Crescent City Picayune 09-25-2024 by The Advocate

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Chalmette High SchoolPrincipalWayne Warner is interviewedfor ‘The Warner Way.’

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Film looksatChalmette principal andcommunityiconWayne Warner

BY KIMBERLEY SINGLETARY

writer

Contributing

He’sbeen called “the Mr.Rogers of Chalmette ”but Wayne Warner’simpact on area youth hasbeenfelt for much longer,and in amuch more direct way, thanany TV personality

For more than 50 years, Warner has served as principal of Chalmette High School, an incredible feat that earns him the title of the longest-serving principal in America, and one thatisbeingrecognizedinanew documentarycalled“The Warner Way.”Itwill debut across Louisiana on Sept. 29 at 7p.m.and 9p.m.on WLAE-TV

Jim Dotson, an executiveproducer forthe documentary, shared thatittook aboutayear-and-a-half to complete,but one of the hardest parts wasjust getting started.

“I’ve never met aperson as humble as Wayne,” he said.“When we firstapproached him aboutthe idea, he refused. He kept insistingthatthere wasnostory Eventually,however —alongwithhelpfromthe Meraux Foundation, which sponsored thefilm —wewere finally able to convince him.”

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The documentary includes interviews with students, teachers and alumni who share theirthoughtsand memories of Warner.Beryl Hargis, secretaryfor the Chalmette High School Alumni Association,said the group has been hard at work spreading the newsabout the ﬁlm. “When Igraduated in 1966, Warner had just started teaching at ChalmetteHigh,”she said.“When he becameprincipal in the 1970s, my brothers were there, and he was my son’sprincipal in the 1980s,when Ialso worked at the school. But even if you neverwentto Chalmette High or hadkids there, youknowwho he is.” Hargis said Warner is widely recognizedasa pillar of the Chalmette communityand,maybeevenmore impressive, continues to command therespect of his students.

“Whenmykids wereinschool, Iremember when they’d have events in the gymnasiumand theassistant principals would come in andstruggletoquieteverybody.But all Wayne Warner ever hadtodowas walk outand everyone would settle down. He had, and still has, that kind of presence.”

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Although it’sbound to bea hit in Chalmette,Dotson said the ﬁlm was created to also havea wider appeal.

“Our approach all along is thatthisguy hasbeena high school principal for 50 years, so just think of what that means,” he said. “He was leadinga high school through allthese major events, theVietnamWar,Nixon’sresignation, civil rightsissues. Think of howmuch things have changed in education,inwho students are and how they behave.”

“Wayne is the thread that pulls it alltogether,”added

MILITARY SIGN-UP

Louisiana students whohave committedtoserving in theU.S. military took the oath of enlistment at the National WWIIMuseum in New Orleans on Sept 17, which was Constitution Day.The event was part of CelebrateFreedom Week, and it marked the commitment of high school and college studentsto the armed forces. The ceremony was held in partnership with theLouisiana DepartmentofEducation.

It’shard to believe that fall is already upon us. These cooler, less-humid days are the perfect time to enjoy the outdoors with pets. Fall alsocomes with around of precautions. Here are someseasonal reminders for pets: ALLERGIES RETURN: Seasonal allergies are miserable for petsand somepeople. My dog, Romeo, has already visited thevet to get his allergy shot ahead of his annual fall scratching, paw licking and ear infections. We madeitthrough bothspring and summer without an ear infection, and Ihope we can survive thefall allergy season, too. If thefamily canine suffers from seasonal allergies, get ahead of things now before they really kick in. CHANGING COATS: Pets’ coats change with the seasons. Expect morethan

State Superintendent of Education CadeBrumleyspeakstohighschool and collegestudents who will soon join the armed forces.

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An army representativeadministers the enlistment oath.

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the ﬁlm’s writer and producer,Heath Allen. “He’s been the constant, and proof positive that courtesy respect, strength and common sense are qualities that are universal and timeless.”

When the ﬁlm was in its ﬁnal stages, however,the Chalmette community received heartbreaking news.

On June 24 of this year,Warner wasattacked and robbed while trying to help aman in awheelchair.Hesuffered abroken hip and elbow that required surgery and months of rehabilitation.

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Warner remains on medical leave, and on July

could be poisonous, it is best to keep petsaway from all mushroom varieties.

Mr.Dees is agreat Dane and greyhound mix. The giant cutie loveslong walks and pool time,and is incredibly smart. Mr Dees wouldthrive in a home where he can be the center of attention, as he prefers to be the only dog. He’slooking for afamily that can provide him with all the love and care he deserves, and in return, he’ll shower youwith unconditional love and loyalty.He loveskids, too. For more info, email adopt@ animalrescueneworleans. org

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somepatience during this time will help with the extra hair that’s everywhere.

