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Carnival kickoff at Lafreniere Park Jefferson Parish officials, along with the members of the Patrons of Lafreniere Park, will kick off the Carnival season with an inaugural King’s Day event at 6 p.m. Friday at the Al Copeland Concert Meadow Stage inside the park, 3000 Downs Blvd., Metairie. The kings and queens of Jefferson Parish Carnival krewes will be presented, along with the captains of each organization. Serving as master of ceremonies will be Mardi Gras historian Arthur Hardy. Live music by Remedy is a highlight, as well as activities for children, including a magic show and juggling. Admission is free. Food and refreshments will be available for purchase.
Rivertown’s new season
Rivertown Theaters for the Performing Arts, 325 Minor St., Kenner, will hold its annual season announcement party at 7:30 p.m. Saturday with an open-bar reception. At 8 p.m., guests will enter the theater for the announcement of the 2016-17 productions, along with lots of musical numbers from the announced shows and a performance from the upcoming musical “Sweet Charity,” which opens Jan. 15. Desserts will be served, and an auction of some unique theatrical items is planned. Tickets are $25 in advance or $30 at the door. For tickets to the event, or to “And the Ball and All” (see story, Page 6G), call (504) 4619475 or (504) 468-7221.
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Mardi Gras comes early this year, on Feb. 9. That’s when Rex, shown here in 2013, will take to the streets. See the full parade schedule, 6G.
Get ready for Carnival time!
The Feast of the Epiphany is Wednesday. On the spiritual side, it commemorates the three wise men’s visit to baby Jesus and his family. At a more earthly level, it’s also known as Twelfth Night, the kickoff of Carnival season and, even sweeter, the day that king cake season officially begins.
Parish officials take office
The newly elected officials of Jefferson Parish will take their oaths of office Wednesday beginning at 10 a.m. at the Sen. Ken Hollis Theater at the Jefferson Performing Arts Center, 6400 Airline Drive, Metairie. Doors open at 9 a.m. The following officials will be sworn in: Newell D. Normand, sheriff; Michael Yenni, parish president; Jon Gegenheimer, clerk of court; Gerry Cvitanovich, coroner; Chris Roberts, councilman at-large, Division A; Cynthia Lee-Sheng, councilwoman at-large, Division B; Ricky Templet, councilman,
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YATS ON PARADE: Amanda Hebert, from left, Yvette Hargis and Becky Allen star in ‘And the Ball and All,’ writer-director Ricky Graham’s tribute to Yat culture and Carnival. The comedy premiered in 1995 and has been produced every year since then. Read more, Page 6G. LET THEM EAT CAKE: King cakes, shown being sugared at Haydel’s Bakery, are a bit like Christmas decorations: They show up in stores earlier and earlier every year. But no matter how long you’ve been seeing — or even buying — them, Wednesday is the official start of king cake season See more, 6G.
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HERALDS OF CARNIVAL: The Phunny Phorty Phellows will proclaim the arrival of Carnival season on Twelfth Night, Wednesday, with their annual streetcar parade. The tradition began in 1982, but the krewe dates back to 1878. The parade begins at 7 p.m. at the Willow Street streetcar barn and follows the St. Charles streetcar line.
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Longtime faculty member named dean at Delgado
Organize for the new year
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Special to The Advocate Forty-five percent of Americans — that’s how many people made New Year’s resolutions last year, according to the Statistic Brain Research Institute. After losing weight, the second most popular must-do is to get organized. But while almost half of Americans may make these promises to themselves, statistics show only about 8 percent will succeed.
Professional organizers Stasia Cymes, owner of Clear the Clutter, and Kay Morrison, owner of The Occasional Wife, say there are a few reasons people fail to get organized. “For most of my clients, it’s a matter of just not having the time,” Morrison said. “They are busy moms, busy professionals, trying to juggle everything.” “It can also be overwhelm-
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The custom-built master closet at Tracy Walters’ home in New Orleans is shown. Walters moved from Uptown to Lakeview two äSee ORGANIZE, page 2G years ago, where she renovated a 1940s bungalow.
