From 10 a.m. to 2p.m., Saturday,Aug. 10, the Zachary Men’sClub is holding aBack to School Extravaganza and Uniform Sweatshirt Giveaway To reserve asweatshirt, email the student’sname, their Zachary school, and their size to zacharymensclub@gmail. com. Students must makea reservation and be present at the event to receive their uniform sweatshirt.
Other highlights include free hot dogs, hamburgers and drinks; free health screenings; voterregistration opportunities; and aschool supply giveaway Lanternfestivalmoved
The Water Lantern Festival, at Zachary Community Park, 20055 Old Scenic Highway,has been moved to Sept. 21. Visit tinyurl.com/556f2tu8 for details Mammographycoach visits
Woman’sHospital brings lifesaving breast imagingto East Baton Rouge Parish with its mobile mammography coach. The coach makes mammograms more accessible thanever offering advanced
Necaiseoutlines2024-25 school year
Community news report
ZacharyCommunity School District Superintendent BenNecaise said teachers and staff have been busy preparing for students to arrive Aug. 8for the new school year
“Weare excited to begin the 2024-25 school year in theZacharyCommunity School District,” he said Orientationsand back-to-school events were held prepping to welcomestudents
Thursday. Students will seenew safety measures, abank and other policies strivingfor efficiency when the first bell rings, Necaise said.
“Weare starting ournew 5-Year StrategicPlan Process for 2025-30
Necaise said.
Anew ZCSD Print Shop will serve theentire district, taking the largeprint andcopyjobsoff staff and allowing their time to be used more efficiently.The print shop willallow thedistricttocreate print resources moreeconomically andwillalsoserve as acareer training opportunity forstudents, he said.
Necaise is excited about the addition of the Bank of Zachary Bronco Branch, located inside of Zachary High School. The Bronco Branch is afully functional bank branch that will serve ZHS students and staff during school hours. This will allow students to gain financial literacy andwill employstudents. Students and staffcan open accounts and choose from several ZHS Bronco debit card designs.
PREPPEDAND READY
FILE BY MICHAEL JOHNSON
Ahot air balloon glows during the first hotair balloon festival at BREC’sCommunity Park in 2023 in Zachary.
Second Zachary Really HotAir BalloonFest adapts to heat forAug.10 celebration
BY LEILA PITCHFORD Staff writer
The second Zachary Really Hot Air Balloon Festival kicks off at noon Saturday Shawnel Hebert saidit’s“very exciting, especially for me. It’s something Iwanted for my family and community.”
She grew up with afather as aballoon pilot and traveled to shows across the country. “Dad was apilot and traveled toother shows, and Iwanted to haveone here.” She said the first show last
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ZacharyCommunity Schools students and parents receivesupplies and
to-School Bash held at ZacharyHigh School.
Villagefocuses on students,schoolyear
BY FRANCESY.SPENCER
Contributing writer
An old African proverb reminds us “it takes avillage to raise achild,”and in the spirit of that adage,Zachary’s villageshowedupSaturday to embrace, equipment and prepare its students for the upcoming school year
TheannualMartin Luther King Jr.CommitteeofZachary Back-to-School Giveaway distributed plenty of school supplies,but it served as aplatform for the sharing of resources and services.
Officials from the city,school system, Police Department, and local organizations helped transform theevent into amassive outreach
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ZacharyPolice Chief Darryl Lawrence, center,provides support and staffduring the ZacharyMLK Committee Back-to-School Bash heldatZacharyHighSchool. Committee member Joann Sanders, left,and Committee Chairperson Johnnie Evans were busy assisting hundredsofstudents and parent participants.
