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Rebels Repeat as State Champs Central Private Defeats Glenbrook for MAIS AA State Title Photos courtesy of CPS Baseball
Fishing for Kenlie This Saturday
This Saturday, May 17th is the Fishing for Kenlie kids’ fishing event to benefit local student Kenlie Jackson and her family. This benefit is being conducted to assist the Jackson Family with medical expenses, medical equipment or devices needed, physical therapy, travel and lodging expenses, and other financial needs related to Kenlie’s illness. Fishing for Kenlie starts at 7 AM. Participants should meet at that time at the Central Square Pavilion behind Raising Cane’s at the corner of Wax and Sullivan. At this time, there will be a check in and a tournament rules and assignments meeting. The final weigh in will also be held at Central Square at the end of the fishing at 4PM. Kids ages 5 through 14 are invited to come fish. Children ages 4 and under are also invited to the Central Square Pavilion for fun activities
during the event. There will be prizes for the highest number of fish, total weight of fish, and biggest fish for ages 10-14 and for ages 9 and under. Jambalaya will be sold as a fundraiser, and free hot dogs will be provided for the kids. All kids must have an adult guardian for the event. Beginning at 4PM when everyone returns from fishing, there will also be a great raffle at the pavilion. Please visit the Fishing for Kenlie page on facebook for an entry form. Several area businessmen have generously sponsored 65 kids for the tournament. The first 65 kids to register starting at 7 a.m. at the Pavilion at Central Square are now prepaid! Please come out for this fun benefit that has brought together participants and volunteers from all over Central with fishing ponds, good food, raffle items, and fun activities for this great cause.
Bike-A-Thon Raises Funds for St. Jude’s
Thank you to everyone who came to Magnolia Square last Saturday for the annual Central Bike-A-Thon for St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital. If you couldn’t make it out but would like to donate, donations are being taken for the Bike-A-Thon through this Monday, May 19th (though St. Jude’s takes donations year-round). To donate through the Central Bike-A-Thon to St. Jude’s, bring or send a check to Central Speaks at 12023 Sullivan Road and the checks will be turned over to Chuck Langlois to give to St. Jude. Checks should be made out to St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital. You can also donate online at https:// waystohelp.stjude.org/sjVPortal/public/event/page/displayEventPage.do?s ectionStyle=subMenuFour&eventId=358918&programId=2002
On Saturday, May 10, Central Private Rebels met Glenbrook Academy Apaches in Minden, LA for Game 2 of the MAIS State Championship, where Central Private led the three game series 1-0, and looking for one win to clinch a back to back state title. Thomas Doucet doubled in the top of the 2nd to score Jesse Summers and give Central Private a 1-0 lead. Glenbrook scored in the bottom of the 4th on an RBI single from their third baseman, resulting in their only run of the game. Glenbrook threatened in the bottom of 6 with runners at 1st and 2nd with no outs, where a ball was hit in the gap and Central Private's center fielder, Brandon Trahan, made a game changing play by tracking the ball down to save the run from scoring. Doucet retired the next two hitters to get the Rebels out of the inning. Going into the 7th tied at 1, Doucet led off with a single, Mason Cockerham pinch hit for Alec Martin, where he bunted and Doucet was thrown out at second. Next to the plate was Ryan Bowman, who singled, followed by Kris Tamplet, who reached base on an error in center. Brennan Albarez See State Champs, Page 22
Central Speaks Distribution The Best of Both Worlds
Beginning with today’s expanded Special Graduation Edition, Central Speaks is going to both Retail and Direct Mail distribution. Each Month will feature one expanded Special Edition mailed to virtually every home and business in Central as well as availability in over 100 retail locations. Our three month experiment in direct-mailing all homes was received well, but we had numerous calls and emails wanting the paper
back in the stores. Many of our readers live outside of Central’s city limits, including the portion of the Central School System across the Comite River, and many come from the surrounding area to shop, eat, or receive medical services in Central. Our goal is to serve this broad spectrum of readers and to give our advertisers the best possible coverage. So, we will be returning to retail-only distribution each week that the Special Edition is not mailed. Look for Central Speaks, Central’s only weekly newspaper, in over 100 retail locations each week, and in your mailbox every month with an expanded Special Edition.
