President '52, Boys' State '53, Jeffersonian Club '53, '54, Key Club '54. ROW 3- GWEN OSBORN-Latin Club '53, Foreign Lang- uage Club '54, Library Club '53, '54, Secretary '54. KAY OWENS-Y-Teens '53, '54, Girls' Glee Club '51, '53, D.E. Club '54, Homeroom Reporter '54. JACK PARKER-Latin Club '52, F.B.L.A. '53, '54, Homeroom Reporter's Club '54, 4-H Club '54, Boys' State Alternate '53, Roarer Business Staff '54. ROW 4- CHERRY DEATS PERKINS-Homeroom Sergeant- at-Arms '51, Latin Club '51, Y-Teens '51-'54, Cor- responding Secretary '51, Spanish Club '52, '53, Glee Club '52, Choir,'53, '54, Librarian '54, En- semble '54, Jeffersonian Club '53 , Curtain Call Club '53, '54, Historian '54, Honor Society '54, Lionettes '52-'54, Sergeant '54. VIVIAN PETTIT-Football '51-'53, Baseball '51- '54, F.F.A. '52-'54, Jeffersonian Club '53, '54, Junior Red Cross, '54, Homeroom Sergeant-at-Arms '51, '52 , Homeroom Vice-President '54. VESTA PILGREEN-4-H Club '52, Art Club '54, Glee Club '54. ROW 5- NEVA ANN PRICE JOE PURVIS-Homeroom Secretary '51 , Band '51- '53, Key Club '52-'54, Honor Society '53, '54, Jeffersonian Club '53, '54, Boys' State Delegate '53, Lions Business Staff '54. LILAH RABUN-Homeroom Secretary '51 , Y-Teens '51-'54, Reporter '54, Spanish Club '52, '53, Lion- ettes '52-'54, Corporal '54, Homeroom Sergeant-ab Arms '53, Honor Society '53, '54, Treasurer '54, F.B.L.A. '53, Leadership Delegate '53, Lion Feature Writer '53, Jeffersonian Club '54, Secretary-Treas- urer '54, Homecoming Queen '54, Lion Editor '54, Roarer Business Staff '54. ROW 6- GERALDINE MOORE RAMSEY F. H. REAGAN, JR.-Band '51-'53, Key Club '52- '54, Jeffersonian Club '53, '54, Honor Society '54, Homeroom Reporters Club '52, '53, Junior Red Cross '51 , Lion Photographer '54, Roarer Photogra- pher '54, Homeroom Vice-President '53, Lion Busi- ness Staff '54. PATSY REDDEN CLASS ROW 1- JEANINE RENFROW-4-H Club '51, '52, Junior Red Cross '51 , Homeroom President '52, Homeroom Vice-President '53, Curtain Call Club '53, '54, Art Club '51-'54, President '54. THETA RICHARDSON-Glee Club '51 , F.H.A. '51-'53, D.E. Club '54. ANNE RIZZO-Band '51-'53, ROW 2- BARBARA ROBERTS - Homeroom President '51 , Homeroom Vice-President '52, Lionettes '52-'54, Private '53, Honor Society '54, Jeffersonian Club '53, '54, Library Club '52, '54. JESSE ROBERTS-4-H Club '51-'54, F.F.A '51-'53, PEGGY ROBERTS-Y-Teens '51, Secretary '51 , Art Club '53, Jeffersonian Club '53, Lion Reporter '53, D.E. Club '54. ROW 3- SHIRLEY THOMPSON ROCKETT FRANCES MIDDLETON ROSS-Latin Club '52, F.B.L.A. '53, THOMAS SANDERSON-Art Club '51, Key Club '52, Jeffersonian Club '53, D.E. Club '54. ROW 4- WILL SAM SHATZER-Football '51-'53, 4-H Club '52-'54, Reporter '54, F.F.A '52-'54, Baseball '51- '54, Basketball '53, '54, Art Club '54, Homeroom President '52, BILLY GENE SMITH-Homeroom Reporter '51, Football '52, '54, Choir '54, Basketball '53, '54, Homeroom Secretary '54, Baseball '53, '54, CLAYTON SMITH-Football '53, Trade School '54, F.F.A. '52-'54, ROW 5- KENNETH SMITH-F.F.A. '51, '54, 4-H Club '51, '54 R. C. SMITH-F.F.A. '51-'53, Trade School '54, JOYCE SMITH-F.B.L.A. '54, Library Club '54, Foreign Language Club '54, Jeffersonian Club '54, Assistant in Counselor's Office '54, Y-Teens '54. ROW 6- PATSY SPEIR-Latin Club '51, '52, 4-H Club '51 , Y-Teens '51 , Homeroom Reporter '52 , Lionettes '52, '53, Library Club '52, '53, Jeffersonian Club '53, F.B.L.A. '54, Junior Red Cross '54, Honor Society '54 KEITH SPENCE-Football '52, Track '52, '53, F. F.A. '54, Vice-President '54, Baseball '54, CARRIE STERLING-D.E. Club '54. Page 25 Page 26 SENIOR ROW 1- BILLY STEWART-Trade School '53, '54. JOE STEWART-Freshman football '51, 52, Home- room Vice-President '51, F.F.A. '51-'54, Treasurer '54, 4-H Club '52-'54, Jeff Club '53, '54, Varsity Football '53, F.B.L.A '54, Track '53, Homeroom Sergeant-at-Arms '53. ELVIS STOUT-President Senior Class '54, Fresh- man Football '5l, Varsity Football '52-'54, Choir '51-'54, Business Manager '52, Vice-President '53, '54, Ensemble '52-'54, Homeroom President '51, '53, '54, Homeroom Vice-President '52, Under Classmen Favorite '53, All-State Choir '52-'54, 4-H Club '51- '54, President '51-'54, Track '53. ROW 2- MARTHA STRUBEN-Glee Club '51, Homeroom Vice-President '53, Treasurer '54, F.B.L A. Club '53, '54, President '54, Lion Circulation Staff '53, '54, Lionettes '52-'54, Historian '54. SHIRLEY WILSON TARPLEY-Homeroom Secre- tary '51, '52, Sergeant-at-Arms '53, F.B.L.A. Club '53, Art Club '53, Y-Teens '53, D E. Club '54, Par- liamentarian '54. GENE TARVER-Homeroom Secretary '51, F.F.A. Club '53, Delegate '53 , 4-H Club '51-'54. ROW 3- TRUETT THORN-F.F.A. Club '53-'54, Curtain Call Club '53-'54. BARBARA THORNHILL-Junior Red Cross '53, F.B.L.A. Club '54, Lion Circulation Staff '53 BARBARA TILLMAN-4-H Club '51, '52, Mixed Glee Club '52, Choir '53, '54, F.B.L.A Club '54. ROW 4- JAMES HARVEY TROUSDALE III-Foreign Lang- uage Club '54, Latin Vice-President '54, Key Club '54, Jeff Club '53, Lion Circulation Staff '51-'54, Manager 54. JACQUELYN TULLOS-Mixed Glee Club '53, '54, Jeff Club '53. BETTY VAN-Homeroom Vice-President '51 , Pres- ident '52-'54, Class Treaurer '53, F.B.L.A. '53, '54, Drama Club '54, Library Club '54, Basketball '51, '52, Manager 54. ROW 5- ,IEAN DONCER VANCIL-Homeroom President '51, '53, Sergeant-at-Arms '54, Y-Teens '51-'54, President '51, Council Representative '53, Vice-Presi- dent of Council '54, Lionettes '52-'53, Glee Club '52 , Choir '53, '54, Jeff Club '53-'54, Honor Society '53, '54, Girls' State Alternate '53. JOYCE VATTER-Glee Club '54. BILLY VAUGHN-Homeroom Reporters Club '51, '52 , Key Club '52-'54, Jeff Club '53, Honor Society '54, D.E. Club '54, Lion Staff Reporter '54, Roarer Sports Editor '54. ROW 6- JAMES VAUGHN-Art Club '53-'54, Treasurer '54 , D.E. Club '53, '54, Homeroom Reporters Club '53. BILLY JOE WAFER-Band '51-'54, Drum Major '53, '54, Captain '54, All-State Band '53, Honor Society '53, '54, Vice-President '54, Jeff Club '53, '54, Latin Club '52, Class Vice-President '53, Lion Advertising Staff '53, Boys' State Delegate '53, Lou- isiana Honor Band '52, Key Club '53-'54, Secretary '53, President '54. JO ANN WHITE-Jeff Club '53-'54, Honor Society '54, Cheerleader '54, Homecoming Court '53 , Girls' State Alternate '53, Counciling Office Assistant '53. ROWFLASS PATSY WHITE-Jeffersonian Club '53, Choir '51- '54, Reporter '54, Girls' Ensemble '54, Mixed En- senmble '54, Lion Staff '53, '54, Roarer Staff '54, Associate Editor '54, Homeroom Reporter '54, Hon- or Society '54. ROBBIN WIGGINS - Homeroom Reporters Club '52, Jeffersonian Club '53, Honor Society '53, '54, Pelican Girls' State Delegate '53, Lion Staff '54, Feature Editor '54, Foreign Language Club '54, Homeroom Treasurer '52, Homeroom President '54-. CHARLES WILDER-4-H Club '51-'54, Junior Red Cross '51, Latin Club '52, Track '53, Choir '53, '54, Ensemble '54, Curtain Club '53, '54, President '54, Jeffersonian Club '53, Boys' State Delegate '53, Key Club '54, Homeroom Treasurer '54, FB.L.A. '54, Lion Staff '54, All-State Chorus '54, Repre- sentative to School Hilites Club '54, First Vice- Presiclent '54, American Legion Oratorical District Winner. ROW 2- ELAINE WILLIAMS - Lionettes '52-'54, Color Guard '54, Jeffersonian Club '53, '54, Library Club '53, F.B.L.A. '54, Honor Society '54, Homeroom Sergeant-at-Arms '54. CARL WILLIAMS-Trade School '53, '54. LORA WILLIS-Homeroom Reporters Club '51, 4- H Club '51, '52, Lionettes '52-'54, President '54, Girls' Glee Club '52, Y-Teens '52-'54, President '53, Junior Class Secretary '53, Homeroom Secretary '53, '54, Lion Feature Writer '53, '54, Jefferson Club '53, '54, Curtain Call Club '53, Honor Society '53, '54, Girls' State Delegate '53, Junior Class Favorite '53, Roarer Editor '54, Senior Class Secretary '54, Senior Class Play '54 ROW 3- JEANETTE WOMACK-4-H Club '51, Y-Teens '51, '52, Spanish Club '53, F.B.L.A. '54, Foreign Language Club '54, CARL WRIGHT-Junior Red Cross '52, '53, Trade School '52, '54, Boys' State Alternate '53, Key Club '54 GLENDA WRIGHTkF.H.A. '51, Y-Teens '51-'53, Vice-President '51, Secretary '52, 4-H Club '51-'54, Library Club '52, Lionettes '53, Jeffersonian Club '53, Art Club '52-'54, Secretary '54, Band '54, Ma- jorette '54. Bobbie Gale Garrett and Box Nix were chosen ideal girlfriend and boyfriend by their clasxmates. THE .IUNICR CLA S of 1954 Gill, Coon, Johnson, Williams CLASS OFFICERS Allen Coon . . President Max Williams Vice-President Jane Gill . S ecre tary Faith Johnson . Treasurer Page 28 Hershel Adcock Eva Mae Alford Bennie Andrews Ann Arrant Virginia Arrant Nettie Marie Bacle Jon Barker Billie Bayne James Boyles Wanda Brady Douglas Brothers Charlotte Brown Richard Campbell jimmy Carney Melvin Case Mike Cathey Wayne Chelette Inez Cherry Letha Colvin Allen Coon Shirley Crumpler Gerald Curry Bobby Lynn Darnell Pat Davis Helen Deal Patsy Dean Delores DeLay Patsy Doane Virginia Dunn Jackie DuPriest Ernest Dupuis Shirley Edmonds Page 29 new lf 51 sv E, Y kfii' ,wlil K A .,. Vi 6 535 . W? I Page 30 JUNIOR Gayle English Barbara Eppinette Barbara Farrar Grove Fields Florence Filhiol Tommy Fletcher Joyce Foreman Frances Foster Bettie Sue Frost Jenene Gibson Charles Giger Jane Gill Marilyn Gill Eloise Godwin Dolores Gonzales Helen Gray Maxine Grubbs Terry Gunn Charlotte Gunther Gappy Ann Haley Sue Hammons Pat Hardee Alton Hare Love Harper Ralph Haynes Verna Hightower Leon Hill Barbara Hogard John Hogard Lucille Howard Ronnie Hudson Jack Humble CLASS Lowell Humphries James Hunt Olan Hunter Helen Ivy Kitty Jacola Faith Johnson Glenn Johnson Shirley Jones Gerry Kenny Carol Sue King Glenda Kinnison Lucv Kleinschmidt R. N. Lanningham John Larsen Jerry Russell Lee Jean Leggett Joye Lent Bobby Little John Lolley Jody Luton Shirley McGowen Sarah McMillon Ike McMullen ,K Gary McNeely Cliff Madsen La Vera Mason Sara Matkins Ray Maxey Robert Mears Gay Minor Helene Mobley Donald Moore AA Page 3 1 4 in ii Ml A E sr 'ii Q ef Qi ,gli H5 tl lm fl at I -W L. Q if Q1 if 3? ffl? Mi, i Page 32 f JUNIOR Cordie Murphy Retha Norman Jan Nunn Zola Parrish Margaret Petch Shirley Peters Paul Pettit Mary Petty Hazel Phillips Johnnie Phillips Sara Mickel Powell Claudine Price Lael Puckett Ruby Nell Redden Janette Reeves Rex Rhodes Jimmy Roach Guy Roberts Minnie Rollinson Hunter Ross Betty Lou Sanders Martha Sanderson Margaret Ann Shaver David Sims Darrell Smith I Gary Smith Faye Speights Dora. Lee Standford Mary Stewart jimmy Stiles Martha Sue Sugden Mary Virginia Swayze Cl-A55 Mary Beth Taylor , Pauline Thomas ' Faye Thornton Florence Tidwell 'W ,-..