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On Oct. 17 Zachary Community School District Principals were honored with awards of recognition for the district's "A" grade. From left, are: Patrick Jenkins, Port Hudson Careeer Academy; Wes Watts, Zachary High School; Rebecca Thompspn, Assistant Principal at Northwestern Middle School; Jennifer Marangos, Zachary Elementary School; Dewey Davis, Copper Mill Elementary School; Martha Davis, Northwestern Elementary School; and Cynthia Myers; Zachary Early Learning Center. The celebration included performances from school spirit groups, the band Winbourne and a fireworks display compliments of the City of Zachary. (PHOTO/Stacy Gill)
Zachary principals recognized for district's "A" performance
Zachary Community School District principals celebrate a seventh year at number one. On Oct. 17, the district held a community-wide celebration at Bronco Stadium where the principals each received ...
Oct 19, 2011 | 0 0 comments | 1 1 recommendations | email to a friend
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Zachary High Agriscience Dept. Fruit Tree sale going on now until Oct. 29
The Zachary High Agriscience students, under the instruction of Kathi Conerly, are holding a fruit tree sale now through the end of October. The fruit tree sale is in lieu of the students' annual P...
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Vehicle crashes are the leading cause of teen deaths
Traffic crashes are the leading cause of death for teenagers in the United States. That’s one of the reasons why Oct. 16-21 has been designated National Teen Driver Safety Week. As an active partic...
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Southern University Concert Choir to present ‘Fall Concert’ Oct. 20
The highly acclaimed and award-winning Southern University Concert Choir will present its’ “Fall Concert” at 7 p.m. on Oct. 20 in the Recital Hall of the DeBose Music Building. The concert, which ...
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Zachary High School's Interact officers were sworn in Thursday, Oct. 6, by Rotarian Francis Nezianya. From left: Christopher VanDiver, Treasurer; Alaina Young, Photographer; Jasmine Littles, Secretary; Amber Graves, Secretary; Marissa Zeno, Vice President; Khadijah Jackson, President; Terri Dawson, Secretary; Bria Williams, Photographer; Aniya Robinson, Sgt. at Arms; and Francis Nezianya, Zachary Rotarian. The ZHS Interact Club is led by sponsors Kim Littles, Melanie Handl and Jessica Johnson. (PHOTO/Stacy Gill)
Interact officers sworn in at Rotary meeting
The Zachary High School Interact Club's 2011-12 officers were sworn in at the Zachary Rotary Club meeting on Oct. 6. Rotarian Francis Nezianya swore in the officers by taking their oaths. Interact'...
Oct 14, 2011 | 0 0 comments | 2 2 recommendations | email to a friend
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The cover of Rodrigue's novel, “Vlad Dragwlya: Son of the Dragon"
LSU staff member’s novel explores historical Dracula
Gate 6 Publications is pleased to announce the impending release of “Vlad Dragwlya: Son of the Dragon,” which will be disseminated in print and digital versions beginning Nov. 1. This historically-...
Oct 13, 2011 | 0 0 comments | 2 2 recommendations | email to a friend
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Bonnie Byland is the ZHS Teacher of the Week for Oct. 5, 2011. (PHOTO/Stacy Gill)
Meet your Teacher: In the classroom with Bonnie Byland
ZHS Teacher of the Week: Bonnie Byland, 51 Birth Date: March 31 Hometown: Baton Rouge Family: Married to Dave Byland; together they have a son Travis Byland, 26, and daughter, Laurie, 23. Both are ...
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Zachary schools are #1 again: Historical release of letter grades underscores state's education reform agenda
To provide communities and families with a clear and meaningful depiction of school performance, on Oct. 5, for the first time in state history, the Louisiana Department of Education released lette...
Oct 06, 2011 | 0 0 comments | 2 2 recommendations | email to a friend
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Samuel A. Sinquefield (PHOTO/Stacy Gill)
Local named as National Merit Scholarship semi-finalist
Samuel A. Sinquefield of Zachary has been named a semifinalist in the National Merit Scholarship competition. More than 1.5 million students entered the competition during their junior year of hig...
Oct 02, 2011 | 0 0 comments | 2 2 recommendations | email to a friend
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Army ROTC cadets from Southern University practice capsizing drills, near the Bonnet Carre Spillway, with Zodiac inflatable boats provided by Louisiana National Guardsmen from the 2225th Multi-Role Bridge Company, 205th Engineer Battalion, in Norco, La., Sept. 11, 2011. (PHOTO/Spc. Tarell J. Bilbo)
Army ROTC prepares for Ranger Challenge: La. Guardsmen help train, provide equipment
NEW ORLEANS-Army ROTC cadets learned how to correctly operate and maneuver Zodiac inflatable boats provided by Soldiers from the Louisiana National Guard's 2225th Multi-Role Bridge Company, 205th E...
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WZHS broadcasts a weekly news show from Zachary High for the entire student body and faculty. Debby Lowery, fron left, instructs the class. WZHS is Brett Bankston, Ryan Brandon, Erik Chambers, Laderricka Durand, Zalika Joyner, Jasmine Littles, Courtney Page, Denae Rider, Laine Simoneaux, Mallory Albert, Brendan Barton and Landon Bower. (PHOTO/Stacy Gill)
Tuning in to WZHS
WZHS, a multi-media network at Zachary High School and for Zachary High only, has been cranking out videos, broadcasts, public service announcements, live streams of athletic events and more for ab...
Oct 01, 2011 | 0 0 comments | 4 4 recommendations | email to a friend
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The 2011 BHS Homecoming Court front row, from left, is: Freshman Lamiri Cobb, Seniors Kennedi Brown, Keisha Boykin and Michaela George and Freshman R'Myni Watson. Back row, from left: Junior Emery Cedotal, Sophomores Kelli Marks and Sheltoyia Walker and Junior Meghan Minor. (PHOTO/Stacy Gill)
Baker High School 2011 Homecoming Court
The Baker High School Homecoming Court was announced last week. Three seniors, two juniors, two sophomores and two freshmen girls will represent Baker High on Friday, Sept. 30, when the Baker Buffa...
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