BakerHightocelebrate
Community news report Baker High School is set to celebrate its grandreopening, signalingamilestone for an institution that suffered extensive damage during the 2016 Baton Rouge flood. The new building, constructed after thedemolition of theold structure beganinSeptember
er Forward’theme reflects our collective resilience and determination to progress while paying tribute to our heritage. We warmly inviteall alumni to contributetheir memoriesand join us in celebrating this new era for our school.” Alumni areencouraged to sub-
images will be showcased in afestive presentation, highlighting the school’shistory and enduring spirit Baker School Boardmember Linda B. Perkins said,“Thankthe Lord this timehas come. I’m elated to be apart of this process of the kids coming backafter all these years.” Perkins has been in the city of Baker for over 40 years. Joyce Burges, president of the School Board and resident of Baker for nearly 35 years, said she is looking forward to the ceremony
“ToGod be the glory,” Burgess said. “There were many people that aided to get us to thispoint, but the children are ultimately whowill reap all the benefits.” This event will be atwo-part experience starting at 6p.m. Aug. 16 with apep rally and parade of Baker schools. On Aug. 17, there will be the official ribbon-cutting. The grand reopening will also feature aformal ceremony unveiling thenew facilities, includingclassrooms,advanced technology labs andmodern athleticamenities,a newsrelease said.
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Arendition of the newBank of Zacharyoffice at to ZacharyHighSchool
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Nancy Chapman, amember of theSWIFF ministry, offers supportand supplies.
SWIFF,Sisters Worshipping and Interacting Faithfully and Fearlessly for Christ, is an auxiliary of NewPilgrim Baptist Church.
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to both students and their families.
School administrators anddepartmentheads like Aeneid Mason, director of Student SupportServices at Zachary Community Schools, got ajump on the rush of the school year and were able to provide resources, informa-
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Queen Parker makes herway throughthe massivecrowd during the ZacharyMLK Committee Back-to-School Bash with thehelpofher father Quenton Parker.Queen will enter Pre-K this school year
tion vital to the entire family In addition to cityand police support, local businesses and civic organizations were actively involved.
SWIFF,Sisters Worshipping and Interacting Faithfully and Fearlessly for Christ, is an auxiliaryofNew Pilgrim Baptist Church that made a repeat appearance as volunteers and facilitators. TheZachary MLKCommittee first became known forthe yearlymemorial hon-
Another newdevelopment this school year is theadditionofa Columbia blueuniformshirt option. Several state policies and laws have presented changes for the school year.The grading scale is now officially on a10-point scale. The Louisiana DepartmentofEducation is also implementinga new employee evaluation system called LEADS— LouisianaEducator Advancement and Development System. The district willstart this schoolyear with avariety of securitymeasures in placesuch as controlled access of schools, the Evolv weapons detection system used at large events (athletic events,dances,etc.), the Raptor system to vet all campus visitors, SROs and duty officersonschool campus sites,physical security measures (screenings, walls, fences), and the ZeroEyes systemonevery campus in the ZCSD. ZeroEyes uses artificial intelligence to
oring Martin Luther King Jr.The group’seffortsgrew, and eventually,they were able to fund scholarships for local high school graduates.
Organizers rely on donors and sponsors to give time, money,and the supplies needed to distribute more than 800 prepared supply packets, backpacks forkindergartners andother school supplies. Needed supplies also are distributed to students in college.
monitorcampuses through existingdigital camerasand immediatelyrecognizesand alerts lawenforcement and staff of thepotential presence of aweapon on acampus.
“This school year we will be continuing ourK-6 grade in-class water safety instruction and all second graders will be learning in the water at theAmericana YMCA as well,” he added. He thanked theYMCA and local businesses for partnering withthe school system to provide this important experiencefor students.
Duringthe 2023-24 school year,the school district began meeting with several stakeholder advisory groups to assist it in making the best decisions for our studentsand their families. “Wewill continue meeting with our student, community, parent/guardian, support employee, and teacher advisory groups this year,” he said. “Our groups have been amazing resources of effective input and will assist us in working on our 5-year Strategic Plan.”
“Weare lookingforward to an exciting year with our students and wish them and ourstaff awonderful, successful, safe, and funschool year,” Necaise said.
School nurses, from left, Sharrone Brown, Terrilyn Montgomeryand Terasia Douglas, greet students, offer informationand provideresources about vital services available for students. Aeneid Mason, director of Student SupportServices at ZacharyCommunity Schools, far right, heads the massivedepartment providing supportservices to the district.
