Vinton High School - Souvenir Yearbook (Vinton, LA)

Text from Pages 1 - 208 of the 1974 volume:

1973—74 SOUVENIR Vinton High School Vinton, La. W.A. Hanna Principal TABLE OF Sponsor 111 i| • rll !l Administration Edited by Shelly Courville. 13 TO « Classes Edited by Nancy Householder. Favorites Edited by Connie Moore. 61 CONTENTS Editor-in Chief Cmnie cA(o ie- HISttlHii' min mi 'fir Athletics Edited by Mark Landry and fj Craig Mooney « priun imrai n Organizations Edited by Curry Scott 115 Ads Edited by Debbie Turpin 153 4 . . . and eiWai piViptte undehtfk Kmwm 5 and heal lA Lwfa dmn and fl twwe t build up imp and 0 tint t baupj x cA dmt M in Ond Ou tun tfr dam s 7 jA time te- emWe and ou 1mi ie iain j-'iMn entbwirtCf B ot'C Wk ieei and ft twn tft (W fcp and ftttm tft edit aurny £nd and 0 tun t Stay ttfw l Lep siHent and W1� speaft 10 11 SCHOOL MAINTENANCE and CAMPUS GROUNDS: Mr. Ivy Dugas. SCHOOL MAINTENANCE AND CUSTODIAN: Mrs. Delsy Joseph. 12 The People Who Make It All Work! BUS DRIVERS: STANDING L to R: J. W. Sandifer, F. J. Dugs, Mary LeBouef, Freddie Hanks, Jora Prince, Jewel Finn, Lloyd Breaux. KNEELING: Walter Finn, Leonard Jones, Calvin Bellow, Stephen Bellow, Pauline Soaps, Ethel Brown. FACULTY W. A. HANNA PRINCIPAL The building stone of a wall must be the larg- est and strongest. It must be able to support the stress of the entire structure. With the help of those on each side it must will ensure a sturdy and faultless frame- work enstilling a solid unity. So is the job of our Principal as related to the building stone of a wall. He brings each of us to- gether with the faculty and community as individuals to perform and respond as a unit under his advisement. And while he mirrors our pride and achievements, he is not ashamed of our frustrations and disappointments and carries the heartaches and criticism of all. M Mr. Glyndell Ebarb. Assistant Principal. THE PATHS WE TAKE WOULD SOON DIMINISH WITHOUT SOMEONE HOLDING THE LIGHT Mrs. Benena Long. Guidance Counselor, class scheduling and testing in the vocational and Mrs. Irma Haggard. Administrative secre- tary and finance coordinator. 16 WE TRY TO TEACH THE WORLD AND YET WE STILL ARE LEARNING MRS. BARBARA IDLEMAN. Dept, of Mathematics. Algebra II and Geo- metry. Beta Club Sponsor. MRS. JANNETTE A. HECTOR, (above) Dept, of Business and Commerce and MRS. JOYCE MILLER, (below) Typing, Bookkeeping, Shorthand, and Office practice. Mrs. Hector is Sponsor of F. B. L. A. MR. MICHAEL LEWIS BARRETT. Dept, of Social Studies and Physical Education. CAPTAIN WALTER WISE MILLER. Dept, of Social Studies and Director of Publication. American History, Government, Eco- nomics and Yearbook Sponsor. MR. ROBERT L. HICKLEY. Dept, of Biology and Science. SBiti and piMM of- pe ple m (juule. and LnjHuen(e otfie) qenekati tiA em wp 1fmn cm mML in smm £ biowbAje. 17 MR. LPUIS GILLORY. Dept, of Agriculture and Animal Science. Sponsor of award winning F. F. A. (above) MISS IRMA SPILLMAN. Head Librarian and Dept. Head of Research, (below) TO REACH OUT AND TOUCH SOMEONE YOU NEED A BRIDGE. . . MRS. HELEN C. FRANKLIN. Dept, of English. English III and IV. Senior Sponsor, (below) 18 MRS. BRENDA GAIL MOUNIER. Dept, of Languages. French I and II. Sponsor French and Chess Clubs, (above) MR. ROBERT E. LEWIS. Head Track Coach and Dept, of Social Studies. Coach Lewis has the most outstanding winning record of any AA Coach in our state, (above left) MR. DONALD SMITH. Dept, of Science. Gen. Science, Chemistry and Biology. SaJv pMon eafo diA mu sUm--, but uey mn mq- nig diA OiOfi neitjdb ) undeh tfie diydt 19 MR. MICHAEL PAUL STELLY. Dept, of Music. Director of V. H. S. Pride of Lion Country Marching Band. Concert and the Stage Band are under Mr. Stelly's Direction, (above) MRS. SHERRY COLE SIMS. Dept. Physical Education and Social Studies. Girls P. E. and World History, (above) 20 Soon (LeS Wi baeL Guk p i(L and (We uA too set stmt. . . MR. MICHAEL G. VIRGADAMO. Dept, of Math- ematics, and Physical Science. Business Math and Advance Math, (bottom right) MISS BETTY JEAN DIXON. Dept, of English. English I and II. MISS GLORIA JANE LA FLEUR. Dept, of Journ- alism and English. English U and School News- paper Sponsor. . . .AND STILL ARE BRIDGES BURNING; AND STILL ARE PEOPLE REACHING MR. MAURICE M. MUESCHKE. Head Basket Ball Coach, Assistant Football Coach and Dept, of Math- matics. Algebra I. 21 jinb dino wcMu . . . Wn OnHy a kmm j Lows Aiats wl, ()nHy a eoHisl Zhou'S (kerns. MRS. MAUDE ANN GILMORE. Dept, of English. English I and in. Mrs. Gilmore is a Senior Sponsor, (below) MR. THOMAS W. MUNGER. Dept, of Speech and Social Studies. Speech I and II, World History and Thespian Club Sponsor, (above) THINK OF EVERY WORD YOU’VE SAID OR WRITTEN • • • . . .ARETHOSE WORDS STILL REAL ? MRS. ETHEL F. MITCHEL. Dept, of Mathematics. Algebra I and General Math. CAN ALL YOUR YESTERDAYS JUSTIFY TOMORROW? MISS MARIE MOREAU. Dept. Head of Girls' Phys- ical Education. Sponsor of Drill Squad and Cheer- leaders. 4-H Sponsor and Health Instructor. 23 AND SO WE LIVE AND LEARN IN THE PRESENCE OF OTHERS MRS. DOROTHY B. HANNA. Dept, of Vocal Music. Dept. Head. Director of A Capella Choir and Chorus. MRS. TOMMIE SUE PREUETT. Dept. Head, Home Economics. Sponsor of F. H. A. MR. DALE BARBEAU. Head Coach. Dept, of Physical Education and Driver Education. 