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Central High: 100 Years 100th Anniversary of 1st Graduating Class
CENTRAL — Nearly 270 seniors will receive diplomas at Central High School’s graduation ceremonies Friday night at Bethany World Prayer Center in Baker. It is the 100th anniversary of Central High’s first graduating class in 1913. Principal Bob Wales has asked everyone attending the event to be in their seats by 6 p.m. He emphasized that traffic on Plank Road in Baker is difficult at that time of day, and everyone needs to get an early start. The event will honor valedictorians Morgan Durr and Crystal Rankin and salutatorian Sydnie Landry. Most of this edition is devoted to graduation. For a look back at history, read the Valedictory Address of 1913.
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270 Central High Seniors of 2013 Receive Diplomas Friday at Bethany
Central vs. Ponchatoula In Spring Game Tonight Morgan Durr, Central High Valedictorian
Crystal Rankin, Central High Valedictorian
CENTRAL — The Central Wildcats will host the Ponchatoula Green Wave tonight at 6 p.m. at Wildcat Stadium in Central’s annual spring football game. The spring game is the public’s
first chance to seen the 2013 Wildcat team. Coach Sid Edwards has a winning tradition to maintain. The Wildcats have won the District 4-5A Championship for five See TONIGHT’S on Page 21
See TIMELESS on Page 6
Central Graduation 6 p.m. Friday, May 17, 2013 Bethany World Prayer Center in Baker
Sydnie Landry, Salutatorian
CH2MHill Gets Further Delay in Suit for Records BATON ROUGE — More than one year after the Louisiana Supreme Court ruled in favor of the Central City News in its public records case against CH2MHill, See CH2MHill on Page 18
Casey Ebey: Finalist for State Teacher of the Year
Central Honors 2013 Teachers of the Year TEACHERS OF THE YEAR Central Community School System Central High School Christy Junius Central Middle School Casey Ebey Central Intermediate Crystol Williams Tanglewood Elementary Amie Starks Bellingrath Elementary Shelley Scott
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CENTRAL — The Central Community School Board honored teachers, staff, and students during ceremonies Monday at the Central Middle School cafeteria. The school system named a Teacher of the Year for each of the five schools. Now one of them, Casey Ebey is a finalist for Louisiana’s Middle School Teacher of the Year.
CENTRAL’S TEACHERS OF THE YEAR — Christy Junius, Central High School; Christol Williams, Central Intermediate School; Shelley Scott, Bellingrath Hills Elementary; Amie Starke, Tanglewood Elementary, and Casey Ebey, Central Middle School.
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MAY I HAVE THIS DANCE? — Caden Austin (right) asked Carter Hollis (left) to dance at the Festival of Two Rivers at St. Alphonsus. They enjoyed dancing to Run Jane Run.
Benghazi, Boston Bombers, Gosnell, IRS, AP Liberal Orthodoxy Now In Full Retreat as Facts Show Consequences Of a Bankrupt Ideology Woody Jenkins
Editor, Central City News
CENTRAL — The events of the past few weeks have brought the roof down not only on the Obama Administration but on the entire liberal movement. How can anyone in his right mind continue to support this bankrupt ideology? Here are a few notes about some of the things that have happened: Benghazi. The Obama Administration convinced itself that the real problem was not militant Islamic terrorists but the USA. If we just talked nice, we could all be friends.
Obama failed to provide adequate security for our diplomats in Libya. Then, when our consulate was under attack, Obama refused to supply help. He abandoned our men in the face of the enemy for the worst of reasons — it wasn’t in his political interests to do so. Then, of course, he and his people lied about it. And lied. And lied. Benghazi reminds us that: • Appeasement doesn’t work. • The threat of radical Islamic terrorism is real and isn’t going away. • Eternal vigilance is the price of freedom. • If you lie to the American people, you will pay the price. Boston Bombing. The liberal website Salon.com said shortly after the bombing: “Let’s Hope the Boston Marathon Bomber Is a White American.” Of course, it wasn’t. The bombers were Islamic immigrants who came here with their extended family. They came on questionable grounds that they
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were persecuted in their native land. Yet, they have freely travelled back and forth to their country. The bombers got more than $100,000 in government benefits and milked the system — and you the taxpayer. Then they murdered as many of us as they could! The Boston bombing reminds us: • All the gun control in the world is not going to stop a terrorist or a criminal. Gun control would only prevent the law-abiding citizen from getting weapons to defend himself, his home, and his family. • Our wide open borders are a disaster. We cannot allow everyone from around the world to continue to flood into this country. And we need to systematically remove illegal aliens from our country. • We are fools if we continue to give welfare, Food Stamps, scholarships, and other benefits to aliens — legal or illegal. • The death penalty, which was abolished in Massachusetts by the bleeding heart left, is the only just punishment for certain heinous crimes, and it is a travesty that Massachusetts would, if left to themselves, not impose it in this case. Gosnell. Dr. Kermit Gosnell, the Philadelphia abortionist and mass murderer, was convicted of murdering three helpless infants and allowing one of his adult patients to die. What Gosnell did was put into our living rooms what the pro-life movement has been unable to do for 40 years. He exposed the reality of abortion. What Gosnell did in secret is done in secret in “clinics” all over the country, including right here in Baton Rouge.
