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IBTS Is $2.7 Million Lower Than CH2MHILL

Proposals for City Services Now On-Line

CH2MHILL’s Bid To Keep Contract With Central City Runs into Problem

CENTRAL — On Tuesday, the Central City News obtained copies of each of the four proposals made by contractors to provide City Services in the City of Central. The newspaper immediately made them available on-line.

Within 24 hours, 695 residents had viewed them. The proposals provide background information on each company, explain their approaches to providing City Services, and include their bids for five years starting July 1, 2011.

To view the proposals, go to www.centralcitynews.us

Woody Jenkins

Editor, Central City News Photo by Woody Jenkins

CENTRAL — The Mayor’s Committee on City Services last Wednesday received bids from four companies vying for the City of Central’s proposed five-year City Services contract.

The low bidder for the contract was the Institute for Building Technology & Safety (IBTS), which bid $16.2 million. That was MAYOR MAC WATTS’ COMMITTEE on City Services, chaired by Wayne Leader $2.7 million lower than the bid by (right), opened bids for City Services last Wednesday. IBTS had the lowest bid.

CH2MHILL, which currently holds the contract. CH2MHILL was the highest of the four bidders.

The bids were: IBTS - $16,187,550 Proposed Five-Year Contract for City Services • CSRS - $18,000,000 Severn Trent - $18,703,569 CH2MHILL - $18,898,275 CSRS IBTS Severn-Trent Copies of the proposals from the four companies were not made $18.7 Million $18 Million $16.2 Million available by the City until Tuesday Additional Work Additional Work Additional Work night of this week when the Central Not in Contract: Not in Contract: Not in Contract: City News posted them on-line. $165 an hour $198 an hour $156 an hour Committee chairman Wayne

Comparing Bids of Four Competing Firms City of Central

CH2MHILL $18.9 Million Additional Work Not in Contract: $349 an hour

IBTS Pledges to Return Any Profits to City See HOW on Page 3

Non-Profit Formed

By Governors Assn.

Makes Rare Pledge To City of Central

Woody Jenkins

Editor, Central City News

CENTRAL — A non-profit organization established by the National Governors Association has made an unusual offer to the City of Central: If the organization gets the contract to administer city government in Central, it will return any profits to the taxpayers.

The organization was already the low bidder at $16.2 million.

The Institute for Building Technology & Safety, or IBTS, is governed by a Board of Directors representing the National League of Cities, the National Association

Photo by Woody Jenkins

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of Counties, the Council of State Governments, and the National Governors Association Center for Best Practices.

IBTS has administered more than $200 million in government contracts and is currently performing services for 20 Louisiana cities, parishes, and other governmental entities, according to its proposal.

The proposal submitted by the IBTS says, “As a show of our commitment to the community of Central, we pledge that, should our expenses, including a reasonable fee for the risks of this project, be less than the final fixed price of the contract, IBTS will give the excess amount back to the city or provide additional services as determined by the Mayor and City Council.”

IBTS has selected David Ratcliff of Baton Rouge to serve as Project Director; Larry Walters as Public Works Director; Dean Born as Permits and Inspection ManSee IBTS on Page 7

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OPENING BIDS — The Mayor’s Committee on City Services opened bids last Wednesday. Shown are chairman Wayne Leader, city attorney Sheri Morris, local attorney Ti Barnes, and David Barrow, executive assistant to Mayor Mac Watts.

Many Problems with Keeping CH2MHILL Lack of Transparency, High Costs Indicate It’s Time for a Change In City Services Firm Woody Jenkins

Editor, Central City News

CENTRAL — There are several major problems with keeping CH2MHILL as the contractor providing city services in Central for the period beginning July 1, 2011: 1. CH2MHILL Injected Itself into Municipal Elections.

One day before Central’s municipal elections on March 29, 2010, CH2MHILL placed an ad in the name of the “City of Central” in an attempt to influence the outcome of the election the following day. The ad, entitled “Setting the Record Straight on Permit Fees,” was a direct answer to an ad which had been placed a few days before by one of the candidates for Mayor.

The ad was apparently an attempt to use the name of the “City of Central” to undermine one candidate and aid another. The Central City News continues to seek public records showing how that ad came about and who approved it.

2. CH2MHILL Has Violated Its Contract by Failing to Comply with the Public Records Law. CH2MHILL has repeatedly failed to comply with Public Records Requests relative to the po-

litical ad which it placed.

The existing contract between the City of Central and CH2MHILL provides as follows: “Section 27. Public Records “Corporation understands that Louisiana law requires that the public shall have access, at all reasonable times, to all public records as per state statute, and agrees to allow access by the City and the public to all documents subject to disclosure under applicable law and to collect any applicable fees... Corporation’s willful failure or refusal to comply with the provisions of this Section 27 may result in the immediate termination of this Agreement by the City...”

3. CH2MHILL Has Ignored City of Central, State of Louisiana Central City Council

By Council Members LoBue, Messina and Washington Resolution 2010-1 A resolution supporting the release of documents in possession of CH2MHill, Inc. related in any way to its advertisement pub lished in The Advocate newspaper entitled “We Are Central” and containing the words “Setting the Record Straight on Fees”.

WHEREAS, CH2MHill, Inc. is the current primary provider of services within the City of Central.

WHEREAS, the contractual agreement presently existing between the City of Central and CH2MHill. Inc. provides in part as follows: “Section 2.5 The Mayor of the City of Central is the city’s designated representative, unless he transfers that authority to someone else.

Section 2.6 All mass communications to residents shall be reviewed and approved by the City’s designated representative prior to publication or in the case of oral or electronic communications prior to dissemination.”

WHEREAS, CH2MHill, Inc. contractually agreed with the City of Central to comply with the Louisiana Public Records Laws.

WHEREAS, CH2MHill, Inc. has failed and refused to release any of the records in its possession concerning its advertisement published in The Advocate newspaper entitled “We Are Central” and containing the words “Setting the Record Straight on Fees”, which was published the day before the March 27, 2010 election for Mayor, Council and Chief of Police for the City of Central.

WHEREAS, the council for the City of Central, as elected officials by the citizens of Central and the citizens of Central, whose tax dollars fund the payment for services by CH2MHill, Inc. desire transparency and forthrightness concerning all matters within the City of Central, regardless of contractual obligations which require the same.

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the council for the City of Central hereby supports the release of documents in the possession of CH2MHill, Inc. related in any way to its advertisement published in The Advocate newspaper entitled “We Are Central” and containing the words “Setting the Record Straight on Fees”.

Adopted this 13th day of July, 2010.

Mark D. Miley, Central City Clerk

the Central City Council’s Directive Ordering the Company to Release the Records.

The first resolution passed by the newly-elected Central City Council after its swearing in was Resolution 2010-1, adopted July 13, 2010. It ordered CH2MHILL to release records in its possession relative to the political ad in question.

But CH2MHILL has refused to do so, even in the face of a direct order from the City Council.

