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

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New Ramettes live through initiation Being a Ramette requires more than most people think. Most Ramettes must be good sports and have a good sense of humor. If they don't, initiation could means dooms-day. It has always been a tradition for new Ramettes to be initiated by their Big Sisters who are the senior Ramettes. The Big Sisters have a wonderful time making their little sisters do embarrassing things such as singing to the class while kneeling down, pushing pennies with their noses across the courtyard, and acting like a chicken in front of the football team. Shawn Picard probably had the most embarrassing task when she sang We Love You, Rams on the loud speaker so the whole school could hear her. Lisa Vincent gives Charles Hebert a big hug. Shawn Picard moves her penny along. Shawn Picard sings her song In addition to these embarrass-ing acts, the initi-fl ates' appearances were not to be forgotten. Shoe boxes were worn on the feet. Masking tape was wrapped around the legs. They wore the old Ramette skirts with bloomers underneath which were stuffed with pillows to give the effect of a fairly large rear end. There was also the usual mardigra beads, stink perfume, ridiculous makeup, and several ponytails to make the hair look nice. Lisa Vincent probably suffered the worst because of the peanut butter that served as her facial make up. All in all, most had fun even though the torture seemed endless. Now, those girls know that it takes more than marching ability to become a Westlake High Ramette. Ramettes show oft a new style. Donald and Renee Baker ham it up.

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Cal-Cam Fair Representatives Gay Rose represented Westlake High in the senior division of the Cal-Cam Queen pageant. She was chosen as second alternate. Shawn Picard represented Westlake High in the junior division of the Cal-Cam Queen pageant. She was among the top 12 finaliists.

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Spirit is not just a word, it's a feeling Painted faces, marching in the halls, and exciting pep rallies were all a part of the spirit of Westlake High. Everyone lived for the Friday night games and the excitement that was aroused. The decorating of the gym was a high-light this year. Streamers hung from the ceiling and signs of determination covered the walls. The band played peppy music that everyone jammed wildly to. The Ramettes and cheerleaders got the spirit up and everyone on their feet This had to be a spirited year because the football team played themselves to eight victories. DADDIES TOP RIGHT: Tijie Meyer, Trade LeBlanc and Ramona Cox, with orange and black painted faces, display a sign that was one of the team's favorite slogans. TOP LEFT: One way to start a pep rally is with a rousing march through the halls by the drum corp BOTTOM RIGHT: This year Westlake High had a very Ram-bunctious group of teachers. 28 Student Life