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3000 W. Congress St. Lafayette, LA 70506 Issue X -May 2013

Parlez-Vous Seniors: Nadia Khansa, Jack Budd, Emily Brinsko, Monique LeBlanc, Darien Comeaux, and Joe Pons

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2012-2013 Parlez-Vous Staff Members:

2013-2014 Parlez-Vous Staff Members:

Co-Editors-in-Chief: Emily Brinkso Monique LeBlanc

Editor-in-Chief: Madeleine Comeaux

Managing Editor/Design Editor: Jack Budd Copy Editor: Nadia Khansa Photo Editor: Joe Pons Sports Editor: Mary Guidry Business Manager: Darien Comeaux Junior Staff Writers: Reese Benoit Madeleine Comeaux Hannah Guillory Grant Higginbotham Maddie Kenny Belle Saucier Brooke Scimemi Chelsea Yaeger Sponsor: Mrs. Manuel

Assistant Editor: Grant Higginbotham Copy Editor: Chelsea Yaeger Senior Staff Writers: Megan Baptiste Kailey Broussard Gabrielle Moreland Janice Joseph Abigail Scott Junior Staff Writers: Britt Hamilton Akilah Morris Nicole Stinyard Caroline Torpy Shelby Williams

Questions? Comments?

Concerns?

Contact Mrs. Manuel in room 230.

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State Rally Winners 4th Place in Advanced Math Functions: Christopher Mai 2nd Place in Advanced Math Pre-Calc: Kelsi Wicker 1st Place and Overall Winner in Agriscience 3: John McMillan 3rd Place in Algebra 1: Sara Robin 4th Place in Algebra 2: Adam Robinson 1st Place in Chemistry: Junyoung Jeong 3rd Place in Computer Science: Karim Khattab 3rd Place in French 3: Molly Dake 1st Place and Overall Winner in Geometry: Rhea Kataria 1st Place and Overall Winner in Health: Austyn Adams 1st Place in Journalism: Madeleine Comeaux 2nd Place in Spanish 1: Alexander Yandell 3rd Place in Spanish 2: Jennifer Thibodeaux Excellent in French Extemp: Arianna Giambrone Superior in Speech- Extemporaneous Speaking: Jamie Parker

State Speech Tournament 6th Place in Humorous Interpretation: Brandt Marceaux

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Student Council Executive Board President: Cole Pham Vice- President: Charlotte Dunbar Secretary: Shelby Bivins Treasurer: Jenee Benoit Sophomore Student Council

Junior Student Council

Senior Student Council

President: Caroline Munsell

President: Justin Edwards

President: Sarah Dugas

Vice President: Ambeka Rajvanshi

Vice-President: John Allen

Vice-President: Victoria Billeaud

Secretary: Peyton Rivera

Secretary: Adam Robinson

Secretary: Phuong Tran

Treasurer: Romania Arvie

Treasurer: Alex Adams

Sergeant at Arms: Qualantre Jackson Karmyn Robertson

Sergeant at Arms: Caroline Kokenge Brianna Steadman

Sergeant at Arms: Hannah Guillory Kelsi Wicker

Representative: Gabrielle Billeaud Caroline Billeaudea Summer Hamilton Laura Harris Katy McKensie Janise Hannah M. Landry Frankie Sonnier Bryce Tynes

Representatives: Amanda Abate Rheanna Fontenot Rebekah Markel Kyreon McBride Julianna Morgan Abigail Muffoletto Madison Perrin Hailey Phillips

Representatives: Bailey Broussard Victoria Burris Zena Henson Emily Montgomery MacKenzie Plunkett Waite Reeves Demi Venable Alex Zamora

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2013-2014 Varsity Cheerleaders

2013-2014 Junior Varsity Cheerleaders

Jenee Benoit Alyssia Breaux Kelly Burns Amanda Campos Brittany Champ Katelyn Daigle Kate Gary Meredith Guidry Denae’ Landry Carly Leday Nikki Lentini Abby Muffoletto Chelsea Noel Madison Perrin Alaina Picard Kennedy Robertson Amiel Robinson Mackenzie Plunkett McKenzi Soileau Destinee Trahan

Leah Anderson Caroline Billeaudeau Dianne Bohn Lauren Canty Malorie Fontenot Zyria Guillory Danielle Hellickson Katy Janise Destiny Kennerson Krimson Knowles Mallory Landry Halie Lindsey Bradley Louviere Tyler Malveaux Megan Neef Peyton Rivera Frankie Sonnier Kate Thibodeaux Claire Vesper

2013-2014 Mascots: Mighty the Lion Kelly Green Mini Mighty Kelly Cub

2013-2014 Dance Team Blair Anderson Sydney Babineaux Madeline Begnaud Andi Clause Katie Cormier Maggie Foreman Malaysia Joseph Emilie Lawless Hannah Landry Jasmine Lebean Alex Leblanc Sydney Leblanc Samantha Leger Meagan Morrison Zannah Richard Kalli Rose Segura

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The Amish Project 2013 Ring Staff Committee Drew Colowich Emilie Lawless Imaan Ouedraogo Abigail Provost Abigail Scott Lindsey Soumeillan Kelsi Wicker Chelsea Yaeger

Boys’ State

Girls’ State

Colin Comeaux (not attending) Andre Dubois Cole Pham (not attending) John Plumbar ( not attending) Phuong Tran Christopher Fuqua Tamim Haq Junyoung Jeong

Katelyn Belsome Madeleine Comeaux Sarah Dugas Cayla Hebert (not attending) Emilie Lawless (not attending) Kelsi Wicker Abigail Scott Alexandra Zamora

Kiss it all Goodbye

by Hannah Guillory Junior Staff Writer

As the seniors’ high school career comes to an end, every small event that takes place from now on will go down as a memory to treasure. The paper toss and the senior banquet are both school traditions that help the graduates celebrate their last few times all together.

“I think in the first three years of high school it’s easy to just refer to one another as ‘in the same grade’,” said Lindsey Hayob, senior. “As seniors we’ve all come together to realize no matter who someone is or how well you know them, they are a vital part of our class of 2013. It’s cliché, but I really

think we are ‘all in this together’ now.”

The paper toss happens every year on the practice field.

Right after the last final on May 20, all seniors are invited to let go of their high school stresses by throwing their school material onto the practice field. By getting rid of any tests, homework, and study guides that were being held onto, hopefully college won’t seem so nerve-wracking. This tradition has been going on for more than 15 years. Custodians and volunteer helpers are usually the ones to clean the field after the throw.

The senior luncheon will also be held May 20. It will take place at the Cajun Dome

Convention Center at 1 p.m. Lunch is provided for the seniors and awards will be given out. Parents are invited for the awards portion of the banquet. Boys are required to wear collared dress shirts with a tie and dress slacks.

Girls must wear formal dress attire. The cost of this is included in the senior class fee.

“Doubt you’ll believe this, but I’ve always wanted to be a senior as a kid growing up, but now I wish I could go back.

Over the years I’ve gained a lot of talent even if came in last sometimes. My days as

a high school student are coming to an end and it upsets me greatly,” said Austin McCollough, senior.

“Now, please read the first letter of every previous sentence.”

by Chelsea Yaeger Junior Staff Writer

is nearing. With two months left to go, the cast and crew are pushing to make this show the best it can possibly be.

“We’re obviously going to be focusing on our lines and making sure this show is the best it can be; however, I’m really pushing hard for character development.

This is such a heavy show with such talented actors and I feel that it’s important to really dig down to the essence of who their characters are in order to make the show come alive,” said Monique LeBlanc, LHS senior and director.

The play is set in an Amish After months of hard work, community, and it explores the dedication, and two garage sales, forgiveness, faith, and emotions the premiere of The Amish Project of different people affected by

the Nickel Mines Amish School shooting in 2006. The entire show is comprised of monologues from different people involved. The show is made up of an ensemble of actors and requires few interactions, unlike the original solo performance by Jessica Dickey.

“We put our all into it and we’re very excited about the outcome thus far,” said Alexis Smith, LHS freshman crew member.

The show will be performed from July 5-7 and 12-14 at Theatre 810, which is downtown next to Carpe Diem.

“The show really changes your perspective on how you view these tragedies and I think it’s an important show for people to see

in sight of recent tragedies,” said LeBlanc. “It shows us the humanity inside these events that media always distorts or leaves out.”

