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

Text from Pages 1 - 208 of the 1981 volume:

Ram Tough 1 Ram Tough. Ram Tough was brewing in WHS students weeks before the actual school year began. It started in the summer of 1980, as students went to camps, practices, seminars, and summer programs that would help them assist Westlake High in attaining greater heights during 1980-1981. It was that drive that kept the desire to achieve spiraling upward, and the goals high. Westlake High began the school year with a new touch in the administrative department. Mr. Billy Callens became Principal, and Mr. Gary Anderson, a WHS alumni, filled the role of Assistant-Principal. Ram Tough was just beginning. Football season was the first time we really heard of Westlake's Ram Tough, even though its presence was already making a break-through. Ram Tough became our motto, whether we won or lost. It led us through the glorious victory over St. Louis, and the agony of a comeback defeat from Washington Ram Tough was pride at seeing our Ramettes and Ram Band perform for the hundreds of fans, and watching them go out-of-town to compete and win. It made us proud of ourselves, our school, and our community. It was Ram Tough that enabled us to memorize all those formulas for that Physics test, and to keep plodding on to finish our research paper. Ram Tough kept driving us. It drove our great Ram Basketball team to a smashing victory over Sam Houston, and provided encouragement when we faced defeat. It kept WHS students continually striving forward, never being satisfied with second best . We studied, we learned, we had fun! We went to proms, parties, and on trips. When it was time to have fun, we celebrated, but we knew when work had to be done. We competed. We competed on individual levels for All-District Football, Basketball, Honor Band, Honor Chorus, Literary Rally, club conferences, Solo Ensemble, essay contests, and in the Science Fair. We achieved, and moved to state competition, in rally, All-State Football, state club conferences, and AU-State Chorus. We worked hard. Ram Tough kept us doing our homework when school became monotonous in the spring months. It gave us victory, and helped us face defeat at the State Track Meet. It led us through a year of books, homework, and practices. It gave us strength and power to succeed on final tests and for some, to live through graduation. It gave us faith, determination, pride, power, dedication, and stamina. It kept us going, competing, achieving, and succeeding Ram Tough. Ram Tough 3 I Dedication The 1981 Ram-ler is dedicated to Frank B. Harrell for his loving concern for all students and for his Titnbutions to education and music at Westlake High School. Mr. Harrell began teaching here in 1973. He r,., eived his Bachelor of Music degree from Louisiana State University in 1973. In 1979 he earned a Master of Education degree from McNeese State University. Mr. Harrell and his wife Mary are parents of two sons, John and Brian. Student Life 6 Student Life 7 Captions: page 8: top left: Coach Maggio and woodworkers enjoy showing off their work, top right: Kevin Window attends a Key Club meeting, bottom right: Jenny Hancock walks out to the field to practice, page 9: top left: The girls basketball team huddles, bottom left: Coach Charles advises David Verrett on the sidelines. 8 Student Life Douvio Ends Thirty-Fifth Year For thirty-live years Nick Douvio has devoted about ten hours a day. five days a week, fifty weeks a year to cleaning and maintaining the halls and walls of West-lake High School. Mr. Douvio or “Nick as he is affec tionately known to faculty and students, came to work for Westlake High School as his first |ob He said he had worked in the nee fields when he was young, but other than that he has worked only here. He stayed because “1 like the job and I had good bosses Mr. LeTard was good; Mr. Benson; and I believe Mr. Callens will be too. Nick was bom in Bunkie but was reared here by an aunt. Because kids are “more rough now. Nick says he finds it harder to keep things clean than he did twenty years ago. But, the kids are not bad. 1 mean, assures Nick. 'During all the years of my teaching career. Nick has been there. His loyalty to us and our school is something which can never be questioned. He is my dependable, cheerful, never-changing friend, says Mrs M. Myers. Perhaps those words best sum up the attitude of faculty and students about our head janitor. 9 Money-Makers And Fund-Raisers Keep Organizations Thriving Money-raising was one of the more important parts of being in a club or organization. Funds were needed to pay bills and expenses that piled up. These projects often went beyond the halls and campus of WHS and into the community. People at school and in the community of Westlake always seemed happy to help out in any way, whether it was by buying a candy bar or a dozen bottles of a liquid cleaner. Westlakers bought items and services that ranged from candy, candles, and car wash tickets, to stuffed animals, soap, and fruitcakes. Fund-raisers also included such activities as all-night ''Rock-a-Thons , plays, and tag-days. Because of these fund-raisers, students at WHS were able to make trips, have proms, and buy new equipment for their particular organization. So all year long, Westlake High School kept fund-raisers and money-makers rolling. Captions: page 10: top right: Janet Doan sells stuffed animals for Chorus, bottom left: Angela Montalbano tries to persuade Sharon Fontenot to buy a candle to help out the Beta Club, bottom nght: Joe King. Darrell Lewis, and Mike Lewis stop a truck driver on the Band's 'Tag Day , to ask for donations, page 11: top left: Band members have fun “rockin’ and rollm in the lobby the night of the Rock a-thon. bottom: Came Benham sells George Roso some candy, center nght: Albertha Mills makes a sign in preparation for the COE class s Rummage and Bake Sale that was held November 15. Student Life 1 1 WHS Students Compete And Achieve Ram Tough led us to compete. While competing, we achieved. We went to District Honor Band competition and won nine places in the Contraband Band. Three students were chosen lor the Buccaneer Band. For the first time in a number of years the Science Department held a Science Fair. Ninth grade students competed and a school winner was chosen. We sent thirty students to the District Literary Rally; ten students placed there and went to the state competition. Wayne McEntire placed second in the English IV competition and Kevin Ivey placed fourth in the Physics competition at the State Literary Rally. We competed in sports, of course. Our clubs competed also. FBLA went to the district conference and gleaned several awards. We won and we lost. When we won, we rejoiced. When we lost, we cried out, Wait 'til next year! Even when we were down we were on top. We were Ram Tough. District Honor Band: Contraband: Janet Doan, Sandra Kel ley, Janet Peeples. Katy Deville. Shelley Appleby. Toni Hebert. Robbie Wynne, Johnny Johnson. Jeff Snyder Buccaneer: Susan Lee, Billy Puckett, Michelle Racca. 1 2 Student Life Science Fair Winner: JoAnna Kile won the Science Fair with her project, Binary Counter with L.E.D. left: The Science Fair District Rally Contestants: D. Johnston, R. Robinson. C. Gray, B. Chamberlain, A. Leger. S. Richard. C. Hepler. S. Cobb, S. Meche, J. Abel, S. Fontenot. M. Davis. W. McEntire, S. Kelley, J. Kile, D. Enicks, H. Roessler, A. Moss, J. Roach, R. Barnum, K. Window, K. Verrette, J. Johnson, M. Momson. K. Ivey, S. Ivey, J. Jackson, C. Martin, K. Cook, J. Mohojenn. Captions: bottom lett: All-District Girls' Basketball: 1st team.-Randi Dixor. second team: Cheryl Duhon. center nght: Top eight Science Fair projects: Stephanie Hebert, Cinda White, Preston Vidnne, Bndgette Brown. JoAnna Kile, Brent Marti. Not shown: Brian Ivey. Students Recognized For Outstanding Efforts All-District Basketball: 1st team: Joe Banks; 2nd team Tod Cain; Honorable Mention: Earl Parker: District Honor Chorus: Janet Doan. Tracie LeBlanc. Paddi Tidwell, Kristy Kay, Lamar Petry, Chad Halstead. Lisa Davis, Mitchell Stevens. ngh' Solo and Ensemble: Superior winners in Band: Shelly Appleby, Susan Lee. Lisa Johnson. Janet Doan, Katy Deville; not shown: Billy Puckett. 1 4 Student Life Captions: page 14: center left: Brian Ivey shows his project to Mr. Callens and judges at the Frosh Science Fair, page 15: top left: Mrs. Meyers and ten rally students attended and competed in the State Literary Rally, bottom left: Wayne McEntire, Kevin Ivey, Robert Bamum, and (not shown) Darwin Enicks entered and placed in local essay contests. State Literary Rally Team: Kevin Ivey, Kevin Window, Robert Bamum, Kevin Verrette, Steven Ivey, Wayne McEntire, Sandy Meche, Sherry Richard, Cheryl Gray, lila Mohojenn. Solo and Ensemble: supenor winners in Chorus: Mitchell Stevens, Lisa Johnson, Lamar Petry, Kristy Kay, Chad Halstead, Lisa Davis, Paddi Tidwell, Janet Doan. Trade LeBlanc; not shown: Keith Estes. Student Life 1 5 Cal-Cam Fair Representatives Freshman Representative-Sonya Hall 16 Student Life Senior Representative-Noelle Brown Tina Hall Reigns Over Homecoming Festivities top left: The homecoming assembly, center left: Sonya Hall congratulates her sister, Tina, upon being crowned queen, center right: The homecoming court stands as the rest of the homecoming court is being presented at the game, bottom right: Mr. Anderson and young son, an early graduate of Westlake High School, Miss McGuire, and 1979 homecoming queen, Shonda Ellzey, await halftime, and the crowning of the queen. Homecoming '80 was held on November 10, 1980 with the Westlake Rams playing the Jennings Bulldogs. At half-time, after the band and Ramettes had performed, the 1980 Homecoming Court was presented to the game fans. Each girl walked with her father, then the queen was announced. Tina Hall, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Hall, was presented with the crown and a bouquet. The Homecoming Dance, honoring the court, followed the game in the school lobby. Homecoming: A Time to Celebrate From parades , assemblies, and decorated doors to the Homecoming game and dance. Homecoming was a time for celebration. The week of festivities culminated in the crowning of the Homecoming Queen, Tina Hall, during half-time, Friday night, October 10. The 1980 Homecoming Court: back row: left to right: Junior maids: Jessica White, Jenny Boudreaux, Paulette Harmon, Cheryl Duhon. Sophomore maids: Cheri Soileau, Ann Gardner. Julie Stevens, not shown: Mary Jordon. Freshman maid: Sonya Hall, front row: Senior Maids: Albertha Mills, Melanie Johnson, Homecoming Queen: Tina Hall, Noelle Brown and Jan Warren. 1 8 Student Life CAPTIONS: Page 18: lop right: lenny Boudreaux rides in the Homecoming Parade. Page 19: center left: Tina Hall, daughter of Mr. Mrs. Gordon Hall, reigns as Westlake High's 1980 Homecoming Queen. She was crowned Friday night, October 10. center right: COE celebrates homecoming with cowboy hats and a float in the annual Homecoming Parade, bottom: Sophomores wait for the parade to begin Student Life 1 9 Homecoming Activities Spark Participation Page 20: top right: The band practices before the homecoming parade begins, bottom left: Jessica White, driven by Kevin Milbum, smiles and throws candy while riding in the parade, bottom center: The Ram page and Ram-ler staffs nde on their decorated truck in the homecoming parade. Page 21: top left: Mr. Duhon drives the stakes as the cars and floats set up for the parade at S.P. Arnett, top right: The band marched in hats and t-shirts to celebrate the homecoming parade, center: The pep-rally Thursday afternoon provided the final spirit-booster before the homecoming game against Jennings. Homecoming '80 provided an added excitement to football season, October 5 - 10. Festivities for homecoming began early in the week. The annual door contest, hat day, dress-up day, the parade, and the many other activities going on sparked interest in the students. Everyone became involved. Students made signs and decorated the hallways. The mixed ensemble rehearsed for the homecoming assembly, and the band and Ramettes practice their shows. As the week neared its end, the activities finalized. Members of clubs rode their floats in the parade, and other units marched. The homecoming court and escorts held their last practice before their appearance at the Friday assembly. By Friday morning, everyone was looking forward to Friday night's game and the halftime activities. Student Life 21 Lunch, Lunch: A Time to Munch! For thirty minutes each day all around the campus, students munched. They munched on candy sold by various organizations, lunches packed in the morning, or on meals in the cafeteria. Students ate lunches in the courtyard, near the bandroom, in the cafeteria, or in the front of the school. Yes, for thirty minutes each day for 180 days, students munched . . MUNCHED OUT! CAPTIONS: Page 22; top left: Donald Chance enjoys visiting during his lunch period, top right: Clarence Brown feasts on cotton candy, bottom left: three juniors enjoy a meal of hot dogs in the cafetena. bottom right: Mitch