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Irish-Italian,St.Patrick’s Day parades set Parades to roll March 15th, 22nd

state Sen. Danny Martiny. His wife, Nina, will reign as queen.

The theme of this year’s parade is “Over the Rainbow” and will feature 42 floats, 52 truck

BY EVA JACOB BARKOFF floats, 12 marching groups and Special to The Advocate four novelty units.

Prior to the parade, the ShilleIf you’ve been experiencing parade withdrawal, help is on lagh and Sash presentation parthe way with two more parades ty will be at noon March 13 at Fulco’s Bar, 519 North Turnbull scheduled this month.

First, the St. Patrick Parade Drive, Metairie. Green beer, Committee of Jefferson will corned beef and other food and hold its 45th annual parade at refreshments will be available.

The parade will begin near the noon March 15 in Old Metairie.

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and 42nd Street behind Archbishop Rummel High School. It will proceed south on Severn, turning east or left onto Metairie Road. It will continue down Metairie Road until it reaches Focis Street where it will turn

north or left. It will disband at Focis and Canal Streets.

The following week, Rob Schulte and Jack Rizzuto Schulte will lead as the Irish and Italian grand marshals of the 33rd annual Louisiana Irish-Italian parade, beginning at noon March 22.

The parade will begin just outside Clearview Shopping Center and head east onto Veterans

Memorial Boulevard in Metairie. It will continue down Veterans, turning north or left onto Severn Avenue. It will proceed down Severn to 17th Street and make a U-turn onto the other side of Severn.

When the parade once again reaches Veterans, it will turn left or east and proceed to Martin Behrman Avenue, where it will disband.

The parade will not turn onto Bonnabel Boulevard.

Prior to the parade, a toasting party will be held beginning at 4

p.m. March 18 at Stepbrother’s Bar and Grill, 4921 W. Napoleon Ave., Metairie.

There will be free food and refreshments.

To round out the events, a dinner dance will be from 8 p.m. to midnight March 20 at the Chateau Golf and Country Club, 3600 Chateau Blvd., Kenner.

Tickets are $70 per person and include food, an open bar and music by The Top Cats.

For tickets to the March 20 dinner dance, email Jason Renton at Jrenton632@cox.net.

GiveNOLA Day sets $3M goal

Seniors can enjoy music, dance and health tips The 2015 Jefferson Parish Senior Citizen Exposition will be held from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. March 12 at the Alario Event Center, 2000 Segnette Blvd., Westwego.

The theme is “Spring is in the Air,” and those attending the event are encouraged to wear spring attire.

The event is free and open to the public.

The aim of the event is to provide health information and community resources that promote the wellness and quality of life of Jefferson Parish senior citizens. It will feature more than 100 exhibitor booths, several of which will offer free health screenings for blood pressure, heart disease, diabetes, cholesterol, scoliosis and blood sugar/glucose.

The attractions include a spring-themed hat contest; a cooking demonstration; appearances by Pierre the Pelican and the Pelican dance team from the New Orleans Pelicans, and by Boudreaux from the New Orleans Zephyrs; caricature drawings; and music by disc jockey Rockin’ Ron. Lunch will be provided, äSee JEFFERSON, page 3G

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At the kick-off for the 2015 GiveNOLA Day, Irma Thomas and Mayor Mitch Landrieu sing the GiveNOLA Day jingle with, back, Albert Ruesga, president and CEO of the Greater New Orleans Foundation.

Online giving event encourages donations for nonprofits

Advocate staff report The inaugural GiveNOLA Day in 2014 exceeded expectations with the highest average donation by region in the national event called Give Local America. Organized locally by the Greater New Orleans Foundation,

more than 19,000 donors contributed an average of $147 to raise $2.25 million for 309 participating nonprofits.

The second annual GiveNOLA Day will be held from midnight to midnight May 5 and already, 380 nonprofits are eligible to receive donations.

The deadline for nonprofits to sign up

Amateur Radio Group’s first HAM radio class recently watched an introductory presentation at the Jefferson Parish West Bank Regional Library. Classes will be held from 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. every Tuesday and Thursday for four weeks and are free to the public.

“One Day to Give as One,” with lyrics by Will Robinson, is performed on a PSA to spread the word that “A little giving goes a long way” during the 24-hour online giving day. This year’s goal is to raise $3 million for äSee GIVENOLA, page 3G

St. Baldrick’s Foundation head-shaving events set

Group holds its first HAM radio class The Crescent City

is March 17.

And being New Orleans, this year there’s even an official song by “Queen of Soul” singer Irma Thomas.

Mayor Mitch Landrieu recently joined Thomas in singing the official song to proclaim May 5 GiveNOLA Day.

Advocate staff photos by SHERRI MILLER

ABOVE: The Crescent City Amateur Radio Group’s first HAM radio class meets for an introductory presentation at the Jefferson Parish West Bank Regional Library.

LEFT: Crescent City Amateur Radio Group Production Manager Nicholas Frederick sets up the presentation for the group.

It’s time once again to help children and young adults with cancer by taking part in St. Baldrick’s head-shaving events in the New Orleans area, including: n 11:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, March 21, Finn McCool’s Irish Pub, 3701 Banks St., Mid-City n 2:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Sunday, March 22, Deutsches Haus, 1023 Ridgewood Drive, Metairie n 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, March 28, Edward Hynes Charter School, 990 Harrison Ave., Lakeview.

Those who shave their heads stand proudly beside children who have lost their hair due to cancer treatments.

You also may join the fight to

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find a cancer cure by volunteering (especially barbers), donating money or simply being there to share in the excitement.

“We’re having a block party and raffling lots of things,” Finn’s manager Keith Patterson said. “Last year, we raised $120,000.”

The Lakeview event will take place during the Hynes school fair, said coordinator

Kenny Michael, who’ll shave his head along with sons Seth, 12, and Alex, 9. Michael’s first St. Baldrick’s event was in 2008, and when his young sons begged to join him, “the crowd went crazy,” he said.

At Deutsches Haus, which moved to Metairie due to development of the medical corridor along Tulane Avenue, the event is a continuation of a St. Baldrick’s head-shaving held at Parasol’s bar and restaurant in 2003, said Dean Arnett, who coordinated the Irish Channel event with Morgan Stewart.

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community Isleños settlers’ history to be showcased The historic lifestyles of the 554-2685; or Eddie Appel at Canary Islanders who came (504) 301-6135. to St. Bernard Parish between Nemesis to meet 1778 and 1783 will be showcased at the Los Isleños HeriThe Knights of Nemesis Sotage and Cultural Society’s cial Club and Parade will meet 40th Annual Islenos Fiesta. at 6:30 p.m. Monday, March 9, Set for Saturday and at Frozen Fantasies, 3120 Sunday, March 7 and 8, E. Judge Perez Drive, on the grounds of Los Meraux. For informaIsleños Museum Comtion, call Billy Showalter plex, 1345-1357 Bayou at (504) 583-3998.

Road in the St. Bernard Gumbo fundraiser community, the festival will feature live music, A gumbo dinner to food, rides, local craftbenefit the Christmas PARISH Adopt-a- St. Bernard ers, and expanded livLINES ing-history demonstraSchool Family and KIM tions of folk crafts and other St. Bernard parish GRITTER traditions associated charities will be held with the Isleños culture.

Tuesday from 5 p.m. to The menu will include the 8 p.m. in the Chalmette High usual festival fare, along with School Ninth Grade Academy various Spanish dishes, grilled cafeteria, 1101 E. Judge Perez oysters and fried seafood.

Drive in Chalmette.

Festival hours are 11 a.m. to Members of the St. Bernard 10 p.m. Saturday and 11 a.m. to Volunteers for Family and Com9 p.m. Sunday. munity, Stitch in Time Club will On Saturday, live entertainbe serving dinners of gumbo ment will be provided by the and rice, salad and bread for Chalmette High School Jazz $10 per plate. Dine-in or takeBand from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m., out orders will be accepted.

La Zarzalera from 3:30 to 5:30 Homemade desserts will be on p.m., August Rush from 6 to sale, and a parade of prizes and 7:30 p.m. and Pick 6 Band from a 50/50 drawing will be held.

8 to 10 p.m. Sunday’s lineup will Monetary donations and include Ovi-G and The Froggies items for the parade of prizes from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m., La Zarare being accepted. For inforzalera from 3 to 5 p.m. and The mation, or tickets, call (504) Top Cats from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m.

669-8089 or (504) 450-5809.

A senior heritage program Tickets also are available will take place at 11:30 a.m. at Jeanfreau’s Super Market, Saturday, and an Isleñitos and 2324 Paris Road, Chalmette; junior heritage program will be Ponstein’s Food Store, 3523 at 11 a.m. on Sunday.

Paris Road, Chalmette; Arabi Visitors will be able to peFood Store, 650 Friscoville ruse the Los Isleños Historic Ave., Arabi; The St. Bernard Village, which consists of sevOffice of Tourism Visitors’ eral remarkable structures, Center, 409 Aycock St., Arabi; including the Coconut Island or Title Associates, 300 W. Barroom, Estopinal House and Judge Perez Drive, Chalmette.

