Joyce Kelly Would Have Loved It! Joyce Kelly Who Served As Secretary to Long-Time Central High Principal J

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BackCentral Opens to the FutureThey Said We Two of Finest Couldn’t Do It, Public Schools But We Did It! In the South Woody Jenkins Woody Jenkins Editor, Central City News Editor, Central City News CENTRAL — More than 3,000 par- CENTRAL— Monday, Aug. 13 ents and students attended Orien- is the first day of school for stu- tation this past Monday, Tuesday, dents in the Central Community and Wednesday at the new Cen- School District. tral School Complex on Sullivan

For students attending Central Jenkins Woody by Photo Road. The complex, which cost Middle School (grades 6 to 8) $46 million, contains two separate and Central Intermediate School New Central Intermediate School will be open for its first day of class Monday. schools — Central Middle School (grades 3 to 5), located at the and Central Intermediate School. new Central School Complex, More than 4,300 students will it will be an eye-opening expe- arrive for their first full day of rience, especially for those who West Nile Virus Takes Life class at all five of Central’s public attended the old Central Middle schools next Monday morning. School last year. The new school complex in- As one teacher said, “It is like Of Indian Mound Resident See SOME on Page 13 leaving purgatory and arriving at INDIAN MOUND — Riley Joseph refused to confirm the name of the the pearly gates of heaven!” Gremillion, Jr., 70, of Indian victim or the location, citing pri- “Heaven” was a word used Mound died last Friday of the West vacy laws. Capital City News to often by teachers, parents, and Nile virus, according to a statement In a statement, Robert Gremil- students alike during orienta- Begin Next Thursday issued yesterday by his son, Robert lion said his father passed away CENTRAL tion at the new Central School Gremillion. four days after the first symptoms. — Community Press, Complex Monday, Tuesday, and When questioned by the Central He expressed gratitude on behalf LLC, the owner of the Cen- Wednesday night. City News earlier in the week, the of his mother for the many condo- tral City News, is launching a See NEW on Page 12 state Dept. of Health and Hospitals See RILEY on Page 14 See CENTRAL on Page 11 Long-Time School Secretary Passed Away Last Week Joyce Kelly Would Have Loved It! Joyce Kelly who served as secretary to long-time Central High principal J. A. Smith, died this week, just before the opening of the new Central Middle. She was the daughter of T.H. Montgomery, who represented Central on EBR school board for 42 years.

For story, see Page 2. Photo by Woody Jenkins Woody by Photo BEAUTIFUL NEW GYM for Central Middle School at the new Central School Complex was the perfect setting for a photo of these Central students at Orientation Tuesday. 2 CENTRAL CITY NEWS Thursday, August 9, 2012

CENTRAL CITY NEWS® and The Leader • Vol. 15, No. 16 No. 325

910 North Foster Drive Post Office Box 1 Baton Rouge, LA 70806 Greenwell Springs, LA 70739 Phone (225) 261-5055 • FAX 261-5022 Email stories and photos to [email protected] Published 2nd and 4th Thursdays The new Capital City News will be published 1st and 3rd Thursdays The Leader was founded April 30, 1998, and the Central City News was founded April 21, 2005. They merged May 4, 2006. The Central City News also publishes the Central Community Directory & Yellow Pages, the Capital City News, and other publications.