We have allowed these butchers to tear apart, burn, and poison more than 50 million of our most precious possessions — our children. Gosnell reminds us that: • Abortion is murder. • Abortionists and those in their clinics participate in the most evil, vile, and diabolical of activities — the Woody Jenkins killing of babies. IRS. The IRS admitted this week that they have systematically targeted conservatives for harassment and destruction. This is nothing new. The IRS has targeted conservatives under Republican and Democratic administrations for decades. The IRS scandal reminds us: • The IRS should be abolished and a new agency put in its place with an entirely different culture and mentality. Associated Press. The Obama Administration has admitted it secretly seized thousands of phone records of the AP in New York and Washington. Now, finally, the liberal media is squealing! Shouldn’t all of us join together and agree that all of constitutional liberties are essential to a free society? Shouldn’t we all stand up for the right to life in the 14th Amendment, the right to keep and bear arms in the 2nd Amendment, and the freedom of speech and the press in the 1st Amendment? Yes indeed, the left is on the run. What they stand for is a lie, and that is clear for all to see.
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Lions Open the Door to Service 15 Lions Clubs in EBR Seeking New Members
Lions Focus Work On Preventable Blindness, Camp For Crippled Kids
BATON ROUGE — Nearly 100 Lions from 15 clubs in the Baton Rouge area gathered for a Lions Expo last Saturday at the BREC headquarters on Florida Boulevard. It was an opportunity for longtime Lions such as Bill Simon to talk about how Lions Clubs proMary Ann Blue and vide an oppast Gov. Nancy Farr portunity for people to help their fellow man. “We concentrate on two areas,” he said. “Lions Clubs around the world work to prevent blindness. Here in Louisiana, we also operate the crippled children’s camp in Leesville.” Simon’s eyes begin to sparkle — and sometimes moisten up — as he recalls his many trips, taking handicapped or diabetic children from the Baton Rouge area to summer camp. He recalls the young boy born with no arms. The first morning they wouldn’t play reveille or raise the flag because he hadn’t made his bed. When he realized the problem, he went to his bed and laboriously made his bed, using his feet. That was the beginning of a world of change for that young
BILL SIMON is passionate about Lions Clubs. To join, call him at 751-3656.
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man, who is now self sufficient, drives using his feet, and serves on the board of the camp. Today, the Lions Club needs young — and old — people to join and serve. For information, call Bill Simon at 751-3656.
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Central School Board Honors Teachers,
Tanglewood Elementary Teacher of the Year Aimee Starks with Supt. Faulk
SUPPORT EMPLOYEES OF THE YEAR — Alexis Brumfield, Gina Snyder, Milton Naul, Sandra Dawn Bogan, Laura Weiss, and (back row) Wes Melton. The awards were presented by Central schools Supt. Mike Faulk (right) on behalf of the Central school board.
CENTRAL MIDDLE SCHOOL CHOIR was recognized for their high ratings in the State Music Ensemble Assessment. Shown are (1st row) Hannah Deziel, Ashley Guillory, Carie Fralick, Kendall Hawkins, and Logan Downs; (2nd row) Michael Miller, Madelyn Antle, Skylar Shipley, Kristen Crosthwait, Jillian Duvic, Jazmyn Parker, and Central schools Supt. Michael Faulk.
Congratulations Seniors of 2013
TOP SCORES ON EXPLORE TEST — (1st row) Olivia Smith, Kelsie Bourgeois, Tasha Mullins, Aury Spurlin, and (2nd row) Kristen Defreitas, Dylan Teat, Roland Jackson, and Aaron Truett.
CERTIFICATES OF ACHIEVEMENT — (1st row) Diamonick Dunn, Jonathan Anderson, Ryland Fabre, and Austin Hunt, and (2nd row) Luke Snyder, Ross Melton, and Adriana Austin.
As a former student at Central High School, I would like to congratulate all of the graduating seniors of 2013 in Central, Livingston, and the surrounding areas. Don’t be afraid to follow your heart and intuition to make a positive difference in your community, state, and nation. Ralph Waldo Emerson said, “Don’t go where the path may lead; go instead where there is no path and leave a trail.” I challenge you to be a trail blazer and wish you the best as you start this new chapter in your life.
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LAW DAY ESSAY CONTEST — Winners Kristin DeFreitas and Thomas Jackson and honorable mention Kylie Golden and Emily Shain with Supt. Mike Faulk.
Awards Ceremony
Central Community School System Monday, May 13, 2013 • Photos by Woody Jenkins
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Staff, Students at End-of-Year Session
Crystal Rankin, Principal’s Award
CRYSTOL WILLIAMS, Central Intermediate School Teacher of the Year, goes to receive her award.
Awards and gifts were on display at Monday’s award ceremonies at Central Middle.