Kitchen, and the Esteves and Cruise Night Cresap-Caserta houses. Each building and the surrounding The St. Bernard Rod Knockgrounds will be utilized for ers’ monthly cruise night will displays featuring farming, be March 14 from 6 p.m. to 9 alligator hunting, trapping, p.m. in the parking lot of The boat-building, trawl-making, Palms Casino, 8001 W. St. Berbasket weaving, Teneriffe lace- nard Highway in Arabi. making and quilting.

Cruise nights are on the secAdmission to the festival is ond Saturday of every month. $3 per person. Children 11 and Participation is open to all younger will be admitted free. makes and models of antique, For information, contact muscle and modified cars.

Rhonda Rodriguez Hannan, fiFor information, call (504) esta chairwoman, at (504) 615- 975-2371 or (504) 508-1599.

9322 or Kathy Serpas Ziegler, Information about the club is fiesta co-chairwoman, at (504) available at stbrk.com.

494-5848.

Special Olympics

St. Bernard Parish specialneeds students will get their opportunity to shine this week when they compete in track and field events at the St. Bernard Parish Public School System’s 2015 Louisiana Special Olympics.

Set for 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Friday, the annual event will take place on the football field at Chalmette High School, 1100 E. Judge Perez Drive in Chalmette.

Spectators are welcome to attend to cheer more than 100 students who will participate in this year’s event.

For information, call Chalmette High at (504) 301-2600.

Sports Hall of Fame

The St. Bernard Sports Hall of Fame and Gulf Coast Bank will hold its annual induction and awards ceremony at 6:30 p.m. Saturday at the St. Bernard Sports Hall of Fame Center at Val Reiss Park, Chalmette.

This year’s inductees are jockey Kerwin “Boo Boo” Clark; announcer and statistician James Bickford; and retired basketball referee and baseball umpire Donald Bourgeois Sr. Ronnie Kornick Sr. will be recognized as the 2014 Humanitarian of the Year. Byron Santiago will receive the Elphage Callihouette Special Recognition Award.

The Hall of Fame also will recognize Callie Lambert and Timmy Alphonso, of Chalmette High, as the 2014 Amateur Athletes of the Year.

New Orleans Saints legend and WWL radio personality Bobby Hebert will speak.

Tickets are $50 per person and include dinner and an open bar with beer and wine. A cash bar will be available for other beverages. Tables of 10 can be reserved.

For information or tickets, call Roy Cortes at (985) 2468354; Bryan Frichter at (504)

Andrew Jackson crafts show

Crafters are needed for Andrew Jackson Middle School’s annual crafts show from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. March 21 at the school, 201 Eighth St., Chalmette.

Booths are $50 or $60, depending on whether electricity is needed. Each vendor will be provided with one table.

For information, call (504) 301-1500.

Golf tournament

The St. Bernard School Board Employees Lions Club’s seventh annual golf tournament is set for March 28 at Oak Harbor Golf Course, 201 Oak Harbor Blvd., Slidell. Sign-in begins at 11:30 a.m., and a shotgun start will take place at 1 p.m.

The cost is $90 per golfer or $360 for a team of four. Space is limited to the first 144 players. Hole sponsorships are available for $100, $180 or $240. Checks made payable to SBP School Board Employees Lions Club can be mailed to 200 E. St. Bernard Highway, Chalmette, LA 70043.

For information, call David Fernandez at (504) 818-8935 or Hugh Harlton at (504) 473-1782.

Warmer weather marks onset of ‘kitten season’ As the weather gets warmer, we will enter what is known in the rescue community as “kitten season.” During this time, feral and unaltered stray cats reproduce in large numbers. It is not uncommon for as ANIMAL many as 50 cats RESCUE to be turned in to TRACI a municipal shelHOWERTON ter in a single day during the height of kitten season.

Because the heat cycles in cats are regulated by the weather, there is an uptick of pregnant cats at the same time. Most cats go into heat three times a year, beginning in March or April. A female cat will keep repeating a heat cycle until she gets pregnant.

Once a cat conceives, it is about two months until the kittens are born.

Here are some ways you can do to help rescuers address the challenges of kitten season: n Spay or neuter cats. Kittens as young as 2 months can be safely altered if they meet the weight requirements for anesthesia. n Volunteer at shelters and rescues. Contact a local shelter or rescue to find out what is needed most. Volunteers also are needed to network from home or to assist with adoption events. n Care for homeless or fe-

ral cats in your neighborhood.

Work with local rescues and shelters to help manage stray cat populations through trapneuter-return (TNR) and feeding stations. n Become a foster parent or bottle parent. Kittens under the age of 4 weeks need around-the-clock care, and rescues and shelters depend on bottle parents to help keep these tiny kittens alive. Kittens do not do well in a shelter environment, as they are more prone to illness until all vaccinations are administered, and therefore benefit from spending their early weeks in a foster home. n Adopt a cat. If you are thinking about adding a new furry friend to the family, now is the time!

A cat can become pregnant as early as five months of age, and a mother cat can become pregnant again while she is still nursing. Spaying and neutering are crucial to combating cat overpopulation.

Events

SPAY/NEUTER DISCOUNTS: The Louisiana SPCA Community Clinic is offering $20.15 spay/ neuter surgeries through August for all pets residing in Orleans Parish. In addition, microchips will be available at a reduced fee of $10 in conjunction with a spay/neuter surgery or wellness visit, and T-N-R for feral cats will be reduced to $10. Call (504) 363-

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Amy is a sweet, playful, loving girl who came to ARNO with her brother Sheldon and his mother, Penny. The adoption fee is $100 and includes spay, two rounds of vaccinations, dewormer, a combo test and a microchip.

1333 or visit www.la-spca.org/ communityclinic.

YAPPY HOUR: Ana Zorrilla, CEO of the Louisiana Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, will be the celebrity bartender during Yappy Hour from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Thursday, March 5, at The Velvet Cactus, 6300 Argonne Blvd., New Orleans. No dogs are allowed, but dog enthusiasts can mingle and register to walk in the Dog Day Walk-AThon and Festival, which will be March 22 at New Orleans City Park.

NEW ORLEANS BUDDY BREAK: The Jefferson Parish Society for

the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals will sponsor a Buddy Break in Lafayette Square in New Orleans from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Thursday, March 5. Buddy Breaks pair Central Business District office workers with shelter pets for lunchtime strolls. For information, call (504) 733-5878 or send email to jacob@jeffersonspca.org.

METAIRIE BUDDY BREAK: The Jefferson Parish Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals will sponsor a Buddy Break at East Jefferson General Hospital in Metairie from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday, March 6.

Buddy Breaks pair office workers with shelter pets for lunchtime strolls. For information, call (504) 733-5878 or send email to jacob@jeffersonspca.org.

LOST OR FOUND PETS: In Orleans Parish, you can send a photo, description of your pet, date lost/found and your contact information to lostandfound@la-spca.org. In Jefferson Parish, email molsen@ jeffparish.net and bbourgeois @jeffparish.net, and in St. Bernard Parish, email cluna@ sbpg.net.

Traci D. Howerton is social media editor of Animal Rescue New Orleans, a nonprofit, volunteer-based, no-kill shelter. Contact ARNO at animalrescuecolumn@ gmail.com, www.animal rescueneworleans.org or call its recorded information line at (504) 571-1900.

Aquaculture industry award honors Douglas Drennan Kathleen Hartman, president of the U.S. Aquaculture Society, presents the Douglas Drennan Industry Leadership award to Douglas Drennan’s wife and three children in his memory.

From left are Hartman, Cathy Drennan, Robert Drennan, Graham Drennan and Elizabeth Drennan.

Advocate staff report Douglas Drennan’s contributions to the aquaculture industry will be long remembered through the creation of the Douglas Drennan II Industry Leadership Award by the U.S. Aquaculture Society.

Drennan, a lifelong resident of New Orleans, was president of the U.S. Aquaculture Suppliers Association when he died in July at 52.

The first of the awards named for him was awarded to him posthumously Feb. 20 during the Aquaculture America event in New Orleans. Aquaculture America is the national conference of the U.S. Aquaculture Society, the National Aquaculture Association and the Aquaculture Suppliers Association.

The award will recognize an outstanding person in the aquaculture industry who has both professionally and personally contributed to the aquaculture industry through improving technology, innovation and/or process and who has demonstrated a personal commitment to the aquaculture community, especially students.

In addition, Drennan was presented posthumously a lifetime achievement award.

Drennan was a graduate of Isidore Newman School, the

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University of New Orleans and Mississippi State University.

After receiving a master’s degree from MSU, he worked as the aquaculture specialist for Mississippi Delta Community College and then for the Civil Engineering Aquatics Systems Laboratory at LSU. In 1995, Drennan founded

Aquaculture Systems Technologies LLC. Until his death, Drennan served as managing member and president of Aquaculture Systems Technologies LLC and as general manager of Aquaculture Supply LLC. An avid hunter and fisher, Drennan was a member of

Ducks Unlimited and was extremely active with the Coastal Conservation Association of Louisiana. He was a CCA Executive Committee member, a CCA Louisiana state board member, and he served as the CCA Louisiana Delta Chapter president from 2010 until his death.