24 9Z Donna Allen Laura Allen Rhonda Bartee Merle Berwick Beverly Benoit (Wo Ji and Charmaine Alter Betty Courmier Steve Cunningham Darrell Augusta Reginald Boullion Linda Burch Richard Clements Alan Bahnsen Joseph Breaux Ricky Breaux Dwayne Clements Brian Daigle 27 Sharon Daigle Eddie Dailey Annette DeVille Cynthia Dukes Margie Felix Timothy Fontenot Becky Foreman Larry Fenetz James Fergunson I'll give her my SEXY look. Debbie Foster Phyllis Fredrick Cindy Gilbert « V Raymond Granger Ronald Gremillion Beverly Granger pi iM PPm, tfu (Ptmh te PJlmviW ; PVM 3t SBbfanttie SBethk . . . . . . Angela Holloway Nancy Householder Steven Jennings Morris Joseph Carolyn Gee Sherri Golden Steve Hamilton Alan Hebert Johnny Higginbotham Pam Landry 29 Jill Leger Larry Loyd Renee McCelland Donna Merriman Ida Mitchell Dudly Lejuhn Sheila LeMaire John McCelland Gloria McGee Alan Marceaux Charlotte McNiel Kenneth Moore Clifton Morrow Next time, you better be there on time. Wake us after 4th quarter. Ferguson turns on the charm. Lonnie Turpin Michael Scott Sterlyn Simien Dale Trahan Dara Smith Billy Vallin Kenneth Taylor Michael Trahan Carla Trahan Michael Vice Thomas Vice Julia Victoria 31 Kathy Myra Payne Perry You say you're NOT going to dress out!! Donna O'Quain Ethel Pa tin Hey Eddie, you got your finger in your ear! I can't hear ya man, I got my finger in my ear! Tommy Roberts Connie Pommier Joyce Richard Greg Sandifer Bernard Pinder Beverly Pruitt 32 Kenneth Watson Sheila Willaims Keith Menard Connie Moore If we yell loud enough maybe the boys will come out !!! Albert Perry 33 34 MOST LIKELY TO SUCCEED: ANGELA HOLLOWAY AND RAYMOND GRANGER. WITTIEST: DARA SMITH AND WAYNE FONTENOT. 35 Mr. Michael Virgadamo JUNIORS CLASS OF 75 Miss Brenda Mounier Standing: Dal Moreau - President Jenny Kibodeaux - V. President Sitting: Carolyn Comeaux - Treasurer Momet Breaux - Secretary Mrs. Jannette Hector Mr. Thomas Munger Mrs. Rose Foreman 36 Breaux, Carla Breaux, Gwen Anding, Ronnie Armfield, Mona Bell, Randolph Breaux, Broussard, Monet Debbie As surprising as it seems, there are few restrictions at Vinton High. Baloney, Beardeaux, Edward Jessie Blanchard, Kenneth Breaux, Cathy Broussard, Lloyd Brown, Jeff Chiasson, Veronica Comeaux, Copples, Carolyn Becky Arrons, Craig Courmier, Jimmy Brown. Jackie Courville Howard Hi Courville, Keith 37 Sheila Daigle Jeanie Dugas Robert Davidson Lee Otis Earnest Jo Beth Delehoussaye Viola Earnest Martha Doucette Margaret Fautheree Becky Gantt Barbara Granger Donna Granger Jay Gray Richard Gray Anita Guidry Cheryl Guillory Jerry Guillory Who did you say was coming over here ??? Oops! I didn't mean to do it. Doug Phillip Havens Havens Mike Heath- Mary Hebert Randy Hebert Diane Hubert John Jacobs Ronnie Kibodeaux Ricky Johnson Sarah Kibodeaux Jeanne Jowers Donna Landry Jenny Kibodeaux Joni Landry Le Roi Leger Bruce Merchant Charlotte Malone Preston Moody Leanard Martin Craig Mooney Jesse Menard Brian Moore Donna Mike Dallas Mark Joyce Donnie Moore Moore Moreau Landry Morrow Moreland 39 Joan Normand Allen Quinn Willie Patin JoBeth O’Connor Anthony Primeaux Annie Pettypool Mike Patin Just call me Don Brewer! Don't ask me what to do with it... I just play Wayne Richard Issac Riggins 40 Gerald Vice Debbie Victoria Patty Vincent Marylin St. Julien Curry Scott These are just a few of our groovy, uptight, alright, out-a-site freshmen!! Karen Shull Charles Stutes Sharon Simon Darrel Sonier Debbie Turpin Mike Thibodeaux Direct me to the nearest Mitz Trahan U.F.O. center. 41 Beverly Walton Vivian West Bryan Williams Mary Bourque Pam Williams BROADWAY!! Thank you but I can manage myself Charles !!! Jesse White Debbie Wilkinson 42 CLASS FAVORITE: JEANNIE DUGAS AND DAL MOREAU. MOST LIKELY TO SUCCEED: MARY BOURGUE AND PHILLIP HAVENS. BEST SPORT: LLOYD BROUSSARD AND JENNY KIBODEAUX. WITTIEST: GWEN BREAUX AND RUDOLPH BELL. 43 Miss Irma Spillman Mrs. Sherry Sims Miss Gloria LaFleur c L A S S F 7’ 6 President - Jeff Kibodeaux Vice President - Tammy Desormeaux Treasurer - Julie McNiel Secretary - Susan Merriman Mr. Robert Buckley Mr. Walter Miller Mr. Donald Smith 44 Charlotte Sandra Boudreaux Breaux Brown Oh Boy Buzzard Blanchard is gonna leave us just a little something for lunch ... no 3rds! ” Charles Kreg Eva Bryant Burge Ceaser Neal Russell Sidney Chris Terrie Bahnsen Beard Bernard Benoit Bonnitt Cathy Chiasson David Clement Louvetta Coleman Jimmy Courmier Duke Courmier Randy Courmier Terrie Courmier Lawrence Courville 45 Scott Courville Shelly Courville Kandie Davis Patti Delahoussaye Tammy Desourmeaux Geralyn Lydia Sharon Melissa Doucette East East Ebarb i W Sandra I wonder if anybody really Felix do nose . . . ?” Alvin Fontenot Jetty Fontenot Bill Gautreaux Lois Gould Denis Frederick Debbie Gaudet I got a brand new pair of rollar skates . . . you got a key 46 SOPHOMORES: THE SECOND YEAR OF SEARCH Hal Granger Terry Foreman Margaret Gums Jeff Jardell Jerry Grogan David Gums Charlotte Hanks James Jackson Kenneth Kellum Cheese that goes crunch . . . Cheeto's. John Charles Heath Higginbotham Super Sook ... No question about it! Mary Higginbotham Laura Janice Jeff Kibodeaux 47 Diane Lassier Teena Kimball Joy Lassien Karen Ledoux Personally, I would prefer an elevator. David Leger Brian LeMaire Yes dear, certainly . . you're always right Mikel Laughlin Jackie Dan Linscomb Logan Cass McCaugey Julie McNiel Bud McClelland Ryan Menard Phyliss Janice Malvo Marcantel What foot did you say is left???. Susan Deborah Donald Merriman Monceaux Moore Jody Moore 48 But Baby, I promised you roses didn't I. Paul Patin Wilson Prescott Clare Pickett Toni Ransom Ronnie Powell Herman Richard Pat McClelland Marlene Mosely Renee Myers The Famous Pie-eyed Pipers of Vinton, Ged, Toomy and surrounding rural areas of our community. Lawrence Mary Pat Richard Richard Richard Angel Richard Rhonda Riggins Roberts Romero 49 Darrel Shull Derwin Billy Smith Kenneth Stinson Donald St. Julien Jo Ann Rhonda Thibodeaux Thibodeaux Larry Trahan P pfwmu rl «Li zJifahk 1fu ( Waq (Point! Tray Van Metre Denise Betty Lou Betty Sue Tillman Thibodeaux Thibodeaux Dennis Vincent Drenda Trahan Hope Bryan Trahan Trahan Peggy Walter Rhonda Williams Sharlene Williams Let’s not all run to the cefeteria at once. BEST SPORT: JEFF KIBODEAUX AND RHONDA WILLIAMS MOST LIKELY TO SUCCEED: JEFF KIBODEAUX AND TERRI BONNITT CLASS FAVORITE: SUSAN MERRIMAN AND JEFF KIBODEAUX WITTIEST: RYAN MENARD AND CHARLOTTE BREAUX FRESHAAAN CLASS OF 77' Gary Copples - Vice President; Lisa LeBlanc - Secretary; Susie Futch - President; Guy Renfrow - Treasurer. Bobby Breaux JoVanna Breaux Kathy Beverly James Nancy Broussard Budwine Burke Burke Laura Donna Buxbaum