Vinton High School - Souvenir Yearbook (Vinton, LA)

Text from Pages 1 - 200 of the 1972 volume:

Reflections of Vinton High School The Souvenir 1971-72 Vinton, Louisiana EDITOR IN CHIEF Maria Hanks CLASS EDITOR Denise Dautriel SPORTS EDITOR Karen Bonsall BUSINESS MANAGER Barbara Pickett ORGANIZATION EDITOR Nancy Householder ASSISTANTS Rhonda Breaux Gwen Smith SPONSOR Capt. Walter Miller SSF” Table of Faculty 13 C 1 a s s e s Features 61 25 Contents V.H.S. Reflection of 5 Relaxation . . . Reflections of Student Life . . . 7 9 «vrr rrrr rmr rui t FACULTY ib Successful School Life Equates to Successful Leadership Academics ... is not what its all about. The answers to an ed- ucation . . . life are not always reflected in a text book. The Prin- cipal must be a guiding influence, the final answer to the impossible problems . . . the man whose job is a 24 hour day, the man who shares the heart breaks, the defeats, but also mirrors the pride of accom- plishments and victory. Mr. W. A. Hanna returned to Vinton High School this year after a year's leave of absence to continue the constructive, progressive, atmo- sphere that he created and kept in V.H.S. for so many years. Under his leadership V.H.S. is the pride of Calcasieu parish. W. A. HANNA Principal 8JL Ub in a Stu - dent Imhj is Of tejiextion oj- mMmi in de deuPiij). MRS. BENENA LONG. Guidance Counselor. Student Council, scheduling, adding and dripping academic courses are all the responsibilities of Mrs. Long. MRS. IRMA HAGGARD. Administrative secretary. MR. GLYN EBARB is in his second year as Assistant Principal of V.H.S. He also instructs in World Ge- ography and Civics. The liaison and cooperation that was enjoyed between the students and faculty was created by the hard work of Mr. Ebarb. MRS. HAGGARD, (on left) was cited by the Auditor as keeping one of the best sets of financial records in the Parish. Administrative Slaf Leads V.H.S. in Pursuit of Excellence 15 16 Diligence Insured Performing Excellence MR. WALTER WISE MILLER. Dept, of Social Science and History. Mr. Miller teaches American, World History, sponsors the yearbook and serves as photographer for school public relations, (on right) MRS. JOYCE MILLER, (on left) Dept, of Business Administration and Commerce. Mrs. Miller returns after a years leave of absence to instruct in Office practice, typing, and shorthand. MR. NELSON MOSS, (on right) Dept, of Math and Science. Mr. Moss holds classes in Algebra I, Phys. and Advanced Math. MISS IRMA SPILLMAN. Head Librarian. Miss Spillman is always ready to help the students with a research problem. Her job also includes many study hall classes. MR. ROBERT PAPANIA. Dept, of Speech. Mr. Papania teaches Speech I and II. He also is responsible for the plays. World History and Thespian activities. Students Discover Personalities Lurking in the Sheep Clothim of Teachers Hey Teach X%( awiteit MUfienei Letum ft teflf fif (uJ ft student (A in 1fie mauit of- bwudhbe. and taufieii a e continually hijin It dtssen tfiis n- MRS. TOMMIE R. PREUTT instructs in the Dept, of Home Economics, teaching all phases of Home Eco- nomics and is also sponsor of the F.H.A. MRS. CHARLENE G. LANIEk. Dept, of Home Economics and Science. MRS. RHENA O'NEAL. Dept, of Languages. Mrs. O'Neal teaches courses in French I and II and also instructs in English II. She may also be seen cheering her way through a crowd as OREO our littlest cheerleader. 18 MRS. BARBRA IDLEMAN. Dept, of Mathematics. Algebra I, II, and Geometry. Mrs. Idleman is sponsor of the Beta Club, (above) Kno MISS SHIRLEY KAUFMAN. Assistant Librarian, (below) wledge Becomes Its Own Reward MISS MARIE MEL MOREAU. Dept, of Physical Education. Miss Moreau is the capable sponsor of the award winning Lionettes. Much of the spirit at V.H.S. can be contributed to Miss Moreau. MRS. ETTA PETE. Dept, of Business Adminis- MR. ROBERT DOUGHERTY. Dept, of Science. tration. Mrs. Pete sponsors the F. B.L. A. The wierd odors on the 2nd floor can usually be traced to Mr. Dougherty’s lab. He is also one of the Beta Club sponsors and the Paramedical Club. MR. ROBERT BUCKLEY. Dept, of Biology, (below) Student Council. Faculty Leads Intellectual and Athletic Growth MR. GERALD WAGUESPACK. Band Director. Mr. Waguespack has our Marching Band one of the high spots of the football season and is featured in almost every parade in this district. Mr. Waguespack has done a tremendous job since his arrival in September. COACH ROBERT LEWIS, (right) Mr. Lewis is the Head Track Coach and he serves as the Assist- ant Football and Basket- ball mentor. In the classroom he teaches P.E. and Civics. HEAD COACH DALE BARBEAU. Instructor of driver training and Physical Education, (above) MRS. JUDY LANGLEY. Department of English and Jour- nalism. English II, and Sponsor of the School newspaper are all the responsibilities of Mrs. Langley, (above, right) COACH MAURICE MUESCHKE. Head Basketball coach. Assistant football coach and Geometry are all in a days work for him. (on right) 22 MRS. DORTHY HANNA. Dept, of Vocal Music. MISS ACQUILLA SMITH. Dept, of English. English 1 and II ar the duties of Miss Smith in her first year at Vinton, (above) MRS. HELEN FRANKLIN. Dept, of English. The Juniors and Seniors are the main targets of her English III and IV classes, (on right) MRS. MAUDE ANN GILMORE. Dept, of English and Physical Education. MRS. G. MORGAN, (top right) is V.H.S. hostess and manager of faculty lounge. CAFETERIA WORKERS: Mrs. Percy Moore, Mrs. Edmund Camera, Mrs. Benny Trahn, (Cafeteria Manager) Mrs. Jules Broussard and Mrs. Bud Granger. These masters of gourmet cooking do the impossible job of pleasing over 450 diners each school day. CLASSES CLASS OFFICERS: Brenda Courmier, President, Mary Beth Lognion, Vice President, Angela Valentine, Secretary, Phyllis Hollifield, Treasurer Seniors Reflect Sophistication MRS. JOYCE MILLER MR. WALTER MILLER MRS. ETTA PETE MRS. JUDY LANGLEY 26 Senior Sponsors VITA ADAMS DAVID BAHNSON ALANA BERRY • JOE BOND JANICE BONIN DENISE BOUDREAUX CHERYL BOULLION CINDY BOULLION LAWRENCE BOWIE DANNY BREAUX DEBBIE BREAUX KENNY BREAUX PHILLIP BREAUX JANE BROWN IRA BRUCE LAMAR BRYANT 27 BETH BUNCH RONNY COPPELS BRENDA COURMIER BRENDA COURVILLE PEGGY BURCH VERNON CLARK Those Junior girls are really something else. TRENNY DAILY DENISE DAVIS DAVID DOBBS CHERYL DOUGET 28 RENA FONTENOT DANNY FUTCH MIKE GARY CHERYL GOLDEN MARY GRANGER DEBBIE GRAUKE ROBERT GRAUKE