McGee. Katherine Landry and Denise Blocker return to class. Page 23: top left: Lon Dees and Kelli Harrison chat after eating, top right: Michelle Racca bites into a scrumptuous red apple, center left: Janet Peeples and Sandra Kelley use their lunch period to study and have a little fun. center right: Theresa Cole and Boo Sutherland bring their lunch, bottom: Shonda Oliver finds lunch in the courtyard a time to laugh and have fun. Student Life 2 3 Double-Take 1 What it’s like to be a twin To be a twin is kind of special. Twins occur only once in every eighty to eighty-seven births. There are two kinds of twins, fraternal and identical. Fraternal twins may be one girl and one boy, or they can be of the same sex. But identical twins are always of the same gender. Twins are more than two people bom at the same time with the same parents. Twins are a two-some from the day they are born. They are buddies in their childhood, and as they grow older, they develop a lasting friendship and relationship with each other. Boy-girl twins often view themselves differently than twins of the same sex do. Many opposite sex twins think of themselves as brother and sister rather than as twins. Being looked at as one instead of as individuals is one thing most twins dislike. But twins do share many of the same inner characteristics and personality traits. Even so, twins are different people with different likes and dislikes. They are individuals, yet they are a two-some, a pair. So next time you see a pair of twins, don't think Double Trouble but rather remember, “Two heads are better than one ! “What I like most about being a twin is that my closest friend and my twin sister are the same person.” — Melinda Harrell p.24, top nght: People sometimes have trouble telling sophomore identical twins, Melinda and Melissa Harrell, apart. bottom right: Butch and Robbie Wynn, whose real names are Robert and Robbie Wynn, are brother-sister twins who lead two very different lives. Page 25. top left: Although DeDe Collier and Sam McCloud are not twins, people often call them by each other’s name because they look so much alike. DeDe and Sam found a simple solution to their problem. bottom right: Seniors Lynn and Glenn Dumond are so different, they are rarely thought of as twins. top right: Bonnie and Connie Chamberlain are the only set of senior identical twins at WHS. Even though they are very individual girls, they still enjoy many of the same pastimes and friends. Student Life 2 5 Parties . . . Add spirit to Christmas Captions: Page 26: top right: English IV celebrated Christmas with a party and goodies for everyone, center left: The FBLA held a Christmas party at Boy's Village. Center right: Sharon Fontenot and Kevin Verrette sport their noses at the English IV Christmas party. Bottom right: Andrea Leluene receives a pint-sized toy soldier. Page 21: Top left: The Newspaper Staff celebrated Christmas with a special staff dinner. Diantha Clary and Sherry Stewart enjoy Christmas eats. Center right: Mrs. Parker, Gloria Whitaker, Pam Post, and Sandy Meche watch the opening of gifts during their party. 26 Student Life Parties brought back that good ole Christmas spirit to WHS during the holiday season. The Christmas Formal, newspaper party, annual staff party, FBLA party given for Boys' Village, and the various club parties all spread the yuletide feeling the weeks before Christmas. REAGAN WINS PRESIDENCY WHS elects Carter Once every four years the United States of America elects a new president. On November 4, 1980, voters across America cast their ballots for the candidate of their choice. Running for the Democratic party was Jimmy Carter, president of the U.S. Ronald Reagan, former governor of California, took the Republican seat. John Anderson ran as an Independant. It was a tough battle. The polls clearly showed that either President limmy Carter or Ronald Reagan would be in office for the 1980-1981 presidency. As the votes rolled in November 4, newscasters declared Ronald Reagan to be in the lead. Later in the night, the new president of the United States was announced. Reagan had won by a mere 10% of the popular vote. Westlake High School students also had a chance to cast their ballots on November 4. Social Studies teachers, John Duhon and Ray Miles, sponsored a mock presidential election, and students voted during lunch period. 41% of the student body at Westlake High School voted. But Westlake High proved to be no trend setter. Re-elected by the student body was President Jimmy Carter. 28 Student Life The Nation W.H.S. Official tally for presi- Percentage of eligible dent. voters voted 41% Carter 41% Carter 55% Reagan 51% Reagan 45% Anderson 7% Anderson 0% Page 28: top right: President-elect Ronald Reagan is evidently joyous over his victory, bottom left: Mr. Miles and Mr. Duhon keep the election organized, bottom right: Students gather round to cast their ballots in the school's mock election. Page 29: top left: Dwayne Mericle assists with the balloting, bottom left: Darrell Lewis registers to vote, center right: President Jimmy Carter is disappointed in his presidential defeat. Student Life 29 Yellow Ribbons: A Sign of Freedom! January 20 1981 marked the end of a 444 day imprisonment of 52 American hostages. All over America, yellow ribbons became the symbol of freedom to the hostages. Westlake High School took part in this nation-wide salute to the hostages by declaring Friday, February 23rd, Yellow Ribbon Day , and holding an assembly on January 29th, in honor of the hostages. 30 Student Life Captions: Page 30: top nght: Tracy Guidry, Diantha Clary, and Tijie Meyers wear yellow ribbons. Center left: The release of the hostages marked one of the most commemorable events in American history. Center right: Kay Staton and Staci Hargrove read the Free at Last” bulletin in the American Press. Bottom: The cafeteria workers dressed in yellow to show their honor to the hostages. Page 31: top left: The Ram-ler Staff recieved the coveted trophy for ’Total Design” of the yearbook. They are shown with Steve Sanford, area yearbook representative. Center left: The Ramettes were initiated September 9, 1980. Center nght: Patti Hoffpauir, Vicki Koppie and Keith Kelley and a fnend wear yellow ribbons. Bottom left: Frank Fox, Daivd Verrett and Alvie Young are glad the hostages are ’free at last ! 1j Much Happens In A School Day Much goes on during a seven hour day at school. Academic classes took up most of the time spent in school. At 8:15 a.m., the rush began. Every hour, classes changed. During fifty-five minute classes, students across the campus took tests, conducted experiments, sang, welded, and learned how to cook. Students played sports, marched, and learned how to write essays. They learned about music, and about Newton's Laws of Motion. As the year ended, the fifty-five minutes had been well spent. Students had become a year more advanced in their studies. They had become biologists, artists, musicians, sportsmen, physicists and homemakers-all in a day. 32 Student Life Page 32: top left: Donald Chance enjoys a pep-rally, top center: Students turn in papers after a Geometry test, top right: Students always enjoy doing expenments. bottom right: Darrell Lewis enjoys the music that he plays. Page 33: top left: Kevin Milbum uses his free time to study in the library, top center: Tina Doran learns homemaking skills, top right: Rickey Perry enjoys a game of kickball in P.E. bottom: Ann Gardner and Steven Luttrell receive outlines to look over during biology. Student Li£e 33 Students Get Involved In Academics And Activities Captions: top: Senior leaders of Organizations: Noelle Brown, French Club; Tina Hall, Cheerleaders; Melanie Seabaugh, Ramettes; Michelle Racca, Band; Karen Fittz, Ramettes; Sandra Kelley, Band and Annual Staff; Wayne McEntire, Newspaper and Beta Club; William Franklin; YCA; Charles Martin, Key Club; Brian Landry, FBLA; Kevin Ivey, Physics, center left: Clarence Ford works hard on his Geometry, center right: Gay Rose smiles in the hall, bottom: Members of Mrs. Parker's 4th hour English IV class kept a tree in Mrs. Parker's room decorated for every special occasion. 34 Student Life Captions: top left: Mr. Broussard's Physics class: Kevin Window, Frank Fox, Brian Landry, Bryan Williams, Lisa Burleigh, Angela Montalbano, Melanie Seabaugh, Sandra Kelley, Kevin Ivey, William Franklin, Darwin Enicks. Tod Cain. Jodi Whitmire. Margaret Duhon. Janet Peeples, Charles Martin, Alvin Simmons, Jila Mohajerin. top right: Gwen Guillory beams at finally being a senior, center left: senior athletes: Joe Banks, Desmond Gaut, Alvie Young, Josh James, Kevin Milbum. Mark Theriot, Kevin Window, David Anderson, Frank Fox, Glen Dumond, Earl Parker, Dewey Duhon, Charles Jenkins, John Jackson, Jeff Picard. Lovenia Bryant, Sandy Meche. Oth-elia Tezeno, Tammy Pryor, Roxie Dyson, Randi Dixon. Linda Hardey. center right: Shelly Appleby works hard in typing, bottom: Robert Bamum looks toward the future. Student Life 35 Banquets Signal End Of Many clubs and organizations ended the 1981 school year with their traditional banquets. The COE group began with a banquet for student workers and their employers at the William Stream Alumni Center on April 14. Old and new officers of FBLA. with sponsor Mrs. Bev Hauskins. went to “Frank and Emil's for Italian food to celebrate the end of the year. English Publications (newspaper, yearbook and photography) got into the act on April 29 by holding a banquet at the Black Angus. Mr. Cliff Sieber, owner of the Westlake Moss Bluff News, was a guest. The Ramettes held their annual banquet at the Chateau Charles. The Ram Band members joined together for food, fun, and awards on May at the Westwood Baptist Church. On May 4 a barbecue was held by the Athletic Department in the school cafeteria to honor all athletes and parents. Awards were presented in the auditorium after the meal. FHA ended the round of celebrations with a banquet at the Piccadilly on May 14. Captions: page 36: top right: Mr. Harrell presents the 1st George Rose Award to George Rose, bottom: Band members, parents, and dates watch the presentation of awards, page 37: top left: Mr. Harrell presents medals to Symphonic Band members for their superior rating at District, top nght: COE members and employers wait for their meal at the COE banquet, bottom left: Billy Puckett receives the John Philip Sousa Band Award, bottom right: Mrs. Hauskins, COE advisor, makes presentations at the COE banquet. School Year Student Life 3 7 Let Us Break Bread Together . . . Captions: page 38: top: The publications banquet was held on Wednesday night, April 22 at The Black Angus, center left: Ramler and Ram-Page staff members wait for their meal, center right: Vicki Koppie, Rusty Rougeau, and Margaret Duhon wait for presentations to be made, bottom right: Sandra Kelley, editor of the Ram ler, Cliff Seiber. editor of The West-lake Moss Bluff News, and a representative for The Lake Charles American Press sit quietly after eating a steak, page 39: top left: Randi Dixon receives the Most Valuable girls basketball award, top right: Kevin Window is presented the Arlen Williams 110% award by Ricky Williams, center left: Mike January receives the Most Valuable Player award for football and track, center right: Joe Banks receives the Most Valuable award for basketball, bottom left: David Verrett receives the Jenke Elliot award. Student Life 39 Seniors Warn Special Outings Captions: page 40: top right: R. Richmond and K. Freisner look up from their dancing, center left: D. Verrett and C. Duhon dance the night away, center right: R. Gray and T. Hayes dance the Cotton-eyed Joe. bottom: The Junior-Senior Prom was held in the Civic Center, Saturday April 18, from 8 'til 12. page 41: top left: Steve Miller donates a dollar to the belly-dancers at the Renaissance Festival, center left: W. Franklin takes a look at the costumes worn by the authentic-acting people at the Renaissance Festival. Mrs. Jo Parker took her English IV classes to the 8th annual Renaissance Festival, Saturday, October 4th. bottom: Many of the senior Beta members took a weekend trip to Galveston and Houston, Texas. 