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

Text from Pages 1 - 286 of the 1976 volume:

I ,,,,wf,:-iff' .,f '..f wM,,,ff',:'f' W n A ' I , I A xo gf ,:K,Y, M ..-,,, I I QP Mm A L Q: W I ,44- +1 Y I97 6 RebeIoire Volume XXIII West Monroe High School Wesf Monroe, Lo. 71291 Cover design and art by Freddy Cole, 7975 WMHS graduate. ,M un i , M, .IM -J -f W Y, ,I I -J 4, Co-Edifors: Dionne Leleune Lori PocI1e Advisor: Hope CorroII Title Page i' 7 2 f Theme Development BELOW AT LEFT: This Smile America poster is one of many bicentennial reminders throughout West Monroe. BELOWAT RIGHT: The lohnny Reb drum, once a vivid part of the band, is kept for preservation bythe Rebelettes. AT MIDDLE: lulia Foster, Lynn Smith, and friend take a hamburger break during their long bus ride to DeRido'er. BOTTOM LEFT: To boost Rebel spirit, band members play Dixie BOTTOM RIGHT: Mick Roberts and Gari Gunter cannot wait to Cheer at the Neville pep rally. AT RIGHT: The library keeps a Complete collection of the 22 volumes of the Rebelaire. v -'y'X2 he child motures into youth, ond the youth f into adult, witnessing ond recording events of his notive lond. 30 The Frontier-West Ouachita a. SociaIAffairsf+tariff:-xffffffff 32 b. Patriots 36 TownMeetingwrwfffffff-:ff-xfffff48 Thrill of Victory 98 Continental Congressf ,tv f f .k ,, .,, i, f ,Q , .,, ,tv if 126 Colonists 158 a. FreeSpiritf+fff+-rfrfffff-:iff 760 b. Period of Adjustment 786 c. Age of Exploration and Discoveryq. 4 4 4 4 4 202 Merchants Table of Contents if 3 AT RIGHT: The Prayer Group displays posters in various locations throughout the school. BELOW: At the jamboree game, the Rebelettes and the band cheer the Rebs to a victory over Ruston. BELOWAT RIGHT: Cheri McMillan takes a rest on the floor of the Rebelette bus which traveled for the game to DeRidder. BOTTOM: After the Ouachita pep rally, Sharon Yeager relaxes with refreshments from the concession stand. BOT- TOM RIGHT: leff Conley is taken from the field after being injured in the Richwood game. OP- POSITE AT TOP: Mr, Spears leads the band to Rock Around the Clock on 50's day. OPPOSITE MIDDLE: A geometry student tries diligently to figure out a proof. OPPOSITE MIDDLE RIGHT? Lesly Lenard smiles as she waits for halftime at the jamboree. OPPOSITE AT BOTTOM: Modes of transportation range from cars, to vans, to the 'good old' school bus. OPPOSITE AT BOTTOM RIGHT' As a result of their outstanding display of spirit, the sophomores win the spirit stick at the Ouachita pep rally. A Q A. QU 4 1' Theme Development oolcing fo the fufure wiflw an inferesf in fhe past, foclay's youlh is a reflecfion of his nafional, regional, and local heritage. Theme Developmenti' 5 U :T 4 l i if 9 . r -' ' ,ff 3.4 nfroduced fo lifetime commifmenfs, fodoy's youflw reposes in on odolescenf world of pride ond spirif in his surroundings. 6 i' Theme Development fl OPPOSITE TOP LEFT: Anne Dobson and Debra Bain march with the band at half time. OPPOSITE TOP RIGHT: One of the displays made for the Neville game is displayed in the hall. OPPOSITE AT LEFT: To do some extra studying, a student relaxes by himself during lunch. OPPOSITE BOT- TOM RIGHT: Patti Lee listens intently for the an- nouncement of a Rebel first down. AT TOP: A stu- dent waits for her initial to be called during registration. AT TOP RIGHT: Part of the first sec- tion seniors pour out their spirit during the Two Bits competition yell, MIDDLE: Lori Poche, one of the many WMHS McDonald's employees, shows off her watch. ABOVE AT LEFT: The band and Rebel Raiders perform during half time, AT LEFT: Three junior band members participate in the class competition yell. ABOVE: Mrs. Hill shows Richard Covington the correct method of punctuating a quotation. Theme Developmentir 7 ooloy's youlh slores memories, memories Io losl o lifelime . . . TOP: The 1975 Homecoming Court and their escorts. ABOVE AT LEFT: Mrs. Bass, Mrs. Phelps, and Mrs. Williams display their spirit not only by clapping during the Neville pep rally, but also by dressing in their 50's attire. ABOVE AT RIGHT: Sophomore maid jackie Anderson is escorted by her brother Pat. AT RIGHT Karen McQueen and Lori Poche do the lit- terbug to No Name Boogie. AT FAR RICHT: As their part in the Homecoming program, Howard Hines and julia Marzula perform the Minuet. OPPOSITE TOP LEFT: Ms. Perkins Ialias Leisa Perkinsj instructs her American History class during Home- cdming assembly. OPPOSITE TOP RIGHT Six Rebel Raiders fight the Battle of New Orleans. MIDDLE AT LEFT? Ken Savoie portrays Francis Scott Key while the band plays the Star Bangled Banner. MIDDLE AT RIGHT The I. V. cheerleaders urge Rebs to come alive in '75. OPPOSITE AT BOT- TOM: Homecoming Queen Lori Poche and her escort limmy Henderson. 8'A' Theme Development Spanish moss draping live oak trees . . . hamburgers and Coke after the game . . . Rebs come alive in '75 . . . autumn leaves laying a patch- work quilt to warm the ground new acquaintances, both black and white . . . Seniors we love you... morning announcements nervous anxiety on that special date . . . college career days . . . the Alma Mater... musical escape in country, rock, or soul. . . graduation . . . homecoming... Southern-fried chicken . . . skiing on the Ouachita... crowded halls . . . sleep generated by steadily falling rain . . . 50's day.. .pep meetings... morning mist enveloping, protecting. Theme Developmenti' 9 o prepore himself fo meef the challenge of his fufure, E t Q if AT TOP: Donna Sanderson and leff Conley relax before their newspaper hour. AT TOP RIGHT: At the Winnfield game, Benjie Valentine and friend boost spirit with their Rebel flag. ABOVE: The band and Rebelettes prepare for the Carroll pep rally. ABOVE AT RIGHT: johnny Wink shows his appreciation of the band on 50's day. AT RIGHT Mr. Roger Kelly shoots an underclassman's portrait. 70 'Ir Theme Development 1 l i F ! E Q Today's youlh combines sludy, reason, and pleasure with the lundamenlal guaranlees of life, liberty, and lhe pursuil of happiness. it , ' e uf :P tHp 4 46 mf ..-... ,,f' - AT TOP LEFT: lay Blackmon and Laurel Pickens hold the Key Club banner. AT TOP RIGHT: The Rebelettes and Raiders yell with the cheerleaders during Coodfoot. MIDDLE AT LEFT: At lunch, Tommy Counts enjoys sitting and joking with friends. ABOVE: In preparation for the Neville game, Patti Lee and loni Lemoine paint a mam- moth run'through. AT LEFT: During the second hour, the hall is empty, quiet, and two miles long! Theme Development t 17 Q s i 1, W- ocloy's youfh is owore of freedoms ond liberties, os well os responsibilifies in his democratic nofion. Theme Development 'lr o 0 0 6, ,gg , America ls has 'T f I ' ' ' N A green thicket of trees Birthday parties PGHHUI buffer On a crisp Ritz , X' A '7 Front porch of a farmhouse COWb0Y5 and lfidlam Cfafkef P Politicalposters Church on Sunday A Mel BfOOk'S movie Q ivy A Mardi Gras A bottle of Coke Massive range of mountains ' One nation, under God Summer vacations MiCkGy MOUSE N7 A twilight's gleam You and Me Wearing faded jeans Q , g 'jf' Paradeg Moonlight, romance, and a chevy FOUffh Of luly X Dad's favorite chair van Elvis Presley swiveling his hips 7 .I Lexington and Concord Firecrackers Corn flakes 1 Baseball, hot dogs, and apple pie The Fonze Saturday cartoons Walter Cronkite Neighbor helping neighbor Last day of school KW Auld Lang Syne Paul Harvey's Good Morning, Equality Red, white, and blue America Homemade ice cream Gas pumps I Cod grants liberty to ' those who love it and X ! are always ready to X 5 2 guard and defend it. XT , - -J Daniel Webster ,Z X - - man w o wi notpro- Axioms il ' H -' 55 A h il to ix Sl tect his freedom does -' fp, yx I vv NN -- not deserve to be free. We may give advice, but we J 99 iv Xixxi ' Gen. Douglas t ' d t. , Canno give Con UC S 0 . I IIV AN V MacArthur Lost time is never found again. X - ff' A 3' fi X 'WP The Cod who gave us He thatfalls in love with himself 4 E X' me gave Q5 freedom at will have no rivals. the Same Ume' Thomas jefferson Better slip with the foot than with the tongue, Cod helps them that help them- selves, He that riseth late must trot all day. Anger is never without a reason, but seldom a good one, 'N MV hi., The Americon's Creed I believe in the United States of America, as a government of the peo- ple, by the people, for the people, whose just powers are derived from the consent of the governed, a democracy in a republic, a sovereign na- tion of many sovereign statesg a perfect union, one and inseparable, es- tablished upon those principles of freedom, equality, justice, and humanity for which American patriots sacrificed their lives and fortunes, I therefore believe it is my duty to my country to love it, to support its constitution, to obey its laws, to respect its flag and to defend it against enemies. William Tyler Page Adopted by an Act of Congress, April 6, 7978 One man with courage makes a majority, Andrew jackson And so, my fellow Americans, ask not what your country can do for you, ask what you can do for your country. john F. Kennedy gi, Rf li Be Americans. Let there be no sectionalism, no North, South, East, or West. You are all depen- .. E dent one on another and should be one in st R -lg- , union. ln one word, be a nation: be Americans, and be true to yourselves. i A k4-Y-4 44 Associate with men of good quality if you esteem your own reputationg for it is better to be alone than in bad company, George Washington I have but one lamp by which rny feet The first national Thanksgiving holiday are guided, and that is the lamp of ex- Q 5 . Q was proclaimed by Lincoln in 7863-at perience, I know no way ofjudging the 5 Q Q Q Q Q Q Q g the height of the Civil War. future but by the past, 8 Q 5 . Patrick Henry '. 5, Everything comes to him who hustles while America's first woman's club was estab- he waits. lished in 7774 to encourage the boycot- Thomas A. Edison ting of British products-namely tea, I i i ,KX N Mix '-.,,, Freedom of religiong freedom ofthe pressg freedom of person under the t t i 1 Ti Y t t protection of habeas corpusg and trial by juries selected-these princi- vi ples from the bright constellation which has gone before us and guided 57Qgi fifff our steps through an age of revolution and reformation. .1553 Q Thomas jefferson lT'3 YOUR PRIVILEGE 5 i 2 255: i . . I i The nation's first income tax was levied in 7867-to help finance the H E 5 H war. i fi U a t ' t ' ' -it in W i V1 0 , , ' i' T ir X W i ' tw if 4 E U F ' x X t N x h A 1 Q I ' . , ay L Q L i L 1' A S i W ' - 3 'V A-Elin .U X i HQ. M ,f i i y X it L i L xt ' it N X L T x it - i S3 L' .,, - T - W U 1 E :: i 2- f i - 1 ggi Logs Give me your tired, your poor, your huddled masses yearn- JS- , ing to breathe free. The wretched refuse of your teeming 'fiqfvl shore, send these, the homeless, tempest-tossed to me. I lift 1 :I -3 the lamp beside the golden door. ' 4 Emma Lazarus 'x ,li Inscription on the Statue of Liberty l , 'i l ' '- . f 'C irttii-aiiei.eiiLeii:eiiei.iQ1iEireiie.Q nd so, born, wifh 13 colony represenfofives wifnessing flwe evenf, .luly 4, 1776, 2 Sw flwis one nofion, under God, helps fodoy's youflw, o generofion Growing Up ln America. 76 if Theme Development M? Sf, !5J.S.,,g5L5 Ill n What ls America? s Bicentennial Essay-lr 77 'HI XX H4 4: lx, ,. , K -6 31 I 0 W- f A A wmmm . HQ 1 ,Q E .tl iw cr Q ' . 40 ,a: '1v' , ,aa 'ar i-it . ian . ,,an Z- ff' is 3' Ei ,. Q 43 ' wiv V WMM----t-la i ,--.,, J I Q ,,,,,. . W ..-.., MM M V, .L e-1-..., it 5 if trtffffw . . Wire K sw, L .2 T f E T T 1 fi k rW,, V it vii' t.-Y 4 ty 3 . ,ag 5 ,:.,M,v' 3. . OPPOHTE TOP: Football, whether high school, college, or professional, igfifmaior OP- POSITE BQQTTOM LEFT: A bottle of Coke is a symbol of America. OPPOHTE BOTTOMILR' They' cigarette veigding machine is typical of the ones found in restaurants throughout the nation. LEFT: Sym bolic of thii, year, the official bicentennial flag watws below the American Flag. BELOW MIDDLE: Mechanical kiddie rides are available for children atgnost shopping centers and malls. BELOW RLCHTQ The traditional red and white barbefs pole clearlyhiaentifies the business establishment. BOTTOM LEFT: W 'nm E' The gumfmachines RIGHT: Carrying on Chad Kelley, a bi- CB'ers are so ntgnerous that police often rely on their assistance. BOTTOM H offer notfonly pQnny bubble gum, but also surprises for a few cents more. BO the American Heritage and symbolic of Americasfis new birth' this centenniafibaby . e ' sl . Bice llfssay-k 79 .. i .k.L,g ' alma ,,. ff' fe' 375 A' I gg 6 W Hn 4 T, ,R 5 'ff ' , ,V -I 'fs V 1 4,1 ' , Y? VV! -s -Hz? ei-1-5 'hifi nf:-'f 1 Sill! li' f I iii!!! I Si 5!?EK Siill l --lif S iw Ei il l':il5l lie I U I 34.51 1 sf.: 1 fans 5313 1, Zi AW' ' if , . 2 M , 731 I v - ? 3115! KD 2 4 ., NJ., ,,.. Y ff 7 K .. , 'af 4 H if: xi , ' 4 9' gf, 13 Q22 4 L . 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BOTTOM: Winning is a at WMHS, and this is just one trophy won by various T ' e Awards Day, Howard Hines, club president, presents the ' an A LEFT. At th One of recently cons tructed West Monroe landmarks is the new Bicentennial reminders are everywhere, even at the Ouachita V V TEFTT Another West Monroe symbol is the new jail complex at a Fair, its conversion into a fourelane highway North Seventh St. is for WMH5 studentsg z , V V Q. mmm ali by ,W ..., ,,,.. ,,..t. .,,t,, we , , i ws K ff SEQ 2 ' - f . , , .VT ilamimm , ,QV ,jg fs, 19 +V , 7.1, ,-V fwgdh' , 0 .7 M ut 3513 va, ..-Mara-fs s-M1 W , 1 ev ,sw-,..,.W ,.,, , , My .,, Q F3 Ffa V,,, ,ef Todoy's youlh 26'k Bicentennial Essay is . . . Involved . . . Helpful . . . Q I 9. o TOP: Involvement in community affairs is exhibited by Cindy Sanders and Leah Bass as they display dolls dressed by Anchor Club to be distributed by the Salvation Army to needy children at Christmas. ABOVE LEFT: Parish-wide involvement in the schools included Mr. Chee Lee from the Ouachita Parish Media Center as he discussed the basics of filmmaking to the Mass Media ll class. TOP RIGHT: Com- munity involvement and support was shown during the fair as Choir members manned a concession booth and parked cars to raise money for the Williamsburg trip. mf., V, ,L if . 1 ' xx ...f N Ui, Qu! , ,H , I way ,,- -,V .,,. ., . , W. K f - ,f -s.-A-JK, ., 'M ul fl ,YQPZ 1 , 4...-.Hof up, In E fs- .,s, fl ' ' A I -'W-5.4 . -yi i 'fn'-2, - . I N 4 : i .. , ,' ,g Mtn' TOP LEFT: Mrs. Loretta Ashbrook answers questions from the clerical practice students. TOP MIDDLE: Helping keep the campus clean, the custodial staffs work after each lunch shift. TOP RIGHT: Mrs, Lou Nell Taylor and Coach Polk Brian discuss the schedule for the use of the gym. ABOVE LEFT: Principal Hoyt Lee utilizes the help of students to plot a graph of students' homes. ABOVE RIGHT? Wayne Petrus, pho- tographer, waits for developing assignments from the Rebelaire staff. ' Us X4 I x ,. 4 ,had Bicentennial Essay 'A' 27 . . . Fun-filled . . . Fun-loving . . . ha.- 2 TOP RICHV IV pepsters Pam Eubanks and Lynn Smith lead the student body to Bump and Grind. ABO VE TOP LEFT: Pattie Lee carries her uniform to her car after dancing at the pep rally. ABOVE MIDDLE: Tennis is a favorite pastime and has been incorporated into the girls' PE program. ABOVE LEFF Laurel Pickens waits for the concession stand line to diminish. ABOVE RlCHT:leff Conley mimics the joe Namath panty hose commercial during a pep rally. 28'k Bicentennial Essay . . . Energetic l TOP LEFT' Varsity football cheerleaders lead a Two Bits cheer to spark Rebel spirit. TOP RIGHT: Mick Roberts dances the routine to Co, Raiders, Co. ABOVE: Enthusiasm and anxiety are apparent as fans N watch the Rebs in a district clash. Bicentennial Essay 'A' 29 . mf . , 5 3O'k Bicentennial Essay . . . Learning . . . Living . . . ABOVE TOP: Cheerleaders urge the Rebs to come alive. ABOVE MIDDLE: A rebel receiver has visions ofa touchdown pass. ABOVE RIGHT: Students make their way to the concession stand during each lunch shift. ABOVE: Coach Roy Peters raps with his students, who sometimes need someone to listen to them. . . . Searching . . . Seeking a NL Y, A - f TOP LEFT: Senior Cary Oglesbee looks for information on new developments in the space program. TOP RIGHT: Butch Savoie and Steve Antley wait for the announcement of a Rebel first-down. ABOVE MIDDLE: Ken Bunn offers help in writing track copy. MIDDLE RIGHT Mrs. Marcia Lightsey aids a sophomore with his biology assignment. ABOVE LEFF loan Furr experiments with an hydrous solution. ABOVE RIGHT: At the end of the day, the wait for the ride home seems endless. Bicentennial Essay -A' 37 Growing up in America - 5 if Aj 1 , if . 'gignsvw U 5 ' ,L 'L Q V. - : 'Q it A K ' K was - I DBA S., , Q: , 2 ' 'xiii F il illiai- dai- '- BTN 3 Hfft fl- V. A TOP MIDDLE: Bruce Lowery finishes the sports page of the newspaper. ABOVE LEFT? The LTLA utilizes a bicentennial theme for a cake given to the library. ABOVE MIDDLE: Rebel touchdowns keep the spirit up. ABOVE RIGHT' As a part of their growing up, sophomores study the plant and animal phylum. RIGHT: Excitement is a part of growing up as these seniors indicate, after the spirit competition in the last pep rally was awarded to the Senior Class of 7976. 32i' Bicentennial Essay Nl 'ff ff! Q 'ar , ' F .,,.sm 5 . , t 1 ll N. W' . 1 - Q lllllllllll 5 . lllll 4 S il lllllll Q V ' mnmncllaa iw . 1 'lfl Q 'I , if f ,,,, . . ' -2 N Mn- ' - . 1,2 4- ,J ' ' , i I 4' ,f A ' A 'W .M A. ' . . , I l W , 1. , ,, x km, sf ,, sw H Mrs. Teddlie serves school wilh wormfh Welcoming visitors and answering the telephone, Mrs. Mable Teddlie offers the first impression of West Monroe High School to many people. With a generous smile and friendly manner, Mrs. Teddlie has become a storehouse of information for teachers and students alike. ln her seventh year at WMHS, she is assistant secretary and serves as school bookkeeper. A sports enthusiast, Mrs. Teddlie is a member of a local bowling league. A seemingly unlimited supply of patience and warmth, Mrs. Teddlie shows genuine interest in the lives of others and enjoys sharing ex- periences and ideas. Reflecting the spirit of WMH5, Mrs. Teddlie, the '76 Rebelaire staff is proud to dedicate this yearbook to you, and to give you an identification, in the words of one yearbook staff member: The golden-haired lady E W U ro 9- O. Q3 Q. o : ll' U0 Y. D0 . r - f Y' y- l I 1 X .... ix 1 1 N . . N r . :Wi A 4 U7 W i L s fa , .. if W nf X A N98 V, E R. 3' PV 3' FD rs FD 5 3 RJ 3 ri' an 3 Q w H '. V1 S CT Eff? fllmf 1 U 5'fs'M W? 4 'S A gl- ggmg ill S f' if ff 452 N Aly' X SA Y' X Q In The Fronfier J ma. 3 if 1 The Frontiert 35 Seniors win Tiger confesf For the second consecutive year, Tiger Week activities were climaxed by Nostalgia Day. Both students and teachers partici- pated in dressing up to recapture the Fifties look. Guys used greasy kid stuff and wore blue cuffed jeans with sweaters, leather jackets, and sun glasses. Girls wore mid-calf skirts, pony tails, and red lipstick. The annual Pin-the-Tiger con- test was again sponsored by the Student Council. This year the Senior Class won by sticking the greatest number of pins in its tiger. TOP RIGHT: Relaxing after school in the parking lot are Susan Smith, Chuck Adams, Terri Hoover, and jeff Conley. MIDDLE RIGHT: Portraying the typical Fifties teenagers, Dianne Leleune and Ever- ret Geis attend the Fifties Day pep rally, BELOW LEFT: Teddy Allen and Butch Savoie use Brylcream to grease their hair back. BELOW RIGHT: Chuck Lewis portrays the Fonz and upholds his image by having a pretty girl IKaren Halleyj at his side. Alb- Yigj'+2H.a,, X 36 'A' Fifties Day it Steve Rondoll gets involved with young people A mutual friendship with young people is one goal of Steve Randall, a three and a half year veteran of the West Monroe Police Department. Steve, as he prefers to be called, was a familiar sight at WMHS athletic events. A 1967 graduate of WMHS, he volunteered to attend football games, both at home and away, although he served in an official capacity. Each year a request for a policeman is made by school officials, and Steve has been fulfilling that request several years. Accompanying Steve is an auxiliary police officer, usually Billy Edwards. At WMHS, Steve played defensive and offensive tackle, as wellas running track. As a sophomore, he was on the varsity football team, and during his career was named as Player of the Week. Witnessing a murder when he was 78, Steve became interested in police work, and joined the West Monroe Police Department after his 21st birthday. I want to get rid of the feeling that cops are bad, he commented, It's not that policemen don't like young people, but we have a job to do, he said in reference to young people's complaints at being told not to con- gregate in business parking lots. He expained that some young people become careless and inconsiderate of the property owners, as well as creating noise in the neighborhoods. West Monroe is growing because the young people are pushing. If I do my part in the community, people will like me more or look up to policeman more instead of thinking of us as ugly people, said Steve. I like to get involved with young people, com- mented Steve, a philosophy apparent as he stops to rap with young people, not only at athletic events but also in the parking lot before and after school. TOP: With a cautious eye, Steve Randall patrols the football game. LEFT During their rounds, Steve Randall and Billy Edwards take a moment to watch the game. Student Life 'A' 37 Jewelry, jeons highlight fashions for school weor jewelry became one of the biggest rages oflngh schoolstudents Tur- quowe jewehy and the new nothing necklace were among the rnon popuMr.Hyks wmwn by gnk. Never before did so many boys wear Chokers as they did this year. The rnood Hng mmnn by bodwgnh and boys changed cokws to Mgndy Ms owner's mood. Among girls' fashions were the blue jean skirts, high rise pants and printed teeshhts Phtknnvsandak mddttoe socks Continued to be in great de- inand. The nemf prewvashed jeans were worn with hooded shirts and swemem. Boyyfadnonstookoneanewlook with quilted shirts. jeans with two front zippers and jeans with sad- dleback stitching were among the most popular pants worn. Platform shoesxvnh smcked heek Conunued to be fashionable. 38 -A' Fashions tt fs - a E 5,0 X: ,Q 2 5 I9 5, l YS' i .ttg V i,li 4 g kg: Qwfdm -.L is is XX ax OPPOSITE TOP: Turquoise rings and bracelets became increasingly popular this year. OPPOSITE BOTTOM LEFT: Printed tee-shirts, such as Leisa Perkins' tuxedo, offered additional variety in creating fashion, OPPOSITE BOTTOM MIDDLE: Windowpane jeans, which were a favorite for both sexes, are modeled by Tommy Counts. OP- POSITE BOTTOM RICHT: Symbolic of the varia- tion in jeans, jerry Thacker wears pants with one zipper. TOP LEFT: Bill Wilson is one of the many boys who wore the afro hairstyle. ABOVE TOP: Chokers became a popular fashion of most boys. ABOVE: Terri Hoover models the new hairstyle of short hair and feathered bangs. LEFT: lulis MarzuIa's rabbit battle jacket became the in thing as faII's cooler temperature prevailed. Fashions -A' 39 Q , .1 ,.-2 ' . 5 1 'K it nldllsf X a- xhz lpiyg ag, 1 all vt 1 1. s. gl, 4675 lv F? ,jfs if Wi 4' if i ' 5 -pst I Hwy www- ww., .x......, - . .. . ,.,.t. TOP LEFT: Robert Guillot demonstrates his in- vention, the Automatic Toilet Tissue Dispenser. TOP RIGHT: Crossing barbed wire fences, Dave Lindsey, Ken Savoie, and Bill Kirksey prepare to cut firewood. MlDDLE LEFT: Students voice delight for a touchdown during the Parkway game. FAR RIGHT: Practicing her routine for the pep rally, cheerleader Cheri Fleming keeps in step with the music, RIGHT: Terri Ward finishes typing her business letter. 40 i' Student Life School life consists of personol involvement WMH5 students discovered that school life consisted of involve- ment in extra curricular activities. Belonging to a club meant attending regular meetings and participating in special projects. Whether it was collecting for Cystic Fibrosis, cutting firewood, gathering can foods, or attending the Cooley Christmas party, club members learned to give freely of themselves through time and effort. By attending pep rallies, football games, and basketball games, stu- dents showed support for their school, and at Homecoming, they spent many hours constructing club displays. Students realized their commitments to clubs and classes aided in their learning responsibility. TOP LEFT: Mickie Bunn looks at the 1975 Rebelaire for layout ideas. MIDDLE LEFT: Terry Baxter sits in the oval during first lunch shift. ABOVE: Lori Poche sorts pictures for the year- book. LEFT: To ease their tension, football players converse during a pep rally. Student Life t 47 Tlfi, VILQ? 42 'A' Homecoming TOP: Members of the 7975 Homecoming court. MIDDLE LEFT: A cut-out eagle prepared by the Club decorates the stage curtains, emphasizing the homecoming theme. MIDDLE RIGHT: proclaim the need for women's rights. LEFT: Corky Cowart and jeff Lewis read the Preamble to the U.S. Constitution. ABOVE: Mike LeBrun, Cheri Fleming, and loanne Caldwell express dismay as the stock market collapses. fgifj k-i s .'fA T , .. , .... -. at X gag K mf fs .. ,zu 1-fi . ,, 1 -f '7 . 9 L V... X, i I li .H Raw Ea. ae ,Q ,w Ya K 1 2 St 'S QS' - - .sa Q V , J .AIU .. -me fitffx gy .gn tk Q5 lf 'HA 'f 4 A sr 'Q .. 4' 'Nl' f . .S . Nt L1 M' ' A nam 11.11 .L sv -'rcs K K cz:mmf..sr.g..- it A N W., I WN. , . A Si . ,. L, . A Jigi gif, 3 .,,, - A .,- ' flag .mg A A My AM g x' -,XA n f .f i A if m e1n1t5sxwviQSSa ,. . , . .