The cast and crew are as follows: Velda - Dominique Castille Anna - Abby Thibeaux Carol - Monique LeBlanc Eddie - Karl Ashkar Bill -Edwin McGuffin Sherry - Logan Domingue America - Sophia Darbonne Costume Design - Carrie Grizzaffi Set Design - Jack Budd Stage Manager (Supreme crew overlord?) - Juwan Woods Crew - Alexis Smith Lights - André Darbonne Directed by - Monique LeBlanc

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To be eligible to enter this scholarship you must be attending classes at an accredited four-year college or university in the U.S., must take a minimum of twelve semester units (full-time student), be a legal resident of the U.S., and maintain a GPA of Many people need scholarships at least 3.5. The deadline for Proofto help pay for college; however, Reading.com scholarship contest most scholarship deadlines have entries is 12 p.m. PST on Jul. 1. http://

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w w w. p r o o f - r e a d i n g. co m / p r o o f reading_scholarship_program.asp 2. BigSun Scholarship This scholarship is for all young athletes, no matter what sport they play. The athlete must be a high school senior. For this scholarship the contestant must write an essay answering the 3-question prompt posted on the website. The deadline is Jun. 21. The winner will be notified within two weeks and the name will posted on: http://www. bigsunathletics.com/ .

3. Gen and Kelly Tanabe Scholarship To be eligible for this scholarship you must be a high school student, currently in college, or planning to start within the next 12 months. The winner is chosen by a committee,

which bases its decision primarily on the submitted personal statement.

The deadline is Jul. 31 http://www. gkscholarship.com/ There are also multiple websites that you can use to find the perfect scholarship for you. These websites ask you a few questions to help you find a scholarship and its deadline. http://www.studentscholarshipsearch. com/, http://www.cappex.com/, and http://www.scholarships.com/.

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Editor Letters

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Queen Of Run-On Sentences I am sitting at the desk where I’ve spent the past nine months or so creating these papers. I don’t want to make any of this sentimental because I really don’t feel like coming off as a “lovey-dovey” person.

Although I have to admit that I am going to miss this place.

I’ll miss the random pictures of Honey Boo Boo on the wall, the senior picture of that girl from years ago who looks exactly like Rachel McAdams and the weird vampire with Grant Higginbotham’s face glued to it, but it is time to leave.

Every year has been another world at this school, one big emotional roller coaster. From being that

shy freshman to a weird sophomore, a pushed-to-thelimits junior to now, I still don’t even know what or who I am.

I remember the seniors leaving last year and the bittersweet feeling that they were leaving, but soon I would be in their place. However, writing this, being in their position, it is a thousand times worse. There are so many people’s faces I’m going to miss, but also a small group of people it is going to kill me not to see every day.

I am really not good at writing these kinds of letters, that is more of Monique’s job, and I am the queen of run on sentences, so this is more like a letter from The Perks of Being a

Wallflower. I also don’t feel like naming any names, so I guess I’ll just name a few people via code names.

To J-man, you’ve been such an amazing teacher these past two years. I just want to thank you for always being there and caring for us all so much. To the Firelord, it’s been a great two years of working with you.

I know you will accomplish a lot in your life. I’m just glad we didn’t have to shed as many tears as we first imagined we would. To my wife, I really wish I would have met you sooner than this year. I honestly don’t know if I could survive this year without you. I love you.

To Spanky, I already miss you

so much, and I know you don’t want me talking about you in the paper, so I’ll just stop now.

We can turn our attention back to journalism.

Future seniors, juniors, sophomores, and freshman, Monique and I are leaving you with Madeleine Comeaux and Grant Higginbotham. Treat them well. They are polar opposites of one another, but so were Monique and I. However, I trust them with this paper and I know that they will not let us down. So to the underclassmen that are joining Parlez-Vous, make sure you listen to them. I will be back to checkup more than you think.

-Emily

Queen of Really Long Articles

When I went home spring of last year I told my mom I was officially going to be editor of Parlez-Vous, and she broke down into tears and told me how when I was young everyone told her I’d never be able to do something like that--that I mentally couldn’t.

It was then that I realized how important that position was going to be to me and to the constant struggle I felt to prove people who looked down on me wrong.

If you haven’t skipped to the spotlights yet, my experience being editor was nothing like I expected. It’s taught me a lot of valuable lessons that I’m going to carry with me through life.

The biggest lesson began last spring when I was reading last year’s editor’s goodbye letters.

Both Griffin and Mohammad said

that they had extremely high hopes for what Emily and I were going to accomplish as editors next year. However, when next year actually came, the adversities in my life had officially taken over and had a direct effect on my work ethic and most of all my leadership.

Not only that, but it got worse as certain unfortunate situations in our staff occurred. For a while I thought I completely failed them and was pretty angry at myself and the situations that occurred. I gave up for a little; however, after publicly announcing that to the staff, one member confronted me with how I shouldn’t because I was a good editor/mentor/leader thing. That’s when I learned what true leadership meant. That’s when I learned to think as the staff and for them as well.

I tried to be a good mentor for their writing and journalism skills. I hope I’ve helped them and I hope they think Emily and I have led them well. I hope they know that regardless of bad situations, my quick-changing moods, and my ridiculous Facebook threats when they got lazy, I love them and this paper with all my heart.

I’m going to miss it all.

I know Madeleine and Grant will carry on the quality of our paper. You guys are polar opposites, but I hope you can see past that and use each other’s strengths to make up for your weaknesses. Things won’t be easy, and mixed with your senioritis, your responsibilities to the paper will be a lot of stress. I wish you guys the best of luck in handling it all. I know you’ll make me proud.

I can’t neglect Parlez-Vous‘ lovely Sponsor: her majesty, Queen Manuel. In all seriousness, she’s like my second mother. She’s been a shining light in the darkest moments of my senior year. She’s taught me so much and given me so many great opportunities.

She’s an amazing mentor, a great teacher, and one of the best people to have ever entered my life. I’m going to miss seeing her every day more than anything.

This chapter of my life is ending, and I’m about to adventure into new college life at LSU. Thank you to all my friends, family, and teachers who have pushed me to be who I am today. I plan to do big things. Stay tuned.

-Monique LeBlanc

Former Co-Editor-in-Chief

by Grant Higginbotham Junior Staff Writer

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Name: Emily Brinsko Position on staff: Co-Editor-in-Chief with the Firelord.

Clubs: The “Grant Higginbotham is Dumb” Awareness Club What college are you going to? Loyola University of New Orleans, #loyolo.

What are you majoring in? I am probably double majoring in music therapy and psychology.

What are you most looking forward to about college? I am just ready to get out of Lafayette, ASAP. Come on, it’s New Orleans. French Quarter, beignets, Magazine Street--what isn’t there to look forward to? My roommate also loves One Direction, so that’s pretty cool.

What are you going to miss the most about high school? There are certain people that I am probably going to cry for weeks after leaving—Spanky, Robin, Quentin, my wife. They know who they are, and no Grant, not you.

What year of high school was your favorite? Definitely senior year. The people I met this year and have gotten close to are all amazing. I love them so much. Plus this year, we have the world’s greatest fifth hour.

Your least favorite? The year of despair—junior year.

Which teacher at LHS had the biggest influence on you? Jennifer Manuel—you have been such an amazing teacher to me for the past two years. She’s Mary Poppins, so she is perfect, and she’s helped me with so much.

What are your plans for senior trip? I was possibly going to Hangout Fest, but it’s the weekend between finals, so scratch that. I’ll just be here working at Vicky Secrets and sleeping.

Do you have any advice for you freshman brother? I don’t have any brothers. What are you talking about?

Would you rather be a werewolf or a vampire? I would rather be a lazy teenager who sleeps all day and watches The Breakfast Club over and over again.

If you were an animal, what would you be? If you’re a bird, I’m a bird.

How have leather jackets affected your life? Well I’ve never owned a leather jackets, other than the leather sleeves of my twice- worn letterman. Although, I do have some leather shorts my father does not approve of.

Should all senior citizens have LifeAlert? I don’t talk to people, I wouldn’t know.

Should you have LifeAlert? Only if Billy Mays is selling it to me.

What’s your ideal master race? Lamiya Tauhid and her decibels. She’s perf.

Where do you want to get married? Well, first they need to ask me to marry them with the sauce packet at Taco Bell, but I don’t see any problem with getting married in the parking lot there too.

Who is your one true love? The moon, it’s so pretty.

What is your 11:11 wish? For Grant Higginbotham to marry me and for people to learn how to shut up.

Favorite:

Song: “Give Me Love” by Ed “Jesus” Sheeran, or “Sweet Disposition” by the Temper Trap,

or “Tides” by the xx. I can’t pick.

Episode of Friends: When Phoebe has her “sexy phlegm” or when she goes to sing for

the children.

Member of One Direction: Harold Styles and Zain Malik. #larrystylinson5eva

Movie to re-watch again and again: 500 Days of Summer

Flavor of chips: Salt and vinegar, hooray for bad breath.

Junior Staff Writer: Grant

Quote to live by: “Life moves pretty fast, if you don’t stop and look around once in a

while you could miss it.”