Brown ■ Allen Charlotte Caswell Caswell 53 I I Albert Ceaser John Ceaser Susan Chargois Vanessa Chesson Terry Susan Caswell Carlson Freshman Year: Search; and wanting to be a part of VHS Gary Copples Kelly Courmier Sheila Courmier Wendy Dautriel Timothy Linda Davis Deloussaye Timmithy Courville Thomas Daigle Marcia Dupre Debra Cummings Regina Doucette James Doucet 54 Carolyn Finn Brian English Vinnes Fontenot Daniel Gantt Frederick Greene Linda Granger Adrien Holloway Matthew Joseph Micheal Joesph Mark Fautheree Mary Fredrick Tina Gray Kathy Horn Craig Fontenot Craig Gaudet Jennifer Guillory 55 Larry Randy Laughlin Leach Glen Landry Rachel Wade Kibodeaux Landry Deborah Lassi en Donald Lassien Christi Landry Warren Landry Joycelyn LeBlanc Lisa LeBlanc What is Wayne up to now ?!? Tina Brett Loftus Malone Arthur Leger Kevin Malone Jacqueline Martin Larry Maricle Brent McCaughy James Mitchell Pat Mooney Eat your heart out Bobby Fischer! Rebecca Leger Karen Gaye Lejuhn Lockhart Malone Bring us another round baby! 56 Toni Pinder Kathy Poimboeuf Guy Renfrow Belinda Richard Dalton Richard Donna Perry Now Coach? . . . Now? . . . Yep, Marshall Shag we just riding thru, ” Brenda Parker Ashton Payne Mark Moore Luke Moreaux Kim Payne Sherry Nealy Tina Dwana Nealy Palmer 57 Donna Brain cliff Craig Pat Judy Randy Tammy Thibodeaux Trahan Trahan Trahan Turpin Vincent Vincent Vincent Lydia Yanita Donna Aleah Stanely Stantley Stell Thibodeaux Sabrina Simon Curly Sims Mark Snyder Jo Ann Sabota Willie Southern Susan Sonier John Richard Kim Riehl Oh, but Mr. Barrett, you are so under- standing about changing a grade. Victor Schmitt Tammy JOI1I1 Simon Lois Simien 58 Hey man, look what I found! Alter I want to do it again !!! Greg Walsh John Weston Terry Young Phyllis Malvo Freddie Lassi en Jimmy Prejean 59 BEST SPORT: GARY COPPLES AND SUSAN CARLSON. MOST LIKELY TO SUCCEED: WARREN LANDRY AND SUSIE FUTCH, 60 FAVORITES WHO'S WHO ATV.H.S. fPo Leipathri Cftaharfek LARRY LOYD . . . Football, All State Tackle two years, Letterman three years, Most Improved Player Junior year . . . Basketball . . . three years Letterman . . . Track . . . three years Letterman . . . Award for Outstanding Young Athlete, (above) JAMES BUDDY FERGUSON . . . Band four years ... All Star Stage Band . . . Clinic Band . . . Marching Band three years . . . Stage Band three years . . . Honor Chorus . . . Chorus . . . Clinic Chorus . . . Football . . . Track . . . Cross Country ... All State Band . . . Rodeo Team . . . 4-H President, Vice President, Reporter . . . Boys' State . . . Student Council . . . Thespian . . . Solo Ensemble . . . 4-H Exchange . . . Livestock Shows four years . . . State and District 4-H Reporter four years. 62 and G mwuty RAYMOND GRANGER (on left) . . . Football four years . . . Basketball two years . . . Chorus . . . Beta Club . . . Science Club . . . Chess Club . . . Student Council . . . Cross Country Track . . . Banner Roll ... All State Chorus . . . District Rally . . . Letter V Award . . . Most Likely to Succeed . . . Scholastic Award . . . Honor Chorus . . . Chorus Rally. ANGELA HOLLOWAY . . . Chorus . . . Pep Squad three years . . . Lionette Captain . . . Library Club . . . Student Council three years . . . Girls' State . . . Beta Club Treasurer . . . French Club . . . D.A.R. Good Citizen Award . . . Leadership Conference . . . Most Likely to Succeed . . . Class Officer . . , Science Club . . . Letter V Award ... A Capella Choir . . . Section Leader. CARLA TRAHAN . . . Chorus Ensemble . . . Beta Club . . . F.B.L. A. . . Chorus Reporter . . . Honor Roll . . . District Rally, Banner Roll. 63 PAMELA LANDRY . . . Lionettes four years . . . Drummer. . . Business Manager . . . FHA . . . 1973 Rally- Bookkeeping . . . 2nd Place . . . Lionette Din Award . . . Who’s Who American High Schools . . . Newspaper . . . Softball, (above). LpeMonafoty — BEVERLY PRUITT . . . Student Council . . . Pep Squad . . . Honor Roll, Fresh . . . Homecoming Ct. Soph . . . Most Likely to Succeed, Soph . . . Class Treasurer, Soph . . . Science Club. (on right) LONNIE TURPIN . . . Beta Club . . , Paramedical Club . . . Basketball . . . Rally Student . . . Honor Roll . . . Intermural Football . . . French Club, President . . . Co-Editor of School Newspaper . . . Artist . . . Photographer . . . Science Club . . . Letter V Award . . . Excellent Rating in Speech Rally, (above) 64 PELICAN STATE: BUDDY FERGUSON, BEVERLY BENOIT, ANGELA HOLLOWAY, AND RAYMOND GRANGER. L.S.U. LEADERSHIP YEARBOOK CONFERENCE: Connie Moore and Curry Scott. (on right) 65 SEATED: Beverly Benoit, Angela Holloway, Becky Copples. STANDING: Donna Landry, JoBeth O'Connor, Cindy Landry, Debbie Victoria, Attended summer drill team camp at LSU in Baton Rouge. All State Marching Band: Debra Turpin, (left) SEATED: Marsha DuPree, Debbie Victoria, JoBeth Delahoussaye. STANDING: Neal Bahnsen, Harold Granger, Sterlyn Simein, Anthony Primeaux, Kenny Stinson, Raymond Granger. 66 HIGH HONOR BAND, STANDING L to R: Mike Scott, Buster Ferguson, Mike Trahan, Randy Boullion Reggie Boullion, Buddy Ferguson, Beverly Budwine, Jenny Kibodeaux, Ronnie Gremillion. KNEELING: Craig Fontenot, Warren Landry, Patrick Mooney, Wendy Dautriel, Debbie Turpin, Bryan Trahan. 5Band ALL STAR MARCHING BAND, STANDING: Tray VanMetre, Mike Trahan, Ronnie Mott, Reggie Boullion. SEATED: Debbie Gaudet, Charlotte Hanks, Debbie Turpin, Toni Morehant, Debbie Broussard, Joni Landry. NOT SHOWN: Johnny Higginbotham, Tammy Desormeaux. 