graduation CENTRAL SPEAKS 2016 May 19, 2016 • Daily News at CentralSpeaks.com pages 3-18 Bodi White Enters Mayor-President Race Press Release Sen. Mack Bodi White announced his candidacy for Mayor-President of East Baton Central’s Brown Rouge Parish on Wednesday while surrounded by his family, friends Ranked #33 by and elected officials and local leaders from the Baton Rouge area. GridIronRR.com Sen. White said, “The numbers don’t lie, middle income families are leaving and choosing to live in surrounding parishes and states.” He plans to change this by improving traffic and roads, addressing the public education needs of the parish and tackling crime. Standing with and endorsing CHS graduating senior and Sen. White at the event were: Eddie Wildcat wide receiver Josh Brown Rispone, ISC Chairman, Sen. Dan is ranked by GridironRR.com as Claitor, Rep. Steve Carter, Raymond their "#3 Best JUCO Receiver." Allmon, Mayor Pro Tem Chandler Brown will be playing wide receiver Loupe and Mayor Jr. Shelton of at Independence Junior College this Central. fall, majoring in business. Other supporters of Sen. White are Councilman Joel Boe, Councilman Ryan Heck, Councilman Trae Welch, Central's head coach and Councilman Scott Wilson, Rep. Paula Davis, Rep. Rick Edmonds, Rep. Franklin Foil, Rep. Valarie Hodges, Rep. Athletic Director Sid Edwards Barry Ivey, Sen. Rick Ward and Sheriff Nat Williams of St. Helena Parish. Sen. White ended the press conference by saying changes will not come over night. “This will take time, commented, "Josh is a tremendous and it will take effort. Most of all, it will take the cooperation of the entire Metro Council, the legislature, state athlete and a committed young man elected officials and my fellow mayors. The unity you see here today will be brought into the East Baton Rouge who spends hours training to reach Mayors Office in 2017. I thank you again for being here today, and I will close by saying; I can get the job done. his dreams. I am excited to see big Now let’s get to work!” things out of Josh at the next level." Congratulations to our graduating seniors! Wildcat Spring The Central High School graduation ceremony ATTENTION will be held this Friday, May 20 at Bethany Scrimmage Report CHURCHES: North Campus at 6:30 p.m. Tune in to Sports Central Thursday at 5PM as Coaches If your church is Sid Edwards and Steve Johnson having Vacation Bible The Central Private School graduation ceremony interview players fresh off of will be this Monday, May 23 at ZoarGreenwell Wednesday's scrimmage against School this summer, Comeaux High. The show airs Springs Baptist Church at 7 p.m. live on FM 91.9 every Thursday email the details to from Coaches Grill. To catch the Info@CentralSpeaks. show in person, stop by Coaches Turn to pages 3-18 for this year’s com for publishing. graduation special. and enjoy some of Central's best burgers and wings. Please include the VBS name, location, MAKING A DIFFERENCE date, ages, contact ... in your busy day with Convenience Services! information, and the registration deadline. Instant Debit Card Alerts Online Loan Applications Mobile Deposit And much more! Online Account Opening
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Featuring Central Area Graduates From: Bethany Christian School Catholic High School Renee’s Educational Services Central High School Christian Home Educators Fellowship The Runnels School Central Private School The Dunham School St. Joseph’s Academy Carney Christian Academy Parkview Baptist School St. Michael High School
These Central High School graduating seniors are not pictured: Shelbie Antle, Devin Avery, Gavin Baker, Triston Beardon, Triston Blanchard, Mallory Bourg, Ashley Bourgeois, Ardree Brown, Brennon Brown, Joshua Brown, Landon Browning, Austin Cavin, Paige Clement, Seth Collins, Victoria Corrick, Andria Crosthwait, Brock Davis, Tommy Davis, Eric Dinger, Bailey Eisworth, Aaron Evans, Taylor Ferguson, William Gaudin, Oscar Gomez Vasquez, Richard Grayer, Jordan Guarisco, Jazmyne Heatly, Anna Hidalgo, Chiara Holscher, Cameron Hudson, Broc Hughes, Nicholas Jones, Ra’Shawn Lawson, Benjamin LeBlanc, Long Mai, India McFarland, Elvis Mendoza, Ralph Moore, Xaeyant’e Owens, Landon Palmer, Treasure Parker, Eslis Reyes, Thoraine Richardson, Telly Roper, Johnathan Ryder, De’Kelvin Smith, Austin Stewart, Jordan Sullivan, Jacoby Taylor, Blake Travis, Hannah Trim, Yasmine Turner, Frederikke Vigh, Kristopher Weddington, Blake Williams, and Taylor Wilson. 4 CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL Thursday, May 19, 2016 • CentralSpeaks.com Print Edition Central High School Central High Photos Courtesy of Expressions William Kaitlyn Madelyn Jack Justin Bayleigh Aaron Achord Achord Alderman Alexander Anders Photography
Jared Brelend Jonathan Keimy Adrianna Anthony Russell Allison Anders Anderson Anderson Andrade-Blanco Austin Averette Ball Bell
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Hannah Katherine Skylar Brittney Brown Bryant Bueche Burden
Connor Adam Kacey Kayley Burns Calais Cardona Cardona
Katie Lucas Breanna Cameron Carpenter Carraway Clark Clement
Jacob Taylor Darian Hunter Coates Cockerham Collier Colton
Kaitlyn Kelsey Myles Rachel Cooke Cooke Courtney Cox
Payton Devyn Jacob Sarah Coxe Craft Crowell Daas
Sarah Alexis Brittney Dustin Dame David Davis Davis
Lyndee Ethan Brooke Hadley Debetaz DeLaughter Demoulin Devall 6 CentralSpeaks.com CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL Print Edition • Thursday, March 8 , 2012 Thursday, May 19, 2016 • CentralSpeaks.com ANNOUNCEMENTS Print Edition 11
Shelby Ashton Montre’al Christopher Devillier Dixon Dorsey Dowden, Jr.
