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entral Catholic High School in Morgan City will host its commencement exercises on Saturday, May 19, at 1 p.m., at Holy Cross Church in Morgan City.

The members of the 2012 graduating class chose the morning glory as its flower, navy blue and silver as its colors; and “Do not follow where the path may lead; go instead where there is no path and leave a trail,” as its motto. The class chose as its song, “Days Like These.”

Class officers are: Conner LeBlanc, president; Erik Mabile, vice-president; and

Ridge Rousseau, secretary/treasurer.

The 31 potential graduates are: Courtni Breaux, Alan Bross, Sissy Cheramie, Ethan Cline, Zackery Cockerham, Spencer Dohmann, Leo Grizzaffi, Lloyd Grogan, Anthony Hunter, Courtney Jewett, Jovon Johnson, Paige Johnson, Audrey Landry, Conner Leblanc, Nicholas Longman, Tyler Louviere, Erik Mabile, Marisa Marcell, Alexandria Medine, Kamryn Michel, Kerry Mitchell, Caitlin Morgan, Luke Patterson, Rachel Proctor, Clarence Robinson, Cody Rodrigue, Ridge Rousseau, Michal Slaton, Sam Smith, Austin Tipton and Drake Verrett.

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CCHS proudly salutes our Class of 2012 You carry on a tradition of over 119 years of Catholic education in the Morgan City area, and we wish you continued success for a lifetime of accomplishments and contributions.

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andebilt Catholic High School in Houma will hold its commencement exercises Saturday, May 19, at 9 a.m., at the Houma-Terrebonne Civic Center. The class of 2012 selected the white lily as its class flower, royal blue and silver as its colors, and “Somewhere Only You Know” as its song. The class quote is “You only live once.”

Class officers are: Shea Hermann, president; Ashley Thomas, vice-president; and Meaghan Plaisance, secretary/treasurer.

The 164 graduates are: Brie Adams, Ryan Alexander, Joshua Alford, Nichole Anderson, Olivia Angelette, Laura Argueta, Tanei Armendariz, Lindsey Babin, Allyson Barker, Martha Basile, Megan Bennett, Evan Benton, Brandon Bergeron, Hayden Bergeron, Leah Bergeron, Robert Bergeron, Jace Bigler, Haley Billiot, Hunter Blandino, John-Robert Bond, Gabrielle

Bonvillain, Lexie Bonvillain, Christopher Boquet, Francis Boquet III, Myranda Bour, Megan Bourgeois, Terry Braud III, Cole Broomfield, Jeremy Brunet, Nicholas Caletri, Caroline Callais, Brittany Campo, Joseph Cantrelle, Lindsey Carreker, Sean Cavalier, Alexis Chaisson, Tess Champagne, Collin Chauvin, Victoria Chauvin, Mitchell Cherry, Kristen Comardelle, Bree Daigle, James Daigle, Katelyn Daigle, Marae Daigs, Taylor Dantin, Nikki D’Arcangelo, Alexande DeBlieux, Michael DeFelice, Morgan Degruise, Tyler Dillon, Noelle’ Dove, Grant Duet, Tyler Eaton, Alexander Ellender, Evan Ellender, Gabrielle Espiritu, Seth Eues, Barry Fanguy, Kristin Farrar, Mitchell Folse, Felicia Fontaine, Scott Gaignard, Olivia Galtier, Shane Garner, Roth Gaubert, Cody Glaviano, Paul Guidry, Evan Hamner, Joseph Haydel, Jade Heney, Shea Hermann, Jacob Hutchinson, Matthew

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May the Lord bless each of our graduates and bless this time of new beginnings.

May He smile upon these young men and women and surround them with His loving arms.

May He guide them to follow in the footsteps of His son and to live life in the ways of faith, hope, love, and charity.

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Rau, Andrew Reiss, Jacob Richard, Marc Rivet, Ross Robichaux, Cullen Rodrigue, Jordan Rodrigue, Kristen Roger, Christopher Rome, Courtnee Salas, Kaitlyn Sanders, Lora Schwab, Joshua Scott, Christopher Small, Beau Smith, Erin Snyder, Marcie St. Germaine, Christian St. Martin, Gabrielle Steele, Savannah Stevens, Julie Stutts, Michael Tarver, Shady Tellez, Anna Theriot, Peyton Theriot, Angele Thibodaux, Ashely Thomas, Brent Toups, Allyce Trapp, Grace Trosclair, Angela VanHeeswijk, Danae Vedros, Dominic Vegas, Ashleigh Vernon, Lauren Voisin, Seth Ward, Leah Washington, Katie Watson, Ashli Weber, Kaitlyn Whatley, Karl White, Cecily Williams, Trevor Williams, Abigail Yesso, Trent Yopp and Augustin Zeringue III.

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dward Douglas White Catholic High School in Thibodaux will hold its commencement exercises on Friday, May 18, at 6:45 p.m., at the Warren J. Harang Jr. Municipal Auditorium.

The 2012 class flower is the columbine, while the class colors are indigo and pearl, and the class song is “Little Wonders.” This year’s class has chosen as its motto, “The future is not some place we are going to, but one we are creating.”

Class officers are: Kaitlyn Birdsong, president; Kaley Duplantis, vice-president; Megan George, Emily McFarland, senior homeroom officers.

The 137 graduates are: John Adams, Mary Allen, Tyler Amedee, Rachel Arrison, Ashleigh Aubin, Elizabeth Ayo, Christy Badeaux, Lauren Badeaux, Michelle Bayhi, Alexander Becnel, Anne Becnel, Nicole Bell, Bradley Ber, Alyce Bernard, Natalie Bernard, Caroline Bimah, Kaitlyn Birdsong, Matthew Blake,

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2011 - 2012 A Year of Accomplishments

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Faith & Service

E. D. White raised and donated money for 30 families for the 2011 Christmas Toy Drive Key Club had 10,000 sevice hours for the 2011-2012 school year

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Literary Rally & Academic Teams

Six students placed overall in the District Literary Rally 21 out of 25 literary participants qualified for State Rally The Varsity Academic Team placed 3rd overall for the South Louisiana District Tournament and 2nd for Division II Region III LAAC State Tournament

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Athletics

Cross Country Boys and Girls - State Champions and District Champions Volleyball - State quarter-finalist and Bi-District champions Football - Bi-District playoffs Girls Soccer- Bi-District Champions Boys Soccer – Division II Semi-Finalist and District Champions Swim Team Boys – Third place in State Girls Basketball- District Runner-Up Boys Basketball- Bi-District Champions Two students named WWL-TV A+ Athlete

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Junior High Science Olympiad— placed 1st in the Region I Science Olympiad competition held at Nicholls State University. The team will participate in State Senior High Science Olympiad— placed 7th in the Region I Science Olympiad held at Nicholls State University

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Indoor Percussion – 2nd Place at WGI Regional Championship Two students in American National Honor Band 20 students in District Honor Band Cardinal Vanguard received superior ratings at festivals and was awarded Outstanding Percussion, Outstanding Auxiliary, and Outstanding Drum Major 9 students in District Honor Choir 3 students in All-State Choir

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aith. Friends. Family. When you get to college your view on all of these will change. You will begin to question many things and hopefully will discover that what you learned about God, goodness, and healthy relationships when you were younger remains true. Still, as young adults, you must continue to grow in your understanding if you are truly going to make the faith your own. After you receive the sacrament of confirmation, you accept the responsibility for your own growth in faith. It is no longer the responsibility of your parents.

It is yours.

What is faith? It is more than a set of truths that even second graders can memorize. Our faith involves our living relationship with God. All of our human relationships are founded on truths, but if they are to live and grow we have to act on them. If our relationships are founded on lies, they are false and will not survive.

Eventually, all false relationships die. If we grow beyond the faith of children, we voluntary begin to apply what we believe is true to what we think, say and do. When this happens naturally, we can say that we have faith. When we take full responsibility for our faith, we practice our faith to maintain it and do what we can to help it grow.

Brother Gabriel, O.C.S.C., a hermit of 14 years, once shared with me, “Brother, we must always be careful to practice what we believe.

Otherwise, we will end up not believing what we never practice.”

How do we practice our faith on our own? As a high school student, even as a senior, I was a regular altar server, a member of the Junior Legion of Mary, and an officer of our church youth group. When I was a freshman at Louisiana State University, I first made sure I went to Mass every weekend. This is the minimum. I Bayou Catholic • Houma, LA

began to pray every night before the Blessed Sacrament. At first it was only for a 10 minute prayer break to examine my day before the Lord. Then my prayer time turned into a half hour, then even longer.