PREVENTATIVES,STILL: Cooler weather does not mean it’stime to stop theheartworm, ﬂea and tick preventatives. In our humid subtropical climatewithlong, hot summers and short, mild winters, preventatives are important regardless of the season

AN UPTICK IN TICKS: Fall brings a rise in deer ticks— thekind that spread Lyme disease—and they are just as harmful to humans as they are to pets. This is another reason that pets need preventive medicines year-round.

MUSHROOMS: The ﬂavorful fungi soon will be popping up overnight in theyard. Most mushrooms are harmless, but afew are very dangerous to pets. Since it is hard to tellwhich ones areOKand which

ACORNS: These can cause digestive issues, areachoking hazard and can damage teeth. Also, be careful thatthey do notget lodged in pawpads.

SNAKES: Theyare on the move in fall as they prepare forhibernation, so do yard checks when thepets are outtomake sure unwanted visitors aren’tlurking in thebushes.

POISONS AND ANTIFREEZE: This is the time of yearwhenwebreak out thechemicals. Keep all poisons for rodents andcar ﬂuids out of reach of pets. Make sure they do not lick any liquids on the street, in driveways, etc. as they could be fatal.

PASS THE PUMPKIN:It’snot quite pumpkin spiced latte time.But, when the weatherdoes become pumpkin-everything worthy, know that pets love pumpkin, too. Adding alittle canned pumpkin to adog’smeal can help the diges-

24, the St. Bernard Parish School System named Will Schneider,aveteran administrator,asinterim principal.

“When Ifound out what happened to Wayne, Iwas in touch with his wife immediately,” said Allen, who has become close with Warner.“I’ve honestly never met anicer person.” Allen said Warner has been doing well in his recovery “He was back at the school afew weeks ago to sit in on astaff meeting,” he said. “This is aman who loved his ownhigh school experience so muchthat he never wanted to leave, and so he didn’t. He is so student-oriented, so individual-oriented. He doesn’t want to leave any kid behind. That’shis legacy.”

tive system, andthe antioxidants andessentialfatty acids in pumpkin seedshelppromote healthy skin, fur andurinary health. Alittle goes alongway,sojust mix in atablespoon or two with a regularfeeding to give the pups a tasty fall treat RACE REGISTRATION: Discount registrationisopenfor the NOLA Dogs Race to the Rescue 5K Run/ Walk on Oct. 13. Run through Lake Lawn Metairie Cemetery in NewOrleansand raise money for animalrescueorganizations including AnimalRescue New Orleans, Take Paws, Trampled Rose Rescue,Zeus’ Rescues and The InnerPup Education and PreventionServices.Learn more and registeratnolagirl.org/events.

TraciD.Howerton is the volunteer manager forAnimal Rescue NewOrleans (ARNO), anonproﬁt, volunteer-based, no-kill shelter.For more information on ARNO, visit www animalrescueneworleans.org.

Ayoung Wayne Warner,shown in 1962 receiving the coveted JoeGallliano trophyatthe Redemptorist High School Athletic Banquet.

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Major funding for ‘The Warner Way’ was provided by The Meraux Foundation. Pictured, from left,are Rita Gue, foundationpresident, PrincipalWayne Warner and his wife,Kitty Warner,along withFloyd Gue, foundationboard member

Warner is shown in 1974asa newprincipal at Chalmette High.

Chalmette High School acting Principal Will Schneider, being interviewed for the documentary.

Cancer Crusadershonorssurvivors whocontributetocommunity

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Cancer Crusaders will honor11cancer survivors who are active in the communityduring their Celebration of Life Luncheon on Oct. 11. The 2024 Cancer Crusaders’honoreesare Earlene Karl Ally,Carencro, apatient navigator at the Cancer Center of Acadiana in Lafayette; Joy Ann Broggi, Covington, avolunteer with Compassion That Compels and Relay for Life; Carolyn GiarratanoEscher,Covington, a member of the Ladies of the Shield atBrother Martin; Brenda Lyons Gillen, River Ridge, active in the Philanthropic Education Organization Sisterhood;Susan Happel, Chalmette, amember of the CatholicDaugh-

ters of America;Isabella ReneeMeyer,Chalmette, a volunteer for What YouGive Will Grow; Ann deGeneres Olvany, Kenner, amember of SMART(Special Military Active RecreationalTravelers) that raises money for Fisher House (the military version of the Ronald McDonald House); Debbie Hall Perrone, Metairie, past president of the

