ASH/Centric December

DECEMBER 2020

ASH CENTRIC MAGAZINE

FOOTBALL'S PLAYOFF JOURNEY

SPREADING

JOY

HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE

ALUMNI SPOTLIGHT

THE PEOPLE WHO MAKE ASH GREAT

ASH/CENTRIC MAGAZINE STAFF AND CONTRIBUTORS EDITORIAL DIRECTOR: MRS. DOWNEY A S S I S TA N T M A N A G I N G E D I T O R : A S H LY N N B .

S P E C I A L P R OJ E C T S C O O R D I N AT O R : E M I LY H .

COPY EDITORS: LANEE L. & EMMA B. CONTRIBUTING WRITERS: E M I LY H .

ELIZABETH D. ATA LYA J .

LANEE L. AZARIA H. JACK J. AUBREY G. EMMA M.

ART AND PHOTOGRAPHY LEAD PHOTOGRAPHERS: J A C O B F. E M I LY F. COLIN M. CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHERS: LANEE L. ELIZABETH D. BETHANY R. EMMA B. 2

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CONTENTS

Holiday Time at Starbucks

Jamye Taylor: Mental Health

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Holiday Gift Guide

Cookies & Cultures

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What's Your Flavor?

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Mrs.Hilton: On Purpose and Passion

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Spreading Joy!

Football in 2020

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Alumni Spotlight

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Basketball Season Begins Basketball season has begun, and the boys' team is on a mission to remain the Class 5A State Champions. The Hixson Auto Invitational was recently hosted by Alexandria Senior High School.

Teams from all over the state traveled to compete.

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KICKING IT.

T ROJA N S P R E PA R E FO R S O CC E R S E A S O N .

by: Azaria H. The Alexandra Senior High Boys and Girls Soccer season has just begun. Both the girls and the boys soccer team will be going to different parts of Louisiana to play several opponents.

Coach Sons says, “My main goal is to help all of the players achieve their goal of being good soccer players and help them learn different types of skills to improve or make them better.”

When the players show up for a game they have to have the right mindset and a winning attitude and mindset.

Even though four players from last season have graduated, the team’s confidence remains intact. “I am going to lead my teammates into the right path,

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SIP, SIP, HO ORAY! Two anonymous Media I students recentlty visited Alexandria's first stand-alone Starbucks to sip on some holiday drinks.

Below they spill their opinion of the 2020 offerings.

PEPPERMINT MOCHA

CARAMEL B R U L E E L AT T E

TOASTED WHITE C H O C O L AT E

CHESTNUT L AT T E

P R O : TA S T E S L I K E A YORK PEPPERMINT PAT T Y.

PRO: WHIPPED CREAM AND CARAMEL DRIZZLE.

P R O : G R E AT W H I T E C H O C O L AT E F L AVO R ; F U N SPRINKLES ON T O P.

PRO: NUTTY F L AVO R .

C O N : C A N ’ T R E A L LY TA S T E M U C H CO F F E E F L AVO R .

3 / 5 S TA R S OVERALL: D E F I N I T E LY N A I L E D THE PEPPERMINT FLAVOR, BUT IT IS OVERPOWERING TO WHERE TA S T I N G C H O C O L AT E O R COFFEE IS D I F F I C U LT. 6

C O N : M I L K Y, WEAK CARAMEL F L AVO R ; CO U L D USE MORE CRUNCH.

CON: MILKY; E X C E S S I V E LY C R E A M Y.

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OVERALL: WE RECOMMEND THE L AT T E I F YO U ’ R E SOMEONE WHO DOESN’T ENJOY T H E TA S T E O F COFFEE; LEANS MORE TOWARD COFFEE-MILK.

OVERALL: IT WAS VERY MILKY AND A L M O S T TA S TED LIKE COFFEE CREAMER. C E R TA I N LY N O T BAD, BUT LACKING IN A STRONG CO F F E E F L AVO R .

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CON: NOT VERY BOLD. 4 / 5 S TA R S O V E R A L L : TA S T E S LIKE A CAMPFIRE, BUT IN A GOOD W AY. T H E N U TT Y F L AVO R WA S DISTINCT AND A WELCOMED NOTE IN THE LINEUP OF SWEET H O L I D AY DRINKS.

