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

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Bruce Broussard, Murray Reed and Kyle Landreneau slop to read These are the remains of SHHS after a destroying fire, the welcome sign. remainder of the year. The plan went into effect Monday, January 18 as Westlake Students attended school from 7 AM to noon. Sam Houston students attended school from 1 PM to 6 PM. Although WHS and SHHS are known for the traditional rivalry which has grown over the past years, Westlake Students sympathized with Sam Houston students because of the loss of their school. Rivalry was set aside and Sam Houston students were warmly welcomed with signs and posters by faculty, students, and various organizations of Westlake High School. Sam Houston students responded by posting a huge purple and gold sign that read, Thank you, WHS. Adjustments were made by everyone from both schools, but everyone eventually got used to them. Many enjoyed the shorter school day. Events such as this prove that even though there may be rivalry in the sports area, we put those feelings aside, and help our fellow man when he is in trouble. It was a time we felt proud of ourselves. Student Life 15

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Dana Canik and Mr. Green welcome Mr. Kirkendall All that remains of SHHS. and Suzanne Sutherland. The new year of 1982 seemed to bring tragedy and changes. The greatest tragedy involved students of Sam Houston High School as their school turned to ashes because of a fire Monday, January 11. Many students stood across the street and watched with tears in their eyes. Luckily, all 14 Student Life Moss Bluff schools were closed that day because of heating problems. The fire began around 11 AM and lasted approximately two hours. Students here at Westlake watched during lunch as the smoke from the fire filled the air. Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday all schools in Calcasieu Parish were closed because of extremely cold weather and ice storms that left Southwest Louisiana with icy roads and inadequate heat in many buildings. School resumed Friday, January 15, and an assembly was held to inform Westlake students of the changes that would involve them because of the fire at SHHS. Plans were made for Sam Houston students to be “platooned to Westlake High School for the

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A scene from the Westlake vs. Marion HC game. The game brought the Westlake fans to their feet. Rhonda Barnum and Shonda Oliver participate in 50's day. Above: Cheryl Watson, enjoyes her ride in the HC parade. Below right: Yvette Lormand tosses candy to children along the street. Below left: Mr. Anderson's office was decorated during HC week. 16 Student Life