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WEDNESDAY DECEMBER 2, 2015

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Lafreniere to light up for the holiday Lafreniere Park will become a winter wonderland Friday when Jefferson Parish officials hold a special holiday lighting ceremony. Holiday in the Park, at 6 p.m. in the park, 3000 Downs Blvd., Metairie, will include performances by the Jefferson Ballet, Our Lady of Divine Providence School and the Jefferson Parish Library. The display is open from 5:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Sundays through Thursdays and from 5:30 p.m. to 11:45 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays. Santa, Frosty and Rudolph will make appearances on Friday and Saturday nights. The display will close Dec. 30. “The entire exhibit is constructed with LED lights, making it energy- and cost-efficient and environmentally friendly,” said Kriss Fortunato, public information officer for Jefferson Parish. “There are several äSee BARKOFF, page 2G

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Marine Band, Toys for Tots make beautiful music together Here’s an early Christmas event that’s fun, free and an invitation to spread holiday cheer to children. Gather the family and head downtown for “Santa Meets Sousa,” a Marine Corps Band concert at 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 11, at the Saenger Theatre, 1111 Canal St. Reserved-seating tickets will be available beginning at 10 a.m. the day of the concert at the Saenger box office. Doors will open at 5 p.m., and Marines will be in the lobby to collect new, unwrapped toys for their annual Toys for Tots drive. “The donations are greatly appreciated,” said Chief Warrant Officer Michael J. Smith, officer in charge and principal conductor of the band. “The toys will help less fortunate children in the New Orleans area have a brighter Christmas.” The concert features the music of John Philip Sousa, an American composer known for his military and patriotic marches. Sousa, who lived from 1854 to 1932, was a member of the Marine band and served as its director for 12 years. “Sousa didn’t write any Christmas music, but we are doing a medley as if he had,” Smith said. The concert is a 1½ hour holiday production “that will fly by with something eväSee JENSEN, page 2G

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ABOVE: Mya Catchings and Angelo Vicini rehearse the ’Nutcracker’s’ big party scene recently at Lyons NORDC Center in New Orleans. BELOW: Dancers get into their places during a dress rehearsal at Lyons NORDC Center.

Getting their chance to shine

From kids to seniors, NOBA puts community dancers on stage BY JASON BROWNE

Special to The Advocate Ballet does not discriminate on the basis of age, and the New Orleans Ballet Association will prove it twice on Sunday. NOBA will offer its annual performances of “The Nutcracker Suite” at Dixon Hall on the Tulane University campus at 3 p.m. and again at 6 p.m., with a cast of all-amateur dancers ranging in age from single digits to 77. “Dance has a way, as all arts do, to bring people together,” said Jenny Hamilton, NOBA’s executive director. First, it will bring together members of the NOBA Center for Dance’s Pre-Professional program (ages 9-18) and the Senior Dance Fitness program (no age limit) from the city’s

eight New Orleans Recreational Development centers to rehearse. Then it will bring together hundreds of guests from the community to enjoy the show. “We do our dance with the children, and it’s a lot of fun,” said Irethea Gilyard, 77. “I have an 8-year-old grandson, so it gets me prepared for when I have him during school breaks.” Gilyard has been a loyal member of NOBA’s Senior Dance Fitness classes for seven years. This will be her third “Nutcracker Suite” performance. She said performing is a thrill, but the community aspect of the program is her true inspiration. “I attend three to four classes per week. It keeps us active as seniors. But even when we’re not in class, we’re all friends, and we do things äSee SHINE, page 4G

Block party Advocate staff report

Who says Legos are just for kids? “Nothing compares to the feeling when you finally find a piece that you’ve been looking for for quite a while,” said Nick Parrish, who turned out for the recent Beer & Building event at the Robert E. Smith Library in New Orleans. Library patrons Advocate staff photos by SHERRI MILLER

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Nick Parrish and Luke Sirinides search through a box of Legos for the perfect play with the blocks and piece during the Adult Lego Club Night at the Robert E. Smith Library in New enjoy a brew. Orleans on Saturday.

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Los Islenos Society to host Christmas bonfire Saturday The Los Islenos Heritage and Cultural Society will hold its annual Christmas bonfire Saturday with activities beginning at 4 p.m. on the museum complex grounds, 1345-1357 Bayou Road in St. Bernard community. The grounds will be lit and the historic houses will be decorated in their best PARISH holiday finery. LINES Islenos Society KIM members will be GRITTER present throughout the complex to show visitors around and answer questions about the Islenos, Canary Island immigrants who came to St. Bernard Parish between 1778 and 1783 from places like Cuba, Venezuela, Puerto Rico and other parts of the Americas. Entertainment will be provided by local schoolchildren,

and there will be a bonfire about 5:30 p.m. Hayrides will follow. Free cookies, apple cider and hot chocolate will be distributed, and hot dogs and other refreshments will be sold. Admission is free. For information, call Kathy Serpas at (504) 494-5848.

Santa on the Bayou

The 16th annual Santa on the Bayou will be held Dec. 12 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at St. Bernard Catholic Church, 2805 Bayou Road in St. Bernard community. Santa Claus will hand out presents to children, food will be served and entertainment will be provided by St. Bernard Parish schoolchildren. For information, call (504) 279-4260.

Farmers market

The St. Bernard Seafood and Farmers Market will be open from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on

Dec. 12 at the Aycock Barn, 409 Aycock St. in historic Old Arabi. The market provides a place for local farmers and fishers to sell their products, and local artisans to showcase their handmade arts and crafts. Visitors also can find delicious baked goods, jams, pickled goods and fresh herbs. For information, call (504) 278-4242.

Battlefield yuletide

The Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve’s Chalmette Battlefield will hold its annual yuletide celebration from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Dec. 12 at the Malus-Beauregard House, 8606 W. St. Bernard Highway, Chalmette. Living-history volunteers wearing period clothing will be in character, discussing their plans for the holidays and telling stories about their lives. Visitors also will be able

to make old-fashioned decorations for the house Christmas tree and for their own homes. Admission is free. For information, call (504) 281-0510 or visit nps.gov/jela.

Gonzales at (504) 329-6411.

Parade seeks participants

The St. Bernard Irish Italian Islenos Community Parade and Marching Club is accepting float riders for its 2016 parade, ‘A Knight’s Gift’ toy giveaway which will roll at noon on April St. Bernard Parish children 16 in Chalmette. Floats are available in four ages 12 and under are invited to select one free toy when the sizes, up to 20 people for a small float, 28 people for a Knights of Columbus Archmedium float, 36 people for a bishop Rummel Council 5747 large float, and 44 people for a and Operation Merry Christmas hold their annual Christsuper float. mas gift giveaway, “A Knight’s The cost for a small float Gift,” at 11 a.m. Dec. 13 in rental, insurance, tractor to Frederick J. Sigur Civic Center pull float and driver starts at grand ballroom, 8245 W. Judge $2,500. Prices increase from there. Perez Drivein Chalmette. For information, contact A food distribution also Chad O’Neil at (504) 655-7555 will be held at 9 a.m. Needy or iiiparade@att.net. families should contact their church or school to secure a voucher to obtain a turkey and Tales on Tuesdays food basket. Toy distribution is Children 3 and older are first-come, first-served, while invited to participate in the supplies last. St. Bernard Parish Library’s For information, call Cisco 2015 fall session of Tales on

Tuesdays. The free programs, set to run through Dec. 15, introduce children to literature through storybooks, poetry, flannel boards, finger plays and participatory activities. Two sessions of Tales on Tuesdays will be offered: a daytime session at 1 p.m. geared to younger listeners and an evening session at 5:30 p.m. open to children of all ages but targeting school-aged children. The 45-minute programs will take place at the St. Bernard Parish Library’s main branch, 2600 Palmisano Blvd., Chalmette. For information, call the library at (504) 279-0448 or visit stbernard.lib.la.us. Kim Gritter writes about people, places and events in St. Bernard Parish. She can be reached at parishlines@gmail. com.