Mark your calendars

n The Knights of Columbus Archbishop Rummel Council 5747 and its Ladies Auxiliary will host their annual St. Joseph’s Day Altar at the council home, 2107 Paris Road, Chalmette. The viewing will be from noon to 6 p.m. March 18, and the public is invited for the feeding from noon to 6 p.m. March 19. n The Louisiana Crawfish Festival will take place March 26 through 29 on the grounds of the Frederick J. Sigur Civic Center in Chalmette. The annual event features live music, rides and plenty of crawfish cooked every way imaginable.

Kim Gritter writes about people, places and events in St. Bernard Parish. She can be reached at parishlines@gmail. com.

Metairie Rotary Club engages community

Avery Strada and Wesley Griffin, of New Orleans Area Habitat for Humanity, were guest speakers at a recent meeting of the Members of the Metairie Rotary Club recently made a dona- Metairie Rotary Club. Strada is director of volunteer services tion to Shoes for Orphan Soles which provides shoes and for the group, and Griffin is ReStore director. From left are socks to orphans and vulnerable children. From left are Ro- club Vice President Jennifer Esler, Strada, Griffin and Rotarian Clifton Rhodes. tarians Lori Ramsey, Bob Haeuser and Jim Ray. Photos provided by Metairie Rotary Club

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community Golf tourney to benefit VOA adoption program gram and has gained a reputation as a leading regional charThe adoption program of Vol- ity tournament.

Registration is available for unteers of America will be the beneficiary of the 23rd annual individual players, foursomes, GolfStar Classic on Tuesday, sponsors and event volunteers March 17, at TPC Louisiana, at www.voagno.org. A single11001 Lapalco Blvd., Avondale. player ticket for the GolfStar As a licensed adoption agen- Classic is $250 and includes cy for more than 70 years, Vol- cart rental, greens fee, breakunteers of America is a pioneer fast and lunch, a golf shirt, in issues such as open adoption. golf balls, award reception and The adoption program works prizes. Raffle tickets to win a both with women facing un- 2015 Mercedes CLA250 are planned pregnancies and with available for $50 at www.voa married couples struggling gno.org or by calling (504) 486with fertility, and has united 8662. Only 1,500 tickets will be thousands of forever families sold, and the winner need not over the decades. The Vol- be present to claim the prize. unteers of America GolfStar All proceeds from the tournaClassic is the sole fundraiser ment and raffle will benefit the benefiting the adoption pro- adoption program.

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and several senior dance teams will perform.

The event is hosted by the Jefferson Council on Aging.

For more information, call the council at (504) 207-4141.

Kenner church to hold sale

Christ the King Lutheran Church will hold a garage sale from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Saturday in the church parking lot, 1001 West Esplanade Ave., Kenner.

Anyone interested in renting space at the sale may do so for $20; proceeds from the rental fee go to the church.

Individuals and groups that rent space at the sale may keep the money they earn.

For information, call Debbie Manos (504) 256-8103.

WWL producer guest speaker

Dominic Massa, an executive producer and special projects director at WWL television, is the guest speaker at the monthly meeting of the Jefferson Genealogical Society at 7 p.m. March 12 at John Calvin Presbyterian Church, 4201 Transcontinental Drive, Metairie.

Massa’s topic is “New Orleans Radio and Television.”

A native of the New Orleans area, Massa is the author of

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“We would like to see this day’s success grow in its second year,” said Albert Ruesga, president and CEO of the Greater New Orleans Foundation. “This day brings new donors to local nonprofits and helps make our region a more vibrant place to live.”

The organizations must be located in and seek funds for projects that benefit the Greater New Orleans Foundation’s 13-parish region service area of Assumption, Jefferson, Lafourche, Orleans, Plaquemines, St. Bernard, St. Charles, St. James, St. John the Baptist, St. Tammany, Tangipahoa, Terrebonne or Washington parishes.

A profile page must be set up and organizations must participate in a Nonprofit Mechanics Webinar offered March 13, 3-4 p.m.; March 27, 9:30-10:30 a.m.; or March 27, 3-4 p.m. Maximizing success and social media workshops are also available to increase the effectiveness of the organization’s outreach for GiveNOLA Day. All 501(c)(3) nonprofit

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and Team Blue,” Arnett said.

Team Red, comprising New Orleans firefighters, and Team Blue, made up of New Orleans police officers, challenge each other. And not all participants are men, he said.

The St. Baldrick’s Foundation is a volunteer-driven charity that raises money for childhood cancer research grants.

Events are held across the United States in a variety of places, including pubs, restaurants, schools, churches, fire-

“Images of America: New Orleans Radio” and “New Orleans Television.”

For information, call Fred Wilbert at (504) 837-2034.

Harp concert

Rhett Bramwell, a composer and arranger of music for both the Celtic and pedal harp, is the guest artist for this year’s concert of the New Orleans Chapter of the American Harp Society at 2 p.m. Sunday at the East Bank Regional Library, 4747 West Napoleon Ave., Metairie.

The concert is free and open to the public.

For information, call (504) 889-8143 or send email to wcsmith@jefferson.lib.la.us.

NORDC’s Movies in the Park spring season starts Friday Shake off those winter hibernation blues and celebrate the arrival of spring with family and friends at Movies in the Park!

Our spring season of familyfriendly outdoor movies at NORDC playgrounds starts Friday and continues through May 30.

The movies start at sunset, but come early to play FUN WITH field games and NORDC get moving with VICTOR fun fitness activiRICHARD III ties like hula hooping and Zumba, led

by Fit NOLA Parks instructors.

Or bring a lawn chair or blanket to kick back and enjoy the park. Picnics are welcome, and there will be concessions available for purchase.

Most of the movies are hosted by the playground booster clubs or community organizations.

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The line-up of family-friendly favorites includes the Academy Award-winner for Best Animated Feature “Big Hero 6” and Disney’s “The Princess and the Frog,” a story and princess inspired by New Orleans Chef Leah Chase.

And then there’s “Dolphin Tale 2,” which can be watched while floating in the Stallings Gentilly Pool.

So join in this event for fun under the stars, and don’t forget to bring your BFF — Blanket, Family and Friends.

And as a reminder, the daylight savings time change is March 8.

The movie March 6 starts at sunset, 6:15-6:45 p.m., then March 13 through May 30, it will begin at sunset, 7:15-7:45 p.m.

MARCH 6: “Cantinflas” (in Spanish with English subtitles) at Easton Playground, 3141 Toulouse St., hosted by Puentes New Orleans MARCH 13: “Annie,” 2014, at Norwood Thompson Playground, 7200 Forshey St., hosted

by Norwood Thompson Booster Club MARCH 20: “Muppets Most Wanted” at Joe. W. Brown Playground, 5601 Read Blvd., hosted

by Joe W. Brown Booster Club MARCH 27: “Big Hero 6” at Burke Playground, 2524 Annunciation St., hosted Lyons-Burke Booster Club APRIL 10: “Million Dollar Arm” at St. Roch Playground, 1800 St. Roch Ave., hosted by St. Roch Booster Club APRIL 11: “The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 1” at Annunciation Playground, 800 Race St., hosted by NORDC Teen Council

Victor N. Richard III is the Chief Executive Officer of the New Orleans Recreation Development Commission. For information, visit nola.gov/nordc.

APRIL 17: “The Lego Movie” at A.L. Davis Playground, 2600

LaSalle St., hosted by PlayBuild NOLA APRIL 24: “The Princess and the Frog” at Hardin Playground, 2501 New Orleans St. MAY 8: “Divergent” at Stallings Gentilly Playground, 2700 Laperyouse St., hosted by Stallings Gentilly Booster Club MAY 15: “The Hunger Games” at Lemann Playground, 628 N. Claiborne Ave. MAY 16: “He’s Just Not That Into You” will show at Couples Night at Joe. W. Brown Playground, 5601 Read Blvd., hosted by Joe W. Brown Booster Club MAY 22: “The Boxtrolls” at Taylor Playground, 2600 S. Roman St., hosted by Taylor Booster Club MAY 30: “Dolphin Tale 2” at Stallings Gentilly Pool, 2700 Laperyouse St., hosted by Stallings Gentilly Booster Club.

Garden club to meet

Colonial Garden Club will hold its annual spring tour at 10 a.m. Monday at the Sydney and Walda Besthoff Sculpture Garden in New Orleans City Park.

The tour will be given by Mabel Himel, and box lunches will follow in the Garden Study Center in the Botanical Garden.

Chairwoman for the event is Cindy Schalck.

Eva Jacob Barkoff writes about the people and events in Jefferson Parish. She can be reached at ejbarkoff@ gmail.com or by calling (504) 430-8053.

organizations in good standing with the IRS, nonprofit entities that have a fiscal sponsor, and 509(a)(3) organizations are eligible to participate. Details and online registration is available at givenola.org/#nonprofit-info.

Donations during GiveNOLA Day go directly to nonprofits working on a broad range of issues. The Greater New Orleans Foundation does not collect any fees from contributions.