Any last words? I didn’t ask for any of you people in my life, really I only asked for sleep. However, I am glad I’ve had all of you in my life, believe it or not. Without you guys and these experiences, I wouldn’t have survived these past four years. I hate making things like this sentimental because I don’t really have any feelings, but I love you guys.

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by Belle Saucier Junior Staff Writer

Staff Spotlight

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Fire Lord-in-Chief

Name: Monique LeBlanc Position: Fire Lord-in-Chief (I’m the Editor-in-Chief with Emily) Which college are you going to? LSU--holla!

What are you going to be majoring in? Double major in international relations and history. If I can handle the two together, I’ll do LSU’s Geaux Teach program.

Who from high school do you plan to spend most of your time with post high school? No question about it: Juwanna Amani Woods.

We’re LSU buddies and basically have the next four years planned together.

Which class will you miss the most at LHS? Journalism and anything Armentor.

Where do you see yourself in five years? I really want to start doing some non-profit work after I graduate dealing with women’s rights and education. I don’t know how to go about that though.

Which junior are you going to miss the most? You, “Harold” Higginbotham, and Kaitling Romero.

Sophomore? Donovan Derrick Freshman? Alexis Smith and my son, Austin Boudreaux.

What are you doing this summer? I’m directing a play (see pg. 7) and probably belly dancing a lot. Hopefully I can figure out a senior trip.

What is your play about? A crazy guy killing little Amish girls and peoples thoughts/reactions. It’s great.

Did having braces complete the teen dream experience? That’s one way of putting having metal in your mouth for four years.

Do you wish you would have studied harder? Yes, because my GPA would be a 3.8+ if I applied myself a little more freshman and junior year.

Do you wish you would have partied harder? Nah, I had a phase of partying and I was just unhappy. I do wish I was more social.

Out of the senior class before you, your class, and the senior class to come, which would you say was the best and why? Without a doubt the senior class before me. There were so many great people I loved in that class. I’ve just come to loath most of the people who left.

Which teacher will you miss the most? The Fantastic Four: Mrs. Manuel, Mr. Armentor, Mr. Dean, and Mr. Guilbeau.

Who’s your hot college boyfriend? Shhh, it’s a secret. Let’s just say he has a flying carpet.

What are some of your greatest achievements of your high school career? Getting published in the London Times, being editor of the Parlez-Vouz paper, winning second place in rally for journalism, speech and debate, and directing my own play.

In what ways would you say you have changed from freshman year to senior year? I’m more serious, I care more about my education, I’m more driven, and I’m better socially.

Do you have any advice for those still in high school? Care about your education and don’t care so much about high school drama. Also, don’t be so serious.

What advice would you give your eigth grade self if you could? Stop being an idiot, you look stupid, eyeliner goes on the top lid too, and put more effort into life.

Are you sad it’s all over? Ha. Hahaha. You’re funny. (I am a little) What’s your favorite LHS tradition? Not going to lie, Tuba Fanfare.

What is your favorite book? The Book Thief, 1984, and The Kite Runner.

If you could choose one song to represent you as a high school girl what would it be?

It’s a toss-up between “Beez in the Trap” by Nicki Minaj and “Lip Gloss” by Lil Mama Most embarrassing moment over the last four years? My entire existence.

Since you don’t get a quote in the yearbook, what’s your senior quote? “Always classy, never trashy, and just a little nasty.” –Adolf Hitler

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Rapunzel: Mother of Dragons

by Madeleine Comeaux Junior Staff Writer Name: Nadia R. Khansa Position: Copy Editor College: University of Louisiana at Lafayette Clubs and offices held: Mu Alpha Theta, National Honor Society, Science Olympiad, Speech and Debate (I was debate vice president last year), Investment and Trading Club (head secretary), and Beta.

We know that you are involved in many clubs, but how do you feel that these clubs have helped shape you as a person? Or have they?

I didn’t really stick with Speech and Debate, but it really helped me overcome my fear of public speaking. I couldn’t even talk one-on-one before.

How has your education in Louisiana differed from your education in Lebanon?

I started school here in middle school and it was a review of Lebanon’s education up until eighth grade. Education is generally less intense over here.

What will you miss most at LHS? I’m going to miss a lot of my teachers, like Mrs. Manuel and Mr. Garcia. Knowing everyone in all of your classes is nice as opposed to college classes when you may know one person.

What has been your most memorable moment from senior year? My many piano adventures with Quyen Nguyen.

Did you receive any scholarships? I got the Centennial Scholarship, whatever that is; I’m not complaining.

What were your worst senioritis symptoms? I used Sparknotes once and didn’t even read the book. I never not read a book. Now I just do nothing.

What are your top five senior wills for those you will be leaving after this year?

I will the spirit of Nadia to Mr. Garcia’s Spanish classes, the prestigious role of Copy Editor to Chelzee Yaygar (I think), a little perfection for Madeleine Comeaux (not that she needs it), the iron throne to Grant Higginbotham, and something to Kartik Chaturvedi because I feel like I should mention him since he’s among the only juniors that I know.

How did you benefit from taking college courses through the Dual Enrollment program? I have eight credit hours out of the way and I can graduate in three years.

Just do it guys.

If you were to transform into a magical princess, which one would you become?

I guess Jasmine would be the obvious one, but Nguyen, says I’d be Rapunzel because apparently I act just like the depicted version in Tangled.

How will you react if your fall semester college professors are fire-breathing dragons? I’d adopt them and become the Mother of Dragons.

Will your graduation ring secretly be the infamous ring from the Lord of the Rings? Wow, that’s such a better idea than my actual ring. Well no, my wedding ring will be the one from Lord of the Rings.

Have you received your quoted senior discount, yet? Which stores are accepting the coupon? I think there’s something wrong with my coupon because I keep getting weird looks when I try to use it.

Why do you love York Mint Patties so much? They are literally the most perfect thing. Shout out to Maddie Kenny for filling my December with them.

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Name: Jack Budd Position on paper: Managing Editor and Design Editor What’s the best memory you have of school? Pranking Broussard’s freshman class in 2012 or being a senior. Being a freshman again is going to suck.

What are you going to miss most about high school? Witty teachers and Manuel’s annual pranks.

Do you have any summer plans? Bonnaroo 2013. Also, Austin and New Orleans will be pretty cool, and making a lot of art. All of the art.

What college do you plan to attend? The University of Louisiana for my Bachelor’s.

Have you decided on a major yet? Visual arts with a concentration in painting and sculpting.

Will you live in a dorm, an apartment, or with your parents for college? None of those actually. I’ll hopefully be getting a trailer with Hannah Gilbert.

What aspect of college makes you most excited? The art classes and the amount of good work I’ll produce under the instruction of professionals.

Most nervous? All the tears I am going to weep and maintaining good grades and a job.

If you could study abroad in any country, where would you go? My awkward, anime obsessed, middle school self still cries for Japan, but probably England or France.

What is your dream job? If I could bake fudge, run a bed and breakfast and teach at or own a studio without being totally stressed out, that would be pretty wizard.

Where do you work currently? I’m a drawing instructor at Jeanelle’s Art Studio and a sales associate at Charlotte Russe. Two-job life is the good life.

Are you working on any art projects? I’m working on a few ideas, most of which I have yet to get started on. None of them quite have a direction yet.

Favorite piece of art you made? I casted my leg once.

What is your favorite Astrological Sign? I do love my dear fixed signs (Aquarius, Leo, Scorpios, and Taurus), but I typically get along best with my Leo bros.

What got you so into Astrology? I’ve always been somewhat interested in learning about similarities between two people of the same sign and the compatibility of two different signs. The Sims got me more interested in it, if I am to be perfectly honest.

Are there any other spiritual things you dig? Being a professional spiritual white kid, I’m interested in it all. From deities to the afterlife to philosophy, it’s all super neat and you can learn so much about yourself and others.

What social issue are you most passionate about? The discrimination of any kind of person. All people should be given equal rights, be it the right to marry, social acceptance, or general individuality; people need to be allowed to do or to commit to what they please.

What’s yo’ sign boo? My sun is Scorpio, my rising is Sagittarius, and my moon is Aquarius.

What’s your spirit animal? Elephant

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#WhiteBoy

#WhiteGirl

by Reese Benoit and Brooke Scimemi Junior Staff Writers

Staff Spotlight

by Chelsea Yaeger Junior Staff Writer Name: Darien Comeaux Position: Business Manager Nicknames: Darie, Dare Bear, Dare, DD, Sissy, Doreeno, #whitegirl, and Elizabeth.

Organizations/Clubs: I am in Younglife, Student Council, Health Academy, Key Club, and Parlez-Vous.

Hobbies: I read my life away, dance, and collect spoons.

How do you feel about graduating and going to college? Has it sunk in yet? I am excited to go to college, but I know that I won’t be as close to my friends once that happens. I try not to think about the change, but it is definitely a bitter-sweet excitement.