- L X,,,,,:A d.,1i ,1, A.. , A ami Homecoming ossembly features Americon History lesson Homecoming 7975. . . bicentennial theme. . . Queen Lori Poche . . . a victory over Ruston. The curtain opens to reveal a familiar setting, an American History classroom. Students in appropriate costumes portray events throughout America's ZOO years. At the end of the lesson, students are dismissed to attend the 27st annual WMHS homecoming assem- bly program. Highlighting the program is the announcement of Kathy Edmonson as maid of honor and the Coronation of Lori Poche as queen. Later in the day, displays in the stadium area were judged, with it iigg E T T .M I .JL Rebel Band winning first place and being the recipient of the rotating f jj vgf frophy, offered for the first time this year. Any consecutive three-year fr. winner will keep the trophy. rlii. gf' gs .... i,gg T During festivities that night, the 13-member court was presented at ' halftime. The rebels were victorious over the Ruston Bearcats 20-14. TOP: Members of the 7975 Homecoming court. MIDDLE LEFT Square dancing, one of the favorite pastimes of frontier life, is still popular today as these students demonstrate during the homecoming pro- gram. MIDDLE ABOVE: Raiders and cheerleaders ready the run-through sign for the Rebels as they enter the field, ABOVE: Library Club display depicts the growth of America. Homecoming i' 43 Underclossmen select fovorites Using the authentic general store setting of Red Rock General Store on Brownlee Road, pictures of underclass personalities and senior Who's Who helped to carry out the bicentennial theme. In the fall, underclassmen voted for two boys and two girls as the best personalities representing their respective classes. To be chosen for Who's Who, a senior had to maintain at least a 2.8 grade point average, and possess qualities of leadership, scholar- ship, patriotism, and school spirit. Teachers nominated outstanding seniors, and then narrowed the selection down to 22 seniors, or approximately 4 per cent of the senior class. Selected as junior personalities were lRlGHTj counter-clockwise, Ken Savoie, Donna Williams, Melinda Harper, Teddy Allen, and Kathy Edmonson. Sophomore personalities were lBELOWj, left to right, Ricky Guillot, Debra Mock, Susan Collins, and Paul Coburn, 44+ Underclass Favorites 'AJ X. Senior Closs selects Lori, Butch os favorites Elected by the student body as homecoming queen during her senior year, LORI POCHE was active in all phases of school life, serving as vice president of the Senior Class, co-editor of the 7976 Rebelaire, and secre- tary of Anchor Club. In addition Lori was a member of Interact, National Honor Society, Quill and Scroll, and Sr. Y-Teens. Selected as the DAR Good Citizen, Lori was enrolled in the SALT program and worked in the office. She had been elected as a class favorite since the ninth grade and had served as cheerleader three years. She had been a member of the homecoming court since her sophomore year, as well as serving on the Student Council each year of high school. In her junior year, she was elected treasurer of SC, and as a sophomore, she earned the award for out- standing Sophomore Student Council Member. She was also secretary of the Sophomore Class. i .gvgaye 2 E4::f:L- ' A Q 'f , fs-wf.:,y The responsibilities of his senior year began early for BUTCH SAVOIE when he was elected president of the Student Council for the ensuing year. In addition, Butch played varsity foot- ball, basketball, and baseball, having played basketball and baseball throughout high school. He was a three-year member of Rebel Choir and .served as Choir Council presi- dent in his senior year. He was selected for the Honors Chorus at NLU as a sophomore and to All-State Choir as a junior. He was also a two- year member of Ensemble. Butch served as a photographer for both Rebel Dispatch and Rebelaire two years. He was a member of Quill and Scroll, Interact, Fellowship of Chris- tian Athletes, and was Anchor Club admiral. In National Honor Society, Butch was publicity chairman. In his junior year, he was elected secretary of Student Guidance in the Student Council and served as chaplain of FCA. Butch was also named to Who's Who Among American High School Students. Mr. 8, Miss WMHS'k 45 KAY COLLINS served as librarian of Rebel Choir during her senior year, having been a two-year Choir and Ensemble member. As a sophomore, she was elected as a junior varsity cheerleader. Kay was also a two-year member of Anchor Club and Y-Teens, where she served as treasurer in her junior year and membership chairman for Senior Y-Teens. Holding many offices during her senior year, CARI CUNTER was treasurer of Y-Teens, second vice president of Student Council, and parliamentarian of Twin City Stu- dent Council. A three-year member of Choir, Cari was elected to the homecoming court in both her junior and senior years. In addition she worked on the Rebel Dispatch staff, was a varsity cheerleader, and was a member of Thespians and Anchor Club. sf-S?assfS- - Sf -M S ttcr J .7 A J f. j A I ki'L 13:-ffl. . , ,fig U 'B I Q ',k: S il' I k ..,,t..ta S' , . I 'S ff .........f-.ff 'f i' ff. , ' ff .. vi -A A'-. t . X+ifa. t a ix Q Wig Drum major in his senior year, TODD LACEY was selected to the All-District Band two years. Todd was elected president of the La. Tech Music Camp, where he earned firstplace in drum ma- jor competition. In addition he was named to the La. All- Star Marching Band and to Who's Who Among American High School Students. Selected for La. All-State Chorus, Todd was a member of Rebel Choir and Ensemble. A three-year Thespian mem- ber, he was vocal music director of CodspelI. In ad- dition Todd was a member of National Honor Society. 46 if Who's Who Representing West Monroe in the Louisiana junior Miss Pageant in january, PATTY TOMLINSON was a member of Rebel Choir, for which she served as treasurer, and of Ensemble and Y-Teens. In her sophomore year, she served as a cheerleader and was a member of 4-H and Spanish clubs. Patty was also listed to Who's Who Among American High School Students. ,pw Vice president of Rebelettes, IODIE SCHELSSMAN was treas- urer of Interact and vice presi- dent of Y-Teens. Iodie, who transferred to WMHS in her sophomore year, was elected as a senior representative to the Stu- dent Council. She was also a member of Thespians. af'Nwr f ' , wggwiv r . A career in veterinary medicine is planned by DIANNE LejEUNE, who was co-editor of the 7976 Rebelaire, after serving on the staff previously. Included in her senior year activities were president of Quill and Scroll, senior director of Anchor Club, historian of Student Council, as well as memberships in junior Civitans, Y-Teens, and National Honor Society. Dianne was also a member of Rebel Choir and Rebelettes while in high school. X sit-:fs 53 9 ' 4 ' , 1 N Q f ' J f ,,,,, ,,,, . f - at-f ' 1, f ' m g J' y Z' 'V I ' ,,? iV .,fetziif1 K , , g . Nm . . V gf T'T r 'f i 3 3 t Senior participation noted in club memberships, ottices Transferring from Chatham High School in his junior year, DOUG GARRETT was a member of Interact Club, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, and National Honor Society, of which he was elected sergeant-at-arms. Doug played varsity baseball and took part in the 7975 homecoming program. A three-year member of Rebel Choir, CYNTHIA GATES also held membership in Y-Teens and Anchor Club. During her senior year, she was secretary of Stu- dent Council, secretary of Na- tional Honor Society, and librarian-historian of Rebel Choir. Cynthia was a delegate to both Girls State and the Southern Association of Student Councils. ln her junior year, she was secre- tary of both Rebel Raiders and junior Class, and was Kay Club sweetheart. 'Clif' l 4U 'N junior and senior years. Who's Whot 47 lFar leftj A senior maid on the 1975 homecoming court, IULIA FOSTER was a member of Na tional Honor Society. Having served as junior varsi y cheerleader two years, she was head varsity cheerleader in her senior year. In her freshman year julia was president of Future Homemakers of America, editor of the yearbook, and president of the student Bi-Racial Committee 1Leftj ROTC squadron com mander in her senior year, BAR BARA SCHMIDT was a three-year member of the ROTC drill team She was also a member of Na tional Honor Society during her A member of the newly formed Flag Corps, ANNE DOPSON was a three-year member of Rebelettes and Anchor Club. She was also a member of Thespians, junior Civitans, Y- Teens, and National Honor Society. Named to Who's Who Among Ameri- can High School Students for 7974-75, Anne was student director for Codspell, having worked on the previous year's senior play. President of National Honor Society, BOB HALSELL also served as secretary of Student Guidance on the Student Council. During his senior year, Bob was also a member of the Twin Cities Student Council. He was also a commended student in the Na- tional Merit Scholarship Program and was named to Who's Who Among American High School Students. A former president of Key Club, HOWARD HINES was an admiral of Anchor Club during his senior year. As a junior, he was manager of the football team and a member of ln- terclub Council. In his sophomore year, he was on the baseball team and was secretary of Key Club. LEAH BASS transferred to WMHS from Pineville during her junior year. At WMHS she was a member of In- teract, Quill and Scroll, and Rebelaire staff. In addition, Leah was secretary of Sr. Y-Teens, chaplain of National Honor Society, and community serv- ice chairman of Anchor Club. She was elected one of two senior Y- Teens to represent WMHS on the an- nual Mardi Gras Court. Seniors eorn top recognition from faculty 48 wk Who's Who MS ,E won? ? nt I 5. ig it l f. f .5 .- i Qgfzrwm 5. f fit - tv Ky: ,W . A fwwf' 'f 3 'V 5 ,ffl- .w.,.r W. ez: 1 -G4 1 ag A tl , ii Y AA 1' Vx ar 'tk A semifinalist in the 12th annual National Achieve- ment Scholarship program for outstanding Negro students, KELVIN WASHINGTON was a member of National Honor Society. In his sophomore year, Kelvin played junior var- sity basketball. ln the summer between his junior and senior year, Kelvin participated in the NLU pilot program for outstanding juniors. A major in chemistry is Kelvin's future plan. isa M 47? . .. . .mg ..45.- A If A s ff-:- 44? X if PN. Ss LEISA PERKINS served as president of Thespian Troupe 442 and attended various speech tournaments throughout the state in her senior year. Active in drama, she won Best Actress award for her role in The Mouse that Roared in her junior year. She also had a role in the school's first musical, Godspell. Among her club memberships were Anchor and Interact, as well as being in Rebelettes two years. lBelow at Leftj LELAND CROMWELL was active in several organizations, including National Honor Society, French Club, and lunior Civitans, for which he was elected Lt. Gov. of the junior Civitan North Louisiana District. Listed in Who's Who Among American High School Students, Leland was the recipient of the Woodman of the World American History award in his junior year. He was a library worker and served as emcee of the 7975 home- coming assembly. A career in Christian social work is the ambition of IOLENE BRENDLE. She was a member oflunior Civitans, French Club, and National Honor Society. Named to Who's Who Among American High School Students, lolene had the lead female role in the 7974 lunior-Thespian production of 'X Y X 1...f1M .UQ Music filled much oflOAN REDDY'S time as she was a member of the band four years, two of which she served as a section leader. She was also named to the All- District Band four years, to All-State Band two years, and to All-Star Marching Band one year. loan was a delegate to Girls' State and a member of Thespians, National Honor Society, and lunior Civitans. loan was also musical direc- tor of Godspell and had a part in the production of The Mouse that Roared. The Mouse that Roared. 'is mv Treasurer of Student Council, IOAN FURR was named a semi- finalist in the National Merit Scholarship competition. loan was a member of Rebel Choir and was vice president of Na- tional Honor Society. She was also a member of Anchor Club and during her junior year she worked on the yearbook staff. She also served as accompanist for B Choir. loan was a delegate to Louisiana State Association of Student Councils and was an alternate delegate to Girls' State. Who's Whoi' 49 5O'k Town Meetings ff Of! Q5-i -Lf ' Q , ggea, rflfi P3 49 u 'Q fx Qfflf' 7 X 1 Town Meefings ' ,r f 2.- 'W' 'B 1 wi' f .W 1: sg, Q , rl' a V N' X' X v. X Q1 F Q S 1 S 1 X Q l Sl B I . . X , MA-A V, J i, I if n V Q 1 Qx was XX Y 5 s A I 4-5 gi M! X 'lf 1 in ne QM 3' 1 Q , s , ' E X .Bs 'L it El i ff f - 1 , if . I . Q R x ,f- Af 46 ,Vg A xx J, ' 1 ,ff 0 .. X 1 A -4 1 22. 1 is ' , 1 . 5 K 3 , s K Town Meetings i' 51 il Sludenl Council promotes unify With the goal in mind of promoting unity among students, the Student Council began during the summer to devise new ideas for student activities. Four of its members attended the Na- tional Association of Student Councils Workshop at Camp Couchdale near Hot Springs, Ark. At the beginning of the year, four members attended the Louisiana Association of Student Coun- cils Workshop in Alexandria. Mick Roberts and Cynthia Cates attended the Southern Association of Student Coun- cils Workshop in Gulfport, Miss. where they learned of good student govern- ment techniques. Student Council was in complete charge of all parking at WMHS. To run for an office, interested students agreed to schedule an hour in the guidance department to assist the counselors. Those who were scheduled in the mornings covered the entire campus in search of illegally-parked cars. Other projects included a canned food drive held before Christmas. ln cooperation with the Twin City Student Council, the organization collected cans of food in each homeroom on a class competition basis. The food went to needy families in the Twin Cities. To promote spirit, a car bash was spon- sored for the Ouachita game. Students got three strikes on the car for a quarter, and one for a dime. 52 t Student Council OPPOSITE TOP LEFT' Officers are, standing, Butch Savoie, president, loan Furr, treasurer, Bob Halsell, secretary of student guidance, Cynthia Cates, secretary, sitting, Tammy Brister, 7st vice president, Dianne Leleune, historian, and Tammy McGhee, parliarnentarian. TOP RIGHT' On a Cold day in january, Butch Savoie issues parking violations. BOTTOM: Lori Poche, Butch Savoie, and Dianne Leleune post an adver- tisement for the Canned Food Drive. ATLEFIT Miss Agnes Shaw, sponsor, tallies pins for the Neville Week Contest, MIDDLE LEFT Mr. Mallory Bannister, sponsor, issues permanent stickers for a student with a new Car, BELOW: The Student Council car is in good shape before the Car Bash. BOTTOM: Student Council. , V Four sponsors reorgonize FBLA club With the help of four active spon- sors, FBLA, Future Business Leaders of America, was reactivated after two years of being inactive. Mrs. Betty Butler, Mrs. Lou Bertha Smith, Mrs. Audry Phelps, and Mrs. Diane Wilson served as the club's sponsors. The club served as a national voca- tional youth organization which was open to all students enrolled in a bus- iness curriculum. Purposes of the club centered around the develop- ment of competent and aggressive business leadership and the improve- ment of the home and community. The club's year was begun actively with an entry in the homecoming dis- play competition. Sponsors and members worked together to pro- duce their display which demon- strated the slogan Teamwork Makes Us Grow. As a Christmas project, the club distributed coloring books to the children in Conway Memorial Hospital. To highlight their year, the members anticipated a trip to NLU Feb. 20, its purpose being for the club to once again be listed with the active chapters of the area FBLA clubs. AT TOP: Vera Bolds and Dennis Richards dis- cuss the construction of a business letter. Kim Book and Ginger Auttonberry plan the FBLA meeting where plans for the float will be made. MIDDLE: Sponsors and members construct the homecoming display. AT RIGHT' FBLA officers are Kim Book, reporter, Ginger Auttonberry, presi- dent, Dennis Richards, vice president. 54-k FBLA , . -p..,A.w ,aa err' ,D affix 4 . t .l 1. N V it ' N' ff f Arl Club poinls murols With the purpose of enhancing the study of art and stimulating an interest in art in the school and community, Art Club had 30 mem- bers. lan Blackstock served as President. Art Club's major project at WMHS was the Bicentennial murial painted on the front doors of the school. Bicentennial art in all forms was the Art Club's major activity. Along with this year's bicentennial theme, Art Club also made tray cards for various old folks homes and displays in the McMillan Mall. Mrs. Paula Adams, advisor for the third year, helped the Art Club earn awards and much recognition throughout the Twin Cities. 'YPA ,f Q' ,f. , . D N l l ' ti rf 6 . I -,Q-. A ,. ,ff :JN 'J 'af . ' 25?fzf .1 5 , .I . lim W TOP: Officers are from left to right standing: Mona Hayden, Vice-Presidentg Sherdell Mitchell, Secretary-Treasurerg Vera Boldes, Chaplain, lan Blackstock, Presidentg and Tina Hislop, Parliamen- tarian. MIDDLE LEFT? Art Club constructs the foil panels for the display. MIDDLE RICHT: After working hard on their display, the club takes a break. BOTTOM: Art Club Art Club 'A' 55 Bond earns wide recognition For the sixth consecutive year the Rebel Band held the title of first in performance marching, concert and sight reading at the district and state levels. Mr. Mike Spears directs the marching, concert, and pit band. Some of the trips taken by the band were to the Cotton Bowl in Dallas, to Florida, Missouri, and New Orleans for various performances. Carolyn Thomason, who was selected to the McDonald's All-American Band, tra- veled to New York to bein the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, and then to Pasadena, California, for the Rose Bowl Parade. 56 'A' Band ,a W Q A A r+f'r'5 -wi H ,ggi ref. :1 I 1'-92,2 ' I 39: N.. Q X WG U m A 42 , 4 5 4 ii, I f in 2 If, if f x fi :fs 4 V 2 AJ ' r e 7 f X. OPPOSITE TOP LEFT: The band members con- centrate on keeping straight lines while marching in the West Monroe Christmas Parade. OPPOSITE TOP RIGHT: Carolyn Thomason plays at the homecoming assembly. OPPOSITE BOTTOM: The 7975-76 Rebel Band. TOP LEFT: Band mem- bers construct their first place homecoming dis- play. TOP RIGHT Drum maiorette and major are Marsha Clark and Todd Lacey. MIDDLE LEFT: Band officers are left to right first row, Marsha Clark, assistant drum major, Barbie O'Bryant, librarian, Christy Parnell, secretary, Todd Lacey, drum major, second row, Carolyn Thomason, librarian, Kay Sanford, librarian, Mark Lenard, propmang third row, lay White, first lieutenant, Arnold Rawls, project manager, Kevin Cheek, prop. manager, and Tim Ervin, captain. MIDDLE RIGHT: All-State Band members are left to right first row, Tim Ervin, Chuck Redden, Rhonda Whit- man, and Ioan Reddy. second row, Derek Crockett, Steve Williams, and third row, Danny Dean and Mel Riser. BOTTOM: The band welcomes Gov. Edwin Edwards for the opening of North 7th Street. Bandit 57 Choir performs for A C A in Williamsburg Achieving national recognition in being chosen to represent the state of Louisiana, in Williamsburg, Virginia, was only one of the honors the Rebel Choir was presented this year. The choir consistently won superior rat- ings, both in concert and sight read- ing competitions on district and state levels. The purpose of the Rebel Choir was to attain higher musical stan- dards, develope poise, self-confi- dence, and responsibility, and upgrade the level of music apprecia- tion in home, school, church, and community. This goal was strived for under the direction of Dr. Lloydelle H. Higgins who had been affiliated with the Rebel Choir for 70 years. Special projects of the organization included a snack booth at the Ouachita Valley Fair and a parking lot outside the fair grounds. Bicentennial calendars were also sold. Money raised from these projects, along with the annual car wash, was used as fi- nancial backing for the anticipated trip in February to Williamsburg. The Rebel Choir was one of three high schools in the nation to sing at this event. 58'A' Choir OPPOSITE TOPr The Rebel Choir. OPPOSITE MIDDLE LEFT: Director of the choir, Dr. Loydell Higgins. OPPOSITE MIDDLE RIGHT Student teaching for choir are two WMHS graduates, Ken Fletcher and Sheila Martin. OPPOSITE BOTTOM: Choir Council from left to right are Everett Ceis, 2nd vice-presidentg Butch Savoie, presidentg Ed Rutledge, business managerg Lori Harrell, Ist vice-president, Christy Sackman, secre- tary, loan Furr, historiang Cynthia Gates, reporterg Kay Collins, librarian, Patty Tomlinson, treasurer. TOP LEFT: Practicing on a new piece of music is Lori Harrell, choir pianist. TOP RIGHT Rebel Ensemble, MID- DLE LEFT: Susan Collins concentrates on developing her voice for the Williamsburg trip. MIDDLE RIGHT: Dr. Higgins helps students produce better vocal sounds, BOTTOM: Choir members practicing strenuously for the fund-raising concert held Feb. 76. Choir-A' 59 Godspell depicts biblicol stories The Bible, Love and God were three elements dealt with in the presentation of CODSPELL. This play reflected various biblical sto- ries with the cast portrayed as clowns since clowns are almost the only human beings who show real sadness and happiness. GODSPELL began with jesus being baptized, went through the Last Supper, and ended with jesus dying on the cross. TOP LEFT: Tammy McGhee rehearses her lines for CODSPELL . TOP RIGHT Tammy McGhee, loyce Many, and Ed Rutledge practice with their Chinese streamers, MIDDLE LEFT: Leisa Perkins and Dianne Sims take a break during practice. jesus ffdj, tells Kathy Thompson not to be nervous in front of an au- dience. RICHTJ Demons Dianne Sims, Tammy McGhee, Denise West, loyce Many, and Leisa Perkins tempt jesus to do wrong, 60-Ar Drama TOP LEFT: Bruce Lowery, Leisa Perkins, Denise West, and Dianne Sims promote LOVE. TOP RIGHT: Mike LeBrun, lay Blackmon, and jeff Conley in We Beseech Thee. MIDDLE RIGHT: Laughing it up on All for the Best are leff Conley and Ed Rutledge. MIDDLE LEFT? Anne Dopson and Mrs. Shirley Fields take a break during prac- tice. LEFT Leisa Perkins, loyce Many, and Bruce Lowery portray angels and the Cod of Abraham. Drama 'Ir 61 5 TOP: Denise West and lay Blackmon provide the jail bars for Dianne Sims. ABOVE LEFT: The CODSPELL cast takes a break during one of their long grueling practice sessions. ABOVE RIGHT: The seed on the footpath is represented by Kathy Thompson and loyce Many. RIGHT Tammy McGhee, Ed Rutledge, and loyce Many spread joy and happiness with We Beseech Thee. 62 if Drama Thespions present broodwoy ploy Students completing prere- quisites in speech are eligible for Speech IV, a non-credit course devoted to acting. The nine-member class assisted Mrs. Linda Townsend in making posters, and adver- tising plays, as well as putting together material for a tour- nament which was held at a local university. The junior-Thespian play produced this year was GOD5PELL. TOP LEFT: The entire GODSPELL cast sings You are the LIGHT of the World . TOP RIGHT: jeff Conley narrates while Mike LeBrun begs forgiveness from his father in the Prodical Son . LEFT jesus lEd Rutledgej dies on the cross, Drama i' 63 l 1 YD 't . Q L 0x , 5 in -, r '11 A fha ' Qc.: ' ,M 44., ,N Q. , s X 1 , K K ' TOP: In marching order, the Rebelettes file into the stands before the Ouachita game. MIDDLE: The 1975-76 Rebelettes, BOTTOM: On their way to DeRidder, jennifer George and Susie Roark have a chat with Rebelettes on the bus. OPPOSITE TOP: Drummers are left to right, juli Armstrong, Roxanne Rodri- quez, Iodi Schlessman, Mary McDonald, Mary Hutson, Nancy Brown, and Lauren Oxford. MIDDLE LEFT' Diane Curry and Mary McDonald head for the concession stand during halftime break. MIDDLE RIGHT: Rebelette officers are from left to right standing, Lauren Oxford, president, Jodie Schlessman, vice-presi- dent, Mary Hutson, chaplain, Nancy Brown, sec.-treasg Lathy Curry, historian, Sitting left to right, Kelli Clark, Susie Roark, Diane Curry, and Elizabeth Nelson, soph. representatives. BOTTOM LEFT Mrs. Dot Mock, sponsor, instructs one of her classes. BOTTOM RIGHT' Rebelettes, Raiders, and Cheerleaders all join in a yell at Wossman. 64 at Rebelettes Rebelelles travel lo Six Flags in spring Highlighting the year with a trip to Six Flags in the spring, the Rebelettes traveled with the football team to all away games. The organization sold programs Containing the team rosters and ads of area businesses at home games. Under the leadership of Mrs. Dot Mock and Mrs. joann Man- sur, the Rebelettes, Consisting of 700 girls, sold candy as their main fund raising project. Rebelettes 'A' 65 by ft iv + fr'-ff e s ' s e 'aim Rebel Raiders consisting of 28 hard working girls added lively entertainment at football and basketball games this year The girls attended drill team camp at NLU and ranked high in the final competition Raiders were led by captain julia Marzula and two co-cap tains Karen Head and Terri Hoover Under the instruction of Debbie Frazen a former NLU Warbonnet the girls worked hard to maintain their reputation as a fine precision dance and drill team After practicing long hours after school the Raiders still had time to sell ads for the football program and candy during foot- ballseason. This helped finance a trip to Six Flags over Texas in the spring. Each girl in the group had to maintain a C or above average. Each was required to try out before each game to decide which girls were to dance. 66'k Rebel Raiders Rebel Raiders ronlc high in comp finals I I I I I 1 5 I , . . 1 ! Hel ' 1 l I K, .Qt 1, I, OPPOSITE TOP: Rebel Raiders, OPPOSITE MIDDLE: Kristy Harper searches for her place in the stands. OPPOSITE BOTTOM: Carla Chiles, loni Lemoine, and Patti Lee wait nervously for their chance to dance, AT TOP: Rebel Raiders par- ticipate in the West Monroe Christmas parade. MIDDLE: Raiders display their high kicking ability at halftime. AT RIGHT: Captain julia Marzula, and Co-Captains, Karen Head and Terri Hoover, Rebel Raiders 'A' 67 Seniors receive athletic ioclcets Support and spirit by the Varsity Cheerleaders brought enthusiasm to WMHS through- out the season. Working each week on signs and plans, the cheerleaders were in charge of the pep rallies. During the summer the Varsity Football Cheerleaders attended NCA cheerleader camp at North- western University. Concluding their cheering season, the cheerleaders were presented football jackets by the football team. 68 'k Cheerleaders ' ., an xx J.. , 'fda l U lihflgl l iii OPPOSITE TOP LEFT: I. V Cheerleaders prepare to cheer during third quarter during the Parkway game. OPPOSITE TOP RIGHT: Mrs. loann Man- sur, cheerleader sponsor, patrols the hall between classes. OPPOSITE MIDDLE: Promoting school spirit, Varsity Football Cheerleaders lead the stu- dent body in a chant. OPPOSITE BOTTOM: Basketball cheerleaders back the team with a yell during the Farmerville game. TOP: Varsity Cheerleaders are Dana Danner, Mick Roberts, Marcia Branch, Cheri Fleming, and Gari Gunter, MIDDLE LEFT: Displaying enthusiasm, Gari Gunter leads a yell. MIDDLE RIGHT: Preparing to run the team across the field, the cheerleaders line up in front of the DeRidder run-through. BOT- TOM: The Varsity Cheerleaders introduce the DeRidder squad to the Rebelettes. Cheerleaders 1' 69 TOP: Basketball Cheerleaders are, kneeling left to right, Donna Sanderson, Traci Rice, Lori Mc- Clendon, standing Tammy Westbrook, lulia Foster, and Donna Williams. MIDDLE: Donna Williams leads a cheer at the Farmerville game. BOTTOM LEFT: Aiding the Rebeleltes, the Basket- ball Cheerleaders sold programs prior to all home games. BOTTOM RIGHT: Lori McClendon leads the Rebelettes in a chant at the Rayville game. 2 Q 7O'A' Cheerleaders QQ ttt ga. ffifwfxvi eS'?dr -rl 'hw r amz Ca. so Q gil' militia 5: iik WVTQ- S EF., ,Sf as 5-vgfefug an sf we 335 at 9' Pepsters capture spirit stick Selected by popular student vote in the spring of '75, Varsity Basketball cheerleaders returned home from cheerleader camp in Natchitoches with the spirit stick. Promoting school spirit during basketball and spring sports, the group traveled with the team to away games. Iunior Varsity cheerleaders, consisting of four juniors and four sophomores, promoted spirit throughout the year at IV games, aided the varsity squads at games and pep rallies, and helped with spring athletics. Gaining experience for future cheerleading, the lV's attended the first session of NCA camp at Northwestern State University. They returned home with one excellent and four superior rib- bons. Working together in friendship and loyalty and serving their home, school, and community were goals of the 53 girls who made up the Anchor Club. In October, the Anchors dressed dolls for the Salvation Army to distribute to needy children at Christmas. The an- nual Mother-Daughter Banquet was held in December honoring the Anchors and their mothers. At the Christmas party held for the children at Cooley, members presented a short Christmas pro- gram, sang carols, served refresh- ments, and surprised the children with favors. Other activities of the Anchor Club included selling candy to fi- nance club projects and spon- soring its annual style show. At the Anchor Club Style Show held in the spring, senior members modeled new fashions from a local business. Sponsors for the club were Mrs. Colene Mann, Mrs. Billie Singleton, and Mrs. Beverly Wilson, who each worked with members to promote home, school, and community service. -twwt--., A - -. W 1-of . t A , .., xt ,kkk 31.4 ,gk ff- i AT'Tf' 'ef fig-.Ms E B l 1 Amis 2' .. Ar 'Y 3,34 kb hh .WX it 1 72 'k Anchor Club ,.