Editor & Publisher Woody Jenkins Business Manager Candi Lee Graphic Artist Terrie Palmer Business Specialists Shara Pollard, Jolice Provost Member, Louisiana Press Association, and National Newspaper Association Deadline for news and advertising: 5 p.m. Mondays $40 a year by subscription in advance • $50 a year outside East Baton Rouge J. W. AND JOYCE KELLY — Joyce Montgomery Kelly passed away on Monday, July 30 at the age of 85, leaving behind her spouse of 69 years, J. W. Kelly, Jr. It is a shame Country Living in the City Miss Joyce didn’t live to see the new School Complex, which is a tribute to her life. Joyce Kelly Spanned History of Central Schools for a combined total of more than Joyce, a person who brightened up keep alive the legacy of learning, She Was Daughter of 30 years. any room and made everyone feel which were so cultivated by T. H. School Board Member The common link to those two better about themselves. Montgomery, J. A. Smith, and her. men, who loom so large in the I first met Joyce Kelly when I Joyce is survived by her hus- T. H. Montgomery and history of Central, was a bright, was working on a series of stories band of 69 years, John W. Kelly, bubbly young lady named Joyce on the life of J. A. Smith. She was Jr.; her son, John W. Kelly, III Secretary to J. A. Smith Montgomery Kelly. She was Mr. so willing to help, eager to preserve and daughter-in-law, Maureen of Montgomery’s daughter and the the memory of J. Mandeville; her daughter, Tara Woody Jenkins secretary to Mr. Smith and other A. Smith in the K. Bryan and son-in-law Jim of Editor, Central City News Central High principals for 34 years. Central commu- Daytona Beach, Fla.; four grand- “What a contrast she was to nity. She would children, Bailey Rose Kelly, Luke CENTRAL — Historically, the two Mr. Smith!” Central school board bring me Central Montgomery Bryan, Paige Victoria men who have had the greatest in- member Sharon Browning remem- High yearbooks Bryan, and Shea Rebecca Bryan; fluence on the Central community bered. “He was tough as nails, and and countless me- two sisters, Nel Rose Bailey and were Mr. T. H. Montgomery, who she forever had a smile upon her mentos to help Carmel Christine McLaughlin; two represented Central on the East Ba- face!” Apparently, the combina- me understand the brothers, Thomas H. Montgomery, ton Rouge Parish School Board for tion of the two was a winning for- Woody Jenkins significant events Jr. and his wife Lou and Kenneth 42 years, and Mr. J. A. Smith, who mula for Central! in the life of Central High and the Craig Montgomery and his wife served as principal of Central High In all of Central, there is hard- principalship of Mr. Smith. Betty; and ten nieces and nephews. School and Central Private School ly anyone more loved that Miss What a joy she was to be with! She was preceded in death by her It wasn’t long after that that age parents, Thomas H. and Wilma C. began to show its effects on Miss Montgomery and a nephew, Thom- Community Press 2012 Publication Schedule Joyce. Yet, everytime I saw her, as H. Montgomery, III. Central City News - 2nd and 4th Thursdays of each month We send deep condolences. Deadline: 5 p.m. Monday before publication Central City News will circulate 10,000 copies in Central only Joyce was the secretary at Central High School Capital City News - 1st and 3rd Thursdays of each month all the time that I was a student and all the time I Deadline: 5 p.m. Monday before publication “ Capital City News will circulate 20,000 copies in BR & Central was a teacher. Everyone loved Joyce, and she was NOTE: Both newspapers will cover Central and circulate here my friend! Joyce was the truest Wildcat there ever Thursday, Aug. 9 Central City News Thursday, Oct. 18 Election Guide was! She loved Central High like no one else. Back-to-School Edition Capital City News Thursday, Aug. 16 Capital City News Thursday, Oct. 25 Central City News — Former School Board President Sharon Browning Thursday, Aug. 23 Central City News Thursday, Nov. 1 Capital City News ” Thursday, Aug. 30 Football Preview Thursday, Nov. 8 Central City News in both newspapers Thursday, Nov. 15 Capital City News there was still the joy and love for Thursday, Sept. 6 Capital City News Tuesday, Nov. 20 Christmas Gift Guide her fellow man that every single Thursday, Sept. 13 Central City News in both newspapers person who met her will remember. Thursday, Sept. 20 Hard Hat Edition Thursday, Nov. 29 Central Christmas Parade On Monday, July 30, 2012, Joyce Capital City News Central City News Montgomery Kelly passed away Thursday, Sept. 27 Central City News Thursday, Dec. 6 Capital City News at the Carpenter House at the age Thursday, Oct. 4 Health & Fitness Guide Thursday, Dec. 13 Central City News of 86. What a shame it is that she Capital City News Thursday, Dec. 20 Capital City News couldn’ t live a little longer and see Thursday, Oct. 11 Central City News No publications Dec. 27 and Jan. 3, 2013 the magnificent new schools that the people of Central have built to CENTRAL CITY NEWS August 9, 2012 3 School Complex Will Serve Generations to Come A Milestone for Central and Supt. Faulk Step-by-Step: How We Got To Aug. 2012 CENTRAL — For the Central community, the opening of the new Cen- tral School Complex is a milestone that may well be remembered and celebrated for generations into the future. For Central schools Supt. Mike Faulk and the members of the Cen- tral Community School Board, it is a triumph of vision and determina-