Peter L. Cho recently was named interim executive dean of the Delgado Community College West Bank campus, which serves about 3,000 students. A Delgado faculty member since 1995, Cho recently served as lead department chairman of the Arts and Humanities Division and humanities coordinator for the West Bank campus. He also serves as chairman of the Delgado Internal Giving Campaign and of the Multiculturalism and Diversity
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Gardeners add holiday touches to Lafreniere Park Foundation Center
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Deacon Kevin Darrah, honoree The Rev. Leo Meyer, Archbishop Gregory Aymond and Deacon Robert Normand preside at a Mass celebrating the 50th anniversary of Meyer’s ordination.
FAITH NOTES 50 YEARS IN THE PRIESTHOOD: The Rev. Leo Meyer celebrated the 50th anniversary of his ordination into the priestood recently. Archbishop Gregory Aymond celebrated a Mass in his honor at St. Francis Xavier Church in Metairie. Aymond said Meyer felt the call to the priesthood while a captain in the U.S. Air Force. He was ordained at 33, “beginning his priesthood at the age that Jesus ended his.” Aymond also said he had served on the altar as a student under Meyer, who had encouraged his own priestly studies. Joining Aymond and Meyer on the altar as concelebrants were Msgr. John Cisewski, the Rev. Joseph Palermo, Msgr. Robert Masset and
pastor Msgr. Andrew Taormina. Assisting the archbishop were parish deacons Kevin Darrah and Dr. Robert Normand. Meyer had several family members from Texas in attendance, including his niece Peggy Floyd and her sister, Kathleen Boyd, with her husband David and their children Michael and Kaylee. Following the liturgy, the congregation moved to the school gym for a reception. BIBLE STUDY: A new women’s Bible study will begin from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Monday at Faith Presbyterian Church, 2525 Apollo Ave., Harvey. The book will be “Learning to Walk in the Dark” by Barbara Brown Taylor. The book costs $13. To register, call (504) 368-2525.
Auxiliary donates $26,000 for nursing certification fees
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The East Jefferson General Hospital Auxiliary recently donated $26,000 to the hospital for nursing certification fees. From left are auxiliary President Carole Beckleheimer, nursing director Ruby Brewer and hospital President and CEO Dr. Mark Peters.
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Continued from page 1G District 1; Paul Johnston, councilman, District 2; Mark Spears, councilman, District 3; Ben Zahn III, councilman, District 4; and Jennifer Van Vrancken, councilwoman, District 5. Immediately following the inauguration, the first council meeting of 2016 will take place. The ceremony will be streamed live on the Jefferson Parish website, jeffparish.net, which also is accessible via the parish’s mobile app, Jefferson Parish Mobile, on smart phones and handheld devices.
Pelicans’ boosters to meet
The 3-Point Club of New Orleans will sponsor an evening with Joel Meyers, the play-by-play announcer for the New Orleans Pelicans, Thursday at Chateau Golf and Country Club, 3600 Chateau Blvd., Kenner. Doors open at 6:30 p.m., and dinner is at 7 p.m. The cost is $50 per person and includes a buffet dinner, dessert and an open bar.
The 3-Point Club is a community service, nonprofit organization supporting the New Orleans Pelicans, the sport of basketball, and the New Orleans metro community. To reserve a spot, call club secretary M.J. Axinn at (504) 914-6242 or send an email to mjaxinn14@bellsouth.net.
School open house
The Jewish Community Day School will hold an open house for prospective parents at 9 a.m. and again at 6 p.m. on Jan. 13 at the school, 3747 West Esplanade Ave., Metairie. Tours will be given, and parents of prekindergarten through fifth-graders will also have a chance to speak with teachers and the head of the school, Sharon Pollin. For more information, call the school at (504) 887-4091 or go to the website www.jcdsnola.org. You can also send an email to office@jcdsnola. org. Eva Jacob Barkoff writes about the people and events in Jefferson Parish. She can be reached at ejbarkoff@ gmail.com.
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The Jefferson Parish Council of Garden Clubs decorated the Lafreniere Park Foundation Center for Christmas. The Patrons of Lafreniere Park donated the tree. From left are Dottie Hebert, President Tricia Ortalano, Yvette Gagnet, Coleen Landry, Sharon Rojas, Jackie Cuiffi, Pat Terranova and Stella Bowman, with Wanda Adams on the ladder.