-dp , 5 1' 5 ' . git ' .. M 1 ' f f if , if tiii J Y V lliw 2 f 35: 2 1- Wm: . an WW Anchors dress dolls for needy children OPPOSITE TOP: Anchor Club. OPPOSITE LEFT: Kathy Cage and Cindy Sanders work on the homecom- ing float. OPPOSITE RIGHT: President Cindy Sanders and member Leah Bass arrange dolls for the trophy case, TOP LEFT: Mrs. Colene Mann, sponsor, prepares to leave for the afternoon. MIDDLE LEFT Mrs. Billie Singleton, sponsor, supervises the construction of the homecoming float. BOTTOM LEFT: Mrs. Beverly Wilson, sponsor, reviews English papers. ABOVE RIGHT? Officers are Cindy Sanders, pres., Karen Truly, sr. director, Mick Roberts, vice-pres., Pam Hill, treasg Kathy Edmonson, jr, director, Debra Bain, jr. director, Dianne Leleune, sr. director, and Lori Poche, sec. BOTTOM RIGHT? Admirals are Butch Savoie, Steve Sim- mons, Charlie McCain, and Howard Hines. Anchor Club 'A' 73 ROTC captures top trophies Involving its members in the Aerospace Science Program in whatever phase they chose was one objective of the Air Force junior ROTC. ROTC, for the first time, competed in various contests with area schools in orienteering meets and precision drill team matches. The two teams brought home many firstplace trophies and in individual competition, the Rebel ROTC dominated the field. Along with competition drills, ROTC field trips included a six-day leadership school at Barksdale AFB in the summer. The group traveled and participated with university ROTC groups such as Northeast and North- western. In addition to regular competition and field trips, members escorted handicapped children to the fair, participated in the dedication of North 7th, and welcomed Paul Harvey at the Monroe airport. TOP RIGHT An ROTC drill team member con- centrates on straight lines during the Christmas parade. MIDDLE LEFT ROTC color guard leads the squad in the parade. MIDDLE RIGHT' Col. Frank Schmidt and Sgt. Charles Boyd, ROTC in- structors. BOTTOM RIGHT: The Drill Team 74 at ROTC TOP LEFT: ROTC is in formation during the Christmas parade. MIDDLE LEFT: Cadet Coma mander, Barbara Schmidt. MIDDLE RIGHT: The Rifle Team. BOTTOM: The rifle and drill team schedule regular after school practices, wi 775' 59 , 'ir' .aff ROTC-A' 75 Era hc , , sit 'r Dennis Daniels holds office in slole group Twenty-two member of the Li- brary Club worked in the library checking out books, putting books on shelves, and taking part in Book Week. Having the duties of a real librarian was a job given to each member. Planning the program for the an- nual state Library Club Convention was Dennis Daniels. Dennis was also state vice-president. Other club of- ficers were Debbie Brasher, presi- dent, Gary Oglesbee, secretary, and Connie Givens, treasurer. Club spon- sors were Mrs. Shirley Rush and Mrs. Ruth Ward. Activities in which members took part were the annual Library Club Christmas party and the state conven- tion. TOP LEFT: Library Club. TOP RIGHT' Mrs. Ruth Ward, club sponsor, checks the list of new books. MIDDLE: Library Club officers are Cary Oglesbee, secretary, Connie Givens, treasurer, Dennis Daniels, vice-president, and Debbie Brasher, president. RIGHT: Looking through the library files is Mrs. Shirley Rush, club sponsor. 76 'lr Library Club Liferory club produces mogozine Quill and Scroll, a national honor- ary literary society, endeavored to gain the appreciation of literary works and to publish the literary magazine, Scrolls From Many a Quill. Qualifications for acceptance in- cluded being in the upper one-third of the class, being a junior or senior, having experience on a student publication, and having been ap- proved by the club sponsor. Scrolls From Many a Quill, the magazine that the students published, consisted of poems, short stories, descriptive paragraphs, stu- dent art work, haiku's, sinquines, and songs. For the first time, membership in Quill and Scroll was manditory for yearbook and newspaper staffers. The reason for this requirement was for the publications students to com- plete the work for which they re- ceived a journalism credit. TOP LEFT: Dianne Sims, vice-president, proofreads her material for acceptance. TOP RIGHT: President Dianne Leleune thinks of suita- ble material for publications. MIDDLE: The 7975-76 West Monroe High School Quill and Scroll Club. BOTTOM: Officers are Dianne Sims, vice-president, Donna Sanderson, reporter, Dianne Leleune, president, and Valerie McBride, secretary-treasurer. Quill and Scrollt 77 Club oppoinleol os choirmon of Cysfic Fibrosis Drive ABOVE AT TOP: junior Civitan Club. ABOVE AT LEFT: Leland Cromwell, the Voice of the Civitans, makes a morning announcement. ABOVE AT LEFT Mrs. Jeanette Harris, sponsor, checks roll for her sophomore English class. 78 -k lr. Civitans As one of the most active service-oriented clubs at WMHS, the lr. Civitan Club strove to promote leadership and good citizenship throughout the home, school, and community. It also continued to be the largest club at the school and of its kind internationally. lr. Civitans was in keen competition with Interact throughout the entire year, and this competition was apparent especially during foot- ball season. Each week, lr. Civitans held some sort of class competi- tion contest which served as a spark for spirit. They took the spirit stick at the majority of the pep rallies. To serve their community and state, the organization sponsored such activities as a toy drive for the needy and the selling of Christmas cards to help retarded children. Perhaps the club's largest and most successfulproject was the Cystic Fibrosis Drive. Throughout the com- munity, the club canvassed homes and collected money which went to the national association for Cystic Fibrosis. The club was awarded a plaque by the state chairman of the drive for collecting the largest amount of money in the state. The club boasted the membership of the International, Miss lr. Civitan, Denise Oser. Denise was crowned during the summer in Michigan where she was in competition with 24 girls from the United States and Canada. BELOW AT LEFT: Civitan members designate the Civitan section with their banner, BELOW AT LEFT: Officers are Pres., lim Muckleroyg Exec. Pres., Mike Simpson, lst Vice Pres., Penny Patrick, Rec.-Sec., Lisa Waggonerg Corr. Sec.-Treas., Kathy Bice, Sgt.-at-Arms, Steve Wheelisg Chaplain, Barry Haley, Senior Coun- cil members, Leland Cromwell, Dianne Leleune, Greg Karr, Marci Branch, lunior Council members, Tam- my Brister, Rick Williams, Lynn DeCarmo, Chuck Lewis, Sophomore Council members, Carol Williams, john Becker, Scott Norris, Ricky Cuillot. BELOW: Mrs. Fields discusses advertising with her mass media c ass, lr. Civitansi' 79 TOP: The 7975-76 West Monroe High School In- teract Club, MIDDLE LEFT: Mrs. Sammie Salsbury, sponsor, types a Iist of new Interact members. MIDDLE RIGHT: Club members put finishing touches on bottom half of homecoming display. BOTTOM LEFT' Mrs. loAnne Mansur, sponsor, steps outside her room to promote Christmas spirit. BOTTOM RIGHT: Interact members admire their early accomplishments on their homecom- ing display. 80'k Interact , Tlfff? .JN X , fi W-v5?2Q Q 'IB 5, .. , - 'Y'f 'P'1'Su2:LJi ' gtk.. . 3,-4 , w f .r H , , ac! L. M virgo vi 'Gr' axgl 'wg M 1 1'?'s5'? 5'fH'. figs: .ig -cv rs v 'I ' .5 f AT 1- K1 .xg -sw. Q4-,,1 A-wi t F Interact heads vorious service pr 14 ,5 I- f sses , I sa 3 If :if oiects An appreciation award from Youth for Retarded Children was one of the outstanding achievements Interact received this year. The 60-member service club had several other service projects includ- ing participating in the Arthritis Foun- dation Drive, sponsoring an annual door decorating contest, assisting Coach Pat Riser in the collection of lunch money, giving a Cooley School Drive and Christmas Party, and sup- porting a needy family at Christmas. Mrs. loAnne Mansur, having returned for her second year, and Mrs. Sammie Salsbury, replacing Mrs. Ceorgianne Grace, were Interact sponsors. Under their direction, In- teract captured second place in the Homecoming Display Contest. The major money-making project this year was selling raffle tickets for a rifle which proceeds helping support all Interact service projects. 1 S Q TOP: Officers are Chris Roark, Senior director, lodie Schlessman, treasurer, Pat Anderson, presidentg and Lori Frey, secretary. BOTTOM LEFT Mrs. Mansur, sponsor, shows her school spirit on '5O's Day. BOT- TOM RIGHT: Interact members crumple newspaper for Snoopy in their homecoming display lnteracti' 87 National Honor Society, under the W' guidance of Mrs. Opal Shively, stressed the value of academic achievement as the moving force behind its existence. Sponsored by the National Association of Second- ary School Principals, this non-serv- ice club encouraged character, leadership, scholarship, and service. To be a member of NHS, students must have had recommendations from Mrs. Shively and four other teachers. Students must also have maintained at least a 3.0 average. Serving the LTA at its convention in November and gathering games and presenting them to the Southside School students at Christmas were specialprojects of the NHS. ln spring, an induction reception was held for nevv members. Those students who were in NHS their senior year were recognized as honor graduates during the graduation ceremony. RIGHT: Officers are Christy Parnell, treasurer, Leah Bass, chaplain, Cynthia Cates, secretary, Bob Halsell, president, loan Furr, vice-president, Doug Carrett, sgt, at arms, Kristy Harper, historian,- Butch Savoie, reporter. BELOW: National Honor Society. National Honor Society distributes games , , it ' t 82 if National Honor Society Wt .,tf2f1zt.2fq,. K si. . - b .. fair : 1 . L.. .- at . , 2 FCA sponsors firewood sole The Fellowship of Christian Athletes, FCA, gave athletes the opportunity to worship and learn about Christ. The group consisted of 40 members who were all participants in a sport of some kind at West Monroe High. They met each Friday to read a portion of the Bible and have fellowship with each other. During the fall, FCA cut and sold firewood to raise money for the organization. Coaches Mike Riley and Stan johnson were sponsors and at- tended each meeting and offered advice to any of the young men. AT TOP LEFT' Coach Riley prepares his saw to cut wood for the firewood sale. AT TOP RIGHT? Fellow- -l-l lfOUgh the efforts of the two ship of Christian Athletes. ABOVE AT RIGHT: Coach Stan lohnson relaxes after a hard day. ABOVE AT LEFT Officers are Ricky Guillot, Soph. Rep., Dale Shields, lr. Rep., Eric Middleton, Pres., Pat Anderson, men and the members of the Vice Pres., Ken Savoie, Chaplain, lim Muckleroy, Sec.-Treas. Club, gpgffgmanghjp and fellgw- ship were attained by the organization. Fellowship of Christian Athletes 'k 83 4-H Club ocfivilies vory from grooming fo showing onimols Learning how to live economically and understanding management were principal goals of 4-H Club members this year. For their Christmas project, 4-H members made cakes and cookies for faculty members. Although the club had only 17 members, the members were an active part of the community, learning many different things from speech and good grooming to raising livestock. Mem- bers also participated in the Ouachita Valley Fair and in the State Fair in Shreveport in October. In her third year as club sponsor was Mrs. Patsy Antley. TOP RIGHT: 4-H Club members. ABOVE: Spon- sor Mrs. Patsy Antley teaches girls' PE for juniors and seniors. RIGHT: Club officers are Penny Patrick, vice presidentg Anne Louise Gorman, sec- retary-treasurerg Pam Bonnetteg fstandingj Bruce Bonnette, presidentg and john Brown, program chairman. 84-nf 4-H Club Seniors donofe food to needy families Mrs. Loretta Ashbrook, sponsored the Senior Y-Teens for the first time this year. Working toward their pur- pose of bettering the world, this year's club helped needy families in the city during the Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays. Cathy Shivor and Leah Bass were elected by the Y-Teen organization to serve on the Mardi Gras Ball Court. The Mardi Gras Ball was held February 28. Senior Y-Teens also spon- sored a dance November 7 to honor the senior footbaii players. TOP LEFT: Senior Y-Teens. TOP RIGHT: Officers are president, Cathy Shivor, beau, Steve Pierce, secretary, Leah Bass, and repre- sentative, Patti Lee. ABOVE LEFT: Leah Bass ponders topic for the Y-Teen meeting after school. ABOVE RIGHT' Cari Gunter types list for those eligible to attend Mardi Gras Ball. LEFT Patti Lee and Dana Danner discuss the Mardi Gras lobby display, Senior Y-Teens ir 85 Juniors visil Mrs. Audry Phelps, a new sponsor, helps guide the junior Y-Teens, a service organization, in their projects of taking candy to the children in Glenwood Hospital at Halloween, and visit- ing the Veteran's Hospital in Alexandria. The juniors also helped the Seniors with the party for the football players. RIGHT: lunior YATeeris Club. BOTTOM LEFT. lunior Y-Teen officers and beaus are: Kim Campbell, reporter, Barbara Counts, president, Cindy Warden, program chairman, lan Clowers, treasurer, loanne Caldwell, representative, Kathy Edmonson, secretary, Teddy Allen, beau, Susan Smith, vice-president, Bill Brown, beau, Veronica Bass, chaplain, lerry Thacker, beau. BOTTOM RIGHT: Barbara Counts discusses Y-Teen affairs with Mrs, Phelps. Si ws T' 2 , 86'k junior Y-Teens Sophomores offend Mardi Gros Ball Along with new members of the Y-Teen family, Mrs. Linda Lut- trell assisted the sophomores in their service and social projects. For the first time, the sophomore Y-Teens attended the Mardi Gras Ball and conference. The Sophomore girls were as excited about attending the Ball as they were about asking boys to be their escorts. TOP LEFT' Lisa Griggs thinks about the upcoming Mardi Gras Ba ll. TOP RICH T' Sophomore Y-Teen officers are ludy Humphries, chaplain, Debra Turner, secretary, lulie Shannon, member at large and Leslie Poche, vice president. MIDDLE LEFT Sophomore Y-Teens. MIDDLE RIGHT Mrs. Linda Lute trell, sponsor, explains math to her students. BOTTOM LEFT: Leslie Poche arrives for a Y-Teen meet- ing. Sophomore Y-Teens i' 87 Thespians offend stole convenlions, dinner lheolre To promote the Dramatic Arts on the high school level was the main purpose of Thespian Troupe 442. Accomplishments of the club in- cluded its well-received produc- tion of CODSPELL. Annual highlights during the year were trips to the Cabaret Dinner Theatre in Shreveport and the Regional Convention in New Orleans. To qualify for membership, stu- dents must accumulate ten points from their freshman year to the date of application. These points are earned by working on, partici- pating in or observing theatrical performances. Under the leadership of Mrs. Lin- da Townsend, the 1975-'76 Thes- pian Club consists of approx- imately 80 members, who worked long hard hours to produce the first musical play in Northeast Loui- siana. 88 i' Thespians . : fr . ' , ...- 5, . 2 mf Q 1, x -: f ed il! Eg :HMM n Nsvwnupnmhm vanssq R. arf' ,a-'ff SE OPPOSITE TOP: Thespian Club Troupe 442. OPPOSITE MIDDLE LEFT: Mrs. Linda Towensend discusses business with new state officer Valeria OPPOSITE MIDDLE RIGHT: Thespians build a machine by putting together motion and sound, OPPOSITE BOTTOM: Officers are loyce Many, secretary, Valerie McBride, treasurer, Leisa Perkins, president, Tammy McGhee, vice-president, Dianne Sims, reporter, Tippy George, representa- tive. ABOVE LEFT: Todd Lacey contemplates the agenda, ABOVE RIGHT: Demonstrating mime acting are Tammy McGhee, loyce Many and Mike LeBrun. ABOVE MIDDLE: loyce Many gives her opinion of the fund raising project, FAR LEFT: Leisa Perkins goes over old business, LEFT: lay Blackmon demonstrates mime by walking along an imaginary wall. Thespians i' 89 The Spanish Club kicked off the year with a tie for 6th place in the Homecoming display com- petition, according to Mrs. Tom- mie Goodwin, sponsor. The purpose of the club this year was mainly a social one, to acquaint the Spanish students with the social side of the lives of Spanish people rather than hav- ing only a textbook view of the language and customs ofa totally different culture. The club topped off the year by traveling to Ruston to dine and practice their Spanish at El Pollino's Mexican Restaurant. 'N .,.., I tt, i ff' Mrs. Goodwin returns os sponsor TOP RIGHT Spanish Club. ABOVE LEFT: Of- ficers are Vice-president, Belinda Bradfordg Secre tary, Beth McBroomg Reporter, janet Davis, Presi- dent, Ginger Auttonberry. ABOVE RIGHT: Mrs. Tommie Goodwin explains the meaning of el cuchillo which is knife, RIGHT: The Spanish Club puts finishing touches to their float. 90 -Ar Spanish Club ww DECA prepores marketing students Being the only club nation-wide that involves students who are preparing for a career in marketing, Distributive Education, is backed by D.E.C.A. also C.A.B. Distributive Education co-sponsored a Free Enterprise Essay con- test that was parish-wide with three divisions, Elementary, lr. High, and Senior High. For a Christmas project, they gave fruit to a home for the elderly. Distributive Education members also gave an employer- appreciation banquet for students and employers. Members of the club went to Bunkie, La., for the Officer Leadership Conference. Last March the State Career Development Conference was held in Baton Rouge, and members attended. They also visited the World Trade Mart in Dallas and took a trip to New Orleans. To qualify to be in DECA each of the 44 members had to be plan- ning a career in marketing. TOP: Mr. Don Cloud, club sponsor, shows Denise Oser, club Treasurer, how to correctly type a job application. MIDDLE LEFT: Club of- ficers are Bunny Cole, vice president, lim Gentry, reporter, Alice Parks, president, and Denise Bag- well, secretary. MIDDLE RIGHT: DECA's home- coming display, a gigantic birthday cake, lights up the field. AT LEFT DECA members discuss prob- Iems they have at work. DECAi' 97 To serve the school and com- munity was one of the primary purposes of the Key Club. Serving as president this year was lay Blackmon who led Key Club in upholding its role as a service organization. With 26 members and nine sweethearts, Key Club assisted the Kiwanis Club, which was their sponsor, in various projects. Once again the club helped in the March of Dimes project. Once a month the club attended church together. Club sponsors were Mrs. Helen Newsom and Mrs. lean Halsell who assisted the club in making plans for carrying out various activities and projects. 1 TOP: Sweethearts are left to right sitting, Chere Ritchie, Cathy Williams, Mary lo Humphreys, Christy Parnellg standing Laurel Pickens, Rebecca Truly, and Gail Allison. ABOVE: The 797576 Key Club. MIDDLE LEFT: Putting the finishing touches on their homecoming display, Todd Weaver aids Christy Parnell. MIDDLE RIGHT' Key Club Home- coming Display. BOTTOM: Officers are Guy For- tenberry, treasg lay Blackmon, president, Danny Foster, soph. director, lay White, sr. directory Mike LeBrun, secretaryg and Billy Kirksey, jr. director. 92 -if Key Club Joy Blockmon heads Key Club 3 f. Jin - , 4.13: ' fi' L new . , v H, 5, P .. ft 4 ' ,, 1 as . f M 1 , KM , Q A W 24 f ' . g g. M' . -Q ..t. , ..-' ff tr ' 1 . 3 f . , , W .L ' 2 7' . -i . . , + li CIS ver' ' r' mf Q7 L.!f 'e i i i i t Mrs. Mann receives state fifle . To assist those students who wished to enter some phase of the business world was the purpose of the Cooperative Office Education Club, or COE. Twenty-five members strong, the club worked throughout the year to achieve self-satisfaction in their jobs. To be eligible for member- ship, a person had to have been presently enrolled in his second busi- ness course. COE students attended school three periods in the mornings and worked in the afternoon with employers who gave them on-the-job training. Mrs. Colene Mann returned as sponsor. As an added honor, she re- ceived an award from the Louisiana Teachers' Association for the Out- standing Business Teacher in the Sec- ondary Division. TOP RICHTJ Mrs. Mann prepares some bicen- tennial material. TOP RIGHT The COE Club. MIDDLE: COE officers are, from left to right stand- ing: Susan Keen, Historian, Virgil Clampit, Project Chairman, Marilyn Tolbird, Treasurer, Steve Ford, Sgt. at Arms, Teresa Smith, Reporter, sitting, Deb- bie Rappold, President, Denise Cummings, Vice Presidentg and LaLa jones, Secretary. LEFT Cindy Booth, COE student, and Mr. Tom Mulhearn, her employer at Mulhearn's Flower Shop, discuss plans for coping with the Christmas rush. COE'k 93 AT RIGHT: Dianne Sims, editor, and Dana Dan- ner, asst. editor, examine possible pictures for publication. MIDDLE LEFT Copy editor, Diana Davis, and news editor, lim Muckleroy, make sure that lines are straight for the printer. MIDDLE RIGHT: Staff writers, Kim Campbell and Donna Sanderson, search for suitable letters to the editor. BOTTOM LEFT: lulie Warren, typist, types a last minute article before a deadline. BOTTOM RIGHT' loyce Many and Gari Gunter, staff writers, are pleased with a final publication. OPPOSITE PAGE-TOP LEFT: Editor Dianne Sims gives sug- gestions on a staff member's work. MIDDLE LEFT' Bruce Lowry, sports writer, and leff Conley, sports editor, cut out articles for future references. MID- DLE RIGHT: Valerie McBride, staff writer, gives a sigh of relief as she finishes her story. BOTTOM LEFT: Illustrator lan Blackstock finds a little free time in her busy schedule. BOTTOM RIGHT: San- dy Banks, staff writer, asks staff writer Danny Fincher an opinion on her story. ..,v ' as ,ci : swarms 44 Q fx it Nik q .... J. k .3 i ke: it gf fri.vx'i ..,. sn gi, f at is f' is . . .. 3 . . as 3 we , ?r,0.AQiub0 ff m.. .fill-I cmsfma ' i 2 ,'X ii I M pk-,gn naming -..A Q3 ,WH4 I Min+ ssauiw-samg,N..wl 5 Ig :N ....... ,.... t g M 3 Zrg . ,..r A . R : i ..,..t .ifffflififg ,,...,, I, A . waxy gf..- .ttt ,X . as jg-I - . .... F-. ', - ' X 12 :HW E 52 has I - -t - 'T . : 'QL 2 V. -ff, We Aklv ,.,t . 513' , L? . ..,.,. I , ., A A i A A, , 77:2 , L U .K,.k I R I ..rss . f I s:': 5 - ' -' G? 5:-A .. R I Dispatch receives top honors Obtaining first place honor rating from Quill and Scroll and second place from the National Newspaper Service and the National Scholastic Press Association, the Rebel Dispatch won numerous jour- nalism awards. Other honors went to Dispatch staffers Dianne Sims and Valerie McBride who claimed the awards of best newspaper staffers in a workshop held at NLU this past summer. Preparing at least nine issues of the student newspaper and simultaneously acquiring career-entry skills, Rebel Dispatch members also carried on the special project of researching and writing on in- depth works of specific topics. The basic purpose of the paper to the staff was to increase aware- ness of the problems, functions, responsibilities, and rewards of work- ing on a. student publication. Another goal was to help students real- ize the effects the media has on daily life. Rebel Dispatch members, administered by Mrs. Hope Carroll who returned for her sixth year of sponsorship, were chosen by applying in the spring for staff positions. After the staffers were chosen, they at- tended the summer workshops. We si? if ..t.. 11..... A or .'.-- , -A-- ..,,......-sun . Q XL gg Ms . f Rebel Dispatch -A' 95 '76 Rebelaire depicts Bicentennial in cover, special section, copy Putting together an outstanding bicentennial publication was the task undertaken by the 7975-76 Rebelaire staff. Senior staff members began preparing earlier than necessary by attending the Henington Yearbook Workshop at Southeastern Louisiana University where they won the top award among approximately 25 other schools. Their award, Best Total Design, was given to the school whose work was the best overall. Other awards won by the staff at the workshop were Best Title Page, and a photography award for Best Composed Shot. lunior staffers attended the Taylor Publishing Company workshop at Northeast Louisiana University where they received an A rating for their mini-yearbook. Besides the usual work load, the staff was hit with the responsibility of uniquely carrying out the bicentennial theme. Finding material which had not already been used was not easy. Under the direction of Mrs. Hope Carroll, returning for her sixth year as advisor, the staff worked diligently to find unique ways to effec- tively carry out the overworked bicentennial theme. The Henington Publishing Company representative for WMHS was Mr. Bill Bobo, who dropped in frequently to answer any questions of the staff or ad- visor and to serve as mediator between the publishing company and the staff. TOP: Summer workshop turmoil causes jimmy Henderson to climb a tree. MIDDLE LEFT: Mrs. Hope Carroll, advisor, counts money from heavily pushed yearbook sales. MIDDLE RIGHT' jimmy Henderson, sports editor, and Teddy Allen take time to decide action shots. BOTTOM RIGHT Frantically hunting for due tri-packs are Leah Bass and Nancy Brown. 96 at Rebelaire -W-W.-.....,.,Y, ..,, .,,, ,...,-N W L .ai N .fs 8-was TOP LEFT Dianne Leleune, copy editor, and Lori Poche, layout editor, converse over ideas for a bicen- tennial essay. TOP RIGHT: Calling established supporters for yearbook advertisements is Micki Bunn. MIDDLE LEFT: Robert Guillot and Lisa Clark look over contact sheets for possible candid shots of juniors. MIDDLE RIGHT: Photographer Wayne Petrus looks on layouts to get a picture size estimate. BOTTOM LEFT? Butch Savoie, photographer, takes a break from the busy homecoming day. BOTTOM RIGHT: Lydia Laws, Ginger Ray, and Chris Roark double check their sophomore section. . Rebelairei' 97 98'k Thrill of Victory Thrill of vicfory f'7 :A - I- 4 i' big N1 Xt Thrill of Victoryi' 99 Team balance found in consistency A talented 7975 basketball squad was looking into the upcoming season for good things to happen. Coach jim Blakeney stated that the '75 club would not be powerful but the balance would come with their consistency both on the field and at the plate. The end season results were constant, but not enough to send the Rebels to the State AAAA play-offs a second straight year. The '75 diamond men were led by team seniors, six of whom were in the starting line-up. These starters were David Fowlkes, Randy Etier, Don Thames, Edwin Sinclair, john Punam, and Dee Hogan. Other positions were filled by upcoming juniors. Coming back from a disappointing '75 season, Coach Mike Riley led the all sophomores I. V. squad to a suc- cessful 4-3 year. Some of these sophomores moved up to fill posi- tions left vacant by graduating seniors. 2. X er ' T' ' H 4 A41 4. AT TOP: With a Warrior on second base, Ron- nie Osborn prepares for the delivery. ABOVE: The bench looks on as the Rebels rally. AT FAR RIGHT: Awaiting his trip to the plate, Dee Hogan warms up in the on deck circle. AT RIGHT: Richard Covington discovers that things can get sticky away from third base. 100i Baseball TL- ...., A I i ,, -Q .L 3' -. 5 .ya 3 ,ITL ,I r . Q Q ff -'I -t , , - , , -. T L- ,M ' ,Q ' 'EVA B ? Q L J ' fv- R r r yi! f 3 A r Y J.. e , . i Q-rw' df' 4 ,gil Af 2T ,,1 iv i 'ffTZ?w4L?? ' ay., ww 1 ga' ,K . i,g4fr V, sk 24334-K 1 3-L L .ft MBL' TOP LEFT: After fielding a bunt Don Thames throws to first baseman Randy Etier, TOP RIGHT: Randy Etier scores as he beats a late Sr. Frederick throw to the catcher. MIDDLE CENTER: Ronnie Osborn displays his form on the mound as Randy Etier positions for the play. MIDDLE RIGHT: After an extra-base hit johnny Wink is held at third by Coach Blakeney. BOTTOM LEFT' Head Baseball Coach lim Blakeney. Baseball iv 107 'i..,,.,, X is ef 9. :Q 124 .. - T T f , j H ,w w , A . if-Sllylhal K 'Z an . R fm, if 'f rm at ww. I? fgffrafgf 4 wr W1 .9 my 311--s-I Reb runners worked out of variations of the wishbone, due mostly to the team's depth at running back. An offensive line, bolstered by Eric Mid- dleton, Cary Maxey, Reggie Redding , Robert Henderson, and Dale Shields, allowed Rebel backs Danny Carlington, Richard Cholston, Ricky Smith, and Ricky Cyrus to scamper for 7,446 yards on the year. Quarter- back limmy Henderson triggered the passing attack, completing aerials to tight end Tommy Counts, wide receivers Gilbert Culpepper and Er- win Turner, and his running backs for more than 900 yards and 6 TD's. Defensively, the Rebs sported a five man line, anchored by Pat Anderson as noseguard, Larry jordan and Ralph Williams at the ends, and jeff Conley, Ken Bunn, and Mike Cannon all seeing extensive duty at the tackle slots. Cary Maxey and Danny Carlington provided a solid linebacker duo, while Charlie Mc- Cain, lim Muckleroy, Craig Crawford, Randall Howard, and Kenneth King composed a stingy secondary. Rebs go with Wishbone formation TOP: Tailback Ricky Cyrus dives MIDDLE LEFT: and scores against Parkway. MIDDLE RIGHT: Ralph Williams signifies a Rebel touchdown against Wossman. BOTTOM: Richard Cholston darts through defenders as Er- win Turner clears the way. 102 'A' Football TOP LEFT: iSeries, picture 7-L52 After receiving a halfback pass from Claude Welch, Gilbert Culpepper outraces a DeRidder Dragon to the end zone. TOP RIGHT Defensive back Charlie McCain puts the stops on a Carroll Bulldog. CENTER: Danny Garlington picks up good yardage against Ouachita. MIDDLE RIGHT: lim Muckleroy and leff Conley on the sidelines after a Rebel score, BOTTOM LEFT: Quarterback jimmy Henderson sprints out, winding up to throw against Carroll. 