tion that turned a dream into the $46 Jenkins Woody by Photo million Central School Complex that will rival any elementary or middle A PROUD DAY — Central schools Supt. Mike Faulk with Central Middle School cheerleaders at Orientation Tuesday night. school in the South. tral 3rd graders have had the highest showed up for the first day of the 2007- supporters of our school system in the com- The people of Central gained iLEAP test results in the state. 2008 School Year at Bellingrath Hills Ele- munity were responsible for our success. their independence from the East • Central High School has the mentary, Tanglewood Elementary, Central • June 2009 — A financial settlement Baton Rouge Parish School Sys- highest ACT scores in Louisiana. Middle, and Central High. was reached with the East Baton Rouge tem and took control of the public Not bad for a school system where • July 19, 2008 — An election was School Board which provided us with $7 schools in Central on July 1, 2007. held asking voters to approve new taxes to million in cash and $1.6 million in property. 52 percent of the students come from build new schools. It was defeated. • Summer 2009 — Construction Coor- In May 2007, 2,500 students from families below or near the poverty line! • August 2008 — Central Intermediate dinator Ross Bogan was hired. Central were enrolled in public How did it all happen? School opened for 4th and 5th graders at • October 2009 — Enrollment reached schools in East Baton Rouge Parish. Yesterday, Supt. Mike Faulk gave the former Starkey Academy on Joor Road 3,638 students in pre-K through 12th. Since July 1, 2007, the people of Central teachers a brief time line of (Central’s 5th public school). • October 2009 — PBK Architects was Central have been in control of their the past five years. Here are his re- • October 1, 2008 — Enrollment selected to design a new middle school and own destiny. Now, five years af- marks: reached 3,155 students in pre-K through a new intermediate school. ter gaining their independence, they Where Have We Been and 12th Grade. • Winter 2009 — Architects were se- have shown what they could do, and What Have We Done? • May 2, 2009 — Election was held to lected for school renovation projects at the results are impressive: ask voters to approve new taxes to build a Central High, Bellingrath Hills, and Tan- • Central broke away from the By Supt. Mike Faulk new middle school and a new intermediate glewood. • August 8, 2007 — First gathering of school and to renovate the other schools • Spring 2010 — Bids were awarded to East Baton Rouge school system, employees of the new Central Community in the Central Community School district. renovate Central High School, Bellingrath No. 58 ranked, and is now rated as School System was held at Zoar Baptist All three taxes received voter approval. Hills and Tanglewood. the No. 2 school system in the state Church. There were 350 employees, work- The third tax to build a new elementary • July 2010 — Ground-breaking for by the Louisiana Department of Edu- ers, board members and other guests present. school passed by 170 votes out of 7,000 the new schools. cation. • August 13, 2007 — 3,000 students votes cast. The employees of the school • August 2010 — Renovation projects • For three straight years, Cen- in grades kindergarten through 12th grade system, the parents of our children, and the See TIME-LINE on Page 6 K.A.T.Z. Kid’s Athletic Training Zone 10510 Joor Road • Previously Central Intermediate Gym • Jo Jo Patterson • 413-3343 Monday-Friday 2 to 10 p.m. • Saturday 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. (For Members) Membership Drive • Saturday and Sunday • 10 am-2 pm • Come Tour The Facility Space Walks and Coke Products Provided

AFTER SCHOOL PRIVATE MEMBERSHIPS PROGRAM INSTRUCTION AVAILABLE $85 a week per child $85 - $125 per month Private Group Lessons in $75 a week per child Baseball, Basketball, Use of Batting Cages (2 or more) Softball, and Golf Use of Baseball/Softball Fields Scheduled Fitness Classes Daily Bus transportation from Sessions: Nutritional Classes Bellingrath, Tanglewood, 30 to 60 minutes each Central Intermediate, Team Training Also Available RECRUITING Central Middle, and SERVICES St. Alphonsus Instructors will be Recruiting Services for CAMPS Former College Coaches Former/Current College Athletes College Bound Athletes Summer Camps Begin 2013 Former/Current Videos • Seminars After School and Early Dismissal Pro/Semi Pro Athletes Showcases/Combines Camps This School Year Counseling

“Where Athletes Get Better Every Day!” 4 CENTRAL CITY NEWS Thursday, August 9, 2012 Here’s What Central Inherited from

DISGRACE — In July 2007, the East Baton Rouge Parish School Board “gave” the Central school board the old Central Middle School, much of it condemned because of asbestos.