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New outdoor market to be held once a month Advocate staff report There’s a new outdoor market in town, combing local artisans, food trucks and more on the Mandeville Wharf in the new Crescent Park. The park, part of the French Market District, is a 1.4-mile, 20-acre linear space with great views, native landscaping, bike paths, a dog run and pavilions. The Crescent Park Bazaar will be held the third Saturday of the month, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The next is Dec. 19. There’s a winter break in January and February, and the market resumes in March.

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Shoppers browse arts and crafts Nov. 21 at the new monthly art market in Crescent Park. The market is put on by the French Market Corp.

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Continued from page 1G lighted displays and elaborate decorations, which complement the more than 100 lighted displays, which were donated by the Al Copeland family.” New this year are a pirate ship in the lagoon, which measures 50 feet long and 40 feet high, a lighted paddle wheel boat and icicle lights around the Carousel and the Pavilion. “Visitors also will enjoy lighted ‘Star Wars’ favorites C3P0 and R2D2, a ‘Despicable Me’ Minion Playground, M&M Candy people, and Olaf and Sven will be lighting the way from the popular movie, ‘Frozen,’ ” Fortunato said. There also will be lights synchronized to music, an animated Ferris wheel, a nativity scene, holiday characters, a teddy bear factory with animated teddy bears and an illuminated replica of the Lombardi Trophy standing between two New Orleans Saints players. Holiday performances will feature local school bands and choirs, as well as popular story times with the Jefferson Parish Library, Fortunato added. The entrance fee is $5 per vehicle for the driving tour; the walking tour is free. Proceeds go to future light displays, improvements and maintenance. Concessions also will be sold. Upon entering the park, traffic will flow counter-

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Continued from page 1G eryone will find special,” he said. The variety show of characters and music will be performed by the 50-member Marine Corps band, including a wind, jazz and New Orleansstyle brass band. The Saenger partnered with Chevron and the Marine Forces Reserve to bring the annual concert to the famed Canal Street venue. “The concert is our gift,” Smith said. “And in return, people can bring unwrapped gifts for kids. Everybody will win that night.” For information about USMC Toys for Tots of New Orleans, including toy drop sites, and how to request toys, visit neworleans-la.toysfortots.org.

‘Nutcracker’ tradition

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Workers test the lights at Lafreniere Park in Metairie before the opening of last year’s holiday light display. clockwise. Visitors may drive through the display along Downs Boulevard or park and walk through the display at the Pavilion and Mall Islands. The Downs Boulevard Park entrance will close each day of the exhibit at 5 p.m. Vehicles must enter the park only from West Napoleon Avenue entrance and then exit at Downs Boulevard. The West Napoleon Avenue gate will close at 9 p.m. While the display is open, the carousel will be open until 9:30 p.m. Sundays through Thursdays and until 11:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays. A ride costs $1. The carousel will be closed on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. And a special “snow day” for children 10 and younger will be held Dec. 12. About 50,000

pounds of snow will fall at 9:30 a.m. between shelters seven and eight inside the park. Admission is free.

ricane Katrina, but in December 2007, the students of Lelia Haller Ballet Classique took the stage to perform their rendition of Tchaikovsky’s “Nutcracker,” which Haller first presented in the 1950s. The performance has grown in size and splendor over the years, leading to the creation of the non-profit organization Ballet Louisiane, with a mission to better serve the community by spreading the joy of dance each holiday season. Ballet Louisiane will present “The Nutcracker” at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 11, and at 2:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 12, at the Jesuit High School auditorium, 4133 Banks St. The production will include performances by Kimberly Matulich-Beck (Sugar Plum Fairy), Diogo de Lima (Cavalier), Sophia Shahlaei (Clara), Scott Sauber (Nutcracker), Edward R. Cox (Drosselmeier), Lara Grice (Mother Ginger) and Cheryl O’Sullivan (Russian

variation). Tickets are $20 for adults and $10 for children 11 and younger, and can be purchased online at lhballet.com; at the Ballet Classique studio, 4916 Canal St.; at the gift shop at East Jefferson General Hospital; and before the performance. For information call (504) 482-0038.

A note of thanks

Kim Olsen, a fourth-grade English teacher at Marie Riviere Elementary School in Metairie, recently asked her students to write a letter of thanks as a class project during Thanksgiving week. “One of the students, Asly Nunez, wrote her letter to the school,” said Paula Kelly, a member of the paraprofessional staff at Riviere. “We were very touched by her letter and wanted to share it.” So, since the Thanksgiving holiday was just a week ago, I didn’t think it would be too late to share Asly’s letter of thanks as we begin to prepare

St. Lucy veneration

A relic of St. Lucy, a Christian martyr from Sicily known as the protector of sight and patron saint of those suffering eye afflictions, will be offered for veneration following a Mass at 4 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 12, at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, 1139 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd. People of all faiths are welcome, said Mae Webb, president of the St. Lucy Society. This is the 88th annual St. Lucy Mass at the church, known for its golden steeple and stainedglass windows. About 200 peo-

for the holiday season. Dear School, I am so thankful that with your wonderful teachers, you Nunez teach us lots of things. I’m also thankful that you have such good teachers, students, coaches, cafeteria ladies, custodians, and such a good principal. I am thankful that you exist. With so much love, Asly Nunez

Club to host holiday luncheon

Colonial Garden Club’s annual Christmas luncheon will begin at 11:30 a.m. Tuesday at Chateau Golf and Country Club, 3600 Chateau Blvd., Kenner. The club’s Christmas doorway contest is Saturday. The chair for this event, Geralyn Johnson, will announce the winners and present ribbons at the luncheon. And member Cindy Schalck will report on the amount of money donated for the St. Rita Food Pantry, the club’s philanthropic recipient. Luncheon chairwomen are Melinda Jackson and Susan Bradley. Eva Jacob Barkoff writes about the people and events in Jefferson Parish. She can be reached at ejbarkoff@ gmail.com

ple are expected to attend, and The Rev. Randy P. Roux will celebrate the Mass. According to medieval history, St. Lucy’s eyes were gouged out before she was executed in 304 A.D. Her feast day is Dec. 13. A statue of the saint stands in the vestibule of St. John the Baptist Church, where a reception will take place after the veneration. Webb, 83, said the St. Lucy Society was started many years ago by a “group of Sicilian ladies.” Three generations of her family have been members, she said, and her nephew keeps the relic safely contained in a gold and glass case. The veneration service includes a song honoring St. Lucy that is “very, very touching,” Webb said. Lynne Jensen writes about New Orleans community events and people. Contact her at jensencolumn@gmail. com.

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A women’s tennis team from New Orleans, Let It Go, recently won the Louisiana championship in combo doubles 18 and over 2.5 U.S. Tennis Association competition in Shreveport. The team will represent Louisiana in the USTA combo doubles Southern sectional championship in Mobile, Alabama, in March. In the front row, from left, are co-captain Kellie Cahn, Shelli Trentcosta and Keri Candies. In the back row are captain Michelle Brinz, Karon Kristensen Cooper and Stacey Bosco.