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Continued from page 1G Ensemble. He holds a Ph.D. in educational administration from the University of New Orleans and a master’s degree in music and a bachelor’s degree in jazz studies from Loyola University. He is a graduate of the Louisiana Community and Technical College System Leadership Development Institute and of the Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses Program, with a certificate in entrepreneurship. He sits on the executive board of the American Federation of Musicians Local 174-496 and is a faculty member of the Satchmo Louis Armstrong Summer Jazz Camp. “Besides his many contributions to the New Orleans music scene as a performer and bandleader, Dr. Cho has a strong record of success as an instructor and administrator at Delgado Community College, including the West Bank Campus,” Delgado chancellor Joan Y. Davis said. “We are confident that his leadership as interim executive dean will contribute to the legacy of community service and academic excellence at Delgado West Bank.”
Teddy bears for kids
NOPD Superintendent Michael Harrison and his deputy chiefs and commanders will be presented with hundreds of teddy bears at 10 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 7, at NOPD headquarters, 715 S. Broad St. The stuffed animals were collected during the Teddy Bear Program conducted by Arnaud’s Restaurant, the New Orleans Police & Justice Foundation and the New Orleans Police Department. Officers will carry the bears in their patrol cars and give them to children who are victims of crime and other tragedies.
ship between New Orleans residents and their green spaces, including neutral grounds, community gardens and schoolyards. For information visit www.parkwaypartnersnola.org.
Longue Vue happenings
Educators are invited to explore ways to include Longue Vue’s collections, architecture and history in their classrooms from 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Friday, Jan. 8, at Long Vue House and Gardens, 7 Bamboo Road. Funded by the Keller Foundation and facilitated by Food for Thought Creative Learning specialists, the interactive Pruning properly workshop is the first of two. A light breakfast will be served. Learn to prune trees and For information or to register, shrubs at Parkway Partner’s contact Edna Lanieri at (504) Second Saturday with Lee 293-4724 or elanieri@longvue. Rouse of the LSU’s AgCenter com. at 10 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 9, Also, contact Lanieri about at Parkway Partners Greenthe documentary screening house, 1137 Baronne St., at “Rosenwald” from 2 p.m. Clio Street. to 6 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 10, at Gates open at 9 a.m., and Longue Vue. The film, proplants for sale include citrus vided by the National Center and fig trees, native trees for Jewish Film, presents the for landscaping, winter vegstory of philanthropist Julius etables and bedding plants, including Swan Columbine and Rosenwald. The viewing is $25 for memAmazon Dianthus. bers and $30 for nonmembers. Founded in 1982, Parkway Partners is a nonprofit organi- Reservations are required, and light refreshments will be zation that fosters a partner-
served. For information about these and other Longue Vue events, visit www.longuevue. com.
Trees for life
Tree Nola Project, formerly Hike for KaTREEna, is holding a tree giveaway and a blood drive from 8:30 a.m. to noon on Saturday, Jan. 9, at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 6249 Canal Blvd., at Harrison Avenue. The tree giveaway will include one free tree per household, with 400 trees to choose from. The blood drive is on behalf of the Tubre family’s two children, who have medical problems requiring blood. Those who donate will receive an extra free tree or $15 toward the purchase of a fruit tree. An activities tent for children will include the opportunity to pot acorns from historic City Park oaks. The mission of Nola Tree Project is to replant 100,000 trees lost during and after Hurricane Katrina. For information, visit www.nolatree project.org. Lynne Jensen writes about New Orleans community events and people. Contact her at jensencolumn@gmail.com.
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Continued from page 1G ing,” Cymes added. “You look around, and you just don’t know where to start, so you don’t.” So where do you start? Cymes and Morrison weighed in with their top three most common clutter offenders and some tips for making this the year you finally conquer them.
1. Long-term storage units
“I would say one of my top priorities is to encourage people to get rid of any long-term storage units,” Cymes said. “Storage units are typically the result of having so many things that you run out of room to store them, but at the same time, you aren’t ready to part with them. The problem with this is that now you are spending your hard-earned money to house clutter, and over time, what you have paid to house these items ends up being much more than they’re worth.” Cymes said the first step to getting organized, no matter what the space, is always to pare down your belongings. “Clear the clutter; don’t organize it,” she said. “Otherwise you’re just organizing junk.”
Photo courtesy of The Occasional Wife
To organize a messy closet, left, try matching storage bins, each with a label listing its contents, for a better organized space that’s easier on the eye, right.
