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Volume XIII Captain Shreve High School, Shreveport, La., Aprll27, 1983 Number&

Terri Bush Sophomore Terri Bush will travel to Orlando, Florida, in Editors-in-chief of newspaper, August to represent Louisiana as one of the winners of the prestigious Hugh 0' Brien Award, for a one week seminar L'Esprit at Disney World's Epcot Center. named last night Junior Bush won the Hugh 0' Brien Balke Kaplan was sports editor; and Kathy Willis, coverage, editing, layout, and named Award March 27 in Baton Rouge, next year's editor-in­ business editor for the second printing matters. In past years, chief of where all the nominees met for The Enterprise, and year. these responsibilities have been juniors a leadership seminar. She was Sonya Brantley and Reporters, those whose main planed on the editor-in-chief, judged and chosen by counselors Jenny Keith were named co­ responsibility will be writing managing editor, and the news, on participation in discussions editors of Shreve's literary stories, will be sophomores Lisa feature and sports editors. and interest that dealt with magazine, L 'Sprlt at an an­ Norman, Tim Harrington, and Some of the staff members and leadership roles, from a group nouncement party last night. Mercelel Chretien, and juniors advisor Gaye Gannon will travel of 140 boys and girls Fred Holland, Pam Benecke, to New Orleans for a three-day from Lou­ Other students selected isiana. to Helen Haley and Jennifer workshop on producing news­ join the editorial staff of the Smith. Photographer will be papers in August. school newspaper were Linda sophomore Andy Causey . The I' Esprit editors will work Don Middleton Ledbetter and Macie Mcinnis, during the summer months advisory board members who The structure of the editorial Junior Don Middleton received first soliciting contributions for the place in dramatic will work jointly with Kaplan in staff will be different next year interpretation at the Louisiana Speech magazine that contains creative Tournament of planning all stages of the publi­ in that three students - editor­ Champions in Alexandria, La. on March work such as poetry, short 24-26. cation; Margaret Li ndanger, in-chief and advisory board Middleton will now be one of stories, photography, and art the Louisiana representa­ news editor; Elizabeth Spaht, members - will be responsible tives attending the national Forensics wor~ produced by Shreve stu­ League Tournament feature editor; Scott Pohlkamp, for all operations including in Kansas City, Mo. on June 12-17. dents and faculty. Middleton performed a piece from E.M. Corders movie, The Deer Hunter, depicting the honors of the· Vietnam War. The category Middleton placed in involves one person Neeson pushes to raise driving age playing two or more characters from the scene. by Mark S. . Dyba is not as mature as At the national tournament, Middleton a 16-year­ age to purchase booze in Lou­ will be com­ Enterprise Reporter old," and peting against other students, who raising the legal isiana from 18 to 21. Neeson have first place at state driving in one of the various categories. age would "make the said he is doing this because, Louisiana State Senator highways safer." He pointed "I care about you and I don't Richard Neeson spoke to Dassie out that because some teens want you to get hurt." · lena leviston Adger's civics class on April 8 work, restrictive licenses could Neeson represents District about his controversial bill that be issued so that workers could 38, which consists of south Lena Leviston, Clerical Office Education (COE) teacher if passed would raise the legal drive to and from work. To Caddo Parish and all of DeSoto at Shreve, was recently awarded the Educator of the Year driving age in Louisiana from quell the mumblings of some Parish. He has a constituency Award in the senior high division by the Caddo Association 15to16. disapproving freshmen, Neeson of approximately 115,000 of Educators (CAE). people. Neeson, who serves on the quickly added that "the bill Although he says he may not Judy Langley, senior English teacher, was named Highways and Transportation hasn't even been to one com­ be as smart as some runner-up in the senior division. Shreve Committee of the legislature, mittee yet. I haven't even taken students, "I'm a hard worKer The teachers were selected for this award after they spent much of the time dis­ it to Baton Rouge to the other and I mean what I say." were nominated by a CAE member. They then filled out cussing this issue, which has senators yet. • Other subjects were touched a resume and a special screening committee selected the inspired many citizens to send on during Neeson's winners. informal letters of protest to the state's Neeson's statistics not only talk. On the topic of Interstate The resume that the nominees filled out consist of governing body and lobby show the 18-year-olds are more 49, a north-south expressway seven specific areas: a personal biography, degrees, certi­ against the bill. accident prone, but also that connecting Shreveport with fication and awards received in the past the three years, pro­ Even though his statistics there are more than 600 alcohol­ southern part of Louisiana fessional involvement, including educational that is travel, semi­ show that more 18-year-olds are related accidents in Louisiana presentl-y- under construction, nars and workshops attended in the past year, and a written involved in automobile acci­ annually. For this reason, Nee­ Neeson predicted that "you description of their personal philosophy of education. dents than are 15- or 16-year son also plans to propose legis­ should be driving on some big olds, he adds that "a 15-year-old lation that would raise the legal segments within 36 months." ~ Prom set The 1983 Junior-Senior Prom will be held from 9 p.m.- 1 a.m. on April 29, at the Progressive Men's Club, with the band Innovations kicking off the evening. This year's prom court in­ cludes juniors Duke Ehrhardt, Bobby Nolte, Annette Atkins, and Kelly Faour, and seniors Clay Bretches, Robert Martina, Cedric Thomas, Monique Adams, Ann Martina, and Michelle Tedford. Prom king and queen will be announced at the prom. The projected cost for spon­ soring the dance is $2,100, which includes refreshements, party favors, and awards for the prom court. Tickets are available from any junior class officer or at the door for $6 a couple. Pictures will be taken by Cowen Studio for $15. (The package includes 2-5x7's, and 8 wallet size.) Sponsors are chairman, Charles Fitzpatrick, Gladys The members of the 1983 Junior-Senior prom court are (from left) &retches, Michelle Tedford, Robert Martina, Monique Adams, Aderhold, Maggie Green, and junior Annette Atkins, senior Cedric Thomas, senior Anne Mar­ and Duke Ehrhardt. Bill Causey. Jina, junior Bobby Nolte, junior Kelly Faour, as seniors Clay 2 THE ENTERPRISE • • ------~------Op1n1onApril 27, 1983 Throw out hotdogs, Prom night is on!

