Captain Shreve High School

Captain Shreve High School(CSHS) is one of the largest high schools in Shreveport, Louisiana. The school is a three-story circular building built in the round. The school gained national attention when Captain Shreve alum and author Will Clarkewrote about his high school experience in the essay "How to Kill a Boy that Nobody Likes". The story, published in Simon & Schuster's anthology When I Was a Loser, was banned by a Rhode Island school district in 2007. Captain Shreve was also made somewhat famous in the 80s for having actress Valerie Bertinelliperform at a talent show when two of her brothers attended school there.[1][2]. In 1973, Captain Shreve won the AAAA State Championship in football.

Captain Shreve High School
Established 1967
School type Public
Principal Dr. Sandra McCalla
Assistant Principal of Instruction Robin Debusk
Assistant Principal of Instruction Joanette Underhill
Assistant Principal of Administration Robert Silvie
Counselor Lori Dye
Counselor Kay Robinson
Counselor Kaye Lynche
Counselor Rosemary Day
Location 6115 East Kings Highway
Shreveport, LA 71105-4699
Enrollment 1,142
Colors Green and Gold

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Notable alumni

Kix Brooks

Library

The Captain Shreve Library supports the mission of the school by being active partners with the administration, faculty, students, and community. Providing an environment that enables the members of the school community to be effective users of ideas and information and become lifelong learners is the philosophy of the library.

The goal of the staff of the Captain Shreve High School Library is to administer a library program that provides all types and kinds of instructional resources required to implement, enrich, and support the educational program to meet the abilities, interests and goals of students and faculty.

Co-Curricular and Extracurricular Activities

Eligibility to participate in those extracurricular activities marked with an asterisk (*) is determined at the end of each grading period. The student must have a grade point average of 2.0 (or higher, in the case of certain groups) and pass 5 subjects on the weighted scale in order to be eligible. The administration may deny membership to students who exhibit patterns of inappropriate behavior.