Tyler Justin Carly Diamonick Dufour Duhon Duke Dunn
Emily Blade Quiesha Brandon Dunn Edwards Emery Esch
Anne-Marie Mason Ryland Faith Evans Evans Fabre Benton
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Thomas Shae Victoria Donovan Frazier Fruge Furlow Furr
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Nicholas Hannah Kristine Hunter Savannah Trenton Dayton Brant Granata Granier Gray Griggs Guarino Guay Guercio Guerin
Toni Gabrielle Tara Madison Mackenzie Morgan Trevor Davante Guerin Guilbeau Guillory Hadden Hardin Harris Harrison Heil
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Jeauhn Kyle Elijah Caroline Karney Kennedy Kepper Kiefer
Taft McKenzie Jaelyn Kaylee Kirby Knapps Knighten Kwan
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Ross Hope Ainsley Austin Caleb Mary Ann Chloe Amy Melton Michelli Miller Miller Moore Morris Mouton Newsom
Noah Landon Christopher Kenyette Patrick Thatch Ashley Brooke Nichols Nicolosi Nijoka Nixon Norton Norton Norwood Olinde
Charley Devante Taylor Joseph Kardell Torin Michael Joe Ourso Parker Paternostro Pattan Pealer Perkins Petsch Pezant III
Chauncey Brantley Katelin Stephanie Daniel Jonroy Sarah Miles Phillips Pike Polar Pourciau Pulliam Pulver Pursifull Raggio 10 CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL Thursday, May 19, 2016 • CentralSpeaks.com Print Edition
Nia Katelyn Guadalupe Brutus Courtney Kamron Tad Katelyn Ragland Rains Ramirez Templos Rayburn II Reed Richard Richard Riddle
Randy Joel Kaylee Malik Taylor Creselda Dylan Mason Roach Robinson Robinson Robinson Rodgers Rodriguez Sanders Savant
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Keely Tristan Dylan Christopher Tullier Tullier Verbois Vito
Christopher Aubrie Marleana Mary Walker Watson Watts Weber
Cameron Jordyn Elizabeth Christina Wethey Whittington Wicker Williams
Donte Erinesha Johnathan Hanna Winding Winding Winfrey Woolie
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Congratulations to the Central Bulldogs, who took second place in the 8 U Mother’s Day Classic Tournament! Top row: Coach Rich Ganske, Coach Joey Giles, Coach Collin Smith; 2nd row: Kyle Veal, Alex Giles, Garrett Rabalais, Ethan Johnson, Brady Smith; 3rd row: Zory Williams, John Ganske, Blaysen Stokan, Jacob LeBlanc, Cole Guidroz; Not pictured: Coach Nick Guidroz In Memoriam: Kathleen Dale Lee Yarbrough Kathleen Dale Lee she affectionately referred to as her Yarborough, 84, a native of adopted daughter, for the loving care Greensburg, LA, and resident of Baton she gave Mom, as well as Amy Koon. Rouge, LA, fell asleep on Monday, She was also preceded in death by her May 16, 2016, and awoke in Heaven parents: John and Stella Yarborough; to be reunited with her beloved brother: J. W. Yarborough; sister: husband of 64 years, Sidney Ray Lee, Mavis Singleton; and granddaughter: and daughter, Jacquelyn “Jacquie” Jessica Annette Lee. Visitation will Whittington. Left to cherish her be held on Saturday, May 21, at Seale memory are her five children: Gary Funeral Home, 9995 Hooper Rd, and Cindy Lee; Wes and Esther Lee; Central, LA, from 10 am until the Darlene Lee Rich; Rayetta and John service at 11 am, officiated by the Rev. de Mond; Joan Lee and Nate Gibson; Tom Higginbotham. A brief graveside three grandsons: Timothy and Kim service will be held at Red Bluff Baptist Lee; Jay and Brooke Whittington; and Church Cemetery in Greensburg, Sean and Courtney Whittington; two LA. Pallbearers will be: Tim Lee, granddaughters: Danielle de Mond Jay Whittington, Sean Whittington, and Eric Fey; and Jennifer Lee; four Eric Fey, Jim Losee, Paul Losee, and great-grandchildren: Nicholas Lee; Stephen Losee. In lieu of flowers, Jordan Lee, Cormac Whittington and donations to the Red Bluff Baptist Evangeline Whittington, and numerous Church Cemetery Fund, PO Box nieces and nephews. Mom was excited 287, Greensburg, LA 70441, would about the anticipated June arrival of be appreciated. Mom was a member her great-granddaughter Quinn Lee of the Baker Church of the Nazarene. Whittington, as well as another great- “We love and miss you, Mom, but grandchild in November. Mom was praise God for gently delivering you a loving mother not only to her own from your pain and suffering into His children and grandchildren, but also eternal glory, to be reunited with Dad to the numerous children she helped and Jacquie. With our hope in Jesus, raise throughout the years who called we know we will see the three of you her “Mama Lee.” The family wishes again.” Please share your condolences to thank Mary Lou Austin, whom at www.sealefuneral.com.