Smoke from an open fire drifts slowly to the sky as girls clad in long, ruffled Prom dresses rush off in two's to powder their noses . I Waiting behind are their dates . But hold it, what happened to the green sticks and hotdogs? What about the crickets and the campfire? Could this possibly be an actual Prom or are we just suffering from GliAWif/701{ ? massive smoke inhalation? Listen . In the distance you can even hear a band . There are decorations on the walls too. People are even in line to have their pictures made. The words on the backdrop read, 1983 Junior/Senior Prom . Yes, students it's for real. Captain Shreve will be having a Prom this year. Contrary to popular belief, the juniors won't be serving hotdogs at a weiner roast held in an open field as suggested by an editorial in the Dec. 10 edition of this paper. Sorry guys , now you'll have to spring for dinner out! You can thank the junior class for that. They have raised over $2,800 since December selling candy and flowers during their annual Valentine's Day flower hour. This sum is more than any other class to date. Congratulations seniors of ' 84! You all deserve a big round of applause. (Oh, but didn 't roasting hotdogs sound like fun!) Graduation needs help Can We Talk about summer? Graduation day means a world of things to many different students. Scattered images and ideas come to mind at the mere by Cynthia Maisch appliances thought of such a word. - hairdryers, toast­ not smelling like an exotic fruit Feature Editor ers, can openers, blenders and However, when graduation ceremonies would you? Be prepared to come are mentioned, one curlers - just in case the hotels basic feeling is apparent. Boringly traditional. back in reptile form. Year after year, For the past year, we have had don't have them , or you decide class after class, the same speeches There's nothing more enjoy­ are hashed and rehashed by the the opportunity to talk, chat, to have a garage students who are selected sale on the able than trying to get a suntan to speak. "You are the future and you are whine, cry, and scream about the Interstate. tomorrow's foundation," is the familiar message and come back feeling like heard every year. pertinent topics which exist If you are traveling to the Granted, much time is spent in writing and you 're dead and decomposing. practicing these con­ around Captain Shreve. We've mountains, remember you prob­ ventional speeches, but how many times must we hear them? For those who choose not to talked about the pint-size ably won't be at the mercy of go on vacations, there are humanoids, the unidentifiable In a random survey conducted by the Enterprise staff, five out Mother Nature, grubbing for always other constructive forms cafeteria food, insane excuses of seven high schools in the Caddo-Bosier area have speakers from roots and berries to dine on , of spending your leisure time. for not doing homework, the outside the school itself. Some have prominent city members, or relying on the chipmunks for For instance, lying . around and drill sergeant type teachers, 50 college presidents and even religious persons such as church pastors our only companions. Then catching up on all the sleep you ways to cheat in English, and come as guest for graduation ceremonies. Why not Captain Shreve? us, again, this isn 't a weekend in the . missed during gym class. It may the poor, pitiful stereotyped 8 Days Inn, there is no Amana take weeks to adjust, but after students. For once, just once, Radar Range, living out of an waking at dawn several times, we'd like to talk about something ice chest isn't a breeze, and we will have perfected our important, something that will roasting hot dogs for break­ techniques of slumberings, until Students deserve 'lunch out' change our lives and make us fast isn't a thrill. One must dinner time, If you are truly better people (no, it isn't Latin) become accustomed to smelling desperate, there are houses to How many times have you heard your youngster complain of . .. But since there is no such like insect repellant, wrestling paint, cars to wash, and rooms his school lunch? And, how many times have you heard about how topic - Can We Talk About with mosquito netting, and to clean. hard it is to get a lunch pass? Well parents, rejoice, because here is Summer, instead? living in a two-foot nylon dwell- But we'll all be bored after a plan to end your kid's complaining. We feel that lunch passes You can tell it's almost sum­ ing for a week. · the first week. should be available to the student who shows he is capable of having mer. Teachers have started If Smokey the Bear and John one, with certain understood rules. counting down the number of Denver aren't your idols, you Lunch passes could be obtained the old fashioned way, by days, minutes, and seconds left may care instead to venture to earning them, through grade point average. We feel that a student until we are free, or out on the beach this summer. Un­ with a 2.8 average on a non-weighted grade scale would qualify for parole, however you want to look fortunately, in my case I need a a lunch pass. This would also give the "middle-of-the-road" student at it. complete make-over as well as Thanks Gators! Incentive to work. Every day, students day dream cosmetic surgery before even of themselves nailed to the thinking about wearing a bathing The You second condition we would require is parental consent Linoleum in front of the tele­ suit, much less shopping for one. made on file, stating that the school is not responsible for the student VISion, watching educational Be sure to bring your cardboard our year great. off of school grounds. We understand that the school cannot intelligent shows like "Bugs fin and yell "Shark, Shark" just turn the kids loose and be responsible. Since many parents Bunny" or "I Love Lucy." while the multitudes of beach let their kids drive to school, we feel they would not be opposed to At present, students are found goers jump into their beach letting The Editors them go to lunch. tying their gym clothes to­ umbrellas. Don't forget the sun­ We also feel that this should not be an everyday occurance gether and throwing these tan oils, creams and lotions. You and that twice a month should be sufficient. Each class would be homemade ladders out of the wouldn't want to go to the beach assigned two days they could go on, such as freshmen on the first third floor windows in order to and third Mondays, sophomores on the second and fourth Tuesdays, escape. Soon, however, we will juniors on the first and third Wednesdays and seniors on the second be able to leave legally like and fourth Thursdays. Lunch passes would not be honored except normal, civilized, human beings. on assigned days. Yet, the question which has the Enterprise Each studnet who qualifies for a lunch pass will be issued a been engraved on our minds color coded card (color codes by class) which could be sold by the since birth, remains. WHAT AM Student Council, similar to the school I. D. card. The Student Council I GOING TO DO THIS SUM­ Tracy Barnes Editor-in-chief could charge for the cards and therefore make a profit. MER? As thoughts of various Sophia Kirkikis Managing Editor These cards would be used to flash the assigned parking lot vacation spots dance in our Linda Ledbetter'. News Editor teacher (the teacher would be stationed where cars exit the parking heads, certain rules and regula­ Cynthia Maisch Feature Editor lot and not at specified doors. This would prevent people from tions come to mind. Blake Kaplan, Scott Pohlkamp Co-Sports Editors sneaking out behind the gym, etc.) that they do have a lunch pass and 1 . Have some sort of desti­ Andy Causey, Cam Meek Photographers are allowed to leave that day. Anyone without the correct color nation· in mind. Driving aim­ Kathy Willis Ad Manager coded card would be turned away. Of course, regular lunch passes lessly about the country for days Suzanne Reardon Artist would still be In effect for the entire year. on end is nice but .. . Shawn McMullen . Typist-Reporter We feel that any student who has a lunch pass should be 2. Be sure to pack accordingly Reporters: Pam Benecke, Bobby Nolte, Fred Holland, responsible enough to get back to the school on time. Therefore, (include your summer and winter Cheryl Dubois, Mark Dyba, Helen Haley, Ellen Jouppi, even one tardy coming back from lunch will mean the automatic wardrobes, as well as the 10- Karen Shahine, Adam Trowbridge suspension of the pass for the rest of the year. year-old scout uniform, the Gaye Gannon Advisor Lunch passes will show the kids that the adults around them do Halloween costumes and clothes think they have responsibility. And, after all, isn't that what we want that went out with the hula our kids to learn, responsibility? hoops.) Also bring all electrical THE ENTERPRISE 3 Opinion , Aprll27, 1983 BACKTALK:- Theft rate in gym classes steadily increases 00 Jobs Interfere? Dear Editor: Do you think part-time jobs Interfere with schools? What Lately, there has been a very are the advantages/disadvantages of after-school employ­ high theft rate of personal Letters to the Editor ment? possessions such as wallets, clothing, shoes , and other articles from the student lockers in the school locker rooms. This because of the stress put on their kind of petty theft reflects on the Smoking hearts. dignity of the Captain Shreve It's really a shame that a non­ Dear Editor: smoker cannot go to the bath­ students, and it is hard to believe Why is it that students are that anyone would steal from room without coming out smell­ smoking in the school 's bath­ ing like smoke. A student should fellow students. rooms? It is easy to tell which Students who have had their have the right to go into any people are the smokers in the bathroom without having to Greg Bell, senior ... employed ... Check-Fil-A ... 20 hours wallets stolen have the problem school. They are the ones who choke to death. wYes, they do. I don't have all the time I want of replacing their driver's make a mad dash to the bath­ license and other identification Craig Falbaum with my homework. I also don't have time for extra­ room as soon as class is over curricular activities such as baseball or football games. I cards. Also, many students have and they are also the ones who other articles to replace, such as sometimes feel deprived. w walk into class smelling like Mrs. Jett Grigsby ... math teacher pictures, fishing license, and ashtrays. But the question still Privileges credit cards. It is not so much wsome students can handle both. The ones who cannot remains; why are these students Dear Editor, should quit the job and concentrate on school. w the money stolen , but the time, smoking in the bathrooms and I would just like to let all the expense, and frustration of Kevin Anthony, freshman ... unemployed getting away with it? underclassmen out there know replacing the wallet and the wNo. It is after school and I do not spend two or three that being a senior is no big hours doing homework. Anyway, I can't get that big of a job items in it. The solution lies within the deal. Take senior privileges? One solution to this problem is as a freshman . w administration. Perhaps if one There aren't any. You still lead to have someone in the locker teacher would check a desig­ that same fun life that you led rooms at all times to make sure nated bathroom in between when you were an underclass­ that none of the lockers are classes, it might discourage the man. The only difference is bothered. Another solution is student smoker. The present that you're the oldest surrounded to have better locks installed administration seems to feel by pipsqueak kids with changing on the lockers. This is because that there is no real problem , voices , anti-gumchewing sub­ sometimes the locks don't latch but there is. Any person that has stitutes, and hall-pass hounds securely, and if someone is in to have a cigarette every fifty­ who get their kicks from making a hurry, he does not always take five minutes has a problem. you take the long way to where Clayton Thompson, sopnomore ... El Chico •.. 