Aeneid Mason, director of Student SupportServices at ZacharyCommunity Schools, coordinates aresources central
ZacharyPolice officer Manuel Perkinsand Sgt.Cothern Williams offer friendly faces and
resources.
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Hundreds of students lined up for supplies and information
Saturday during the ZacharyMLK CommitteeBack-to-School Bash heldatZacharyHigh School.
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year was like adream and at year two “it’sreal.”
Hebert said organizers listenedtolast year’s attendees andmadechanges,including extended hours. Also, alot of changes were made to help people deal with the heat.
Changes include theadditionoftents for people to gather shaded from the sun, air-conditioned bathroom trailers instead of traditionalportable toilets; and asection of the parkfor people to put up their own small canopies.
United Rentals donated the use of misting fans, and the festival is providing shaded cooling stations.
BREC will have the splash pad running, so parents areencouraged to have swimwear for kids.
Hebert reminds peopletodress for the heat, with especially cool clothing and sunscreen.
The event is free admissionand people are encouragedtobring chairs, but not ice chests.
The day starts early with apilot meeting at 5:30 a.m. The pilots will fly over Zachary starting about 6a.m.or
6:30 a.m. The community is invited to watch. Plans are to takeoff from BREC Zachary Community Park, but conditions could force achange. People who want to watch the takeoff are encouragedto be there at the meeting time and then follow the carpool to the new launch site, Hebert said.
Schedule
From noon to 2p.m., theZachary Cars and Coffee group will show their classic cars at the park.
Nita Edwards, whorunsZachary’s Farmers and Artisans Market, has gathered vendors for theday.More than 55 have signed up to sell homemade lip gloss, jams and jellies, tumblers, shirts, wood items and more, Hebert said. BREC will have itsgames there and is expanding the Kids Zone. Louisiana Healthcare Connection is hosting asecond Kids Zone.
JoeyWelch,who owns the local Bean Dip Factory food truck, is in charge of food trucksfor the day.Sixteen trucks from around the state will be selling food. Other food includes funnel cakes, sno-balls and lemonade.
From noon to 4p.m., local DJ Rodney Brown will be entertaining attendees, and at 4p.m. Zachary High graduate
and LSU student Lucy Yoes, along with Justin Shotwell, will perform an acoustic musical set. At 6p.m., the Chase Tyler band will play David Gautreaux, owner of Sneaux Season, another Zachary food truck, is overseeing the alcohol tents. An addition to the festivities is adaiquiri truck.
The balloon glow is set for 8p.m. to 9p.m., and tethered rides start at 6p.m. Therides are $20 forages12and up and $15 for 11 and under. Cash, cards and various apps will be accepted on site.
Hebert emphasizes that all balloon activities are weather dependent and may change start times. The rides and glow could start early if weather conditions indicate achange.
Agolf cart company will be offering transportation to the ends of the park. The Zacharycommittee held an art contest recently and the winner’sartwork will be available on T-shirtsfor the day Hebert said they just learned the Washington Parish balloon festival will have itsqueens visiting forthe day. A meet-and-greet will be scheduled.
She said the sponsors, BREC and the Downtown Live at the Gazebo committee all played aroleingettingthisyear’s festival going.
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3D mammogram technology.Physician’sorders are required and appointments are strongly encouraged. On Aug, 14, breast imaging will be available at Zachary United Methodist Church, 4205 Church St., Zachary.Call (225) 924-8268 to schedule.
On Aug. 15, the coach will stop at Baton Rouge Open Health, 781 Colonial Drive, Baton Rouge. Call (225) 655-6422 to schedule. CareSouth Medical and Dental, 3140 Florida Blvd., Baton Rouge, will be the location of the breast imaging Aug. 21 Call (225) 650-2053 to schedule
The coach will stop in Baker Aug. 30 at LPG Baker, 6516 E. Myrtle Ave. Call (225) 774-9486 to schedule. For more information including the full mammography coach schedule, visit Womans.org.