By God’s grace that I received in my regular prayer, my faith went beyond myself and helped me reach out to my fellow students.

I gave witness to our faith not by preaching about it in the hallways or the street corners, but by being considerate of others around me by watching out for those that others picked on, reached out to those who were alone or hurting, or simply offered a helping hand to whoever needed help. I was doing these things without really being conscious of giving witness to my

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Got faith Catholic faith. I was just doing what I thought was right. It became clear what I was doing when one of my fellow students actually asked me, “Are you a Christian?” “Yes,” I replied, “Why do you ask?” He said, “Because you’re always so nice to me.”

Later, as an active member of the Christian Awakening Community with Campus Ministry, I really began to grow in my faith. I was asked to give talks on prayer and family as well as work retreats for those who wanted to grow in their faith. On weekends, some of us began to regularly visit the nursing home. I began to go to daily Mass.

However, this meant I had to choose between going to daily Mass or skipping lunch or supper because of my class schedule. I went to Mass. Members of the Awakening Community reawakened my childhood calling to the priesthood.

Apparently, after witnessing the practice of my faith in many

different ways my community was asking me to become one of its leaders.

So “How can you integrate your faith into your college life?” First of all, take responsibility for your faith. Living your faith is living your relationship with God. Like any human relationship, keep up with the ones you love. Talk to them regularly. Hang out with them. Work with them. Love who they love. Do what they do. Act on your own. If you love them, take the initiative. Don’t wait for someone else to tell you what to do. You now have earned a certain amount of personal freedom. What are you doing with it? Children only do what they want to do. Can you use your freedom to make yourself into what God is calling you to be?

Remember that old saying, “Who you are is God’s gift to you. What you make of yourself is your gift to God.” Secondly, if you have already made your faith your own responsibility, are you willing to do more than the minimum requirements? Here it is not a matter of time, but a matter of priority and love. We always make the time for what we love and for 65 what is most important to us. Do you really care about growing in, much less maintaining your relationship with God? If you do, like any of our human relationships, you have to put in the time. The Scriptures tell us to “pray always!” How can you pray always if you are not committed to praying “sometimes,” if not “regularly”?

Finally, ask God for the grace to arrange your daily college life so you can put your faith into practice. If faith is about your living relationship with God, do you love God enough to place him first when planning your day? For example, can you take the time to go to daily Mass beyond your Sunday obligation? If you cannot attend daily Mass, are you willing just to stop by the church and visit our Lord in the Blessed Sacrament?

As St. Benedict once said, “Prefer nothing to Christ, for he prefers nothing to you.”

In conclusion, realistically it is not a matter of integrating your faith into your college life, but rather, integrating your college life into your faith. God bless you.

Amen.

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rand Isle High School will hold its commencement exercises on Sunday, May 27, at 1 p.m., at the Grand Isle School Gymnasium for its 11 seniors.

The class colors are maroon and gold, and the class flower is the cattail. Class song is “You’re Gonna MissThis.” Class motto is “Life is like a box of chocolates, you never know what you’re gonna get.”

The class officers are: Harleigh Duplantis, president; Hannah Boudreaux, vice-president; and Kimberly Combel, secretary.

The 11 seniors are: Ian Besson, Hannah Boudreaux, Marlana Bradberry, Kimberly Combel, Harleigh Duplantis, Autumn Edwards, Dane Landry, Crystal Ragas, Dylan Readenour, Maurice Terrebonne and Aaron Williams.

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icholls State University will hold spring commencement exercises Saturday, May 12, in Stopher Gymnasium.

Ceremonies for the College of Arts and Sciences, College of Nursing and Allied Health and University College will start at 10 a.m., and ceremonies for the College of Business Administration and College of Education will begin at 2 p.m.

Scheduled to deliver the keynote speech is State Senator Norby Chabert, a 2001 government graduate of Nicholls. Born and raised in Bayou Petite Caillou, Chabert graduated from South Terrebonne High School in 1994. After college, Chabert began a successful government relations career, serving as an aid and advisor to both Republican and Democratic officials at the federal, state and local levels. In 2006, he formed Chabert Development LLC, a Chauvin-based land company.

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Graduation Representing District 20 since 2009, Senator Chabert serves on the following Senate committees: Commerce, Consumer Protection and International Affairs; Finance (as vice-chairman); Judiciary B; Natural Resources; Coastal Restoration and Flood Control; Vocational and Technical Education (as chairman); and the Joint Legislative Committee on the Budget.

Chabert is also an active member of the community, with membership in the Houma Rotary Club, the Krewe of Hercules, the Krewe of Terranians, Knights of Colum-

bus Council 5013 and the Maple Street Park Association. In addition, he serves as a board member for the Nicholls Colonels Athletic Foundation and the Leonard J. Chabert Medical Center Foundation.

Following Chabert’s address, Dr. Eugene Dial, Nicholls vice president for student affairs and enrollment services, will present the honors, and Dr. Allayne “Laynie” Barrilleaux, vice president for academic affairs, will present the candidates for the degrees. Dr. Stephen T. Hulbert, university president, will confer the degrees.

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NCEA report: Catholic school graduates more likely to attend college WASHINGTON (CNS) -- In brochures and online materials, Catholic high schools often boast of the high percentage of their students who graduate and attend college -- often in the 90-100 percent range. According to a new study, this is not just happening at some Catholic high schools but is part of a nationwide trend.

The report by the National Catholic Educational Association shows that students who attend Catholic high schools are more likely to graduate and attend college than students attending other schools.

Catholic secondary schools report a graduation rate of 99.1 percent, higher than rates reported by other religious schools (97.9 percent), nonsectarian schools (95.7 percent) and public schools (73.2 percent).

Students graduating from Catholic high schools are also more likely to attend four-year colleges (84.7 percent) than students graduating from other religious (63.7 percent) and nonsectarian (56.2 percent) schools. Catholic school graduates are twice as likely to attend four-year colleges as

graduates of public schools (44.1 percent).

The figures are from the Annual Statistical Report on Schools, Enrollment and Staffing, United States Catholic Elementary and Secondary Schools 2009-2010, recently released by the NCEA. Data for this analysis came from several publications of the U.S. Department of Education’s National Center for Education Statistics, as well as information collected by the NCEA. “This report illustrates the ongoing excellence of Catholic schools,” said Marie A. Powell, executive director of the Secretariat of Catholic Education of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops.

“Catholic high schools have a remarkable record of graduating their students and preparing them well for post-secondary education,” she said. “Their effectiveness in educating students, even from disadvantaged backgrounds, has been cited consistently in research published over the last 25 years.

The Catholic community can be very proud of their support for such schools.”

The recently published book, “The Death and Life of the Great American School System” by Diane Ravitch, also credits Catholic schools for their successful graduation and college attendance rates.

An April 30 article about her book in The New York Times said Ravitch’s views about public schools are influenced by her “long study of and admiration for Roman Catholic education, especially in serving low-income black and Hispanic students.”

In Ravitch’s view, Catholic schools 69 serve as a model because they “never gave over to the obsession with standardized tests” and “never conceded their curriculum to progressive trends like whole language, constructivist math and relativistic history.”

“As a result,” she added, “black and Hispanic students in Catholic schools did not necessarily score higher than those in public schools on standardized tests like the SAT, but they were far more likely to take rigorous classes, graduate on time and attend college.”

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hile you are making your decision about which college to attend, don’t forget to visit the Nicholls State University campus in Thibodaux – because “seeing is believing.”

The institution first opened its doors on Sept. 23, 1948, as Francis T. Nicholls Junior College of Louisiana State University. In 1956, the Louisiana Legislature separated Nicholls from LSU and authorized it to develop four-year curricula. Thus, in September 1956, the former junior college began operation as Francis T. Nicholls State College and granted its first degrees in May 1958. In 1970, Act 93 of the State Legislature changed the name to Nicholls State University.

70 “If you are a prospective student and want to achieve your dreams, I can promise you a strong commitment by the faculty and staff to help you succeed,” says University President, Dr. Stephen T. Hulbert. “We are committed to giving you the best possible ‘education with a personal touch.’ I invite you to visit our campus and talk to the students, faculty and staff members in the area of study that is of interest to you. You will be pleased to learn that we offer a wide variety of accredited programs to exceed your expectations and meet your educational needs.”

The professors at Nicholls believe in engaging the student mind fully by teaching interactive and engaging classes and invite prospective students to experience its unique college classroom settings by sitting in on a class.

However, college is more than just classes – it’s about what you do and learn outside of the classes as well.

