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*Friday Nov. 4, end of second six-week period The voice of Broadmoor *Tuesday Nov. 8, Election Day, no school *Friday and Saturday Nov. 18-19, Broadmoor Arts & Crafts Festival High School since 1960 *Monday Nov. 21-Friday Nov. 25, Thanksgiving holidays Broadmoor Blade Broadmoor High School, Baton Rouge, La. – Fall, 2016 - First Edition Broadmoor JROTC claimed their third consecutive Superintendent Trophy By Hailey Johnson and Marielle Linguete Broadmoor High School’s JROTC program received their third consecutive Superintendent’s Trophy on May 19, 2016, at the East Baton Rouge Parish school system central office. The trophy represents the region’s top JROTC program. Eleven schools competed for the trophy last year and points were awarded for different segments that are held throughout the Severe state budget cuts to TOPS make award year. “I’m proud of my cadets to more difficult for students to earn in 2017 The high school senior classes of 2017 across Louisiana will find have done what nobody else could, it more financially difficult to earn and keep TOPS, the state college which was to win three straight scholarship, when they enter university campuses in fall 2017. Due to years.” said Broadmoor’s Master Sgt. severe state budget cuts, announced in spring 2016, college students Luciano Malone. will pay for a percentage of their college tuition, thanks to a law Photo above right: Broadmoor JROTC staff passed by the state Legislature last June. Master Sgt. Luciano Malone and Lt. Col. Beginning in January 2017, students at LSU are expected to pay Michael Stewart, juniors Sydney Hua, Robert just over $2,000 to cover tuition for one year of courses TOPS once paid. Nguyen, Dayana Villatoro and Ulysses Perez, At Southern that total will be nearly $1,500, and at Southeastern Louisiana and seniors Roben Young, Jason Jasildo and University that cost will be $1,600. High school GPA’s and ACT requirements remain the same to Kaela Balingit ***For more on Brodamoor senior Cadet Lt. gain TOPS, for now, but scholarship amounts could greatly reduce again in the future. Seniors must be aware of possible shifting TOPS requirements. Col. Jason Jasildo, see next page. Flood event forced change of venue to Broadmoor High School graduation in May By Hailey Johnson and Sarah Kayvani For many years Broadmoor High School held senior graduation exercises at Bethany North Church in Baker, La., but flooding in August severely damaged the church and the city of Baker, forcing administrators to find a new place for graduation, according to senior guidance counselor Carla Jones-Johnson. Moving graduation to various locations was considered, but it was decided to be moved to Bethany Church off Siegen Lane on May 16, at 6 p.m. There has also been discussion about limiting the number of guests allowed at graduation due to limited space and large crowds, according to senior sponsor Audrey Jackson. Broadmoor Principal Troy Boatner will make the final decision. Bethany North Church will not reopen until May 2017 or later. School Calendar for Fall 2016 One high school football team so Friday Nov. 4…End of second six-week period. Grades turned in. Tuesday Nov. 8…Presidential Election Day. No school. good, no school Friday & Saturday Nov. 18-19…Broadmoor Arts & Crafts Festival. wants to play them Monday Nov. 21-Friday Nov. 25…Thanksgiving holiday. ***Wednesday Nov. 30…Senior panoramic picture By Dean Caputa Archbishop Murphy taken during morning classes.*** High School’s football team in Wednesday Dec. 21…Final day of fall semester. Washington state is so good and Thursday Dec. 22-Wednesday Jan. 4…Christmas holidays. wins games so easily no other Wednesday Jan. 4…Teachers return for In-service Day. school wanted to play them this Thursday Jan. 5…Students return for spring semester. year. In fact, after just three games and winning them by a combined score of 170-0, three of their next opponents cancelled. One reason is due to the size of Archbishop Murphy’s players, 18 of which are over 200-pounds and three listed at over 300-pounds. Archbishop Murphy’s (defensive) nose tackle is 6-5, 330-pounds and many parents of opposing schools Broadmoor’s Jason Jasildo received recognition have expressed concern at their children having to compete in May as outstanding JROTC cadet at school against such size. board meeting When Broadmoor High School was awarded their third consecutive Superintendent’s Trophy for the area’s top JROTC program, senior Jason Jasildo (see photo above) was recognized for his outstanding three-year contribution to the program in May, with the East Baton Rouge Parish school board as an audience. Jasildo, a Cadet Lt. Col., held a 3.8 grade point average last year and was a member of the Drill Team. He is currently a National Honor Society member, Battalion Commander, and characterized by Broadmoor JROTC instructor, Lt. Col. Michael Stewart, as a “model cadet.” “I learned that focus and determination lead to