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Central Property Owners Beware! I fully support the Master Plan and always have, but I fear the next proposed steps to implement the plan may be ignoring the
rights of property owners. Central needs to ensure controlled growth that preserves our quiet lifestyle while allowing reasonable economic development. However, on May 27th Central’s City Council will take a vote as to whether to rezone every piece of property in our 66 square mile city, all at once, and many if not most of the property owners will be completely unaware that it is happening. Central’s ordinance requires that if your neighbor wants to rezone HIS property, YOU must be sent a certified letter notifying you of this, because it may affect your enjoyment of your property. However, there is a clause in that ordinance allowing the City of Central government to rezone YOUR property without sending YOU a certified letter. Knowing that your property is proposed to be rezoned is what gives you the right to come before our City Council and object to the action. Some of the proposed rezoning of property will have little effect on the property owners, but one large change is that owners of rural property who can currently build a home on one acre would be limited to one home per three acres under the new zoning. An example
would be a couple who lives on five acres and wants to subdivide the property to allow their son to build a home on the property. With a limit of one house per three acres, that would not be allowed. My fundamental concern is over property rights in general. I do understand that the legal basis for all land use regulation is the police power of the city to protect the public health, safety, and welfare of its residents. However, to claim that 100% of the city must suddenly be rezoned “to protect the public health, safety and welfare” all at once, seems to be a governmental over-reach. I am a fan of limited government whenever possible. I will explain this stance further next week, but the simple answer may be to rename the proposed “Zoning Map” and call it a “Land Use Map” to be used as a guide for all future rezoning requests, and not do a mass rezoning at all. This would control and direct Central’s future growth without infringing on the property rights of our citizens. I will leave you with two questions and a challenge. While it may be legal, is it right for our city government to rezone the property of its citizens without specifically notifying the property owners of the action to be taken? Should property owners be “grandfathered in” and retain the rights they had when they bought the property? Your challenge is to consider this proposed mass rezoning and either contact your council members or show up at the council meeting at 6PM on May 27th and express your concerns.
CAPA Corner: Pause and Breathe witnesses who have supported and encouraged
Pause and breathe. As graduates walk across the stage—be it preschool, kindergarten, high school, or college—loved ones will gather to watch and savor this moment. No doubt some loved ones will not be able to attend, but their support is felt through conversations, cards, and gifts. As preparations are made for this occasion, what can we do? Pause and breathe. Time passes by so quickly, but there are certain moments where time slows down. Graduation ceremonies are often those times. Graduates arrive early and wait until they are allowed to walk into the room. Supporters also often arrive early to get a parking spot and a great seat to view the activities. As graduates and spectators arrive, what can we do? Pause and breathe. Take time to offer a prayer of thanks to God for the crowd of
the graduate to reach this particular milestone. Offer a prayer for educators and school staff who have passed on knowledge and positive life skills. Offer a prayer for those who are graduating and beginning a new phase of life. As the room empties of graduates and their families, what can we do? Pause and breathe. Make a commitment to continue to support the graduates by being a role model, praying for them, and offering positive words of encouragement. It is unlikely the graduates will not make some foolish mistakes along the way. When that happens, what can we do? Pause and breathe. And pray for wisdom, patience and understanding, so that love may overflow. Rev. Robin McCullough-Bade St. Augustine Episcopal Church
The annual Zoar Car Show, which was scheduled for last weekend, has been rescheduled for May 31. The show is open to all classes. New This year: “Swap Meet” Bring your old parts or anything auto related. Also new this year: Pinewood Derby Race. Contact Zoar Baptist Church at 261-3434 with any questions.
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Rep. Hodges Introduces Legislation to Raise Awareness of Human Trafficking
In light of recent events in Nigeria, State Representative Valarie Hodges, R-Denham Springs, introduced House Concurrent Resolution 138 (HCR 138) to the House Wednesday, May 7. HCR 138, authored by Hodges, raises awareness of the issue of human trafficking and sex trafficking, internationally and here in Louisiana, by encouraging Congress to take action to end this modern-day slavery. This Resolution was accompanied by a moment of silence and prayer to aid Nigeria in hopes of finding the two hundred and seventy-six remaining missing girls. Rep. Hodges was the co-chair of the human trafficking Task Force last year which resulted in the package of legislation, HB 1025, that was introduced in the Legislature this year and awaits the Governor's signature. This legislation will improve laws to catch and punish criminals involved with human trafficking; ensures law enforcement personnel receive specific training related to human trafficking; and prioritizes help for victims of human trafficking. Hodges said, “Human-trafficking is a form of modern-day slavery that is prevalent in our lives today, not only in regards to incidents such as the one in Nigeria, but also here in Louisiana. It is important that we continue to focus our efforts on raising awareness of this issue, so that we can keep such heinous acts from occurring. HCR 138 is one way I hope to bring about this increased awareness in order to aid Nigeria and prevent incidents like this one in the future.”