68 69 70 71 ( unw Gmemi Q pfwn W CyfyfaiA 73 75 Judge Jack C. Watson was elected to Division D, 14th Judicial District Judge. In 1966 he was reelected without opposition. In 1972 Judge Watson was elected for 3rd Circuit Court of Appeal. This was determined by voters of 21 parishes for a 12 year term. Also Judge Watson has been assigned to the Louisiana Supreme Court to the First Circuit Court of Appeal. cB mw tSeeml j uuWi-up Q uAOtb cMf. (khunOn SB iiM £D(ti jOt 76 (R nnle. Jfuhd J unnl r—up Mrs. Jack C. Watson: B.A. and J.D. degrees LSU 1959. Practiced law . . . Camp and Palmer 1959- 60, and the firm of Watson and Watson in 1960- 64. Board of Commissioners for Lake Charles Harbor and Terminal District . . . Cameron State Bank . . . Who's Who in American Women, and Board of Trustees, Goals for Louisiana Program. SRuiutik-up 77 ( Ymm Qfrei m Qaty Gtppfa £Da$cyffewto Q'vJk SEPTEMBER Jeannie Dugas DECEMBER Becky Copples OCTOBER Jo Beth O'Connor JANUARY Susie Futch MARCH Monet Breaux (on right) APRIL Debbie Wilkinson (on left) NOVEMBER Myra Perry FEBRUARY Beverly Granger 63 84 ATHLETICS V.H.S. Football 73’ Head Coach 2)X5B uW Asst. Coach L • j Asst. Coach VINTON-KINDER DEADLOCK DUDLEY LeJUHN, Sr. Tackle VERNON BROUSSARD. Sr. Tail Back, Line Back LARRY LOYD, Sr. Tackle, Full Back RONALD GREMILLION, Sr. Guard STEVE JENNINGS. Sr. Tail Back, Quarterback JEFF KIBODEAUX, Soph. Quarterback In their seasons first game the Big Red Machine battled the Kinder eleven to a 0-0 tie. Larry Loyd and Billy Vallin led the Lions defense and the Dis- trict 5-AA champs found the going too rough. How- ever even with 206 yds. rushing the Lions could not get into the end zone for a score. Dudley Lejuhn plows through the blocking of the opposition to throw a frightened running back for a loss. 87 MENARD EDGES VINTON 12-0 JEFF ALLEN, Fresh. End RONALD ANDING, Jr. End DARRYL AUGUSTA, Jr. Center Vernon Bruiser Broussard rips through the big Menard defense for valuable yards. Raymond Granger (below) snares a pass to earn the Lions a first down. Kibodeaux, Taylor and Broussard gave a fine performance against the state ranked Menard team. The goal line jinx still bugged the Lions offense as they could not score. The Vinton stone wall de- fense kept the Alexandra team to only 12 points although they crossed the 20 on four more occa- sions. Head Coach Barbeau knew he was faced with a young team without experience, but with much determination. Steve Jennings (below left) plows over a tackier in the secondary. 88 LIONS MAUL TIGERS Jeff Brown shakes off one tackier and sprints for a large gain against Tigers. Johnny McClelland pulls down a Lake Arthur runner while Neal Bahnsen moves in to assist. The Tigers were crashed by the Lions efficient ground game coupled with a clever passing attack. Big Red amassed 262 yds. on the ground and an additional 43 in the air-ways. Dudley Lejuhn turned in a fine defensive per- formance with 12 individual tackles. Lejuhn paved the way for his all district nomination. Coach Barbeau was now smiling. NEAL BAHNSEN. Soph. End EDWARD BALONEY, Jr. Back MERLE BERWICK. Sr. Tk. 89 V.H.S. DOMINATES DEQUINCY JOHNNY McCELLAND, Sr. Wing Back Vernon Broussard claimed 94 of the 273 yds. rushing that the Lions rolled up against the Dequincy Tigers in their district opener. Billy Vallin made 11 individual tackles to lead our defense. The fired-up Tigers could not score on Vinton’s solid defense. Title hopes were still alive in Big Red's camp. BUDDY FERGUSON, Sr. Full Back Jeff Brown streaks the final 10 yds. for Vintons score against the Tigers. EDDIE DAILEY, Sr. Guard 90 CHAMPS TOPPLE LIONS 23-6 RAYMOND GRANGER, Sr. End, Quarterback The last year's Dist. champions handed the Lions a convincing defeat by running, passing, and using the option to perfection. Jeff Brown led the Lions offense with 70 yds. rushing. Vernon Broussard and Billy Ballin led the Red defense with 14 and 12 indi- vidual tackles. BILLY VALLIN, Sr. Fullback, defense line. 91 MARION SHOCKS LIONS 30-0 The Chargers who were the dark horses of 4-AA up-set the Lions to the tune of 30-0. It seemed to be a case of V.H.S. doing all the wrong things at the wrong time, and the Marion bunch putting it all together to shock the Vinton Lions. The tall Marion receivers had a field day with passes in which they completed 7 out of 10. A Marion running back is dumped behind the scrimmage line by Dudley Lejuhn almost on top of the Vinton bench, as Barbeau approves. DALE TRAHAN, Sr. Guard CHARLES STUTES, Sr. Guard, Linebacker MIKE THIBODEAUX, Jr. End 92 SAINTS SPOIL HOMECOMING Homecoming for V.H.S. was marred for the 1st time in 6 years as the St. Louis Saints raced past the Lions to the tune of 28-0. For six years Coach Barbeau had up-set the Saints for a victory. Now they had their turn. The Lake Charles eleven would go to the State Championship. But, they would remember the night they met Big Red. RANDY COURMIER, Soph. Tackle 93 PANTHERS AVENGE 73 LOSS GARY COPPLES, Fr. Quarterback, Tailback Last year’s State Champs avenged their only loss by de- feating our Lions 8-0 in a last minute score. A 28 yard aerial spelled doom to our Lions in the fading minutes of the game to let the Panthers nudge ahead with one touchdown. A hard fought contest marked by pen- alties and turn-overs dampened the Lions hopes. However, most of these Lions will be back. Raymond Granger, Vernon Broussard and Johnny McClelland break up a Boston pass play. DENIS FREDRICK, Soph. Center GREG GAUTHIER, Fr. G. LIONS DROP JACKELS 8-6 The Vinton defense piles up to stop the Iowa runner for no gain at the line. LeROI LEGER, Jr. End WILLIE SOUTHERN, Fr. Defensive Back BILL GAUTHREAUX, Soph. Tackle Steve Jennings led the Lions of- fense to edge the Yellow Jackets with a 8-6 score. Vernon Brous- sard ransacked his way over from the 3 yard line for the score. The P.A.T. was made by a fake kick by Jeff Kibodeaux but thrown to Jessie Menard for the game winning 2 points. Broussard and Billy Vallin led in defense. 