Westlake High School - Ram Ler Yearbook (Westlake, LA)

Text from Pages 1 - 192 of the 1966 volume:

THE RAM-LER 75th ANNIVERSARY EDITION WESTLAKE HIGH WESTLAKE, LOUISIANA VOL. XXI 1891-1966: DIAMOND ANNIVERSARY I n August of 1891 one acre of land was donated to the Calcasieu Parish School Board for the purpose of erecting a building to serve as the public school in Westlake, Louisiana. It is believed that the land was donated by Mr. Allen Perkins, but we were unable to confirm this report. The one-room school pictured at the bottom of this page was completed in time to begin classes in September of 1891, and this marks the beginning of the seventy five years of public education in Westlake that this edition of the Ram-Ler is commemorating. We would be lax, indeed, if we did not point out that prior to 1891 education was not completely lacking in this area. About 1875 Mr. William B. Pilley migrated to Sugartown from Alabama and, after a short stay, came on to Westlake. He was a preacher and a teacher and did both while he resided in the area. The very first school which Mr. Pilley helped to found was located halfway between John Stine Road and Bagdad. It was called the Sand Gully School and was about a quarter of a mile southwest of what is now the Hightower store building. It was a private school, with the students having to pay a tuition as well as buying all of their texts and supplies. Primarily the three R's with some literature thrown in were taught. The second private school was also a one-room structure and was located in the near vicinity of the present Liggio home. This building served as both a school and a church with all denominations taking turns in using it for their services. A third private school was located at Myrtle Springs and a fourth was located in the Perkins community and was called the Perkins’ Chapel School, because it, too, was used as both a church and a school. THE FIRST PUBLIC SCHOOL IN WESTLAKE AS IT APPEARED ON OPENING DAY IN SEPTEMBER 1891 OF PUBLIC EDUCATION IN WESTLAKE, LOUISIANA And finally, the last of the private schools was built in sucli a location that if it were standing today the Calcasieu River bridge would serve as a second roof. Researched and written by Maurice A. Burns PERKINS' CHAPEL SCHOOL - A DUPLICATE OF THE OTHER PRIVATE SCHOOLS IN THE AREA E.S. JENKINS An early teacher in the Perkins' School AT RIGHT IS MR. WILLIAM B. PILLEY, (seated) THE FIRST TEACHER IN THE AREA, AND HIS BROTHER GEORGE WHO WAS NOT A TEACHER. THE STUDENT BODY OF THE SCHOOL YEAR 1901-1902 T he new Westlake School of 1891 was sufficiently large to take care of the educational needs of the community, for that first year, but by the time school began in the fall of 1892 a partition had been constructed to divide the building into two rooms. In 1902 a new room had been added to take care of the enrollment increase. It was necessary for the students to pitch in and help with the chores associated with the running of a school. The boys assumed the task of gathering wood and keeping the old heaters going and the girls swept the building and dusted the furniture. Some of the teachers who were associated with this early phase of public education in Westlake were Mrs. W.P. Mamie Weber, Miss Letha Richards, Miss Mattie Sherrard, Miss Kate Harrop, Miss Lela Gray, Miss Annie Burgess, Mr. Robert Howell, Miss Lela Dickson, John Murry, Lorena Kearce, Maurice Stewart, Miss Lily Thurman and Prof. Waldon. In those days the students and teachers brought their lunches to school in syrup buckets and the meal usually consisted of cold biscuits, a piece of fried, home-cured bacon (sliced thick), and perhaps a baked sweet potato. On rare occasions there was a piece of homemade cake or a cookie. I n the year of 1882 a large ferry boat was built by Captain Fred Whert who named it Hazel for his only daughter. He operated it to convey passengers and freight between Westlake and Lake Charles. The old private schools and the new public school terminated a child's education at the end of the seventh grade and those who wished to pursue further education rode the Hazel (at a cost of $5.00 a month) to the ferry landing at the foot of Pujo Street in Lake Charles. This landing is pictured at the top of the facing page. Then the students walked over to Lake Charles High to continue until graduation. LCHS, as it appeared then is shown at the bottom of the facing page. Before the Hazel was put into operation there was a small boat called the Dinky. The ferry boat was the only way to get across the river without getting wet until the Southern Pacific Railroad came through the town in 1886 and the Kansas City Southern in 1898. Although it had nothing to do with educational progress in Westlake a familiar sight to residents of the area was the boat called the Borealis Rex. It carried freight between Lake Charles and Leesburg and on Sunday afternoons there were excursions, usually down to Big Lake and back. THE WAGONETTE OF 1914 Left to right above are Mrs. J.F. Spearing, Lillie Jackson, Era Jackson and Alma Deshotel. The horses that pulled the vehicle were Prince, Maggie and Cricket. BOREALIS REX THE ENTIRE STUDENT BODY AND FACULTY WITH THE PRINCIPAL, MR. S. P. ARNETT ABOUT 1909 0 f all the names appearing in the list of principals mere is one which shines just a little brighter than the others. It is that of Mr. S. P. Arnett, who served from 1909 - 1922. He was instrumental in getting the wood-frame building replaced with a more modern brick structure. Also, he is credited with having founded the first high school in Westlake. The building pictured at the bottom of the facing page served the educational needs of the community until a new three story brick building was completed in 1914, the first of the permanent buildings still in use. It was constructed just south of the wooden building and is usually referred to as the yellow brick building, although it is actually made of red bricks which have since been painted. Upon completion of this fine new building the old wooden one was torn down and was used to build the Negro school called the Westlake Colored Elementary School on Harrison Street across from the Ram Stadium. The lumber must have been excellent, because the building is not only still standing, but is in use. Principal Arnett was most anxious to have the new building open as a high school rather than end with the seventh grade, because this would end the ferry rides across the river and the long walk to Lake Charles High, both of which were hardships, especially in cold rainy weather. It seems, however, that there was a regulation that there must be a minimum of 40 students enrolled in order for an institution of learning to be recognized as a high school. Consequently, Mr. Arnett spent many hours rounding up those who planned to continue in Lake Charles and those who had quit at the end of the seventh grade and got them to agree to attend the new school if enough students could be obtained. When every conceivable possibility had been exhausted the total numbered only 38. A study was made of the records of the seventh grade students and the two smartest ones were promoted to raise the number to 40. Thus we became a high school in 1914. T ransportation was needed to get the students to and from school, so a team of horses was hitched to a covered wagon, as shown at the top of the facing page, and it made the rounds transporting a full load from Bagdad through Myrtle Springs over to Emile Guillory's house and on over to Westlake High. One such wagonette, as it was called was operated by Mr. and Mrs. J.F. Spearing. SAMUEL PAUL ARNETT In 1922 Mr. Clarence Sutherland bought a Ford, Model T , bus and drove it for two years to Gillis. In 1924 he got the contract to drive for Westlake High and, so the old horse drawn wagonette was retired. Mr, Sutherland drove for four years, covering the same area as the wagonette and, at the same time, Mr. Tom Newell drove a similar bus from Lockport and Bayou D’Inde to Westlake High. In 1928 Mr. George Smith got the contract with a larger bus more on the order of today’s models and replaced Mr. Sutherland. MR. CLARENCE SUTHERLAND AND THE MODEL T BUS Mr. Lee Wing obtained a new bus and replaced Mr. Newell on the Lockport - Bayou D'Inde route. Mr. Smith and Mr. Wing continued to drive until 1942, when Mr. Smith retired and WHS got its first lady bus driver--Mrs. Mabel Carver. Mrs. Carver continued to drive until her retirement in 1959. During the war a third bus was obtained from the government and it was driven by one of the teachers who was paid by the parish to drive it. Today our bus fleet numbers 10 in the Westlake area. Those who drive for the high school are Mrs. Bernice Shipp, Mrs. Jane Gaines, Miss Sis Hawkins, Mr. R.D. Franklin, Brother C.D. Miles, Mr. Hardy Ellis, Mr. Doylin Kyle, Mrs. Bob Bowman, Mr. Bill Morgan, and Mr. Kilpatrick. G teat progress was made in 1936 when a new building was added to the WHS campus which boasted an auditor! um with a stage and a narrow balcony around three sides of the auditorium so that it could double as a gymnasium. The spectators at the basketball games stood around this balcony and cheered the Rams to victory. This building is known today as the Red Brick Building. The back and the front views of this structure are shown at the right and at the bottom of this page. In January of 1949 we moved into the present high school building. In 1952 the latest building to be added to our school plant was completed. It was called the Elementary Wing, but a part of it has been taken over by the high school, because of our rapid expansion. This building is shown above. A new elementary building was erected on Sampson Street in 1955 and Mr. W.J. Whiteard, a teacher at WHS, became its first principal. The school is called West- WESTWOOD ELEMENTARY WESTERN HEIGHTS ELEMENTARY wood Elementary and Mr. Whiteard remained its principal until 1959 when a second school was built at 1100 Elizabeth Street called Western Heights Elementary. Mr. Whiteard moved over to the new school and Mr. Marion Benson, a social studies teacher from WHS, became principal at Westwood. At this writing, a new million dollar high school is being erected at the corner of Garden Drive and Guillory Street. It is planned that we shall move into it by the opening of school in August of 1966. w hen the depression came, after the market crash of 1929, many people were hard-pressed to keep their families fed. It soon became apparent that some of the children were going hungry, because they came to school without lunches. Mrs. Harry Shattuck, Mrs. Anna Oliver Barrow, Mrs. Ellen Mims, and Mrs. Dye approached the local grocers (primarily Anderson's Grocery, K M Grocery, and Merle Ravia's Grocery,) and obtained donations of soup bones, stew meat and vegetables which were taken to the home of Mrs. Bailey Coleman who cooked the food into a stew or soup for a fee of $2.50 a week. Mrs. Gus Mack talked Kelly-Weber out of potatoes and onions. Borden’s donated some milk and the Butter Nut Bakery gave bread and this food was served free to those children who had nothing. Mrs. Gus Anderson brought the prepared food from Mrs. Coleman's kitchen to the school and Brother Carpenter, the Baptist preacher, managed for some tables and benches to serve these children on. On Fridays, Mrs. Mack made gingerbread to serve to these children as a treat. All of these people worked at obtaining the food and serving the children with no pay. Eventually the lower south side of the yellow brick building was set aside for preparing the food and serving the students. It was called the soup kitchen. The first stove was a kerosene one, and the workers began to be paid for their services. In 1933 Mantie Goss, Marguerite Gibson, and Thelma Ousley were each paid $1.50 a week. Later in the thirties Mrs. Mabel Carver and Mrs. Wetzel helped with the project. In the fall of 1942 Mrs. T.L. Gilchrist and her sister Mrs. Bickham were hired as managers of the kitchen. They worked for two years and Mrs. Thelma Hawkins took the job as manager at a beginning salary of $3.00 a week in 1944 and worked for fifteen years until her retirement in 1958. Mrs. Vera Barrentine joined Mrs. Hawkins' work force in 1950 and became manager upon Mrs. Hawkins' retirement. We're happy to report that Mrs. Barrentine is still with us in a modern kitchen and a beautiful dining room. T he oldest PTA in Calcasieu Parish is boasted by Westlake High School. The organizational meeting was held in the old frame Baptist church, because it had a bigger area in which to meet. There was no auditorium in the old school building when this PTA unit was organized in 1909. Mrs. Gandy was elected the first president. In later years the PTA became inactive for a few years, but was reorganized in 1922 when Mrs. T.S. Megason was elected president. She served for several terms. Others who have served as president of the organization are: Mrs. Mabel Carver, Mrs. William Ripley, Mrs. T.S. Miller, Mrs. Lynn Owens, Mrs. Herman Fleming, Mrs. Helen Rue, Mrs. L.A. Morrison, Mrs. Robert Ratliff, Mrs. Walter Lof-tin, Mrs. A.J. Hannan, Mrs. I.O. Bible, Mrs. L.L. Lee, Mr. and Mrs. Chester Fronczek, Mr. and Mrs. W.J. Guillory, Maurice Burns. Pat Tackle, and Mr. and Mrs. J.B. Johnson. There are others, but we were unable to dig up the information. GRADES 3-4-5 1903 - 1904: FRONT: Eunice Cavanaugh, Douglas Cavanaugh, Beaulah Myhand, Tibatha Ecker, Carrie Broussard, Irene Vatter, Dora Dane, Gussie Ecker, and Pearl Lyons. SECOND: Sylvia Cash, Mano Cash, Ernest Miller, Everett Grout, Madison Guillory, John Spearing, James Smith, Arthur Vatter, Orton Stewart, Detlef Bahnsen, and Willie Gabe Smith. THIRD: Edna Carroll, Nellie Datenhoff, Nettie Greenroad, Lockwood Williams, Gladys Bouchard, Claude Johnson, Irma Lock, Homer Mitchell, Ellen Bunch, Mary Jones and Clara Stine. BACK: Miss Lela Gray (teacher), Kenny Bunch, Eddie Hemingway, Bill Stine, Bertha Ferenbach, and Loula Hemingway. John Henry and Sam Paul Arnett in front of the house they lived in from 1906-1908 when they first moved to Westlake. It was located about where the present shell pile is found. BELOW; Mr. S.P. Arnett, Major James Wharton who taught at WHS until he entered the service in 1917, Mr. Bouchard, with the railroad, Mrs. Arnett, and Mrs. Wharton, also a teacher at WHS, formerly Marguerite Ware. MISS MAUDE BRUCE WITH HER COMBINATION GRADE - 1909 SIDE LEFT: Ernest Anderson, Ed Smith, Maxie Lutz. SIDE RIGHT: Reese Stewart, Gus Anderson, Matt Prater. ROW I: Alma Brown, Elora McGuire, Annie Laura Guillory. Stella Bradbury, Lillie Mae Gammage. ROW II: Thelma Chandler, Myrtle Collier, Margaret Ecker, Icy Carroll, Lena Mae Sloan. ROW III: Beaulah Hillebrandt, Mildred Lawson, Anna Jardine, Mary Hillebrandt, Georgia Garoby, Effie Mae McKee. ROW IV: Christian Bahnsen, Arthur Smith, Louis Ripley, Nick Grout, Alvin McGuire. BACK ROW ROW: Bill Gammage, Paul Gammage, Melvin Coleman, Stella Lyons, Lillie Jackson. AT RIGHT: 1910 BACK ROW: Icy Carroll, Alma Brown, Bill Baker, Bennie Johnson. Louis Ripley, Nick Grout, Truitt Gandy, Charlie Smith. Lucius Cash, Douglas Lutz, Herbert Goss. SECOND ROW: Chester Carroll, Roland Jcghers, Paul Johnson. Bcrnie Hursch, Matt Prater, Laurence Johnson, Jack Simpson. Goodwin Spearings, Harold Chandler, Julia Goss, Sidney Anderson. FRONT ROW: Gladys Walsh, Mabel Hillebrandt, Eva Grout, Stella Maude Stewart, Eunice Pilley, Era Jackson, Ann McKee, Nellie Jcghers, Stella Bradbury, Lucille Brown, Annettie Garoby, Wanda Cash, Jo Lorena Myhand. LEFTSIDE FRONT: Lucille Managan, Samantha Goss, Aileen Anderson, Nellie Pilley. TEACHERS IN WINDOW; Maude Bruce and Pearl Collier. ABOVE: 1912 BACK ROW; Truit Gandy, Ernest Guillory. Willie Carroll. Alcide Le Meuer, Mr. Arnett, Willie Coleman, Mabel Creighton. FRONT ROW: Ethel Myhand, Bertie Mae Anderson, Thelma Lyons, Edna Beth Anderson, Gertrude Sanders, Adele Mitchell, Cornelia Sedlock. BELOW: Early teachers in West-lake, Miss Marguerite Bailey and Miss Edith Pond. v ' y. vav.v - By the cistern in back of the old school: Mrs. Mary Ripley, standing, and her sister Thelma. 