Where are you going to college? I am going to UL. What are you going for? I hope to graduate as a physical therapist.

Have you been accepted anywhere else? Yes, I actually got accepted into LSU, which is where I want to go, but I decided to stay at home instead.

What will you miss about high school? Besides missing all my underclassmen friends, absolutely nothing else. #overit What will you not miss about high school? All the petty drama and the swimming pool.

Will you still go swimming atop the 100 building during the summertime with me? Well, duh!

Standards for a boyfriend? RUSSIAN. Has to be Russian.

What do you envision yourself doing 10 years from now? Hopefully out of college, but who knows.

How do you spend your weekends? With Alexi Shostak, Macie Dugas, Bella Castille, Lexus Hector, and Emily Bourgeois. That is the “gang.”

What’s the most majestic thing that has ever happened to you? Well, one time in fourth grade I fell on my face because I tripped over a tree root. I told everyone that I meant to do that. They did not believe me.

What three adjectives would your friends use to describe you? Mikesh Patel says that I am stupid, but I think everyone else would say that I am outgoing, funny, and sweet.

If you could go any place in the world, where would it be and why? I would choose Ireland and France because I love the Irish accents and speaking French. Picked two places.

Ooops.

If you could have dinner with anyone living or dead, who would it be and why? Morgan Freeman so I could tell him that his voice is what narrates my life.

What did Jack Budd say your super power was again? I would heal people with water.

Where do you like to spend your time? I like to go eat lunch at the park, but I also enjoy being with my imaginary friends.

Introvert or extrovert: Extrovert. I tend to put my friends before me. I like talking.

Optimist or pessimist: Realist What would you do to me if I married Ed Sheeran? I would have to become a sisterwife.

Favorite:

Song: “Give Me Love” by Ed Sheeran and “Forever and Always” by Parachute

Choreographer: Travis Wall

Style of dance: Modern

Phrase: “I’m over it.”

Politician: Brandon Dale for president.

Underclassman: The obvious answer would be Hunter Comeaux, but let’s say it is

Justin Edwards.

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Joe “P’on$ the Fif” Pons

by Hannah Guillory and Maddie Kenny Junior Staff Writers Full name: Joseph Victor Henry Pons V Position on Parlez Vous: “Artsy Photography Person” or just “Photo Editor.”

All high school clubs and organizations you’ve been involved in? I’ve been on Student Council every year and in Health Academy. Also, I’ve been in Science Club and Art Club for like two years but quit and I have been in French Club for the past three years as well as Parlez-Vous this year.

What college are you attending? University of Louisiana at Lafayette What are you most excited about for college? I’m really excited about just starting fresh and meeting new people.

Any groups you plan on joining? Campus Cats--look them up. Also, maybe the Vermillion (UL’s newspaper) and some other organizations depending on time and whatnot.

What did you put as your major? International Relations How did you choose ULL? Well, my dad said I could go to any college I wanted to as long as it was UL Lafayette (he works there).

Will you be frat’n it up in college? You bet I am.

What will you miss most about LHS? Some of the people and events that won’t be at ULL. Are you ready to graduate or sad to leave or a little bit of both? I’m really excited to graduate because this summer is going to be amazing and college is going to be fun, but I will miss high school a bit.

What was your favorite class in high school? I really loved Mr. Espinoza’s world geography class freshman year and Mrs. Neck’s civics class sophomore year. I loved all my teachers, though.

Why? I’m really interested in geography and Mr. Espinoza taught really well, so that was fun and Mrs. Neck made civics really interesting.

What would you change about LHS? I think the buildings could be updated, but of course, money. Honestly I wouldn’t change anything to LHS, specifically, but I would definitely change a lot to the Lafayette Parish School System.

If you had no limitations at all, what college would you go to? I really want to live in New Orleans, so I was going to go to UNO, but money. Really, I feel like college is college and I’m extremely lucky to be able to attend any.

What are your plans for the summer? I’m going on a cruise to Bonnaroo and France.

What is your favorite thing about yourself? I’m extremely funny, good looking, and humble.

What place on campus will you miss the most? I like the 500 building. I always did because I like all of the language classes and social studies classes, and all of the teachers are cool.

How many languages do you speak? Two fluently (English and French) and Nadia Khansa tried to teach me Arabic, but all I know is my colors.

How much is one of your pocket shirts you made? $19.99 plus shipping and handling.

Favorite high school: Song: The ‘What What’ song, all the way.

Dance: Twerk sum Bathroom: Health Academy building, duh.

Color (Kelly green or black): Kelly black Clique: You know, Maggie and Hannah.

Break-dancer: Dom Le

Softball team: Prestige Worldwide

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Literally

by Belle Saucier Junior Staff Writer Name: Caroline Weiss Age: 18 Which college will you be attending?

Probably Loyola University in New Orleans. If not, I’m planning on moving to Los Angeles to pursue acting.

Do you know what you’ll be majoring in? Communications. I don’t really know what it is, but whatever.

Did you get any scholarships? I got a $56,000 scholarship to Loyola probably because I’m Jewish.

No, actually, I worked my butt off.

Senior quote: “Don’t try to be anybody else because that’s what makes you not swaggy.” – Justin Bieber.

Where are you going for your senior trip? I was thinking Florida.

My friends need to hit me up about that. (I’m just kidding, I don’t have friends.)

What are you going to miss about LHS? Uh, everything. I think I’ll even miss the nights I stayed up cramming and basically walking the school as a zombie. It feels like home to me now.

Is there anything you wish you had done differently? I wish I had not gone to Comeaux freshman and sophomore year.

Was high school better than middle school? In middle school I cut my own hair into a bob, wore black eyeliner that extended below my nose, and teased my hair so it touched the ceiling. So yeah, high school has definitely been better.

If you could give your 8th grade self-advice what would it be? Stop being so annoying, people are looking at you.

If you could pick one song to symbolize your high school experience, what would it be? “Everytime” by Britney Spears. This is literally the only song I know. I can’t even think of another one.

If you learned anything from your high school career, what was it?

Be strong, love yourself, don’t let others try to tell you who you are, and don’t take life so seriously.

Any advice for the underclassmen? Make good grades and appreciate your time here because growing up is stressful and sucks.

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Fish and Fish Accessories

by Brooke Scimemi Junior Staff Writer Name: Jaeden Wallace Where are you going to college?

UL, for marketing.

What’s your dream job? Being one of the guys on Tanked.

What’s something you regret not doing in high school? I have never skipped class.

What are your plans for the summer?

I will be working at Tropical Fish Bowl and going on my senior trip to Jamaica.

Senior will? Samantha Broussard gets my heart, Andrew Markel gets the tuba section, and Spencer Boudreaux gets the opportunity to break whatever he wants.

What is your catch phrase? I thought we were friends.

Favorite: Teacher: Carmen Simon.

Foreign musical instrument: Didgeridoo (Australian wind instrument).

Memory: New York 2K13 Activity: Spending time with my parents.

Fast food restaurant: McDonald’s for breakfast, but for the rest of the day, Cane’s.

Feature: My stomach hair.

If you had to rely on one method of communication forever what would it be? Echolocation.

If you were a fish, what kind of fish would you be? A clown fish.

Who are your man crushes? Robert Downy Jr., Mark Walburg, and David Dorn.

Rate the following on a scale of 1 to a lot:

School lunches: Three

Ponies: A lot, squared

Centaurs: Five and that’s being generous.

What’s one thing that you don’t understand? Women What would you do if you were the principal for a day? I’d probably quit.

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I’m Average

by Grant Higginbotham Junior Staff Writer Name: Katie Odom Grade: Senior Clubs: I was in Key Club, but I quit going to the meetings, so not anymore. Oops.

Where are you going to college? LSU What are you planning on majoring in? Getting slizzard.

What’s the best memory you have of LHS? Running in Coach Poole’s class or failing math tests. I just can’t pick one.

As a kid, what did you want to be when you grew up?

I wanted to be the president for a while until I remembered that presidents get assassinated and that’s where the dream died.

Now what do you want to be when you grow up? I want to be in One Direction.

What is your ultimate goal in life? To graduate. Fifth times the charm.

What will you miss most about LHS? waiting five minutes after last hour.

If you could switch bodies with any teacher for a day, who would it be? The fabulous Mrs. Zeno.

What’re you doing for senior trip? Cali.

Any word of wisdom for the underclassmen? Don’t post that Facebook status. You won’t think it’s funny next year and you’ll hate yourself.

If you could meet anyone in history, who would it be? Abe Lincoln.

Who’s your celebrity crush? Zac Efron. Sorry, I’m average.

Which group of “Real Housewives” do you want to be in? ATLANTA. NeNe and I are one.