HILTON AND HER PURPOSE

L E A D T E AC H E R , M A RY A N N E H I LTO N , S H A R E S T H E S O U R C E O F H E R S A U C E .

By: Ashlynn B. On a cool morning in December, students enter through the front glass doors at ASH and are greeted with upbeat music and the lively energy of lead teacher, Mrs. Mary Anne Hilton.

Hilton’s presence on campus is distinct and her purpose is clear: to have every opportunity available to them when they leave ASH. Hilton graduated from Alexandria Senior High, then went on to graduate from Louisiana Tech.

Soon after graduating from Tech, she returned to ASH to pursue her career in teaching, and according to her, it never felt like a choice. “I knew I always wanted to teach. It honestly felt like more of a calling to me,” Hilton said. She began teaching history, and later earned a master’s degree in Educational Leadership from the University of Louisiana at Lafayette.

The entirety of Hilton’s career has been here at ASH. “I have always known that this is such a special school, every single student here matters,” Hilton said.

“When I look at each student and realize that we are instrumental in what they do when they graduate, it’s no longer work, it’s no longer a career--it’s a mission,” Hilton said.

Even though Hilton’s time teaching U.S. history is over she still loves history and looks up to many historical figures, specifically Theodore Rosevelt.

A life-size cardboard cutout of Roosevelt himself flanks the entrance of her office. This cutout was a gift from Hilton’s husband, a fact that affirms her admiration for this former president.

She illustrates her fascination with Rosevelt by saying: “he wasn’t the strongest physically, and experienced a great deal of losses, but he worked to overcome those struggles. In every single stage of his life, you can see examples of how he truly lived life to the fullest.” She admires his ability to seize opportunities despite all the hardships he faced in life and his belief in his purpose.

Like her favorite historical figure, Hilton herself continues to overcome obstacles and struggles that 2020 has presented. She manages to maintain her drive and positive outlook because she wholeheartedly believes in the strength of ASH’s environment and the potential of its students.

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S E N I O R SPIRI T

S P I R I T G R O U P S W E R E H O N O R E D F O R T H E I R PA R T I C I PAT I O N AT S C H O O L A N D AT H L E T I C E V E N T S T H I S S E M E S T E R .

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LET'S TALK .

A S H ' S N E W L I C E N S E D P R O F E S S I O N A L C O U N S E LO R D I S C U S S E S S T R E S S , T H E PA N D E M I C A N D T H E I M P O R TA N C E O F H E R R O L E O N C A M P U S .

By: Atalya J. A few bad experiences with a school counselor in high school, and Jamye Taylor was determined to create change.

Taylor grew up in West Monroe, La. and graduated from Louisiana Tech in 2016 to become a Licensed Professional Counselor. Now, after five years of independent counseling, she can be found in her office--a small room toward the back of Alexandria Senior High’s library.

She eventually fell in love with professional counseling after meeting some professors who gave her insight into the field.

Taylor has experience counseling all age groups, but believes her strengths lie in helping young adults.

Taylor says that the biggest obstacle she faces with teens in-session is a lack of trust, and that she combats this issue with creating an environment where her clients feel related to and not pressured or uncomfortable.

She brings a unique, holistic approach to her sessions that focuses less on medicine and more on “revealing the whole truth of a client’s situation”; missing pieces of a story, or points of view that may be overlooked. This happens often in adolescent patients, according to Taylor, as underlying issues tend to cloud the bigger picture.

One of these issues include stress. Stress these days is not uncommon to anyone with the uncertainty brought upon by COVID-19. Attempting to balance this with school, work, and home life causes anxiety in many teens.

There are a few ways to deal with this anxiety. Taylor’s first suggestion is to talk to a parent or seek the help of a professional. If these options aren’t ideal, then she suggests learning healthy coping mechanisms.

This could be a simple grounding technique, which involves identifying stress triggers and reducing the impact through a breathing exercise or an act of self-care, like taking a hot bath or lighting a favorite candle.

If school is the source of stress, then she suggests doing school work in chunks and taking small breaks to make it feel less overwhelming.

Taylor’s most important piece of advice, however, is to “know when to ask for help, and never be afraid to ask for it.” She plans on helping many more children and has proved herself to be an essential human resource.

