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1969 - 1970

Coach Joe Galliano's football team had a 4-6 record but outscored their opponents by a total of 3 points.  Lige Hensley quarterbacked the 1970 varsity squad.  Captains included Norman Hodgins, Robert Foulon, Brophy Boudreaux, and Ronnie Brignac.  The Freshman Team record was 5-1.

The homecoming court included Queen Judy Russo, Maid of Honor Marcia Gunn, and Maids Paula Landry, Patti Revon, Janice D'Ana, Cathy Helm, Cindy Harrell, Debbie Cross, Kate Golemi, and Susan Aucoin.  The Glory Rhodes provided the music at the homecoming dance which was held in November.

The Basketball team record was 16-15.  Coached by Bill Authurs, the team captain was Rick Revon.

Coach Robarts' varsity baseball team came back strong in the 2nd round for a 7-7 record.  Dave Zeringue was named All District Catcher.  Kirk Koppens was the starting pitcher.

The Debate team, moderated by Mr. Paul Martinez which included Tim Bollhalter, Michael Little, Lloyd Frazer, Wayne Junod, Dennis O'Hearn, Steve Delacroix, Russel Arsaga, Edward Chatelain, Michael Carrico, and John Lee, won third place in the Northeast State Tournament.

Rummel won the District Track and Field Championship under the leadeship of coaches Ronnie Doyle, Joseph Bertrand, and Robert Martin.  Richard Fahr qualified for the 220 yard dash for the state meet.  John Maggiore broke the scholl pole vault record with a 12' 6" jump.  Norman Hodgins placed first in the hurdles with Dennis Schneider taking second place.  The team won the mile relay.  Raiders broke the 440 relay record while Myron Yochim broke the school triple jump record where Lester Kennedy won the event.  Marvin Haydel took first place in the 440 yard dash.  Ray St. Pierre led the mile run.  In J.V. Track, Pat Evans won the 120 high hurdles.

At the 1970 All Sports Banquet Kirk Koppens was presented with the Leading Hitter in Baseball award.  Gary Pendergast won the Best Tracking Lineman award.  David Russo received the trophy as Best Blocking Back and Jay Lauricella was recognized as the Best Blocking Lineman while Ashley Schnexnaydre was presented with the Best Tackling Back trophy.   David Zeringue was recognized for Leadeship in Baseball.  Greg Brenan was the Most Improved Baseball Player.  Norman Hodgins was awarded the Rufus Raider award as Athlete of the Year. 

The Genesian Players produced Dracula, Diary of Anne Frank, Christmas In The Treasure Attic, The Man With The Heart In The Highlands, The Diary of Adam and Eve, The Tragedy of Julius Caesar, A Cutting from Death of a Salesman, and Mr. Roberts during the academic year.

The "World's Largest Gumbo Pot" was used at the Raider Festival.  Homeroom 42 posed their class picture in front of the Topaz (HI-BALLS - 25 CENTS) Lounge

Coaches Doyle, Schwaner, and Fenner performed as the Supremes during the first Parent's Variety Show which was titled "Laugh-in 1970 and emceed by Brother Andrew Harris and Mr. Bob Young.

The Senior Trip was to the Bahamas.  The Senior Prom took place on Friday, May 22, 1970 at the Tulane Room of the Jung Hotel.  White Clover provided dance music. 

The Baccalaureate Mass was celebrated by 298 seniors at St. Joseph Church on Tulane Avenue.  At the Graduate Breakfast Wayne Zimmerman, Norman Hodgins, and Brophy Boudreaux received the Athletic Awards.  Ralph Lousteau was honored with the Torch Award. 

Sidney Perret received the American Legion Award.  George Wagner and Michael Fitzgerald were the Raider Co-Salutatorians and Guerard Grice was the Valedictorian for the Class of '70.  Wayne Lee was presented with the St. La Salle Medal. 

During the summer of 1970 the Schaff Brothers sponsored Rummel based American Legion baseball team won the State Championship.

New Orleans musicians recorded:

Allen Toussaint - (Bell) Tequila / We The People 

Assumarks Derfla(Alfred Scramuzza spelled backward) with Eddie Bo - (Scram) Do the Crawfish

Eldridge Holmes - (Deesu 303 1969) If I Were A Carpenter

Slim Harpo - (Excello 2306 1969) Folsom Prison Blues 

Woodstock -- Bethel, New York, August, 1969

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