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2nd Year, No. 11

Zachary scores tops in state

BY HOWARD ARCENEAUX Special to The Advocate

Advocate staff photo by STACY GILL

Les Lanford, second from left, prays on Dec. 16 for his family of 10, the Fisher family of seven and friends from their church, Bethany World Prayer Center. The Lanfords and the Fishers perform a play together each year around Christmas and pray before rehearsals.

Bonding over Bethlehem BY STACY GILL

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Steve Landry, who attends Bethany World Prayer Center in Baton Rouge, reviews his lines for the play ‘Emmanuel: 4,000 Years of Redemption’ on Dec. 16 in Baker.

Two Baton Rouge area families — the Lanfords and the Fishers — have bonded once again over a love of church and theater. Les and Connie Lanford, of Baton Rouge, attend Bethany World Prayer Center North in Baker, along with their eight children: Joshua, 22; Daniel, 20; Stephen, 19; Nicole, 18; Sarah, 17; Anna Joy, 15; Rachel, 14; and Jonathan, 11. About four years ago, the home-schooled siblings and their parents began hosting a small nativity scene during Christmas at Baker’s Heritage Museum. “It was simple — some caroling, angels and a donkey, but that

quickly grew into a full production with sets, costume changes, scripts, sound effects, lighting and music,â€? matriarch Connie Lanford said. After that first nativity scene at the Heritage Museum, Baker Mayor Harold Rideau offered the Lanfords the use of the city’s Municipal Auditorium for their production, which grew and eventually included the Fishers, Jessie and Marcia, of Baton Rouge, who also home-school their five children: Jessmar, 20; Marjessa, 17; Jessica, 15; Marcion, 13; and Jamaria, 10. The play, titled “Emmanuel: 4,000 Years of Redemption,â€? inäSee BONDING, page 2G

Clinic growing leaders through basketball BY STACY GILL

returns to his hometown of Zachary on Dec. 26 to host a basketball clinic at Copper Mill ElemenLawrence “Cliff� Ghoram likes tary School for area children. A former Bronco basketball to give back, and the Rice University and Texas A&M alumnus player, Ghoram grew up in a will be doing just that when he community that he says put such sgill@theadvocate.com

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a strong emphasis on education. “I have always understood the importance of giving back even from a young age when I volunteered to coach upward basketball while attending ZHS,� Ghoram said. “Since then, I’ve

been fortunate to use sports as a platform to obtain a better education, and now I feel obliged to give back.â€? As a boy, Ghoram said he äSee BASKETBALL, page 3G

The Zachary Community School District is ranked No. 1 and not just in football. For the 11th straight year, Zachary’s schools earned the highest rating score in the state for district performance scores. School performance scores are determined by the Department of Education and are based on student achievement, academic indicators and measures of career and college readiness, such as graduation rates, Advanced Placement and ACT scores. Zachary, which also won the Class 5A football championship on Dec. 12, saw its scores dip slightly, from 114.4 a year ago to 114.1. ZCSD has been ranked first in the state and with an A grade since its scores began to count in fall 2005. “We had a great week winning the state championship and then learning the scores, and though we dropped a little, I’m not overly worried about it,� Superintendent Scott Devillier said. “The tests this year overall across the state were harder, and I think we had some areas we dropped a little, such as with graduation rates. However, definitely when you’re looking at the big picture, it’s something you consider, and of course, we want to continue to grow.� Devillier In neighboring West Feliciana Parish, the score jumped from 102.4 in 2014 to 108.4 this year, the biggest leap in the DOE’s rankings. West Feliciana is third overall and the highest rated parishwide school system in the state. “I think it’s just a long game, and we worked very hard and looked at every aspect to see how we could improve,� West Feliciana Superintendent Hollis Milton said. “We improved our ACT scores and graduation rates and jumped in both. We’ll maintain our focus on all of those important areas for students and continue to get better. Excellence is trying to get better every week, every month and every year, and we’re committed to excellence in student achievement.� East Feliciana also showed improvement, increasing its score from 77.6 in 2014 to 78.4 in 2015. It remains a C district. As for the future, Devillier said ZCSD will continue to seek improvement. “As we do every year, we celebrate our accomplishments first,� he said. “I’m extremely proud of our students, teachers, administrators and the community for working together to be the best. Once we celebrate, then we get back to work looking at the data to see where we can get better, what we can do to improve on some things and what we can do to challenge ourselves. We’re never satisfied at where we are and are constantly striving for excellence.�

Closures and bus changes for holidays Stacy Gill AROUND ZACHARY

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For Baker area residents who use the Capital Area Transit System, CATS will run an abbreviated schedule on Christmas Eve, with service ending at 8 p.m. CATS will be closed on Christmas Day and return to its normal schedule on Saturday.