40 Student Life CV 4 2 Clubs Clubs 43 FBLA Has Successful Year This has been a very exciting year in FBLA, begins Beverly Hauskins, club sponsor. President Brian Landry agreed, adding, FBLA is a positive organization that gets the students involved in the community and I have a bright outlook on the club's future success. FBLA activities included the state conference in Baton Rouge, the district conference held at McNeese, the cystic fibrosis bike-a-thon, and the annual Christmas Party at Boys Village. The Future Business Leaders of America is a club that helps to promote business interests and careers. Students who have taken or are currently enrolled in any business courses are eligible for membership. F.B.L.A. Members: B. Landry, Pres.; W. McEntire, Vice Pres.; K. Lewis, Sec.; M. Vizena, Treas.; D. Ashworth, Reporter; A. Montalbano, Hist.; R. Bamum, Photog.; D. Bean. C. Benham, A. Berry, J. Boudreaux, P. Bryant. L. Brown. K. Breaux. T. Burchurt, E. Carlock, D. Clary. P. Cole. D. Collier, I. Crain, M. Dinger, R. Dyson, J. Ferris. K. Fitz, M. Friesner, M. Friesner, S. Fontenot, B. Granger, T. Hall, P. +foffpauir, S. Hudson. K. Ivey. M. Johnson, S. Kelley, R. Langley, T. LeBlanc. A. Legar, K. Marshall, R. McBroom, S. Miller, A. Mills, C. Neely, K. Peterson, A. Peveto, D. Pryor, C. Racca, M. Racca, D. Rambin, C. Ratcliff, G. Ripley, P. Roach, B. Robertson, B. Robinson, F. Russler, R. Russell, B. Tradwell, M. Shoults, T. Smith. L. Stell, K. Verrette, K. Window, G. Whitaker, D. Whiteard, V. Wing, G. Winn, And T. Lavergne. Captions: page 44: top right: Mrs. Hauskins, FBLA sponsor, speaks to students at the FBLA District Conference. page 45: top right: Sandra Kelley and Carrie Benham visit the Nottoway Plantation Home while on their way to the State FBLA Convention in Baton Rouge, top left: Attending the FBLA State Convention: Wayne McEntire, Sandra Kelley, Pat Roach. Mrs. Haudkins, Glenda Ripley. Miss Green, Carrie Benham, Darlene Bean. Melanie Vizena. Kelli Lewis, Michelle Racca. and Mr. Broussard, center left: Wayne McEntire won first in the Mr. FBLA competition at Distnct, and placed 6th at State, center right: FBLA members gather for the general assembly at the District Convention at McNeese. bottom: Glenda Ripley attended the FBLA District Conference. Clubs 4 5 FHA Sponsors Yam Contest FHA members: J. LeBlanc. S. Cobb. M. Dinger, E. Carlock, R. Russell, C. Hepler, L. Stell, L. Meche, J. Ferris. R. Rougeou, B. Dear, P. Cole, T. Smith, L. Thibeadeaux, C. Marshall. C. Guillory, K. Marshall, R. Robinson, G. Leubner, T. Meyer, T. Lavergne, O. Tezeno, L. Campbell, G. Whitaker, N. Thibeadeaux, S. Richardson, D. Pryor, C. Goode, P. Hartman and Mrs. LaJuanna Farley, advisor. FHA Sweetheart Court: Queen: Christine Hepler, 1st runner-up Lisa Thibodeaux; Senior maid Othelia Tezeno; Junior maid Tijie Meyer; Sophomore maid Christine Marshall; Freshman maid Connie Guillory YCA, French Club Provide Clubs For Special Interests Captions: page 46: bottom left: FHA yam contestants and Mrs. Farley show off yam dish, page 47: top left: Members of YCA, a Thursday morning Christian fellowship group, chat with Mrs. Mothershed. The French Club: 1 to r: T. Hall. Reporter; M. Friesner, Treasurer; M. Fnesner, Secretary; C. Matthews, V. President; N. Brown, President, back row: J. Parker, L. Dumond, D. Enicks, P. Post, R. McBroom, R. Gardner, Mrs. Carver, Sponsor. Clubs 4 7 Beta Club Reaches for the Top On October 2. members of the Westlake High School Beta, attended the District Rally at McNeese State University in Lake Charles, La. A the district meet, the Over all Best Club Award went to the W.H.S. Beta. Dorie Ashworth placed first in talent: Wayne McEntire, first in aratory; Pam Post, first in sketching; and Jeff Synder, third in oil painting. The club also earned a second place in the spirit competition. 1 ’ . .vt I I J 9RO _ Top center: Beta members, Kevin Ivey and Melanie Seabaugh take down the flag. Top right: The Beta Club is a service organization and a student must earn a 3.5 average to be eligible for membership. Bottom right: Vice President Robert Bamum works hard at Beta business. Bottom center: Bottom row, Kathey Leger, Catherine Neely. Mike Davis. Karen Fontenot, Wayne Smith, Charles Hebert, Frank Fox, Jodi Whitmire, Nancy Hollis, Dorie Contreras, Melissa Dinger, Steven Ivey, Noelle Brown, Kevin Verrette, Dorie Ashworth, Koni Breaux, Kevin Milbum, Jeff Snyder, Penny Bryant, Marilyn Shoults, Denise Rambin, Angela Moss, Amelia Salher, Kevin Ivey, Angela Montelbana, Jeri Ingram, Karen Fits. Sherry McKnight, Cheryl Watson, Lisa Burleigh, William Franklin, Shelly Appleby, Cheryl Gray. Trade LeBlanc, Bnan Landry, Pam Post, Sherry Cobb, Wayne McEntire, Robert Bamum. Ian Warren, Kelli Lewis, and Mr. Billy Boussard, sponsor. Bottom right: The officers of Beta are Wayne McEntire-President, Robert Bamum-Vice President, Jan Warren-Secretary, Kelli Lewin-Treasurer, Mr. Billy Broussard, sponsor. Clubs 4 9 Page 50: top left: Director of the Jaycee's is Mr. Dale Bayard, top right: Members of the Jaycee's are: Keith Estes, Jim Davis, Craig Lyons, Terry Frute, Mike Stewart, Cal Kile, Dewey Duhon, Bobby Dougay, George Watson, Kurt Hood, Ricky Perry, Paul Maddox, and Stewert Granger. Page 51: top left: Officers of the Key Club are: Charles Martin, president; Charles Hebert, vice-president; Kevin Window, secretary; John Johnson, freshman representative; Marty Morrison, sophomore representative; Mike Davis, junior representative; Wayne McEntire, senior representative, top right: Key Club members listen to sponsor, Mr. John Duhon. bottom: Members of the Key Club are: Charles Martin. Greg Lewis, Charles Hebert. Kevin Window, Robert Bamum, John Johnson, Marty Morrison, Mike Davis, Wayne McEntire. Allen Trouille, K.K. Onxley, Wayne Smith, Eddie Hebert, David Belllard, Mike January, Bryant Marshall, Chris Robertson. Darren Mayes, Edison Mayo, and Mitch Stevens. Jaycee's 50 Clubs Officers of the Spirit Club are Vicki Koppie. president. Tijie Meyer, vice president. Lori Dees, secretary and treasurer. Mrs. Martha Cnck and Mrs. Charlotte Lefevre are sponsors. Members of the Spirit Club are Joy Love. Donna Pounders. Melissa Dinger, Evelyn Carlock. Diantha Clary and Ramona Cox. Second row: Angela Floyd, Julie LeBlanc, Connie Edwards, Theresa Anderson, Kelli Tidwell, Pam Martin and Vicki Wing. Top row: Mrs. Crick. Tern Smith. Debra Henry. Lisa Hooper. Kelli Peterson, Tijie Meyer, Vicki Koppie, Lori Dees, Kelli Marshall, Hope Pettus, Patti Hoffpauir and Mrs. Lefevre. Not shown are Tracy Guidry, Came Ben-ham and Pam Rider. 5 2 Clubs 4-H top left: Vicki Koppie carries a box of pom-poms to the pep rally, below right: Officers of the 4-H Club are Melanie Friesner, president, Kim Fnesner, vice president; Maggie Friesner. treasurer; Pam Buller, secretary; Tina Hall, photographer; Angela Montalbano, historian, and Mrs. Kathy Sonnier, sponsor, bottom: Members of the 4-h Club are Maggie Friesner, Melanie Friesner, Pam Buller, Kim Fnener, Randi Dixon, Albertha Mills, Tina Hall, Melanie Seabaugh, Robin McBroom, Rita McGrath, Tammie Pryor, Roxie Dyson, Gwen Guillory, Christina Thibodeaux’, and Othelia Tezeno. Sports 5 5 5 6 Sports Final Seconds Decide Season The Rams ended their 1980-81 football season with a 7-3 record. They also won the southfork championship with a 28 to 7 victory over Sam Houston. The Junior Varsity went 6-3, and beat Sam Houston for the first time in two years. The Freshman team picked up two wins over Oakdale and DeQuincy. Varsity Stats Interceptions - Kevin Window, David Verrett Rushing - Marvin Payne 404 yards David Anderson 383 yards Mike January 369 yards Receiving - David Verrett 18 catches-384 yards Mike January 13 catches-285 yards Tackles - Jackie Fontenot, Josh James, Mike January, David Verrett Touchdowns - Mike January - 10 David Anderson - 8 Passing - David Anderson 44-84 gained-803 yards threw five touch down passes. Kicking - Mike Morgan 19-25 Charles Jenkins -34 yard average Far Left. Coach Max talks with team members after game. Bottom Left, B. Robertson throws a block for ball carrier Verrett. Top Left, Rams set up Crunch Bunch against Wildcats. Bottom Left, D. Verrett takes down Bulldog, M. Adams. Sports 5 7 Edison Mayo. Donald Semien, Jason Bernard, Bryant Robertson, Todd Moms, David Uhlilc, Kevin Window, Jason Glass Mike Estes Fred Fuseher, Chns Edwards, Alvie Young, Marvin Payne, David Verrett. Allen Hancock, Todd McMichael, Jimmy Borel Mark Theriot, Danny Harkins, John Jackson. Charles Jenkins, Kirk Joubert, Mike Lovett, Josh James, Mike Davis, Charles Hebert, Mitch Strodderd, Wayen Weston, Tinme Giltard, Stefen Ceasar, Lamar Hufman, Mike Morgan, Keith Reid, James Harrell, Mike January Jackie Fontenot, Glen Dumond, Andy Stephens, Dewey Duhon. Joe Roach, Hayword Tezano, Scott Peterson Coaches, left to right, Larry Thomas, Mike Maggio, Charles Caldarera, Steve Wieschhaus, Bob Waller, Jamie Schiro. Jeff Yando, Head Coach Max Caldarera (kneeling). Sports 5 8 Team Takes on Ram Touch Challenge 1980 JV Schedule Sept. 4 Sept. 11 La Grange St. Louis 12-6 Rams Sept. 18 Vin ton 6-12 Rams Sept. 25 Oakdale 0-43 Rams Oct. 2 Leesville 0-34 Rams Oct. ft ’ Jennings 6-44 Rams Oct 16 open 30-0 Rams Oct 23 DeQumcy 0 - 35 Rams Oct. 30 Sulphur 14-6 Rams Nov. 6 Sam Houston 0-35 Rams Top I.V. Rams scrimmage DeRidder. Top Left Todd Morris carries the ball for yardage Bottom Managers, B. Leger, B. Meyers, R. Tuttle. Sports 5 9 Twenty-six Freshmen get first taste of Ram Football 1980 Freshman Schedule Sept. 9 Oakdale 6-16 Rams Sept. 1 6 Sam Houston 18-6 Rams Sept. 23 Washington 20-6 Rams Sept. 30 Jennings 40-0 Rams Oct. 7 La Grange 12-6 Rams Oct. 14 De Quincy 6-12 Rams Oct. 21 Bar be 0-26 Rams Oct. 28 De Ridder 27-6 Rams Nov. 4 Leesville 34-18 Rams Mike Bricker Scott Peterson Jim Farley, Doug Reddell. Donald Chase, Mark Borel, Larry Pinkston, Derrick Lalarme. Mike Fontenot, Damn Estes, Tim Meyers, Clifton Miller, James Chance, Chris Jinkins, Bryon Duroy, Jack Ricker, Brent Marti, Jeff Fox, Luin Woodard t eraid Garcia, Ed Schwartzenburg, David Jack, Mike Royal, David Smith, Managers: Ross Tuttle, Herman Roessler, Rod Thibodeaux Eight Rams Gain All-District Title Top Left, First team All-District Players, M. Morgan. M. January, I. Jackson, D. Verrett. Bottom Left Second Team All-District Players, J. Fontenot. D. Anderson. J. James. M. Morgan Bottom Right David Verrett, Chosen outstanding Defensive player. Sports 6 1 Rams Down Broncos In Season Finale Top Left Rams shake hands with Bulldogs after game. Bottom Left M. Payne goes up the middle for yardage. Middle Unidentified Ram is tackled by a Bronco. Rams 35 Vinton 7 The Rams romped to their second triumph of the young season Friday night, Sept. 19 with a 35 - 7 thrashing of Vinton. The Rams added to their lead with a touchdown in each of the final two stanzas. Westlake’s third period score came on an 80 - yard drive. Donald Sermon capped the march, plunging in from the two. Rams 22 Oakdale 0 The Westlake Rams put their best foot forward In their first step in pursuit of the District 4-AAA Championship as they defeated the Oakdale Warriors 22-0 here Friday night. Sept. 19 in what was the district opener for both teams. Marvin Payne contributed the big plays on the drive ripping offa 13-yard dash and then bulling over from one yard out for the touchdown. Rams 7 Leesville 0 The Westlake Rams overcame a barrage of turnovers to defeat Leesville Friday night Oct. 3. for the Rams second straight district win. Westlake quarterback David Anderson ’s strategy of making the cats wait with a long count paid off. An offside call brought tho Rams half the distance, where Marvin Payne Plunged in for pay dirt. Mike Morgan was good on the point after, giving Westlake a 7-0 lead, enough to insure a Ram victory. Rams 7 Jennings 1 0 The Westlake Rams road to the district championship took a left turn Friday night. Oct. 3. Jennings beat Westlake with 10 first-quarter points that stood for three more stanzas to give the Dogs 10-7 win. Westlake scored in the fourth period as the Rams drove 45 yards in just over five minutes. Quarterback David Anderson swept around the right side on a keeper and managed to get the six points with a bit of second effort Mike Morgan brought the Rams within three with the point after. Rams 2 7 Eunice 7 The Westlake Rams hex on Euince's Homecoming con tin ud Friday night. Oct. 17. 1980 as the Rams went home with a 27-7 victory in a District 4-AAA game This is the Rams ninth consecutive victory over the Bobcts and the victory marked the fifth consecutive that Westlake has spoiled Eunice’s Homecoming. Rams 19 Washington 24 The Westlake Rams and the Washington Indians squred off for the most crucial dist. 4-AAA showdown of the year Friday night Oct. 24. 1980 at Ram Stadium. Mike January scored the first of his three touchdowns of the night. The snap was mishandled, and Westlake had to settle for a tie. Rams 26 Marksville 20 The Westlake Rams spoiled the Marksville Tiger’s halloween homecoming Friday night Oct. 31. 