4. CH2MHILL Failed to Produce Its Local Manager to Testify Even After Being Subpoenaed.

After the Central City News subpoenaed CH2MHILL’s manager in Central to testify at the Public Records hearing, the manager left the state before the trial, and the company failed to provide him for depositions.

5. CH2MHILL Fails to Provide Any Accounting of How It Spends $4 Million in Taxpayer Funds.

When Mike Mannino made a Public Records Request and a Freedom of Information Request of CH2MHILL for an accounting of all financial records subject to audit and inspection under Section 24 of the contract, the company provided nothing. In fact, it provides no information to the City Council or to the public on how it spends $4 million a year in taxpayer funds.

6.

The City Council Voted Not to Renew the Contract with CH2MHILL.

Because of lack of transparency and concerns about cost, the City Council voted not to renew the contract with CH2MHILL. 7. The Company’s Bid for the New Contract Is the Highest of the Four Bidders.

CH2MHILL has bid $18.9 million for the new Woody Jenkins five-year contract. That is the highest of the four bids. Severn Trent has bid $18.7 million, CSRS has bid $18 million, and IBTS is the lowest bidder at $16.2 million.

8. CH2MHILL’s Bids for Extra Work Are Clearly Excessive.

The four companies also bid on any extra work over and above the regular contract. CH2MHILL’s bids in these categories were, well, stunning. For example, clearing and excavation work was bid by IBTS at $15,000 a mile and by CSRS at $18,700 a mile.

But the bid by CH2MHILL was $543,840 a mile!

If the City of Central continues with a master privatization agreement, it’s time for another company to get the work.

But any company that takes on the responsibility of administering the entire city government should agree in its contract and be required in fact to be totally transparent, so the people of Central can see how their tax dollars are spent.

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How Bids Stack Up: Dollar for Dollar

Proposals to Provide All City Services in City of Central — For Five-Year Period Beginning July 1, 2011 —

Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4 Year 5

Five-Year Total

IBTS

CSRS

$16,187,550

$18,000,000

Severn-Trent

CH2MHILL

$3,027,000 $3,500,000 $3,537,908 $3,129,663 $3,550,000 $3,598,007 $3,234,533 $3,600,000 $3,724,002 $3,342,549 $3,650,000 $3,854,343 $3,453,805 $3,700,000 $3,989,245 $18,703,569

$3,538,293 $3,655,057 $3,775,674 $3,900,271 $4,028,980

$18,898,275

Charges for Any Additional Services Not Included in City Services Contract Drainage per mile Excavation per mile Additional labor Emergency labor

— For Five-Year Period Beginning July 1, 2011 —

$20,000 a mile $15,000 a mile $156 an hour $351 an hour

$29,700 a mile $18,700 a mile $198 an hour $282 an hour

$2,475 a mile $1,050 a mile $165 an hour $265 an hour

$98,880 a mile $543,840 a mile* $349 an hour $400 an hour *This is the number submitted.

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Leader admonished his committee members not to discuss the bid proposals among themselves or with the bidders. He scheduled a meeting of committee members to “rate” the bidders last night. The committee will interview the bidders begin-

ning at 9 a.m. tomorrow at the Central Fire Station.

Leader said the committee will meet on May 19 to choose the winner. Mayor Mac Watts has said he alone has the authority to select the contractor but that he will follow the recommendations of the com-

mittee he appointed.

However, the City Council can effectively limit the Mayor’s selection through the City Budget. Under the Lawrason Act, the Mayor cannot incur debt without the approval of the City Council. As a result, the Council can limit how

much is spent for City Services, put restrictions on how that money is spent, provide how contractors are chosen, and require reporting on how the money is spent.

For more information on the four bidders and their bids, go to www. centralcitynews.us.

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Central City News Honored by LPA with Annual Freedom of Information Award

Photo by Marc Palmer

MARKSVILLE— The Louisiana Press Association Saturday night presented the coveted Freedom of Information Award for 2010 to the Central City News for its efforts to protect the public’s right to know in Louisiana. The LPA, which was meeting in its 131st annual convention, is composed of virtually all of Louisiana’s daily and weekly newspapers.

Keith Magill, executive editor of the Houma Courier, presented the award to Central City News editor Woody Jenkins during the LPA annual awards banquet in Marksville.

Speaking on behalf of the judges, Magill said, “Sometimes it takes a crusader to right a wrong, and this year’s Freedom of Information Award winner definitely fits that bill.”

“Woody Jenkins, editor of the Central City News, has waged almost a one-man battle to open the records of city government to the public.”

“The problem is that Central City, a small community north of Baton Rouge, has taken privatization to the extreme. It has, in essence, privatized its entire city government. The national consulting

LOUISIANA FREEDOM OF INFORMATION AWARD — Central City News staff members Woody Jenkins, Terrie Palmer, and Shara Pollard accepted the Annual Freedom of Information Award at the Louisiana Press Association Annual Convention in Marksville last Saturday night. The Central City News was honored for carrying the banner for all Louisiana daily and weekly newspapers in the fight for access to public records. Not shown are Central City News staffers Candi Lee and Jolice Provost.

firm CH2MHILL, according to the newspaper, receives $4 million of the city’s entire $5 million budget to handle every facet of the city’s day-to-day operations.”

“Problems came to a head last spring, when the city sponsored a campaign ad for the mayor. Jenkins demanded public records related to the ad, but CH2MHILL and the city refused. They claimed that since the consulting firm is a private company, its records are private too.

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in its contract with the city that says CH2MHILL will comply with the state’s open-meetings and publicrecords laws.”

“The newspaper sued, but a district judge sided with the city.

The Central City News appealed and is awaiting a decision. Meanwhile, the court fight has imperiled the newspaper financially, and the [mayor’s] allies have started a competing newspaper and encouraged an on-going boycott of the Central City News.”

“One of the things that impressed the judges most was Jenkins’ tenacity in the face of major obstacles.

Often, he was the only person in the room fighting for the public’s right to know. The stories have implications that go beyond the battle in Central City; they offer lessons for anyone dealing with the trend toward privatization of governmental services. For its continuing fight for open government that is accountable to the people it serves, the Central City News is this year’s recipient of the Freedom of Information Award.”

Other Award Winners Magill also cited the other nominees and award winners: • 2nd Place Award — “The Lake Charles American Press (along with local TV station KPLC-TV) sued after a judge closed a bond hearing for a man accused of killing an 18-month-old child. Among reasons the judge cited was that she did not want pretrial publicity to prejudice a jury, which would cost the parish money if it had to move the trial. The American Press argued that wasn’t sufficient reason to deny the public access. In a case that could yield more openness in similar court proceedings, the state Supreme Court agreed.”

• 3rd Place Award — “The Advocate of Baton Rouge, whose stories and editorials led to school officials releasing documents they previously withheld. The management study showed where the strengths and weaknesses of the local school system lie, and it names names.”

• “The Monroe News-Star wrote stories on public officials who sought to skirt the public-records law by conducting city business routinely on using their personal email accounts, which they maintained were private.”

• “The Bogalusa Daily News used public records laws to obtain a letter that helped determine why the sheriff had dropped an ambulance service from the area’s 911 rotation.”