15 hours the time to check the latch. But the worst part of it all is that you're going (by outside route wwell, not really. I get off early enough to get my work Therefore, if this situation is they know they can get away with of course). It can be irritating, done. I like the job because it helps pay for a new car I want going to be stopped, when lt. There might as well be a room but the senior year really should and I get to have money in my pocket when I go out. w someone is caught, he or she somewhere in the school set be taken seriously. It's your Cherie Brock, junior ... Chuck E. Cheese ... 12 hours needs to be punished severely. aside just for the smokers to sit, last chance to make some im­ wYes. Because if you have to work late, you don 't have If strong steps are not taken in relax and cough with other pressive grades for your tran­ time for school work. If you have to stay up late to do it, you dealing with people who steal, smokers. Maybe it should be script · and you'll probably be lose a lot of sleep. w petty theft will continue to be a on the third floor so that they taking your hardest classes . Lisa Eiland, sophomore ... Palais Royal ... 8 hours per serious problem in our school. would race to run up three You're under pressure, so don't wNo. Because I only work on the weekends and I have John P. Turner flights of stairs. After a few days have too much of a blast. the week to do my homework. • they would probably die off Name withheld

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April 27, 1983 News Briefs- Mike Mark Award Senior Robert Martina was awarded the Mike Mark Award by Coach Lee Hedges at an assembly in which 1971 Shreve graduate and football player for the Cincinnatti Bengals, Bo Harris, spoke. Martina was chosen out of the 12 other seniors men­ tioned for this award , all of whom show outstanding aca­ demic and leadership qualities in addition to the "ability to set examples and achieve high grades. • Among his hon.ors while attending Shreve, Martina has been Student Council vice-president, a Pel-State delegate, recipient of the Optimist Youth Award, and a member of the baseball team , NHS, Key Club, Science Club, Computer Club, FCA and Mu Alpha Theta. FBlA Thirteen FBLA members each rece1vmg a superior rating in district competition recently competed at Baton Rouge for state honors. These students and the category they entered in are Audee Boyd and Mitch Stokely, poetry contest ; Mark Taken, Accounting I; Allison Brown , candidate for state secretary; Denise Jacob, typewriting; Denise Dupont , business com­ munications; Beth Schimschock, public speaking ; Casaundra Leviston, typing II; and Matt Wozniak, extemporaneous speaking . Other students who participated are Camille Reagan, Shauna Bunton, Mary E. Twohig , Beverly Harvey and The newly elected cheerleaders for the 1983-84 school year are (back row): juniors Karen Law, Charisse Johnson. Suzanne Reardon, Stephanie LaBorde, Candi Patten; (front · row) Sharon Mandigo, Kelly Faour, Carol Lindsey, and Cherie Brock, and AI E. Gator, Carl Costanza. Honors Night Program Shreve's annual Honors Night Program will take place at 7:30p.m. , May 3, in the auditorium, to recognize students Pullen president who have won top honors during the year and seniors who of Student Council have won scholarships. As in the past years, students winning honors will receive a Gators recently elected new serving as a senator his sopho­ certificate and seniors will be recognized on stage. cheerleaders, Student Council more and junior years and as officers and AI E. Gator, with parlimentarian in his sophomore Walter Pullen serving as the year. Pullen was also the head of Banquets 1983-84 Student Council presi­ the Mike Mark Awards Com­ Key Club and Interact Club will hold their annual dent. mittee and the decorations com­ "Formal" from 9 p.m.-midnight, May 13, at the Nest Apart­ mittee. ments Clubhouse. Other Student Council officers Astra Club, April28, are Donny Powell, 6:30p.m., Kon Tiki vice-presi­ The candidates Interact Club, dent; Annette that ran for April 28, Riverside Swim Club Atkins, secre­ cheerleader Log tary; and were involved in Staff, May 2, 7:30p.m., Dudley's Daryl Green, treasurer. Z-Ciub, Senators an after-school clinci to learn May 4, 7:00p.m., Chateau elected are 1983-84 routines Drama seniors and cheers. Each Club, May 4, 6:00p.m., Smiths Cross Lake Inn Tiffany Merrill and candidate Black Howana performed one cheer Studies, May 6, 7:30p.m., Chuck E. Cheeses Sullivan, juniors Lisa and Norman two group cheers . The Pep Squad, April27, 6:30 p.m.,-petroleum"Ciub and Dede Wilburn and elected sophomores cheerleaders will attend Larry Agee and Kim a cheerleader Hardens. camp at Southern Robert Wallace Methodist University (SMU) during Senior Robert Wallace recently won first place in The the last part of July. the 1983-84 cheerleaders are Journal-sponsored "My Favorite Teacher• essay contest. Cherie Brock, Kelly Faour, Wallace wrote about his freshman English teacher, Zulma Stephanie LaBorde, Karen Law, Next year Pullen plans to Borders. Carol Lindsey, Sharon Mandigo raise more money for the school Candi Patten and Suzanne and turn the money back to the Z-Ciub Reardon. Carl Costanza school to buy video equipment was Z-Ciub officers recently elected AI E. Gator. and other things elected for the the school 1983-84 school year are needs. Pullen Peggy Falbaum, president; Lori would also like McAllister, vice-president; Pullen, in his campaign speech to see more student Sarah Webb, secretary; Marla Involve­ Greenberg, treasurer; Pam promised wto make a great ment. He intends Junior Walter P1,1llen Benecke and Kim Snelling, to make seems service chairmen; Dalton Student Council even better. • school •more fun• by having rather happy when he first heard Roberts, senior board member; Melissa Hudson, junior Pullen's previous involvement more pep rallies and of his victory for Student Council board member; another and Candy Capelan, chaplain with Student Council ;,.., 1·•rles school dance. president for next year. .

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ld 08 Senior Knakita McMullen and juniors Helen Haley and Suzanne Reardon show us the prom look. ~eVVS------T-H_E_E_N_T-ER_P_R_Is_e______!i______April 27, 1983 Nancy Horton, Michele Tedford, Others are James Takara, Graduation Mike Magner, Michele Novak, Kathy Thieman, Mark Tisdale, set Paul Riser, Kim Fullilove, Ann NHS inducts Cheryl Walker, Sarah Walker, Rally results Martina, Cynthia Maisch, Sarah Webb, Leonard Wells and Amanda Buford, Mary Kathryn Kathy Willis. • for May 23 Howard, Miriam Goins, Jenni­ new members Conducting the ceremony fer Holland, Sophia Kirkikis and were 1982-83 NHS officers 1n after delay Shreve will graduate 350 Robert Martina. 31 students satisfying the re­ Mike Magner, Mark 0' Barr, Five Shreve students placed seniors at 7:30 p.m., Monday, quirements of "scholarship, Amy Newman and Robert in the recent state literary May 23 in the Hirsch Youth The next ten percent of the character, service and leader­ Martina. Four students spoke rally, while the other seven who Center . with at least 49 students class will wear gold and white ship necessary for membership" on the characteristics of a NHS attended scored fair to excel­ wearing honor cords. honor cords. These students were inducted the night of student. They were Ann Mar­ lent. are Diane Tiffany, Brenda Nims, April 25 into the Captain tina, speaking on service; Pam Those who placed in state are Mark 'Barr 0 is the top grad­ Karen Greenburg, Amy New­ Shreve chapters of the National Ratana on scholarship; Nancy Lloyd Thomas, 2nd place in · uate of 1983 having a grade man, Mike Slack, Shelley Honor Society (NHS). Horton on character; and Jenni­ Spanish Ill; Charles Morton, point average greater than 4.00 Rosenfeld, Clay Bretches, Mike These students are Kimberly fer Holland on leadership. 3rd in World Geography; Mark with all A's. 0' Barr is presently Rainer, Becky Jackson, Cathy Allen, Renee Andrews, Candy Students selected had to meet Young, 5th place in Sociology; taking advanced math, computer Prothro, Barbara Vaughan, Capelan, Nancy Cranor, Lynette certain requirements of scholar­ Scot Stinson, 5th place in programming, calculus, physics, Jim Takara, Kris · Benecke, Crumpler, Peggy Falbaum, ship, character, service and Spanish II; and Mark Taken, engineer drawing ·and advanced Elliott Allums, Becky Watkins, Daryl Green, Scott Greenberg, leadership established by 5th place in Bookkeeping. placement English. He is presi­ Ronnie Pardue, Lynette Crump­ Karen Harmon and Kathy Shreve's chapter of NHS. These Others who scored in state dent of Mu Alpha Theta, vice ler, Nancy Cranor, Cedric Harrison. requirements include having at are Troy Schulman, fair in president of National Honor Thomas, Jill Ratcliff, Tracy Others are Ashley Hullett, least a 3.8 grade point average Latin I; Marcus Welch, excellent Society and Science Club, social Barnes, Rene' Shelby, Tony Merritt Johnson, Blake Kaplan, and being a member of at least in French II; Cedric Thomas, chairman of Computer Club and Simpson, Deron Husky, Yolanda Karen Law, Linda Ledbetter, two school organizations. good in French Ill; Tam Zachery, a member of Spanish Club. Small, Michele Taylor, Floyd Michelle Lippard, John Magill, Students with these require­ excellent in French II; Liz 0' Barr will be the only senior Thomas, Joan Peddy, Mark Chris Marrus; Tiffany Merrill ments were then rated on a scale Harrison, excellent in Spanish to wear a gold stole at Taken, gradua­ Tim Bennett, Katarina and Cheryl Miller. of 0-4 by their present teachers. II; Carrie Taylor, excellent in tion. Cederbom and Tim Carom. Other students include Elea­ A -- rating average is necessary journalism; and Amy Newman, nor Miller, Ronny Perdue, for membership in the organiza­ average in French Ill. The next five percent of the Seniors who earn a grade Caryn Perry, Catherine Prothro, tion. To keep their membership, Results of the physics class will wear green and gold point average of 3.605 or greater rally Dalton Roberts, Shelly Rosson, students must maintain a 3.80 test which Cindy Walker honor cords. These students are will be asked to the list for honor took Sherri Scates and Michael grade point average each nine have been delayed due Cynthia Walker Pam Ratana, cords after their eighth semester. to a Slack. weeks. question of valid itv.