outstanding accomplishment,” Jasildo said. Jasildo plans to enter Baton Rouge Community College next year, then transfer to LSU and major in business management. Broadmoor Blade staff Seniors: Chris Calvo, Hailey Johnson, Marielle Linguete, Photo above: Seniors Darius Wells and Kayla Harris, Anh Nguyen Yen Huynh won the title of Juniors: Sarah Kayvani, Tyrone Butler Broadmoor High School’s Teacher: Dean Caputa Homecoming King and Queen on the Principal: Troy Boatner last weekend of October. Istrouma High School being BHS senior renovated, some Broadmoor Kaela students likely to be transferred Balingit By Blade staff wins JROTC Istrouma High School is under a $21.4 million renovation and is expected to reopen in August 2017. Cadet of the Approximately 200-300 Broadmoor Year and High School students are likely to be LET IV transferred, but it has not been officially stated. Board Broadmoor’s enrollment has bounced between awards 1,100-1,400 the last three years and reopening Istrouma will relieve over-crowding at Broadmoor and other schools. Istrouma has been empty since May 2014, and East Photo above by senior Jason Jasildo Baton Rouge Parish school Superintendent Warren Drake wants the school to reopen because north Baton Rouge By T.Butler, C.Calvo, S.Kayvani, A.Nguyen residents demand it. Kaela Balingit, a senior at Broadmoor High When Istrouma reopens the school will focus in School and a JROTC Cadet Major, won two awards in four areas, including skilled crafts, hospitality and tourism, Leadership Education Training IV and Cadet of the manufacturing, science, technology, engineering and math. Year on Oct. 6. To earn the LET IV, Balingit had to study and learn to correctly answer 200 questions. Balingit was asked 12 Remaining Broadmoor High questions and answered 11 correctly. Seven other high schools participated including, Tara, Belaire, Woodlawn, School boys’ basketball schedule Northeast, Glen Oaks, Lee, and Scotlandville. “I was really surprised,” Balingit said. “I really November thought I’d finish in third place because some of the 16-17, 19 at Woodlawn High Tourney cadets answered questions so well. But when they 18 at Lee High School announced third and second place finishers, I knew I 21-23 at Denham Springs High Tourney had won. I couldn’t believe it.” 28 Denham Springs Her overall JROTC performance earned her Cadet of the December Year. As a result, Balingit will give the commands when presenting 1-3 at Westminister Christian Tourney the “colors” on Nov. 11, at a Veteran’s Day celebration, a location 7-10 at Episcopal High Tourney yet to be announced. 16 Belaire High 20 Tara High 27-30 at EBR Parish Tourney at Southern U. January 2 Zachary 5 Capitol 10 at Live Oak High 17 *at Dutchtown High 20 *Catholic High 24 *at McKinley High 27 *St. Amant High 31 *at East Ascension High February 3 *Dutchtown High Photo above: As part of homecoming week, students 7 *at Catholic High *denotes district were encouraged to wear college shirts. Four seniors and 10 *McKinley High 4-5A game faculty member, Darnell Chapman, represent (from left to 14 *at St. Amant High right), LSU, Southeastern Louisiana, Southern University 17 *East Ascension High (twice) and Northwestern State University. Did you know? BHS clubs may still be looking for members; *Broadmoor High School opened its doors Lists and descriptions below in August 1960 to grades 7-11. Eventually, grades 7-9 were moved to the newly built Fellowship of Christian Athletes, sponsored by Sherwood and Broadmoor junior high Darnell Chapman, allows students to discuss schools. For over a decade, Broadmoor High personal issues and seek solutions, some of which are School educated grades 10-12 only. spiritual. Students do not need to be athletes to **Broadmoor’s first graduating class was join…The Spanish Club, sponsored by Elpedio in May 1962. Morejon, hopes to enrich members’ knowledge of our *The school’s city and state by researching and visiting outstanding places on fieldtrips, playing soccer matches between official colors teams created within the club and being part of school are red, activities with a Latino flair…Astronomy Club, columbia blue sponsored by math teacher, Charles and silver. Scarbrough, will have students exploring the latest scientific theories regarding the solar system, stars, galaxies, and cosmology, primarily by watching videos ***Broadmoor won its only state football provided by NASA…Mu Alpha Theta, sponsored title in 1966 as a 3A school defeating South by math teacher, Amber Lacour, is a math honor’s Lafourche High School, 24-0, completing a 10-1- society where students get the opportunity to compete 1 season under head coach Jerry Epperson. against other schools in quiz bowls. Interested students must have grades of A or B in all high school math ****Broadmoor also claims two 4A state courses and there is a $10 fee…National Honor’s basketball titles winning their first in 1985, Society, sponsored by English teacher Toi defeating Monroe Carroll High School, 72-65.