The Kitten Prowl - Issue No. 1(June 2022)

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The Kitten Prowl

REMEMBERING THE PAST, HONORING THE PRESENT, AND ENHANCING THE FUTURE

CONTENTS SAVE THE DATE Give Day AUGUST 31, 2022 3 Editorial Staff 3 SULS Foundational Advisory Board 4-6 Administrative Messages 7 Centennial 2022 - Mark Your Calendars 8 SULS Foundation Celebrations 9 SULS 2020 Donors 10-11 SULS 2021 Donors 12 Open Enrollment 2022-2023 13 Elementary Playground Ribbon Cutting 14-15 2021 Divison IV State Championship 16 Student and Teachers of the Year 17 Celebrating SULS Legendary Track Coach 18 SULS Parent Support 19 SULS MDM Captain 20-21 2021 Divison IV State Championship 22-23 2021 Divison IV State Championship 24 SULS 1922 Society 25 SU Lab NEW VISION 26 SU Lab ESPORTS THE KITTEN PROWL

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ASHLEY SENSLEY-SQUARE - DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT AND ADVANCEMENT SULS FOUNDATIONAL ADVISORY BOARD

TRACIE WOODS, ESQ ‘80 - CHAIRWOMAN DANNY DONALDSON ‘90 - VICE CHAIRMAN BRITNEY TEMPLE ‘99 - SECRETARY JONVIA “TRICIE” METEVIA ‘87 - TREASURER DENISE ARMSTRONG '91 YVONNE LARAE ROQUEMORE ‘99 TRACY PORTER '77 DR. SUNDEE WINDER ‘03 LAMONT COLE MADA MCDONALD '71 DR. BRANDON DUMAS ‘03 CARRINGTON HALL ‘18 NAYO ANDREWS '09 CAROLINE MATTHEWS '79 HERMAN BRISTER, JR. ‘97 - DIRECTOR NADIA SEALS ‘02 - DIRECTOR OF VIRTUAL SCHOOL DR. FRANESCA MELLIEON WILLIAMS - SULS PTO PRESIDENT THOMAS SAULSBY - SULS ATHLETIC DIRECTOR NYLAH GUIDRY ‘23 - SULS SGA PRESIDENT TO SHARE FEEDBACK, PLEASE CONTACT ASHLEY SENSLEY-SQUARE AT ASHLEY_SQUARE@SULABSCHOOL.COM

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WELCOME FROM THE DIRECTOR 100 years in, Southern University Laboratory School is standing strong as we embrace Scholarship, Legacy, Family, and Championship Spirit. These are the guiding pillars that hold our school together. Nearly a century ago, our school was founded on the premise of educating future generations of leaders in partnership with Southern University through its College of Education; thus, serving as a focal point for teachers.

As we endure the pandemic, the SULS family was able to continue to promote a learning community where scholars discover and develop to the fullness of their own unique capacity. Students are invited to experience education through dynamic instruction, self-directed exploration, and creative activity. Today we are proud of the spirited way our students and alumni continue to embody and further these ideals.

We are grateful to the families who placed their faith in our wonderful institution. Whether you are a current member or a past graduate, we are glad that you have chosen to be part of our Kitten Nation. As Director, it is an honor to interact with individuals across the nation who know, honor, and respect our school. This is due to our proud history, dedicated faculty, and accomplished alumni. I am blessed to serve Southern University and the Laboratory school at this critical point in our history. We invite you to explore our website and visit our great school. In doing so you will realize that we are more than a school. We are a family where heritage and legacy are deeply rooted in our DNA, and our students embrace the challenge of growing into responsible citizens who will make an impact in their community.

Sincerely, Herman R. Brister ’97

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DIRECTOR OF VIRTUAL SCHOOL To say the past two school years have been unprecedented is an understatement. The state of Louisiana has been impacted by many major hurricanes in the midst of a global pandemic. As a school that services students across the state of Louisiana, we felt each hurricane and the devastation it brought. Although we had many families who lost material possessions, we saw their strength and the hope that lived within. As a state, we always find the strength to rebuild and come together in times of need.

As the Director of Southern University Laboratory Virtual School, I cannot express how proud I am of our students and the work they put in each year. Even during the pandemic, personal losses, and hurricanes our students stood strong and persevered. During the past two years, SULVS has had more than 170 students on the Honor Roll with a grade point average of 3.0 or higher throughout the school year. I want everyone to reflect on how amazing that is. Many of these students were evacuated many times, lost power or water sources, and still excelled academically. One thing we know for a fact is our students are SULVS STRONG! We know that SULVS has the best families in this state, and we are proud to call you, our family.