Call (225) 389-8282 or visit brcats.com with schedule questions.

BREC holiday hours

The Recreation and Park Commission for the Parish of East Baton Rouge will close its administrative offices on Thursday and Friday. Normal

operating hours will resume at all BREC facilities on Monday. All golf courses, Bluebonnet Swamp Nature Center, Cohn Arboretum and Magnolia Mound Plantation will be closed Christmas Day. BREC’s Baton Rouge Zoo will be closed Thursday and Friday, and recreation centers

and tennis centers will close at noon on Thursday and remain closed Friday. For information, call (225) 272-9200 or visit brec.org.

Aerobic, hula hoop fitness

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The 10-member Lanford family and seven-member Fisher family, both of Baton Rouge, attend Bethany World Prayer Center and gather together each November to begin rehearsing for a play they produce and star in around Christmas time. Several volunteers from their church are also part of the play. Front, from left, is friend Jamie Johnson as Jesus, Nicole Lanford, friend and music director Vanessa Williams and stage manager/wife of Jamie, Tracy Johnson; second row, Anna Joy Lanford, Rachel Lanford, Jamaria Fisher and Jesscia Fisher; third row, Josh Lanford, Sarah Lanford, Stephen Lanford, Jonathan Lanford, Marjessa Fisher, Marcion Fisher and Marcia Fisher; and fourth row, Les and Connie Fisher, friend Steve Landry and Jessmar Fisher. Not shown are Jessie Fisher and Daniel Lanford.

People make the parade The annual parade features Advocate staff report local and area businesses, law Zachary’s annual Christmas enforcement, fire and resparade was held Dec. 12 and in- cue, city government, judges, cluded the following winners: horse clubs, football teams and Feliciana Federal Credit Union, school and community organibest float; Zachary United zations. This year’s theme was Methodist Church, best overall display of parade theme; The “Sneaux Me Something, MisTurning Point Dance Studio, ter.� The parade is sponsored each which had a float and dancers, best marchers; and Zachary year by the Zachary Chamber of Commerce. Karate, best riders.

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Continued from page 1G in Zachary, 19550 Plank Road, low-impact aerobics classes are offered for cardiovascular conditioning and overall toning. Classes are for ages 16 and older and held 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Thursday. Cost to attend three times per week is $36 a month, three times per week is $30 monthly or $24 to attend once a week. Also at Plank Road Park, get your hula-hoop fitness on by learning the basic fun of hoop techniques while toning thighs, abdominals, arms and buns. This class is held 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. every Tuesday. Participants must be 18 or older to attend. Call (225) 654-8401 for information.

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Feliciana Federal Credit Union won Best Float for its version of ‘Frozen’ in the Zachary Christmas parade on Dec. 12.

EAST BATON ROUGE SHERIFF’S OFFICE BOOKINGS The following Baker and Zachary residents were booked into East Baton Rouge Parish Prison from Dec. 3-11:

Though The Turning Point Dance Studio in Zachary had a spectacular float in the Zachary Christmas parade on Dec. 12, the studio won the category of Best Marchers for its dancers in the parade.

BARRAGAN, CODY: 28, 19850 Buck Horn Drive, Zachary, burglary of an inhabited dwelling, felony theft over $200, felony theft, forgery and simple criminal damage to property. BATTLEY, NORMAN: 36, 1115 Johnston St., Baker, violation of protective orders. CARUSO, LAUREN: 27, 12103 Partridgewood Drive, Baker, domestic abuse battery and simple criminal damage to property. COLEMAN, JASON: 33, 5236 E. Mae St., Zachary, operating a vehicle while intoxicated and operating a vehicle with a suspended license. HANCHEY, ROBERT: 27, 1620 Glen Eagle St., Zachary, aggravated battery. MYERS, BLAYTON: 19, 19195 Plank Road, Zachary, second-degree battery.

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A member of the Zachary Karate float, which won Best Riders, throws a little artificial snow at the judges during Zachary’s Christmas parade on Dec. 12.