4+ A ,ff 3 3 Football-k 103 ir. -x 7 in - f-My - , Beginning the 7975-76 season, the Rebs journeyed to Winnfield to meet the Tigers in a non-district contest. A steady offensive line opened up gap- ing holes for backs as they exploded out of the wishbone for 437 yards to guide West Monroe to the winning end of a 38-27 decision. Speedster Richard Cholston scored on runs of 77 and 63 yards, racking up a 797 yard total on 72 carries. lunior Ricky Cyrus had 733 yards and two touchdowns, Kenny Robinson got loose for a 60 yard scoring run, and the defense ac- counted for four turnovers to aid in the victory. Clutch offense and a tenacious defense earned the Rebels as well- deserved 24-79 win over the Wildcats at Wossman. Trailing with 7:05 left in the final frame, split end Gilbert Culpepper gathered in a jimmy Hen- derson toss over the middle and raced 60 yards to lift WM to victory. Wm .WWC ww y, TOP: Tackles and Ends. MIDDLE LEFT Larry lor- dan leaps in an attempt to deflect a Carroll pass. MIDDLE RIGHT: Co-captains jeff Conley and Tommy Counts shake hands with two DeRidder Dragons following the coin toss. BOTTOM: Linebacker Danny Carlington returns an intercep- tion for 63 yards and a score while Kenny King prepares to throw a block, 704 t Football Rebs goin 437 yords in season opener TOP: Pat Anderson and Ralph Williams trap a Wossman Wildcat. BELOW RIGHT: Guards. TOP LEFT: Richard Cholston scoots around left end. ., MIDDLE LEFT: turns upfield . .. BOTTOM LEFT' and goes in for the touchdown. CENTER: Ricky Cyrus comes out of the Wishbone and turns the corner. BOTTOM: The Rebel defensive line fires off the line in a tight game at Carroll. Q Football -k 105 5 y yygaasat at 'B .k m C 7 -- 3' ' x-f-mm 'ess we F -1' 2- , N -.arc .K ' -je tr, .. . .C ' is. ,fs ., ra' . gv6: K L xafqgswga t 4 We ,Q i int. ei. After four weeks of frustration, the Rebs came out on the win- ning end ofa close contest, deal- ing the Ruston Bearcats a 20-74 loss. Richard Cholston slid into the end zone with 43 seconds left to play to spark the Rebels' homecoming victory. Outscored 74-6 at the half, the wishbone ac- counted for 74 points in the final frame, while the defense held Ruston to only two first downs and forced a critical turnover when Larry jordan recovered the Bearcat fumble that started the Rebs' winning march. The playoff-bound Carroll Bulldogs capped a 52-yard drive with the winning touchdown to propel their 20-78 win over WM on Halloween night. Rebel scores came on a perfectly ex- ecuted quarterback draw, a 37- yard pass fom Henderson to split end Erwin Turner, and a blocked punt by defensive tackle leff Conly that strong safety lim Muckleroy scooped up in the end zone to put the Rebs into an 78-73 lead after the half. TOP LEFT: Butch Savoie gets off a punt while Ricky Cyrus blocks. TOP RIGHT A hostof Reb de- fenders smother a DeRidder Dragon. LEFT CENTER: Danny Carlington shakes off tackles and heads up field. RIGHT CENTER: The Reb second- ary hauls down a Winnfield Tiger while Ricky Smith looks on. BOTTOM: Centers, Fullbacks, Quarterbacks. 706 'A' Football Rebs slide by Rusfon, 20-74 his , 2252, ,fu 1 i 1 TOP RlCH7? Ralph Williams puts the heat on the Carroll passer. MIDDLE LEFT: Cary Maxey, jeff Conley, and Larry lordan combine to make a stop, 1,,, ., MIDDLE: A Richwood Ram catches Richard Gholston from behind. MIDDLE RIGHT Mike Cannon and Dane lennings view the action from the sidelines. LEFT Ends, Receivers. R Football-A' 107 .lV's hold 3-3-l The Rebel lV's finished the season with a 3-3-7 record. Coaches Larry Brown, Ray Peters, and Boyd Cole sparked a win- ning attitude for the young grid- ders to carry through their next two years of Rebel football. AT TOP: Quarterback Tommy Foster sets up in the pocket. AT TOP RIGHT: Tight end Lane Tolar goes up for a pass around three defenders, AT RIGHT: Tailback Brad Lassiter picks up yardage against Farmerville. BELOW: Brad Lassiter is tackled by several Farmerville defenders. BELOW AT RIGHT: Split end Ricky Guillot reaches for a pass from Tommy Foster. OPPOSITE TOP LEFT Running back Kenny Robinson outraces a Woss- man defender. OPPOSITE TOP RIGHT: Managers and Trainers. OPPOSITE MIDDLE LEFT: On a trick play, limmy Henderson hauls in a pass from Ricky Cyrus. OPPOSITE MIDDLE RIGHT: Larry jordan slows down a Parkway ballcarrier as leff Conely comes to help. OPPOSITE BOTTOM: Rebel seniors act as co-captains for the homecoming Ruston game. record 7081 I. V. Football ff Coger seoson hos eorly sforl with proclices The basketball season for Rebel cagers started long before the schedule's opening tip-off in November. Coach Polk Brian began molding his 75-76 squad with daily practices starting soon after school began. The performances of seniors Reggie Manning, Ricky Wyatt, Butch Savoie, and Terry Cox, along with the added skills of un- derclassmen Stanley Harris, Gilbert Culpepper, and David Cray helped boost the Rebs to an impressive winning mark. TOP: Ricky Wyatt breaks open just before Gilbert Culpepper hits him with a pass. MIDDLE LEFT: Robert Henderson concentrates on the free throw. MIDDLE RICHT: After drawing a foul Butch Savoie attempts a free throw. BOTTOM LEFT: Dribblingfree of a defender is Stanley Harris. 710 'A' Basketball TOP: David Gray retrieves a basketball during pregame warm-ups. MIDDLE LEFT? Shooting over the outstretched arm of a defender is Reggie Man- ning. MIDDLE RIGHT: A usual sight during warm- ups. BOTTOM LEFT: Looking on as Anthony Greene takes a long shot is Ricky Wyatt. CENTER: Anthony Greene puts up a shot as Robert Hender- son looks on. BOTTOM RIGHT: After giving in- structions, Coach Brian takes his place with the team on the bench. Basketball if 111 , , YZW 'WY Rebs take fop honor in Rom fournomenl 16 West Monroe suffered only four defeats during the first two months of cage action, each loss occurring away from home. Dur- ing this span, the Rebs took top honors in the Bastrop Rams' tournament, lost in the News- Star World finals to Bastrop, and captured consolation honors at both the Ouachita and DeRidder Tourneys. After a single round of district action, the Rebels held a 3-2 loop record, tying them with Carroll and Richwood for second place in district play. The Rebs 79-6 slate with five district ball games remaining earned West Monroe recognition in the state's Top Ten poll. I 772 'A' Basketball -' f- ,. ,raw-f :ie1.11,g,1Qfq-.-,, -rg ' A, W s X 3 H --ll ----'- r r s a --,,ttt.,t,,-. its-srmi 2 l ,ggg ggggg 1 5 A U l J, L ,,,- . E . OPPOSITE TOP LEFT: Reggie Manning goes high to get the tip in the Richwood game. OP- POSITE TOP RIGHT: Looking down court after saving the ball is Reggie Manning. OPPOSITE MIDDLE: Craig Crawford dribbles around a de- fender. OPPOSITE BOTTOM LEFT: Reggie Man' ning looks on as Stanley Harris puts one up. OP! POSITE BOTTOM RIGHT: Terry Cox goes high above Richwood defenders to get off a shot. TOP: Butch Savoie takes a long one as Terry Cox, Reggie Manning, and Gilbert Culpepper position for a re- bound, MIDDLE RIGHT: Robert Henderson takes a warm-up shot. BOTTOM LEFT: All alone, Anthony Greene takes a long shot. CENTER: Rebels crowd under the goal anticipating a re- bound. BOTTOM RIGHT: Stanley Harris goes to the circle for a jump ball, Basketball ir 713 Rebels' seoson ends with 22-8 overall record Although late season losses to Carroll and Richwood ended West Monroe's playoff hopes, the Rebs finished the season with a strong 22-8 slate, 6-4 in district play. Leading all Rebel scorers on the year was Stanley Harris, with a 14-point per game average while Reggie Manning brought down 11 rebounds a game to lead in that category. TOP: Teammates look on as Robert Henderson takes a shot during warm-ups. CENTER: Gilbert Culpepper leaps high above a defender to get off a shot. MIDDLE RIGHT' Ricky Wyatt lays one up. BOTTOM RIGHT: Stanley Harris takes a shot from the foul line. BOTTOM LEFT: Reggie Manning and Gilbert Culpepper halt a Richwood Rams' drive to the bucket. 114 -A' Basketball TOP LEFT: Before the game, Reggie Manning meets with the officials and the Richwood cap- tain. TOP RIGHTT Gilbert Culpepper dribbles past a defender as Stanley Harris breaks open, CENTER: Rebels defense Richwood. MIDDLE RIGHT: Shooting over a Richwood defender is Terry Cox. BOTTOM: Rebels warm-up before the Ouachita game. Basketball 'A' 175 i T' , Q is ,LM . P M-My sssi Y I .. I 'P' I I I T. x,,. ,. TOP LEFT: Stanley Harris lays one up against Parkway. TOP RIGHT: Dribbling around a Bastrop de fender is Terry Cox. MIDDLE LEFT Rebels watch as they chalk up two points. MIDDLE RIGHT: Reggie Manning gets a shot off over a Richwood defender. BOTTOM: Reggie Manning and Gilbert Culpepper bring down a rebound as Terry Cox looks on. 116 if Basketball Sophomore cogers post winning records Coach Roy Peters' layvee squad compiled a 6-11 season worksheet including wins over Bastrop, Neville, Parkway, Gram- bling, and Farmerville. Mark Hendricks, Gerald French, Anthony Greene, Erwin Turner, Ken Savoie, Bill Kirksey, andlohn Brown all saw extensive lunior Varsity duty. Coach Don Cloud enjoyed a very successful season in his first year at West Monroe, guiding the sophomore A team to a 4-4 rec- ord, while the B team went 4-0 on the year. PY it of 1 Y S TOP LEFT Clapping his hands after a victory is Mark Hendricks. TOP RIGHT Ken Savoie and an unidentified Rebel battle a Bastrop player for a loose ball. MIDDLE RIGHT: Rebels look on as Er- win Turner goes high for the tip. MIDDLE LEFT? Bill Kirksey receives the ball from the official before shooting a free throw. Guard Mark Hendricks races the ball upcourt to start the Rebel break. Basketball at 117 Cross-country folces crown for oth yeor The Rebel cross-country team Captured their sixth straight dis- trict title this year while junior Larry Modicue captured his sec- ond consecutive individual dis- trict championship. james Swope and Don Modicue also returned from the '75 team to make outstanding contributions to the championship effort. First year harriers Danny Beebe, Bob- by Bennett, Doug Campell, and Carl Bissell also contributed to the squad's success. Y ti' 178 as Track OPPOSITE TOP LEFT: Cross-country champ Larry Modicue. OPPOSITE TOP RIGHT? james Swope warms up before a race. OPPOSITE LEFT Weight man Steve Pierce takes a practice throw. OPPOSITE MIDDLE: Cross-country team makes a warm-up lap. OPPOSITE BOTTOM LEFT: Manager Dewayne Thompson. OPPOSITE BOTTOM RIGHT: Sprinters Richard Gholston and Terry Cox. TOP: Distance men lames Swope, Randy Hattaway, Don Modicue, Larry Modicue, Bobby Bennet, Carl Bissell, and Danny Beebe. AT RIGHT Chris Roark releases the iavelin. AT LEFT: Approaching the high jump bar is Guy Fortenberry, MIDDLE: A smiling Richard Gholston practices for competition in the low hurdles. Track 'A' 719 Se verol return from chompion l97 5 lroclc leom Much of the 7975 district cham- pionship track team returned this year to enlarge possibilities of a third straight district title. Experienced sprinters Richard Gholston, Terry Cox, and Reggie Manning, and Gilbert Culpepper returned giving the club assured strength in the relays and dashes while james Swope, Larry Modicue, and Randy Hattaway came back to carry most of the load in the distance races. Returning hurdlers were Richard Gholston and Terry Culpepper. In the field events, weight men Steve Pierce, Robert Henderson, Fred Berry, and Bruce Bonnett returned to handle their respon- sibilities with the shot and discus, Danny Garlington, Chris Roark, and Ken Bunn with the javelin, Guy For- tenberry in the high jump, and Doug Campbell in the pole vault. Promising sophomores participated in other events where experience was lacking. TOP LEFT: Showing good form in the high hur- dles is Terry Culpepper. TOP RIGHT Fred Berry watches for results as he releases the discus. MID- DLE: The mile relay team warms up. BOTTOM LEFT High hurdler Anthony Green. BOTTOM RIGHT: Bruce Bonnett throws the discus in warm- ups. Q., 55 u if El ' ,,..,, K as 1, .1 3- ,M 1 VA 4 wk .., K . 5 5 V Wguwnvnnmww .,,,. .,-,.-L,, ,,.,,. - kj -e..,,N.m .. 5' 'T K i,,,v-v'?'i saga 120 -If Track . it TOP LEFF Shot-putter Robert Henderson. TOP RICHT: 880 and 440 relay team, MIDDLE: Doug Cambell approaches the pole vault pit. AT RIGHT: lavelin thrower Danny Carlington, BOTTOM LEFT: Weight men Steve Pierce, Bruce Bonnett, Robert Henderson, Fred Berry. BOTTOM RIGHT' Ken Bunn hurls the javelin during practice. Track 'A' 721 Loss of starters mokes rebuilding tough for team Rookie Head Coach Mike Riley tackled a tough chore in building the baseball club around the loss of seven starters from last year's team. With more experienced pitching, we can be better than last year's ball club, commented Coach Riley, The only returning pitcher on this year's squad was Ronnie Osbon, who made all- district last year as a junior. Coach Riley explained that the team would basically be a base- hit ball club with little power and good defense. Butch Savoie, jimmy Hender- son, Eric Middleton, johnny Wink, and Richard Covington 3 a returned from last year's team, while Dale Shields, David McCrew, Chuck Lewis, Tommy Sanders, Mike Mulhearn, and jer- ry Thacker moved up from a suc- cessful sophomore year to fill in vacancies left by graduating seniors. X i 1 .,......1..,... sg., , 5 ns sg.. -I 'M t . SW. . , .-af' O t,,,, ,,.,,tt,tt . X -M 2 tfse A ,ie .t., , ,.. :,. g, 'T' I sgaag, L 'f' ' ' Q -R L .jzff Q- L A .M 5 T - L'3..ei1 f':'P:'51v- . . Q ', . . . , . ft 'it' - Q i . 3 C+ .94 'tk TOP: Outfielders Eric Middleton, Doug Garrett, johnny Wink, Bobby Antley. MIDDLE: Pitchers and ,-f3.g..,ff 4,13 . . . . . . ..... my N,-ig ' '.i1- 'ilif .. A V catchers Ronnie Osbon, Butch Savoie, David McCrew, Richard Covington, Danny Acree, jim Coon, Dar- - if ll Borroivi RIGHT-1 f' ld M'k M lh h k ' T T' ren u er. . nie ers i e u earn, C uc Lewis, ommy Sanders, jerry Thacker, john W M ,dltslg-faw,,t,i,.f,aE,4, Brown, and jimmy Henderson. BOTTOM RIGHT: Head Coach Mike Riley. .t pg.gi-safyisqyg-W QV 4.5-2p.',..vt,g. :yi , ff A fl3,Q:f5S3'?l? 1 'iff 1'iTi,43Vpy. 7-.gif 7: ge T va?c?lePj. gifft 'gfifffQt .ff-sftsiirigwifrg tibia' Sf. W - ' fl ., '-1 . 1,12--f N f. ,, ff- Q. 'al fs' iff ' 'ytiffff Hit J T i t vs- ' f f i 1 . 'J-I-fm' . ' - sf.vf:?1 722 'I' Baseball iff?-fit ' 4f'at-'S-fafrsziwfifivs -' 1 - .. i .Q-, H v ., . .. .1 '?',,Z.qg,Yfislf5'f-hgt?V i' ' ' 'Rf as -' T wig - ' .S - 5 f .. . S995 W'V1,:ai.:t. -Li arf, gg, , W- 4 returning lellermen old young golf leom Starting soon after mid-term, a young West Monroe golf team began daily practice at Highland Park Country Club, the team's home course, tuning up for a probable 72 to 15 season matches. Although the team sported only three seniors, Coach Robert Charles Payne ex- pected returning lettermen Marty George, Steve Simmons, Wes Cog- burn, and junior Mike LeBrun to provide the main strength of the young squad. TOP LEFT: Marty George takes a practice swing before teeing off. TOP RIGHT Freshman lay George takes his ball from the cup. MIDDLE LEFT The golf team. MIDDLE RIGHT? Steve Simmons prepares to blast out of a sand trap. BOTTOM LEFT' Wes Cogburn selects his club. BOTTOM RIGHT? lunlor Mike LeBrun looks over a tough putt. Golf -nr 123 lO cooches oid, encouroge ofhlefic progrom of WMHS Head football Coach Stan johnson acted as offensive line coordina- tor in addition to his head coach and athletic director positions. As an assistant to johnson, Coach Mike Riley handled the offensive back- field chores before taking over his own head coach position with the baseball team. Coach Elvin Spears directed the defensive backs of the football team while the defensive line was under the supervision of Coach Robert Charles Payne. Coach Roy Peters assisted Coach Payne with the defensive line while helping out with the layVee squad. Coach Peters also headed the layVee basketball squad. Head sophomore Coach Larry Brown was assisted also by Coach Boyd Cole. Coach Brown and Coach Cole also acted as scouts for the Varsity. Head Basketball Coach Polk Brian was assisted by Coach Peters and Coach Don Cloud, head sophomore coach. Coach lack Williams headed a top quality track team while Coach Elvin Spears assisted him with the sprinters. Coach Robert Charles Payne acted as sponsor for the '76 golf team. ....,t,,.. ..t,.. . ..,.. . ..,, Rebel lamboree West Monroe West Monroe West Monroe West Monroe West Monroe West Monroe ' West Monroe ' West Monroe West Monroe ' West Monroe West Monroe Rus ton 12 Win nfield 27 Parkway 30 Wossman ' 19 DeRidder 25 Neville 19 Richwood 13 Ouachita 14 Rus ton 14 Carroll 20 Bastrop 26 BASKETBALL West Monrow 81 Rayville lOuachita Tourneyj West Monroe 56 Richwood West Monroe 60 Ouachita West Monroe 61 Wossman West Monroe 53 Grambling West Monroe 57 Farmerville fDeRidder Tourneyj West Monroe 50 Minden West Monroe 61 Lees ville West Monroe 72 Natchitoches West Monroe 75 Parkway fBastrop Tourneyj West Monroe 79 Grambling West Monroe 58 Bastrop West Monroe 71 Farmerville West Monroe 75 Grambling lNew-Star World Tourneyj West Monroe 77 Wossman West Monroe 77 CdffOll West Monroe 38 Bastrop West Monroe 61 Sibley West Monroe 79 Sterlington West Monroe 68 Neville West Monroe 65 Carroll West Monroe 67 lOfPeSb0f0 West Monroe 39 Bastrop West Monroe 73 Richwood West Monroe 54 Ouachita West Monroe 49 Neville West Monroe 38 Carroll West Monroe 54 Bastrop West Monroe 69 Richwood West Monroe 56 Ouachita TRACK OUACHITA RELAYS WM-87 Minden--83 Ouachita-67 NEVILLE RELAYS WM-106 1I2 Bastrop-67 Ouachita-50 1I2 REBEL RELAYS WM--112 Bastrop-88 1l2 Richwood--45 RAM RELAYS WM-101 Ouachita-86 Bastrop--84 DISTRICT 3-AAAA WM-85 172 Bastrop-74 1I2 Ouachita-69 REGIONAL 1-AAAA Natchitoches Central-53 WM-49 Bastrop-45 OPPOSITE MIDDLE LEFT Coach lack and Coach Spears discuss highlights of the meet OP- POSITE RIGHP Looking on during the Farmerville game are Coach Cole, Coach Brown, and Coach Peters. OPPOSITE BOTTOM LEFF Coach Riser, Coach Riley, Mr. Griggs, and Coach Brian talk before a game. OPPOSITE TOP: Coach lohnson receives a cake presented to him on 50's day. TOP LEFT Coach Riley receives a message from the press box as Coach lohnson looks on. OPPOSITE BOTTOM RIGHT: Coach Payne directs his defense from the sidelines. Scoreboard wk 125 126 i' Continental Congress f .- s Confinenfol Congress P, M3 'S X? B M ' Continental Congress i' 127 is The administration of West Monroe High School consisted of Mr. Hoyt Lee, principal, and Mr. Cecil Pirkey, Mr. Ken Bates, and Mr. Walter Allen, assistant principals, who each had sepa- rate duties. Mr. Allen made cer- tain that all students who were absent had valid reasons as he was mainly in charge of atten- dance. Discipline was enforced by Mr. Bates, and scheduling was done by Mr. Pirkey. In addition to successfully fulfilling their duties during school hours, the principals attended football and basketball games and all other extra-curricular activities involv- ing WMHS. AT TOP: Principal Hoyt Lee supervises and advises the faculty and student body. MIDDLE LEFT A full day of answering phone calls, talking with stu- dents, teachers, and parents and discussing policies awaits Mr. Lee, MIDDLE RIGHT: Mr. Lee proudly tells someone of honors received by WMHS students. AT BOTTOM: Mr. Lee assists in locating the homes of all WMHS students. OP- POSITE TOP: Mr. Bates checks the pink slips in- volved in disciplinary procedure. OPPOSITE MID- DLE: Mr. Pirkey discusses scheduling with a transfer student. OPPOSITE BOTTOM LEFT' Ab- sentee cards are checked by Mr. Allen. OPPOSITE BOTTOM RIGHT: Mr. Pirkey observes the main office. 128 'A' Administration Principals shore odminisfrofive dufies Administration 'A' 129 Office, library staff assist students, faculty A as A,,,..,..., if ',-,i',,, --,.,, Mrs. Shirley Rush 11 Librarian .V T2 vs at 'M' A ii, V if . 9' if it t. 22 N 1 Mrs. Ruth Ward Librarian -'4l!'L'M'f Familiar faces could be seen in the F office this year. Mrs. Mary Brooks, Mr. y Lee's secretary, was assisted by Mrs. Mabel Teddlie and Mrs. Ioyce DeBurr who kept order in the main office. Mrs. Teddlie, who said service is my job, took the pictures for the ID cards at registration, several COE students and SALT students were on hand to help her with the job. In addition to all of these tasks, Mrs. Teddlie was the book- keeper for the school. The librarians, Mrs. Ruth Ward and Mrs. Shirley Rush, were busier than ever this year because they did not have the assistance of a para-profes- sional. However, a COE student worked in the library during the after- noon, and a student teacher helped six hours a week during the fall semester. An addition was made to the facilities in the library in that a VITAL Program was provided for the students. Infor- mation on careers in Louisiana could be obtained through this program. TOP LEFT Mrs, Teddlie works steadily on the records and accounts of the school. TOP RIGHT Mrs. Brooks places notices of importance in the teachers' boxes. MIDDLE: Mrs. DeBurr and Mrs. Teddlie are shown fulfilling one of their various secretarial duties. BOTTOM LEFT: The card catalog offers great guidance to Mrs. Ward. BOT- TOM RIGHT: Mrs. Rush maintains order in the li- brary. 130-k Staff if Counselors ossisf seniors in plonning future ' . ,ikli One gripe of past seniors was their not having enough time to talk with representatives from area colleges. To satisfy the seniors, the gui- dance counselors set aside Oct. 75. On this day the seniors were not required to attend school, they were given the chance to visit various college campuses or to come to the school auditorium where representatives from four area colleges were stationed from 9 to 77 a.m. La. Tech, Northeast, Grambling, and Centenary sentpersonnel to discuss with the students different procedures for acquiring admis- sion and financial aid for college. Representatives were also present from the Ouachita Valley Voca- tional School, the La. Business College, Cloyd's Beauty School, and Robinson's Business College, therefore providing an opportunity for the non-college-bound students to pursue possibilities of their futures. The sophomores and juniors were not permitted a day out of school, however. They attended school to take the Iowa Tests of Educational Development lITEDj. AT TOP: Miss Shaw takes another look at the list of scholarship recipients. BOTTOM LEFT: Mrs, Allen assures one of her students that he has enough credits to graduate. BOTTOM RIGHT Mrs. McCoy and Mr. Bannister revise the students' transcripts. Mrs. Sarah Allen MF MHUOVY B3fml5f9f Mrs. Mary McCoy Miss Agnes Shaw COUHS6lOr Counselor Counselor Counselor Counselors ir 737 Mrs. Lorelis Bates lr.-Sr. Module, National Honor Society Sponsor Mrs. Shirley Fields lr.-Sr. Module, lunior Civitan Sponsor Miss Betty Foster English ll The English Module System moved successfully into its second term of service to the junior and senior classes. Teachers, who had year after year taught the same ordered curriculum, enjoyed instructing new and exciting fields that also provided them a learning experience. Thanks to the college-type registration, computers did not make the mistakes that previously fumbled and plagued the innovative selec- tive method. This year everyone involved knew positively what course he would take the next nine-weeks. TOP LEFT: Mrs. Shively carefully plans the National Honor Society's next meeting. TOP RIGHT: Mrs. Pritchard finds her student's answer quite amusing. BOTTOM LEFT: Mrs. Hill gives her American Literature students thorough notes. BOTTOM RIGHT' Mr. Frey is caught in a most pleasurable daze. 132 'A' English .2 5 Modules, regislrolion ovoid monolony, confusion esseaaeeaaeef'saea E Qaawwif Thaf wel ' ,g k uv.. ' EHQSQQQ TPM? 25 E, 1 H irJiQ?:A'f:f i . .a g. g. , , . -. kJ A. 5? ff 63 A Mr Lory Frey ns..-if A ' 4, Engnsnrr ,iq-. lg Mrs. Ceorgranna brace ' L ' lr -Sr. Module, Interact .Sponsor WX T I i s ' Y Mrs leannette Harris X i- 'P 'Q English ll, lr. Crvllan Sponsor wr' s N Mrs. Starlrne Hill O lrfSr Nflodulf- egg! F . ' 3 N. ,f 'K ., s on 4 5 i i 5 , i M.. ww' - s AT TOP: Mr. Blackwell, Mrs. 5hively's student teacher, spends many hours in the library in preparation for his classes. BOTTOM LEFT: Mrs. Harris is very dedicated to teaching and to helping the jr. Civitans. BOTTOM CENTER: Miss Foster gives her sophomore English students a good background in the language. BOTTOM RIGHT Mrs. Wilson sets a good example for all of the Anchor Club members. English t 133 gang AT TOP: Many senior English students are pre- pared for college by Mrs. Shively. MIDDLE LEFT Mrs. lohnson gives explicit instructions on under- standing poetry. MIDDLE RIGHT: Mrs. Wilkes pro- vides informative lectures for her English students. BOTTOM LEFT: Enchanted with the optimism of her class, Mrs. Fields provides beneficial informa- tion to her mass media students. BOTTOM RIGHT' Mrs. Wilson searches for her grade book so that she can call roll and begin class. Mrs. Evelena lohnson English ll Miss Suzanne Ochs English ll Mrs, Gerry Pritchard lr.-Sr. Module t X 1 X f QE X S 53,51 . . was t ees X . Lies L N X -Yr- iii is is aw MM .... 734 'A' English E 3 ff :h. .M f.,:. . E 5 E Ei z 5 5 ! Seven teachers loin WMHS faculty Mrs. Opal Shively lr.-Sr. Module, National Honor Society Sponsor Mrs. Mary Wilkes English ll Mrs. Sue Williams lr.-Sr. Module, National Honor Society Sponsor Mrs. Beverly Wilson lr.-Sr. Module, Anchor Club Sponsor joining the faculty this bicen- tennial year were teachers returning to WMHS, teachers from area schools, and added teachers. Returning teachers this year were Mrs. Linda Luttrell after one and a half year's absence and Mr. Don Cloud after two years' ab- sence. Teachers from area schools were Mr. Charles Payne from Far- merville, Mrs. Marcia Lightsey from Wossman, and Mrs. Ida King from WMIH. Composing the crew of other teacher additions were Mrs. Mary Coleman, Coach Larry Brown, and Mrs. Sammie Saulsbury. AT TOP: Mrs. Wilson spends her planning period grading papers. AT CENTER: Miss Ochs reveals her innermost emotions during registra tion. BOTTOM LEFT Mrs. Hill conducts class in a very orderly manner. BOTTOM RIGHT: Mrs Grace enjoys a good conversation while working on the Interact Homecoming display. English 'A' 735 . W5 1 5 1' 5 Fr- .L H rims f jg Q X E A F XXX X, ' XM K ff R . ,Q Lis fir C'2g'5i Mrs. loy Tomlinson mi X: Q is Redding program nurtures liferory interests The reading program moved into its second successful year of help- ing students with average or above average intelligence to develop their deficit reading skills. Recommended for this course by English teachers along with test results, the students were taught by Mrs. loy Tomlinson to extend their reading skills through the use of word rec- ognition skills, vocabulary development, comprehension skills, and study skills. This nurturing of literary interests enabled the students to become lifetime readers. 136 -A' Reading 'K' Wlffgaiw Publications staffers earn credif Mrs Hope- Carroll lournalism, lr.-Sr. Module, Rebelaire, Rebel Dispatch, Quill and Scroll Sponsor Mrs. Linda Townsend Speech I, ll, III, and IV, Thespian Sponsor OPPOSITE TOP: Mrs. Tomlinson enjoys helping her reading students in every possible ' way. OPPOSITE MIDDLE LEFT On her way to the school library, Mrs. Tomlinson provides the most interesting materials available for her students. OPPOSITE MIDDLE RIGHT Mrs. Tomlinson helps her students select enjoyable books to read. OPPOSITE BOTTOM: Mrs. Tomlinson is patient and understanding with her students. AT TOP: Mrs. Townsend receives an everlasting glow from the Godspell pro- , duction. MIDDLE: Mrs. Carroll gives thorough instructions to Chris Roark. AT BOTTOM: Mrs. ' Townsend listens intently to a debate of the 'tw Speech III class. ?'