Back to school activities
n Capital Area CASA has aschool supply wish list on Amazon. The group seeks supplies to help foster children start the school year.Visit www.amazon. com/hz/wishlist/ls/IJ82GW0A4Y0K?ref_=wl_share to purchase.
n The fourth annual Zachary Back to School Family Day is from 10 a.m. to 2p.m., Aug. 17 at The Rock Church and World Ministries, 20810 Plank Road. Activities will include abasketball tournament and a volleyball tournament, as well as ajambalaya cookoff. Free food and drinks, giveaways, adunking booth, talent show,prizes and more are planned. Call (430) 342-2022 or write zacharyfamilyday@gmail. com for information.
Visithistoriccemetery
The Dead of Locust Grove will be from 10 a.m. to 4p.m., Saturday,Aug. 10. Learn about the inhabitants of thishistoriccemetery of Locust Grove Plantation. Theplantation was owned by Luther Smith and Anna DavisSmith, sister of Jefferson Davis. It became the finalresting place for many figures important in theearlyhistory of Louisiana, including Sarah Knox Taylor,the daughter of President Zachary Taylor and wife of Jefferson Davis.
See the grave of Major Gen. Eleazar Ripley,one of the earliest generals of the young country and who invaded Canada during the Warof1812. Locust GroveState Historic Site, Bains-Ristroph Road, St. Francisville, will be open free of charge. Thepark has no facilities and no site staff. For information, callAudubon State Historic Site at (225) 635-3739.
Hike thelibrary andmore
Head to the Pride-Chaneyville Branch Library, 13600 Pride-Port Hudson Road, to walk by yourself or with asmall group of friends. There are three measured areas: the “inside loop” is 145 steps or 1/16 of amile, “against the wall” is 280 steps or 1/8 of a mile, and the “serpentine” is 565 steps or 1/4 mile. There are also exercise stations scattered throughout the library
Send news andevents for theZachary area to zachary@theadvocate.com by noon Friday or call (225) 388-0731.
FILEBYMICHAEL JOHNSON
The hot air balloon Delta Breeze liftsoff giving tethered rides during the first hot air balloon festivalatBREC’sCommunityPark in 2023inZachary.
Ivan Robertson named pharmacy manager at Lane Rx
Community news report
Robertson
Ivan Robertson has been named pharmacy manager at Lane Rx. He is responsible for the daily operation and overall managementofLane Rx to ensure quality pharmaceutical services are provided, anews release said. ACentral High graduateand 30year resident of Central, Robertson receivedhis Bachelor of Science in pharmacy from NortheastLouisiana University and has more than 28 yearsofpharmacy experience Before this position, he was a pharmacist at Lane Pharmacy, inside of Lane Regional Medical Center,and Lane Rx,at6400 Main St., in Zachary “I believe in buildingrelationships and truly caring for the needs of each patient,” saidRoberston.“My father was apharmacist and owned his ownpharmacy in the early ‘80s in Baton Rouge, which is where Ilearned the values and level of customer service we bring to our patients each day.”
In addition to filling newprescriptions and transfers, Lane Rx also offers theRxLocal mobile app,medication synchronization, full-service compounding, customized medications, on-site vaccinationsand immunizations, durable medical equipment and a drive-thru window
Zacharyhonorsemployees forservice years
Community news report
At the City Councilmeeting on June 25, employees who reached service anniversaries in five-year incrementswere honored. Councilwoman Brandy Westmo-
Grant Schiltz joinsLane Surgery Group
Community news report
Grant Schiltz has joined the staff of Lane Surgery Group, 4801 McHugh Road, Suite C, Zachary Schiltz earned his bachelors of science in biological sciences from Louisiana Tech University and his masters of medical sciences —physician assistant from the University of South Alabama.