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cludes elaborate sets and costumes that have been built and hand sewn by the two families. “We all have a role to play, whether it’s on stage or behind the scenes,� said Connie Lanford. The Fishers, formerly of Alsen, attend Bethany South in Baton Rouge and join the Lanfords in playing angels, shepherds or soldiers and some speaking and singing parts. Marcia Fisher teaches drama at a co-op theater, so her role was defined from the start. Joining the families for their production — which tells the story of Adam and Eve, the creation of Earth and includes stories from the Old Testament through the three Wise Men’s trip to Bethlehem — are friends from church, Jamie and Tracy Johnson, and Steve Landry. Others volunteer, such as Vanessa Williams, who is the show’s musical director, and Wanda Pass, who helps out as the set designer. In November, the families and friends begin meeting at the Baker Auditorium about three times a week to rehearse and work on a punch list of items for the play, which usually draws about 200 peo-

Middle School students in Zachary are reminded that the last day to order yearbooks online is Dec. 31.

Tennis tryouts

ple over two nights in December. There is no charge to attend, but Heritage Museum Director Jean Byers, who also oversees the Zachary Historical Village, says donations are encouraged to help the families absorb some of the costs, such as for costumes and set materials. “They’re such an awesome group of kids. Wonderful families,� Byers said. “This production is inspiring in so many ways. To see these families working together and doing something for a community just because they love doing it, is really admirable.� “We do this because we love it. It’s a good way to think about Jesus and the true meaning of Christmas,� said Marcia Fisher. “Doing this play also helps keep our kids centered.� Between scenes and during rehearsals, many of the children can be found studying schoolwork or reviewing their lines. Two of the Lanford brothers recently went through the welding program at the Workforce Development Center in Baker and have put their newly honed skills to use by helping build some of the sets. Before each rehearsal, the families and their friends join hands in prayer. Patriarch Les Lanford always asks for the play to be a success.

wear clothes and shoes appropriate for the weather and bring water for drinking. Dogs on a leash are welcome. Park hours on Saturdays are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Call (225) 6543775 for information.

Tennis tryouts for Zachary High students will be held from Food addiction help available 2:45 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Jan. 6 at Fennwood Hills Country Club, Food Addicts Anonymous, 6003 Fennwood Drive. Students a weekly support group to are responsible for their own provide fellowship for men transportation. and women willing to recover

from the disease of food addiction, meets every Thursday at Lane Regional Medical Center, 6300 Main St., Zachary. The group will meet from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. on Jan. 7, 14, 21 and 28. Send news and events for Around Zachary to Stacy Gill at sgill@theadvocate.com by 3 p.m. Fridays or call (225) 993-0066.

Second Day Hike is Jan. 2

Everyone is invited to Port Hudson State Historic Site, 236 U.S. 61 in Jackson near Zachary, for a Second Day Hike on Jan. 2. Visitors will join a park ranger and reconnect with the outdoors while taking a journey along the Port Hudson Nature Trail and exploring ravines, meandering creeks, ecologically different habitats, birds and mammals of the Feliciana parishes. Participants should

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Zachary High graduates and brothers, Jordan Ghoram (2013), left, and Cliff Ghoram (2006), along with Duke University former figure skater Noelle Cunningham, of South Carolina, speak to Zachary Elementary students about making good choices, developing good vs. bad habits, time management and self-discipline. The three athletes visited the school in October.

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looked up to basketball standouts like Kedrick Brown and Jamar McKnight, both Zachary natives who went on to play professionally. “They both shared with me their vision of giving back in order to inspire the next generation. All three of us have been fortunate to continue to do so through coaching, mentoring and speaking to youth,� said Ghoram. “Zachary teachers like Mrs. Sheryl Moore and Mr. Dewey Davis encouraged me as a young kid. My high school coach, Martin Poche, and then-

coaches Carl Snowden and Louis Banks have been positive role models to me, as well.� Ghoram knows that developing good basketball skills are important to becoming a better player but is confident he can improve players’ skills if he or she is willing to learn. In 2013, Ghoram formed Grow Elite Basketball, a training and youth mentoring business based in Houston. “I started Grow Elite with the vision of making a positive difference in youths lives through basketball,� explained Ghoram. “Myself, Kedrick and Jamal encourage continuous learning inside and outside the classroom by helping others to