95 BRONCS UPSET LIONS BRIAN LeMAIRE, Soph. Guard BRIAN MOORE. Jr. Wing Back On any given play the Lions could rip through for valuable yardage or a first down. Since 1967 the Broncos had waited for their revenge-, and they had it this night. For the years of humiliation Sam Houston gave it back by 30-0. This gave the Broncos their shot at the play-offs, the very thing that Vinton had de- prived them of for 6 years. However, with Sophomores in most positions the Lions knew they would be back again soon. Managers (on left): Cass McCaughy Pat McCelland Kenny Stinson Charles Bryant 96 VINTON’S ALL-DISTRICT JEFF BROWN, First Team Defensive Half Back DUDLEY LeJUHN, Second Team Offensive Tackle VERNON BROUSSARD, First Team Linebacker. Second Team Running Back. LARRY LOYD, First Team Defensive Tackle 97 BASKETBALL V.H.S. 1973-1974 For the second year in a row our Coach Maurice Muechke has led our Vinton Lions to a winning season. It was once an accepted belief that the Vinton Round Bailers were the doormat of the 4-AA District. Under Coach Mueschke's direction that myth was shattered with his last two winning seasons. Now the Lions have a big say so in who is District Champs of our 4-AA District. 98 MUESCHEKE’S MACHINE MOVES Eddie Dailey (left top) rips through for a lay-up. While Rudolph Bell shoots for a basket from the outside. Larry Loyd shoots from the outside for another 2 points for the Lions (on top right). The Lions proved deadly from all parts of the court to the dismay of our opponents. 99 WILLIE SOUTHERN CLIFTON TRAHAN M—M’S MACHINE ROMPS ON . . . JEFF BROWN 100 Coach Maurice Mueschke's charges continued to shock the district play with their aggressive play on the court. While other teams had to call their reserves, our Lions always managed to dominate the court with their aggressive and full court presses . . . conditioning and practice paid off for the Lions as they wore their opponents down on the court. RUDOLPH BELL . . . AND ON TOWARD DIST. MAJOR RAY JERRY GROGAN RICKY JOHNSON EDDIE DAILEY The Sportswriters and the local experts had discounted the Lions as winners. However, the M and M Machine had much different ideas on who would decide the 4-AA Championship. By mid-season it was understood that Vinton would be the spoilers and determine the district championship in basketball. 10) LIONS UPSET DIST. PLAY JAMES JACKSON BILLY VALLIN JEFF KIBODEAUX Seniors Billy Vallin, Larry Loyd and Eddie Dailey put the Lions up in front of the district in rebounds, and constantly scoring in the double digits to the dismay of our opponents. Concentration and concern is reflected on the faces of Big Red's bench as the clock runs out with Vinton easing ahead of a District leader. 102 . . .BIG GUNS FALL KENT JEFFERSON MATTHEW JOSEPH Clever and fast footwork is displayed as Big Larry Loyd moves the ball down court for another two points for the Lions. Rickey Johnson moves from the outside to make a pass to one of the Lions' big forwards which usually resulted in another suc- cessful lay-up for Vinton. 103 Coach Robert Lewis and four of his Seniors (Raymond Granger, Johnny McClelland, Vernon Broussard and Steve Jennings) look over last year's District Track Championship Trophy, and look forward to defending their title this year. For the past four years Coach Lewis's Lions have dominated the District and Regional Championships and snared the State Title 2 years straight. 106 V.H.S. TRACK The 1973 State Champs take a stance for a picture with their State Trophy after returning with the gold to V.H.S. Fourth Straight District Title Falls to the Lions LIONS POST 48 TRACK VICTORYS High Jump: MIKE JOSEPH Pole Vault: KENNY MOORE Mile Relay: BRIAN MOORE, JOHNNY MCCLELLAND, RAYMOND GRANGER, STEVE JENNINGS. Raymond and Steve hold the school record. 107 BIG RED CINDERMEN DOMINATE LARRY LOYD: Discus and Shot-put. RUDOLPH BELL: Broad Jump, and Triple Jump. JEFF BROWN: High Hurdles, High Jump, and 880 Relay Team. JEFF KIBODEAUX: 440 Dash, Mile Relay, Triple Jump. GARY COPPLES (on right) 10S DISTRICT AND REGIONAL MEETS Broad Jump and Triple Jump: RAYMOND RICHARD NEWCOMERS, STANDING: Lloyd Broussard, Mark Landry, Ronny Anding, Charles Stutes. KNEELING: Mark Fauthree, Gerald Vice, Randy Cormier, Dennis Frederick. Broad Jump and High Jump: CRAIG MOONEY High Hurdles, Low Hurdles: RAYMOND GRANGER 109 TRACK RECORDS ARE 440 and 880 Relay: RAYMOND GRANGER, JESSE MENARD, JOHNNY MCCLELLAND, VERNON BROUSSARD. Javelin: RICKY BREAUX Distances: (standing) BRIAN MOORE, STEVE JENNINGS, (kneeling) KREG BURGE, JAY GRAY. no A WAY OF LIFE FORV.H.S • • • Pole Vault: VERNON BROUSSARD Discus: NEALBAHNSEN Javelin: EDDIE DAILEY ill V.H.S. HOLDS RECORD FOR MOST . . . High and Low Hurdles: CARL SHULL 440 Dash and Mile Relay: BILLY VALLIN 440 and 880 Relay: JESSE MENARD, JEFF BROWN, JOHNNY MCCLELLAND, VERNON BROUSSARD. 1)2 . . . TRACK WINS IN STATE HISTORY Distance Men: BRYAN WILLAIMS Discus: LARRY LOYD (kneeling) KENNETH BLANCHARD Managers: (bottom row) GEOFF FONTENOT, BRETT McCAUGHY. (top row) KENNY STINSON, JIMMY CORMIER, PAT MCCLELLAND. 113 SPEED AND POWER ARE LION TRAITS CROSS COUNTRY TEAM, TOP L to R: Raymond Granger, Mark Landry, Steve Jennings, Gary Copples, Ken Watson, Lloyd Broussard. BOTTOM ROW: Brian Moore, LeRoi Leger, Jay Gray, Craig Burge, and Kenneth Blanchard. KENNY WATSON: 880 Dash and Mile Relay. Ken holds School Record. HERMAN RICHARD: Sprints. NEWCOMERS, STANDING: Charles Bryant, Darryl Agusta. KNEELING: Ronnie Kibodeaux, Buddy Ferguson, and Dalton Richard. 114 ORGANIZATIONS V.H.S. THESPIAN SOCIETY OFFICERS, L to R; Philip Havens, Pres., Mr. Tom Munger, Advisor, C. Pickett, Sec., V. Bourque, Reporter, Jeff Kibodeaux, Vice Pres., C. Scott, Treas. TOP: T. Van Metre, T. Ransom, C. Guillory, M. Hebert, S. Daigle, T. Bonnit, M. Landry, W. Dautriel, T. Alters, D. Blanchard, D. Gaudet. MIDDLE: J. Breaux, D. Logan, S. Daigle, V. West, W. Richard, M. Breaux, D. White, C. Breaux, M. Trahan, M. Ebarb. BOTTOM: C. Moore, N. Householder, K. Moore, D. Turpin, K. Blanchard, M. Heath, M. Patin, B. Granger, T. Desomeaux, J. Richard, and J. East. Thespian Ralley Play “TUG OF WAR” TOP-BOTTOM: K. Stenson, T. Pinder, B. Parker, C. McCaugh, S. Wilkenson, R. Kibodeaux, L. LeBlanc, T. Gray, V. Chesson, S. Carlson, S. Charqois, B. Trahan, B. Smith, J. Cormier, B. McCaughy, L. Moreau, A. Casswell, R. Doucet, L. Bahnsen, S. Futch, C. Finn, C. Benoit, P. Patin, P. Richard, G. Lockhart, S. Benoit, K. Broussard, J. Breaux. Mr. Tom Munger the Thespian Club Sponsor demonstrates a