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

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Old Image Plagues Lions As New Season Starts On August 12, 1976 head coach Tom Causey and his three assistants led 56 young men to the practice field as Ouachita's preparations for the 76-77 varsity football season began. A traditional jinx was working against the Lions from the moment they stepped onto the field. The Lions had a humiliating reputation for losing the big ones. Determined to erase the shameful image, the Fighting Lions set out to prove them- selves to their competitors. Pride, hard work, and football fundamentals 10 Football were stressed the first two weeks during two-a-day practices. As summer workouts drew to a close, school doors opened once again. The Ouachita student body and Lion boosters anticipated a long-awaited successful football campaign. A whole new season lay ahead, promising exciting football action and a new district champion. Local newspapers chose Carroll or Neville to reign as District 3-AAAA cham- pions. The Lions had other ideas. :fw ff-z-rar-1. r'

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BELOW: Mark Blackvvelder, Jack Laird, and Bill Travis try out new merchandise at H. MICKEL. For all your sporting needs call 322-0531, or come by 109 CATALPA. BELOW RIGHT: Coaches Causey and Ussery contemplate a new battle plan for the offense. 12 Varsity Football Q 4 K' 'Y 5 'f i .f,'i V 'K Ass, if .. L 77 y W- A i .,, A LA V K l 'Sf' ' i A -.