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He'll Jkick back' following retirement by Sophia Kirklkis Also important to Perdue's Managing Editor everyday life is his music col­ lection of over 500 albums and To some students he's a 500 tapes, which he started in grandfather - to some he's a 1942 while in the Air Force. teacher to himself he's Needing something to occupy his "just an average individual." time with, he listened to just Over the years Matthew about any type of music includ­ Perdue has provided a father ing western, classical, and big image to hundreds of students band music. Some of his col ­ passing through Captain Shreve. lection 's items include music by "It's rewarding to see some Glen Miller and Herbie Fields. 8,000 people I've taught ac­ Another around-the-house job complish their goals in life," he includes sewing, which he says. But after twenty-nine years learned by observing his mother, of teaching biology and seven as a professional seamstress. Student Council sponsor, Perdue Perdue says the challenge to has decided to face retirement. sewing lies in cutting out the "I'm gonna miss Shreve," he dress. Recently, Perdue's says, "but I'll be in touch. " He daughter challenged him to make adds that he will finally enjoy five bride's maids dresses , which watching a complete basketball he constructed easily. All he game without having to go make says about the dresses is that dissatisfied with himself as a popcorn. "it got kinda old making the teacher. "I feel that I have hardly Perdue admits that he is same thing . n fulfilled the desire that I had as anxious for the close of this In the same manner, Perdue a young person to help other school year. "I've never had a has experienced teacher burnout young people, n he says. summer off," he says, referring within the past five years. He he says , and almost disasterous. consistent. As Athletic Business But, Perdue's teaching re­ to his summer job of opening explains that the students seem "The first day I taught, I thought Manager, for 15 years, Perdue flects no sign of teacher burnout. the gym at Broadmoor Baptist to have "no push. There's I'd prepared enough (work) for carries a large amount of re­ His energy and preparation for Church. "That's as far back as I nothing I can do to inspire," he a week and I ran out ten minutes sponsibility. He handles the each day reflect his desire to can remember." Yet, he explains says. Yet, his revolving seating before the end of the period. I ticket sales, pays the officials, teach. And he is definitely well­ that the close of school "won't chart seems adequate to inspire couldn't tell them what to do. finds concession workers, an­ qualified with 29 years ex­ be any different. I don't have students as they rotate weekly. We sat and stared at each other nounces home - games, and perience, a Bachelors of Arts in anything planned other than jobs Equally stimulating is Perdue's for ten minutes. n handles all money. Of course, Arts and Science, a Bachelors around the house. n sense of humor, in which jokes Perdue seems to credit most of Student Council members, of Arts in Education, a Masters These jobs around the house might be difficult to detect, yet his success as a teacher to finding it hard to say "no• to of Science in Education in possibly · include caring for a trace of a smirk always gives Student Council and its mem­ Perdue, are always willing to Biology, and 30 hours his annual garden above a which grows him away. bers. "The best thing I like help him. He's like a father to Masters. productive vegetables of toma­ "I'm putting forth more effort about Student Council is the most members who are only set But now, after 29 years of toes, peppers, carrots, and than I have in the past, • he says. students that are in student out to make him proud. "I teaching the same subject, others. Perdue says that all With he his p~st efforts, he might council," he says. And the best enjoy working with that caliber Perdue patiently awaits his does with his home grown be referring to his first day of thing the · students like about of student. If it hadn't been for retirement. "It's time to spend vegetables is "eat , em. n teaching. It was "nerve-racking," Student CounciiJs Mr. Perdue­ that, I might have burned out some time outside of the class­ he's dedicated, dependable, and before." Yet, Perdue seems room, • he says.

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April 27, 1983 DIVORCED Divorced parents create Psychologist explains the hews opposition between kids by Sophia Klrklkls and whys of breaking up Managing Editor by Cheryl Dubois funny but it's really serious because it's "Suddenly it hit me that they were divorced and they Enterprise Reporter real." Childs went on to say that would never be married again." This is a statement a Captain "children are the primary vehicles in later Shreve studet made concerning her parents who received During the 1960's, the divorce rate in marriages." a final judgement on their divorce on March 31 - her America began a steady increase which Further, children may be a primary cause ll birthday. "I've never seen my Mom with a really true smile continued throughout the 1970's and of divorce when a youngster becomes on her face until that day," she seemed to have reached its peak in 1981, jealous of the parent of the same sex "and says. Although her Mom may parents and one another. She according to Dr. James B. Childs, a leading continues to fight with, for instance, the be happy, ahe Ia definitely not explains, "It (the divorce) turned psychologist and marriage counselor here mother for the father's attention," Childs happy. into a divorce between the kids. in Shreveport. said, "even to the point of incest." Childs She stares into space, her eyes The kids used to be real close­ Childs said he was happy to see a "clear continued to explain that "it's not un­ empty, her thoughts racing back used to do everything together­ pattern of decrease now" although progress common for the father to even molest the in time to a decision that af­ used to discuss anything. We is slow. "Staying single longer and having female child. • In such cases, chances for fects her I ife everyday. She can't do that anymore. It's the more education is apparently one reason the marriage ending in divorce are ex­ bears the burden of pain alone - opposition, and that's what why the trend has turned," Childs said. In tremely high. no one understands exactly what hurts. n addition, Childs believes that the liberation Fighting leads to abuse she feels. She thinks back to that day of women is another primary reason of the A final and most disturbing cause of She and a brother live with her when she felt the most pain - decreasing divorce rate. "Hopefully," divorce involving children is when parental Mom while two other brothers the day her mother announced Childs said, "the divorce rate has reached fighting leads to spouse abuse and even­ live with her Dad out of town . the divorce. "She said, 'We're its peak never to return." tually child abuse. Although, many psy­ These two brothers are "pro­ getting divorced on your birth­ Although several divorces occur before a chologists believe that some degree of Dad," she says, and "totally day.' I started crying. That was family is launched, many more divorce conflict in a marriage is a useful and against Mom. Dad is brain­ the hardest it ever hit me." cases involve children. However, most necessary part of life, too much marital washing them. He uses them After two long years of separa­ parents are not as concerned about the conflict can lead to constant fighting against my Mom. It tears me tion, the divorce is legally over. children involved and their feelings be­ terminating in spouse or child abuse and I or apart because I love my All the turmoil and fighting is cause "everyone is primarily looking out for divorce. Nonetheless, it is through con­ brothers." legally over. But, the turmoil and number one," Childs said. "We are much flict that changes and adapt ions take place. Although she says she loves fighting still remains - maybe more ego sanctioned than, say, the Indians Although Childs admitted that he has not her dad, her words only show even more than before. were." This is a result of the fact that counseled a child for the specifically stated resentment. "He's irrespon­ The divorce causes confusion people are programmed that way from first reason of a divorce result, he has dealt sible," she says. "I don't respect and disillusionment, as with grade. "That's what the parents teach with several children victims of divorce. what he does. I knew my her youngest brother. He seems them," Childs said. "To the normal person,, To begin to help a child overcome a divorce brothers once, but now . . . " to be torn between his two their children are important but not more upset, "preferably you work with the Her voice fades away. She parents. "He'll