Pickering High School - Red Devil Yearbook (Leesville, LA)

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CROSSING THE BAR He was Born July 9, 1970. Keith was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Napoleon Midkiff. He departed from us on January 28, 1984. Sunset and evening star. And one clear call for me; and may there by on moaning of the bar when I put out to sea. For such a tide as moving seems asleep. Too full for sound or fanm. And when that which drew from out the boundless deep Turns again home. Twlight and evening bell, And after that the dark; And may there be no sadness of farewell When I embark. For though from out our bourne of time And place. The flood may bear me Far, I hope to see my pliot, face to face, When 1 have crossed the Bar. The Reality of My Ministry And Life I asked God for strength that I might achieve I was made weak, that I might learn humbly to obey. I asked for help that I might do -greater things I was given infirmity, that I might do better things. 1 asked for riches, that 1 might be wise, 1 asked for power, that I might have the praise of men. I was given weakness, that I might feel the need of God. 1 asked for all things, that 1 might enjoy life, 1 was given life, that I might enjoy all things. I got nothing that I asked for, but everything I had hoped for. Almost despite myself, my unspoken prayer were answered. I am among all men, most richly blessed!

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In Memoriam THANK YOU, FRIEND I never came to you, my friend, And went away without Some new enrichment of the heart: More faith, and less of doubt. More courage for the days ahead. And often in great need Coming to you, I went away Comforted, indeed. How can I find the shining words, The glowing phrase that tells All that your love has meant to me. All that your friendship spells? There is no work, so phrase for you On whom I so depend All I can say to you is this: God bless you, precious friend Grace Noll Crowell Beverly Schweizter Mrs. Schweizter was born December 8, 1929. She earned a B.S. Degree in 1969 from McNeese State University in Social Studies and Speech. In 1979, she earned a Masters Degree in Guidance and Counseling from Northwestern State University. Her teaching experience includes DeRidder High School: 1968-1978; she taught speech, English Sociology and Free Enterprise; and Pickering High School: 1978-1984; she taught Speech and was the Counselor. Mrs. Schweizter was the mother of three sons and the grandmother of three boys and one girl. As a counselor, she helped many of our students during and after high school. Her sunny disposition helped to brighten many otherwise lackluster days. She was a true friend and is sadly missed by all. 2

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Mr. Finly S. Stanly Mr. Stanly began his first teaching experience at Pickering High School in 1946, where he served as Agriculture teacher and boy's basketball coach. Later, he coached the girl's basketball team also. In 1962, Mr. Stanly became Principal of Pickering High and remained as principal until 1972. In July of 1972, he was appointed Supervisor of Secondary Education for Vernon Parish and continued in that position until his retirement in 1980. Dedication