-Tie-ii For the first time at West Monroe High School, the students who were on the staffs of the Rebelaire and Rebel Dispatch earned one credit toward graduation. In addition to working on the yearbook and newspaper, the staffers worked on the Quill and Scroll literary maga- zine as partial requirement for earning the credit. Mrs. Hope Carroll, publications sponsor, taught journalism, Mass Media, Folklore, and Lifestyle. The first musical ever presented by high school students in north- east La. was the production of GodspeIl on December 13 by the WMHS Thespian Troupe 442. Mrs. Linda Townsend, sponsor, taught Speech I, ll, Il, and IV. Speech, lournalism-A' 137 Some of the sophomore biology students again rotated teachers each nine weeks in order that the students could learn different aspects of biology. Mr. johnny Nash taught sessions on invertebrate animals, and Mr. Albert Kay taught sessions on vertebrate animals. Cellular biology was the topic of Mr. Gene Williams' classes, and the fourth section of biology, which was under the instruction of Mrs. Lavon Oglesbee, included a detailed study of botany. Coach Roy Peters and Mrs. Marcia Lightsey taught biology also, but their students did not rotate teachers. AT TOP: Mr. Riser makes a routine trip to the water fountain. BOTTOM LEFT Mr. Kay shows one of his students the more delicate parts of invertebrate animals. BOTTOM RIGHT: Mr. Williams diligently searches for the study guides on cellular biology. Students favor newer teaching techniques Mr. Preston Anderson Chemistry, Biology Mr. Albert Kay Biology, Sophomore Sponsor Mrs. Marcia Lightsey Biology Mr. johnny Nash Biology Mrs. Lavon Oglesbee Biology Mr. Roy Peters Biology, Football and Basketball Coach Mr. Pat Riser Study Hall Mr. Gene Williams Biology .. if gi? . ,,, ,.,... ,,kk E , 2 138 'A' Science Growing interest requires two advanced math classes AT TOP: Mrs. Young explains the solution to the problem. AT BOTTOM: Mrs. Ward wishes her stu- .. dents a happy holiday. Mr. Larry Brown fnot picturedl Business Math, Football Coach Mrs. Lillian Griffin Geometry, Business Math Mr. Robert lones Physics, Intro. to Physics, Algebra ll Mrs. Ida King Business Math Mrs. Linda Luttrell Algebra ll, Business Math, Soph. Y-Teens Sponsor Dr. lean Reddy Advanced Math, Algebra ll, National Honor Society Spon- sor Mrs. Rotena Russell Business Math, Geometry Mrs. Billie Singleton Algebra l, Anchor Club Sponsor Mrs. Virginia Ward Geometry, General Math Mrs. Helen Young Business Math A 15 Several changes took place in the Math department this year. Mrs. Linda Luttrell, who returned after two years' absence, along with Mrs. Ida King, who taught at West Monroe lunior High and Mr. Larry Brown came to the high school to teach Business Math. In addition, Mrs. Luttrell taught Algebra ll, and Mr. Brown assisted in coaching football. Dr. lean Reddy's Algebra II classes learned from new textbooks about which the students felt indifferent. However, a high interest was shown in Advanced Mathematics, which required Dr. Reddy to teach two separate classes on this subject. .. .s . . . .,. Math if 739 Ziff Mrs. Coleen Mann, chairman of the business department, was selected Outstanding Business Teacher of the Year in Louisiana at the Louisiana Teachers' Asso- ciation convention held on November 24-26. She had a total of 28 years teaching experience, 79 of which she had spent teach- ing business courses at WMHS. During this time she had initiated courses in business machines and data processing, simulated office training, COE, and Typing II. In addition to these courses begun by Mrs. Mann, the depart- ment offered business law, Book- keeping I and II, Typing I, and Shorthand I and II. 740-k Business 29 3 Q ' 1 '17, Mrs. Loretta Ashbrook Career Studies, Typing II, Sr. Y-Teens Sponsor Mrs. Bonnie Bennett Typing I, Shorthand, Data Processing, Business Machines Mrs. Bettie Butler Business Law, Typing I Mrs. IoAnn Calhoun Bookkeeping I and II Typ ing I Mrs. lerri Hester Typing I and II OPPOSITE TOP LEFT: Mrs. Ashbrook helps to get students properly registered for their desired classes. OPPOSITE TOP RIGHT: Mrs. Calhoun offers a smile to all. OPPOSITE MIDDLE LEFT' Deep concentration is required for Mrs. Phelps' business law classes. OPPOSITE MIDDLE RIGHT: The techniques of bookkeeping are carefully ex- plained by Mrs. Wilson. AT TOP: Mrs. Bennett is contemplating which machine should next be taught the students. BOTTOM LEFT: The early morning coffee is an everyday affair for Mrs. Mann. BOTTOM RIGHT? During registration Mrs. Hester and Mrs. Butler find a few moments for relaxation and conversation. Mrs. Coleen Mann receives distinguished honor Mrs. loAnn Mansur sor Mrs. Audrey Phelps Typing I, Business Law, lr. Y'Teens, FBLA Sponsor Mrs. Barbara Pierce Business Law Mrs. Lea Bertha Smith Typing I, Business Law Mrs. Laverne Williams Shorthand I and ll, Typing I Mrs. Diane Wilson Typing I, Bookkeeping I, FBLA Sponsor Business Law, Interact, Rebelettes, Raiders Spon- Bookkeeping I, Typing I, -FS. A like? Business 'A' 141 COE sludenls receive on the fob training Mrs. Coleen Mann C VVAL A C Office Simulation, A ,Q ' 1 A cot Club spon- lee f f sor Etc., xanga si . 1 . is wi tt- ,zz g ,V I za Z3 af gl, W M O1 .. . J' . Mrs. Coleen Mann, who was the advisor for the COE Club, taught COE lCooperative Office Educationj during the morning, and then observed her students at work in the afternoon. The type of work done by these students was clerical and secretarial. To aid them in their jobs a pre-requisite of one typing course and one other busi- ness course of their choice was required. Various business establish- ments in the twin cities provided on-the-job training for these COE students, many of whom secured their own jobs. However, for those who needed help in finding work, Mrs. Mann offered her assistance. In the spring of the year, the COE Club provided an opportunity for the students to honor their bosses at a banquet AT TOP: The COE students work hard on their Homecoming display MIDDLE LEFT Mrs. Mann super- vises the construction of the display. MIDDLE RIGHT: Mrs. Mann often runs off papers needed by other teachers. 142+ COE Mr. Don Cloud Mrs. Mary Coleman Three courses of Distributive Education were taught by Mr. Don Cloud and Mrs. Mary Coleman, who both sponsored the D. E. Club. D. E. I, taught by Mrs. Coleman, was a course for sophomores and juniors. The students enrolled in this course did not work at jobs, in- stead, they took classes at school. Mr. Cloud taught D. E. ll and Ill, D. E. ll being for juniors or seniors, D. E. Ill being for seniors only. These students took a one-hour class of D. E., for which they earned one credit, and then they worked at various business establishments in the afternoon to earn two credits. Some of these jobs were secured for the students by Mr. Cloud duringlune and August, however, some students were able to find jobs on their own. During their D. E. class hour, the students studied various aspects of stock shrinkage, selling, advertising, budgeting, marketing research, and business management. D. E. ll and Ill, DE. Club Sponsor, Sophomore Basketball Coach DE benefits students, proprietors AT TOP: Mr. Cloud takes pride in preparing good workers. BOTTOM LEFT: First year DE students begin their learning from Mrs. Coleman. BOTTOM RIGHT: Mr. Cloud works very closely with DE stu- dents. DEt 143 TOP: Mrs. johnson discusses a problem with Ralph Williams. BOTTOM LEFT? This stove was used many times by home ec students this year. BOTTOM RIGHT: A sewing machine is a basic part of the home ec program. OPPOSITE TOP: Grading papers is one of Mrs. Miller'5 jobs as a home ec teacher. OPPOSITE BOTTOM LEFT: Miss Washington thinks Monday mornings are the worst. OPPOSITE BOTTOM RIGHT? Mrs. Sauls- bury reads while her students take notes. Mrs. Patty johnson Hm. Eco, I, Hm. and Family Living Mrs, Neva McKay Hm, Eco, II, Hm. and Family Living Q 144 'A' Home Economics ,1.. Students prepore for responsible homemoking Learning to cope with everyday fundamentals such as consumer buy- ing, family health, and child growth and development were units of the home economic program this year. This course emphasized such skills as cooking, sewing, wise purchasing habits, and the budgeting of time, money, and energy. lt also taught the importance of good citizenship and of taking an active part in social and civic affairs. Many boys as well as girls enrolled in courses to get help in solving their personal problems and in making them better family mem- bers. Teachers prepared students to be competent, responsible home- makers. .fi s , I I ' Vri'r, ,'ii: V . srr . ssr I r,,, . Mrs. Nadine Miller Hm. Eco. ll, III, IV Mrs. Sammie Saulsbury Hm. and Family Living, Interact Sponsor Miss Leneva Washington Hm. Eco. I, Hm. and Family Living Home Economics ir 145 With the Music Department under the direction of Dr. Lloydelle Herring Higgins and Mr. Mike Spears, it pro- vided opportunities for students to gain self expression and achievement. This year the vocal music department was invited to attend the American Choir Directors Association's Southern Division Convention in Williamsburg, Virginia. A twenty-five minute performance was scheduled to be given by Rebel Choir. The band not only provided pep rallies with a pit band but also with a pep band for basketball games. The band played an important part in school spirit. Both band and choir held concerts in the Spring. Bond, Choir add to school spirit 146 i' Music TOP LEFT: Drum section sets up for pep rally, TOP RIGHT: Bill Brown seems relieved after get- ting off the bus in DeRidder. MIDDLE LEFT' Gary Crump looks proud to be in the Rebel Band. MID- DLE RIGHT: Todd Lacy leads the band in the parade. OPPOSITE TOP: Dr. Herring teaches Rebel Choir a new song. OPPOSITE MIDDLE LEFT Dr. Herring positions Rebel Choir outon the stands. OPPOSITE MIDDLE RIGHT: Dr. Herring seems busy doing important papers. OPPOSITE BOTTOM: Rebel Choir watches their director carefully. Music 'k 747 Mrs. Paula Adams 1 D T Ani ,f.- on s P' xx V. Q it ,. wi H' -1 Mrs. Mary Moore fs Tole, Acrylic Acrylic Paint 40- B ., Mr. Carl Robinson - '- E Leather, Wood- if IA2' 1 A f carving, Psy- ' ch olog Y Art provided means for expressing emotions Many students used their art class to relax and take a break from their daily routine, while others found it a time to release their emotions. Everyone saw art as a way for an individual to ex- press his personality and mood. From painting, to sculptoring, to woodcarving, each student found a favorite way to mold an emotion. Students prepared many displays for the lobby showcase and the front of the auditorium. TOP: Mr. Robinson waits for tardy students. MIDDLE: Filing test papers is part of Mrs. Moore's job as an Art teacher. BOTTOM LEFT: Connie Col- ey and Richard Carroll participate in drawing in the Art room. BOTTOM RIGHT Mrs. Adams dis- likes grading test papers. 748 -A' Art Sfudenfs use foreign longuoges Mrs Wanda Gates W ' French I and Ilg .f English Module Mrs. Tommie Goodwin Spanish I and Il The Foreign Language Department offered courses in both the Spanish and French languages. These courses allowed students to become more knowledgeable in foreign languages, besides knowing everyday English. One of the things that attracted the students' attention was learning familiar things in a different language. The pledge of allegiance to the flag, Christmas songs, and poems were challenges to the students, and they brought them closer to the language. In addition to classes, there was a Spanish Club and a French Club, both of which offered students a chance to become socially involved with the Spanish and French languages. ... ,.,,,. .5 ...W ..... , ,... . .V TOP: Mrs, Goodwin times students during their vocabulary test. MIDDLE LEFT? jerry Nall studies for his Spanish test. MIDDLE RIGHT? Mrs. Gates helps students pronounce difficult words in the foreign language class. BOTTOM: Lydia Laws copies one of the documents from the foreign language display. Foreign Language t 149 TOP LEFT: Mrs. Hobgf J is surrounded by American History study guides. TOP RIGHT Mr. Aubrey closes the door so he can begin his class. BOTTOM LEFT: Mrs, Halsell enjoys relaxing in the lounge during her free period. BOTTOM RIGHT: Kim Clark and Lee Ware look over materials in class. OPPOSITE TOP: Mrs. Newsom gives out in- structions for her American History class. OP- POSITE BOTTOM: Mrs, McKee relaxes during her free period. we ,. new N,,,' ttsri Mrs. lean Halsell Am, Hist, Key Club Spon- T IIL fo' .stti Mrs. lane Hobgood Am. Hist. A W X J 1 is P Q ..-.... s , 1150 'lr Social Studies Social Studies prepare students for future F' Mr. Willie lsby World History Mrs. Margaret McKee Government, Econom- ics, Sociology, Am. History Mrs. Helen Newsom Heading the Social Studies Department this year was Mrs. lean Halsell. Along with other teachers in that department she helped students prepare for the many different problems they faced in their lives ahead. By studying their country's heritage, students developed a greater ap- preciation for the freedoms and opportunities they enjoy. With the study of current topics and world problems, the students learned the troubles, strifes, and accomplishments of their forefathers. Teachers trained the students' minds to think of the present with respect to the past. Am. History, Geogra- phy, Key Club Sponsor Social Studies i' 751 was is OUR BE PROUV' I , We W- TOP LEFT: Coach Riley prepares to leave for the day as he clears his desk. TOP RIGHT: Teddy Allen gets advice from Mr. Thorn. MIDDLE LEFT? Mr, Richardson can't believe it's only third period. MIDDLE RIGHT: Mr. Spears sits quietly, waiting for his soon-to-be students. 152 'A' Social Studies Mr. Carl Richardson Am. Hist. Mr, Mike Riley Geography Mr. Elvin Spears Am. Hist. Mg! Mr. Truett Thorn if Psychology, Sociology V if 'U' A J . aisle .ti M1 is W WW JROTC emphasizes leadership Precision and discipline were the main points of emphasis in the IROTC program this year. junior Reserve Officers Training Corps pre- pared students for further military duty and taught leadership. Sgt. Charles Boyd, along with Col. Frank Schmidt led and instructed the corps in preparing for officer duty. Students in this program included many girls as well as boys. - iw.. , .....f'.:.- 11:-ff, ,,.:. .. , 1 iifz- L iili V' B .... T 'lliiill ifll l'r T Rorc 1, ll,ll1. L .. 'f Col- Ffank Schmfdf 1 J Rorc 1, 11, Ill -,... . ,af 4 'WW TOP: Col. Schmidt reviews materials on the Air Force. MIDDLE LEFT: Sgt, Boyd conducts class in the field house. MIDDLE RIGHT' ROTC members practice for parade, BOTTOM: Roderick Dunna- way and William Upchurch review for a test. ROTC'k 153 Mrs. Pat Antley Girls' Recreation A and B, 70 B Mrs. Dot Mock 70 B, Rebelette Sponsor Mrs. Lou Nell Taylor Recreation A, Girls' Mrs. Ora Willis 70 Girl's PE TOP RIGHT: Mrs. Antley shows a PE girl the cor- rect form of tennis. MIDDLE: PE girls compete in a tennis match. BOTTOM: Phil Green gives some basic tips on fishing. OPPOSTITE TOP LEFT Coach Payne, along with friends, relaxes between classes, OPPOSITE TOP RIGHT: Coach lack gets relief from the heat by standing near the fan. OP- POSITE MIDDLE LEFT: A drink of water tastes mighty good to Coach Brian during registration. OPPOSITE MIDDLE RIGHT Clint Davis gets ready for a badminton shot 754 at PE it cfs ,. C. PE girls visil area Iolce Mr. Iames Brian Boy's Recreation A, Basketball Mr. Stan johnson Boy's Recreation A, Football Mr. Eugene jones Boy's Recreation A Exercise usually begins a PE class and then leads to various games and activities. Many stu- dents prefer volleyball, basket- ball, softball and other strenuous games, while others enjoy easier sports such as table tennis or horseshoes. This year students were lucky enough to have Phil Green, a pro bass fisherman and fishing instructor, give a class on basic fishing tips. The girls not only gained information con- cerning fishing but also enjoyed a trip to an area lake. PE 'A' 155 TOP: Mrs. Cash waits patiently for another sick student to come into her office. MIDDLE LEFT? Planning the menu for the coming week is just one of Mrs. Weem's duties, MIDDLE RIGHT: Miss Marshall keeps busy helping the teachers. BOT- TOM: Mr. l. W. Griggs dresses in his uniform for the 200th anniversary of the Navy. . ,,t,sr,,rr1 a-':..,,,,, l,r Mrs. Stella Cash, school nurse, returned for another year at West Monroe High School. She ren- dered a vital service to both faculty and students. Mr. I. W. Griggs and the main- tenance crew worked throughout the year to keep the school safe, sanitary, and serv- iceable for students and faculty. With the help of her assistants, Mrs. Vivian Weems, head of the school cafeteria, saw that each student received a well-bal- anced, nutritious meal. Miss Benya Marshall helped teachers by running off test sheets, study guides, and, work sheets. 156 'Ir Staff Staff aids students and foculf -1776 Girls ossist in librory, office Many students played an active part in the operation of the library. These students known as library workers, performed various library duties during the school day or after school. They handled such routine tasks as shelving and checking out books. Also along with the library workers, office trainees assist. These students trained in our of- fice to become educated in the fields of secretarial work and business education. TOP: Larice lones prepares papers for the office. MIDDLE LEFT An office worker helps with office typing. MIDDLE RIGHT: This library worker helps the teachers pick out books for their classes. BOT- TOM: Mary McDonald helps with the checking out of books. Library and Office Workers 1' 157 158-nr Colonists W if f , g2i i 11 if ,, A g,,, 3 W 5 E Q 5 gf E 2 E l w E 5 6 3 5 I Q 5 E in 5? QM Colonisfs 5-16 51' Colonists ir 159 Senior Pledge We must live with ourselves, and so We must be fit for ourselves to know, We want to be able, as days go bv, Always to look ourselves in the eye. We don't want to stand in the setting sun And hate ourselves for the things we've done. We want to stand with our heads erect, We want to deserve our self- respect. 160 'A' Seniors SQA.. AT TOP: Senior class officers are Tim Ervin, presidentg Lori Poche, vice-president, Mick Roberts, secretary, Dana Danner, treasurer. ABOVE: Class representatives are Denise Oser, Charlie McCain, lodie Schless- man, Gary jackson, and Matt Sheppard. Seniors grocluole in bicenlenniol yeor -2 :r'V',t.nA Randy Aaron, Danny Acree, lke Acree, Cary Adams, Tim Adams Kathy Albritton, Susan Albritton, Deb- bie Alexander, Gail Allison, Darlene Anderson Pat Anderson, Richard Antley, Sherry Antley, Renee Arnold, Connie Arrant Harold Arrant, Travis Arrant, Laura Arr- wood, Renessa Atkins, Cheryl Baker leff Bandy, Sandy Banks, Cindy Bar- nett, jackie Barnett, Leah Bass Lee Beaird, Regina Bearden, Ricky Beavers, Gail Beavers, Ricky Bell Seniors -A' 161 Fred Berry, jimmy Bice, Wade Bishop, lay Blackman, lerry Blazier Vera Boldes, Bruce Bonnett, Mary Bonnett, Cynthia Booth, jeff Bordelon Barbara Bowen, Carol Bowman, Belin- da Bradford, Lydia Brady, Marcia Branch 762 -A' Seniors Students choose to keep automobile '1 H B was s eeee .iE L:L ...g..'5'kMdW Nici Suppose you could keep only one of the following: television, newspaper, automobile, telephone, or refrigerator. Which one would you discard and which one would you keep? This question was asked to some 2,675 japanese adults. Television won, with 37 per cent of those polled, and newspaper came in sec- ond with a 20 per cent score. Out of 100 high school students at West Monroe, 79 per cent chose to keep the car, ten per cent the refrigerator, four per cent chose television, and six per cent chose the telephone. The newspaper was chosen, with 88 per cent, to be discarded. Four per cent chose to discard the refrigerator, six per cent the telephone, and one per cent for both television and automobile. nf? ,nys-i -av '1!! AA Debbie Brasher, lolene Brendle, Kim Brister, Debra Bromley, Mark Brooks Roxie Brougham, Donnie Brown, Karen Brown, Mike Brown, Cary Bryan OPPOSITE FAR LEFT: Leah Bass is upset because of the large number of tri-packs she has left to do. OPPOSITE PAGE RIGHT: One of the many run- throughs painted by Patti Lee and loni LeMoine. AT LEFT: Tim Ervin puts the finishing touches on the senior homecoming float. Diane Brynsvold, jory Barkley, Rhonda Bumgardner, Ken Bunn, Cay Burkett Kay Burkett, Elton Burks, Marilyn Bush, Randy Bush, Kathy Cage Seniors t 163 Richard Calhoun, Tami Campbell leff Carpenter, Dewanna Carter AT TOP: An empty stadium is a pic- ture full of memories. AT LEFT' joan Furr finds advanced math class amus- ing. Milly Chambola, Kevin Cheek, Carla Chiles, Sherri Christensen, Cindy Christy Virgil Clampit, Lisa Clark, Kelvin Clark, Marsha Clark, Delores Cockerham 164 if Seniors 1'f1f.f5P55??EZS5: .- . I ' 1 i Wes Cogburn, Bunny Cole, Cyndy Coleman, Connie Coley, Kay Collins leff Conley, Carlene Connell, Carrie Coody, Rusty Cook, Tammy Cook lim Coons, Tommy Counts, Saundra Covert, Richard Covington, Corky Cowart The REBELAIRE staff held a survey of some 700 WMHS students in order to use the results as influential material to convince prospective merchants to purchase ads. The survey showed that summer earnings totaled 525,041. The weekly allowance for these students was 52,520.10, while the weekly earnings were 58,586.40. An average of 51,603 was spent on health and beauty supplies dur- ing an average month. Automobiles and repairs were 53,652 per month, while gasoline took 55,699.50 of the students' money. There were 54,433.75 spent on food, and on entertainment the total was 54,767. Students spent an average of 53,493.28 on records, tapes, books, and magazines, while clothing took 56,161 per month. Of the 700 students polled, 195 owned their own cars, while 120 owned motorcycles. Bicycles were owned by 144 students. Many people bought things of their own choice with their own money. According to survey results, 559 people bought their own soft drinks, 485 bought candy and ice cream, and 423 bought short order foods. Students paying for their own tickets to movies, plays, and sports events totaled 393, while 310 bought their own books, 277 bought their own tape players and tapes, and 246 paid for their own gasoline. Craig Crawford, David Crawford, Tim Crocker, Leland Cromwell, Robin Crowell Survey shows buying power of teenagers Seniors if 165 Scholastic excellence achieved by seniors Scholastic achievements highlighted many seniors' graduating year. One such honor was the semifinal scholarship acceptance for Louisiana Tech University. 27 seniors from WMHS were ac- cepted for the semifinals. They were Travis Arrant, Leah Bass, Iolene Brendle, Corky Cowart, Anne Dopson, Roy Fortenberry, loan Furr, Doug Garrett, Bob Halsell, lay Huneycutt, Dianne Lejeune, Bar- bie O'Bryant, Christy Parnell, loan Reddy, Robert Richardson, Virginia Rodgers, Donna Russell, Tam- my Stimac, jeff Sylvester, Karen Turly, and lack White. loan Furr and Kelvin Washington received similar honors in scholastic achievement. loan was an- nounced as a semifinalist in the National Merit Scholarship competition. Kelvin was named as one of more than 7400 semifinalists in the National Achievement Scholarship program for outstanding Negro students. Debbie Crusenberry, Denise Cum- mings, Kay Cupit, Kirby Dangerfield, Felicia Danna Dana Danner, Bart Davis, Carmen Davis, Diana Davis, janet Davis Annette Dean, lames DeLancey, Pam Dennis, Billy Doolittle, Ann Dopson AT RIGHT: A display of senior invitations was set up in the lobby. OPPOSITE TOP RIGHT: Mrs. Shively's English class reviews material for a test. OPPOSITE PAGE LEF7? Ed Rutledge arrives early at Mrs. Carroll's room to help sell newspapers. is .t . .t .tt 3 f iig r ss l g 1L 766 t Seniors S W ,Q ,gy ,f . Steve Dowdy, lenny Downey, Denise Dulaney, Brenda Dumas, Roderick Dunnaway Steve Dupuy, limmy Eley, Tim Ervin, Carmey Ethington, Donnie Flowers Debbie Fleming, Cheri Fleming, Susan Finley, Danny Fincher, George Feazel Seniors if 167 Mike Flowers, Steve Ford Guy Fortenberry, Roy Fortenberry Cindy Foster, Wayne Fowler Lanny Franks, Ann Frost, Paul Frost, joan Furr, Danny Carlington Doug Garrett, Richard Garrett, Nikki Caskin, Cynthia Cates, Ronnie Gates 168 if Seniors ' ,g,g-,tgp . 1 71.219 55 fi f +1 'If wejit , T' W ,st fr Q A i a, . .jp 13' ' 'Qff w ., . J if xg.. f g eet 1 R ' R 'writ . A ,R ,,x,.,EZI7f 1 A K t V ,rg S so Xu 2 ig X I? K ir , ' we ' itesi M Q yr-A . . 3 . . S S ' F -ww--f-sff':1ff.ss X 5: s img is 'siffixtff VC -,f:f-1 - . F s i fgt 5 ' S X S S etteie r X Q . t iiti Q 5 Q V- eeei X 0' Q S. - ' if IVQ. nf fog, Seniors envy future graduates Bicentennialgraduates will depart this year without the benefit of air condi- tioning. The system, to be completed by November at a cost of 5526,383, was begun in February. Why did they have to wait until I leave? You might know, they would wait until after I left. Remarks like these floated down the halls as seniors, voiced their opinions about the long-anticipated air conditioning. An added feature of the air conditioning was that recessed, flourescent lighting was to be installed. Seniors, juniors, and sophomores witnessed and heard the development of the air conditioning units, beginning with the copper-colored pipes which ran the length of the hall. Each student gazed at the construction, imagining the comfort which the massive machines would supply. In May, as the seniors whiled away their days prior to graduation, beads of perspiration dripping onto their notebooks, they envied the next graduating class. Donny Gathright, Everett Gels, lim Gentry, Annie George, Marty George Mary George, Eugene Gilbert, Lenard Gilmore, Lynn Goodwin, Ann Gorman Gary Graves, lane Graves, Cindy Greg- ory, Greg Greene, Rhonda Greer OPPOSITE PAGE TOP: Seniors Lori Poche and Terri Hoover show their school spirit through their artwork. AT TOP: Typical ofAmerican tradi- tion of the morning coffee break, workers on the air conditioning relax outside, AT FAR LEFT: Pat Anderson patiently waits for the closing of another school day. AT LEFT: Cathy Cage ex- presses her Rebel Spirit for the senior class at a pep rally. Seniors 'A' 169 Teresa Guilliam, Gari Gunter, Tom Griffin, Mary Hale, Bill Hall Mark Hall, Bob Halsell, Carol Ham- mond, Melinda Hammond, Kristy Harper Ronna Harper, Brad Harrell Lori Harrell, Randy Hattaway lerry Hatten, Mickey Hawkins 'I 70 t Seniors Senior eorns role in oreo fheofer Senior Tammy McGhee achieved many honors in speech during her high school years. One such honor she received was the role oflo March in the Little Theater presentation of Little Women. This was Tammy's first audition for Little Theater, the areas only amateur theater. Tammy also represented West Monroe High School in tournaments at Loui- siana Tech University and Northeast Louisiana University. She ranked in the semifinals with True, Blue, and Trusted and fourth place this past year at Tech in duet acting. As vice-president of Thespian Troupe 442, Tammy took an active part in all plays and activities, including WMHS's first musical Godspell. Tammy's junior year was highlighted by the Sarah Helen Griffin Memorial Award. This was the first annual award for speech excellence presented by the speech department. Bobby Hayden, Ricky Hayes, Sharon Hayes, Karen Head, Debra Heath Frieda Heath, Chere Hembree, jimmy Henderson, Randy Hendrix, Roland Hendrix OPPOSITE PAGE: Tammy McGhee studies after issuing parking viola- tions. TOP LEFT? Leland Cromwell and leff Conley participate in one of many assemblies held throughout the year. TOP RIGHT: Dana Danner demon- strates static electricity. AT FAR LEFT Everett Geis sings at the homecoming assembly. AT LEFT Contemplating the future, Matt Sheppard day dreams of college choices. Seniors t 171 Sandra Henry, Paula Henry, Chrys Her- nandez, Susan Hicks, Pam Hill Howard Hines, Art Hodge, Barbara Hodge, Glenda Hodge, Stanley Hodge AT LEFT: Patty Lee and lonl Lemoine enjoy pointing the run-throughs for the football games. OPPOSITE LEFT: The art club painted the entrance doors in the lobby as one of their projects. Druane Hoffmann, Ronnie Hollaway, Mike Holton, Nancy Honey, Terri Hoover Kevin Hough, Elizabeth Hoy, Mike Hudgens, Shelley Humble, Mary lo Humphreys 772 'A' Seniors Seniors compose reseorch popers Did you know that Sir Calahad's consecrated quest was to find the Holy Grail? Or that the Hope Diamond is suspected to have been cut from a larger blue Indian brilliant stolen during the French Revolu- tion? These were only a couple of the many interesting facts dug up dur- ing Mrs. Opal 5hively's senior research classes. Other topics included early olympics, Equal Rights Amendment, Eugene O'Neal, Bob Dylan, and the Cuban Missile Crisis. The research papers were detailed reports on specific subjects and were turned in October 8. The topics could be chosen from the fields of literary works, historical events, modern medical techniques, and simply items of interest. Mike Huneycutt, jimmy Hutcherson, Gale Hutson, Gary jackson, Mike locala Richard johns, Carolyn lohnson Melisa lohnson, Michael lohnson Sandra lohnson, lodie lohnston Danny loiner, Cynthia lones Seniors 'A' 173 Ginger lones, Laricelones, Deann lore dan, Greg Karr, Susan Keen lackie Kendrix, Tommy King, Mari Lou Knowles, Todd Lacey, Polly Langston Iwfs.. 