TIM GUEST 29 JOHN JOHNSON LINDA LACY DONNA HUBERT DIANE ISTRE LINDA LANDRY MAE LEE BOUEF ANDY LeBLANC MARY BETH LOGNION DEBBIE MAHAFFY THERESA MILLER dianne mcdaniel MIKE MAGGIO 30 Brenda Courmier, Senior Maid escorted by farther, Gwayne Courmien. Senior Maid, Debbie Breaux escorted by farther, Lam- bert Breaux. DARRYL MOORE MONA MOORE PAT MOORE BARRY PRUITT GLENDA QUINN RICKY QUINN LESTER RENFROW PRESTON RICHARD 31 CLIFFORD ROMERO RHONDA ROUGEAU DEBRA ROY DEBBIE SMITH JOE THIBODEAUX ANGELA VALENTINE Queen, Maria Hanks is escorted by her happy fa- ther. Freddie Hanks. ARNOLD VANMETRE JANE VASSAR PAT VINCENT MIKE WALKER 32 Senior Maid, Angela Valentine is escorted by father, VICKIE WATSON CHARLIE WEBB S. F. Valentine WANDA WILFER COLENE WILLIAMS GAIL WILLIAMS CLASS FAVORITE: Mike Maggio and Brenda Courmier MOST LIKELY TO SUCCEED: Damien Mooney and Brenda Courmier 34 BEST SPORT: Ira Bruce and Debbie Grauke e r s 0 n a 1 i t • i e s WITTIEST: Mary Beth Lognion and Mike Maggio CLASS OFFICERS: (left to right) Barbara Pickett, Reporter, Rhonda LeBlanc, Vice President, Pam Romero Treasurer, Debbie Bourque, President, Beverly Manuel, Secretary. Juniors Reflect Eagerness COACH MAURICE MUSESCHEKE f fM MRS. BARBARA IDLEMAN MR. ROBERT PA PANIA MRS. HELEN FRANKLIN Junior Sponsors Alamond, Ethelyn Allen, Brenda Arm fie Id, Theresa Balwin, Bruce Bellow, Christine Benoit, Donna Benard, Cindy Bertrand Kenneth Bonsai, Karen Bourque, Debbie Breaux, Angela Breaux, Evelyn Breaux, Linda Bryant, Pauline Broussard, Cindy Broussard, Kathy Broussard, Kenneth Broussard, Sarah Buesing, Glenda Bunch, Clayton Cain, Linda Carlson, Buddy Chargois, Ellen Chester, Virgil Conrad, David Courville, Dianne Courville, Pat Daigle, James Daily, Renee Davis, Billy 37 38 Gantt, Virigina Junior Maid, Beverly Manuel is escorted by her lucky father, D. J. Manuel. Junior Maid, Denise Dautriel, escorted by her father Frank Dautriel (above). Junior Maid, Pam Romero, is escorted by her father, A. J. Romero. 39 Landry, Leslie LeBlanc, David LeBlanc, Mark Johnson, Pat Juneau, Christine Kibodeaux, Alton Kibodeaux, Richard Which one are you getting? Class of Mr. Miller and Mrs. Langley have good cooperation between the history and English departments, LeBlanc, Rhonda LeDoux, Brenda LeDoux, Clinnie Leger, Tim Lejeune, Gregory Martin, Darrell McClelland, Garney Meduna, Robert Menard, Clayton Milton, Roy 41 Moody, Sheila Mooney, David Monceaux, Dicky Moore, Carol Moore, Tom Nichols, Wayne Patrick, Cheryl Pickett Barbara Pickett, Sandra Racca, Debbie Richard, Edward Richard, Terry Riggens, David Romero, Pam Roy, Jeffory Schuffer, Mark Smith, Eddie Smith, Gwen Smith, Robert Smith, Steve Smith, Venus Southern, Evelyna Vice, Susan Vincent, Luby Vincent, Ricky Walters, Ted Wilson, Gary Wing, Marie Granger, Alvin Juilin, Mike 42 BREAUX, RHONDA DAUTRIEL, DENISE STANLEY, RICHARD STEVENSON, MARY Not now, Dudley! Yea, schools out! 43 Junior Personalities BEST SPORT: Mark LeBlanc and Barbara Pickett CLASS FAVORITE: Debbie Bourque and David Le Blanc MOST LIKELY TO SUCCEED: Debbie Bourque and Dale Crauke WITTIEST: Dicke.y Monceaux and Rhonda Breaux 44 Time Away From the Books and Tests 45 ABCKtTCCTS ft f NG' SCLRS CALCASIEU PARISH SCHOOL BOARD MIAUX — t OA«U MlMf.fR — OISIRAl CONTRA' ? ;R VINTON HIGH SCHOOL CLASS OFFICERS: Brian Daigle, President, Wayne Fontenot, Vice President, Beverly Pruitt, Treasurer, (and not pictured) Kathy Payne, Secretary Sophomore MISS IRMA SPILLMAN Sponsors Sophomores COACH BOB LEWIS MR. ROBERT BUCKLEY Confidence MRS. MAUDE MRS. TOMMIE GILMORE PREUETT Reflect 46 Allen, Donna Allen, Laurie Alter, Charmaine Boloney, Phy illis Bartee, Rhonda Breaus, Jada Benoit, Beverly Berwick, Merle Beardeaux, Paul Bouillion, Reggie Breaux, Ricky Broussard, Vernon Brown, Jackie Burch, Linda Burke, Albina Ceasure, LeeAnna Clement, Dewayne Clement, John Clement, Richard Courmier, Betty Courmier, Eddie Daigle, Brian Daigle, Sharon Daily, Eddie Sophomore Maid, Beverly Pruitt is escorted by her happy Eat you heart out girls! father Lawrence Pruitt. 47 Felix, Majorie Fentz, Larry Ferguson, Buddy Fontenot, Timothy F ontenot, Wayne Foreman, Becky Fredick, Phillis Dukes, Cindy East, Angelatia Granger, Beverly Granger, Raymond Not too close, Rhonda! You'll make an A anyway. Gilbert Louis Gould, Freda Landry, Roger Leger, Jill Gremillion, Ronnie Hamilton, Steve Higginbotham John Hollaway, Angela Jennings, Steven Johnson, Randy Landry, Pam 48 A Merriman Donna McNeil, Charlotte Marceaux, Allen Leger, Kenneth Lejuhn, Mitchell, Dudly Ida Menard, Patrick, Keith Glenn LeMarie Payne, Sheila Kathy Moore, Connie Moore, Kenny Moreau, Cliffton Mott, Ronnie Mryers, Paula O'Quain, Donna Paten, Ethyl Don't worry, Good shall triumph over Evil. Perry, Albert Captain Miller turns on his incredible charm to get his blue book done for him. Snyder, Debra Pinder, Benard Pruitt, Beverly St. Julian, Jason St. Julian, Steven Sheleton, Marlyn Richard, Joyce Richard, Raymond Smith, Dara 50 Stanley, Earline Tailor, Kenneth Vice, Tommy Watson, Kenneth - Trahan, Dale Trahan, Mike Victoria, Julia Walters, Tanya Williamson, Betty Beard, Mary Williams, Sheila Franks, Betty Sophomore Maid Connie Moore is escorted by Jimmy Moore. Beauty of V .H.S. Beard, Mary Clements, John Cunningham, Steve Grogan, Lee Hebert, Allen Paul You cover the night guard! Stuttes, Charles Vice, Pam May I be excused ??? It's none of your business . . . 52 Sophomore Personalities CLASS FAVORITE - Donna Merriman Wayne Fontenot WITTIEST - Dara Smith Jackie Brown MOST LIKELY TO SUCCEED - Lonne Turpin Beverly Pruitt BEST SPORT - Vernon Broussard Donna O'quain 53 CLASS OFFICERS: (left to right) Pam Williams, President, Becky Coppels, Secretary, Cindy Landry, Vice President, Carolyn Comeaux, Treasurer, LeRoi Leger, Reporter Freshmen Reflect Friskiness MR, NELSON MOSS MISS ACQUILLA SMITH MISS MARIE MRS. RHENA MOREAU O'NEAL Freshmen Sponsors MR. ROBERT MRS. CHARLENE DOUGHERTY LANIER 54 Anding, Ronnie Armfield, Mona Benoit, Carolyn Bertrand, Harry Blandard, Kenneth Broudreaux, David Beard, Jessie Bolony, Edward Bourque, Mary Breaux, Becky Breaux, Carla Breaux, Cathy Breaux, Gwen Breaux, Louis Breaux, Monet Brown, Jeff Bryant, Frank Ceaser, Eva Chesson, Veronica Chester, Sheila Comeaux, Carolyn Coppels, Becky Courmier, Jimmy Comer, Randy Courville, Keith Daigle, Sheila Dailey, Ruth Etta Delahoussaye, Jo Beth Denton, Denise Desameaux, Randy Dobson, Kennth