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100th Anniversary of 1st Graduating Class
Timeless Advice from 1913 Valedictorian A Young Woman Said We Will Build Future Through Hard Work, Courage, Intelligence, And Determination
CENTRAL — In May 1913, Pearl Elizabeth Felps walked to the podium as the valedictorian of the first graduating of the new Central High School, located at the corner of Canal (now Hooper) and Sullivan roads. A copy of her speech was discovered in 2009 and given to the Central City News. It is a timeless message that resonates as well today as it did 100 years ago. She spoke of the importance of hard work, courage, intelligence, and “invincible determination.” Pearl Elizabeth Felps earned her place as Central’s first Valedictorian seven years before women got the right to vote in United States on Aug. 26, 1920. Imagine this young woman rising to the podium in front of the high school at Canal and Sullivan. It was not the busy intersection it is today. Children played in these roads and were known to lay down and take a nap in the street without the slightest fear of a motor car coming along. Horse-drawn buses called “hacks” carried students to school, and people generally walked or rode on horseback wherever they needed to go. On this day, the entire Central community gathered for the graduation ceremonies, and Miss Felps was ready. Here’s what she said:
The boys and girls of today are standing with reluctant feet where the brooks and rivers meet; ready to step out into the busy world, each to seek his vocation in life. We might hold to the past, were it possible, and let our famous men and women of this day and time still carry on the progress of nations. But ever since the dawn of civilization, God has so willed it
CENTRAL SCHOOL in the early 1900’s. In May 1913, Pearl Elizabeth Felps was the Valedictorian of the first graduating class. Her Valedictory address, No Victory without Labor, counseled hard work, courage, intelligence, and “invincible determination.” This advice by a young woman was tendered seven years before women got the vote. that each generation has its part to contrib- throng, and keep a comin’.” ute to the great revolving cycle of progAdam and Eve were thrust from the ress. This is the period of our lives where, garden of Eden with these words, “By at last, the round of changes has carried us the sweat of thy brow, thou shall earn thy to the vast river whose current is moving bread.” There was divine eternal love in steadily and surely into the mystic future. this seemingly harsh command, for labor Can we proudly stand and meet the re- has ever been the workshop from which sponsibilities thus forced upon us? To do has evolved models of pure gold, refined so, we must buckle on the armor of labor. and tempered by the conflict in which Fortune smiles only on those who, with even “the stars in their courses seemed to uprolled sleeves and willing hands, put fight against Sisera.” History tells us of their shoulders to the wheel and brave the no advance that has been made over the storms. There is no other road to success. plain of progress, except by labor. If we Fortune is a fickle goddess, and one must have intelligence, Slowly and steadily woo long and patiently who would win moves earth, sea and time, onward, still her smiles. “When you start upon a road, onward and upward is the clarion call. keep a comin’, Throw away your prop Our graduation day may be compared to a and goad, but keep a comin’, Though the horse race, each with an equal start, each way seems hard and long, Bear in mind bound for the goal; one, two, three years you must be strong, lend a hand to all the pass; one or two ahead, three or four close Born: 1893 Died: 1980 High School: Valedictorian, Central High of 1913 College: Silliman Institute in Clinton. Teaching Profile: Class career: Central High and Live Oak. Husband: Rev. Albert D. Ott, Pearl who was an early minister at Amite Baptist Church. Children: Five. Elizabeth One of them, Jodie Lee Ott (who was named after Central’s Jodie Edwards) married Amos Ponder Jones. They had four girls: Lynne Felps Jones, CHS 1965; Carolyn Ann Jones Sanchez, CHS 1968; Susan (Ott) Harris, CHS 1970, and Beverly Jon Bonnebel, CHS 1975. Susan provided Pearl’s Valedictory Address for this article to Roxanne Atkinson who provided it to Central City News.
behind, some slothful, others diligent and some dropped out entirely. But the race is “not to the strong,” but to the one who labors long and earnestly and trustfully. There is no boy or girl, if he has the element of ability about him, who cannot make some success in life. Where there is a will, there is a way. What has labor done for our grand old America since our first discoverers landed here in such frail and unsafe boats? It has leveled the cliffs to build upon; smoothed the plains and felled the forests; seized disease and throttled its venom. Not only converted it from the desert abode of savages to the beautiful houses of civilization, but has gone down into the bowels of the earth and revealed the wonderful treasures hidden there. It has converted the little unsafe boats of our discoverers into steel ships a thousand feet long, carrying hundreds of passengers. Not only have our oceans been underlaid with cables, but this majestic steamer is outfitted with wireless telegraphy. The railroads and telegraphy bring the ends of the earth together. In 1914, labor will again give to us one of the most wonderful changes in commerce, the completion of the Panama Canal, where the waves of the broad Atlantic will flow to meet those of the deep Pacific. And where will the nation gain her victory? All will answer by labor. It is no doubt true that the boys and girls of today have the advantage of our forefathers, for we have so many models from which to fashion our patterns. But we must remember that one week of life now has almost as much possibility in it as the year had a century ago. We are living in one of the most wonderful ages in the history of the world. There has never been an age when such great things were in the making, and the call is for boys and girls willing to labor in the coming contest. Never before has there been such opportunities for boys and girls, and the boys and girls of today will be the citizens of tomorrow. Let us pick up Daniel Webster’s quotation in his eloquent oration at Bunker Hill: “Let our age be an age of improvement. Let us develop the resources of our land, call forth its powers, build up and promote all of its great interests. Let us extend our ideas over the whole of the vast field in which we are called to act.” See if the greatest men and women that have ever lived cannot be the men and women of tomorrow. Labor is the rainbow of promise to every aspiring youth, and the hope of our world’s greatest nation.