EBRSO Looking For Vehicle in Possible Road Rage Incident
East Baton Rouge Sheriff’s Detectives are looking for a vehicle that was involved in a shooting that occurred at 18600 Magnolia Bridge at 4:53 p.m. on Thursday April 24th. According to reports the vehicle pictured, an SUV, followed our victim’s vehicle from Highway 16 and Lockhart Rd. in Denham Springs to the bridge. The suspect appeared to become angry because the victim was driving too slow. The suspect, allegedly a Hispanic male, fired shots at the victim’s vehicle while on the bridge and reportedly drove back into Livingston Parish. Anyone with information concerning this incident or the identity of the suspect is asked to contact the East Baton Rouge Sheriff’s Office at 225-389-5000. Crime Stoppers is also offering a cash reward for anyone with information leading to the arrest of those responsible. Contact Crime Stoppers anonymously at (225) 344-STOP or (225) 344-7867.
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Crime Stoppers: Have You Seen These Fugitives?
Central Chamber of Commerce C4 Report: Red River Bank in Central says, “I’m In!”
Call Toll Free at 1-877-723-7867 Crime Stoppers will pay cash reward for information leading to the arrest of these WANTED FUGITIVES:
CHRISTOPHER R. SMITH DOB 11/07/1994 BLACK/MALE 5’10” HGT / 170 WGT BLACK HAIR / BROWN EYES WANTED FOR: SIMPLE BURGLARY OF AN INHABITED DWELLING
LONNIE M. STANLEY DOB 06/18/1967 WHITE/FEMALE 4’09” HGT / 120 WGT BLONDE HAIR / BLUE EYES WANTED FOR: FELONY THEFT THEFT OF THE ASSESTS OF AN AGED PERSON
If you have any information on these fugitives contact Crime Stoppers at 344-STOP(7867), text CS225 plus your message to CRIMES (274637)or email us anonymously from our facebook page or website www.crimestoppersbr.com **Remember you do not have to give your name to collect this or any Crime Stoppers Reward but you must call Crime Stoppers ** These fugitives are active as of May 14, 2014
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“I believe in the work that the Chamber does and want to be involved in the Central community. With 18 years of experience helping the people and businesses in Central with their financial needs, it is very important to me and the bank to be here to help businesses grow and people succeed. Red River Bank is an independent community bank that is committed to the community by being connected, volunteering
and giving back. By attending the Central Chamber functions, it has allowed me to reconnect with previous customers, which in turn, has afforded me the opportunity to bring in new business to Red River Bank. Red River Bank provides local decision making and keeps banking simple. Whether it’s a commercial loan, personal financial advice, or financial education for students, our staff is here to meet the financial needs of this community. Come by and have a cup of coffee with us and visit with one of our friendly staff: Cathy Denson, Lucy Palmer, Simone Thompson, Bianca Pickett, and Rosie Dunn. Natalie Barber, Manager Red River Bank 14545 Wax Road Central, LA 70818 Member Joined: 2014 www.redriverbank.net
Evangelist Steve Bartlett (pictured with Pastor Donnie Shaffer and his son Michael at M.D. Anderson Cancer Center) will be ministering at Central Church this Sunday, May 18th at 10:30 AM. Steve is a two time throat cancer survivor. His most recent battle just ending in April. Steve has a great passion for souls and a special compassion for those diagnosed with cancer. We would like to invite anyone who is battling cancer and any caregivers to come that morning as we would like to pray with you for healing, strength and grace for your battle as well. Central Church 11681 Greenwell Springs/Port Hudson Rd. Central, LA 70791
Registration is now in progress. All camp sites will be open for walk-in registrants. Visit the site at which you want to attend camp and register in person. Spaces are limited; first come-first served.
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COMMUNITY CALENDAR THURSDAY 5/15:
Central Speaks hits the streets and mailboxes Paint-In, Magnolia Methodist Church, 1:30-5PM The Sid Edwards Show, 910 AM & Live from DeAngelo’s, 5-6PM Central Legends radio show, 910 AM & Live from DeAngelo’s, 6-7PM Live Music with Kenny Acosta, Caliente Mexican Craving, 6-9PM Ninth Grade Academy Informational Meeting, Gym, 6PM
FRIDAY 5/16:
Paint-in, Magnolia Methodist Church, 9:30AM-12PM
SATURDAY 5/17:
Fishing for Kenlie Fundraiser, 7AM-7PM Magnolia Methodist Market, 8AM-2PM Prenatal and Newborn Baby Care Class, Lane RMC, 10AM See you at church!