- an X ,N Q 1 X Chester Todd H ' 1. N Domino Triehel 4' ' T Charles Turner f. Carol Varner H ff 1 f Q 1 V M H3 f ,f,i fs . ! if 'W V vw YE K :E as Qr y fr i y W. . is . ,, V., ,gg l 5 .lg , f , M nz we-I ,f f ff Sylvia Vaughn R. H. West Dollene White Roderick Whitc Douglas Whittington Max Williams jerry Young Class 1'ep1'e.rentatiz,fex draw up Student Council comtitutiovs fs, Q I this we? X iw a W 'QS 1 fa 2 Q Page 33 THE SOPHOMORE CLASS of 1 9 5 4 Nichols, Ray, Culpepper, Roye CLASS OFFICERS Paul Roye . .... . President Ronald Nichols Vice-President Ann Ray . Secretary Dick Culpepper Treasurer Page 34 Vivian Jo Aaron Charlotte Achord Ora Lee Adams Lorene Arrant J. B. Bailey Bonnie Balch Allie Mae Barrett Barbara Barrington Lois Barron Patsy Bearden Bennie Berry Janette Brassell Eldon Bratton George Brinson Jo Ann Brooks Geraldine Bryant Shirley Burks Luther Burney Robby Butler Una Canterbury J. D. Capps J. L. Case Rita Case Don Clark La Ree Colvin Jim Corry Wayne Cowan Pauline Crenshaw Pat Crow Evelyn Cruse Dick Culpepper Evelyn Cummings Jonnie Ray Cummings Ann Daniels Ruby Dean Bonnie DeFee Robert Dever Shirley Doyle Nelda Dozier Floyd Duchesne Phyllis Yvonne D Evelyn Duke James Harold Dunigan Jerry Durham Ann Edwards Gerald Eppinette Dale Finley Peggy Finley Robert Flacy Sarah Jane Flacy Jimmy Earl Flanagan Bobbie Flowers Doyle Foy Ethel Foy uchesne Page 35 Page 36 OPHOMORE Lavera Foy Calvin Fuller Richard Wayne Gentry Peggy Gilley Joy Goodnight Frances Goza Betty Graham Betty Gray James Gray Bill Greenlee Mary Gregory Virginia Griffin Anna Ruth Haddox Melva Hammett Travis Hammond Billy Gene Harper Sue Harper Carolyn Hart Harry Hebert Lera Hennessy Mary Alice Hicks Melvin Hicks Donna Lou Holdeman Addie Holifield Nowella Howard Pat Hubbard Harlon Humphries Martha Ann Jackson Gerald Jacobs Eugene Jarreau Anne Jenkins Paul Jeter Ann Johnson Glenda Johnson Shelby Joyner Rhetta Kahn Billy Kenley Manfried Kiese Betty Sue Kimball Janice Kirk June Knight Glen Langley Charles Lanningham Betty Jo Lee Della Kay Lee Norma Lee Katherine Lenard Hillman Levie Marie Lightsey Bobby Eugene Linder Johnny Maroney Jeanette McCaa Beverly McClain Jeanette McDonald Bill McDonald Carol McGough Armande McHenry Nora Lee McMellon Mary Ann McMullen Yvonne McMurry Freddie McVay Fred Carlton Middleton Bonnye Faye Moore Bunny Moore Janice Lee Morgan Ramona Neal Ronald Nichols Webb Nix Pat Noble Gloria Nubles Mary Alice Osborne Sarah Lou Osborne Leon Osterland Catherine Page Charles Page Herschel Pair Jack Patrick Mary Sue Patterson Alice Patton Deloris Patton Donald Peters Gloria Peters Lanis Pettit R. Z. Pilcher Terry Price Fred Purifoy Ann Ray Florence Reed Eula Mae Reinninger Shelby Jean Roberts Marcille Rogers Paul Roye Glynn Russel Lynn Russel Clarence Sanderson Doll Savanna Jo Anne Scarf Dorothy Shirley Katie Singleton james Ennis Sisemore Patsy Ann Skates Dell Smith Francis Smith Millard Smith Robert Earl Smith Danny Solomon Jeff Wayne Spence Rachel Stokes Page 37 61 QPHOMORI CLASS Sue Yvonne Storey Geraldine Sutton Max Swayze Earl Audrest Takewell. John Tannehill Jo Taylor Lou Telano Teddy Joe Telano Sharon Thomisee Donald Thompson Sue Thompson Nancy Tillman Lawrence Thorn Almon Chester Thornhill Joe Thurmon Billy Tousinau Charles Tullos Tommie Vanve Richard Wainwright Ralph Ward Elizabeth Warlick .Io Eileen Watts John Whitaker Donald Whittingt Ira Whittington Louis Whittington Willie Wiggins Gene Williams Pete Williams Nellie Wisinor Patricia Worley J. P. Wyatt Wanda Wyatt Rita Zagone OI1 Rea' vs. White game climaxex football spring training Q Page 38 Jr THE FRESHMAN CLASS l of 1954 Graham, Johnson, Long, McKay William McKay . President Peggy Long . Vice-President Alice Graham . Secretary Dale Johnson Treasurer Page 39 Page 40 FRESHMAN Adrian Abrough Edward Adcock Roy Alford Charles Allen Sondra Anderson ' Carolyn Arrant l Lois Auttonberry Margaret Bagwell Bobby Barker Clarence Barton Henry Beckley Richard Bedgood Carl Bell James Bell Ruby Lee Bell Wayne Bennett Arnold Berry Jerry Bordelon Raymond Bordelon Dan Bragg June Breland Douglas Brewer Sandra Brown Frances Ann Brownlee Gene Bruscato George Bryan Betty Jo Bryant James Bryant Vickie Bryant Corda Belle Buckley Guy Buffington Noah Case Inez Chambless Mary Pearl Coates Betty Cole Carolyn Cox Henson Crenshaw Mary Ellen Crenshaw Edward Cromwell Dickie Crowe Hilton Crowell Burnice Cummings Anne Davis Eugene Davis Virginia Davis Kenneth Day Thomas Day Jimmy Deal Virginia Dean Elizabeth DeLouche Marie Dorris Thomas Doss Josephine Duke Barbara Eady CLASS Faye Earl Sandra Elliot James Ellis David Eppinette Vancille Eppinette Wayne Eppinette Ella Sue Eubanks John Eubanks Merrily Flacy Billy Ford Robert Foster Kitty Foxworth Curtis Freeman Oscar Fuller, Jr. T. L. Fuller Betty Gaar Frances Gates Betty Glass Madeline Godwin Ronald Gonzales Glenn Gore Alice Graham Clyde Graham Ollie Clarice Grant Ralph Guillory Charles Wayne Hackney Genelle Hall J. W. Hall Susie Lee Hall Bobby Hammonds Carolyn Hankins Eloise Hankins Jerry Harrell Dale Harris Lonnie Hasley Billy Hearne Felix Hernandez Shirley Ann Hicks Donna Hildabridle Billy Joe Hodnett Betty Hoover Ida Hornsby lvfarguerite Hoskins Eugene Hubbard Janie Lea Hughes Ann Humphries Jack Irwin Bobby Jalovcc Alice Jarreau Nelda Jiles Dal: Johnson Bob Johnson Dewey Jones Marvin Kelly Page 41 Page 42 FRESHMAN Barbara Kiese Johnny Kokinos Steve Kolokouris Joyce Ann Laurence Royce Leachman Catherine Ledbetter J. D. Lee Peggy Long Ann Lowery Bobbie Lowery Margaret Lowery Barbara Luton Nell McAllister R. C. McBroo1n Jo Ann McDonald Willie McKaskle William McKay Joy Dell McKinley Evelyn Ruth McKnight Joyce McLaughlin Lovell McLcland Jimmy McMullen Lorriane McMullen Faye McPhearson Doyle Malone Freddie Manghum Bobby Martinez Sue Masters Martha Mathes Jalna May Dan Mears Donald Medaries Glenda Medaries Pat Medaries Jane Mims Joan Mitchell Edna Moore Glynda Moore Alice Morrison Harold Morrison Eddie Moseley Caroline Netherland Penny Nowell Jo Ann Nubles Joyce Oliver Jo Ann Painich Betty Parker Era Lee Parks Raymond Parks Lloyd Parrott Gloria Joan Patterson Maurice Patterson Shirley Patton Fred Peters CLASS Robert Petty Mary Ramona Potter Mary Agnes Rachal Louise Ragan Billy Ray Ramsey Travis Rawls Frances Reid Jacquelyn Roberts Johnny Roy Sherrill Ruby Sue Russ Maxine Sanders Judy Scarf Jesse Scott Eugene Sehon Charles Sharbono Louis Shaw Jimmy Shipp Betty Smith Esther Smith Harvey Smith Marjorie Smith Sherwood Smith Jimmy Solly David Ray Speir Melvin Strohm ' Barbara Sumrall Fred Taylor J. C. Taylor Winona Terrell Mary Katherine Tharpe Ralph Tharpe Eddie Thomas Helen Thompson Wanda Thompson Gerald Thorn Charles Towery Charles Trichell Joe Trichell Syble Tullos Wayne Van John Varner George Walker Jimmy Wallace Marie Walter William Watkins Pauline Webb Donna Rhea Welch Janice Wheeler Kenneth Wheeler Charles Whitaker Clarence White Victor Whittington Kay Wigley gf' ,Q ' 1 af If Page 43 FRESHMAN CLASS Frances Wilhite Bobby Jean Williams Jimmy Willis Geraldine Wilson David Wimbish Alice Wood Evelyn Wood Mlilliam Woolsey David Wright Duke Yates ? Senior play practice gets under way Counseling Office amistantx plan a project Page 44 The east experiences the final thrill - curtain call Page 45 4 S 2 ? E A 1 5 E E E' 6 in 1- Y 't Athletics 5, Ax 4 L L Rf Xa! gc 4-6 :liz X T az QD :Ei is I2 1 VW .Ea .,.:v I, I gn A llvl 5' V f i W V .3 Qzg, 2 a .. W 5 Coach Jim Hodgins FOOTBALL 1953-54 With only six returning lettermen. Coach Jim Hod- ginis rebuilt, inexperienced Lions won five of the ten games played in the '53 football season. rolling up a grand total of 134 points to their opponents! 88. As the schedule progressed, the unseasoned squad gained valuable experience, and managed to hold its own fairly well with many of the top teams of Louis- iana. the opening of a new high school in West Mon- roe marked a new era of football history for the Lions. An added attraction this year was a game played be- tween the new West Monroe team, the Rebels, and the O. P. H. S. Lions. Before a capacity crowd on Thanksgiving Day, the local boys managed to beat the Rebs 21 to O. Climaxing this eventful season was the annual Lion- ette banquet honoring the team. The highlight of the program was the presentation of trophies to outstand- ing players. Larry Barnes received the most valuable playe awardg Delbert Wheeler, the best lineman awardg and Doyle Holstead was awarded the Lockhart sports- manship trophy. jackie Duprieit is brought down after almost gettzng Ike McMullen touchdown bound-Barrier game away for a score. Page 48 First row, left to right: Roye, Pettit, Culpepepr, Landrum, Greer, DuPriest, Clark, McMullen, Smith, Adcock Second row: Fleming, Corry, Nichols, Greenlee, Cook, Russel, Barnes, Holstead, Simmons, Fordham. Third row: Ward, K. Wheeler, Stewart, May, Fuller, Heyl, D. Wheeler, Stout, Shatzer, Rawls, Day, Osterland Herbert Holliman, Tommy Wilson, Assistant Coaches Coach Herbert Holliman Coach Tommy Wilson 49 OUACHITA LETTERMEN Holstead, center Wheeler, guard Fleming, tackle Fordham, tackle Adcock, guard Heyl, tackle Shatzer, backfield Simmons, guard Culpepper, guard Page 50 x If 2 5 3 1 Q Z s 1 s i 3 OUR RECORD FOR '53 Ouachita Opponent 26 Horner 0 O Ruston 13 13 Bastrop O 7 Haynesville 14 21 Fair Park O 7 Byrd 35 12 Baton Rouge 13 27 Bossier City O O Neville 13 21 West Monroe O Page Ralph Ward, 125 po 1c1z d substi- tute, if finally brought down af- ter an eighteen yard run-Bowie game. Touchdown! Ouachita beats Fair- park for the first time in twelve years. Ike McMullen allualex a taekler on the way to another touchdown. Larry Barnes Q75, all-xtate forward, lzits the baskvt Billy Smith atzffrripts a goal in spite? of a close guard. for two more poiritx for the Lions. Doyle Holszfead triex to knock the ntie ball to l1.i.v Bflty fo Les? and Virginia Brurzsori, forwarclx, are an team-mates. tlm job in the I'1.Llj.'1'LESL'lll6 game. W Page 53 First low. left to rightj 1 Fuller. Doss, Smith, English, Shatzer. Second row: Heyl, Crow, Moore, Simmons, Berry. Third row: Chellette. Maroney, Holstead, Barnes, Russell, Lcvie CManagerj. Coach H. H. Holliman's '54 Lion quintet, consisting of only two returning letterrnan and three inexperienced play- ers, proved their doubted strength by winning 9 of the 12 conference games played and racked up a total of 549 points to their opponents' 495. In the Northern District conference race, the Lions fin- ished in a second place deadlock with the Bossier City Bear- cats. The final decision came when the two teams met on a neutral court for a one game playoff with Bossier defeating Ouachita 60 to 52, thus disqualifying them for a chance at the second-place state AA title. Alhouffh the Lions s orted one of the newest uintets Q P Cl in recent years, it maintained its usual even balance with Holstead controlling the backboards and Barnes always on the spot to make those shots count. The Ouachita team, backed by veterans Holstead and Barnes, placed first in the Northeast Conference Tourney and second in the Ouachita Invitational. Barnes, high indi- vidual scorer in the North District, made the Al-North Dis- trict AA quintet. Page 54- SCHEDULE Ouachita Opponents 44 Fair Park 36 47 Bastrop 37 43 Bossier City 39 44 Haynesville 29 39 Byrd 55 38 Wfest Monroe 34 49 Bastrop 46 26 Bossier City 41 55 West Monroe 43 60 Haynesville 32 55 Fair Park 65 49 Byrd 38 Coach Herbert Hollirnan Barnes, forward Holstead, center Smith, guard Russell, forward Maroney, guard Moore, forward Heyl, guard