Dugas, Jeannie Earnest, Lee Othis Earnest, Viola Ewing, Peggy Fontenot, Jetry Foreman, Terry Franks, Debra Gant, Rebbecca Gee, Carolyn Gilbert, Cindy Golden, Sherri Granger, Barbara Granger, Donna Gray, Jerry Guidry, Anita Guillory, Cheryl Jerry, Guillory Havens, Douglas Havens, Phil Heath, Mike Hebert, Cathy Hebert, Randal Higgombottom, Vicci Hubert, Diane Jacobs, John Jameaux, Betty Johnson, Cindy Johnson, Ricky Jowers, Jeannie Kibodeaux, Jenny Kibodeaux, Ronnie Kibodeaux, Sarah 55 Kenny ask for the formula to David and Mike's Good Looks. Landry, Cindy Landry, Joanie Landry, Mark Landry, Mike Lassi on, Sandra LeBlue, Carol Ledoux, Vicci Leger, LeRoy Malone, Charlotte Malone, Dwane Mai vo, Phylis Maisel, C arm on Marshall, Betty Marshall, Randy Martin, David Martin, Leonard Menard, Jessie Merchant, Bruce 56 Freshman maid, Jeannie Jowers escorted by her father, Mr. Thurman Jowers. Moody, Preston Mooney, Craig Moore, Brain Moore, Donna Moore, Mike Moreau, Dal Moreau, Joyce Moreland, Donnie Moreau, David Neely, Carlyn Newton, Becky Norman, Joan O'Connor, Jo Beth Patin, Mike Patin, Willie Petty pool, Annie Phillips, Terry Pommier, Connie Primeaux, Anthony Quinn, Allen Randall, Shere Two biiiiiiits ! !! Now whose BOSS !!! Ray, Debbie Ray, Marjor Richard, Wayne Riggins, Iccac St. Julien, Leon St. Julien, Marilin Scott, Curey Shull, Karen Sonnier, Ronnie Stafford, Chuck Stevenson, Ralph Stoddard, John Stoffed, Terri Sonnier, Karl 57 Taylor, Brenda Thibodeaux, Mike Thomas Mike Trahan, Edward Turpin, Debbie Vice, Gerald Victoria Debbie Vincent, Patty Watson, Beverly Welch, Jerry White, Ed White, Jessie Barbara Granger and her father, Herman Granger smile from Homecoming excitement. 58 That's O.K. Dudley! I've got you now! Those Freshmen really go after the Seniors. Guillory, Jerry Johnson, Rickie Mooney, Craig Patin, Mike Randall, Sherry Shull, Karen Sims, James Sonnier, Darell Thacker, Charles Victoria Debbie Willaims, Pam Boudreaux, David Courvelle, Howard Guidry, Anetta 59 Freshman Personalities WITTIEST: Gwen Breaux and LeRoy Leger CLASS FAVORITE: Cindy Landry and Dal Moreaux MOST LIKELY TO SUCCEED: Carolyn Comeaux and Dal Moreau BEST SPORT: Gwen Breaux and Frank Bryant m2! feu - rJ ' v , � S I I + nr; f � , •V Sk 3S FEATURES tefc , : m ,• f; fce? V?j • ■, .♦ • v , '••.• « ’ « ;, ’ ft, t - r � tit '' ' • „ - fv |T % . .« ( Ni v H • •«!• ri l V .dffdL.! • -•'i- Beth Bunch, OCTOBER Brenda Courmier, SEPTEMBER Mary Beth Lognion, NOVEMBER Rena Fontenot. JANUARY Iri yvjY wwcd y QQ ttwm muo}£ (Junio J (aids pjopKonwii Js (auL 67 Seniors are selected from a list of faculty nominations. These students must have attained a C average or better during their high school career and have proven themselves in service and leadership to the school and the community. They portray a high attitude in personality and character. VERNON CLARK . . . Beta Club . . . Honor Roll, Aca- demics . . . Fine Arts . . . Thespians . . . Finalist in Mr. V.H.S. ketball . . . Vollyball . . . Beta . . . Thespian . . . Honor Roll . . . Girls P.E. Award . . . Speech Rally at McNeese . . . and L.S.U. State . . . and Beta Convention. 68 'Jiomu Giuntii BRENDA COURMIER . . . Selected Miss V.H.S. . . . 4-H . . . Beta Club . . . F.H.A. Class Officer . . . Honor Roll . . . Homecoming Court . . . Pelican State . . . cont. ARNOLD (T-LEW) VANMETRE . . . Drum Major . . . Beta . . . Basketball . . . Paramedical . . . Stagehand . . . Student Council . . . All State and Honor Band Finalist in Mr. V.H.S. Honor Roll . . . Finaslist in All National Band. Quinio'I Ijm TIM . . . Student Council . . . Beta . . . Thespian . . . Band and Stage Band . . . Class Officer . . . Honor Roll . . . Rally in One Act Play . . . Radio Speaking . . . Finalist in Mr. V.H.S. Boys'State . . . International Thespian Society . . . Boys' State Band. BRENDA COURMIER . . . Cont . . . V-Award. President of Senior Class . . . Leadership Con- ference . . . 3rd Runner-Up in Most Beautiful . . . F.H.A. Girl of the Month . . . Lionettes Co-Captain and voted by school for Most Likely to Succeed and for Class Favorite. 70 Q elictm (RefotU 7m v (ljem oj- (Peijo manci V%mA)v DAMIAN MOONEY . . . Stage Band, Football . . . Track . . . Basketball . . . Science Club . . . Beta Club . . . School Newspaper . . . Rally in Biology . . . Honor Roll . . . Honor Band . . . Most Likely to Succeed . , . All District in Football two years . . . Hono r Roll. MARIA HANKS . . . F.H.A. . . . Band, . . . Stage Band . . . Annual Staff . . . F.B.L.A. Band Captain Class Officer . . . Majorette . . . Honor Roll . . . Yearbook conference . . . Sum- mer Leadership Conference . . . Finalist in Most Beautiful contest . . . Head Majorette . . . Se- lected Miss V.H.S. in Senior Year Homecoming Queen ... 1st runner-up Band Scholorship . . . Editor-In-Chief of School Yearbook. DIANE ISTRE . . . Library Club . . . French Club . . . Beta Club . . . Chorus . . . School Newspaper . . . Paramedical . . . Service Award . . . Solo and Ensemble in Music Festival. N a, ( m . (a) lurii QMeA J Uu 71 H. A. REID, SHERIFF. The winners for most beauti- ful and the runners-up were se- lected by Sheriff Reid. Sheriff Reid has been Sheriff of Calcasieu Parish for 32 years and when first elected he was the youngest Sheriff to be elected in Louisiana history. ft cJfelt hmjij MRS. LILLIEON CUTRER 9 The winners for most hand- some and the runners-up were selected by Mrs. Cutrerwho has been Register of Voters in Cal- casieu Parish since 1956. She is married to Judge Cecil Cutrer of Lake Charles, La. 75 A UMMlk G ri nees % Q$tuJiM -A$ p tdtf (%M Diane Istre, Tim Leger, and Karen Bonsall. c-Jjade Juj) Q n e enet Debbie Mahaffy, Brenda Courmier, Angela Valentine, Phyllis HohfieId, Janice Bonin. 77 TU ( iWu — (1st ROW) Ken Blanchard, Dianne Istre, Beverly Benoit, Cindy Gilbert, Carla Trahan. (2nd ROW) Raymond Granger, Virginia Gantt, Tim Leger, Pam Vice, Patty Delhousse. (3rd ROW) Kenny Broussard, David Conrad, Sterlyn Simien, Jeff Brown� 78 TSftn ----- (1st ROW) Pauline Bryant, Christine Bellow, Cindy Bouillion, Beverly Manuel. (2nd ROW) Buddy Fergusion, Carolyn Granger, Denise Dautriel, Rhonda LeBlanc, Debbie Trupin, Ronnie Gremillion. (3rd ROW) Jerry Welch, Richard Clements, Gary Havens, Bobby Meduna, T-Lew VanMetre, David Mooney . y( e JnitMeh. at Gonjt m(h (Pda an estate; Brenda Courmier, Arnold Van Metre, Vernon Clark, Tim Guest, and Rhonda Rougeau. eadfufiij) OodouiKt: Maria Hanks, and Bar- bara Pickett. Journalism and Yearbook. _ ((¥ Q$tati tyand: Arnold Van Metre, Sponsor and David Mooney. 