The purpose of the Art Club is to generate interest in art as well as provide service to the school and the community. Members design banners and bulletin boards, provide a booth and art exhibit for Eighth Grade Open House, and decorate for the Junior-Senior Prom. Students also participate in Christmas in Roseland and ArtBreak. Field trips to exhibits, museums, and art institutions are planned each year, and guest artists are frequently invited to meetings for discussions and demonstrations. New members are accepted at the beginning of each school year and are encouraged to be presently or previously enrolled in art. Dues are $10.00 per year. Art Club meets every Wednesday.
Astra is a girls' service organization sponsored by the Altrusa Club, a professional women's club. It is composed of members from ninth, tenth, eleventh and twelfth grades who have a grade point average of at least 3.8.
The purpose of the Black Studies Association is to find better understanding of african-american culture. A membership requirement is to fill out a prepared application form, which must be approved by the sponsors and officers of the organization. Members must be sophomores, juniors, or seniors and must maintain a 3.0 average. membership is open during the months of April and May and also during the months of September and October of the current school year. Dues are $10.00 membership fee and $50.00 yearly dues, a total of $60.00 per student per year. Meeting dates are every second and fourth Wednesday afternoons at 3:40. The major projects include Black History Week and its activities, Sickle Cell Anemia Drive, United Negro College Fund Drive, and the canned goods drive at Christmas for the needy.
Elections are held in the fall of the year for Class Officers. Officers must maintain a 3.5 grade point average.
President - freshman, sophomore, junior and senior
Girl's Vice President - freshman, sophomore, junior and senior
Boy's Vice President - freshman, sophomore, junior and senior
Secretary - freshman, sophomore, junior and senior
Treasurer - freshman, sophomore, junior and senior
Historian - is elected in the freshman year and holds that office for 4 years if the grade point average is maintained.
Debate is a speech organization designed to enhance and define the natural speaking abilities of its members. Students not only are taught to speak and debate in an organized and articulate manner, but also are introduced to the basic fundamentals of intellectual competition. After several competitions, a student may be eligible to join an honor organization for debaters, the National Forensic League. As the debater advances in events, he/she earns more points for NFL and thereby attains higher levels of accomplishment in the honor organization. Students accepted in the debate team are required to research and study with the goal to debate against other schools in tournaments. The student pays the cost of competing in tournaments. Debate tournament is a class offered at Captain Shreve, as well as a co-curricular activity. Summer preparation is necessary. It is led by Mr. Kevin Ivy the civics and free enterprise teacher. He also teaches liberal arts II.
The Drama Club is the major force behind the one or two play productions performed each year at Captain Shreve. Production elements include set construction, lighting, costuming, and make-up, in conjunction with acting. No previous speech experience is required for membership. Many members travel statewide to debate and drama tournaments. Travel is at student's expense. At the end of the year, acting and crew awards are presented to outstanding members. The faculty sponsor is Mrs. Vasquez(the best ever!)
FCA is made up of individuals working together as a team - offering each other strength, support and the opportunity to grow in knowledge, faith and favor with God and man. As a member of FCA, an athlete has an opportunity to achieve personal goals by formulating an effective game plan for his/her life. FCA is open to all students at Captain Shreve High School. Dues are $4.00 per year.
Football Ad Staff consists of the officers of the Pep Squad. All members of Pep Squad must sell a minimum of a 1/8 page ad in the football program.
The purpose of the French Club is to learn about French lifestyle, literature, music, and to meet native French speakers. Membership is open to all students currently taking French. Dues are $10.00. Meeting dates are set at the convenience of the majority of the members.
FBLA is an educational association for students preparing for careers in business, entrepreneurial or business-related fields. The association prepares students for employment by promoting competent, aggressive business leadership, increasing understanding of American free enterprise, establishing career goals, encouraging scholarship, promoting efficient money management, and developing character and self confidence. Co-curricular activities encourage career development, civic service, and business advocacy. An extensive skills competition program is offered to challenge members' achievements in their academic pursuits. Membership requires students to have successfully competed one unit or be presently enrolled in a business course. Dues are $15.00 per year. Major projects include district and state competition and community service projects.
Highline members are chosen by a group of qualified judges after participating in a one-week clinic at the end of each year. All 9th, 10th and 11th grade girls who have maintained at least a 2.0 GPA are eligible. Candidates must be participating in ROTC, Band, Danceline, Junior Varsity Cheerleading or Pep Squad at the time of tryouts. The purpose of this organization is to promote school spirit by performing at various athletic events and pep rallies as well as community functions and participate in local, regional, state and national competitions. Girls must set aside at least three weeks prior to the summer camp dates and two weeks prior to the opening of school for daily practice. Also, night practice is required during competition season for approximately one month. During the school year eight to ten hours a week of practice will be necessary. All practices and meetings are mandatory. Approximate cost of all school uniforms, camp tuition and camp uniforms is over $9000.00. All members must be enrolled in the Danceline class.
Interact is a boys' service organization which works with community services and participates in various other activities. Members must maintain a 2.0 GPA. New members are inducted at the beginning of each school year. Dues are $10.00 per year. The club meets every other week at 6:00 or 6:30 p.m.
International club is a club that teaches students how other students live in other countries. Mostly for foreign exchange students, but anyone can join that wants to learn what it is like to live in other countries. Dues (like French Club) are $3.00 for the entire year.
International Thespian Society is an honor drama organization for those students who have accumulated a quota of points earned through theater production and speech tournament participation. Membership is open to those who are Drama Club members first. Points can accrue from middle school and community theater as well as work at Captain Shreve. Upon eligibility, international dues are paid by the inductee who chooses a one-year or a life-time member payment. Current lifetime dues are $8.00.