stage technique used in acting to his club members. Mr. Munger has a vast background in radio, television and acting. is Ou stage and m m buttfd a£tm k 1 PUBLIC SPEAKING, ACTING AND ORAL INTERPRETATION ARE ADVANCED BETA CLUB . SBaitt Cfctflctev . . . . . . dmment. . . . Q eLd and ( Gtrmjuuty. ROW 1: T. Bonnett, J. Delahoussaye, J. Linscomb, D. Landry, M. Bourgue, D. Trahan, K. Blanchard, H. Granger, M. Mosley, J. Istre. ROW 2: A. Riggins, M. Alford, R. Gantt, C. Pickett, C. Hanks, B. Benoit, R. Granger, President; A. Holloway, Treas.; C. Trahan, G. Doucette, T. Merchant, M. Ebarb. ROW 3: D. Courmier, L. Turpin, M. Thibodeaux, D. Moreau, Ser. at Arms; D. Shull, V. Bourque, D. Broussard, Sec.; J. O'Connor, Mrs. Idleman, Sponsor; J. Kibodeaux, D. Havens, P. Havens, P. Havens, V.Pres.; D. Fredrick, M. Laughlin, J. Kibodeaux. STUDENT COUNCIL . . • C (Vonmm betuwi aedty and Q%Jirlt fiody. fjrnpww 1fit Q efwd cAfmL . . . SnmViQ t cSd ostl AtfulOOnint. . . and £P Bm ttS Qtnihal WefyoM G tyiMri Tfu i cSefisd. ROW 1: B. Pruitt, G. Lockhart, M. Dupree, D. Trahan. ROW 2: D. Courmier, D. Granger, L. LeBlanc, S. Futch, J. Kibodeaux, R. Romero, D. Havens. ON LEFT, Standing: Mrs. B. Long, Sponsor; Raymond Granger, Pres.; Mrs. M. Gilmore, Sponsor. SEATED: Mike Thibodeaux, V.Pres. KNEELING: Angela Holloway, Sec. ; Jeff Kibodeaux, Treas. 8 ROW Is L. Markel, P. Sandifer, J. Bahnsen, L. Breaux, G. Sandifer, B. Daigle, M. Berwick, K. Menard, R. Richard. ROW 2: L. Laughlin, B. McClelland, J. Fontenot, D. Clements, R. Courmier, A. Hebert, B. Moore, t. McClelland, J. Allen. ROW 3: W. Clements, D. Malone, T. Courmier, S. Hamilton, H. Courmier, B. LeMarie, J. Jacobs, R. Davidson, T. Caswell, R. Breaux. FUTURE FARMERS OF AMERICA OFFICERS: Dwayne Clements, Secretary; Ray Richard, 2nd Vice Presi- dent; Merle Berwick, Sentinel; Brian Daigle, Vice President; Mr. Louie Guillory, Sponsor; Alan (Jody) Bahnsen, President; Keith Menard, Reporter; Greg Sandifer, Treasurer. L. Martin, J. Moore, D. Courville, D. Leger, D. Moreland, L. Moreau, C. Renfro, D. Clement, T. Cormier, K. Malone, D. Richard, B. Gauthreaux, S. Courville, G, Walsh, T. Martin, P. McClelland, E. Trahan, C. Trahan, G. Fontenot, M. Fauth- eree, W. Landry, L. Williams, J. Mitchell, R. Powell, Mr. Guillory (above). r N • to to V.H.S. Cheerleaders 1973-74 V.H.S. Spirit Makers y{fonit • • • 2 Years. Cfeannti ( on left) 2 Years. SBemjfy fBtwt (On Right) 1 Year. K U E r, OFFICERS, FROM LEFT TO RIGHT: D. Victoria, Head Flagbearer; S. Williams, Head Drummer; A. Holloway, Captain; J. O’Connor, Co-Capt.; P. Landry, Business Mgr.; D. Landry, State Flag- bearer; D. Granger, VHS Flagbearer. 126 TOP: D. Perry, M. Armfleld, T. Bonnitt, T. Loftus. BOTTOM: K. Riehl, T. Dorough, D. Wilkenson. STANDING: S. Merriman, J. Istre, C. Pickett, I. Mitchell. SEATED: G. Doucet, T. Gray, K. Lejune. BACK: M. Dupre, E. Patin, J. Jowers. FRONT: T. Roy, L. Allen, T. Allen, K. Payne. BACK: A. Thibodeaux, S. Courville, K. Shull, V. Chesson, D. Blanchard. MIDDLE: R. Kibodeaux, S. Young, S. Futch, D. Thibodeaux. FRONT: K. Brousard, L. Granger, S. Williams, C. Landry. 127 F.B.L.A K 00 Jfit 6j- fiuALnebS and (ddmiMSM f- ( Jlm m cdfaaht w(tJlddy s Q efimlk. STANDING, L to R: R. Courmier, V.Pres.; K. Davis, T. Van- Metre, W. Roy, C. Gilbert, T. Caswell, C. Trahan, D. Cour- mier, Pres. SITTING: S. Nealy, Miss Moreau, Sponsor; B. Ferguson, Treas.; K. Courmier, Rept. STANDING: Sponsor, Mrs. J. Miller, R. Kibodeaux, E. Patin, D. Gums, L. Allen, B. Williamson, M. Gums, C. Trahan, S. Randall, C. Bowie, V. Chiasson, V. Earnest, Mrs. Hector, Sponsor. SEATED: I. Mitchell, V.Pres. ; S. Williams, Sec.; D. Trahan, Pres.; C. Gee, D. Tillman, B. Granger, Treas. (BELOW) 4.-H . . . cJf(onoQWtot. . . . . . . . . . . GfiWh oiul Gfazoiiftip. ‘TO MAKE THE BEST BETTER” 1st ROW: T. Dorough, D. Perry, C. Pommier, D. Granger, L. Granger, T. Loftus, K. Poimbeouf, J. LeBlanc, J. Landry, D. Hubert, S. Young, P. Turpin, T. Nealy, L. Delahousaye, B. Leger, Y. Stanley, T. Pinder, V. Chesson, J. Guillory, D. Thibodeaux, K. Lejuhn, B. Parker, K. Brous- sard, T. Alter, S. Futch, S. Chargois. ROW 1: Sec. JoBeth O'Connor; Pres. Becky Copples; Song Leader JoBeth Delahoussaye; Treas. Debbie Wilkinson. STANDING: V. Pres. Jeannie Dugas, Hist. Myra Perry, Pari. Monet Breaux, Rept. Terri Bonnet. 3 Mrs. Tommie Pruett, and Mrs. Rose Foreman, Sponsors. Becky Copples, President. 1st ROW: S. Kibodeaux, C. Breaux, B. Ray, A. Guidry, V. Chiasson, K. Shull, S. Williams, J. Morrow, M. Fauthree, B. Granger, I. Mitchell, D. Broussard, M. Alford, M. Trahan, M. Mosely, A. Riggens, M. Ebarb, T. Kimball, K. Chiasson, R. Williams, N. Householder. FRENCH CLUB KNEELING: C. Fontenot, L. Williams, S. Futch and T. Alter. MIDDLE ROW: G. Doucette, A. Riggins, L. Turpin, L. Burch, J. Kibodeaux, A. Holloway, V. Frntenot, and sponsor, Miss Mounier. TOP ROW: M. Ebarb, W. Richard, A. Thibodeaux, M. Laughlin, A. Caswell. CHESS CLUB STANDING: P. Richard, V. Chesson, L. LeBlanc, W. Dautriel, G. Lockhart, D. White, R. Gremillion, P. Havens. SITTING: G. Gauthier, R. Clements, Sponsor, Mr. Barret, P. Pinder, C. Shull. ECOLOGY CLUB TOP ROW: R. Beard, K. Stinson, J. Courmier, R. Leger, D. Turpin, B. Gauthier, H. Granger, and D. Logan. BOTTOM ROW: K. Davis, M. Higginbotham, Sponsor, Mr. Buckley, D. Frederick, and M. Laughlin. LIBRARY CLUB STANDING: E. Ceaser, A. Holloway, L. Janice, T. Roy, R. Thibodeaux, and A. Caswell. SITTING: Sponsor, Miss Spillman, Sec. and Treas. - C. Bowie, Pres. - J. Linscomb, Vice Pres. - T. Van Metre, and C. Pommier. CO CJ IO A CAPELLA CHOIR ROW 1: R. Gantt, J. lowers, J. Normand, H. Granger, M. Vice, S. Bernard, C. McCaughy, D. Landry, B. Benoit, E. Patin, Mrs. Hanna. ROW 2: D. Victoria, D. Granger, B. Williamson, T. VanMetre, M. Undry, D. Sonnier, L. Trahan, A. Holloway. T. Kimball, L. Taylor. ROW 3: T. Gray, R. Doucette, J. Delahoussaye, R. Granger, J. Brown, S. Simien, L. Fenetz, G. Martin, I. Mitchell, M. Breaux, S. Chargois. ROW 4: T. Dorough, J. LeBlanc, M. Armfield, L. Bahnsen, A. Primeaux, N. Bahnsen, K. Stinson, D. Moreau, J. Breaux, B. Walton, B. Granger, C. Trahan, P. Vincent. TRAINING CHORUS ROW 1: L. Allen, M. Doucet, V. Chiasson, S. Simon, W. Undry, K. Cormier, S. Wilkenson, J. Gray, C. Chiasson, S. Chester, M. Fredrick. ROW 2: J. Martin, C. Gilbert, D. Hebert, M. Moore, D. Gantt, A. Caswell, K. Blanchard, K. Burge, K. Shull, K. Broussard, A. Pettypool. ROW 3: C. Gee, J. Morrow, R. Williams, D. Moore, D. Shull, D. Richard, R. Hebert, S. Jennings, G. Gaudet, K. Lejuhn, T. Roy, K. Payne, L. Delahoussaye. ROW 4: R. Kibodeaux, M. St. Julien, E. Ceasar, D. Young, G. Copples, W. Richard, T. Caswell, K. Watson, M. Fautharee, V. Chesson, P. Turpin, D. Blanchard, D. Thibodeaux, D. Perry. CJ CJ £ A Capella Choir Officer, FRONT ROW: B. Benoit, P. Vincent, B. William- son, D. Victoria, C. Trahan, A. Holloway. BACK ROW: M. Landry, J. Breaux, S. Simien, R. Granger, L. Fenetz. CHORUS OFFICERS AND MODERN AIRES Training Chorus, Officers, FRONT ROW; L. Allen, S. Wilkinson, K. Blanchard, W. Richard. BACK ROW: K. Shull, M. DuPree, C. Gilbert, M. St.Julien, S. Simon, M. Moore, D. Moore, V. Chias- son, S. Jennings. I MODERN AIRES, FRONT ROW: J. Delahoussaye, M. Armfield, L. Guillory, A. Holloway, B. Benoit. BACK ROW: D. Landry, B. Williamson, M. Breaux, D. Victoria, C. Trahan, D. Granger. MATH CLUB 0 ee tfw ariAuWv t todays e udtiGtvS LstK Ly Solution S uitlh jutuM STANDING: D. Thibodeaux, C. Williams, S. Young, S. Brown, B. Smith, K. Riehl, L. Moreau, L. Granger, R. Thibodeaux, Mrs. Mitchell - Sponsor. SEATED: . C. McCauhgey, D. Hebert, S. Felix, C. Bowie, B. Budwine. (Below) u I Geralyn Doucet, Secretary; Jeff Kibodeaux, Vice President; Mr. Donald Smith, Sponsor; Beverly Benoit, President; Chris Benoit, Treasurer. (Above) Q mhJv. . . . . . SCIENCE CLUB 8 KNEELING CENTER: Co-Editors, K. Payne and L. Turpin. STANDING L to R: D. Trahan, Copy Editor; M. Trahan, News Editor; L. Loyd, Sports Editor; P. Landry, Feature Editor; Miss Gloria LaFleur, Sponsor; R. Bartee, C. Pommier, Copy Editors, Typist; M. Perry, Business Mgr.; C. Trahan, Copy Editor, Typist. (y LVt lUuj Gukhtot and f peninoi LION’S ROAR STAFF REPORTERS: V. Broussard, Asst. Sports Editor; M. Joseph, Artist; D. Lejuhn, B. Daigle, B. Pender, G. Sandifer, T. Vice, M. Vice, A. Perry, Typist; K. Menard, T. Roberts. NOT PICTURED: L. Allen, Typist. Capt. Walter Miller, Yearbook Advisor, School Photographer, and Dept, of Social Studies. Our Sponsor, W. W. Miller (on right) with Editor-in-Chief, Connie Moore. THE 1974 SOUVENIR STAFF is deft to go inSuh no u fie i e(si t diM wu no tfmi jfib of Somoni {J fo iSom ones minJto QlW 137 DEBRA TURPIN was this year's hard driving Business Manager. Advertisements and money matters were her problems. CURRY SCOTT held the post of Organization Editor and Assistant to the Sponsor. NANCY HOUSEHOLDER served as Class Editor. Nancy is the only person to serve on Annual Staff for four years. Nancy also functioned as the blamee and receiver of Capt. Miller's wrath. Part of the catch is shown from the Summer deep sea trip the staff enjoyed. 138 Captain Miller points out a compass course to Connie Moore as she pilots the Pirate II off shore in the Gulf. MARK LANDRY served as the Co-Editor of Sports and assisted in photo work. CRAIG MOONEY (on right) was our other Sports Editor. SHELLY COURVILLE was the staff's beautiful Faculty Editor. 139 V.H.S. Featured Twirler: BECKY FOREMAN Drum Major: RICHARD CLEMENTS (right) Marching Band Directed by Mr. Michael Stelly. VINTON HIGH SCHOOL MAJORETTES «3U y {t eAurt PJaient. . . CBemty . . . (Competition . . . and r PehlomLnte . . . (Compiles a C tjAa S f£(on Donna White (Above) Debra Turpin (Top Right; (Right) Debra Broussard to CLARINETS: D. Gaudet, B. Budwine, N. Burke, Y. Stanely, D. Hubert, C. Hanks, L. Stanely, T. Vincent, T. Pinder. cMa Aul efougltt £But (9t cyVoifA- Ou V frV cSOm-v I OaV G$X ulr The V.H.S. Marching Band Dignified Itself in Outstanding Performances FLUTES: M. Boullion, C. Breaux, P. Delahoussaye, J. Linscomb. BOTTOM ROW: J. Guillory, S. Benoit, K. Poimboeuf. -V TRUMPETS: Jeff Jardell, Reggie Bouillion, Mike Patin, Curry Scott, Craig Fontenot, Richard Beniot, Warren Landry, Buddy Ferguson and Robbie Anding. ontotniny juaPi of oeiOnS and p aym and payes tfidt bled of- day fm dnj sfiantbles of- an emp'M dest oyed only to be 'lebuilt by Ob Loind too soft to Pm . u PERCUSSION: Bruce Merchant, Billy Joe Smith, and Pee Wee Richard. t The V.H.S. Majorettes enjoy our very exciting football games. LOW BRASS: Tray VanMetre, Pat Mooney, Bryan Trahan, Kevin Malone, Mike Trahan, Tommy Daigle, Ted Martin. sd u'dij tfh uyfi the a atiOfiA potft b ( J may jtd mti m wnt Off paitt and fhvmmy tfiat iA Suxpt and cmetioed by tfh tiM-'tfiat LMA l)fnt SBtj rnt OA (7 pmid 'tftkouqli till u fv of- j-ueiuh and judici. . . GWEN BREAUX GAYE LOCKHART The More Experienced Color Guard Assured A Brighter Performance REEDS: R. Gremillion, A. Quinn, B. Ferguson, C. Higginbotham, W. Dautriel, R. Boullion. Z.:K ■ SHEILA DAIGLE SHEILA LEMAIRE CHERYL GUILLORY JENNY KIBODEAUX o % 146 WOQJmssS emea 0 0uta £ Tfioe ita m tLA. tppseeide. tui u«g«ije 1iste people uio Lia ieiuetii oni spot lit neiuetlM ftiu tf 1itis (ft. ut tmmsu a v huiliinq a IxitiMU . semeLa, sometLoq eemptUii tion ... At Laos wAt ... 1� Wl. 1� «itwtt Xo leoi . . . oJij (joi Lows ime MMj luas liat 1iste Lua. ufLeneti. tionfi. Ltpei . wtioaL 1tat Itteiess. Luisti i woJiot he Ant 1'iey auttity. 730 330. . U tfe ,U I it fe. 6tf is., iii not miles . . . r9tt saetas of aA stuial iii . . . One cititini httoM a Luisti, tui a Luisti httoM t ifaaitni mas iit y«au. (PesLps iit tmhj oppseeittien liat tiualoss ea uLty n se letlei i Iit saetas tui tuiuianenli tf liost sUots Am luas tfcy Lua Llptilo muli mi sLpt..........0tafy . . . tamauau' i fiust Jeptnis m tfc tiiuatoss $1 leituj ... 3 IuimmAj psoy . JtLj (f i faituii nase tiueelm SuA ts lieu live (9t ii a feet lid litsr listi people Lae sLpti many peoples life . . . most tnlaixly . . . tiii astes.... 