Sponsorships boast giving by providing lagniappe dollars, awards and hourly prizes that encourage nonprofits to reach new supporters during the 24-hour period. To become a sponsor for GiveNOLA Day, contact Donor Relations Manager Allie Betts at (504) 598-4663 or email allie@gnof.org.

The Greater New Orleans Foundation began more than 30 years ago and has invested more than $100 million in the region.

Give Local America has helped raise more than $53 million for nonprofits across the country, and is sponsored by the Council on Foundations and technology partner Kimbia.

For information, email givenola@gnof.org or visit GiveNOLA.org.

houses and on military bases.

From 2005 to 2014, more than $154,552,700 in grant money was raised.

For information about the event at Finn’s, email Douglas Shanahan at shanahandoug@ yahoo.com. For information about the event at Hynes, call Michael at (504) 782-5581. For information about the event at Deutsches Haus, email Arnett at deanarnett@gmail.com.

For information about St. Baldrick’s Foundation, visit www. stbaldricks.org.

Young Audiences show

More than 200 New Orleans-

Photos provided by World Trade Center of New Orleans

From left are Dr. John Ochsner, past president of the World Trade Center of New Orleans; Bobby C. Brannon, past president of the World Trade Center of New Orleans; U.S. Rep. Charles W. Boustany Jr.; and Edward T. Hayes, chairman-elect of the World Trade Center of New Orleans.

N.O. WTC celebrates trade, honors Boustany Advocate staff report The World Trade Center of New Orleans presented its Eugene J. Schreiber Award to U.S. Rep. Charles W. Boustany during its Louisiana International Trade Gala on Nov. 15 at the National World War II Museum in New Orleans.

The award recognizes Boustany’s knowledge and leadership in the

cause of promoting international trade policy and diplomacy to benefit the state.

The gala celebrated the success of international trade and investment in Louisiana. It featured live music from Delfeayo Marsalis and the Uptown Jazz Orchestra, silent and live auctions, and a tribute video covering the past, present and future of the WTC New Orleans.

Edward T. Hayes, left, chairmanelect of the World Trade Center of New Orleans, presents the Eugene J. Schreiber Award to U.S. Rep. Charles W. Boustany Jr.

New Orleans opera guild makes plans for Mad Hatter’s Luncheon

Tickets are on sale through Friday for the Mad Hatter’s Luncheon to be held Tuesday in the grand ballroom of the Hilton New Orleans Riverside. The luncheon is a benefit for the New Orleans Opera Association Women’s Guild and will include an auction of hats donated by the Fleur de Paris shop in the French Quarter. In front of the shop, from left, are owner Joseph Parrino; his wife, Stephanie; and luncheon organizers Jane Miller and Karen Villavaso.

area students will perform during Young Audiences “Spring Spotlight” from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday, March 12, at McAlister Auditorium on the Tulane University campus, 6823 St. Charles Ave. The event is free, but seating is limited on a first-come, first served basis. Dances will include African drum, modern, hip-hop and ballet, and there will be marching bands, a steel pan ensemble and dramatic performances.

Featured schools include Mahalia Jackson Elementary, Dwight D. Eisenhower Academy, Morris Jeff Commu-

nity School, Sojourner Truth Neighborhood Center, Lincoln Elementary School, Bethune Elementary, West Jefferson High School and Young Audiences Charter School.

Young Audiences is a nonprofit arts-in-education organization that has brought art and learning to students free of charge in the New Orleans area since 1962. For information, visit www.ya4la.org.

Free business seminar

The Algiers Economic Development Foundation will present “Mind Your Business,” a free seminar addressing

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Modeling hats from the store are, from left, Marta Senac, Karen Villavaso, Jane Miller and Jackie Elliott.

marketing, finance and personnel for new and established business owners, from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 18, at Algiers Regional Library, 3014 Holiday Drive.

Speaker Derrick Martin, AEDF executive director, has participated in national marketing campaigns for public entities and private companies including General Motors, Verizon and Coca-Cola.

The mission of the AEDF is to build sustainable, businessfriendly environments on the West Bank. For information, visit www.algierseconomic. com.

Annual fish fry

St. Paul’s Episcopal Church and School will host its annual fish fry from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Friday at 6249 Canal Blvd. Plates are $8 and include fish, potato salad, vegetable, bread, cookie and drink. Cheese pizza plates will be available for $3, and discounts are given to police officers, firefighters and military in uniform.

Lynne Jensen writes about New Orleans community events and people. Contact her at jensencolumn@gmail. com.

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Peyton Manning accepts ’15 Newman alumnus award Advocate staff report

The Isidore Newman School Alumni Association has chosen Peyton Manning, ’94, as the recipient of its 2015 Distinguished Alumnus Award.

Manning accepted the award Feb. 24 at an reception in Newman’s Reynolds Ryan Art Gallery.

Manning is the NFL’s only fivetime MVP, and he has earned his place among the NFL’s greatest quarterbacks as the active leader in nearly every statistical passing category. Since entering the NFL in 1998, joining the Indianapolis Colts as the first overall draft pick, Manning has thrown the most touchdown passes (530) in league history in addition to ranking second

in wins by a quarterback (179), completions (5,927) and passing yards (69,691).

As Newman’s starting quarterback beginning as a sophomore, he led the Greenies to the state semifinals and an overall record of 34-5 over his three seasons as a starter. Manning still holds school records in passing yards in a season (2,703) and passing touchdowns in a season (39). He totaled 7,528 yards during his career, along with 105 touchdowns. He was named All District, All Metro, All State and Academic All State. As a senior, he was selected as a Parade All American, USA Today Louisiana Player of the Year, Gatorade Circle of Champions National Player of the Year and Columbus (Ohio) Touchdown

Club National Offensive Player of the Year.

“Peyton energized the Newman football program with his high level of athleticism and his strength of character,” said Newman’s head football coach Nelson Stewart, ’95, who played alongside Manning on the varsity team. “His legacy and lasting impact on our program has been unbelievable. His hard work truly laid the foundation for what we are today. After he began to set records, the roster swelled, and football has remained one of our strongest sports programs to date. We are so fortunate that he has been such a great supporter of our program during his outstanding career.”

In addition to his gridiron success, Manning is well known for

his community service and engagement off the field. He has been honored as the recipient of the Byron “Whizzer” White Humanitarian Award and the NFL’s Walter Payton Man of the Year Award following the 2005 season as well as the Bart Starr Award in 2015. Together with his father, Archie, and brothers Cooper, ’92, and Eli, ’99, he established the Manning Passing Academy in Thibodaux, a summer clinic serving talented high school players from across the country.

Past recipients of the Distinguished Alumnus Award are Richard B. Stone, ’60; Leslie Rosenthal Jacobs, ’77; James M. Lapeyre, ’71; Dr. Scott Kellermann, ’63; Michael M. Lewis, ’78; Bryan M. Batt, ’81; Darryl

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D. Berger, ’65; Walda Barnett, ’54; Sydney Besthoff, ’45; Dr. Mark J. Plotkin, ’73; Marlene Trestman, ’74; Harry J. Blumenthal Jr., ’63; Dr. Isidore Cohn Jr., ’38; Walter S. Isaacson, ’70; Dr. Willard L. Marmelzat, ’35; the Honorable Morey L. Sear, ’45;

Isidore Newman Head of School Dale M. Smith, left, is seen with Peyton Manning, recipient of the school’s 2015 Distinguished Alumnus Award.

Dr. Carmel J. Cohen, ’50; Florence Weiland Schornstein, ’52; Janice Levy Heymann, ’36; Moise S. Steeg Jr., ’32; Ira B. Harkey Jr., ’35; Diana Monroe Lewis, ’55; Benjamin M. Rosen, ’50; Moise W. Dennery, ’31; and the Honorable John Minor Wisdom, ’22.

NEIGHBORHOOD BRIEFS

Library program focuses on school prep

The New Orleans Museum of Art Volunteer Committee kicks off its 50th year of service at NOMA. Attending a recent meeting are, front from left, Glendy Forster, Joni Diaz, Ann de Montluzin Farmer, Sallie Walker; second row, Margaret Villere, Marilee Hovet, Carol Short, Susan Benton, Elizabeth Ryan; third row, Robyn Dunn Schwarz, Samantha Burkhardt, Stephanie Rogers, Marian Gibbs, Erin O’Sullivan Fleming; fourth row, Charlene Baudier, Brenda Moffitt, Faye Lieder, Judy David, Joanna Giorlando; and back, Bernice Daigle, Ann Duffy and Barbara Harris.

Early Learning Focus Inc. will offer a workshop on getting children ready to succeed in school from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Thursday, March 5, at the Rosa F. Keller Library and Community Center, 4300 St. Broad St., New Orleans.

Participants will learn simple, everyday activities @ THE that help preLIBRARY pare children CHARLES for school. All BROWN activities will be paired with children’s books available for loan from the library.

This program is open to families with children ages 3 to 7. Dinner will be provided free of charge, but space is limited. For information or to register, contact the Keller library at (504) 5962660.

