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LES students of the month
LaPlace Elementary’s January Students of the Month are (front row, left to right) Jourdan Stipe, Katelynn Gillory, Paris Hills, Wyntah Brown, Joseph Norwood, Alexis Duhe, David Guillory and Skai Miller; (second row, left to right) Jamesia Sledge, Kyhren Brown, Jenny Sobalvarro, Tairya Lockhart, Daija August, Kayanna Adams, Brandon Eugene, Amber Oubre and Heaven Clement; (third row, left to right) Austin Bailey, D' Laysha Johnson, Kayla Caronna, CJ Lagarbo, Ashlyn Brown, Erinesha Green, Corae Hollins and Traia Williams; and (back row, left to right) Kailon Cureau, Remy Williams, Kaylyn Dusang, Tannia Gravinas, Michael Weaver, Taylor Barnes, Jennifer Robles and Elondra Magee.
Beautiful artwork
Destrehan High School talented art student Alyssa Leinweber placed third in the 14th Annual Cox Art Contest. There were more than 100 pieces submitted. Her work will hang in the New Orleans Museum of Art until the end of February.
A enduring invention
As we continue our articles on your collections, this week I will give you some information on a very popular collection, fruit jars.
Don’t let celebration become idol worship
What a game! Saints 31 – Vikings 28 in overtime!
Norco 4-6 Elementary science fair winners
Norco 4-6 Science Fair winners are (front row, left to right) Holden Loper, Josie Taylor, Natalie Matherne, TashiAna Robinson, Madison DeRoche, Nastassia Woods, Sydney Doescher, Mason Nunez and Brianne Barrios; and (back row, left to right) Leah Miller, Victoria Ostrowski, Madison Mollere, Nathan Compton, Austin Bordelon, Ayden DeJean, Tabitha Tabb, Gavin Blakley and Jenae Naquin.
Lake Pontchartrain Elementary’s science fair winners
Behavioral Science winners are (left to right) honorable mention - Brenda Franco, third - Raynie Exum, second - JuJuan Bell and first - Darae Taylor.
SCB yearbook contest winner
St. Charles Borromeo School’s Parents, Teachers and Friends Organization Yearbook representative, Gay Prindle recently held a yearbook cover design contest. The competition was open to students in third through eighth grade to design the cover to go with the school’s theme “I am the vine, you are the branches.” This year’s winner is seventh grader Maria Ory. Ory will receive a complimentary personalize yearbook for this accomplishment.
LaPlace Elementary students of the month
LaPlace Elementary January Students of the Month are (first row, left to right) Jourdan Stipe, Katelynn Gillory, Paris Hills, Wyntah Brown, Joseph Norwood, Alexis Duhe, David Guillory and Skai Miller; (second row, left to right) Jamesia Sledge, Kyhren Brown, Jenny Sobalvarro, Tairya Lockhart, Daija August, Kayanna Adams, Brandon Eugene, Amber Oubre and Heaven Clement; (third row, left to right) Austin Bailey, D' Laysha Johnson, Kayla Caronna, CJ Lagarbo, Ashlyn Brown, Erinesha Green, Corae Hollins and Traia Williams; and (back row, left to right) Kailon Cureau, Remy Williams, Kaylyn Dusang, Tannia Gravinas, Michael Weaver, Taylor Barnes, Jennifer Robles and Elondra Magee.
The Chamber throws a party
River Region Chamber of Commerce held their sixth annual gala recently. Several local companies came out to enjoy the music, food and decorations.
HMS science fair winners
The Harry Hurst Middle School Science Fair was a huge success this year with over 200 projects entered for judging making it a very competitive event.
Finding a good doctor is a blessing
Choosing a doctor is one of the most important decisions a person can make. Everyone would like to have one who is personable and compassionate, but in these times, that could be a problem. I have to say that my family has been blessed with the doctors that God has placed in our lives in needs of time.
AOL science fair winners
Eighth graders at Ascension
A bird bath can be therapeutic
I've washed a lot of dishes in my life, and chances are my future will include many, many more hours of standing in front of my kitchen sink. Do I enjoy dishwashing? I don't stop to think about it. It needs to be done, so I do it.
Local coach remembers kind words from superstar
Human interest stories about people reaching out to encourage others always touch my heart. I have the privilege, along with Danny Louque, of conducting weekly Fellowship of Christian Athletes meetings at Riverside Academy. My friend, coach Mickey Roussel, is the sponsor of the group.
What’s in your color glass?
This week I will give you a little history of glass making. Although it is not known exactly when or where glass was first made, evidence shows it originated in Mesopotamia, where pieces of well-made glass have been found. They are believed to date from the third millennium B.C. It appears that the Egyptians and perhaps the Phoenicians also made glass as far back as the second millennium B.C.
Make your mouth water
St. Joan of Arc Pack 312 Cub Scouts Father/Son Cake Bake was held recently. The winners are (left to right) Tallest -Alex East, Scout Theme-Thomas Luminais, Yummiest- Zachary Eilers, Flattest- Luke Perret, Longest- Matthew St. Martin and Most Original-Devon Rucker.
St. Timothy’s Preschool learns safety
St. Timothy's students were recently visited by "Robbie the Robot" along with Lt. Wayne Norwood, Sgt. Loma Linda Michel and Deputy Cindy Faucheux of the St. John Sheriff's Office. Shown here with the officers are students (left to right) Logan Barrios, Bryson Borne, Cale Arceneaux and Erin Powell.
Annual breakfast next weekend
On Saturday, Feb. 6, 2010, Get High on Life, together with the Lutcher KC’s, will sponsor the 11th Annual Super Bowl Prayer Breakfast.
Are you ready to meet the Heavenly Father?
Although I’m not working outside of my home this year, my alarm rings at 5:30 in the morning. I enjoy spending the first part of my day quietly, for that’s usually the only quiet part. After cooking breakfast, something that I never had time to do when I worked, and watching everyone leave for school, I get ready. Sometimes I have errands to run, friends to meet or appointments to keep. Other times, I get ready just so I’ll be prepared for the unexpected.
WSJH teacher honored by local VFW
EDGARD – Rajwantie Sahai, a geography and history teacher at West St. John High School, has been recognized by the VFW Post 339 as this year’s high school recipient of the National Citizenship Teacher Award for St. John the Baptist Parish.
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