STUDENTS CAN SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT WITH M S . TAY LO R I F T H E Y F E E L T H E Y N E E D

E X T R A H E L P M A N AG I N G E M OT I O N S O R B E H AV I O R .

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S P RE A D I N G J OY! ASH CONTINUES TO MAKE SPIRITS BRIGHT AMIDST THE PANDEMIC. by: Ashlynn B.

BEST BUDDIES

I N L I G H T O F T H E H O L I D AY S P I R I T M R S . E L L I N G T O N A N D H E R B E S T B U D D I E S H AV E B E E N W O R K I N G F O R T H E PA S T T H R E E W E E K S O N P R E PA R I N G G I F T S FO R A L L T H E T E AC H E R S A N D A D M I N I S T R AT I O N O F A L E X A N D R I A S E N I O R H I G H .

D E S P I T E T H E L I M I TAT I O N S O N C L U B S F O R T H E 2 0 2 0 S C H O O L Y E A R , E L L I N G T O N A N D H E R T E A M A R E S T I L L F I N D I N G A WAY T O S P R E A D J OY D U R I N G T H I S H O L I D AY S E A S O N .

E A C H G I F T T H AT B E S T B U D D I E S P L A N S T O G I V E O U T I S U N I Q U E , A N D T H E Y H AV E S P E N T H O U R S L E A R N I N G A B O U T E AC H E M P LOY E E AT A S H T O E N S U R E T H AT E A C H G I F T I S S P E C I A L . E L L I N G T O N E X P L A I N S T H AT “ T H E O N E T H I N G T H AT E V E R YO N E N E E D S T H E M O S T R I G H T N O W I S A P P R E C I A T I O N .”

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F E L L OW S H I P O F C H R I S T I A N AT H L E T E S

F C A I S W O R K I N G W I T H T H E S C 3 O R G A N I Z AT I O N I N S U L P H U R T O H E L P S C H O O L S I N T H E A R E A T H AT R E C E I V E D D A M A G E D U R I N G THIS HURRICANE SEASON. THIS YEAR HURRICANE LAURA AND D E LTA T O R E T H R O U G H S U L F U R L E A V I N G M A N Y S C H O O L S W I T H G R E AT LO S S .

STUDENT COUNCIL IS ALSO HELPING THE SC3 ORGANIZAT I O N C O L L E C T S C H O O L S U P P L I E S S O T H E S C H O O L T H AT S U F F E R E D F R O M LO S S D U E TO T H E S E S TO R M S C A N H AV E T H E S U P PLIES THEY NEED.

MEGAN JEWELL, MEMBER OF FCA, HAS ORGANIZED FCA I N V O LV E M E N T W I T H S C 3 . S C 3 W A S E X C I T E D T H E Y O F F E R E D T O H E L P A N D T O L D J E W E L L T H AT S C H O O L I S T H E A R E A W H E R E T H E N E E D O F S U P P L I E S I S T H E G R E AT E S T.

STUDENT COUNCIL

STUDENT COUNCIL HAS BEEN WORKING WITH THE ARC F O U N D AT I O N , A N O R G A N I Z AT I O N F O R S P E C I A L N E E D S A D U LT S .

S T U C O W I L L P R O V I D E T H E A R C F O U N D AT I O N W I T H G I F T S T O H E L P T H O S E I N N E E D H AV E A M E M O R A B L E C H R I S T M A S E X P E R I ENCE.

STUDENT COUNCIL HAS ALSO COME TOGETHER TO WRITE L E T T E R S T O V E T E R A N S I N T H E V. A . H O S P I TA L . D U R I N G 2 0 2 0 , V E TE R A N S H A V E N O T B E E N A B L E T O C O N N E C T W I T H T H E I R F A M I LY DUE TO COVID-19. STUDENT COUNCIL IS WRITING LETTERS TO T H E S E LO C A L H E R O E S T O M A K E S U R E T H E Y K N O W T H AT T H E Y A R E A P P R E C I AT E D A N D VA L U E D .

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H O L I D AY G I F T G U I D E

Find the perfect gift for every personality on your list.

S O U R C E D A N D W R I T T E N B Y : E M I LY H .

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G I R LY GIRL

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2. PINK HOOPS: S TAY I N T H E LO O P WITH THESE COOL PINK HOOPS.FIND LO C A L LY AT A S P E N BLEU.