'T' 41 FD ...ff Maid' ,qw dr' 1-gum 'iff Stacey Laurent Sandy Lawler Lydia Laws Tammy Lawson Emma Lee 174 -Ar Seniors -mga QSM' S 5.3! ri WI: I3 Seniors honored of foofboll bonquet Thirteen seniors captured awards February 5 at the annual West Monroe High School football banquet held in the school cafeteria. PatAnderson, all-district and all-Twin Cities guard, andlimmy Hen- derson, Rebel quarterback, were awarded Most Valuable Player honors at the banquet. The Captains' awards went to linebackers Danny Carlington and Gary Maxey. Danny doubled as a fullback during the season, and Cary doubled as an offensive guard. The outstanding offensive lineman award was given to Robert Hen- derson, an all-district selection at tackle, while halfback Richard Cholston was named the outstanding offensive back. All-Twin Cities defensive back, Charlie McCain received the out- standing defensive back award for the second consecutive year. Kicker-punter Butch Savoie received the scholastic award for his achievement of a 3.71 scholastic average throughout high school. Receiving the coach's award for this year was lim Muckelroy. In addition to these awards, plaques were given to all two-year let- termen. Seniors receiving this award were Pat Anderson, Ken Bunn, leff Conley, Tommy Counts, Craig Crawford, Danny Carlington, lim- my Henderson, Robert Henderson, Cary Maxey, Charlie McCain, and lim Muckleroy. OPPOSITE TOP LEFT? lay Thurston and Debbie Ford discuss plans for Friday night. OPPOSITE BOTTOM LEFT' Senior girls demand equal rights. OPPOSITE RIGHT: Eric Middleton splits wood for the FCA. AT LEFT: lulia Marzula enjoys the privi- lege of working in the office. AT RIGHT: Karen Head returns to class after having her schedule changed. Patti Lee, Debbie Leister, Dianne Le- leune, loni Lemoine, Lesly Lenard Mark Lenard, Randy Lenard, Robert Leon, Paula Lett, leff Lewis Babs Little Seniors ir 175 Darlyn Lofton, Lou Ann Logan, Kim Lowe, Bruce Lowry, Kelli Lyons ludy Madden, Reggie Manning, Patti Mann, Pam Mangrum, Katrina Mat- thews AT TOP: Cary Graves and Guy Fortenberry stop to examine a float. AT RIGHT: A bicentennial book cover. OPPOSITE PACE BOTTOM: Cary Maxey stays cool after working on the Interact float. 176 i' Seniors Class competition during the pep rallies was very keen this year, but the Senior Class came out on top. They succeeded in capturing the spirit stick six times this year. The seniors came to pep rallies armed with cans filled with rocks, balloons to pop, confetti to throw, and flourishing signs that read 'Rebs Alive in '75.' Their cry of Seniors Love Rebs was proven by the loud volume of their yells. The seniors lived up to their name, the Spirit of '76! Seniors grab lop honors in class yells Patsy Mason, Barry Marrioneaux, Kaye Martin, Pamela Martin, Wendy Martin My Q if leff Marzula, lulia Marzula, Barbie Maxey, Gary Maxey, Charlene May ,,.f-u Qfx ff Beth McBroom, Charlie McCain Kenneth McConnell, Kelly McCrudy Wendy McEnery, Mark McGee Seniors 'A' 177 in V.., X N K .. is ,g it 'F L 5 W ,QQ J 4 1- 'N . Ri ' 'Q' N 'm' 'N L in T ss Tammy McGhee, Monica McCough, Marcia McCrew, Toni McLain, Darryl McLaughlin Christy McNeil, Karen McQueen, George Mercer, lerry Meuwly, Eric Middleton AT TOP LEFT Kelvin Washington studies hard for a test. AT TOP RIGHT Mary lo Humphries rushes to her 6th period class. AT LEFT Mrs. Carroll's mass media class enjoys watching themselves on T. V OPPOSITE PACE: Laurie Pruitt asks the advice of Mrs. Carroll, 778 'A' Seniors Manpower assists needy students The Manpower Program at West Monroe consisted of seven people. Man- power was a program set up to aid students in school with their financial needs. The program was subsidized by the federal government, and money that the students made came from the local police jury. Manpower consisted of three parts: in-school, out-of-school, and mainstream. The police jury limited the number of people who could be hired at each school. WMHS employed seven people to help in the cafeteria, to assist the custo- dian, and to help in the gym. The program consisted of both males and females. To qualify for the program, a student must have had a financial need in his family. Students were allowed to work ten hours a week at 52.70 per hour. Mr. Walter Allen was the coordinator of the school program. He said that courses were offered during the summer, and more than 75 students worked at least 32 hours a week. Connie Miller, Gerald Miller Randy Miller, Sherdell Mitchell Annette Moffett, Lois Monk Kevin Moore, Peggy Moore, Russell Moore, Susan Moran, Ricky Moses jim Muckleroy, Robert Murphy, Leonard Myers, Vickie Myers, Stanley Neeley Seniors 'A' 179 AT RIGHT: Denise Oser waits her turn as class officer pictures are being taken for the yearbook. AT FAR RIGHT: Giving a sigh of relief, Lydia Laws hears the bell ring for the end of the day. OPPOSITE PAGE BOTTOM: Seniors show an example of their win- ning spirit at the Neville pep rally. Stan Newman, jim Nolan, Della Nor- wood, Barbie O'Bryant, Sara Odom David Off, Gary Oglesbee, Melanie Oliver, Helen Orange, Don Osbon Ronnie Osbon, Denise Oser, Pam Owens, Kathy Owens, Freda Owens Mac Owens, Lauren Oxford, Patricia Pace, Liz Page, Alive Parks 180 'A' Seniors Seniors leave wills, attend career days, Awards Day Area universities such as Tech and NLU held career days for interested seniors. University personnel lectured and answered questions asked by seniors. Students were excused from all classes at school so that they could inspect the college campuses and meet students and faculty. Another privilege for seniors was the exemption from finals. Requirement for exemption was maintaining a B average for each course for both semesters. Seniors were also allowed to work in the office. They received one credit for each period they worked. As in previous years, seniors were allowed to leave their last wills and testa- ments to the underclassmen and the faculty. These wills were typed and car- ried to Mrs. Carroll's room and then appeared in the last issue of the REBEL DISPA TCH. Seniors left a variety of things ranging from dirty basketball shoes to love and many memories. Awards Day was held on May 4. Conforming to tradition, seniors filed into the auditorium in couples. Knowing this would be the last assembly that the WMHS Class of '76 would attend, the event was met with mixed emotions. While underclassmen sang Seniors, We Love You, seniors marched out with many memories, some sad, some happy. In their minds were pictures of graduation. Christy Parnell, Mary Kay Parrish, Dickie Patterson, Penny Patrick, leff Patterson Terry Paul, Steve Pierce, Rhonda Pep- pers, Leisa Perkins, Thomas Peters Seniors 'A' 781 Belinda Phillips, Cindy Phillips, Mark Pilgreen, Linda Plunk, Lori Poche Connie Poland, David Ponthieux, Debbie Powell, Rebecca Pritchard, Laurie Pruitt Debbie Rappold, Pat Rawls, Chuck Redden, joan Reddy, Brenda Reed Susan Reitzammer, Kurt Renfrow, Leonard Rhodes, Robert Richardson, Chris Roark 782 'k Seniors Denise Oser crowned Miss Jr. Civitan International A summer trip to Acapulco and a possible trip to Switzerland were two of the privileges Denise Oser, a WMHS senior, received as a result of being crowned the 7975 Miss junior Civitan International. Denise was crowned on june 79, 7975, in Detroit, Michigan. As a result of receiving her title, she was enabled to travel to Texas, Alabama, and Canada to promote all junior Civitan Clubs. The pageant was held at Adrian College, 50 miles from Detroit. She competed with twenty-one girls from the United States and Canada. The first two days of the contest were spent almost entirely in con- ference with judges. After the preliminaries in the pageant, Denise claimed her title. In her travels, Denise attended junior Civitan conventions, semi- nars, and council meetings. She was asked to be a judge for Miss junior Civitan pageants in Virginia and South Carolina. She also wrote articles for the junior Civitan magazine, which is distributed interna- tionally. Her reign was anticipated to conclude with her trip to Acapulco in the summer. I s I 'H if Q1,, J Denise Robbins, Lisa Roberts, Mick Roberts, Ginny Rodgers, Roxanne Rodriquez ,-:, L Dianne Rogers, Glen Russell, lean Russell, Shalane Russell, Ed Rutledge AT LEFT' limmy Henderson and Pat Anderson choose to receive the opening kickoff at the Neville-WMHS game. TOP: Track team members Larry Modique and james Swope participate in a cross-country meet. Seniors 'Ir 183 Christy Sackman, Cindy Sanders, Kitty Sanders, Kay Sanford, Butch Savoie 'Y 'H lodie Schlessman, Barbara Schmidt, 4. Terry Searcy, Shelia Shannon, Vennie Shelley .,,.4f .TJ i Matt Shepard, David Sheppert, Cathy Shivor, Steve Simmons, Linda Av' Simpson ic:-r ,r .J nf , .,,., Mike Simpson, Dianne Sims, Ricky Sims, Larry Skinner, Molly Smith fa: rf'5 Ricky Smith, Starla Smith, Steve Smith, Teresa Smith, Kim Spencer V, U -q--v 67 graduate of mid-term Having completed their 20 requisite credits, 67 seniors graduated at midterm. Those seniors who preferred to go all year took advantage of unscheduled afternoons or simply left after third period. Seniors were able to earn three credits in the Students Aiding Learn- ing and Teachers lSALT1 program. These students worked at various elementary schools for three hours a day. Students in this program received first-hand experience in teaching because they actually assisted in the instruction of the classes. The majority of SALT students helped physical education teachers at local junior high schools where they offered advice to their students as well as relieving their senior instructors of various small duties. 184 if Seniors 'C' difls Debra Spires, Kathy Stamper, Ann 5tansburY, lanet Stansell, lennifer Staten lon Steffins, Tamrny Stimac, Curtis Stodghill, Kathy Stone, Tanya Street OPPOSITE BOTTOM: Lisa Clark is the first to ar- rrve at class AT LEFT: Marilyn Tolbird and Debbie Rappold work on a bicentennial float for home' Ricky Streetman, D. C. Stringer, Deb- bie Strong, lohn Sumrall, lames Swope leff Sylvester, Teresa Talton, Kathy Taylor, lohn Taylor, Peggy Taylor Seniors i' 185 Lindy Templeton, julie Thomas gg Virginia Thomas, Carolyn Thomason ew H- Kathy Thompson V' ,..-nl Patricia Thompson, Sandra Thornton, Tim Thrallkill, jay Thurston, Dewayne Tidwell .::A- vw., Marilyn Tolbird, Patty Tomlinson, Karen Truly, William Upchurch, David Van Tassell Senior wins nolionol recognition Phyllis Waggoner, Kathy Wainwright, My LaRhonda Walker, Dianne Walker, Barry Wall Larry Wall, Sandra Walters, Tom Walters, Darlene Ward, Robbie Ward Marching in the Macey's Thanksgiving and Tournament of Roses parades was a highlight of Carolyn Thomason's senior year. Carolyn was selected as one of two Louisiana students for the McDonalds All-American Band. A member of All-District Band, All-State Band and All-Star Marching Band, Carolyn won five superior ratings at various state solo and ensemble festivals. She also held first chair in the percus- sion section and was a member of the pit band. This past summer, Carolyn took a concert band course at Northeast Louisiana University and re- ceived four hours of college credit. She plans to continue her studies at Northeast Louisiana Univer- sity, majoring in music education and specializing in percussion. 186 at Seniors A. C, Warlick, Kevin Washington, Con- nie Watson, Linda Watson, Patricia Weaver Renee West, lay White, Marie White, Miller White, Brenda Williams Byron Williams, lanet Williams, Lloyd Williams, Rick Williams, Scott Williams Susan Williams, Bill Wilson, Freddy Wilson, Leon Wilson, johnny Wink Emma Woodard, lim Woods, Robbie Young, Mike Young, Lorrie Zimmer joe Zuber AT LEFT limmy Henderson and Butch Savoie imitate the feelings of the winners in the Seniors 'A' 187 Juniors look loword future juniors were happy this year knowing that they would not have to go through another sophomore orienta- tion. Middleclassmen already knew most school policies, teachers, and campus high- ways, and were looking toward a new horizon. During this year of new op- portunities, juniors were able to register and take the ACT test, take the PSATXNMSQT test, and order senior rings. This was also the year for juniors to look toward their senior year. Visions of first chances at classes and park- ing stickers, university career days, college entrance forms and acceptances, scholar- ships, and Who's Who honors ran through a iunior's expect- ant mind. TOP: junior class officers: Melinda Harper, treasurer, Kathy Edmondson, secretary, Ted- dy Allen, president, Ken Savoie, vice presi- dent, BELOW: junior representatives lfront rowj Tracy Lee, Cindy Warden, Lynn Smith, lback rowj Kenda Bates, Brenda Dyke, Clint Davis. 788i juniors fa.. Chuck Adams, Paul Adams, Sandra Adams, Carla Albritton, Dawn Aldridge, Teddy Allen, lulie Armstrong Bobby Arrant, Arlene Aulds, Darlene Aulds, Ginger Autonberry, Ricky Autonberry, Pam Avant, Peter Bacle Denise Bagwell, Patty Bageant, Bobby Baily, Debra Bain, George Baldwin, Vicki Baldwin, Sheila Bamburg Robin Bandy, Catherine Bane, Cathy Barker, ludy Barnes, Kathi Barnes, Ricky Barnes, Veronica Bass Kenda Bates, Terry Baxter, Cathy Bayles, Mike Bayles, Gordon Beard, Mike Beavers, Scotty Beebe Hayward Beeson, Andy Benson, Irene Besant, David Bishop, lan Blackstock, Pete Bleene, Danny Boland leff Bonner, Bruce Bonnett, Denny Bonnett, Ben Book, David Bounds, Gayle Braddock, Kenneth Brady Kay Bratton, Mike Brice, Tammy Bris ter, Tom Brister,lames Britt, Brenda Britton, Cindy Brossett ' Bill Brown, Cynthia Brown, Debbie Brown, Donna Brown, lohn Brown, Nancy Brown, Robert Brown if ai 5 'GQ HE' juniors -A' 189 Scott Brown, Tara Buce, Paula Butler, Mickie Bunn, Chuck Burkett, Donna Burns Sara Buttitta, Perry Calcote, loanne Caldwell, Sandy Calhoun, Linda Camp, Kim Campbell lerry Campbell, Theosha Campbell, Mike Cannon, Kevin Caples, Craig Capers, Bobby Caples Richard Carroll, Donna Causey, Steve Clampit, Kathy Clark, lan Clowers, Bet- ty Cobb Cindy Cobb, Dennis Cogdell, Edward Cole, Ricky Coleman, Mike Collins, Albert Conn Mark Cooley, Paul Cooper, Sharon Cooper, lulie Copeland, Glen Cope- land, Ruby Copes AT RIGHT: Mark Hendricks is in a hurry to get to his fourth period class after lunch. AT FAR RICHT: During PE class, Clint Davis tries to master the game of badminton, OPPOSITE: Mike Cannon assists in tearing apart the Neville tiger, Shasta. 190+ juniors Mike Cannon raises prize Durocs Along with being a lettering defensive tackle and a member of lr. Civitans, Mike Cannon, a junior, raises champion hogs. Mike began raising hogs in the fourth grade after joining the 4-H Club and has been bringing home blue ribbons and trophies ever since. His Durocs have won firstplace ribbons at fairs in Shreveport,Baton Rouge, Tallulah, and Delhi. He has won trophies for the Champion Hog at the Delhi fair, and the Champion Showmanship award at both Baton Rouge and the Shreveport State Fair. lulia Cordry, Barbara Counts, David Counts, Susan Covert, Tina Cowan, lohnson Cox Phil Cox, Robert Crawford, Kayla Creech, Derek Crockett, Paul Crocker, Debbie Croft Cary Crump, Greg Crusenberry, Gilbert Culpepper, Ter- ry Culpepper, Becky Cummings, Cathy Curry Ricky Cyrus, Dennis Daniel, Kay Danklefsen, Darren Daughtery, Albert Davis, Clint Davis Mark Davis, Cleta Dawkins, Betty Day, Debra Deal, Danny Dean, Lynn DeCarmo Danny DeMoss, Roy Dison, Lisa Doris, Vicky Doucet, Pam Douglas, Steve Drosser juniors ir 197 Karen Halley, a junior, was the title holder of the Miss Ouachita Parish Ideal Miss Talent competi- tion of 7974. She was Miss Ouachita Parish Ideal Miss of 7975 and went on to capture a S500 cash scholar- ship for her essay on The Challenge of Leadership at the World Ideal Miss competition. She wrote of the motivations of the human being. The World Ideal Miss Pageant, held on the LSU campus in Baton Rouge, consisted of 278 girls, 73-77 years of age, all of whom wrote an essay on the same material. Eddie Dulaney, Greg Duncan, Kevin Duncan, Kerry Durbin, Brenda Dyke, Kathy Edmonson Patrice Elliott, Debbie Ellis, Candy Elmore, Moses Elmore, Pat Epps, Denise Erwin Debbie Estep, Randy Evans, Bryan Fatheree, lack Flem- ing, Dee Folds, Debbie Ford Debbie Foster, David Frazier, Brenda French, Gerald French, Lori Frey, Patty Frith Terri Frost, Sharon Frost, Darren Fuller, Ronnie Fuller, Tony Fuller, Vicky Gaines 4 . fi . X T X N X ...... . ,X Q R-rf ,f . ER i 1 1. ! ,G ,nv X L 5,3,7Q,u,w 3 N X . K x 119' 3 3 ij: f 43.-X I f .' 7 L31 f F ! 37 xx 7 1 Q r 5-417. V 3, ' 375 4. ' 4' . , A ff' if If Nt I? l ss N x 7 'U F 1 T A . ' . . 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Lynn Hargrove, Melinda Harper, David Harris, Lance Harris, Stanely Harris, Tomeca Hart, Tommy Hatten Billy Haynes, Marvin Head, Debbie Hembree, Donna Henderson, Mark Hendricks, Renelle Hendricks, Allen Hendrix ludy Henry, Karen Henry, Paula Henry, Karen Hensley, Audre Hester, Louis Hicks, Terlina Hicks Mary Hill, Tina Hislop, Lorna Hobbs Rodney Hobbs, Tommy Hodge, Kay Hollis Cindy Holloway, lanice Howard, Ran- dall Howard 794ir juniors it gf :ff w f rfr, . f f . i 4 Mia. 1 '52 :Kg 2 , Mfr? i 1 ' ' ' av 1, 2251 , , ,B fra 1 4 iff f 5 4 4 f ! 7 :,:,k. .. hi' W' , rg . 5 ' I Q f' . , , , E921 K 1,1 5 1 e i If 5 fi. 1 S: l ' x Lt' ii' 1 L ll. 4 , Y 'x ' ' :wi A ,, av Y. D A - 'i n t ,wk , f ' ef . as 'A - X. fi? V i , A 1 A . A 1 I, V lift 5 Q, Q V .A ,if A I K L kVV,.. K l li Wkhh H X E KE ,ei, , 7 f . T: Q T it,s 7 2 iiii . iill as R Sex ' , L it 9' ' ' L T. I ui il li' 'L 'f ' ,Hyatt 1 ii siitflisf A J A . ' .. 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J' , f -1 H 1 , 4 g , 1 g 1 I , -,1 , Q J pax R , 42 1' ,ff l fl 2 A T Scott Howard, Mary Hudson, Ronald Huey, Tammy Huff, Virginia Humble, jay jackson, Sandra jackson Oliver jarvis, Gregg johnson, jeff johnson, Debbie johnston, jan jones, joe jones, Rhonda jones Randall Howard chosen asoufsfanding youth Randall Howard, was one of several West Monroe High School stu- dents earning personal recognition this past summer. Randall was selected as Outstanding Youth of the Month in May of last year by the jaycee janes thereby allowing him to be considered for Outstanding Youth of the Year. judged on academic qualities as well as community involvement and leadership, Randall was later chosen to receive this honor. He was presented a plaque in obser- vance of his being chosen. Randall is well known by fellow students and is involved in various activities such as football Interact Officer and FCA. I I Victor jones, Willie jones, Kathy Keen, Melanie Keeton, Annette Kesler, Suzanne Key, Amy Keys Steve Kidd, Robert King, Ralph Kirkham, Billy Kirksey, Annette Knighton, john Knox, Cary Koch Ralph Kountze, Sandra Kyles, Lemar LaCroun, Karen Lasyone, Charles Law- rence, Paul Lawrence, Bubba Lawson Mike LeBrun, Amanda Lee, Lute Lee, Tracey Lee, Cindy Legett, Mike Le- moine, Doveita Lenard juniors fk 195 Juniors foce senior yeor ? e ,Q sa rg, - Q . Paula Lenard, Steve Lenard, Linda Leon, Chuck Lewis, Eric Lewis, Cary Lillie, Cindy Little Butch Lively, Kaye Long, Faye Long, Brett Lovett, Tommy Lowe, Ginger Mack, Cindy Madden Tammy Maki, Teresa Malmstrom, loyce Many, Vassie Manning, Connie Martin, Steve Martin, Twyla Masell 196-A' juniors I 1 j I .. 5 . , L NN, z z f g , W' V S ieieee . Ji-tiff S L - ,L E AI: A 2 4 is , ki qw K, tg Ea e ' - 4' 'a-kg? Y ii. f ' - K A Nlgdkg 4 .kit -K W k'kk till . ,.iim.t.rih 5 2 i , . L, 4 as s 2 Yi l .i X Q io ' N t sa 5 r Q Q Confident and a little unsure was how many students felt as they progressed through their junior year. The junior-Thespian play, CodspelI, represented a first to everyone, as well as to juniors, because it was the first musical production ever presented at West Monroe High School. juniors struggled through the tasks of choosing their senior rings Oct. 14, preparing for their senior year, and making ready for the annual junior prom. juniors maintaining an average of at least 3.0 received invitations into the National Honor Society. f aff Hag: -ff' Q .1-1 J! ES Wa 4 as Q X ,ffm . 1 ' 4 l was 5- E5 F Q Tony Massey, Amy May, jimmy May, Karen May, Pam Mayo, Valerie McBride, Beth McBroom Bobby McCarty, Clayton McCarty, Gary McCarty, Donna McClain, Lori McGlendon, Nancy McDaniel, Danny McGrew David McGrew, Nita McMillan, Carol Mercer, Randy Mercer, Sharon Meuwley, Mary Mills, Sheila Mills lay Mitchell, Donald Modicue, Larry Modicue, Calvin Moore, Geanne Moore, Greg Moorhead, Mike Mulhearn lanie Murphy, Sally Muse, johnny Myatt, jerry Myers, Linda Myles, lerry Nall, Roy Naron OPPOSITE TOP LEFT' Out at lunch, Lee Ware thinks of an up-coming American History test. OPPOSITE TOP RIGHT: David Vince and Roy Dison do extra studies in library during lunch. RIGHT: Excited Bill Simpson displays his senior ring to Denise Erwin. juniors -A' 197 Angela New, Tina Nichols, Delores Norred Lee Norris, Ricky Nugent, Kim Olsen . . .. . r,Jp-t,,,,,f,f1,g, ,H . , . .. I . '- ,I -f 11:2 , if? 447 P 4' 5 Y aj egg 'Pr W 14 X sie eei ssex .5 M FK E! 41, K 4 ,. ,gr l,. K if U ,, L If 5 ,.,.. , K R' P Z W , 4, . ili 1 iieel C ' f sf, 'iii f i: '.'f1 re, M., , . isss 5 ', ' i o 0 0 Six chosen os boskefboll spirilmokers Tamara Otwell, jimmy Outley, Cathy Pace, Natalie Pack, Carol Parker, Chris Patrick, Cheryl Payne Darryl Pearson, Gordon Pemberton, Bill Perkins, Finley Perkins, Wayne Petrus, Laurel Pickens, jeff Pipes Carol Pitarre,lamie Price, l.ona Prisock Randy Ratcliff, Raymond Rappold, Ara nold Rawls Sandy Rawls, Ginger Ray, lerry Red- ding Reggie Redding, Keith Reeves, Mike Reynolds 798i luniors is Hs w xx Xxx x f e K X. 'mes kg ,S-ggigpq a t ii Q' With the selection of the 7975-76 Varsity Basketball Cheerleaders, several new policies were incorporated. Five juniors, along with one senior, were elected to serve as Varsity Basketball Cheerleaders, whereas last year only seniors were elected. Although this was the second time separate spirit makers had been elected for basketball season, this group was to be elected by the student body. Pep rallies for the basketball team were also a new feature. In their first year to attend cheerleader camp, these six girls captured top ribbons by bringing home three superiors, one ex- cellent, and the spirit stick. Dur- ing football season the group helped the Rebelettes by selling programs at home games. OPPOSITE AT TOP: Mary Shelton asks a friend's opinion on a dress pattern for home eco- nomics. OPPOSITE AT BOTTOM: In English class, Ricky Nugent learns how to construct a concise paragraph. AT LEFT: Mingling with classmates, Ginger Raye, Kathy Clark, and Laurel Pickens dis- cuss prospective plans for Friday night's activities. Dennis Richards, Suzanne Richardson, 2 Cherie Richie, Ralph Riley, Lisa Riser, Liz Rhoden, Cynthia Robert Kg 2 .3 as ' s 'Tiff at - L 1 . K. X' f I ' f I h K .. Q , W l a 3 .Q X VW: is .ik I 1.. .:.. 4 I K F Jigrz p ,N .A L Y tr' .r Yi 1 . , flik P V .3 Q ' '.i' 4, V r I ' .3 1: S .gf Hx V 1 ,, . g .., f XX X A L gh.. is-4, -.-. it K N 7.1 -fsvai iiii sfi. ', IgEa?5i5 ifQEik'l Karla Robert, Kay Robert, Mike Roberts, Michael Robicheaux, Evy Robinson, Kenneth Robinson, Liz S Robinson 3155 if Marcia Robinson, Sandra Robinson, Alan Rogers, Pam Ryals, Tommy San- ders, Donna Sanderson, ludy Sander- son +I: we M A s Dwayne Sateriield, Cary Savana, Ken Savoie, Karyn Sawyer, Thomas Schanks, Larry Seab, john Self I uniors -A' 199 Middleclossmen experience privileges Privileges of the junior class this year included the junior-senior prom, explaining school pro- cedures to sophomores, and taking the Preliminary Scholastic Aptitude Test!National Merit Scholar- ship Qualifying Test. This year juniors were eligible to attend the junior-senior prom, which was held at the Monroe Civic Center in the spring. This year's junior-senior prom was under the coordination of Mr. Truett Thorn. Middleclassmen this year took the PSATXNMSQT of which Miss Agnes Shaw was in charge. The 1975 PSATXNMSQT Student Bulletin stated that one of the reasons for students taking the test is to find out how a person ranks among other juniors across the nation. Taking and meeting student eligibility this test, administered Oct. 27, 7975,enabled those juniors to qualify for the National Merit Scholarship. As a result of having previous Rebel experience, juniors were able to enjoy telling sophomores which staircase to use and also explaining lunch shift, school, and pep rally operations. Susan Sers, Lynn Sharp, Mary Shelton, Dale Shields, Ledell Simmons, Bill Simpson, Robert Simpson Randall Sims, Tammy Sims, David Smith, Dianne Smith, Lynn Smith, Roger Smith, Rusty Smith Susan Smith, Terri Smith, Lisa Soignier, Tammy Soillar, Vickie Sowell, Elizabeth Speights, jerry Stansbury Barbara Stapleton, lohn Steinbeck, Robin Stiles Paul Stinson, Paul Storm, Paula Stringer joy Stuckey, Tony Sullivan, Rodney Summerville 200'k luniors 1E.i .f.4n-' ,,,f . A ,..,... ,, . . A Q. f -K., - Kathy Synders, Scott Terral, lerry ,, ill, R -5 . , , we V. , s.. 4 1 . ge ,I T ' S T gf ' V - 5 'B -2 if . A W J f ,. Carey Thomas, Sharon Thomas, Betty ' fft --'1 fix - - Thompson as fi ' T SM X h A E was W ll Q V .. K 4 , ' in S j, r , X K A . Ja, ,,,V Q . gg L pg, M, 5 K , Debbie Thompson, Duane Thompson, 1 Terri Tippit Debbie Tisdale, Mark Traylor, Sandy 3 ffaflgg tt. Traylor, Terry Tucker, Randy Tyler, Ti G l i, K T ' . Cwenn Vancil, Lynn Vancil ...:, S ' ' . 1 K V 4 ' , 52 - S K ,.tv, 1 , gm S , ff i X' X A' kk 5 Q A . 5 . fa t 1 , L . x V A . fx s i i ' . 1 Q K- f f X l li R I 4, i , S T x l 1 Q T Fred Varner, Kenneth Varner, Kenny Vestal, David Vince, Paula Wade, Ka- thy Wainwright, Cheryl Waldroup M ll fi? ,X X 1 OPPOSITE: Veronica Bass is glad to .,... , .A ..,,. .. .V . ,. ,.,..,.... . , . , . . . , ,1 finish another day of P. E, AT TOP: lr. Flag Corps members, Debra Bain, ludy Barnes, and Cheryl Waldroup prepare for the N. 7th dedication. AT BOT- TOM: Mike LeBrun anticipates a junior victory in the Two-Bit cheer competition yell, luniors i' 201 1 Y 1? Elvis Walker, james Walker, Ray Walker, Ann Wallace, A Ronnie Wallace, Roy Warbington ABOVE: Mr. Richardson's American History class utilizes visual aides for learning. ABOVE AT RIGHT: Ronnie Townsend finds time to converse with a friend before his next class. AT RIGHT: Tammy Gardner listens to a journalism class- mate's story for her opinion, OPPOSITE MIDDLE LEFT: Valerie McBride tries to think of material for first-rate newspaper articles. OPPOSITE MIDDLE RIGHT: Finding their lunch shift amusing are Cheri Wilhite, Karen Halley, and Tammy Westbrook. OPPOSITE AT BOTTOM: Nancy Brown waits while editors check over her year- book work. Lyn Ward, Terry Ward, Lee Ware, Alfred Washington, Russell Watkins, Shirley Watson Sue Weathers, Todd Weaver, Randy Webb, Scott Webb, Claude Welch, Iris Welch 202 -Ar juniors M Pm 2 , 2 ,-e. W . ' -. ---. .- ' '- , k 'K'- . . ' -- ' . , 1 X -.-- Y f '- i.sa.fl-st ' ff f . it ' i.-r I-1' ' - - ., ss st X 1 r S vs t, sssn T . Sf , ' R... .DTI-12: . . 5' ' ' :file I 5 I -it 5pf f-.- i . 