Council of Catholic School CooperativeClubs andthe St. Elizabeth’sGuild; John Perrone Jr., Metairie, avolunteer at Second Harvest Food Bank; Dom M. Richard, Metairie, adeacon at St. Catherine of Siena Church; and Valerie KemperSimons, Montgomery,Alabama,a certiﬁed Mental Health First Aid Educator

The event will be held at

the New Orleans Marriott, 555 Canal St. in New Orleans. Doors open at 10 a.m. Gregory Ricks and Maddie Kerth will be the masters of ceremonies. Entertainment will feature Kenny Kerth, BionicBabes andGordon Towell of the Loyola University School of Music.

Ticket start at $110 per person. Reservations may be made at through Oct. 4at

www.bidpal.net/cancercrusaders. No payments will be accepted at the door Cancer Crusaders, alocal, nonproﬁt, all-volunteer organization established in 1976 to raise money for cancer research in the New Orleans area, has donated more than $5 million to LSU Health Sciences Center and Tulane Cancer Center for cancer research.

BEREAVEMENT AND SUPPORTGROUP: The bereavement and support ministry of St. ChristopherChurch’s Oct. 10 meeting will featureguest speakerKim Smith, Gretna bereavement coordinator and chaplain from Heart of Hospice. The meeting will begin at 6:15 p.m. in the Parish Center at St.ChristopherChurch, corner of Manson and Derbignystreets, 3900 DerbignySt. in Metairie. All areinvited. www.stchristopherano.com.

NAMIWALKS: Registration is open for theNational Alliance on Mental Illness Southeast Louisiana walk to raise funds for free mental health support and services. The walk will be held on Oct. 12 at Audubon Park (Newman Bandstand), 6500 MagazineSt. in New Orleans. Check-in starts at 9a.m., and the walk begins at 10 a.m. Registration is free. Participants can walk as individuals or create ateam. All donations remainin the local community.namiwalks.org/selasouthshore. HEALTH Walkers make their wayin supportduring a 2023 NAMIWALK. Registration is open for this year’sOct. 12 event. FILE PHOTO

Valerie Kemper Simons

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Isabella Renee Meyer

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COMMUNITYEVENTS

INTERNATIONAL ARTS FES-

TIVAL: Running Sept. 26-Oct.

1, the festival will showcase the talents of SteelPulse, Average White Band, Yohan Marley,Spyro Gyra, Big Chief DonaldHarrisonJr. andother musicians. Concerts and panel discussions will be held at venues acrossthe city,including the Orpheum Theater, Louis Armstrong Park, Gallier Hall and Kermit’s Tremé Mother-in-LawLounge. Tickets for individual events start at $50. iafnola.com.

FALL FESTIVAL: In celebration of 20 years of the Sydney and Walda Besthoff Sculpture Garden, the New Orleans Museum of Art, OneCollinsC Diboll Circle in NewOrleans, will host afreeoutdoor festival for all ages on Sept.28, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. It will include guided tours of the Besthoff SculptureGarden highlights, art activities, livemusic and more. noma.org.

BLACKAMERICANA FEST: The festival celebrating themusical contributions of Black musicians in the Americana and Folk genres in New Orleans and the Mississippi River Delta regionwill be held Sept. 28, 3-10 p.m., at the Broadside, 600 N. Broad St in New Orleans. Headlining artists include JoyClark, Lilli Lewis, Sunpie &the Louisiana Sunspots, Dusky Waters and Teena May, and more Free, but RSVP is requested blackamericanafest.com.

GRETNA FEST: The 30th anniversary fest will be held Oct 4-6 with livemusic,arts and crafts, games, food andmuch moreat740 2nd St. in Gretna. The festival will featuremore than 40 musical acts, including CowboyMouth, Dierks Bentley,SteveMiller Band, the Revivalists, Foghat, Blue Oyster Cult, MorrisDay &the Time, Galactic, Rockin’ Dopsie, Amanda Shaw, Glen David Andrewsand the Iguanas. Tickets startat$40. Weekend and VIP packages areavailable. gretnafest.com.

NATIONAL FRIEDCHICKEN FESTIVAL: To be held on the New Orleans Lakefront, LakeshoreDriveand Franklin Avenue in NewOrleans, on Oct.