1913. AT RIGHT: Faculty of 1913 - 1914 Myrtie Clark, Rebecca Whitaker, S.R. Arnett, Loula Taylor, Pearl Collier and Mr. Will Kirkwood. AT LEFT: Faculty of 1914 - 1915 It is not known which is which but those in the picture are Rebecca Whitaker, Lillian Broad-well, Vergie Patterson, Norma Lashlee, Alice Brown, Loula Taylor, and Mr. Arnett. GRADUATES OF 1915: These are four of the six members of the first graduating class of WHS. Picture was taken just before they left for the literary rally at Sulphur, where they won a first place with their song, Sleep, Kentucky Babe. They are: Pearl Lyons, Edna Beth Anderson, Grace Allison, and Ruby Stewart. Many townspeople met the quartet at the train when they returned that night. The other two members of this graduating class are Nellie West and Nellie Newell. 1915 - Miss Edith Ponds BELOW: Graduation invitation of 1916. Cljr Staniot Cla of ttir Slfstlakr Jitgh rhuul rrqur t� your prrrcmrr at thr Commencement iurrriaes {ur«bay. jRay Ctarnty-fiftli at right, p. m. 1916 - Bertie Mae Anderson (Mrs. I.J. Goode) in her graduation dress of white. SOFTBALL TEAM - 1919 Nell Pilley, Eva Grout, Mildred Jones, Mary Williams, Jo Lorena Myhand, Alma White, Urline Alexander, Georgia Moss and Frances Blake. SOME TEACHERS OF EARLY 20's Stella Maude and Ruby Stewart. FIRST BASEBALL TEAM 1920 These uniforms were made by the mothers and the home-ec girls with woolen cloth bought with donations for this purpose. BOTTOM ROW: Bennie Johnson, Sidney Anderson, Arsene Stewart, Maclyn Blake. TOP ROW: Ernest Anderson, Hoyt Vines, Harry White, Bill Gam-mage, Harold Chandler. They were a winning team! FORMAL POSE OF 1919 GRADS FIRST ROW; Gus Anderson, Annie Guillory. SECOND ROW: Lillie Jackson, Lillie Otto, Reese Stewart. THIRD ROW: Ernest Anderson, Luther Managan. TOP ROW: Edgar Middleton GIRLS’ BASKETBALL TEAM - 1920 Jo Rena Myhand, Myrtle Sallier, Lillie Jackson, Avis Portier, Aileen Anderson, Frances Blake, Georgia Moss, Erline Alexander, Lena Moss, and Thelma Chandler, seated. GRADUATING CLASS - 1919 Annie Guillory, Lillie Mae Otto, Gus Anderson, Lillie Jackson, Alma Deshotel, Luther Managan, Edgar Middleton and Ernest Anderson. ENTIRE HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT BODY OF 1920 FRONT ROW; Frank Sikes, Harold Chandler, Ar-sene Stewart, Harry White, Hoyt Vines, Macklin Blake, Durell Blake, George Stewart SECOND ROW: Grace Ousley Ryan, Mary Williams, Faye Chandler, Eva Blue. Pearl Johnson, Erline Anderson, Lucille Kerr, Helen Hardy, Rita Pilley. THIRD ROW: Gladys McGuire, Ruby Datenhoff Johnson, Nell Rose Pilley, Ida Pearl Thompson, Alma White, Mary Horn Anderson, Laurien Roessler, Myrtle Ramagosa, Mamie Kerr. BACK ROW; Georgia Carter, Stella Maude Stewart, Thelma Hawkins, Polly Kowaski, Lur-line Ramsey, Willie Pittman, Eva Grout, Linda Vest, and Mr. S.P. Arnett. AT BOTTOM OF THIS AND THE FACING PAGE - ENTIRE STUDENT BODY OF 1920: ROW I; 1-Cecil Benoit, 2-James Wing. 3--------Carroll. 4-Ernest Ramsey. 5-______Bates, 6-______Bates, 7-Drew Herford, 8-Leroy Benoit, 9-Bud Lan- dry, 10-Raymond Horn, 11-E.J. Carter, 12-Curtis Smith, 13-Aubrey Rue, 14-Wesley Widcamp. 15-James Dunn, 16- Sonny Oliver. 17-George Milburn, 18-B.J. Horn. 19-________Bonvillian, 20-Allen Baham, 21-Bo Greenroad, 22-Elmer Smith, 23-Eddie Parker, 24-Louie Hillebrandt, 2S-Loney Carroll. 26-Alton Le Bouef, 27-Virgil Widcamp, 28-Julian Vatter, 29-James Ousley. 30-Vivian Pilley, 31-Edward Wing, 32-Jesse Wing, 33-Dalton Wing, 34-Bob Stewart, 35-Sheldon Guillory, 36-James Parker, 37-Wiley Cash, 38-Jack Grout, 39-Leonard Guillory, 40-Raymond Short, 41-Bill Smith, 42-Toffee Nassar, 43-George Smith, 44-Julian Ousley, 45-Edward Bonvillian, 46-Virgil Nance, 47-Lee Smith, 48-Sam Paul Arnett. 49-Frank Dunn, 50-Franklin Bierroth, 51-Arthur Bonvillian, 52-Earl Short, 53-Jesner Guillory, 54-Durelle Blake, 55-Jesse Guillory. 56-Paul Hawkins. 57-Willie Nassar. 58-Frank Sikes. 59-German Wing, 60-Iky Judice, 61-George Stewart, 62-Joe Moss. ROW II; 1-Bernice Stewart. 2-Bccky Herford, 3-Maggie Belle Ramsey, 4-Bethel Chandler, 5-Inez Pilley, 6-Mae Benoit, 7-Henriette Le Bouef, 8-Ethcl Carroll, 9-Dozina Milburn. 10-Josephinc Nassar, 11-Ida Ruth Grout, 12-NocIic Hawkins, 13-Emma Blake. 14-Lou Cash,. 15-Ruth Hillebrandt, 16-Marguerite Garoby, 17-Ella McGuire, 18-Bertha - o TEACHERS OF EARLY 20's At left is Miss Mary Belle Read who started the first commerce department at WHS in 1920. Next is Mr. Arnett, Beaulah My-hand, and Ethel Myhand At right is Miss Lillian Green, who taught here in the early 20 s. Herford, 19-Bernice Widcamp, 20-Niecy Vest, 21-Rosie Nassar, 22-Ethel Widcamp, 23-Anna Belle Carter, 24-Mac-lyn Blake, 25-Arsene Stewart, 26-Sidney Anderson, 27-Wilbourne Thompson, 28-Arthur Bonvillian, 29-Harold Chandler, 30-Bennie Johnson, 31-Ethan Grout, 32-Francis Murray, 33-Curtis Ellender, 34-Edward Cheney, 35-Bill Gam-mage, 36-Ava Johnson, 37-John Henry Arnett, 38-Malcolm Carter, 39-Nathan Jones, 40-Auris Hayes, 41-Ivan Hurley, 42-Martha Carroll, 43-Elaine Widcamp, 44-Cleo Baham, 45-Vera Mae Cash, 46-Laura Le Bouef, 47-Annie Mack Chandler, 48-Evelyn Guillory, 49-Nora Koonce, 50-Mae Milburn, 51-Marian Vatter, 52-Bernice Davidson, 53-Adele Davidson, 54-Anita Pilley, 55-Viola Landry, 56-Hazel Oliver, 57-Etha Vines, 58-Anna Oliver. 59-Hilma Landry, 60-Pearl Carter, 61-Grace Ousley, 62-Gladys McGuire. ROW III: 1-Winnie Cash, 2-Deveda Baham, 3-Mamie Parker, 4-Lucille Baham, 5-Jessie Baham, 6-Corrinne Carroll, 7-Annie Ellen Johnson, 8-Martha Cheney, 9-Helen Pilley, 10-Faye Chandler, 11-Thelma Guillory, 12-Viola Carter, 13-Pearl Wing, 14-Georgia Carter, 15-Ella Mae Bonvillian, 16-Thelma Cain, 17-Mildred Jones. 18-Mamie Kerr, 19-Myrtle Ramagosa, 20-Emma Osgood, 21-Rita Pilley, 22-Hazel Wing, 23-Linda Vest, 24-Helen Hardey, 25-Eva Grout, 26-Mary Williams, 27-Erline Sikes, 28-Lurline Ramsey, 29-Mary Horn, 30-Ida Pearl Thompson, 31-Alma White, 32-Nella Rose Pilley, 33-Willie Mae Pittman, 34-Eva Foresman, 35-Alice Ripley, 36-Mary Ousley. n m % ELEMENTARY STUDENTS OF 1921 •--� C «aJ -w«SKS FIRST ROW: JulianOusley. Richard Me Guire, Julian ----------------------------Vatter. SECOND ROW; Seibert Gandy, George Smith, Bobby Stewart, Eddie Parker, Alton Le Bouef, Ansel Strahan, Percy Manning, Dalton Wing, Elmer Smith, Leonard Guillory, Eugene Kerr. THIRD ROW; Florence Sikes, Lou Cash, Bethel Chandler, InezPil-ley, Mary Spooner, Anna-belle Carter, Mildred Landry, Hazel Olivier, Margaret Vincent, Elaine Yaw, Marion Vatter. FOURTH ROW: Mabel Farlow, Elise Cheney, Minnie Greenroad, Bernice Widcamp, Henriette Le Bouef, Rebecca Herford, Doris Farlow, Grace Pilley. FIFTH ROW: Hilma Landry, Bertha Herford, Leona Datenhoff, Jessie Baham, Mamie Parker, Devida Baham, Ethel Widcamp, and the teacher is Miss Thomas. SECOND GRADE STUDENTS OF 1921 FIRST ROW: Leroy Benoit. Orville Vest, James Dunn, E.J. Carter, Edward Wing, Raymond Horn, Eugene Bol-shius. SECOND ROW: Aubrey Rue, Virgil Widcamp, Curtis Smith, Ernest Ramsey, Lonnie Carroll, Louie Hillebrandt, Jessie Wing, Uzay Dupin. THIRDROW: Annie Mack Chandler, Lucy Pilley, Dozine Milburn, MaeMilburn, Hazel Short, Bernice Stewart, Anita Pilley. BACK ROW: Olivia Heinen, Maggie Ramsey, Louanne Grange, Laura Le Bouef, Ida Ruth Grout. GRADES I - II 1922 FIRST ROW: Ed Manning, Hor ace Greenroad, Stan Pochie, SECOND ROW: Edward Bene diet, Eugene Bolshius, Leroy Benoit, Drew Herford, Jessie Anderson, David Olivier, Wes ley Widcamp, B.J. Horn, THIRDROW: Dot Pilley. Dor is Rue, JardineGoss, R.T. Morgan, Uzay Dupin, Lee J. Wing, Virginia Hayes, Bee Bee Cash. FOURTH ROW: Wil burn Herford, Cleo Baham, Martha Carroll, Mae Milburn Elaine Widcamp, EvelynGuil lory. BACK ROW; Henry Greenroad, Bud Landry, Allen Baham, James Wing, Louie Hillebrandt, Boyce Yates. mmwm. nr � «•« . . -oJTjTk - -1 'TV m Above; The Westlake High School Science Club made a visit to the Manned Spacecraft Center at Houston, Texas. If you look closely you'll see a lot of people you know. Below; A scene from the Festival of Flowers, a presentation of the music department under the direction of Mrs. Linda Chapman. From left to right they are Randy Onxley, Mitchell Pinion, Mona Myers, Tara Miller and Angie Gammage. He floats through the air with the greatest of ease! Above, Ronnie Rue and to the right. Sonny Thornton demonstrate this beautifully. There’s no prettier event in the track meets than pole vaulting. If you’ve never seen it then you should go down to one of the practice sessions and observe. Better yet, why not take in one of the track meets and enjoy the thrills even more9 TRACK 1965 gsa Coach Doucet and Tommy Fletcher watch while Coach Core measures a practice throw which helped Tommy to break the record with the javelin with a throw of 194 feet at the Landry Meet. Vaughn Duhon goes over the high hurdles. The 1905 track team is shown above. In the back row left to right they are; Pete Thornton. Kenneth Welch, Bill Vincent. Vaughn Duhon, Tommy Fletcher. Bill Hudson. Bobby Thornton, Paul Culpepper, Charles Benoit and Tommy Dowden. In the front row left to right they are: Sonny Thornton. Steve Myers, Val Wtdcamp, Ronnie Rue. Mike Hollis, Denny Stolhand, Bobby McDonald and George Seiley. 19 At left is Denny Stolhand who holds the school record for pole vaulting. Here he is clearing eleven feet nine inches. Below left Bill Vincent does a beautiful job of going over the low hurdles. Below right Bill Hudson finds time to smile at the camera as he goes over the high jump. The track team this year attended ten meets. They were the Southwestern Relays, Lake Charles City Meet, the Hardwood Relays in Oakdale, the Marion Meet, De Quincy Meet and Vinton Meet, and three meets at Landry. The Rams brought home wins from Marion, Vinton, and two of the Landry meets. At the district track meet held in Jennings WHS placed fifth out of the eight schools attending. At right is the pole vaulting team. Left to right they are: Sonny Thornton. Ronnie Rue and Denny Stolhand. Below left Val Widcamp is shown just as the shot-put left his hand. Below middle Bobby Thornton and Charles Benoit prepare to take off on a 440 yard dash. Below right Kenneth Welch gets in some practice in throwing the discus. Just look at those pearly whites! ■ 21 THE DISTANCE MEN: Paul Culpepper and George Seiley. 440 - RELAY TEAM: Val Widcamp, Mike Hollis, Bill Vincent, and Steve Myers. 880 - RELAY TEAM: Charles Benoit, Ronnie Rue, Val Widcamp and Steve Myers. MILE RELAY TEAM: Charles Benoit, Mike Hollis, Denny Stolhand, and Ronnie Rue. 22 THE HURDLERS: Sonny Thornton, Vaughn Duhon and Bill Vincent. Only Sonny in this group is not with us this year. SPRINT MEN: Bill Hudson, Mike Hollis, Bobby McDonald, and Steve Myers. Mike will graduate this year and will leave a vacancy. Tommy Fletcher hits the sawdust as he goes over the bar in the high jump. McNEESE LITERARY RALLY STENOGRAPHY: Anita Green - 3rd March 13, 1965 FRENCH I; Barbara Le Blanc - 3rd The wins of these students gave us a total of 34 points. First place counts 5, second place counts three and third place counts one point. This was our first year in competition with the AAA -AA schools and we feel that we made an excellent showing against them, but are looking forward to even bigger gains in the future. A tip of the RAM-I.ER hat to these gallant winners! CLERICAL PRACTICE: HOME ECONOMICS IV; Elizabeth Seiley - 3rd Janice Guillory - 3rd HOME ECONOMICS I: Janice Andrepont - 3rd HOME ECONOMICS II; Sherry Dennis - 2nd ENGLISH III: Carolyn Lowery 3rd ENGLISH IV: Belva Jones 3rd GENERAL MATH: Steve Brown 2nd ALGEBRA I; ADVANCED MATH: Ronnie Le Tard Richard Le Tard 1st 3rd PHYSICS: Ronnie Fronczek 1st VOC. AGRI. I: Silvin Soileau 3rd IND. ARTS 1: Ken Loftin 2nd IND. ARTS II: Joseph Mathew 3rd HEMISTRY: Frankie Fronczek 3rd BIOLOGY: Jim Klepzig 2nd GEN. SCIENCE; Dewayne Bruette 3rd ALGEBRA I; Ronnie Le Tard 1st SOUTHWESTERN I.A. AND O.A. LITERARY RALLY BOYS'QUARTET; 5th Henry O'Kelley Rodney Bankens Rhea Wheeler Allan Morrison Sybil Burnett March 19-20. 