The 1966 Westlake High School yearbook included a special section on the history of public schools in Westlake LA. Many Sutherlands and extended family attended Westlake schools.

RC Sutherland’s father-in-law, William B. Pilley, was the first teacher in Westlake.

RC was one of the first bus drivers. Students rode to school in the back of a converted Model T.

Lake Charles ferry landing Pujo Street. Lake Charles Central High School.

Lake Charles LA ferries. Westlake LA students 1909.

Westlake LA public schools

Westlake schools during the Depression.