5-6, 11 a.m.-9 p.m.,the fest is ranked sixth on USAToday10 Best Readers’ Choice Awards list of top Speciality Food Festivals. Entrants will compete in categories that include “Best Fried Chicken,” “Best Use of Chicken in aDish, “Best Chicken Sandwich” and the “People’s Choice Award.” Tickets start at $10. friedchickenfestival.com

QUE PASA FEST: The festival will featuremusic and more than 25 food vendorsfrom avariety of Latin American countries and 75 nonproﬁts, and arts and crafts. It will be held at LafrenierePark, 3000 Downs Blvd. in Metairie, Oct 5-6 from 11 a.m. to 9p.m. Admission is free, 11 a.m.-5 p.m., and $5 after 5p.m. quepasafest.org.

GATESFEST AFTER DARK: ALL

SHUK UP!: Free tickets are available for the Congregation Gates of Prayer’s music and arts festival, to be held on Oct. 20, 4-9 p.m., at 4000 W. Esplanade Ave. in Metairie. FlowTribe willheadline, and the festival’s centerpiece, akumzitz, will featurean Israeli-style singalong and communal song and dance sessions. Therewill also be local artists andJewish/Israeli food vendors. Gatesfest.org.

STORMIN’ OF THE SAZERAC: The 75th anniversaryof the historic event is Sept. 27, 1p.m., in the BlueRoom and theSazerac Bar at the Roosevelt New Orleans, 130 Roosevelt Way. Featuring aluncheon, fashion show and second line, the event celebrates the women who gathered to storm the hotel’s barin1949, when women

NEW ORLEANS NIGHTMARE: The haunted attraction is open throughNov.2at 319 Butterworth St. in New Orleans with add-on experiences, twosecret bars and threenew attractions: Dead Again, Dead Hourand Craft of the Midnight. Tickets start at $19.99 on select nights. neworleansnightmare.com.

GHOSTS IN THE OAKS: City Park Conservancy will host thefamily-friendly eventOct. 17-20 to support improvement projects at the Park’s CarouselGardens, 1 Palm Drive in NewOrleans. The event featuresarts and crafts, pumpkin patchand trick-or-treating throughout Storyland, and admission includes Amusement Park rides. Earlyadmission is 5-6 p.m., withgeneral admission 6-9 p.m. Earlyadmission tickets are$30. General admission is$25. Friends of City Park members, $22. NewOrleansCityPark.org.

KENNER TRUNK OR TREAT:

The City of Kenner will host theirannual Halloween event, presented by Kenner Parks &Recreation,atMuss Bertolino Stadium,620 W. Esplanade Ave. in Kenner, on Oct. 19, 3-10 p.m. Attendees areencouragedtocome dressed in costume. www visitjeffersonparish.com/ event/kenner-trunk-ortreat/3476/. TRUNK OR TREATATLAFRE-

NIERE PARK: The event, presented by Dawn Busters, will be held Oct.19, 6-9 p.m.,at LafrenierePark, 3000 Downs Blvd. in Metairie.General admission is$15. Trunk or Treat will featuremorethan 45 vehiclesgivingout free candy,afood court, carousel rides and space walks. www

were allowedtobe served only on Mardi Gras. Chef Nina Compton is Spirit of theSazerac. Period attireis encouraged. Ticketsstartat $115. showclix.com/event/ stormin2024.

TEA DRAGON SOCIETY TEA

PARTY: Childrencan celebrate K. O’Neil’s TeaDragon Society graphic novelseries with tea, acardgame and dragonthemed activities on Sept. 28, 2-4 p.m in theprogramming space at the Cita Dennis HubbellLibrary,725 Pelican Ave. in NewOrleans.neworleans libnet.

GRASSROOTS RADIO CONFERENCE: Supporters of community radio will meetSept. 26-29 at GallierHall, 545 St CharlesAve.inNew Orleans, for workshops, paneldiscussions andnetworkingopportunities. Featuredspeakers includeLouisiana native and EmmyAward-winning journalistMonica Pierre. The conference opensThursday at 4:30 p.m. and runsthrough Sundayat1 p.m.Ticketsstart at $100 viaEventbrite.

ARTS MARKETNEW ORLEANS: The monthly ﬁnearts and crafts market will beheld Sept. 28, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., at Marsalis HarmonyPark,8211 S. ClaiborneAve.inNew Orleans.