1965 GIRLS' TRIO: 5th Donna Davis MIXED QUARTET: 5th Sybil Burnette Rhea Wheeler Rachel Guillory Calvin Johnson ENGLISH GRAMMAR HI: 5th Carolyn Lowery Jo Ann Langford PHYSICS: Ronnie Fronczek 2nd HOME EC. II: Sherry Dennis 5th 1ND. ARTS I: Ken Loftin 5th IND. ARTS II: Joseph Mathew 4th CLER. PRACTICE: Elizabeth Seiley 3rd STENOGRAPHY: Anita Green 3rd ATHLETIC MAY One of the big events of the spring season is the athletic banquet. A delicious meal was served and topped off with the thrill of seeing the boys receive their awards. At left is J. C. Picard -best back, Ricky Broussard - highest scholastic average, Henry O'Kelley - best lineman and James Cragar -player with the most desire to win. Charles Benoit took the honors as best trackman of the year and Tommy Fletcher copped the best fieldman trophy. Winning the award for best sportsmanship was Skippy Chisholm, best defensive player in basketball was taken by Jimmy Anderson and Butch Greenslade took the best offensive trophy. BANQUET 1965 The Junior High boys winning awards in sports were Bobby Walsh, Wayne Miller and Glynn Trouille who are shown in the picture at the right. J. C. Picard and Tommy Fletcher were double winners in the field of sports. Picard not only won for best back, but also as the most valuable player. Fletcher added to his best fieldman trophy the honor of best all-around athlete. Kernie Briscoe won the athletic award from Western Heights and Mike Walsh took the honor for Westwood Elementary School. MARY MARGARET CARVER JUNIOR HIGH CHORAL BANQUET Springtime brings with it many fun events, but none is more outstanding than the banquet held for the chorus students. This year it was in the McNeese Room at the Ramada Inn and was sponsored by the Choral Boosters Club. Mary Margaret Carver was crowned Junior Miss Melody of 1965. Below she is shown after receiving the crown and bouquet. Below is Susie Johnston who was first runner-up in the Miss Melody competition. The girls were chosen by popular vote of the chorus members. SUSIE JOHNSTON Mrs. J. B. Johnson, co-president of the Choral Boosters Club pins the orchid corsage on Mrs. Phillip Chapman, the director of the chorus. 28 Co-president of the club with Mrs. J. B. Johnson was Mrs. A. H. Johnson. At right, Mary is shown being crowned by the senior Miss Melody, Donna Davis. Below are shown more members who received awards. Sabra Johnson - sweetest soprano, David Cole - most valuable boy, Debbie Banker - most valuable girl, Mike Walker - outstanding alto, Dale Hardesty - sweetest alto. At the right of this group is Bruce Havens presenting Mrs. Chapman with a gift from the chorus. DONNA DAVIS JUNIOR-SENIOR PROM MAY 1965 The last big event of the spring season before graduation is the Junior-Senior Prom. This year it was an even bigger success and more fun than ever. On the opposite page at the top can be seen Edna Williams, Steve Calhoun, Ricky Broussard, Saraphia Fontenot, Dennie Stolhand, Kathy Brashear and Elaine Hardesty and her partner. At the bottom of that page is Larry Goodeaux, Joyce-lyn Langley, Sonny Thornton, Jimmy Anderson and Sally Creasey. Woody Cooper and Robin McBride are in the background. At the bottom of this page can be seen Carolyn Lowery, Cynthia Gentry, Skippy Chisholm, John Reed and several others whose names we don't know. Coach Doucet Miss McGuire Coach Benham Barbara LeBlanc Ronnie Foy Billy Conrad Carolyn (The Mouth) Lowery Sally (Miss Westlake II) Creasey Charlotte (Lovelorn) Landry SENIOR CLASS OF 1965 - WESTLAKE HIGH SCHOOL 3 , ■ r- m- ■ - -m J S _.T 9 55 • . A. f ,J._- -9, S IHt S i a !.� i rt wtjl T 3 f V i Tt- a � V jc l� Sir f hVi! ui4f |4ii i! j j irjf rr 32 r • • t. •w m MR. JOHN MILTON LE TARD PRINCIPAL PRINCIPAL'S MESSAGE: This 75th Anniversary Edition of the Ram-Ler is in keeping with the highest standards of accomplishment for which we are all striving. It should serve as an inspiration to aspirants in journalism as well as being a priceless keepsake. The many pictures which help to tell the story of the development of WHS date back to 1891 and will be treasured in future years more than they are at the present moment. Never again will such a collection of past events be obtainable. As you hurriedly look through the Ram-Ler today, I'm sure you will be thrilled by the memories the pictures recall. When you give it a more leisurely study, you will agree that this Diamond Anniversary Edition is the finest Ram-Ler yet. Sincerely, 9 . John M. LeTard 34 MRS. PEA RLE S. HEBERT COUNSELOR MISS BARBARA McGUIRE SECRETARY MRS. MARY L. CARVER - BA Southwestern English + French MRS. ELVA CLARK - MA Peabody BA Northwestern English MRS. RUTH KENNEDY - BS USL English MRS. ROCHELLE VICKNAIR - BA McNeese English MRS. SH1ELA SCREVEN - BA McNeese English MRS. ANN WEHNER - BA McNeese English MRS. SHERRION SONNIER BA USL - McNeese English MRS. RACHEL GUILLORY - BS McNeese Business Courses MR. CECIL SANDLIN - ME Univ. of Houston. BS Northwestern Typing + Civics MR. L. S. MACHADO - BA McNeese Science MR. C. L. MOON - BS McNeese Physics + Chemistry MR. JOHN BREWER - BME McNeese Band Director MRS. MARTHA CRICK - BA USL Library Science MR. MAURICE BURNS - BS USL MA Univ. of Denver Biology MRS. ELIZABETH MOTHERSHED -BS USL Physical Education COACH T. E. CORE - ME USL BA Southeastern P.E. MRS. CAROLYN SIRMON - BS McNeese Mathematics MR. JOHN O'BRYAN - BS McNeese Mathematics MRS. MARJORIE MYERS - BS McNeese Algebra + Geometry MR. JACK SONNIER - BS McNeese Mathematics MISS MARY HOLDER - BS La. Poly. Inst. Home Ec. + Sci. MRS. LE JAUNTA FARLEY - BS McNeese Home Economics COACH MICKEY BENHAM - BS USL General History MR. DOUGLAS DAIGLE - BA USL American + Gen. History 35 COACH W. DOUCET - BS McNeese Civics + P.E. COACH CHARLES VICKNAIR - BS McNeese Physical Education MRS. LILLIAN B. DIXON - BS USL Physical Education MRS. ARLENE B. McCURLEY - BA-ME McNeese Eighth Grade MRS. RITA B. ALDERSON - BA McNeese Eighth Grade MRS. JUANEIL STRICKLAND - BA. ME McNeese Eighth Grade MR. JOSEPH SLAYTER - BA Northwestern Eighth Grade MR. MAX WELBORN - BA McNeese Eighth Grade MR. HERMAN WHITMAN - BA McNeese Seventh Grade MRS. BETTY CUPIT - BA McNeese Seventh Grade MR. W. T. BOOTY - BA Northwestern Seventh Grade MR. JAMES STRAHAN - BA McNeese Seventh Grade MR. E. H. BOURGEOIS - BA McNeese Seventh Grade MRS. PATSY ERNST - BA McNeese Seventh Grade MRS. BERTHA GIFFIN - BA Northwestern Sixth Grade MRS. MARY H. WH1THEARD - BA Northwestern MA McNeese Fifth Grade MRS. WARRENE B. ADAMS - BS Centenary College of La. Fourth Grade MRS. MARIE LEE - BA North Texas Univ. Third Grade MRS. J. M. LeTARD - BA La. Poly. Inst. Second Grade MRS. POPE ADAMS - BA Northwestern First Grade MISS BONNIE SUE GORUM - BS Northwestern - Business Adm. MR. CHARLES LAMBERT Northwestern - Shop MRS. ANNA FRONCZEK - BS Univ. of Texas - Elem. Ed. MRS. JANE CORE - BS Southeastern - Math, Science 36 n SHIRLEY BOWMAN DA RYLE ABSHIRE SAHNDRA BENNETT RODNEY BANKENS BENOIT BRASHEAR BOZEMAN BRATCHER BORGMAN BRISCOE BUDGE CARTER 39 BILLY CONRAD FRANCINE CURL GORY COX UN DA DARBONNE Jm i1 k NED DAUTRIEL DOROTHY DESHOTEL JOHN DICKINSON ' v DIANA W FOSTER KATHY GUILLORY DUANE TOWER GREGORY ELLIOT BRUCE BRENDA LAMPRIS ERASER RONNIE FOY FRANKIE FRONCZEK CHARLOTTE LANDRY BARBARA LeBLANC HARVEY HENNIGAN MARJORIE McDonald Mh . RONNIE HOBEN UN DA McENTIRE MILLER KELLEY 45 JACK SHEFFIELD BILL SEGER GEORGE SEILEY LARRY SIMMONS 47 Sharon Kinney jean Gray Richard King Rebecca Rickmond Janell Kinney Mary Gray Edna Williams Silvin Soileau Deila Roberts Peggy Porter Wanda McDonald Bobby Thornton Marjorie McDonald Charlene Henry Nancy McCluskey Mike Roach Becky Smith Kenneth Miller Brenda Lampris Jerry Dixon - And this is a bare Fact. Ronnie Fittz - Our star end football player switches to a Ranger. Jerry Dixon and Ray Budge -Holding Hands? Linda and Connie Darbonne Linda Baier Pat Bennett Carol Bowers Steve Brown Penny Comeaux Danny Fruge Richard Procter Cheryl Mller Susie Cragar Jeffrey Hawkins Ronnie Rue Darlene Race a Charlene Duhon Bill Hudson Ronnie Satterfield Gail Runyan Marlene Dumond Joey Martarona George Mears Mathilda Banks Kay Gentry Leonard Turner Valire Widcamp Carol Beniot Judith Ousley Buddy Rayon John Becton Brenda Bernard Margaretta Pousson Clifford Roya Jimmy Fontenot Linda Davis I Norma Roy Allen Davis Billy Ingram Linda Gaines Judy Stephens Jerry Dickerson Leon Marcenac Patsy Hebert Glenda Miller Jeffrey Grogan Stephen Myers Julie Johnson Hanks Catherine Bunch Danny Hanagriff Leon Parker Lois Johnson Lydia Byrd Russell Hebert Teddy Laurence Evelyn Chance Lowanna Stanley Vaughn Duhon Eddie Mima Linda Davis II Penny Brown Sheldon Dunham AL O'Malley Linda Fabacher Loretta Champayne Troy Kinman Hillary Reed Mary Jo Goode Gwen Cole Jimmy Klepig Tommy Thompson Caroldine Hebert Darlene Dowden Bobby McDonald Norman Areno Cherie Prater Celeste Hamilton Steve Powers Marvin Crumpler Lavona Schwarzer Francis Leubner David Voumard Hubie Brown Brenda Mitchell Carlyn Dupin James Olivier Phillip Cureton Sonya Perkins Dana Fisher David Slaydon John Fabacher Jane Turner Linda Johnson Deborah Lancon Roy Thibodeaux Kathy Ward Linda McCloud Wilda Miller Rayford Martin Doris Batchelor Karen Peterson Rose Picard Paul Moore Brenda Daigle Chris Tolar Ronald Murray Grace Duhon 55 CAFETERIA LADIES MRS. VERA BARRENTINE MRS. GRACE GUILLORY MRS. IRIS RICHARD MRS. MARIE LAIRD iS. EDNA BROUSSARD MRS. BESSIE HAWKINS MRS. HAZEL STEVENS MRS. LAVINIA WELSH MRS. MILDRED SEAL FRONT: Agnes Fontenot, Marie Laird, Hazel Stevens, Edna Broussard, Bessie Hawkins, Iris Richard and Grace Guillory. BACK: Eura Miller, Lucy Thibodeaux, and Vera Barrentine. Beverly Davis Ronnie Folds Gary Spell Dianna Hebert Mary Lou Duraso Rusty Hicks Elmer Roach Barbara Henry Theresa Goode Mike Poe Walter Savant Wanda Miller Becky Chisholm Richard Prater Jimmy Carter Eileen Pilley Phyllis Davis Barney Roberts Ronald Cookson Linda Selph Belinda Fontenot Hugh Sanders Gary Delano Myrtle Tower Lucille Gruncwald Jerry Seal Ronald Hamilton Juanita Young Mary Jane Roderique Jerry Thompson Jim Hayes Helen Almond Shirley Thibodeaux Steve Vickers Gregory Horn Sue Burch Alvinette Benoit Bobby Walsh Bobby Broussard Linda Campbell Pam Parham Richard Thornton Randy Duhon Donna Curl Carla Guinn David Turner Robert Goleman Donna Hollingsworth Christine Brewer Charles Wing Edward Martin Donna King Janet Fuselier David Zumalt Wayne Miller Linda Lunn Susie Core Charles Arnett Dennis Naff Mary Lunn Susie Ellender Anthony Bruno Danny Porter Marilyn Mitterlehner Mary Leibee Ray Craver Charles Egedy Glenda Matte Wanda Dear Johnny Newsom John Hogan Kathy Moss Elaine Hardesty Mitchell Young Bill Landis Pat Newsom Marilyn Istre Scott Chisholm Ronald LeTard Charlotte Veillon Judith Langley Jimmy Dupuis Henry Matthews Shirley Walker Beryl Marcantel Harold Guillory Donnie McCloud Janis Andrepont Bonnie McCloud George Hollis Tom Moss Cora Bratcher Jackie McClellan Mike Holly Donnie Horton Threasa Willard Mary Hogan Kenneth Conner Rodney Johnson Yleta Young Gwen Lancon Terry Duhon John Klepzig Shirley Burch Hona Miller Floyd Guillory Loree Lavergne Diane Crumpler Linda Miller Terry Henderson Robert White Dorothy Davis Priscilla Mott Dale Olivier Gary Anderson Carolyn Harrison Wanda Naquin David Rau Dwayne Bruette Lauren Hebert Arlena Stracener Lawrence Roya FRESHMEN (k t. m r. 4 . - a . � y m . % m i I F w jf i % • •7?'.% W'.v W VV La v. ) V Mike Edwards Donna Cookson Donnie Fittz Louise Fuslier Barry Fullington Mike Henson Debbie Gammage Clifford Johnson Janis Hicks Fred Harlow Tommy Metzger Pam Hodges Dennis Miller Teresa Kimbrough Ronnie Richmond John Roya Sharon Laird Gordon Simmons Gayle Peloquin David Thomas Loren Turner Alece Rue Terron Vidrine Patty Savant Danny Anderson Tommy Arabie Billie Jo Picard Charlie Bankens Pam Chapman Bobbie Benoit Belton Duhon Pat Cranford Herman Dyson Vicki Deshotel Carlton Freeman Gordon Goodeaux Harlene Duhon Ronald Grogan Pat Fuslier David Hebert Steve Johnson Barbara Harris Mitchell Lowery Shirley Henry Brian Lynn Travis McManeman Alice Lasha Ferrel Perron Marion McCain George Roberts Ferrel Soileau Gwen Mire Johnny Areno Sharon Naquin Patrick Beech Earl Bertrand Susie Newhouse Bobby Blomquist Diane Oliver Kenneth Campbell Douglas Carter Mary Williams Kenneth Fabacher Judy Carter Keith Hardesty Terry Harrison Barbara Culpepper David Kidd Donna Davis Clarence LeBlanc Lyn Myers Geneveire Doran Noah Naquin Maureen Havenar Bernard Peloquin Mark Powers Cherlyn LeBlanc Douglas Rambin Linda Mitchell Gerald Stanley W. H. Tower Jo Ann Thornton Lynn Van Winkle Janice Pousson Ronald Acheson Steven Bennett Diane Robertson Alfred Burgess Belinda Spell Kenneth Coplin Allan Dennis Wylodine Ardoin Jeffery Fontenot Delores Booth David Fontenot Van Hathorn Rebecca Bowers Gary LeBleu Debra Cox Roger Martin James McFarlain Collette Hamilton Jesse Morrison Alta Hoover Dan Trade well Sabra Johnson David Willis Sharon Kinman Michael Fruge John Carver Janis Mann Roy Chamberlain Louise Martin James Comeaux James Forrester Diana McLeod Lionel Hanagriff Mavis Roach Terry Hymel Dwight Marcantel Brenda Tunks Roger Mathew Barbara Turner Mike McVay Brian Robinson Susan Anderson Bruce Seger Nola Browning M. C. Smith Donald Turner Brenda Cramer Glen Touille Marie Fuslier Charles Bartlett Charles Bowman Mary Garner Larry Calhoun Paula Gray Donald Guillotte Johnnie Hefler Pat Grout Larry Hetlzer Rita Johnson James Landry Ronald Pickett Diane Koonce Billy Ripley Debbie Lampris Henry Stephens Roger Wix Wanda Maddox David Wynn Pat Sampson Nelwyn Silliman Pam Sonnier Betty Stewart Reginia Voumard Dela Baier Sandra Carter Jan Forrester Gail Fraser Janice Fullilove Lynda Garrison Beverly Gentry Roy Roberts Katie Johnson Alda Jones Patricia Lunn Bertha Parker Sandra Redden Sue Roach Ann Spell Dale Olson Gary Roberts T. KILPATRICK SIS HAWKINS MRS. BERNEICE SHIPP. HARDY ELLIS. MRS. JANE GAINES, R.D. FRANKLIN BILL MORGAN DOYLIN KILE JANITORIAL STAFF: Head custodian, Nick Durio in the center, with his staff Linus Babineaux, Lloyd Sias, Joseph W. Simien and Louis Babineaux. Milton Calvin Donna Abshire Bryan Fletcher Christine Dolch Ben Guillory Aline Elliott James Hogan Lawanna Lambert Donnel McLeod Brenda McDonald Jerry Roessler Mary Moye Mike Bennett Annette Wilkins Bob Griffin Sue Miller 8th GRADE Daniel Comeaux Karen Campbell Leon Fast Hermon Fontenot Sandra Duhon Daniel Friesner Mahlon Harrell Virginia Johnston George Hillebrant Phillip Ingram Cythia McCain Gerald Lambert Donald Mitchell April Miller Raymond Padgett Peter Tolar Naomi Roberts Mike Trahan Richard Bunch Renella Tauzin Jerry Goodeaux Rod Highsmith Shelia Begnaud Loyce Hollingsworth 71 Daurice Bloodsworth Edward Jacobs Karolyn Campbell Bobby McDonald Wanda Carter Issac Miller Donna Conner Donnie Richmond Carol Egedy Mike Robinson Williann Gibson Keith Roessler Kathryn Gilchrist Glenn Van Slyke Jo Ann Landry Richard White June Martin Richard Fruge Debra McVay David Culpepper John Dailey Carolyn Mitterlehner Billy Dawson Gail Sevier Grady Farris Jimmy Gibson Ann Van Slyke Bruce Havens Katie Willet Michael Hayes Stephen Hebert Sharon Woodcock Ben Holly Sadie Bertrand Richard McCluskey Frank