On Sunday at noon, guitarist Jack Sanders will present an intimate one-hour concert at the Latter Library, 5120 St. Charles Ave., New Orleans.

Through his performance

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ORLEANS SIERRA CLUB: Sierra Club member and world traveler John Sevenair will give a presentation on the birds, environment and societies of Papua New Guinea when the Orleans Sierra Club meets at 6:30 p.m.

Sunday in the Dominion Auditorium at the Audubon Zoo, 6500 Magazine St., New Orleans. Visitors can enter behind the statue of Audubon. The meeting is free and open to all. For information, call (504) 307-0187.

EARLY ARTS LEARNING AT NOMA: The Baby Arts Play! program at the New Orleans Museum of Art continues at 1 p.m. Tuesdays through April 21; the next session will be March 10. This guided, hands-on gallery experience for children ages 1 to 2 and their parents, teachers and caregivers is presented by the Louisiana Wolf Trap Institute for Early Learning Through the Arts. Teaching artists will show how to integrate music, movement and drama into everyday playtime to foster children’s development. The program fee applies only to adults, who may bring a maximum of two children each. The cost is $5 for NOMA members or $5 plus admission for others. For information or to register, call (504) 658-4128 or send email to education@noma.org.

AMERICAN BUSINESS WOMEN’S ASSOCIATION: “Demo Diva” Simone Bruni will be the guest speaker when the American Business Women’s Association meets from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. March 12 at Ralph Brennan’s Heritage Grill, 111 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie. The event is

open to all professional women, and attendees are encouraged to preregister through Eventbrite.

The cost of the luncheon is $25 for members and $30 for others in advance, going up to $35 for walk-ins, space permitting.

The ABWA Crescent City Connections Express Network is open to all professional women and is actively recruiting new members. The cost for membership includes $115 annual national dues and $35 local dues. Monthly networking luncheons are held on the second Thursday of each month.

For information about membership, visit www.abwaneworleans.org or contact Membership Chairwoman Lyndsey Graham at lyndseymgraham@ gmail.com.

TREE AND PLANT SALE: A tree and plant sale will be held from 8 a.m. to noon March 14 at the New Orleans Department of Parks and Parkways, 2829 Gentilly Blvd., nextdoor to Dillard University.

Dan Gill will answer gardening questions at 10 a.m. Urban foresters, landscape architects and horticulturists from Parks and Parkways will guide participants in selections. Visitors are encouraged to bring pictures of their horticultural challenges to the event for expert feedback and recommendations.

Favorite New Orleans plants, trees, flowering shrubs, perennials, hanging baskets, unusual vegetables and herbs, roses and citrus trees from local nurseries will be available for sale.

For more information on the project, and the plant listing,

contact Parkway Partners at (504) 620-2224 or visit www.

ParkwayPartnersNOLA.org.

NATIONAL COUNCIL OF JEWISH WOMEN: Four past presidents of the New Orleans section of the National Council of Jewish Women will be honored during the “Puttin’ on the Glitz With a Gem of a Party” fundraiser from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. March 15 in the Napoleon Room of the Hilton New Orleans Riverside, 2 Poydras St., New Orleans.

The honorees are Joan S. Berenson, Celia Katz, Flo Schornstein and Sara Stone.

Orchestrating the event are Co-Chairwomen Betty Kohn and Loel Weil Samuel; President June Leopold and Development Vice President Barbara Greenberg; and committee members Shellye Farber, Amanda Herman, Sherril Herman, Barbara Kaplinsky, Tricia Kirschman, Fran Koch, Millie Kohn, Amy Malish, Gale Pick, Joyce Pulitzer, Rollie Rabin, Beth Rosenthal, Mimi Schlesinger, Dana Shepard, Kathy Shepard and Sue Singer.

For tickets or additional information, visit www.ncjwneworleans.org.

NOMA VOLUNTEER COMMITTEE: What started as a small group of dedicated women working together to support museum projects in 1965, has evolved into a group of hundreds of NVC members today that help raise money for NOMA. NVC members, both men and women, work to ensure the programs of the museum are sustained and enhanced.

The seeds were planted in

1964 when James B. Byrnes, the director of the Isaac Delgado Museum, now NOMA, started a campaign to purchase the painting Portrait of Estelle Musson Degas, 1872 by Edgar Degas.

Byrnes felt that Degas’ painting of his first cousin and sister-inlaw Estelle should be enjoyed by the citizens of New Orleans and housed at the Delgado Museum since the portrait was painted here and the subject had resided on Esplanade Avenue.

The fundraising drive to “Bring Estelle Home” that Byrnes started gained extra steam when Edith Stern, Margo Bennet Logan and other determined volunteers got involved.

After successfully raising the money for this portrait and hosting the museum’s first ever Odyssey Ball the next year, the NVC has been working for NOMA ever since.

NVC Membership includes three general meetings a year with informative speakers and light lunch; newsletters; Studio Salons and art trips.

The volunteer help with fundraising events including Art in Bloom, Home and Art Tour, LOVE in the Garden; as well as education, docent/museum guide activities, assisting the art teachers and more. Dues are single, $25; single benefactor, $35; couple $30; and couple benefactor $40.

To become a volunteer, contact Kristen Jochem, the Donor Relations and Events Manager, at (504) 658-4121 or email kjochem@noma.org; or visit www.noma.org/support/ volunteer#committee.

and commentary, Sanders will enhance listeners’ understanding of classical musical pieces and their composers. The performance is presented by The Piatigorsky Foundation.

The Carrollton Area Network is accepting entries through April 11 for the 2015 Spirit of Carrollton photo contest. Amateur photographers should submit photos that capture the natural beauty, recreational activities or architectural points of interest of Carrollton, as well as people enjoying and enriching the community.

The winning photographs will be displayed at the Nix Library, 1401 S. Carrollton Ave., and in various public places throughout Carrollton. The photo judged best in show will be screened onto a Spirit of Carrollton T-shirt.

For contest rules and submission details, visit neworleanspubliclibrary.org.

Charles Brown is the executive director of the New Orleans Public Library.

For more information, visit neworleanspubliclibrary.org.

Library programs turn attention to outdoors The East Bank Regional Library in Metairie hosts some great programming during March that focuses on the outdoors. All are free of charge and open to the public.

“Butterflies, Birds, Bees and Bats — Beneficial Garden Wildlife,” a horticulture and wildlife seminar conducted JP LIBRARY by the LSU LAGNIAPPE AgCenter, will CHRIS be held at noon SMITH Saturday at the East Bank Regional Library, 4747 West Napoleon Ave., Metairie.

Registration is not required.

The seminar will consist of four 45-minute segments.

NOON: “Beneficial Insects” with Lee Rouse, the LSU AgCenter’s Orleans County Agent 1 P.M.: “Pollinators” with Sarah Bertrand, LSU AgCenter’s Jefferson County Agent 2 P.M.: “Butterflies and Hummingbirds” with Colleen Wood, environmentalist and educator 3 P.M.: “Birds” with Dan Gill, LSU AgCenter Consumer Horticulture Specialist.

Other outdoor programs

BIRD WATCHING CLASS: Wendy Rihner, an educator with the local chapter of the Audubon Society, will lead a program on the basics of bird watching. She will discuss how to become a bird watcher, the

types of local birds and local places to watch for birds, how to become involved in local bird watching organizations and, in general, how to be supportive of the environment of birds and other creatures. 7 p.m. Wednesday, March 11.

BOATING SAFETY CLASS: The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries offers a free boating class that lasts between six and eight hours. The course includes information on choosing a boat, classification, hulls, motors, legal and equipment requirements, many navigation rules, navigation charts, trailering, sailboats and related subjects that include canoeing, personal watercraft and more. Completion of the course will result in the student being issued a vessel operators certification card. 9 a.m. March 21.

DAYLILIES: Henry Bradford, a long-time member of the Daylily Society, will give a PowerPoint presentation and discuss the hybridization efforts and outcomes of the Bradford daylily gardens in Covington. He also will demonstrate the multiple forms, patterns and colors of daylilies. 9:30 a.m.

March 28.

For more information about programs at the 15 branches of the Jefferson Parish Library, visit www.jplibrary.net or friend the library’s Facebook page for daily programming updates.

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Jefferson Turner, left, will provide piano accompaniment for ‘Chez Shea Cabaret,’ which celebrates the 60-year stage career of Janet Shea, right.

Photo provided by Delgado Community College Photo by JOHN B. BARROIS

‘Chez Shea Cabaret’ is one-woman show Advocate staff report A one-woman show at the Mid-City Theatre will celebrate the career of Janet Shea, who retired from the New Orleans Center for Creative Arts in 2013.

“Chez Shea Cabaret” follows Shea on her path from the granddaughter of Italian immigrants, to a school girl at Dominican High, to the stages of New Orleans and beyond. The cabaret includes stories of old New Orleans, poems and songs in a walk through a life lived on stage. Highlights include “A

Little More Mascara,” “I Wish I Were in Love Again,” “Thanks for the Memory” and Sondheim’s classic “I’m Still Here.”