SUNDAY 5/18: MONDAY 5/19:
CHS Volleyball Tryouts, CHS gym, 5-7:30PM
TUESDAY 5/20:
Kid’s Night, Free ice cream, Caliente Mexican Craving, 5-8PM CHS Graduation, Bethany Church, 6:30PM
WEDNESDAY 5/21: THURSDAY 5/22:
Central Speaks hits the streets and mailboxes Paint-In, Magnolia Methodist Church, 1:30-5PM The Sid Edwards Show, 910 AM & Live from DeAngelo’s, 5-6PM Board of Adjustments Meeting, Kristenwood, 5-6PM Planning and Zoning Meeting, Kristenwood, 6-7PM Central Legends radio show, 910 AM & Live from DeAngelo’s, 6-7PM Live Music with Chris Bradford, Caliente Mexican Craving, 6-9PM
FRIDAY 5/23:
Paint-in, Magnolia Methodist Church, 9:30AM-12PM
SATURDAY 5/24:
Magnolia Methodist Market, 8AM-2PM Central Bloomers Plant Sale, 16524 Quiet Oaks Ave, 8AM-1PM
Melissa Monroe Named Lane Rehabilitation Center Nurse Manager
Melissa Monroe, RN, BSN, MSN has been named Nurse M a n a g e r for Lane Rehabilitation Center at Lane Regional Medical Center. A native of Tuscaloosa, Alabama, she is responsible for coordinating all aspects of nursing care for the unit, including patient satisfaction, staffing and physician relations. A graduate of Our Lady of the Lake School of Nursing,
she received her Masters of Healthcare Systems Management from Loyola University. She is a member of the Emergency Nurses Association and was the 2013 winner of the Edith Lobue Leadership Award. Monroe has more than 21 years of healthcare experience, including more than 10 years of healthcare administration. Prior to this position she was Nurse Manager for the Emergency Department at Baton Rouge General Medical Center. Monroe is a resident of Central and has two children, Brandy and Seth.
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Graduation 2014
Featuring Central Area Graduates From: Bethany Christian School Central High School Central Private School Carney Christian Academy Catholic High School
Christian Home Educators Fellowship Parkview Baptist School Redemptorist High School Runnels School St. Joseph’s Academy St. Michael High School
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Central High School
Photos Courtesy of Expressions Photography
Ashlyn Achord
Ashlyn Alexander
Cheslea Ancona
Hunter Ashford
Caitlyn Atkinson
Destiny Bankston
Michelle Barnett
Chelsey Barrett
Blaire Bauer
Kaylee Beck
Matthew Bell
Austin Bergeron
Joseph Berthelot
Madalyne Bilskey
Justin Blanchard
Cody Blount
Jamie Bourque
Dyessia Brock
Jalynne Brown
Jenelseia Brown
Keiaisha Brown
Photos Unavailable: Matthew Averett, Clint Baldwin Jr., Tory Banks, Christina Bonfanti, Justin Brocato, Cheyenne Burkette, Logan Burton, Jeremy Carruth, Demitri Colomb, Destini Colomb, Hanna Cunningham, Shelby Eisworth, Chelsie Fields, Clayton Fletcher, D’Maris Green, Connor Harper, Paige Harris, Dustin Johnson, Lemonica Joseph, Jacques Juge Jr., Brandon Lee, Tevaughn Lee, Chase Leiva, Skyler Lord, Jonathan Lyons, Madison McAdams, Dave Moore, Daniel Neal, Dylan Payne, Emily Posey, Blake Rivere, Kiara Smith, Faith Story, Gary Triplett Jr., Brenna Truett, Wesley Wilson, Mei Zhuo
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Tremichael Brown
Jansen Browning
Stephen Bruce
Dillon Brumfield