Montaroma Denise Darbonne Waylan Marcantel Marlene Escajeda Ben Norris 72 Walter Pousson Ellen Gilscrist Wayne Ferguson Kathryn Hawkins Tommy Ferguson Janet Lowery Scott Johnson Sandra Reed Joel Poe Ann Sonnier Dennis Smith Carol Willis Michael Walker Kathy Benson Mike Boroughs Shirley Chance Jerry Webb Gloria Guillory Steven Zumalt Allan Brown Peggy Lambert Howard Elliott Bubby Friesner Evelyn Pilley Dale Hardesty Bobby LeTard Dianna Self Tommie McDonald John Roderique Lora Tolar Dean Roya Randy Smith Debby Fruge Robert Venable Michael Walsh Mary Carver Kenneth Aucoin Owens Conrad Karen Dumond Hal Fabacher 73 Dale Gentry Stephanie Fisher Chris Guillory Sherry Mahon Mike Guillory Alan King Mary Mims Dean Lambert Melissa Moss Jeb Landry Mike Manuel Ruth Myers Rodger Miller Sherry Smith David Mott Fredy Roach Sharon Tower Harry Self Golden Trade well Mike Slaydon Mike Tauzin Judith Trotti Chris Venable Debra Wilhite Larry Willis Kathleen Young Kathrine Clark Julie Collier Priscilla Compton Delores Cox Sherrina Dickinson Sue Gray Glenda Guillory Vicki Hillebrant Kina Loftin Debbie McCain Marjorie Morrison Lois Ravia Cathy White Jo Ann Young David Green Brenda Holmes Danny Commeaux At right Hebert catches a pass from Dennis. Conrad and Roberts block as Perron goes around the end in the game with Rosteet. The Jr. Rams wound up the season with wins against Maplewood and Rosteet, three losses and a tie with F.K. White. Assistant coach with Coach Vicknair was Arlen Williams. At far right a melee in the F.K. White game. JUNIOR HIGH VARSITY TEAM: BACK ROW: Coach Charles Vicknair, Danny Tradewell, Clifford Johnson, Travis McMahon, Gordon Goodeaux, Johnny Conrad, David Hebert, Donnie Fittz, Ferrel Perron, James McFarlain, P.D. Tolar, Mike Slaydon, M ah Ion Harrell, Bryan Robertson and Tommy Arabie. MIDDLE ROW; Allan Dennis. Earl Bertrand. James Hogan, Bryan Fletcher, George Roberts, Ronald Pickett. David Mott, Jay Peck, Mark Powers. Mike Trahan, Terry Hymel, Frank Marta-rona, and Johnny Carver. FRONT ROW: Bruce Seger, Charles Bankens, Richard McCluskey, Bobby Le Tard, Dwight Marcan- 7th GRADE Jerry Harrell Christy Lyn Novick Douglas Johnson Dora Lee Quinn Bert Kennedy Gwen Racca Ronnie LeBeouf Brenda Simmons Sharon Bourque Rod Browning Rhonda Brown Stanley Chapman Rebecca Comeaux Donald Cox Leslie Greenwood Donnie Cupit Kristy Henson Bruce Davis Betty Maddox Donald Doran Dianna Mart aroma Gerald Fergman Connie Naquin Tommy Foy Gregory Olivier Genevia Stubbs LeRoy DeVille Rhonda Miller Jerry Duga Bruce Manuel Petra Alaniz Bruce Fontenot Sandra Mire Charles Horton James Streeton Margaret Bickham Otis Marsh Sheila Murry Gary Morrison Howard Welch Andrea Brewer Jay Pick Darnell Richmond Brian Post James Wix Judy Fuselier Calvin Robertson Kathryn Seiley Leeward Rogers Michael Foreman Connie Galligan Bohnny Taylor Theresa Thibodeaux Woodrow Van Slyke Wayne Adams Charlotte Johnson Charles Ward Debra Broussard Charles White Dale Coplin Lana Laird Ben Williamson Deborah Darbonne Frank Alaniz £ Kerney Brisco Fannie Dowden Jimmy Ellzey Teresa Mott John Batchelor Brady Fontenot DeAnna Duhon Eric Hodgeson Linda Peterson Robert Cox Darrell Hoover Cynthia Fruh Roland Lampris Antoinette Pousson Norris Downs Robert Leubner Barbara Gray Robert Moss Sharon Robertson Ray Eggleston Paul Powers Theresa Hawkins Franklin Richardson Rylla Smith Jimmie Elliott Clarence Robertson Vicki Hicks Gary Seger Patricia Troquille Tyrone Fontenot Gary Singer Melissa James Don Thibodeaux Eddie Grundman Robert Foster Jessie Bailey Devina Lovett Gordon Barbie Lola Booth Butch Barbee David Hicks Ranee Clark Billy Anderson Rita Manuel Raymond Belmer Mike Johnson Debra Delano John Craver Wanda Ravia James Doucet Gary Kibodeaux Betty Deville John Dyson Susan Thornton Douglas Faul Eddie Oliver Nancy Dupin Dowell Folds Brenda Guidry Guy Gammage Mark Perkins Susan Ferguson Larry Hebert Susan Booth Otis Johnson Fred Racca Mary Guillory Hogan LeBlanc Cheryl Cooper Joe Milbum Steve Rambin Cydney Havenar Leon Pratt Gayle Croxton Robert Ripley Glynn Turner Doris Lampriez Craig Seefeld Katherine Daigle Keith Venable Shelby Winn Donna Duhon John Babineaux Pam Beech Betty Carver Bryan Boudreaux Becky Guillory John Brewer Marilyn Conrad Donna Crumpler Paul Champayne Jerily Hardey Kenneth Darnsteadt Lavone Green Susan Hamilton Billy Fronczek Ellen Hillebrandt Gregory Goleman Linda Head Karen Johnson Conward Guillory Brenda Hollis David Hollis LaVonna Johnson Avis McBride Mike Martin Andrea Johnson Thomas Mitchell Christine Miller Peggy Roderique Michael Sheffield Karen Jones Patricia Lampriez Myra Sams Karen Seefeld Edna Richard Polly Smith June Webb Patty Steele Janette Williams Daniel Core Cindy Conrad Pat LeBlanc Bridgett Courtney Dennis Quinn Regina Ernst Jerry Racca Eliska Halverson Eldon Reed Bonnie Ann Henry Darrel Comeaux Linda Sue Johnson James Foreman Lori Myers 6th GRADE Mary Parker Debra Pousson Renee Richmond Kathy Scarce Bonita Thompson Debbie Crick Debbie Carroll Denise Griffin Charlotte Chisholm Burnadette Richard n V 5th GRADE Billy Borgman Vanessa Courtney Rebecca Byrd David Byrd Freddy Crick Janet Fraser Gary Dickerson Melissa Friesner Scott Gammage Bob Hardy Cynthia Fullilove Jeffrey Harrell Vera Fusilier Ronald Hebert Terry Kennedy Linda Kroske Hillery Langley Elaine LeBlanc Brian McBride Douglas Milburn Susan Owen Hal McMillin Juanita Stanley Bill Mason Dean Robertson Cynthia Rivera Frank Foreman Darrell Stanley Warren Vidrine Robert Wattner Michael Wix Alan Woods Romona Myers Earl Begnaud Stella Richard Darwin Brasseau Pamela Thompson Curtis Carroll Darrell Delossey Gary Ferstl Willie Langley Tony Pousson LeRoy Foy Tommy Griffin Aaron Quinn Chad Richmond Dalton Henry Keven lames Darwin Stanley David Williams 3rd GRADE Joey Broussard Michael Matte Raymond Foreman Mark Moore Laura Dutch Kathy Brown Ronald Bertrand Vicki Buller Floyd Core Lori Courtney Frank Daigle Georgina Delossey Charles Garrison Vance Richmond Terry Sevier Doris Robertson Danny Johnson Tommy Thompson Paul Vidrine V Janet Slaydon Paul Lyons Russell Fuselier Alan Borel Rose Carmichael Robert McGregor Mike McBroom Joe Moran Terrell Banks Carol Borel 2nd GRADE Marla Smith Robert Mitchell Ricky Coin Cynthia Byrd Angela Gammage Mike Hardy Charles Champayne Mary Carroll Edlynn Harrell Vince Mott Paul Comeaux Marlone Delossey Cheryl Kroske Randy Onxley Glenn Dixon Cathy Dickerson Sarah Roderique Horace Richard Scotty Foy Deborah Fergugon James Webb Edward Williams Daniel Guillory Kathy Fleming FIRST GRADE Raymond Hebert Dawana Courtney Callie Farley Rita Bailey Gene Blocker Byron Brasseau Donna Borel Tina Buller Christi Cureton Charles Chapman Steven Cobum Lisa Dixon Donna Fox Faynell Griffin Vance Dutch Michael Parker Kimberly Johnson Susie Kennedy Robyn Kile Susan McIntyre Curley Robertson Christine Lyons Regina Mott Shirley Nash Michael Rowell k J kTsT Dennis Sc alia Debra Porter Donna Pousson Wanda Roderique Doyle Stanley Mitchell Thompson Valary Rowell Linda Stanley David Walker Bruce Woods � % . V r « ' A « M P nr 0 4U F V v ACTIVITIES Z, ■ f kl-' THE MISS The first major event of the 65-66 school year is the joint efforts of the school and community under the sponsorship of the Westlake Business Civic Organization. Ten lovely and telented young ladies entered the competition and were interviewed at a beautiful tea held in the home of Mrs. Wm. J. Smith. Sally Creasy Sahndra Bennett WESTLAKE PAGEANT 1965 The day filled with entertainment for all ages, including a band concert and a parade the likes of which Westlake had never seen before. Dr. Melvin Eastman is to be complimented on his terrific organizing. The evening was climaxed by the most colorful part of all - the pageant. Judges for the event were Mr. and Mrs. Claude Morgan of Alexandria and Mayor Hayes of Port Arthur. A capacity crowd watched and cheered as the young ladies performed their talents. All seemed delighted with their choices. The style show which preceded the pageant was top notch in beauty and performance. MISS WESTLAKE II, SALLY CREASY, being crowned by MISS WESTLAKE I, JO ANN LANGFORD Charlotte Veillon Winner: Sally Creasy 2nd Ranner up: Hetti Thompso| Winning talent: Twirl - Dance Mr. Claude Morgan Charlotte Veillon shows her art Keilsusi ii: HOME Mrs. P. H. (Flossie) Perkins, one of the founders of the Pep Club was chosen to crown at the morning ceremonies. At right is Mrs. Perkins' grandson Prentiss, son of Dorothy and Tommy Perkins, who served as ring bearer. Thirty-one girls were nominated by the W club and from these nominees the student body elected the court and its queen. From left to right they are Collette Hamilton, Susie Core, Linda Davis, Gwen Lancon, Kathy Brashear, Queen Sherry Dennis, Linda Robinson, Barbara Le Blanc, Darlene Racca, Cherie Prater and Ear-lene Duhon. Four of the girls are seniors, three are juniors, two are sophomores and two are freshmen. Don't you agree that the student body made some pretty good choices? At the game former homecoming and May Day Queens were honored and presented with Honor Queen medals. Those present from left to right were Miss Sherry Dennis - 1965, Mrs. Rex Deaton - 1957, Mrs. Jerry Schroeder - 1960, Mrs. Joe Hebert, Jr. - 1956, Mrs. Leon-ard.King - 1948, Mrs. Ray Freisner - 1954, Mrs. J. D. Courtner, Jr. -1949, Mrs. Wilmer Allen - 1939, Mrs. Cecil McBride - 1936, and Mrs. Sam Ellen-der - 1941. Below is shown the 1965 Court and escorts. From left to right they are Mike Hollis, Collette Hamilton, Rusty Hicks. Susie Core, James Duhon, Linda Davis, Leon Parker, Gwen Lancon, Tommy Fletcher, Kathy Brashear, Sherry Dennis, David Holly, Linda Robinson, Richard Hardesty, Barbara Le Blanc, Daryle Abshire, Darlene Racca, Norman Areno, Cherie Prater, David Van Winkle, Earlene Duhon and Mike Holly. K At the evening ceremonies at the field Queen Sherry was crowned by former principal of Westlake High School, Mr, Henry Semple, who is at present supervisor of math and science in the high schools of Calcasieu Parish. Mr. Semple's grandson Drew Lott, son of Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Lott served as ring bearer. The queen's father Mr. Jack Dennis looks on with pride. Sally Creasey, winner of the 1965 Miss West-lake Pageant, presented the flowers. com „ th z.dzt i nreft ■ .c jf ' t There is a charm and vivaciousness about her we can't resist so we chose her for our own. 102 RAM-LER SWEETHEART susie core SHERRY DENNIS TOM DOWDEN SENIOR BEAUTIES AND BEAUX ' NORMAN ARENO CHERIE PRATER JUNIOR BEAUTIES AND BEAUX JOEY MARTARONA LINDA DAVIS II BOBBY WALSH GWEN LANCON SOPHOMORE BEAUTIES AND BEAUX ELAINE HARDESTY STEVE VICKERS 105 PAM HODGES GLENN TROUILLE ALLAN DENNIS SUSIE NEW HOUSE FRESHMAN BEAUTIES AND BEAUX MARY CARVER BRUCE HAVENS JUNIOR-HI BEAUTIES AND BEAUX ANN SONNIER 107 LEON FAST Donna Davis Sheila McFarlain Sally Creasey Carolyn Lowery Charlotte Landry Darlene Naquin 4 Beverly Davis Sandra Redden Pam Sonnier Diane Robertson Alece Rue Marilyn Burch Regina Voumard Judith Ousley Linda Darbonne Collette Hamilton SENIOR CLASS OFFICERS From left to right in the back row are Patrick Hebert - reporter, Larry Simmons - president, and David Holly - vice president. In the front row are Barbara Le Blanc -treasurer and Sherry Dennis -secretary. Marian Cheney Daryle Abshire Gloria Briscoe Shirley Bowman Harley Dupuis Charles Benoit Debbie Kimbrough Harry Dean Garrison Diana Foster Larry Simmons 112 Diane Lewis and Ronnie Fittz Steve Doran Richard and Raymond McGregor GRADES V - VI 1922 FIRST ROW: German Wing, B. Lee, Eugene Kerr, Shelton Guillory, Jack Grout, Bobby Stewart, Wylie Cash, Bud Ousley. SECOND ROW: Happy Le-Bouef, Ivan Johnson, Eddie Parker, Dalton Wing, Ansel Strahan, George Smith, Elmer Smith, Richard McGuire, Leonard Guillory. THIRD ROW: Emma Blake, Lou Cash, Bethel Chandler, Inez Pilley, Elise Cheney, Mary Spooner, Ursel Strahan, Florence Sikes, Bessie Carter. FOURTH ROW; Hazel Olivier, Mildred Quinn, Annabel Carter, Hen-riette Lebouef, Bernice Widcamp, Ethel Widcamp, Minnie Greenwood. BACK ROW; Miss Mattie Clark, Becky Herford, Bertha Quinn, Deveda Baham, Mildred Heinen, Hilma Landry and Leona Datenhoff. GRADES VI - VII 1922 FRONT ROW: Wylie Cash, Jim Farlow, James Parker, German Wing, Sam Paul Arnett, Jack Grout, Virgil Nance. Raymond Short, Franklin Bierroth. SECOND ROW; Shelton Guillory, Lee Smith, Joe Grout, Jessie Guillory. Frank Dunn, Jesner Guillory, Iky Judice, Bill Smith. AT SIDE: Edward Farlow and Earl Short. CENTER STANDING: Ella McGuire, and Pearl Carter. THIRD ROW; Georgie Hawkins, Ellen Murry, Etha Vines, Helen Pilley. Edna Sikes, Margaret Garber, Bonnie Clausen, Ernest Vincent, Miss Stanley. BACK ROW; Winnie Casn, Anna Olivier, Corrine Carroll, Ruth Hil-lebrandt, Lillie Pilley. SENIOR CLASS 1923 FIRST ROW; Ear-lene Sikes, Alva Johnson, Mary Ousley. SECOND ROW; Edward Cheney, Bill Gammage, Ethern Grout 113 BASKETBALL TEAM 1924-1925 FRONT: Allen Kerr ROW II: Frank Sikes, Buford Thompson, Frank Bierroth, BACK: George Stewart, German Wing, Virgil Nance. Mary Ripley and Thelma Loftin in their 1923 graduation dresses. 1927 GRADUATION CLASS AT RIGHT: Ivan Sutherland, Lee Smith, Ella McGuire, Bill Smith Jack Goss and German Wing. ABOVE: GRADUATES OF 1933: Howard Hillier, Wayne Fleming, Annie Mack Chandler, J.C. Templeton, Cecil Benoit and not shown is Ken-nard Mackey. h ha GIRLS' BASKETBALL TEAM TAKEN IN FEBRUARY 1934 Coach Helen Boyer, Goldie Herford, Sis Oliver, Bernice Sutherland, Violet Lee, Shirley Carver, Ruth Glover, Vera King, Marguerite Coleman, and Sis Hawkins. AT LEFT IS GIRLS' BASKETBALL TEAM OF 1935 FRONT: Vera King, Sis Hawkins and Dorothy Freisner BACK: Mary Frances Chisholm, Sis Oliver, Bobbie Jean Harris and Janice Rue. COACH: Miss Stelly - now a nun. SENIOR CLASS - 1934: Principal - Mr. Clinton Hanchey. BOTTOM ROW: Maxine Dennis, Jacqueline Fleming, June Herford, Ruth Glover, Goldie Herford, and Imogene Stevens (teacher). SECOND ROW: Eleanor Clement (teacher), Virginia Sigler, J.P. Blume, Hallis Johnson, and Doris Rue. THIRD ROW: Thomas Simmons and Lee J. Wing. GIRLS BASKETBALL TEAM - 1935-1936 Coach: Miss Sturba. FRONT: Sis Hawkins, Mary Alice Gibson, Dorothy Freisner, Vera King and Maxine Bickham. BACK: Mary Frances Chisholm, Sis Oliver, Lois Gammage and Ellen Marie Horn. Willman. Godeaux Levee Fontain Morgan BACK: Mr. Semple Perry Sturba, Horton, and BOYS BASKETBALL TEAM 1936 FRONT: Leland Sutherland, Jessie Coplin, Arden Johnson and Donald Moyer. BACK: Charles Clausen, James Herford, H.C. Gibson, Louis Chisholm and Chester Le Blanc. pw ai SENIOR CLASS - 1936 FRONT: Carl Vick, Mae Benoit, Walter Le Bouef. BACK: Chester LeBlanc and Louis Chisholm. 