The musical director is Jefferson Turner, head of NOCCA’s musical theater department, and the director is Blake Coheley, NOCCA’s director of student services.

Performances are at 8 p.m.

Friday and Saturday, March 6 and 7, and at 6 p.m. Sunday, March 8. Tickets are $20.

Mid-City Theatre is at 3540 Toulouse St., New Orleans, (504) 488-1460, www.midcity theatre.com.

Myasthenia gravis walk planned in Metairie Advocate staff report A walk to promote research into and awareness of the neuromuscular disease myasthenia gravis will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, April 11, at Lafreniere Park in Metairie.

In the past three years, the New Orleans Myasthenia Gravis Resource Group has raised $125,000 for research toward finding a cure for the disease.

The walk is free and consists of 1-mile or 3-mile options around the lagoon in Lafreniere Park, starting at the Pavilion shelter. There will be jambalaya, chili, hot dogs, fruit, snacks, water, soft drinks and also a photo booth and DJ for the event.

Donations will be accepted at the walk and online at mgwalk. org/neworleans. Proceeds are committed to finding a cure for myasthenia gravis, improving treatment options and providing information and support through the Myasthenia Gravis Foundation of America.

MG affects approximately one in 5,000 people of any age, race or gender, and is a chronic autoimmune neuromuscular disorder that is characterized by fluctuating weakness of the voluntary muscle groups and can affect muscles that control eye movements, eyelids, chewing, swallowing, breathing, coughing and facial expression, as well as, the arms and legs.

Nonprofit leadership pro to share insights Advocate staff report Frank Martinelli, president of the Center for Public Skills Training, will teach a course on strategic and generative governance of nonprofit organizations from 8:30 a.m. to noon Thursday, March 26, at the Greater New Orleans Foundation, 1055 St. Charles Ave., New Orleans.

A session focused on strengthening charter school governing boards will follow from 2 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Admission to this session is $15, or free for members of the Louisiana Association of Pub-

lic Charter Schools.

To register, contact Makiyah Moody at (504) 274-3649 or mmoody@lacharterschools. org.

All Louisiana public charter schools are governed by a volunteer, nonprofit board that holds them accountable for academic performance, fiscal responsibility, transparency and other requirements in the state’s charter school law.

Martinelli is author of “Creating Effective Charter School Governance Boards” and “How Community-Based Organizations Can Start Charter Schools.”

St. Aug Class of 1965 makes reunion plans Advocate staff report Members of the St. Augustine High School Class of 1965 are making plans for a number of reunion events 50 years after their graduation.

A core group of 1965 graduates has launched a website to celebrate and rekindle half a century of friendships and memories. The website, staugpurpleknights65.com, will have information about this year’s golden anniversary celebrations.

A luncheon and mixer are planned in May. In June, St. Augustine alumni will join with 1965 graduates from both St. Mary’s Academy and Xavier Prep (now known as St. Katherine Drexel Prep) for a very special gathering called “The Max” — a unique opportunity to remember the rivalries, the dating and even going to classes in the French Quarter.

In addition, a variety of social events are being planned for St. Aug’s homecoming week in the fall.

N.O. Fire Department offers free smoke alarms Advocate staff report New Orleans has had eight fire-related fatalities from Nov. 11 to Feb. 1, and none of these homes had a working smoke alarm. In light of the fatalities, the New Orleans Fire Department has launched a campaign to install smoke

alarms in every home in need within Orleans Parish.

The NOFD provides and installs free 10-year smoke alarms for any resident of Orleans Parish. Any resident in need of assistance should contact the NOFD’s community relations office at (504) 6584714 or www.nola.gov/nofd.

A student team from Delgado Community College took second place in its division of the residential construction management competition held by the National Association of Home Builders. From left are Eddie Reyes, Charles Wolfe, Travis Castillo, Professor P. Victor Mirzai, Enrique Garcia and Christian Treadway.

COLLEGE BRIEFS CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT: A team of five students from Delgado Community College won second place for their solutions to real-life construction management problems during competition against teams from other two-year colleges at the 2015 National

Association of Home Builders International Builders Show in Las Vegas in January.

The team members are part of the Delgado student chapter of the National Association of Home Builders. Fifty-four teams representing universities, community colleges, high

schools and career technical schools across the United States participated in the annual competition.

The Delgado students completed a residential custom two-story home in Las Vegas. The project included a complete set of architectural

design/construction working drawings, construction product specification research, materials and labor estimates/total bid, a daily construction schedule of the building process, value engineering, and zoning/building codes.

stinging sensations in the feet, known as neuritis. Eventually these nerve cells die, causing a lack of sensation of feeling in the feet, a secondary condition known as diabetic neuropathy.

The continual progression of diabetic neuropathy or nerve death further restricts the sweat gland production in the feet, resulting in lack of moisture leading to peeling, cracking and eventually breakdown of the skin, resulting in the formation of foot ulcers. The protective barrier or outer layer of the bottom of the foot, called the epidermis, is now exposed to outside contamination, leading to foot infections.

“I am excited to get started with the work and treating patients that struggle to find relief for their podiatry ailments,” Miles said. “In my short time of working with the mission, I can really see that this organization

treats the people it serves with love and respect and not only feeds and shelters them, but provides for their emotional, social and now more extensive medical needs.”

For information on the New Orleans Mission and its medical services, visit www. neworleansmission.org.

MUDBUG MARCH: The LSU Health New Orleans School of Nursing Alumni Association will hold a Mudbug March to stomp out pulmonary hypertension at 8 a.m. Saturday, March 7, at the New Orleans City Park festival grounds.

There will be a 5K race, a 1-mile fun walk, a silent auction, music and food.

The event honors the memory of Chelsea Umbach Yates, who was diagnosed with pulmonary hypertension when she was 15 years old. Despite the disease, Chelsea excelled academical-

ly, worked and married. Her struggle with the disease lasted 11 years and included a heartdouble lung transplant. She died in 2011.

According to the National Institutes of Health, pulmonary hypertension is increased pressure in the pulmonary arteries.

These arteries carry blood from the heart to the lungs to pick up oxygen. PH causes symptoms such as shortness of breath during routine activity (for example, climbing two flights of stairs), tiredness, chest pain and a racing heartbeat. As the condition worsens, its symptoms may limit all physical activity. PH has no cure. However, research for new treatments is ongoing. The earlier PH is treated, the easier it is to control.

To register and learn more, visit www.crowdrise.com/ MudbugRace.

HEALTH BRIEFS PODIATRY CLINIC: The New Orleans Mission has opened a podiatry clinic for homeless people in its facility at 1130 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd., New Orleans. It will operate from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Wednesdays.

Dr. Robert Miles Jr. will lead the clinic’s volunteer staff.

“The goal of the clinic is to protect, educate the individuals and care for the feet of patients, with a focus on the reduction in foot and lower leg amputations related to diabetic complications via early diagnosis with prompt treatment,” Miles said.

Foot care is a critical part of treating homeless people with diabetes due to several factors, including exposure to weather combined with poor nutritional conditions associated with high blood glucose levels. These elevated blood sugars lead to inflammatory nerve response such as burning, tingling, and

Republican Women’s Club of Jefferson Parish honors members’ contributions

Club recording secretary Beverly Murphy received the President’s Award at the group’s February luncheon, in Photos provided by Republican Women’s Club of Jefferson Parish recognition of Murphy’s comThe members of the year for the Republican Women’s Club of Jefferson Parish are Dianne mitment and participation in Breaux and Debbie Albert. From left are Breaux, club President Faith Peperone and Albert. the club.

FAITH NOTES ST. FRANCIS XAVIER: The Rev. Jeremy Zipple, executive editor of America magazine, will give a video presentation on “Saint Francis Xavier: Missionary and Saint” at 7 p.m.

Wednesday, March 11, in Nunemaker Auditorium at Loyola University New Orleans. The event is free and open to the public.

The presentation and discussion are part of the 2015 Lenten Lecture Series of the Loyola Jesuit Center, “Side by Side: Jesuit Saints as Lenten Companions.”

For information, contact the Jesuit Center at (504) 865-2304.

CHRIST THE KING GARAGE SALE: Christ the King Lutheran Church is hosting a Community Yard Sale from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Saturday in the church parking lot at 1001 W. Esplanade Ave. Small groups, Scout groups,

friends and families in the community are invited to rent a spot for their sale. Space rental is $20. Admission for the public is free. The rain date is March 14. For information, call (504) 256-8103 or visit CTK-nola.org.

CATHOLIC CHARISMATIC CONFERENCE: “Set Free” is the theme of the CCC March 13-15 at the Landmark Hotel in Metairie.

Speakers include Bob Canton, the Rev. Robert Cruz, Deacon Larry Oney, the Rev. Simon Peter Engurait and Sister Lucy Lukasiewicz. There will be a Healing Mass and family sessions. For details and to register, visit www.ccrno.org or call (504) 828-1368.

LENTEN MISSION: The Rev. Joe Kraft will hold a Lenten mission from 12:30 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Saturday, March 14, at St. Bernard Catholic Church, 2805 Bayou Road, St. Bernard. Din-

ner will be served afterward.