• “The Shreveport Times fought successfully for public records that helped it write stories showing Shreveport and Bossier City’s legal expenses.”

• “The Guardian-Journal of Homer continues to work with attorneys to seek State Police criminal records in a murder case that has been adjudicated.”

• “The Daily Iberian filed a complaint with the DA’s office that forced city officials to release records on what turned out to be a botched murder investigation by local police. Its stories exposed the problems that led to the officers firing and prompted police to discipline the dispatcher involved.”

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State Newspapers Back CCN’s Battle For Public Records In Privatized City

LT. GEN. RUSSEL HONORE (U.S. Army, retired), the hero of Hurricane Katrina, was the keynote speaker at the Louisiana Press Assocition, where he also unveiled his new book, Survival, on how your family can survive in the aftermath of natural or man-made disasters.

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Many Warriors in Central City’s Battle For Public Records and Right to Know Public’s Right to Know Must Not Be Sacrificed on Altar Of Privatization

MORE THAN A GREAT CAKE — Mrs. Cindy Richard made this wonderful German chocolate cake and brought it to the Central City News office to help celebrate the newspaper’s receiving the Louisiana Press Association’s annual Freedom of Information Award. News’ editor Woody Jenkins said, “Miss Cindy shows up out of nowhere with a beautiful German chocolate cake and a card of encouragement for our staff. It’s amazing how much that strengthens us!”

Woody Jenkins

Editor, Central City News

MARKSVILLE— At the Louisiana Press Association annual awards ceremonies Saturday night, the Central City News accepted the LPA’s Freedom of Information Award for 2010. This is probably the highest award given by the newspaper editors and publishers of our state to another newspaper.

The judges said that I had waged “a one-man battle to open the records of city government to the public.” But the truth is, there have been many warriors in the fight for public records and open government in our new City of Central.

In fact, a majority of the Central

Photo by Woody Jenkins

City Council and all seven of our school board members strongly support transparency in government, as does our Superintendent of Schools. Councilman Tony LoBue has taken a leadership role in this fight.

Central resident Mike Mannino has made public records requests, repeatedly defended the public’s right to know what government is doing, and taken untold criticism for demanding access to public records.

Central businesses have stood up to threats of boycott and continued to advertise with the Central City News.

Our splendid staff — led by

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Some people say Central is divided, but the reality is, the vast majority of people are united in favor of the position this newspaper has taken — which is openness in government. It is not about some particular politician who happens to be in public office at the moment. Politicians come and go. It is about fundamental principles of a democratic society. Without access to public records, there is no democratic rule but only a sham.

— Central City News editor Woody Jenkins

Candi Lee, Terrie Palmer, Shara Pollard, and Jolice Provost — have been unwavering in their support of open government.

Volunteers have labored over thousands of pages of public documents.

Our attorneys — Alex St. Amant, Margaret Savoye, and Catherine Wheeler — have done a superb job in the legal battle.

The Louisiana Press Association has filed an amicus brief with the 1st Circuit Court of Appeal in support of the Central City News.

Hundreds of citizens have contacted their elected officials and this newspaper to offer their support and encouragement.

And the vast majority of our citizens — probably over 70 percent —have stood firmly in favor of access to public records and transparency in government.

Each issue of the Central City News is distributed to 200 locations around Central, and 11,000 PAM MITCHELL (right) was honored with the President’s Award by Sandy Cun- copies are voluntarily picked up by ningham at the Louisiana Press Associa- the people. tion annual convention in Marksville.

We believe readership and true

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support for the newspaper have never been higher.

Some people say Central is divided, but the reality is, the vast majority of people here are in fact

united in favor of the position this newspaper has taken — which is openness in government.

The right to examine Public Records is not some special right belonging to the news media. On the contrary, it is the right of every citizen to be able to question government officials and find out what they are doing with the public’s money and with the power we have entrusted to them.

It is not about some particular politician who happens to be in public office at the moment. Politicians come and go. It is about fundamental principles of a democratic society. Without access to public records and access to meetings of public bodies, there is no democratic rule, but only a sham.

At the Central City News, we proudly defend the public’s right to know. We do this with the knowledge that it will make our newspaper the subject of attack, because there is always some politician or bureaucrat who wants to conduct the public’s business in secret.

We are grateful to the overwhelming majority of the people of Central who continue to stand up strongly in favor of a free press, open government, and the public’s right to know.

Keeping government accountable to the people is a never-ending fight, but it is a fight to which there is no alternative.

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National Firms Vie for Contract with City of Central

Four Offer to Provide City Services

IBTS Proposal

Woody Jenkins

Editor, Central City News

CENTRAL — Four experienced national firms have submitted proposals to provide City Services in the City of Central. The four are: • Institute for Building Technology & Safety (IBTS) • Severn Trent Services • Central Municipal Services Group, formed by CSRS • CH2MHILL, the current contractor

CSRS Proposal

IBTS. For more information on the low bidder, IBTS, read story on Page 1.

Here is information on the other three bidders, based on their proposals: Severn Trent Services has 35 year’s experience in contract services operations. It began providing municipal services to the City of Weston, Florida, in 1978 and has long experience with privatization.

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Trent was itself privatized and now operates as a for-profit entity. It continues to provide water quality services for 3.7 million households in the UK. Its combined companies employ 9,000 workers, serving 20 million consumers worldwide. It is a $2.8 billion company. The company has an extensive resume. For example, it provides municipal services in Celebration, Florida, an innovative planned community, and water services in Plaquemines Parish.

The Transition Manager for Severn Trent would be Ken Cassel, who would help select the Program Director, Public Works Director, and other key personnel.

Central Municipal Services Group is a creation of CSRS, a privately-held, Louisiana-based professional services firm with nearly 100 employees. It is well known in the Baton Rouge area and has many governmental clients throughout the state. For example, it manages the City-Parish’s Green Light Program. Other clients include the Zachary school system, Amite River Basin Commission, Ascension Parish, and others.

CSRS promises in its proposal transparency and a seamless tran-

sition. It has put together a consortium of firms to work on the project, including CSRS, General Informatics, SEMS, Inc., and others.

The proposed Program Director would be Peter Newkirk, P.E., former City-Parish director of Public Works. Director of Operations and P&Z administrator would be Anthony R. Matheny, and director of Public Works would be David R. Cobb, CBO. CH2MHILL is the Coloradobased $6 billion employee-owned international firm that has administered City Services in Central for the past three years. CH2MHILL proposed two alternatives, one of which would provide more transparency in its operations.

CH2MHILL would continue with Roy Hutchinson as Program Manager and David Cody as Public Works Director. It said it would build on its three years of hands-on experience. The proposal said that the firm “when selected, will enter into good faith negotiations.”

The company said that it has a 98 percent completion rate on service call requests, completed 4,000 inspections in 2010, and issued more than 5,000 permits over three years.

For links to the proposals, go to www.centralcitynews.us.

