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"VERY SURPRISED!!" were the two words Tina Achouest, HLB's 1979 Carnival Queen had to say about receiving that sought after crown. Reigning with her over the "Calvacade of Sports" was this year's king Bruce Raidl.
Much entertainment for all was provided at the Tableau on February 17. Several teachers and the Krewe of Braves pitched in to make the night a success.
Larry Watkins kicked off the night with the singing of the "Star Spangled Banner". Gerald Michel, narrator for the evening, introduced last year's court and Denise Carlos and Timmy Ordoyne(last year's queen and king) crowned the new royalties.
Highlighting the sports center theme was football and an appearance from our own Mama Lou(Mrs. Toups). Acting as cheerleaders, Mrs. Voisin, Mrs. Chaisson, Mrs. bergeron and Mrs. Modisette charmed the audience. The Krewe of Braves did severals dance acts for the sports of baseball, basketball and football.
Delta Freight provided music afterward to a number of dancing students. A seemingly good time was had for all and now many students are already setting their sights for the upcoming Sadie Hawkins Dance on March 31.
The FTA (Future Teachers Of America), is planning for tescher Appreciation Week will be held from March 12-16.
On Monday, March 12, they will hand out bags stuffed with little accessories such as nail files, pens and pencils, etc.
Because Tuesday, March 13 is Career Day, it will be proclaimed "dress-up" day for the whole school. FTA members are to serve a breakfast in the cafeteria to the faculty and staff.
Thursday FTA goes to a State Convention from the 15 through the 18, so other school organizations will be handling the rest of the week.
In a hard fought battle of wits, St. Augustine beat H. L. Bourgeois in their Varsity Quiz Bowl match, Friday March 2, by a score of 170 to 110.
Although the New Orleans-based team led with strong scoring in the first half, the H. L. Bourgeois team consonsisting of Captain Lonnie Thibodaux, Stan Brien, Tommy Phillips and Romona Williamson came on strong in the second half to close the gap. Thibodaux and Phillips led the scoring with 40 and 30 points, respectively.
The HLB team was participating in the second round of play on the Varsity Quiz Bowl bracket following a first round win over Bonnabel.
 Ms. Williams and members of FLBA observe while Mr. Duet, president of the Police Jury, signs the proclaimation which designated February 11th-17th as Future Business Leaders of America Week in Terrebonne Parish |
Thirty-seven band members earned superior ratings at Solo-Ensemble Festival on Valentine's Day. Fourteen people earned execellent ratings.
Those earning superiors for solos were Jennifer Boudreaux, Donna Chaisson, Theresa Clark, Roger Dupre, Darin Martin, Kathy McGee, Laura Rigsby and Robert Wagespack.
The following students received superior for ensembles: Laura Rigsby, Beth Picou, Teela Hebert, Mona Duet, Robert Wagespack, Ricky McNammara, Mark Bascal, David Cherry, Sonja Blanchard, Amy Cherry, Kevin LeBouef, Clayton Duplantis, Celeste Legendre, Donna Chaisson, Candy Michelle, Lisa Smith, Jennifer Boudreaux, Jamie Hebert, Karen Duplantis, Christina Raidl and Marie Clement.
As Mardi Gras madness has come to an end and the season has fallen upon us, the HLB Band and Raindancers have brought to an end the marching and parades for the Mardi Gras season.
The HLB Band and Raindancers marched in all three Terrebonne Parish parades including the Krewe of Houmas on Mardi Gras Day.
Most other students spent Mardi Gras with their family or friends.
"Mardi Gras is a time for everyone to get together and have a good time", commented Mitch Camp.
The choir, under the direction of Mr. Ribert Smith, attended the District VII Solo and Ensemble Festival held at Nicholls State University on Wednesday, February 14th and received several superior and excellent medals for their performance.
Brenda Arceneaux, James Barrilleaux, Ronald Brister, Christine Daigle, Tommy Domangue, Michael Geiger, Antoinette Guidry, David Henry, Melissa Henry, Kym Highes, Vicky Labit, Ronnie Prestenbach and Larry Watkins performed in the mixed ensemble and received a superior rating for their rendition of "Oochio, Manza mia," by Lasso.
The girls ensemble Julie Johnson, Kim Price, Terry Collom, Maria Finane, Becky Lapeyrouse, Cathy Gilbert, Susan Dubois and Brenda Arceneaux received an excellent rating for their song, "Now Come and Join the Song, " by Eccard.
The boys ensemble John Amedee, James Barrilleaux Gerald Barrilleaux, Michael Geiger, David Henry, Joe LeBoeuf, Brian Martin, Carl McGuin, Mark Meeks, Kenny Savoie, Darrell Vreeland and Larry Watkins received a superoir rating for their, "Gaudeamus, " by Bartholomew.
Michael Geiger and Larry Watkins received superior ratings for their solo performances.
The following students received excellent ratings for their solos; Maria Finane, Becky Lapetrouse, David Henry, Brenda Arceneaux, Ronald Brister and Carl McGuin.
Representatives from different occupations will be visiting HLB Tuesday, March 13, 1979.
Students will attend homeroom and first period. Afterwards, they will attend three Career Day sessions which will replace second and third period.
The students will attend careers which they have show interest in when surveyed on March 6, 1979. The students were handed a list of careers in homeroom and were instructed to number their choices in order interest, from one to six.
Connie Breaux was the winner of the Civitan raffle. The Civitan Club raffled off a heart shaped box of candy as a fund raising event for Wonderland Day Care Center.
On March 16, Civitan will be having a luncheon for the faculty and staff here at HLB for Teacher Appreciation Week. This event will be held at noon in the Home Economics Department.
During homeroom and part of first hour on Friday, February 16, 1979, seventy-four seniors took a values survey.
The test was based on the values and beliefs of high school seniors today.
Thirty-five high school were randomly selected for this survey out of the state of Louisana, and H. L. Bouregois was one of these.
Having an aftenoon job is not all the glory some students may think it is. Taking on an extra responsibility such as job after school hours and still attending high school is thought of by those students who do not work to mainly a "pressure putter."
Students that take a full six hour schedule at school then go to work at 4 or 5 o'clock are the ones that must have to watch their grades more closely. When that time of the school year comes around for 9 week and mid-term exams, a tremendous amount of pressure is out upon those person's shoulders.
Senior Pam Bundy, head majorette and actively involved student, works part time at Sears. When asked to comment on how she feels about working after a full day at school she said, "I get home sometimes at 4 or 5 o'clock, change clothes, then go to work until 9 o'clock. Most of the time it's okay, but sometimes it can get to be a real hassle. When I work I usually eat supper around 9:30. Then I do my homework and get ready for bed. I can't really complain though because through working I have a car and lots of things I buy for myself. I also feel more independent. I buy my own clothes and have extra money to go out when I want. There are sacrifices you have to make but overall it's really worth it."
The students that attend school only a few hours in the morning then go to work would seem to have a much easier time keeping up their grades. They usually have time before or after work to study.
Myra Bergeron, a COE student who works also part time at Sears, talked about the pressure that was put on her even though she leaves school after third hour. She said, "In a way working after school does put pressure on me because when I have a big test the next day it always seems like the night before I have to work until 9 o'clock. When you study before work you seem to forget it during all the hassling that goes on. Sometimes it's alright (working) when you get off of work around 7:30 because you stil have time to study for your tests."
No matter what the school or work schedule may be, all students that work would agree that all work was worth the effort when payday comes around.