FAITH NOTES ‘FELIX AND MEIRA’: The Jewish Community Center will present a free screening of the award-winning film “Felix and Meira” at 7 p.m. Dec. 2 at the center, 5342 St. Charles Ave., New Orleans. “Felix and Meira” centers on an unconventional romance between two people living vastly different lives: Felix, a man mourning the death of his father, and Meira, a young Hasidic housewife and mother. Directed by Maxime Giroux, the film runs 106 minutes and is in French and Yiddish with

English subtitles. It was chosen as the best Canadian feature film at the 2014 Toronto International Film Festival. COMMUNITY CHANUKAH CONCERT: The Jewish Community Center will present a free community Chanukah concert at 4 p.m. Dec. 13 at the center, 5342 St. Charles Ave., New Orleans. The fun, family-friendly event will include a candle-lighting, dinner and concert by the Chicago-based a cappella group Listen Up!

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Baby,it’s cold outside for your pets,too

It took a while, but we finally got our first cold snap last week, so now it’s a good time to think about protecting our pets from the elements this winter. n Make sure to have a cold weather plan. Though it does not happen often in south Louisiana, when we experience those freezing or nearfreezing temperatures, pets need to be brought indoors to keep ANIMAL them warm and RESCUE safe. It is a comTRACI mon myth that HOWERTON dogs and cats can tolerate cold weather because they have fur coats. While their fur may serve as some insulation, cats and dogs feel the cold just like we do. Prolonged exposure to frigid weather can cause conditions such as hypothermia and frostbite in animals. n If pets absolutely cannot be taken into the home, then provide them a shelter that is warm, protected from wind and rain, and raised off the ground. The garage or a shed and plenty of clean blankets are recommended. If they are

being sheltered in a dog house, it should not be overly large and should have warm bedding that is changed frequently. Elevating the dog house off the ground a few inches will prevent moisture from coming in through the floor. In addition, a flap opening or positioning away from the wind will help keep the warmth in and the chill out. n Cat colony caretakers may want to leave a crack in the garage door so cats have a warm place to go. Cats tend to curl up in tire wheel wells and under the hoods of cars to escape the cold weather, so make it a routine to knock on the hood of the car before starting it. You don’t want to hurt any potential feline squatters. n Keep plenty of fresh, clean water available for both cats and dogs at all times, and make sure the water does not freeze. Dehydration is a problem in the winter, too. Be on the lookout for anti-freeze and rat poisoning – two items that are used a lot during the wintertime. It is always a good idea to keep all toxic items out of reach of the pets. Remember: If it is too cold for you to be outside, then it is too cold for your pets.

EVENTS

DECEMBER: The Louisiana SPCA will offer half off the adoption fee of all adoptables. Regular adoption procedures apply. DECEMBER: Presents for Paws presented by Gold’s Gym is proud to partner with the Louisiana SPCA for the holidays. Visit either of their West Bank locations, pick an ornament off the tree and drop off a donation. Visit www.la-spca.org/ wishlist to view our wish list and for information. DECEMBER: Raising Cane’s Restaurants are selling plush elf puppies to support Animal Rescue New Orleans. The plush puppies sell for $8.99 and are available at the following Raising Canes locations: 3235 S. Carrollton Ave., 2900 S. Claiborne Ave., 4740 Chef Menteur Hwy., 1406 St. Charles Ave., Riverwalk Mall and 8113 West Judge Perez Dr., Chalmette. THURSDAY: “Toasts & Tails & Jingle Bells” will be held at NO Fleas Market, 4228 Magazine St., from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Look for holiday libations, light hors d’oeuvres, treats for the pooches, a 50-50 raffle, a special appearance by Ooops the Clown and the Amazing

Mr. Cheese and holiday pet photos with Santa. Friendly, leashed, pets are welcome. Visit www.nofleasmarketnola. com or www.la-spca.org or call 504.324.4727 for more information. SATURDAY: Mutts on Magazine Offsite Adoption, sponsored by the Louisiana SPCA, will be held from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at various locations along Magazine Street: The Bulldog, 3236 Magazine St.; CC’s Coffee, 2917 Magazine St.; Dat Dog, 3336 Magazine St.; Fleurty Girl, 3117 Magazine St.; NO Fleas Market, 4228 Magazine St. (cats/kittens only at this location); Petcetera, 3205 Magazine St.; West Elm, 2929 Magazine St.; and NOFD Fire House, 2920 Magazine St. A bake sale to benefit the Louisiana SPCA Heartworm Fund will also be at the Petcetera location, and donation bins for food pantry items, towels and blankets will be at CC’s, Dat Dog and NO Fleas Market. Louisiana SPCA adoption counselors and volunteers will be on hand to help you select the right pet for your family. A variety of shapes, colors and sizes of four-legged friends eager to find a new home will be available for adoption. Call

Grace is a 4½-year-old retriever/cattle dog mix that was found in a ditch as a puppy, along with her sister. Their owners decided they no longer wanted them when they had seizures. Both are now ARNO fosters. Grace is on regular meds and is doing very well. She loves to cuddle, play fetch and give and receive affection. If you’re interested in adopting Grace, contact adoptfromarno@ yahoo.com. The adoption fee is $200 and includes spay, shots and a chip. Photo provided by ARNO

(504) 368-5191 or visit www.laspca.org for more information. LOST OR FOUND PETS: In Orleans Parish you can send a photo, description of your pet, date lost/found and your contact info to lostandfound@laspca.org, in Jefferson Parish send to molsen@jeffparish.net and bbourgeois@jeffparish. net and in St. Bernard Parish

send to 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. animalrescueneworleans.org or call our recorded information line at 504.571.1900.

‘Civil Rights Matter’ to screen documentary, discuss movement “Civil Rights Matter” is a part of the library’s “Created Equal” programming series. It will consist of a screening of “Freedom Riders,” a PBS documentary about a diverse group of volunteers @ THE who risked being LIBRARY attacked while CHARLES traveling into BROWN the segregated South to challenge the largely ignored 1961 U.S. Supreme Court decisions overturning racial segregation

in interstate travel. After the screening, a discussion about the similarities between the 1960s civil rights movement and the present-day Black Lives Matter movement will be led by Dr. Kathleen Fitzgerald, a visiting associate professor in Tulane University’s Sociology Department. The program will be held at 7 p.m. Thursday at the East New Orleans Regional Library. RECIPE SWAP: The Southern Food & Beverage Museum and The Museum of the American Cocktail will present “Thirsty 1st Thursdays” at 7 p.m. Wednesday at Smith Library.