Simmons, forward Page 55 The Quachita girls' sextet, with only three returning' lettermen. began the ,54 season with determination to hold the state AA crown which they had had for the past two consequtive years. The Li0nesses, however, trying for their third consecutive state crown, were defeated by Istrouma in SAN the first round of playoffs. I -mf-J V Emmy XVith returning' veterans, Simmons, lX4cHenry, and Brun- son. and under the direction of Miss Mary Lea Gevrge, the sextet prov ed their strength by winning' 16 of the '23 games played during' the season. Members of the team rceiving special recognition were Charlotte Simmons, who made the all-tournament team for both the Ouachita Invitational and Northeast College tourna- ments, and Armand McHenry, who made the Ouachita In- vitational team. Coach Mary Lee George Charlotte Simmons, guard Armande McHenry, guard Virginia Brunson, forward Barbara Farrar, guard Retha Norman, forward Betty Jo Lee, forward Page 57 Cheerleaders The O. P. H. cheerleaders, an all girl group this year for the first time, were always an eye-catching attrac- tion during football season. Besides keeping up the pep at all football games, the cheerleaders were always on the spot at pep assemblies, parades, and even at basketball games. They also did a splendid job of decorating the football field before every home game. The girls, under the sponsorship of Miss Josephine McCranie, began the season by attending cheerleader camp on the campus of Northwestern last summer. YNhile there, they attended classes on cheerleading and acrobatics. La rence Herkimer director of the cam mad o - . . . . W K . '. . . pi C m V The cheerleaders zn working clothes thaw off' mg pictures of the girls in action during the football sea- t t. . . m mv. son. These films will be shown at the camp next year. a pep ee O First row, left to right: Rita Case, Sara Cloud, Lucy Klienschmidt, head cheerleader, Gloria Peters. Second row: Dolores Dc Lay, Jo Ann White, Dolores Gonzales, Lael Puckett. Page 58 J Cheerleaders raise the rafters as they boost the Lion before the big Neville game. Cheerleaders call for team to go for a The enthusiastic girls keep up the pep at basketball touchdown! games. Page 59 Queen Lilah Rabun A traditional highlight of Ouachita's football season is the presentation of the Homecoming queen and court. The identity of thc queen, who is elected along with seven maids, is kept secret until she is crowned by a member of the football squad in assembly on the morning of the big game. After the crowning, entertainment is provided for the queen and her court. The girls are the center of an afternoon parade in downtown Monroe, and are introduced to the fans in colorful pre-game activities at the field. This year, Ouachita's representative participated in a 'gQueen of Queenis Contest in which all homecoming queens of high schools in this area took Part. Hom coming Surprised queen bursts into tears as her identity is revealed. Maid-of-liorzoz' makes her en- The ensemble, which includes a homecoming maid and a cheerleader, royally trance through the goal posts entertains the queen and her court. at the assembly. Page 60 The football court for 1953 includes Sharon Thomissee, La Rue Jordan, Monta Sue Johnson, Carolyn McKay maid-of-honor, Lilah Rabun, queen, jo Anne White, Margaret Lowery, Charlotte Simmons. '--h '. dhffll,L'- The Curtain Call Clulfs float Red Rosex to a The mam, of Ono? ZS gwone t mubz me mn G VI, ,, . t ,. . A ettes' arch by Ike !VIcMaIlen, the crown bearer, rea eam ,zs zrs page wznne1. and the mwwt. The Queenk float makes its way through downtown Monroe Page 61 ctivit es 7 X ' . 5 lk X J A - .3 V 'a mf .Y f' 9 f ,V X . 1,0 ' I 00 ' 00 all 1 0' in x ,J Ja X . 1 ' ,J Xl Q lll W ol - Yoblx X4 :egg Page 63 1954 ROARER STAFF The Roarer, sponsored each year by the Senior Class of O. P. H. S., is published by the Journalism Department, under the direction of Mrs. Dorothy Hornbeak, editorial sponsor, and Mrs. Sara Holilngsworth, business sponsor. Members of the editorial staff, whose responsibility it is to collect, organize, and edit material for the book, are selected according to dependability, scholarship, leadership, and interest in school activities. ' . The business staff is made up of the six seniors selling the largest amount of advertisements for the yearbook. The publi- cation is financially supported through subscriptions, picture sales, and advertisements purchased by friends and business men. In spite of the fact that Ouachia's enrollment was cut in half this year, the staff has made a special effort to bring stu- dents a Roarer that will' be a great enjoyment now and in the years to come. LORA WILLIS, EDITOR ANN HEBERT, BUSINESS MANAGER Page 64 ROARER BUSINESS STAFF Left to right: Emma Jean Hall, Jack Parker, Ann Hebert, Margaret Ballard, Lilah Rabun, and Carl Bassett. ROARER EDITORIAL STAFF Seated, left to right: Dorothy Barr, art editor, Shirley Lord, co-senior editor, Bob- bie Garrett, typist, Jo Ann Gibson, co-senior editor. Standing: F. H. Reagan, stu- dent photographer, Patsy VVhite, associate editor, Billy Vaughn, sports editor, Lora Wfillis, editor, Mary Lee Balch, underclassrnan editor. Page 65 Ann Hebert, business manager, and Lilah Rabun, editor FEATURE WRITERS Left to right: Lilah Rabun, Lora Willis, Carol Varner, Robbin Wiggins, feature editor, seated, Dorothy Barr, art editor, Helen Erskine. REPORTERS Seated, left to right: Mary Lee Balch, La Rue Jordan, Shirley Lord, Patsy White, Billy Vaughn. Standing: Charles Wilder, Virginia Dunn, Barbara Goodwin, Jerry Carter, Florince Filhiol, Jody Luton, Billie Baynes. 1954 LION STAFF Page 66 The Ouachita Lion, designed to entertain and in- form students of school activities, has become a tra- ditional part of life at O. P. H. S., having been pub- lished successfully for 23 years. For the past 'five years, the Lion has received the International Honor Award, highest rating of the Quill and Scroll Criti- cal Service for high school newspapers. V Edited by a staff of students who have had pre- vious journalistic experience, the paper contains Page 67 many articles of interest to students, teachers, and alumni. Among these are feature stories, news and sport stories, cartoons and pictures. . Through subscriptions and advertisements of busi- nesses, the Lion is able to support its own publica- tion. It is distributed by the circulation staff, which consists of students interested in helping with circu- lation. CIRCULATION STAFF Left to right: Millard Smith, Jim Corry, Ralph Ward, Ada Mae Hicks, James Trousdale, circulation manager, Martha Struben, Carolyn Mc- Kay, Norma Forman. Not shown: Sirley Lord. BUSINESS STAFF Seated, left to right: Carolyn Bradley, Ann Hebert, Jo Ann Gibson. Standing: F. H. Reagan, Carolyn McKay, Joe Purvis, Margaret Ballard, Dougles Brothers, Monta Sue Johnson, Mary Lee Balch, Jim Corry. A 0.P.H. . BAND B. MACK HEARNE, DIRECTOR, is shown dur- ing rehearsal. The O. P. H. S. Band, under the direction of Mack held a chicken-spaghetti supper, a minstrel, and spon- Hearne, is an indispensable part of any of Ouachita sored Louisiana Hayridei' to raise money. football games, pep assemblies, halftime shows, and In addition to presenting the Christmas and Spring! other activities. Concerts, the band sponsored a minstrel, played in various assemblies, and attended the music festival in This year, the Band Boosters' Club, a group of Ruston and the Cotton Carnival in Memphis. parents of band members, was organized to help with New uniforms were sported by the band at the band projects. In cooperation with this club the band last two football games of the season. Aflr. Hearne takes a bow at the Christmas Con- Band memberr present gift to director at party cert. after concert. Page 68 X 1.: ' f' 2 'lsiffi Billy, a member of the National Baton Twirling Associ r ' , .' . , A ..N..,,,., , - -' ---1 ' '1' ation, has served as drum major for two years and as cap 'N it 5 tain this year. wt Q' y at t 1 5? My , 2,31 ik 'Wien y A ,, ,,, ,,o , , I F ..A,, , ,J ,F J . ,.tot, 'iff C-ali, M: -,:.:g.:.vl Z ir L 'f:1v'Q- .IVE . 5 ' 'Q .,,,A rs 5 f if Ja. ' Lf ..,, . ,..b.. BILLY JOE WAFER, DRUM MAJOR First row, left to right: Carolyn Bradley, Monta Sue Johnson, Nettie Marie Bacle, Rita Case, Jeanette Mc- Caa, Geraldine Bryant, Mary Ethel Stewart. Second row: Una Canterbury, June Knight, Janice Morgan, Tommie Vance, Wanda Brady, Hillman Levie, James Bell, James Bryant, Dell Smith, Ann Daniels, Janice Kirk, Bob Nix. Third row: Lera Hennessey, Annie Ruth Haddox, Jon Barker, George Fontana. Fourth row: B. Mack Hearnc, director, Faith Johnson, Curtis Free- man, Harlan Humphries, Peggy Gilley, Gyl Moore, Jerry Durham, Douglas Brothers, Betty Bandv, Rose Marie Evans, Betty Faye Glass, John Varner, Jimmy McMullen, Barbara Eppinette, Lewis Whittington, Eu- gene Davis, Helen Deal, Billy Greer. Fifth row: Gene Barker, Joyce Lanier, Earnest Dupuis, Allen Ray Alford, Betty Jo Taylor, Betty Gray. Sixth row: Majorettes- Billy Bayne, Glenda Wright, Lois Barron, Mary Alice Hicks. Page 69 OUACHITA CHOIR The Ouachita Parish High School Choir, smaller and more versatile than formerly, has completed one of the busiest years in its history. In addition to the usual Christmas and spring concerts. and performances for school assemblies, local churches, civic organizations, and other schools throughout the state, the group had the special distinction of opening station KNOE- TV with the singing of The Star Spangled Bannerf' They also presented several other progiams over local TV stations Participating in the festival activities at Louisiana Tech and making recordings for the Red Cross, to be exchanged with music departments of foreign countrfes, were other successful ventures of this choral group. The Choir received a superior rating in Class A music and a superior-plus rating for sight-reading at the Music Festival. An invitation to attend the International Music'Festiva1 in Wales was extended to the group for the second time, but was refused because of the tremendous expense involved. First row, left to right: Helen Erskine, Paula Burford, Sue Harnmonds, Pat Hardy, Betty Franklin. Second row: Patsy White, Sara Cloud, Barbara Tillman, Zola Mae Parrish, Dorothy Barr, Helene Mobley, Betty Graham, Shirley Edmonds. Third row: Billy Smith, Will Sam Shatzer, Sharon Thomisee, Gerry Kenny, Faye Thornton, Guy Roberts, Bill Norris. Fourth row: jimmy Roach, Benny Andrews, Cherry Perkins, Martha Sander- son, Lael Puckett, Bobbie Garrett, Allen Coon, Jerry Carter. Fifth row: Charles Wilder, Elvis Stout, Terri Fields, Sarah Matkins, Jane Gill, Webb Nix, Neal Duncan. Page 70 A regularly sponsored TV show was the highlight of the ensembleis very exciting year. The group also made several invitational appearances on TV. blies, concerts, and civic club programs such as the State Rotary Convention, Kiwanis, District Womenis Federated The ensemble was in constant demand for school assem- M I x E D Club and junior Chamber of Commerce. meeting in Lafayette, and