Donovan Brumfield
Logan Buckner
Samantha Bueche
Trey Burleson
Mallory Burns
Brittany Butler
Mackenzie Caillouet
Miya Calvey
Zachary Cavalier
Roy Chavalitlekha
Victoria Chenier
Kayla Chustz
Caleb Clark
LaAllan Clark
Or’Ron Clark
Jordanne Clement
Chandler Clinkingbeard
Madlin Coffey
Ryan Collier
Devin Copeland
Harleigh Corcoran
Miranda Crawford
Andrew Crayden
Bradley Croswell
Joseph Dantin
Alexis Davis
Bethany Davis
Ge’nene Davis
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Morgan Davis
Tyler Davis
Devin Dewald
Alyssa Dino
Kaylee Dinot
Hayley Douglas
Autumn Duchamp
Samantha Duhe
Chase Dunaway
Kevin Dunn
Bryan Duvic
Cole Edgens
Doris Edmonds
Chase Edwards
Kirk Elbert
Charles Erickson
Ashton Estave
Austin Estave
Michael Etheridge
Daniel Evans
Tori Evans
Ashley Fauntleroy
Brenna Ferguson
Eva Ferriell
Preston Fondren
Tanner Frazier
Reagan Frioux
Terrance Fryson
Emily Fugarino
Andrew Galbo
Alicia Geiger
Jaylan Gerald
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Shonesty Green
Stephen Green
Brooke Gregoire
Jordan Guay
Corey Guercio
Cade Guerin
Matthew Guidry
Alyssa Guillory
Sydnie Hall
Caleb Harris
Christopher Harris
William Harris
Jarrad Hayes
Ashley Hebert
Darrell Henson
Karla Hernandez
Austin Hill
Austin Hite
Mary Hodges
Grantlan Holden
Dalton Holdman
Warnesha Hollins
Claire Holmes
Dalton Honore
William Huffty
Marissa Jarreau
Darren Jenkins
Andrew Johnson
Craig Jones
Ashley Juneau
Kenneth Keating
Ashton Kennedy
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Kevin Kennedy
Angelle Kusch
Meredith Kwentua
Sara Lane
Morgan Laudermill
Danielle Lavergne
Drew Lee
Brigitte Lefebure
Madelyn Lemoine
Donald Lewis
Alicen Lieux
Jaquan Lilly
Jacob Lindsay
Angele Lockhart
Timothy Magee
Ryan Major
Payton Mangham
Bailey Martin
Dylan Martin
Eathan Martin
Xavier Martinez
Braelen Mattox
Kade McAdams
Kagan McDonald
Korie Melancon
Nicholas Milazzo
Maggie Milstead
Miranda Mitchell
Kelci Morales
Chelsea Morgan
Marcus Morgan
Ryan Morris
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Therisha Morris
Baylee Mouton
Brandon Munley
Sean Murphy
Jacob Myer
Peyton Nelson
Greg Noel
Samantha Nuza
Malik Odom
Brittany Olinde
Luis Pacheco
Daniel Parker
Lydia Paxton
Tristan Perkins
Bailey Phillips
Kaitlyn Picou
Jonathan Pizzolato
Koryn Plunket
Jaid Porter
Joseph Pourciau
Billy Pryor
Hannah Rabalais
Aaron Raggio
Templos Ramirez
Morgan Randazzo
Michael Rayburn
Blake Rivere
Charles Roberts
Paige Roberts
Nicholas Robertson
Emerald Roney
Samuel Russell
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Dakota Sanders
Holli Seguin
Cade Sevario
Michael Shafer
Megan Sharon
Emily Shelton
Thomas Simmons
Alyssa Simoneaux
Meredith Smith
Joseph Sommers
Jarrielle Spann
Courtney Stanford
Corey Starks
Katelyn Starns
Tanner Stockton
Ashton Stokes
Taylor Story
Terrell Stubbs
Andrew Sullivan
Brooke Sutton
Landon Sutton
Jasmine Talley
Emily Taylor
Matthew Terrio
Ariel Thibodeaux
Jonathan Thibodeaux
Seth Thibodeaux
Catherine Thomas
Mallory Torina
Cody Tullier
Delanie Turner
Eric Vaughn
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Central Speaks would like to congratulate all of our local graduates in the Class of 2014. Best wishes!
