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Covington students’ science project focuses on clean water
Eighth-graders Allyson Alexander, Gerilynn Dennis and Britton Deichmann experiment with separation techniques for purifying water as part of Kim Bartlett’s integrated science class at St. Scholastica Academy in Covington. The water unit also included a three-day assessment of water use in the students’ homes so they could better understand the effects of a shortage of clean water. Photo provided by St. Scholastica Academy Photo provided by Mandeville Junior High School
Mandeville Junior High students compete to create T-shirt logo
The Student Council at Mandeville Junior High School recently sponsored a T-shirt logo contest in connection with the Powder Puff game. Contest participants, front row from left, were Sarah Marino, Emma Johnson, Kelsey Majkowski, Noelle Bordelon, Angelina Chauvin and Carlin Beal, whose logo was selected. In the back row are Emma Hunt, Maye Allen, Caroline Bonner, Lennox Sykes, Stephen Richard, Brianna Li and Garrett Johnson. Sharon Bennett and Mary Ruli are the faculty sponsors of Student Council.
St. Paul’s School students test hypotheses at science fair Advocate staff report Here are the winners in the recent science fair at St. Paul’s School in Covington, organized by teachers John Carambat and Lee Pierre. n Landon Waite and David Cressy (behavioral and social science), first place, senior division n Brandon Nicotri, second place, senior division n Casey Firzmaurice, third place, senior division n Oliver Sibley, honorable mention, senior division. n Josh Devier (plant sciences) first place, junior division n Luc Hebert, (animal science) first place, junior division n Bently Roberts (energy and transport), honorable mention, junior division n John Paul Lea and Warner Moore, first place, cellular and molecular biology n George Cazenavette and Walden Perry, first place, computer science n Alex Nquyen, second place, computer science n Benjamin Dantin and Aaron Nguyen, first place, energy and transportation n Robert Baricev, second place, energy and transportation n Nick Chifici, third place, energy and transportation n Curtis Zuckerman, first
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Archbishop Hannan High cheerleaders participate in Toys for Tots
Cheerleaders from Archbishop Hannan High School participated in this year’s Toys for Tots campaign. In the front row from left are Courtney Lombardino, Taylor McDuffie, Regan Morris, Emma Cazaubon, Callie Schior, Justine Keim, Bryanna Andel and Mya Holmes. In the middle row are Kaitlin Wendt, Heather Riecke, Hanna Vollenweider, Christa Laboudette and Sarah Shiflett. In the back row are coach Katie Robinson, Hunter Holmes, Sarah Foy, Faith Gaude, Braeln Leggett, Carey O’Rourke, Lauren Madden, Maiya Delpidio and Macy Mentz.
Local students among USM fall graduates Advocate staff report Photo provided by St. Paul’s School
Benjamin Dantin is seen with his project in the energy and transportation category, for which he won first place with his teammate Aaron Nguyen. place, engineering n Matthew Dysart and Joe Tanner, second place, engineering n Barry Auxillian and James Pagnutti, third place tie, engineering n Ethan Desforge and Ryan Mereaux, third place tie, engineering n Kenneth Avanzino, first place, environmental science n Burke Irwin, second place, environmental science n Winston Dufor, first place, mathematics n Faiz Salam, first place, med-
icine n Ryan Lavin, second place, medicine n Leland Van Deventer, second place, microbiology n Forge Mathes, honorable mention, microbiology n Jake Arena, first place, physics and astronomy n Jared Saltaformaggio, second place, physics and astronomy n Kyle Cleveland, third place, physics and astronomy n Luke Avenel and John Cresson, first place, plant sciences, senior division.
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Slidell Juniors in Service help prepare Thanksgiving food baskets
Five participants in the Juniors in Service program of the Junior Auxiliary of Slidell helped assemble 45 Thanksgiving food baskets for distribution to families selected by the staff of the Rainbow Child Care Center. Bryce Connault, Sam Lawson, Torri Chapman, Kristine Stubbs and Miranda Cuttingham were assisted by their JAS mentor, Lena Joyce, and other JAS members. Here, Stubbs and Cuttingham sort food donations for the baskets.