115 SENIOR CLASS - 1935: FIRST ROW: Vernon McGuire, Leroy Coleman, Yvonne Fuller, Gloria Carroll, Ollie Koonce. SECOND ROW: Esther Chisholm, Janice Rue, Robert Waters, Jessie Carter. THIRD ROW: Bernice Boyette, Verna Mims, Shirley Carver, Bernice Sutherland, Florence Folds and Sidney Blume. 1935 1936 FACULTY FRONT: Stelly Gillson BACK: Geneva Loftin, Winnie Mae Boyer. Carrie Ellen Johnson. Doris Hawkins, Vernice Daigle, Stuart Hartman, Jack Gammage, Richard Swice, Pearl Sonnier, and Steve Daugherty AT LEFT. THIRD GRADE OF MISS INEZ MCCAL1 1936 FRONT: Marjorie Sutherland, Margie Blume, !■ Sybil Dugas, Pearl Lyons, Verna Mae Atkinson, Maxine Gibson, Marilyn Ripley, Esther Doucet, I Carolyn Appleby, Grace Vincent, Virginia Pil-ley, and Audrey Laughlin. MIDDLE: David Grilet, Frances Hamburg, Ruby Sonnier, George Smith, Millard Johnson, Olan Freisner, Laura Lee Grundman, Tillie Horn, Louise Johnson, Orvil Goss, and Alvin Duhon. AT LEFT, SENIOR CUSS OF 1937 FRONT: Wayne Dark, Florien Bud Carver, Burns Vick, Leland Sutherland, Charles Klepzig, Mary Frances Chisholm, Vera King, Shirley Landry and Anna Mae Hamburg. MIDDLE: Billy Cobb, Lucille Lee, Charles Clausen, Maxine Bickham, Jessie Coplin, Lydia Koonce, Donald Moyer, Mona Newman. BACK: Sis Oliver, Eugene Hambrick, James Herford, Bill Carlson, Lois Gammage, Ellen Marie Horn and Dorothy Freisner. IN REAR:________Martin and H.C. Gibson. AT RIGHT, SENIOR CLASS 1938 Edna Bess Herford, Zella Folds, Clyde Ripley, Lois Gammage, James Herlord, Mary Frances Chisholm, Edwin McKellar, Ruth Sutherland, Mattie Lee Carroll, and Marie Sis Hawkins. AT LEFT, WHS FACULTY OF 1938-1939 FIRST: Alice Levee, Vera Gillson, Judy Lane, Inez McCall, Miss O'Neal, Virginia Gibson, Mrs. Leo Benoit, and Annie Irene Jordan. SECOND: Mr. Thomas, Mr. Metzger, Pug Hudson, Miss Herford, Coach O.O. Odgen, H.C. Semple. AT LEFT. SENIOR CLASS OF 1939 FIRST: Zenda Weber, lima Davis, Shirley Landry, Mathilda Johnson, Evelyn Dugas, and Lillian Fleming. SECOND: Iva Marie Pumpelly, Mildred Freisner, Wilma Johnson, Hazel Boulaine, Agnes Ruth Grout, Mary Alice Gibson and Eloise Lutz. THIRD: Bill Gibson, Paul Pumpelly, Edwin Lee, Harry Hambrick, and Preston Cutler. Not shown is Warn Roach. This is the class that bought the Ram which stands on the east side of the school yard - a favorite place for picture taking .________________________ SOME OF THE '39 SENIORS BY THE RAM lima Davis, Warn Roach, Agnes Grout, Eloise Lutz, Preston Cutler and Mildred Freisner. BASKETBALL TEAM OF 1939-1940 FRONT: T.L. Gilchrist, Kenneth Blume, Jack Dennis, Leon Cole, Alvin Benoit, Ernest Loftin and Dude Conrad. BACK: Vernon Sutherland, Bill Picard, Jimmie Pinion, and Coach O.O. Ogden. AT LEFT, FOURTH GRADE - 1940 FRONT: Jessie Mae Franklin, Lorraine Vincent, Joy Ray Blume, Delores Sutherland, Ava Jean Trotti. SECOND: Betty Lou McKellar, Patricia Hawkins, Fannie Brown. Laverne Johnson, Juanita Riddle, Muriel Groves. Evelyn Freisner, Wilda Joyce Bahnsen, Porter Price, Alma Mae Weiss. THIRD: Dalton Hartman, Eddie Owens, Del Edwin Riddle, Tommy Moseley, Denny Lee Perry, Jack BACK: Miss Shafer, Edward Lee Hoffpauir, Verna Clyde Young. Lindy Stoddard. Harry Brinkley and Billy Woods. Iva Hudson. Albert Grillette, Herman Fontenot, Floyd Johnson and Walter Daugherty AT RIGHT. SENIOR CLASS - 1940 FRONT: Cyleen Carver, Pearl Loftin, Trine Chisholm, Eunice Bolshius. Delma Davis, and Evelie Dugas. MIDDLE: Harold Coplin, Ernest Loftin, Leon Cole, Howard Goodwin, Theo Baier. BACK: Harold Herford, Paul Tucker, Vernon Sutherland. Alvin Ray Benoit, and Jack Dennis. •4 ; i AT LEFT. SEVENTH GRADE 1940 FIRST: Maggie Blume, Sybi Dugas, Marian Dixon, Virginia Pilley, Marilyn Ripley Verna Mae Atkinson, Margie Sutherland, Grace Vincent. SECOND: Joe Boullian, Joy Vidrine, Daisy Etta Sweezy Carolyn Appleby, Frances Hamburg Doris Hawkins, Frances Spearing, Louise Johnson, Hazel Vincent, Dora Lea Fontenot. THIRD: Elmer Roach. Elroy Trotter, Carrie Ellen Johnson, Frances Widcamp, Inez Daugherty, Geneva Loftin, Stewart Hartman, Ellzey Duhon. BACK: Clifford Johnson, Arthur Lee Carr. David Grillette, Jimmy Chisholm, James Bowman. Nicky Smith. Jack Gammage, Floyd Carver, and Orville Goss. Teacher: David Metzger T he first drill squad at Westlake High was organized in September of 1942. It was called the GIRL’S SOLDIERETTE BRIGADE and there were about 30 girls in it. The uniforms were military jackets of white gabardine with maroon gabardine skirts. The white overseas caps were piped in maroon, and the service stripes were maroon and white. The first sponsor and organizer of the group was Mrs. Minnie Watley. an English teacher at WHS. Miss Christine Saloom took over about 1946 and Mrs. Flossie Perkins was very active in its work. The first officers in the marching group were: M ay Day and the May Day queen and court began in 1935 as a way of raising money for the school. Several girls were nominated and at one penny a vote, one of them was chosen as queen. The very first queen was Shirley Carver and the king was Bue-nice Boyett. Miss Vera Gillson, the first grade teacher, was in charge of the event, and put on a beautiful ceremony each year. The May Day ceremonies held sway until football was introduced at Westlake High and then the homecoming activities assumed this posifion of importance. The May Day queens are: 1935 - Shirley Carver - Mrs. Frank Boudreaux 1936 - Eloise Luts - Mrs. Cecil McBride 1937 - Cyleen Carver - Mrs. F.L. Larue, Jr. 1938 - Iva Marie Pumpelly - Mrs. C.W. Arnett 1939 - Agnes Ruth Grout - Mrs. W.P. Allen 1940 - Lois Pumpelly - Mrs. Perry Hozler 1941 - Louise Grout - Mrs. Sam Ellender The marching unit became known as the Pep Club in 1952 and has gradually evolved into the name of The Ramettes. w HS saw its first yearbook in 1946. CAPTAIN MASTER SERGEANT PRIVATE FIRST CLASS Mary W. Shaffner Billie J. Perkins Marian Dixon BELOW, THE THIRD MAY DAY KING AND QUEEN 1937 King: Buenice Boyett Queen: Cyleen Carver It was called THE BIG HORN”, Dick Vines was editor, Christine Saloom was the MAY DAY - 1938 sponsor, and the staff honored her by dedicating this first work to her. The top King: Alvin Benoit beauty that year was Joy Ray Blume, who was called The Belle. She was chosen Queen: Iva Marie Pumpelly by John Robert Powers. In 1947 the title of the annual was changed to THE RAM-LER, and was dedicated to Mrs. L.V. Manning who was also its sponsor. The sponsorship of the Ram-Ler passed through many hands in the years that followed until Maurice A. Burns took it over in 1959. Carolyn Geheb was the editor and Mrs. Martha Crick assumed the responsibility of handling the money. In this edition the WHO'S WHO IN ACADEMICS became an integral part of the yearbook, Annette Blanchard was top beauty and Rodney Martin was top beau. Rodney was alsostudent body president that year. Something new was added to the Ram-Ler in 1964 when the staff picked its first sweetheart. She was Charlene Henry. The 1965 sweetheart was Dana Fisher and this year's choice is Susie Core. 118 L a Grange and Sulphur were the only schools in the area to boast a band, other than Lake Charles High, in 1950. The Calcasieu Parish School Board began a program of music expansion in that year and tlie smaller schools of Vinton, Marion, Iowa and Westlake began to be filled with the first sounds of a band being born. Our first band director was Mr. John L. Babb, a former student at WHS and a graduate of 43. Mr. Babb attended McNeese and matriculated to LSU where he received his degree in 1950. The first uniforms of the Ram Band were white sailor britches, white shirts, and a black tie. The first drum major was Alice Adams Fanta, and she led the band through its paces in parades and at football games. Mr. John Wiley Brewer, a graduate of De Ridder High School in 1948, and of McNeese in 1954, joined the WHS faculty as band director in the fall of 1954. There were approximately 45 members in the band when Mr. Brewer first started, but with the years the Ram Band has grown and at present its members number 92. Since the inception of the Sweepstakes Award, which is given for superior ratings in marching, stage performance, and sight reading, the Ram Band has monopolized the honor by stacking up 14 superiors and 12 excellents, to take the trophy in 1959 and again in 1962, the only two years the trophy has been won in Calcasieu Parish. A tip of the Ram-Ler hat to Mr. John Brewer and the Ram Band. One amusing aspect of all this is the fact that Mr. Babb was also the director of music at Vinton High School and when Westlake and Vinton played each other in football, Mr. Babb would conduct one quarter on the Westlake side and then one quarter on the Vinton side. This phenomena occurred twice in that year because Westlake and Vinton played each other twice with Vinton winning the first game and West-lake taking the second one. By 1953 the citizens of Westlake had grown quite proud of the fact that they had a band, so they got together and passed a bond issue to buy uniforms more befitting such a fine group of youngsters. MR. JOHN L. BABB AND DRUM MAJOR ALICE ADAMS MR. JOHN W. BREWER AND THE 1965-66 DRUM MAJOR SHIRLEY BOWMAN DUDLEY DIXON IN THE FIRST BAND UNIFORM OF THE '40'S 'Phe advent of football in 1946, brought a new activity to WHS--HOMECOMING. The first football field was in the area where the present outdoor basketball courts are located and the first homecoming activities were held here. The first homecoming queen was Jessie Howard. A complete list of the queens of homecoming is as follows: 1947 - Jessie Howard - Mrs. G.W. Spacher 1948 - Peggy Babineaux - Mrs. Leonard King 1949 - Shirley Carroll - Mrs. J.D. Courtney 1950 - Dora Lee Fontenot - Mrs. Billy W. Fletcher 1951 - Mary Sue Palmer - Mrs. Delbert Rye 1952 - Linda Hebert - Mrs. Jack Todd 1953 - Linda Hebert - Mrs. Jack Todd 1954 - Ann Barrow - Mrs. Ray Freisner 1955 - Yvonne Tower - Mrs. Sam Battaglia 1956 - Elizabeth Trahan - Mrs. Joe Hebert, Jr. 1957 - Hillene Hebert - Mrs. Rex Deaton 1958 - Joyce Wethey - Mrs. Rod Hancock 1959 - Virginia Self 1960 - Mary Jo Wethey - Mrs. Jerry Schroeder 1961 - Myra Collier - Mrs. Mike Doughty 1962 - Gail Perkins 1963 - Jo Ann Langford 1964 - Jan McMillin 1965 - Sherry Dennis BELOW, THE HOMECOMING COURT OF 1947 Betty Frye, Frances Vines, Peggy Smith, Jane Gaines, Queen Jessie Howard, Gwendolyn Hawkins, and Janelle ABOVE: Many of the girls in the '47 homecoming court were also active in basketball: FRONT; Betty Frye, Frances Vines, Jessie Howard, Peggy Smith, and Jane Gaines. MIDDLE: Shirley Carroll, Edith McLaren, Gwen Hawkins, and Mrs. Theo Benglis. BACK: Beverly Babbs, Janelle Meaux, Ruth Picard. BELOW, CROWNING CEREMONIES OF 1947 HOMECOMING Jane Gaines, Nute Liggio, Betty Frye, Charles Jones, Janelle Meaux, Jack Grout, Queen Jessie Howard. Ray Budge, Gus Anderson, Frances Vines, Bill Simmons, Peggy Smith, A.A. Rue, and Gwendolyn Hawkins. The little girl is P.A. Gaines and the boys are unidentified. 1913 - Nettie 1921 - Maurie Jones 1923 - Flossie Perkins 1925 - Wanda Cash 1929 - Lily Greenroad Burns and Beaulah Davitt Wilkerson Bartlett Phillips Hobbs 1940's - Mrs. Charles Arnett, her Mother, her Father and her daughter Charlene, Except for the sports picture, those on this page are intended to show the styles prevalent through the years that this history covers. 1930's - Sis Oliver 1930’s - Thelma 1940's - Betty Frye and her sister Hazel. Loftin and Mrs, Fred McGuire DISTRICT CHAMPS - 1941 FRONT: Aileen Busby, Delma Davis, Sis Perriottie, Dot Hambrick, and Beatrice Hawkins. BACK: Iva Hudson (Coach), Cyleen Carver, Nora Jane Chisholm. Lois Blume and E.C. Thomas (Coach). 121 FLAGBEARERS: BAND: Margaretta Pousson Diane Arabie Cheryl Miller Kathy Mess Gayle Peloquin Shirley Burch Marjorie McDonald Edna Williams Wanda McDonald Lavonna Schwartzer PEP CLUB: Penny Pierrottie Carolyn Lowery Gilda Daughdrill STUDENT BAND DIRECTORS: Richard McGregor and Bob Hebert ALTERNATES: Linda Gaines Karen Peterson Mary Jane Roderique Charlotte Veillon Linda Robinson Dana Fisher V '. PEP CLUB MAJORETTES: Sally Creasy, Donna Hollingsworth, Mary Hogan, Nancy McCluskey and Linda Davis II CHEERLEADERS: Linda Darbonne, Barbara LeBlanc, Sherry Dennis, Kathy Brashear, Susie Core and Diana Foster BAND MAJORETTES: Sue Burch, Cherie Prater, Rox-ann Miller, Sheila McFarlain, Bonnie Cooper and Loretta Champayne President: Jackie Fuselier Vice President: Kathy Walker Secretary: Edna Williams Treasurer: Carolyn Carter Sponsor: Mrs. Louise Guillory President: Carolyn Lowery V. President: Charlene Henry Secretary: Cheryl Miller Treasurer: Harley Dupuis Sponsor: Mrs. Pearle Hebert President: Linda McCloud Vice President: Cheryl Miller Secretary: Janis Andrepont Treasurer: Mary Jane Roderique Sponsors: Mrs. Lejaunta Farley and Miss Mary Holder RAM-LER Editor: Charlotte Landry Co-Editor: Susie Core Sports Editor: Mike Roach Business Manager: Charles Arnett Reporter: Terry Henderson Sponsor: Mr. Maurice Burns and Mrs. Martha Crick RAMPAGE Editor: Shirley Burch News Editor: Harry Chamberlain Business Manager: Joey Martarona Feature Editor: Sandy Bennett Sports Editor: Bobby Broussard Lay-out Editor: Penny Pierrottie Press Manger: Vaughn Duhon Jr. High Reporter: Gloria Guillory Sponsor: Miss Gorum W-CLUB President: David Van Winkle Vice President: Tommy Fletcher Secretary and Treasurer: Ronnie Fittz Sponsors: Coaching Staff President: James Duhon V. President: Mike Greenslade Secretary: Harry Garrison Treasurer: Charlene Henry Sponsor: Mrs. Screven President: Juanita Young V. President: Yleta Young Secretary: Evelyn Chance Reporter: Darlene Naquin Treasurer: Francis Leubner President: Rodney Bankens V. President: Silvin Soileau Secretary: Jackie Fuselier Treasurer: Lois Johnson Sponsor: Mr. Douglas Daigle President: Darrell Zumalt V. President: Steve Powers Secretary: Sherry Dennis Treasurer: Barbara LeBlanc Sponsor: Mr. Jack Sonnier President: Frankie Fronczek V. President: Gary Damsteadt Secretary: Charlene Henry Treasurer: Carolyn Lowery Sponsor: Mr. C. L. Moon WHO’S WHO IN ACADEMICS SENIOR MATH: BACK - Mike Laurence, Charles Benoit, Ronnie Fittz, Richard McGregor FRONT - Frankie Fronczek, Carolyn Lowery, Sherry Dennis, Jackie Fuselier, and