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‘The game of life’ is in God’s hands
Most people have a strong desire in life to be successful. The problem is we often consider success by the world’s standards. Success is defined as a favorable or satisfactory outcome; the gaining of wealth, fame, rank, etc.
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LaPlace Elementary students of the month
LaPlace Elementary School PTO Student of the Month for December are (front row, left to right) Gage Berthelot, Malika Granger, Darrion Patterson, Ethan DeFrisco, John Bordelon, Terrin Ford and Haylee Guidry; (middle row, left to right) Tania Higgenbotham, Jodie Duhe, Logan DeFrisco, Yaffa Young, LaD'eja Harris and Jessica Wilright; and (back row, left to right) Frances Means, Caleb Putman, Paige Craighead, Rayson Knight, Kash Foley and Maite Valerde.
R.K. Smith Middle students help bring books to the needy
Luling – Eighth graders from R.K. Smith Middle School are joining Super Bowl MVP’s Peyton Manning and Scholastic Book Clubs to help donate one million books to disadvantaged children.
St. John Parish Students of the Year
RESERVE – St. John the Baptist Parish held its Student of the Year Competition in recently.
Achieving the dream
Residents of the River Parishes celebrate the birthday of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
A very successful senior project
Hahnville High School Senior Megan Gonzales, presented a check to Relay for Life in the amount of $520 as part of her senior project. Megan chose fundraising as her senior project and organized a concert at Pocomo’s Pizzeria Restaurant in an effort to raise money for the American Cancer Foundation. Performing in concert with Megan were Patrick O’Malley, Tyler Lirette and Alexander Romero. She collected several door prizes from local businesses in St. Charles Parish to give away throughout the night. All donations received at the concert were given to Relay for Life. Posing with a large check are (left to right) Relay for Life representative Karla Couvillion, Megan Gonzales and HHS Principal Lorel Gonzales.
A time for everything
Solomon was inspired to write, “There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under heaven.” (Ecclesiastes 3:1) The editors of Woman’s Day magazine apparently agree with him for they devoted an article in the Feb. 17 issue to listing ideal times for various activities.
R. K. Smith’s top tigers
R.K. Smith's Top Tigers for the month of December are (front row, left to right) sixth-graders Erika Hernandez, Zavian Scott, Tyrone Gauthier, DaVonte' Cravin, Kyle Mansfield, Jayda Duvernay, Caleb Brimmer, Dawson Jacob and Daylon Dee; (middle row, left to right) seventh-graders Ronneisha Narcisse, Tatyana Mitchell, Justin Cannon, Sanders Johnson, Hayley Steinlage, Eric Jefferson, Sasha Hernandez and Landon Kinler; and (back row, left to right) Resource Officer Jose Alvarenga and eighth-graders DayJah Murray, Ta'Ziria Simoneaux, Jordan Foret, Michelle Bonilla, Nathan Sutton, Darrelyn Ingram, Jermicka Glenn and Principal Harold Blood.
One person can make a difference
Can one person make a difference? I’ve often heard it said but very seldom have seen it accomplished.
Tragedies abroad can show us our place in the world
While serving in the U.S. Navy in 1955, my ship was anchored off the coast of Port-au-Prince, Haiti. It was my first experience with extreme poverty.
Open my eyes to God’s blessings
I hate putting away the Christmas stuff, then finding one more thing that I didn’t see. More often than not, the day after I pack up the decorations, I find one more ornament on the floor in the corner of the room or one more snowman on the kitchen counter. This will be the year, I thought. This will be the year that I put away all of the Christmas decorations.
Krewe of Agape kick off the season
LaPlace’s Krewe of Agape’s 2010 ball is Sunday, Jan. 31, at Best Western Landmark in Metairie. The maids are (front row, left to right) Chazity Marie Lennie, daughter of Carla Anderson and Charles Lennix, TaShelle J’Nae Johnson, daughter of Romell and Janelle Johnson, Dikeyta Qwintrell Bowser, daughter of Keith and Genell Joseph and Monét Arielle Johnson, daughter of Latischa Johnson and Domingo Gray; and (back row, left to right) A’nyjah Shaunté Johnson, daughter of Elisa Batiste and Cedric Johnson, Kerrion Michelle Baker, daughter of Wanda and Carey Baker, Derrian Shernaé Smith, daughter of Sherone and Derick Smith, LaShanae Brayelle Honor, daughter of Sharon Honor and Michael Johnson Jr. and Jade-Chavon Champagne, daughter of Dawn Champagne.
New Sarpy Elementary’s best readers for December
New Sarpy Elementary Library announced the winners for December’s reading program, “Season’s Readings!” Students read books and completed short forms. At the end of December, four names were randomly pulled at each grade level from all those who participated. Winners received a book, certificate, library bag and assorted prizes. The winners are (front row, left to right) Connor Barney, Joshua Thomas, Jourdan Arnold, and Brecken Dilapi; and (back row, left to right) Sasha Alvarado, Lauren Hurst, Darrius Smith, Justin Mata, Anderson Sirmon, Alex Simon, Addison Raiford and Jake Schweitzer.
Showing Bobcat pride
East St. John Elementary recognized the Best of the Bobcats from November and December. Each student was nominated by their teacher to represent their homeroom. These students are able to "Dress for Success" as they stand out among their peers.
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The Saints season could teach us all about devotion
The Saints’ winning season is proof that everyone loves a winner and that all have a desire to be a part of a successful mission. What the football team has accomplished, besides winning games, is getting people to feel a part of being a winner.
RPH’s young at art champs
LAPLACE – River Parishes Hospital held a Young At Art Reception for its winners for the months of Dec. 2008 through Nov. of 2009. Each winner's picture was on display throughout the reception.
Let the good times roll
LAPLACE – Charles M. Duhon and Jenna J. Gaudet will share the spotlight as King and Queen du Monde XXXI in the River Parishes’ largest Carnival celebration in LaPlace.
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