The church office phone number is (504) 281-2267.

IMMIGRATION AND FAITH: The Rev. Fred Kammer, S.J., will discuss the plight of immigrants today in the context of major events and figures in salvation history during the Spring 2015 Yamauchi Lecture at 7 p.m. Tuesday, March 24, in the Audubon Room on the second floor of the Danna Center, Loyola University New Orleans, 6363 St. Charles Ave., New Orleans. The event is free, and free parking is available in the West Road Garage.

Kammer is director of the Jesuit Social Research Institute in Loyola’s College of Social Sciences.

SEAFOOD DINNERS IN ST. BERNARD: Seafood dinners will be served from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Fridays through March 27 in Iverson

Hall at St. Bernard Catholic Church, 2805 Bayou Road, St. Bernard. Eat in or take out. The church office phone number is (504) 281-2267.

WAY OF THE CROSS: A Way of the Cross service will be held every Friday after 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. Mass at St. Bernard Catholic Church, 2805 Bayou Road, St. Bernard. The church office phone number is (504) 281-2267.

NEW SALEM BAPTIST ANNIVERSARY: New Salem Baptist Church is celebrating its 60th church anniversary Sunday, March 15 during the 10:30 a.m. worship service at 1530 Alvar St. in New Orleans. Also, the church will host its annual Anniversary Banquet at 7 p.m. Friday, March 13, in the Fellowship Hall of the church. The church pastor is the Rev. Warren Jones Jr. Tickets to the banquet are $35.

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The Alliance for Young Artists & Writers has presented Scholastic Art & Writing Awards to a number of media arts students from the New Orleans Center for Creative Arts.

Marco Colosimo, of New Orleans, a student in the NOCCA Academic Studio, received regional Gold Key and Silver Key awards and an honorable mention for film and animation. He also received an honorable mention for his art portfolio.

Chloe Conger, of New Orleans, a student in the NOCCA Academic Studio, received a regional Gold Key award for screenwriting.

Grayton Newman, of New Orleans, a student in the NOCCA Academic Studio, received a regional Silver Key award for film and animation.

River Shay, a homeschooler from River Ridge, received two Silver Key awards for film and animation.

Nashua Murphy, a homeschooler from New Orleans, received honorable mentions for humor and for film and animation.

William Nichols, of Marrero, who attends Holy Cross, received an honorable mention for film and animation.

Hunter Thomas, of New Orleans, who attends De La Salle High School, received an honorable mention for photography.

Grady Stewart, of New Orleans, who attends Benjamin Franklin High School, received

Junior Philharmonic Society showcases young talent Sunday Advocate staff report

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From left are Nick Ramey, Nashua Murphy, Marco Colosimo, Grayton Newman, Benjamin Plauche, Chloe Conger, Hunter Thomas, Jack Faust, William Nichols, Brett Beard, Hannah Simmons, River Shay and Grady Stewart. two honorable mentions for poetry.

From Mandeville High School, Nick Ramey, of Madisonville, received a regional Gold Key award for his art portfolio, including three Gold Key awards for separate works. Ramey also received a regional Gold Key

award for film and animation and an honorable mention for film and animation. Benjamin Plauche, of Mandeville, received a regional Silver Key award for screenwriting and an honorable mention for screenwriting.

From Lakeshore High School, Hannah Simmons, of Mandev-

ille, received a regional Silver Key award for screenwriting.

Brett Beard, of Mandeville, received an honorable mention for photography.

Jack Faust, of Covington, a student in the NOCCA Academic Studio, received an honorable mention for film and animation.

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The Junior Philharmonic Society of New Orleans will showcase the talents of 12 young instrumentalists and dancers from throughout the Greater New Orleans area in a performance at 2 p.m. Sunday, March 8, at Tulane University’s Dixon Hall. Admission is free.

Performing students include pianists Daniel Lee, of Kenner, a fourth-grader at St. Ann School; Kevin Kim, of Kenner, a seventh-grader at Haynes Academy; Emily Dong, of New Orleans, a junior at Benjamin Franklin High School; and John Aaron Jovagg, a senior at Tulane University.

The concert will also feature cellist Rachael Levine, of New Orleans, a sophomore at Lusher Charter School, as well as an instrumental duet performed by Tulane University students Rory Loo on violin and Nicole Lim on viola.

Five dancers will also perform: high school junior Madelynn Hampton, of Harvey; Metairie resident Vayle Khalaf, a senior at St. Mary’s Dominican High School; Maci Burt, a junior at Mandeville High School; and a duet performed by Aitana WeigMondejar, sophomore at Louise S. McGehee, and Vivianne Krug, freshman at Benjamin Franklin High School. These young artists, as well as the 11 students who will perform in the society’s May concert, were selected during open auditions in January.

At the end of the concert, four outstanding students who performed during the society’s 2014 concerts will be presented special awards.

These include: Ben Mader, who will receive the Irving Carr Award, which is given

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Madelynn Hampton, of Harvey, is one of five high school dancers who will perform on Sunday at the Junior Philharmonic Society showcase at Dixon Hall.

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on the basis of potential; Christina Hera, who will receive the Platzer Aw a r d f o r artistic ex- Mader cellence in music; Kristiana Bell, who will receive the John Tobin Award for outstanding performance; and Sarah Weinberg, who will receive the Scholarship Award to encourage continued studies in the performing arts.

To learn more about the Junior Philharmonic Society, visit www.jrphilnola.org.

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Many community organizations and school clubs set up tables in the Academy of Our Lady gymnasium at the recent Right to Life Rally. Community organizations included Café Hope, Society of St. Vincent De Paul, Archdiocesan Prison Ministry, Women’s New Life Center, PACE Senior Services and ACCESS Pregnancy. The Right to Life Club also set up five additional tables to help inform the students about euthanasia, human trafficking, the death penalty, genocide and immigration. Deacon Rudy Rayfield, left, of the Society of St. Vincent De Paul, talks to Academy of Our Lady students about his organization’s efforts to assist the poor.

Newman Sweet Sixteen has ‘British Invasion’ theme Photo provided by St. Charles Catholic High School

The students of the year at St. Charles Catholic High School are eighth-grader Hailey Louque, left, and senior Emily Bergeron, right. With them is the school’s principal, Andrew Cupit.

St. Charles Catholic High School in LaPlace names its students of the year Advocate staff report

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The Sweet Sixteen party for students at Isidore Newman School was held Jan. 31 at The Republic with the theme ‘British Invasion.’ In the front row, from left, are Christy Mo, Lindsey Gibert, Meredith Mentz, Sophie Andry, Morgan Martin, Brooke Yacavone, Marcy Williams, Addy Grace Rome, Christina Rainey, Chloe Friedman and Jessica Vadiee. In the second row are Paige Margaret Hinchey, Alexandra Herman, Bergen Sanderford, Sarah Lane, Lydia Calhoun, Peyton LeCorgne, Marguerite Walk, Frances Sperling, Anna Politz, Emma Lopez, Rebecca French, Schyuler Kean and Sara Bahat. In the back row are Andree Moss, Ellanor Patton, Carter Carey, Charlotte Freeman, Annie Laura Cherbonnier, Alex Ellis, Charlotte Friend, Julia Wellons, Lilly Rufty, Carter Macdiarmid, Olivia Bolyard, Daphne Moses, Miriam Qader and Rafaela Maria Pereira.

The students of the year at St. Charles Catholic High School in LaPlace are eighthgrader Hailey Michelle Louque and senior Emily Louise Bergeron. They were recognized at a schoolwide Mass and received plaques and gift packs.

Hailey performs community service through St. Vincent DePaul and through her church, St. Hubert. She is an honor roll student and won second place in the Fleur de Lis Pageant. She plans to at-

tend medical school to become a pediatrician.

Emily is the student council vice president, and she is the founder and student manager of SCC’s Instagram account.

She is also the captain of the SCC cheerleaders. Emily is a member of the Beta Club, Stagehands, National Honor Society, French Club, Mu Alpha Theta, SCC’s 30+ Club, and Retreat Team. In addition, Emily has received gold, silver and bronze service awards at SCC. She plans to attend Louisiana State University and major in chemical engineering.

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National Merit,Achievement finalists named Advocate staff report ST. MARY’S DOMINICAN NATIONAL MERIT FINALISTS: Eight students from St. Mary’s Dominican High School have been recognized as finalists by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation. Dominican students recognized as National Merit finalists are: Kelsey Blosser, of Gretna; Hannah Calamusa, of Westwego; Genevieve Mattei, of Metairie; Rachel Nguyen, of New Orleans; Callie Oliver, of Metairie; Anna Sheridan, of New Orleans; and Margaret Webb, of Metairie. Caitlyn Heisser, of New Orleans, was named a National Achievement finalist.

These students are now eligible to receive the National Merit or Achievement scholarship; recipients will be announced in the spring.