Darrel Zumalt. K i ALGEBRA II: BACK - Mike Holly, Terry Henderson, Ronnie LeTard. FRONT - Gwen Lancon, Ray White, and Wanda Dear GEOMETRY: Penny Comeaux, Steve Brown, and Cheryl Miller. ALGEBRA I: BACK - Allan Dennis, FRONT - Susan Man and Donna Davis. GENERAL HISTORY: Linda Davis I and Jackie Fuselier PHYSICS: BACK - Gary Darnstcadt, Charles Benoit. Ronnie Fittz and Richard McGregor, FRONT - Carolyn Lowery, and Frankie Fronczek. ENGLISH I: BACK - Allan Dennis, Dwayne Carlock, John- ENGLISH II: BACK - Dewayne Bruette, Terry Henderson, ny Carver. Lyn Myers, FRONT - Debbie Banker, Susie David Zumalt, Ronnie LeTard, MIDDLE - Alvinette Newhouse, Susan Mann, and Donna Davis. Benoit, Gwen Lancon, Mary Roderique, Susie Core, FRONT - Mary Lou Duraso, Marilyn Istre, and Janis Andre- pont. ENGLISH III: BACK - Steve Brown, MIDDLE - Margretta ENGLISH IV: BACK - Patrick Hebert, Harry Garrison, Ron- Pousson, Sheryl Miller, Linda Davis I, FRONT - Dana nie Fittz, Gary Damsteadt, Richard McGregor, Frankie Fisher, Brenda Daigle, and Linda Baier. Fronczek, MIDDLE - Carolyn Lowery. Kathy Brashear, Sherry Dennis, Jackie Fuselier, Brenda Goss, FRONT -Kathy Walker, Charlotte Landry, Peggy Porter. SPEECH I: Rodney Bankens, Darlene Dowden, and Keith Voumard. SPEECH II: BACK - Steve Brown, Jimmy Klepzig, Philip Cureton, FRONT - Linda Baier, Jackie Fuselier, Linda Davis I. 132 BIOLOGY: BACK - Dewayne Bruette, David Zumalt, Johnny Klepzig, Ron LeTard. FRONT - Janis Andrepont, Theresa Goode, Marilyn Istre, and Alvinette Benoit. Not shown is Dennis Naff. GENERAL SCIENCE: BACK - Allan Dennis, Clifford John son, and Gordon Simmons. MIDDLE-Rodger Martin, Mitchell Lowery, Terry Hymel, Dewayne Carlock and Gerald Stanley, FRONT - Debbie Banker, Patrick Beech, Carlton Freeman, and Susan Mann. Not shown is Mary Garner. TYPING: BACK - Jimmy Dupuis, David Zumalt, John Klepzig, and Ron LeTard, MIDDLE - Jackie McLellan, Alvinette Benoit, Loretta Champagne, FRONT - Debbie Banker, Gwen Lancon, and Mary Jane Roderique. Not shown are Sue Burch and Bobby Walsh. SHORTHAND: BACK - Gilda Daughdrill, Kathleen Bunch, THIRD ROW - Barbara LeBlanc, Sherry Dennis, Rebecca Richmond, SECOND ROW - Charlotte Landry, Darlene Racca, Kay Gentry, FRONT - Kathy Brashear. OFFICE PRACTICE: Charlotte Landry and Diana Foster. Not shown Linda Darbonne. 133 HOME ECONOMICS I: BACK - Pam Hodges, Genny Doran, Sandra Redden, FRONT - Pat Cranford, and Colette, Hamilton. HOME ECONOMICS II: BACK - Marilyn Mitterlehner Janis Andrepont, FRONT - Mary Jane Roderique, and Mary Liebee. HOME ECONOMICS III: BACK - Doris Batchelor, Cheryl Miller. Kathleen Bunch, FRONT - Elizabeth Seily, and Rose Picard. Not shown is Donna Davis. FRENCH I - BACK: Mike Holly. Wilda Miller, Patsy Hebert, Kay Gentry, Dwayne Bruette. MIDDLE: Elizabeth Seily, Alvinette Benoit, Susan Mann, Alda Jones. FRONT: Gail Runyan, Marilyn Iste and Mary Leibee. AMERICAN HISTORY: BACK: Richard McGregor, Frankie Fronczek, Carolyn Lowery, Gilda Daughdrill, Harry Garrison, and Pat Hebert, FRONT: Mike Roach, Sherry Dennis, Kathy Brashear, Jackie Fuselier, and Elizabeth Seiley. 134 .M-r3T.,« « .' .' V t u lO . • M % • %‘ K wT mm « j W r a. O 14 rr ;-;?TkV - V wk CVf « ■ £ i V ;vv3 V 1 V V A • '« • -ft y t w «vv + y ‘- • • ; %� fr f 4 J :6i ATHLETICS •’ j92iU JK J ____________ ‘V ,. V. • r 1 ..� v. ' � 'L « ' A ____________ VARSITY BACK ROW: Tom Moss, .Rusty Hicks, Richard Hardesty, Ken Miller, Mike Greenslade, Ronnie Fittz, Vaughn Duhon, Tommy Fletcher, George Hollis, Jack Borgman, Bobby Thornton, Darrell Sanders, Ken Conner, Rob Goleman. MIDDLE ROW: David Van Winkle, Steve Myers, Wayne Miller, Mike Lawrence, Valire Widcamp, Mike Hollis, Daryl Abshire, Johnny New- COACH MICKEY BENHAM som, David Holly, Tommy Arabie, Steve Vickers, Danny Porterx. LAST ROW: Mike Holly, Joey Martarona, Leon Parker, Tommy Dow-den, Ronnie Hoben, James Duhon, Steve Powers, Jimmy Klepzig, Norman Areno, Glen Trouille, Eddie Mims, Pete Thornton. MANAGERS: Jimmy Wittington, Lynn Van Winkle. COACH CHARLES VICKNAIR bM fgm W A • A V •V y j QUARTERBACKS: Tommy Dowden James Duhon Wayne Miller Valire Widcamp SMILE THE TORS FULLBACKS: Johnny Newsom, Tommy Fletcher, Bobby Thornton and Steve Vickers. Below, Tommy Fletcher throws a block to help Mike Laurence gain a few more yards. 142 The home opener was a close one and a heartbreaker for the Rams as they lost to Opelousas 10 to 6. At left is a scene that just about describes the whole game. There was plenty of defensive action by both teams and the crowd was kept cheering from the edges of their seats. In the small picture at right is Mike Laurence for a 48 yard touchdown in the game with De Ridder. Below, two De Ridder Dragons give Tommy Fletcher a rough time in his attempt at more yardage. David Van Winkle comes in to help. At the half the game was in the Ram's favor but the dragons came back to win 19 to 13. At left and below are two scenes from our second win of the season. The Rams beat Oakdale 13 to 0. Tommy Arabie and George Hollis lead in the blocking. At center of pages, Val Widcamp stops one of the Landry tigers in the close game with an old rival. At left Steve Myers picks up yardage going around right end. Below, Tommy Fletcher makes a 68 yard run for a touchdown. Mike Greenslade assists his team mate in bringing down another tiger as the Rams come out with their fourth victory of the season with the 7 to 0 victory over Landry. We were unable to get any pictures of the Jennings game, but thought we should note the results. It was a 21 to 9 loss for the Rams. 145 We recognize Norman Areno as one of the Rams taking out this tiger, but we don't know who the other player is. At bottom of the left page is a scene from the Eunice game. Val Widcamp goes around right end as David Van Winkle follows. At right James Duhon gets off a pass as a bob-cat come up from behind. The final score was Eunice 7 - Westlake 0. At the bottom of this page is a scence from the last game of the season. The Rams beat the Marion Chargers 20 - 0. In the picture is David Van Winkle kicking one of the extra points. Pootball was begun at WHS in the fall of 1946. The following table will give a brief resume of the history to date: TOTAL OPPOSITION WON LOST TIED POINTS POINTS 1946 - B 1 9 0 39 322 1947 - B 6 6 0 173 206 Won SW La. championship, lost to Baker in S. La. playoff 47 0. Theo Benglis and Aubrey Budge were the coaches who started the Rams off in 1946. In 1949 they were replaced with Bennie Ellender and Johnnie Bankens. 1953 saw Marion Benson replace Johnnie Bankens. Coach Core took over from Bennie Ellender in 1955. Wilridge Doucet joined the coaching staff in 1959 and R. E. Benham in 1963. The newest member is Charles Vicknair, who came to us in 1964. 1948 - B 5 5 0 129 148 1949 - B 6 4 2 144 115 Beat De Ridder in Rosin Bowl 12-0. 1950 - B 8 4 0 233 158 Beat Sacred Heart 20-13, lost to Vinton 27-6 in three team district playoff. 1951 - B 9 2 0 262 120 Lost to Bunkie in district playoff 20-12. 1952 - A 8 2 0 197 135 1953 - A 10 1 1 356 111 STATE CHAMPIONS 1954 - A 9 1 2 290 149 Beat Oakdale in Bi-district 16-6 Lost to Ferriday in semifinal 32-14. 1955 - A 4 7 1 194 274 Beat Marksville in bi-district 14-6. Lost to Ferridaj in semifinal 53-19. 1956 - A 1 9 0 101 251 1957 - A 2 7 0 55 201 1958 - A 2 8 0 119 242 1959 - A 4 6 0 141 203 1960 - A 8 2 0 271 105 1961 - A 6 3 1 183 156 1962 - A 1 9 0 65 212 1963 - A 5 6 Lost to Basile in bi-district 0 7-6. 152 167 1964 - AA 6 4 0 131 98 1965 - AA 6 4 0 145 64 SOUTHWEST LOUISIANA CHAMPIONSHIP TEAM OF 1947 STATE CHAMPIONS OF 1953 _ Q Q r r' SrS7, 6bC? O o Q ® v O q o o'eo -I Jf7 7? 44.3 46 4l 6S, ,s S2: Im, qvQ1' p ♦ © o -©-• H? un v -r 40 SR j. h 'tL The SW Louisiana Championship Team of 1947 and their wives were honored at homecoming in 1963. Those attending were (L to R) Mr. and Mrs. Bud Gaines, Mr. and Mrs. Theo Benglis, Mr. and Mrs. N. F. Hicks, Mr. and Mrs. David Letell, Mr. and Mrs. Wilbur Hardy, Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Fontenot, Mr. and Mrs. Winston Primeaux, Mr. and Mrs. Billy Fletcher, Mr. Roscoe Stevens and Mr. and Mrs. Henry Chisholm. A. thorough study of the school board records was made to determine who the various principals were and when they served, but the earliest records did not give the dates of serving. The very first principal of the Westlake public school beginning in 1891 was Mr. O. S. Dolby. Others serving in this capacity from that time until 1909 were Miss Lillie Tureman, Mr. Sam lies, Miss Mattie Sherrard, Mr. J. O. Stewart, Mr. Adams, Mr. C. A. Rouse, Mr. Ivan Schwing, Mr. Thomas Robertson, Mr. Robert Housel, Mr. Marcus Dismukes and Miss Alicia Dixon. Beginning in 1909, the records are more exacting in the dates they record. S. P. Arnett Sept. 1. 1909 to August 31. 1922 A. C. Palmer Sept. 1. 1922 to July 1. 1923 J. W. Ward July 1. 1923 to July 1, 1924 Paul Dean July 1. 1924 to June 30. 1928 J. M. Boyet July 1. 1928 to October 1. 1928 A. L. Jones October 1, 1928 to June 30, 1929 C. E. Holley July 1. 1929 to June 30. 1931 C. W. Hanchey July 1. 1931 to June 30. 1934 H. C. Semple July 1. 1934 to June 30, 1941 B. M. Woodard July 1. 1941 to June 30, 1943 Lloyd Johnson July 1. 1943 to June 30, 1945 B. M. Woodard July 1. 1945 to June 30. 1946 J. M. Le Tard July 1. 1946 to Present. estlake residents cannot remember when basketball was not played at our school, but the earliest written records we could find began with the fall of 1944 when the Rams found themselves without a coach as the season grew near. Mr. O. O. .Ogden offered his free services to the group, working with them in his sparetime. His efforts were rewarding and the Rams won a majority of their games, but lost the district championship. Coach Ogden returned the following year and his Rams swept aside all opposition to capture the District Trophy. 1946 DISTRICT CHAMPIONS FRONT: Don Rue, Dick Vines, Buddy Prejean, Pete Gam-mage. BACK: E. C. Harris, Eddie Owens, Gordon Atkinson, Carl Hawkins. TEAM OF 1945 FRONT: Harold McCathy, Don Rue, Hoyt Clark and Dick Vines BACK: E. C. Harris, Carl Hawkins, Gordon Atkinson and Winslow Smith. WON LOST 1946 35 8 Coach O. O. Ogden First in district. Bi-district: WL-41, Baker - 33. Quarter finals: Doyline-47, WL-29. 1953 29 10 Coach Bennie Ellender First in District. Bi-district: Springhill-44, WL-37. 1954 29 5 Coach Bennie Ellender First in District. Bi-district: WL-40, Assumption 32. Quarterfinals: WL-50, Tioga-37. Semifinals: Springhill-55, WL-41 1955 19 1 Coach Bennie Ellender First in District. Bi-district: WL-50, Tioga-36. Quarterfinals: WL-35, Winnsboro-28. Semifinals: WL-49, Baker-39. State Finals: Newman (NO)-54, WL-50. 1956 20 16 Coach Ted Chapman Second in District. Bi-district: WL-37, Oakdale-35. Quarterfinals: LaSalle-51, WL-44. 1957 35 7 Coach Ted Chapman First in District. Bi-district: WL-59. Oakdale-39. QF: WL-29, Winnsboro-28. SF: Gonzales-49, WL-34. 1958 31 5 Coach Ted Chapman First in District. Bi-D: WL-59, Oakdale-35 QF: WL-50, Oak Grove-41. SF: Kaplan-46, WL-31. 1959 13- 16 Coach Ted Chapman Third in District. 1960 23 7 Coach Ted Chapman First in District. Bi-D: WL-62, Bunkie-30. QF: St. Mathew-38, WL-37. 1961 19 7 Coach Ted Chapman First in District. Bi-D: WL-63, Basile-34. QF: St. Mathew-51. WL-36. 1962 24 8 Coach Bill Stewart First in District. Bi-D: WL-72, Cottonport-35. QF: WL-62, Ferriday-49, SF: WL-66. Port Allen-51. SF: WL-49, Oakdale-39. STATE CHAMPIONS. 1963 8 16 Coach Bobby Gough Third in District. 1964 22 11 Coach Mickey Benham First in District. Bi-D: WL-66, Basile-48. QF: WL-58, Oak Grove-48, SF: WL-53, St. Amant-63. 1965 16 14 Coach Mickey Benham Second in District. Bi-D: Nachitoches-51, WL-47. 149 JAMES A RED HOT TEAM! 1966 VARSITY B DANNY BOZEMAN MIKE LAURENCE COACH MICKEY BENHAM RONNIE FITTZ VAUGHN DUHON f DAVID VAN WINKLE Manager DARRELL SANDERS ASKETBALL 1966 DISTRICT CHAMPS! DUHON MIKE GREENSLADE VALIRE WIDCAMP STEVE RONNIE RUE iuMMY FLETCHER KENNETH MILLER - Manager DENNY STOLHAND JUNIOR VARSITY BASKETBALL 1966 BOBBY WALSH GLENN TROUILLE COACH WILRIDGE DOUCET BOBBY BROUSSARD ROBERT GOLEMAN MIKE HOLLY 1966 BASKETBALL RECORD WHS OPPONENTS 62 Marion 34 33 La Grange 35 50 Fair Park 58 36 Byrd 68 39 La Grange 57 45 La Grange 68 94 Basile 33 56 Roanoke 47 47 Sulphur 48 54 De Quincy 33 43 De Quincy 45 40 Lacassine 48 61 Marion 47 70 Ville Platte • 30 47 Lake Charles 27 51 Marion 40 52 Sulphur 33 63 Opelousas 75 63 Jennings 40 72 Eunice 60 66 Landry 51 60 Oakdale 54 68 De Ridder 58 111 Church Point • 33 52 Opelousas 5 f 40 Jennings 44 73 Eunice 62 55 Ville Platte 40 61 Oakdale 58 66 De Ridder 57 89 Church Point • 27 Fail Park-Byrd Double Header Lake Charles American Press Tournament De Quincy Round Robin SEVENTH GRADE TEAM FIRST ROW: Paul Powers, Paul Champlain. Charles Horton, Jimmy Elliott, and John Batchelor. SECOND: Frank Richardson, Jay Peck, Davod Hollis, James Doucet, and Billy Anderson. BACK: Don Thibodeaux, Raymond Belmer and Howard Welsh. 11 WINS 2 LOSSES Asterisk denotes Conference Game EIGHTH GRADE TEAM FRONT: Bruce Havens. Mike Walker, Chris Guillory, Ben Guillory, and David Mott. SECOND: John Roderique, Bobby Le Tard. Frank Martarona, Mike Walsh, and Bobby Me Donald. BACK: Butch Racca, Donnie Richmond, Mahlon Harrell and Scott Johnson. 13 WINS 5 LOSSES NINTH GRADE: FIRST ROW: Jeff Fontenot, Ken Cochran, Danny Anderson, and Gary Le Bleu. SECOND: Gerald Stanley, Bernard Peloquin, Keith Hardesty and Ferrell Perron. THIRD: Danny Tradewell, Clifford Johnson, Allan Dennis, David Zumalt and Tommy Arabie. Not shown are Brian Robinson, Ronald Pickett and Donnie Fittz. 