1980 with a 26 - 20 victory. The Rams improved their record to 6 - 3 with the non - district triumph. The Rams mounted a determined running game to offset the big plays produced by the Tiger offense. Junior running back Mike January led Westlake in rushing and scored two of Westlake's four Touchdowns of the night. Quarterback David Anderson and back Donald Senien also Tallied touchdown runa. Rams 28 Sam Houston 7 The Westlake coaching staff at intermission along with a ball control offense in the second half sent the Rams to a 28-7 District 4AAA victory over Sam Houston here Friday night Nov. 7, 1980. The Rams, seeingly incensed by the quick score, came right back moving 64 yards in 12 plays, scoring on the third play of the second quarter Three David Anderson completions, two to David Verrett totaling 19 yards and one to Edison Mayo for 16. Rebound . . . Down Court . . . Pass . . . Fast Break ... Up and In . . . The Ram Basketball squad opened their season with four tournaments. The Rams were unsuccessful in the Re-demptorist tourny, but bounced back for the Westlake-First National Bank Classic and earned a second berth. The Rams did not place in the lake Charles LAmerican Press Tournament. Second place standing in the Sam Houston tourny completed the Ram's tournament circuit. Top: D. Anderson takes a shot from the free throw line. Bottom Left: Rams huddle before tipoff. Bottom Right: M. January guards a gator. Far Right: Coach Wieschhaus feeds game plans to the team. 1980-1981 Ram Basketball Team Places Second in District 1981 Varsity team: Back row: Coach E. McGinnis, Coach B. Waller, F. Fox, M. January, D. Lewis, K. Kelley, W. Simmons, W. Smith, Head Coach, S. Wieschhaus. Middle row: Left to right: D. Verrett, E. Parker, T. Cain, J. Picard, J. Banks, D. Malbrough, Front row: Left to right: Manager: R. Tuttle, R. Broussard, M. Lewis, W. Weston, B. Whitley, Manager: L. Crick. Sports 6 7 J.V. Basketball Develop Skills To Become Valuable Players Junior Varsity Team: Back row: Left to right: Coach S. Wieschaus, Wayne Smith, Mike Lewis. Mike January, Darrell, Lewis, Keith Kelley, Wayne Weston, Wade Simmons, Coach Bob Waller, Kneeling: manager Ross Tutle, Chet Smith, Bryan Whitley, Ricky Broussard, Kevin LeDoux. manager Lee Crick. Captions: right: R. Broussard keeps a sharp eye out for Bobcats. Page 69: top left: Mike January reaches for ball in jump-off. top right: Mighty Ram hands reach for ball while guarding Cats, bottom left: R. Broussard shoots for a hopeful two. bottom right: K. Kelley shoots over a Bobcat for two points. Sports 68 Soph Team Wins Through Unity 1980-1981 Sophomore Team: back row: Coach Steve Wieschhaus. R. Broussard. W. Weston, K Captions: top: B. Whitley goes for Kelley, M. Lewis, B. Whitley, Coach Bob Waller front row: Manager R. Tuttle, K. LeDoux, C. lay-up. bottom left: K. Kelley slaps Smith, and Manager L. Crick, the ball in a jump-off. center: Mike Lewis puts the ball up for two . Frosh Team Gains Experience Freshman Team: back row: T. Meyer. D. Estes, G. Gentry, E. Schwartzenburg front row: R. Thibodeaux. T. Young, G. Garcia, B. Marti, C. Kerr, Coach Jamie Schiro. below: Coach Schiro discusses game plans with frosh members. Lady Rams Have Winning Season Three Seniors Return as Starters 1900-81 Lady Rams: Back row: left to right: Coach Karen French, Lucy Duhon, Shirley Thibodeaux, Carrie Pryor, Lovenia Bryant, Koni Breaux, Cheryl Duhon, Randi Dixon, Robin Ross, Manager, Peggy Blanchard, Front row: left to right: manager, Margaret Duhon, Mary Williams, Linda Hardy, Denise Johnston, Dorie Cantreras, Shelly McCloud, Cheryl Watson, Manager, Sandy Meche. Captions: top nght: Lady Rams keep a hold on Eunice Bobcats, top right: L. Bryant keeps a close guard on her man. Middle: R. Dixon puts “two” for the Rams. Bottom nght: L. Hardy goes for the ball in a jump-off. Page 72: far left: Coach Karen French gives pep talk to girls on sidelines. Middle left: K. Breaux keeps pace down court with a Jennings player. Sports 7 3 Girls Softball Team Girls Softball Team: manager, Margaret Duhon, Theresa Anderson, Amelia Sallier, Angela Moss, Cheryl Duhon, Roxie Dyson, Randi Dixon, Toni Hebert, Melodie Chance, Tammy Vidrine, and Dorie Contrearas. below: Coach Karen French. 7 4 Sports Tennis, Golf: One-Man Sports Golf Team: Bryan Whitley, Andy Stephens, Keith Kelley, Jeff Snyder, Mitch McGee, Russ Marshall, George Mclnnis. Not shown: David Anderson, Mike Royal, Mike Estes, and Brent Marti. Golf Coach Max Calderera Tennis Coach Bob Waller Tennis Team: Janet Able. Laura Davis. Angie Carlin. Kelli Duroy. Brent Marti, Mark Borel. Rod Thibodeaux, Ed Schwartzenburg. Greg Marshall. Tim Meyer, Rusty Rougeau. Christine Eastman, Nancy Newell, and Freddy Roessler. 1981 Boys Track 1981 Boys Track Team: S. Rogers. C. Hebert. C. Edwards, M. Theriot, C. Ford. R. Bamum, J. Glass. D. Semion, B. Wynn. D. Uhlik, D. Verrett, J. Banks, F. Fox, T. Gillard, D. Anderson, J. Harrell, S. Peterson, P. Hollier, W. Simmons, W. Weston, D. Lewis, Managers: R. Tuttle, B. Meyers, B. Leger. Captions: bottom right: Mike January, discus thrower, placed first in Distnct and Regional Meets. He placed second at the State Track Meet, page 77: top left: Perry Hollier, high hurdler, won Distnct. placed second in Regionals and placed fifth at the State Track Meet . . top nght: Track coach C. Calderera hands off a baton to Coach Mike Maggio. bottom left: Cross Country Team: G. Ray, D. En-lcks, F. Fox. B. Duroy, R. Bamum. B. Wynn. J. Harrell, M. Bricker. The team placed first in the Distnct competition. 7 6 Sports Sports 7 7 1981 Girls Track j Girls Track Team: Tammy Pryor, Randi Dixon, Shirley Thibodeaux, Roxie Dyson, Polly Girls Track Coach Karen French Fontenot, Lisa Thibodeaux, Lucie Duhon. Captions: page 78: bottom left: Tammy Pryor, record-breaking, four-year high jump state champion receives an award at the Athletic Banquet from Coach French, bottom right: Roxie Dyson hurls a discus at meet. 7 8 Sports ---------- — • -vuioiau c runner won tne district meet. placed first in Regionals, and second at the State Meet, bottom left: Randi Dixon throws the shotput. center right: Lisa Thibodeaux receives an award at the Athletic Banquet Sports 7 9 To Keep WHS Tops This book is a story about one year in the lives of 700 students of Westlake High School and my first year as Principal. This is a place where we transform freshmen into graduating seniors who we hope will link their places in society. Westlake High is a place where we feel secure, entangled in our own little world. It is a place where the rules seem archaic but nevertheless are for the benefit of each student. Your education should not be limited to factual knowledge, but you should gain much insight into many sides of life that you never knew existed. As you look back, you should be able to display a thousand emotional responses because of the many memories of the past year. To the annual staff, may this book be the reward for the many hours you dedicated to its publication. A job well done. To the students and faculty of Westlake High School, may God bless you. Sincerely, Mr. Billy Callens, Principal As I approach the completion of my first year as Assistant Principal, 1 would like to say thanks to Mr. Callens, the teachers, counselors, the parents, other staff members, and most importantly, the students. Each of you has contributed to my smooth transition from teacher to Assistant Principal. This position offers a daily challenge that I both enjoy and gladly accept. I want you, the student, to know my main objective is to assist in providing each of you with the academic training, vocational training, and necessary discipline required to lead a successful life. As a graduate of WHS and now Assistant Principal, I want everyone to know we have the best school in the state. Thank you, Gary anderson Captions: page 82: top right: Principal Mr. Billy Callens, is taking care of school business, bottom left: Mr. Anderson and Mr. Callens struggle to keep Westlake tops, bottom nght: Assistant principal, Mr. Gary Anderson, looks up from his work. Counselors are caring people who take time to listen to our problems, help us choose careers, and try to guide us in the right direction for life. They're always ready to lend a helping hand or give a friendly smile. Page 83: top left: Mrs. Mary Jane Jones, counselor, is always ready to help, center left: Mr. Dan Cupit, counselor, always has a helping hand to lend. Whether the office job requires typing, money handling, recordkeeping, or any of the other tasks called for, the secretaries perform them efficiently and with a smile, center right Mrs. Sandra Cox works hard and is efficient with her work, bottom left: Miss Barbara McGuire keeps things running smooth, bottom right: Mrs. Dorothy Watson keeps busy handling school business. Maintainance Keeps Westlake High Clean Captions: page 8: top left: Cafeteria manager, Mrs. Ethyl White, takes time out to taste her cooking, top right: Cafeteria workers, E. White, R. Bunch, A. Holmes, V. Malbrew, B. Martin, and F. Martin chat over lunch, bottom left: Janitor, Lorce Rigmaiden, keeps an eye out for dirt, bottom right: E. Broussard, N. Nouvio, B. Humphrey, and S. Pickett relax after a hard day's work, page 85: center left: Dorie Contrearas paints an apple on the Westwood cafeteria's walls, bottom: The library staff workers operate the circulation desk. UWversity, re Art and Library Provide Outlet for Variety sity of $oiyhw st ceiv l'p. eqree. She is the lihrarirtp- I Loudfena, re- I J Curriculum 8 5 Mrs. Elva Clark-attended Northwestern State University; received B.A degree; attended George Peabody College for Tea hfaffi, received M.A dear each- es Lou Carver-attended Univ fisty ol Southwestern Louisiana; _ egree; also attended McNeese State University; teaches English and Ff Curriculum 8 7 It All Adds Up In mum m Mathematics W91 d? Curriculum 8 9 Students Learn By Doing in Science and Home Ec Classes 90 Curriculum Curriculum 9 1 Mrs cfU s. Elizabeth Mothershedattended versity of Southwestern Louisiana; Curriculum 9 3 Classes Teach Social Studies and Business Procedures of N rt Mr. D. C. Green-attended University of N th Carolina; received B.S degree; attended McNeese State University; received M.Ed. and Plus teaches American History and Free Enterprise. f Curriculum 9 5 96 Curriculum Captions: page 96: top right: Kevin Cook whistles while he works; top left: Rusty Rougeau and Jeff Waldrop get ready to take pictures: bottom left: Rusty Rougeau prepares to print pictures, bottom nght: leff Waldrop examines a camera: page 97: top right: Donald Chance enjoys reading a comic book during his free time, bottom left: Mrs. Rubye Yancey points out a place on the map for Cora Richard. Curriculum 9 7 Ram-Page Staff Makes the News Few students realize the time, effort, and expense that go into publishing the school newspaper. This year, the Ram-Page staff has set no limits on time, effort, or money in an attempt to make the paper one that students would read and enjoy. As editor, I am responsible for everything that goes or doesn't go into the paper. I feel that this year was a successful one for our paper. The staff worked well together and we enjoyed ourselves in the process. It was a rewarding experience for me and the staff. T. Wayne McEntire EDITOR Captions: page 98: top right: Wayne McEntire, editor, and Kevin Verrette, Asst, editor, work together on the paper, center left: Ad manager Margaret Duhon adds it all up. center right: Assistant editor Kevin Verrette types up copy for the paper, bottom right: Mrs. Parker, Newspaper, and Annual Staff advisor, Kevin Verrette, and Wayne McEntire look over paper, page 99: top left: Michelle Racca, art editor, sketches for the Ram-Page, top right: Kelli Lewis is the official typist for the Ram-Page, center left: Mike Davis, sports editor, looks over a blueprint of the paper, center right: Bryant Robertson, reporter, writes copy for the Ram-Page, bottom left: Jan Warren types and files for English Publications, bottom right: Melanie Johnson, fashion editor, keeps readers of the Ram-Page posted with all the latest fashion news. 98 Curriculum Ram-Ler Staff Works Toward Common Goal Being Editor of the Westlake High School Ram-ler, I can say has been very enriching and fulfilling job. Though it seemed rough at times, the incentive that kept me going was my determined goal to publish the best yearbook possible for you-the student and my classmate. Yearbook is years' worth of thoughts, happenings, and memories. There will never be another 1980-1981 Westlake High School year. To put these thoughts, actions, and memories, in a book for you to enjoy is an important job. My deepest appreciation goes out to my staff, who worked so hard, even when they couldn't see an end, to Mrs. Parker, who so patiently guided our work, and to the photography st ff, without which we would have no yearbook. I have enjoyed being Editor of the Westlake High School Ram-ler. I sincerely hope that you also enjoy this yearbook. Sandra Kelley EDITOR Captions: page 100: top nght: Sandra Kelley, editor, plans, organizes, and does a major part of the yearbook, center left: Mrs. Jo Parker, advisor, keeps the staff working efficiently, center right: Kathy McGee, sports section, and Vicki Koppi, clubs, work on pages, bottom left: Dana Canik, do-everything staff member, ponders a thought for a feature, bottom nght: Charlotte Matthews, class section, organizes her pictures, page 101: top left: Kelli Lewis, ad manager, types some business, center left: Melanie Johnson organizes the sports section, center right: Gay Rose and Mona Bennett work hard and efficiently, bottom left: Charles Martin, class section, looks up from his work, bottom right: The staff loads pages into an envelope to mail to the plant. Different Sections Make Annual Each yearbook staff member works on a section of the yearbook. Each of these sections contnbutes to the Ram-ler in a different way. Charlotte Matthews and Charles Martin, who do the class section, have class. Dana Canik is an all-around person when it comes to the yearbook staff. Vicki Koppie travels the club beat. Rusty Rougeau, Jeff Waldrop, and Kevin Cook, darkroom buddies, photograph everything in sight. Sandra Kelley, editor, was our fearless leader who urged us to keep working. Mrs. Parker, advisor, knew all most of the time . Kathy McGee and Melanie Johnson, who have the sports section, tackle tough yearbook assignments. Mona Bennett and Gay Rose take all the credit for doing the curriculum section. Kelli Lewis, ad section, added everything up, then escaped from this picture left: The yearbook staff mails off some pages to meet a deadline. 