Victoria Vicks
Daniel Vincent
Jivaun Wade
Drew Wallace
Chantel Ward
Hillary Washington
Gerad Watts
Dustin Waxley
Victoria Whiddon
Roger Whitcher
Kalie Wiggins
Jordin Williams
Reed Williams
Joey Wills
Colton Wilson
Haley Wilson
Jataylon Woods
Michael Yarbrough
Tyler Yglesias
Most Dependable: Ashton Estave, McKenzie Chustz, Drew Lee
Most Talkative: Jivaun Wade, Baylee Mouton, Cole Edgens
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Top to bottom, left to right: Most Likely to Succeed: Corey Starks, Hillary Washington; Best All Around: Jordan Guay, Ryan Morris; Most Attractive: Caleb Harris, Tori Evans; Mr. & Miss Senior: Ashton Kennedy, Catherine Thomas; Most Athletic: Paige Roberts, Gary Triplett; Most Talented: Dyessia Brock, Michael Rayburn; Most Photogenic: Anne Wilson, Joseph Pourciau; Most Courteous: Alicen Lieux, Billy Pryor
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MOST SCHOOL SPIRIT: Brad Croswell, Ashley Hebert
CLASS COMEDIAN: Blaire Bauer, Ashton Stokes
BEST PERSONALITY: Emily Shelton, Tyler Davis
FRIENDLIEST: Jaquan Lilly, Mallory Burns
WITTIEST: Chelsey Barrett, Kingston McFarland
MOST INTELLIGENT: Payton Mangham, Spring Cunningham
CAMPUS FLIRT: Autumn Duchamp, Austin Estave
CHS BACCALAUREATE: May 18th - CHS GRADUATION: May 20th
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Central Private School
Austin Adams
Photos courtesy of Selser Photography
Daniel Basham
Ryan Bowman
Brent Burns
Mason Cockerham
Hunter Craig
Randall Cunningham
Carlos Emanuel
Mitchell Garon
Mason Goynes
Philip Green
Hope Hebert
Easton Holmes
Victoria Lewis
Blake McCulley
Daniel McNamara
Kelly Nijoka
Devin Partin
Logan Prather
Kaitlyn Samson
Rhett Seguin
Sarah Sonnier
Alex Stuckey
Brandon Trahan
Lloyd Ussery
Kelli Wilson
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Mr. & Miss CPS: Easton Holmes & Kaitlyn Samson Most Athletic: Alex Stuckey & Rhett Seguin
Best Personality: Sarah Sonnier & Mason Goynes
Most School Spirit: Kelly Nijoka & Daniel McNamara
Most Likely to Succeed: Kelli Wilson & Brent Burns
Valedictorians – Brent Burns & Kelli Wilson
Most Dependable: Tori Lewis & Logan Prather
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Most Lovable: Hope Hebert & Austin Adams
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Most Laid Back: Kaitlyn Samson & Carlos Emanuel
Senior Class Officers (l to r): Mason Goynes, secretary; Logan Prather, vice president; Austin Adams, president; Randall Cunningham, reporter; Mitchell Garon, treasurer
Class Song: “What You Made” by Gabe Jacobs Boys’ & Girls’ State Delegates: Kelli Wilson, Kaitlyn Samson, Devin Partin, & Brent Burns
Class Flower: Desert Rose Class Colors: Red, Black, White, & Grey
Class Quote: “Our lives are before us, Our past is behind us, But our memories are forever with us.” - Author Unknown
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Redemptorist High School
Kayleigh Amos
Hunter Callihan
Luke Jackson
Brittani Dino
Blake Landry
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Russell Gage
Jawaun Sanders
Catholic High School
Collin Averett
Nicholas Bordelon
Hunter D’Armond
Kyle Fouts
Justin Gibson
Jason Guidroz
Cade Lonibos
Nicholas Nicosia
Carson Rhodes
Kirklin Roberts
Jordan Scardina
Tyler Shipley
Matthew Venable
Matthew Ydarraga
St. Joseph’s Academy
Hope Babin
Lauren Pizzolato
Grayson Boullion
Kelsey Sabbagh
Caitlin Carlos
Sydney Watts
Paige Misuraca
Jordin Wilson
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Carney Christian Academy Photos by Eric Frank Photography
St. Michael High School
Bethany Christian School
Maisie Francios
Wade Broussard
Abigail Couvillion
Eric Carney
Peyton Firmin
Parkview Baptist School
April Garner
Benjamin Hebert
Clint LeRay
Ashton Matejowsky
Alexander Chollette
Sarah Delatorre Mary Hughes
Runnels School
Victoria Orillion
Camryn Phillips
Sarah Traina
Bryce Garafola
Brooke McIntyre
Christian Home Educators Fellowship Photos by Eric Frank Photography
Lauren Murray
Josie Jolibois
Christopher Latting
Magean McMorris
Sarah Mitchell
Bailey Reed
Kylie Roberson
Congratulations to the Class of 2014! We want to recognize all of our graduates, so if you know another Central graduate, please send us a photo for the paper!