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Other Bidders Have $800,000 Disadvantage

CH2MHILL Got $800,000 for Start-Up The bids received for the first year of the contract were: Editor, Central City News • IBTS — $3,027,000 — $3,500,000 CENTRAL — When the bids for •• CSRS Severn Trent — $3,537,908 Central’s City Services contract • CH2MHILL — $3,538,293 were opened last week, the current While CH2MHILL still has the contractor, CH2MHILL, had the advantage of the $800,000 it was most expensive proposal — $2.7 million higher than the low bidder, IBTS, for the five-year contract.

The other two bidders, CSRS and Severn Trent, also had bids lower than CH2MHILL. But the bid documents do not CENTRAL — The current masdisclose another fact: CH2MHILL ter privatization agreement for actually has an $800,000 advantage City Services between the City of over the other bidders.

Central and CH2MHILL provides The reason is, the City of Cen- details on how the transition will tral paid CH2MHILL $800,000 for work if a new company is selected “start-up” costs in 2008. for the job.

Under the privatization agree- Section 14 of the contract proment with CH2MHILL, these start- vides that, upon termination of up costs were not itemized or ac- the agreement, both the City and counted for.

CH2MHILL will work toward a How the money was spent has “smooth and harmonious transinot been documented for the city.

Last week, the Mayor’s Commit- tion from the Corporation to the tee on City Services received a Re- City, or to any other person or enquest for Proposals for a new master tity City may designate... with the privatization agreement for a five- same quality services otherwise year period beginning July 1, 2011. afforded.”

Unlike the previous contract The contract also provides for between the City of Central and the situation in which the City CH2MHILL, the new contract may not be ready to assume rewould provide no money for “start- sponsibility for providing City up” costs.

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paid, the other bidders are having to fund any “start-up” costs themselves.

Despite these disadvantages, the other three bidders still outbid the incumbent firm.

If it loses the City Services contract, CH2MHILL will get to keep

the equipment it used to provide City Services — even equipment purchased with “start-up” funds — unless the City buys it back.

A new City Contractor will have to supply all necessary equipment at its own expense.

Photo by Woody Jenkins

How Transition to New Company Would Work

MAYOR’S COMMITTEE on City Services Wednesday night at Central City Hall

Services upon termination (June 30, 2011). In that case, the agreement provides that CH2MHILL shall continue to provide the services provided in the contract for 90 days or until the City is capable, in its sole discretion, of assuming the responsibilities under the contract, whichever occurs sooner.

In this situation, the City is obligated to pay CH2MHILL its “actual costs,” which are defined as its direct and indirect costs of providing the services plus a mutually agreed upon fee.

The City also has the right to assume any of CH2MHILL’s leases or agreements, if it desires to do so.

IBTS Would Save City Over $500,000 a Year Continued from Page 1

ager; Kenneth Eglinsdoerter as Planning & Zoning Administrator; Daniel Leone, P.E., as Engineering and Stormwater Services Manager, and Helen Lemoine as assistant city clerk.

IBTS has assembled a team which includes three other firms: Professional Engineering Consultants (PEC), GCR & Associates, and Verma Systems.

The IBTS proposal says, “IBTS has sufficient certified and experienced personnel and equipment to complete the transition and perform all services required by the City of Central. Chapter C provides the overall staffing ap-

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We have the experience to ensure that there is a smooth and seamless transition without any interruption of services.” We have assembled a management team and organizational structure that contains a highly qualified, experienced, and professionally certified staff of over 20 full time equivalent professionals with experience supporting municipal services and have strong knowledge of the City and its operations.”

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Faith Weatherly, Alan Phillips, Jr. To Exchange Vows at Blackwater

Alan Phillips, Jr. and Faith Weatherly

CENTRAL — FaithAshley Weatherly and Alan Wayne Phillips, Jr., both of Central, will wed in a 5:30 p.m. ceremony Saturday, May 28, 2011, at Blackwater Methodist Church.

The bride-elect is the daughter of Barry and Pam Weatherly of Central. She is the granddaughter of Ray and Juanita Verucchi of Madison, Miss., Steve and Sue Stallings of Natchez, Miss., the late Bo Weatherly of Vidalia, and Bobby and Donis Graves of Calhoun.

Faith is a 2009 graduate of Bethany Christian School and is currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in graphic design at Louisiana State University.

Her fiancé is the son of Alan Sr. and Debby Phillips of Central. He is the grandson of Bill and Judy Tegel of Central, Annette Phillips of River Ridge, and the late Joel Phillips Sr. Alan is a 2005 graduate of Bethany Christian School and a 2010 graduate of Louisiana State University with a bachelor’s degree in marketing. He is employed with Raising Canes as an operations manager.

Maggie Rabalais, Matthew Raborn To Marry June 3 at St. Alphonusus

Matthew Raborn and Maggie Rabalais

CENTRAL — Maggie Jane Rabalais and Matthew Corey Raborn, both of Central, will marry in a 7 p.m. ceremony Friday, June 3, 2011, at St. Alphonsus Catholic Church.

The bride-elect is the daughter of Darrell and Linda Rabalais of Greenwell Springs. She is the granddaughter of Dorothy Mitchell and the late Henry Mitchell of Kilgore, Texas and the late Hubert and Telsie Rabalais of Plaucheville.

Maggie is a graduate of Central Private and LSU School of Dentistry for dental hygiene.

Her fiancé is the son of Bob and Charlene Raborn of Central. He is the grandson of Robert Raborn, Sr. of Central, Sherill Raborn of Greenwell Springs, and the late Charlie and Debbie Thibodeaux of Central. Matthew is a graduate of Central Private and LSU. He is working on a biological engineering degree at LSU.

HARRIS, HUSSER

Kallie Harris and Christopher Husser will wed June 4 at Broadmoor Methodist Church in Baton Rouge.

Emily Jayne Manuel

Joel and Barbara Manuel of Central are proud to announce the birth of their daughter, Emily Jayne. She was welcomed home by her big brother, Elliott.

Emily was born March 3, 2011, at Woman’s Hospital. She weighed five pounds, 15 ounces, and was 19 inches long.

Proud grandparents are Kathleen Jandle Natariano of Watson, Sherry and the late Dale Bennett of Waxahachie, Texas, and Allen and Georgie Manuel of Eunice.

Kallie Harris, Christopher Husser to Wed at Broadmoor Methodist in BR

will marry in a 6 p.m. ceremony Saturday, June 4, 2011, at Broadmoor United Methodist Church in Baton Rouge.

The bride-elect is the daughter of Bobby and Shelley Harris of French Settlement. Kallie is a graduate of French Settlement High School and Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center in New Orleans. She is a hospital medicine registered nurse at Our Lady of the Lake Hospital.

Her fiancé is the son of Ronnie and Debbie Husser of Central.

Chris is a graduate of Bishop Sullivan High School and Southeastern Louisiana State University. He is a U.S. southeast region account manager for J.V. Industrial Companies LLC. An engagement party was held Jan. 15 in their honor at Greystone Chris Husser and Kallie Harris Golf and Country Club in Denham BATONROUGE—KallieLynnHar- Springs. It was hosted by Kent and ris of French Settlement and Chris- Karen Parker of French Settlement, topher William Husser of Central uncle and aunt of the bride-elect.