79 80 81 82 {autiu J (uticMi V.H.S. Football Coaches Head Coach 3)alt 5BavLu Assistant Coach Assistant Coach Penalties Aid Boston in 6-0 Upset WILSON EWING, Jr. End. RICKY GUILLORY, Jr. Guard. BUDDY CARLSON, Jr. Wing Back Ken Breaux gains valuable yardage with accurate blocking from Ted Walters, (above) The Lions opening game was a stunning up-set from the Boston ele- ven who staged a last quarter screen pass that was aided with a 15 yard penalty that put the Panthers in strik- ing distance. Vinton ground out 113 yards rush- ing to Boston's 56 to dominate the game but could not cross overtopay dirt for a score. 90 yards in total penalties kept the Lions out of the scoring bracket. Injures were a plague of the night for the Lions. Lions Massacre Indians 27-7 Gregg Fontenot drops his shoulder to slam a Pt. Neches runner for a loss as Vernon Broussard and Merle Berwick plow through blockers to aid. (above). Running Back Buddy Carlson explains to Head Coach Dale Barbeau a weakness that Vinton's powerful offense quickly took advantage of to anni- hilate the Indians. MIKE MAGGIO, Sr. Quarterback, Def. Back. DANNY WALTER, Sr. Def. Back. Punter. KEITH COURVILLE, Guard, Freshman. ROY MILTON, Jr. Tail Back, Def. Back. Big Red Mauls Hounds in 41-20 Romp RAYMOND GRANGER, Soph. Def. Back. STEVE SMITH, Jr. Tackle-Kicking Spec. A bewildered Vinton defense found itself three touchdowns behind in a free scoring first quarter before Barbeau’s big red touchdown machine found its scoring punch led by Mike Maggio's brilliant running and accu- rate throwing. Disbelief and shock are mirrored on the face of Head Coach Barbeau as un-ranked Welch takes advantage of Vinton mistakes to post a 20 to 0 score in opening minutes. Big Red quickly settled down to romp over Welsh 41-20. Now in the Lions 3rd game they were flexing their scoring muscles, (below) KENNETH BROUSSARD, Jr. MARK LeBlanc, Jr. Center. Center-End. 87 Vinton Tames Tigers 27-8 TED WALTER, Jr. RONALD GREMILLION, Strong End. Soph., Guard. Win Title Con KENNY BREAUX, Sr. Tail Back. A hapless DeQuincy offense often found itself surrounded by Vinton's aggressive defense. Ted Walter and Buddy Carlson team up to take a pass out of a De- Quincy Back's hands. With the smell of play-offs in their nostrils Big Red was getting more formidable each game with a stingy defense and a greedy offense. The Red Machine was tuning up for a crack at District Championship. tender Saints — No Match for Lions 26-14 Mike Maggio scampers around the St. Louis end with his dangerous option play that was to gain him three touchdowns in Vinton's touchdown derby over arch-rival District contenders. Damian Mooney jumps high in the air in an attempt to snare a high pass. Mooney proved to be a two way threat. EDDIE DAILEY Soph. Tackle ROBERT SMITH Jr. Guard KENNETH TAYLOR Soph. Tall Back DUDLEY LeJUNE Soph. Tackle 4 Seconds + 3 Points = Upset for Lions Big VERNON BROUSSARD Soph. Fullback LARRY LLOYD Soph. Guard MERLE BERWICK Soph. Tackle Lateinthethirdquarter, Tail Back Ken Breaux is stopped on theCameron one foot line by a solid wall of Tarpon defenders. Big Red had dominated the running game all night leading in first downs and penetrations. The Tarpons could not substain a drive to penetrate Lion territory. A desperation field goal in the final four seconds gave a story book win to the hard fight- ing Tarpons The prescription tor a needed first down this night was Breaux's powerful knock play Breaux with his fast plunges kept the Vinton fans on their feet cheering. 90 Red Wants Back in Race — Kinder Falls 14-0- DAVID BAHNSEN Sr. Tackle DAVID LeBLANC Jr. Wing back DAMIEN MOONEY Sr. End TIM LEGER Jr. Quarterback GREG FONTENOT Sr. Linebacker Title hungry Lions galloped for two touchdowns in the second half to defeat the Kinder black-clads for the first time in 12 years. Field General Mike Maggio's favorite aerial targets were Damien Mooney and Buddy Carlson. After a first half see-saw battle of defense Vinton became the grid boss of the offense during the se- cond half with Kinder finding them- selves unable to score and the Big Red touchdown machine able to move almost at will. Coach Mueschke found himself put in the position of head coach with Coach Barbeau absent due to illness in the family. Broncos Tumble 30-6, Lions Wants Title Preston Richard, Roy Milton and Vernon Broussard team up to dump a Bronco runner for a 13 yard loss, (above) Buddy Carlson, Ken Breaux, Ken Bertrand andMikeMaggio all joined the fun in playing the touch- down game against a Sam Houston team that was rendered helpless by Big Red's scycle like blocking and bone crushing runs. Barbeau's touchdown machine reminded the Broncos it's safer to stay on their side of the river. Vinton was now in striking dis- tance of the State playoffs. ROBERT MEDUNA Jr. MIKE MARC ENT EL Jr. Tackle Guard 92 Mike Maggio shakes off a helpless Bronco would be tackier to scamper 24 yards to score standing up. PRESTON RICHARD Sr. Defensive End Red Touchdown Machine Punishes Tigers 41-0 Tim Leger Junior Quarterback scampers for a big gain around effective blocking, (above) Buddy Carlson leaps high in the air to snag a Maggio pass out of the hands of a hapless defender, (bottom right) JEFF BROWN, Fresh. Wingback Big Red treated hosts Lake Ar- thur rudely to the tune of a 41-0 stomping. Barbeau showed the dis- trict sportswriters what a real touchdown machine could do. The game quickly became an aerial Circus as Maggio repeatedly hit Walter and Mooney with hisbullet like passes. Beaux lugged the pig- skin for a total of 94 yards while pugnacious Gregg Fontenot broke up the Lake Arthur passing and running game by leading in tack- els and pass interceptions. Now Big Red was a step closer to State play-offs and did not want to stay home. Vinton DICKEY MONCEAUX, Jr. Fullback Humbles Jackets 35-6 ALTON KIBODEAUX, Jr. Guard FRANK BRYANT, Fresh. End BILLY VALLIN, Soph. Fullback The Big Red Machine was in a do or die position. In order to go to State play-offs a victory was needed. Mike Maggio alternated with running backs Breaux, Bertrand, Carlson, Monceaux, and passed at will to Walter, and Mooney to Am- mase 410 yards rushing to show dis- trict 4-A who was touchdown king. Barbeau seemed to toy with the completely outclassed Jackets. On most