also participated in solo and trio Members of the ensemble sang in the All-State Chorus E E work at the District Music Festival in Ruston. E N S M B L The Mixed Ensemble received a superior rating for their rendition of 'KLover, Come Back to Me at the District Music Festival. Left to right: Helen Erskine, Sharon Thomisee, Terri Fields, Bill Norris, Elvis Stout, Allen Coon, Guy Roberts, Charles Wilder, Cherry Perkins, Sara Cloud, Patsy White and Jane Gill, accompanist. Page 71 Page 72 BUYS' Ensemble Left to Right: Charles Wilder, Elvis Stout, Allen Coon, Guy Roberts, Bill Norris. Both boys' and the girls, ensembles won superior ratings in class A music at the annual Music Festival in Rus- ton. Several members of these groups also received superior ratings on solo work at the festival. The girls, group sang for civic clubs in the city, but joined the boys for most of their performances. The boys, only performance without the girls this year was at festival. Girls' Ensemble Left to Right: Helen Erskine, Sharon Thomisee, Terri Fields, Cherry Perkins, Sarah Cloud, Patsy VVhite and jane Gill, aczom- panist. Left to right, standing: Emma Jean Hall, Bett Case Carolyn B dl ' M y , , ra ey, argaret Ballard, Bobbie Garrett, Marx Vir glnia Swayze. Betty Lou Sanders, Marine Bates. Steated: Monta Sue Johnson, Marilyn Gill, Shelby Dye, Sue Elliot Marcelle Rogers, Barbara Bradley, Wanda Brady. The work of the Office Assistants is voluntary and the girls receive no credit for the hour they spend in the office each day. Such things as answering the phone, distributing mail, showing new students and visitors around the school, and running errands for the office staff provide practical and worthwhile experience for the girls, and is an aid to the faculty and students. The assistants are usually, but not necessarily, taken from the Commerce Department. Page 73 Dffic ssistant Page 74 PELICAN TATE GIRLS' STATE Left to right, standing: Virginia Brunson, Robbin Wig'gins. Seated: Carolyn McKay, Sara Cloud, Lora Willis, Alice Jo Lipsey. Elected each year by the Junior Class and approved by the faculty, Pelican State delegates spend nine days on the campus of Louisiana State University re- ceiving training in court room procedure g the duties of city, parish, and state of- ficials, and the purposes and organiza- tion of political parties. They gain experience by actually cli- viding into cities, parishes, and parties, and holding party conventions to nomi- nate state candidates. State elections are held and votes cast on voting machines. Representatives enjoy recreation provided on the campus, such as baseball, volley ball, and swimming. BOYS' STATE Left to right: Jerry Carter, Bill Norris, Clarence John- son, Charles W'ilder, Billy Joe Wafer, Joe Purvis. Left to right: Lilah Rabun, journalism, Cherry Perkins and Lee Ann Britton, speech. Attending the annual Leadership Conference this year were Lee Ann Britton, Lilah Rabun, and Cherry Perkins. Lee Ann and Cherry represented the speech department, and Lilah, the journalism department. These delegates were appointed by the heads of the departments which they represented. The girls attended scheduled classes and were en- tertained with picnics, swimming parties, a square dance, and a glee club concert. A banquet and talent show, presented on the final night, climaxed the conference Page 75 LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE TRADE SCHOOL The state supported Ouachita Valley Voca- tional School, under the direction of S. W. Jack- son, cooperates with high schools of this vicinity and enables the students to receive vocational training in various skills. Students receive training in automobile, radio- television, refrigeration, electric, and aircraft en- gine repair work. For the first time this year, courses in practical nursing are being offered for girls. Ouachita students attend trade school half a day and are able to complete their training in three years. ferral jaeobs works on a refrigeration and air wndition unit. Glen Thomas, james Sizemore, and Allen Corbin re- Clayton Smith, Kenneth Hart, R. C. Smith, and Lynn pair an aircraft engine. Russell receive training for automobile mechanics. Page 76 jean johnson and Marine Bates study a model body in practical nursing training Henry Beckley, Clovis Morrison, George Grubbs, Riclz- Fred Middleton, Huey Fatheree, and Robby Butler ard McLeland, Steve Kolokourzs, and Melvin Strolzm work in tlie machine shop. learn about television., Page 77 Our Seniors... 1. Bob Nix 2. Jon Mask 3. Jo Ann Gibson 4-. Mary Lee Balch 5. Allice Jo Lipscy 6. Shirley Lord Sue Elliot Betty Case Shelby Dye Tommye Bivins Ann Hebert Ann Rizzo Page 78 Jerry Carter Margaret Ballard Carolyn Bradley La Rue jordan and Lilah Rabun Ada Mae Hicks Barbara Bradley .. hen and Now Monta Sue Johnson John Landrum Jo Ann White Paul Fleming Jeanette Womack Bobbie Gale Garrett Shirley Gullcy Betty Bands' Glenda Wright Gwen Osborn Virginia Brunson Robbin Vfijgins Page 79 Lora WVillis Dorothy Barr Martha Strubcn F. H. Reagan Gyl Moore Elaine Williams Peggy and Ethel Alexander Crganizcltion fa L' J Pg 80 Page 81 onor Society With its standards of character, scholarship, leadership, and service as guicleposts, the Jack Hayes Chapter of the National Honor Society has written another successful year into the history of Ouachita. The publication of the Student Directory, along with a Valentine booth and candy sale were the main projects of the club this year. The club also presented a useful gift to the school. i l 1 One of the varied activities of the club this yeai was entering a float in the homecoming parade The annual party for new members was a highlight of the year's activities. The club, which requires a scholastic rec- ord of B in addition to the other standards, is under the sponsorship of Miss Sallie Humble and Miss Mary Annie Wall. First row, left to right: Billy Jo Wafer, vice-president, Virginia Brunson, secretary, Lilah Rabun, treasurer, and Doyle Holstead, president. Second row: Robbin Wiggins, Carolyn McKay, F H. Reagan, jr., Lora Willis, Jack Parker, Patsy White, Huey Fautheree, Jo Purvis, Shirley Lord, Barbara Roberts. Third row: Jo Ann White, Jean Doncer Vancil, Thelma Foster, Paul Hare, Bobbie Gale Garrett. Elaine Williams. Gene Fordham, Sarah McHenry Hendricks, Claude Henle.- son, Cherry Dcats Pekins. Ann Hebert, Helen Erskine, Ethel Alexander, Patsy Speir, Alice Jo Lipsey, Betty Loflin, Barbara Brooks, Jo Ann Gibson, Anne Rizzo. Page 82 Lib ary Club Left to right: Glenda Kennison, Ora Lee Adams, Peggy Alexander, reporter, Freddy Ledger, Geraldine Bryant, Eloise Godwin, Louise Reagan, Betty Van, Alice Jarreau, Glenda Johnson, Alice Wood, Donna Welch, Era Lee Parks, James Bryant, Eva Joy Lent, Kay Wigley, Rachel Stokes. Organized in 1927, the Library Glub has rendered years of services to the school. Working in the library and operating the movie projector offers worthwhile experience to members, and is a valuable aid to the faculty and students. Under the sponsorship of Mrs. Roberta Guion, librarian, and Miss Miss Myrtis Leo- nard, library assistant, the club sent Ghristmas baskets to tornado-stricken communities in this area. Concluding the year,s activities was a field trip to the high school library in Natchez. Left to right: Raymond Sharbono, Genelle Hale, Lorraine McMullen, Barbara Roberts, Jimmy Willis, Ethel Alex- ander, president, Rose Marie Evans, Faye Earl, Joyce Oliver, Florence Reed, Mary Ann McMullen, Madeline God- win, Evelyn Vfood, Virglrfa Dean. Page 83 BEDS Page 84 K Faculty and students chat at annual Valentin tea honoring the faculty. First row, left to right: Miss Bess Sharp, sponsor, Emma Jean Hall, president, Ada Mae Hicks, vice president, LaRue Jordan. Second row, left to right: Betty Bandy, Betty Lee Case, Lilah Rabun. Third row, left to right: Lora Willis, Gyl Moore, Treasurer, Joyce Ann Lanier, Fouth row, left to right: Nettie Marie Baele, Margaret Ballard, Monta Sue Johnson, secre- tary. Fifth row, left to right: Carolyn Brad- ley, Carolyn McKay. Sixth row: Sara Cloud, Sue Elliott Seventh row: Ann Hebert, Jean Doncer Vancil, Barbara Jean Brooks, Dorothy Barr. Eighth row: Cherry Deats Perkins, Mary Lee Balch. ffm- if First row, left to right: Ann Jenkins, secretary. Frances Goza, Evelyn Due, Pat Worley, president, Sue Store, Mary Gregory. Second ow: Joyce Smith, Evelyn Cummings, Bonnie De Fee, Lera Hennessy, Jeanette McDonald, Ann Edward, treasurer. Third row: Nelda Dozier, Armande McHenry, Y-Teens is a social and religious group affili- ated with the Young Women's Christian Association stressing personality development, character building and leadership training. Membership can be obtained by any girl who lives up to the Y-Teens ideals. Y-Teens are active in school activities as well as community and international projects. This year they served as guides and ushers for the O. P. H. S. Open House. Each Y-Teen escorted a member of the faculty to the annual Valentine Tea held in the school cafeteria. vice-president, Miss Bess Sharp, sponsor, June Knight. They served their community by folding TB Seals for the Ouachita Tuberculosis Association, took comic books to Conway Memorial Hospital, sent a basket to a needy family and to an elderly shut- in. The group sent colorful scarfs to girls in Great Britain, the Philippines, France, Korea, Japan and made a contribution to the Meals for Millions for Korean relief. The Highlight of the year for a Y-Teen comes during the week when they attend church in a body and conduct their Annual Recognition Ceremonial and rally. First row, left to right: Betty Cole, Mary Pearl Coates, president, Alice Woods, treasurer, Genell Hale, Penny Lowell, Era Lee Parks, Donna Welch, Maxine Sanders. Second row: Donna Hildabridle, Lorraine McMullen, Sandra Elliot, Sandra Brown, secretary, Margaret lowery, Shirley Davis. Third row: Jo Ann Nubles, Jalna May, vice-president, Miss Bess Sharp, sponsor, Barbara Eady, Jackie Roberts. Page 85 The Art Club, sponsored by Miss Birdie Hatton, is made up of students who are interested in handi- crafts and in learning more about famous artists and their works. Membership is available to students who WW are taking, or have completed, one year of art, and L who maintain an 86 average. During meetings emphasis is given to the cultural and appreciative expressions of art which are begun in the art classes. This year members of the club attended the High School Art Conference sponsored by Ralph L. Wicke- sic at L. S. U., painted an athletic mural for the halls and constructed a model of the future art room. Will Sam Shatzer and Kenneth Smith stack the kiln with pozzery, preparatory to baking. Art Club Kneeling, left to right: John Landrum, Jon Mask, Will Sam Shatzer, James Vaughn. Second row: Jeanine Renfrow, Paula Burford, Dorothy Barr, Mary Virginia Swayze, Charlene Bennett, Bonnie DeFee, Peggy Fin- ley, Shirley McBroom. Third row: Glenda Wright, Betty Loflin, Vesta Mae Pilgreen, Max Swayze, Carolyn Netherland, Frances Burns, Pat Worley. P