102 Curriculum Each year the Ram-ler staff selects a staff member as King and Queen of Hearts who they feel has shown extreme amounts of dedication and hard work. This year, chosen as King and Queen of Hearts is Charles Martin and Gay Rose. Curriculum 103 1980-1981 Ramettes 1980-1981 RAMETTES: A. Adams, J. Boudreaux, K. Brown, L. Brown, P. Buller, D. Campbell, B. Cox, L. Davis. L. Davis, C. Duhon, K. Duroy, K. Fittz, A. Fontenot, K. Fontenot, S. Fontenot, S. Fontenot, K. Friesner, M. Friesner, M. Friesner, B. Goodwin, D. Guillory, S. Hall, T. Hall. J. Hardy. S. Hargrove, M. Harrell. M. Harrell, T. Hayes, S. Hudson, T. Jegelewics, D. Koppie, W. Langley, K. Leger, A. Lejuene, D. McGee, K. McGee, A.Monalbano, S. Oliver, P Page, M. Pousson, D. Pryor, S. Richard, Y. Robin. R. Robinson, R. Rougeau, K. Ryan, D schatzle, M. Seabaugh, M. Staton, J. Stevens, S. Stewart. C. Sudduth, S. Thomas, V. Vaughn, M. Verrette, D. Whitard, K. Wold Hand, flag, and pom-pom routines highlighted the Ramette marching unit show in the Natchitoches Christmas Festival of Lights Parade on Decmeber 6. The show was as beautiful as it was successful, and the Ramettes placed second out of 102 marching entries in the parade. Shown at nght: Melanie Seabaugh and Karen Fittz and the beautiful trophy the group was awarded. 1 0 4 Curriculum Captions: Top left: Ramette captains, Melanie Seabeaugh and Karen Fittz; top nght: Ramette sponsor, Mrs. Carol Hester; Middle left: The Ramettes march on field to cheer for the Ram team; Middle left: Ramettes march with pride; Bottom left: Bndgette Goodwin and Jessica Hardy know what initiation is all about now. Curriculum 105 Ramettes Add Pride And Spirit to Westlake High Having loads of pride and spirit was all part of being in the Ramettes, for they are the organization responsible for promoting school spirit and pride. Onthe field, they performed halftime or pre-game shows, and marched in parades off the field. The Ramettes cheered the football team on, decorated halls and lockers, and also helped the cheerleaders plan pep-rallies. Once football season was over,the Ramettes ran the concession stand at the basketball games, and sponsored the annual Christmas Formal. 1 0 6 Curriculum Captions: page 106: top right: 2nd Drum Lieutenant Sandra Hudson and 1st Drum Lieutenant Andrea Lejuene, bottom left: Flag Captain Sharon Fontenot, bottom right: Quartermaster Pam Buller. page 7: top left: New Ramettes learn what attention is at summer practice, bottom left: being a little sister isn t all that bad. bottom nght: The Ramette Drum Corp marches to its own beat. 1 08 Curriculum Cheerleaders Spark Ram Tough Spirit Captions: top right: The Westlake High School Cheerleaders: Angelo Montalbano. Sr.; Terri Hayes, Jr.; Jenny Boudreaux. Jr.; Maggie Freisner, Sr.; Tina Hall. Head Cheerleader, Sr.; Cheryl Duhon, Jr.; Debra Pryor. Sr. middle left: Cheerleaders kick up for spirit, middle right: Angela Montalbano and Debra Pryor yell out their Ram spirit, bottom right: Waiting out the game is part of being a cheerleader. Captions: top left: The J.V. Football Cheerleaders: Monica Pousson. Head Cheerleader; LaDena Trouth. Angela Fontenot, and Cheri' Soileau, middle left: The J.V. Basketball Cheerleaders: Monica Pousson. Head Cheerleader; Anglela Fontenot, Debbie McGee. Cheri' Soileau, Liz Fresiner, and Dottie Guillory, middle nght: Basketball cheerleaders cheer Rams to a hopeful victory over the Bobcats, bottom left: J.V. Cheerleaders know their stunts, also. Curriculum 109 Members of the Ensemble were kept busy this year. This group performed at the homecoming assembly and during the homecoming show at half-time. In December the Ensemble members gave a party for local children including gifts and a musical program. Keith Estes filled the role of Santa and a good time was had by all. When the hostages were released, the Ensemble sang at a celebration assembly. They brought the house down with their version of Tie a yellow ribbon 'round the old oak tree. While all these activities were going on, our vocal locals found time to practice everyday and to compete on the district level for the All-Sate Chorus. Seven members of the group auditioned and Janet Doan, Chad Halstead, and Keith Estes were chosen to audition at the regional competition. Approximately 400 students from different regions arrived in Alexandria for this competition and Janet Doan and Keith Estes were two of the talented 150 vocalists chosen as members of the 1981 All-State Chorus. The group attended the District Music Festival at McNeese and the State Music Festival at Grambling. The year's activities ended with a trip to Arkansas to tour and see a performance of The Passion Play. Choir Adds Music to School Day Captions: page 110: top right: The choir entertains dunng the Welcome Home Hostages assembly, center left: The choir sings, adding entertainment to every occasion, bottom right: Mr. Ramsey, choir director, plays the piano for his choir, page 111: top left: Choir students enjoy their singing, bottom: THE WESTLAKE HIGH SCHOOL CHOIR: left to right: 1st row: Lisa Johnson. Lis Davis, Sandy Foshee, Cheryl Gardener, Rachel Saemz, Mary Bunch, Janet Doan. Paddi Tidwell, 2nd row: Ronnie Guillory. Lamar Petry, Mitchell Stevens, Chad Halstead, Keith Estes, and Curtis Harmon. Westlake High School Ram Band «!' THE WESTLAKE HIGH SCHOOL RAM BAND: D. Anderson, B. Alexander, S. Appleby, D. Ashworth, R, Barnum, M. Bennett, C. Bernard. A. Berry, N. Bertrand, P, Blanchard, D. Blocker, B. Book, I. Gray, K. Breaux, B. Brown, N. Brown, R. Brown, T. Buchert, R. Cain, L. Carlock, C. Chiasson, M. Chiasson, N. Chiasson, V. Clark, S. Cobb, P. Cole, T. Cole, D, Collier. M. Collins, C. Crain, J. Cradure, J. Crosby, T. Davis, K, DeVille, L. DeVille, R. Dixon, I. Doan, D. Douglas, R. Dyson, R. East, C. Eastman, A. Edwards, C. Ellender, R. Eliis, D. Fabacher, P. Fontenot, R. Fontenot, J. Free, M. Garmanus, B. Granger, C. Gray. C. Gray, M. Guillory, C. Halstead, J. Hancock, L. Hardey, S. Hebert, T. Hebert, K. Hoben, N. Hollis, K. Hopkins, K. Ivey, S. Ivey, L. Jackson, M. January, L. lessen, J. Johnson, L. Johnson, M. Johnson, D. Johnston, K. Kelley, S. Kelley, W. Kemp, J. Kile, J. King, B. Landry. K. Landry, T. Leblanc K. LeDoux, S. Lee, B. Leger, D. Lewis, G. Lewis, M. Lewis, S. Liles, K. Lovett, R. Lovett, D. Lucius, S. Lutrell, C. Lyons, T. Mann, T. Manuel, C. Marshall, R. Marshall, C. Martin, R. McBroom, S. McCloud. J. McCoy. W. McEntire, M. McGee, G. Mclnnis, S. McKnight, S. McManus, 1. Meche, B. Miller, P. Miller, S. Miller, T. Miller, A. Moss, C. Neely, T. Nelvils, E. Newell, N. Newell, I. Oatis, K.K. Onxley, J. Peeples, D. Peterson, A. Peveto, J. Picard, K. Pierce, P. Post, C. Pryor, B. Puckett, D. Quick, M. Racca, C. Ratcliff, D. Rambin, D. Robertson, J. Robinson, F. Roessler, G. Rose, G. Rose, C. Roush, A. Saltier, M. Schatzle, J. Seger, D. Shattuck, A. Simmons, C. Smith, J, Synder, J. Synder, B. Sutherland, S. Spikes, K, Squibb, V. Squibb, D. St. Andrew, T. Stills, J. Taylor, C. Thibodeaux, P. Tidwell, A. Trouille, C. Trouille, A.J. Trosclair, J. Vanderhay, P. Vidrine, W. Vinson, J. Warren, C. Watson, S. Watson, C. White, J. White, B. Whitely, J. Whitmire, B. Williams, B. Wynne, R. Wynne, H. Yarborough, J. Young, Mr. Frank Harrell, band director, Chris Hungerford, assistant band director, Morris Fusilier, drum corp director, and Nancy Chamberlain, assistant drum corp director. 1 1 2 Curriculum Captions: top left: Mr. Harrell settles band business over the phone, top right: Mr. Chris Hungerford is band director at S.P. Arnett and assists Mr. Harrell with W.H.S. band, left: The voice of the Ram Band .. . Wayne McEntire served as announcer for all home game half time shows. Curriculum 113 Ram Band Competes To Win Drum Major: Sandra Kelley Band Captain: Chad Halstead Drum Major: Michelle Racca Captions: center left: Rifle Corps: I. VanderHey; S. Lee; K. Hopkins, Captain: Tami Buchert; C. Ellender. kneeling: D. Fabacher; S. Appleby; not shown: B. Granger; D. Robertson, center right: Honor Guard: L. Hardey; R. McBroom: M. Johnson; T. Davis; DeDe Collier; C. Thibodeaux; C. Bernard, right: Dance Team: D. Quick; A. Berry, captain; S. Hebert; J. Young; C. White; P. Fontenot, not shown: T. White. 1 1 4 Curriculum Captions: top left: Mr. Morris Moe Fuselier is the Black Watch Drum Corps director, top right: Black Watch Drum Corps: kneeling: H. Yarbrough: A. Edwards: J. Cradure; I. Sutherland: J. King; S. Liles, standing: P. Blanchard; A. J. Trosclair; L. Meche; P. Tidwell: C. Simmons; N. Brown; M. Chiasson, co-captain; G. Rose; W. Kemp; J. Taylor, captain, not shown: G. Mcln-nis; S. Luttrell; T. Miller, V. Squibb, center left: Flag Corps: R. Ellis, corps commander; J. McCoy, co-captain; E. Carlock, co-captain; D. Quick; T. White; J. White; P. Cole; P. Miller; R. Lovett; T. Crocker; L. Hedge; T. Mann; S. Cobb; B. Book; C. Chiasson. bottom left: Twirl-ers: A. Berry, captain; Freida Roessler. Curriculum 115 The 1980-81 Ram Band prepares for their show at the Westlake-Sam Houston game. Sandra and Michelle run the band through the show before Gulfport competition. The band waits for football action. Graduation: A Beginning And An End One hundred and fifty-five graduating seniors entered on to the floor of the Coliseum Wednesday, May 12 at 7:30 to the sound ot Pomp and Circumstance played by members ot the Ram Band. Wayne McEntire was elected by his classmates to serve as Master of Ceremony. Father Thomas Huhn opened the ceremony with the invocation. Kevin Ivey and Wayne McEntire served as covaledictorians and addressed the audience. The salutatorian address was given by Ann Peveto. Kevin Milburn received the D.A.R. Outstanding Senior in American History Award; Wayne McEntire received the Kiwanis Club Award; the American Patriotism Award went to George Rose, and Sandra Kelley and David Anderson were joint recipients ot the American Legion Award. Lynn Du-mond was awarded the West of the Lake Chapter of the American Business Women's Association scholarship. Principal Billy Callens recognized the honor graduates and scholarship winners. Coach Mike Maggio and Counselor Dan Cupit presented diplomas to the seniors. Mr. Rick Ramsey led the Alma Mater and Rev. H. L. Brooks closed the ceremony with the benediction. The senior class had chosen the peach rose as the class flower. Their song was Best ot Times and the class motto was Success is getting what you want; Happiness is wanting what you get. The Graduating Class of 1981 Captions: page 118: top right: Valedictorian Kevin Ivey gives his speech, center right: Wayne McEntire gives his Valedictory Address, bottom left: Salutatorian Ann Peveto gives her speech, bottom right: George Rose receives The American Patriotism Award, page 119: center right: Seniors sing the Alma Mater, bottom left: Sandra Kelley walks in the procession of graduates out of the coliseum. Graduation 1 1 9 Captions: page 120: top left: Seniors leave the coliseum after graduation, top right: Mrs. Crick helps line up graduating Seniors in the right order for the graduation procession, center: Seniors pose for a last shot together before graduation, bottom right: Joe Roach is congratulated by friends and family after graduation, page 121: top left: Brian Landry receives his diploma, top right: Kelli Lewis pauses with hat and diploma in hand, bottom: Karl Pierce and Dewey Dunhon lead the senior class of 1981 moments after graduating. Graduation 121 Classes 1 22 Classes 123 1 2 4 Miss WHS Miss Westlake High School Tina Hall Mr. Westlake High School David Anderson Mr. WHS 125 Westlake High School Senior Class of 1981 SENIOR PROPHECIES: Ten years from today we predict . . Reggie Richmond . . prominent dermatologist. Charlene Trouille . . new owner of Barger's. Paul Veillon . . working at PPG Elizabeth Alaniz . owns Taco Bell David Anderson . . . Mr. Universe. Joe Banks . . known as Dr. B. Carlene Bernard . . town clerk of Westlake. Trudy Boone . . woman jockey. Suzanne Broussard . . gets caught in copy machine and marries Xerox repairman. Noelle Brown . . got hung up at the Hanger. Lavina Bryant wins dancing contest on Soul Train. Pam Buller . . gets Blood transfusion. Theresa Bunch . . . selling raffle tickets to raise bail for Sandra. Lisa Burleigh . . turns The Keg into vet office. Rodney Cain .. married to a head-strong red head. Tod Cain . . . does Disco Break on Channel 5. Ken Cash . asst, manager at Blanchette’s. Tim Ceasar . invents new salad dressing. Bonnie Chamberlain married with twin girls in Oklahoma. Connie Chamberlain . . . married with twin boys in Florida Melanie Chaisson owns Boudin factory. Willa Mae Clark . . owns Willa's Wiener King. Nanette Collins . married, 6 kids. Jan Crain . . married to Merrick, replaces Mrs. Mothershed as P.E. teacher. Jim Davis ■ • ■ president