2 X ,, : - 355 - is Q S SR ' , -E L- fi ,,,5 ,Lg Q 'i ' P ' lames Welch, Rhonda Wells, Denise West, Donna West, Tammy Westbrook, Sandy Wheat I Kathy Wheelis, lean White, Brad Whitfield, Rhonda Whitman, Wanda Whitman, lames Whittington Robert Wickerson, Cheri Wilhite, Carl Willett, Donna Williams, Harold Williams, jean Williams .lunior Y-Teens set goal of bettering world iifs f i Etzr it Ll TQ - as With a goal of bettering the world,lunior Y-Teens set out to do their part. A clean-up day of the Twin Cities was sponsored and Y-Teens were there ready to work. On Halloween, bags of candy were pre- pared and distributed to children in the pediatrics ward of Glenwood Hospital. Later these girls visited the Veteran's Hospital to bring a few happy moments and a lot of support to the patients there. R 'WW' C ' Q ' -1.3. N 'E?Vfgf:'t turns, F 'Ab ,va Y! K .E R 3. limmy Williams, Kelly Williams, Mike Williams, Rick Williams, Scott Williams, Steve Williams Danny Wink, Sandy Womack, Timmy Womack, Gary Wood, Kathy Woods, Alfred Wyant 204 at juniors RIN., . E375- Slflwg 2 5 X - - Es XX L, is X li fe V In ix l it y N f - 1 If- QJQ. 5 is si ll tb Fourth place captured by junior display Working on Homecoming dis- plays, and capturing 4th place, juniors became involved in co- curricular activities. Sixteen junior girls participated in Rebel Raiders and fifteen were in Rebelettes. A flag corps was added to the Rebel Band, with five junior girls involved. junior boys took part in the different sports and showed their skill proving that their skill and ex- perience will keep WMHS num- ber one. Many different juniors won honors outside of school. Ran- dall Howard was awarded the Youth of the Month by the jaycee jaynes while Karen Halley won competition at the Ideal Miss Pageant. Freddie Yates, Sharon Yeager, Tommy Younse, George Zimmer, Ava Zuber, Louis Byrd Charlie Caldwell, Susie Cunningham, john Knight, Sandra Kyle, Mark Lochard, joey Magee Paula Martin, Larry Modicue, Emily Moss, Cathi Myers, jackie Newton, Tracey Rice Faye Stuckey, Clay Tippen, Cindy Warden, Steve Wim- berely, Cindy Whittington OPPOSITE LEFT: Showing school spirit,Arnold Rawls expresses himself in the Rebel Band. OPPOSITE TOP RIGHT: A large number of junior girls participated in the Rebelettes and Rebel Raiders this school year. OP- POSITE BOTTOM LEFF Robert Guillot sorts out class pictures for the yearbook. OPPOSITE BOTTOM RIGHT: Kala Creech studies for an upcoming journal- ism test. AT LEFT joyce Many studies her role in GodspeII. juniors -A' 205 A diverse group of students com- g H posed the sophomore class of 7976. Each student had individual emotions, individual involvements, and in- dividual interests. But as the 7976 sophomore class of WMHS, they were united as one. Repeating the pledge of allegiance A is each Monday morning, watching seniors go half-day, and listening with anticipation as juniors described their senior rings were all a part of being sophomores. Some of the confusion of being at a new school wore off as each soph learned his way around. Adjustments to new teachers, new classes and new rules had to be made by the sophomores before any real studying could begin. At the end of the year, sophomores looked back on the many activities they had participated in and realized they were a real part of West Monroe High School, not only as a group but also as individuals. Sophs sfrive for unify os individuals i I t,,, X l TOP RIGHT Sophomore Officers lleft ro rightj are Matt Sanderson, treasurer, Susan Collins, secretary, Paul Coburn, president, and Debra Mock, vice-president. BOTTOM LEFT: Representatives fleft to rightj are Pam Eubanks, Cathy Williams, Scott Norris, Kelli Clark, and jackie Anderson, BOTTOM LEFT: Paul Coburn pauses at the publications room while on his way to a Student Council meeting. 206 1' Sophomores T7-152' . z w . 22 V E 5' M1SS -EiyQgfP3i5f4i5gfi NQFSQT Egfr: t L V , L 4 il' ' . .. 'gi 3 V, fit? , K -A rV4,. 'fx jr RWTQX I SL 'll ' N N' zif i , mf , B V K ' ti1f.,4',.5i,f1: 'i Ly b X v J'W's, U f Vfilnnidl lvM5wM.3,,A i X g f X X 1 -'Q f S if ,, , at at , ,, . ., x N A ' K , , is , A Tt's?h- is ss, ' B ttti X 2, ..L ,A wi L': a f - ., a 1 1 , . t X A wr A Q 2- ttt , G g B , ' .a i - W A A W S, X Q lhp 't' i ax X ,K , 5 ' l J 'l , Vt! f W, I 'if xl I ix? R , 7 , ' B l , ,f - A f i' 'f---.. '- nf - -5 'B t,,t , '- B Vr- V, Y V N A gh, L ,. rg le tt .... . E Q 5 f R is f it i ,aaa ,t ,s A A it t to f i We 3 ' A . 3 ' V. - If Q ' ii fm i 'rs md 4' ' ,fa A .,. l ri X ,gr nd . fr? In -1 V it ' 1 , 4 .,.s as sg - - 511.55 5 . - 1 11- xx - fs -t. 4 A , f kts W Q 'Ki tw it fsin We 1 I .fs ' i fhfl lonita Adams, Susie Adams, julie Albright, joe Albritton, Ken Albritton, Kevin Albritton, Angela Allen Thomas Allen, jackie Anderson, Pam Anding, Gina Antley, Steve Antley, Sandra Arnold, Scott Atkins George Aulds, Lori Avant, Rose Averitte, Mark Avery, Cynthia Bagwell, Tanya Bagwell, Mike Baker Susan Baker, james Baldwell, Lisa Banks, james Barmore, Mike Barnes, Arabella Barnett, Debra Barnett joe Barrett, Rhonda Barton, David Bass, Teresa Baugh, Billy Bayles, Kevin Bayles, jimmy Beach Sharon Beardon, Terry Beardon, Bobby Beasley, john Becker, Danny Beebe, Randall Beebe, Scotty Beebe Barry Bell, Bobby Bennett, Bruce Ben' nett, Richard Bennett, Shawn Bennett, Sonny Bennett, Wayne Benton johnny Benton, june Berry, Debbie Bethea, Kevin Bethea, Anthony Biase, Carl Bissell, john Black Darryl Bluford, Tammy Boaer, Pam Bonnett, Kim Book, Brent Bordelon, Fran Boyd, Frank Boyd Sophomores t 207 Stan Boyd, Beth Bradford, Richard Bradley, Cynthia Branch, Donnice Brannon, Kevin Branson, Terry Brewster Cary Brinson, Kelvin Broom, Floyd Brown, Lori Brown, Malea Brown, Tommy Brown, Lori Brugier Bob Brulte, Eddie Bryant, Mark Brynsvold, Carolyn Burks, Theresa Bur- ton, Rhonda Bush, Cheryl Butler Pauline Butler, Victor Calcote, Donna Caldwell, Clensa Calhoun, Rhonda Calhoun, Bobby Campbell, Ellis Campbell MIDDLE LEFT: After a pep rally, Dianne Shivor enjoys a Coke. MID- DLE RICHT: Susan Collins helps pro- mote spirit at a pep rally. BELOW: Lisa Stimac and ludy Shields work steadily to finish their English exercises in class. OPPOSITE RIGHT: Cathy Williams desperately tries in vain to schedule her English class with Miss Ochs, e ' i-1...... ...J 208 'Ir Sophomores A new college-type scheduling system was set up this year to let students choose their teachers, courses,and periods. According to Mr. Hoyt Lee,principal, the new method was adopted to help prepare stu- dents for college registration in which a class is closed after its max- imum capacity is reached. All students found the new technique confusing, however, sophomores had the worst situation of all. Because they were the last to register, many found that they had to take at undesirable periods second and third choice courses under unfamiliar instructors. Although the sophomores found it difficult to adjust to the new registration along with a new and different type of school, they soon fitted themselves into their new schedules and began anticipating next year when registration would not be quite so tough. Sophs find college-type scheduling difficult Ta ra Campbell Carter Chambliss David Clark, Kelli Clark Clowers, Keith Cloyd Conway, Bob Coons Sophomores i' Geralyn Campbell, Tammy Campbell Mary Cann, LouAnn Cannon Kenneth Lori Caster, Mark Caufield Bobby Paul Chapman, Susan Chapman Greg Chatham, Sherri Cheek, Susan Chris Kim Clark, Kip Clark, Sandra Clements Steve Clement, Clint Clouatre Eddie Pam Coates, Roland Coates Brenda Cobb, A. L. Cockerham Lenny Cockerham, Ricky Cody, Karen Cole Lindi Cole, Gary Coleman, Ruby Cole man, Cary Collins, Susan Collins Mike RIGHT: Scheduling English with Mrs. Bates is sophomore Dane lennings. OPPOSITE RIGHT: Robert Williamson goes to PE. during the five minute class change. OPPOSITE BELOW: Cheryl Wilson and Tony Spurlock share a joke during home ec. Soplws odiusf Io new policies Dale Cooper, Lori Cooper, Liticia Cotney, Betty Courtney, Don Cowart, Marsha Cox, Sherida Cox Ricky Craig, Cathy Crain, Linda Crain, Steve Crain, Bruce Crawford, Cathy Crawford, Richard Crawford Brenda Cribbs, Harold Cripps, Gregg Croft, Holly Cromwell, Sydney Cron- mell, Cheryl Crowell, left Crowell Randy Culp, Buddy Cupit, Diane Curry, Randy Dalby, Dale Danlkefsen, Dean Danklefsen, Bruce Davis Grace Davis, Sheila Davis, Mary Dayton, Donna Deal, Michael Dean, lanelle Deason, Barry De-Crane Randy DeHart, Lovenia Desacerda, Charles Deloach, Roger Deloach, Sharon Derrick, Greg Devolle, Greg Dison 210+ Sophomores 3 X 'Q R ' .. xx K 9 Jimi .N s S Q, i 5 1 Q s at 'f E T X ek ,E I A fx 5 . ' Doggett Belinda Downes Tanya wk 7 . 'N fir Br W ' Dumas, Danny Dunn, Lori Dunn 1 sf f 5 E 'st X L Aiwa ., -. I l fd A X Y xv x -tie ,., Mike Doane, Wanda Dodd, Steve ' 3 S 5 I ,A Na limmy Durrant, Pat Dutschese, Lee Ann Eady, Charlotte Ebie, Tim Egington, Mike Ellis, Pam Ellis Patricia Elmore, Darren Enterkin, janet Ervin Melody Ething, Pam Eubanks, Laure Evans Sada Evans, Wanda Evans, Melinda Everritt To sophomores, WMHS was a new school with new and different policies. Some of the es- tablished policies caused much confusion, such as the operation of the staircases. Often a person could be seen trying to ascend a staircase packed with descend- ing students. The requirement of showing an identification card upon checking books out of the library or purchasing student ticket to athletic events was also confusing. There were several policies that were entirely new to each sophomore. One of these was the Friday pep rally schedule. On Fridays, one lunch shift was es- tablished, enabling friends who had different lunch shifts to meet and spend time talking. Another policy was the establishment of a smoking area. The smoking ring ended many days of suspension. Sophomores i' 277 Original sfruclure houses l,862 sfudenls Sammy Farace, Randy Fletcher, lessy Flowers, Larry Flowers, Danny Fon- tenot, Kenny Fontenot, Kathy Ford Alicia Forest, Eddie Forman, Theresa Fortenberry, Danny Foster, Tommy Foster, Wanda Franks, Donna Freeland Donna Freeman, Dennis Frith, Ricky Frith, Kyle Froman, Doyle Frost, Golcla Frost, Cindy Fuller Randy Futch, Sheila Futch, Tim Futch, Robin Gann, Earl Garner, Debbie Gar- rett, Martha Garrett Allen Garsee, Steye Gates, Veronica Gates, Lois Gathright, Donna George, lennifer George, Ricky George 3' OPPOSITE LEFT: Sara Wright and jeff Muckleroy eat lunch in the school cafeteria. OPPOSITE RIGHT: Ricky Martin finds relief from the hot weather by sitting in the shade of the pine tree. LEFT: Writing a paragraph in the Mrs. Harris' fifth period English class is Rebecca Truly. 212 'lr Sophomores In 1- A 1 ' 2 5, ., --5 ,.,.,1.,, l L 1' ' 25- ,1 f ff' ' S ff- 5 ,Q up K . ml gggiggaf-1 642 Richard Gibson, Clifford Gilcrease, David Giles, Kristy Goldsberry, Charles Gorman, Tracey Grantham, David Gray Pam Gray, Chris Grier, Terry Greer, Mike Greer, Shawn Greer, Kenneth Griffin, Ted Griffin In the center of the Land of Rebels, now 23 years old, can be seen a hugh castle-no medieval castle of fairy tale lore, but a modern, streamlined structure. This building houses 7,862 stu- dents nine months out of a year. WMHS offers a wide range of subjects from Spanish to Trig- onometry and Speech to ROTC. The stadium holds 7,428 sports fans and the auditorium 1,524 music and theatre lovers. The original cost of the build- ing and 32 acre area without ad- ditions was 57,448,023.28. Since its construction, additional facilities have been provided for vocal music, band, and a new classroom complex. Kenneth Griggs, Lisa Griggs, Mike Groan, Denise Gross, Willie Guess, Rory Guidry, Ricky Guillot Rhonda Guiterrez, joey Guy, Emma Hall, Gay Hamilton, Kiffney Hardin, Mark Hargrove, Paul Hargrove lulie Harrold, Kim Harper, Tommy Harper, Mary Harris, Robert Harris, Tina Harris, Graham Harrison Sophomores 1 273 Wayne Hart, Brett Hartle, Sammy Hat- ten, Sandy Hatten, Carol Hawthorn Aubrey Hayden, Mona Hayden Karen Hayslip, Charles Head, Carolyn Hearn, Debbie Harold, Billy Hebert, Karen Hedgepath, Kathy Hedgepath Mike Heisler, Creg Henderson, Hera man Hendricks, lerry Hendricks, Ray Hendricks, Darrel Hendrix, Lisa Hendrix For the first time at WMHS, sophomores were permitted to bring cars to school. In the past, this was a privilege known only to juniors and seniors. The reason for the change was limited parking area. According to Mr. Mallory Bannister, guid- ance counselor, in past years parking stickers had been given to sophomore athletes, Rebel Raiders and students who worked after school. Although parking stickers were given to sophomores, the number of cars brought to school was not greatly increased. Celisa Hendry, Bruce Hemphill, Pat Henley, Theresa Hensel Roger Hearn, Rhonda Hernandez, lackie Herren, Linda Herrington lvlike Herrington, Virginia Herrington Vincent Hicks, lackie Hilburn 274 i' Sophomores , I A , T 2 ., , I V V L ,. .1 x A Q gif k is A 'erm-is r r A' ' X - n f 1 I , tx , . 5 lifia - .. A , I, K , J gvyry ' T Q z- if . if 'Z f' ,l W ' x .' 1 ' K , In Z 7? W , fa- , A ,f 2 , 1' at i sl s s ts f ,c f to t as . A A 5 12' Wilt., I z if 'IIm . N-kwa, I 1 2 Q 'i Eh' 5, l t-3 Parking sfickers obfoinecl by sophs Qi - , .Sheila Hilburn, Debbie Hines, Chris 1 . . Hise, Mitchell Hobbs, Alive Hodge, -4 .. f ,I - Q V V - ,, . , , s D yggfi W . ,, i A Mike Hodge, Regina Hodges , E g 1 'Tig i, Q 5. ffggx . P i TI ' g . k ' .A,, , i ii R 'ii M5 R ' - if E R I ' ' x I X . f L -I if Q f 2 MV 1.1 L . ' I T ' - . K' . L Barry Lolley, Robert Holloway, Terry Holman, limmy Hottinger, Dennis ' :Ah Holton, Michelle Hough, Rhonda I Howard 'tg it til -- - 3 Debbie Howell, Kenneth Howell, Recie Hudson, Thomas Hudson, Con- nie Huey, Patti Hughes, Iudy Hum- phries L Terry Huneycutt, Billie Hutson, Steve ,ih, ' A Idom, Tony Ingram, EIIaNita Iackson, , 1 ,.. Q Scotty jackson, Sharon Iackson L tttt, A Q f . I ,gizilgg 5 . .:f 'f OPPOSITE MIDDLE: Kathy Howard studies her English assignment. OPPOSITE LEFT: Mr. Nash en- joys a break during a hectic day of Class schedul- ing. ABOVE LEFT: Rebelettes take a break at McDonaIdfs during their long ride to DeRidder. ABOVE RIGHT: Carol Hawthorne writes an English essay. Sophomores i' 215 AT RIGHT: After a pep rally, Rebelettes and band members enjoy lunch. BELOW: To a soph, the stairs look like a bottomless pit! OPPOSITE: Keith Warner and Brent Whitaker ask Mrs, Harris to help solve a few math problems. janet janail, janice janail, Dane jen- nings, Annie johnson, Debbie johnson, jim johnson, Michael johnson Xxx fr N ,Xi ,t,, tl , X frfifiz Mike johnson, Paul johnson, Robin K ,115,Q.5, A A I , V johnson, Terri johnson, Tommy V' , Q, z', 3. johnson, Mark joiner, Barbara jones . Q .W ' . W . f, x , ., igisg Qi: '- 1 A am 34- , ., .li - ,,--. i 5 at V,,, ' 11 , VV I via, Bob jones, Ivory jones, Leslie jones xl Michael jones, Ricky jones, Robbie jones Teresa jones, Kathy jones, Wendy Kane Danny Kendrix, Chris Kennedy, Ricky Kilpatrick 276 t Sophomores Q if as . Ut . r X? A ' 1' X X K 3 '.,'f.- W N y D I E .gc Q ju ' L T fs N - 'IAAA . .. K .Q t T' of K gf' A 'Xi ff in af L A' 3315's Tti xx wil, - ' . gi., r ' ' . ' 1- ' :IF-A 1 . . I L - .if . ,. ,a an L A A I w - Qi' T r fig' X ' L Q 5, , 1 E w ' '+ Lag I. . . E ,, s s I 'C' Q 2 Q A J, .f .Q a f , , tr. Charles Kincaid, Kenneth King, limmy Kinman, johnny Kinman, lerry Kiltridge, Kim Kiltridge, Kathy Korn. Clen LaForge, Lisa Laird, Brad Lassiter, ,L Shelbie Lavender, Ronald Le-Brun, Ann Lee, Lisa Lee .Y Q , . 1 , ,xi Roger Lee, Scott Lee, 5teve Lee, Cindy Leisey, Beverly Lenard, lohnny Lenard, -' fi 1 ' Mark Lenard it xp 3 4 . it X , til 12.1 Butch Lewis, Cherrie Lewis, jeff Lewis, Lynette Linder, David Linsey, Kenny - ----- - Linsey, Scott Littleton if I Kevin Lively, Amy Lloyd, Bill Loftin, Danny Loftin, Rene Loftin, Susan Loftin, Tammy Lowman New policy adopted by Rebel Raiders This spring, the sophomores were not able to participate in trying out for Raiders for the coming year. The result was to give the seniors and juniors a better chance, since the number of girls to be picked was 36. The main reason for the sophomores not being able to try out was so they could get accustomed to the rules and get acquainted with the school, according to Mrs. Dot Mock, organization sponsor. ln order to try out for Raiders next year, the sophomore girls had to be in Rebelettes this year. Out of 700 Rebelettes, about 90 percent of the girls in Rebelettes were sophomores. According to Mrs. loanne Mansur, the reason for so many sophomores was because last spring the sponsors went to all the feeder schools and talked to the sophomores and ex- plained what purpose the Rebelettes served. Sophomores 1' 277 Sophs unile eller years of rivalry David Mabry, Bobby Machen, Kelly VVZ. get 1 kl,h t. ,SU Magourrk, Wanda Mallory, Kenneth H , it -. , Lyyhy. T A h ,fa cm X , Ma n grum, Lynette Mann, Barbara Mar- 'lf I , .ra ,Q j ,iff QQ V 3 M' . 1 1 T swf t R if - as 1- f fi r g 2 W ' - RQ. R. . if . s 'W l- it - ' A r i , Xl K QEZEELS M it JA, X may P , N A .. t ,, I 5 Y ' W. T 1- X X .t A H , L' X 5 X - or ' a T f , s ,Q l r . xsgxx s ' R. i X U 14 'V x if- 1 Becky Martin Beth Martin Denise ,-k.i:,,- is K . T T R - . , ' , . f , , Q..., . ,. .lry rr sa, .. Martin, Desaree Martin, Ricky Martin, LLILL if ' L - m . . g b Greg Martin, Laura Mattoon x ' ' , A ts . . t A .A i' , . I -s. e in y rr- I .1 .--r -,Q .111- w f9 ' . -sf-. 9,1 Q T 1 - if ll. s as ' ryyy to ' -R it lll . - A r 'r-l A , W tl iil . -R - . ft- it R 1 - W -1. - 11 f' . ' rrr, S X, E. , Y J . Y - ., Q . X 1 . f f r,,,, V it if Q 1 ..,. . .. M Mike McConley, Kery McCoy, Kevin KLVV A 1 V -. Mc C oy, lohn McClr-ndon, Danny M c- I X A , it , A Cready, lus tin Mc Curdy, Scott . R ' , 5 s r- 3 . ,fifif ,A-59 ' , M, C , t - ' r rr .1 - if we Q Q' f. Q c r ff W f 1 m g r 1 irr f .-'. S K 'aff .Q '--' g r . 1+ - WD t J . 3 'ZF - , 2. i 'xf- 7' sz 3 rf ' Q -. TA -'S 4 fe- - r A -'Q I 61- 1- ,T X- ' ' A ' Q if ' gf? . ll A TT . 5 Wffilfc ' slr, T .-' ' Sag' i .sf , e ,s i ,- . . - . Qtr -at 5- Q' 2 W Qi ' . J -' If - JY Jil? ' if .. A iTi't , .tt, rt . r 9 . - X ,. 4 ff Q-if 9 If r 1: ' ff . Q. Y - is Coming from five completely different feeder schools, 775 in- T T min dividuals made up this year's sophomore class, which dis- played much participation, i enthusiasm and spirit. One of the major problems of the sophomores was trying to unite as a vvhole after fierce rivalry and separation in the past years. For the first time 85 girls, who had previously cheered against each other, all supported the same team. Forty-tvvo sophs participated in the Rebel band while ten held membership in Rebel choir. As they showed much promise for next year's varsity team, 42 sophs fought for a winning season. Deborah Mclntosh, jimmy McKnight, if ' jerry McLaurin, Tracey Mclendon, Nic Ronnie McManus, Cherry McMillan, E .t Dale McSwain. 'S 'V Q wt r vga... . s. 'ti Y' St 55 sw ' Q l . Nt if 1, , iw!-L' Fi - - - R ,., i ts T is r r- lerry McVay, Robert Mercer, David b Molton, Debra Mock, Phillip Modiac, Q :- Q-,M 6, f Tim Molton, Tim Moore r X, if . 1 ' r 5 - -fr F T ' rtrtt , ' ar T T r ,t et i T P ,Af t as 1 A r T , ss 5, X J' .I Aw-Sli li r , 1 !f 1 7 , f X Xll 218 ar Sophomores t a l H Wash Moore, Marlf-en Morgan, Bobby Morris, Robin Moses, larnes Mo- rherspaugh, lc-ll Mucklc-roy, lanice Nlyles , Pam Myers, Chris Naron, Carol Neel, K , 7 Lil Nelson, Rick Nixon, Kathy Noonan, 1 Q Cindy Norman is 'A l - E .I C , r 2 ity! kv-1 a 5 I Q, ' ,, 1 QI I f , gi V :V 'AX ' A V,,4j ' Y fi, X K , xx 'Xe V V VJ Ceorge Norman, Bill Norris, Sc ott Nor- Q ' ,, 'fl ris, Sherri North, Becky Odom, Tim M , . H '- Olson, Eve Osborn ar 4, ,,. , A' .,-. ,i 1 r !' ,ra L A. 5 x ' Q -1 .f V Q' - u , . ' H ' 1 ' L L X ' Linda Osborn, lames Orange, David Owens Dale Owens, Lisa Owens, Melisa Owens Wayne Owens, Carolyn Pack, Darrel Page OPPOSITE RIGHT: Vanessa Winters and Susan Chapman define their biology vocabulary, ABOVE: Bill Norris displays his I showing he is a new member of Interact BOTTOM LEFT: On 50's day, Pam Eubanks and Susan Collins per- form a cheer Sophomores if 279 Renee Palmer, Keith Palmertree, Den- nis Parker, Liz Parker, Randy Parker, Roy Parker, Darren Patterson Tamra Patterson, Carmen Patrick, lackie Patrick, Sandra Patrick, Stephanie Pearson, Berney Peeritte, Beth Pennington if- 1' E ' William Pennington, Bubba Perot, Charles Peterson, Doug Petty, Debra Pickens, Don Pierce, Danny Phillips lulie Phillips, Susie Phillips, Leslie Pot he, Mike Poole, Hugh Posey, Allen Price, lerry Price Avr bi T A sis sf wt P M ,Q 5 is , A in , lf. -bil? Q Q N i f 5 iii? he X Si Da vid Prophit, David Putman, Sherry A A 5AAV A A A . 1 Putnam, Tony Ray, Sherry Read, Pat . K - .- A A I 'f E Reynolds, Sandra Rhineheard . ,A . PJ ' ccl, - ,I 5 W 5 j I , , Q S J 1, K' tcx h , 111 E' 3 I If . . Q A 'P fs iiii 11' I I 1 3 ff. I s ,,,c ' Ri s s ABOVE: Mrs. CarroIl's mass media class takes a short break before the bell. AT RIGHT: Blank expres- sions were seen on the faces of sophs the first day of school. OPPOSITE ABOVE: Mrs. Willis instructs a girl's P. E. class on archery. OPPOSITE BOTTOM LEFT Donnise Brannon gets ready to buy her yearbook. 220 'A' Sophomores Sophs become involved in school oclivities The sophomores of 1976 took an ac- tive part in school life by becoming in- volved in extracurricular activities. Many different organizations were available to sophomores. Community service clubs such as Interact and junior Civitan offered sophomores the chance to help needy people. Cen- tered around the students' interests were such organizations as choir and band. Painting spirit posters for pep rallies and making a homecoming float were two activities which helped unite the sophomores as a class. Being involved in various extracurricular ac- tivities enabled each sophomore to become an active part of his class. Lori Richardson, Roger Rivers, David Roach, Susie Roark, Charles Robert, Cliff Roberts, David Roberts Greg Roberts, Doris Robertson, Charles Robinson, Raylene Rodriquez, Rhonda Rogers, Renee Ross, Carol Roye Walter Rush, lanet Russell, Donna Salsbury Matt Sanderson, Steve Sanderson, Cin- dy Sanford Wayne Saterfield, Cheryl Saucier, Richard Savage Tammy Savage, Becky Savoie, Linda Scarbrock Sophomores i' 221 Ken Schlessman, Suzy Seeber, loe Sellers, Denise Shackleford, lulie Shan- non, Sharon Shaw, ludy Shields Dianne Shivor, Elmore Shorts, Stanley Shurnate, leff Sills, Sarah Simpson, Shirley Simpkins, Terri Simpson Adding spirit to the lively pep rallies, sophomores turned out in monstrous masses. Their voices boomed during cheers and their hands crashed in energetic bursts of supportive applause. They challenged each other to achieve the highest goals of any tenth grade group ever. The sophomores had a definite ad- vantage in being the largest single class in WMHS history. They con- stituted the majority of the people in the crowded corridors and the mere shuffling of their feet muffled the joyful greeting of even the loud- mouthed seniors! U Obie Sims, Steve Sims, john Slater, Albert Smith, Bernard Smith, Billy Smith, Kenny Smith Pam Smith, Randy Smith, Sonja Smith, Steve Smith, Vicke Smith, Bruce Soig- nier, Ray Sorey Debra Spillers, lunior Spillers, Richard Spillers, Tony Spurlock, Bobby Stamper, Bill Stansbury, Teresa Stapleton Walter Stevens, Lisa Stimac, Regina Stringfellow, Sharon Strong, Tammy Strong, Carol Stuart, Sharon Stucky 222 i' Sophomores Sophs oid in promoting school spiril lq ' ' H' 5 E Q Theresa Sullivan, Terry Swillef-, Nlark Swinea, Brad Talton, Gwen Talton, David Tanner, Steve Tanner 'x 5 4 I Q ? V3 , ? ,in if s X Y , 4 P ia s J Q X . fa ,ox f xg . 3 it Pg Y Linda Tdusther, Eddie Taylor, lan Taylor, Vlike Taylor, Molly Taylor, Wan- ! Q3 Eli Es 1 ik 'i ,N da Telano, Donna Thompson Kelvin Thompson, Paula Thompson, Rebecca Thompson, Keith Tippen, Tracie Titus, Lane Tolar, Renee Tolar Keith Tolleson, Dale Townsend, lohn Traylor, james Treet, Tony Trexler, Car- men Trichell, Rebecca Truly OPPOSITE PACE: After locking the keys in the car, Leslie Poche and Debra Mock try to figure out how they are going to get home. LEFT: On Home- coming day, the sophomores enjoyed themselves as they set their display up. ABOVE: Cathy Williams and Renee Ross are tardy to class. Sophomores 'A' 223 Sophomore closs enrollment reaches 773 Debra Turner, Mark Turner, Greg Tucker, Tommy Tucker, Doug Valen- tine, Tim VanTassel, Billie Varner loEllen Upshavv, Reese Wade, Steve Wade, Lisa Wagoner, Ricky Waggoner, Laura Waldrop, Lori Waldroup MIDDLE LEFT: In Mr. Anderson's biology class, Kim Harper listens intently. MIDDLE RIGHT? len- nelle Yarbrough, a member of Mr, Kayfs fifth period biology class, studies the systems of the human body. OPPOSITE: Sophomores buy spirit spots from junior Civitans Club. Phyliss Walker, Betty Walter, Cathy Walter, Denny Walters, Keith Warner, Bruce Warren, Karl Warren Bobby Watson, Chris Watson, Lisa Watson, lohn Weathers, Dawn Webb, Cary Webb, Carol Wheat Donna Wheeler, Steve Whelis, Brent Whitaker, Kathy White, Pam White, Rhonda White, Wade White 224 -Ir Sophomores 2 5,1 i f KW if fl 5 'Tr , , N - + ,I I I 'ff- L X ,Q ,I 1' s -Eg fl' fr-.xiii , M X4 g , I , , QR y fm' '. x I N -maj, 1- 5 , iz x ,, I , ,V N m 1' Fil' W 2 W Y it W -2' - 1 , X . , -D , 1 -Y 1 5 in ' ' 5 r V ' .,, L 1 'Y' X H A, .. , ,- , ,- ,pf 5 f ta, X . ' fl 'ff v 'P' ' 4, ggi , ,,,, . , , , I ' , A is M Z I fv- g 4 . is . ? K? ,, sl UI f . C 4 5 7 1 ,, K A s I ' , yr, U ,i ,J 3 1 its ,ze The sophomore Class, having an enrollment of 773, is the largest Class at West Monroe High School this year. Sophomores have 478 males and 355 females with 702 blacks and 677 vvhites. Sophomores being the largest Class are very in- terested in the vvay West Monroe High School operates. We-linda Whitehead, Ke-vin Whitlock, A D Whittington,5cott Wiggins, Nan- cy Wizell, Paula Wilhelm, Randy Mlilder Linda VViley, Carol Williams, Cathy Williams, Danny Williams, Darrell Williams, David Williams, Donicia VVilliams Martha Williams, Paul Williams, Rohert Williams, Teresa Williams, Allen Williamson, Dean Williamson, Mark Willis Cindy Wilson, Cheryl Wilson, Steve Wimherly, Vanessa Winters, Diane Woods, Sheila Woods, Mary Woolsey Vanesa Works, Marsha Wright, lulie Wroten, Mike Wyatt, lennelle Yarhrough, Terry Yates, Don Yfllton Terry Young, Tammy Younger, Duke Zirkle, Kenny Zirkle, Tanya Arnold, Brandy Clemons, Curtis Ehey Sophomores 'A' 225 BELOW: Biology 5luclPnts ff'CE1lVC tlwlr aswgrvrmlnts from Mrs. Llglmey, AT RIGHT' Hot Rod magazines are available to studenw In thc' library. BOTTOM LEFT. Mrs VVaSl7lngton assists sophomores on re'gl5traA tion day. BOTTOM RIGHT: Sophomore Rebelettvs march to the pep rally. lorry Eldrlclgo, Fat Ellerboo, Mark Finlffy, ' lulle Harrell, lack Klaus, Mary Lebrun, Romana MQDonalcl Tfm Robert5,Corm1f1 Rolwrtson, Becky Sawyer, Brll Shamlnurger, Phrlllp Tolan, - mf fs., 1. - ff - - N B a., A , A jg, . Kathy Traylor,Amlrf1 Young 'lg-Off 1, A A S 'X A Swv is . .... . T ' ' l V ,Q - 5 A T M I - T xt't T T Q . . xt T - . .. I T lll'l N B B E T S f '- sgf s M W 2 O ,Q if 4, f Q . , X tt.. E K ' 'E ,r Lg t A T J T 'if X 1 . X1 E Y X rig xg g ' ga L1 4 RF B' - A X R . K i ' EQ 226 'A' Sophomores ii 'e w 4 my S - ll l li l ? fi g l i ll! l ll l l .QL 1 it l ll: U' LM fi l N lla, lla M lH it la li Cl to ll l l jx Ships that pass in the night . Q and speak each other in passing, l ml Only signal shown, and a distant voice in the darkness. lil So on the ocean of life we pass and lp u speak one another. ll yy Only a look and a voice, then JW lil darkness again and a silence. ll l 'll Thomas jefferson Il, l li Why' l 'r y, In memory of dl my Carl Schulke H' and J l,i Cary Collins E li ll i ll i A ,gs gfete?-e-fasifegfqrlf -1---:Qs-.. f..,m.:- :1:,f'?f aff? 'Hee a' :fig1ifE?2eisQ25T-5-a.UkE'-g.iE'? W In Memoriam-A' 227 228 -A' Advertisements Adverfisemenfs fQo 1 IW- 1 91352-1: fe ffwfkfw' ,V 5 e . 'Q' Advertisements -A' 229 XJ.