If your girl leaves a little sparkle everywhere she goes, then these gifts will make her shine brighter.

3.MINI BEAUT Y FRIDGE: LOOK HOT WHILE KEEPING YOUR SKINC ARE COOL.FIND ONLINE AT AMAZON .

4. NAIL POLISH: MAKE A S TATEMENT THIS SEASON WITH THESE LOUISIANA N ATIVE N AIL POLISHES. THEY COME IN A RAINBOW OF COLORS, SO YOU’RE SURE TO FIND JUST THE RIGHT SHADE. F I N D LO C A L LY AT SOUTHERN CHIC BOUTIQUE.

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1. S W E E T G R AC E HAND CREAM: IN SEARCH OF A STOCKING STUFFER? THIS IS THE IDEAL GIFT FOR EVERY BEAUT Y LOVER IN YOUR LIFE. F I N D LO C A L LY AT ASPEN BLEU.

1. AU T O M AT I C S A LT AND PEPPER SHAKERS: NEED SOMETHING TO LEVEL UP THE SPICE GAME? THESE MAKE T H E P E R F E C T PA I R .

FIND ONLINE AT AMAZON. 2. HAIR PASTA: AS IF EATIN G C ARBS NEEDED TO BE MORE F U N ? PA I R P R E M I U M PA S TA A N D IMPECCABLE PAC K AG I N G , A N D YOU'VE GOT A WINNER. WHAT’S NOT TO LOVE ABOUT THESE S TAND-OUT LADIES? FIND ONLINE AT BERGDORF GOODMAN. 3. MEASURING CUPS: YOU’LL NAIL THOSE CHRISTMAS BAKING PROJECTS THIS SEASON. FIND LO C A L LY AT A S P E N BLEU.

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FOODIE Shake up the kitchen this holiday season with these delicious kitchen gadgets.

4 . AVO C A D O T OA S T SHIRT: PERFECT FOR T H E AVO C A D O LOVER IN YOUR LIFE. FIND ONLINE AT: CALIFORNIA AVO C A D O . C O M

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GEEK Make your Geek the most trendy one out there this holiday season with some techy gifts.

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1. R I N G L I G H T WITH TRIPOD: QUARANTINE LIFE JUST GOT A WHOLE LOT EASIER. AC HIEVE THE PERFECT LIGHTING FOR ALL OF THOSE GOOGLE MEETS AND ZOOM SESSIONS. FIND ONLINE AT AMAZON. 2. MINI PROJECTOR: SHARE S L I D E S H OW S , WATC H MOVIES, AND MAKE H O L I DAY M E M O R I E S MORE ACCESIBLE THIS YEAR. FIND ONLINE AT AMAZON. 3. ECHO DOT: FROM YOUR MORNING AL ARM CLOC K TO YOUR PERSONAL DJ, ALEXA HAS YOU COVERED. “HEY AL EXA, PUT THIS ON T H E H O L I DAY P L AY LIST.” FIND ONLINE AT AMAZON .

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1. C O L D E S T WAT E R BOTTLE: THE LOUISIAN A HEAT CAN’T COMPETE WITH THE EXPERT INSUL ATION OF THIS WAT E R B OT T L E . A KEEPER FOR SUMMER HIKES AND WORKO U T S . VA R I O U S S I Z E S AVA I L A B L E .

FIND ONLINE AT T H E C O L D E S T WAT E R .

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OUTDOORSMAN Your outdoor adventure lover needs these gifts like they need fresh air.

2. THERMACELL PATIO SHIELD: DON’T LET MOSQUITOES BITE AT YO U R H O L I DAY CHEER. KEEP THEM AT B AY W I T H T H I S GADGET THAT EMITS A CHEMICAL TO K E E P YO U R PAT I O PEST FREE. FIND ONLINE AT AMAZON .

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3. CARHARTT BEANIE: PERFECT TO HIDE THOSE DIY QUARANTINE HAIRCUTS. FIND LO C A L LY AT H O L LOWAY OUTFITTERS.

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1. WA S H I TA P E : STUFF THOSE STOCKINGS WITH PRINTS AND PAT T E R N S GA LO R E .