A typical classroom at Central Middle until May 2012 Hallway at Central Middle School

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The Amazing Case of Central Middle Auditorium Photo by Woody Jenkins Woody by Photo

In 1987, the Central Middle School auditorium was officially condemned, but the EBR school board refused to repair it. When transferred to Central in 2007, it was beyond repair.

Ironically, the electrical system at the Central Middle School still works. So gaping holes in the roof can be illuminated by the auditorium’s lighting system. CENTRAL — Forced, cross-town facilities. For example, in the early tear it down. When EBR was forced refused to repair or tear down the busing wasn’t the only reason resi- 1980’s, the Central Middle auditori- to transfer all school facilities here building. Instead, they turned over dents of Central fought so hard to um sprung a leak. The EBR school to the Central school board, Central the problem to the people of Cen- secede from the East Baton Rouge board failed to repair it, and the citizens found the lights in the au- tral, who responded this week with Parish School System and form their damage got worse and worse. Final- ditorium still working — 20 years the opening of the new $46 million own independent community school ly, in 1987, the state officially con- after condemnation! Central School Complex, paid for system in 2007. demned the building, and it was left In the main classroom buildings by the people of Central without There was also the matter of the beyond repair. But, still, the EBR of CMS, dangerous life-threatening help from the state, the federal gov- most unimaginable neglect of school board did nothing, refusing even to asbestos is in the ceiling, but EBR ernment, or EBR. 6 CENTRAL CITY NEWS Thursday, August 9, 2012

Welcome to New 87-Acre Central Photos by Woody Jenkins Woody by Photos NEW CENTRAL MIDDLE SCHOOL (left) will be led by Sandy Davis and Jason Fountain as co-principals. If all goes as planned, after one year, Davis will ascend to assistant superintendent.

NEW LIBRARY at Central Middle School. Co-principals Sandy Davis and Jason Fountain led Tanglewood Elementary to No. 1 rating in state for past three years. Time-Line on Start of Central Schools Continued from Page 3 School’s 3rd Graders were the highest per- completed. forming in the state. • Contract awarded for construction of • District Performance Scores for the new schools. 2009-2010 School Year were released. • October 2010 — Enrollment reaches The school system was ranked No. 6 in the 3,891 students in pre-K thru 12th Grade. state. • October 2010 — School Performance • Spring 2011 — Construction was in Scores for the Spring 2010 State Testing were released. Tanglewood Elementary See TIME-LINE on Page 14 CENTRAL CITY NEWS Thursday, August 9, 2012 7

School Complex on Sullivan Road Photos by Woody Jenkins Woody by Photos

NEW CENTRAL INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL will be led by principal Rhonda Taylor (center photo). In right photo, construction coordinator Ross Bogan and Phil Rutter of PBK Architects.

CAFETERIA will be used both by Central Middle students and by Central Intermediate students. It can seat 1,200 to 1,300 for lunch. It can also be used a community meeting place. 8 CENTRAL CITY NEWS Thursday, August 9, 2012

New Cafeteria, Competition Gym at Central Middle Will Be Among Finest in the South Photos by Woody Jenkins Woody by Photos

NEW CAFETERIA AT CENTRAL SCHOOL COMPLEX can be used for a multitude of purposes, including community-wide meetings and forums. It can also be used for performances and entertainment. The giant rooms can easily be divided for separate events. At the far left is a multi-purpose room for the intermediate school.

NEW CENTRAL MIDDLE SCHOOL COMPETITION GYM can seat 600-700 for basketball games and is equal to gyms at many small colleges. It can be divided into two practice courts and can be used for volleyball games. Next door is a full-sized practice gym for P.E. students and younger students.