If you could be any character from a TV show, who would it be? Can I be Selena Gomez?

Do you believe in ghosts? No, but if you tell me a house is haunted, I’m outta’ there.

Who do you think should rule Westeros? Khaleesi.

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L’homme de la Renaissance

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Lady Cocoa

by Madeleine Comeaux Junior Staff Writer

by Emily Brinsko Co-Editor-in-Chief

Name: Malcolm Baker Grade: Senior Clubs and office positions held: Secretary of Senior Beta, vicepresident of French Club, vice-president of Science Club, and a member of the National Honor Society, Quiz Bowl, Mu Alpha Theta, the Alpha Omega prayer group, and occasional member of the Investment and Trading Club.

What are some of your hobbies? Art, creative writing, playing Mario games, and baking (yes, I’m indeed a “Baker”).

What college do you plan to attend? Texas Christian University in Fort Worth, TX. What made you decide on TCU? Everything—they have a beautiful campus, it is relatively small (student-wise,) free laundry, unlimited meal plans, awesome downtown life, and it’s in Texas.

What career field will you be entering? Most likely medical as a physician, but I am completely open to whatever life leads me toward.

After all, pure success is finding what makes you happy.

What do you look forward to the most about college? The hot parties, duh. Just kidding. I’m looking forward to establishing new relationships with people, but more importantly all of the horned frogshaped butter at every formal dinner.

What will you miss the most at LHS? I’m going to miss Mrs. Mayard so much. She’s already leaving us early. I just wish she could be my grandmother.

Didn’t you receive a huge scholarship? Ah yes, I got the infamous Chancellor’s Scholarship which pays for all of my tuition. So 75 percent of my $48,000 a year is paid for. Amen.

What was your favorite freebie that they gave you? Well aside from the free tuition, the heavy-duty hiking backpack with “TCU” embroidered on it.

What has been your fondest memory from these past four years?

Definitely Mrs. Godshall’s class last year. She opened my eyes to the ultimate undulations of uniquely beautiful writing.

Name: Quentin Nelson Age: Seriously?

What’s your stage name? Cocoa Willow Where are you going to college? Hopefully AMDA, the American Music and Dramatics Academy, in two years.

What will you major in? Musical Theata’. Wait no, the integrated program.

What will you miss the most about LHS? The trips in choir.

The least? Haters, those people are always telling me what I can and can’t do.

Favorite:

Type of potato: Sweet potato in the form of a pie.

Shoe brand: God this is hard, Giuseppe Zanotti. Wait, Louis

Viton. I can’t forget about Louis.

Place to sit in class: Somewhere in the middle.

Facial feature: My lips.

If you could be any Disney villain, who would it be? Cruella de Vil; she is fabulous.

If any other student were to have a shrine dedicated to you, who would it be? Nick/Charles/Veronica/You know where this is going/ Saloom.

If you were a note, which would you be? Super hard, but I guess middle C. I like being in the middle.

If you had 30 seconds to live, how would you respond? I’d fouetté for 30 seconds. You might as well do something stupid.

What do you order at Popeye’s? Two chicken breasts with a biscuit, fries, and a medium drink.

Why are you so fabulous? I was born this way, baby.

Any last words? Hola como estas? Oppa ayayayay!

Freak. *Hair flip*

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Friendly To Your Face

by Jack Budd Managing/Design Editor Name: McKinley Fisher Grade: Senior Hobbies: Younglife, football, wrestling, and being outside.

How does it feel to finally be graduating? It doesn’t feel like I’m graduating. At all.

What was your worst memory of high school?

Waking up at 6 a.m.

How about your best? Meeting all of the different people and my friends.

What are your plans after high school? Going to LSU to be in their Navy ROTC program.

What’s the main thing you’ll miss about high school? The people that I won’t see anymore.

Anything you want to say to the underclassman? Slow down.

What superlative do you want? Most Likely To Be Friendly To Your Face And Then Secretly Tell Everyone That You Made Out With A Hot Dog What’s been your favorite year at LHS? Junior year because I met the most people, went a lot of places, and had a lot of good teachers.

If you had one superpower what would you have? To make snow wherever I want.

If you had a band what would you name? McKinley Fisher What Jell-O flavor would you be? Orange What kind of pizza are you and why? Cheese cause’ I’m cheesy.

What’s your signature wrestling move? Ventriloquist roll.

What time were you born? 2:54 p.m.

What movie would you want to star in? Jerry McGuire If you could get any tattoo what would it be and why? YOLO on chest because YOLO.

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Marilyn Monroe’s #1

by Monique LeBlanc Co-Editor-in-Chief Name: Madison Tauzin Age: 17 Where are you going to college? I am planning on going to SLCC for my first two years and then transferring over to UL to finish.

What are you majoring in? I am planning on majoring in psychology, but it could change to education.

Post-college plans?

I’m not sure yet. I don’t know if I will still have the same job I do now, so if by some chance I don’t, my plan would be to find another job possibly pertaining to my major.

Do you have a senior trip planned? Yes! A few friends and I are going to the beach.

Which teacher will you miss the most? It is so hard to pick just one, but if I had to pick one, it would probably be Mr. Dean.

Who do you think you’ll still be close to after four years? Courtney Stevens, Emily North, Taylor Ortego, Kylie Cogburn, Chris Guyette (my boyfriend), and hopefully the magnificent Monique LeBlanc.

What activities were you involved in at LHS? I am involved in the LHS choir and link crew.

Greatest achievements of your high school career? My greatest achievement would have to be earning my letterman jacket in choir and gaining the amazing friends that I have.

Who do you look up to? The person that I look up to would have to be Marilyn Monroe.

If you could pick the class of 2013’s senior song what would it be? I would have to pick “It’s Time” by Imagine Dragons.

What’s your senior quote? “Imperfection is beauty, madness is genius, and it is better to be absolutely ridiculous than absolutely boring” – Marilyn Monroe.

What piece of advice do you leave to underclassmen: If you get stressed and feel overwhelmed with school work or whatever the case may be, just step back and look at the situation. Break it down and deal with it piece by piece.

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Name: Chris Guyette Age: 18 Hobbies: Singing and playing basketball.

Extracurricular Activities: Very active in top two mixed choir .

What will you miss most about high school? Choir. It means everything to me.

What will you miss least? The drama that surrounds everything that goes on in high school.

Who is the best LHS teacher? Mr. Whitmore, no doubt about it.

What’s your biggest achievement? Superior gold rating for small vocal at Chicago Festivals of Gold this year.

What people will you miss the most from LHS? My very close friends, especially the ones in choir.

Favorite:

Sport: basketball

Music artist: Brian Litrell

Dance move: Moonwalk

Food: pizza Any summer plans? Panama City Beach vacation Where are you going to college? ULL Major? Vocal music education What’s your dream job? Choir director What’s your motto on life? The only thing that can stop you from achieving a goal is you.

Who has inspired you most through life? My grandfather. He’s more of a father than a grandfather.

If you could live anywhere, where would you live?

Denver, Colorado.

Advice to underclassmen?

Keep up the great tradition of LHS. Will you miss high school? Definitely.

Did you sail the ocean blue in 1492? [Guyette gave no comment]

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Senior Wills

Christopher Columbus

by Monique LeBlanc Co-Editor-in-Chief

Senior Wills

compiled by Yaeger and Hannah Junior Staff Writers

Chelsea I, Jonah Judice, will to Jean Paul Madison Lagrange.

Guillory Judice to carry on ‘The Jegacy’ I, Hayden Perry, will everything (Judice Legacy). to my brother.

I, Sam Guess, will the invisibility cloak to Nick Logan.

I, Brandon Mczeal, will Spencer I, Luke Garza, will my yearI, Alayah Soileau, will Hudson my senior swag. round tan to Evan Garza. everything to my sister.

I, Austin McCollough, will my swimming talent to Nathan Borel.

I, Ahyris Navarre, will Jalyne I, Megan Farnsworth, will my I, Darien Price, will Maddie Jack my many bundles of Brazilian distinct facial features to Erin and Kenny all of my “what whats.”

I, Lindsey Hayob, will to Matty weave.

Cassidy.

Bertrand my red shirts and pank I, Joe Pons, will my spot as spirit. You are Juanderful. And to I, Quyen Nguyen, will Hannah I, Kailey Register, will all of my a wannabe French person to Mackenzie Plunkett I will my team, Guillory my leftovers. blonde moments to Kate Gary.

Caroline Torpy, Randa Ahmad, and ministry, church, Pablo, Mariano, Mallory Garcia. and the ability to change lives. Go I, Juwan Woods, will to Victoria I, Zach Varn, will the student get ‘em.

Huynh my impressive GPA. section to Cole Pham.

