Author: Lora Diane Peppers
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Ringing of the Liberty Bell, 1950
I like this page, since it shows all of the grades that attended the school. MCHS had all twelve grades. This happened May 15, 1950, when the liberty bell was…
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Voice of the South, 1951
Mr. Carroll is of course, Morris Henry Carroll. He was principal of Monroe Colored High School. “The Voice of the South” was the first African-American radio program aired in Ouachita…
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Dedication Page, 1951
This page was another jaw dropper! Looking out from this page is probably one of the biggest names in Ouachita Parish educational history. Professor M.J. Foster. WOW! Mrs. H.W. Johnson…
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Monroe Colored High School Football Team, 1951
Record: 7-1-1! Held opposing teams to only 59 points that season. Pretty dominant team back then!
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Faculty of Monroe Colored High, 1951
The next four images from the yearbook are the Faculty pages. Take a look at some of the names. Carroll. Facen. Willis. B.D. ROBINSON! just to name a few. Big…
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A Found Priceless Treasure!
Saturday, I happened to be shopping in Antique Alley. I have one favorite store that never disappoints me. This time was no different. Tucked in a pile of yearbooks, was…
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Ad for the Steamboat James Monroe
This ad appeared in the Louisiana State Gazette newspaper (New Orleans, LA) on the front page of the Feb. 19, 1820 issue. Only a few months before, this boat landed…
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The Ouachita Parish School Board of 1915
And this is a page from the Pelican of 1915 showing the School Board representatives at the time. Some pretty big names!
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A page of ads from the 1915 Pelican
Continuing on with the Ouachita Parish High School yearbook of 1915, here is a page of ads. I just love the photographer’s picture! Mr. Church had bought out the studio…
Ouachita Parish History Tidbits 