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Central High School Class of 2013 From the Desk of Supt. Michael Faulk To the Class of 2013 -You have worked hard to reach this important milestone in your lives. Congratulations on all you have accomplished and best wishes for success in the future! The Central community, the school board, teachers, and staff have worked together to give you the building blocks to prepare you for a promising future. Now I challenge you to take what you have learned and become the best that you can possibly be! Always remember that Central is your home and that we want you to continue to be part of life here and add your talents to this community in the years to come.
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Central High School Class of 2013 Morgan Durr Valedictorian
Crystal Rankin Valedictorian
Sydnie Landry Salutatorian
Emma Way Summa Cum Laude
Thomas Eddlemon Summa Cum Laude
Emanuela Plummer Summa Cum Laude
Hannah Brown Summa Cum Laude
Stephen Hudson Summa Cum Laude
Anna Suydam Summa Cum Laude
Cameron Cason Summa Cum Laude
Landon Smith Summa Cum Laude
Victoria Dixon Summa Cum Laude
Chelsy Bennett Summa Cum Laude
Amber Shuttleworth Summa Cum Laude
Chase Wales Summa Cum Laude
Brooklyn McCurley Summa Cum Laude
OFFICERS OF CENTRAL HIGH CLASS OF 2013 — Secretary Emané Janise, president Bryce Glover, vice president Hannah Ashford, and treasurer Shelby Breckwoldt.
Ryan Estess Summa Cum Laude
Shelby Floyd Summa Cum Laude
Taylor Coomes Summa Cum Laude
Dillon Carter Summa Cum Laude
Congratulations Central High School’s Class of 2013 Please accept our heartfelt congratulations for a job well done! We hope that your learning experience at Central High School will serve you well for a lifetime. Please join with the people of Central in building a great school system for the generations to come.
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Crystal Rankin Principal’s Award
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Continues Tradition of Excellence Alora Cleere Summa Cum Laude
Shelby Breckwoldt Summa Cum Laude
Morgan Miles Summa Cum Laude
Marquel Weaver Summa Cum Laude
Will Atkinson Summa Cum Laude
Brittany Johnson Summa Cum Laude
Michael Robertson Summa Cum Laude
Katelyn Sanchez Summa Cum Laude
Breigh Allen Summa Cum Laude
Kellie Watts Summa Cum Laude
Justin Mackey Magna Cum Laude
Jessica Hooper Magna Cum Laude
Alyssia Griggs Magna Cum Laude
Ryan Wise Magna Cum Laude
Sarah Fontenot Magna Cum Laude
Jeremy Anderson Magna Cum Laude
Robert Ross Magna Cum Laude
Sarah Spangler Magna Cum Laude
Allison Savoy Cum Laude
Cherith Brumley Cum Laude
Morgan Dietrich Cum Laude
Hannah Ashford Cum Laude
Jonathan DeJean Cum Laude
Justin LaFleur Cum Laude
Bobbie Broome Cum Laude
Chase Cashio Cum Laude
Jonathan Harris Cum Laude
Nicholas Charrier Cum Laude
Meghan Conques Cum Laude
Chelsie McClendon Cum Laude
Drake Cowart Cum Laude
Katelyn Broussard Cum Laude
Chahara Thomas Cum Laude
Christine Peairs Cum Laude
Bryan Waites Cum Laude
Ashley Travis Cum Laude
Morgan Smith Cum Laude
Madison Devall Cum Laude
Tyler Abadie
Taylor Alfonso
Emily Ashford
Cody Aucoin
Brittny Averette
Stephen Ayers
Katlyn Badeaux
Landon Beaulieu
Logan Beaulieu
Kassidy Bezet
Michael Bigham
Kanen Blackwell
Secilia Blanco
Angela Bliss
Timothy Boudreaux
Colleen Branch
Jacob Braud
Andrew Breau
Logan Brewer
Brandi Bridgewater
Cameron Brooks
Jordan Brooks
Paul Broussard III
D’Shea Burkette
Jordan Burks
Taylor Busbin
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Wherever We Go, Whatever We Do, Breanna Calamia
Haley Callahan
Raegan Callender
Randi Callender
Cade Campbell
Aaron Carter
Rosella Carter
Hunter Cazez
Jonathan Chemin
Quinae Clay
Devin Collins
Paige Comeaux
Kelsy Courtney
Brett Courville
Taylor Creighton
Devin Croft
Rachel Crowell
Victoria DarDar
Sarah Dauzat
Chelsea David
Darnisha Davies
Alexandra DeLaney
Rachel Dinger
Patrick Dodson
Brett Duke
Carlton Dunn
Ashlyn Duplechain
Hunter Edgens
Matthew Edwards
Ryan Fabre
Sydney Fife
Kelsie Flintroy
Katlin Flowers
Meagan Floyd
Daniel Furlong
Britton Furlow
Thomas Garcia
Karly Garrison
Ashley Gauthier
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“For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.” Jeremiah 29:11
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We’ll Always Be Central Wildcats Justin Hall
Michael Hammond
Taylor Harlan
Amber Harriman
Justin Hebert
Madison Hebert
LeAndre Hinton
Hannah Hood
John Hunt
Kaylan Hunt
Lesley Jackson
Emané Janise
Aspen Jenkins
Blake Johnson
Damon Johnson, II
Keilyn Johnson
Keith Johnson, Jr.
