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

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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.

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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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Bits 62 pieces of materials cfz magic help E.T. find a home little bit of cardboard, a lit- tle bit of glue, a little bit of fabric, a little bit of magic, and a whole lot of interested and de- voted folks welcomed an E.T. to WMHS for the annual homecoming assembly program in October. Like the previous year, heavy rains began the day of the program, which in- cluded Open House for parents, and ex- pectations for a large crowd dwindled as the forecast worsened. Brave souls ventured out, and 30 minutes before the start of the program, the corridors were resounding with the voices of young L people who were soon to appear on stage. Girls in long dresses and hot rollers, guys in uniforms, and teachers issuing last-minute instructions kept the chatter going until the pit band, under the direction of Dr. Michael Spears be- gan the overture, the theme from E.T. To an almost full house, the more than 200 participants in the prgram be- gan their roles in the 1982 homecoming assembly program. Based on the popular E.T.-theme, the program featured its own E.T.'s at the school. With the help of narrators Stacy Sullivan and Pam Weems, the local E.T., gy. . . ,, .i,,,1 , , portrayed by Bobby Traweek, saw the Exciting Times in clubs, the Excellent Teaching in academics, the Enthusiastic Teamwork of athletics, and the Ex- tremely Talented student musicians. The final E.T., that of Elegant Tradi- tions, was the final scene, as the 14 members of the homecoming court were presented. Assisted by son Trey, Coach Andy Long crowned Lisa Thrailkill as homecoming queen and Michelle Lewis as maid of honor. Throughout the week, door decor- ations had been constructed in place of the stadium displays. Winners of the FATHER AND SON- Under the watchful eyes of his son Trey, Coach Andy Long adjusts the ribbon on Juli Latham, band sweetheart. I'M GONNA LIVE FOREVER- To demonstrate the Exceptional Talent in vocal music, members of Ensemble sang numbers from the hit movie Fame, QUEEN'S BOUQUET - Principal Cecil Pirkey hands Queen Lisa Thrailkill her traditional rose bouquet as her father Bobby Thrailkill watches. Homecomingf25