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Thank you to everyone who participated in the St. Jude Bike-a-Thon! Here are a few special participants from the event: Oldest rider: Ms. Jeanette, Youngest rider: Ryder Leach, 39 laps completed: Layne Landry, and special recognition goes to Kaylynn Neck who fell during the event but kept on going!
Upcoming Football Practices for BR Homeschool Eagles
The Baton Rouge Homeschool Eagles will have their spring football practices the weeks of May 19th and 26th on Monday, Thursday, and Friday 5:00-7:00 PM, at Plank Rd BREC Park in Zachary. Eagles Strength and Conditioning workout schedule (Tuesdays 6:30-8PM, Saturdays 8-9:30AM at Pennington YMCA Old Hammond Hwy) will remain the same as always through that period. These spring practices will be used to teach offensive and defensive basic schemes, special teams, and overall fundamentals. The Eagles will not be having a spring game this year. Instead they will focus on fundamental drills. The Eagles would also like to announce the addition of two new coaches to the staff. Dr. Ken Coleman served as Strength and Conditioning Coordinator
for the LSU football and baseball programs. He received a National Championship ring for the 1993 LSU National Champion baseball team. He practiced in both Houston and Lafayette areas before returning to Baton Rouge to open Capitol City Chiropractic in 2002. He is licensed as a Chiropractic Physician by the Louisiana State Board of Examiners. Coach Duncan Johnson played for the Army Football team at West Point. He played cornerback and special teams for Army, lettering 3 years. Post graduation, his first assignment in the Army was as coach at the West Point Prep School in New Jersey as Defensive Back coach and Assistant Defensive Coordinator. During his time in Germany he was the Offensive Coordinator for the Amberg Red Devils men’s football team.
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Sign Up Now for CMS Girl’s Fitness Camp
The 3rd Annual Central Middle School Sports Fitness Camp For Girls Only will be held June 10-13 in the CMS gym from 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. The cost is $75.00, which includes a camp t-shirt. Make checks payable to Central Middle School. You can bring forms and money the first day of camp. Camp Directors: Monica Mcclure: CMS PE teacher/ cheer coach- 27 years experience & Nicole Aucoin: CMS PE teacher / softball coach - 17 years experience If interested or if you have any questions, contact mmcclure@centralcss. org or naucoin@centralmiddle.org. Dress Up Days: Tuesday, 6/10 - college game day, Wednesday, 6/11 – pink out day, Thursday, 6/12 – Duck Dynasty day, & Friday, 6/13 – camp t-shirt day.
Two Girl’s Basketball Camps This Summer
There will be two Girl’s Basketball Camps this summer.Camp 1, Girls Basketball Youth Camp, will be held at Central High School. It is for ages 7-11 (No Exceptions). The camp is July 7-8 from 9am-12pm. See District Website for Registration Information. Camp 2, Girls Skill Development Camp, will be held at Central High School. It is for Middle-High School Girls (No Exceptions). The camp is July 14-16 from 9am - 3pm. This camp will feature Retired NBA Player/WNBA Coach Ledell Eackles. See District Website for Registration Information.
Central High School Softball will be having try outs for all incoming 9th graders on May 21st and May 22nd from 4-6 at Central High School. You must have a current physical. If you need more info contact Michelle Efferson at mefferson@centralcss.org
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comes to plate hitting a double to right center field, scoring two runs. AJ Harrison walked and Trahan singled to score Tamplet. Summers singled scoring Albarez. 4 runs were scored in the Top of 7 for Central Private. Leading into the bottom of 7 with Doucet still on the mound, he retires all three batters, bringing the Rebels to their 13th State Championship and Back to Back Championship wins for Central Private, led by Head Coach Jason Kinchen, and assisted by Jami Longmire and Travis Rose. The players kept asking what is a Game 3? Because during Central Privates playoff run the last two years, the team was never faced with playing a game 3 of the playoffs. Our playoff run this year was led by Brandon Trahan and Thomas Doucet. During playoffs, their records were: Trahan, 3-0, with 1.79 ERA, gave up 7 earned runs in 27 innings pitched with 8 Ks. Doucet, 5-0 with 0.00 ERA, 0 earned runs in 27 innings pitched with 17 Ks and 1 walk. Head Coach Jason Kinchen said, "Both Trahan and Doucet were outstanding during our playoff run. Each pitcher showed a tremendous amount of determination and a will to win the ballgames. Doucet gave one of the most dominating pitching performances during CPS's playoff run, that I have ever witnessed, while Trahan bulldogged his way by
making quality pitches and trusting his defense behind him." Central Private's offense was led by Brennan Albarez and Kris Tamplet for the playoff rounds. Albarez batting average .556, with 15 hits, 10 RBIs, 2 doubles, 1 homerun, and scoring 7 runs. Tamplet batting average .480, with 12 hits, 6 RBIs, 1 double, scoring 8 runs. Kinchen continued, "Both Albarez and Tamplet made huge contributions to our teams offense by coming through clutch several times during the playoffs. I am glad to be getting both of these players back next season." Central Private's team was 9-9 at one point in the season, trying to find ways to win ballgames and struggling with the teams identity. With mid-season moves in the line up, the teams chemistry was found and ended up the season 21-11, capturing the baseball teams 13th State Championship Title. Coach Kinchen said, "This was my most rewarding year as a coach. My players came to practice every day with the intentions to get better. The team bonded and figured out what it took to win. It was a total team effort." Mark your calendars for this summer’s Central Private Baseball Camp. The camp will be held from June 16th to 19th. Contact Coach Jason Kinchen at 931-3054 for more information.