I, Mrs. Prez, will to Cole Pham my gavel, position, authority, and I, Karen Huynh, will Naruto I, Andrew Vincent, will to the I, Alex Landry, will my good stress.

Uzamaki, The next Hokage, entire incoming freshman class looks to Bryce Landry.

DUUMAA. the courage to take risks because I, Cade Duckworth, will my you will miss out on a lot if you I, Dominique Le, will my break gallon of water to Colin Comeaux.

I, Mikesh Patel, will my Indian don’t. dancing moves, William Wang, and swag to Kartik because I have so the first place talent show trophy I, Morgan P’pool, will my much of it to go around.

I, Austyn Adams, will all of my to my clique, Maddie Kenny and eternal slap swag to my broseph shoes and worldly possessions to Hannah Guillory and also my D, in and long lived brethren, Brandon I, Colleen O’Connor, leave a needy boy from San Diego. psychology, to Hannah Guillory.

P’pool. Tell Betty Crocker no.

Habib Ouedraogo all my empty caramel frappe cups and all my I, Devon Norman, will Toz Sam We, Cisley Stutes and Caroline I, Isabella Castille, will my Too Short CDs. the broken truck under my garage. and Avery Rodrigue, will all of beautiful singing, popping, and our Friends DVDs to Caroline lunch concerts to Larae Breaux, I, Eric Hitt, will the despair of I, Barkli Guidry, will Moresa Billeaudeau and McKensie Janise. Madison Perrin, and Taylor Hunt. doing MWDS to all underclassmen Robinson my back. (you’re welcome.)

I, Andre Hellickson, will all of I, Alex Simpson, will all of my I, Sarah Robinson, will a flat the height of the soccer team to knowledge on the force to MK. I, Miriam Arellano, pass down iron to any of you with nappy hair. Wimberley. my Second Maid crown to Patricia I, Kacky Bertrand, will the Jimenez (fingers crossed.)

I, Alton Hills, will to Kayla Valo We, Alex Simpson and Jacob pleasure of driving the Forerunner my cookies.

Suire, will all of our good looks and to school every morning to Matty I, Katelyn Burdette, will my athletic ability to Jay Redmond.

Bertrand. freaking amazing awesomeness I, Michael Daiy, will Rodrigo to Jacob LeMeunier.

Diaz my ability to count to twenty.

I, Michael Budetti, will all of my I, Jade Guidry, will the yearbook skateboards to Joseph Howard. staff all of my expertise and my I, Brandon Dale, will a tree to I, Kelsey Whitmeyer, will my clear backpack to keep the trend LHS. “dougie” to the new dance team.

I, Michael Shute, will my pitiful going and a place to sleep in my I, Adrian Ducote, will all of my facial hair to Yannik Hebert. dorm to watch Gossip Girl to Matty I, Jack Budd, will my delicious kindness to Blake Bellard.

I, Adam Burke, will my tuxedo Bertrand. fudge that tastes like Christmas to Speedo to Spencer Comeaux.

I, Lamiya Tauhid, will my lucky Henri Hebert-Allemond. sweatshirt and my boyfriend to

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Senior Wills I, Christian Hollinger, will my height to the new short freshmen.

I, Marisa Clark, will to you, I, John Logan Walters, leave my Chelsea Yaeger, my excellent twerking skills to anyone with a I, Morgan Comeaux, will the advice, some of my hilariousness, jumbo-sized able buttocks. protection of my little brother to and shoes. Wait...you don’t wear Emilie Lawless. shoes...aca awkward.

I, Monique LeBlanc, will the last drops of my patience to I, Nikka Khorsandi, will my I, Dion Hayes, will my words Madeleine Comeaux and Grant Asian persuasioness to Shaya of wisdom -- “you gotta shine to Higginbotham so they can handle Khorsandi and my love for food to grind” -- to the new football team. next year’s staff. I will my ability Jenna Bull. to do great chest circles and I, Gabe Savoy, will my air vertical figure 8’s to Alexis Smith.

I, Stephanie Czajkowski, will mattress to next year’s senior I will my eyeliner and an All Time my membership to Fly Unity football players.

Low CD to the Alley kids. To the Gang, my extra pickles, catsuit, junior class I will my ability to BS and kickin’ incredibly dope swag I, Adrien DuCote, will all my all my assignments beautifully to Katherine #whateven Guilbeau. kindness to Rodrigo Diaz. (you’ll need it). Finally, to the underclassmen I consider friends, I I, Shannon Fleming, will my I, Aaron Woods, will a part of will you my hair (take turns bobby archive of deep, profound, and life me in Lafayette football in the pinning it to your own and enjoy changing quotes to Austin Canty. young Dionte Duperon. the compliments.)

I, Nadia R. Khansa, will my I, Allie Bergeron, will my $w@G to every remaining student twerking skillz to remaining LHS at LHS; there’s more than enough students. for all of you. And I will my Arabian backpack and flying carpet to I, Darien Comeaux, will all of Chelzee Yaygar. my late nights studying and doing homework to Hunter Comeaux.

I, Mariana Solano, will my mediocre social skills and I, Emily Bourgeois, will all my offensive humor to Julia Solano. laughter and twerking to the new seniors of 2014.

I, Quentin Nelson, will my ability to always stay true to I, Andi Domingue, will the yourself and do what you love with couch in the library to those with a fiery passion to the remaining first period off but no ride to students at LHS. school.

I, Cody Sanders, will my 2XL I, Matthew Cobb, will all of my helmet to Jalen Cockrell. music theory jokes to Dr. Robin.

I, Deanna Wolf, will my want I, Jenah Guidry, will my supply for the remaining LHS students to of coke to the best teacher ever, be open to experience new and Mrs. Leger. grand things, to not forget to have fun, and to always participate, I, Sam Hoffpauir, will Alaina even if you think it’s stupid.

Picard every last item that I own.

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I Could Have “Thaied” We, the Parlez-Vous, will Maddie Kenny the ability to spell the word “loose.”

I, Victoria Cruice, will Emily Caffery, Victoria Richard, Kristen Kolwe, Caroline Kokenge, Hannah Hoffman, Claire Carriere, Kalyee Grubb, Piper Estilette, Skye Mier & Alaina Picard my choir dress, choir binder, & cow shoes. Love you girls!

I, Amber Lauchner, will all of my costumes/props up to my sister, Savannah Lauchner, to continue the LHS spirit. I will Madeleine Comeaux all of Simon’s notecards. I also will my booty to the cutie with no bootie (a.k.a.

Jenna Bull) and to the next “B” of I, Molli Dutt, will my parents the Health Academy, I will you all and room to Alexis Smith. To Bell of my patience, time, and luck.

Saucier, I will all of my notes and all of my love. I will to Donovan I, Dylan Babineaux, will $405 Derrick my ability to cry like a to Scotty Walker and my body and pitiful white girl as well as all of soul to David Crochet. my patience and hugs. And to all of my other underclassman pals, I, Rey Williams, would like to I will to them my senioritis (Sorry! will my energetic personality to Love you all) a person who struggles through High school because if you have I, Kylie LaCombe, will my Dance my energetic will power you will Team Captain crown to Emilie succeed.

Lawless and Sydney Babineaux.

I also will my parking spot to my I, Jackson Merkl, to Katelyn little brudder, Quaid LaComb.

Belsome will entrance into the “Friend Tier” and to Spencer I, Sarah Willson, will capturing Olmestead I will my N.R.A. every moment on camera to membership and my spot in P.E. Amiel Robinson.

I, Linda Riley, will my duty I, Emily Brinsko, will Riley to defend Irish rights to anyone Leblanc my face, Grant willing to wave the flag or easily Higginbotham the fact that Zayn recieve sunburns. called me babe, and Maddie Kenny everything she wants.

by Reese Benoit Junior Staff Writer If you have a palette even remotely similar to my own, you would understand my disdain for spicy foods. I have a rather weak mouth for things any spicier than black pepper; that being said, my boyfriend finally persuaded me to eat my long time, mortal enemy—Thai food.

I had to face off with my foe in a little restaurant known as Pimon Thai. Pimon Thai is located at 4650 Johnston St. The restaurant is located in a tiny little shopping center, and doesn’t look much like a restaurant at all, more like a shop. The inside of Pimon Thai didn’t look much better, either.

It looked as though the owners decorated it with cheap, generic Asian tchotchkes. I felt like I was in a flea market rather than a restaurant. However, a food establishment’s tacky décor

d o e s n’t dictate its food.

I went at lunch one time and it surprisingly wasn’t all that busy and p e r s o n a l l y, I find that a plus. Being the plain Jane that I am, I ordered w a t e r while my companion ordered Thai Tea. Thai Tea has to be one of the oddest things I have ever put in my mouth. The entire drink is a huge contradiction; it is named tea, but tastes more like a coffee beverage. It was also orange and served on ice, which sorely bothered me. Tea is brown, sometimes yellow, never neon orange. Thick, orange tea just isn’t natural. On that note, we also received eggrolls and a soup as part of the lunch special that were both rather tasty.

