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Education: Went to St. Anthony’s through the seventh
grade. Four years at Bunkie High School. Very active in
the Booster Club at BHS.
Parents: Louis and Laura –
Louis worked his entire career for CLECO, and Mom was a
homemaker. They had six children- Hazel, Stella, Rae and
Gail, plus two boys., L.J. and Mac.
Career History: Worked
primarily as a homemaker. After the children were mature,
we were a team in the development of several successful
business ventures. The latest such venture was Bayou Magic,
which has been successful beyond anyone’s imagination. “We
were a true team,.” Talking to S.L. indicates the highest
regard for my organizational skills.
Spouse: S.L. – we went to
school together forever, and were married soon after
graduating from high school. In fact next year will be
“the big 50.”
Children: 3 Sid, Johanna and
Laura, and 6 grandchildren all in the Shreveport area.
Life at Bunkie High: These were
grand times, from going to the Blue Moon to going swimming
at the gravel pit. From hamburgers at Kent Court, to curlie
ques at the Bamboo. A sense of safety and security was
taken for granted. The teachers were great, and the sense
of belonging and friendship was comforting. Young people
today have no way of understanding what they have missed by
having to grow up without the things we took for granted.
The St Romains and Mrs Hatley cared for us, helped us
learn and gave us a start on life.
Life after BHS: Life became
family, camping, fishing and hunting, which the whole family
enjoyed, especially being together. Later the “Gail School
of Cooking” became a big thing, with the children and
grandchildren wanting to develop cooking skills. That is
truly a good life, which we continue to enjoy with family
and friends.
Looking back makes us realize –
Life is a Blessing, and our pride in what we have developed
is a tremendous motivator.
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