Representatives of the Office of Admissions are enthusiastically waiting to give you a personalized campus tour. That’s right – it will be you and a small, exclusive group (usually fewer than seven people) of May 2012

other students making their college choice. Tours are offered Monday through Thursday, at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. during the regular semester, and 10 a.m. between semesters and during the summer. Tours outside of these days and times are offered based on availability. While on campus touring, be sure to visit the university’s residence halls and see the opportunities that await you there.

The Office of Admissions processes applications for admission or re-admission to the University. Orientation for first-time entering freshmen and

‘Seeing is believing’ transfer freshmen is designed to acquaint the student with the University campus, academic programs and support services.

New students receive academic advising and complete registration for classes during orientation.

The Office of Financial Aid handles grants, loans, student employment and scholarships.

Students are encouraged to apply early by filling out the FAFSA form which is available over the Internet at www.fafsa.ed.gov. The earlier this form is submitted, the earlier and more promptly your financial aid will get processed. Financial

Aid counselors are available by appointment.

Enrollment Services provides a high-quality support service to the academic units that carry out the University’s instruction and service programs, and provides high-quality services to students.

Student Employment manages employment for about 700 students in various capacities on the campus.

The unit of Student Services provides wellness services and educational programs that assist students in achieving their personal, academic and professional goals.

Some of the programs offered by Student Services include: n University Counseling Center – provides personal and career counseling, psycho-educational programs, consultation and crisis intervention; n University Health Services – provides basic acute health care, health education and promotion programs and services, and disease prevention. n Disability Services – provides assistance to students with disabilities regarding their adjustment to college and serves as a liaison with faculty so that students with disabilities receive the appropriate accommodations. n Wellness Education – provides group and individual consultations that contribute to the health and wellness of all members of the Nicholls community as well as programming and awareness campaigns. n Campus Recreation – coordinates intramurals, provides facilities and equipment for recreational activities, coordinates fitness and wellness programs, and maintains the campus swimming pool.

Nicholls State University offers students many opportunities to succeed both in and outside of the classroom. For more information visit www.nicholls.edu.

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ther than buying a home and automobile, a college education is one of the biggest investments Americans typically make. On average, in-state tuition and fees at a four-year public college increased by more than 8 percent to $8,244 for the 2011-2012 academic year, and room and board now averages more than $17,000 per year.

Fortunately, you may be able to cut your college costs at income tax time with a variety of credits, deductions and savings plans.

The American Opportunity and Lifetime Learning Credits are likely to result in the biggest tax rewards on your tax year 2011 federal return due April 17, 2012.

The following basic requirements apply to both credits: n Filing status on the return cannot be “married filing separately.” n The student must be you, your spouse or a dependent for whom you claim an exemption. n A dependent cannot claim the credits if claimed on another person’s (e.g. parents’) return. n If you do not claim the dependent exemption (even if entitled to the exemption), you cannot claim a credit based on that dependent’s expenses. n Claim credits on Form 8863 and file with your Federal 1040.

In addition, both credits cannot be claimed for the same student, Jessi Dolmage, spokeswoman for TaxACT, explains.

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Credit. It’s worth up to $2,500 for tuition, fees and course materials per student for the first four years of postsecondary education. Even if you have zero tax liability, you can get up to 40 percent as a refund. It phases out at higher incomes.

The Lifetime Learning Credit is worth up to 20 percent of the first $10,000 in higher education expenses per family for an unlimited number of years. Like the American Opportunity Credit, it phases out at higher incomes.

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You can also use TaxACT’s College Tax Whiz, a free interactive tool that breaks down 10 college tax benefits at www.taxact.com/ 71 college-tax-whiz. It explains the tax benefit, acceptable expenses, types of education and other key qualifiers in a question and answer format.

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outh Lafourche High School in Galliano will hold its commencement exercises on Thursday, May 24, at 7:30 p.m., at the South Lafourche High School Auditorium.

The class motto is “Don’t cry because it’s over – smile because it happened.” The class flower is the white rose, and the class colors are silver and blue. The class song is “Don’t Blink.”

The class officers are: Al Sooklall, president; Taylor Bruce and Ross Mayet, vice-presidents; Alora Verdin, secretary; Kelly Aucoin, reporter; and Brayden Eymard, treasurer.

Representatives are: Whitney Curole, Adam Doucet, Brittlyn Guidry, Ashley Martin and Renzi Terrebonne.

The 255 prospective graduates are: Hunter Alario, Hilary Allemand, Hoby Angelette, Jessi Anselmi, Kelly Aucoin, Fallon Authement, Tritney Bagala, Dominique Barquero, Leeza Barrilleaux, Derrian Baudoin, Meghan Bellanger, Derek Bergeron, Reba Bihm, Valerie Billiot, Aubrey Bitter, Tyler Bivens, Beau Blanchard, Emily Blanchard, Jairus Blanchard, Jared Blanchard, Laini Blanchard, Micah Blanchard, Nigal Borne, Trent Boudreaux, Sean Bouffanie, Gavin Bourgeois, Miles Bouvier, Angelle Brady, Thomas Breaux, Dylan Brown, Britney Bruce, Donald Bruce, Gary Bruce Jr., Taylor Bruce, Enrique Bustos, Ke’ron Caine, Alyssa Callais, Andrew Callais, Carlie Callais, Cody Callais, Jacey Callais, Mark Callais Jr., Savannah Callais, Taylor Callais, Reegan Cantrelle, Cody Chabert, Blaine Cheramie, Bradford Cheramie Jr., Brent Cheramie, Bryce Cheramie, Denise Cheramie, Rene’ Cheramie, Jon Chiasson, Brett Comardelle, Davin Comardelle,

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Alec Compeaux, Paul Compeaux, Drake Condley, Michael Costello, Alysa Creel, Kristy Crochet, Jonathon Crosby, Kristy Crosby, Jacob Curole, Luke Curole, Whitney Curole, Lauren Dang, Aaron Danos, Laura Danos, Brittny Dardar, Devin Dardar, Josette Dardar, Joshua Delgado, Jace Devillier, Trey Dickerson, Adam Doucet, Cody Doucet, Marcy Doucet, Vincent Doucet, Owen Dubois, Addy Duet, Brett Duet, Madeline Duet, Magen Duet, Sage Duet, Tiffani Dufren, Elizabeth Dufrene, Emma Dufrene, Regan Dufrene, Jerrin Dugas, Trish Duplantis, Jayven Encarnacion, Blake Eymard, Braden Eymard, Mason Eymard, Austin Falgout, Dylan Falgout, Justin Falgout, Lawrence Falgout IV, Joni Fillinich, Katherine Fillinich, Elias Flores, Dana Francis, Steven Fremin, Josh Fullilove, Cole Galey, Juan Galicia, Dionne Galliano, Magen Galliano, Grace Garza, Evin Gaspard, Johnny Gaspard, Rhea Gaspard, Johnathan Gautreaux, Siletta Gisclair, Corey Gobert, Jovana Gonzalez, Adrianna Graham, Averie Griffin, Coby Griffin, Drew Griffin, Lexie Griffin, Nicole Griffin, Seth Griffin, Brianna Grigsby, Erin Gros, Yony Guardado, Paul Guidroz, Aaron Guidry, Brittlyn Guidry, Brooke Guidry, Cade Guidry, Dallas Guidry, Daphne Guidry, Lionel Guidry Jr., Michael Guidry, Itzel Gutierrez, Ty Hayes, Jordan Hebert, Julie Hebert, Michaela Hebert, Kevin Hernandez, Garret Hornbostel, Nick Jambon III, Brook Jarreau, Ashley Jarreau, Chelsey Jarreau, Jessica Jerez, Gabriel Jimenez, Charli Johnson, Felipe Juarez, Gordon Kibodeaux, Toni Kiger, Justin King, Andre Kraemer, Kaleb Lacoste, Betsy Lafont, Harley Landry, Ashland Lasseigne, Darian Leblanc,

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llen J. Ellender Memorial High School will hold its commencement exercises on Tuesday, May 15, at the Houma-Terrebonne Civic Center in Houma.

The class song is “You’re Gonna Miss This.” The class flower is the blue rose, and the class color is sapphire blue. The class motto is “Life brings us tears, smiles and memories. The tears dry, the smiles fade, but the memories last forever.

The class officers are: Paige Chaisson, president; Lyndsay Nguyen, vice-president; Haley LeBoeuf, secretary; and Katelynn Pierce, treasurer.