Page 86 hey Clue memverr try out the stamp ma- chine, their gift to the school this year. The Key Club is a service organization spon- sored and directed by the Monroe Kiwanis Club. One of its main objectives during the eight years of existence has been the devellbpment of leader- ship, scholarship, and character among members. To become a member, a student must be recom- mended by the faculty, have a high scholastic standing and receive a majority of vote from Key Club members. This year the group sponsored a basketball frame between the faculties of Ouachita and West Monroe and placed a stamp machine in the cafe- teria. Standing projects carried out by the group this year were the NGO to Churchv campaign and the placing of an athlete's Picture in the Athletic Hall of Fame. ey Club First row, left to right: Chester Todd, vice-president, Manfred Kiese, Johnny Maroney, Douglas Brothers, secre- taryg Monta Sue Johnson, sweetheart, Billy Joe Wafer, president, Joe Purvis, Jimy Corry, Charles Lanningham, Ernest Dupuius. Second row: James Trousdale, Harlon Humphries, Melvin Case, Gayle English, Grove Fields, Harry Hebert, R. N. Lanningham, Dickie Culpepper, Ronald Nichols, F. H. Reagan, Bill Norris, Charles Wilder. Page 87 The Jeffersonian Club of Ouachita, like the famous man for whom it is named, renders val- uable services to the school as well as to people in other parts of the world. This year, the proceeds of the club,s annual amateur show were sent to the Flandreau Indian School in South Dakota. Membership in the Jeff Club may be attained by any junior or senior making an average of 92 for one six weeks in American history, sociology, or government. Miss Sally Humble, head of the Social Studies Department, and Miss Ann Gannaway, history teacher, are sponsors of the club. Jeffersonian Club SENIOR MEMBERS First row, left to right: Jo Ann Gibson, reporter, Lilah Rabun, secretary-treasurer, James Moore president, Virginia Brunson, vice-president. Second row: Ann Hebert, Bobbie Gale Garrett, William Carr, Jo Ann White, Billy Jo Wafer, Lora Willis Monta Sue Johnson, Jo Purvis, Ethel Alexander, Doyle Holstead, Vivian Pettit. Third row: Gene Barker, Ada Mae Hicks, F. H. Reagan, Jr., Carolyn McKay, Frank Heyl, Joyce Smith, Gene Fordham, Barbara Roberts, Joe Stewart. Fourth row: Jean Doncer Vancil, Joyce Lanier, Betty Loflin, Bill Norris, Elaine Williams, Clarence Johnson, Helen George, Alice Jo Lipsey, Nellie Bates, Shelby Dye, Johnnie Cloud. Page 88 .leffersonlan Club Quartet entertains at annual amateur show JUNIOR MEMBERS First row, left to right: Ronnie Hudson, James Boyles, Cappy Haley, Betty Sue Frost, Eva Mae Alford, Gary McNcely. Martha Sanderson, Jody Luton, Maxine Grubbs, Shirley McGowen. Second row: Mary Virginia Swayze, Chester Todd, John Lolly, Lucy Klcinsehrnidt, Billie Bayne, Ernest Dupuis, Helen Mobley, Zola Parrish, Charlotte Gunther, Max Williams, Glenda Kinnison, Anne Arrant, John Barker. Third row: Claudine Price, Helen Gray, Hazel Phillips, Deloras Gonzales, Carol Sue King, Eloise Godwin, Dollenc White, Carol Varner, Patsy Doane, Florence Filhiol, Jean Leggitt, Joyce Foreman. Fourth row: Letha Colvin, Inez Cherry, Barbara Farrar, Melvin Case, Bennie An- drews, Lowell Humphries, Allen Coon Alton Hare, Retha Norman, Glen Johnson, Terry Gunn. Page 89 Foreign Language Club To give students a more vital interest in the study of Spanish and Latin, the Foreign Lang- uage Club was organized this year by combining the Spanish and Latin Clubs. Under the sponsorship of Mrs. Cynthia Leigh, the club held meetings with the Spanish and Latin Groups in charge of the program alter- nately. Such things as a film on Spanish-speaking countries, a play on the rise and fall of the Roman Empire, and The Three Bears in Span- ish were presented at these programs. First year students with an 86 average and second year students with a passing average in Spanish and Latin may become members of the club. First row, left to right: Jim Corry, La Rue Jordan, Robin Wiggins, Jimmy Shipp, Pat Hardee, Betty Graham, Sue Harper, Ann Jenkins, Bill Norris, Manfred Kiese, Douglas Brithers, Betty Lou McKee, Harlon Humphries. Second row: Harry Hebert, Shirley Jones, Joyce Smith, Bobby Dever, Cordie Murphy, Betty Sue Frost, Gwen Osbon, Grove Fields. Third row: Bonnie Moore, Nelda Dozier, Jo Aaron, Ann Hebert, Janice Kirk, James Walk- er, Jeanette Womack, Armande McHenry, Allen Coom, Charles Turner. Fourth row: Ronald Nichols, Love Har- per, Shirlcy MeGowcn, James Trousdale, Virginia Dunn, Gary McNeely, Carol Varner. Page 90 Future Nurses Club Officers of the Future Nurses Club discuss pro- gram arrangements with sponsor and guest speaker, an army nurse. The Future Nurses Club, composed of ap- Among the club activities this year were ap- proximately thirty members, is the newest club pearing on a television show, attending a tea at at Ouachita, having been organized at the begin- the Country Club, making field trips to hospitals, ning of this school year. and rolling bandages for hospitals. To inform girls concerning the fundamentals of nursing, and to interest them in a nursing ea- The club is sponsored by the Medical Auxili- reer, are the main purposes of the club. ary and advised by Miss Dorothy Tayrien. First row, seated, left to right: Frances Goza, Bobbie Williams, Nellie Wisner, Jo Eileen Watts, Joyce Oliver, Sybil Tullos. Second row: Delores Delay, Sharon Thomisee, Barbara Luton, Mary Gray, Carolyn Hankins, Betty Graham, Janice Wheeler. Page 91 The Distributive Education Department, under the direction of Mrs. Margaret Redfield, is one of the newest in the curriculum at Ouachita. By furnishing experience in working in down- town business places, the course is valuable to stu- dents who will soon take their place in the outside world. The course also gives students instruction in advertising, buying, selling, and other problems that confront one in business. The D. E. Club is composed of students taking distributive education. One project undertaken by the organization this year was distributing baskets of food at Thanksgiving. The club has made a scrapbook to give future clubs information about the activities they have taken part in this year. Two of the club members, along with the sponsor, attend- ed the annual state D. E Convention this year, in Hammond, Louisiana. Club vice-prerident, Barbara Goodwin, poses at state D. E. convention in Hammond. . E. Club Seated, left to right: Barbara Goodwin, Bessie McAllister, Richard Haile, Thomas Sanderson. Standing: Mrs. Margaret Redfield, sponsor, Billy Vaughn, Tommye Ann Bivins, Bobby Mears, Faye Thornton, James Vaughn, Wayne Gentry, Kay Owens, Bobby Darrell, Martha Sue Sugden, Minnie Chelette, Wilma Bruce, Patsy Dean, Nellie McKeithen, Shirley Tarpley, Theta Richardson, Delores Patton, Rex Rhodes, Shirley Rockett, Peggy Roberts, Webb Nix, Carrie Sterling. Page 92 l. Fay17Tl1o1'1itonf 'Style Shop Z. Hfebb Nix-Family Shoe Store 3. Billy Vaughn-Palace 44dL'6'l'll.Yl1Zg 4. Patsy Deanf-Palace, Office 5. Nellie McKeithon-Style Shop Department 5. Wilma Bruce-Kelsojs Youth Shop Page 93 First row, left to right: Faye Speights, Elaine Williams, Pat Hardy, Sue Hammonds, Zola Parrish, Shirley Mc- Gowen, Jody Luton. Second row: Maxine Grubbs, Thelma Foster, Hazel Phillips, Pat Hubbard, Norma Fore- man, Shelby Dye. Third row: Betty Van, Beverly Durden, Love Harper, Barbara Thornhill, Sue Elliott, Mary Stewart, Carol Sue King, Shirley Gulley, Patsy Speir, Eva Joy Lent. Fouth row: Neal Duncan, John Lolley, Max Wilder, Jack Parker. F. B. L. A. The Future Business Leaders of America, a club composed of commerce students, is sponsored by Miss Wilma Smith, Mrs. Ellen Boatright, and E. M. Woot- en. This organization was established for the purpose of training its members to become more skilled and better acquainted with the business world. The projects for this year's club include contribut- ing food to the Salvation Army at Christmas and money toward buying a Ditto machine for the Business Education Department. The club participated in the annual homecoming parade and the State F. B. L. A. Convention in Alex- andria. The Freshman Guide for ,54 was also written and edited by members during their study halls. First row, left to right: Betty Case, Barbara Brooks, Martha Struben, president, Margaret Ballard, sergeant-at- arms, Ada Mae Hicks, reporter, Elvis Stout, vice-presideiitg jane Gill. secretary, Carolyn Bradley, parliamen- tariang Monta Sue Johnson, historian. Second row: Betty Loflin, Cappy Haley, Charlene Bennett, Sarah Cloud, Emma Jean Hall, Joyce Lanier, Mary Lee Balch, Joyce Foremn. Third row: Wanda Brady, Joyce Smith, Char- lotte Gunther, Gay Minor, Helene Mobley. Fourth row: Marilyn Gill, Virginia Dunn, Barbara Farrrar, Patsy Doane, Terri Fields, Carolyn McKay, Eva Mae Alford. Page 94 Members of the club served punch and cookies for visiting parents at Open House. The Viola Lund Chapter of Future Home- makers of America, composed of approximate- ly eighteen members, is one of the oldest clubs at Ouachita. The chapter, organized during the ,26-'27 session, was first called the Junior Homemakers Club, After the death of Miss Viola Lund, who at one time was head of the Home Economics Department, the name of the club was changed to the Viola Lund Future F. H.A. Club Homernakers of America. Under the leadership of hlrs. Dora Mae Shultz, the club undertakes several annual proj- etcs. Each year at Christmas, club members make candy to send to the Veterans' Hospital. Dying' eggs at Easter for children at the hos- pials and serving at Open House are included in the club's projects. First iow, left to right: Florene Tidwell, Carolyn Hart, Mary Petty, Sarah Osborn. Second row: Betty Kimball, Faith Johnson, Wanda Wyatt, Nancy Tillman, Bonnie Balch, Ann Edwards, Anne Jcnkins, Sue Storey. Third row: Shirley Burks, Donna Holdeman, Jo Taylor, Betty Jo Taylor, Nelda Dozier, Evelyn Duke. Page 95 Cu tain Call Club The Curtain Call Club, which was organized in 1951 by Mrs. Yvonne Anderson, is made up of drama students who maintain an 85 average in drama. The club's purpose is to place at each mem- ber's disposal the opportunities to widen his inter- est, and to develop personality, talents, and a bet- ter understanding of humanity and artistic expres- sion. Drama .rtudmztx mimic football lzeroe.x 1 at homecoming assembly. Curtain Call Club members participated in two one-act plays presented in a school assembly, the radio program School Hi-Litesn, Homecom- ing Parade, and senior members helped construct the set for the senior play. Other activities were keeping an up-to-date scrap book and attending the Little Theatre duction of 'LAct Your Agen in a group. pro- Front row, left to right: Mary Lee Balch, Jeanine Renfrow, Betty Lou Sanders, Lee Britton, Helen Erskine, Barbara Badley, Bettie Franklin. Second row: Paula Burford, Sara Cloud, Emma Jean Hall, Betty Case, Lucille How- ard, Ann Arrant. Marilyn Gill. Eva Mae Alford. Third row: Charles Wilder, Cherry Perkins, Betty Van, Mrs. Yvonne