runs it took five or six de- fenders to stop bulldozer Breaux who often carried defenders on his back for a needed first down or a score. DAVID DOBBS, Sr. Guard 94 Panthers Edge Lions in Come Back Victory KEN BERTRAND, Jr. Flustration, dissappointment, and anguish show on the faces of the Vinton Lions as they realize their half-time lead of 15-6 is vanishing. For the 3rd year Big Red was denied the State Championship game by a team that we felt was not as good as Vinton. Tail Back. A blocked punt, an intercepted pass, and a saftey were the pieces put together in a jig-saw puzzle which saw Vinton dominate the game the first half only to loose it the last half with bad breaks, and miscues. The game had hardly started when speedster Mike Maggio raced 64 yards to show the North La. Panthers why he was a triple threat. Ken Breaux tore through the Bunkie defense at will the first half. Ken Breaux above) bulls his way to a first down. Buddy Carlson (right) snares a pass to put Vinton in striking distance of the goal line. Aetion . . . Speed . . . Muscle Reflect Six years ago Vinton was considered to be the door mat in District football competition. Five years ago Dale Barbeau and his staff of Maurice Mueschke, Robert Lewis took the Helm of Big Red. For the past three years in a row the Lions have gained a play-off berth. In his five years as head mentor Coach Barbeau and his staff has a record of 36 wins, seven losses, and 3 ties to put him as the leading coach in South Louisiana. Often our stands have many College scouts competing for room to view prospects for scholarships. 96 Success of Red Touchdown Machine A lightening offense, a tough, stingy de- fense, marked a successful season for the Vinton Lions. As foe after foe fell to the Red Machine the Lions became a household word in District 4-A. 97 Three Lions Win All-District Berth DAVID BAHNSEN - All District 1st Team Tackle 2nd Team Defensive Tackle, Full scholarship to Northwestern. MIKE MAGGIO, All State Back - Outstanding Offensive Player - District 4AA 1971. All District 1st Team Quarter Back, 1st Team Safety, 4AA Leader in total offense, Among top 10 scorers in S.W.LA. Full Scholarship to Northwestern, 4 year letterman in Football, Track, and Basketball. DAMIAN MOONEY - All District 1st Team Offensive End Two year All-District Choice as All District End. 2nd Team Defensive End. 98 Lions Basketball Reflect Pride VARSITY - Craig Mooney, David LeBlanc, Raymond Granger, Ronnie Gremillion, Weston Dugas, Kenneth Watson, Billy Vallin, Mike Maggio, Trienin Daily, T-Lew Van Metre, David Dobbs, Ted Walters, Eddie Daily, Larry Lloyd, Buddy Carlson, Edward Richard. Mike Maggio leaps high in the air to drop in a 2 point bucket Head Basketball Coach Maurice Mueschke Tournament Wins JUNIOR VARSITY - Mark Landry, Mike Thibodeaux, Major Ray, Jerry Gray, LeRoi Leger, Lloyd Broussard, Ricky Johnson, Lee Earnest, Edward Baloney, Jeffeory Brown, Philip Havens, Bryan Williams, Kenneth Taylor. T-LEW VAN METRE, SR DAVID DOBBS, SR. David Dobbs (on left) performs one of his highly accurate jump shots to put in a field goal from the outside. The V.H.S. Roundballers proved to be versitile from anywhere on the court. Mark Successful Start for V.H.S. DAVID LEBLANC, JR. RONNIE GREMILLION, SOPH. AO EDWARD RICHARD. JR. CRAIG MOONEY. MANAGER Mike Maggio, (on left) displays his speed and maneuverability as he moves the ball down court. Ted Walters (on right) leaps up to lay in two points. Walters was very consistant in always averaging in the double digits in ever Lion game. 102 Big Red Strives . MIKE MAGGIO, SR. BUDDY CARLSON, JR. Larry Lloyd takes a pass from David Doobs to set and sink in two points from the outside. Vinton's Lions had many of the team who constantly tallied points in the double digits in every game. BILLY VALLIN, SOPH. RAYMOND GRANGER, SOPH. TRIENEN DAILY, SR. . . . for Perfection . . . The protruding tongue from Buddy Carlson usually signaled that a field goal was on its way. KENNY WATSON, SOPH. EDDIE DAILEY, SOPH. WESTON DUGAS, JR. TED WALTERS. JR. LARRY LLOYD, SOPH. 103 Lions Spirit Prevails [ MIKE THIBODEAUX LLOYD BROUSSARD LEROY LEGER Cautious optimism shows on the face of Maurice Mueschke as the Vinton Lions win the Starks Invita- tional tourney. The Lions entered the tourna- ment as the underdogs but emerged as a very respected winner against tough opposition. David LeBlanc (on right) dribbles through the DeQuincy defense to add a score. . . . Victor or Defeat . . . RICKY JOHNSON BRIAN WILLIAMS MARK LANDRY MAJOR RAY III PHILIP HAVENS LE OTIS EARNEST JAY GRAY Lions Cool District Big Heads PRESTON RICHARD The explosive offense of the Lions caused all of the opponents to grow a few gray hairs as shown by the jump shot of Mike Maggio alter he steals the ball. Determination shows on the face of high scorers David Dobbs and Ted Walters as Lions throw District Leaders into sudden death overtime. Lions Claim District Title Again VINTON LIONS, DISTRICT AND REGIONAL CHAMPS: Coach Bob Lewis and three of his Seniors display the two trophies that were brought home for District and Regional Championships. For two consecutive years V.H.S. has dominated the track picture in S.W. Louisiana and always places in the top six in State. Last year the Lions finished 4th in State records. Because of Coach Bob Lewis and his cindermen the school has has to expand its trophy cases and his runners have become known as the gold hunters due to their tremendous success. 107 Cindermen Race Toward MANAGERS: Greg Lejune and Mike Thibodeaux. DAVID BA HNS EN: Discus. 108 a Winning Season for V.H.S. DISTANCE TEAM: KNEELING, left to right, Steve Jennings, Dale Gtouke, and Ken Taylor. STANDING, Bruce Baldwin, Buddy Carlson, Jeff Roy, Jeff Brown and Frank Bryant. MIKE MAGGIO, 440 Dash, and Relays. Mike has placed 2nd in District, Regional and State meets. He was 4th in the Meet of Champs in New Orleans KEN BREAUX, 100 and 220 Dash and Relay teams. Breaux is one of the swiftest sprinters in S.W. Louisiana. 109 TED WALTER, Pole Vault. 