Renaissance
The Voice of the Louisiana School for Math, Science, and the Arts
Natchitoches, LA
Praecellemus
Volume XXX, Issue 4
April 2013
Colors Fly at LSMSA During the Celebration of Holi Brian Kim Editor in Chief
On Saturday, March 16, students of LSMSA crowded Eagle Field to participate in the celebration of Holi, an Indian festival celebrated all around the
world. Hosted by Indigo Club, Holi represents the coming of spring. To express the vibrant Nature and beautiful pigments of the season, participants in Holi celebrate by
Club officers of Holi Photo by Shelvi Shah
throwing colored water and powder at each other. Colors did fly this Saturday as students threw an assortment of colors from pink to red to blue at each other. In the process, shirts turned into tie-dye shirts, and the sidewalk looked like a painting canvas. Laughter and excitement filled the air as students enthusiastically tried to drown their friends in different colors. In addition, students also threw water ballons at each other, which only added to the excitement. “It [Holi] is the time to enjoy the colors of spring as well as to say farewell to Winter,” said Shelvi Shah (Sr.), president of Indigo
Students throw powder to initiate the start of Holi Photo by Carlie Procell
Club. Holi is primarily celebrated in India, Nepal, and their surrounding countries, but the Indian influence has spread to such a degree that festivals can be seen in all parts of the globe. Holi is often celebrated on college campuses with hundreds, even thousands, of students. “Indigo, as a club, hosts this event because we try our best
Editorial: The Renaissance Thanks the Foundation Brian Kim Editor in Chief
Since LSMSA opened its doors in 1983, little has changed. The carpet on the second floor of the HSB, the red lockers, and the beds in Prudhomme and Caddo have all withstood the test of time and remained as integral parts of LSMSA. However, this past year, change has suddenly come upon LSMSA in a big way.
What once used to be a dull, worn-out gym has become fuel for school spirit as the floor glistens under the lights. What once was a messy assortment of trees has turned into a beautiful amphitheater and walkway lined with benches and lampposts. What was once chipped paint coming off the walls in the dorms has become a fresh coat of new colors. Old, rusted shower knobs have be-
come new knobs with temperature readings. These new improvements to the school have been possible because of an often overseen benefactor, the Foundation. An assembly of alumni and parents of LSMSA students, the Foundation plays a pivotal role in funding school projects and influencing school decisions. On behalf of the student body at LSMSA,
the newspaper staff would like to thank the Foundation for all that it has done this past year. Although we, as students, do not have the opportunity to meet the members of the Foundation, we are grateful for all the money and time the organization has put into improving our school. Continued as Foundation On Page 12
to spread the culture and festivals of India throughout the school,” said Prisha Patel (Sr.), vice-president of Indigo club. Continued as Holi On Page 12 In this issue... 2
Tech Column
2
CS Competition
3
LAN Party
3
Senior Night
4
Literary Rally
5
Positivity Page
6, 7 Beier Colloquium 8
Science Quiz Bowl
8
FBLA
9
Safety & Wellness
10
Junior College Sem.
10
Prom Pictures
11
Indepen. Studies
11
BSP: Food
12
Continuations