Tisdale, Whittington To Marry May 21 BATON ROUGE — Carie Ann Tisdale and Brett Wyndell Whittington will marry Saturday, May 21, 2011, at the Fraternal Order of Po-

Carie Tisdale and Brett Whittington

lice Wedding and Reception Hall in Baton Rouge.

The bride-elect is the daughter of Butch and Sandy Tisdale of Walker. She is the granddaughter of Felice Tisdale of Baker, Bill and Pearl Crowell of Central, and Milton and Bonnie Davis of Baton Rouge.

Carie is a graduate of Starkey Academy and Medical Training College.

Her fiancé is the son of Gary and Vicki Whittington of Central. He is the grandson of Claire Landry of Opelousas and A.J. and Nadine Landry of Ringgold.

Brett is a graduate of Redemptorist High School. He is employed with SGS Petroleum Services.

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The bride-elect is the daughter of Larry and Babette Wommack of Central. She is the granddaughter of Marilyn and Gene Robinson of Granbury, Texas and Josephine Wommack of Hurst, Texas.

Lauren is a graduate of Central Private School and Southeastern Louisiana University with a bachelor’s in early childhood education.

She teaches 2nd grade at Seventh Ward Elementary in Denham Springs.

Her fiancé is the son of Don and Becky Hinson of Denham Springs.

He is the grandson of Howell and Annette McManus, the late Clara Connor Hinson and Lauren Wommack McManus, and Edgar and Billie Fae Hinson, all of Natchez, Miss.

Connor is a graduate of Denham Springs High School and will graduate from Louisiana State University with a bachelor’s in mechani CENTRAL — Lauren Wommack cal engineering. He is employed of Central and Connor Hinson of with Coastal Machinery, LLC, in Denham Springs will marry on Baton Rouge.

Wommack, Hinson To Exchange Vows

Lindsey Hill, Neal Cotton to Wed June 4 at First Presbyterian Church

2011, at First Presbyterian Church in Baton Rouge.

The bride-elect is the daughter of Weldon and Carol Hill of Baton Rouge. She is the granddaughter of the late Weldon and Viola Hill of Baton Rouge and the late Travis and Ruth Hartzo of Vivian. Lindsey is a graduate of the Dunham School and LSU Health Sciences Center in New Orleans. She is employed as a registered nurse at Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center.

Her fiancé is the son of Richard and Sherrie Cotton of Central. He is the grandson of the late William and Christine Cotton of Andalusia, Ala. Lindsey Hill and Neal Cotton and the late Howard and Ann Dan BATON ROUGE — LindseyWarner ley of Florala, Ala. Neal is a graduHill and Neal Andrew Cotton, both ate of Parkview Baptist School and of Baton Rouge, will marry in a 2 Louisiana State University. He is a p.m. ceremony Saturday, June 4, chemical engineer at Alon USA.

Lauren Patterson, Scott Albertson To Exchange Wedding Vows June 4

Scott Albertson and Lauren Patterson

BATONROUGE—LaurenChaleigh Patterson of Zachary and Scott Douglas Albertson of Baton Rouge will marry in a 1 p.m. ceremony on Saturday, June 4, 2011, at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints Baton Rouge Temple.

The bride-elect is the daughter

of Paul and Jennifer Patterson of Zachary. She is the granddaughter of the late William E. Herrin of Houston, Texas, the late Antoine C. and Karlus Frugé of Central, and Samuel and Elane Patterson of Central. She is the great-granddaughter of the late Slyvester Herrin of Columbia, Miss., and Charlotte Herrin of Walker and the late Bud and Lois Moreland of Anaconda, Mont.

She is a graduate of Northeast High School and attends Baton Rouge Community College where she is majoring in early childhood development.

Her fiancé is the son of Doug and Karen Albertson of Baton Rouge.

He is the grandson of Robert and Lucy Newsom of Baton Rouge and Lee and Sadie Albertson of Clinton, N.C. He is a graduate of Tara High School. He attends the University of Phoenix and is majoring in criminal justice.

Tabitha Phillips, Thomas Hatfield To Marry May 14 at Greenwood

ST.FRANCISVILLE—TabithaDanielle Phillips and Thomas Michael Hatfield, both of Pride, will marry in a 6 p.m. ceremony Saturday, May 14, 2011, at Greenwood Plantation in St. Francisville.

The bride-elect is the daughter of Tony and Tammie Phillips of Pride. She is the granddaughter of Danny and Remona Rambin and Richard and Gayle Phillips, all of Mansfield. Tabitha is a graduate of Northeast High School and is enrolled at Our Lady of the Lake College.

Her fiancé is the son of Tommy Hatfield of Morgan City and Sue Ayer Hatfield of Zachary. He is the grandson of the late Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Hatfield and the late Mr. and Mrs. Ardon Ayer, Sr. Thomas is a graduate of Zachary High School and is employed as Thomas Hatfield and Tabitha Phillips an electrician for the East Baton Rouge Parish School System and The couple will make their home in Greenwell Springs.

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Preston Joseph Marbury

Brian and Mandi (Faulk) Marbury of Central are delighted to announce the birth of their son, Preston Joseph.

Preston was born Jan. 27, 2011, at 3:48 p.m. He weighed six pounds, 15.5 ounces, and was 20 inches long.

Proud grandparents are Michael and Peggy Faulk and Rusty and Debbie Marbury, all of Central. Great-grandparents are Evelyn Faulk of Crowley, Mildred Hardcastle of New Iberia, Louis Marbury of McComb, Miss., and Joe and Brenda Silvio of Central

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Festival of Two Rivers This Weekend

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CENTRAL — Events coming up in and around Central: May 13 through 15 Festival of Two Rivers St. Alphonsus will hold its annual Festival of Two Rivers. Food, games, rides, and entertainment for everyone! Friday, May 13, 5 to 11 p.m.; Saturday, May 14, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m., and Sunday, May 15, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Saturday, May 14 Pickett Children Benefit • 11 a.m.

A Benefit Raffle and Pastalaya will be held at Winn Dixie for the Pickett children, who recently lost both of their parents in a plane crash. Pastalaya plates are $6 and raffle tickets are $5. Raffle drawing is at 1 p.m.

Saturday, May 14 Pastalaya Fundraiser for Greg Quiett • 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

A pastalaya fundraiser will be held at Blackie’s, 10010 Sullivan Road, for Greg Quiett and his wife, EBRP Deputy Lt. Crystal Quiett. Greg was diagnosed with Non-Hodgkins Lymphoma and now is suffering from congestive heart failure. All proceeds will go to help with medical expenses. Dinners are $6.

Monday, May 16 Congestive Heart Failure Education Program • 10 a.m.

Lane Regional Medical Center will hold a free education and support program for congestive heart failure patients and their caregivers.

Learn more about what you can do to manage the challenges of living with congestive heart failure. Topics will be Medication Management and Summertime Grillin’ and Chillin’.