Evan Junker
Alexandra Kaminski
Heidi Kelley
Marcus Kelly
Erin Kennedy
Axl LaCour
Christopher Laureles
Chelsea Laurent
Joshua La Valley
John LaVergne, Jr.
Blandyn LeBlanc
Sarah LeBlanc
James Lee, Jr.
Wesley Lee
Priscilla Lefebure
Jeremy Leftwich
Joseph LeSage
Samantha Lester
Nicholas Lewis
Ricardo Lopez
Kayla Louque
Courtney Luquette
Darin Madere
Central High School Senior Class of 2013 • Photos by Michael Spangler
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We Will Remember the People Who Mark Mancuso
Maranda Marquez
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Jack McAdams
Cayla McCaa
Brittney McCarty
Brandon McCutcheon
Michael McDaniel
Ashley McDowell
Shelby McManus
Hollie Michelli
Jarod Michelli
Nathan Milazzo
James Miller
Michael Miller
Katelyn Millet
John Milton, IV
Christine Miranda
Drew Morgan
Stacie Morgan
Jaylon Morris
Colin Munn
Joshua Nelson
Elizabeth Newlin
Taylor Owens
Sean Parker, Jr.
Dain Perrault
Chad Picard
Daniel Pierce
Logan Pino
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Made Central High School Special Jonathan Satterwhite
Joshua Schrieffer
Shannon Scott
Madison Scrantz
Ashlee Shreve
Forrest Smith
Madyson Smith
Jake Snyder
Austin Spillman
David Spurlin
Shelby Starns
Travis Stevens
Katelyn Taylor
Tara Termini
Jobi Thaxton
Elizabeth Thomas
Emilye Tidwell
John Tomaszewski
Samuel Tomaszewski
Joseph Turchiarelli
Kelsey Turnage
Melanie Turner
Justin Verbois
Emily Vo
Macee Watts
Morgan Watts
Garrett Wells
Sydni Wilkins
Jahnice Williams
Jarrett Williams
Zhane Williams
Larenzo Winding
Brian Chaney Kayla Folks Devon Gales Jordan Gosnay Lacie Guilbeau Lamonta Janeau Justin Jemison Kelsey Kelly Cameron Kirkendoll Paige Kirschenhunter Joshua Mayes
Darrius McFarland Hubert Morris Blake Newsom Abner Pacheco Christopher Rozas Roy Schnebelen, IV Alexis Stewart Irene Voisin Earl White, Jr. Latrell Williams
Joshua Story Summa Cum Laude Hunter Johns Cum Laude Graduates Eddie Anderson Larry Bradford, Jr. Abigail Brown Bobby Brown, Jr.
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Central High School Senior Superlatives Hannah Zumo
Wittiest Annie Suydam and Chase Wales Most Talkative Kaylan Hunt and Austin Spillman Most Talented Christine Miranda and Landon Smith Most School Spirit Elizabeth Thomas and Blandyn LeBlanc Most Photogenic Kassidy Bezet and Logan Beaulieu Best Personality Courtney Luquette and Austin Hunt Most Likely to Succeed Crystal Rankin and Jack McAdams Most Intelligent Morgan Durr and Stephen Hudson Friendliest Hannah Ashford
and Larenzo Winding Campus Flirt Brittny Averette and Justin Jemison Most Dependable Emanuela Plummer and Bryce Glover Most Courteous Cassie Guilbeau and Ryan Estess Class Comedian Erin Kennedy and Bryan Waites Most Attractive Taylor Coomes and Hunter Johns Most Athletic Bobbie Broome and Devon Gales Best All Around Shelby Breckwoldt and Cade Campbell Miss & Mr. CHS Breigh Allen and Brett Courville Valedictorians Morgan Brittni Durr Crystal Marie Rankin Salutatorian Sydnie Lyn Landry
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Central Private Known for Solid Academics
Mr. and Miss CPS — Brad Miller and Shelby Bates
Most Likely to Succeed — Katie Geren and Brad Miller
Most School Spirit — Shelby Bates and Mason Jordan
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Brice Harris
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Taylor Leteff
Tyler Leteff
Chase Martin
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LOUISIANA GIRLS’ AND BOYS’ STATE — Delegates Kimberly Nijoka, Mason O’Quinn, and Katie Geren
Central Private Graduation
Friday, May 17 • 7 p.m. • Zoar Baptist Church Photos by Selser Photography
Valedictorian Alyssa Lassard Salutatorian Katie Geren
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CPS: Where Champions Are Commonplace Katherine Nijoka
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Most Dependable — Alyssa Lassard and Ward Leavines
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St. Joseph Academy’s Class of 2013