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Central Private Baseball Comes Full Circle
Thomas Doucet, a Central Private junior, has Central Private history behind his name. In 1982, Central Private won its first Overall State Championship. That game was pitched by his father, David Doucet. Thomas brought this full circle when he successfully pitched Saturday’s winning game of the 2014 MAIS Overall State Championship in Minden, LA located near Shreveport. Thomas' playoff stats were 5-0, with no earned runs in 27 innings allowing only 1 walk. This, along with amazing Rebel defense in the field kept the Glenbrook Patriots to only 1 run as the Rebels won the State title 5-1. Great job to the entire Rebel team!
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In Memoriam: Larry Bernard
Larry James Bernard went home to be with the Lord at 7:32 AM Tuesday, May 13, 2014 at his residence in Denham Springs at the age of 64. He was a musician who enjoyed playing his guitar and especially loved being on stage playing music. Visitation will be held at Seale Funeral Home, 9995 Hooper Road, Central, LA 70818 on Friday, May 16, 2014 from 5:00 PM until the A/C & HEATING American A/C & Heating Residential & Commercial Free Estimates Central Owned 225-588-7707
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memorial service at 6:00 PM in the funeral home chapel conducted by Rev. Carl Rushing. Survived by his mother, Ruby Pace Bernard; sisters, Dana Jarreau and Shauna Sims; his loving companion, Sharon Lachney; numerous nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by his father, Lester J. Bernard. Please visit our online registry book at www.sealefuneral.com
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Central Academy Wins Valentine Family Does Heart Walk in $25,000 Playground Makeover Remembrance of Cookie Valentine
Volunteers of America Greater Baton Rouge conducted a Facebook contest (www.facebook.com/voagbr) over the last few weeks through its GetSmartGBR and Project PlaySmart initiative. Central Academy and Child Care in Central, LA is the grand prize winner of a $25,000 playground makeover to be built this summer. Central Academy and Child Care has been in business for 28 years. They provide early childhood education and care daily to 179 children ranging in age from birth to age 5. They also provide after school care and summer camps to children in the Central area. Bob Lansing, Central Academy’s owner and director, is excited about the new playground and hopes to include a built-in hill slide, sand and water area and a garden. He also would like to build a bike path around the new playground. Nearly 20 child care centers submitted applications that included photos of their current playground, and a blind panel of community volunteers determined the three finalists. The three finalists were Central Academy and Child Care (9739 Joor Rd), A Lil One’s Learning Center (4952 Stumberg Ln), and Rhema Christian Learning Center (7850 Plank Rd). The two runners-up will be able to improve their playgrounds with their $3,000 prize. The objective of Project PlaySmart is to enhance the outdoor “classroom” to promote physical, cognitive and social/emotional development that complements indoor learning and prepares preschoolers to enter kindergarten ready to learn.
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Cookie Valentine
Did you know heart disease is he #1 Killer of Women? 1 in 3 Women will die from Heart Disease this year versus 1 in 8 Women from Breast Cancer. Saturday, April 26th the “Valentine Hearts” team walked in honor of Cookie Valentine to raise awareness for the disease and support the American Heart Association by contributions in remembrance of our sweet Cookie. Pictured: The Valentine Family. Brooke Valentine - daughter, Ryan Valentine - son, Steve Valentine - husband, Ross Valentine - son, Holly Valentine – daughter in law, Ansley Valentine – granddaughter.