Anderson, sponsor, Florence Filhiol, Helen Deal, Truett Thorn. Page 96 Lynn Mer'rimarz and Bobby Moody in a .Scene from the 1953 Senior Clam play, Room for One More.,J The Jkit, The Lamjr Goex Outfj prevented by the fifth period drama clam, won second place in the .rchool amateur xlzow. Drama Club entertained .ytudentx in assembly with the one act comedy, Why I Arn a Bachelor. Mary Lee Balch, Helen Erskine, and Betty Lou Sanders gave their verxion of Romeo and julietu in Negro dialect. Page 97 Junior R Cross Gift boxes to be .sent to children in war- ravaged lands are packed by junior Red Croix representatives. The Junior Red Cross, under the sponsorship ing of soap, handkerchiefs, wash cloths and other of Miss Frances Wilson, is composed of repre- small articles to send to children in war-ravaged entatives from the thirty-six homerooms at O. lands, and making a school-wide collection of P. H. S. magazines to send to veterans. In cooperation Included in the activities of the organization with the Art Department, the club made metal this year were sending educational toys to under- ash rays to send to veterans. privileged children, making gift boxes consist- Standing, left to right: Betty Bandy, Robert Fairchild, Gyl Moore, Nettie Marie Balce, Patsy Spcir, Sue Hammons, Kay Wigley, Carolyn Cox, Thomas Doss, Glenda Johnson. Seated: Bobby Barker, Janice Morgan, Bill Worlsey, Wanda Wyatt, Shirley Gulley, Vivian Pettit, Bobby Little. Page 98 .I l l Homeroom R porters y Club Club officers entertain members with interest- ing stories from prefs magazines. Furnishing the material for the Lion column, life. Members of the club are also staunch sup- Up and Down the Hallsw, is the main project porters of the Lion. of the Homeroom Reporters Club, sponsored by Membership is made up of one member from Miss Mable Lann. This column is a favorite with each of Ouachitals 36 homerooms. They are most students since it reflects Ouachita's school elected by popular vote from a group who de- sirc membership. First row, left to right: Patsy Bearden, Faye Earl, Jim Corry, Joy Goodnight, Clarence Sanderson, Maxine Grubbs, Wanda Brady. Second row: Tommie Vance, John Lolly, Lera Hennessy, Jack Parker, Joe Thurman, Patsy VVlute,Iiarry Ilebert Third row: Grove Fields, Margaret Lowery, Jerry Carter, David Eppinettc, Mary Virginia Swayze, Douglas Brothers, Jody Luton, Don Medaries, James Moore. Page 99 Future Farmers of America First row, left to right: Joe Stewart, treasurer, Domino Trichel, parliamentariang Ike McMullen, president, Har- old Simmons, third vice-president, Delbert Wheeler, first vice-president, Keith Spence, second vice-president, John Landrum, reporter. Second row: Floyd Duchesne, John Tannehill, Benny Berry, Gerald Eppinette, Robert Foster, Jimmy Deal, Fred lVIcVay, Kenneth Smith. Third row: Teddy Joe Telano, Emmett Wallice, Donald Medaries, Donald Clark, Evans Mullens, Jimmy McMullen. Carl Bell, John Whitaker. Fourth row: Truett Thorn, Roderick White, P. Wyatt, Leo Elec, George Brinson, Bobby Linder. To practice brotherhood, honor rural opportunities and responsibilities, and to develop those qualities of leadership which a future farmer should possess is the purpose of the Future Farmers of America. Sponsored by T. L. Crosby, the Ouachita chapter attended the Delhi Livestock Show this year, where a judging team was entered in competition with teams from other schools. Every year the club elects a sweetheart who competes with those of other chapters for the state title. This yearls sweetheart is Carolyn McKay. First row, left to right: Palmer Bailes, Earl Takewell, Will Sam Shatzer, Marvin Kelly, Billy Greenlee, Charles Tul- los, Lawrence Thorn, Burnice Cummings. Second row: Clayton Smith, Charles Turner, Glenn Langley, Donald Thompson, Charles Towery, Wayne Bennett, Vivian Pettit, Billy Ford. Third row: Gene Williams, Kenneth Hart, John Hogard, Roscoe Cantrell, Melvin Hicks, Max Sway ze, Jack Humble, J. D, Capps. i ii l Page 100 4-H Club First row, left to right: Wayne Bennett, Joyce Lawrence, Patsy Bearden, Jimmy Deal. Second row: Jimmy Shipp, Rita Case, Frances Savana, Jeanette Womack, Ann Daniels, Tommy Vance, Peggy Long, Ann Edwards. Third row: Donald Mears, Alice Patton, Gerald Eppinette, Katherine Lenard, Lorene Arrant. Addie Holifield, Evelyn Wood, Shirley Patton. Fourth row: Burniee Cummings, Glenda Kinnison, Shirley Peters, Shirley Burks, Anna Ruth Had- dox, Carolyn Arrant, Rita Zagone, Catherine Page, Charles Wilder. Objectives of the 4-H Club, which is nationally organized, are to teach its members how to improve themselves, their community and country. Membership is available to anyone who has enrolled in any phase of club work. Activities include watching demonstrations given by parish agents, entering projects in fairs, working on individual projects, and attending livestock shows. Attending the annual Achievement Day qualifies members for summer camp. Honors won by Ouachita club members this year at Achievement Day were two first, four second, and three third place prizes. First row, left to right: Bennie Berry, Elvis Stout, Ethel Alexander, Will Sam Shatzer, Jack Parker, Betty Jo Lee. Second row: Barbara Barrington, Evelyn Cruise, Penny Lowell, Eula Mae Reinninger, Donna Holdeman, Yvonne McMurray, Joe Stewart. Third row: Peggy Alexander, J. P. Wyatt, Una Canterbury, Kenneth Smith, Betty Jo Taylor, Clarence Johnson. Page 101 OUACHITA LIONETTES The homecoming float committee works on the huge paper maiche football for the queen 5 loat MEMBERS First Row, Standing, Left to Right: Carolyn McKay, Lora Willis. Seated: Barbara Roberts, LaRue Jordan, Charlotte Gunther, Cherry Perkins, Elaine Williams, Betty Case, Margaret Ballard, Bobbie Gale Garrett, Martha Struben, Peggy Barnes, Pat Davis, Ada Mae Hicks, Terri Fields, Ann Hebert, Jane Gill, Emma Jean Hall, Lilah Rabun Second Row: Pat Hardee, Alice Morrison, Alice Jo Lipsey, Maxine Grubbs, Betty Parker, Bonnie DeFee, Joy Goodnight, Bobbie Flowers, Mary Pearl Coats, Frances Savana, Rachel Stokes, Peggy Long, Jeanette McDonald, Merrily Flacy, Ann Lowery, Sue Medaries. Third Row: Pat Noble, Pat Medaries, Virginia Dunn, Florence Filhiol, Frances Goza, Thelma Foster, Gay Minor, Betty Loflin, Era Lee Parks, Rhetta Kahn, Virginia Kahn, Virginia Brunson, Sue Hammons, Ann Ray, Claudine Price, Jalna May, Sandra Brown, Frances VVilhite. Fourth Row: Evelyn Cruse, Barbara Barrington, Anne Jenkins, Peggy Finley, Eloise Hankins, Shirley McGowan, Evelyn Duke, Marilyn Gill, Anne Arrant, Joyce Lanier, Ann Daniels, Betty Jo Lee, Sharon Thomasee, Tommy Vance, Patsy Doane, Ann Edwards. Fifth Row: Carol McGough, Jo Ann Brooks, Carol Varner, Nelda Dozier, Pat Wor- ley, Sue Thompson, Armande McHenry, Sarah Matkins, Margaret Lowery, Sandra Elliott, Barbara Eady, Donna Welch, Kay Wigley, Dollene White, Helene Mobley, Zola Parrish. Page 102 The football team, band members, faculty, and Lionettes ffet lla' ll d- tl at the annual banquet. Membership in Lionettes is composed of seniors, juniors, sophomores, and freshmen girls who maintain an average of 86 and who show interest in school ac- tivities. These girls, who cheer for the team at games, march in parades, sponsor pep campaigns at school, dances af- ter games and the annual football banquet, are also ac- tive in community work. g a 0 e up an celebrate the enal of football reason Some of this year's civic activities were as follows: ringing bells for the Salvation Army at Christmas, par- ticipating in the Cancer Drive, helping in the Heart Fund Drive, and giving aid in the 'fblind street corner survey. Other activities performed were usherinff t teachers, workshop and at Little Theatre. Sponsors of the Lionettes are Miss Anne Cannaway, Mrs. Ellen Boatright, lX4iss Wlilma Smith, and Mrs. Dorothy Hornbeak. gaa First row, seated, left to right: Bobbie Garrett, parliamentariang Jane Gill, flag bearer, Babara Brooks, sergeant, Lora Willis, president, Betty Case, color guard, LaRue Jordan, private, Carolyn McKay, vice-president. Second row, seated: Ada Mae Hicks, treasurer' Martha Strubcn historian' Mar a t B ll d , , u, g re a ar , reporter, Emma Jean Hall, secretaryg Elaine Williams, color guard, Peggy Barnes, field lieutenant. Third row, standing: Barbara Roberts, private, Pat Davis, flag bearer, Terri Fields, second lieutenantg Ann Hebert, sergeant-at-arms, Lilah Rabun, corporal. Charlotte Gunther rnrnrwnl Page 103 1 11 an A ewyef., 51331 xxx-2142 ax 1 . + Gt u res ,, W5 W: W if, , ,1 ff'-1114, , SX lfy -1 'ff 5:1112 f X 3 11 11 , 1 11N11,r. 3? 1 3 Q Xxx 4 fly, Nh, , ,g,,,, il ' I, 1' .1 ,V ,, 4 . i7:f'lgH 1' 11 'nfl q.Z.'1g11'U1, , 1. 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VIRGINIA BRUNSON I DOYLE HOLSTEAD LORA WILLIS Most Typical Good Citizen Good Citizen A Page UNDERCLASSMEN FAVCRITES JUNIOR Harold Simmons Jane Gill SOPHOMORE Paul Roye ' Ann Edwards FRESHMAN William McKay Alice Graham Page 112 Senior Nbiainsj' repeat Honor Society oat at initiation. Senior Class favoritex took pretty. Roarer staff begins work. Election time, Seniofx campaign for class offioe. SNAPS REVEAL ' NEW . . i Class Elections Page 113 1. james Vaughn poses for art students. 2. Practice teacher helps English student. 3. Studious pupils pose in the big study hall. 4. Faculty Cheerleaders for a Nightl' cheer at Key Club faculty basketball game. Practice Teachers S Band leads' the Neville parade. Neville el1eer'leade1'.x lend a lzand to Ouaelzitalx pep leaderf' at then pep meeting. Bluxhing football heroes are introduced before Neville game. High-stepping Lionettes parade in downtown Monroe. Page 115 . . . Qld Rivalry 1. Faculty and Y-Teens enjoy Valentine tea. 2. Homerooms 315 and 308 get together for a bit of Cl1.ri.vtma.f eelebratin 3. Teaehefs birthday. fThey passed journalismj 4. Happy Birthday Serenade pleaxes Mi. Strickland. Parties to Celebrate Something new has been added-court pep meetings. All together now, girls. Lionettex liven upn pep meeting. The team can yell, too. Pep Meeting Page 117 -v.,,, 1. The choir jnesents its Christmas Concert. 2. The Mixed Glee Club takes part in Christmas Assembly. 3. Girls' Glee Club-more of the same. 11-. The ensemble sings, too. Christmas Concerts Barbara Goodwin and Mrs. Redfield pose at D. E. Convention. Boys make a quick change into borrowed ties for Roarer pictures. Mr. Wooten harrnonizes with Coca-Cola Kidsu during lunch hour. Football boys chat before Lionette Banquet. End men black faces for band minstrel. Page 119 Entertainment 1. The last pep meeting gets under way before Lionettes invade Byrd 2. Guide front, girls. 3. It lookx good from here-the game, that is. 4. Lionettes look snappy at the West Monroe garne. ...New Rivalry Homeroom boys in 319 pack box for a needy family at Christmastime. Band Boosters give minstrel to raise money for uniforms. Glenda Wright puts finishing touches on an oil painting. Art Club homecoming float features a victorious Lion. ...Dcnating to Charity 1. Food was good and conversation interesting at Lionette Football Banquet. 