The presentation from SoFAB’s John & Bonnie Boyd Hospitality and Culinary Library will offer information about the library and its treasure trove of menus, cookbooks and myriad food-related items, as well as the creation and sharing of spirited holiday drink recipes. FUN FEST: The Rosa F. Keller Library and Community Center Holiday Fun Fest will be held from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Saturday. The Fun Fest will offer holiday music, arts, crafts, games, refreshments and free books for children and teens. This program is sponsored by the New Orleans Public Li-

brary Foundation. LEARN COMPUTER CODING: Tech Talent South will feature a series called the Hour of Code, one of the largest learning events in its history. The program offers aspiring Web developers and programmers of all ages the opportunity to learn about computer coding from the Tech Talent South team and alumni. No experience is needed, and the program is open to ages 6 and up. The Hour of Code is a global movement reaching tens of millions of students in more than 180 countries. One-hour tutorials are available in more

than 40 languages at code.org. The Hour of Code will be held at the Rosa F. Keller Library & Community Center from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. Dec. 7, 8, and 9. ‘DUNCES’ RECIPES: Join author Cynthia LeJeune Noble as she discusses her book, “A Confederacy of Dunces Cookbook: Recipes from Ignatius J. Reilly’s New Orleans,” which offers recipes inspired by the delightfully commonplace and always delicious fare of Ignatius and his cohorts. Through an informative narrative and almost 200 recipes, Nobles explores the intersection of food, history and culture

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NEIGHBORHOOD BRIEFS QUARTERBACK CLUB: The Westbank Quarterback Club will kick off its new season at 7 p.m. Wednesday with the West Bank high school Outstanding Young Men and Women Athletes Banquet. Initially scheduled for Nov. 18, the banquet was postponed because of bad weather. President Wayne Ory said the club is in its 16th year of honoring athletes from the 16 West Bank high schools. Athletes in football, cross-country, swimming and volleyball will be honored. The banquet will be held at the Four Columns in Harvey. For more information, call Ory at (504) 3435935 or Richard Smith at (504) 400 2161. ALGIERS BONFIRE: The Algiers Point riverfront will light up Saturday with the annual Algiers Bonfire & Concert. Festivities begin at 5 p.m. at the Algiers Point Ferry Landing. Music will be provided by Michael “Soulman” Baptiste, King James and the Special Men and the Edna Karr High School Band. The riverfront holiday celebration is free. Call the Algiers Economic Development Foundation at (504) 362-6436 for more information. FREEDOM RUN: The Wounded Warrior Project will be a beneficiary of the Freedom Run at 8:30 a.m. Saturday in downtown New Orleans. The one- and threemile races will begin and end at the corner of Julia and Baronne streets. The entry fee is $30, with a $10 discount for active military. To register, visit active.com. For information, call (504) 883-8225. FAT CITY LIGHTS: Fat City Friends and the Metairie Business Development District will flip on holiday lights illuminating the Fat City neighborhood, along 18th Street from Severn Avenue to Division Street. A ceremony is scheduled for 5 p.m. Thursday at the Drago’s Empire Room parking lot on the northwest corner of North Arnoult and 18th streets. Councilwoman Cynthia Lee-Sheng and incoming Councilwoman Van Vrancken will do the honors. The lighting project has been sponsored by Oracle Lighting and funded by Council District Tourism Funds from LeeSheng. Food will be available, and the first 100 children will receive a free gift from Santa. The gifts were purchased through a partnership with the Learning Express on Severn Avenue The Jefferson Parish Fire Department will bring out a firetruck for children to tour, and there will be a performance by local musicians. FRENCH EVENT: The Alliance Française is holding a night of conversation on Dec. 8 for those who want to improve their French or English skills. The Speak Easy

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Members of the Behrman High School Class of 1965 at their 50-year reunion. — a “speed-dating”-style language exchange evening — will let participants chat with various conversation partners for seven minutes each in French, followed by seven minutes in English. The event is from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Cellar Door, 916 Lafayette St., New Orleans. Tickets, $15 Alliance members, $20 public, include a cocktail and hors d’oeuvres. Participation is by RSVP only; go to af-neworleans. org. CHRISTMAS PROGRAM: Christ Lutheran Church in Chalmette is presenting a free Christmas program of traditional hymns, seasonal music and organ works at 3 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 6. Featured artist will be Van Glynn, as organist for First Baptist Church of Covington. The public is invited to join the congregation for the inaugural program of a monthly music series. “We hope people will come and join us, enjoying the music as much as we do,” said the Rev. Al Keller of Christ Lutheran, located at 3300 Jupiter Drive, Chalmette. CHRISTMAS WITH THE MASTERS: Louise LaBruyere will conduct the Jefferson Chorale, an affiliate of the Jefferson Performing Arts Society, in a Christmas with the Masters concert at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 10 at St. Agnes Church, 3410 Jefferson Highway, Jefferson. The concert will be repeated at 4:30 p.m. Dec. 13 at St. Joseph Church, 610 Sixth St., Gretna. The concerts are free and open to the public; donations will be accepted. PEOPLE PROGRAM: Registration for the People Program spring semester will continue through

Dec. 11 at 2240 Lakeshore Drive, New Orleans, and at Holy Spirit Catholic Church, 6201 Stratford Place, New Orleans. Registration hours are from 9 a.m. to noon and from 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. at both locations. The spring semester will run from Jan. 19 through May 13. The People Program is a nonprofit dedicated to the well-being of people 50 and older. More than 120 classes are offered designed to enhance body, mind and spirit. People Program participants can take an unlimited number of courses for $150 per semester. For class listings, visit www. peopleprogram.org or call (504) 284-7678. BOAT PARADE: The Lights at the Lake holiday celebration, at the New Canal Lighthouse, 8001 Lakeshore Drive, will be Dec. 12. Performances by choirs from St. Matthew the Apostle School, St. Dominic School and St. Francis Xavier School begin at 5 p.m. There will also be viewing of the West End Christmas Boat Parade, which begins at 5:30 p.m., photos with Santa, kids activities and food and drink. For information, call (504) 836-2238 or go to www. saveourlake.org. RIVER PARISHES CONCERTS: The Community Chorus of River Parishes announces its holiday concerts, “Christmas Radio Favorites.” Performances will be at 7 p.m. Dec. 11 at St. Charles United Methodist Church, 1905 Ormond Blvd., Destrehan, and at 7 p.m. Dec. 12 at New Life Community Church, 134 Lakewood Drive, Luling. Admission is free, but donations will be accepted. BEHRMAN HIGH SCHOOL CLASS OF 1965: Members of the Beh-

rman High School Class of 1965 held their 50-year reunion recently. Participants included Rickey Sue Calloway Abbott, Elwood “Sonny” Alberts, Jake Alfred, Richard Arias, Beth Barry, Barbara Bass, Prosper Baudean, Kathy Dupre Belcher, Betty Modell Bergeron, James “Butch” Blakely, Mike Brechtel, Jeff Brock, Joelle Quinn Brumey, Cybble Bucceri, Lowell Burmaster, Linda Barroul Causin, Bryn Chico, Judy Daigle Collier, Anthony Corroa, Dennis Daigle, Linda Mosley Daigle, Art Darden, Harry “Skippy” Dawson, Brian Demeier, Phil Dickey, Richard Dixon, Cathy Balley Filce, Charlie Garrick, Paul Geldert, Patsy Flanagan Gerrets, coach L.J. Giambelluca, Cathy Clasen Groff, Sandra Rabalais Hawkins, Orleen Carr Hecard, Jerry Hill, Ann Centineo Hopel, Carol Campbell Huey, Jerry Juno, Lynnora Mason Kass, Cliff Laigast, Mary Beninate Landry, Joy Savoie Ledet, Gayle Lewis, Rita Lauman Lohman, Gail Bufkin Lucas, Judy Olsen Manzella, Marilee Smith Marshall, Marilyn Caruso Martin, Kathy Rapp McMahon, Steve McSherry, Tommy Miller, Joe Molaison, Frank Morse, Loyd O’Neal, Greg Patrick, Edwin Pilie, Marlene Gerrets Pittari, Carol Jean Western Pons, Debby Wheeler Pulkowski, Cathy Barsavage Robin, Judy Hallenus Salathe, Harold Schrieffer, Kitty Foil Simmons, Carl Smith, Joan Esteve Spivey, Sally Waldron Spivey, Barbara Glisson Strain, Sandra Migliore Swible, Kathy May Thomas, Gretchen Clasen Thorp, Sandra Garretti Thorton, Mike Waguespack, John Walker, former teacher Herb Weyer, Jan Wilcox and Mary DeRoche Younger.