ask, 'What's important than number one." Consequently, parents, • Childs said. "Divorces make the merely shakes her head in sorrow going. on between Mom and Childs believes that very few people will parents legal enemies," Childs. explained, and pain. She continues, "He Dad?' " she says. Although he try to deal with their problems for the sake "in a court of law." Some few, however, (her father) knows he's wrong. does not really understand the of the children. - manage out of court the division of He knows he shouldn't be doing situation completely, he puts up Children rank fifth belongings, etc. that kind of stuff." She briefly a good front. But, hearing two Although there may be a tremendous Parents need to show emotions refers to her dad convincing her different opinions from his number of reasons why American couples "In theory it is needed for both parents brothers to live with him. But, parents, "He'll turn to me and end in divorce, children rank fifth among to say they still love the child and will he's never tried to persuade her say 'What'll I do?'" In helping the top ten reasons. First on the list is forever be his parent and care for him," to join him, she says somewhat her brother cope with the di­ cooperation and teamwork at home. Follow­ Childs stresed . "Parents must tell the child triumphantly, because "he vorce, she says, "I've had to be ing respectively are sexual satisfaction, that nothing bad is going to happen to knows I'm right. Deep down he his mother, brother, friend, social goals and values, money use and them." Chi Ids also stated that the parent knows what he's doing is sister, person to talk to. There's management, children and relatives, who moves away should plan to work things wrong." not much you can do or say, agreement on male/female roles, creative out to see the child. Although her father is gone, but it's gonna be okay." use of conflict, warmth and appreciation, "The fighting is real to little people," his presence is always felt be­ In helping herself cope with communication skills and commitment to Childs said. "They need to be assured in a cause of the problems he causes. the divorce, she seems to simply growth. Nevertheless, our primary concern calm, objective manner that one parent "He makes if real hard," she wonder what went wrong. "I is a focus on the children. will move out but will still be the child's says, "just to get back at her couldn't understand how they Children may play a major role in many parent." Thus, Childs affirmatively stresses (Mom) for divorce. It tears her could not get along," she says. cases of divorce. For example, some women and agrees with a recent pamphlet put out apart." In fact, she never really ac­ marry simply just to have a father for their by the Mental Health Material Center, Inc. But, the children seem to be cepted the divorce until it ac­ child and it is "very likely to end in di­ entitled "When the Family Breaks Up". The affected the most. Two living tually happened. "I knew in my vorce," according to Childs. Other mar­ pamphlet explains that separation or di­ with Dad and two living with heart that they would (get riages may end in divorce because the only vorce is an extremely painful and shatter­ Mom, the kids are forced to take divorced) - but I was just or spoiled male who marries doesn't want ing experience for all involved and especial­ sides and fight against their hoping ... n children in order to receive all of the wife's ly the little childlren who don't understand. Five aspects of family lives attention. Therefore, when children do come The pamphlet emphasises the fact that the that most often lead to conflict into the picture, the mother's attention is child must be reassured he is not at fault divided, which forces the father to leave as a in a simple manner. He should ·be told direct result of his selfish feelings. calmly and simply what is happening Another child-related divorce case may although his response may be silence, Housekeeping 35"/o result when child rearing values differ, tears or even refusal to accept the truth. according to Childs. "Diverse views con­ The . parents may have to repeat several cerning discipline and punishment may times in different ways for the child's cause a wedge between parents," Childs comfort and understanding. In addition, .0 •• said. However, this fact increases when an continuation of normal activity, love, .c- Sex 28"/o exceptional child, such as one who is re­ guidance and understanding will help the .,.8:r:::::l tarded or physically disfunctionable, is child overcome his fears and confusion . CDca -CD involved. "Maybe one parent can't stand to Students can handle It Cl.CD be around that child," Childs explained. Likewise, to counsel an older disturbed ::::~ ... OCI uca That parent may resent the fact that that victim of divorce, such as a junior or senior _., Social 26"/o child needs exceptional attention or money high school student, Childs said he would o- -"C for therapy or special needs. "An excep­ first say to them, "yes, you can handle it." CIA CD>- tional child does produce_added stresses and An admittance and realization of fears is uca strains that may lead to divorce," Childs important, according to Childs. "People do "'"11':CD_ ll.ca said. handle it every day," Childs said, "a person Money 25"/o Step-children cause problems can live with or without a parent if neces­ Additionally, a third divorce result may be sary." caused by a second or third marriage where Although many of today's children are maybe one or both parties already have victims of divorce, it is evident that the 20"/o children of their own. For instance, a man divorce rate has finally reached its peak Children falls deeply in love with a woman with leading us to hope that the children of several kids. They marry and soon find that tomorrow will be the contented results of "maybe he can't stand the kids," Childs a progressing family rather than an unhappy 10"/o 15"/o 20"/o 25"/o said and added that "it might sound kind of result of a disturbing divorce. 30"/o 35"/o feature THE ENTERPRISE 11 April 27, 1983 Artlcl" of these two pages are the true accounts of three Shreve students - Editor ... ~. -­

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'He's the foundation' 'We're more of a family now' by Tracy Barnes by Cynthia Maisch Editor-In-Chief Feature Editor

During the time his parents were fighting he felt such a He sits calmly trying to relate his feelings. Frustration with his father or remain with his deep responsibility for his mother that he forcefully says, coupled with confusion covers his face, as he struggles mother and try to keep the family "She couldn't have made it without me." This attitude is to describe his live now that his parents are separated. together. He felt that his father's unique to one 17-year-old junior who's mom and dad began "It doesn't really sink in for a while," he says, shaking wanting · to leave was "his own having trouble, for the most part, four months ago during his head. Obviously he has tried to accept the harsh realities business ... but I live here. the Christmas holidays when his son, was the of strong foundation living without a father, but Besides, Dad's the worst house­ dad began taking medication. that she looked to for understanding support. the situation is kind of awkward, n he says, keeper," he says with a small Their fighting never went as far However, the older son a different was story. "I hardly know what to say to laugh, breaking the tension in as any physical violen.ce, but the different. He began making Although his father had dis­ him." Even though they the room. He describes the biting words and frustrating accusations that their Dad had cussed the situation with him are related, the emotional situation as 'good' because it emotions were enough to tear found another woman. "He was before hand, he never really distance makes them strangers. has forced him to mature rather apa~t this otherwise close knit mad at my Dad," the younger thought this could happen to To hear him talk one may · quickly. Because fam1ly. of his new says. "I was more concerned him. His calm voice quivers think that he is related to his responsibilities of looking after "I could hear them yelling," about what was happening to slightly as he remembers think­ father only by n(!.me. his younger brother and sister, and "I couldn't sleep," he says, him."Hecommentsonthemood ing that his father would be back He continues, almost making he feels that "sometimes it's remembering the long nights of his father as "not normal," in a few days. He feels no excuses for his parents actions. too much. But you have to hang spent listening to his mother and and explains, "I don't guess resentment towards his father - But there are no explanations. on, ... you just have to hang father arguing behind closed I'll ever know what was going only sadness. He describes the