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2012-2013 Central School Calendar 2012-2013 Central Private Calendar CENTRAL — As of Aug. 9, 2011, this End of 3rd 6 Weeks CENTRAL — As of Aug. 9, 2011, this 7 Students Return is the Central Public School Calendar 24-31 Christmas Holidays is the Central Private School Calendar 21 Martin L. King Holiday for 2012-2013. Always check with the for 2012-2013. Always check with the January February school for updated information through- 1-4 New Year Holidays school for updated information through- 6 Spring Pictures out the school year. 7 Students Return out the school year. 9 Rebel Run 21 Martin L. King Holiday August August 11-15 Mardi Gras Holidays 13 First Day of School February 8 First Day of School 14 District Spelling Bee 13 Pre-K/Kindergarten Boys Only 11-13 Mardi Gras Holidays 14 Spirit Night (Football Field) 14-15 Contingency Days March 14 Pre-K/Kindergarten Girls Only 16 3rd-6th Parents Night 18 Report Cards Issued 15 Pre-K/Kindergarten All Attend March 21 MS/HS Parents Night 18-22 Book Fair September 1 End 4th 6 Weeks September 21 Grandparents Day 3 Labor Day Holiday 19 LEAP/GEE Phase 1 Testing 3 Labor Day Holiday 27 ABC Rally/Competition 14 End of 1st Six Weeks 22 End of 3rd 9 Weeks 12 Fall Pictures 28 MS/HS Field Day 19 Early Dismissal for Students 25-29 Easter Break Elementary Easter Parties October 29 Easter Break October April 13 Homecoming Dance 12 End of 1st Nine Weeks 1 Easter Break 15 Fall Holiday April 2 Students Return to School 27 Raffle Dinner/Auction 1-5 Easter Break November 8-12 LEAP, GEE, ILEAP Testing 8 Students Return to School 2 End of 2nd Six Weeks 19 End of 5th Six Weeks November 16 Overall Spelling Bee 2 Parent/Teacher Conferences 22-30 End of Course Testing 12 Fall Picture Retakes 5-6 Fall Break/Presidential 19-23 Thanksgiving Holiday May 16 Early Dismissal for Students May 8-10 Senior Exams 19-23 Thanksgiving Holiday 9 Seniors Last Day December 22-23 Early Dismissal Final Exams 24-31 Christmas Holidays 12 Baccalaureate December 23 End of 4th Nine Weeks 17 Graduation 19-21 Early Dismissal Mid-Terms End of 6th Six Weeks January 20-23 Final Exams 21 End of 2nd 9 Weeks Last Day for Students 1-4 New Year Holidays 23 Last Day for Students

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It does It doesnot discriminate not discriminate on the on basis the basis of race, of race, color, color, national national and ethnicand ethnic origin origin in in administrationadministration of its ofeducational its educational policies, policies, admissions admissions policies, policies, scholarship scholarship and loanand programs,loan programs, and athleticand athletic and otherand other school- school-administeredadministered programs. programs. Central Private School, Inc. admits students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made availableLimited to studentsenrollment at the availableschool. It does in somenot discriminate grades on— the225 basis-261 of -3341race, color, national and ethnic origin in administration of its educationalLimited policies, enrollment admissions availablepolicies, scholarship in some and gradesloan programs,—225 and-261 athletic-3341 and other school-administered programs. www.centralprivate.orgwww.centralprivate.org Limited enrollment available in some grades—225-261-3341 www.centralprivate.org CENTRAL CITY NEWS August 9, 2012 11 Central City News to Expand to BR Market Continued from Page 1 foot traffic. Virtually all our business new publication on Thursday, Aug. is by phone and email. The office in 16, called the Capital City News. the shopping center has about three The Capital City News will be pub- times more space than we need, and lished on the 1st and 3rd Thursdays it is too expensive. But the most im- of the month and will be circulated portant reason is security. We work throughout Baton Rouge and Central. very late hours, often overnight, and It will cover news in both cities. the office is totally exposed through The Central City News will con- large glass windows. There is sim- tinue to be published on the 2nd and ply no way to protect yourself against 4th Thursdays of the month. It will any kind of criminal attack by anyone cover only news about Central, and driving by. As a result of all of this, will be circulated only in Central. we have been looking for a new of- As a result, readers in Central will fice in Central for the past year, but have access to coverage of events office space is very difficult to find here every Thursday in one or the here, and we have not been able to other of the two papers. get a satisfactory location.” Central City News editor Woody “Meanwhile, I have beautiful of- Jenkins said there are fewer than 100 fice space which is going unused at businesses in Central which ever ad- our property on North Foster about Photo by Jolice Provost Jolice by Photo 15 minutes from the heart of Central. vertise and that is really not enough With the decision to start the Capital to support one newspaper, much less CODA DANCE OPEN HOUSE SATURDAY — Coda Dance will hold registration and City News, this clinched our decision two. “On the other hand, there are open house Saturday, Aug. 11, 10 a.m. to 12 noon, at 13517 Hooper Road. Shown are to move to the North Foster proper- thousands of businesses which adver- (left to right) co-owners Micaela Coner and Stephanie Faucette, Allison Ward, Alexandra ty.” tise in Baton Rouge, and this will pro- Barbier, and Briana McCardles. “Our staff is and will continue vide a new market for us. We believe to be in Central everyday covering that this is an innovative business de- news stories and selling advertising, cision that will provide the revenue New Rules for Dropping Off Kids but our office work will be done at to enable us to grow. Baton Rouge the new location. Our phone remains is in need of a community newspa- the same at 225-261-5055. Our per, and we believe this decision will At New Central School Complex email remains centralcitynews@hot- strengthen our ability to serve both CENTRAL Central and Baton Rouge. It will — Central schools Supt. given by staff to drop off students. mail.com. And our mailing address also provide a great deal of informa- Mike Faulk said Wednesday he ex- Central Intermediate School par- remains P. O. Box 1, City of Central, tion about Central to readers in Baton pects two entrances to the new Cen- ents are to use the second entrance, LA 70739. Thank you very much Rouge, since the Capital City News tral School Complex from Sullivan which will be clearly marked. Fol- for your support of the Central City will include news about Central.” Road to be open by this Monday, low the signs and the directions giv- News!” New Office. Central City News Aug. 13. en by staff to drop off students. See www.centralcitynews.us editor Woody Jenkins said, “We have To access those entrances on Sul- Should there be any changes, they been wanting to move out of our of- livan Road, parents will need to ac- will be announced on the school Baker High School fice in the shopping center at Hooper cess Sullivan Road from Joor Road system web site — www.centralcss. and Sullivan for more than a year for — not from Hooper or Gurney. org — this weekend. Class of 1982 several reasons. First, the office we Please note that only parents is having their 30-year reunion have been in was designed for retail Central Middle School parents dropping off or picking up students August 11. For information, space, not offices. It is designed for are to use the first entrance, which are to use these two entrances. a high-traffic business but a commu- contact Kaye Ogden Buxton is situated just past Jackson Place. Buses, staff members reporting to at 245-4472. nity newspaper generates almost no Follow the signs and the directions work, and deliveries are to use the