Registration is required and seating is limited. Free lunch will be provided.

Call 654-5263 to register.

Thursday, May 19 Career and Technical Education Committee Meeting • 6 p.m.

FESTIVAL OF THE TWO RIVERS — Come out to Festival of the Two Rivers this weekend at St. Alphonsus Catholic Church.

A CTE (Career and Technical Education) Committee meeting will be held at Central High School. This meeting is open to anyone who is interested. This meeting is designed to let employers and those in the workforce help CHS students become more job ready and workforce ready.

Saturday, May 21 CHS Silks Garage Sale/Raffle 6 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Central High School Silks will hold a garage sale and raffle in the Central High north parking lot. Donations are welcome. Come and help raise money for Color Guard Camp.

Saturday, May 21 Central Biddy Cheer Camp 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Central Biddy Cheer Camp will be held in the Central High Gym. Cost is $35 and includes T-shirt. Check in will be at 8:30 a.m. The girls will learn cheers, play games, work on stunts, and be taught a dance. A parent review will begin at 1 p.m. Registration deadline is May 15. For information, call Beth at 955-2862.

Saturday, May 21 Central Bloomers Plant Sale 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.

The Central Bloomers Garden Club’s annual plant sale will be held in the Woodland View Estates subdivision at 16524 Quiet Oaks Ave. Proceeds to benefit community projects.

Saturday, May 21 PrimeTimers Spaghetti Dinner 5:30 p.m.

The PrimeTimers, a 60 plus group at St. Alphonsus Catholic Church, are sponsoring a Spaghetti Dinner with former LSU coach Paul Dietzel. The dinner will be held in the St. Francis Room. Cost is $7 per person. Coach Dietzel will have his latest book, “Call Me Coach,” available for sale and will personally autograph your copy. RSVP the parish office at 2614650. Deadline is Friday, May 13.

Sunday, May 22 Sermon Series Zoar Baptist Church, 11848 Hooper, will begin a sermon series on the Ten Commandments. Church services are 8, 9:30, and 11 a.m. For infor-

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Wednesday, May 25 Skin Cancer Screening • 1 p.m.

A free skin cancer screening sponsored by Lane Regional Medical Center and Advanced Dermatology will be held at the office of Dr. Laurie Harrington, 20474 Old Scenic Hwy. The public is invited for this free screening. Registration is required and space is limited. For information or to register, call 654-5263.

June 6 through 9 Youth Basketball Camp Central High School Youth Basketball Camp for ages 7 to 14 will be held from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. and an Elite Basketball Camp for ages 12 to 14 from 1:30 to 4 p.m. For information or to register, call coach Ron Lewis at 262-2780, 1 to 5 p.m.

Central High Class Reunions

CENTRAL — Central High School reunions coming up include: Saturday, May 14 Central High Class of 1971 7 to 11 p.m.

The Central High School Class of 1971 will hold their 40th Class Reunion at Forrest Grove Plantation, 8743 Stephenson Drive in Denham Springs. For classmate and guest registration, contact Rosalie Kelly Milner at 262-2588 or rosaliewildcatkelly71@gmail.com.

Saturday, May 21 Central High Class of 1976 7 to 11 p.m.

The Central High School Class of 1976 will hold their 35th Class Reunion at Courtland’s Catering, 10565 Florida Blvd. There will be a gourmet buffet, 70’s theme and memorabilia, cash bar, and oldies and new music.

Dressy casual attire. Cost is $25 per person and payable at the door. RSVP

by Saturday, May 7 by visiting www. centralwildcats.myevent.com.

For information, contact Denice Guillory Thomas at chsreunion@cox.net.

Saturday, May 28 Central High Class of 1966 6 p.m.

The Central High School Class of 1966 will hold their class reunion at Sammy’s Grill, 14800 Wax Road.

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Charles W. Karney, Jr.

CENTRAL MIDDLE SCHOOL JOURNALISM CLUB toured WAFB-TV Channel 9, viewed taping of the noon news, and participated in the closing of the segment.

Seventh grade English Language Arts teachers Jackie Jenkins and Phillip Donagriche began the club this year in an effort to stimulate interest and improve writing skills and reading fluency. They hope to begin a daily newscast of school activities.

Charlie, a loving husband, father, son, brother, and friend, passed away Tuesday, May 3, 2011, at the age of 45. He was born in Baton Rouge on Dec. 17, 1965, and was a resident of Central. He was a journeyman carpenter and a valued employee at Fontenot Construction Company.

Charlie enjoyed hunting and fishing and was an avid LSU and Cen- Charles Karney tral Wildcat fan. Charlie’s greatest joy in life was spending time with his family and friends.

Visitation was held at Rabenhorst Funeral Home East, 11000 Florida Blvd., Friday, May 6 and resumed Saturday, May 7 at St. Alphonsus Catholic Church

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Central Shines at State 5A Championships Wildcat Sprinters, Akil Bennett Drive Resurgent Central

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BATON ROUGE — Led by Trevor Sansone, the Central Flash, the Central High School track team turned in a strong performance at the State 5A Track & Field Championship at LSU on Saturday, winning 8th Place overall statewide.

While not yet a track and field powerhouse, Central made its presence felt, winning 2nd Place in the 4x100 relay with a time of 42.06. East Ascension won with a blazing 41.21.

Sansone, the defending state champion in the 100 meters, finished 3rd in that race, which was won by D’Andre Jacobs of East Ascension.

Sansone beat Jacobs for the title last year. Jacobs ran the 100 in 10.3, a near state record, and Sansone was 3rd at 10.56. Sansone has accepted a scholarship to run track at LSU. Central’s Akil Bennett had a good day, winning 2nd Place in the long jump at 23-5-3/4 and 7th Place in the triple jump with 45-5-3/4.

The results were a tribute to Central head track coach Brad Cook and other members of the Wildcat coaching staff.

HHH Central High at Regionals. Central High finished in 4th Place in the regional championships. State 5A 100-meter champion Trevor Sansone of Central finished second in the 100 behind D’Andre Jacobs of East Ascension.

Central made another strong showing in the 4x100 meters, win-

CENTRAL’S 4x100 RELAY won 2nd Place in the 5A State Championship. Shown are Trevor Sansone, Gary Triplett, Lamonte Janeau, and Leroy Williams with a time of 42.17.

AKIL BENNETT was 2nd in long jump.

totaling 45-04-1/2. Bennett was 5th in the 110-meter high hurdles with a time of 15.67, but did not qualify for the state meet in that event.

Central’s Craig Jones narrowly missed qualifying for state in the long jump. He was 4th with a leap of 21-10-1/2.

The Wildcats’ Thomas Woodward high jumped 5-11, which would have been good enough to THE CENTRAL FLASH, Trevor Sansone, was 3rd in the 100-meter dash. qualify for state but he ended up ning 2nd Place and qualifying for 200. Triplett was 5th in the region- in 5th Place, because he had more the State Championship with a time al at 22.83, while Sansome was 6th misses at that height than the 3rd of 42.52. The Central team con- with 22.95. and 4th Place finishers. sisted of Lamonte Janeau, Gary The Wildcats’ best performance Blake Welborn of Central threw Triplett, Trevor Sansone, and Leroy in the regionals was by Akil Ben- the discus 141-03 and finished 6th Williams. nett, who won the long jump with in the regional.