The 197 prospective graduates are: Steven Acy, Joshua Adams, Angel Allen, Kariana Alvis, Michelle Alvis, Carl Arceneaux III, Juan Arroyo, Samantha Autin, Kirk Bailey, Chanta’ Banks, Dessie Barton, Billy Benoit, Amber Bergeron, Ashlyn Bergeron, Elizabeth Bergeron, Amber Billiot, Carra Billiot, Sierra Billiot, Aimie Boquet, Amanda Boudreaux, Craig Boudreaux Jr., Sierra Boudreaux, Aimee Bourdier, Sane Brown, Hunter Buquet, Reva Butler, Carter Caldwell Jr., Joshua Carter, Cheyni Castle, Asia Celestin, Simone Celestin, Karisma Celestine, Paige Chaisson, Houston Chatman, Philip Cleveland, Matthew Cohn, Austin Cotton, Jake Cressionie, Summer Darda, Colleen Dean, Derek Degeyter, Shane Dehart, Alvian Delandro, Emily Doiron, Khai Duplantis, Bridget Dupre, Zachary Dupre, Jacelyn Duthu, Taylor Duthu, Destini Eschete, Dillon Fabre, Derrick Fanguy, Alexandra Fitch, Todd Fitch, Denise Flores, Gabe Fonseca, Bobby Fonseca Jr., Christofer Foret, John Foret Jr., Heather Foster, Kristin Francis, Paul

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Francis Jr., Kacie Galtier, Erin Gauthreaux, Dwayne Gautreaux, Keron George, Drake Granier, Tiffany Gray, Cara Gregoire, Carie Gregoire, Rene’ Gregoire Jr., Alexandra Haddix, Stacy Harris, Sharell Hayes, Derek Hebert, Jasmyn Hebert, Jesse Hebert, Whitney Hebert, Samantha Henry, Cody Hotard, Hope Hunter, Ayesha Jackson, Tori Jeblonski, Davonte’ Johnson, Donavon Johnson, Jarret Johnson, Lezlie Joseph, Keri Kimble, Matthew Kingen, Karli Lackey, Brittany Lapeyrouse, Donovan-Sonz Le, Dustin-Sanh Le, Jonathan Le, Haley Leboeuf, Heather Lebouef, Jada Lebouef, James Lebouef, Brett Lecompte, Alma Lemus, Timothy Leonard Jr., Heather Lindsey, Nichole Lodrigue, Susan Lopez-Ortiz, Skiler Lovell, Oscar Lozano, Bao Luu, Hung Luu, Dwayne Markcum, Dava Martin, Matthew Martin, Christopher Maryland, Curtis Maryland Jr., Jessica May, Dillon McCallister, Miranda McDonough, Kenyon McGuire, Jasmine McKinley, Zaida Medina Martinez, Austin Melton, Billy Mills, Nicholas Mitchell, Brianna Morales, Lizbeth Moreno, Christopher Morgan, Kayonia Myles, Brett Naquin, Tyler Naquin, Andre Nevis, Jaclyn Nguyen, Joseph Nguyen, Lyndsay Linh Nguyen, Tram Nguyen, Andiel Novelo Hernandez, Alma Osornio, Johana Padilla, Jade Parfait, David Parfait Jr., Jamiracle Parker, Andrew Patrick, Jamahl Payton, Jamehl Payton, Brittney Pellegrin, Randi Percle, Tin Phan, Katelynn Pierce, Kanan Pierre, Sarah Pippen, Taylor Pitre, Tanner Prestenbach, Heather Pulley, Jalen Quinn, Karenesha Ray, Tirisha Ray, Brendan Robichaux, Ashanti Rollins, Kevinontae Ross,

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Matthew Ross, Terriyhanna Ross, Dustin Samanie, Brynn Sapia, Candace Savoie, Darrell Scott Jr., Kirk Scott, Stephen Shaw, Jamiyah Short, Geovonta Simmons, Wesley Simmons, Camryn Smith,

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hibodaux High School will hold its commencement exercises on Tuesday, May 22, at 6 p.m., at the Warren J. Harang Jr. Municipal Auditorium.

The class of 2012 selected as its class song, “Don’t Blink”; class motto is “There are many roads we have crossed, many mountains we have climbed, and so many dreams we have yet to realize.” The class colors are gray and purple. The class officers are: Kaitlyn Matherne, president; Mariah Hester, vice-president; Holly Richard, secretary; and Ashlynn Verrett, class reporter.

The 299 seniors are: Caitlin Abadie, Kyle Adams, Paige Adams, Wyatt Adams, Laura Albert, Jasmine Alexander, Chasidy Allen, Alissa Amedee, Eric Andras, Jacob Andras, Justin Andras, Daniel Andrews, Sean Autin, Andre’ Barker, Clint Barker, Chris Barrilleaux, Sage Barrilleaux, Devin Barrow, Christina Bates, Tyler Baye, Alisha Bell, Diamondnique Bell, Aaron Benoit, Chanse Benoit, Taylor Benoit, Myles Bergeron, Azaria Billiot, Judrita Billiot, Brock Blanchard, Justin Blanchard, William Bolton, Brice Bonvillian, Ashley Boudreaux, Christopher Boudreaux, Emily Boudreaux, Blake Bourg, Kayla Bourgeois, Breanna Boyd, Jalisa Bradley, Jessie Brannagan, Toni Braud, Marty Breaux, Dynisha Brown, Gage Burnham, Rachel Caillouet, Cameron Campbell, Dustin Cancienne, Alexis Canizaro, Jakira Carter, Darion Cassie, Patrika Cassie, Gabriella Celestin, Justin Champagne, Aaron Chatagnier, Viviana Chavez, Chelsea Chiasson, Cody Chiasson, Devon Chiasson, Paige Chiasson, Alyson Clement, Amber Clement, Sarah Clement, Timothy Close, Zachary Cole, Darius Coleman, Donovan Coleman,

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Jennisha Coleman, Theon Coler, Tyler Collins, Faye Cooper, Brittany Cormier, Demi Cortez, Destiny Cortez, Joel Cortez, Lance Cortez, Sheridan Cortez, Tori Cortez, Trey Cortez, Natalie Daigle, Molly Danos, Seth David, Brooklyn Davis, Taylor Davis, Bria Delatte, Brittany Delatte, Nicholas Delatte, Ryan Delatte, Alexis Deroche, Tyla Deroche, Maxwell Dial, Lucas Doiron, Darnell Donsereaux, Linden Dousay, Brigitte Duchow, Johann Duchow, Mariel Duchow, Brad Duet, Angeljoy Duncan, Delacy Duncan, Khadijah Dunmiles, Emily Dupre, Danielle Durocher, Jarvelle Edmond, Thaddeus Escort, Tarneisha Every, Taylor Falgoust, Donee Fields, Jacob Fields, Charles Folse, Sara Folse, Stephen Fournier, Bobbie Fremin, Joel Fussell, Brandon Galmon, Kelsey Gaudet, Alana Gautreaux, Colby Gilcrease, Patrice Gilton, Mark Golden Jr., Jenna Graham, Amber Granier, Trey Granier, Colby Gravois, Jarrell Gray, Jacon Griffin, David Grobe, Chance Gros, Cory Gros, Alison Guerrero, Kaylee Guidry, Tiffany Guidry, Dalton Guillot, Courtney Hamilton, Meghan Hanley, Toi Harvey, Oliver Haughton, Grant Hebert, Jacob Hebert, Sherry Hebert, Thomas Henderson, Mariah Hester, Donavan Hoffpauir, Tyler Holder, China Holmes, Kasie Hudson, Masie Hudson, Nicole Hue, Jamie Jefferson, Amanda Johnson, Canaan Johnson, Chardell Johnson, Guy Johnson II, Wilbert Johnson, Steven Jones, Joshua Joseph, Trace Juneau, Tevin Kennedy, Pierce Kinsey, Rachel Klaus, Brittany Kraemer, Teyah Krummel, Hailey Labat, Emily Lagarde, Adam Lamartina, Robert Landry, Wesley Landry, Joni Lassere, Kasey Leblanc, Logan Leblanc, Renee’ Leblanc, Avery Legendre, Tyler Legendre, Devein

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Lewis, Marilyn Livas, Walter Lofton, Dera Loupe, Matthew Louque, Andrea Louvierre, Lana Lundy, Abby Lyle, Caleb Lymous, Koby Mader, Whitney Martin, Jake Martinez, Justin Matherne, Kaitlyn Matherne, Treahan Matthews, Bethany Mccarthy, Aaron Mcclelland, Raven Mcclendon, Melanie Mccoy, Adrian Meads, Kaulin Meads, Kaydee Millet, Michael Milstead, Caitlin Mire, Dylan Mire, Joseph Mire, Tiffany Morvant, Kelsey Naquin, Mika Naquin, Paige Naquin, Trey Naquin, Sarah Neal, Bo Ockman, Clare Olin, Kenya Oliver, Joseph Oncale, Michelle Orgeron, Angel Ortiz, Brandie Oubre, Chelsy Oubre, Lauren Owens, Dylan Pennington, Brennan Percle, Anthony Perez, Donnie Pitre, Zane Plunkett, Jacob Portier, Jonisha Preatto, Christopher Price, Paige Quebedeaux, Adam Reece, Milan Reed, Holly Richard, Ciara Richardson, Nigel Robertson, Kourtnei Robinson, Fallon Rodrigue, Kayla Rodrigue, Vanessa Rodriguez, Shelby Rogers, Amber Rose, Mark Rose, Whitney Rose, Gabriel Rouge, Britney Rousseau, Tyler Rousseau, Blake Rumore,