2. Now where is my placecard? 3. Larry Barnes receives Best Athlete Awardu from donor, Dr. Bendel. 4. Football player, Elvis Stout, entertains with a song. Football Banquet . .. Members of Cast of Senior Play, Best Foot Forwardf, enact dramatic scene . . .Senior Play clv rti nt O of 'ff v L Hu uusmrmulff N r' ' W X I I 'J IIE gl 'wi 'JUL 'gn' QWH KTXQY Q If Q Jul 127 ADDING MACHINES CASH REGISTERS TYPEWRITERS New and Used, Sold and Rented 1 We Repair All Makes T BARR TYPEWMTEB co. d 'ddddA f ed1 .S d f i f S 812 Iackson Phone 3-4940 compitmems of The Iack Hayes Chapter Of The National Honor Society Compliments of Monroe Sand and Gravel x'Oldest Retail Lumber Dealers in Ouachita Parish HIGH GRADE BUILDING MATERIALS TERZIA LUMBER 5: HARDWARE, INC. IUUU Mississippi St. Phone 3-7795 Page 128 ,I , gs 39' ,4 fbw-V f X ., gig' X: ff : 'ww?! s Pepsi-Cola 'lThe Light Refreshment Monroe, Louisioxnci IIMMY MCG.-UIRE'S SERVICE STATION Corner of North 7th cmd Highway 80 WEST MONROE SKELLY PRODUCTS 2-5291 5615 DeSiolrd Rootcl MONROE Compliments ot I Compliments City Drug Store Where our customers send of their triendsu BEST TO YOU, SENIORS! 205 Trenton St. West Monroe, Lo. 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YOUR NEIGHBOR CONGRATULATES YOU Page 130 Compliments of LeIeune Fixture Works Commercial Fixtures ot All Kinds DIAL 3-3101 1102 Ncrtchitoches St. West Monroe, Louisiana Compliments of Westsicle Gulf Service 201 Bridge St. West Monroe, Lo PHONE 2-5951 Compliments of Compliments of Hustle Curtoin Coll Club to I-Icgctn-'S Compliments ot 908 Cypress - West Monroe 818 Icrckson - Monroe Future Business Leaders ot Arnericct MASSEY'S SERVICE CENTER PAN-AM SERVICE, GAS AND OIL - CHECK-CHART LUBRICATING GOODRICH TIRES AND BATTERIES Store Phones 3-6615 - 3-6616 Stcrtion Phone 9954 ZENITH, PI-IILCO AND MOTOROLA TELEVISION SALES AND SERVICE RADIO SALES AND SERVICE Icrckson ot Oucxchitcz Monroe, Lo. COMPLIMENTS OE THE IEFFERSONIAN CLUB OF 1954 Page 131, COMPLIMENTS OF The Brown Paper Mill Company, Inc Monroe, Louisiana Dillingham Optical Dispensary I Personalized Servicel Dial 3-6311 801 OUACHITA BANK BLDG. Dial 3-5073 1026 NORTH SIXTH STREET Monroe, Louisiana Compliments ot Usrey Lumber CS Supply Co. Everything to Build Anything DIAL 7704 501 N. 18th St. Monroe, La. Compliments Ot Brown Paper lndustries, lnc. West Monroe, Louisiana Freshmen Whose Pictures Do Not Appear Donald Averette H. B, Bennett Louise Brunson Gene Bryant Gordan Cail Roscoe Cantrell Cameron Carr David Carr Owen Cobb Shirley Culpepper Charles Dean Robert DeLoach Nelda Sue Edmiston Silas Evans, Ir. Ruby Ann Feazell Nelson Fite Edward Forten , Tommy Fortenberry Charles Anthony Hampton Ruby Rebecca Hardison Alfred Howe Billie lean lohnson Alfred Kerbow Melvin Lacos Clyde Loyed Iimmy McMillan Keith Perry Donald Redmond Dorothy Shipley Ellen Geneva Taylor Richard Terry Marvin Trichell L. E. Wagner Charlotte Ann Walker Frankie Bell Williams I. P. Wyatt Sonja Venable Compliments ot Dunham-Pugh Co. Compliments ot Ouachita Parish High School Choir UMW 'S Congratulations and Best Wishes to THE CLASS OF 1954 Lu scuncu uvrpgou ge T 30 Wonderful Years 'U an SHOP sunt women H Exclusive . . . not expensive DIAL 8106 - 8107 125 DeS1AR'D Page 133 1-rr Compliments of Family Shoe Store Compliments 320 DeSiard Street Monroe, Louisiana POLL PARROTT TRIM TRED ci VITALITY RAND SHOES of Brown Container Compliments of Company, lnc. Caldwell Br-os. Store No. l - l29 Commerce WEST MONROE Store No. 2 - 1705 DeSiard MONROE Slaughtering Plant - Hiway 80 West Monroe West Monroe, Louisiana ORTH LOUISlA A HOLE ALE OIL D GA C0 PA Y, I C. AGENT FOR TlDE WATER PRODUCTS DIAL 2-3195 - 2-3196 MONROE, LOUISIANA Special Tractor Fuel - Veedol Oils Regular Tractor Fuel - Ethyl Oils Special Tractor Oil - Regular Gas Industrial Oils and Greases - U. S. Motor Gas Page 134 Compliments of Ouachita Parish High School Weil Cleaners 508 North Fourth DIAL 2-l934 lf lt's Worth While Cleaning . . . lt's Worth WEIL Cleaning Key Club Compliments of Of Artcratt Printing Co. You Can Count On Us lll Wood St. Monroe, La. DIAL 7232 D. E. OWENS Compliments ot Roark Bros. Compliments of Durrett's Gift Department Compliments ot P1ANos AND oRAcANs Medjgqll Arts Pharmacy 703 lC1CkSO1'l Dial 5700 Corner of Stubbs G North Sixth Streets Monroe, Louisiana hig Host of the ways COCA-COLA BOTTLING CO. Monroe, Louisiana Page 135 Spatatora's Pharmacy x'Monroe-'s Most Interesting Drug Store 8Ol DESIARD ST. Dial 2-2646 or 2-2647 Compliments ot The l-lat Shop 425 DeSiard Street Adams Cleaners, lnc 803 DeSiard Street Monroe, Louisiana DIAL 2-l633 Compliments ot Compliments ot l-lemp's Caieteria l2l DeSiard Street Monroe McCain-Richards, lnc. Lee-Rogers Compliments Chevrolet Co., lnc. Of Your Authorized Chevrolet Dealer Since 1926 Washington at North Second St. Bancrott Paper Company, lnc. age Sophomores Whose Pictures Do Not Billy Io Dixon Compliments of Leo Elee Rose Marie Evans Iames Proust A Friend Gerald Greer Ierry lolinson Betty Lou McKee Evan Mullins Doyle Mullins Appear Ross Rhodes Iohnny Roberts Iosephine Villa- neuva Mary Virginia Villaneuva Hank Wallace Emmett Wallace GULF SUPER SERVICE IACKSON and HARRISON Monroe, La. Phone 3870 Compliments and Best Wishes from TI-IE IAMES A. NOE STATIONS KNOE-KNOE-T O O 1390 ON YOUR DIAL CHANNEL 8 MONROE, LOUISIANA WNOE NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA lU6U ON YOUR DIAL Page 137 Compliments of The Lionettes Compliments ot McMullen's Flower Shop 912 South Third Street DIAL 3-6522 Monroe, Louisiana Compliments ot B. M. I. PROFESSIONAL SCHOOL OF BUSINESS Approved for Veterans DIAL 3-6969 8th Floor Bernhardt Bldg. Monroe, Louisiana Central Savings Bank of Trust Co. MONROE - WEST MONROE For 48 Years as time goes on Member of Federal Reserve and F .D.l.C. Compliments Piggly -Wiggly North Fourth and Breard We Give SGH Green Stamps Compliments of 7?0nfr0w ASO I Congratulations! ! Drouet's Drug Store 202 North Second Street Monroe, Louisiana Page 139 BEST WISHES FROM HOTEL FRANCES SAM ARNETT, Manager Compliments of Motor Supply Co., Inc. 408 Washington St. Large Stock . . . Free Parking . . . Good Service . Cottage Flower CS Gift Shop Quality Flowers . . . Dependable Service South Third Phone MRS. GERTIE B. LANDRUM 2-0353 COMPLIMENTS OF Dalyfs Studio Remember Us . . . ' or D When You Think ot Pictures 218 GRAMMQNT ,STREET PHONE 2-1705 Page 1.40 l Compliments of 1 Monroe 153 Sterlington Cil Co. X Compliments of lx NK Sterlington Cleaners MW' m -lgq i ' ul ugly xxxxkx lllll Co Tments of All l l ll lm hun- Future Forrmers DIAL 8l3l Of America CONGRATULATIONS TO THE SENICR CLASS OF 1954 FRQM THE 0. P. H. S. Bcmd D. Masur CS Sons 101 DeSiard Street Headquarters for Hart, Schatfner ci Marx Clothes and McGregor Sportswear Compliments ot Turnipseed Service Station 236 South Grand Street TELEPHONE 2-2747 Monroe, Louisiana The Patronage ot Students and Faculty of Ouachita High Is Appreciated Ferd Levi Stationery Co. 101 North Grand at DeSiard DIAL 8147 Compliments ot Fred Fudiclcar, lr. YOUR DISTRICT ATTORNEY We Enjoy the Fruits of Democracy Why Not Cultivate lt? Compliments of Monroe Wholestale Drug Co., lnc. Monroe, Louisiana Compliments ot Ioe's Steak House 120 NORTH GRAND Monroe, Louisiana Compliments of DeSiard Optical Co. 421 DeSiard St. Monroe, Louisiana Passrnan Equipment Co. 114-120 Walnut Monroe, Louisiana Page 142 Compliments ot National School Pictures, Inc. DARRELL DEMoss Congratulations from Bradley's Outfitters for Men 221 TRENTON STREET Lee RHATS- Stetson Iarmon Shoes - Van I-Ieusen Style-Mart Clothes Shirts Bennetts Rexall Drug See Us tor Your Prescription Needs 3-7781 -D1AL- 3-7782 223 Trenton Street WEST MONROE, LOUISIANA Compliments of Haddad Bros. WILLIAM HADDAD - CoTHAM I-IADDAD 506-10 DeSiard Street DIAL 3-3321 Continental Laboratories 'Serving the Oil and Gas Industry IACK Wrcrcs - KYLE Wrcxs Kitchen-Et Drive-In DIAL 7642 1618 SOUTH 2nd ST Every Bite a Delight. . . Every Meal a Feast WE NEVER CLOSE Monroe Blueprinting Co. Q Photostat Copies Q Drafting ci Engineering Supplies Q Blueprints Q Rubber Stamps Q Photo Ottset Printing BRUCE HELM 107 S. Grand Monroe, La. Page 143 Negley Bog CSC Pqper CO. Look tor Borden's If it's Borden's, its got to be good Manufacturers STANDARD MULTIWALL cg VARIETY SI-IIIDIDING Dunbctr Hunt Annie Hunt BAGS SACKS Class of '21 Class of '23 Westside Flower of Gitt Shop West Monroe, Louisionol 403 North Sixth St. P. O. Box 3518 West Monroe, Louisiono OOMPLIMENTS OF WEAKS SUPPLY COMPANY, LTD MONROE, LA. NATCI-IEZ, MISS. Distributors INDUSTRIAL, MILL, ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING AND I-IEATING, OIL AND GAS WELL SUPPLIES Page 14+ COMPLIMENTS OF F. Strauss Roland Brown Supply Co. 607 North 17th Street PHONE 5356 Monroe, Louisiana Everything in lanitor Supplies CS Son, Inc. Monroe, Louisiana Dairy Queen The Cone With the Curl on Top 317 Louisville Monroe --.-..1-...--.--.-.1.-.-.-- NORMEL'S Dawg House Something New in Eating 315 Louisville Monroe Dixie Bedding of Furniture Co. Furniture and Mattresses Manufacturers and Wholesale Distributors Phone 2-l4Ul Monroe, La. West Pontiac, lnc. Your PONTIAC Dealer l2U3 Louisville Phone 3-4433 Dollar lor Dollar You Can't Beat a Pontiac Monroe, Louisiana Remember Our Address . . ll6-A DESIJ-XRD STREET Monroe, Louisiana iw EQUJM-fg 'Q Stetson Hats - larrnan Shoes Style-Mart Clothes Page 14-5 BEST WISI-IES from the Senior Class of 1954 Compliments of CONGRATULATIONS , AND 008012 553 ,T IAWLT BEST WISHES Monroe's Leading Iewelers ess 5 Q, 200 DeSicrrd St. Monroe, Lcr. Where Quality Iewelry Costs So HEXCIUSWQ Womenls Apparel Lime and Lasts SO Long 342 DeSic1rd St. Monroe, Lo Page 146 Congrcftulcftions to the Clcrss of 54 Mayor John E. Coon COMMISSIONER COMMISSIONER FRANK X CLINE WAYNE H. HUCKABY COMPLIMEN TS OF Ed Hislop 7 COMPLIMENTS OF Aaron Stout COMPLIMENTS CDF O A Friend Pg 148 The 1954 ROARER Was Designed and Engraved by the Shreveport Engraving Co., Inc: 509 Travis Street Shreveport, Louisiana Page 149 SENIOR CLASS PLAY l'Best Foot Forward By Iohn Cecil Holm Directed by Mrs. Yvonne Anderson Dutch Miller ....,,.,.....,, .........,.. E lvis Stout Hunk Hoyt ............ ..,.......... B ill Norris Chuck Green ....,.,..... ................... B ox Nix Satchel Moyer ....r..., .,................... I on Mask Dr. Reeber .............. .........,.... C . W. Flacy Miss Smith .rr.......... ............ I oyce Lanier Minerva .,......,,.,,........ ..,,............ L ora Willis Ethel ,,..,,........,r.....,...........,,,..... A....,,,,,,.,....................., B etty Van The Blind Date ..,......................,..,....... Emma lean Hall Miss Delaware Water Gap ........v,........ Sara Cloud Old Grad .....,....w....,...........w.,,....,.................,...... Gene Tarver Bud ,......,.........................,,...............................,., Charles Wilder Professor Lloyd ...,.,..................,.. Claude Henderson Gale Ioy .....,......,.r,........ ,....................... T erri Lee Fields lack Haggerty .........,.,.,,,.....ww.,...............,.,.. Paul Fleming Chester ..,w..,.................,,........,w Iarnes H. Trousdale, lll Helen .........................,,.................................... Lee Ann Britton THE PRODUCTION STAFF Script Girls .,.,............,..............,..............,.... Io Ann White, Betty lane Franklin Stage Crew ...............,,,..........................,......... lerry Carter, Harlon Edrninston, Glenda Wright, Ethel Alexander, Betty Loftin, Frank Heyl, Ioe Stewart. Properties ..........................,............,..... Margaret Ballard, Carolyn Bradley. Tickets and Programs .........................., Ann Hebert, Gyl Moore, Monta Sue Iohnson, Ada Mae Hicks. Publicity ........................ Lilah Rabun, LaRue Iordan Wardrobe and Signs ...............,........,.. Dorothy Barr, Paula Burtord, Cherry Perkins. Highlights of 1953-54 Leadership Conference Cheerleaders Attend Camp at Northwestern Boys' State and Girls' State Lionette and Band Pre-School Marching Practice Opening ot School Election of Class Officers Lion Receives Top Rating Announcement ot Roarer Staff Homecoming Football Game Open House Honor Society Initiation Thanksgiving Day Football Game With West Monroe left Club Amateur Show Senior Class Favorites Elected Band and Choir Christmas Concerts Student Directories Distributed Christmas Holidays Mid-Term Exams Lionette Banquet Underclassmen Favorites Elected Cast Selected for Senior Play Band Minstrel Ouachita Faculty vs. West Monroe Faculty Basketball Game-Sponsored by Key Club Career Day F.B.L.A. Convention in Alexandria Senior Play Easter Holidays Choir and Band Spring Concerts Roarer Staff Supper U l'1 .........,,.................,,......................,.......... H l E li' , s ers e en rs ine Alumni Banquet S , P. . Barbara Bradley, Mary Lee Balch, lean- emor lcmc ine Bentrow, Carolyn McKay, Bobbie Baccalaureate Garrett. i Graduation Page 150 BA ,I fig ' I n0lfAer- -MarZo0A .I . . Mmm ffm fgfewea of QUALITY PRINTING COMPANY WNNNE PHONE 3-3951 P L 1204 N ATCI-IITOCI-IES STREET West Monroe, Louisicmcr P 151 .!gCAlfL0bULJg8l0fL8lfLff5... Mr. and Mrs. Daly: feature pictures, seniors' pictures - no- thing Was too big a job for their first-class photography. Greg Hare: always on hand when we needed him to snap a special picture, this Ouachita graduate served his alma mater Well. Darrell DeMoss: a representative of National School Pic- tures, his ready smile and cheerful personality lasted through hundreds of underclassmen's pictures. Shreveport Engraving Company: from the first picture to the last, their kindly cooperation helped to make this Annual possible. Quality Printing Company: the genial owners and em- ployees of this company guided us through the Work of pub- lishing a yearbook with patience, valuable suggestions, and a Wonderful job of printing. Faculty: to the faculty of OPI-lS, We are forever indebted for tolerance of our errors and praise of our achievements. Advertisers: to these friends Whose generous patronage as- sisted us in publishing the l954 Roarer, We would like to express our sincere thanks. Page 152 Index Acknowledgments ...,,....... .,.......,,,..,,, 1 52 Advertisements ......... .........,.... 1 24, 151 Art Department .......,.,... ,...........,t,,, 8 6 Baby Pictures ......,,....... ...,..,..,,.., 7 8, 79 Band .................,.......... ...,..,,..,,. 6 8, 69 Basketball, boys '..... ..,, ...,.,,,..A.,,. 5 4 , 55 Basketball, girls '.............. ,,..,.....,.t, 5 6, 57 Snaps .......................... .,,..........., 5 3 Cheerleaders .......... .............. 5 8, 59 Choir ................ ........... 7 O Classes : freshmen ,......... 39, 44 ' ' 33 Junior ............. .....A........ 2 8, senior ...,......,, .............. 18, 27 sophomore ........... .34 38 . ,.... ........ J Contents ......,......................., ..............,. 5 Curtain Call Club ............. 97 ..............96, 1 - DCd1Cat1OH .....................,............. ............,... Distributive Education ........................ ............... 9 2, 93 Ensemble, boys', girls', mixed .....,....., ....A........,. 7 1, 72 Faculty and staff ...............,................ .............. 1 0, 15 Favorites ..,................... .........,.. 1 06, 112 Football: coaches .....,........ ..,,...,,.... 4 8, 49 lettermen .......,....... ..,,,......... 5 O, 51 Snaps ............. ,.......... 4 8, 52, 53 squad ...,............................... ............... 4 9 Foreign Language Club ........... ......,..,. 9 0 Foreword ................................. i..... 4 Four-H Club ................................................................ ........... 1 01 Future Business Leaders of America ........... ...........,.. 9 4 Future Nurses Club .............l................................ .............. 9 1 Page 153 I n d e x qconmwedy Future Farmers of America ....,,.......... Future Homemakers of America ...... Homecoming ..,..,.....,..................,,,,,,,......... Horneroom Reporters Club .......... Honor Society ..................,.....,,.,,..,. .Ieffersonian Club ....,.,..,.,. Junior Red Cross .......... Key Club .............,,,........ Leadership ,.....,.,,,.. Library Club ..,......... Lion Staff ......,..... Lionettes ........,....,...........i.............,ii...........i... Message from the Principal ............... Most Beautiful Girl ....................... Most Handsome Boy ............... Office Assistants .....,.............,.,,.,.. Pelican State, boys', girls' ............. Principals ..,..,..,.........,,,,.,......,.,.,....... Roarer Staff ..,.....,,.,......,,,,.,..............,..,..........,.......... School Board and Superintendent ,,,,....,.... Snaps ...........,.......,,........,.........................,,...,.............,. Trade School ................,...,............, Underclassmen Favorites .........,. Y-Teens: Senior ......,......s.....,... Underclassmen .......,. Page 154 ,,,.60, 61 ass, 89 98 87 75 ......66, 67 102, 103 73 74 ....,,64, 65 113, 122 77 12 84 85 Index of Advertisers A Friend ..,.............,.,... Adams Cleaners ,.,.,...A...,,,,,,. Artcraft Printing Co ....,,.,.. Bancroft Paper Co ...,.....ii Barr Typewriter .....,., Bennett's Drug ........... B. M.I ................,,,.......,,...,,.. Boone's Beauty Salon ..........,. 9 Borden s ,....,....,,.... Brad1ey's ........................................,,...,........,,, ....,.,.,. Brown Container Company, Inc .....,.,,.. Brown Paper Industries, Inc. Brown Paper Mill .................... Brown, Roland ..............,, Caldwell Brothers .........,....,,.,..........,,. Central Savings Bank 8: Tru S City Drug ..,,......................,.................,........ ...,...... city Officials .PP..,....,,.......,....,,,. Coca-Cola Bottling Co .,..,...,....... Continental Laboratory, Inc. Cottage Flower Shop .............. Curtain Call Club ...,,,....... Dairy Queen 8: Dawg House ............ Daly's Studio ...........,..,.,,...,,.....,,...,.,,.. A B C D Page 155 Page 138 136 135 136 128 143 139 130 ...,,,...,,144 143 134 133 ,.........,132 .......,..,145 134 139 129 147 135 143 140 131 145 140 lnclex of Advertisers Daily News Digest ....,,....,,, ,,,,,,, 1 30 DeSiarcl Optical Co .,.............,............. .,.,,,, 1 42 Dillingham Optical Dispensary ............ ....... 1 33 Dixie Bedding 8: Furniture Go ....,.. , ,,,,, 145 Drouet Drug Store ......,,,,,....... ..... .,,,,,. 1 3 9 Dunham-Pugh, Inc ........... ,,,.,.. 1 33 Durrett's Gift Shop ,............., .,..,,, 1 35 F Family Shoe Store ......,. ,,,,,,, 1 311- F. B. L. A ................ , ,.,,, 131 F erd Levi .......,.......... ,,,,,,, 1 42 Frances Hotel ,..................,..... ...i....... ,..,,,, 1 4 2 Future Farmers of America ............... ....... 1 41 F udickar, F red, Jr .......,...... .....,..... .,c,,,,, ,,,,,,, 1 4 2 G Gulf Super Service ............. .....,..., ,,,,,,, 1 3 7 H Haddad's ................,..,.,,.,.....,,.,..,,. .,,,,.. 1 43 Hall's Service Station .............. ,.,.,,, 1 29 Hat Shop ...,................,...,............ ,.,,,,,,,, 1 36 Hemp's Cafeteria ,..,. ....... 1 36 Hislop, Ed .....,.,.......... ,,,,,,, 1 47 Hogan's Grocery .............. .,,,.,, 1 31 Honor Society ............... ,...... 1 28 J . Jeffersonian Club ........... W Joe's Steak House ....,....,. 142 Page 156 Index of Advertisers Key Club ....,....... Kitchen-Et ,,........w.,.........,,... KNOE - KNOE-TV ..........,,. Lee-Rogers Chevrolet Co ..,...,...... Le Jeune Fixture Works ............,.. Lionettes .,,.......,...,...,,......,.......,..... Lockhart Sports Shop .......,,,. Martin Marble Sz Granite Works ............ Page 135 143 137 136 131 138 130 130 131 Massey's Service Center .............,.....,..... .........., Masur, D. 8: Sons .................,.. McCain-Richards, Inc ..,,,..,,..... McGuire's Service Station ............ McMullen's Flower Shop ............ Medical Arts Pharmacy ....,...,,.,... Monroe Sand 8: Gravel ..... ,....... Monroe Steam Laundry ...........,,,, Monroe Wholesale Drug ..i....,......, Motor Supply Co., Inc .........,. Monroe Blueprinting ............., National School Pictures ........ Negley Bag 8: Paper Co ....... 142 136 129 139 135 128 130 142 140 143 144 144 134 North Louisiana Wholesale Oil SL Gas .............,. ....,...... Inclex of Advertisers O. P. H. S. Band .v...,,...,,.. O. P. H. S. Choir ........, Palace ...,,,,,......,...........,..........,..,,.,,, Passrnan Equipment C 0 ............ Peacock's Jewelry .....,............. Pepsi-Cola ....,............. Piggly Wiggly ..,.,,..,... Quality Printing Co .......,,.. Renfrow ,............,...,, Roark Brothers .,,,,,... Senior Class ..............,.......................... Shreveport Engraving C Si1verstein's ,.,,........................... ..... Smith, Joe F ....,,,...... Spataforzfs ....................... Sterlington Cleaners ............. Sterlington Oil Co ........... Stout, Aaron ,...,..,.. Strauss 8: Son ,....,...... O P Q R S Page 158 Page 141 133 141 142 146 129 139 151 139 135 146 149 146 145 136 141 141 148 145 Index of Advertisers Page T Terzia Lumber Co ...............,...... ,,,...A 1 28 Turnipseed Service Station ..,.,........ ....... 1 42 U Usrey Lumber 8: Supply ......,..,,... .....,,,.. ,,..... 1 3 3 W VVeaks Supfdy ..........,.A.. ....... 144 VVeH Pondac ,,............................,.. ...... 145 Westside Flower Shop .................... ,,,,,,. 1 44 Westside Gulf Service Station .,.,,...,... ,,,,,,, 1 31 YVeU CHeaners ,,,.........,.,...............,,.....,.. ....... 135 VVonuufs Shop ....,....... ,.,,,. 133 Page 159 AUTOGRAPHS ,gznior C2fa45maIfed FL COLORS : Maroon and XJ ' .ef ' I Q 9? gij,,gTi?i?'5f mffj fy Qf15ff,v?55,gfQLJkfwff Lyygg h w AUTOGRAPHS AUTOGRAPHS w y . 3510 W f I I N- ',v,:1f ' 1' 'Q j' 4 If , jg ,Qi :V -A 1 H J , A A, I f , ' A Q jM,g : W ' f J I Hy if ,'-- 2 x ff' 1 1 if 7 ff If Q ff H - ,mf , fa fQ ff1ff 1 - pri N IKVQ' I ' N , ,Aff ,fw W ' A 4 fy -if ,Q f M J , L .ff , J' ' A, 'f f' 'J' I ' - ' ! 71,f5 -, , JL 'fl 4 9 4 IQMUAK ff' Q A J S' , J ff J' '2 -gf 7 I 'mg pf' -'M' 1,41 V A . , , I' b ' f. 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