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

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as ' . Al RATHERSHANDY- Siblings Bubba and Kim Frantom share a ride to school each day, since as a junior he can park closer than Kimcan. FAMILY COURTESY - Senior Bob Prest- ridge opens the door for sister Debbie, a junior, as they enter the building. Seeing your siblings here makes WMH lmost like home rom borrowing' money to sharing lockers, there are an infinite number of advan- tages to having a sibling at school. If I need to borrow money, I know my sister has some, said senior Ashley Bla- zier about her sister, sophomore Scar- lett. Our parents don't have to go to dif- ferent gamesf, noted Angela Jones, sophomore, who is in Rebel Band. Sis Michelle is on Rebel Raiders. However, with the advantages come disadvantages, as viewed by Julie Tan, One disadvantage I discovered was the comparison to the other. It makes me feel pressured to do as well as George, For Mike Aldridge, such a comparison with his younger brother was welcomed Since I'm better looking than he isf' Belonging to rival organizations and working out transporation routes are the other most common disadvantages cited by many of the siblings at WMHS. Even though comparisions seemed in- evitable, most siblings determined that it's what a person accomplishes indi- vidually that counts. Differences in siblings generally were limited to attitudes and values. Kim is a super-neat person and is always or- ganized. She loves a schedule, and I despise one, commented Todd Peters, senior, about differences, According to Jeri Ellis, the major difference be- tween her and brother John is that John has bigger feet. Sharing some common interests and ideas is found among the siblings. We both like to ski, swim, talk on the phone, and dance, explained Penny Brown about her and sister Pam. Being a sibling at WMHS could be more difficult for some people, but not for Sharen Young, twin sister of Karen, who commented, I think having a sib- 'ling is easier because she tells me ahead of time what to look out for and what to be prepared for. Siblings f 23

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SHARED FEELINGS- Senior Sharen Young congratulates her twin sister Karen, who had just been announced as a senior maid on the home- coming court, TOGETHERNESS- Sisters Liz, Jackie, and Amanda Grazier make use of the convenience of sharing lockers. WATCHING OUT Brothers Mike and Gary Aldridge signed up for the same course and the same period, even though there was the disad- vantage described by Mike, filf I mess up in journalism, he'll fGaryJ tell Mom about itf' 22fAlmost Like Home MAG -

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E.T. SAYS 'REST'- Because of hectic week of wearing the heavy, quilted E.T. costume, Bobby Traweek takes any moment he can to rest before continuing with the homecoming game, where he joined the court in the Corvette processional and assisted the cheerleaders in yelling. PRINCIPAIXS KISS - During the halftime cere- monies, Maid of Honor Michelle Lewis receives a congratulations' kiss from Principal Cecil Pirkey WATCHING THE SHOW- Football managers Otis Jackson, Chris Martin, Andre, Rayford, and Jeff Counts was the court presentation while the team is in the locker room. 24fE.T. Comes Home SURPRISE- When her name was called as 1982 homecoming queen, Lisa Thrailkill registered as- tonishment as she was congratulated by senior maids Karen Henry and Barbara Westfall.