of Bag Boy s union. Trina Davis . . . fat lady in circus. Tuwana Della fosse . . . still playing hard to get. Sandra DeVille . arrested for arson at Wendy's. Randi Dixon . . . clubbed by a golfer. Janet Doan choir director at Mamou. Tina Doran . . . owns O'Kenny s. Dewey Duhon building garages for his cars Margaret Duhon ... ad salesman for Grit newspaper. Glenn Dumond ... D. J. for Barbe dances. Lynn Dumond .. . coaching Olympic gymnastics team. Kelli Duroy authority on etiquette. Roxie Dyson . . married Frito Ban Dito Eraser salesman Denise Etienne . still has world's smallest waist. Frank Fox . married a cute chick William Franklin . . . selling the Sel- 1 26 Seniors Mart. Michael Frantz . . . still walking home Kim Friesner . . makes album with Rod Stewart. Maggie Friesner . . owns G.I. Surplus. Melanie Friesner . . dyes hair blonde. Debbie Fruh . . . professional wrestler. Mark Frye . . . stars in movie with Cheech Chong. Clayton Gallien . . fireman for Broussards. Cheryl Gardener . . a horticulturist. Robert Gardner . . . talk show host Karen Fittz . working '9 to 5! Sharon Fontenot . . . makes best dressed list. Todd Fontenot . . . owns Fontenot's Welding Service. Craig Hancock . . . married to Joy with four little boys. Linda Hardey . . . worlds shortest professional basketball player. Jude Hebert . . . gets a Fro. Belinda Henry . . . married to Eric. Nancy Hollis nwns shop Rent-a-Jeep. Shelley Hoover . . selling vacuum cleaner bags. Kelly Hopkins . . . selling iifles at a hunting store. Jeri Ingram . . . singing in Broadway musical. Matt Istre . . . moved west. Kevin Ivey . . flunks out of college. Terri Ivey . . . owns greenhouse. John Jackson . . . still trying to bowl over r30. Josh James . . . owner of Building Wreckers, Inc. Charles Jenkins . . . owner of Little Debbie Cake factory Melanie Johnson . . . modeling for Vogue. Penny Kay . . . married movie star. Sandra Kelley selling false eyelashes for Revlon. Darwin Enicks . . star movie Goldenboy. Charlotte Racca . . replaces Ms. French as basketball coach. Michelle Racca . . . director Salvation Army Band. Becky Racca writes book on How to Miss School. Glen Ray . .. puts straightner in hair. Stephanie Richardson .. . owner of Shotput Surplus. Gary Rider . . waiting for file in cake. Glenda Ripley . . owns dress shop. Joe Roach . . . works for Orkin. George Rose . . drummer for Phantom Regiment. Raquel Saenz happily married Eric Saucier . . . married to Belinda. Melanie Seabaugh . . . married to Dr. Window with four little panes. Debby Shattuck . . co-owner of Cowboys. Jon Sheppard . still sleeping from Free Enterprise films. Leaser Shepherd . . selling candy at Morrow's Nut House. Kathleen Shoults . . next Betty Crocker Alvin Simmons . .. replaces Rona Barrett; editor of gossip column. Pat Soileau . . owns computer dating service: Rate-a-Mate. Craig Spikes . . famous artist. Othelia Tezeno . . . replaces Jayne Kennedy. Mark Theriot ... on park bench still recovering from last senior party. Kristene Thibodeaux .. finally goes full day of school NeeCole Thibodeaux . . owner of Disco. Raymond Thomason . . truck still at Hardee's. Paddi Tidwell . .. the new Joan Rivers. Bonita Tradewell . . Stuart McGuire representative. A. J. Trosclair . . . vice-president of Hardee's. Jackie Tuttle . . . locked in freezer Judy VanderHey . . married to Hershie with three little kisses. David Verrett . . . the new Howard Cosell. Kevin Verrette . . who NOSE??? Sarah Victorian . . . Avon lady. Jane Vidrine . . pro softball player. Bryan Vincent . . does pantyhose commercials. Melanie Vizena . . . fashion model in New York. Jan Warren ... climbing telephone poles in Arabia. Gloria Whitaker . . . still recovering from 50's party. Brian Landry . . owns Landry's Lawn Cut Curl. Robin Langley . . still explaining to Mrs. Hauskins why she misses her class. Keith Estes . . . doing America Top 40. Chris LeBert . married to rock star. Kenneth Lee . . a house painter. Alicia Leger . . selling rat traps. Donald Leger stuntman for Ricky Schroder. Thomas Leger . has 14 kids. Andrea LeJune . . . gets hair cut short. Kelli Lewis . married her “type - Bennie. Bobby Lormand . . famous gigolo. Roy Lowery . . owns Wabbit farm. Don Malbrough . . stars in Roots 3 Anna Malvo . . . model for Ebony Dwayne Maricle . . . owns used car lot. Chris Marshall . . still working at Hardee's. Kelly Marshall . . . living in castle with Dewey. Charles Martin . . . new leader of KKK. Lilith Mathews . . . happily married with 3 kids. Sandy Meche manager of womens pro basketball team. Kevin Milburn . . . owner of Elvis souvenir shop. Albertha Mills . . . famous lawyer. Angela Montalbano . .. L. A. Rams cheerleader. Robin McBroom . . becomes a nun. Wayne McEntire . . . leads ERA movement Sherri McKnight . . replaces Mother Divine. Teressa Nichols . . elopes with a doctor. Earl Parker . . . commentator for NBA. Desmond Gaut ... La. senator. Cheryl Gray . . . engineer in New Orleans. Charles Guillory . . . co-owner Adams Automotive. Gwen Guillory . . . married to Gerald, selling bowling balls. Dwayne Guy . . . married Diana Ross. Tina Hall HC queen at McNeese Chad Halstead . . . owner of McCoyland Band. Stuart Pearson .. still peeling out in parking lot. Janet Peeples . . . discovers cure for mono. Rickey Perry . . married to a majorette. Jell Picard . . . photographer for Playgirl. Rod Picard . . doing Trac III commercials Douglas Pierce working at Gilley's. Karl Pierce . . . model for Calvin Klein Jeans. Pam Post . . married to loan SHARK. Debra Pryor . .. cheerleader for Dallas Cowboys. Dorinda Pryor . . . librarian for WHS. Stephanie Pryor . . secretary. Tammy Pryor . . . Olympic gold medal winner in high jump. Billy Puckett . now known as DoC. Puckett. Jodi Whitmire . . first woman supreme court judge. Brian Widcamp modeling Bat-Man capes. Bryan Williams . .. still working Broad and Enterprise. Donielle Wilson first woman astronaut Kevin Window . . vet with own office; married to Curley. Alvie Young . guard at Buckingham Palace. Liz Carlock . . . owner of Triple Crown winner. Jackie Fontenot .... arrested for driving too slow on interstate. Drew Edwards . . . married a Mississippi woman Jean Goke . still chasing guys. Danny Harkins . . groupie for Conway Twitty. Cal Kile . . modeling strait jackets. Todd McMichael . . . president of AA. Steve Miller . . doing Underoo's” commercials. Mike Morgan kicker for New Orleans Saints. Debbie Peterson . . . preacher at a Baptist church. Ann Peveto . married to Charles Schultz with dog named Snoopy. Seniors 12 7 1981 Senior Hall Of Fame On the basis of leadership, academic standing, character, moral discipline, and honor, twelve seniors are elected each year to the Senior Hall of Fame. Kevin David Ivey: right: Beta Club, FBLA, Band, Literary Rally: Geometry, Adv. Math, Physics, Algebra I; summer program at Rose-Hullman Institute of Technology, Time Capsule, Leadership, Century III (school winner), VFW Voice of Democracy (3rd local), Excellence in Civics, (D.A.R.), Valedictonan, W.T. Burton Scholarship. The bitter and the sweet come from the outside, the hard from within, from one's own efforts. For the most part. I do the thing which my own nature drives me to do. Albert Einstein Brian Christopher Landry: above: Band, Beta Club, FBLA, President; 1st chair Symphonic Band, Honor Band, FBLA District, Current Events Team; Business Symposium, Band Council, State Band Festival. We are never so happy or so unhappy as we imagine. Andrew Marvell Sandra Diane Kelley: right: Band, Drum Major; Annual Staff, Editor; FBLA, Spelling and Poster Event; American Musical Foundation Band Award, Queen of Hearts, Honor Band, Solo and Ensemble-superiors two years. Literary Rally-two years, Leadership, 1st chair Symphonic, Who's Who Among American High School Students , American Legion Scholarship and Service Award, International Youth in Achievement’’, top 10-Beauty and Beau, Clinic Band. Commit thy way unto the Lord, trust also in Him, and He shall bring it to pass. The Bible Darwin Gene Enichs: left: Track, Cross-country, Leadership Training, Beta Club, 1st place-mile run in District and regionals 1979, 1st place-AAU Nationals in 2 mile relay, and 7th in 1500 meter run and 800 meter run. 1st place-District Science Rally, 2nd place-Cal. Parish Board of Realtors Essay Contest, American Legion Auxiliary Scholarship. “Success is getting what you want,; happiness is wanting what you get.: Melanie Anne Seabaugh: above: Beta Club, Ramettes, captain: Spirit Committee, Math Bowl contestant. Alternate-Girls State. Beauty and Beau Pageant, “Mistakes are experience; experience is a guideline for the future Thomas Wayne McEntire: left: Ram-Page editor. Beta President, FBLA Vice-President. Key Club Board of Directors, YCA. Leadership, DAR Good Citizen-2nd place at District, VFW-lst place in Voice of Democracy Essay Contest. Mr. FBLA at District Conference, 3rd in State Conference; Boys State Delegate, 1st place-Beta District Conference in Oratory, State rally-English IV-2nd place, Kiwanis Club Award, Valedictorian. Recipient-two scholarships to Louisiana College. “Cast thy bread upon the waters; for thou shalt find it after many days. The Bible Michelle Racca: above: Band. FBLA, Newspaper, Track, Drum Major, Ram-Page Art Editor, Band Secretary, 1st chair Symphonic, section leader, dance team captain, Honor Band, Band Council, McNeese Band Scholarship. “Learn as if you were to live forever; Live as if you were to die tomorrow.” Charles Harold Martin: right: Band, President of Key Club, Annual Staff. Society of Distinguished High School Americans, Who's Who Among American High School Students , attended by selection engineenng programs at Louisiana State University and University of Houston. “There's a steady cry for more love in the world, but what we need is more prayer. Prayer changes conditions. ” 130 Kevin John Verrette: right: Beta Club. FBLA, Basketball-played two years, cameraman for two years. Ram-Page Staff-reporter, assistant editor statistician for football, DAR Award in Civics, Who's Who Among American High School Students , District Rally-Chemistry, State Rally-Journalism. “Happiness is great; but what is it without truth? You first need truth to be truly happy.” Karen Sue Fittz: left: Ramettes. captain; cheerleader-two years. Beta Club, FBLA, Leadership Training, FCA, YCA, 4-H, chorus, spirit-club, Who's Who Among Amencan High School Students, I Dare You Award, Freshman favorite. “Hope deferred makes the heart sick, but when dreams come true, at least there is life and joy. Proverbs 13:12 Angela Marie Montalbano: above: Ramettes. cheerleader-three years, FBLA historian. Beta Club, Who's Who Among Amencan High School Students , Girls' State Alternate. FCA, Spirit Committee. “Blessed is the man that trusteth in the Lord, and whose hope the Lord is. Jeremiah 17:7 Noelle Beatrice Brown: left: FBLA, President of French Club, Cal-Cam Representative, Band, co-captain of the Drum Corp, Leadership, Homecoming Court-three years. Beauty, Who's Who Among American High School Students , Beta Club. ‘To find the beautiful, we must carry it with us. 131 Karen Fittz Wayne McEntire Keith Estes Sandra Kelley Andrea LeJuene Jeff Picard Tina Hall Kevin Milburn 132 Senior Superlatives David Verrett Randi Dixon Kevin Ivey Lynn Dumond Roxie Dyson Cal Kile Melanie Johnson Dewey Duhon Senior Superlatives 133 Seniors Lead Busy Lives Captions: page 134: top left: Melanie Vizena and Robin Langley work in Mrs. Hauskins room, top right: Wayne McEntire looks up from his meal at Frank and Emile's, where FBLA held a supper for officers, bottom: Anna Malvo's drawing is approved by Mrs. Stoker, page 135: top left: Charles Jenkins and Dewey Du-hon give Charles Hebert some football tips, top right: Earl Parker escorts Albertha Mills in the homecoming assembly, bottom right: Editor Sandra Kelley gives instructions to the Ram-ler Staff. 