Tommie Russell Jr., Topeka Sanders, Thomas Savoie, Dillon Scherry, Timmy Scott, Tre Scott, Taylor Sepulvado, Cody Simons, Cory Smith, Laquanta Smith, Rashad Smith, Sabian Smith, Tionne Smith, Zachery Smith, Madeline Soignet, Jordan Sparks, Luke Steib, Eric Stieffel, Rhea Stone, Courtney Tabor, Courtnie Tabor, ArkiaTardieff, Kanganikia Theriot, Brandon Thibodaux, Chelsea Thibodaux, Tifani Thibodaux, Chelsea Thibodeaux, Aaron Thomas, Freddie Thomas, Andrew Thormas, Darian Touloumbadjian, AllysiaToups, John Toups, Morgan Toups, Shelby Toups, Kaitlyn Townsend, Eric Trench Jr., Connor Trosclair, Terrell Truehill, Kade Turner, Morgan Veillion, KimlanVerdin, Ashlynn Verrett, Daranesha Verrett, Aaron Waguespack, Iniquaite Walker, Kentrelle Washington, Kiera Washington, John Webre Jr., Davonte Wesley, Jeremy Westerman, Courtney Williams, Lashawna Williams, Matthew Williams, Brianeisha Wilson, Riolajay Woods, Diamonte Wright, Tanesha Wright, Tori Young and Justin Zeringue.

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outh Terrebonne High School will hold its commencement exercises on Thursday, May 17, at 7 p.m., at the Houma-Terrebonne Civic Center.

The class motto is “We all take different paths in life, but no matter where we go, we take a little of each other everywhere.”

Class colors are black, green and white, and the flower chosen is the white rose. “You’re Gonna Miss This” is the class song.

The class officers are Colin Marts, president; Heather Himel, vice-president; Garret LeBouef, secretary; and Emily Robichaux, treasurer.

The 273 prospective graduates are: Ada Almanza, Christopher Arceneaux, Lawrence Arceneaux III, Danielle Argo, Brandon Aucoin, Dylan Authement, Katie Authement, Sunni Authement, Austin Avet, Brandi Babin, Damian Babin, Kolby Babin, Michael Baker, Richard Baker Jr., Lesly Lopez, Andrew Bascle, Dylan Belanger, Ryan Belanger, Nikita Benoit, Aryn Bergeron, Brandon Bergeron, Arielle Billiot, Candice Billiot, Celeste Billiot, Chet Billiot, Jade Billiot, Jody Billiot, Danielle Blanchard, Hunter Blanchard, Justin Blanchard, Mitchell Blanchard, Nora Blanchard, Whitney Blanchard, Jodi Bonvillain, Gina Boquet, Tina Boquet, Trent Boudreaux, Angel Bourg, Jason Bourg, Kaily Bourg, Tristan Bourg, Jessie Boyd, Kelsey Brossette, Angelica Broussard, John Brown, Paige Brunet, Lindsey Bull, Tyler Burton, Krista Bynum, Marcus Byrd, Amber Cain, Blake Campiso, Cody Carrere, Caralina Carter, Samantha Cash, Amber Chaisson, Cassidy Charpentier, Waylon Charrier, Katie Chauvin, Kyle Chauvin, Aaron Christensen, Brianna Clay, Blake

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Coleman, Payton Cormany, Kristen Cormier, Cullen Crochet, Kaycee Crochet, Jace Cunningham, Anna Danos, Lindsey Danos, Jena Dardar, Tate Dardar, Russell Dardar Jr, Katie David, Jada Davis, KelseyLynn Deroche, Carli Detiveaux, Shellie Domangue, Brittany Dupre, Christopher Dupre, Danielle Dupre, Jarred Dupre, Kati Dupre, Rebecca Dupre, Maryorith Mejia, Alexa Elsik, Areli Esparza, Joshua Fabre, Brooke Falgout, Joshua Falgout, Destiny Fitch, Kia Fleming, Letia Fletcher, Jacquis Flores, Jada Flores, Carly Foret, Frankie Foret, Shawna Foret, Charles Fortenberry, Sarah Fournier, Darnel Franklin Jr., Kyle Franks, Jeanne-Morgan Gernon, Danielle Gibbs, James Grimes, Tracy Guidry, Justin Guy, Kendrea Harris, Craig Harris II, Emily Hebert, Zack Hebert, Jason Helms, Gabrille Hendon, Heather Himel, Alexis Hotard, Chance-Michael Huen, Scott Hutchinson, Leroy Joe III, Shyraneka Johnson, Caleb Jones, Mark Jones Jr., Wiltz Lafont, Micheal Lapeyrouse, Miles Lapeyrouse, Cuong Le, Caylith Lebeouf, Dru Lebeouf, Skyler Lebeouf, Zachary Lebeouf, Kurt Leblanc, Zackery Leblanc, Brooke Leboeuf, Jessica Leboeuf, Megan Leboeuf, Nealus Leboeuf Jr., Belinda Lebouef, Brandon Lebouef, Garret Lebouef, Heather Lebouef, Sarah Lebouef, Katie Lecompte, Danielle Ledet, Gerrith Ledet, Madalyn Ledet, Tyler Ledet, Devin Leger, Dustin Levron, Dylan Levron, Rontrell Lewis, Bari Lirette, Brandon Lirette, Gage Lirette, Kandaci Lirette, Mitchel Lirette, Trevor Lirette, Megan Luneau, Bree Lyons, Chance Lyons, Jeffrey Lyons Jr., Joel Lyons Jr., Brandy Malbrough, Luke Marange’, Sierra

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Marie, Colin Marts, Lacey Matherne, Alora McCormick, Chelsea Melancon, Mandy Menou, Iris Mitchell, Meosha Mitchell, Mally Molinere, Roy Moll Jr., Taylor Molley, Austin Morrison, Kyle Morrison, Doris Myles, Bryce Naquin, Harley Naquin, Kiah Naquin, Macy Naquin, Sarah Naquin, Tiffany Naquin, Tracy Naquin Jr., Brandon Neal, Blair Neil, Jonathan Neil, Kimi Neil, Tyler Neil, Jozie Nelton, Cassius Nixon Jr., Krissi Nowlin, Joseph Palmisano IV, Christopher Parfait, Kelsey Parks, Amber Pellegrin, Britt Pellegrin, Nathan Pellegrin III, Chantelle Picou, Floyd Picou IV, Cody Pinell, Amy Pirtle, Taylor Pitre, Garett Plaisance Jr., Andrew Poindexter, Matt Prestenbach, Jesse Price, Toni Price, Abigail Proffitt, Jordy Prosperie, Jovy Prosperie, Kenny Quach, Quinyonna Rainey, Alexis Raymond, Darnisha Reese, Tanner Richard, Dalvin Richardson, Ryan Roberts, Emily Robichaux, Rudy

Robichaux Jr., Ronald Robinson Jr., Taylor Roddy, Tiffany Rodrigue, James Rutherford, Peyton Sadler, Shanell Sanders, Tracie Sevin, Bailey Shaw, Keon Simmons, Rona Sims, Derion Smith, Jammie Smith, Lauren Smith, Trevon Smith, Alexis Soudelier, Joseph Soudelier, Kambre’ Stewart, Jansen Stoufflet, Brandon Stringer, Jacob Stringer, Halee Tabor, Austin Theriot, Cheri’ Theriot, Alisha Thibodeaux, Bethany Thibodeaux, Hannah Thibodeaux, Tevin Thomas, Erika Trahan, Nathanial Trahan, Tyler Trahan, Truc Tran, Amanda Trosclair, Austin Trosclair, Joshua Trujillo, Meg Vauclin, Alexis Verdin, Brittany Verdin, Dominique Verdin, Dustin Verdin, Monique Verdin, Shaft Verdin, Destanie Verret, Haley Vizinat, Jasmine Wade, Abram Wallis, Joshua Wallis, Christian Washington, Brandon White, Celeste White, Reed White, Ryan Williams, Colin Willis, Amy Windham and Tray Winslow.