CLASS OFFICERS — Student body president Mary LaHaye and student body vice president Annie Peek. CLASS REPRESENTATIVES — (1st row) Callie Johnson, Alysse Wiggins, Mimi Guercio, and class president Maggie Wakefield and (2nd row) Callie Zumo, Brandi Vielee, Natalie Pham, Daniela Hurtado, and Amelia Fuselier. Not shown Emily Winder, Riley Donohue and Alexandra Montes de Oca. St. Joseph’s Class of 2013 Ashley Taylor Adams Brette Ann Adams Meredith Christine Adams Kathryn Holland Adler Candace LaNette-Robins Allen Melissa Anne Allen Alexandra Ildiko Anderson Caroline Elizabeth Argrave Ashley Elizabeth Armstrong Lauren Kelly Arrigo Mary Catherine Balhoff Cameron Ann Balkom Lacey Reneé Barker Darby Alexis Baronet Megan Rae Barranco Morgan Rose Barranco Elise Danielle Barras Jennifer Ann Bell Lucia Anne Bellanger Katelyn Elizabeth Benedetto Heather Ann Bennett Anna Sophia Bergeron Corinne Elaine Bergeron Mary Katherine Bernard Paige Elizabeth Bethea Riley Catherine Bienvenu Rachel Leigh Bogle Madeline Ann Bordelon Kamryn Leigh Bossom Emily Margaret Boudreaux Claire Elise Bradley Kaitlyn Elizabeth Breaux Meredith Kate Bremer Kacy Layne Bringaze Caroline Elizabeth Brown Arianna Francesca Campesi Grace Anne Chaisson Sinclair Lauve Chapman Madeline Marie Chenevert Camille Elizabeth Comeaux Jessica Marie Comeaux Anna Katherine Cook Caroline Blakeley Cordell Elizabeth Brady Countryman Emily Marye Cronin Gabrielle Noell Culmone Sydney Radcliff Cunningham Shellie Nicole Cupit Ashley Michelle Curran Megan Leigh Daggett Audrey Lynn Dawson
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Redemptorist High School Class of 2013
Redemptorist High School Class of 2013
Luke Landaiche Bryan Miller Valedictorian Salutatorian Redemptorist High School Class of 2013 Valedictorian Luke Landaiche Salutatorian Bryan Miller High Honor Graduates Luke Landaiche Bryan Miller Sidney Guillory Kathryn Cusimano Anne Gunther Rebecca Ladmirault Sarah Moore Gracie Dugas Clarke Evans Denzel Alexander Kristen Ashford Abbye McDonald Zachary Harrison Jacob Landaiche Grant Godso Taylor Weaver Honor Graduates Kristopher Allmon Todd Comeaux Korey Dotson Mason Walton
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Redemptorist’s Senior Favorites Most Humorous: Rebecca Ladmirault and Trevor Drago Most Talented: Brittani Harris and Ryan Stewart Most Ideal: Christian Do and Zachary Harrison Most Reliable: Gracie Dugas and Jake Crocker Friendliest: Nina Crifasi and Mason Walton Most Intelligent: Sarah Moore and Bryan Miller Most Likely to Succeed: Clarke Evans and Luke Landaiche Most School Spirit: Kristen Ashford and Terrance Hodges Most Athletic: Sidney Guillory and Grant Godso Best Personality: Krystal Holmes and Langston Booker
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Home Schoolers Heading to College Gina Grace Arnold
Chase Campbell
James Adam Deville, Jr.
Chelsi Fernandez
Ashleigh Freeman
Lane Thomas Garcia
Bethany Christian School’s Class of 2013 Brielyn Harding
Katlyn Harris
Tyler Kyzar
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David Shropshire
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Danielle Speights
Nadia Wilson
Valedictorian Hannah Ostoj Salutatorian Bryan Sims Honor Graduates Lia Alexander Hannah Ostoj Zoe Palmer Bryan Smims
Justus Smith Mr. Bethany Christian Daniel Jones and Bryan Sims Miss Bethany Christian Lia Alexander Student Council Officers President Zoe Palmer Vice President Danielle Mitchell
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the corporate giant has still produced no public records, as the newspaper requested under state law. The corporation had the contract to administer the City of Central from 2007 to 2010. In January 2013, District Judge Kay Bates ordered CH2MHill to produce documents in connection with the public records case. Yesterday, the judge extended
CH2MHill’s time to produce documents to Aug. 20 and set a pre-trial conference for Sept. 25. Central City News publisher Woody Jenkins said it has been three years since the newspaper made its public records request, which are supposed to provided within five days. The News sued and asked for a trial within 10 days. That trial has never been held. Jenkins said the process makes a mockery of state law.
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Central Seniors Take Oath of Enlistment
Hunter Matthew Cazes United States Army
Rachel Elizabeth Dinger United States Army
Meagan Malynne Floyd United States Army
William Kody McDonald United States Army
Michael Anthony Miller United States Army
Blake Lane Newsom United States Army
Joshua Michael Schrieffer United States Army
Leandre Hinton United States Marine Corps
Stephen Ayers United States Navy
Kayla Louque United States Navy
Taylor Michelle Owen Louisiana Army National Guard
Photos by Kleinpeter Photography
BATON ROUGE — Twelve students representing Central High School were given the Oath of Enlistment and honored at the 3rd Annual High School Enlistee Recognition Ceremony Thursday, April 18 at the Old State Capitol. Central principal Bob Wales was presented the Gen. Colin L. Powell Service Award for Leadership by Supt. John White. The award is presented to the high school educator who best supports young adults desiring to serve in the Armed Forces following graduation. Not shown is Jermaine DeQuincy Mearidy.
