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

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Foreign Language The foreign language department offers French, Spanish and Latin. The basic skills of speaking, listening, reading and writing are stressed. The cultural approach is emphasized with the help of movies, filmstrips, maps, and other audio-visual aids. The student is made aware of the French and Spanish heritage of this area. Students participate in the language festi- vals at the University of New Orleans and the University of Southwestern Louisiana in Lafay- ette. Each year food festivals are sponsored. Trips to study the influence of Spanish and French in architecture of the French Quarter and area are planned. Field trips include a river boat ride, visits to museums and theatres. 254

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Music and Art West Jefferson has an excellent music and art department that certainly meets the needs of the student. In the music area vocal and instrumental music are offered. The vocal program includes choral work as well as the study of today ' s music. Music appreci- ation is stressed. In the instrumental music area the student has the basic classes, then is offered participation in the Marching Band, the Stage Band, and the Con- cert Band. The Buccaneer Marching Band has brought countless honors to the school and many outstanding trophies from Carnival parades. In the Art department the student is offered drawing, painting in oils as well as acrylics, papier-mache work making masks, etc.; jewelry making in silver, gold and other metals. He has the opportunity to exhibit his works at the art shows in Oakwood and in the main office of the school. The students use their learnings from this department in preparing many of their projects in the Science, English and Social Studies fairs. ttfrtjdjtnii 4 - r k » ■ ■ i % i i A r , WM 5.S3

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AFJROTC West Jefferson ' s Air Force Junior ROTC is the largest Air Force Unit in Louisiana. In addition to cadets from West Jefferson, Title IX cadets from Ehret and Higgins High Schools are bussed to West Jefferson to participate in the program. The 63rd Louisiana AFJROTC Group — the official name of the organization consistently has been recognized as an HONOR UNIT, the highest recognition according to the Air Force. The Group is noted for: 1. the large number of full scholarships received (to the academics) 2. the multiple activities and service projects 3. the excellence of organization 4. the leadership opportunities provided 5. the guidance and counseling provided cadets 6. the citizenship, character, and discipline of its cadets. Training in ROTC is centered on aero space education, leadership training and career oppor- tunities. The instructors have a combined experi- ence of over 80 years in the military and 30 years of teaching. 255