BEN FRANKLIN NATIONAL MERIT FINALISTS: The National Merit Scholarship Corp. has identified 24 seniors at Benjamin Franklin High School in New Orleans as National Merit finalists. They are: Sarah Alexander, Zoe Beriss, Ashley Busenlener, Yasmin Eriksson, Sophia Horowitz, Henrietta Katharine Jones ,Madeline Landry, Duyen Le, Linda Li, Zhiyu Li, Francis McShane, Christopher Moroz, Nathan Nguyen, Benjamin Parker, Aaron Perles, Eleanor Pratt, Ali Rahman, Nancy Ren, Katherine Robinson, Emily Snyder, Eleanor Stern, Deanna Thabatah, Olivia Toups and Alyn

Wallace. Commended students are Maya Gore, Amber Khan, Sarah Lowentritt, Carrie Pham and Eric Weiss.

Also, 10 Benjamin Franklin seniors were named National Achievement finalists: Efuntola Akinlana, Khephren Chambers, Ahli Chatters, Daja Henry, Jacqueline Howell, Ghita Johnson, Henrietta Katharine Jones, Anna Omojola, Jamia Steptore and Alyn Wallace.

JEFFERSON PARISH NATIONAL MERIT FINALISTS: Ten students from Jefferson Parish public schools are National Merit finalists, and six are National Achievement finalists. Recipients of National Merit and National Achievement scholarships will be announced in the spring.

National Merit finalists are Ahmad Abughazleh, Jessica Ding, Connor Frost, Emma Hoss, Elizabeth Reiner and Evan Vedros from the Haynes Academy for Advanced Studies; Tram Nguyen and Ryan Vedros from the Thomas Jefferson High School for Advanced Studies; and Quentin C. Andrus and Kayla R. Tarr from the Patrick F. Taylor Science & Technology Academy.

National Achievement finalists are: Dennis Stokes from Haynes Academy for Advanced Studies; Erin Boudoin, Amy Conner and Anfernee Murray from the Thomas Jefferson High School for Advanced Studies; and Edward K. Johnson and Kristen R. Stamp from the Patrick F. Taylor Science & Technology Academy.

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These seniors at Benjamin Franklin High School in New Orleans have been recognized through the National Merit and National Achievement programs. From left, front, are Yasmin Eriksson, Duyen Le, Daja Henry, Zoe Beriss, Olivia Toups, Sarah Alexander, Katherine Robinson, Anna Omojola, Carrie Pham, Ahli Chatters, Nancy Ren, Sophia Hororitz, Jamia Steptore, Henrietta Katharine Jones, Ghita Johnson, Eleanor Pratt, Deanna Thabatah, Madeline Landry, Ashley Busenlener, Jacqueline Howell, Eleanor Stern, Linda Li, Nathan Nguyen, Zhiyu Li, Christopher Moroz, Ali Rahman, Eric Weiss, Frances McShane, Maya Gore, Benjamin Parker, Alyn Wallace, Amber Khan, Efuntola Akinlana, Aaron Perles and Khephren Chambers.

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SCHOOL BRIEFS LEFT: NOCCA visual arts student Jazlyn Johnson, front; drama student Payton Smith, left; and musical theater student Justin Sandoval, top, have won Posse scholarships.

FAR LEFT: NOCCA musical theater student Jaleel Green has won a Posse scholarship to attend Bard College.

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SPRING SHUFFLE: The International School of Louisiana will hold a 5K race and 1-mile run at 8 a.m. Saturday at LaSalle Park, 6600 Airline Drive, Metairie. Registration will begin at 7:30 a.m., with activities continuing until 10:30 a.m.

Early registration for the Spring Shuffle wellness event is $10 for children, $25 for adults, $40 for families and $100 for a team package. All those registering early will receive a T-shirt.

Free massages will be available for all participants by Blue Cliff College. The event also will include a live DJ, Thai yoga and Tiger-Rock martial arts demonstrations, Zumba classes and a special warm-up

by Les Rebelles dance troupe.

Refreshments will be on hand as well as raffles and prize giveaways. For information, visit isl5k.blogspot.com.

ST. ANN MEETING: The St. Ann Home and School Club will have a general meeting at 7:30 p.m. Monday in the school cafeteria at 4921 Meadowdale St. in Metairie.

CHILI IN THE CHANNEL: ReNEW Schools will raise money for end-of-year college trips for its students with a chili cookoff from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday in the play yard at ReNEW Cultural Arts Academy, 3128 Constance St., New Orleans.

The entry fee will be $5 and includes two samples.

Additional chili samples are $1 each, and featured NOLA Brewing beers will cost $4.

This community event will include more than 15 amateur and celebrity chefs vying to win the Golden Chili Pot. YOUNG AUDIENCES: The talents of more than 200 local students will be highlighted during the Young Audiences Spring Spotlight from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.

March 12 in McAlister Auditorium at Tulane University in New Orleans. The event is free and open to the public.

The students will perform African drum and dance, modern and hip-hop dance, and ballet. There also will be marching bands, dramatic performances and a steel pan ensemble. The performances will showcase what students have learned in Young Audiences’ after-school programs.

“The children in Young Audiences programs across the city are extremely talented.

Our programs provide a safe haven for students and an affirmative way of expression, surrounding and engaging them in positive arts education. The Spring Spotlight allows our city to see the amazing things our children are doing,” said Jon Cosper, director of extended learning for Young Audiences.

Featured schools include Mahalia Jackson Elementary, Dwight D. Eisenhower Academy, West Jefferson High School, Morris Jeff Community School, Sojourner Truth Neighborhood Center, Lincoln Elementary School, Bethune Elementary and Young Audiences Charter School.

SCHOLARSHIP CONTEST: The Republican Women’s Club of Jefferson Parish is accepting entries through April 17 for an essay contest on the theme of free enterprise. The winner will receive $1,000.

Contestants must be graduating seniors who are residents of Jefferson Parish, although they may attend school elsewhere. Essays should be 800 to 1,000 words, doublespaced on standard 8.5-by-11inch paper. No handwritten entries will be accepted. Each entry must include a title page

with the name of the student, home address and telephone number, and the name of his or her school. Entries can be mailed to: RWCJP Scholarship Committee, 9523 Jefferson Highway, Suite B, River Ridge, LA 70123.

POSSE SCHOLARSHIPS: Four students from the New Orleans Center for Creative Arts have been chosen for four-year, full-tuition Posse New Orleans scholarships to partner universities.

Musical theater student Justin Sandoval (partner school Holy Cross High School) plans to attend Tulane University.

Musical theater student Jaleel Green (partner school KIPP Renaissance); visual arts student Jazlyn Johnson (partner school Thomas Jefferson High); and drama student Payton Smith, who attends the fullday NOCCA Academic Studio, plan to attend Bard College.

Students were evaluated through a rigorous application and interview process and were selected because of their outstanding leadership and academic potential.

ESSAY WINNER: An award-winning essay has earned Ursuline Academy junior Lizzie Miller an allexpenses-paid trip to the Spirit of American Youth Leadership Program sponsored by the Freedoms Miller Foundation of Valley Forge.

The program will take place April 23-26 in Philadelphia where students will interact with experts on citizenship, democracy, the free enterprise system, the judicial system and the American political process.

Advocate file staff photo by RUSTY COSTANZA

The Brother Martin High School band marches as the Krewe of Excaliber rolls though the streets of Metairie on Feb. 6. Brother Martin High School band earned $3,000 and top honors for their performance.

‘Rhythm on the Route’ band winners named Advocate staff report This year’s Carnival season in Jefferson Parish featured a “Rhythm on the Route” battle of the bands, in which marching bands competed for prize money and the distinction of being named the best.

Fontainebleau High School in Mandeville took the most prize money this Carnival season. Fontainebleau’s band was selected as the top band in the Krewe of Caesar and Corps de Napoleon parades. The Bulldogs won a total of $6,000 for their musical and marching talents.

Other bands earning top honors and $3,000 each were: Brother Martin High School (the Krewe of Excalibur), McDonogh 35 High School (the

Krewe of Athena), Central Lafourche High School (the Krewe of Centurions), Ponchatoula High School (the Krewe of Isis) and Band of Excellence (the Krewe of Argus).

The winning bands earned first-place honors and a check for $3,000 per parade; second place was awarded $2,000 per parade; and third place won $1,000 per parade. A total of $41,000 in prize money was distributed to 17 schools.

The contest is sponsored by the Jefferson Parish Council member Cynthia Lee-Sheng’s office and managed by the Jefferson Convention & Visitors Bureau. A list of the top three honored bands for each parade follows: KREWE OF EXCALIBUR: Brother Martin High School, first;

Donaldsonville High School, second; Bonnabel High School, third.

KREWE OF ATHENA: McDonogh 35, first; West Jefferson, second; Landry-Walker, third.

KREWE OF CAESAR: Fontainebleau, first; Archbishop Rummel-Chapelle, second; Bonnabel, third.

KREWE OF CENTURIONS: Central Lafourche, first; Archbishop Rummel, second; Riverside, third.

KREWE OF ISIS: Ponchatoula, first; Belle Chasse Academy, second; Grace King High School, third.

CORPS DE NAPOLEON: Fontainebleau, first; Towers High School, second; Bay High School, third.

ARGUS: Band of Excellence, first; East Jefferson High School, second.

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