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Photo provided by Our Lady of the Lake Roman Catholic School
Mandeville school gets its second national Blue Ribbon award
The overall academic excellence of Our Lady of the Lake Roman Catholic School in Mandeville was highlighted for a second time when the school was recognized as a 2014 National Blue Ribbon School of Excellence. The school also won the award in 2004. Principal Frank Smith and Assistant Principal Vita Dickens accepted the honor Nov. 11 from U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan. Members of the board of the Parent-Teacher Cooperative Club include, front row from left, Michele McHale, Ysonde Strecker, Elizabeth Wall and Melissa Grand. In the back row are Kathleen Avenel, Robyn Henry, Jessica Vanderbrook, Meredith Golemi, Christine Breaux and Kristine Bourgeois.
Folsom Junior High School recognizes students’ good character
These local students were among those who received degrees during fall commencement exercises at the University of Southern Mississippi in Hattiesburg on Dec. 12: Covington: Charlotte Emily McLoughlin, bachelor of arts; Kimberly Belmont, bachelor of science; Ashley Ellen Frosch, bachelor of science in nursing. Folsom: Courtney Lander Calato, bachelor of fine arts. Madisonville: Casey Stuart D’Angelo, bachelor of science. Mandeville: Tanner David Watson, bachelor of arts; Danielle Nicole Beatty, bachelor of science; Joanna Therese Rochelle, bachelor of science; Ashley Horn, bachelor of science in business administration; Stephanie Diane Fradella, naster of education; Rachel Rae Hebert, master of education; Blake Michael Thomas, master of education; Lindsey Marie Schwaner, master of science. Pearl River: Allyson R. Jones, bachelor of arts. Slidell: Malcolm Anthony Suttleff Jr., bachelor of science; Sarah A. Epps, doctor of philosophy; Geremy David Jackson, master of education; Stephanie Anne Johnson, Michelle Lynn Pontiff, master of science; William David Tubbs, master of science; Lynn Marie WaltersRauenhorst, specialist in education.
LEFT: The Hawk Heroes for October at Folsom Junior High School are Matthew Taylor, left, and Dylan Moore, with Assistant Principal Amy Barrow. RIGHT: The students of the month for October at Folsom Junior High School are, front to back, Bryce Bailey, Ben Hicks and Scout Cannizzaro.
SCHOOL BRIEFS ST. TAMMANY SCHOOLS DONATE TO BUILD MUSEUM: The St. Tammany Parish Public School System presented the Children’s Museum of St. Tammany with a check for $17,148.77 at a recent School Board meeting. The donation was raised by the individual students, faculty and staff on Black & Gold Day held in November. Superintendent Trey Folse and the School Board have provided support for the Children’s Museum as a future resource for students in the parish. The next museum fundraiser is the annual Celebration event to be held from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. March 8 at the Castine Center at Pelican Park, U.S. 190, near Mandeville. Tables are $1,000,
and individual tickets are $75 through Jan. 16. Afterward, tickets are $100 each and tables $1,200. Entertainment will include Groovy 7, food, desserts, raffles and live and silent auctions. For tickets and sponsorship information, call (504) 615-8859, email celebration@cmstkids.org or visit cmstkids.org. MIDYEAR SCHOOL SWITCHING: Louisiana Connections Academy is an option for families with children who would not benefit from finishing out the school year at their current school. Louisiana Connections Academy is a free, public virtual school with 1,800 students from kindergarten through 12th
grade. “Changing to a virtual charter school is not just a change of venue but a change of mindset,” said Louisiana Connections Academy Principal Glenda Jones. The top reasons for switching schools midyear are when a student is learning at a different rate and would benefit from personalized pacing; when traditional classrooms fail to address the student’s needs to stay focused or recover selfesteem; or when a student’s athletic performance or health routines demand flexibility. For information, visit www. louisianaconnectionsacademy. com.
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Fun while learning Photo provided by Bayou Lacombe Middle School
Bayou Lacombe Middle School honors students of the month
Based on their good character and citizenship, the Bayou Lacombe Middle School students chosen as the October students of the month are, front row from left, Micah Cookman, Beau Brown and Anthony James; and second row, Aeryal Rainey, Sophia Dickens, Rai-lynn Jacobs, Ja’Laina Pichon, Michael Piazza and Imia Laurent.
Emily Baul participates in a pumpkin head race as part of the after-school math and English Lagniappe program at Lake Castle Madisonville. The program for fourth- through eighthgraders offers help with daily assignments and enrichment with accelerated material. The Lagniappe Fall Spectacular featured games employing math and English skills.