MOVIES

“BILL &TED’SEXCELLENT

ADVENTURE”: Pontchartrain Conservancy celebrates its 35th anniversary with ashowing of thecultclass released 35 years ago. Part of the New Orleans Recreation Development Commission Movie in thePark series, it will be shownonSept. 27 at theNew Canal Lighthouse, 8001 LakeshoreDriveinNew Orleans. Gates will open at 6p.m. Free;

AROUND THENEIGHBORHOODS

SPOOKY SEASON

Agiant pop-out clown scares horror fans at the NewOrleans Haunted Nightmare.

visitjeffersonparish.com.

BREWSAND BOOS: The adults-only event will be held Oct. 25-26 at the AmusementPark’s Carousel Gardens at City Park,1 Palm DriveinNew Orleans. Proceeds from theevent, which includes Amusement Park rides and unlimited beer, beneﬁts the continued careand preservation of City Park.VIP tickets are $60; general admission $35. Friends of City Park members, $32. NewOrleansCityPark.org.

limited capacity.’80s attire encouraged. scienceforourcoast.org.

CULTURE&CONCERTS

THURSDAYSATTWILIGHT:

The concert series featuring musicians, mint juleps and morecontinues on Thursdays,6-8 p.m., through September at the Pavilionof the TwoSistersatthe New Orleans Botanical Garden, 1 Victory Ave. in New Orleans. Sept. 26 is The YatPack. Oct. 3 is Bruce Daigrepont. Admission is $15. NewOrleansCityPark.org.

RHYTHM &ROSES: The Historic BK House &Gardens will host aconcertSept. 27, 6-9 p.m.,at1113 Chartres St in New Orleans,with R&B musician Jon Clearyperforming in the BK House Parterre Garden.Tickets start at $25. www.bkhouse.org

BACHTOBERFEST: The concert will be held Oct. 2, 6p.m in the courtyardofMargaret Place Hotel, 1133 Margaret Place in New Orleans. It will featureElectric YatQuartet, pianist André Bohren and trumpeter Vance Woolfand include musicspanning from Bach to the Beatles. Tickets are$25. masno.org/.

BOOKS

“THE VERTS: ASTORY OF INTROVERTS AND EXTROVERTS”: Author Ann Patchett and illustrator Robin Preiss Glasser will meet and greet readers at Garden District Bookshop, 2727 Prytania St. in New Orleans on Sept. 25 at 4-7 p.m. Early birdadmission and acopyofthe book can be reserved for $19.99 through Eventbrite. www.gardendistrictbookshop.com.

“BAYOU: FEASTING THROUGH THE SEASONS OF ACAJUN

BOO! DAT504 HALLOWEEN

EXTRAVAGANZA: The celebration will be held Oct. 26, starting at 1p.m in the 2900 block of Audubon Street in New Orleans. It is being held to raise awareness and resources for domestic violence issues, and will also include avoter registration driveand activities, including ahaunted house, costume contest, STEAM activities, carnival games, food and music. Free. www BOODat.com.

LIFE”: Author Melissa Martin will launch her latest cookbook on Sept. 26, 6p.m at Garden District Bookshop, 2727 Prytania St. in New Orleans. Admission and acopy of thebook can be reserved for $35 through Eventbrite. www.gardendistrictbookshop.com.

“DO SOMETHING:COMING OF AGEAMID THEGLITTER AND DOOM OF ‘70S NEW YORK”: Author Guy Trebay will discuss his memoirwith Diane

HAUNTEDHOUSE AT HABANA OUTPOST: Camp SoulGrow will celebrate Halloween on Oct.29, 5-7 p.m., withahaunted houseatHabana Outpost, 1040 Esplanade Ave. in New Orleans. Childrenwill be able to walk through, collect candy gift bags,play outdoor gamesand make Halloween-themed crafts. Costumesare encouraged. Reservations arerequired through Eventbrite. www campsoulgrow.org/upcoming-events.html.

Sustendal on Sept. 28, 6p.m., at Garden District Bookshop 2727 Prytania St. in New Orleans. www.gardendistrictbookshop.com.

“LITANYOFSAINTS: ATRIPTYCH”: Author DianaRojas will discuss herdebutbook withwriter Annell Lopez on Oct.2,6:30 p.m., at Blue Cypress Books, 8123 Oak St. in NewOrleans. The eventwill includeareading, audience Q&A and abook signing. www.bluecypressbooks.com.

FUNDRAISERS/GALAS

FRIENDSOFTHE ST.CHARLES LIBRARYBOOK SALE: The sale will be held at theBooknook, adjacent to theHahnville Branch of theSt. Charles Library,14996 River Road in Hahnville,onSept. 27, 9a.m.3p.m. Booksincludeﬁction,

at theAudubon TeaRoom, 6500 Magazine St. in NewOrleans. The event includes livemusic by James Andrews&The CrescentCity All Stars Jazz Band, aseated dinnerand liveand silent auctions. Cocktail attireisrequested. Tickets startat$250. us.givergy.com/Soiree2024/?