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organ City High School will hold its commencement exercises on Friday, May 18, at 7p.m., at the Morgan City Municipal Auditorium.

The 2012 senior class chose the following as its favorites: turquoise and silver as its colors, tiger lily as 80 its flower, “Angels on the Moon” as its class song. The class chose the motto “Remember the past, plan for the future, but live for today because yesterday is gone and tomorrow may never come.”

Class officers are: Tina Tran, president; Drake Leonard, executive president; Dejah Francis, vicepresident; and Jennifer Vu, executive vice-president.

The 164 prospective graduates are: Brennan Acosta, Tyler Adams, Brodie Anslum, Maria Arias, Ryan Aucoin, Amber Bailey, Jacquelynn Bailey, Perry Bailey, Michael Banks, Brianne Barrilleaux, Alair Basas, Brandon Beadle, Austin Bercegeay, Megan Bergeron, Taylor Bigler, Amber Bill, Courtney Billiot, Hallie Billiot, Gabrielle Black, Tyler Black, Richard Boone Jr., Skyla Boudreaux, Ronnika Boyd, Thomas Breaux, Dustin Breaux, Alison Broussard, Victoria Broussard, Todd Brown Jr., Ashlyn Bruni, Ray Burise, Jacey Busbice, Dustin Businelle, Keldon Calloway, Luis Chaires, Ce’Anna Charles, Javon Charles, Tyroy Charles, Dylon Chellette, Damon Collins, Jesse Comeaux Jr., Melissa Cornejo, Anita Craft, Brandon Crochet, Sadie Crochet, Tyler Crouch, Kreisle Darce, Brandon Desormeaux, Jeymy Dominquez, Alexandra Dragna, Kalil Duplessis, Lauren Dupuis, Brittney Durham, Harley Duval, Reina Fernandez, Henry Fraijo Jr., Dejah Francis, Stephen Francis, Koey Francois, Tahj Francois, Tangernika Francois, Nicholas Gagliano, May 2012

John Giroir, Travis Glynn, Tyeshia Granger, Ieasha Gray, Beatrice Grogan, Skilan Gros, Wendy Gros, Andrew Hadaway, Caitlin Hall, Albert Harvey, Hermeisha Hawkins, Tae’Lor Hawkins, Danisha Hayes, Oscar Hinojosa, Jose Huerta, John Ibert, Kyla Johnson, Jalen Johnson, Joshua Jones, Brendan Keller, Maja Kemper, Codey LaCoste, Karla Landero, Patria Landry, Demetria Latigue, Kaitlyn Ledet, Drake Leonard, Kolin Leonard, Briana Lewis, Jason Lewis Jr., Tori Lightfoot, Lauren Marshall, Jessica Martinez, Austin Martinez, Deryan Mason, Taylor Mayon, Briana McNally, Hunter McNemar, Nicholas Meaux, Kara Melancon, Seth Menard, Hanna Merida, Sarina Morales, Camille Mosley, Bailey Naquin, Jennifer Nguyen, Quoc Nguyen, Adrian Nolazco Jr., Brigg Norris, Treshaun De Nunez, TJ Oubre, Hope Pellegrin, Nikki Pennison, Page Pennison, Clifton Percle, Jerrick Phillips, Catherine Picou, John Pontiff, Jacob Prince, Katherine Ramirez, Adele Rankins, Andrew Ratcliff III, Jordan Richard, Brian Rink Jr., Constance Rink, Emily Roger, Travis Romero, James Rowell, Matika Scott, Lacey Scully, Brennan Scully, Tierra Silvie, Brooke Singleton, Whitney Singleton, Najee Skipper, Taylor Smith, Austin Stroud, Esmeralda Sustaita, Natasha Sylvester, Ravyn Taylor, Kayla Theriot, Rashaud Thomas, Michael Thompson Jr., Colden Thompson, Shane Toups, Jardyn Trahan, Alex Tran, Linda Tran, Tina Tran, Georgia Trimmer, KailynTurner, Ra’Neisha Turner, Elizabeth Vice, Jennifer Vu, Jelena Vujisic, Derrick Walker, Tyrin Watts, James Welch V, Adeyemi Wheeler, Blake Wiggins, Christen Williams, Jordahn Williams and Laquisha Young.

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After high school

By ELMY SAVOIE Graduating from high school can be an uncertain time for many.

Everyone seems to be asking if you are going to college or a university; and what career path are you going to take. Many graduates find themselves in an unfamiliar place with uncertainty of their career path and in some cases ineligibility to get into a university. This is where a community college such as Fletcher Technical Community College can help. There are several options available for you!

There are many advantages to attending a community college. The main advantage to a community college is the cost.

Tuition at Fletcher is half the cost of a university and students can utilize TOPS and Pell programs as financial assistance. Another advantage to attending Fletcher is time. Students can earn a degree, diploma or certificate in two years or less. In fact, some programs like the nurse assistant program require only seven weeks.

Many students find the transition from high school to a university with some class sizes of over 100 students to be overwhelming.

Community college offers smaller class sizes. At Fletcher, the maximum enrollment in a class is approximately 25 students.

The smaller class size eases the transition to college classes and offers students more personal attention.

Do I qualify for Fletcher?

Fletcher is open admission, which means that the College accepts students no matter how well they scored on their ACT or COMPASS placement test and regardless of the grades earned in high school.

The College does require that you be at least 16 and have a high school diploma or GED. If you don’t have a GED or high school diploma, Fletcher can help you obtain your GED through adult education classes, and some classes such as welding or nursing assistant do not require a high school diploma or GED. Admission requirements Bayou Catholic • Houma, LA

differ by the program in which the student enrolls. Students enrolling in nursing or allied health programs may have to meet more specific admissions requirements than for other programs.

What are the courses and programs available?

Fletcher has several options for students. If you are student who wants to go to a four year university, but did not meet the necessary requirements (grades and ACT), Fletcher can help by offering developmental classes to get you to the academic level required to enter the four year university. Students can then transfer to a four year university such as Nicholls, UL or LSU.

Take a look at the many options at Fletcher Technical Community College Fletcher offers 10 associate degree programs. Students can earn an associate degree in just two years in programs such as: accounting, cardiopulmonary care science, criminal justice, drafting & design, general studies, integrated production technology, Louisiana transfer degree, office systems, nursing and technical studies.

If you are a hands-on person or need to go to work in less than two years, Fletcher offers certificate and diploma options in many programs such as: accounting, automotive, electrician, EMT, drafting and design, machine tool, marine diesel, marine operations, nurse assistant, office systems, phlebotomy, practical nursing, residential air conditioning and welding.

For a complete listing of all the programs and online classes, please

visit www.fletcher.edu.

Where are the classes held?

Fletcher Technical Community College will be opening a new facility for the fall 2012 semester.

The new 99,000 square foot facility will be located on Highway 311 near Highway 90 in Schriever. Most of the classes in the new building will be arts and science classes.

The technical programs such as welding, machine tool, automotive and marine diesel will remain at the St. Charles Street facility.

Fletcher’s nursing classes are held at the Allied Health Building on the corner of Mystic Boulevard and Highway 311 in Houma. Fletcher’s marine and petroleum classes are located in the Louisiana Marine & Petroleum Institute on Dickson Road in Houma.

How to apply?

Classes for the fall 2012 semester begin August 22 but the application should be completed as soon as 81 possible. The deadline for new student applications for the fall semester is August 10. Applications can be submitted at the college’s website www.fletcher.edu/ admissions. Once the application is complete, it is necessary to pay the $10 application fee. Applicants need a copy of their high school/ GED diploma or transcript, proof of immunizations, proof of Louisiana residency if applicable, and proof of registration for selective service if you are a male between the ages of 18 and 25.

If an applicant has taken the ACT, the scores can be sent to the College. If the ACT has not been taken or if you are not satisfied with your scores, you can schedule an appointment to take the COMPASS placement test. This test allows the College to determine your placement in courses such as English, math and reading. If you have any questions regarding Fletcher’s admissions procedures, please email all questions to admissions@fletcher.edu.

(Elmy Savoie is the public relations director for Fletcher Technical Community College.)

May 2012

Graduation

LAWRENCE CHATAGNIER/BAYOU CATHOLIC

H. L. Bourgeois graduation is May 16

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L. Bourgeois High School in Gray will hold its commencement exercises on Wednesday, May 16, at 7 p.m., at the HoumaTerrebonne Civic Center.

The class of 2012 selected the blue forget me not as 82 its class flower; royal blue, white and silver as its colors and “My Wish” as its class song. The class motto is “The past is our heritage, the present our responsibility, the future our challenge.”

