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1970s
The largest renovation
project ($2.1 million) at THS took place from
the summer of 1976 to the summer of 1977. The
student body platooned with Houma Junior High
that year, with THS students attending in the
morning and HJH students attending in the
afternoon. A new library was built behind the
auditorium. The old library above the cafeteria
was turned into a classroom and the journalism
room. A new athletic field house was constructed
at the north end of the football field. The
original heating system was replaced with
central heating and air-conditioning. The
electrical wiring, lighting, and plumbing was
replaced. The entire building was cleaned,
waterproofed, and repainted. New lab furniture
was installed in the science rooms. In the old
gym, the floor was refinished and a spiral
staircase was added to reach the second
floor. The girls’ locker rooms were renovated
with all new equipment.
By 1978, there were 132 courses offered at
THS. These included psychology, American
government, advanced mathematics, chemistry,
physics, typing, shorthand and office machines,
home economics, French, band, athletics and
Tigerettes. In 1980 the curriculum was further
enhanced with a Senior Honors Incentive Program
(SHIP), Advanced Placement (AP) courses, and
Special Education courses.
At that time, Terrebonne High School had courses
in American history, art, biology, chemistry II,
English IV, music and physics that corresponded
to the College Entrance Exam Board Advanced
Placement program. After completing the course
and passing the Advanced Placement Exam, college
credit may be obtained.
1980s
PHOTO - John Wayne
Chiasson
A Senior Honors Incentive
Program (SHIP), was begun in 1980.
Mr. John Wayne Chaisson
was appointed principal of Terrebonne High
School in 1982. During his tenure computer
science, computer literacy, business arithmetic,
business English, environmental science, and the
honors program were added to the curriculum.
In 1987, Parents for
Education (PFE) at Terrebonne High was
established to assist the academic and
extra-curricular programs. Their fund-raising
efforts have benefited many areas of the
school. These include: instruments for the band,
athletic equipment, science supplies, new
furniture for the guidance office and teachers’
lounge, maintenance equipment and supplies,
transportation, and the journalism department.
Some of the clubs at THS
at this time were the Omega Club, Science Club,
Computer Club, and Quiz Bowl Team, Student
Council, Key Club, History Club, Muntu Club and
Journalism Club.
In 1988, Ulyse J. Louviere
became principal of Terrebonne High. The
following year, the G.E.D. Program was added to
the curriculum to encourage potential drop outs
to remain in school.
PHOTO - Ulyse J. Louviere
1990s
In 1990, the Gifted and
Talented class was re-installed to address the
needs of higher level students. In 1991, the
school purchased new curtains for the
auditorium. A system was begun to change seats
one group at a time in order to finish the task
over a period of several years.
Mr. David C. Bourg was
appointed principal in 1995.
The school curriculum
changed to a 4-Block plan at the beginning of
the 1996-1997 school year. Instead of six
classes a day for the entire year, this plan
calls for four ninety minute classes a term. The
school year is divided into fall and spring
terms, so that a student can take up to eight
classes a year instead of six.
PHOTO - David C. Bourg
2000s
PHOTO - Graham Douglas
In 2003, Graham Douglas
was appointed THS principal.
THS Principals
Mr. John M. Foote
(1908-1910)
Mr. A.E. Phillips
(1910-1914)
Mr. O.H. Briendenbach
(1914-1918)
Mr. P.G. Rogers
(1918-1921)
Mr. M.S. Robertson
(1921-1922)
Mr. E.L. Talbot
(1922-1940)
Mr. Charles A. LeBlanc
(1940-1955)
Mr. Louis D. Rogers
(1955-1968)
Mr. Warren G. Sevin
(1968-1982)
Mr. John Wayne Chaisson
(1982-1988)
Mr. Ulyse J. Louviere
(1988-1995)
Mr. David C. Bourg
(1995-2003)
Mr. Graham Douglas
(2003-present)
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