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schools Zachary High Accelerated Reader stars honored Advocate staff report Zachary High School students are getting rewarded for reading thanks to the school’s Accelerated Reader program. School officials recently honored 180 Accelerated Reader star readers after the students met all three program goals during the most recent grading period. Library Media Specialist Christina Knight says participation in the Accelerated Reader program is 10 percent of a student’s grade in regular and honors English classes in ninth through 11th grades. Each student has three goals to achieve in the Accelerated Reader program — average percent correct, points and average book level, Knight said. The grading system also encourages students to monitor their three goals. Average percent correct is achieved by improving reading comprehension and literacy skills. To achieve success in the program, students engage in Reading Empowers All Learners, the sustained silent reading program at Zachary High. “REAL is making an impact at ZHS,” Knight said. “To enhance the school’s literacy efforts and the Accelerated Reader program, REAL provides time for students to read and accomplish their AR goals
Camryn Cannon, Cara Obert, Carroll Gunter, Catherine Halphen, Chad Mason, Charles Albert, Christopher Foreman, Christopher Giddens, Christopher Guillot, Christopher Travis, Cody Aiken, Cole Varnado, Connor Maloy, Courtney Baker, Courtney Tate, Dameon Jackson, Daniel Hilburn, Danielle Going, De’Adra Mitchell, Delaijah Ferguson, De’Nyshia Williams, Devin Simon, Diamond Dunbar, Diamonte Hall, Dina Dinh, Dominick Thomas, Dominique Ferguson, Donald Peroyea, Dreona Clayton, Elliot Whatley, Emery Stovall, Emily Casadaban, Emily Hunt, Emma Chaney, Ethan Daigle, Faith Bienemy, Gabrielle Lillie, Garret Meaux, Garvin Pittman, Gavin Guillory, Gregory Thompson, Hailey Fisher, Hannah Borg, Hannah Dixon, Hannah Glynn, Hannah Pomeroy, Hayden Miller and Hunter Photo provided by CHRISTINA KNIGHT Smith. And, Ja’Briel White, Jake Students in ninth, 10th and 11th grades were recognized Jan. 13 for their success in the Accelerated Reader program at Zachary High School during a lunch reception, Café in the Court- O’Brien, Ja’Keela Lathers, Janie O’Connor, Jara Lockhart, yard, which was hosted by the ZHS library and catered by the Bronco Brew Café. Jasmine Smith, Jayla Gilmore, J’Dee Maness, Jene’t Campated Reader were Aasha Hen- Avery Long, Bailey Malveaux, bell, Jeremiah Brown, Jerduring other classes.” Each day, students are allot- derson, Aayanah Cola, Abrieal Baylie Odom, Bennett Hernan- shara Huggins, Jesse Brown, ted 15 minutes to read, Knight Eubanks, Adren Whitfield, dez, Blair Blackledge, Bradley Joel Cavalier, John Goss, John Aidan Hill, Aimee Boothe, Marler, Brady Bennett, Brady Square, John Wales, Jordan said. Zachary High students were Akira Grant, Allegra Slaugh- Cash, Brandon Washington, Miller, Jori Gardner, Joseph recognized for their success at ter, Amin Washington, Amisa Brea Bonin, Briana Picou, Popillion, Josiah Town, Kaita lunch reception hosted by the Washington, Ariane Dent, Brice Bohannon, Bryce Gian- lynn White, Kaleigh Smith, KarArison Coker, Ashley Coco, nobile, Caelyn Zeno, Caiden li Hall, Katheryn Young, Kayschool’s library Jan. 13. Honored as stars of Acceler- Austin Etue, Autumn Davis, Albert, Caleb Whetstone, lan Caines, Kaylie Von Kanel,
Photo provided by KARA DUPLANTIER
Star students
Rollins Place Elementary School in Zachary recognized its January star students. Sitting, from left, are Alana Mose, Gabriella Hernandez, Kaliyah Allen, Rylee Louque, Kenleigh Robinson, KaRysma Dogan, Rachel Le, Jack Thompson, Vincent Huang, Jamie White and Camille Harms; kneeling, Nola Frazier, Evan Wiley, Kade Easterly, Amari Wells, Jaylieah Lewis, Dalton Brumfield, Katelyn Agazzi, Miltara Vessell, Rachel Albert, Kynlee Rheams, Thurston Easley, Jayla Lewis, Christian Clayton and Ashley Barrett; standing, Frederick Melton, Kari Tyler, Sadie Gaudin, Terin Garrett, Camree Houston, Mykalah Lulich, Ethne Allen, Selina Huang, Bryce Mitchell, Jordan Scott, Ja’Myrea Foreman, Eddie Stewart and Lizzy Kleinpeter; and in back, Principal Jennifer Marangos, left, and Assistant Principal Kelli Day.
Founder’s Day friends
Ke’Shaun Brown, Keshawn Sullivan, Kiandralyn Coco, Kiera Sulcer, Kiersten London, Kirsten Hurst, Klaytin Webb, Kortni Pierre, Krislyn Bourgeois, Kyla D’Arensbourg, Kyle Dousay, Kyle Hostetler, Laney Davis, Lauren Taylor, Lauryn Langley, Lee Brinkhaus, Lee Henderson, Lexie Guidry, Louis Rincon and Luke Rider. And, Madeline Brown, Madeline Elbert, Madelynn Johnson, Makenna Tunstall, Makenzie Cranford, Mallory Charlet, Marian Johnson, Mary Kathryn Kliebert, Mckenzie Sullivan, Michael Newman, Michael Simmons, Michael Wall, Michelle Wallis, Miranda Albarez, Miranda Pierce, Morgan Beard, Morgan Peairs, Myeisha Anderson, Myia Webb, Natalee Dunning, Nathan Ward, Nicole Thibodaux, Paola Granados, Quran Coleman, Rachel Borg, Raegan Williams, Raven Lee, Reagan Rispone, Reginald Breckenridge, Reid Saari, Richard Dang, Robert Burke, Robert Jordan, Ryan Valentine, Sarah Landry, Sheyane Anaya, Skyler Shaw, Stefani McLain, Steven Lavinghouse, Symone’ Jackson, Talor Barnes, Tamira Johnson, Taniesha Banks, Tanner Plitt, Tayla Jefferson, Terry Sullivan, Tierra Williams, Trellesia Perry, Trenton Lloyd, Trinity McCord, Tyler Foote, Tyler Jackson, Tyler Teekel, Victoria Elbert and Zuri Jenkins.
Advocate photo by HOWARD ARCENEAUX
Myracle Payton, 7, of Zachary, left, is served warm wassail from Kari House, of Port Hudson, at Jackson’s Founder’s Day celebration Jan. 31. House took part in the 200th birthday of the East Feliciana town that attracted visitors from East and West Feliciana, Central, Zachary and as far away as Tullos. Lt. Gov. Jay Dardenne and Rep. Kenny Havard, District 62, both spoke at the bicentennial celebration.
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