grow as individuals in order to become elite players, students and leaders on and off the court. Essentially, we inspire and grow future leaders.� Grow Elite Basketball clinics are for those who want to improve their basketball skills and reach their most elite level possible. To do so, Ghoram believes that children need to be encouraged on topics that can be applied in life as well as in sports. “Look, not everyone is able to make it to the NBA, I know that; but everyone is able to use sports to learn valuable lessons and become a better person. We cover topics such as leadership, self-discipline

and the importance of helping others. We speak to the character of an individual,� Ghoram said. Participants ages 7 to 14 are invited to attend. The clinic, set from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., will focus on basketball fundamentals, defensive and offensive drills, ball-handling, shooting drills, passing and fun smallgroup and team competitions. Also, a few special guests are scheduled to speak to the clinic participants. Cost to attend is $30 per person. To preregister, visit www. growelitebasketball.com. For information, email cliff. ghoram@gmail.com or call (225) 324-3845.

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Continued from page 2G PITTMAN, ALEX: 45, 18757 Plank Road, Zachary, failure to notify of change of address. SANDERS, BRIAN: 42, 19860 Buck Horn Drive, Zachary, two counts of theft, simple burglary of an inhabited dwelling, simple criminal damage to property and forgery. SMITH, TONYA: 41, 20512 Watson Drive, Zachary, operating a vehicle while intoxicated, reckless operation of a vehicle, operation of a vehicle with a suspended license, simple criminal damage to property and public intimidation. THOMAS, TEQUILA: 29, 2565 Hovey Ave., Baker, theft, fugitive from Zachary, bench warrant and entry or remaining after being forbidden. TURNER, KEVIN: 43, 4274 Moss Trail Drive, Zachary, simple escape (while on work release).

ZACHARY POLICE BOOKINGS The following people were booked into East Baton Rouge Parish Prison or issued a summons by the Zachary Police Department from Dec. 10-Dec. 16:

BAKER, ROBIN: 18, 11933 Gross Road, Clinton, theft. BROWN, ESHA: 23, 19714 Deer Creek Drive, Zachary, theft by shoplifting and possession of marijuana. CLAIBORNE, DEVON: 17, 5589 Howell Park Ave., Baton Rouge, criminal trespassing. CLAY, JUSTIN: 36, 8862 Reserve Oak Drive, Zachary, simple battery. CLAY, SELENA: 33, 8862 Reserve Oak Drive, Zachary, aggravated assault. CLAYTON, AUSTIN: 18, 22634 Plainsland Drive, Zachary, possession of marijuana. COLEMAN, DEMETRIA: 19, 1446 Lake Calais Court, Apt. A, Baton Rouge, criminal trespassing. DAVID, RONNIE: 34, 1329 Hazeloak Drive, Baker, theft of assets from aged or disabled person, possession of Schedule II drugs and theft of a firearm. FLETCHER, ANDREW: 46, 4990 Queens Carriage St., Zachary, simple battery. FRANCIS, DYSHANEKISA: 18, 4414 Ashland St., Baker, criminal trespassing and disturbing the peace. FRANCIS, DYTASIA: 17, 4414 Ashland St., Baker, criminal trespassing. FRANKLIN, TRENTERICA: 18, 3445 Donaldson Drive, Baton Rouge, criminal trespassing. FRANKLIN, TYIEESHA: 21, 1120 Sherron Ave., No. 29, Baker, criminal trespassing and contributing to the delinquency of a juvenile. GREEN, ZAKIRRA: 23, 6625 Vineyard St., Baton Rouge, bench warrant for failure to appear in court. HAUSEY, MARCUS: 33, 4165 Kleinpeter Lane, Ethel, bench warrant for failure to appear in court. LANDE, TYLER: 22, 18014 Heaton Drive, Houston, bench warrant for failure to appear in court. MARTIN, LAURA: 22, 12465 Middlewood Drive, Baker, theft. MARTIN, RAGEN: 19, 12465 Middlewood Drive, Baker, theft. MCBRIDE, DARRELL: 27, 21870 Samuels Road, Zachary, bench warrant for failure to appear in court. MCNEELY, ERIC: 41, 5830 La. 10, Jackson, theft. POLK, HENRY: 26, P.O. Box 17, Ethel, theft. STANLEY, DARIO: 25, 8316 Innovation Park Drive, Baton Rouge, bench warrant for failure to appear in court. STERLING, SHELLY: 40, 4059 Sterling Road, Gloster, Mississippi, theft, resisting an officer and encouraging contributing to the delinquency of a juvenile. TAYLOR, DENISE: 30, 4421 La. 448, Greensburg, felony theft. WATKINS, PRINCESS: 18, 1006 Chemin Drive, Baker, criminal trespassing. WATTS, CHLOE: 21, 1525 Ravenway Drive, Zachary, bench warrant for failure to appear in court. WELLS, JONATHON: 30, 1985 71st Ave., Baton Rouge, three counts of fugitive warrants. WILLIAMS, DELLESHIA: 17, 4421 La. 448, Greensburg, felony theft of goods and resisting an officer. WILLIAMS, JOHN: 32, 13490 Calcasieu St., Baton Rouge, bench warrant for three counts of failure to appear in court. WILSON, MILDRED: 41, 11181 La. 68, Wilson, felony theft.