4, 6p.m., at TheBarnett, 600 Carondelet St. in New Orleans. The eventincludes a performance by Marley Marsalis,along withthe recognition of community members and leaders. Tickets startat $175. www.boystown.org.

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BY JANE LEGROS Contributing

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Are you overwhelmed by all the stuff around your home?

Learn organizing tips and explore how streamlining can help you feel happier, less stressed, and moreproductive at aworkshop being held at Robert E. Smith Library,6301 Canal Blvd.,from 11 a.m. to noon on Sept.25.

AARP educators on downsizing and decluttering will cover:

n How to start your decluttering and organizing journey

n Practical tips on organizing and decluttering

n How better organization could positively impact your daily life.

VOTER PREP: DuringSeptember and October,the library is hosting voter registration events to help you get vote ready,plus aseries of speakers to answer the question, “Why Vote?” The library is anonpartisan organization and this seriesis an educational program, not apolitical one. It’simportant for voters to have access to trustworthy information and

Charter

SCI

&Mathematics High School (Sci High) has been awarded $3.1million in grants by the Environmental Protection Agency to electrify its school bus fleet. The school will convert its entirenine vehicle fleet to 100% electric, making it the firstschoolin the community to completely transition to EV school buses. Nine new EVsfor Sci High will join the 32 currently in the works for charter schools in New Orleans from the second

be informedonupcoming elections,which is this program’smainpurpose. There will be no campaigningat any of theseevents. The serieswill feature a different speakeratadifferent librarylocation every week.OnSept. 25, Ashley CrawfordofOperationRestoration will lead apresentation at NoraNavra Library from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. The library is locatedat 1902 StBernard Ave. Space is limited and registrationisrecommended. Visit nolalibrary.co/voting-

round of theEPA grants. ARCHBISHOP CHAPELLE HIGH: Chapelle’s annual craft fairwill be held Sept. 28, 9a.m.-4 p.m., on in the gym on campus at 8800 VeteransMemorial Blvd. in Metairie.The eventwill featuremorethan 250 vendors. The fair is free andopentothe public. www.chapellecraftfair com.

LANGSTON HUGHES ACADEMY: Anew earlyeducation center has openedatLangston Hughes Academy, aFirstLine Schools charter.Itfeatures

resources to sign up and for additional election resources OF SERVICE: Teens seeking servicehoursare invited to a volunteer day at Algiers Regional Library,3014 Holiday Drive, from 2p.m.to4 p.m. on Sept.28. Participantswill be creative, socialize, and earn service-learning hours. Additionalservice hours can be earned in the library’s Reading BuddiesxWee Writeprogram, presented in partnership with826 NOLA Teens in grades 8-12 may sign up to volunteer as aBig

SCHOOL NOTES

twoage-appropriate classrooms that will accommodate up to 40 early learners and four teachers. Students will alsohaveaccess to alarge playground and the Edible Schoolyard teaching garden.

BROTHER MARTIN HIGH: Brother Martin will host Crusader Discovery Dayfor prospective students in grades 5-8 on Sept. 28, 2-5:30 p.m. Brother Martin’s campus is located at 4401 Elysian Fields Ave. in New Orleans. Registration is required for all events. brothermartin.

Reading Buddy this fall to help studentsingradesK-2 become moreindependent readers. Light dinner will be servedatall Reading Buddies sessions, which are at Norman Mayer Library, 3001 Gentilly Blvd. Big Reading Buddiesare asked to commit to attending all six sessions, held on Wednesday evenings Oct. 2, 9, 16, 23 and 30 and Nov.6 This opportunity provides a totalof10.5 volunteer hours over six weeks.A brief phone interview and online orientationare requiredbeforevol-

unteering with this program, whichispresented in collaboration with 826 New Orleans’ Early Literacy Initiative, LitUp! and is sponsored by the Friends of the New Orleans Public Library For additional volunteer opportunities, visit nolalibrary org/teens. CANCER PREVENTION: Learn about breast cancer prevention and screening options at the Main Library on Oct. 1. The Louisiana Breast & Cervical Health Program will be available from 1p.m. to 3p.m. to provide information, including referrals for free mammograms. The library is located at 219 Loyola Ave.