Class officers are: Randi Olivier, president; Shelby Rogers, vice-president; Sarah Use’, secretary; and Macie Acosta, treasurer.

The 326 prospective graduates are: Macie Acosta, Gwayne Adams, LaShandra Adams, Ryan Adams, Sterling Adams III, Jacqueline Aguado, Bismellah Ali, Ashley Allemand, Allen Alvis, Tyrone Amacker Jr., Nicolas Amedee’, Shermell Anderson, Ashley Anthony, Kyle Antill, Moriah Arceneaux, Destiny Avet, Joshua Babin, Donavan Babineaux, Brashay Barker, Jose Barreto, Christopher Barrett, Kade Barrett, Gerhonda Barrow, Summer Barrow, Kyle Baye, Justin Bean, Peyton Beattie, Joseph Beaudry II, Ashley Belanger, Trent Benoit, Anna Bergeron, Kayleigh Bergeron, Tori Bergeron, Adam Berrow, Grace Billiot, Shelby Bizzle, Nicholas Boudreaux, Nikki Boudreaux, Thor Boudreaux, Adam Bourg, Thomas Bourg Jr., Danielle Bourgeois, Mallory Bourgeois, Marc Bourgeois, Genevia’ Boyer, Donna Branson, Amber Braud, Brandon Breaux, Joshua Breaux, Jamari Brown, Keil Brown, Taylor Brown, Kyante’ Brumfield, Cullen Brunet, Gina Buitrago, Trent Burke, Melanie Butler, Katelyn Callais, Andrew Caillouet Jr., Douglas Calloway Jr., Tyler Campanella, Seth Carreker, Briana Carrington, Raven Carter, Devin Castalano, Dustin Cedotal, Kristopher Chaisson, Carlton Chaisson Jr., Michele Chancey, Anthony Cherry, Shelby Chiasson, Corey Clement, Tanner Cole, Kwanza Coleman, AkoMay 2012

Lynn Collins, Kewann Conley, Jacob Coulon, Cassie Cox, Chandler Crawford, Betty Cummings, Katherine Cunningham, Sarah Dagenhardt, Terry Daigs, Te’Quain Dalbany, Gavin Darcey, Meagan Daughenbaugh, Dustin Dauzat, Chelsea Davis, Brooke DeRoche, Hollie Deroche, Victoria Detiveaux, Megan Dieck, Brea Dillard, Kabrina Do, Nicholas Dogan, Dallas Domangue, Robert Dombrowski Jr., Diontay Drane, Teresha Drane, Christopher Duet, Phillip Duet, Tori Dufrene, Angela Dugas, Kirk Dumas Jr., Easton Dumont, Shahavanekia Duncan, Emily Dungan, Dayton Dunham, DeQuincy Dunmiles, Ivan Duong, Courtney Dupre, Danielle Dupre, Dylon Dupre, Nikki Dupre, Tyler Evans, Tre Every, Gena Fanguy, Hannah Fanguy, Jaslynn Fanguy, Marisa Fanguy, Ariana Faul, Jenna Ford, Shane Fos, Blake Frasier, Blaine Freeman, Dylan Freyou, Bailey Gaiennie, Sierra Garrett, Raveen Gasery, Destinee Gibson, Marissa Gil, Abigail Giroir, Ashley Gosnell, Muriah Gralapp, Alex Green, Bryanna Green, Alexandra Grezaffi, Natasha Griffith, Brandi Gros, Sean Gros, Katelyn Guidry, Sierra Guillory, Nicole Harris, Kristen Hatch, Deshawn Hayes, Marquisha Haynes, Brandon Hebert, Erika Hebert, Gregory Hebert, Trey Hebert, Lauren Heigl, Onjanae Henderson, Austin Henry, Brittany Henry, Lasette Henry, Vaughn Henry, Taylor Hernandez, Brittany Holland, Angela Hollier, Brian Holmes, Rynikka Holmes, Blake Hoover, Percy Howard, Dion Howard Jr., Amy Hue, Veronica Huerta, Paige Hughes, Lesleigh Hutchinson, Kayla Hymel, Carrel Hymel IV, Jeremy Jack, Brionn Jackson, Devon Jackson, Tevin Jackson, Hunter Jeansonne, Kieshawn Jenkins, Kenny Jernigan, Bryce Jessie, Bruce Jessie Jr., D’Andre Jones, Cade Keplinger, Jessica Keyes, Ashlyn Kimble, Lauren LaFleur, Rechelle Lafont, Spencer Lajaunie, Destahni Lala, Mi Lam, Erika Landry, Jenna Landry, Tyler Joseph Lanegrasse, Dale Lanning Jr.,

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Sara Lanoux, Casey LeBlanc, Michaela LeBoeuf, John LeCompte, Jerry LeMaire Jr., Heaven Lilliman, Daisey Lirette, Kaitlyn Lirette, David Livas Jr., Yadira Lizardi, Katherine Loupe, Seth Louviere, Sadie Mabile, Anthony Marcel, Stephen Martin, Haley Matherne, Henry Matherne Jr., Xavier Matthews, Tara McClanahan, Joshua McCorkel, Meagan McDonald, Bria McGuin, Shyla McKinley, Tremaine McKinley, Kristen Medice , Miriah Medine, Shelby Meier, Brett Melancon, Brent Meliet, Lauren Messino, Austin Miller, Neil Monnier, Beau Moore, Derian Moore, Brenna Morvant, Alexandria Mouton, Holly Mullins, Cheyenne Naquin, Jonathan Neal, Kevin Nguyen, Geralyn Nixon , Damian Nolan, Randi Olivier, Macy Ordoyne, Jadal Oubre, Daimicah Owens, Aundrey Parker, Chante Parker, Courtney Pearson, Taylor Pellegrin, Kristen Pitre, Cade Plaisance, Zachary Poincon, Aubre Pointer, Kaydel Pollard, Justin Poole, Leigh Poston, Chase Pourciau, Urban Prestenbach, Marvin Randall, Ronell Renthrope, Victoria Rhodes, Caitlyn Richards, Victoria Rivere, Barbara Robichaux, Aaron Robicheaux, Chantler Robinson, Ryheen Robinson, Christopher Rogers, Kalep Rogers, Sarah

Rogers, Shelby Rogers, Jhonika Rounds, Shakerra Rounds, Taylor Ruffin, Austin Rydberg, Seth Sanders, Mattie Sapia, Tina Savoie, Jon Schexnyder, John Schouest, Amber Scott, Jeremy Scott, Morgan Scott, Angela Shepard, Jerimeka Short Jr, Reginald Short Jr., Donsshaunneek Sims, JeShonta Singleton, Blair Smith, Kei’Ayshia Smith, Shawn Snyder, Corey Sonier, Ashley Soudelier, Erica Steib, Jacob Stevenson, Devontrey Stewart, Kaci Stewart, Victoria Stewart, Jake Strevig, Rendell Swan, Shi Sylvan, Wesley Thibodeaux, Richelle Thompson, Sarah Toups, Malacia Trench, Victoria Turley, Michelle Turner, Sarah Use’, Dylan VanMatre, Justin Verdin, Nichole Verrett, Ariona Walker, Juan Walker, Deonta’ Ward Jon’ Christian Ward, Passion Ward, Daryl Washington, Romell Washington Jr., Christian Watson, Michelle Westerman, Alvin Wheaten Jr., Shaquan Wheaton, Taylor White, Kane Whitrack Jr., Brandon Williams, Jakeiba Williams, Latifa Williams, Najah Williams, Domonique Willis, Terrinesha Winslow, Joey Woodward, Gramble Woolens Jr. and Diamonte Wright.

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Central Lafourche graduation is May 23

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entral Lafourche High School will hold its commencement exercise at Warren J. Harang Jr. Municipal Auditorium on Wednesday, May 23, at 7 p.m. The 2012 class song is entitled “Dream On” by Aerosmith. The class flower is the yellow rose and the 84 colors are green and gold. The class chose for its motto “We all take different paths in life, but no matter where we go, we take a little of each other with us.”

The class officers are Bree Hebert, vice-president; Megan Guidry, secretary; Allie Dupre, reporter; Shelby Matherne, treasurer; and Sarah Zeringue, parliamentarian.

