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

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Westlake High SAPE Mrs. Jones is explaining how the SAPE program works to these students. These students are talking to the school nurse about her involvement in the program. Substance Abuse Prevention Education (SAPfi) is a prevention-intervention program provided by the Louisiana State Department ot Education that encourages and assists all students in living drug-free lives. Westlake High SAPE aims to conduct parental awareness programs, to organize support groups for students, to recommend to students an alternative to chemical highs, and to provide assistance throughout the school for fighting a war against drug use by young people. Tne title for the Westlake High group is “We Care Support Team”; our motto is: “Be all that you can be; live your life chemical free”. The SAPfi team consists of administrators, parents, a counselor, and a school nurse. The team meets once a week on Wednesday mornings at 7:30 a.m. We have three different student groups set up at Westlake High. First, tne aftercare group-the goal of this group is to stay straight. Second, the concerned person group-the goal of this group is to support the person who is struggling witn a chemically dependent friend or relative. The third group is the SAPEE group-the goal of this group is to educate, understand and evaluate. The members are Billy Callens, Gary Anderson, Mary Jones, Marjorie Myers, Dorinda Sowell, Adrianna Horton, Frank Harrell, Jan Picard, Lolitha Seger, and H. Robinson. Student leaders are: Bart Gillard, Mike Fontonot (chairman), Sarah Swain, and Cindy McPayne. Mrs. Myers, the sponsor for the student SAPE team, is explaining to the students their job in making the program work. Student Life 13

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Boys And Girls State The Westlake American Legion and Rotary Club sponsors every year four 11th grade students to participate in the Boys and Girls State program. The program is held in Baton Rouge on the L.S.U. campus during the summer. This year’s participants were Jennifer Charles, who said. “In spite of all the hard work, I had a really nice time.” Katherine Landry said, “Girls State to me was one of the best experiences that I have come across in my high school years.” Marty Morrison and Chet Smith attended Boys State. Both boys said that during the week they were taught the system of our government by actually electing government officials. 12 Student Life

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A Celebration That Lasts Through Out The Week Homecoming week began Monday, September 27, as everything from sombreros to Mickey Mouse hats were worn for hat day. The special days that followed were western day, 50’s day, orange and black day, and dressup day. Thursday afternoon Westlake students along with the town residents gathered along the streets as the homecoming parade was enjoyed by young and old. The parade began at S.P. Arnett Junior and ended at the high school followed a pep rally. The homecoming court was presented at an assembly and Debbie McGee was crowned queen during half-time of the football game Friday night, October 1. The rams were defeated by the Rayne Wolves, but spirits weren’t dampened for long as the homecoming dance offered a good time for everyone. The nonstop week was a week of celebration. Debbie McGee. 1982 Homecoming Queen waves happily to the crowd. These freshman girls are having fun decorating their homeroom door. Cheryl Duhon, 1981 Homecoming Queen, waits for her successor's name to be called. Sonya Hall, junior maid, gives everyone a smile during the parade. 14 Student Life