As I reflect, the word that comes to mind is hope. At times all we had to hold on to was our hope that things would get better. I believe that each day we continue to move forward we gain a little more hope. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. once said “If you can't fly then run, if you can't run then walk, if you can't walk then crawl, but whatever you do you have to keep moving forward.” So, as we move forward, it is my hope that we do so with joy, peace, and love!

Mrs. Nadia Washington Seals '02

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SULS FOUNDATION Kitten Nation, we are excited and looking forward to celebrating the centennial year where our stakeholders are able to interact face to face. I’m happy to say despite the challenges of COVID 19, our stakeholders were able to support the Lab School financially through events like Give Day 2021.

We are excited to welcome our alumni, students, and families. This year we kicked off the Centennial celebration with the Founders Day Pilgrimage where we invited alumni, former faculty, and current and former families to participate.

The Annual Giving Campaign supports every element of SULS. The campaign will take place starting June 1st. The Annual Give Day will happen on August 31st. Our GOAL is to have 100% participation from our Foundational Advisory Board, faculty, students, families, and alumni this year. Your investment in SULS ensures that our students and faculty thrive in an environment that is academically challenging and innovative.

We hope you enjoy this first issue of The Kitten Prowl publication. This publication highlights the continued growth of SULS and we look forward to an exciting school year.

Ashley Sensley-Square, M.Ed., MBA Director of Development and Advancement Southern University Laboratory School

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Thank you!

2020 Donor Honor Roll Pledges and Gifts received between January 1, 2020 thru December 31, 2020

Kitten Club ($2,500 +)

Green Club Cont. ($249-$100)

Gail McKay Herman R. Brister Junior League of Baton Rouge Keith Tillage

Dawn Ventress-Hilton Dion Taylor Earl Richard George D Lynch Herbert Collins Jacquelyn Williams Jancarlos Romero Jordan Davis Jordan Turner Joseph Davis Juanita Waldron Karris Story LeKeisha Winters Leonard L. Haynes Lester Pourciau Mary Glass Morgan C Hilliard Nadia Seals Nerissa Cheers Pamela Williams Phillip Smith Renita J Sherrard Rhonda Crawford Stewart Richard Square Shevonne Cupil Stephen Noble Susan Hunt Sylvia Trahan Tami F. Henderson Tammie Cole Tia Bonds Toni Cain Tony R. Brown Vanessa Dotson-Mickles Willard Sims Yolanda Ellis Yolanda Williams

Gold Club ($1,499-$1,000) Baton Rouge Area Foundation Edward M. Harrison Heishma Northern J. Cherise Story Michael McKenzie Natasha James Robert Newman

Silver Club ($999-$500) Russell L Jones SU Comptroller Office SU Labatory School PTA

Green Club ($249-$100) Andrea Toles Andreka L. Howard Angela White Angelica Johnson April D. Hawthorne Ashley Sensley-Square Cheryl Keyess-N'Gom Christopher Gaeddert Christopher Turner Claude Tellis Crystal M. Franklin Danny Martin

2020 Average Donation

$343.54

Donors ($99-$0.01)

Aegeda Fountaine Andre Chapoy Ashanta Gleason Brian Faggett Carney Porter Celeste Tyson Sanders CHAUNA BANKS Cheryl Rami Christopher Jones Colleen M Eames Curtis Sims Danna Rollins Douglas Woolfolk Efraim Jupiter Evelyn Augustus Gail Ray Gina E. Eubanks Jessica Mellieon Joshua Otero Kendrick White Kim Mims Krystal Navarre Laranda White Lawrence Reed, Jr Lynnis Major Marcia N Groff Margolyn Davis Matthew Bourgeois Melonie Pryer Nick Hwang Noel D. Franklin Paul L Pleasant Jr Quianna Chaney Regina Oladehin Renee Fontenot Sarah Gleason Saundra Carter Shirley M. Sewell Sonja Hayes Tia Williams Tiffany Heck Tyler K Pearson Tyre Jenkins Valencial Anderson THE KITTEN PROWL

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Thank you!

2021 Donor Honor Roll Pledges and Gifts received between January 1, 2021 thru December 31, 2021

Kitten Club ($2,500 +) Dow Chemical Foundation Lafleur-Tillage Construction, LLC

Platinum Club ($2,499-$1,500) Ashley Turner Heishma A. Northern Herman Brister Microsoft Corporation Matching Gift Shelter Mutual Insurance Company The Southern University Laboratory School Class Of 1964 Willard B. Sims

Gold Club ($1,499-$1,000) Brian J. LaFleur Britney Temple Claude J. Tellis Johnny G. Anderson Jonvia Metevia Kasey L. Pattan Kevin R. Tubbs Oveal Watkins Peter A. Sheppard Quentin L. Henry Sundee Winder Tieranie Green Tracie J. Woods Tracy Porter

2021 Average Donation

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Silver Club ($999-$500)