Funerals Today Jenkins, Otis W. ’Toad’

Wayne Jenkins, grandchildren, Savannah Jenkins, Kora-leigh Jenkins, Alexia Jenkins, Stormi Lyn Jenkins, B.J. Carter and Zachary Carter and one great grandchild, Hunter Demars. He was preceded in death by his wife, Carolyn K. Jenkins, father and mother, Wilford and Lillian Jenkins, brothers, Pete Jenkins, and Terry Jenkins and sister, Geraldine Westbrook. Pallbearers will be Scott Mills, Robert Mills, Jim Jenkins, Keith Mills, Mitch Harrell, Wesley Babin. Honorary Pallbearer is

y Delton Calender. Otis was a 1961 graduate of McKowen High, an avid LSU, Saints and Nascar fan, a poker player and devoted family man and millwright. "Then smile it away with a look upstairs, you know what you hear will soon be clear. Those you love will soon welcome you back, so put your tears away and smile at your day. Feel the beat of the heart and you can say, what I see upstairs makes

y p me believe I am going home." Otis W. Jenkins

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protect yourself with... Otis W. "Toad" Jenkins, 72, a resident of Jackson, LA, died on Friday, December 18, 2015 at Promise Hospital in Baton Rouge at 1:45 pm. He was retired from Crown Zellerbach with 35 plus years of service. Visitation will all be at Charlet Funeral Home, Inc., Zachary on Monday, December 21, 2015 from 5:00 pm until 8:00 pm and on Tuesday, December 22, 2015 from 9:00 am until service time at 10:00 am conducted by Rev. Joe Nesom. Burial will follow in Second Baptist Church Cemetery, Jackson. He is survived by his two sons, Jimmy Jenkins and Billy Ray Jenkins and fiancee, April Billiot, sisters, Sylvia Jenkins and Tena Jenkins, Brother,

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Zachary High Coach David Brewerton has been named 2015 District 4-5A Coach of the Year in prep football. Brewerton’s two-year record as Zachary’s head coach is 26-3.

Scott, Brewerton earn top district honors; Broncos dominate

Northeast players Now that the 2015 prep football season is a part of history, those who on 6-2A All-District team helped Zachary enjoy its best season in history are starting to earn Three Vikings were named to the accolades. District 6-2A All-District first team. Senior quarterback Lindsey Scott They were lineman Leroy Roddy Jr. already has been named the and linebacker Josh Cole on defense Gatorade and lineman Christopher Johnson on Louisiana offense. Heading the second team Player of were running back Tyriq Kelly and the Year and receiver Ramon Parker on offense also is the and lineman Andre Snowden and District 4-5A defensive back Grovonte Stewart on Player of defense. the Year for ZACHARY SPORTS Zachary ends 70th in nation the second straight year. Zachary finished the football seaScott, who is son as the Class 5A state champions HARCENEAUX@THEADVOCATE.COM committed in Louisiana, but where do the Bronto play next cos stack up against the rest of the season at Syracuse, finished the seanation’s elite football teams? son with 3,039 passing yards and 33 National High School Football 100 Advocate file photo by JOHN OUBRE touchdowns along with 1,963 rushpoll had Zachary ranked as the 70thZachary quarterback Lindsey Scott best team in the country. Thanks to ing yards and 28 TDs. David Brewerton, who has guided Jr. drops back to pass against Park- the 46-12 victory over John Ehret in way in Bronco Stadium on Dec. 4. the championship game, the Bronthe Broncos to a 26-3 record in his two years as head coach, was named Scott has been named to District cos improved from No. 87 to No. 4-5A’s first-team offense and Of- 70. Of course, polls are extremely the 2015 District 4-5A Coach of the Year. His teams have not lost a dissubjective and are just someone’s fensive MVP. trict game in two years. opinion. In addition, named to the firstAccording to the HSFB 100 poll, team offense were Scott at quarterback, running back the Catholic High School Bears, who won the select Terry Sullivan, wide receiver Douglas Coleman, censtate championship, were rated No. 75 while the Rumter Kelton Hollins, guard Blake Anderson and kicker mel Raiders were No. 77. The polls will be finalized in Ashton Bastedo. Lineman Aaron Celestine, linebacker a couple weeks once all of the states have completed Ty’Wan Beardon, defensive back P.J. Cannon and retheir seasons and playoffs. turner Coleman were named to the first-team defense. On the second team were receiver Shyron White, line- Send sports news, photos and stats to Howard Arceman Trevor Jackson and linebacker Donovan Perkins. neaux at harceneaux@theadvocate.com.