“I chose Lane because Ibelieve it is an exceptional opportunity for me to work in such aspecialized areawith well-known andprofoundsurgeons,” Schiltz said. “I am excited to be part of the Lane team because it is ahospital with abright future in athrivingcommunity.” To scheduleanappointment at Lane Surgery Group, call (225) 570-2489.
reland, whoinitiated the recognition programfor City of Zachary employees, led the ceremony Employees recognizedfor their dedicatedserviceinclude:
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n Diandra Harris: cashier,5years
n Theotis Richardson: park maintenance laborer,15years
n Wayne “Coach” Allison: parttime public works foreman, 35 years
The members of the Zachary City
Council, along with Mayor David McDavid, expressed their gratitude to each employee for their service, highlighting that the city’s improvement was due to thededication andhardworkofindividuals like them.
ZacharyRotaryannounces newpresident Prejean
Communitynewsreport
At the Zachary Rotary Luncheon on July 11, outgoing PresidentDaniel Gomez passed the batontothe newly appointed President Heather Prejean, who will lead the Zachary Rotary Club for the 2024-25 term Prejean brings extensive leadership experience from her previous roleasthe director of the Zachary Chamber of Commerce, anews releasesaid. She currently serves as the assistant vice president of market-
ing andcommunityrelationsatthe Bank of Zachary “Through Rotary,I am committed to fostering collaboration and innovation that positively impacts our community,” Prejean said. “It’saprivilege to serve alongside dedicated professionals and make ameaningful difference in Zachary’sbusiness and civiclandscape.” An officialswearing-in ceremony will be held in the fall, where Prejean will name herboard members, whowill also be sworn in for the upcoming term
From left, Councilman John LeBlanc, Councilwoman Ambre DeVirgilio,Councilwoman BrandyWestmoreland,Wayne ‘Coach’ Allison, Deanna Mankins, Theotis Richardson, MayorDavid McDavid, Councilman James Gravesand Councilwoman Jennifer Boyd
Schiltz
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Outgoing PresidentDaniel Gomez,right, passes the baton to the newly appointed PresidentHeather Prejean, whowill lead the ZacharyRotaryClub for the 202425 term.
CompanionAnimalAlliancereceives
$22,500grant forneonatalkittencare
Community news report
Companion Animal Alliance, the nonprofit open-intake animal shelter for East Baton Rouge Parish, and Orphan Kitten Club, acharitable organization founded by Hannah “Kitten Lady” Shaw announced June 27 that Companion Animal Alliance has received a$22,500 grant through OKC’sMightycat program. The grant, “Increased Capacity for Neonatal Foster Kitten Care,” will increase CAA’s capacity for neonatal foster kitten care by providing additional supplies and resources to CAA’s neonatal kittenfosters and increasing funding forafter-hours medical care starting July 1, anews release said. These funds will prove vital to their lifesaving eorts for the anticipated 350 neonatal kittens that will be placed into their foster program this year,based on current intake trends this kitten season, the release said Neonatal kittens —ages zero to eight weeks —are
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Companion Animal Alliance, the nonprofit open-intake animal shelter for East Baton RougeParish, has received a $22,500 grant through the Mightycat program.
the most euthanized feline population in animal sheltersinthe United States, accounting for at leasthalf
of feline deaths, the release said.
The specialized skills, supplies, veterinary expertise and overnight care they require makes them di cult to care for on-site in an animal shelter.For thisreason, shelters heavily rely on volunteer foster parents to assist in the care of this vulnerable population.
“Through our partnership with Orphan Kitten Club and theirgenerous award, we hope to set up our neonatal kittenfosters for greater success and also expand our neonatal foster kittennetwork. This will not only save the lives of moreneonatal kittens but also empower our fosters to provide the best possible care for these precious lives,” said CAA Executive Director Jillian Sergio. Thegroupsare dedicated to decreasing euthanasia rates and increasing quality of care for neonatal kittens across the U.S.
Bakerman killed in 2-vehiclecrash
Community news report
Shortly after 9a.m. on July 31, troopers with Louisiana State Police Troop A responded to atwo-vehicle crash on La. 964 just north of Groom Road in East Baton Rouge Parish. Derek Guessfeld, 41, of Baker died after the crash, anews release said. The preliminary investigation revealed that a2012 Nissan Altima, driven by Guessfeld, was traveling southbound on La. 964. At the same time,a2023Nissan Armada was traveling northbound on La. 964, the release said. For reasons still under investigation, the Altima traveled across the centerline into the opposing lane,and collided with the Armada in aheadon manner The release said Guessfeld was properly restrained, suffered serious injuries and was transported to ahospital where he ultimately succumbed to hisinjuries. The driver of the Armada was also properly restrained, suffered moderate injuries, and was transported ahospital. The crash remains under investigation.