Green Club ($249-$100)

Alfreda Sellers Charles Moody Christopher Hilliard Christopher Turner DaShawn Robinson Dedra Schofield Edward M. Harrison Sr Efraim Jupiter Gary Hunt Jacquelyn Warren Williams John A. Gremillion Latoya Williams Malinda Joseph Quianna Chaney Russell L. Jones Shannon Forman Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church Tony A. Moore Torrie Izzard Tristian Richard Willie Brister

Aaron Sutton Albert Mitchell Andre Johnson Anuli D. Mcfadden BJ Martin Brandi Brister Carolyn Y. Matthews Cassandra G. Bilberry Crystal M. Franklin Cynthia Crim Daphne C. Flentroy Darrius Williams Darryl D. King Dawn Ventress Hilton Dionne Bell Francesca M. Mellieon Harry L. Faggett Jamar Hebert Jasmine Gibbs Jelynne LeBlanc Jamison Jessica Mellieon Joe T. Baker Jordan Davis Karris Story Kia Griffin Merritt Kim Mims Kirklin W. Bowie LaKeivea L. Warren Lauryn Lane Leah Robinson Leach LeKeisha Winters Lisa Guidry Marilyn Beasley Marvin M. Evans Mecala Williams Robinson Melissa Thornton-Lee Triplett Michael Harden Monica Price Myisha Tibbs Natasha James Norma Lemond Frank Pamela G. Williams Patti Jones Rachelle White Raquel Woods Renita Sherrard

Bronze Club ($499-$250) Alvin Anderson Angela Carter Ashley Sensley-Square Ava P. Philson Dwayne Manogin Eleanor G. Collins Jerome Harris Sr John Porter Jordan Thomas Juan Jones Keith Williams Marcia A. Williams- Seals Nadia Washington Seals Pamela Smith Public Affairs Research Council of Louisiana, Inc Sarilyn Johnson Carter Serena Young-Peterson Shannon Ginn Tommy Woods

Thank you!

2021 Donor Honor Roll Pledges and Gifts received between January 1, 2021 thru December 31, 2021

Green Club Cont. ($249-$100) Reshonsi Smart Rochelle L. Elie Roderick Franklin Russell Chaisson and Associates Saundra Carter- Alexander Sharon Evans Sharon Turnley Sheldon K. Early Shirley Lewis Shontell LeBeouf Tanyelle P. Jenkins Tasha Clark-Amar Toni P. Booker Tressa Landry Valencia DeCuir Anderson Valencia Parker Allen Veronique Jackson Warren O. Birkett Jr Yolanda E. Williams Yolanda M. Ellis Yvette C. Moody

Donors ($99-$0.01) Aaron Anderson Adrienne M. Shields Albert D. Sam II Alexis Howard Alice M. Shorter Angela P. Mason Angela Robinson Annunciata Y. Spears Antigone A. Ruth April D. Hawthorne Azure Gaines Brian Faggett Carmille Elbert Chandra Cheatham Chanquetta Gill Charissa D. Hayes Charlene Wiley- McCorey Charlotte Campbell Chauncy Collins Cherez Marioneaux-Allen Cheryl Legard Chris Cropper

Donors ($99-$0.01) Cont.

Donors ($99-$0.01) Cont.

Christopher Jones Christy Williams Chuck Wiley Dalton Toussaint Danita Pidgeon Darrell Asberry Deborah Hicks Demitra Hawkins Denita Tickles-Johnson Derek Fitch Desiree T. Terrell Dhahran Sanders Dierdre Green Donnie Hollins Doris Chenier Earl J. Richard Ebony Williams Edward E. Davis Ernest Williams Eve Amar Jupiter Gerald Evans Graham Borden Hannah Webb Herbert Collins IRenee Knighten James Matthews Jasmin Newsome Jefferson Jordan Jr Jennie Kyle Jennifer Robertson Jillian Wilson Jon Bennett Joy White Kamilla Fair Katina Chin Kayla Turner Kaylin Ricard Kelyshia Kelly Kendra Peters-Ross Keosha Carter Kim Brown Kinsley Johnson Kristen Collins Lakishia Williams Lakosha Pooler Laranda White Larry Spann LaTonya Lacey Latonya Wright Latoya Jackson Winfield

Lawrence E. Reed Lisa D. Gray Lisa Legard Lydia Broussard Marilyn Griffin Meisi Collins Melissa Crawford Miya Green Natasha Harris Nicholy Johnson Norman Felder Pamela Butler Precious Selvage Rebecca Brumfield Renee A. McGee Renese Brooks Reva Harris Robert Hollins Ronnie Tullis Ronya Lane Roslyn Gillis Sandra Bentil Sandra Pierce Moses Sarah Chidlow Shamell Lavigne Sharan Thomas Sharon Shabazz Shedrick Armstrong Shelby Gamble Sherri G. Melontree Shevonne Cupil Sonceree Grisby Stephanie Comeaux Tara Eackles Thinitra Smith Tia Williams Tiffany Soublet Tischa Mitchell Tramelle Howard Tre Hart Tyrone Hatter Verizon Foundation - MG Vonda F. Rice Wanda Caillier Yvonne Schofield Zandra Anderson