147 xJjU uw L o i twedy, dahi and dup; but 3 fmt p miM fo keep, and nut fo be oM 3 dwp. 148 Master of English, Social Studies, Library Science, Principal of High School on two different occasions, YearbookSponsor, Civic Leader. How does one describe and recognize over forty-five years of dedi- cation ... work ... leadership. It would be impossible ... words can never fully describe or portray such a unique individual. This writer seriously doubts if our educational system shall ever experience such a person, or a school be privi- leged to have such a person dedicate themselves to the system and community in the near future. 149 ■ £ It's over - The four years that seemed an eternity are over. Happiness . . . relief . . . part of our life is past. A hard, trying part ... or was it? Fear . . . anxiety . . . insecurity; We must now face the unknown ... the future. After graduation, many of us will never meet again. Friends, who were so important in our life during school, will be swallowed into society or the system. We just can't imagine not seeing them every day. . . but it happens. After a while it won’t matter. We've changed - all during our school years. And we'll continue to change ... in our feelings about life, our goals, our desires; Things that are importantnow, won't be, and things that don't seem to matter at all now, will in the near future. Nothing is really lasting . . . todays dreams are laughed at tomorrow . . . We have to remember some things ... we couldn't live without memories. I hope this book holds as many good memories for you as it does forme. Working on the staff has been fantastic! There were bad times, but the good always outshine the bad - looking back. I'd sincerely like to thank the staff, the teachers, and Mr. Hanna, the principal, for all their help. But most tremendously - I want to thank Mr. Miller. He has inspired me in so many ways; And thus . . . this book. £ . i ►vV}' V X ' - - 151 ADVERTISERS THE STABLES WHERE COOKING IS AN ART The Graduates of Today Are the Men and Women of Tomorrow RESTAURANT AND CLUB WHERE DINING IS AN EXPERIENCE DALY'S RADIO AND T.V. 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Grand Chenier Marsh Buggies, Tug Crew Boat Rentals Drag Lines EL PASO HDS DIAL - 5382180 If no answer dial 542-5336 If no answer dial 542-5247 If no answer dial 542-2758 If no answer dial 542-8704 If no answer dial 538-2981 If no answer dial 538-2345 If no answer dial 538-2470 If no answer dial 538-2770 If no answer dial 538-3260 If you need it; We have it, if we don't; We'll make it! 174 Call 589-7416 Vinton, La. The Best Landscape Design VINTON NURSERY RODNEY BURCH: Horticulturist Performer ...on any team! member FDIC the SVMIOl OE STRENGTH n Compliments of Phone: 886-3534 COMPLIMENTS OF VINTON, LA. VINTON MEMORIAL HOSPITAL 178 Construction Co. y Vem 0fomei, 0emoc(etin , Cabinets 0loo 0.0.0ooc999 'Hinton, Sta 06,589=7004 LYRIC THEATRE Lake Charles, Louisiana Where the High School Students Are Always Welcomed DUNHAM PRICE INC. THE LIGHTHOUSE 2309 Ryan Street Lake Charles Our $40,000 worth of lights combines with our $20,000 sound system will Put a Crease in Your Mind! Where the Action Is! Go Big Red From THE MERCHANT FAMILY Compliment� of ROYER'S DRIVE INN MR. and MRS. MELVIN ROYER Sucks Highway MOREAU'S DRUGS COMPLIMENTS FROM Compliments of BLACK ANGUS Lake Charles Owner: Louisiana EMILLE BOULLION THERESIA SHELIA BELLOW LAKE SIDE MOTORS LAKE CHARLES LOUISIANA EXXON DISTRIBUTOR TIGER WELL SERVICE INCORPORATED LET TIGER PUT IT IN YOUR TANK P.O. Box 856 Vinton, Louisiana Area Code: 318 Phone: 589-7391 Member 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 182 Phone: 589-3011 1305 Horridge St. Vinton. U. IRA FONTENOT. R. Ph. LANE'S DRUGS TOWN OF VINTON Gateway to the Teche Country99 1200 HORRIDGE STREET PHONE 589-7453 VINTON, RAYWOOD LeMAIRE MAYOR D. E. (BABE) MARSHALL CLERK. TAX COLLECTOR. TREASURER HENRY COURVILLE MARSHAL LA. 70668 ALDERMEN: DEXTER M. BROWN GLYNDELL W. EBARB LUCIEN KIBODEAUX. JR. JERRY MERCHANT LEROY J. SEMAR Port of Vinton ------------ JnfanJ Entrance to Dlte Qreat QJf Coail 183 LEGER'S FRUIT AND GROCERY 184 Let A Farmer Do Your Work M.ANDM. AIR SERVICE Aerial Seeding Fertilizing and Spraying 1515 Honridge St. Owners: CHARLES COPPLES C impliments of VINTON BIG STAR ANGELO’S 714 West Lutcher Dr. Orange, Texas Compliments of THERESIA'S BEAUTY CHUCK PLAZA SMITH Vinton, Louisiana IN MEMORY OF DON Q. SMITH, JR. AND DON Q. SMITH, SR. BY WILLIE DEE SMITH DOTTIE, JOHN, JOHN III and DON DEE TRAHAN 187 INSURANCE CANCELLED THEN SEE THE PROFESSIONALS' Low Monthly Payments 478-1777 Auto Mobile Home Boats Bonds Ask About Our Lower Rates On All Types of Insurance COOLEY INSURANCE Real Estate Agency 4408 Kirkman TEXAS PELICAN CLUB Vinton, Louisiana Toomey Exit SERVING THE FINEST OF MEXICAN FOODS STEAKS, SHRIMP FRIED CHICKEN 3024 N 16TH TAKE HOME FOOD Op— Orf, 11:00 mm Tp 11:00 p— CLOSED MONDAY Having A Party Call For Reservations 883-2828 CENTRY STEPS INC. SOUVENIR PATRON ADS Concrete Pre-Cast Steps BELLO’S SERVICE STATION MR. and MRS. FLOYD KIMBALL VINTON LUMBER COMPANY MR. and MRS. ALFRED LANDRY Compliments of EDGERLYRICE DRYER 190 Support the CLEANER V.H.S. CAMPAIGN BUZZ'S SPORTS SHOP Sponsored by the CONSERVATION AND ECOLOGY CLUB Sulphur, Louisiana Compliments of RICK'S BAIT LABORDE SHOP AUTO SUPPLY CO. Lake Charles Genuine Replacement Parts 6120 South 713 E. Napoleon St. Common St. Sulphur, Louisiana Compliments of LOUVIERE JEWELERS PALERMO 101 W. Napoleon 527-6738 INSURANCE Sulphur, Louisiana Headquater for Vinton Sulphur, Louisiana Phone: 625-3330 High Class Rings BUTANE PLANTATION HOUSE EQUIPMENT CO. of 903 Broad Street Sulphur Lake Charles, Louisiana P.O. Box 88 625-461L 191 Live and In Color We Give Service at Its Very Best and Know Atlas Products Will Do the Rest. CHALICE DAIGLE'S EXXON Vinton, Louisiana BULK PLANT 589-7773 589-9370 Call MIKE SCOTT or HARRY S. 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