Communitynewsreport
Lane Family Prac-
tice Dr.Kimberly
Meiners recently received the UnitedHealthcare Hero Award. Each year,the United Hero program recognizes physicians and advanced practice providers for delivering highlyrated patient experiences, anews release said. Selection for the United Hero Awards is driven by extraordinary achievement on patient-experiencesurveys. This means that award winners are ultimately chosen by the people —and the honor recognizes the highqualitycare providers deliver to their patientsand the
community, therelease said. To win aUnited Hero Award, providers must hit specific targets on their patient-experience score cardsoverthe course of the year, witheach target covering acritical area of the patient experience.
In 2023, the targets fell into three categories:
n Getting neededcare, for which providers had to achieve a92% or higher score to win
n Care coordination,for whichproviders hadto achieve an 88% or higher score to win
n Doctor-patientconversations,for whichproviders had to achieve a58% or higher score to win.
The followingpeople were booked into East Baton Rouge Parish Prison or issued asummons by the Zachary Police Departmentfrom July 18-31:
DONALD CARTER: 37, 2912
70th Ave., Baton Rouge, failuretoappear on outstanding bench warrants
PATRICK DESLATTE: 42, 21321
W. J. Wicker Road, Zachary, aggravated battery and domestic abuse battery child endangerment
JOHNNY EATMON: 19, 8255
Thelma St., Baton Rouge, penalty for distribution or possession with intent to distribute narcotic drugs listed in Schedule I, prohibited acts, equipment violation; displayofplate, and failuretoappear on outstanding bench warrants
CLARENCE EMERY: 21, 5350
Groom Road, No. 65, Baker, possession of marijuana and windowtint violation
DALE EVANS JR.: 6335 Silverleaf Ave., Baton Rouge, possession of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia, and equipment violation; displayofplate
JAMES EVANS: 35, 20959 Anderson Road, Zachary, failuretoappear on outstanding bench warrants
XAVIER PAUL: 18, 20051 Old Scenic Highway1907, theft over$1,000
LAKESHIA PIERRE: 38, 5869
St. Katherine St., Baton Rouge, failuretoappear on outstanding bench warrants
MORGAN ROBINSON: 31, 8001 Jefferson Highway Baton Rouge, aggravated assault and improper telephone communications
KENTREAL CUNNINGHAM: 23; 14732 ForestgroveAve Apt. A, Central; illegal carrying of weapons with controlled dangerous substance and penalty for distribution or possession with intent to distribute narcotic drugs listed in schedule I
JACOLBYGORDON: 21; 7422
BarbaraCohn Place, Baton Rouge; fugitivewarrants through LSU Police Department
JEFFREY HARRELL: 38; 19932 Buck Horn Drive, Zachary; possession of drug paraphernalia and possession/ distribution manufacturing Schedule II
JOSEPH JEANPIERRE: 41; 2838 Jo Ann Ave., Jackson; possession of marijuana and passing vehicle on the left
JEFFREY MCMILLIAN: 42; 3900 Baker Blvd., Unit W-3, Baker; possession of drug paraphernalia, illegal carry of weapons with controlled dangerous substance, possession of Schedule II, and failuretoappear on outstanding bench warrants JARRICK NEDIE: 18; 20143 Eastwood Drive, Zachary; possession of marijuana TYKEISHA
SPORTS &SCHOOLS
ZacharyHigh teachers honoredatgala in NewOrleans
Zachary High teachers
Adrianne Dykes, Teacher of the Year semifinalist, and Braxton Michel, NewTeacherofthe Year finalist, were honored July 27, at the 18th Annual Cecil J. PicardEducator Excellence Awards Gala at the National WWII Museum in New Orleans. The Zachary Community School District Superintendent, alongwith members of district
leadership and ZHS teachers attended to celebrate Zachary’s two state-level honorees.