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The Algiers Bonfire on the Mississippi River levee has been an area tradition for 28 years.

River Region Ballet to present ‘The Nutcracker’ Advocate staff report ToniAnn Chetta and David Rochon will perform as guest artists when the River Region Ballet presents “The Nutcracker” Dec. 4-6 in the auditorium of Destrehan High school, 1 Wildcat Lane, Destrehan. Tickets are $20 in advance. Full performances will take place at 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Dec. 4 and 5, and at 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 6. An abbreviated one-hour children’s matinee will be presented at 2 p.m. Dec. 5. Tickets are $15 in advance. This performance will be followed by a Sugar Plum Party during which audience members will be invited to join the Sugar Plum Fairy on stage and experience Photo provided by River Region Ballet “The Kingdom of Sweets” for Grace Raymond, 14, will perform the role of Clara in the Riv- themselves. They can meet and er Region Ballet production of “The Nutcracker.” Raymond, talk to their favorite characdaughter of Bobby and Johanna Raymond of Destrehan, is a ters, experience what it’s like to student at the Academy of the Sacred Heart. be on the stage under the glow-

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Continued from page 1G together,” Gilyard said. Angelo Vicini, 12, also spends a lot of time inside NORD centers. He recently cut back from dancing six days a week to five. But he was back at the Lyons NORD center on a recent Sunday for costume fitting and group rehearsal. “I’m playing Fritz, the annoying brother. It’s great,” he said. Angelo has been with NOBA for three years, and he dances year-round. This summer, he attended dance camp for nearly 10 hours a day. A seasoned veteran at 12, he’s met some of the dance world’s big names, such as Desmond Richardson, Donald Williams, Kellye Saunders and Trey McIntyre. And he’s comfortable in front of an audience. “I actually feel less nervous when I’m performing,” he said. Kennedy Dorsey, 18, has almost completed her time with the Pre-Professional program and is looking forward to dancing in college next year. But for now, she’s enjoying her time re-

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hearsing with the children and the seniors. “The kids have so much energy, and they’re always happy. They inspire me to have energy when I’m tired,” she said. And the seniors? “I love them! They’re so feisty. They have so much sass,” she said with a laugh. Dorsey is one of NOBA’s star talents. She’ll play the role of the porcelain doll in “The Nutcracker Suite,” while her fellow high school seniors play the remaining lead roles as the Sugar

LEFT: CIrethea Gilyard, 77, is one of the oldest members in NOBA’s ‘The Nutcracker Suite.’ This is her third year to take part in the production. RIGHT: Kennedy Dorsey, 18, dances during a dress rehearsal of ‘The Nutcracker Suite’ at Lyons NORDC Center in New Orleans. Dorsey is in the PreProfessional dance program.

Plum Fairy and the Snow Queen (Cori Lewis), the Nutcracker Prince (Will Byram), the flower soloist (Taylor Landry) and the military doll (Leielani Ealy). Dorsey puts in a minimum of 20 hours per week of dance practice on top of earning top marks at school. She’s already performed with some of the most famous dancers and companies in the country (Dance Theatre of Harlem, The Joffrey Ballet, Limon Dance Company and others), which Hamilton said any participant in NOBA’s

ing lights and take pictures. All seats are reserved. Advance tickets may be purchased at www.brownpaper tickets.com. Tickets will cost $5 more at the door, where only cash and checks will be accepted. Grace Raymond, daughter of Bobby and Johanna Raymond, of Destrehan, will be performing the role of Clara. She first performed in “The Nutcracker” as a little girl and made her way through roles as a mouse, a mouse lieutenant, a candy cane, a gumdrop, a friend, a snow flake, Arabian maiden, waltz finale and, this year, Clara. “Ever since my first year in ‘The Nutcracker,’ as the little girl, I have dreamed about performing as Clara,” Raymond said. “Now that it is here, I am so excited about performing and have thoroughly enjoyed rehearsals.” Chetta and Rochon will be

NUTCRACKER SUITE What: The New Orleans Ballet Association presents the traditional holiday favorite with a cast of all-amateur dancers. When: Sunday, with shows at 3 p.m. and 6 p.m. Where: Dixon Hall at Tulane University Tickets: $10 at nobadance.com; by calling (504) 522-0996, ext. 0, Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; or at the door, if still available. free youth dance programs can do if they have the ambition and the discipline. “Kennedy’s résumé when she graduates from college will be better than a lot of pros. Any of these children can walk into these NORD centers at 6 years old and do the same. There’s a clear path defined for that child. They never have to pay for a class. If they need tights or shoes, we can give them that, too. The only barrier is they have to have the work ethic,” Hamilton said. Or, they can choose just to have fun and dance in “The Nutcracker Suite.”

dancing the roles of the Sugar Plum Fairy and Cavalier. River Region Ballet soloists in “The Nutcracker” are Elizabeth Gilmore, Kaela Hymel and Lianne Keller. Featured dancers and corps de ballet are Thomas Eli Brooks, Veronica Brouillette, Madison Cancienne, Delaney Carson, Natalie Gilmore, Nicole Gilmore, LeeAnn Hovis, Joshua Hymel, Evan Keller, Katelyn Moore, Ashley Payne, Caroline Payne, Noelle Raymond, Claire Seymour, Laura Sullivan, Paul Sullivan and Jessica Vaughn. Other dancers are Hunter Adams, Sean Adams, Grace Ayton, Emily Ayton, Caison Berthelot, Phoebe Bolden, Violet Bordes, Emma Cazentre, Raelynn Dufrene, Vaniess Dufrene IV, Mary Clare Eastland, Ethan Fontenot, Madelyn Gilbert, Claire Girardot, Dakota Goodson, Caroline Green, Ad-

elaide Harms, Lizzie Holden, Sydney Konur, Ella LeGrange, Ainsley Lloyd, Emma Loup, Amelia Mire, Corinne Mitchell, Isabella Nagele, Hannah Ohlsson, Crystal Rechen, Cody Reech, Brennan Reech, Gabriella Robles, Grace Rome, Andrea Rozas, Elizabeth Schweitzer, Eelyn Stein-Donaldson, Zadie Stowe, Camryn Swint, Lauren Webre and Cameron Williams. Featured actors are Steven Fontenot as Uncle Drosselmeyer, Paul Sullivan as the Mouse King, Thomas Eli Brooks as the Nutcracker, Warren Hovis as the grandfather and Mother Ginger, Henry Sorbet as Mr. Silberhaus, Megan Harms as Mrs. Silberhaus and Brenden Oster as Fritz. Also performing in the party scene are Darby Berthelot, Delaney Carson, Karrie Hovis, Joshua Hymel, Evan Keller, Shelley Keller, Robert Oster, Stacey Payne and Erika Spengler.