21 WINS 3 LOSSES At tight is the first basketball team ever to go to State Playoffs from WHS. We lost out to Sugartown. FRONT ROW: Jimmy Pinion, Kenneth Blume, Dude Conrad, Hank Glover and T. L. Gilchrist. BACK ROW: Raymond Pierrottie, Charles Gibson, Frank Sweezy, George Roach, O. O. Ogden, and Alva Cole. This was the basketball team of 1941. ABOUT 1922: FRONT ROW: Edward Benedict, Gerald Short, Horace Greenroad, Jardine Goss, George Milburn and James Ousley. SECOND ROW: Curtis Greenroad, , J. P. Blume, Wesley Widcamp, Henry Green- road, Cecil Benoit, and Jesse Dupin. THIRD ROW: Evelyn Guillory, Martha Carroll, Elaine Widcamp, Winifred Bartlett, Deveda Baham and Lou Cash. BACK ROW: Bo Greenroad, Sonny Oliver, Allen Baham, Eugene Bolshius, James Wing, Bud Landry and Jessie Anderson. FHA TALENT SHOW One of the biggest events before Christmas is the annual FHA Talent Show. Everybody with any talent gets an opportunity to perform before the public and a panel of judges picks the winners. At right is the first place winner in High School. A musical group which calls itself The Avantis , composed of Howard Elliott. Gary Darnsteadt, Shirley Bowman. Harley Dupuis, and Greg El-lion. Second place winner in High School was Sandy Bennett with her rendition of the reading, The Spun Glass Ship. Below is Carlyn Dupin who took third place with her singing of The Girl From Impenema. At bottom right is Judy Fuselier who took third place with her acrobatic dance number. First place winner in Junior High was a modern jazz dance team with Leslie Greenwood, Debbie Broussard and Judy Fuselier. Willie Ann Gibson won second place in Junior Hi with her singing. First place in Elementary division was taken by Royce Miller. Dawn Dykes and Jill Gaines took second place in the Elementary Division with their modern dance routine. At left is the third place winner in the Elementary division, a baton-dance group. They are Sharon Benson, Renee' Le Bleu, Charlotte Chisholm, Debra Woodhatch, and Mary Me Phearson. RAMETTE FORMAL At the annual Ramette Christmas Formal Miss Sally Creasy was chosen Christmas Queen by a panel of judges consisting of Mr. Steve Stevens, Mrs. George Labadie, Mrs. Leland Parra and Mr. Leland Parra. Miss Annie Boudreaux, ar right, was a guest but not judging. At right is Queen Salley and below is shown the entire court: Senior maid, Sherry Dennis; Junior maid, Linda Davis; Queen Sally; Sophomore maid, Mary Jane Roderique; and Freshman maid, Alece Rue. Crown bearer is Scotty Havens. COPIES OF ANY OF THE PICTURES IN THE HISTORY MAY BE OBTAINED FROM THE STUDIOS OF: GABBERT CARLILE Dial 439-3600 DIAMOND ANNIVERSARY ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Very grateful acknowledgement is hereby extended to the many people who so graciously assisted me in compiling the WHS history, either by supplying pictures or information, or both. Without their help this task could not possibly have KxaO n nli cKo A AUnn . _... .1_1..___ 1___ -1 ■ r . ■ . something that will be treasured more and more as the years go by. Mr. Francis Adams Mrs. Jack Goode Mrs. Inez Austin Mrs. 0. D. Goss Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Arnett Mrs. Goldie Green Mr. John Henry Arnett Mr. Everett Grout Mrs. Vera Barrentine Mr. Nick Grout Mrs. Hazel Barry Mrs. Grace Hawkins Mrs. Charles Bartlett Mrs. Thelma Hawkins Mr. Alvin Benoit Mrs. Dorothy Hicks Mrs. Edwin Broussard Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Johnson Mrs. George Carpenter Mrs. Gladys Kaough Mrs. Aileen Busby Colosky Mrs. Allen L. Keller Mr. and Mrs. Clifton Crumpler Mrs. Noah Kinney Mrs. Wanda Cash Davitt Mr. Alvin McGuire Mrs. Alma Deshotel Mrs. Bill McGuire Mrs. Jeff Deshotel Mr. and Mrs. Lewell Martin Mrs. Claiborne Duhon Mrs. Tillman Miller Mrs. Lillian Dixon Mrs. Ellen Mims Mr. Bruce Fontenot Mrs. Ada Nance Mrs. Edgar Frye Mr. and Mrs. D. D. Oliver Mrs. I. J. Goode Mrs. Sis Oliver Sincerely, Mrs. Flossie Perkins Mrs. A. A. Rue Misses Laura and Susie Reiser Mr. and Mrs. Louis Ripley Mr. Henty Semple Mrs. Elaine Stout Mrs. Bertha Sutherland Mrs. Hoyt Vines And an extra special thanks to Miss Bobbie McGuire for a terrific job of picture identification and to Mr. Tim Harrison for his work on sports. CONGRATULATIONS ON YOUR DIAMOND ANNIVERSARY From WESTLAKE AUTORAMA 1100 Sampson St. Westlake, La. New and Used Cars - Featuring the Ford Mustang! EDDIE ELLZEY - Manager Phone 436-0511 A Division of Ed Taussig - Ford, Incorporated Best Wishes on Your Birthday From THE PITT GRILL Locations at 3300 Ryan St. , Lake Charles Dial 477-9290 2900 E. Broad St. , Lake Charles Dial 436-9138 Fine Foods Open 24 Hours Orders to Go at No Extra Charge to You. Congratulations to the Seniors of 1966 From UNITED PENTECOSTAL CHURCH 1208 Westwood Road Sunday School Morning Worship Evening Worship Wednesday Bible Sway 7:00 Friday 7;00 Pentecoastal Conquerors Happy Anniversary From FIRST ASSEMBLY OF GOD 71 3 Johnson St. Westlake, Louisiana Pastor: L. A. EARL Superintendent of Sunday School: RICHARD SARVER SUNDAY SCHOOL............10:00 AM MORNING WORSHIP..........11:00 AM CHRIST AMBASSADORS----6:30 PM EVENING WORSHIP........7:30 PM WEDNESDAY PRAYER MEETING.......-.....7:30 PM Congratulations on Your Diamond Anniversary From LOFTIN GOSS Westlake, Louisiana General Contractors in Heavy Equipment Excavations - Leveling Grading - Hauling Bull Dozer Work Dragline Work WALTER LOFTIN - 436-1805 ORVILLE GOSS - 433-2903 Happy Birthday Fr.om THE SWEET TREAT Across the Street Fr.om School Everybody Gather Here for the Best in Malts, Burgers, French Fries, Cokes, Candies, Short Orders, Sandwiches, and Ice Cream. Owned and Operated By JAMES E. PARKER. Welcome to Students of WHS Fleet Service Radiator Repair Brake Service Many Happy Returns of the Day From: SERVICE CONOCO 703 Miller Ave. . 433-1202 Westlake, Louisiana MELVIN DOUSAY - Owner JACK NORWOOD - Mgr. Complete Diagnostic Center Courteous Service Front End Alignment Automatic Transmission 'fl| Body Work Hottest Brand Going! Happy Diamond Anniversary From Congratulations on Your Diamond Jubilee Parra Agenc o j RESENT a KEMPER INSURANCI For Complete Insurance Coverage LESTER J. PARRA LELAND J. PARRA Phone HE 6-3186 Automobile - Inland Marine - Bond Plate Glass - Aviation - Boat Burglary - Theft - Public Liability Workmen's Compensation 806 Fifteenth St. at Kirkman Lake Charles THE FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF WESTLAKE WELCOMES YOU. Pastor - A. D. BECTON Music Director - HUEY WILLIAMS Wednesday Prayer Service at 7:00 PM Sunday School Morning Worship Training Union Evening Worship 9:45 AM 1 1:00 AM 5:30 PM 6:30 PM We take great pride and pleasure in saluting the members of the graduating class and especially those who are members of our church. Jack Borgman, Richard Bozeman, Sally Creasy, Cheryl Dennis, Tommy Dowden, Ronald Fittz, Bruce Frazer, Harry Garrison, Mike Greenslade, Ronald Hoben, Aubrey Kelly, Brenda Lampris, Diane Lewis, Linda McEntire, Dwight Moncrief, Peggy Porter, Linda Robinson, Mike Sumpter, and Keith Voumard. Happy Anniversary From MOSS BLUFF PHARMACY Located on Highway 171 in Moss Bluff Serving Westlake, Moss Bluff and Gillis Happy Anniversary From: CLARA’S BEAUTY SALON For the Woman Who Cares We specialize in the right hair style for your face and height. Our Heartiest Congratulations to the Graduating Seniors. PRESCRIPTIONS Gifts, Baby Needs, Cosmetics, Camera Supplies, Cards, and Notions. 1006 Sampson Street Phone 433-5070 Happy 75th Birthday From A. A. RUE AND SON GROCERY A Special Salute to the 1966 Graduates Phone: 855-3575 Sulphur Avenue in Westlake For the Best in Produce Phone: 433-7677 Happy Birthday from YOUR LOCAL Congratulations on your 75 Anniversary from STATE FARM AGENT ROBERT McMANUS WESTLAKE CHURCH OF GOD 1220 Sampson Street Westlake, La. Phone: Office 433-7898 Famous careful-driver car insurance--known for value--world's largest fulltime claim service network--insuring more cars than any other company! Good values in home and life insurance. STATI FARM INSUIANCI C. D. MILES - Pastor Sunday School - - - - 9:45 Morning Worship - - 10:35 Evening Services - - 6:30 Youth Fellowship - - 7:30 Wednesday Prayer Meeting 7:00 Many Happy Returns of Your Diamond Anniversary from Happy Anniversary F rom BILL’S A W ROOT BEER DRIVE-IN Hot Dogs Hamburger Wang- Doodles Malts Shakes French Fries 808 Sampson - Westlake 433-2712 Also Featuring: Sandwiches Chicken Baskets Shrimp Baskets MANAGAN-CARROLL BUILDING MATERIALS, INC. P. O. Box 26 Westlake, Louisiana 436-3634 BUILDING MATERIAL FOR EVERY PURPOSE Flooring Insulation Sash Paneling Doors Tile board Millwork Masonite Roofing Plywood Siding Mouldings Paints Sheet rock Varnishes Hardware Plumbing Cabinetry RALPH E. MANAGAN President CHARLES M. CARROLL Secretary PITTSBURGH PLATE GLASS COMPANY CHEMICALS DIVISION EXTENDS BEST WISHES ON YOUR 75th ANNIVERSARY Congratulations on Your Diamond Anniversary Happy 75th Anniversary From From WESTLAKE SERVICE STATION LIGGIO’S CASH-WAY 601 Sulphur Avenue, Westlake, Louisiana Dial 433-9549 JIM GIFFIN, Owner DEALER 439-8119 916 Sampson Street Westlake, Louisiana Car Washing Lubrication Gasoline and Oil Anti- Freeze Best Wishes on Your 75th Birthday From Many Happy Returns F rom E-Z WAY CAR WASH MYRICK WATER WELL SERVICE f Corner of Harrison and McKinley Streets JAMES W. CROMWELL, Owner We specialize in deep wells. Any depth. Anywhere. 24 hour service. Up to 36 months to pay. Pumps - Sales - Service -Free estimates. Let us solve your water problems. OLIN MATHIESON CHEMICAL CORPORATION CHEMICALS DIVISION Lake Charles Plant Lake Charles, La. P. O. Box 2896 Wishes You HAPPY 75th ANNIVERSARY and Introduces Our New Anhydrous Ammonia Plant i Congratulations to WHS on its Diamond Jubilee - and to the Class of 1966------- KELLER’S DRUG WataxeeH AGENCY WESTLAKE, LOUISIANA 820 McKinley Street Phone 433-4692 Sick Room Supplies Sundries School Supplies Costume Jewelry Prescription Specialists Complete Line of Drugs Baby Needs Gifts Cameras and Film MR. AND MRS. L. A. KELLER Happy Birthday From Your WESTERN ET0 ASSOCIATE STORE -----------n----------- 620 Miller Ave. Westlake 433-8335 Open an Easy Charge Account Today! Automobile supplies, Home appliances; Toys, Sporting goods, Electrical supplies, and a convenient place to pay gas and telephone bills. ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES Congratulations and Best Wishes to the Seniors Best Wishes on Your Diamond Anniversary LAKE CHARLES TOWING CO., INC. General Towing on Inland Waters P. O. Box 951 Lake Charles, Louisiana Dial 436-6604 Tugs Cargo and Deck Barges Bagdad Road Westlake, Louisiana Marine Supt. Res. : 436-7189 Congratulations on Your 75th Birthday From CALCASIEU-MARINE NATIONAL BANK You're money Ahead! Open a Savings Account With Us. 15 Complete Banks Serving Southwest Louisiana Main Office 844 Ryan Street Lake Charles, La. 439-4541 Yearly Dues: $1.00 Mrs. J. B. Johnson, Mrs. Cecil McBride, and Mrs. Charles Klepzig have been your active officers this past year. Congratulations and Best Wishes on Your 75th BIRTHDAY! from your P. T. O. PARENT-TEACHER-ORGANIZATION We are going to be calling on all parents this fall to help us in organizing two P. T. O. 1 s, one for the new high school and one for the junior high. Many Happy Returns From CHARLES JONES Beautiful Lots and Houses for Sale Apartments and Houses for Rent 1991 Sampson Street Westlake, Louisiana Happy Birthday From Official Journal of the Town of Westlake. HARRY AND IRENE LANCON, Congratulations on Your Diamond Anniversary WESTLAKE DRUG STORE For Your Every Drug Need Cameras and Supplies Cosmetics Baby Needs and Toys Gifts for All Occasions Magazines and Games Sick Room Needs Stationery 534 Miller Avenue in Westlake The Store of Personal Service JACK E. FERGUSON - Owner Phone 439-4312 Publishers Happy Diamond Anniversary and CONGRATULATIONS to the graduates from For All Your Shopping Needs It s TWO SISTERS FABRICS MRS. VERNA THOMPSON - Owner SAINT JOHN BOSCO CATHOLIC CHURCH Westwood Road in Westlake, Louisiana 1126 Sampson Happy Anniversary Westlake, Louisiana 1a v Buttons Alterations Sewing J ewelry Patterns Notions MEATS at - - Happy Anniversary BLANCHETTE’S FOOD STORE 1312 Westwood Road Westlake, Louisiana Phone 433-2237 CONGRATULATIONS ON YOUR DIAMOND ANNIVERSARY F rom THE CITY OF WESTLAKE Mayor: C. M. CARROLL Secretary: MRS. DALTON McMILLIN Town Council: DOYLIN KYLE C. D. ADAMS J. C. TEMPLETON AUBREY BUDGE JOHN W. PATIN Commissioner of Streets: TONY BRUNO City Marshall: EDWIN DUHON and Assisi Fire Marshall: W. S. HAWKINS Commissioner of Sanitation: DALLAS GODEAUX Commissioner of Water Dept. : HEARD BERTRAND Secretary of Water Dept. : MRS. JACK DENNIS its MARSHALL JEAN JAMES CULPEPPER A JOB IS WAITING... J EEPING America strong and free is a big job. A job requiring constant progress and more electrical power. Most of this will come from investor-owned electric companies, like Gulf States. It’s your job, too. Education holds the key to our success as individuals, as a nation. Learn all you can ... our future is at stake. GULF STATES UTILITIES CO IMF A IVY INVESTOR-OWNED SHAY’S DRIVE-IN RESTAURANT Highway 90-2 Miles West of Bridge SHAY, LUCILLE AND CARMEN BANKSTON Owners Dial 433-3410 Orders Prepared to Go -Just Phone KILE’S CONOCO AND SHAY’S DRIVE-IN Join Forces in Wishing Every Success for the Future on Your 7 5th Anniversary Celebration! Shay's is a favorite spot for the students of WHS, offering sandwiches -steaks - ice cream - chicken fixed any style - seafoods - french fries -cold drinks - hamburgers - and any customer will tell you they make the best onion rings in Calcasieu. Come out and get acquainted with us. Kile's Conoco is a favorite with car owners of all ages for its fine service and top notch Conoco products. We offer car washing - grease jobs - tire service - anti freeze - gasoline - and oil. If you haven't been in to see us, just one visit will make you a regular customer. Breakfast Served at Any Hour - Day or Night. We Give Bonus Stamps. KILE’S CONOCO SERVICE STATION Corner of Me Kinley and Sampson in Westlake GENE KILE -Owner and Operator Many Happy Returns of the Day on Your 75th Birthday From ELLIOTT MARINE DIVERS Under-Water Welding and Salvaging Work. Submarine Pipe Line Repair is Our Specialty. Mr. Elliott is the Inventor of the Diving Bell Used in this work. Dial - 436-7371 Owned and Operated By 24 Hour Service 516 Contour Drive LARRY ELLIOTT Nights - Sundays - Holidays Lake Charles, Louisiana Congratulations on Your Diamond Anniversary From Highway 90 West Visit our concession stand for the finest in short orders Westlake, Louisiana and refreshments. Popcorn, Cold Drinks, Hot Dogs, Dial 436-0557 French Fries, Chicken in a Basket, Shrimp in a Basket, Candies, Ice Cream. There’s a one and only’ in refreshment, too tornco uNofi authority of i« coca coia company it LAKE CHARLES BOTTLING CO. Best Wishes on Your 75th Anniversary Many Happy Returns From Happy Birthday From FRAN-JAN SHOP MRS. ED ANDERSON Ladies' and Children's Ready-to-Wear Piece Goods, Baby Wear, Notions 601 Miller Avenue Westlake, Louisiana Phone 436-6467 WESTLAKE FLORIST Flowers for All Occasions 704 Goss St. Westlake, La. Phone 433-7151 Happy Anniversary Happy Diamond Anniversary From RUSTY’S CLEANERS Qpi$f cleaning Quality Cleaning Westwood Road 439-4613 Westlake, Louisiana Three Barbers to Serve You at ANDERSON’S Miller Avenue in Westlake CLYDE’S BARBER SHOP RONALD GUILLORY GRADY HEBERT CLYDE MORGAN 823 McKinley Street Happy Anniversary Phone - 439-2326 We Feature a Complete Line of Building Materials for Every Building Need Happy Anniversary From Happy Birthday From BRADLEY’S DEPARTMENT STORE 1008 Sampson Street Westlake, Louisiana Phone 433-9367 These Senior Girls Have Found a Beautiful Assortment of Sweaters at Bradley's. So will you. Many Happy Returns From POUSSON’S BARBER SHOP CITGO F°rms:;lem Manufacturers of the Finest in Petroleum Products. P. O. Box - 1562 Lake Charles, Louisiana CITGO Premium Gives Old Car New ZZ000MMM Best Wishes on Your 75th Anniversary From WESTLAKE BUSINESS SERVICE 1004 Sampson St. Westlake, Louisiana 4 Chairs - 4 Barbers ANTHONY AND WALTER POUSSON Owners Congratulations on your 526 Miller Ave. , Westlake MRS. BONNIE SMITH, Owner Phone: 436-3081 Diamond Jubilee from--- qrOUS SAPDj w SUPER MARKET iso mckinleyst. westlake,la. IT PLEASES OS TO PLEASE YOU SENIOR BIOGRAPHIES Abshire, Daryle - F.T.A.