This organization is composed of the Presidents of all the clubs and organizations at CSHS. The purpose of this group is to work together on a variety of school projects such as GatorScape and Eighth Grade Open House.
The LOG (the school yearbook) is a one-hour course designed to produce, finance, and distribute 650-800 copies of a 350 page yearbook. The yearbook is a pictorial record of some of the most important years of a student's life. Prospective members must fill out and submit a written application in the spring of the school year. Students may become adjunct staffers if their schedule will not allow them to take yearbook as a regular class. Students will learn how to take and crop pictures, make attractive and appropriate computer layouts, sell ads and yearbooks, and setup and maintain ad billing. All applicants must have a 2.5 GPA, the ability to get along with others, neatness, maturity, and a highly developed sense of responsibility. Keyboarding and computer skills are a plus for applicants. Selling ads is an extremely important responsibility of all staff members, mandatory to the production of the book. Applicants must have transportation available to fulfill their ad and photo assignments. Old members must also maintain the required GPA and level of performance. The staff represents all grade levels, and applicants are voted on by the staff with advisor approval. The positions of Editors and Section Heads will be selected by the Advisor.
The Mock Trial Team competes with area schools in presenting defense and prosecution of especially prepared trial cases. Students with an interest in law can participate in this legal process in a real court room setting. Area winners go on to compete at State/National levels. Tryouts for attorney or witness roles begin in the fall.
Membership in Mu Alpha Theta, an international math club, is the highest honor possible for the high school and junior college mathematics student. To be eligible for membership, minimum requirements are that a student must have completed with distinction at least four semesters of college preparatory mathematics, be enrolled in a fifth semester and have a 3.5 grade-point average in all math classes. National dues are $5.00 and local dues are $2.00.
The National Honor Society recognizes students who excel in scholarship, leadership, service and character. To become a member of the Captain Shreve Chapter of the National Honor Society at the spring induction, a student must have earned at least ten credits and have a 3.80 grade point average on those credits. Two points are required in the area of service and leadership. The two points may be earned by a current, active membership in two school-based organizations or by being a member and an officer in a Captain Shreve club. The requirement in character is satisfied by an average rating of 2.80 when rated by the faculty on a 4.0 scale. Retaining membership requires maintaining these induction criteria.
The purpose of this course is to allow students the opportunity to apply principles of journalistic forms of writing and page design in preparing the official newspaper publication of the school. The students use desktop publishing to prepare the paper from start to finish. Staff members are selected by the adviser after applying.
Students qualify for this honor roll by earning a weighted GPA of 3.6 with no semester grade below a C. Students who earn the 3.6 GPA for the fall semester are honored at a special assembly on Founders Day in February of each year.
Pep Squad membership is open to girls in grades 9-12. A grade average of 2.0 is required for membership. A parent meeting will be held in late April to discuss uniform cost and fittings, attendance at football and basketball games, and selling one ad for the football program. There will be at least two uniform fitting dates in May. The uniform will cost approximately $250.00 which includes uniform, shoes, pom-poms and warm-up suit. Dues are $15.00 and cover the cost of membership in the Booster Club and buses for the games. Members must participate in all Pep Squad activities throughout the year. This includes all football games, designated basketball games, all Pep Squad practices and community service projects.
If you like Jeopardy!, you'll enjoy Quiz Bowl, a fast-paced, oral academic competition. Membership is open to all interested students who attend weekly practice sessions to prepare for Saturday tournaments.
Interested students should have a GPA of 2.0, be currently taking a science course or have two science credits and faculty recommendation. Members are required to participate in all club activities and fund raisers. After school field trips, Marine Biology trip to Galveston, fellowship and guest speakers will be highlighted. Dues are $4.00 per year.
The purpose of the Spanish Club is to foster a spirit of unity among Captain Shreve Spanish students and create awareness of Hispanic culture within the school community. Students who are currently studying Spanish, have studied it in the past or are Spanish speaking students are eligible for membership. The Vice-President moves up to the office of President the following year with sponsor approval. Other officers must be currently enrolled in a Spanish class and are elected at the first meeting of the year. The Spanish Club hosts the annual Cinco de Mayo Festival, meets at local Mexican restaurants and participates in community service activities. Meetings are held as needed after school. Dues are $3.00.
Youth in Government is designed to enhance the development of the American Democratic System by enabling young people to prepare for moral and political leadership. Students train in the theory and practice of determining public policy by writing bills, practicing parliamentary procedure, and attending Youth Legislature at the capitol in Baton Rouge. Students, in grades 9-12 are eligible to join. Dues are collected in September. Students desiring to attend Youth Legislature must attend Pre-leg held in fall semester of each year and then complete the bill requirements for selection to attend Youth Legislature.
The purpose of Z-Club is to serve the school and community, encourage leadership qualities in young women, and promote fellowship and understanding among all people. Members must have a 2.0 grade point average, score at least a 20 with five faculty recommendations, and two Z-Club members, and meet service requirements. In addition, prospective members have an interview and subsequent vote by club members, as well as score at least 90% on a test about the history of Z-Club. Membership is unlimited just to those who meet requirements. Students may be selected for membership during their sophomore, junior, or senior years. Dues are $25.00 per year. The major projects of Z-Club include assisting the Salvation Army during Christmas, assisting at the Red River Revel, assisting Shreveport Green, and volunteering at other community activities. Members vote each year concerning what projects they will do.

References

  1. ^ http://archives.cnn.com/2002/SHOWBIZ/News/07/15/cel.vanhalen/index.html
  2. ^ http://www.fancast.com/people/Valerie-Bertinelli/26411/biography/about