situation as a on." doors which ·didn't conceal the through his mind." "I can't explain it," he says "quiet separation", one without A faraway look covers his unusual feelings that exploded referring to the indescribable fighting or screaming - perhaps crystal blue eyes. Silently he behind them. His father, a man These confusing emptiness he feelings feels. Although one of the worst kinds, one stares, possibly focusir,~g on who's job takes him away from were painful for him and he even they never spent much time without knowing or understand­ nothing at all. The painful home three days out of the began to consider the alterna­ together, he felt secure knowing ing. memories come rushing at him week, and his mother, a tives house­ if indeed his parents did that his father would always be "I guess it's a good thing they again. After a brief pause, he wife, was bewildered at her go through with a divorce. there when he needed him . broke up," he says sadly, ad­ says, "I'm kinda glad they waited husband's sudden personality "If it came down to it, I'd of Technically they are spearated mitting, "we're more of a family until we were old enough switch. to gone with my mom," he men­ by only a few miles; but actually now that he's gone." He remem­ accept it." But does he? Reflecting on some of the tions frankly. The thought that it is much more than that. "It's bers deciding whether to live or does he just have to? worst memories, he thinks he might have to move to New aloud, "Mom was just always Orleans for school was not a crying." It was at this point comforting one especially be­ when he stayed up long nights cause this move would throw him trying to comfort his mother. It into a totally new school atmos­ Golf? was also at this point that phere where most around him his grades began to drop and he would be strangers for his talks about really hating school, senior year of high school. Now which was unusual for this well­ though that his parents have liked, State carefree guy. "Every Champions day settled most of their differences, I'd come home from school and the possibility of moving is no try to find out what's new, n longer a threat. Ironically as it he says about his mom's search may seem, out of all this tur­ for information into the medicine moil, the tears and emotions, Good luck Gators! his father was taking. erupted a very strong, loving To his mother, he, the younger bond between mother and son . 12 THE ENTERPRISE

April 27, 1983 News 'All the world's a stage'------ROTC Honors Ceremony today ~

Shreve's ROTC will hold its Ronald Pardue, Tony Simpson, annual awards presentation Mitchell Rambin, and Per Ceder­ today during 4th period in the born. The Senior Army Instruc­ gym. tor Awards will be presented to Tony Simpson, Michael Cald­ ROTC students rece1vmg well, Keath Jefferson, and awards will be recognized for Daryl Everett. The Best Dressed their achievements during the Cadet Awards will be presented past school year. Students to Graves Johnson, Claude receiving the Superior Cadet Johnson, Sandra Ester, and Decoration award are Ronald William Stewart. Carol Phills Pardue, Todd Boldin, Mitchell will receive the Best Drilled Rambin and Toni Harper. Stu­ Cadet Award. Outstanding lead­ dents receiving the Sons and ers are Todd Tabor, Company Daughters of the American Commander; AI Dyan, Platoon Revolution Bronze Medals are Leader; Chris Allen, First Todd Tabor and Per Cederbom. Sergeant; Leonard Wells, Pla­ Leonard Wells and Anita Strode toon Sergeant; and Dennis will receive the American Legion Crook, Squad Leader. Bronze Medals. Cynthia King will receive the Sojourners The ROTC Military Ball will Medal. The Veterans of Foreign be held Sat., May 1 at the Wars Medal will be awarded to LSU-S Plantation Ball Room. Michael Cline, and the Reserve Each cadet officer and his or Officers Association Outstand­ her date will be presented ing Cadet Medal will be awarded through an ARC of Steel Saber to Ken Taylor. Academic Excel­ Guard and a king and queen The Mid-American Dance Company (MAD CO.), a professional dance group recently visited lence Awards for achieving the selected by members of the Shreve and performed several dances such as the peasant scene for the student body. highest overall scholastic aver­ cadet corps will be presented age in each ROTC class are during the program. Middleton doing an off-broadway Falbaum, scene from Chorus Line and Gangster win Kung Fu Art performed by Teen announces model search Craig Falbaum and the rock macho man. Shreve senior Edie David Wientjes, Randy Harper Teen Magazine recently ly from February through group Gangster recently won Hagens accompanied by Hassel and Bary Todd. announced its 1983 Great Model September) will be selected as first place in Shreve's 14th Teekell, performed an original Emcees for 1983 Showboat Search, a contest open to girls semifinalists and featured in annual talent _show, "Showboat" composition. were Jay Butcher, Andy Gavin 12-18 who want the chance to Teen. Each will receive an on April 21 and 22 in the audi­ and lan Webb. establish a career in modeling. assortment of beauty products torium. Others singing were the Performances were judged by The Great Moden Search is from The Gillette Company. Falbaum won first in indi­ Dynamic Trio and Craig Fal­ Shreve Service Club officers on divided into six geographical After the judges narrow down vidual competition singing and baum and Adam Trobridge Thursday night and by Shreve regions across the United States the field of entrants in October, playing the piano. He performed performing together. Other acts faculty and community patrons and Canada. A total of 128 two finalists from each region "Diary" originally recorded by were Nancy Horton and Don on Friday night. girls from each region (16 month- will be invited to Los Angeles. Bread and "Breaking Us Into" by Joe Jackson. The five-man­ band, Gangster, winning in group competition, performed Night Ranger's "Don't Tell Me You Love Me" and Lover Boy's, "Working For the Weekend. • Gangster also played their theme song, "Gangster•, Youree Drive Texaco Pot of Gold originally composed. Evangeline Village Members of the band are 6104 Line Ave. Danny and Darien Makowsky, 5909 Youree Dr. Joey Rayburn, Keith Vosbury WE HAVE WHAT IT TAKES and Greg Wagnon. Shreveport, La. TO MAKE YOU LOOK GOOD: Other bands performing were Arrival, a christian rock Shoes, cute sports clothes group, Graffitti, and Invasion, by "Esprit", and much, a group of junior high school 868-4373 much more. We are also the students. Juniors Trey Lee and prom dress and special Jeff Cash performed a comedy occasion dress headquarters. act, "Mr. Joe Cool/ giving DROP BY SOON! instructions on how to be a

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Commends the faculty and students of Captain Shreve SEEKING TO on being selected IRRIGATION SYSTEMS­ 1 as ONE of the LANDSCAPING BUILD A TOP FIVE schools In FIRM FOUNDATION LOUISIANA ~ ·Ll· . l/!ll1k 688-7392 . · (}- ~ -- -·. ---. -· . Or. John Sullivan Pastor " News THE ENTERPRISE 13 April 27, 1983 ,Picture schedule devised Board adopts grading scale The Caddo Parish Grading and scale such as the one above, Because teachers have com­ with the schedule hope to have it approved jobs. Reporting Advisory Committee but others have used a point plained about so many students so as to eliminate all conflicts Kim Fullilqve, LOG staff has issued a new mandated scale. The Committee has also being taken from their classes between clubs. All extra-curricu­ member, has been organizing grading scale and suggested suggested a point scale, but it for long periods of time in order lar activities, with the exception this special schedule to assure grade ranges effective the has not yet been passed. That to have their pictures taken for of such things as COE, DE, each club member that he will beginning of the 1983-84 school proposal is as follows: the school yearbook, a new choir, ROTC, and newspaper get his picture taken with all year. system which will schedule staff will be taken after school. the clubs he may be in , avoiding The new scale will be as A- 3.51-4.­ nearly all group pictures after These activities will be sched­ conflicts. follows: B - 2. 