1 3 4 Seniors NOELLE BROWN Noelle Brown served on the Homecoming Court for three years; was chosen WHS Beauty in 1980; was senior Cal-Cam Fair Queen representative; was chosen for Who's Who Among Amencan HiglMkdiool Students ' and is an honor student. She is a member!of Beta. F.B.L.A., French Club and the Ram Band. KEVIN MILBURN Kevin Milbum was chosen class favorite for four years. He was WHS Beau his junior year; was a member of the Leadership Training Class for three years. He runs track and is a member of Beta. TINA HALL Tina Hall was sophomore and junior class favorite and was chosen outstanding Ramette her sophomore year. She was on the Homecoming Court in her junior year and was elected Homecoming Queen this year. She is a varsity cheerleader and is a member of F.B.L.A. and French Club. Seniors Elect Favorites DEWEY DUHON Dewen Duhon was chosen class favorite in his freshman year. He lettered in football, track, tennis and basketball, and is a member of the Jaycee's. Westlake High School Senior Class of 1981 Elizabeth Alaniz Joseph Banks Carlene Bremard Nick Bertrand Trudy Boone Suzanne Broussard Noelle Brown Lovema Bryant Pam Buller Theresa Bunch Lisa Burleigh Rodney Cain Tod Cain Elizabeth Carlock Ken Cash Timothy Ceasar 137 Seniors Spend More Than 17,280 Hours In Classroom When a senior receives his diploma on May 12, 1981, he will have spent 17,280 hours in the classroom. That means lour years, nine months a year, 180 days per school year, five days a week, six classes each day and fifty-five minutes per class. Five minutes were allowed each hour for changing classes, and thirty minutes per day were spent eating lunch. A senior's last year is a little different from the other three. For one things, many seniors needed only two to two and a half credits to total the 20 needed for graduation. Most seniors had only one requirement-Free Enterprise which is a one-semester class for one-half a credit. Seniors registered first and generally got the classes they requested. Some seniors graduated at mid term. Many things are different the senior year, but the biggest difference is the diploma that comes at the end of the 180 days, the 17,280 hours. Connie Chamberlain Melanie Chiasson Patrick Citizen Willa Mae Clark Nanette Collms Ian Crain Jim Davis Trina Davis Tuwana Dellafosse Sandra DeVille Randi Dixon Janet Doan 138 Tina Doran Dewey Duhon Slenn Dummond Lynn Dummond Kelli Duroy Roxie Dyson Andrew Edwards Darwin Enicks Keith Estes Denise Etienne Karen Fittz Jack Fontenot Sharon Fontenot Todd Fontenot Frank Fox William Franklin Michael Frantz Kim Fnesner Maggie Friesner Melanie Friesner 139 Debbie Fruh Mark Frye Clayton Gallien Cheryl Gardner Robert Gardner Desi Gaut Jean Goke Becki Granger Cheryl Gray Gwen Guillory Randy Guillory Dwayne Guy Tina Hall Chad Halstead Linda Hardey Danny Harkins Jude Hebert Belinda Henry Nancy Hollis Shelley Hoover 140 Hard Work Results In 4.0 Average Maintaining a 4.0 average, which means straight A s for four years is no easy task. Kevin Ivey and Wayne McEntire (shown left) will serve as co- valedictorians. Wayne is editor of the Ram-Page and will complete four years of English, three of math, and three of Science. Wayne commented, I have always looked upon the class valedictonan with respect. When I saw that I had a chance for the honor, I wanted to maintain my average. The more I thought about it, however, the harder it was to maintain. Being valedictorian was important to me, but I refused to be buried in a barrage of books. I decided I would do my best in academics but would not neglect extra-curricular activities. Kevin will complete four years of English, four of science, and five of math. Kevin played saxaphone in the Ram Band for four years. Kevin said, In the eight grade I made a personal commitment to maintain a 4.0 average. I found trying to maintain this average helped me to learn discipline and patience. It also taught me not to be afraid to work for something that I really wanted. Wayne served as president of Beta and vice-president of FBLA. Kevin was a math rally student for four years. Kelly Hopkins Jen Ingram Matt Istre Kevin Ivey Tern Ivey John Jackson Joshua James Charles Jenkins Melanie Johnson Penny Kay Debbie Kennedy Sandra Kelley 141 Senior Class Thelton Kile Karen Koch Brain Landry Robin Langley Kns LeBert Kenneth Lee Alicia Leger Donald Leger Thomas Leger Andrea Lejeune Kelli Lewis Bobby Lormand Roy Lowery Robin McBroom Wayne McEntire Sherri McKnight Todd McMichael Don Malbrough Anna Malvo Chris Marshall 142 of '81!'' Kelly Marshall Charles Martin Sandy Meche Kevin Milbum Stephen Miller Alberta Mills Angela Montalbano Mike Morgan Teressa Nichols Earl Parker Stuart Pearson Janet Peeples Rickey Perry Edwin Petry Ann Peveto Jeff Picard Doug Pierce Pam Post Donnda Pryor Becky Racca 143 Charlotte Racca Michelle Racca Glen Ray Reggie Richmond Gary Rider Glenda Ripley Joseph Roach George Rose Eric Saucier Melanie Seabough Debbie Shattuck Gloria Shelvin Leaser Shepherd Kathleen Shoults Alvin Simmons Pat Soileau Craig Spikes Lilith Sutherland John Taylor Mark Theriot 144 Joey Thibeaux Cheryl Thibodeaux Knstena Thibodeaux Nee Cole Thibodeaux Paddi Tidwell Bonita Tradewell A. J. Trosclair Charlene Troville Jack Tuttle Judy VanderHey Paul Veillon David Verrett Kevin Verrette Jane Vidrine Bryan Vincent Melanie Vizena Jan Warren Gloria Whitaker Brian Widcamp Bryan Williams 145 Domelle Wilson Kevin Window Alvie Young Pictures Not Available David Anderson Bonnie Chamberlain Craig Hancock Debbie Peterson Rod Picard Karl Pierce Debra Pryor Stephanie Pryor Tammy Pyror Billy Puckett Stephanie Richardson Ramond Thompson Monette Treadway Sarah Victorian Anita Whitmire 1 4 6 Classes Juniors Elect Class Favorites Jenny Boudreaux, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Boudreaux, was chosen as Junior class favorite. Jenny is active in F.B.L.A., library staff, Ramettes and is a varsity cheerleader. She enjoys cheering, dancing, swimming. Jogging and playing basketball. She was on the Homecoming Court this year and was chosen to Who's Who Among American High School Students. Mike Davis, son of Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Davis, was chosen as iunior class favorite. Mike is active in football, Key Club. Beta Club, and newspaper staff. He enjoys playing Jacari and visiting friends. Mike has gone to State Rally in Speech, and Literary Rally in English II and III, and was first runner-up in the Beauty and B-au Pageant in 1900. Wayne Smith, son of Mr. and Mrs. Derrick Smith, was chosen as junior class favorite. Wayne is active in basketball, Key Club and Beta Club. He enjoys playing basketball, ping-pong and swimming. Cheryl Duhon, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Harlen Duhon, was chosen junior class favorite. Cheryl is a varsity cheerleader and is a member of the Lady Rams basketball team. She was sophomore class favorite and was on the homecoming court this year. Test Scores Important to College Kevin Abney ' Gilbert Adams Charlie Alarm: I Shelly Appleby Done Ashworth JeriTBales Darlene Bean David Bellard Mona Bennett Frederick Bernard Angela Berry Gary Bihm I ■� James Borel Jenny Boudreaux Tim Bray Koni Breaux Clarence Brown V Lisa Brown Penny Bryant Steven Bullock Scotty Byrd Dana Canik Evelyn Carlock Stefen Ceasar Captions: page 148: right Mitch Stroderd looks around lor help, above George Mclnnis and Terry Miller discuss American History, page 149: top Clarence Ford and David Bellard work on geometry, bottom Mike Johnson checks dates lor next ACT tes. 1 4 8 Classes Bound Juniors I Carolyn Chia� on Clark Diantha Clary Sherry Cobb Penny Cole J Mary Collier Done Contreras Ramona Cox Dennis C rosbi Ralph Cosby Don Davis Michaeb Davis Brenda Dear Melissa Dinger Chris 'oyle J I ■ - . .. Chervl Duhon Frank Edward? Cindy KUender Debra rabacher lody Ferns Karen For. not Jodie Free Jim Giffin David Grot Tracy Guidry JUNIORS TAKE ACT TEST For college-bound students, the junior year means the time to take the ACT test. ACT stands for the American College Testing Program and required for college entrrance. This year juniors took the ACT test on March 23, 1981 at McNeese State University. Ninety-nine students took the test and scores ranged from 7 to 28 points out of a possible 35. The national average for the ACT test is 18.5 points. The state average is 16.8 and Westlake High's average was 17.3 points. Classes 149 Juniors Receive Long-Awaited Ronnie Guillory Allen' Hancock '� Don Hardey ' , James Jarrell ’ Paulette 1 inrtman Terri Haja H Char. -s Hebert Patti Heffpau ir V , Perry Holm. : Kert Hood Hooper ludson i San: i Tie Ho ire Hu Lamar Huffman P- Hunsicker Steven Ivey Michael January Connie Koch Vicki Koppie Allen LeBlanc Julie LeBlanc Tracie LeBlanc Clyde Leger Katherine Leger ■l Darrell Lewis Captions: page 150: top: Mr. Leake takes orders from Juniors for class rings, bottom: Plaques displayed different types of class rings available to Juniors, page 151: right: Tracie LeBlanc fills out an order form for her Senior ring, bottom: After Juniors received their class rings, they were proudly worn and displayed. 1 50 Classes h III] ike Lovett (Seorge Mein Jill McCoy j Kathy Mediae Mitch Mi Michael M idox' Faul Madi Tammy Manuel Bussell Marshall amela Martin Mik Matte Charlotte Watt hews Edison Mayo Tijie Meyer Derek Milbum Terry Mille Jila Mohajenn Mike Mornselr. v ingela Moss Catherine Neely Theresa llevils Eric Newell Kerry Onxley Marvin Payne JUNIORS RECEIVE RINGS One of the biggest excitements of being a Junior is ordering Senior rings. Juniors finally had this chance to order their rings on September 11, 1980. Mr. Leake, Balfour Ring Company representative for Westlake High School, met with each Junior homeroom. On December 12, excited Juniors finally received their long-awaited Senior rings. After a short meeting by homerooms with Mr. Leake during 3rd hour, Juniors returned to class with faces full of pride and joy as each showed off his ring. Classes 151 One Year Left For Juniors Thomas Pearson Kelly Peterson Kay Picard Denise Rambin Cynthia Ratcliff Pamela Rider Greg Rigmaiden Bryant Robertson Debra Robertson Stephen Rogers Rusty Rougeau Cindy Roush Robyn Russell Amelia Sallier Lisa Seal Marilyn Shoults Christina Simmons Wade Simmons Kenneth Sittig Teri Smith Captions: page 152: left: Wayne Smith enjoys thinking while he is alone, center: Kenneth Sittig examines a specimen during Biology, page 153: right: Pam Rider prepares hamburgers during Home Economics class, center: Pam Martin concentrates on her 1 5 2 Classes English assignment. Wayne Smith Jeff Snyder Shan Spikes Vernon Squibb Vincent Stevens . ■ Mike Sievedrt Sherry Stewart m Mitch Stroueiu Paul Swa n Aaron Thomas Alan Trouille Tammy Vidrine Cheryl Watson Jessica White Donna Whit ard Angelo Williamson Vicki Wing Genevieve Winn Verna Winn Hugh Yarbrough PICTURES NOT AVAILABLE: Robert Bamum Lori Dees Libby Doucette Fred Fuselier Karen Green Cassandra Hadnot left LeBert Greg Lewis Craig Lyons Wayne Olivier Samantha Pryor Gay Rose Margie Tezeno Shirley Thibodeaux George Watson Classes 153 Sophomores Choose Favorites Mary Jordan was chosen sophomore class favorite. She was on the Homecoming Court this year. Mary enjoys jogging, skiing, and dancing. Her favorite classes are art and math, and her favonte teachers are Mrs. Stoker and Mrs. Taylor. Mary plans to attend McNeese and to major in Data Processing. Denise Jonston was chosen sophomore class favorite. She was elected class favorite her freshman year, also. Denise enjoys swimming, bike riding, and playing softball. She is a member of the band, and softball and basketball teams. She plans to attend college and to marry someday. Bryan Whitley was chosen sophomore class favorite. He is a member of the Ram Band and the Ram basketball team. Bryan enjoys golf, swimming, baseball, hunting, snow skiing, and water skiing. His favorite classes are English and physical education and his favorite teachers are Mrs. Parker and Coach Weischaus. Bryan plans to attend college and study electrical engineering. James Ingram was chosen sophomore class favonte. He enjoys fishing, hunting and bike riding. Jimbo's favorite class is English II and Mrs. Lefevre is his favorite teacher. He plans to attend trade school and to become a welder. 154 Four Wheels: A New Way To Travel Teresa Anderson Sarah Barrow Deirdere Bellard Carrie Benham Patrick Benjamin lason Bernard Janice Bray Ricky Broussard Robin Brown Tami Buchart Michael Campbell Jefl Carpenter Melodie Chance Jennifer Charles Samuel Chavis Greg Clark Belinda Cole Michele Collins Kevin Comeaux Kevin Cook Ralph Cox Joan Cradure Carlton Crain Tracy Crocker SOPHS RECEIVE WHEELS By the time a student is a sophomore, he finds he needs wheels — four wheels, not two. A number of sophs are lucky enough to get a chance to trade the two for four. For guys, trucks are the biggest passion-a new truck is great but an old one will do. Jimbo Ingram and Ron Gray became the proud owners of trucks this year. Most girls prefer cars and if you’re lucky enough, as Mary Jordan was, you get to own the car-of-cars — a Corvette. Bryan Whitley bought a new rust-colored Omni this year and drove it with dash and pride. Most sophomores, as well as other students, had to make do with the family car — but we can all dreaml Classes 15 5 Sophomores Are 175 Strong Judy Crosby Deanie Dautriel Lisa Davis Katy DeVille Lisa DeVille Dbby Dougay Felicia Duhor . Lucie Duhon Vickie Duhon Chris Edwards Donna Enicks Michael Estes Rhonda Everret1 Angela Fontenot Polly Fontenot Robert Fontenot Shari Fontenot Clarence Ford Stephanie Frelot Liz Friesner Terry Fruit Ann Gardner Bart Gillard Tinnie Gillard Patricia Roach puts groceries away in home ec. class, right: Stewart Granger works hard on his algebra assignment. 