PERFECT FOR THE CRAFTER OF ALL AGES.FIND LO C A L LY AT H O B BY LO B BY.

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Fill your craft closet with fun, funky gifts that will add a little flair to your next project.

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2. GLITTER HOT GLUE STICKS: BRING EXCITEMENT TO OT H E RW I S E AV ERAGE CRAFT PRJECTS WITH THESE S PA R K L I N G COLORS. FIND ONLINE AT AMAZON.

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3. PAINT BY NUMBERS: RELIEVE STRESS AND RELEASE C R E AT I V I T Y. A WIN-WIN FOR 2020. FIND LO C A L LY AT H O B BY LOBBY OR ONLINE. 15

ASH FOOTBALL ASH FOOTBALL MAKES HISTORY AS THEY ADVANCE TO THE SEMIFINALS THIS WEEK AGAINST WEST MONROE. THE GAME AT ZACHARY PROVED TO BE A CHALLENGING MATCH, BUT THE TROJANS WERE VICTORIOUS.

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COOKIES & CULTURE D U R I N G T H E H O L I DAY S , M A N Y FA M I L I E S E N J OY S P E C I A L T R E AT S . T H E S E C O O K I E S A N D D E S S E R T S S H A R E N OT O N LY O U R C U LT U R E B U T A L S O T R A D I T I O N . A S H S T U D E N T S S H A R E T H E I R FAVO R I T E R E C I P E S TO M A R K T H E S E A S O N .

FLAN DE TRES LECHES

F R O M : S O F I A G . " T H I S I S A R E C I P E F R O M M Y P U E R T O R I C A N H E R I T A G E ."

FO R C A R A M E L : 1 ¼ C U P R EG U L A R S U GA R . P R E PA R E C A R A M E L O N T H E S TOV E , B E S U R E T O M E LT S U G A R T O A L I G H T C O L O R . D O N O T B U R N O T H E R W I S E I T WILL BE BITTER. IN A 2 QUART ROUND MOLD SPREAD CARAMEL OVER ALL SIDES AND BOTTOM OF MOLD, SET ASIDE. FOR FLAN: 7 L A R G E E G G S S E P A R AT E D , U S E O N LY Y O L K S 1 CAN CONDENSED MILK 1 B I G C A N O F E VA P O R AT E D M I L K 1 BIG CAN OF COCONUT MILK 1 T S P VA N I L L A E X T R AC T PROCESS ALL INGREDIENTS IN A BLENDER ON HIGH FOR ABOUT 4-5 MINUTES. BE SURE TO USE A SIEVE WHEN POURING FLAN IN THE CARAMELIZED MOLD. B A K E AT 3 5 0 D E G R E E S I N A B A I N M A R I E F O R A B O U T O N E H O U R O R U N T I L S E T. C O O L D O W N F O R A B O U T 2 - 3 H O U R S AT R O O M T E M P E R AT U R E , T H E N R E F R I G E R AT E O V E R N I G H T C O V E R E D W I T H P L A S T I C W R A P. T O S E R V E W I T H A S M A L L K N I F E G O A R O U N D T H E S I D E S V E R Y C A R E F U L LY N O T TO BREAK SIDES OF FLAN. SERVE COLD.

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MAAMOOL COOKIES

F R O M : N O O R I . " T H E S E A R E A M I D D L E E A S T E R N D E L I C A C Y ."

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CUPS SEMOLINA FLOUR CANS SWEETENED CONDENSED MILK S T I C K S U N S A LT E D B U T T E R CUP FLOUR CUP SUGAR T. G R O U N D A N I S E S E E D T. B A K I N G P O W D E R

M I X F L O U R A N D M E LT E D B U T T E R O V E R N I G H T. T H E N , M I X I N E V E R Y T H I N G E L S E P R I O R T O B A K I N G . B A K E AT 3 7 5 D E G R E E S F O R 1 5 - 2 5 M I N U T E S , D E P E N D I N G O N T H E H E AT O F YO U R O V E N .

SUGAR COOKIES

FROM: ELIZABETH D. " T H I S I S O U R R E C I P E F O R A B A S I C S U G A R C O O K I E T H AT YO U C A N D E C O R AT E A N Y W A Y Y O U ' D L I K E ."