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Cabrini science teachers give vocab presentation Advocate staff report

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Cabrini High School science faculty members attending the Louisiana Science Teachers Association event are, from left, Kathy Gosciniak, Bonnie Schneider, Ann Smart, Lauren Holstein, Lisa Surgi and Patricia Pepper.

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Cabrini High School representatives prepare for St. Frances Xavier Cabrini’s feast day Nov. 13 by laying a wreath at the base of her statue on Harrison Avenue in New Orleans. From left are Scarlett Scalise, Deborah Alvarenga, Principal Yvonne Hrapmann and President Ardley Hanemann Jr.

Cabrini lays wreath as part of feast day activities Advocate staff report Cabrini High School sent students and administrators to lay a wreath at the base of St. Frances Xavier Cabrini’s statue as the school began a weeklong commemoration of her feast day Nov. 13. In 1949, an affiliate of the Knights of Columbus placed a statue of Mother Cabrini on Harrison Avenue’s neutral ground at the corner of Canal Boulevard. The city of New Orleans accepted the statue as a civic figure who had contributed to the welfare of the people of the city. President Ardley Hane-

mann Jr., Principal Yvonne Hrapmann and seniors Scarlett Scalise and Deborah Alvarenga were present for the wreath-laying. Throughout the week, the school honored Cabrini for her lifetime of service to others. America’s first citizen saint, Cabrini was responsible for the institution of 67 schools, orphanages, and hospitals during her lifetime, including the high school bearing her name in New Orleans. Today, more than 100 institutions bearing her name are serving women, children, immigrants and the needy on five continents.

St. Rose Elementary School chooses student of the year The 2015-16 student of the year at St. Rose Elementary School is Joshua Walther, a fifth-grader in Debbie Treadaway’s class. He was selected based on his overall gradepoint average since third grade, community service, leadership and extracurricular involvement. Seen here, from left, are Assistant Principal Melissa Smith, Joshua and Principal Lisa Perrin.

Science teachers from Cabrini High School in New Orleans gave a presentation on “Science Vocabulary Made Simple” during an education conference Nov. 11 in Baton Rouge. The conference brought together members of the Louisiana Science Teachers Association and the Louisiana Teachers of Math. “We started simplifying the often difficult terminology of science and math as we realized our students understood the concepts better when the meanings of the terms were readily apparent,” said Ann Smart, science department head. “Once we simplified the terminology, the students’ ability to grasp the concepts improved, (as well as) their ability to comprehend and build on previous concepts learned.”

De La Salle marching band wins acclaim Advocate staff report The De La Salle High School marching band earned Superior and Excellent ratings in two recent competitions. At the Morgan City Tiger Classic Marching Festival, the percussion section earned a first-place Superior rating, and the drum major and band earned a secondplace Excellent ratings. Then, in the District VI Louisiana Music Educators Association marching assessment at East Jefferson High School, drum major Jenna Vidrine earned a Superior rating, and the percussion section and the entire band earned Excellent ratings. “I am very pleased with these showings,” band director Duncan Pray said, “and I hope by Mardi Gras that the size will have increased with our younger players coming into the marching band in the second semester.”

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The 2015-2016 De La Salle Marching Band includes, front row from left, band director Duncan Pray, Tyler Guzzardo, Trevor Mills, drum major Jenna Vidrine, junior drum major Nyasha Brown, Alyssa Marks, Noah Hemelt and music intern Jackson Delany. In the second row are Emma Seither, Gabe Becker, Anna Sedlacek, Matthew Courcelle, Jensen Thomassie, Julia Smith and Ryan Oufnac. In the third row are Gabe France, Joey Laborde, Elizabeth Maurin, Steven Mylie, Kelten Gonzales and Brandon Gauthier. In the fourth row are Ricky Williamson, Jack Dugas, Ron Jones, Zack Frye, Bennett DeSalvo, Nathan Mylie and Matthew Theriot. Liam MacMahon, Henry Fairbanks and Mateo Rivera are also members of the band.

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Recipients of scholarships to St. Mary’s Dominican High School are, front row from left, Laila Cook, Jennifer Lane, Aida Bengoa, Emma Boudreaux, Alyssa Ordoyne, Jade Nguyen and Aryn Allen. In the back row are Samantha Ferry, Jena Hieber, Ashley Gavilanes, Julia Celestain, Catherine Bickerton, Daniela Padilla, Teresa Giorlando, Julianna Santamaria, Natalie Rodriguez-Ema, Julie Lartigue, Vivian Liu and Desiree Sanchez.

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Front row, from left, are Charles Mays, Margaret Bailey, Mon’ae Gordon and Ava Fontenot; second row, Laura Broussard, Everett Watson, Dustin Ford and Tatum Dugas.

J.B. Martin Middle highlights good character Advocate staff report Teachers at J.B. Martin Middle School in Paradis choose the school’s students of the month based on their demonstration of the character traits of trustworthiness, honestly, caring, citizenship, respect and fairness. The October students of the month were Mon’ae Gordon and

Ava Fontenot, of the Phoenix Team; Charles Mays and Margaret Bailey, of the Thundercats Team; Joshua Anderson and Taylor Perrilloux, of the Hornets Team; Bladen Vanacor and Hannah Riddick, of the Cool Cats Team; Everett Watson and Laura Broussard, of the Blaze Team; and Dustin Ford and Tatum Dugas, of the All-Star Team.

Nineteen St. Mary’s Dominican High School students received scholarships to Dominican during the St. Martin de Porres scholarship luncheon, which honored recipients and the various scholarship benefactors. St. Martin de Porres is the patron saint of social justice. The recipients are Aryn Allen, Aida Bengoa, Catherine Bickerton, Emma Boudreaux, Julia Celestain, Laila Cook, Samantha Ferry, Ashley Gavilanes, Teresa Giorlando, Jena Hieber, Jennifer Lane, Julie Lartigue, Vivian Liu, Jade Nguyen, Alyssa Ordoyne, Daniela Padilla, Natalie RodriguezEma, Desiree Sanchez and Julianna Santamaria.

Mount Carmel cross-country team finishes strong despite injuries Advocate staff report The Mount Carmel Academy cross country team finished second in the Metro New Orleans Championships on Nov. 7. Despite injuries to key runners, the Cubs were just two points short of first place. Isabella Hemb, of New Orleans, defended her 2014 Metro ChamPhoto provided by Mount Carmel Academy pion title. The Cubs also had two runners place in the top 20: From left are Sam Comberrel, Katy Nunez, Isabella Hemb, Claudia Hemb, Lizzie Huval, Kelsey Kelsey Mayer, ninth, and Katy Mayer, assistant coach Mary Erin Allerton, head coach Peter Flores and assistant coach Marcus Lopez. Nunez, 20th.

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The senior members of the Cabrini volleyball team and their coaches are, first row, from left, Brooke Goodwin, New Orleans; Bailey Hepting, Marrero; Angelina Lanza, Terrytown; and Victoria Mehrtens, Jefferson; and second row, assistant coach Caitlin Duplantier; assistant coach Cristen Conwel; Sabrina Brue, of Metairie; Kailie Guidry, Meraux; Rakell Spencer, New Orleans; Miranda Kelley, River Ridge; Helen Launey, Gretna; team manager Jillian Wohlgemuth, Metairie; and head coach Kasey Laird. Photo provided by St. Catherine of Siena School

Fourth-graders in Junior Girl Scout Troop 40545 at St. Catherine of Siena School in Metairie recently participated in a Camp Abbey retreat with the theme “God’s Treasures.” The girls are working to earn the Catholic Committee on Girl Scouts Award. In the front row, from left, are Eleanor Curtis, Haley LaBonia, Amelia Broussard, Molly Arruebarrena and Hailey Edwards. In the middle row are Emily Carbo, Jordan Charbonnet, Samantha Wild, Mary Dufrene and Molly Schmidt. In back are troop leaders Kathy Wild and Bridgette Dufrene.