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Zachary’s Bryanna Langford blocks the lay-up attempt of Scotlandville’s Taylor Holiday during the East Baton Rouge girls basketball tournament at Belaire High School in Baton Rouge on Dec. 12.

Lady Broncos battle Scotlandville in EBR tourney Advocate staff report

While the Zachary High football team was competing in the Mercedes-Benz Superdome in New Orleans on Dec. 12, the Lady Broncos basketball squad was competing in the East Baton Rouge Parish girls basketball tournament at Belaire High School in Baton Rouge. The championship game featured University High’s Lady Cubs defeating Madison Prep 50-48, which wrapped a full day of high school girls’ basketball action. Scotlandville defeated the Lady Broncos 53-37 for the

third- and fourth-place finishes, Belaire defeated McKinley 54-49, and Woodlawn was victorious over Capitol, 49-38. The Lady Broncos will host Hammond on Dec. 29 in Zachary. The varsity squad competes at 6:30 p.m. while the junior varsity team plays at 5:30 p.m. On Jan. 12, district play begins with the Lady Broncos hosting the Central Lady Wildcats in the Northwestern Middle School gym, 5200 E. Central Ave. Tipoff is at 6:30 p.m. for the varsity team, and the junior varsity squad plays at 5:30 p.m.

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Melissa Brady’s kindergarten classroom at Northwestern Elementary School in Zachary includes, sitting from left, Emma Kelly, Joradyn Johnson, Annalise Anderson, Braylon Wellington and Nathan Cochran; kneeling, Mason Wilson, Benjamin Tannehill, Luke Welch, Sa’Lacia Bery, Cameron Ford and Rasheead Berry; third row, Amari Ramsey, Zoie Delatte, Abbie Moore, Ryan Phelps, Nevaeh Bennett and Dylan Murphy; and back row, Jasmine Durham, Kenneth Turner, Ja’Cory Tennart, Samantha White and Coraline Lawhon with Brady.

Kindergartners in Melissa Brady’s classroom at Northwestern Elementary School in Zachary took a break from their Christmas party on Dec. 18 to answer this question:

WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE CHRISTMAS MOVIE OR SONG, AND WHY? ANNALISE ANDERSON: “ ‘Elf’ is my favorite movie because in the beginning they jump around and act silly.� NEVAEH BENNETT: “ ‘Up on the Rooftop’ is my favorite Christmas song because I can listen to it on my computer. I like it because Santa is sharing toys.� RASHEEAD BERRY: “ ‘Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer’ is my favorite movie because he helps his friends.� SA’LACIA BERY: “ ‘Frosty the Snowman’ is my favorite movie because he is so cute.� NATHAN COCHRAN: “I like Mickey Mouse Christmas movies because they are funny.� ZOIE DELATTE: “ ‘Rudolph the RedNosed Reindeer,’ because my PawPaw sings it to me.� JASMINE DURHAM: “I like the song ‘Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer’ because I hear it on my momma’s radio in the car. I like when he lights his nose up while pulling Santa’s sleigh.� CAMERON FORD: “ ‘Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer,’ because his nose is shiny.� EMMA KELLY: “ ‘Santa Claus is Coming to Town,’ because I can listen to