As I have stated before, I have a severe hatred for spicy food; so naturally, I ordered the safest and most boring thing I could find on the menu. When I ordered my beef and eggplant stirfry the waiter asked if I would like to add any spices and I simply laughed because there was no earthly way that would happen.

However, if someone does enjoy spicy food, that would

be a great opportunity to turn up the spice factor. My beef and eggplant stir-fry came with rice. The beef and eggplant were cooked well, especially that sweet, sweet eggplant.

Things got interesting when the gentleman who was accompanying me ordered Pad si ew, and let me tell you, ew is right. To add insult to injury, he added wasabi peas and insisted I try it. I’m still not even quite sure what it was, but the menu told me it was a sort of noodle, soy sauce, stir-fry dish.

Whatever it was, it was the most painful experience of my life.

I could feel the flames of Hell fire in my mouth when I took a bite. No amount of water could subdue the burning sensation that adorned my lips. I saw my life flash before my eyes as I was sure death was eminent.

I was confident that Thai food would be the reason I met my maker that day.

All in all, it wasn’t a terrible experience. When

I nagged my boyfriend sufficiently into letting me see the check, I discovered that the price wasn’t all that terrible.

With the eggrolls, soup, and generous portions of our respective dishes, it only cost around $20. Pimon Thai did not turn me into a Thai believer; I still firmly maintain that spicy food is the worst thing to ever be made. I personally thought my food was alright, as I don’t really care for Thai food.

However, if you do happen to like Thai or spicy food in general, Pimon Thai is the place for you. With a wide variety of dishes and the added ability to add spices, adventures mouths are sure to enjoy it. That is why I give Pimon Thai 3 and a half stars out of 5, even though I would rather eat Mexican food.

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Evil Dud

by Grant Higginbotham Junior Staff Writer

In the much anticipated remake of the 1981 culthit horror film, Evil Dead, five twenty-something year old friends go camping in a remote cabin. When they discover a book of the dead, they accidentally summon up demons living in the nearby woods, which possess the youngsters in succession until only one is left intact to fight for survival.

What is surprising about this movie is that it isn’t nearly as misogynistic as almost every other horror film made these days. In a refreshing transgression from the usual “good girl survives till the end” scenario (doused in babysitters, virgins, and girl-next-door characters), a very troubled young woman finds herself fighting for her life, instead of just surviving. There’s also no sex scene, and there isn’t even frontal nudity, if you don’t count the demon from hell at the end of the movie (if you can even call that frontal nudity.)

Played by the stellar Jane Levy, from the television series Suburgatory, her character Mia and brother, David (played by Shiloh Fernandez), are possibly the only redeeming qualities of this film. Not a single other cast member makes for believable terror. I found myself laughing in most of their death scenes, simply because of their mock terror.

Obviously, director Fede Alvarez meant for this to

be just another gore-happy screamer, and if you’ve seen the film, he hit home. Now, if you like gore like I do, this film is a fun experience, if you can ignore the terrible plot and acting, save for Levy and Fernandez. One character licks

always necessary suspenseful music before the pop out, this movie might be a little too much for you. Nearly every two minutes have an orchestra making you coil in your seat, ready to jump -– but that’s it. I never jumped,

a box cutter, cutting her tongue in half. Another has rats falling out of her for a good minute, eyes are stabbed with needles, limbs are severed with carving knives, and chain saws do what chain saws do best.

But if you’re a stickler for the

and I am a jumper, but that’s not to say I didn’t cringe. The music was just off. It was like throwing a stick of dynamite in a crowd, watching everyone get ready for the explosion, and then it never going off –disappointing.

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Post Festival International But the gore? The gore was phenomenal. It looked real which is more than I can say for most horror films out right now.

The make-up for the demons was also spot-on. If its job was to disgust you, it certainly got the job done.

However, it’s hard to look at the gore and not ask, “Why?” Of course the answer is because it’s fun, but the plot still lacked a backbone. In the prologue, the audience sees a flashback of the cabin our characters will soon be staying in that slightly sets up the movie’s plot. But not really. We see the same old releasing-of-demons-intothe-forest bit, followed by the leads stumbling across it, with no questioning of it or really anything else, whatsoever. Oh, your sister is going crazy after she quit cocaine cold turkey?

Lock her in the dead cat-filled basement, problem solved.

Your girlfriend starts acting weird too? Kill her. Release a demon from a book even though the book literally says not to, written in red ink about 40 times? Sorry, dude, won’t happen again, but we have to kill your sister now. The plot, while tolerable, is lacking. A lot.

All in all, it’s a decent horror film with a nice twist on the typical leading lady role, who violently saves the day in the end (both literally and figuratively), but it’s just that –another decent horror film. I’d give it a 3/5.

by Belle Saucier Junior Staff Writer Festival International weekend not only sets the tone for summer but defines a sense of unity throughout our city’s downtown area. Students in the Acadiana area, including those from Lafayette High look forward to celebrating the weekend with their classmates, enjoying the food, the music, and the atmosphere.

Though the food was great—I especially enjoyed

the crawfish and spinach boat, the all-natural popsicles, and the Mediterranean fries—we all know it was the music that made Festival so much fun.

As far as music that I saw, people really overrated Royal Teeth. Their sound was too similar to Givers, only subpar.

They put on a confetti-filled show which distracted from their lack of musical originality.

I must say, however, they sure drew a crowd. The band Imagine I Am far outplayed Royal Teeth, but drew a smaller

crowd which didn’t have the same energy level as that of Royal Teeth.

Perfect stageaudience ratio shows included Nimbaya Women Drummers, Delhi2Dublin, Sergent Garcia, and Niyaz. There were positive vibes at all of these performances. Every time I stopped to look around at the ocean of faces, there was nothing but smiling and dancing. These bands provided the “international” flair that defines the festival.

The band Brushy One String and musician Charles Bradley delivered soul. Brushy One String’s most compelling song told the audience that the more time you spend in prison, the fewer strings you have to play. The words seemed to echo a definite life experience.

Charles Bradley rivaled Brushy with an emotional, nearly tearful, performance which truly moved the audience.

To end a glorious year of Festival International, The Wailers really brought everyone together, which is what Festival International is about.

No matter how completely different an entire culture, or a group of friends, or humans as individuals are, essentially we are all equal. The band pointed out how music brought people of different ethnicities and cultures from all over the world together. Their finale of “Every Little Thing Is Going to Be Alright” prompted an encore in which they played “Redemption Song; Emancipate Yourself from Mental Slavery.”

Though Festival International has different meanings to different people, students in this area look forward to it as a time to celebrate with friends, and for some graduating seniors, it marks the final celebration until graduation.

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It’s more than likely you will enjoy the Lumineers if you tend to listen to bands like Of Monsters and Men and Mumfords and Sons (alternative). An American band relatively new to this sort of folk genre has become popular to today’s listeners. The Lumineers has a sing-along, acoustic, drumming beat to their music.

In “Stubborn Love”, Wesley Keith Schultz, guitarist and one of the vocalists, starts off with the strumming of his guitar. What I enjoy most about this song is the pitch of their voices is higher and I can feel the energy in their voices. They literally yell most of

the lyrics, but that just makes this song a little different than the others. “Dead Sea” changes up the mood with a calming touch to it.

But at the same time this song is an upbeat song. This sweet song expresses friendship with the loving lyrics. I definitely would consider this one of the most powerful melodies in the album.

Shultz’s rustic voice and the picking of the guitar can easily set a folk feel to “Flowers in your Hair.” As the chorus comes along, a rhythmic beat with your hand may come out of it. I would say this is a typical folk song. Overall, “Slow it Down” does what it says, slows down and carries a soft and sad vibe. I wouldn’t suggest listening to this when you want a happy

and upbeat Lumineer song (the typical choice). But it is a warming song with the strings strumming.

Lastly, but surely not least, “Hey Ho” is a well-known Lumineers song that is the most popular hit in the album. “Hey Ho” is popular for its catchy lyrics and once again upbeat. Many teens like this because it is a song that would be perfect for festival or any other kind of concert.

All in all this album’s instrumentals help create such a unique band. I would rate this band 4 out of 5. Each song is

Spring Into Art

hobby. If you feel the need to be creative, try signing up for one of the many art workshops offered by the Lafayette Art Association and Gallery.

T h e gallery is located at 1008 E St Mary Blvd. They offer many different workshops for

by Reese Benoit the months of May, June, and Junior Staff Writer July, which you can browse on With summer just around their website at lafayetteart. the corner, now would be the org. There are many classes and perfect time to pick up a new workshops offered to adults and children.