76-3.50 school hours has been devised. uled during school because the Still in the planning stage is A- 93-100 C-1.51-2.75 According to Principal Sandra students have a regular meeting a possible concession stand and B- 85-92 D- .75-1.51 McCalla, the new yearbook pic­ time during the school day or entertainment features to occupy c -74-84 F- 0-.74 ture schedule will go into effect because an after-school piqture the students while they wait D- 66-73 Principal Sandra McCalla in September. Those working would interfere with school- for their pictures. F- 0-65 feels that even though there will In past years, teachers have be a transitional period for rSpring Showcase' selected their own scales , simply teachers who are used to a being asked to be reasonable different scale, the mandated and consistent. Some teachers scale will not cause any serious Z-Ciub models shaw· the· latest chose to grade on a percentage problems. by Pam Benecke Ehrharot, Frank Folsom, Cedric bermuda shorts modeled by Dee Enterprise Reporter Thomas, and Scot Heno. Wojtkiewicz and · Kim Fullilove, Divided into three categories, revealed that dressing sporty can Spring is in the air, a time for the models presented clothes be fun as well as sty I ish . Sporty new flowers, blossoming trees, from all walks of life. Such types looks for guys are ail color and especially for a "Showcase" of clothes Charlie as an unimaginable coordinated in pastel colors for Yellen's of new fashions. "safari" look modeled by Merritt this season. Modeled by Chris Z-club has once again pre­ Johnson, to silk cocktail dresses Fitzgerald , Gordon Webb, and 203 Texas St. sented their "Spring Showcase" worn by Jill Ratcliff and Barbara Leigh McClellan, sportswear Shreveport, La. 71101 222-4721 style show on April 13 in the Vaughan, and blue and gray is casual as well as comfortable. Shreve auditorium with Spring tuxedos worn by Cedric Thomas, The colors seem to coordinate -A Tradition Since 1928- fashions ranging from casual Adam Trowbridge, and Craig from the headband to the tube to formalwear. All the proceeds Falbaum, the showcase re­ socks. from their show is donated to vealed the variety, color, ver­ Casuals for guys have taken the Kidney Foundation. Senior satility, simplicity and prac­ in the contrasting look. Spencer models from Z-club included ticality of the new fashions for Risinger and Duke Ehrhardt Amanda Buford, Nancy Cranor, this season. modeled the comfortable rugby Nancy Horton, Kim Fullilove, Broad stripes, contrasting look. Long-sleeved striped and " Jill Ratcliff, Barbara Vaughan, colors, and comfortable seem to solid shirts when paired with Mary Katheryn Howard, Mi­ be the trend. Accessories like solid pants are very eye-catch­ chelle Tedford, Dee Wojtkie­ wide belts, tinted hose, · big ing. These "Spring Showcase" wicz, Becky Jackson, Lynne button earrings, and matching outfits, complete from jackets Wainwright, and Kim Schulman. shoes in bright spring colors to tennis shoes can be found at The mothers of Z-club members make spring fashions complete. these stores around town: who modeled are Mrs. Judy Sportique, Kampers Korner, Bush, Mrs. Carol LaBorde, Mrs. The showcase didn't present Bairds, Ray's and Don's Deb Jane Lindsey, Mrs. Kay Howard, too many pastel colors for the Shop, Gung-Ho, and Squires. and Mrs. LuAnn Johnson. Key girls, but only a few like peach, Remember, to be set for Club models included Gordon pink, and light blue, in formal spring, load up on bright colors Webb, Leigh McClellan, Craig fashions. The casual and sporty in shirts and pants, mix and Falbaum, Adam Trowbridge, looks include splashes of color match and add a lot of acces­ Spencer Risinger, Merritt combinations and contrasts. sories to complete any spring Johnson, Chris Fitzgerald, Duke Summer sweaters, vests, and fashion.

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------~------~------SportsApril 27, 1983 Baseball wrap-ups Shreve has successful season GATORS 20, GIANTS 8 In 1981 , the Cincinnati Reds Early in the season , the media Pickens ends his three-year (Green Oaks) David Clary's two-run homer highlighted a four-run had the best r~ord in the Major put a lot of pressure on Shreve Shreve pitching career with first inning as Shreve opened district play by clobbering Green Leagues , yet didn't qualify for by giving them the headlines tremendous potential to play Oaks. Carl Jackson , AI Reddy, and Mike Magner paced the the playoffs. In 1983, the Shreve constantly. Other teams were out college or pro ball . He whiffed Gators with three hits each . Lloyd Thomas picked up his second Gators have one of the best to kill Shreve because of the batters by the scores again this win of the season . records in Shreveport-Bossier, press they were getting. As year. yet poss ibly will not participate Shreve head coach AI Leviston Magner's batting average GATOR 30, CHIEFS 0 in the playoffs. said , "They (the media) tell how dipped a bit this season , but (Shreve) Kevin Pickens, Carl Jackson, and David Clary sparkled As of this writing , the Gators' good we are, but we hadn't his leadership was felt by the in a Iaugher. Pickens and Jackson combined for a two-hitter and fate is in the hands of the Air­ really had a test yet. " Junior whole team. Pleasant surprises Clary banged out four hits and five RBI 's. line Vikings. Here is the situa­ first baseman Carl Jackson said , this year were Steve Gouthiere tion. If Airline loses one of their "Teams get fired up to play us and Woodus Humphrey. Gou­ GATORS2,PANTHERS3 two remaining games and Shreve more so than when they play thiere was very effective with his wins their one remaining game, other teams." fastball, while Humphrey got on (Shreve) Shreve suffered their first loss of the season despite Shreve will be in the playoffs. base a lot and added speed a fine pitching performance from ace Kevin Pickens. Pickens Consequently, if Airline wins However, this year the Gators to the outfield. Magner, Mar­ allowed just four hits and struck out 11. both of their games, regardless fielded a team overflowing with tina, Floyd and Lloyd Thomas, of what Shreve does , the Gators talent. They returned seven Pickens, Clary, Reddy , Glen GATORS4,BEARKATS3 will be eliminated from the starters from last year, including Whitaker, Alan Talbot, Teaven I playoffs. No matter if the Gators (Shreve) Kevin Pickens struck out 11 Bossier batters en route to last year's MVP Mike Magner, Redstone, and Joe Sapp will make it to the .playoffs or not, another Gator victory. The win brought Shreve to 8-1 overall and Robert Martina, Kevin Pickens, all leave Shreve this year, but they should still be proud of 3-1 in district games. David 'Clary, AI Reddy, Floyd Shreve should look forward to this season . Thomas and Carl Jackson . another winning team next year. AIRLINE EASTER TOURNAMENT (SPAR) For the second consecutive year Shreve defeated South­ Major league baseball underway wood 4-3 in the championship game. Woodus Humphrey was the difference with the game winning RBI as Shreve beat Southwood by Blake Kaplan recently broken Billiam Wil­ Another comeback for Tom for the third time this season. To get to the championship game, Co-Sports Editor liams ' National League record Seaver? Tom Terrific is back in the Gators smashed Mansfield 9-2 and rolled over Bossier 11-1. of 1,117 consecutive games top form for the New York Kevin Pickens was named the MVP and David Clary was named Hello again, sports fans. played . Ironically, Garvey, who Mets after a rocky season last to the all-tournament team . Here are some interesting tid­ signed with the Padres this year with the Reds . On opening bits of the first two weeks of year, broke the record in Dodger day, Seaver pitched six score­ GATORS 10, CHIEFS 0 Major League Baseball. Stadium where he played for less innings as he mowed down Tigers' pitcher Milt Wilcox nine years . the Phillies. Because of his five (Natchitoches) AI Reddy ripped 3 hits and Steve Gouthiere limited almost made it into the record and one-half year absence from the Chiefs to 2 hits while fanning 9. David Clary and Kevin Pickens books recently, coming within Baseball , the traditional Shea Stadium , Seaver received got two hits each . Pickens knocking in 4 runs. one out of pitching a perfect spring sport, has run into a new a standing ovation as he walked game. Len Barker of the Cleve­ problem. So far this year, seven on the field. GATORS1,PANTHERS2 land Indians was the last pitcher games have been postponed Want a tip for rookie of the to pitch a perfect game. because of snow . Looks like the year in the National League? (Parkway) Hard-luck hit Kevin Pickens again . He struck out Speaking of records, million weatherman doesn't have a Keep your eye on Greg Brock 10 and allowed 3 hits, but the Shreve offense couldn't push dollar baby Steve Garvey has calendar. of the Dodgers. enough across the plate. Patrons