Advocate staff photo by STACY GILL it on my momma’s phone and sing it with my brother and sister.� JORADYN JOHNSON: “ ‘Jingle Bells,’ because it is a beautiful song.� CORALINE LAWHON: “ ‘Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer,’ because he had a shiny nose, and I like learning the words when I listen to it.� ABBIE MOORE: “ ‘Frosty the Snowman,’ because he turns real when they make him.� DYLAN MURPHY: “ ‘How the Grinch

Stole Christmas,’ because he doesn’t like Christmas, and at the end, he figures out what Christmas is all about.� RYAN PHELPS: “ ‘Rudolph the RedNosed Reindeer,’ because it is awesome, and when his nose glows, it is cool.� AMARI RAMSEY: “ ‘Jingle Bells,’ because it is a fun song to sing.� BENJAMIN TANNEHILL: “ ‘Frosty the Snowman,’ because I like the

music.� JA’CORY TENNART: “ ‘Santa Mouse and the Ratdeer,’ because I like when he found a house for Santa to come visit.� KENNETH TURNER: “ ‘Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer,’ because I like his bright shining nose that helped Santa.� LUKE WELCH: “ ‘Rudolph the RedNosed Reindeer,’ because I like the abdominal (sic) snowman.�

BRAYLON WELLINGTON: “ ‘Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer,’ because he had bullies, and Santa helps him find new friends.� SAMANTHA WHITE: “I like the song ‘Jingle Bells’ because I like the sound of the jingly bells.� MASON WILSON: “I like ‘Deck the Halls’ because it gives joy to everybody. When we sing it, everyone gathers around and hopes Santa gives us presents.�

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Rollins Place Elementary School’s November star students in Zachary include, sitting from left, Benson Frost, Sophia Galindo, Kenleigh Robinson, Rylee Louque, Brandon Boyd, Hayden Merritt, Kaleb Raffety, Keilon Kirklin, Harmony Holmes, Avery Hastings, Isabella Allen and Kaden Weatherspoon; kneeling, LaMarcus Muse, Karsyn Marshall, Quinn Pecot, Christian Coleman, Callie Moore, Casyn Phillips, Alexa McKey, Grace Dunaway, Karley Cline, Frederick Melton, Amelia Woodard and Jayla Lewis; and standing, Assistant Principal Kelli Day, Caidan Wiltz, Taytum Spillman, Madison Smith, Hayden Hilling, Caroline Kitchen, Avie Mason, Savanna Marcantel, Erica Mayes, Abby Belanger, DeAndre Harrell, Berkley Reitzell, SaNaya Berry, Mheigan Melevo and Principal Jennifer Marangos.

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Zachary schools Superintendent Scott Devillier shows off the Christmas card design that won the district’s annual contest at the Dec. 15 School Board meeting. The drawing was created by Northwestern Middle School eighth-grader Avery Babin, who will receive a framed copy of her artwork. The card was mailed locally and to officials around the state.

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Several children from Zachary and surrounding areas dropped off their letters to Santa at a special mailbox located in the Zachary Historic Village on Dec. 11. Event organizers shared a few with the Zachary Advocate and Plainsman. Dear Santa, I’ve been a little naughty and nice, but I really want a 4-wheeler like my daddy. Please come see me!

Santa, I want a turtle and a My elf has been really bad so don’t believe what he says pig and a piano and an alligaabout me! tor. LOGAN OLINDE THANKS, SYDALIA NADINE CANADY Dear Santa, Some people don’t believe in you, but I do, Dear Santa, I would like a so I will fix you some cookies baby doll. Kerri would like a and milk. Please get me the cinnamon roll. Thank you. science kit “please.� I hope FROM KENZI GRACE BEAUGH you have a great time. SINCERELY, ALEXIS WELCH Dear Santa, I want a toy and an animal that behaves. Thank Dear Santa, I want my friend you, Santa, for bringing toys Landon (Blackwell) to get well. for Christmas. SINCERELY, OLIVIA N. ANNALISE Dear Santa, I want a computer, Dear Santa, I love you and clothes and $25.86. my elf. I love LSU, too. I want SINCERELY, TAYLOR ADDISON a lot of stuff but first I want joy for the world. Dear Santa, Please bring me FROM, MADELYN an iPad and maybe a few ducks. I’ve been really good Santa, I do not know what this year. to ask you for Christmas. Can FROM, SHELBIE RAE you choose for me? FROM, SOPHIA

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