BOOK CLUB: Central City Library’smonthly book salon group will meet at 5:30 p.m on Oct. 1todiscuss “Grand Union: Stories” by Zadie Smith. Newmembers are always welcome. The library is at 2020 Jackson Ave. Visit nolalibrary.org/bookclubs fordetails about all library book clubs and to ﬁnd one that ﬁts your schedule and interests.

Jane LeGros is the director of marketing and communications for the Orleans Parish Library.

Jane LeGros is the director of marketing and communications for theNew Orleans Public Library

TULANE UNIVERSITY: Tulane has named itsSchool of Public Health and Tropical Medicine in honor of alumna Celia Scott Weatherhead in recognition of herlandmark total lifetime giving of morethan $160 million in support of the university.Weatherhead’s commitment, thelargest in Tulane’s history,includes establishing the Weatherhead Scholars Program, which provides scholarshipsfor academically talented students committed to public service.The Celia Scott Weatherhead School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine will join the A. B. Freeman School of Business as the only namedentities among Tulane’s 10 schools and college. UNIVERSITY OF HOLY CROSS: The 2024 West BankHispanic Heritage Festivalwill be held Oct. 12, 11 a.m. to 7p.m., on theGreat Lawn at UHC, 4123 Woodland Drive in Algiers. Therewill be music, food and art vendors.uhcno.edu LOYOLA UNIVERSITY: Applications arebeing accepted for History of NewOrleans Voodoo, acoursethat gives afoundational understanding and challenges common perceptions about voodoo. This course is for newand seasoned tour guides, as well as anyone interested in thetopic.

com/admissions.

NEW ORLEANS CENTER FOR CREATIVE ARTS: Families are encouraged to visit NOCCA’s Open Studio Day, Oct. 5, between 9a.m.and noon, at 2800 Chartres St.inNew Orleans Students can learndetails about NOCCAand attendance options. Nocca.com

ST.MARY’SDOMINICAN: The Cocktails in the Courtyard event with amarket of local vendors will be held on Oct 10, 5-8 p.m.,inAlumnae Hall and The St.Dominic Courtyard on campus, 7701 Walmsley Ave. in NewOrleans. Acanned food donation is requested for Thanksgiving baskets for theneedy.Alumnae over21 areinvited; $30. Registration is required by noon Oct. 7. www stmarysdominican.org.

ST.MARY’SDOMINICAN: Dominican will hostWednesdays on Walmsleyfor sixthand seventh grade students and theirparents to spendthe day at school. The dates areOct. 2 and Nov. 6. www.stmarysdominican.org.

TULANE UNIVERSITY: Tulane’s School of Professional Advancement will hold afree boot camp to boost knowledgeofartiﬁcial intelligence through Dec. 6, featuring a ﬂexible schedule with self-paced learning and faculty/instructormeetings four timesthroughout the course. sopa.tulane edu

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Hynes-UNO award recipientspictured on the back rowfrom left are AnthonyPerdue, the Lemoine Company; Lee Reid; TimDuncan, UNO vice president of athletics and recreation; Justin Blanchard;Andrea Bowman and David Hebert, GHCarchitects; Jason Miranda and BrianO’Connor, theLemoine Company; and NikKing.Onthe front rowfrom left are Michelle Douglas, Hynes CEO; BrittanySmith,Hynes-UNO principal; KathyJohnson, UNOpresident; Sarah Turner,New School Facility Partners; Bill LeCorgne, DuPont-LeCorgne Owners’ representative; Colin Accardo; and Dana Clark-Williams, Hynes-UNOassistant principal.

Charter Schools administrators, front row, from left,are Ivan Benn; Anne Kramer,chief academicofficer; Brandi Huling,director of specialeducation; Jeannine LaFonta, chief solutions and supportofficer;Michelle Douglas, CEO; and LeonMathes, CFO. back roware HermanWilson; Allen Smith, director of dataand accountability; John Starr,directorofinnovation and strategy; and EarlCager,directoroffacilities.

Hynes Charter School honors movers and shakers behind newcampus

Hynes Charter School Corporation Board and the Friends of Hynes recently held acelebration honoring those who played an integral role in the operations, planning, design and construction of the new Hynes University of New Orleans campus, which opened this school year

Howdokids heal inside and outwhentheysurvive burns? Camp Catahoula is an outreach programfromBaton Rouge General.Here, kids sharetheir storiesand learncoping skills Thehealingprocess beginswhenyou realizeyou’renot alone Shellisproud to sponsor Camp Catahoula Burns areaninjurythat aremorethan skin deep.