13 foot, six inches for district record and State Championship ED RICHARD, Broad Jump, (on right) GLEN RAY, Shot-Put, and Discus, (below-left) Winning Meets . . . Setting Records VERNON BROUSSARD, Javelin. TRENNYON DAILY Discus, (below) TIM LEGER, (above-left) Javelin. DANNY FUTCH, (bottom left) Hurdles. Trackmen Depend on Desire and Drive Joe Thibododeaux leads the pack to break the tape in meet against district competition. DAMIAN MOONEY: High Jump, Triple Jump, Low Hurdles and Mile Relay. Damina holds the school record in High Jump and the Triple Jump. Concentration is shown on the face of Coach Bob Lewis as he watches his cindermen take District title for the third straight year. 112 Track Team in Total Victory A.D. FINN: 100 and 220 Dash and both realy teams. PROMISING NEW COMERS: KNEELING, left to right, Kenney Moore, Albert Perry. STANDING, left to right, Ken Bertrand, and Alton Kibodeaux. 440 AND 880 RELAY TEAM. Roy Milton, A.D. Finn, Mike Maggio and Ken Breaux, (pictured below) Sports writers have picked Vinton's relay team as one of the most versitle in the state. There's a few nuts loose. The Kissing Bandit! Stick em up! What do you think I am? A rug ??? This perfume will surely turn my man on! A.. J� ' s v A P- ORGANIZATION CJt nnti f uiallsls cP) enda CJoseph 6Ba Wl Qwnaeh y MuL cB a cTontfnd 0%ytn union (J)J _Jl(oWui Jfost UiaLsts Ken rfi mt cI)md % non P ouM d 117 y{. £D. 0tnn The Business World Tomorrow — F.B.L.A. Today F.B.L. A. OFFICERS: (left to tight) Ronnie Coppels, Treasurer; Nancy Householder, Reporter; Glenda Quinn, Secretary; Mrs. Etta Pete, Sponsor; Denis Davis, President; Glenda Gums, Historian; David Riggens, Sergant at Arms, (not show) Rhonda Breaux, Vice President. Mrs. Etta Pete, Sponsor explains her method of banking. F.B.L.A. MEMBERS: (left to right) FIRST ROW - Valerie Marshall, Brenda Ledoux, Christine Bellow, Pat Courville. SE- COND ROW - David Conrad, Mario Granger, Renee Daily. THIRD ROW - Gary Wilson, Dale Grauke, Beth Bunch, Pat Moore. Tomorrows Homemakers Reflected by Todays F.H.A. Debbie Grauke, Historian; Mary Lognion, Song Leader; Pam Romero, V. President; Phyllis Holifield, Parliamentarian; Brenda Courmier, President; Angela Valentine, Treasurer; Beth Bunch, Secretary: Janice Bonin Reporter, (not pictured) Theresa Miller, Photographer. Sponsor - Mrs. Preuett Cheerleaders Encourage School Spirit, MARY BETH LOGNION - Head Cheerleader BRENDA COURVILLE - Sr. VHS Cheerleaders hold the record for the most football insurance ever sold. 120 Cheer Our Lions to Victory and Promote Sportsmanship CINDY BROUSSARD - Jr. MRYA PERRY - Soph. 121 1st ROW: Ted Walter, Shawn Camera, Johnny Fentz, Allen Hubert, Mark Shafer, Kenneth Dobson. 2nd ROW: Kenneth LeBlanc, Edward Trahan, David Martin, Darrel Sonnier, Brian Moore and Lenord Martin. 3rd ROW: Mike Marcantel, Alan Bahnsen, Merle Berwick, Louis Breaux, Keith Courville, and Kieth Menard. F.F.A. Today . . . Reflects Modern OFFICERS: Darrell Martin - Parliamentarian, Terry Richard - Treasurer, Larry Parish - Secretary, JohnJohn- son - Vice-President, Mr. Guillory - Sponsor, Philip Breaux - President, Danny Breaux - Sentenal, Joe Band - Reporter, Glen Patrick - 2 V. Pres. 122 Agriculture Techniques of Tomorrow PARLIAMENTARIAN LAW TEAM: Mike Marcentel, Dwayne Clements, Brian Daigle, Jody Bahnsen, Merle Berwick, Daryll Martin, Wayne Nicholls, Ricky Vincent. 1st ROW: Allen Monceaux, Donnie Moreland, Charles Stafford, Travis White, Ronnie Sonnier, Harry Laughin, Eddie Courmier, 2nd ROW; Dwayne Clement, John Jacobs, Mike Heath, Terry Foreman, Howard Courville, Ricky Breaux, 3rd ROW: Randy Johnson, Ronnie Mott, Louis Guillory, Brian Daigle, Clayton Menard, Wayne Nicholls. 123 Majorettes Add Color and Sparkle to V.H.S. BACK ROW: Becky Guillory, Debbie Roy, Beverly Manuel, MIDDLE ROW: Rhonda LeBlanc, Maria Hanks: Head Majorette, Christene Bellow, CENTER: Dana Guillory; Mascot. FEATURE TWIRLERS: HEAD MAJORETTE: Cindy Bouillion and Sheila Moody Maria Hanks Officers Help Pave the Way SQUAD LEADERS - BACK ROW: David Mooney, Lamar Bryant, Robert Gruake, MIDDLE ROW: John Higgin- bottom, Charlie Webb, Bruce Baldwin, Billy Davis, FIRST Rcfw: Diane McDaniel, Cindy Benard, Jane Vasser, Charlotte Chester, and Mary Granger. BAND CAPTAIN: Maria Hanks TREASURER: Rhonda LeBlanc Band Officers LIEUTENANT: Charlie Webb SECRETARY: Pauline Bryant Pride of Lion Country Band TOP ROW - FLUTES: Sheila Chester, Debbie Broussard, Dianne Istre, Jane Vassar, MIDDLE ROW; Donna Hubert, Renee McCelland, Beverly Bolton, FIRST ROW; ALTO CLARINETS: Denise Dautriel and Carolyn Granger. CLARINETS - FIRST ROW; DebbieTurpen, Cheryl Guillory, Sherri Randall, Ruth Edda Daily, SE- COND ROW: John McCelland, Jenny Kibodeaux, Sharon Daigle, Sheila Daigle, THIRD ROW:Shei- la LeMaire, Gwen Breaux, Diane Hubert. 126 CLARINETS - (front to back) FIRST ROW: Pauline Bryant, Dianne McDaniel, Angelata East, Robert Gruake, SECOND ROW: Rhonda Breaux, Evelena Southers, Charlotte Chester, James Daigle, THIRD ROW; Mike Scott, Cindy Benard, Connie Pourmier, and Tom Moore. Create Harmony of Popular, and Classical Songs TRUMPETS - FIRST ROW: Allen Marceaux, Curry Scott, Mike Patin, SECOND ROW: Dwayne Clements, David Dobbs, Billy Davis. TRUMPETS - TOP ROW: Bobby Meduna, Gary Ha- vens, Brian Moore, Buddy Fergusion, THIRD ROW; Reggie Bouillion, Mary Granger, SECOND ROW: FRENCH HORNS - Virgel Chester, Terry Foreman, FIRST ROW; Charlie Webb. Band Director Jerry Waguespack tireless and diligent directions lead the Vinton Band to award winning recognition. 127 Musical Talent and Diligent Effort Provide SAXOPHONES - FIRST ROW: Richard Clements, John Higgbottom, David LeBlanc, Allen Quinn, Ronnie Gre- million, BARITONES - SECOND ROW: David Mooney, Dale Trahan, Benard Pinder, Weston Dugas, TUBA - TOP ROW: Mike Trahan, Jerry Welch (not shown) 128 TROMBONES - FIRST ROW: Wilson Ewing, Andy LeBlanc, Jimmy Fredrick, SECOND ROW: Lamar Bryant, Tim Guest, Ricky Breaux. Vinton With a Band of Award Winning Excellence DRUMMERS: left to right, Kathy Broussard, Bruce Merchant, John Jacobs, Bruce Baldwin, Mike Heath, Mark LeBlanc and Richard Stanley. Shelia Mooney gives one of her crowd pleasing routines during half-time. (above) Fatigue shows on the faces of the majorettes as much parctice is put in for festival. Spirit . . . Pride . . . Determination . . . DRUMMERS - SEATED; Phillis Hollifield, Wanda Wilfer, Theresa Armfield, Sarah Broussard, Connie Moore, and Joyce Richard, STANDING: Lu Williams, Betty Cormier, Ida Mitchel, Jane Brown and Pam Landry. FLAG BEARERS: Janice Bonin, Debbie Mahaffy, and Barbara Pickett. OFFICERS: Brenda Courmier, co-Captain. Angela Valentine, Captain. Vickie Watson, Co-Captain. Reflected by LionetteS Excellence SEATED: Angela Breaux, Brenda Joseph, Ethel Patin, and Brenda Allen. STANDING: Mona Armfield, Donna Granger, Pam Romero, Jo Beth O'Conner, Donna Allen, Joanie. Landry, Donna Benoit, Jo Ann Smith, and San- dra Pickett. Co-Captain Brenda Courmier presents flowers to Captain Angela Valentine. Co-Captain Vicci Watson presents corsage to head-cheerleader Mary Lognion. Pep Rallys . . . Parades . . . Football Games SEATED: Jeanie Dugas, Carol Moore, Beverly Pruitt, Becky Coppels, STANDING: Gwen Smith, Susan Vice, Jeanie lowers, Nancy Householder, Pam Williams, Angela Holloway, Pat McDanials, Cindy Landry, and Monet Breaux. SEATED: Beverly Benoit, Carolyn Gee, Marjorie Felix, Donna Granger, STANDING: Evelyn Breaux, Joan Nor- mand, Shelia Williams, Debbie Victoria, Sharon Simon, Karen Shull, Debbie Snyder, Jo Beth Delahoussaye, Cheryl Golden, and Barbara Granger. 