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Congratulations, Class of 2011!

Central Graduates from Central High, Central Private, Redemptorist, Catholic High, St. Joseph’s, Parkview, Bethany, and Home Schoolers

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Central’s First Student Will Graduate with Class of 2011

Rachel Walden and Scott Worsham

CENTRAL — The new Central Community School Board took over the public schools in Central on July 1, 2007. The first day of class for the new school system was Monday, Aug. 13, 2007.

On that morning, the first student to arrive at Central High School was a perky new 9th grader from Texas named Rachel Walden.

Supt. Mike Faulk and then-

principal Ronnie Devall were at the front door waiting to greet the first student. A photo of the three of them appeared on the front page of the Aug. 16, 2007, issue of the Central City News.

Nearly four years later, that young lady will walk across the stage at Bethany World Prayer Center as a new graduate of Central High School. Graduation is planned for 6:30 p.m. on Monday, May 23, 2011.

Now Rachel Walden is ready to take on life — and she’s grateful for the experience she’s had at Central High School.

“It’s been amazing!” she said.

“I’ve had great teachers, wonderful friends, and great counselors.

There have been a lot of people who have supported me along the way. Some of my friends dropped out of school, but I made all four years, and I am very grateful for all the people at Central High who have been so good to me!”

Before starting at Central High, Rachel homeschooled for a year See RACHEL on Page 24

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A Message from Supt. Mike Faulk Dear Graduates: You will accomplish a major milestone in your journey through life with your high school graduation.

You will now turn your attention to the further pursuit of the goals and dreams you have set for yourself.

Much knowledge has been gained, skills developed and friendships established. As you move forward Supt. Mike Faulk please do not forget the community in which you were raised and the people who made an impact on your life.

We wish you success in your future undertakings and thank you for allowing us to share in this special moment.

Michael W. Faulk, Superintendent Central Community School System

Note: Valedictorian and class rankings have not yet been determined at CHS.

14 CENTRAL CITY NEWS Thursday, May 12, 2011

Central High School’s Class of 2011

Mr. Senior Garrett Miles and Miss Senior Jaci Ashford

Best All Around Kelli Caraccioli, Austin Baroni, and Addie Dean

Most Likely to Succeed Caleb Covington and Sarah Hays

Meagan Alexander

Dylan Anders

Justin Anselmo

Bayleigh Arnold

Jaci Ashford

Chelsea Augustine

Elizabeth Averette

Austin Baroni

Michael Basham

Brianna Bauer

Michael Bellot

Akil Bennett

Tyler Bennett

Kelby Blalock

Edwin Blanco

Derek Blough

Michael Bordelon

Austin Boudreaux

Dylan Boudreaux

Brooke Bourg

Kristen Bourgeois

Kyla Bowers

Melissa Brauner

Joseph Broussard

Mary Broussard

Cameron Brown

Jasper Brumley

Stephanie Bullen

Troy Burleson

Alexandra Burns

Whitney Calamia

Blake Cambre

Kelli Caraccioli

Kayla Carmichael

Christopher Carroll

Katie Carter

Blaire Caruso

Donald Case

Zachary Cashio

Wyatt Causey

Allie Chatagnier

Chinasa Chike

Sara Clark

Grant Clinkingbeard

Mykeyia Collins

Rebecca Conrad

Jennifer Cottano

Caleb Covington

CENTRAL CITY NEWS Thursday, May 12, 2011 15

CHS Baccalaureate Set May 22 at 2

Most Intelligent Brooke Bourg and Tyler Wales

Most Athletic Meghan Saia and Trevor Sansone

Friendliest Mason Crawford, Hailee Melancon, and William Jefferson

Amy Coward

Mason Crawford

Adriene Crumholt

Chaney Davis

Adrienne Dean

Jonathan Desselle

Zachary Devall

Taryn Dixon

Jared Dobbs

Samuel Doucet

Ginger Douglas

Ross Doyle

Victoria Drago

Tyler Dry

Morgan Duchamp

Hunter Dufour

Taylor Durr

Zachary Edgens

Sarah Elliott

Sara Ellis

Justin Entremont

Paige Erickson

Kailen Esch

Ashley Estave

Jaymi Fabre

Ali Michelle Favron

Ashlynn Ferguson

Kasie Fernandez

Jordan Fletcher

Mackenzie Foreman

Kristen Frank

John Fridge

16 CENTRAL CITY NEWS Thursday, May 12, 2011

Central Graduation Monday, May 23 at 6:30

Most Attractive Matthew Thibodeaux and Alex Burns

Most Courteous Kyle Temple and Taylor Prudhome

Most Dependable Josh Walker and Megan Smith

Christopher Galli

Lauren Gilbert

Lara Goins

Ryan Gonzales

Zachary Goodin

Jennifer Gosnay

Stephanie Graphia

Jonathan Griener

Daylon Gros

Austin Gueho

Baileigh Guercio

Donovan Guercio

Dillon Guerin

Tifani Guillory

Loren Gullett

Chelsea Hall

James Hammond

Taylor Hardin

Kyndal Harrell

Kegan Hayes

Sarah Hays

Evan Hebert

Jacob Hector

Kimberly Henderson

Lashonda Henderson

Cassie Herron

Calleigh Hill

Stephanie Hill

Laci Hodges

Lea Hollier

Daniel Holmes

D’Lauren Honore

Jonathan Hooper

Jared Hoover

Lucas Hopkins

Michal Huber

Victoria Hudson

Ashley Hurst

Laine Hurst

Courtlan Hutchinson

Jacob Janet

William Jefferson

Taylor Jenkins

Taylor Jernigan

Faith Johnlouis

Taylor Johnson

Jacob Jones

Nicole Kelly

CENTRAL CITY NEWS Thursday, May 12, 2011 17

Now & Forever: We Are Central Wildcats!