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/ NFL star visits Shreve by Scott Polkamp specifically about drugs, he says Co-Sports Editor "Marijuana, (alcohol and quaa­ ludes) can be a spiritual de­ He kicked his big cowboy struction as well as destroying boots up on the desk and put a one's attitude." Harris, a firm toothpick in his mouth. He is believer of Christ, feels that if 6'3" and weighs about 250 athletes could find Christ there pounds. Who is this mountain of would be no need for drugs. a man? He says it's no coincidence that He is former Shreve football many pro football players began standout and eight-year Cin­ speaking out against drugs this cinnati Bengal veteran Bo· year after quite a few players Harris. admitted to drug use. Harris recently spoke to the Speaking of this year, students in an assembly in which Harris was one of many who sat senior Robert Martina was pre­ through the football strike. He sented the Mike Mark Award wasn't particularly pleased with for his outstanding leadership the way the strike was handled, qualities while attending Shreve. and he wasn 't alone. "Ed Garvey Following the assembly, Harris did a fairly poor job on the answered a few questions about strike. The critical point of the his career, his spiritual life, negotiations were missed," drugs and the NFL strike. he said. The strike was one of two disappointments for Harris How is this Clnclnnattl Bengal Bo Harris relaxes In a coach's office after speaking at the man character­ this year. The other was a 44-17 Mike Mark ized? "Linebackers Award ceremony. The Shreve graduate stayed a while to visit and talk to staff reporters. are the playoff loss to the New York craziest, weirdest, most unpre­ Jets. It was one of the Bengals' dictable people in football, n worst defensive performances The entire Shreve tennis . says Harris. However, his of the year ... a game boy~' doubles last year and IS _ attitude he would_ team, consisting of eight each on and personality gives like to forget, he says. agam one of the top Shreve a much different the boys' and girls' teams, will impression of Looking to the future, Harris netters. . compete this Friday and Satur­ linebackers. Harris is a very admits that his seasons as a foot­ All of the_ players that quallf_y serious man, especially day when the regional matches when it ball player are numbered. But, NeHers for state w111 travel to Natch1- comes to talking convene at Querbes Park. about drugs. in his last few seasons he ex­ taches on May 6 for the state worugs can hurt you physically pects his ultimate goal to be According playoffs. . and mentally • he said. Speaking to their coach, Boys' tenniS team members ' fulfilled, a Super Bowl victory. go to Lee Hedges, wThey'll probably are Paul Riser (number one), .------....., all qualify for state. w Their Trey Hawkins (number two), record this year is 9-1 going into Martin Latere, Alan Williams, regionals. Last year the team Jay Butcher, Paul Washington, regionals won first place in the state in Richie Roberts, and Burt Allan. boys' doubles, 2nd place in Girls' team members are Cathy Happy Birthday Blake! boys' individuals and 4th place Googe, Renee Andrews, Dem­ in girls' individuals. Veteran meye Booras, Margaret Bund- player Trey Hawkins teamed rick, Stacie Kelly, Shawn Mar- with Chris Fess to win the sala and Mary Conan. .. STUDENT AID. So come visit It takes more than brains to go to college. Flora Studio It takes money. For tuition, room and board, TDC8UP8PPD Floral Designs for all occasions and books. - Gift Items - The Army College Fund is designed to help 1137 Shrew City Shopping Center Gertrude G. Davis 192 Pennsylvania Ave. you get that money for college while serving Horticulturist Shreveport, your La. country. 32 FLAVORS Designer Phone 888-0947 If you qualify, you can join the Army College Fund when you join the Army. For The Best Popcorn every dollar you put in, Uncle Sam puts in five. 3 GAME TICKETS Or more. You have ever tasted FREE WITH PURCHASE BUY 20 GAME ROOM OF 3 GAMES. GAMES TO TOKENS FOR $300-SAVE $200 So, after just two years in the Army, you can BE USED BY SAME PLAYER 686-9700 have up to $15,200 for college. After three years, PUTT-PUTT up to $20,100. . GOLF & GAMES To get your free copy of the Army College 9660 MANSFIELD RD. Fund booklet, call or visit-your local Army Across.From Western Electric Recruiter. It could be the most important book Expires 7/31/83 you've ever read.

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USFL on the go Mcinnis signs with KSU Shreve senior Scott Mcinnis, own rehibilitation program. He by Scott Pohlkamp a standout football player this hopes to be fully recovered by a full is to report Co-Sports Editor year, has been granted Aug. 16, the date he four-year athletic scholarship to KSU. played It started with a bang. by Kansas State University. This year, Mcinnis Gators and Former NFL head coach tight end for the Mcinnis, who hopes to play His 12 re­ George Allen announced he made All-District. tackle or tight end for Jim would own the Chicago Blitz ceptions for 49 yards and two Dickey's Wildcats is slowly franchise in the new pro touchdowns helped the Gators recovering from a torn I igament 6-5 record. football league, the USFL. to their under the kneecap, suffered in a out in the With him jumped two NFL Although KSU won Shreve basketball game. After Mcinnis was also consider­ players, Gregg Landry of the end, having the leg in a cast for many Louisiana Baltimore Colts and Stan ing Northwestern, weeks. Mcinnis is beginning his and Southern Mississippi. White of the Detroit Lions. Tech Sports editorial Golf team on to state "To win state is our ultimate ionship, it will set a record in never been USFL commiSSioner Chet goal," says 1983 Shreve Golf Louisiana, as this has the Gators Simmons announced that 12 Coach Alden Reeves. Reeves, done before. One of of arch teams could constitute the who is coaching golf for his first losses came at the hands other to league, each playing an 18 year. ever says that his Gator rival Loyola and the game schedule. After the 12 Golf team should make a good quad-A foe , Airline. franchises were established, showing on April 27-28 when The Gators are grateful to talent this a college draft was held. Gator trackman Darryl Henson they defend their state title on have outstanding Most critics didn't expect the points toward the sky as he tries the LSU campus golf course in year with Mike Slack leading the Up and a 74 USFL to have a plentiful his hand at the high jump at a Baton Rouge. way. Slack, who averages draft, but they were sur­ recent track meet held at Caddo At the present time the per round at golf this year, closely by Rob Akins prised. The following out­ away! Parish Stadium. Gators have won three out of is followed standing college athletes four tournaments and 13 out of with a 77, and John Boles with and Fred were drafted: Tim Spencer of 16 matches. These statistics a 78. Wade Brint rear with Ohio State, Alan Rischer of do not include a second place Archer bring up the LSU, Craig James of SMU, showing in the Regionals to ad­ consistent 81's. year should Trumaine Johnson of Gramb­ Track team looking good vance to the state playoffs, and The 1983 school not ling and Tom Ramsey of the possibility of two consecu­ be a big one to remember If the for seniors, but for the UCLA. It is obvious that the They're off and running! Jackson in the hurdles and the tive state championships. only and of the 1983 Captain USFL fielded a successful Once again the Shreve track 400-meter relay team. Gators complete their goal members draft. team is back and ready to aim Poole says that his best track win their second straight champ- Shreve Golf Team. After the draft, the sports­ for their long awaited dominancy members are Ester, Jackson, world was shocked when it in the state. and Cedric Thomas in the was released that Georgia The Gator team will be going quarter mile. Poole also states Heisman Trophy winner, to the regional meet this Friday that the team is strong in all Herschel Walker had signed to try and qualify as many people three relay categories. a multi-million dollar contract as possible for state. Poole's confidence in his team with the New Jersey Generals. Coach Martin Poole's outlook is strengthened when he says , With the signing of Walker and for regionals is optimistic as "This is the best overall team having already signed a con­ is his outlook for the state meet I've ever coached . Thanks tract with ABC, the USFL was which will be held in Monroe on well on its way and had made May6. Poole believes that even According to Poole, "We'll this year is over, the a believer out of me. after Miss Jordan send at least two to state . . . track team will Immediately following the quality of the Mrs. Spann six." The people being with such up­ Walker signing, the Generals possibly remain excellent, Mrs. Prater refered to by Poole as going to stars as freshman Burt sold approximately 30,000 coming Mrs. Childs state are Andre' Ester in the in the distance runs and season tickets and other teams Allan Mr. Harwell long and triple jump, Lifford Frost in the high jump. announced that ticket sales David Mr. Perdue had picked up. The critics Mrs. Flanagan were critical of the USFL Mrs. Russell during its first few weeks of the season because of the attendance. However, they didn't realize that average attendance the first week was Scott Newspaper Staff 37,500, 10,000 more than the Happy Birthday first week of the defunct WFL and 5,000 more than the first AFL championship game. The play of the teams was also heavily criticized . 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