Luling third-graders develop math problem-solving skills

Cabrini honors volleyball seniors Brooke Goodwin, Miranda Kelley, Helen Launey, Victoria Cabrini High School hon- Mehrtens, Sabrina Brue, Kailie ored 10 seniors on its volley- Guidry, Bailey Hepting, Rakell ball team before their Oct. 6 Spencer, Angelina Lanza and district contest against Mc- team manager Jillian Wohlgemuth. Donogh 35. Before the game, each seThe seniors recognized were Advocate staff report

Talented Stuart Hall students

nior and their parents were presented with a framed photograph, a balloon and a yellow flower. Head coach Kasey Laird congratulated the girls, thanking them for their dedication, determination and leadership contributions to the team.

Ninety percent of Stuart Hall’s seventh-grade class qualified for Duke’s Talent Identification Program. Front, from left, are Max Milano, Miller Farnsworth, John Davillier, Ethan Rini and Garrison Trahant; second row, Si Holmes, Hayden Morris, Hayden McFadden, Jack Unger, John Runkel, and Ethan LaNasa; third row are Grayson Gibbs, Mayson Keene, Alex Bianchini, Dickson Chamberlain, Trevor Reichman and Race Skrmetta; and back, Kirk Rossiter, Walker Mannino, Jackson Becker, Win Schibler, Christian Lynch, Kohlmann Moore, Tripp Haddad, Zackarie Casebonne and Photo provided by Stuart Hall Christopher Ciaccio.

Third-graders in Mindy Baudouin’s class at Lakewood Elementary School in Luling are learning to add measurements using the standard algorithm, renaming 10 ‘ones’ as ‘ten,’ and 10 ‘tens’ as ‘a hundred.’ Here, Brooklyn Fenerty and Aiden Butler check each other’s work using a placevalue chart and disks. Photo provided by Lakewood Elementary School

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On ‘Tailgate Monday,’ Rosa Pace, of Harvey, Gabrielle Lambourg, of Marrero, Ariel Aguilar, of Marrero, Julia Schonacher, of Gretna, Nicole Dominique, of Marrero and Brooke Gauthreaux, of Gretna dressed to honor their favorite sports teams.

ST. MARY MAGDALEN SCHOOL: The St. Mary Magdalen Parents Club will hold a Christmas potluck dinner at 7 p.m. Wednesday in the cafeteria of the school, 6425 W. Metairie Ave. Metairie. No child care will be provided. Parents are encouraged to bring a dish and pass a good time with fellow parents. ‘CHRISTMAS IN NEW ORLEANS’: The Chalmette High School Performing Arts Center is presenting “Christmas in New Orleans.” The show celebrates musical styles and traditions that are unique to the holiday season in the Crescent City. Performances are at 7 p.m. Thursday and Friday at the Chalmette High School Cultural Arts Center, 2700 Palmisano Blvd., Chalmette. Tickets are $12 for adults and $7 for students. Contact Robin Calecas at Chalmette High School at (504) 272-0300 for ticket information. ST. ANDREW’S EPISCOPAL SCHOOL: St. Andrew’s Episcopal School, 1031 S. Carrollton Ave., New Orleans, will hold an open house for parents of prospective students from prekindergarten through eighth grade at 9 a.m. Thursday. Another open house will be held Jan. 14. For information, call Lisa Witter, director of admissions and financial aid, at (504) 866-6553 or visit standrews episcopalschool.org. ST. MARY MAGDALEN SCHOOL: The St. Mary Magdalen Parents Club will hold its annual Sip ’n’ Shop from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. Friday, in the cafeteria of the school, 6425 W. Metairie Ave., Metairie. Christmas gift shopping can get done while sipping a little wine. LANGUAGE ARTS TECHNOLOGY: Chase Petit, who teaches seventh grade at R.K. Smith Middle School in Luling, gave a presentation on the use of technology in the language arts classroom during the Louisiana Middle School Association conference in New Orleans in October. More than 40 participants from across the state took part in the handson presentation. ST. AUGUSTINE WINNER: Blaine Derbigny, of St. Augustine High School, has been named a school winner for the prestigious Wendy’s High School Heisman Award, which highlights exceptional high school seniors and their achievements in Derbigny the classroom, on the field and in the community. Derbigny will move on for consideration in the next stage of the program, where he could be named a state finalist. LOUISIANA SCHOOL FOR MATH, SCIENCE AND THE ARTS: The Louisiana School for Math, Science and the Arts in Natchitoches has been ranked the ninth-best public school in the nation and the best high school in Louisiana in Niche’s 2016 Best Public High Schools in America ranking. Niche’s annual K-12 rankings are based on analysis of dozens of statistical factors and millions of reviews from students and parents. Along with the rankings, Niche also released 2016 report cards, which assign letter grades to more than 100,000 K-12 schools and districts across America on topics such as academics, college readiness and teachers. LSMSA earned an A+ in academics, teachers, educational outcomes, resources and facilities, and administration and policies. ST. MARY’S DOMINICAN HIGH SCHOOL: Vegetarian offerings are getting a new emphasis in the cafeteria at St. Mary’s Dominican High School, through the Vegitas (Truth in Vegetables) addition at SAGE Dining Services. “You don’t have to be a vegetarian to enjoy vegetables, and many are making that discovery,” said Andrew Shuford, food service director at Dominican. NORCO ELEMENTARY: Students of the month for November at Norco Elementary School were chosen for showing the character traits of simplicity, com-

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Victoria McLean, of Crown Point and Jade Duthu, of Marrero, Jordan Boudreaux, of MarLaci Benedetto, of Gretna show off rero and Emily Hill, of Westwego threw it back to the their ‘Wacky Wednesday’ costumes. ’50s for ‘Time Hop Tuesday.’

Belle ChasseAcademy puts the‘boo’in book fair

Belle Chasse Academy recently held its annual Scholastic Book Fair, with the theme ‘Monsters!’ The library was decked out with monsters everywhere, and staff went all out for a dress-up day. Kindergarten teachers in the spirit are, front, Carolyn Bylsma; back, from left, Maria Jones, Jean McPhee, Lee Bugg, Christine Lampard, Laura Cummings, Jessica Mann and Tracey Kent. The second-grade teaching team went with not-so-scary monsters, Cookie Monster and Elmo. First row, Missy Orgeron; second row, Jenise Kennedy, Lauren Casey and Jackie Chauvin; and third row, Stephanie Coker, Diane Henderson, Ashlyn Olasin, Melissa Binns, Kristy Phillips, Felicia Strahan and Val Rivera. Photos provided by Belle Chasse Academy

Pilgrims and Indians

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The Brother Martin High School Marching Band recently visited Kehoe-France school in Metairie. Fourth- through seventhgraders attended the performance, which included the band’s 2015 halftime show, followed by a percussion feature and a question-and-answer session afterward. Former students of Kehoe-France, which teaches up to seventh grade, now marching with the band include Paul Maestri, Charlie Blanchard, Brett Hildreth and Andrew Grefer.