For this, Morrison recommends using a portable file folder system. Another big part of keeping your bill-paying area or office area in order, she said, is having a system for mail. “You always want to open your mail by a trash can,” she 2. Home office said. “Open it up and right “Everyone seems to have away trash the envelope and some form of a home office, file it where it needs to go — eibut nobody really uses it,” Mor- ther in a file to be paid, or in an rison said. “With laptops, you individual file. Every child and can work anywhere, so the first adult in a house should have thing you need to do is figure their own file.” out where it is you work — the couch, the kitchen counter, or 3. Closets maybe it is in your home office Even houses that appear neat — and then make sure what and tidy can be hiding a dirty you need is accessible and or- secret. ganized.” “Closets are usually the home
of the long-term kind of clutter,” Cymes said. “We typically only wear about 20 percent of what is in our closet, which makes this a great place to do some clearing.” Cymes said the first step is to remove each item, one at a time. “When you lay your hands on it, you make a decision right then and there, and it goes into one of four bins or piles: keep, donate, recycle/toss or take action, meaning it needs to be returned or mended. “With each item, I tell my clients to ask themselves, ‘If I were out shopping today, would I buy this for myself?’ If not, send it on its way.” And what about those clothes
everyone saves for when they lose those extra pounds? “Get rid of them,” Cymes said. “Think about it, when you do all that work and lose that weight your new body is going to want, and deserve, some new clothes.” When it comes to getting organized this year, both Cymes and Morrison offered some general advice. “Start small,” Cymes said. “Pick a drawer or one closet and just tackle that.” And for those who can’t seem to find the time? “Schedule it, just like with everything else in your life,” Morrison said. “And if you just can’t or don’t want to, you can always call for help. That’s what we do.”
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Let your NewYear’s resolutions go to the dogs
You may already have made personal resolutions for the new year. Consider making some concerning your pets, as well. UPDATE INFORMATION: It’s a great time to make sure the pets have current identification tags and that microchip information is up to date. Move last year? Get a new phone number? Pet owners often realize this information is outANIMAL dated only after a RESCUE pet goes missing. TRACI Keeping contact HOWERTON information current on tags and with the microchip company is the best way to ensure a lost pet finds his way home. MICROCHIP NOW: If a pet is not already chipped, make it a New Year’s resolution to get that done. Tags can fall off or be removed, but the chip will always be there. It gives a lost pet the best chance of getting back home. It is important to remember that getting the chip implanted is only the first step in the process. It must then be registered in order for
it to be fully effective. PROPER NUTRITION: Are you trying to slim down for the New Year? It’s also a good idea to evaluate what you’re feeding your pets and how much they are eating. Many owners eyeball their pet’s food and pour that into a bowl, or free feed, meaning food is always available, and these feeding habits often result in overfeeding and weight gain. It’s important to feed only the proper amount and type of food. Pick up the food bowl when mealtime is over. EXERCISE: If a new exercise regiment is one of your goals, consider taking Fido along for the walk. This is a great way to enjoy quality time and get everyone off the couch and outside. Obesity in pets is a problem, and, as we all know, it’s easier to stick to an exercise routine when we have a partner. FOSTER: Considering a new pet this year but not sure about the commitment? Try fostering. Animal shelters and rescues need loving homes to provide safe and temporary living arrangements for pets. It’s a great opportunity for a shelter animal to get used to a
for the voiceless. Report neglected or abused pets to the proper authorities.