132 Library Club Reflects — Arts and Literature STANDING: James Wimberly, Brenda Allen, Susan Vice. SEATED: Rita Guillory, Angela Breaux, Laura Allen, Carolyn Granger, Carol Moore, Jane Brown and Debbie Turpin. Sponsor: Miss Irma Spillman Pauline Bryant, Sec. and Treas. Miss Spillman, Sponsor, Gwen Smith, Vice President, and (not shown, Pat Johnson Pres.) Science Club Shows Interest in Nature SITTING: Edward Trahan, Steve Cummings, Mike Marcantal, John Clemens, Ronnie Kibodeaux, Joe ThibO' deaux, Mike Thibodeaux, Allan Quinn, and Tim Guest. STANDING: Cathy Breaux, Pat McDaniel, Phyliss Hollifield, Wanda Wilfer, Maria Wing and Barbara Granger. 134 SPONSOR - Mr. Moss Vice-President - Tim Guest, President.- Joe Thibodeaux, Sponsor - Mr. Moss. To Make the Best Better Outlines the 4-H Club MEMBERS - STANDING: (1. tor.) Wayne Fontenot, Buddy Fergusion, Kathy Broussard, Wanda Wilfer, Miss Moreau (sponsor), Monet Breaux, Cindy Gilbert, (seated 1. to r.) Philip Breaux, Greg Fontenot, and Louis Gilbert. Paramedical Club Promotes Medical Interest OFFICERS: Jane Vassar, President; Diane Istre, Secretary-Treasurer; May LeBouf, Reporter; Pat Moore, Corresponding secretary Donna Hubert, Vice President; Virginia Gant, President Elect; Mr. Dougherty, Sponsor. C. Chester, S. Chester, L. Allen, D. Hubert, E. Breaux, C. Ledoux, M. Moore, T. Jacks, B. Carlson, D. Futch, T. Van Metre, D. Conrad, A. Quinn, R. Hebert, K. Watson. Student Council Reflects Leadership at V.H.S. The Student Council consist of four elected representatives from each class. A 2.5 average is needed to qualify and must be maintained throughout the year. The council aided in buying the new Trophy Case, they are also responsible for the Glass Illumi- nated Marque, they provide a senior with a scholorship and take care of all concessions during Basketball season. Mrs. Benith Long, Sponsor. OFFICERS - SEATED: Tim Guest, President; STANDING: Mrs. Benith Long, Sponsor; T-Lew Van Metre, Vice-President; Rhonda Rougeau, Se- cretary; Beverly Manuel, Treasurer, Mr. Robert Buckly, Assistant Sponsor. MEMBERS - SEATED: Mary Bourque, Beverly Benoit, Debbie Bourque. STANDING - Buddy Fergusion, Ronnie Gremillion, Weston Dugas, Tim Leger, Denise Dautriel, Phyllis Holifield, Mike Patin. 136 Yearbook (on right) Maria Hanks Editor-in-Chief. These are the girls (upper-left) who put this book all together. During the year they can be seen running around the halls with camera and assignments. Mr. Walter W. Miller, Sponsor Souvenir Staff 1971-72 • • • Denise Dautriel, Class Editor relaxes with her assistant Gwenn Smith. Deadlines ••• Hurry •••Worry Rhonda Breaux and Nancy Householder display a typical pose during a photo assignment. Nancy served as Organizational Editor. 138 Karen Bonsai (right) served as Sports Editor. Barbara Pickett, Business manager did a surpurb job of handling the money and ads this year. Hours of Work ••• Reflect a Yearbook The staff shows their usual enthusiasm even at the dinner table during their annual Christmas party with Turkey, Ham, and all the extras. Over a hundred deep sea fish fell prey to the staff on last summers Gulf fishing trip on Capt. Miller's Pirate. Maria Hanks Editor-In-Chief confers with Capt. Miller in September about subscription sales, (above) 139 0L inning fiand 0 r)YaytApaf . 3)iMet i Beta Club Reflects Academics 1st ROW: G. Quinn, A. Valentine, P. Holifield, M. Lognion, L. Williams, V. Marshall, R. Fontenot, C. Williams, J. Bonion, 2nd ROW; M. Marcentel, D. F. Futch, T. Guest, P. Moore, D. Istre, J. Wasser, C. Boullion, D. Bourque, 3rd ROW: E. Chargois, P. Bryant, B. Allen, A. Breaux, B. Manuel, S. Moody, 4th ROW: T. Leger, K. Bonsall, R. LeBlanc, D. Grauke. Mr. Robert Dougherty Assistant Sponsor. 1 OFFICERS: Vernon Clark, Sargent-at-Arms; Barbara Pickett, Secretary, Brenda Courmier, Vice President, Mrs. Idleman, Sponsor, Rhonda Rougeau, President, Debbie Gruake, Treasurer, Peggy Burch, Reporter. BETA BABIES: T. VanMetre, L. Turpin, R. Granger, D. Lejuene, 2nd ROW - A. Hollaway, B. Pruitt, B. Benoit, D. Daurtiel, N. Householder, C. LeDoux, G. Gums, C. Trahan, C. Bellow. Excellence in V.H.S. Chorus SOPRANO MIXED CHORUS SECOND SOPRANO GIRLS CHORUS SOPRANO GIRLS CHORUS BASS MIXED CHORUS Is Result of Leadership. ALTO GIRLS’ CHORUS TENOR MIXED CHORUS PRESIDENT - Barry Pruitt VICE PRESIDENT - Denise Boudreaux SEC.-TREASURER - Angela Valentine REPORTER - Debbie Grauke HEAD LIBRARIAN - Valarie Marshall HEAD LOCKER CHAIRMAN - Mona Moore SECTION LEADERS-ALTO - Karen Finn, BASS - Vernon Clark, TENOR - Mike Walker, SOPRANO - Theresa Miller GIRLS' CHORUS PRESIDENT - Gail Williams VICE PRESIDENT - Donna Hubert SEC.-TREASURER - Kathy Payne SECTION LEADERS - 1st SOPRANO - Dianne Istre, 2nd SOPRANO - Donna O'Quain, ALTO - Cheryl Patrick, HEAD LOCKER CHAIRMAN - Venus Smith Mrs. Dorthy Hanna sponsor of the Mixed and Girls Chorus has lead these students to great achievements. She has achieved recog- nition for her outstand- ing work at assembly programs and festivals. Thespian Club Promotes 1st ROW: M. Maggio, D. Walter, A. Valentine, P. Hollifield, D. Davis, J. Brown and L. Williams. 2nd ROW: R. Guillory, R. Daily, C. LeDoux, A. D. Finn, T. Guest, and P. Burch. 3rd ROW: M. Cooper, S. Smith, P. Romero, and L. Vincent. 4th ROW: D. Grauke, J. Richard, D. Conrad, S. Moody andG. Smith. 5th ROW: M. Breaux, B. Copples, C. Stafford, T. Moore, and W. Ewing. OFFICERS: President - Tim Guest, V. Presi- dent - A. D. Finn, Hist. - Reporter - Theresa Miller, Sec. - Vicci Watson, Treasurer - Peggy Burch (on left) ine Arts in V.H.S. 1st ROW: D. Mahaffey, C. Williams, B. Moore, M. Walker, D.Grauke, D. Futch, T. Miller, R.Rougeau. 