Many people tend to overlook the little gallery, but the Lafayette Art Association and Gallery showcases some of Lafayette’s best art. Exhibits of said art are scheduled year round and are free to the public. The gallery features many different multitudes of art including jewelry, sculptures, and drawings. To keep updated on all of the exhibits you can sign up for the Lafayette Art Association and Gallery on their website. You can also drop by the gallery at any time to look at the featured artwork, all free of charge.

“I have never been to it, but I would like to go. If I had known about it in the past, I definitely would have

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different by the lyrics, but at the same time the songs can sound similar. By the looks of the great amount of fans for this album, I would guess another album should be in making.

gone,” said McCall Richard, sophomore.

The Lafayette Art Association and Gallery is one of Lafayette’s oldest non-profit organizations; every person who works there is a volunteer.

Membership to the Lafayette Art Association and Gallery is open to anyone who enjoys art of any kind. The only goal of the gallery is to display art to those who are interested in it and spread awareness of the visual arts to the Lafayette community.

“I think it’s a great place to showcase the art and help artists become successful,” said Kaitlyn Broussard, junior.

by Madeleine Comeaux Junior Staff Writer

your help anytime from 10a.m. to 5p.m., Tuesday through Saturday.

They are located at 201 East Congress Street in Lafayette. To call for further information or to schedule, their number is (337) 232-8500.

When the school year ends, the school service clubs will too, but that is no reason to put a halt to serving the community.

Throughout the summer, various organizations are still in need Food Net: of the community’s help and Food Net is a non-profit support. organization in which food is collected, sorted out into bags Lafayette Public Library: and delivered to area families.

Every summer the public Food Net is always receiving library offers a volunteer program large donations and could use for teens. The schedule is divided the community’s help in sorting into shifts. In volunteering out the food. You may donate you will work certain dates foods and/or volunteer your within the month of June or time on Mondays, Wednesdays, July. Your job will be to help and Thursdays from 9 a.m. to shelve books and movies. More 12:30p.m. They are located at 217 information is available at any of Surrey Street, Lafayette, LA. For the library branches and online more information or to set up at lafayettepubliclibrary.org. a volunteer date, call (337)232Volunteers are taken on a first 3663. come first serve basis, so keep your eyes peeled.

Nursing Home: Area nursing homes are Children’s Museum: generally very welcoming of The children’s museum volunteers. Whether you pay a visit is always in need of helpers. to drop off encouraging letters to It is preferred that you call the residents or join them for a the museum ahead of time to game of checkers, you will likely schedule your work day(s).When brighten their day. While some you first arrive at the museum, residents have family who come you will be assigned to a station. to visit, not all are as fortunate.

Every hour and a half volunteers You could read a book to or with will switch stations. You could be them, hold a Bible study, or color working anywhere from bubbles, a picture with them. It’s advised to the grocery store, and maybe that you call the nursing home even crafts. ahead of time to confirm that “The time really flies by and they can take visitors. Upon your it’s such a pleasant experience,” arrival, it would be best to seek said Daniel Tamez, sophomore. out which rooms you are allowed “The environment is lively, the to visit. people are nice, and the kids are usually easy to work with.”

A few area nursing homes The museum could use include:

Emeritus- 215 West Farrel Road (337)993-0077 Magnolia Estates- 1511 Dulles Drive (337)216-0950 Maison De Lafayette- 2707 Kaliste Saloom Road (337)9812258 St. Joseph’s Diner: St. Joseph’s Diner is a soup kitchen that provides for anyone living on an empty stomach. They could use community help in serving others from 6:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and from 2:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. In order to volunteer you will need to contact the Diner Director at (337)235-4972 in advance. The directors prefer to limit their volunteer staff to five workers. If you decide to come with your youth group or any other affiliation, exceptions can be made. Workers are required to conform to the worker’s dress code: closed toe shoes, no tank tops or jogging shorts, hair must be tied up and under a hat, and gloves must be worn. The diner is located at 613 West Simcoe Street in Lafayette.

Habitat for Humanity: Habitat for Humanity works to help build and repair homes for those less fortunate.

“I enjoy helping those who really need it and receiving that feeling of knowing we dedicated our time to help,” said Shayna Meaux, junior.

In order to work on the construction site you must be at least 16 years old and be able to provide a signed parent consent form. Volunteer paper work can be found on their website, http://w w w.habitatlafayette. org/volunteer/individuals.php.

It is advised that you not wear your nicer clothes as you will be painting, hammering, and getting messy.

If you are under 16 years of age or not interested in building, there are plenty of offsite opportunities for you to work with this organization. As an offsite worker you could work in their Re-Store shop, provide food for the home builders, become a committee member or join in on their various youth programs.

For more information you could visit their website or speak to the volunteer coordinator directly at (337) 315-7492. Their main office is located at 714 Johnston Street and the Re-Store is located at 209 East Pinhook Street.

Vacation Bible School: Every summer most churches hold their annual Bible camp for the kids in their congregation. Whether you are Baptist, Catholic, Methodist, or any other denomination, most Sources: churches hold some type of http://www.habitatlafayette.org/ camp. The camp lasts a week and if you aren’t exhausted after that index.php http://www.catholicservice.org/ one week, who’s to say you can’t volunteer at numerous church PageDisplay.asp?p1=2956 http://www.foodnetacadiana.

Bible camps? Keep an eye on the church bulletin(s) for volunteer org/ registration.

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Get Your Summer Jobs Here

by Brooke Scimemi Junior Staff Writer Summer is finally just around the corner. Students, as they move on up, start to become more responsible for themselves, as they ease their way into adulthood. One aspect some might find a bit frightening is applying for their first job. Not to worry, businesses are starting to plan ahead. Businesses are looking for eager young people interested in a summer job.

One of the best ways to find a job is right there under your nose.

With the amount of crime and generally untrustworthy people nowadays, businesses aren’t jumping to hire a random person off the street. If you have been a

part of a club or hobby for a long time, try asking for a job there. You might be surprised how eager the hiring manager may be to hire you. Having someone they know and trust on their staff is very important to them because they can know what to expect.

“I used to train at Gladiator’s Academy of Lafayette before I got a job there. I’ve been working there for almost a year, cleaning up the mats and bathrooms,” said Kyle Daigle, junior.

Giving a good first impression is the next step to successfully landing a summer job. Dressing professionally, which includes looking modest and not dressing sloppily, is one of the first things the employer will be looking for. Always having a polite and

confident tone will put you on their good side. Another aspect of a good impression is showing up to interviews and your shifts on time. Being tardy at school can get you in a little trouble, but in the real world, you will not get the job or you will get fired.

Finding the time to go job hunting can also be considered a pain. When turning in an application, always try to talk to a hiring manager. This makes you look like you are sincere about the job you are applying for. Most businesses have slower hours between 2p.m. and 4p.m. where these managers would be more available to have a conversation with you.

Even though being 16 or 17 years old is the legal age to

start working, most business will turn down an application if they notice you are under the age of 18. The managers have to do a lot more paper work for someone under aged than they would for an adult, so don’t be discouraged if you aren’t hired at the first job you apply to. Knowing someone who works at the location you are applying at or having a family or friend connection will make finding a job a lot easier.

“My friend Saige Staton started working at Skate Zone and she helped me get a job there too,” said Tressie Moore, junior. “Also, just having a positive attitude may be the shining quality that gets you the job. “

90’s Summer Playlist: “Tubthumping” by Chumbawamba “Closing Time” by Semisonic “Shimmer” by Fuel “Save Tonight” by Eagle-Eye Cherry “Absolutely (Story of a Girl)” by Nine Days “Roll to Me” by Del Amitri “Hey Leonardo” by Blessid Union of Souls “All for You” by Sister Hazel “Inside Out” by Eve 6 “Mr. Jones” by Counting Crows “No Rain” by Blind Melon “Smells Like Teen Spirit” by Nirvana “1979” by The Smashing Pumpkins “Semi-Charmed Life” by Third Eye Blind

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ACTION CORNER!

“Mrs.McCrory’s class” Zack Meaux, senior

“Flag pole area” Hannah Bourque, senior

“The soccer field” Ethan Judice, senior

“Choir room” Sarah Robinson, senior

“The Pool on the 500 building.”

Darian Price, senior

“The meadow” Lindsey Hayob, senior

“The sidelines on the football field” Kailey Register, senior

“I will miss the beautiful works of graffiti in the bathrooms. ” Zach Varn, senior

“The baseball field” Alex Simpson, senior

“Mr. Dean’s classroom” Miriam Arellano, senior

“Anywhere that Darian Price is.”

Aaliyah Moffett, senior

What spot on campus will you miss most?

by Maddie Kenny Junior Staff Writer

“Narnia” Julian Buetow, senior