The annual galacelebrates the importance of educators’ work and shines alight on the innovativeand meaningful work that they do each day,a news release said. It is presented by the Louisiana Department of Education and the Dream Teachers organization.
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Members of the ZacharyHigh baseball team take amoment for agroup photo at the seventh annual ZacharyHigh School Special Needs PromonFeb.26.
ZHS baseball team receives nationalaward for academic excellence
Community news report
In late July,the Zachary High School Baseball team was named as a2023-2024
ABCA Team Academic Excellence Award winner
The American Baseball Coaches Association honors college and high school-level teams from all over the nation. The ZHSbaseball team was oneofseven teams in Louisiana to receive this
award, which highlights programs coached by ABCA membersthat posted aGPA of 3.0 or above on a4.0 scale for thecumulative 2023-24 academic year.The GPA may not be rounded up.
COLLEGES
COLLEGE OF WILLIAM & MARY: Tia Joiner, from Zachary,was recently named to the dean’s list at the College of William &Mary,inWilliamsburg, Virginia, for the spring 2024 semester
To achievedean’slist status, afull-time degree-seeking undergraduate studentmust takeatleast12credithours and earna 3.6 qualitypoint average during the semester TUFTS UNIVERSITY: Parker Scott, class of 2027,ofZachary,was namedtothe dean’s list at Tufts University in Massachusetts for the spring2024 semester.
Dean’s list honors at Tufts University requirea semester grade point average of 3.4 or greater.
UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA-
LINCOLN: Kennedy Nicole Wilcher, of Zachary,was among 3,484 graduates who received degrees from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln duringcommencement exercises May3,17and 18. Wilcher earned aMaster of Fine Arts from the Office of Graduate Studies.
MISSISSIPPI STATE: Several students from Zachary were
namedtohonor rolls at Mississippi State forspring2024. n Zachary studentsnamed to thepresident’s listinclude Ashlynn Kearney,Monet McDaniels, Owen Walters,Claire Venable, Caden Detre and CharlesWhite. Students on the president’s listachieveda3.80 or better grade-point average, based on a4.0 scale, while completing at least 12 semester hoursofcoursework with no incompletegrades or grades lowerthan aC n Madison Shipp wasnamed to thedean’s list. To be named to thedean’s list, astudentmust have achieved agrade-pointaverage between 3.5 and3.79, based on a4.0 scale, while completing at least 12 semester hours of coursework withnoincompletegradesor grades lowerthanaC
n Ranlissihia Tickles, of Zachary,isamong nearly 3,500 students graduating from Mississippi State University in spring 2024.
Tickles received themaster of public policy andadministration from MSU’s Collegeof Arts and Sciences.
GEORGIAINSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY: Elijah Fisher, of Zachary,made the dean’s list for the spring 2024 semester at the GeorgiaInstituteof Technology
This designation is awarded to undergraduate students who have earned a3.0 or higher academic average for the semester. n Jordan McClinton,ofZachary,has earned aBachelorof Science in computer engineering withhonors from the GeorgiaInstituteofTechnology in Atlanta. McClinton wasamongmore than 5,700 undergraduate and graduate students to be presented Georgia Tech degrees duringthe institute’s 266th commencement exercises May2-4 at McCamish Pavilion. UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA: Logan Ladnier, of Zachary,has received aBachelor of Science and aMaster of Science in computer science from the University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. The university awarded more than 6,000 degrees during its spring commencement ceremonies.
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Members of Zacharyschools district leadership and ZacharyHighteachers attend the 18thAnnual Cecil J. Picard Educator Excellence AwardsGala on July27atthe WorldWar II Museum in NewOrleans.
Fromleft, Braxton Michel, ZacharyHigh, Superintendent Ben Necaise, and Adrianne Dykes of ZacharyHigh attend the 18th Annual Cecil J. Picard Educator Excellence Awards Gala on July27atthe World WarIIMuseum in New Orleans.