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Like Us On Facebook! @ Emily Camtu Couture or visit website www.eccouture.com 12 CENTRAL CITY NEWS Thursday, August 9, 2012 New School Complex Gets Rave Reviews Continued from Page 1 School board member Sharon Browning said, “I teared up. It takes my breath away!” Mrs. Browning attended Central schools as a student for 12 years and then taught for more than 30 years. She served as School Board president during the board’s critical efforts to per- suade the public to vote for a tax increase to build the new schools. “A wonderful facility like this is something we in Central are not used to. When the complex was being planned, PBK Architects told us that we had to have a lot of light in the classrooms, and this school

Photos by Woody Jenkins Woody by Photos does! I taught for 30 years in a classroom without a window. Ha! WHEN SUPT. FAULK glanced into Ms. B. Williams’ 4th grade class Tuesday, she said, “Oh there’s Mr. Faulk!” and everyone applauded. No telling how good I would have been with a window!” she said. Mrs. Browning was acclaimed by administrators and students alike as one of Central’s most outstanding teachers, even without a window. Browning said, “I thank the Lord for this board and the way they fo- cused and worked together to make this happen. And, of course, this could not have been done without our superintendent Mike Faulk.” Current school board president Dr. Jim Gardner, himself a Central High grad and lifelong educator, thanked the Central community for their support. He praised the architects and all of the teachers, parents, and citizens who made the new school complex possible. When asked if the new Central School Complex would be one of the finest schools in the Baton Rouge area, Central schools Supt. Mike Faulk laughed and said, “No, THIS VIEW from Ms. B. Williams’ 4th grade class is pretty dramatic and will only get better after the clock tower is completed. one of the finest in the South!” Celebrating 56 Years w 1956 - 2012