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S T I C K S U N S A LT E D B U T T E R , S O F T E N E D ½ CUP POWDERED SUGAR EGG ½ T S P. V A N I L L A E X T R A C T T S P. A L M O N D E X T R A C T ¾ CUPS ALL PURPOSE FLOUR T S P. B A K I N G P O W D E R T S P. S A LT

P R E H E AT O V E N T O 3 7 5 D E G R E E S F ( 1 9 0 D E G R E E S C ) . I N A S M A L L B O W L , S T I R TOGETHER FLOUR, BAKING SODA, AND BAKING POWDER. SET ASIDE. IN A LARGE BOWL, CREAM TOGETHER THE BUTTER AND SUGAR UNTIL SMOOTH. B E AT I N E G G A N D V A N I L L A . G R A D U A L LY B L E N D I N T H E D R Y I N G R E D I E N T S . B A K E 8 T O 1 0 M I N U T E S I N T H E P R E H E AT E D O V E N , O R U N T I L G O L D E N . L E T S TA N D O N A COOKIE SHEET TWO MINUTES BEFORE REMOVING TO COOL ON WIRE RACKS.

"MY FRIEND, ANNE MARLOWE AND I U S U A L LY D E C O R AT E TOGETHER!"

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ALUM SPOTLIGHT: DAVID ATWOOD THIS ASH GRADUATE'S VOICE IS HEARD. by: Elizabeth D.

A couple of years ago around Christmas time, David Atwood was browsing the aisles of Walmart, just like any other shopper. What made Atwood a little different was when he walked up to a movie in the store that he narrated.

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“I decided to buy the movie for my little niece, and that was a cool moment,” Atwood

That movie was What She Wants For Christmas, and Atwood worked as not only the narrator, but also the voiceover for Santa.

“I cherished that moment when my niece figured out it was my voice in the movie and was excited about it.”

Throughout his career, he self-taught himself how to voiceover and act through speaking.

He credits his theater background with helping him in his delivery of text. Aside from voice overs and narration, radio has always been there for Atwood.

In the mornings, one can tune in and hear Atwood hosting the "Melissa and Dave Show" on 100.3 KRRV, where he and his co-host recently won the Best Personality Team from the Louisiana Association of Broadcasters.

“You may hear me all the time and never know it,” Atwood quipped.

He’s voiced over for the Saintsations, LSU Football, the New Orleans Pelicans, main characters and narrators in movies, to name a few.

One of Atwood’s favorite memories was hearing his voice during the Super Bowl XLIV, where the Saints defeated the Indianapolis Colts. “I introduced the Saintsations and that’s a standout memory for me,” Atwood said.

Atwood graduated in 1977, alongside his future wife, even though the couple didn’t date in high school. They both worked on the Scroll, the school’s newspaper. Following graduation, the two reconnected and eventually married.

“I was very involved in music in high school. I was in the marching band and in the jazz band. ASH is a special place, and it’s where I created a lot of strong bonds,” Atwood said.

After living in different cities, Atwood has settled in Alexandria where he records voiceovers in his home studio.

Whether he’s gearing up for the day on the radio, or voicing over for a commercial, the love for his job is sensed in his tone and delivery. Although one can only hear his voice, Atwood’s enthusiasm and joy are undeniable.

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[Image 1] David Atwood is credited for his work in the movie: What She Wants For Christmas.

[Image 2] Atwood sits comfortably in his studio.

[Image 3] Atwood in the ASH Fighting Trojan Band as a drummer.

[Image 4] Working in radio in 1976.

[Image 5] Atwood interviews Louisiana Governer, John Bel Edwards.

[Image 6] Atwood works on a voiceover project in his home studio.

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ASH MEDIA: THE END OF 2020

This fall semester has been one of constant pivots and adaptation. Despite the obstacles, our students have personified resilience.

ASH Media has been here to document how students are still thriving in the midst of the pandemic. We've connected with alumni, members of the community, and students over the past few months.

Giving students the platform to communicate their ideas and express their creativity is what drives of our department.

We've sought to tell the stories that inspire, entertain, and inform.

Thank you for reading our publications, engaging with our posts, and watching our videos. Best wishes for the rest of this year and into 2021.

See you next month, ASH Media Team

Have a great story idea? We'd love to hear it.

Email us at: ash.media@rpsb.us to share!

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