2nd ROW: V. Watson, C. Golden, M. Wing, G. Williams, C. Moore, E.Chagois. 3td ROW: K. Blanchard, K. Broussard, P. Johnson, B. Pickett, S.Vice, P. Bryant. 4th ROW: R. Hebert,N. Householder, R. Breaux, D. Turpin, S. Daigle, and LAST ROW: D. Monceaux, M.LeBlanc, J. Brown, M. Landry and T. Jacks. Brenda Courville is instructed in her lines from Cinderella. (above) Mr. Pap in- structs his Thespians in the fine art of stage make up, on David Bahnsan. IFHBpT Journalism Becomes New Course at V.H.S. Lions Roar Reflects School News and Features SPONSOR: Mrs. Judy Langley OFFICERS: Vicky Watson, Beth bunch, Mae LeBouf and Debra (Patsy) Roy. NEWS AND FEATURES STAFF: SEATED, Tim Guest, Rita Guillory, A. D. Finn, Hazel Earnest, Jane Brown, Gregg Lejune, Debbie Mahaffy and Mike Maggio. 146 1 i f .1 � r .1 I i. • i I •TON A 4 i a € ✓ t . V x . , � . . - - r • � .� - - • 5S s ’ V' 'V • � I A-J ..V- w «. -.♦ T • • • ±LV ' — ADVERTISEMENT ■ ■:• ;■ u ' ■ ••.' • v A y;'A . •' - ;v :'y ; • r .V ' !■ i Wl ; ’ i • •� V.4 . ' rM vt. -•• • •■ . 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ANGELO'S 741 West Lutcher Drive Orange, Texas TIGER WELL SERVICE INCORPORATED Let Tiger Put it in Your Tank P.O. Box 856 Vinton, Louisiana Area Code 318 Phone 589-7391 AOSC LMTA IPAA AGGIE SUPPLY CO. INC. O'Bannon Pumps, Sales and Service P.O. Box 856 Vinton, Louisiana Area Code 318 Phone 589-7394 ESSO DISTRIBUTOR TOMMORROW’S FASHIONS TODAY” J. EARL KOONCE Sulphur, Louisiana VINTON NURSERY Landscape Service Rt. 1 Box 36 THE SHOE SCENE Backs Vinton High School Lions IVA STARNES MENS WEAR 3739 16th St. Northway Shopping Center Orange, Texas VINTON ELECTRIC SERVICE Miss Moreau Dreams ! ! ! G. E. Appliances RCA TV and Radios G. E. Fredrick and Feddus Air Conditioners We Service What We Sell Phone 589-4431 Vinton, La. B B BAR The friendly neighborhood bar Manhattan Nunn Bush Menswear 506 Front Street Orange, Texas 77630 Levis' Herman Wood Dingos Compliments of MR. AND MRS. A. HAROLD MIRES Sulphur, Louisiana Compliments of JACK AND BILL LAWTON LENA’S LAKE CHARLES FLOWER SHOP GRAIN AND GROCERy Vinton, La. 589-7797 Vinton Branch A FAST GRIGG’S BOOK STORE WASH CAR WASH Orange, Texas Hwy. 90 Vinton, La. FOREMAN’S ZALE’S JEWELERS Telephone TU3-3035 P.O. Box 1316 Go 1409 Green Avenue Lions ! Orange, Texas Northway Center Orange, Texas Phone 886-4484 MRS. A. PLUMMER AND SHERRI ROSES CAFe Vinton, La. 163 PIGGLY WIGGLY j 908 Center St. Vinton, Louisiana Everybody needs Milk! 1 LOUVIERE JEWELERS 0 VW«JoSg«-«76-738 Vim41Fhick CLASS HIHCS Two bands Friday and Saturday night with Revoling Band Stand. Owner MIKE SCOTT Assistant PHIL SCOTT TEXAS PELICAN CLAUDIA F. VENISSAT MAYOR D. E. (BABE) MARSHALL CLERK. TAX COLLECTOR. TREASURER HENRY COURVILLE MARSHAL TOWN OF VINTON Gateway to the Tcche Country” 1200 HORRIDGE STREET PHONE 589-7453 VINTON, LA. 70668 ALDERMEN C. SHEA MOONEY MAYOR RRO-TEM DEXTER M BROWN GLYNDELL W EBARB RAYWOOD C LEMAIRE ROSCOE F PORTER Best wishes for the 71-72 season! MOREAU’S DRUGS LEROY SLACK, Owner SULPHUR FLORIST, INCORPORATED Phone 527-5252 423 Cypress St. Sulphur, Louisiana 70663 Kenny told YOU? ? ? ! ! 166 VINTON CO-OP DRYER CLARENCE Le BLANC - Manager Vinton, La. QUALITY zm ■zunmns MARKETING PURCHASING fam Oumid i dGmXv £ The Make Yourself at Home Station ESSO SERVICE STATION Owner FREDDIE and MARGARET HANKS 201 FIFTH ST. 883-2107 Razor Repairing, Watch Repairing Diamonds Watches i 168 VINTON MEMORIAL HOSPITAL 169 Compliments MR. AND MRS. JOHN L. BREAUX CIRCLE CLUB For a good time go to the Circle Club Compliments of VINTON BIG STAR 1515 Horridge Street Owner: CHARLES COPPLES We Give Quality Stamps VINTON LIQUOR STORE Go Lions ! ! ! 1604 Highway 90 DYNA-TOW BUMPER CORP. Vinton, Louisiana M. L. KRIPPSE President LOIS KRIPPSE Sec. -Treas. Serving the South from Houston to Mobile LOU’S BEAUTY SHOP 1819 Perry St. 598-5761 Best of Luck Lions Compliments of MR. AND MRS. HENRY ROY BREAUX AND FAMILY 172 rrri'i'i'i'i LANE’S DRUG STORE Phone 589-3011 1305 Horridge Vinton, La. IRA FONTENOT, R. Ph. Free Delivery 173 175 176 COMO AND LaFLEUR CONCRETE WORKS, INC. 527-5266 Sulphur, La. 70663 Portable Concrete Steps WESTERN AUTO STORE Stop by and get your tires, batteries appliances, etc. from RED PICKETT WESTERN AUTO ASSOCIATE STORE Let a Farmer do your Work M. M. AIR SERVICE Aerial Seeding; Fertilizing and Spraying Love strikes again ? ? ? LYRIC THEATRE Compliments of Lake Charles, Louisiana Where the High School Students Always Welcome CHUCKS TEXACO SHEA MOONEY 2616 Lake Street Lake Charles, La. INDEPENDENT INSURANCE AGENT LE BLANC TROPHY SHOP Custom Made Trophies 40% Discount Custom Engraving Done 406 Prewitt Street Lake Charles, La. Gwen really knows how to get after it. And that zip gun really works! v '-v- Karen you just don’t seem to understand the dress code. Reflections of 1971-72 178 Memories . . . Bus Drivers Help Reflect JEWEL FINN TONY BAHNSEN LEONARD JONES WALTER FINN FREDDIE HANKS CALVIN BELLOW J. W. SANDIFER EARNEST BUDWINE R. E. ROBERTSON MRS. SOAPE LLOYD BREAUX FATTY DUGAS 180 Morning and Evening Experiences Why does time go so fast? All that is left is re- flections of the past and many more reflections to come. Just think if we could stop time for only a second or go back in time to maybe our very first day of school or entering high school. Wouldn't every- one love to bring back the good times. After graduation we discovered school was much more than running through sunlit fields of daisy and clovers. It was fun, disappointments, but most of all work. We as Seniors were thinking man I finally made it or I wish I could go back. As editor I think I await the publication of this bock more than anyone besides my staff. I suppose it is because of all the long hours the yearbook staff has put into it. Without my staff and sponsor, Mr. W. Miller the publication of this book would not have been possible. They have proved to be one of the greatest group of workers that I have ever been associated with. It is great to know someone is there when you need them. To me, we were one big happy family, when it comes to this staff. As you look at the SOUVENIR I hope each and everyone of you is pleased with at least one little thing in the book. Also,we would like for this years SOUVENIR to be an example to future staffs to make their book as good as I think our is. MARIA HANKS 182 Autographs •« � Hi. '•■nn.-i-H-t,,.