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and Some Tears from Long-Time Residents Photos by Woody Jenkins Woody by Photos HOME EC ROOM at Central Middle School has stoves, refrigerators, and sinks for food preparation, as well as sewing instruction. industrial arts. Ordinary classrooms have 750 square feet of space, and other classrooms have 1,000 or more. The complex also includes a Cafeteria which can seat 1,200 to 1,300 for lunch and 700 for ban- quets. There are two gyms — a competition gym and a practice gym. The competition gym, which is better than many small colleges offer, incudes additional basketball goals and volleyball. Locker rooms are elaborate, and athletic THE BAND at Central Middle School will have superior facilities, such as this band room. facilities include coaches’ offices and advanced washers and dryers. Each of the two schools has its own library. Teachers have many amenities, including convenient restrooms, work rooms, shared prep rooms for science labs, and much more. The central courtyard includes a clock tower, which is not yet complete, and learning displays, such as a giant map of the United States. There are also practice fields for football, baseball, and softball. Some of the work on Sullivan Road is not yet complete. For ART CLASSES for Central Middle School come well-equipped with a presentation desk, storage cabinets, and a sink, drop-off instructions, see Page 11. Continued from Page 1 art and included presentation table cludes classroom space for 1,200 with computer for teachers, pull students at Central Middle School down screens, and wi-fi. Redemptorist Schools and 1,200 students at Central Inter- More advanced classrooms of mediate School. are provided for science labs, art, The classrooms are state of the band, choir, home economics, and Baton Rouge

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What’s Happening Aroundministry Central of evangelist Greg McCool. CENTRAL — Events coming up in For information, call 615-8000 or go to and around Central: www.graceupc.com. Sunday, August 12 Thursday, August 23 Blood Drive • 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Faithful Citizenship • 7 p.m. Blackwater Methodist Church is Deacon Jodi Moscona will be at holding a blood drive. All donors St. Alphonsus Catholic Church and should eat first and bring a picture ID. will speak about Faithful Citizenship. For information contact, Our Lady of Mark your calendar for this event! the Lake Blood Bank at 765-8843. Saturday, August 25 Monday, August 13 6th Annual Cub Scout Kick-Off Congestive Heart Failure 12 noon to 3 p.m. Education Program • 10 a.m. Cub Scout Pack 125 invites all 1st Lane Regional Medical Center will through 5th grade boys of St. Alphon- hold a free education and support pro- sus Parish and School to join in the 6th gram for congestive heart failure pa- Annual Kick-Off in the St. Alphonsus tients and their caregivers. Topic is Family Center. If you are interested in “Back to the Basics” with a food focus. Cub Scouting, join in a day of fun and Registration is required and seating is meet the members of Pack 125. For in- limited. Free lunch will be provided. formation, contact Genet Scarbrough, Call 654-5263 to register. Cubmaster at cubmasterpack125@hot- mail.com. Friday, August 17 Saturday, August 18 Fundraisers for Lawson Hebert Baton Rouge Fire Dept. will hold a Time-Line on Start Jambalaya Fundraiser on Friday, Aug. 17, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 11010 Coursey Of Central Schools Blvd. Meals are $5. The Central Fire Jenkins Woody by Photo Continued from Page 6 Dept. will hold a Barbeque Chicken full swing. LOADING SCHOOL SUPPLIES Tuesday night at Central Intermediate School. • October 2011 — Enrollment reached 3,921 students in pre-K thru 12th Grade. Fundraiser on Saturday, Aug. 18, 11 • October 2011 — School Performance a.m. to 1 p.m. at 11646 Sullivan Road. Scores and letter grades were released for Riley J. Gremillion, Jr., Died Friday Meals are $5. Lawson is the son of the spring of 2011 State Testing. Three of Continued from Page 1 live in this community. Thank you all Kyle and Mindy Hebert of Central. He our schools received A’s, and once again lences which the family received. for your prayers.” was born June 6 and has been diag- Tanglewood’s 3rd Graders were the high- Robert said he didn’t know whether nosed with a rare genetic disorder. est performing in the state. Mr. Riley J. “Jay” or “Papa” or • District Performance Scores were re- West Nile-infected mosquitoes are in “R.J.” Gremillion, Jr. was married to Saturday, August 18 leased and once again Central was in the top Central or whether his father’s infection his wife Theresa Paline Gremillion for Food and Magic Show • 5:30 p.m. 10 school systems in the State, ranking No. 7. was a rare accident. But he urged Cen- 47 years. He is survived by his wife, his The Prime Timers of St. Alphon- • Spring 2012 — Construction was at tral residents to take precautions. “Have son Robert Paul Gremillion and wife sus will host a Finger Food and Magic its peak. Roadwork began on entrances to your yards sprayed and don’t stay out Kim Watts Gremillion, daughter Kath- Show in the St. Francis Room. Louis new schools. for long periods of time without Deet. erine Gremillion Wesley and husband “Neck” Forrest will the guest magi- August 6, 2012 — New schools were The very young and the very old are Robert Wesley, and two sisters, Claire cian. Cost is $5 per person. 95 to 98 percent complete. vulnerable. Please take this seriously. I Gremillion and Linda Gremillion Polk • August 8, 2012 — Enrollment: was at have lived in Indian Mound for most of and husband C. Randall Polk. Sunday, August 19 4,273, and the number of Central Commu- my life, and I don’t want anyone else to Visiting occurred at St. Alphonsus Evangelist Greg McCool • 11 a.m. nity School System employees reached 453 go through what we have endured over where he was a member. The Mass of Grace United Pentecostal Church, • August 13, 2012 — School will open a stupid mosquito. I know this is where Christian Burial by Rev. Michael Ma- 13845 Hooper Road, and Pastor Mur- for the 2012-2013 school year. The new Dad wanted to be, and he was happy to roney was held Monday at Roselawn. phy and the congregation invites the Central School Complex will open. Road- community to join in for the music and way work will be nearing completion.