Congratulations to all the Graduates and to the 100th Graduating Class of Central High School
PRINCIPAL BOB WALES was presented the 2013 Gen. Colin L. Powell Award by Supt. John White at the 3rd Annual High School Enlistee Recognition Ceremony. The Award for Leadership is presented to the high school educator who best supports young adults desiring to serve in the U.S. Armed Forces following graduation.
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Catholic High Wins State Baseball Title
CENTRAL BOYS ON CATHOLIC HIGH CHAMPIONSHIP TEAM — When Catholic High won the Louisiana 5-A High School Baseball Championship Sunday, the team included former students at St. Alphonsus. They are Josh Smith, Cade Lonibos, Hunter D’Armond, Nick Coomes, Austin Devillier, Tyler Shipley and Simon Prevot.
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straight years. Coach Sid won two district titles before becoming Athletic Director for the Central school system. Coach Doug Dotson led the team to two more titles. Then, last season, Coach Sid returned to coaching and won a fifth straight title for the Wildcats. Coach Sid said he was pleased that 110 youngsters showed up for the first day of spring training. Additional students came out after the
end of track season. Central has lost a lot of starters, including All-District MVP Brett Courville, but the athletic program has continued to produce a bevy of outstanding athletes, including a number of underclassmen. One standout who will be absent from tonight’s lineup will be junior Gary Triplett, one of the state’s fastest men. He pulled a hamstring during the finals of the 200-meter dash at the State 5-A championships and had to sit out spring training.
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What’s Happening Around City of Central:
BATON ROUGE — Events coming up in and around the capital city: Friday, May 17 Sunshine Social Masquerade Ball • 6 to 9 p.m. BREC presents the Sunshine Social Masquerade Ball at BREC’s Womack Ballroom, 6201 Florida Blvd. The event includes dancing, snacks, door prizes, socialization, and fun. The cost is $5 per person. For information, call 272-9200, ext. 557 or email kaguillard@brec.org. Friday, May 17 Meet Warren Morris • 3 to 5 p.m. Meet 1996 NCAA College World Series hero and LSU baseball legend Warren Morris at Red River Bank, 9400 Old Hammond Hwy. Saturday, May 18 St. Jude’s Bike-A-Thon 8:30 a.m. to 12 noon Central’s St. Jude’s Bike-A-Thon will be held at Village at Magnolia Square, across from Lovett Road BREC Park, rain or shine! Prizes will be awarded. Help Chuck Langlois celebrate his 30th year of involvement in this event. Contact Chuck at 261-0555 or 603-6100. Saturday, May 18 Bluebonnet Swamp’s Sweet 16 Birthday • 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. BREC’s Bluebonnet Swamp Nature Center, 10503 N. Oak Hills Parkway, is celebrating their Sweet 16 Birthday. Come celebrate with live animal encounters and cake. In honor of the birthday, admission will be free on Saturday, May 18. For information, call 757-8905 or visit brec.org/swamp. Tuesday, May 21 CCA Meeting • 7 p.m. Central Community Alliance will meet in the DEMCO Meeting Room,
DARYL CAUSEY (left) will graduate from Louisiana State University on Friday, May 17. He will receive his bachelor of science in economics from the E.J. Ourso School of Business. He is the son of Daryl and Katy Causey. DR. JOSEPH DOMINIC CALI (center) received his PhD in electrical engineering from Auburn University on Sunday, May 5. He graduated with a 4.0 GPA. Joseph is employed by BAE Systems in Nashua, N.H. He resides in Nashua with his wife Alison and their daughter Evangeline. Joseph is the son of Dominic and Cindy Cali of Central. ERICA GEROMINI (right), a graduate of St. Amant High School and daughter of Central residents, Al and Cindy Neal, will be graduating from LSU with a degree in architecture on Friday, May 17. She received a medal for “General Excellence in Architecture” and will be honored at the commencement ceremonies on Thursday, May 16 at the Pete Maravich Assembly Center as a University Medalist for the “Highest Academic Achievement,” for maintaining a 4.0 GPA during her time at LSU.
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tion, contact Mike Forbes at mikeforbes21@yahoo.com. June 3 through 6 Bitty Kitty Dance Camp 9 a.m. to 12 noon The Central High School Kittens will host a Bitty Kitty Dance Camp. Cost is $60 and can be paid in the form of a check to Central High School. June 3 through 6 Central Basketball Youth Camp 9 a.m. to 12 noon The camp will teach young basketball players the basic skills and assist young players in improving already learned skills. The camp is offered to boys between the ages of 7-13 and is broken into two groups, SEC for younger athletes and the NBA for the older athletes. Campers will be instructed by Central High basketball staff and current players. Contact Coach Ron Lewis at rlewis@centralcss.org or 261-2780. June 3 through 7 Vacation Bible School 9 a.m. to 12 noon Fellowship Baptist Church, 14512 Greenwell Springs, will have Vacation Bible School. The theme this is year is “Colossal Coaster World.” Kids will explore ways to face fears and learn to trust God. Every child who has finished kindergarten through 6th grade are invited to attend. For information, call 261-8903. Saturday, June 8 Prenatal & Infant Care Class 10 a.m. Lane Regional Medical Center will offer a free prenatal and infant care class in the staff development classroom. Partners are encouraged to attend. Child care is not provided. Registration is required. For information or to register, call 654-5263.
