West Monroe High School - Rebelaire Yearbook (West Monroe, LA)

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For the first time in two years, the Junior Class sponsored a Junior- Senior Prom. Held March 22 at the Monroe Civic Center, the prom featured music by Journey with dancing from 8 to 12. For more than 400 seniors, May 19, 1974, was a milestone in their lives as they received their diplomas from WMHS. Jane Mc- Conathy was named recipient of the annual Milton C. Hall Scholar- ship Award. Prom, graduation highlight senior schedule TOP LEFT: Not yet ready to take a break, John McQueen urges Sharron Rawls to stay on the dance floor at the prom. TOP RIGHT: While the band takes a break, Steve Silmon, Danette Franks, Tessie Barton, and Eddie Hendry pause to compose themselves. TOP RIGHT: Jamie Grant and Stephanie Mills meander back to their table during a refreshment break. ABOVE AT RIGHT: Jane McConathy receives the annual Milton C. Hall scholarship for an outstanding senior planning to major in education. RIGHT: Commencement exercises for 400 plus seniors were held May 16 in the Civic Center Arena. 221 Prom, graduation ,-v f dv

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4 R I LEFT: School busses provide daily transportation for Terry Frost. BELOW: Greg Slocum gets a bet- ter understanding of mechanics in physics classes. BOTTOM LEFT: Congregating at the south end door before school, Becky Prichard, Darlyn Lofton, Connie Coley, Kenneth Spillers, Gail Hutson, and Kathy Ftugg get a chance to talk before school. BOTTOM RIGHT: James Brown and Wayne Perkins study temporary parking sticker in full day parking area. . -I 7-, - au oi , 1 '1,,. ' I f sU:, 5 fv'.-.' r I Q . w, 1 1,4 if . , , ... ,,,7.V. ...ea , ' mg 1 U - ,. z'i.'lff It 1 ' Q. . vi., ii' ax , as x fl' ,ai E 'fit gnc'- 4 . Lemme' , .. 5 Wfmw., V. ,Cyl 'l' O ? 'l:v' in Ai' ' 14' 'U M - 0 4 , n - 1 P r.. ...yy yy ,A ' , ,, - ...MMM s QXX XXX tina.. eu g, was K ff i School life! 21

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PDA though discouroged, still procticed VM 1 I ,, Q 'f,,.'la?- F 5 'a'f'Q 4'9- ,ts 55 4, Q I o Public display of affection, more commonly known as PDA, was, as every year, displayed in the halls, cars, and almost everywhere on campus. Those caught committing PDA were prosecuted by a most dreaded punishment, public embar- rassment. Regardless of regulations and punishments, students consistently sneaked a chance to become bet- ter acquainted before and during school, especially at lunch. Despite efforts by faculty and ad- ministration, students determined to find methods to indicate their feelings for a member of the op- posite sex. TOP: Kim Caples and John Rappold enjoy each others company, under the supervision of Coach Brian, BELOW AT LEFT: Finding a quiet spot in the hall before school, Kim Bass and Lenard Rhodes discuss the days schedules. BELOW: Finding shelter from the weather before school, Tammy Outwell and James Keys meet before school. BOTTOM: Deborah Coley and friend perch on the curb to talk before school. BOTTOM RIGHT: Pep rallies provide Derius Taylor and Mary McDonald a chance to be together during the day. Student lifef23