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KATZ Aims to Be After-School HQ Photos by Shara Pollard Shara by Photos

JO JO PATTERSON (right) is busy outfitting the former Central Intermediate School for its conversion to KATZ — the Kids Athletic Training Zone, an after-school program. CENTRAL — Central Intermediate said his goal will be to provide the education classes, and the gym. In seminars, and counseling. School has moved to the new Cen- best programs, staff, and facility to addition to weekdays, the facility Jo Jo Patterson has more than 15 tral School Complex on Sullivan meet the needs of KATZ members. will be open to members on Satur- years’ personal experience in the Road, leaving the community with KATZ will offer an after-school day from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. coaching field. a vacant building. program Monday through Fri- Private instruction will be avail- He played baseball and basket- The building was available for day from 2 to 10 p.m. Bus trans- able at KATZ, in addition to, the ball for Redemptorist and Baker lease when Jo Jo Patterson had a portation will be available from after-school program. Private les- high schools. vision of creating KATZ — the Bellingrath Hills Elementary, sons will be also available for He played basketball for An- Kid’s Athletic Training Zone. Tanglewood Elementary, Central basketball, softball, football, and gelina College in Lufkin, Texas, Now that vision is becoming a Intermediate, Central Middle, and golf from former college coaches coached basketball at Redemptor- reality as he prepares to occupy the St. Alphonsus, but drop-offs from and current and former college and ist High School, and has been ac- former school’s gym and its soft- other schools will also be permit- professional athletes. Lessons will tively coaching his own three chil- ball and baseball field. ted. be from 30 to 60 minutes, and team dren in T-ball, softball, basketball, KATZ will be a multi-sport Student activities will include training will be available. and baseball. training facility, designed for use study and homework time, use of KATZ will be available for early Patterson said his main focus is by student athletes of Central and batting cages, softball and base- dismissals and will offer holiday to provide students in the commu- surrounding area. Jo Jo Patterson ball fields, fitness classes, nutrition camps during the school year. In nity a place that can bring out the 2013, KATZ will offer a summer best that each child can be. camp program. KATZ is located at 10510 Joor Coaching clinics and seminars Road (formerly Central Intermedi- Bethany School of the Year will be held throughout the year. ate’s Gym). For more information, KATZ will offer recruiting ser- call Jo Jo Patterson at 225-413- vices, including recruiting videos, 3343. SCHOOL BAND INSTRUMENTS Name Brands, HUGE SAVINGS, Director Approved MUSIC-TIME BAND INSTRUMENTS “Serving Greater Baton Rouge Metro Area for 17 Years” Selmer • Bach • Yamaha • Buffet • Gemeinhardt Armstrong • Artley • King • Holton • Ludwig • C.B. Yamaha (Japan) Alto Sax (like new) $625 Yamaha Trumpet $315 • Yamaha Trombone $325 ADMINISTRATOR OF THE YEAR AND SCHOOL OF THE YEAR — Carolyn DeSalvo, administrator of Bethany Christian School, has been selected as the Oral Yamaha Silver Flute $295 • Yamaha Clarinet $250 Roberts University Educational Fellowship Administrator of the Year. She was se- All with Warranty • Other Instruments Also lected from administrators both nationally and internationally. In addition, Bethany Christian School was selected School of the Year. The school serves students from pre-K through 12th. Bethany is a college prep school that strives to educate students 225-272-1989 from a Biblical world view while achieving academic excellence. E-mails: [email protected]

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