50TH ANNIVERSARY ISTROUMA STATE FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP — Attending were team members (1st row, left to right) Ronnie McAdams, John McGehee, Bill Wilkinson, and Melvin Johnston and (2nd row) Benny Griffin, Charles Rush, Melvin Hopper, Michael Hopper, and Don McCrary. Held April 20 at Oak Lodge in Baton Rouge.
June 10 and 11 Wildcat Girls’ Basketball Camp • 9 to 11 p.m. Central High School will host its 2nd Annual Wildcat Girls’ Basketball Camp. Cost is $60 and is open to ages 6 through 12. For information, contact Matt Edwards at 281-6702. June 10 through 13 Soccer Camp 8:30 to 12 noon Coach Melton and Central High School will host a Soccer Camp for 3rd to 8th grade boys and girls at Central Middle. For information, contact Mike Forbes at mikeforbes21@yahoo.com. June 10 through 14 Vacation Bible School Berean Ministries, 6565 Morgan Road, will have Vacation Bible School. The theme this is year is “Kids Stand Strong for God.” For information, contact Pam at 2611994.
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June 10 through 14 Tuesday, June 11 Diabetes Support Group • 2 p.m. You’re invited to Lane Regional Medical Center’s Diabetes Support Group. We welcome all who have Type 1 or Type 2 Diabetes including family, friends, and any others in a supporting role. For information, contact Sherri Brady, R.N. at 6584583. Saturday, June 15 Dance • 7 to 10 p.m. A dance, featuring Elvis tribute artist Jay Dupuis and Band, will be
held at Kristenwood, 14025 Greenwell Springs Road. Dance is open to anyone 21 years or older. Tickets are $15 per person and are available at St. Alphonsus Parish Office, 14040 Greenwell Springs Road. June 17 through 19 Todd McClure Youth Football Camp • 6 to 8 p.m. Coach Sid Edwards and Central High will host the 3rd Annual Todd McClure Youth Football Camp. Cost is $20 for ages 5 to incoming freshmen. Pre-register online at centralyouthfootball.net June 17 through 20 Volleyball Camp Michelle LeBouef will host two sessions of Volleyball Camps. Session 1 is June 17 through 20, 8 a.m. to 12 noon. Cost is $100 and is open to all incoming 5th through 8th graders. Session 2 is July 15 through 17, 9 a.m. to 12 noon. Cost is $75 and is open to all incoming 2nd through 5th graders. Registration deadline is May 31. For information, contact Michele LeBouef at mlebouef@centralcss.org. Saturday, June 22 Right to Life Breakfast 9 a.m. to 11:30.m. Sen. David Vitter will be the main speaker at this annual pro-life event. St. Thomas More, 11441 Goodwood. $35 a person or $240 a table. Call Julie at 749-8260 for reservations. Door prizes and more!
. Class Reunions , Saturday, May 25 Northeast Class of 1993 The Northeast High Class of 1993 will hold their 20th reunion at Sammy’s Grill in Zachary at 5:30 p.m. until. The cost is $25 per person. RSVP at tweety.dufrene@yahoo. com or show up at the door. Saturday, June 8 Central High Class of ’63 The Central High Class of 1963 will hold their 50th reunion from 2 to 5 p.m. at the home of Ellen Smith Frazier, daughter of CHS principal J.A. Smith. Classmates may contact the reunion committee at chsclassof1963esf@cox.net or at Class of 1963, 11116 Sullivan Rd., Baton Rouge, LA 70818 for registration and questionnaire details. Saturday, June 15 Bellingrath Reunion
There will be a Bellingrath Reunion at the new Middle School cafeteria from 4 to 8 p.m. It will be for faculty, staff, students, parents, and grandparents who were involved with Bellingrath from 1966 to 2000. Only adults are invited. Go to www. Bellingrathreunion.webs.com to register and get more information. If you are interested in helping with the reunion, there will be a meeting at Berean Ministries Sunday, April 7 at 2 p.m. Saturday, August 17 Istrouma Class of ’73 Reunion Istrouma High Class of ’73 will have a reunion at Kristenwood, 14025 Greenwell Springs. Contact Rhona C. Watson, 654-7716 or rcw51055@aol.com or Debbie or Danny Wellman, 261-8358 or dwell96@bellsouth.net.
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Central, Baker at State Track Meet
THE DYNASTY— Dynasty Williams was 2nd in 800 at 2:28.11, 2nd in 1,600 at 5:27.86, and 2nd in 3,200 at 12:02.69.
CENTRAL HIGH’S 4X100— The Central High School 4x100 relay team proved again to be one of the best in the state. At the LHSAA 5-A State Championship last week, they placed 5th with a time of 42.68. Shown are team members Dillon Brumfield, Gary Triplett, Leo Brownfield, and Craig Jones. Triplett was expected to be a contender in the 200-meter dash but pulled up in the finals with a hamstring injury.
BEST JUMPER— Central High’s Craig Jones proved to be one of the best jumpers at the state track meet. He won 4th in long jump with 22-9-3/4 and 5th in triple jump at 45-2.
GOOD HAND OFF— Central High’s Gary Triplett hands off to Leo Brownfield during the 4x100 relay. Central placed 5th in State 5-A Track Meet with a time of 42.68.
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