Best Figure/Physique Ginger Douglas and Taylor Jenkins

Best Personality Grant Clinkingbeard and Jenna Pourciau

Quiestest Amanda Whitehead and Michael Basham

Tremelia Kelly

Alexander Kennedy

Brandon Kent

Trenton Kitchens

Arika Kretser

Jared Lafleur

Cale Landaiche

Emily Lansing

Lauren Lawrence

Keely Leblanc

Sarah Leblanc

Merald Leduff

Caleb Leger

Chandler Leiva

Brandon Lesage

Jacob Lesage

Ross Lewis

Leland Limbers

Garrett Losee

Chelcie Louviere

Victoria Luter

Emily Maddie

Dylan Maggio

Paul Mancuso

Macpharran Manogin

Elaine Martin

Maranda Masichuk

Lane Mason

Jarrud Mayes

Thomas Mayeux

Matthew McConnell

Hailee Melancon

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Class of 2011 Known for High Standards

Wittiest Ashley Estave and Wade Rotolo

Most Talented Cassandra Soniat and Mark Klein

Most School Spirit Hunter Dufour and Taylor Padgett

Garrett Miles

Taeler Miller

Cooper Moore

Sara Moore

Aaron Morgan

Zachary Morgan

Antorlyn Morris

Gregg Morris

Te’Alicia Morton

Hayden Mouton

Kevin Murphy

Devin Murry

Chet Myer

Blake O’Neal

Taylor Padgett

Mandi Parent

Michael Patten

Mallory Payton

Chaddley Pearson

Amber Perault

Nathan Petit

Brandon Phillips

Catherine Pourciau

Brock Poydras

Taylor Prudhome

Garrett Ramsay

Raven Ramsey

Kay Rawls

Austin Reed

Douglas Reed

John Rhodes

James Richardson

Allen Roach

Cody Rogers

Jametria Rogers

Wade Rotolo

Magan Rumfola

Caroline Runnels

Connor Ryan

Robert Ryder

Meghan Saia

Trevor Sansone

Jessica Slusher

Aaron Smith

Megan Smith

Phillis Smith

Shelby Smith

Raven Snedecor

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in Academics, Athletics, and Character Cassandra Soniat

Kaitlyn Stelly

Brittany Starkey

Campus Flirt Connor Ryand and Brittany Starkey

Most Talkative Derek Blough and D’Lauren Honore

Taylor Stiles

Kyle Temple

Rachel Terrell

Matthew Thibodeaux

Christopher Thompson

Zachary Tillman

Andrew Toney

Antonio Townsend

Baylie Trahan

Tiffany Trahan

Tess Tranchina

Tiffani Trimm

Elaisa Tubana

Brandon Turner

Laquin Turner

Loreal Veazey

Jessica Ventress

Darian Vidrine

Thien Vo

Taylor Voisin

Rachel Walden

Kayla Waldrop

Tyler Wales

Johua Walker

Colynn Walters

Raigan Watkins

Austin Watts

Melinda Watts

Tyler Watts

Nicholas Waxley

Blake Welborn

Joshua Wethey

Angela White

Amanda Whitehead

Leroy Williams

Dylan Wilson

Andrea Wolf

Central

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Joshua Zito

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Central Private Known for Solid Academics

Mr. and Miss CPS — Cody Overstreet and Sarah Fryoux

CLASS OFFICERS — (left to right) reporter Mary Cunningham, treasurer Jacqui Hunter, president Amy Galiano, vice president Jon Moak, and secretary Jessie Creel

David Arnold

Orrin Byland

Chuck Conrad

Jessica Creel

Mary Cunningham

Casey Fetterolf

Taylor Fletcher

Sarah Fryoux

Amy Galiano

Joseph Harris

Daniel Holloway

Jacquelyn Hunter

Dave Jackson

Zachary Leblanc

Troy Lowe

Ethan Miceli

Jonathan Moak

Trevor Munn

Cody Overstreet

Chase Perkins

Trevor Shepherd

Justin Starnes

Brandon Sullivan

Sy Tate

Lydia Vince

Colton Wilkinson

Boys and Girls State delegates Orrin Byland, Cody Overstreet, Jacqui Hunter, and Sarah Fryoux

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CPS: Where Champions Are Commonplace

Most Laid Back/Quietest — Lydia Vince and Ethan Miceli

Friendliest — Cody Overstreet and Mary Cunningham

Campus Flirts — Jessie Creel and Trevor Shepherd

Central Private School Class of 2011

Most Intelligent — Orrin Byland and Jacqui Hunter

Valedictorian Amy Galiano Salutatorian Jacquelyn Hunter Graduation Friday, May 13 • 7 p.m. • Zoar Baptist Church

Most Athletic — Troy Lowe and Amy Galiano

Photos by Selser Photography

Most School Spirit — Daniel Holoway and Sarah Fryoux

22 CENTRAL CITY NEWS Thursday, May 12, 2011

Catholic High: A Proud Central Tradition

Blake Ashford

Colton Cockerham

Connor Franklin

Dexter Green

Kristian Jessen

Matthew Langlois

Brennan McQuiston

St. Joseph’s Academy’s Central Class of ’11 Scott Salinas

Taylor Scrantz

Larry Simon III

Marcus Smith

Grant Venable

Kevin Ward

Ronald Zumo

Christina Azar

Savannah Bankston

Rebecca Broussard

Lindsey Brown

Brooke Burkett

Elizabeth DeLee

Michelle Forbes

Madison Free

Christine Harelson

Hannah Hodges

Madison Israel

Rebecca Kusch

St. Joseph’s Academy Class of 2011

Alixandra Marchand

Blair Millet

Jayde Pizzolato

Jessie Wilson

Louisiana State University

Jason Richard

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Redemptorist High Wolves from Central Kayla Accardo

James Barton

Jake Browning

Drewe Burns

Hollyn Capace

Brady Cobb

Jonathan Devillier

Huyen Lan Do

Katelyn Fage

Brandon Fogg

Jessica Guedry

Lindsey Guillot

Patrick Hale

Kadi Hall

Amanda Johnson

Daniel Joiner

Brooke LeBlanc

Tam Thanh Nguyen

Patrick O’Sullivan

Sadie Oglesby

Jarren Pickering

Lacey Rivette

Brandon Samson

Philip Shaffett

Redemptorist High School

Lakyn St. Pierre

Quenisha Thomas

Michael Toney

Morgan Williams

Trene Williams

Class of 2011

24 CENTRAL CITY NEWS Thursday, May 12, 2011

Central Home Schoolers to Graduate, Head to College

Andrew Campbell

Benjamin Darbonne

Holly Deville

Rebecca Peters

Jake Posze

Grant Robinson

Victoria Stringer

Alisa-Karen Wagley

Bethany Christian School’s Central Grads Parkview Baptist

Emily Goodroe

Mikki McLendon

Brandon Tumey

Bailey Zito

Alexander Aaron

Chandler Tinkler

Rachel Walden, Central’s 1st Student, to Graduate from CHS May 23 Continued from Page 13

and a half. “We had just moved from Texas, and there were a lot of things I didn’t know about Louisiana. I had some catching up to do, especially on things like Louisiana history. Mrs. Vicki Magneson homeschooled me, and she did a wonderful job. She really helped me get ready for high school.”

Rachel had some favorite teach-

ers at Central High. “My teachers were excellent, and I hate to leave anyone out, but some of the ones that were extra, extra special were de Leon, Baudry, Blanchard, Alford, Dykes, and Soniat. A lot of us loved to hang out at Mrs. Soniat’s room! My counselors such as Mr. Scott Worsham made a big difference for me.”

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Rachel loves science and really appreciated her science teachers.

She fondly remembers her senior trip to New York City. “It was awe-

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This summer, Rachel and her family will move back to Corpus Christi, Texas, and she will start college. “Then I want to travel and love my job!” she said.

“I want to thank all my teachers and my wonderful friends in the Class of 2011. I wish them all well and hope they are all successful.

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