Pictured from left are Bill Chauvin, FriendsofHynes board member;Kathy Johnson, UNOpresident; TimDuncan, UNO vice president of athleticsand recreation; and MichelleDouglas, Hynes Charter Schools CEO

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Hynes Charter School Corp.board members,from left, are Bill Chauvin, Jan Janz, PresidentAlvin C. Miester III, Vice President Barbara Richard and SecretaryKris Scairono.

Pictured withMichelle Douglas, Hynes Charter Schools CEO, at left, is RosePeterson.

Campers, counselorsand volunteers at Camp Catahoula 2024

Coast Guard awards medal after Grand Isle rescue

The U.S. Coast Guard awarded Sgt. Stephen Rhodes, of the Louisiana Department of Wildlifeand Fisheries, withits Silver Lifesaving Medal recently in recognition of his actions on May 7, 2022, when he saved thelives of nine people after their vessel capsized in rough water near Grand Isle.

Pictured fromleft are Capt. Ulysses Mullins, CoastGuard Eighth District Chief of Staff; Sgt. Stephen Rhodes, medal recipient; and Madison Sheahan, LDWF secretary.

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Xavier University English teacher and author Katheryn Krotzer Laborde willdiscuss her new book, “Flannery O’Connor’sManhattan,” at 7p.m. Oct. 1at the East Bank Regional Library,4747 W. Napoleon Ave., Metairie. Laborde says that much has been made of O’Connor’slife on aGeorgia dairy farm,a rural setting that inﬂuenced her writing. “But before she lived on that farm, before she showed signs of having lupus, before she became dependent on her mother and then succumbed to the disease at 39, O’Connor lived in the Northeast,” Laborde says. In O’Connor’sbiographies, little is saidofher time in Manhattan because little has been known about it. In her book, Laborde explores New York City from O’Connor’spoint of view, consulting letters (both unpublished and published) and biography,aswell as ﬁve personal address books housed at Emory University in Atlanta. The result is abook of interest to both O’Connor fans and O’Connor schol-

ars, as well as those interested in midcenturyManhattan.

“Flannery O’Connor’sManhattan” is part guide to the who-was-who and who-lived-where of New York from roughly 1948 to 1964, at least those as they mattered to O’Connor. It also acts as awindowtothe writer’s experiences in the city Laborde is agraduate of the University of New OrleansCreative Writing Workshop. She is the authoroftwo other nonﬁction books: “The Story behind the Painting” (Xavier Review Press, 2012), and “Do Not Open” (McFarland, 2010).

archivist in the CityArchives & Special Collections at New Orleans Public Library, where sheworks with genealogical and municipal government records and develops public archives programming.

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n River Ridge Bromeliad Society:6:30 p.m. Oct. 3, Old Metairie Library,2350 Me tairieRoad, Metairie.

METAIRIE EXHIBITS: Anumber of exhibitsare on display at theEast Bank Regional Library, 4747 W. Napoleon Ave., Metairie. They include:

GENEALOGY: Amanda Fallis will talk about navigating the resources at the City Archivesand Special Collectionsat7 p.m. Oct. 2at the East Bank Regional Library,4747 W. Napoleon, Metairie. Attendees will learn how to usethe new website, as well as informationabout the typesofrecords held there. Fallis is alibrarian and

TAYLOR FETE: In preparation for Taylor Swift’s upcoming tourstop in New Orleans, the staff at the East BankRegional Library is holding Taylor Fetelistening party for kids,tweens, teensand adultsfrom 1p.m. to 4p.m. Sept. 28 at the EastBank Regional Library, 4747 W. Napoleon Ave., Metairie. Participants can make friendship bracelets and origami rings,and meet up withfellow fans.

GARDENING GROUPS: Anumber of organization will be meeting soon at Jefferson Parish libraries.

n Hibiscus Society: 1p.m. Sept. 29, East Bank Regional Library,4747 W. Napoleon Ave., Metairie.

n LSU Master Gardeners: 6:30 p.m. Oct. 3, East Bank RegionalLibrary,4747 W.

n Metairie native Jeffrey Roux’scollection of World’s Fair memorabilia, located in two display cabinetsacross from the branch manager’s ofﬁce.

n The displaycabinet near thereference desk contains avariety of games that Roux collected through theyears, includingsome unfamiliar namesRoux collected when he lived in Europe.

n The Harry Potterdis play has new items. The threecabinets containing Potter memorabilia can be foundinthe hallway leading to thenonﬁction section.

n The Crescent City Depression GlassSociety displays vintage items in thebirthstone color of the monthina displaycabinet outside the branchmanager’soffice. Thebirthstone on display for September is