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Candy is a Plott hound. She’s playful, full of enthusiasm, and will soak up all of your love. She’s also smart, sweet, gentle and friends with everyone. At about 50 pounds, she’s the perfect size. For more details, email adopt@animalrescueneworleans.org. The adoption fee is $200. animal. Most shelters and rescues have volunteer opportunities for high school students needing community services hours, church groups, work groups and more. If you can’t volunteer, consider donating supplies to a local shelter or rescue group. BE A VOICE: In 2016, speak up
home environment, and it’s the perfect way to test the waters of pet ownership. VOLUNTEER: Shelter and rescues rely on the help of volunteers to keep the animals happy and loved until they find homes. It is a rewarding experience that truly makes a difference in the life of an
SATURDAY: Offsite Pet Adoption, sponsored by the Louisiana SPCA at Jefferson Feed, 309 N. Carrollton Ave., from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. 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 will be available for adoption. Call (504) 368.5191 or visit www.laspca.org for information. SATURDAY: The Intro to Dog Training workshop is open to new adopters, seasoned pet owners and anyone looking to learn a little more about how to effectively communicate with their dog. This workshop covers the basics of how dogs learn and how you can make the most of their training. As an added benefit, anyone who attends this free workshop will receive a discount code for 10 percent off a manners training class. No registration is required; walk-ins welcome. The workshop is from 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the Louisiana
COMMUNITY BRIEFS JUNG SOCIETY TALK: Jungian analyst Everett McLaren presents “Alchemy and the Hero’s Journey: A Guide for the Seeking, Lost, Curious or Befuddled,” at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 8, at Parker United Methodist Church, 1130 Nashville Ave. He will explore the challenges to be encountered on the journey. Free for Jung Society members; non-members $15; students $10. JUNIOR PHILHARMONIC AUDITIONS: The deadline to apply to audition with The Junior Philharmonic Society of New Orleans is Jan. 9. The society is hosting auditions for young instrumentalists, vocalists and dancers on Saturday, Jan. 30, in Dixon Recital Hall on the Newcomb Campus of Tulane University. Those auditioning who are selected will be invited to perform during the society’s 2016 concert series. Audition information and applications can be found on the Junior Philharmonic website, www.jrphilnola.org. Selected students will perform
either March 13 or May 1 in Dixon Hall. Those performing during the recital will be considered for one of five special cash awards, voted on by the society’s board. Award winners from the 2015 season are: Scholarship Award recipients, Rory Loo and Nicole Lim (Tulane students); Irving Carr Award recipients, Cate Tallant (Metairie) and Maci Burt (north shore); John Tobin Award recipient, Olivia Gilbert (Tulane student); Platzer Award recipients, Kenneth Schafer (Baton Rouge); and Emily Friend Bayle Award recipient, Daniel Lee (Kenner). JAZZ & HERITAGE MUSIC AUDITIONS: Auditions for the spring semester at the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Foundation’s free Don “Moose” Jamison Heritage School of Music will be held from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, Jan. 9. The tryout also will be for two new programs: The Jazz & Heritage Brass Band and the Jazz & Heritage A Capella Choir. All are free and open to students ages 10-17 from
throughout the greater New Orleans region. Auditions take place at the George and Joyce Wein Jazz & Heritage Center, 1225 N. Rampart St. For more information, email hsm@jazzandheritage.org, call (504) 558-6112 or visit www.jazzandheritage.org. DOCENT TRAINING: The Ogden Museum of Southern Art, 925 Camp St., New Orleans, will hold training sessions for those interested in becoming volunteer docents. Training will take place on six Wednesdays, Jan. 13, 20, 27 and Feb. 3, 17, 24, from 10 am to noon. Interested docents should attend all six sessions. Training will include techniques and strategies for engaging museum visitors in explorations of artworks in the collection and in special exhibitions. Prospective docents should have an interest in art and Southern culture, and a desire to interact with adults and children, helping them discover their own interpretations of art. For information, contact Sara Echaniz at
sechaniz@ogdenmuseum.org or visit www.ogdenmuseum.org. TELEPHONE SCAM: A telephone scam involving a purported threat of an Internal Revenue Service lawsuit has been reported in Plaquemines Parish, Sheriff Lonnie J. Greco Sr. said. A Belle Chasse resident said that a recorded message said to call (315) 557-6467 to speak with a representative about a tax problem. The Sheriff’s Office discovered that the telephone number is a spoofed number, which means that the caller deliberately falsified the telephone number and/or name relayed on the Caller ID information to disguise the identity of the calling party. People who receive a call from this number or any similar ones should report the incident to the Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration at (800) 366-4484 or file a complaint with the Federal Trade Commission at FTC.gov, with “IRS Telephone Scam” in the comments in the complaint.
SPCA, 1700 Mardi Gras Blvd., New Orleans. Visit www.laspca.org/trainingworkshops for information. SATURDAY: The Dogs and Babies workshop is a training class for expectant parents. This humans-only workshop will give you the tools for a smooth transition for your entire family. The workshop is from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. at the Louisiana SPCA, 1700 Mardi Gras Blvd., New Orleans. Visit www.la-spca.org/trainingworkshops for more info. LOST OR FOUND PETS: In Orleans Parish, send a photo, description of your pet, date lost/ found and your contact info to lostandfound@la-spca.org. In Jefferson Parish, email molsen@jeffparish.net or bbourgeois@jeffparish.net, and in St. Bernard Parish, email cluna@ sbpg.net. Traci D. Howerton is social media editor of Animal Rescue New Orleans, a nonprofit, volunteer-based, no-kill shelter. Contact ARNO at animalrescuecolumn@gmail.com, www.animalrescueneworleans.org or call the recorded information line at (504) 5711900.
