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Thomas Eddlemon Wins Scholarship

Thomas Eddlemon Wins Scholarship

BATON ROUGE — This year’s recipient of the Robert J. Aertker, Sr. Memorial Scholarship is Thomas Eddlemon of Central High School.  The awards committee said, “Thomas is a fine man of integrity who displays the heart to teach and work with others.”  Former principal Jerry Boudreaux presented the scholarship to Thomas. Eddlemon will attend Hendrix […]

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Central to Launch ‘Virtual School’ This Fall

Central to Launch ‘Virtual School’ This Fall

Home Schoolers Can Enroll in Central High, Earn Diploma, Advanced Placement, TOPS CENTRAL — On Monday, the Central Community School Board approved the creation of a Virtual School for residents of the school district.  Any student in grades six through 12 will be able to enroll in the school and study via the Internet.  The […]

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Central LEAPs to No. 2

Central LEAPs to No. 2

Zachary No. 1, EBR at No. 48 In Assessment Of Students BATON ROUGE — The Louisiana Department of Education announced the results of the LEAP and iLEAP tests for the spring semester, and students of the Central Community School System have vaulted to the No. 2 position in the state, just behind No. 1-ranking Zachary.  […]

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Conservative Lawmaker Will Receive Frederick Douglass Award

Conservative Lawmaker Will Receive Frederick Douglass Award

Sen. Guillory Cast Deciding Vote in Favor of Creating SE School District BATON ROUGE — State Sen. Elbert Guillory (D-Opelousas) will be honored during the At Large Conference with the Frederick Douglass Award at Friday’s luncheon. Guillory, a conservative leader in the Louisiana Legislature, was in the news recently when he cast the deciding vote […]

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Conservative Black Leaders Gather in Baton Rouge for National Conference

Conservative Black Leaders Gather in Baton Rouge for National Conference

‘At Large Conference’ Tonight, Friday At Crowne Plaza Will Highlight Blacks’ Efforts to Escape the New Plantation BATON ROUGE — Conservative black leaders from across the United States will gather in Baton Rouge tonight and Friday for the At Large Conference, which will celebrate the determination by black conservatives to lead Americans away from dependency […]

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Catholic High School Class of 2013

Catholic High School Class of 2013

BATON ROUGE — Catholic High School of Baton Rouge will hold its Baccalaureate Mass and One hundred seventeenth Commencement Exercises Saturday, May 18, at 4 p.m. at the Baton Rouge River Center Arena. Mark Russell Babin was named Valedictorian and Michael David Doiron Jr. was named Salutatorian. Completing the Class of 2013 are Cody Austin […]

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Central Private School Class of 2013

Central Private School Class of 2013

Valedictorian – Alyssa Gayle Lassard Salutatorian – Katie Lynne Geren Simpson Anderson, IV Tyler David Baggett Shelby Marie Bates Blake Joseph Benoit Blake Aron Chelette Jr. Jaydyn Alexander Harris Cohen Symantha Aynn Dandreano Maryann Nicole Dykes Robert Nicolas Dykes Alexandria Morgan Easley Brennan O’Neal Fucich Kimberly Nicolé Gagnet Brice Justin Harris Andrew Christopher Hassell Mason […]

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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.  […]

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Hosanna Christian Academy Class of 2013

Hosanna Christian Academy Class of 2013

Graduation • Friday, May 10 Hosanna First Assembly Sanctuary Valedictorian Deanté Marquel Baham Salutatorian Jamie Ann Trice Jayla Trenea Bonton Jalyn Janae Brown Kayla Monique Brown Quanae Sameria Brown Robernesha Conella Clay Aungelle Dominique Dupard Rodderick Wayne Fields II Kierra Leshae Gibson Gabrielle Anjelica Gremillion Juwan James Harris Meganne Elizabeth Hudson Gerald Wayne Johnson Jr. […]

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Central Seniors Take Oath of Enlistment

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 […]

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