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

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Dedication It Is with sincere appreciation tor his many contributions to education and athletics at West-lake High School that the yearbook staff dedicates the 1980 edition of the Ram-ler to Mr. Marion A. Benson. Congratulations. 1976. Mr. Benson was a friend to students and faculty members. Mr. Benson making Ms usual morning announcements. 1979.

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Taken in 1970-71; first year as principal Mr. Marion A. Benson was born in Hampton, Arkansas. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Benson. In 1952 Mr. Benson married Iris Wyble and they are the parents of four daughters, Kathy. Sharon, Cindy, and Diane. He graduated from Byrd High School in Shreveport, Louisiana, and then earned his B.S. degree from Northwestern State University, Natchitoches, Louisiana. Mr. Benson earned his Master of Education degree from the University of Mississippi and then earned 30 additional hours of graduate credit at McNeese State University. Mr. Benson's career in education has spanned 29 years. He began coaching and teaching at Westlake High School in 1951. Mr. Benson stated that one of the high points of his career was being coach in 1953 when the Rams football team won the state championship. Mr. Benson left the classroom and entered administrative work when he became principal of Westwood Elementary School in 1960. He remained there until 1970 when he was appointed principal at Westlake High School. Congratulations. Mr. Ban son. for a job wan dona. 1979

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At the top . . . This year, for the first time in many years, your Ram-ler will include your activities for the entire year. We hope that this procedure will give a better reflection of your high school days. A lot of hard work and long hours have gone into producing this yearbook. You should appreciate the sponsor, the editors, and the staff who created it. Throughout the years, this annual will be a part of your life. Many times you will look it over and reminisce about your days at Westlake High. At the time maybe you thought your days were not so good. In the future, you will realize that your school days were happy ones. To the staff, I say a job well done; to the student body, I hope that God will continue to bless you. Sincerely Mr. Benson Principal A common sight at W. H. S.—Mr. Benson at work. Mr. Cal lens and Mr. Benson confer. Mr. Benson greets alumni at the Annual Alumni Tea November 2. The Ram-ler is a book for a life-time; a book which has recorded the history and the spirit of Westlake High School with which you have been associated this year. In its pages you will find reminders of the varied activities in which you have participated and of events you have witnessed. Here you will find pictures of friends, students, and faculty you have known during your stay at Westlake High School. As years go by you will find occasions to think fondly of the many friends made and experiences had at Westlake High School. This book will make those occasions much more meaningful. The 1979-80 Ram-ler sponsor and staff are to be commended for the outstanding effort put forth In this yearbook. This is your Ram-ler, enjoy It and treasure it for many years to come. Sincerely, Bill R. Callens, 10 Assistant Principal Mr. Callens. making one of the numerous calls he must make each day.