1 5 6 Classes Eugenia Gray Ron Gray Dothe Guillory Melissa Guillory Billy Holliday Kimberly Hoben 'Aa m ■ ester Christine HepL-r Lal onna Hedge I� rri Hebert Karen Hebert Tammie Hayes Mark Hayden • i Hawkins Kennedy Hamson •ChitonJdarnson Melissa Har il Melinda Harrell CindyHanks— Lisa Hooper lames Ingram Lisa Johnson Mike lohnson Denise Johnston Michael Jones Mary Jordan Kirk Joubert Keith Kelley Tyler Kent Greg Lamberth Classes 15 7 Sophomores Vary Hairstyles John Landry Katherine Landry Kenneth Langley Connie Lay Joseph LeBouef Kevin LeDoux Karen Lee Susan Lee Bryan Leger Michael Lewis Shannon Lewis Yvette Lormand Joy Love Steve Lovett Steven Luttrell Shellie McCloud Debbie McGee Rita McGrath Susan McMannus Toni Mann Robin Marcantel Christine Marshall Darrin Mayes Lori Meche Nancy Menard Blair Myers Becki Miller Constance Miller Penny Miller Rhonda Morgan 1981 BRINGS VARIED HAIRSTYLES This year hairstyles ran the garnet from long and straight with feathered wings to curls, kinky curls. Some guys with curls gave nature a little help, like Shannon Lewis and his jhere curls , while other guys really gave Mother nature a helping hand, like Andy Stevens with his blond Afro. The new hairstyle for girls, was long with the sides curled back, like Mary Jordon wore, or long with the sides feathered as Denise Johnston's hair. The Farrah Fawcett look was out and short tailored styles made a come back. Overall, most students were headed in the right direction. 1 5 8 Classes Todd Morris Marty Morrison Kevin Page Peggy Page Joseph Patm Stanley Perritt Donna Pounders Monica Pousson Denise Quick Keith Reed James Rippeon Patricia Roach Yvette Robin Rebecca Robinson Frieda Roessler Cheryl Rutledge Melinda Schatzle Teresa Shepherd Chet Smith Sara Smith Chert Soileau Tammy Spell Lois Stell Andy Stevens Classes 15 9 Sophs Study Biology Hayward Tezeno Lisa Thibodeaux Nathan Thibodeaux Sarah Thomas Jody Thompson Mark Thornton Kelli Tidwell Donna Todd LeDena Trouth Jimmy Treadway Jackie Tnpplette David Uhtit Melinda Verrette Wendi Vinson Jell Waldrop Wayne Weston Bryan Whitley Mary Williams Captions: left: Toni Hebert votes for her choice for President of the United States in the school's mock election. Katie Wold Robert Wynne Robbie Wynne Pictures not available Tim Areno Millie Barger Donald Brown Talmadge Bryant Kenny Carl Eric Click Keith Ellison Jennifer Feret Kelley Harrison Eddie Hebert Debra Henry Kristy Kay Eddie Musk Donald Semien Jeff Whitaker 160 Classes Greg Marshall, son of Mr. Mrs. Marshall, was elected freshman class favonte. Greg plays on the basketball and tennis teams, and enjoys fishing, hunting and all sports. He plans to become a veterinarian. Freshmen Elect Favorites O Stephanie Hebert, daughter of Mr. Mrs. Hebert, was elected freshman class favorite. Stephanie is a member of the band and the dance team. She enjoys swimming, dancing, horseback riding. She plans to attend college and then to marry. Scott Peterson, son of Mr. Mrs. James Peterson, was elected freshman class favorite. Scott is a member of the football and track teams, and enjoys hunting, fishing, playing golf and baseball. He plans to attend McNeese and to study engineering. Sonya Hall, daughter of Mr. Mrs. Gordon Hall, was elected freshman class favonte. Sonya is a member of Ramettes and enjoys swimming, dancing, horseback riding, softball and basketball. She plans to move to Colorado and to attend flight attendant school. Members of the Freshman Class Typing Janet Able Anita Adams Ronald Alexander Debbie Anderson Rhonda Barnum Denise Blocker Brenda Book Mark Borel Mike Bricker Brigitte Brown Kim Brown Kimberly Brown Paul Bryant Mary Bunch Dianna Campbell Dierdre Carroll lames Chance Donald Chase Natalie Chiasson Teresa Cole Neldra Comeaux Bernadette Cox Lee Crick Jeannie Crosby Rose Dautnel Laura Davis Dennis Donahue Vickie Duhon Bryan Duroy thinks hard before putting down an answer. 162 Enroll in Math, Music, and Classes Bryan Duroy Ronnie East Christine Eastman Angela Edwards Anita Enlow Darren Estes Troy Evans Allen Fanta Jim Farley Edward Feagin Angela Floyd Mike Fontenot Jett Fox Gina Fullington Typing students get down to serious business. Jenny Hancock inspects her horn before playing. Joe Gattord Gerald Garcia Randy Gardner Gary Gentry Cathy Goode Bndgette Goodwin Michelle Gormanous Tina Graham Cheryl Green Connie Guillory David Guillory Tammy Guillory Michael Hackley Sonya Hall Classes 163 Small Freshman says, ’Tm not short, everyone else is tall!” This year we had six different and unique freshmen who were no taller than five feet. Some of the nicknames that they are called are:shortstuff, shrimp,half-pint, little-bit, short-cake, and shorty. They are often picked on about their size. Especially one freshman whose name is Kimberly Brown. When asked what she thought about her height she commented, It's O.K.lI'm not short, everybody else is tall! Jenny Hancock Mark Hanks Jessica Hardy Staic Hargrove Stephanie Hebert Terri Hennigan Greg Henson Daniel Hunsicker Bryan Ivey Aleide Jack David Jack Joyce Jackson Lisa Jackson Teresa Jegelewicz Chris Jenkins Liz lessen Johnny Johnson Rosella Johnson Kenny Karl Cody Kay Don Kelly Wade Kemp Charles Kerr Joanna Kile Joe King Donna Koppie Derek LaLanne Joseph Landry Wendy Langley Chad LeBert Virginia Leubner Shawn Liles Kelly Ixivett Rhonda Lovett 164 Art Thrives at Westlake Hiqh Dino Lucivs Curtis Lyons Erie Marshall Greg Marshall Brent Marti Craig May Bobbie Me Nease Tim Meyer Cliff Miller Mary Mohajerin John Montalbano Nancy Newell Insh Oatis Thomas Oldham Shonda Oliver Jay Parker Stephen Pascarella Scott Peterson Hope Pettus Larry Pinkston Molly Ramirez Doug Reddell Keith Reed Margaret Richard Sherry Richard John Ricker Terri Rippeon Marshall Roach Julie Robinson 165 Freshmen Work Toward Graduation Herman Roessler Robin Ross Robin Rougeau Mike Royal Joseph Russell Kathy Ryan Edward Schwartzenburg Jimmy Seger Barbara Sittig David Smith Jennifer Snyder Kevin Squibb Melinda Staton Terrance Stills Trevor Stoker Sheryl Sudduth Frederick Thibodeaux Donna Trade well Debra Trauth Ross Tuttle Valerie Vaughn Louise Victonan Preston Vidrine Sarah Watkins Susan Watson Vicky Whitaker Cinda White Terri White Kim Wilder Pat Wilright Lee Ann Winkler Linn Woodard Juanita Young Tracy Young PICTURES NOT AVAILABLE: Howard Barry Peggy Blanchard Penny Blanchard Jeff Buell Mary Clark Daniel Douglas Connie Edwards Rhonda Hoper Ronald Istre Charles Miller Carrie Pryor Cheryl Rutledge Larlene Schatzle 1 6 6 Classes Freshmen work hard in English classes. Freshman Preston Vidrine breezes through his studies. Donald Chance always stands tall with a smile. Advertisements 169 May the future bring much happiness and success to you Rams. Dr. H. Brooks Leona Wanda Monica Dino Major Brooks Barbara's Merle Norman Boutique, 119 Sampson Street. Westlake, La., Ph. 436-1639. Barbara Edison, ad visor owner Chere Kmgham, beauty advisor Ella Mae Labby, beauty advisor 1 7 0 Advertisements LABELLE’S BEAUTY SALON 1101 Dewey Street Westlake, La. 70669 Ph. 433-5070 Pearl Donna Bev Looking good is our Business . . Our only Business. Shown above is lan Warren, senior, and Chere Kingham. Advertisements 171 1 7 2 Advertisements 2102 Sampson. Westlake, La. Ph. 433-3927 Shelley Appleby of Lewis Appleby Tractor Sales Phone 436- 7888 SPARKLE AND SHINE . . . Get it from your dentist! This ad was more ‘or less' a solicitation by Mel Johnson from Dr. David Flanagan, D.P.S. 1302 Sampson Westlake, La. Advertisements 173 Students: Are you tired of the same old school pictures? Come see us any Saturday in September. No appointment « E, necessary. All photos taken outdoors. Wear your favorite outfit. Bring your friends — we’ll photograph buddy groups. 2 - 5x7’s 8 wallets - one pose Call us for details. 2516 Westwood Rd. Westlake, La., 70669 Phone - 436-4111 0eBlanc % HOTOGRAPHY Imagination -Quality -Personal attention That’s the difference Residential and commercial BOREL’S CABINET SHOP, INC. 501 Lake Street Westlake, La. 70669 Ph. 433-5880 1 7 4 Advertisements Architectural millwork 35 years in service to the Lake Charles AREA Proof of Excellence « No other company has made so many rings for the number ONES! Your Class Ring is a WINNER. R0pr� s� nt l by: BOB LEAKE P.O.Box 56 SI. Fr� ncl vlll«, LA 70775 JKWKIjn S FINESTCKAKTSMEN Advertisements 175 Annette Fleming Dance Studio, SOI Hilma Street, Westlake. La. Handy - Dan Ice 1412 Beech Street Westlake, La. 433-7806 1 7 6 Advertisements Bullwinkle’s Pizza Parlor Owners - John Judy Thomas Hwy. 378 Moss Bluff Debbie Anderson picks a blouse at Bradley’s Department Store. 1008 Sampson, Westlake, La. Gracie’s Beauty Shop 2105 John Stine Road Westlake, La. 433-6462 CRAIG Jay’s Stereo, Inc. Lake, Charles, Sulphur, DeRidder “WE BELIEVE IN MUSIC” 3617 Ryan Street Lake Charles, La. 477-1281 Compliments of Cities Service Company Lake Charles, Operations Kid’s Stuff 2000 Sampson Westlake, La. 433-3808 Advertisements 17 7 Captions: top right: Customers feel right at home at Caraway's Pharmacy, 820 McKinley, Westlake. Ph. 433-4692. top right: Mrs. Carol Hester, Ramette sponsor, marches in the Homecoming Parade. 17 8 Advertisements KAB Construction, Gene Kile Trucking, Miller Avenue, Westlake, La. Westlake Mini Storage 1411 McKinley St. Westlake, La. Ph. 436-9929 KDDINGS PASSPORTS Moss Bluff Flower Gift Shop ‘ORTRAIT SCHOOL 4330870 r , BY APPOINTS ' f - ■B Rufus Auto Service Moss Bluff Shopping Center Hwy, 378 855-7336 Hwy. 90 Sulphur, La. Advertisements 179 R. L. ABSHIRE Hwy. 90 E. Lake Charles, La. 436-5621 Asphalt paving Parking lots Driveways Roadwork Equipment rentals Shell and limestone sales 1 80 Advertisements 1608 Sampson Street Westlake. La. 433-9696 Mona Verrette and Alicia Leger, senior, fill an order. Liggio Cash-Way, Inc. 916 Westwood Road Westlake, La. Liggio 439-8119 Realty HARDWARE 910 Sampson Suite D Westlake, La. Phone 439-1208 Advertisement 181 Westlake Moss Bluff News 905 McKinley Street Westlake, La. 70669 433-0583 Cliff Sieber - Owner, editor Westwood Baptist Church 2317 Westwood Road, Westlake, La. 1 82 Advertisements THE PARTS HOUSE 1623 Sampson Street Westlake, La. 70669 Ph. 439-0307 POUSSON’S BARBER SHOP 2107 Sampson Street Westlake, La. 70669 Ph. 436-6101 Nickie’s Nursery 2208 Sampson Street Westlake, La. 436-6468 “We beautify outdoors.” Nickie Hollis -owner Khris LeBert represents the Westlake Rebar Co., 220 Dewitt Street, Westlake, La. 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Finers B. Cryer, Music and Youth Advertisements 187 F H A Future Homemakers of America Sponsor - Mrs. LaJuana Farley President - Julie LeBlanc “Good luck Rams!” Vice President - Sherry Cobb Treasurer - Melissa Dinger Reporter - Evelyn Carlock Song leader - Rebecca Robinson Parliamentarian - Christine Hepler Secretary - Lois Stell Broussard’s Super Market 1513 McKinely Westlake, La. 70669 Ph. 436-5540 “It pleases us to please 199 you! Advertisements 189 Jack Robinson Farm Service Westwood Road. Westlake. La. HOME AUTO Sonny's Hardware 835 McKinley, Ph. 439-5858 O AMPER SALES CAMPERS, trailers SALES ? SERVICE PARTS SUPPl1 R O Camper Sales 402 N. Hwy. 171, Lake Charles Ph. 439-0089 Westlake Ram-ler Staff salutes the 1980-81 seniors of Westlake High School Ram-ler staff seniors: Sandra Kelley Charles Martin Kelli Lewis Melanie Johnson Jan Warren 1 90 Advertisements Advertisements 191 OLIN CORP. Lake Charles, LA. Best Wishes To Senior Class Of 1981! Advertisements 193 The Ram Tough year was a good one. As we went to summer camps to prepare for a successful season in football, band, basketball, FHA, FBLA, and publications, our expectations were high, but little did we know what the 1980-1981 school year would have in store for us. Practices for sports began as early as August 7, and marching practices for Band and Ramettes began shortly after. Registration was held on August 26-27. The year was beginning. The first actual school day was September 4. We were busy, getting settled in our new classes and preparing for a football game on September 5 against LaGrange. Football season guickly passed. Homecoming was celebrated by a week of activities, fun, and a dance on Friday night after the game, on October 10 against Jennings. It was nearing Christmas, and many WHS students were busy readying themselves for the highlight of the year, the Christmas Formal, held on December 19 in the Civic Center. We were out for the next two weeks on a Christmas break. Returning to school on January 5 our next few months of school were spent studying, and competing in sports, scholastic, and club events. The spring months were highlighted by the Junior-Senior Prom for upperclassmen on April 18, and the Sweetheart Ball on February 2, for everyone. Spring trips filled the month of April, with ban-guets beginning the latter part of the month. The month of May, especially for seniors brought busy days. Organizations were planning banquets, and end-of-the-year events, and seniors were planning parties, and readying themselves for finals, May 5 and 6. Seniors made their departure from WHS on May 7. The final note for seniors was the Graduation Exercises in the Civic Center, Tuesday night, May 12. During the remaining few weeks of school, underclassmen planned for next year. Elections were held for organizational leaders to fill the positions left by graduating seniors. Tryouts were held; the gaps were filled. A student council was formed with elections held. Students had competed, achieved, and won. We had studied, and passed, and were moving on to a new year. For seniors, new jobs, college, or activities would replace life at WHS. For underclassmen, a new set of classes, teachers, and happenings would fill up the 1981-1982 school year. Ram Tough had led us through. 19 4 Ram Tough Ram Tough 195 Discipline Pride Courage Ram Tough