Little scientists at St. Catherine of Siena make delicious discoveries With hot chocolate on the list of lab materials, kindergartner Amelie Allen anticipates satisfying results from an experiment conducted as part of the Little Scientist Program at St. Catherine of Siena School. Photo provided
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Three from McGehee take Academic Games awards
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Advocate staff report The Red Barn Farm Tour from Amite visited Alice Birney Elementary School in Metairie recently, offering the children an opportunity to learn about and play with a baby cow, goat, chicks, rabbits and pup- Shirley Vasquez holds a puppy from Red Barn Farm. pies.
Emelyn Zelaya watches as Jessica Moran holds a puppy. Photo provided by Alice Birney Elementary School
Fourth-graders, from left, William Newman, Jack Sutherlin and Seamus Hardin use marshmallows and pretzel sticks for a Christmas craft project during a holiday party at St. Catherine of Siena School in Metairie.
SCHOOL BRIEFS LITERACY TUTORS: Start the Adventure in Reading is offering two-hour training sessions for volunteers who want to help young children learn to read. No experience is necessary. Volunteers are needed after school or on Saturday mornings at STAIR-operated sites in Orleans, Jefferson and Plaquemines parishes. Three training sessions will take place at the Land Building of St. Charles Avenue Presbyterian Church, 1535 State St., New Orleans. These sessions will begin at 1:30 p.m. Thursday; at 9:30 a.m. Saturday; and at 1:30 p.m. Monday. There also will be a training session at 9:30 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 16, at Woodland Presbyterian Church, 5824 Berkley Drive, New Orleans. To register for training, contact Elizabeth Artigues at the STAIR office at (504) 899-0820 or elizabeth@stairnola. org. ST. CHARLES CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL: At St. Charles Catholic High School, four studentathletes have earned spots on
All-Academic composite teams in football and volleyball with perfect 4.0 averages. The recognition is part of the LHSAA/ Exxon Mobil All-Academic Award Program presented by ISC. The volleyball players are Maddie Murphy, Ashley St. Martin and Lela Hill, and the football player is John Campbell Jr. ACADEMY OF THE SACRED HEART: Lucinda Ealey, a junior at the Academy of the Sacred Heart in New Orleans, was selected through audition for the Women’s All-State Honor Choir in the Soprano 1 diEaley vision by the Louisiana Music Educators Association. As a member of the All-State Choir, she performed under nationally recognized ensemble directors at LMEA’s professional development conference in November.
Three students at the Louise S. McGehee School were winners in New Orleans Academic Games League competition. Emily Baumgarten, left, was sixth in propaganda. Kendall Williams, center, was second in the learners’ division of equations. Elizabeth Mobley, was first in propaganda and Photo provided by Louise S. McGehee School third in equations.
R.J.Vial Elementary honors students of the month
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The November students of the month at R.J. Vial Elementary School in Paradis are, from left, Tyson Dufrene, third grade; Macy Oertling, fourth grade; and Michael Ryan, fifth grade.
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From left are fifth-graders Nevaeh Jones, Jessica Moran, Lindell Walters, Shirley Vasquez, Emelyn Zelaya and Jasmine Riley.
From left are St. Charles Catholic High School Principal Drew Cupit, volleyball coach Meghan Ericksen, Lela Hill, Maddie Murphy, Ashley St. Martin, John Campbell Jr. and athletics director and football coach Frank Monica.
R.K. Smith Middle honors teacher The 2015-16 teacher of the year at R.K. Smith Middle School in Luling is Stacey Yarbrough, who teaches band and piano to students in grades six, seven and eight. She is seen with Smith principal Harold Blood. Photo provided by R.K. Smith Middle School
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January 9th, at the Orpheum Theater in New Orleans, join the celebration of New Orleans’ Creole Carnival roots, capturing the spirit of a classic Bal Masque. Enjoy food from the country’s top chefs, internationally acclaimed musicians and special New Orleans themed entertainment. An exclusive patron party takes place on Friday with a dinner hosted by Chef Mario Batali.
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