-III-IV, W” Club III-IV. Football-III-IV, District-IV, Play Day-II-IV. Bankens, Rodney Glynn - Senior 4-H-I-IV, Pres.-Ill-IV. Science Club-I, F.B.L.A.-II, Chorus-III, Band-III-IV. Student Council-IV, F.T.A.-II. Bennett, Sandy - Speech Rally-II-IV, Pep Club-III-IV, Pep Club Representative, F.H.A. Talent Show, Chorus-III, F.T.A.-IV, F.B.L.A.-IV, Feature Ed. Ram-page-IV. Benoit. Charles Morgan - Science Club-1,11,IV, W Club-III-IV, Science Fair-I-III, Who’s Who-I-IV, Basketball-Il-III, Track-II-IV, Track Award-Ill, Perfect Attendance-I-II, Career Day for Seniors-IV. Borel, Mary - Pep Club-Il-III, Alternate Majorette-III, Recreation Basketball-I-III, Play Day-III-IV, Beauty- II, Rampage-II, Library Club-I. Borgman, Jack - Footbail-I-IV, Basketball-I-III, Track-1, W Club-I-IV, Who's Who-I,II,IV. Bowman, Shirley - F.B.L.A.-Ill,IV, Rampage-II, F.T.A.-III-IV, Beta-IV, F.S.A.-IV, Play Day-I-IV, Band-I-IV, Library Club-I, Alt. Drum Majorette-III, Drum Major-IV, Who's Who-I. Bozeman, Richard D. - Band-I-IV, Basketball-II-IV, 4-H Club-II-IV, W Club-III-IV, F.B.L.A.-III. Brashear, Kathleen - Pep Club-II-IV, Cheerleader-III-IV, Class Beauty-I-III, Miss Westlake High-IV, Homecoming Court-III-IV, Pelican Girls' State Delegate- III, Cal-Cam Fair Rep.-Ill, Student Council-I-IV; Sec.-Ill, F.H.A.-II-III; Treasurer-III, Library Club-1, Senior Teen Club Council Member, Who's Who-I- IV, Class Vice-Pres.-I, Class Secretary-II, Government Day-I, Bloomer Bowl-IV, F.B.L.A.-II, D.A.R. Representative. Bratcher. Judy Ann - F.H.A.-I-III, F.B.L.A.-III-IV. Bridges, Buddy - Band, Future Farmers of America, Honor Band, State Fat Stock Show in Baton Rouge and Mc-Neese, McNeese Clinic Band. Briscoe, Gloria Jeanne - Pep Club-I-IV, F.B.L.A.-IV, F.T.A.-IV. F.H.A.-n-III. Budge, Ray - Band-I-IV, Football-III-IV, W Club-III-IV, Track-I, Basketball-I. Calhoun, Stephen - F.B.L.A.-II-IV, 4-H-I-II, Rampage -I-II, Basketball Manager-Ill, McNeese Science Fair-Ill, State Science Fair-Ill. Carter, Carolyn - Library Club-1-II, Pep Club-III, F.B.L.A.-III-IV; Treasurer-IV, Who's Who-II. Chamberlain, Harry - Senior 4-H, Rampage. Cooper, Bonnie - Band-I-IV, Band Majorette-III-IV, Beauty-lI.IV, F.T.A-IV. F.H.A.-I, Play Day-I. Cox, Gory - Science Club-II, Student Council-Ill, W Club-III, Literary Rally-IV, Track-II-IV, District 4-A Mile Run-II, F.B.L.A. Current Events Team. Creasy. Sally Ann - Pep Club-I-IV, Majorette-III-IV; Alternate-II, Library Club-I, F.T.A.-Ill, Who's Who-II, Beauty-II-IV, Rampage-II-III; Co-Editor-III. 4-H-III, Miss Westlake-IV, Christmas Queen-IV. Croxton, Larry D. - 4-H, Band. Curl, Francine Elizabeth - Library Club-I-IV, Pep Club-I-IV. F.T.A.-IV, F.H.A.-I, Beta Club-IV, Bloomer Bowl-IV. Darbonne, Linda - Pep Club-II-IV, Cheerleader-III-IV, F.H.A.-I-II, Class Treasurer-III, Christmas Formal Maid-II, Rampage-I-II, Library Club-I-II, Beauty-IV Who’s Who-I-II, F.B.L.A.-II, Bloomer Bowl-IV. Darnsteadt, Gary - Science Club-I-IV; Rep.-Ill, V. Pres. -IV, Beta Club-III-IV, Student Council-II, Band-IV, Who's Who-I-IV, Science Fair-1,11,IV, NSC Science Symposium-Ill, Exploratory Electronics and Chemistry, Sowela Tech-I-II. Datenhoff. Lou Ola - F.H.A.-II-IV, F.B.L.A.-III-IV, F.T.A.-Ill, 4-H-II,III, Library Club-II, Bloomer Bowl-IV. Davis, Donna - Student Council-I-II, F.H.A.-I,II,III, Choral Rally-I-III, Miss Melody-Ill, Who's Who-I-IV, Play Day-I-IV, Beauty-I-IV. Daughdrlll, Gilda Marie - Pep Club-I-IV, Flagbearer-IV, Alternate Cheerleader-Ill, Beauty-III, F.H.A.- II. Ill, F.B.L.A.-II, Rampage-II. Who's Who-I, Library Club-I-II, Government Day-I, Play Day-III-IV, Recreation Basketball-I-III. Dennis, Sherry - Pep Club-I-IV, Cheerleader-II-IV, Homecoming Court-III-IV; Queen-IV, Student Coun-cil-I-IV; Parliamentarian-Ill, Secretary-IV, Who’s Who-I-IV, Class Beauty-1,111,IV, Literary Rally-Ill, F.H.A.-II,III; Historian-Ill, Government Day-I, Ramler-I, Sr. Maid Christmas Formal-IV, Play Day-IV, Rec. Basketball-I-III, Bloomer Bowl-IV, Class Secretary-III-rV, Library Club-I. Deshotel, Dorothy - F.B.L.A.-, Play Day, Who's Who. Dixon, Jerry L. - F.B.L.A.-IV, Science Club-I, Band-I-IV, Freshman Basketball-I, Freshman Track-I. Duhon, James - Basketball-I-IV, Football-I-IV, W Club-I-IV, F.T.A.-III-IV; President-IV, F.B.L.A.- III, IV, Vice president of Junior Class. 4-H-II-III. Dupuis, Harley - Band-I-FV, Honor Band-III-IV, Avantis -III-IV, Clinic Band-IV, Swing Band-I-II-IV, Speech -II, F.S.A.-I.III.IV, Beta-III-IV; Treasurer-Ill,IV, Who's Who-IV, Science Fair, Regional-Ill Elliott, Gregory - 4-H-I, Science Club-I, Who's Who-I, Science Fair, Amateur Show. Fittz, Ronnie - Football-II-IV, Basketball-II-IV; All District 4-AA-III, Track-II, F.H.A. Beau-IV, Beta Club-III-IV, W Club-II-IV; Sec-Treasurer-IV, Student Council-I,IV, Who’s Who-I-IV, F.T.A.-IV, Play Day-II-IV. Foster, Diana - Library Club-I, F.B.L.A.-II, Rampage- 179 I- II, Literary Rally-II, F.H.A.-II, Who’s Who-II,IV, Cheerleader Alternate-II. Pep Club-l-IV, Cheerleader-Ill.IV. Fraser, Bruce R. - Band-I-IV, Science Club-I. Fronczek, Frankie - Science Club-I-IV; Vice President- III, President-IV, Beta Club-III-IV, Band-I-IV, Clinic Band-IV, Student Council-I, Class Reporter-I, Literary Rally-I-IV, State Science Fair-II,III, Science Symposium-Ill, Who's Who-I-IV. Fuselier, Jacqueline - Who's Who-I-IV, F.B.L.A.-II-IV; Parliamentarian-Ill, President-IV, Speech Club-III, IV, F.H.A.-II, Beta Club-III, IV, Speech Rally-Ill-IV, Literary Rally-IV, Science Symposium-Ill. Garrison, Harry Dean - F.S.A.-I-II, F.T.A.-IV; Secre-tary-IV, Beta Club-III-IV Goss, Brenda Marie - F.B.L.A.-III-IV, Library Club-I-II, Pep Club-I-IV, Pep Club Representative-IV, Who's Who-II-III. Gray, Jean - Most Valuable Choral Student, Chorus-I-III, Library Club-I, F.B.L.A.-I. Greenslade, Michael Eugene - Football-I-IV, Basketball- II- IV, F.T.A-III-IV; Program Chairman-Ill, Vice President-IV, 4-H-I-III, W Club-I-III, Rampage-I-IV; Sports Editor-II, Assistant Editor-Ill, Editor-IV, Play Day-I-III. Guillory. Kathy - F.H.A.-I-II, F.B.L.A.-I, 4-H-I-II, Library Club-I-III; Reporter-Ill, F.T.A-I. Hardesty, Richard - Football-III-IV, W Club-III-IV, Beau-III, 4-H-I-IV, F.T.A.-Ill, Science Club-I-II, Play Day-II-IV. HeJsert, Patrick - Track-II, Pre-seasonal football training, Speech Club-III-IV; President-IV, Class Reporter-IV, Who's Who, F.H.A. Beau-IV. Hebert, Robert L. - Band-I-IV, Student Director-IV. Hennigan, Butch - Track-I-II, Basketball-I, 4-H-I-II, Science Club-II, Science Fair-I. Henry, Charlene Ruth - Ram-Ler Sweetheart-II, Beta Club-III-IV; Vice President-IV, Science Club-I-IV; Reporter-1-II, Secretary-III-IV, F.T.A.-III-IV; Treas. -IV, Student Council-Ill, Who's Who-I-IV, Literary Rally-I-III. Highsmith, D.A. - French Club, Football. Hoben. Ronnie - Football-I.III.IV, W Club-I-IV, Ram-ler-I-II, Science Club-I-II, Shop-III-IV. Hollis, Michael - Football-II-IV, Track-I-IV, Basket-ball-I, Tri-City All Star-IV, Speech Rally-Ill, Literary Rally-IV, W Club-I-IV, Speech Club-III, 4-H-I-II. Holly, David - Football-II-IV, W Club-II-IV, Play Day-II-IV, Class Vice President-IV. Bloomer Bowl Coach-IV. Fletcher, Tommy - Football-II-IV; All-Tri-City, Basket-ball-II-IV, Track-I-IV; District and Regional Winner in Javelin-III, Play Day-I-IV, W Club-I-IV; Vice President-IV, F.T.A.-III-IV, 4-H-II-III, Nomination for Tom McCan Award in Football, Chorus-I-II. Kimbrough, Debbie - F.H.A.-Ill, F.B.L.A.-III-IV. King, Richard - Track, F.B.L.A., F.T.A.. W Club, Speech Club, Science Club, Library, Club, Music Club, Drama Club, Student Council, F.F.A., F.H.A. Representative. Kinney, Janell - Library Club-I-III, Speech Club-II, Science Club-I, F.H.A.-III-IV, F.B.L.A.-III-IV. Kinney, Sharon - Library Club-I-III, F.H.A.-III-IV, F.B.L.A.-III-IV, Who's Who-II. Lampris, Brenda Sue - Chorus Secretary-I, Rampage-II, F.H.A.-I-II, Pep Club-II-lII. Landry, Charlotte - Annual Staff-I-IV; Editor-Ill-IV, Beauty- -IV, Pep Club-I-II; Majorette-Il, Beta Club-IV, Student Council-I, Literary Rally-III-IV, Who’s Who-I-IV, Leadership Conference at LSU-II, Homecoming Court-II-III, Library Club-I, Parish Government Day-I, Bloomer Bowl-IV, Recreation Basketball. Laurence, Michael Lynn - Football-II-IV, Basketball-II-IV. W Club-II-IV, F.T.A ,-II-IV, 4-H-I, Play Day- III-IV, Who’s Who-IV, Track-lV. LeBlanc, Barbara Ann - Pep Club-II-IV; Cheerleader-IV F.H.A.-I-II, Library Club-I. Student Council-IV; Treasurer-IV, Homecoming Court-IV, Senior Class Treasurer, Cal.-Cam. Nominee-IV, Literary Rally- III. LeBleu, Frank A. - F.S.A .-I-III, F.T.A.-I, Amateur Show-I, Recreation Basketball, Library Club-I-II, Chorus-I, Gay 90's-'64. Lewis, Diane - Pep Club-I-II, Alternate Majorette-II, F.H.A.-I-III. Beauty-I, F.B.L.A.-1V, Chorus-I. Lowery, Carolyn - Pep Club-I-IV; Flagberarer-III-IV, Rampage-II, F.S.A.-I-IV; Secret ary-II-IV, Beta Club-III-IV; President-IV, Leadership Conference at LSU-II, Student Council-II-III; Historian-Ill, Literary Rally-I-IV, Who’s Who-I-IV, Beauty-III-IV, Class President-Il, Science Symposium-Ill, Bloomer Bowl- IV, Senior Teen Club. Manuel, Paul Lynn - Speech Club-III, Beta Club-IV. McCluskey, Nancy Gayle - Pep Club-I-IV; Majorette-II-IV, F.B.L.A.-II-IV, Library Club-I-II, Rampage-Ill, Parish Government Day-I, Rec. Basketball-I-II, Who's Who-I,II,IV, Bloomer Bowl-IV, Play Day-I-IV. 180 McDonald, Marjorie Faye - F.H.A.-II, Chorus-III, F.T.A.-1V, Band Flagbearer-IV, McDonald, Wanda Sue - Chorus-I-III, F.B.L.A.-I-II, F.T.A.-I, Band Flagbearer-IV. McEntire, Linda - Ramler-I, Library Club-I-II, Pep Club- 1-IV, F.B.L.A.-I1-III, Beta Club-IV, F.S.A.-IV. McFarlain, Sheila - Band-I-IV; Majorette-lV, F.H.A.- I- II, F.T.A.-II-IV, F.B.L.A.-III-IV, Beauty-IV. McGregor, Raymond - F.T.A.-II1, Beta Club-III-IV, F.S.A.-I-IV, Band- -IV, Regional Science Fair-Ill, Who's Who-1. McGregor, Richard - Band-l-IV, Swing Band-1,111, Brass Quartet-III, Student Director-IV, Literary Rally- II- IV, Who's Who-I-IV, Beta Club-III-IV, NSF-SSTP-LSU-IV, F.S.A.-Il-IV, Student Council-IV, Regional Science Fair-Ill, Speech Club-II. Miller. Kenneth Wesley - F.T.A-III-IV, 4-H-III, Track- I- II, Football-III-IV, W Club-II-IV, Rampage-II- m. Miller, Roxann - F.S.A.-I-II, F.B.L.A.-II-IV, F.H.A.-I. F.T.A.-IV, Band Majorette-I-IV, Recreation Bas-ketball-I-IV, Bloomer Bowl-IV, Amateur Show-I. Naquin, Darlene Faye - Chorus-I-III, Library Club, F.B.L.A., 4-H. Pierrottie, Penny Ann - Library Club-I, F.H.A.-I, Who's Who-III. Pep Club-II-IV; Flagbearer-IV, Rampage Staff-IV; Chief Typist, Senior Teen Club-Treasurer. Porter, Peggy Sue - Student Council-II, Beauty-I-III, Class Beauty-II, Pep Club-I-IV, Pep Club Represent-ative-IV, Pep Club Christmas Formal Top Five Sen-iors-IV, Who's Who-I-IV, F.T.A-III-IV, Library Club-I-II, F.B.L.A.-II-IV, F.H.A-II-IV. Presutti, Richard - Band-I-IV. Richard, Rusty - Band-I-IV. Richmond, Rebecca - Literary Rally-II-IV, Who's Who- II- IV, Beta Club-IV, F.H.A.-III. Roach, Michael Warren - Library Club-I-II, F.S.A-I, Ramler Staff-II-IV, Who's Who-III-IV, F.T.A.-III-IV, Literary Rally-IV. Roberts, Deila - Library Club-I, F.H.A.-I-II. Play Day-1, F.B.L.A.-IV, F.T.A.-IV, Pep Club-I-IV. Robertson, Doug - 4-H-I-II, F.B.L.A.-I, F.S.A.-I, Library Club-I. Robinson, Linda - Homecoming Court-IV, Pep Club-I-IV; Alternate Cheerleader-Ill, Alternate Majorette-IV, Who's Who-II-IV, F.B.L.A.-II-IV. F.H.A.-II-IV, F.T.A.-II-IV, Beauty-III-IV, Parish Government Day-I, Library Club-I. Roger, Cleveland Anthony - F.S.A-I-II, Football Man-ager-I, Basketball Manager-I, Jr. Deputy-I-IV. Outstanding Jr. Deputy of Calcasiue Parish-III-IV. Sanders, Darrell - Basketball-I-IV, Football-II-lV7 Track-I, W Club-II-IV, Bloomer Bowl Coach-IV. Seefeld, Donna - F.B.L.A., Library Club, Pep Club, F.T.A. Seiley, Elizabeth - Band-I-IV, F.H.A.-I-IV, Library- III-IV, F.B.L.A.-II-III, Literary Rally-III-IV, F.T.A-III-IV. Simmons, Larry - F.S.A-I-IV, Who’s Who-I,III, Track-11, Student Council-IV, Class President-IV. Smith, Rebecca - Chorus, F.H.A., 4-H, F.T.A. Spell, Delores Joan - F.H.A-I-IV; Officer-II, F.B.L.A. -II. Stone, Chares W. - Band-I-IV, F.B.L.A.-III-IV, F.T.A.-III. Stubbs, Shelia - Pep Club-II, Library Club-I-II, F.H.A. II, Chorus-III-IV, Bloomer Bowl-IV, Play Day-I-IV. Soileau, Silvin Jr. - Band-III-IV, 4-H-I-IV; Vice President-IV. Thornton, Bobby - W Club-III-IV, Track-Ill. Foot-ball-III-IV. Van Winkle, David - Football-I-IV, All District-4-A, Track-I-II, F.T.-I-IV, F.B.L.A-IV. 4-H-l-III, Basketball Manager-II-IV, Basketball-I, Class Vice President-II, Class President-Ill, W Club-I-IV; President-IV, Vice President-F.T.A., Play Day-II-IV, Beau-II, Chorus-I-II. Venable, Gloria Dale - Speech-I, F.B.L.A-III-IV, Library Club-I-II, Who's Who-III. Vincent, Hubert Jr. (Bill) - Track-II-IV, ”W Club-IV, Shop-III-IV, Band-I. Voumard, Keith V., Science Club-I-II. Walker, Kathy - F.B.L.A.-III-IV; Vice President-IV, F.S.A-I-III, F.T.A .-III-IV, Beta Club-III-IV, Literary Rally-1,11,IV, National Jr. Honor Society. White, Priscilla - Pep Club-II-IV, F.H.A-III, Pep Club Representative-IV. Whittington, Jimmy - W Club-II-IV, Football Man-ager-III-IV. Williams, EdnaC., Library Club-I-II, F.T.A-III-IV, F.B.L.A.-Ill; Secretary-IV, Band Flagbearer. Zumalt, Darrell Robert - Student Body President - IV, Student Council-II-IV, Speech Club-II-IV, F.B.L.A.- III-IV, Mr. F.B.L.A.-III-IV. 4-H-III, Speech Rally-II-IV, Pelican Boys' State-Ill, Who's Who-I-IV, Band-I. 181