The 299 prospective graduates are: Dylan Acosta, Elonah Acosta, Cassidy Adams, Heather Adams, Nicholas Adams, Jenna Alario, Neco Albert, George Allen, Ashley Andras, Jarren Andras, Kayla Aucoin, Roderick August, Ally Autin, Ashley Autin, Brett Babin, Jacob Barlow, Stacy Barlow, Devin Barrios, Sarah Barrios, Chelsea Baudoin, Daisy Bellanger, Krystal Bellanger, Natalie Bellanger, Brady Benoit, Darrel Benoit, Keith Bergeron, Ashton Billiot, Janae’ Billiot, Trey Billiot, Ashley Blanchard, Brittany Blanchard, Lee Blanchard, Hailey Boudreaux, Jared Boudreaux, Meagan Boudreaux, Nicholas Boudreaux, Kimberly Boudwin, Brandon Bourg, Christopher Bourg, Blake Bourgeois, Justin Bouvier, Patrick Bracknell, Trae Brassette, Becky Breaux, Christopher Breaux, Jacob Breaux, Jade Breaux, Jared Breaux, Rodney Breaux, Ridge Brignac, Matthew Brister, Logan Broussard, Cade Brown, Samantha Brown, Amber Brunet, Tangie Bryant, O’njel’ Burdwell, Jordan Caillouet, Morgan Callais, Morris Calloway, Hunter Caro, Ryan Carter, Nyreatte Celestine, Kylie Chaisson, Kelsey Chauvin, Steven Chavira, Jace Cheramie, Necol Cheramie, Caitlyn Chiasson, Jamie Chiasson, Jordan Chiasson, Dariyon Chisley, Kelsie Christen, Mathew Cortopassi, Travis Crochet, Telisa Curole, Jason Daigle, Micheal Darjean, May 2012

Javier Davison, Kaylie Degruise, Skyler Degruise, Malenia Dehart, Tiffany Deroche, Jena Detillier, Matt Deville, Jada Diggs, Courtland Dixon, Christian Domangue, Dillon Domangue, Kerinesha Douglas, Jordan Duet, Colby Dufrene, Darren Dufrene, Lanie Dufrene, Rachell Dufrene, Herman Duncan, Jodi Dunn, Damien Duplantis, Daniel Duplantis, Marcedes Duplantis, Matthew Duplantis, Shadoe Duplantis, Allison Dupre, Gene Eiskina, Courtney Ellender, Drew Erny, John Eschete, Jordy Eschete, Nicole Falgoust, Devin Falgout, Jenny Falgout, Sarah Falgout, Brock Folse, Christopher Folse, Kevin Folse, Shalaya Folse, Marissa Ford, Bobby Foret, Caleb Foret, Toby Foret, Courtney Foret-Chiasson, Dominica Frazier, Derek Fulkerson, Latrell Gabriel, Ian Gaudet, Chett Gervais, Jessica Gisclair, Kristen Gonzales, Kevin Gordon, Ashlyn Grabert, Perla Graciano, Dustin Graf, Deondre Gramma, Darian Granier, Arthur Gray, Ocean Green, Rose Gregoire, Chelsey Griffin, Lacie Griffin, Chandler Gros, Mason Gros, Ashley Guidroz, Heather Guidroz, Blake Guidry, Megan Guidry, Erin Guillot, Basel Guthrie, Terrence Hadley, Tevin Hadley, Amber Hardeman, Bree Hebert, Evan Hebert, Amanda Henry, Joshua Hensel, Carl Hitt, Tylor Hotard, Shelby Howard, Sheldon Howse, Tyjua James, David Jennings, Sheila Juarez, Brittani Keegan, Alana Klingman, Hunter Kraemer, Donovan Kraut, Jonathan Laiche, Courtney Landry, Erin Landry, Guadalupe Lara, Nikki Larousse, Bryant Larson, Abby Lazard, Collin Leblanc, Demi Leblanc, Justin Leblanc, Danielle Leboeuf, Gage Leboeuf, Nicole Leboeuf, Nicholas Ledet, Shawn Ledet, Jacques Lirette, Tyler Lirette, Alexander Little, Jerry Lofton, Randall Loredo, Lindsey Loupe, Dustin Lyons, Chelsea Maielli, Haven Marcel, Justin Martin, Rebecca Martin, Shelby Martin, Brooksy Matherne, Destiny Matherne, Dillon Matherne, Dustin Matherne, Shelby Matherne, Britani McBroom, Royal Meade III,

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Vanessa Medina-reyes, Crystal Melancon, Felicia Melancon, Michael Molaison, Christopher Moore, Justin Moore, Daniel Moreno, Yancy Morris, Darren Nacio, Austin Naquin, Krista Naquin, Cade Nolfo, Erin Ockman, Austin Odell, Terrence Paradelas, Spencer Parks, Megan Pellegrin, Angela Pereda, Stephen Perrillioux, Heather Pertuit, Andrew Phillpott, Derrick Picou, Tyler Pierre, Cecily Plaisance, Kelsey Plaisance, Joanna Poincot, Daveontae Poindexter, Taquon Poindexter, Emily Pontif, Adam Porche, Brandi Porche, Breon Porter, Stephen Potter, Jassumen Price, Mason Quatrevingt, Cody Quebedeaux, Jariah Raymond, Brian Reese, Dustin Rivet, Shane Riviere, Courtney Robertson, Brock Robichaux, Elizabeth Robichaux, Joshua Robichaux, Macy Robichaux, Merille

Robichaux, Summer Robichaux, Tyler Robichaux, Deryn Robicheaux, Emilee Rodrigue, Darius Ross, Andrew Roussell, Dusty Ryan, Dylan Sampey, Hayden Sampey, Austin Samples, Alison Schreckengast, Josie Sevin, Chance Simoncelli, Ronja Smith, Sylnedra Smith, Tanya Smith, Megan Soudelier, Raeana Soudelier, Sha’coria Sparks, Damion Stewart Kaleb Stow, Amanda St. Pierre, Bobby Tastet, Damian Tastet, Luke Tauzin, Christopher Taylor, Floyd Thacker, Gabrielle Theriot, Sascha Thomas, Alesha Toups, Beau Toups, Christopher Trahan, Brennon Trant, Leroy Triggs, Destiney Triplett, Kearrow Tucker, Marcel Turner, Christian Usie, Jarreth Verdin, Kaleb Verrett, Lashae Vessell, Shedrick Wallace, Nicholas Wells, Jemell Wheaton, Risa Williams, Trent Williams, Shelby Williamson, Henry Wright, Elizabeth Yeager, Shaquinta Young, Megan Zeringue and Sarah Zeringue.

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May 2012

Graduation

LAWRENCE CHATAGNIER/BAYOU CATHOLIC

Terrebonne High graduation is May 21

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errebonne High School will hold its graduation for 2012 on Monday, May 21, at 7 p.m., at the HoumaTerrebonne Civic Center.

The class motto is “There are those who stand when others fall, those who walk when others crawl, but the 86 class of 2012 stands tall.” The class song is “Good Life.”

Class colors are crimson and gold, and the class flower is the magnolia.

The class officers are Meah Johnson, president; Abigail Becnel, vice-president; Sasha Scott, secretary; and Kenny Nguyen, treasurer.

The 380 prospective graduates are: Zachary Acosta, Alexa Alexander, Kiara Alexander, Garrett Allen, Raven Allen, Symeca Amacker, Christian Arceneaux, James Arceneaux, Daniela Archbold, Brandi Armstrong, Cyd Aucoin, De Ja Austin, Amber Babin, Brooke Babin, Bryce Babin, Nathan Babin, Kayla Banta, Mikalah Barrett, Brandon Barrow, Jared Bascle, Tony Bass Jr. Carlton Baudean Jr., Abigail Becnel, Blake Benoit, Lakyn Benton, Aaron Bergeron, Albert Bergeron, Ariel Bergeron, Bryan Bergeron, Sabrina Bergeron, Taylor Bergeron, Travis Billiot, Alexandra Blaisdell, Ahkira Bolden, Akeria Bolden, Kierra Bolden, Taylor Bollinger, Alexis Bonvillain, Natalie Boquet, Dylan Boudreaux, Hunter Boudreaux, Jonathan Boudreaux, Kendrick Boudreaux, Taylor Boudreaux, Dustin Bougard, Dominick Bourg, Christopher Bourgeois, Paige Bourque, Amber Breaux, Patricia Breaux, Kenner Breaux III, Jacqueline Brewster, Samuel Britt, Kori Brown, Harry Brown III, Kailey Bruce, Meghan Brunet, Janara Burns, Paige Burson, Cody Cagle, Jalynn Caldwell, Alexis Callahan, Wesley Callahan, Jessica Camille, Rebecca Canosa, Andrea Carbo, Alexis Carlos, Andrew Carriere, Jaabar Celestine, Megan Cenac, Shermaine Charles, Tiffany Chauvin, Ashley Chenevert, Brittany Chiasson, Rontrell Clark, Carly Clement, May 2012

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