-ffkxy Following the example of its sponsor, the Rotary Interna- tional, INTERACT strived to work to provide an opportunity for young people to work together in a world fellowship dedicated to service and international un- derstanding toward the better- ment of school, community, and country. For a bargain on a powerful motorcycle, go to IORDAN'S SAW AND MARINE located on Trenton Street in West Monroe. lordan's sponsored a winning moto-cross team this year. Hobbies, home improvements interest youth 230 'A' Advertisements 1 Y f, . m,,..,.,,,a,,,4w. For microfilm, microfilm process- ing, reader and reader printers, com- puter mag tapes, disc packs, diskets or cassettes, go by or call MICROFILM SUPPLY INC. at 401 Sheridan in Monroe or phone 325-9619. Mr. David Furr will be glad to help you. EAVES GROCERY, located at 501 Washington St. in West Monroe, has a variety of products at reasonable prices. Do you need a furnished apart- ment? Then call ARMAND APART- MENTS, 323-5752 located on 710 34th North in Monroe. Carolyn Thomason was one of two people chosen to represent Louisiana in the McDONALD'S all American band. Carolyn will travel to New York in November to participate in the Macey's Thanksgiving Day parade. In December she will travel to Los Angeles to march in the Tournament of Roses parade. McDONALD'S would like to congratulate Carolyn on her fine work. Advertisements if 231 Located on Travis Street, directly across the street from VVMHS audi- torium, EDGEWOOD BAPTIST CHURCH expanded its present facilities during the past year to accommodate the needs of its grow- ing congregation. Pastor is the Rev. Richard Allen, who delivered the commencement address to the 7975 graduating class. Rev. Allen's son Teddy is a junior at WMH5. Edgewood Baptist expands its warship facilities 232 if Advertisements . .L K X t ff V Merchants hire students For beautiful carpet at a reasonable price, go to WHITFlELD'S, lo- cated on Natchitoches St. in West Monroe or phone 387-3737. MERLE NORMAN COSMETICS 84 BOUTIQUE says Come in and let us show you our three steps to beauty. lt is located in the Highland Shopping Center in West Monroe. BEALL'S hires students such as Denise Oser to work after school and on weekends. They have a wide variety of merchandise to choose from. For life, health protection, hospitalization, or disability insurance, visit AARANT INSURANCE located at 672 N. 7th St. in West Monroe. X ll fi? if 445 .ffif L Q h-4 Advertisements 'lr 233 Extra ocfivities involve students Besides attending all the j. V. games, the four juniors and four sophomores of the I.V. CHEER- ING SQUAD assisted the varsity cheerleaders in painting signs, performing at pep rallies, and cheering at varsity games. KEY CLUB is one of the many service-oriented clubs at West Monroe High. Billy Kirksey, a member, holds the KEY CLUB banner during a pep rally. The STAG SHOP, located on 2336 Cypress in the Highland Shopping Center, has many name-brand shirts and suits such as Michaels Stern and Manhat- tan. Roland Coates admires the many different styles in jackets. CONTEMPO APARTMENTS conveniently located at207 Con- tempo Avenue in West Monroe, have cable television, a swim- ming pool, a gazebo, and laundry facilities. I 11 qc, APARTMENTS 1 , I KELLY'S PHGTGGRAPHY Advertisements i' 235 1 f' 1- , - K Locol merchonts, clubs promote student interest The IAYCEES work hard on many community projects, one of which was working the chains at all of the Rebel home games. joe Pleasant, a member of the IAYCEES, announced all of the games. LUCI LEE'S features clothes in beautiful styles and name brands and also jewelry for every occa- sion. They are located on Thomas Rd. in the McMillan Mall. 236 -k Advertisements ,Jiha- 1 pins 'ska 2 My ..n.....X' Q, 1-..a.. ns-.:,.,,,.,,auddikf' 'ws'-1' -m.,.W.m.Ma-a me , 4 'W am 4' w- nl 1 R T ii McClendon Baptist T ' C hur h fcusnnou hur In , N.,-. ' Among the many WMHS stu- dents who are members of MC- Clendon are Malea Brown, Ken Savoie, and Dianne Leleune, at left. These three are also mem- bers of the Now Generation Choir which traveled to Clorieta, New Mexico, this summer and captured the trophy for out- standing choir in its division. The pastor is Rev. Herman Savoie, above, who extends a hearty Baptist handshake to a new member. The church is located on Downing Pines Road in West Monroe. Advertisements ir 237 238 -Af Advertisements -gh fu.: ,, ,wp . . Qin? T - . 4: M A nm A I . . Skt ,As Q. ..:,-. get , - . A .L ,,.. .- W ..:. 6 T . 1 15. , .,., N is Q, Y .,...A .. ' Rim 'Slain st W. 1 . A E W V X 'Y . T fs G S f E fm - W, A y E . QM! .Q -- 233293 ' '75 - V 1 5, 7? A, ugly west Apts. 1 I .ui - J - A ,1 1-P ' . K ' Q.. , , . Q S ht. Q x K Q 'L K' . , S , - E up , E E N 3 itts f A Alai' is ' T E tiitt J 4 fy K .E .in X gs. AL.. ,s at .W - .wa , f ' 'fr . . .., .. .. - . ...ia Grim! X C-wi .. . ' -wqmv., , . . . 41 4 W 4,nf,,! 1 wptw H 1 VI Q I M- 144 44 1+ ww as f 1 K M . K . . my . L :AAg,, .N X 'f Q L WW., xiii'--1 KDKA T yt it i 1 1 gummiics Y Qs, as '. K - , qi Ja-49-,lr-ga , i Firms offer variety ol name brands The REGENCY WEST Apart- ments at 502 Culpha, West Monroe are furnished with paneled rooms, shag carpet, and mediterranean furniture. For all of your T. V. and ap- pliance needs, go to FRANTOM'S APPLIANCE CENTER at 2209 Cypress St. in West Monroe or call 325-7374. HOWARD BRGS. IEWELERS is the lewelers of distinction lo- cated in the Twin City Mall. Need a fire alarm or a new sound system? Then go to McKEE EXECUTONE SYSTEMS which will suit all your radio and electronic needs. -.K .tt.,.t,....,,,,: , .... , ...tt ...t,. .., . ..t., fa ,yhh K I ! K S E t I Church, hobbies require student time .ff 'Q Q It sri ,T V in Ml ii 53 The youth of FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH, 500 Pine in West Monroe, get involved in the church pro- gram through singing. Besides finding art supplies at COLORIZER ART AND PAINT CENTER, 7300 Cypress, Dick Campbell also shows attractive picture frames. xl x f is as 0 is H1 F111 ., IAM 'fe f X 'Ni Careful shopping essential lodoy for good borgoins NORRIS STYLE SHOP, located at 706 Cotton St. West Monroe, has many styles in shoes and fashions. Nancy Brown admires one of the many coats. All gardening supplies, plants, seeds, and fertilizers are available at TYN ER PETRUS, located at 700 Mill St. in West Monroe. n-14. Advertisements i' 247 Citi ' r 1 1' ' ' , if , f T , , g, ' C f ' , , g P, , ? J y 5,A if, , J C ,, T g T . .7 i, , ti g J 5 W i g y 5 3 T ,, ir r T f Z Y , f ' N -T , s Q V V K -,L W, In , v , ,Y 1 I I V , 5. W ,Mx ,Vi , .W LA,, li A.,, NYM, ,.,,, 1 1 , ., ' ,, I , I 3 , , ..4......,,..-N........ .4- fd. -4.,-k,,4 W, ,a.,,.,-.L,,..Q ., ,.,,,, ,f,,.s4,,,,,Q., H ' , , f A ' fm! Shown here are the officers of NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY. Senior members of the club are traditionally recognized as honor graduates. lRA'S has a new location at Breard in Monroe. They offer friendly service and beautiful clothes at discount prices. THE FOREMOST DAIRIES on Cypress Street in West Monroe serves the Twin Cities with the finest in dairy products. Kathy Cage and Leah Bass use FOREMOST products. Fmemos L4 mimi Foot Merchants promote top quality products Advertisements ir 243 ' H8252 ala. SERVICE if 2 uw COOPER 84 REED supplies a complete line of four wheel drive equipment in- cluding white spoke wheels, vvinches, roll bars, and driving lights. Everything for the tall and hard-to-fit girl can be found at SWANNER'S TALL FASHIONS, located at 702 Wood St. in West Monroe. Mrs. Swanner welcomes all girls to come in and look at the many different fashions. MONROE CANVAS AND AWNING lo- cated at 3007 Cypress has aluminum and canvas awning for your carport, patio, utility room, and they also install Reynolds lifetime embossed aluminum gutters. Every need is ovoiloble of local firms 244 vt Advertisements ..v4 4 4 The newest addition to the Rebelettes is the FLAG CORPS which works directly with the band and Mr. Spears. LINDA LAVENDER'S SCHOOL OF DANCE features all phases of classical ballet, tap, acrobat, and jazz. For dance instruction information call 325-7775. It 15 located at 274 Hayne5, Wegt Monroe, For a vast selection of Ferguson tractors and New Holland farm equipment, go by or call PREN- TICE LEE TRACTOR CO. located on Hwy. 80. Phone 325-7345. Advertisements 'A' 245 fm! , A B MUFFLER SHOP fjwiifaufl 1 -Y-wcmtrim: mutans imoiirorzvou Y r 'life' xr., ' 35 fl' y it 3 mums.. custom - STOCK il - 1... ,Karr Y I - sises as UP qw .,s J-1 wmvi I t ' s J Sta i f 4 fffs.,N '-as t is ' sit A 3- 2'19siSs , ' s-..'fg:N-says V 'H ,'-yt v '-' Q., -.---,'- Ns- ....,-s-ff' f - , mgff . ----M- f.,,.3g. g?-J ' K sf . is 51--c...fH ' ,512 C YigF4E5bmST PHONE 323- A ' ST ML'-fE Ji OLJTAOF-TOVVN CAL. . Y T I p us: Free checking Convenient locations Maximum interest on savings '2- Mitchell Welding 8a Marine Ways American Bank 60115-,ti?Ii':o:c?rihRoad , , 2103 N. 7th, W. Monroe Mitchell Radiator Shop, Inc. Lee's Jewelry Store Go Rebs! Sak. xl-. 'X ,Q ., I x -.ZJ.4lfr71,0frd1.MM,:fL-h is -1.... oiucz iovouvnnvnxouucrfsr ' ,A-, ' J 222 Trenton St. 323-5380 West Monroe Howard Bros. Pharmacy Tom Peters Furn. Go Rebs! 209 Cypress 323-6710 2202 Cypress 323-5319 246 -A' Advertisements x X Tis eduvalion Rxrms the common mind Just as the twig is lwnl the ln-e's inclixned Ak -marie: H , f X OLINKFIAFT Advertisements 'A' 247 X we're glad you're here! gn 7529: ix N 'i W 24 Hour family res. A 3224 Louisville Ave. Monroe, Louisiana Louisiana Business College Offers exciting careers Day and Nighf Classes 202 Louisville 325-8261 I lf d p b p h d C Mccui.i.ocH cHAiN sAws th p f h d I yg F fd ml ghtyc d I , k t h th y k b f g lb ty g d th -P 'ck Hen y A B8uC lhllk bt tyrheendsiafm thllb SERVICE CENTER y t y y C d ' d Truth's. I was born an A 'na 1m:N'roN smear - wzsr Monnor-I, LOUISIANA I L7 ll d A I l'D3f7lel W9b5f9f MASTER SERVICE CENTER O l h l of Liberty which C d h pl t d O d f he spiritwhich p d l'b- SALES AND SERVICE y th h g fll llland5,e y h - Ab h L I Frigidaire Service We are aufhorizecl Service on all appliances Day or Night Kindrix Appliance Service l L8 Debra Lane W. Mon. 323-6587 Plumbing Inc. Congralulafes Seniors '75 4205 Cypress 323-8369 248 'A' Advertisements Just about everyone in Louisiana 9 listening or looking... chooses a NOE station! in MONROE . . . it's I Quoin Nut H IPIXI ,noun Xl IN Nil Sli' Nl XXS 4I'tili'l'S lil I'ttli'I'4 'I limrrN.ttl.rx KNOE-FM 0 and lillJllSLilltIS in other states. too! 'l'ill+1jAMl-LS A. 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Wesf Monroe Real Esfofe John H. PrueH, Jr. Advertisements 'A' 251 CONSULT US FOR YOUR INDUSTRIAL PAINTING NEEDS! ll Q We Cover All Industrial Needs l Q IVIID-SOUTH PAINTING SPECIALISTS I407 Natchitoches Street West Monroe, La. 71291 318-323-4477 318-323-3895 Carry Out or Eat ln . P 122 a mn We are Baclcing the MH1i,ei'2ieic1zz?s:f'Rdi gf, Rebels! ,fgfigfgfiinffat Rebellettes Y Manda -Fri a 77 A. M.-2 P. M. 4 387-5537 , 6 N 2-7372L uis 'll Ave. 's ,x 387 5775 A I if d 7 Order By Phone For Faster Servi Allow Approximately 20 Minutes Deep South Trophy Manufacturers Highland Shopping Center West Monroe, La. 77297 limmie Wilson Area Code 378 325-5780 387 3 535 President . . V. President Chaplain ....... Sec.-Treas. . Historian . . Soph. Rep. . Lauren Oxford Jodi Schlessman Mary Hutson Nancy Brown Cathy Curry Kelli Clark Susan Roarlc Diane Curry Elizabeth Welson 252 'A' Advertisements I I You can't top this for pecan quality! 210 RW Oaks Henderson's Pecans We5Lf?1On'35H5g7Z129I Pl-HLLIP RosAlvloND , f1,,l!jfk,g Aw Qowragssows DRILLING CG. Mid Soufh Equipmenf Company 500 Nacnitoches Renfqls 8, Safes West Monroe Ph EAC 378-387-2594 SENIOR CLASS OF '75 jghyafl-2855 epu va o 7407N h h 5 323-7736 323-7538 We-ffMOf'f L 71291 Advertisements if 253 It's the real thing CQ l5e. 3. ITIGDIS Copes Texaco says 3, ST Go Rebels 1005 zoo 337-3341 Regan Prinhng IANA J. VARNER West Monroe, V Qflice Supply 707 North 4fl1 Sf. 322-3187 Monroe, Louisiana 71201 Lumbermen's Supply Co. 4-WQy Grocery - 1 Groceries-Gas-Pipe ' Jonesboro Roi. 325-9205 Congrafulahons THE Seniors from Daniel Appliance 8: Junior Fashion Headquarters Furnifure Mid-Cify Plaza 387- i588 313 Looaovallo Av. 325-4455 TSH1 and Louisville Advertisements 'A' 255 C9-Wet 'Feder sAvuves e LOAN o CWOHWC Savings Accounts Day-In Day-Out Interest if H079 Loans ' - Buy-Build-Refinance Home Improvement Loans Equal Housing Lender W ME... 'ne' , . YHUM SIC 1 Dial 325-7361 V- . . Corner N. 2nd 8. Breard Sts. Your smug.: n.uf. d1ol40,000 K 15 P. o. Box 1732 Monroe, LQ. 5 Congratulations Seniors Truman Wright Plumbing Co. Redcut Rd. 325-8232 West Monroe We Support the Rebels Mr. 8. Mrs. Ramond Guillot Rusty Pleasant Mrs. W. B. Law Charles Mays Tidwell-Hale Mtg-Inc. Metcalf Grocery Richard Gibson Robertson Exxon J. C. Smith Vieux Carre Beauty Salon Gene Ward 256 ir Advertisements Southern 8s Lane Sports Center l4146sfz.lfT.,5t' QM3 PHARMACY Pho 378--387-6980 tina VHONF m77S?g4FOR5YT:5Nl:g?lLigUISIANA 4008D ' Cl M L . Ph 387--343-2674 Gene South Ralph Lane Utility Contractors -I-HE H Q UNION North Central UtIlItIes, Inc. OIL MILL INC. H 80 81 C Rcl. wiv f M amp Congratulates ES Oflf'Oe Seniors Phone 396-7512 Bobby Lawrence John Temple 520 Trenton 323-6657 Mrs. Lowe's Cake Shop Cakes tor All Occasions We are never too busy and You are never too late. Lillian Mitchell-Gwner 905 Cypress West Msn.-ss 322-3824 It no answer dial 387-7141 Advertisements -A' 257 SENI ORS T 97 5 President . . . . . . . . . . . Tim Irwin A . ,ii 1 V. President ......... Lori Poehe :,l, Secretary .......... Mick Roberts ' Treasurer . . . . . . . . . . Dana Danner Representative ...... Kristy Harper Denise Oser, Gary Jackson Matt Sheperd Charlie McC , ain as i g ,gf fx T9 8 Farewell figiaaiiiu Ewing SQEWEQQ , ,.,,,.,,,g,,s,-A Clyde s Seafood gxltllilillfjilli X Fzflrrif t' ,vnvru 4-paurs Catfish, Frog Legs, Oysters, E-5.-5 Shrimp, Steak, Hamburgers 305 Slack St. West Monroe' Winnsboro Road Monroe 325-4770 Bob Sale Camera Shop Supports The Rebels T T T North 4th Monroe 325-3425 l WES M N O FN ST SPO TING GOODS 22 N 7TH ST WEST MONROE LOUISIANA i s gp The Family of Bill Norris Congratulates Seniors '76 258 t Advertisements Best wishes from your friends at Louisiana Power 8. Light Company The Clean Energy Company M LE SOUTH U IES SYSTEM the C lc in E!7C'f'LL1X Ciwfnptzfw If LoulsiAniA POWER S LIGHT Anchor Club Supports President ......... Cindy Sanders V. President ....... Mick Roberts Secretary .... . . . Lori Poche Treasurer ........ Pam Hill Sr. Directors ...... Dianne LeJeune Karen Truly Jr. Directors ...... Judy Barnes Rebs Judy Barnes Crew Concrete Congratulates the Music-lnte -P A Sy Background Music Co. FA 3-0379 137 C 'I R h d L ommerce S S g L West Monroe, La Seniors Advertisements ir Complimenfs Nix-CAGE DRUGS Randolph Cage R. Ph. West Monroe, Louisiana 2005 N. 7 th 388- T224 YZPQ W S AW J 387-6228 Bob's Tennis Shop Rackets--Accessories-Restringing A I L: A Boys 81 Mens Tennis Apparel ?Nk Mff,'MfcMILLAN MALLMZZ I 1 If QQ R. L. Bob Yingling 704A Trenton :TTS 2 1-1' f up Owner W. Monroe, La. 71291 i s I , 3 TW, I, H A ' ' McLEMORE 9 'SHOPPING CENTER ' C C Consumer i Electronic Specialists i I 4 .x , WEST MONROE, LOUISIANA This ad is worth 102 on all 8-track tapes purchased between lune 1976 8 luly 1976. Must bring yearbook and I D cALcuLATon s colvlPu'rEn CENTER 325-0493 388-2678 909 Cypress Von Perkins, Manager West Monroe 260 t Advertisements C 1. I 1. 1. Office Coffee Service f-he Rebsl EUSY Coffee Service Hwy 80 8. Comp Rd. W. Monroe Lorry Lori Kerri Sondy phone 396-7576 Bryon Todd Kelly Bobby Lowrence John Temple Scott lnsuronce Supports the K Rebels 500 Nochitoclwes West Monroe 323- 1352 323-8401 Junior Ci vitons Soy Go Rebels Executive Pres ..... Mike Simpson Pres ............. .lim Muclcleroy lst Vice-Pres ....... Penny Potriclc 2nd Vice-Pres ...... Dona Donner Corresponding Sec.-Treos. . . Kathy Bice Recording Sec ..... Denise Oser Reporter ......... Bruce Lowry Porliomentorion .... Steve Wheelis Sgt.-ot-Arms ...... .lerry Noll Clwoploin ......... Barry Holey Advertisements 'A' 267 Go Seniors 1976 Senior President ...... Vice-President . . Secretary ...... Treasurer ...... Chaplain ....... Member-at-large Y-teens Cathy Shivor Jodie Schlessman Leah Bass Gari Gunter Helen Orange . . Belinda Bradford Inter-Club Council Rep .... Patti Lee Historian! Reporter . . Denise Beaus: Cummings Steve Pierce Ricky Smith Everett Geis Wade Bishop Friendly Finance The Home ot Friendly Loans Three Convenient Locations Eastgate Shopping Cent 308 Ouachita Bank Building Go Rebs from West Feed Mill Jewell West Monroe 387 -57 12 25 IV. 78th Day Phone 387-6425 Night Phone FA 2-8038 Nlohilc: Phone 325-9834 Salley Transport Co. fu w r- -V l,.P.b.l.. NO. .ml I 1-A 'l'r1,n:kfllc:11vy Ntolor CYQIIICS Heavy Hauling Well Hd. at I-20 M0f1'0' Sdllffy P. o. Box 1191 Owmif W est Monroe, Lousiana Q CAMPING CENTER Interstate 20 at Cheniere Exit 318 396-2225 Shasta - Apache - Scotty - Mobile Scout Sightseer and Mobile Scout Motor Homes john Carter, President LFIHCC AYNLGTSOH Charles Patton 262 -Ar Advertisements Compliments Qf RIVER CITY TOIVVS oUACH1TA ELECTRIC COMPANY 212 Haynes L E jf Wes+ Monroe, La. Patrick Anderson Distributor Phone 322-5590 504 South 2nd Monroe, La. 71201 5 J e, A OCS G0 NX ITH THE 1973 GHMJU.X'I'1NG SENIORS Show Your Car You Care! Come In And Buy Parts, Tools, And Accessories For Your Car Care Projects MOTOR SUPPLY 2920 NO. 7111 Street 322-7144 West Monroe, La, STATE FARM INSLRAIN CE COMPANIES SYATI MRM Q HOM - INGTON, iL.LINO1S msunnucs e J MES E. NIOCK AGENT Congratulations from Hane1ine's Men's Wear Twin City Shopping Center Monroe, Louisiana to SENIORS '7 6 Western Bowling Lanes ? A 5-it so Quai 1, 7-I J: . .Zi , .9 ' 3100 North 7th Street West Monroe, Louisiana 71291 Phone 325- 1775 Advertisements 'A' 263 Junior Class BRAKEFI ELD-SACKMAN Says INSURANCE Go Rebels! President ....... Teddy Allen AGENCY' INC' V. President ..... Ken Savoie Says Secretary ...... Kathy Edmondson Treasurer ...... Melinda Harper 'GO REBE Li LS Representatives . .Kenda Bates, 402 Fairfield Clint Davis, West Monroe Lyn Smnh' 32 O Brenda Dyke, 5' 473 Cindy Warden Tracey Lee Congratulations Q J Vlll' I ,,,,.., V,,, .,.,., , , ,.,, ,, '-f-f' Senigrg '76 i irririr Kiitflh from Vililii iiillvriillllli ,f f sl l z , Q T ,ey gi .-.:':,, 1 BROADCASTING REBEL FOOTBALL With four easy locations foie 7 Corvsfcunvf YEARS Downtown Twin City Eastgate Highland 264 -A' Advertisements The Complete Electrical Distributor We Support the ' Competitive 0 Top Lines Rebels 0 Best Service Eager -to Hjlp You! Jr, Y- Teens ry s. Inc President ..... . Barbara Counts , 0 V. President . . . . Susan Smith 400 North 4th St. Monroe, Louisiana 71291 Secretary ...... Kathy Edmondson Treasurer ...... Jan Clowers P. . Telephone lprgifjtii Social Chairmen . . Liz Robinson 387 -T9lT J. E. .Hewlett Cindy Warden PmYg:sgi:.s'denl lnter Club Council Chairman ...... P. O. Box T703 Sec,-em,-y- .loanne Caldwell Treasurer ll ll it if gig N GO0D LUCK REBELS gg SILMDN WHOLESALE. INC. .'XU'IiOMA'l'lC-VENDING MACHINES ' O O O P O 3 If 9 N OF O QD li ft S sift - ,fx .re .1 ififxti f Wil- . f ill? xii fr CQ! , Ja , rt w , ,jf in - A I A V I f K V ,YK -L U 1 yvhif .W x i i. V e Ye L ' 5 3 ZA J Advertisements t 265 Humphries-Anderson Agency Insurance The Home of Complefe Profecfion Supporfs The Rebs 14 T O Cypress 323-6678 Since 7923 Underneath Agency Insurance 'ilu' liusis lil' Xin Nl4'4rIl31'gii1slNilil Ciflflli Nllf YI' Nlmp Uilh I x lfnr Ill lmrr Mwrls May Foods Corner Kiroli and Arkansas Roads Upvi1NM'vkrluyst'm 5-X.Xl.JlP.Nl. Upon bunrlays 8 XXI.-8 PHI. West Monroe IVIEDIC PHARMACY INC. 325-7954 325-8291 2934 Cypress St. West Monroe, La. A . n 5 ' My -Kew Q .V . , rrrrs i A 4 .E i 5 1 5 ' I ' . 'I 'Q ' w V MII' K l fri! I I f'?ii'f1N SEAFOODS Oyster Bar Oysters On The Half Shell Mixed Drinks 8t Cold Beer Many Menu Items Including Italian Salad Bowl Shrimp Delight Oyster Loaf Gumbo Stuffed Orag Stuffed Flounder Seafood Basket Chicken-Steaks-Meat Balls-Etc. Orders To Go Dial No. Below 322-5481 or 322-9275 MOHAWK TAVERN 704 Louisville Ave. 266 -A' Advertisements Compliments of St. Pasohal's George B. Father Daniels, Pat Agent , O'Brien AUTO, LIFE, HEALTH, HOME, BUSINESS HAND MADE GIFTS P ll0llll A' ll .ll N , lf , I ' f Q te -'.c I Imported and Domestic Yarns Needlepoint - Crewel Em idery Crochet and Supplies Dial 322-5981 MRS. BARBARA RYALS 1207 Cypress Owner WEST MONROE, LA. 7l29l Mory's Flower Shop, lnc. Cut Flowers Blooming Plants Funeral Fl Green Pl 512 Stella 323-0117 378 N 2nd We Wire Howe FTDA 323 3494 W M iffv A wer Dial 323 5486 Compliments HARDWARE A322-iijtume eooos of 1 G0 , , ,,,,.,,?Qi,Z313,,, Downing Pines REBELS Trailer Park f Daisy rom Anding Weil Cleaners gllllnnrne 'iilnmzrtnn Qlflegxaclxers, gint- sPEc.AL.z.NG.N,.-,MOSS 503 N. 4fh 2004 N. l8ll1 E' A 20' 2503 N. 7th Advertisements if 267 96251 V33 is O9 fa X fi , -Q 'g, OPS ,O Q Q . A XY pw V Ovhpsioqx hi Sgr 719 4' Q A Q P5 13eX'iI2eN 6874, 04148 19cVrLoV'X'Ox'5fJ' ON APO X-wh S S1295 NXOYSLV Cbxgb Q06 40 X N6 V909 '4O0fsA 444fv 44,4 7,414 LL T es' Fred .Eagles fc Fumiture EI I H r P MCMILLAN MALL, THOMAS ROAD HQ, I N N Q WEST MONROE, LA. 71291 age ff 44 Mffigf OIC! M00 as 'TO Otefs igalarv Jlnna nf Amrrira I-20 AT THOMAS ROAD WEST MONROE, LOUISIANA 71291 AWB!! ! 7505! 9 6' foe ad ' ffl ' 100 . . C 151306 772 I A849 GX, .97 ,f xxtddv .gym QQ-Uxtt, xsxzxvx, 19 exft fy 268 if Advertisements 'Xl0Nli0l'IfWl'IS'l' NIONRUF Nil-IW CNR XVII 'l'liliCK FRANClllSlilJl1l'IfNl,lHIRS,VXSSttIIl'X'I'I0N Adair GMC, lnc. GHC Itill Xllcn llodgc. lnc, llodgc Cars and 'l'rn4-ks Conlincntal 'llotor Salcs, lnc. llatsun, Nlcrccdcs licnz lt oyal Toyota, l nc. Toyota l,cc Edwards, I nc. Volkswagen Nlonroc Lincoln -Jlercury . lnc. Lincoln-'llercury ltilcy liuiclx. lnc. liuiclt, Upcl liivcrs Ford. Inc. Ford Cars and Trucks Ryan Chcvrolct, lnc. Cllcvrolct Cars and Trucks Scott Truck and Tractor Company lntcrnational Soutlicrn Chryslcr. Plymouth. lnc. Chryslcr, Plymouth, .le-cp, li amlnlcr 'l'win City Pontiac, lnc. Pontiac, Subaru Star Van-'l'row Oldsmobile- Cadillac Oldsmobilc, Cadillac, Fiat HOME OFFICE BLOOMINGTON lL.L.INOtS STATE FARM INSURANCE COMPANIES .un run o E. C. ROARK, JR. Aulo - l.ile - Fire - l-lealllt BUS. 387-3404 2011 TRENTON ST. OR 387-3407 F',O. Box 1416 RES. 325-6975 WEST MONROE, LA 7129! H1 Gross Street west Monroe, La.71291 Phone: t3t8J 325-1168 Compliments of Lenard Folds . Industrial District Manager 4 e O . . . A t d Sp 9 Bowman Products Division C ,, , I 850 East 72nd Street,Cieve1a:wt4 on it iziuiv West Monroe Livestock Auction Advertisements if 269 1 r We Supporf fhe Rebels f .ff.ff7w11 z 7 fr 'fif The Pefrus IJ re no s 1 Il szs 51 David rs x s 1 s ur 1 w 1 . Go Ginger Woyne Rebels IJON'S AUTO PARTS, INC. Bobby Auto PHYTS Don Johnson Auto RBDHWS Jerry Worsham ff'Qfn Machine Shop E IM C rv BN' 813 Cypress Street West Monroe Louisiana 71291 SOUTHERN TUUL Wes? COMPANY, INC P. O. Drawer 457 Monroe, Louisiana 7I29l 270 'Ir Advertisements MODERN FABRICS Hogen's Shopping Center Cotton States Compliments of Pep Squad Headquarters Chemical Compliments of SAXON BARBER SHOP Owner JoE sAXoN West Monroe, La. ACME TUXEDO RENTAL West Monroe Slylcs. Ana Available In Cuala. Pants and Shirts Special Group Rates Sues 4 to 5-I Your Professional Formal Wear RenmlSeru1ce I n For Northeast Lau Lslana malty owned .Q opemm WGS The ary McMillan Qf Mau see-1906 Progress 9' Advertisements at 271 XII III I I G0 f,ONII'E'I'I'I'IXI PRICES! O E Pbl ty COMMERCIAL I X .Iff II' III if , x II C f E RITIES 'Om APS? F-I-1- I -- 1 Q'm.?' I rhespms I P s'dent .... Leisa Perk ff IP IIIIII I -I IN - V P T YMCCII I IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII Smce 1919 5 C eta y joyce Ma y Personal Loans-Financing T V I M B d . W 1 , , 7, Gas 9 ae 'Q C 9 lumix Jlexvwhlmne 387-3163 1804 LOUISX ll I In Cha a Dlann 5 XIONHOE Lx 2807 CYPVSSS 51 58' 440 I te CI b Rep Tppy Mo West Monroe Le 71291 FIRST CONGRATULATIONS SENIORS NATIONAL FROM YOUR WEST MONROE POLICE DEPARTMENT 272 i' Advertisements grace pfumhing 0. PHONES 322-5005 - 323-8784 FREE ESTIMATES ISO- T O T WEST MONROE LOUISIANA PLLJMB NG HEATING WALL FU NACES FLOOR FURNAC S Congratulations Seniors! . SSQQED ST4 76:9 TM fr 'U 'D' 1' I ECONOMICS . A 1 'v ,950 Omf f ' DIVISION OF CONTINENTAL VITA-CHEM CORP QOENTENQNY' 1575 North 7th Street, West Monroe, Louisiana 77291 Go Rebels The Flower House Philfs 5,106 Tropical plants Clinic macrame sand paintings hangers MCMIIIUH MGI' Mcmman Mau Advertisements 'A' 273 T97 5 spring features prom, senior picnic TOP: After finishing their pic- nic, seniors sign fellow students' yearbooks. MIDDLE LEFT: David Schlessman, a 1975 senior, at Award's Day was presented his scholarship to West Point Mili- tary Academy. MIDDLE RIGHT: Coach jimmy Aarons, FCA spon- sor, is presented an appreciation plaque by outgoing president, james Rawls. BOTTOM LEFT: Scholarship winners of the grad- uating class of '75 stand on stage before the student body on Award's Day. BOTTOM RIGHT: james Rawls enjoys a hamburger at the senior picnic. 274 'A' '75 Spring Events .7T 2Y T We cippreciofe our ossocioles To the many businessmen, patrons, teachers, students, and friends who helped us commemorate this, America's Bicentennial, in words and pictures throughout this 1976 Rebelaire, we say thank you. A special thanks is offered to Freddy Cole, a 1975 graduate of WMHS, and Dale Kelley, a 1974 graduate of WMHS, for their help. Freddy not only drew and designed the covers of the '74 and '75 Rebelaires, but he also designed this year's cover, the bicentennial salute to our nation's 200th birthday, and the progressive figure used as the motif on the division pages. Freddy came to school during his spare time to complete his work. Dale assisted the staff by processing film and printing pictures. He also was responsible for a large percen- tage of the football shots. Again we would like to show our appreciation to all of those who helped put the '76 Rebelaire together by dedicating this page to those individuals. Thank You, 1976 Rebelaire Staff Q J ,Q 11 Closing-nr 275 herishing experiences ond memories, lodoy's youlh is meeting the challenge of selling o precedenl for his poslerily. TOP: Anthony Green and Gilbert Culpepper relax during American History class. MIDDLE: Stu- dents make use of the smoking ring during lunch. ABOVE: Students discuss the upcoming assembly program. AT RIGHT: Between classes, the hall is a lonely place. AT FAR RIGHT: At the Homecoming game, Tim Erwin plays the Star Spangled Ban- ner. 276 ir Closing s s Nw, . .. -wlvwuauvwsvw 3,4 bsorbed in his environmenf, mofivafed by dreams fodoy's youfh has confribufed undersfonding, ideas, and frodifions for fufure pofriofs, and has concentrafed, in 1976, on Growing Up ln America. 278 'k Closing O f his future ff M16 N xgf f tif P I I t I I L -- - ' ' 5,,,,Lf:sxa,z.Wg,:t,,. we TYTWQ -pa H um A ,,,.. - .K OPPOSITE TOP LEFT' Choir members volunteer to work at the fair booth. OPPOSITE TOP RIGHT Terry Cox leaves American History class and goes to basketball practice. OPPOSITE BOTTOM: Ken Savoie, Billy Kirksey, and Dave Lindsey carry wood for FCA. AT LEFT: Terri Hoover tries to straighten her locker. LOWER LEFT' The Rebel Band and Raiders perform one of their fascinating half-time shows. MIDDLE LEFT? Rusty Cook gives his bicentennial speech in American History class. MIDDLE: Posters remind students to be proud of their country. MIDDLE RIGHT: Kenda Bates is anxious for the concession stand to open. BOT- TOM: In late September students attended the Ouachita Valley Fair for the last time at the old sight. , T'T '-M.. X ' gg I , '- f N.. x ' I .f uw 7- - Gde to West Monroe High, Oh West Monroe High, with your long sleek halls, Crowded with students, short and tall, 'Q With heartbeat of learning qyjckly pacing,?w,ff' Inserting new knowledge, arid not erasing. Turn back the pages of memories past, That flashed by me all too fast. Remember the smiles and the warm greetings, , As many close friends found chance meetings, . In halls dark andustairways bright, A The walls all paint the beautiful sight. And remember the classroom, the place to learn, Where the light of friendship chose to burn. Down the hall the office did bleakly stand, Where only a fool would surely land. the strains of our principal's voice, we listened- we had no choice I remember that came over so is now, music to hear. their a and some in hand and were stayed together, their oh too soon, they did tearfully went the distance and to this day, hearts beat together where they both do la Oh, West Monroe, your memories aren't passed, I'm only a junior, but Lord will they last? I do surely love all the people here, And to my heart everyone is near, And you, West Monroe, are more than my wife, You are the one, my every life. Somewhere in heaven above all the clouds, Away from the halls and the rushing crowds, Your name is engraved on a piece of stone, As a wonderful place, yes, the saints' very home. And as my home I will never forget, Your pride and your love are my heavy debt. With great devotion, Mike LeBrun lunior of '76 Q' T9 s : 5 if .. s 280 ir Closing Q '69 ,fare