West Jefferson High School - Buccaneer Yearbook (Harvey, LA)

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Band Performs to Perfection Participating in eight parades during the Carnival Season was one of the highlights of the 1979 Bucca- neer Band. The band was under the new direction of Mr. Vincent Harris. Presenting colorful and well-executed drills and shows at the football games and during half-time was another highlight of the team. An annual Christmas program and a Spring concert are offered for the students, parents and friends of West Jefferson. «U£st Byes The West Jefferson Buccaneer Band takes a rest at the Ehret game. 146

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Black History The Black History Club was established at West Jefferson High School in September, 1970 by the late Wilfred N. Crosby, a former social studies teacher. The objectives of the club were to con- tinue the practice of observing Negro History Week, educate students about the contributions that Black Americans have made to our American society, and to entertain the faculty and parents of club members with a Soul Feast which con- sists of foods prepared the Black way, appro- priately called Soul Food . During the course of time, the objectives of the Black History Club have broadened to include the Black History Pageant where a queen and her court are selected to represent the club; the sing- ing of Christmas Carols and the presentation of a basket of fruits and gifts to the elderly at Heritage Manor; a banquet for the members and their guest s with a reputable speaker from one of the universities in the area; and several other fund raising functions. At the end of the school year, the club also sponsors a picnic for the members and their par- ents. Sponsors this year include Ms. M. T. Cart- wright, Mr. Ralph Hunter, Sr., S. W. Crosby, and assistant sponsor, Mr. William Florent. Back Row, Left to Right. Mrs. R. Hunter, sponsor, Joseph Condoll, Robert Wicker, Amando Castillo, Dar- ren Colar, Troy Coleman, Edward Thornton, Barret Coleman, Mark Patterson, Leon Heims, Channing Bennett, Kevin Smith, Eric Jones, Cess Matthews, Johnathan Bolar, Ben Monroe, Tony Green, Ricky Hill, Louis Brown, Tracy Johnson, Leon Lemon, Wilson Cole, Royal Terrell, Byron Lee, Issac Vining, Vernell Keller, Glen Brown, Dale Vancourt, Clifton Jones, Michael Davis, Thomas Payton, Brandon Williams, Tannard Darensburg, Joseph Morton, Marshall Irvin, Cordell Robinson, Harold McGrew, Mr. W. Florent, sponsor, Mr. Stanley Crosby, sponsor 1st Row, L to R. Donald Terrell, Chris Ceaser, Troy Walker, Byron Toliver, Edward Jackson, Rodney Louis, Gregory Washington, Willie Robinson, Bryan Washington, Juan Toliver, Dana Walker, Roosevelt Thomas, Milton Jackson 145

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The band members do some boogying at the game. The West Jefferson High School Band and the Dancing Darlings of L. W. Higgins High School appear at every football game. 147