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The teacher of the year at Alice Birney Elementary School in Metairie is Fredrick Watson, right, a special-education teacher for students from kindergarten through third grade. He is seen here with Alice Birney principal Jewel Jackson. munity service and gratitude. They are Avery Cancienne, Jaceé Pate, Leah Taylor, Caroline Rome, Taylor Donaldson, Owen Weber, Colin Candebat, Beau Harris, Maiah Marino, Gabriel St. Pierre, Kaylee Davis, Jace Morris, Koby Llewellyn, Wyatt Kimble, Brennan Bailey, Wendy Howe, Skilar Pitre, Avram Palmore, Peyton Triche, Shelby Labat, Hailey Mansilla, Matthew Tamporello, Madison Vasquez, Skylar Wallace, Bryce Dunn and Lily Hearn. MCGEHEE HONOR SOCIETY: Thirty-two students were inducted into the National Junior Honor Society at McGehee on Nov. 9. The NJHS is one of the nation’s premier organizations established to recognize middle school students who have demonstrated excellence in the areas of scholarship, leadership, service, character and citizenship. This year’s inductees are: Ninth grade: Holly Brown; Eighth grade: Evelyn Argote, Ella Baumgarten, Chloe Beals, Claire Beary, Angelle Brown, Tess Bruno, Lucy Carradine, Frances Currence, Callan

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Chase Petit, of R.K. Smith, Middle School in Luling discusses the use of technology in the language arts classroom.

Dry, Bella Frankowski, Annabelle Gotzkowsky, Lynn Mary Hammel, Sirina King, Sela Kline, Matilda Knight, Natalia Morris, Chloe Nelson, Amelia Perret, Martha Pinney, Julia Pittman, Kate Puckett, Kelsey Rainey, Conery Schmidt, Sissy Skinner, Emily Smither, Katherine Solomon, Molly Stockmeyer, Sadie Thorne, Marin Trepagnier, Zaynab Zeini and Izzy Zitt. MCGEHEE BETA CLUB: 16 high school students were inducted into the McGehee Chapter of the National Beta Club Society on Nov. 10. Sophomores, juniors and seniors who have achieved a cumulative GPA of 3.3 are invited to apply; their applications are reviewed by the faculty and students are accepted based on their demonstrated worthy moral and ethical character, good mentality, creditable achievement and commendable attitude. McGehee’s newest Beta Club inductees are Caroline Beary, Sophia Bruton, Keely Culbertson, Mary Kathryn Fitzpatrick, Elizabeth Gainey, Peyton Kullander, Vivienna Lapeyre, Sydney Pannagl, Meghan Rigby, Caroline Seelman, Taylor Smith, Maddy Tillery, Annabel Coleman, Taeler Johnson, Victoria Savage and Jordan Sentino.

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St. Mary’s Dominican High School student Lauren Pizani, of Gretna, tries a vegetarian lunch from a Southwesternthemed menu featuring a bean and cheese tostada, served with arroz (Cuban black beans and rice) or black bean, corn and edamame salad; and Southwestern-roasted vegetables or steamed asparagus.

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Kindergarten students at St. Catherine of Siena celebrated Thanksgiving last week with a feast and by dressing up as American Indians and Pilgrims. Sarah LeCompte, left, and CeCe Lavigne chow down.

Rylan Barone and Kylie Marphis are dressed as American Indians.

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Emma Masson and Caleigh Humphres are all smiles during the Thanksgiving feast.

Jude Lionnet and Cesily Stine show off their Pilgrim hats.

Students in Geri O’Malley’s fourth-grade class at St. Catherine of Siena School in Metairie

recently visited the New Canal Lighthouse, where they learned about Lake Pontchartrain, the environment and coastal erosion.

LEFT: Fourth-graders from St. Catherine of Siena School in Metairie visit the New Canal Lighthouse on Lake Pontchartrain. ABOVE: Seamus Hardin and Elise Fairchild learn about the lake. Photos provided by St. Catherine of Siena School

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Harahan VFW activities

Tablet computers to help returning veterans with career searches New Orleans Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 8973 received a donation of tablet computers from AT&T on Veterans Day. The computers will aid returning veterans with online career searches. From left, are Leo Marsh, external affairs manager for AT&T; VFW member Marshall Hevron; and state Rep. Neil Abramson. The building behind them is Post 8973, 531 Lyons St., which is expected to be renovated in the spring.

VFW Post 3267 Commander Larry Simmons, back left, and senior Vice Commander David Ferry speak to students Jordan White, Abby Locantro, Bella White and Camran White about military life.

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VFW Post 3267 of Harahan celebrated Veterans Day by holding its annual membership drive at Applebee’s. Taking part were members, from left, Jim Bacon, Otto Leininger, Larry Simmons, Marcus Bankston, Phillip Donaghey and David Ferry.

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Archbishop Chapelle High School honored all veterans with a Veterans Day program Nov. 11. The guest speaker was LaKicha Ellzey, a hospital corpsman second class with the Navy, who discussed taking pride in wearing uniforms for your country and for your school. Also on hand was 1st Sgt. Nicholas Compagno, U.S. Army, who is director of the Rummel-Chapelle Band. During the program, the Rummel-Chapelle Band and

Chapelle Choir performed patriotic songs including “March on America,” “America the Beautiful,” “United We Stand,” “God Bless America” and “Armed Forces on Parade,” the official songs of the branches of the United States military. Among those who contributed to the success of the program were Chapelle Principal John Serio, Rummel-Chapelle band directors Compagno and Christian Bautista, Chapelle chorale director Trish Foti, and Chapelle social studies department Chairwoman Lisa Reames.

Zoroastre ‘Buddy’ Hyver and Ida Marie Hyver, with Archbishop Gregory Aymond, center, recently celebrated their 73rd wedding anniversary. They were married at St. John the Baptist Church in New Orleans. They have two sons, Wayne and Brian, and one granddaughter, Tracie. Buddy Hyver is a retired aircraft mechanic for Chevron Oil Company.

Archbishop Chapelle High School eighth-grader Abby Reames, LaKicha Ellzey, Richard Reames, Mary Reames and social studies Chairwoman Lisa Reames.

50th anniversary celebrated Wayne and Charleen Ory celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary Oct. 23 with a dinner and reception given by heir two sons, Wayne ‘Jay’ Ory and Jeffrey Ory, at the Red Maple Restaurant in Gretna. The couple were married Oct. 23, 1965, at Holy Name of Mary Church in Algiers. Photo provided by Wayne Ory

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Archbishop Chapelle High Archbishop Chapelle High School junior Katelyn Magri; Chief School teacher Gina Filostrat Master Sgt. Edward Magri, of the Air National Guard; freshman with her husband, Capt. John Filostrat, U.S. Navy Megan Magri; and Danielle Magri

Belle Terre Golden Age Club in Marrero honors veterans

Vietnam veteran Arthur J. Thibodeaux Sr. and Archbishop Chapelle High School junior Kaitlyn Thibodeaux

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Veterans who served in Korea, Vietnam and the National Guard were honored at a recent meeting of the Belle Terre Golden Age Club in Marrero. In the front row, from left, are Abel Plaisance, Rene Folse, Albert ‘Boogie’ Ledet, Eddie Carr and Melvin Schmitt. In the second row are Thai Dang, Carl Folse, Tilden Elliott Jr., Tony Tessitore, Chuck Julia, Frank Urbesco and Royal Callegan.

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