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Southern University Laboratory School Football District IV State Championship

On Friday, December 10, 2021, Southern Lab defeated top-seeded Ouachita Christian with a score of 38-14. SULS senior quarterback Angelo Izzard was named MVP. The win marks the first title win for Southern Lab since 1996.

Head coach Darrell Asberry who is a Southern Lab Alum and former SULS quarterback said “Coming back here and leading these young men has been a five-year process. To be able to complete the mission we have started … I am so proud of them.” The Kitten football players received several awards which include Class 1A All-State, Class 1A Outstanding Defensive Player, All-Metro, All-District, and Honorable mention. Coach Darrell Asberry was awarded Class 1A All-Metro Coach of the Year.

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SULS 2021-2022 STUDENT AND TEACHERS OF THE YEAR Ja'el Robertson

High School Student of the Year Reginald Ellis

Middle School Student of the Year Brooklyn Chisley

Elementary Student of the Year

Mrs. Dana Rollins

First Grade Teacher

Mr. Mark Perry

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Teacher

Celebrating SULS Legendary Track Coach This year Southern Lab began its 2021-2022 school without the familiar face of Coach Rebecca Marshall. She retired with 33 years of service to the Laboratory School. During her 33 years, she coached cross country, track and swim teams. She also sponsored the cheerleaders and the dance teams and served as the school's athletic director. Coach Marshall won a total of 21 LHSAA titles in track and cross country. Southern University Laboratory School proudly celebrates Rebecca Marshall's impact on the numerous alumni lives she has touched.

Thank you CELEBRATING

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SULS Parent Support BEING PART OF CHANGE The James Family joined the KITTEN nation in 2015. Since joining, Mr. and Mrs. James have been committed to giving back to better the experience for their children and the other students at SULS. Through their recent donations, the Lady Kittens Basketball Team was able to raise over $3,500 toward a basketball shooting machine, and the Football, Baseball, and Boys Track Team raised over $11,000 to help support them during 2021. Mrs. James was the mastermind of the SULS Pop Up Shop that was held on the SULS campus during the first quarter of 2021. She partnered with the football moms and raised all the funds necessary to purchase the Inflatable Kitten Tunnel. Mr. and Mrs. James' donations have raised over $20,000 for the Kitten Nation.

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THE JAMES FAMILY Ernest, Natasha, Natyra '22 (Miss SULS 21-22), Kinsley '24 and Ian '24

Scan HERE to Volunteer

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Southern University Laboratory School Girls Basketball District IV State Championship The No. 5 seed Southern Lab Lady Kittens won their first state title since 2004 as they upset the No. 2 seed Cedar Creek 60-42 for the Division IV State Championship on Thursday, Feb. 24. Southern Lab led Cedar Creek 17-10 at the end of the first quarter. In the second quarter, Cedar Creek would get within three off of a Sarah Adams’ three to make it 17-14, she would finish the game with 20.

However, Southern Lab would score 19 points in the quarter to give the Lady Kittens an 18 point lead at halftime. Madison Alcerro finished the game with 10 points and was one of four Lady Kittens to score in double figures. The Lady Kittens leading scorer was an eighth-grader Asia Patin who finished with 19, Shalia Forman scored 16 and grabbed seven rebounds to go along with five steals. She was named the game’s Most Outstanding Player.

Former Lady Kitten Quianna Chaney, now the head coach, in 2004 Chaney led Southern Lab to a state title as a player.

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Southern University Laboratory School Boys Basketball District IV State Championship Southern Lab defeated Calvary Baptist 57-54 Saturday, March 5th to capture its first state championship since 2005. Ringgold led the Kittens with 15 points and was named most outstanding player. He passed the award to Jonathan Butler, who made the game-winning 3pointer Wednesday, March 2nd to get Southern Lab to the final. “It was my teammates that got us here,” Ringgold said. “I fouled out Wednesday and (Butler) got us to this point, and my teammates made all this possible.”

Southern Lab senior guard Shane Foreman gave his team energy throughout the game. Forman finished with two steals and had one block that saved the game in the final seconds. “That’s my role on the team,” Foreman said. “I have to bring the energy, have to bring the power and they are going to feed off that energy and we just play better that way.”

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SULS 1922 Society

Please scan the QR Code to join the 1922 Society

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NEW VISION

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