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•Last Minute Christmas Gifts pg. 13 LHS Student & Teacher of the Year •Apple’s iPhone Scandal December 2018 pg. 14 •Merry Christmas vs. Happy Holidays Editorial Merry Christmas pg. 15 2 News December 2018 Parlez-Vous Staff Editors Quote of the Month Kaitlyn Daigle “It is Christmas in the heart Hannah Michel that puts Christmas in the air.” - W. T. Ellis Senior Staff Writer Hannah Kuhn Kate Manuel Taylor Lejeune Joke of the Month Liam Jochum What does a snowman call his offspring? Olivia Cart His CHILL-dren! Emma Bearb Hailey Corcoran Junior Staff Writers Maribeth Cowart Questions? Comments? Concerns? Darian Jacob Contact Mrs. Manuel in room 231. Britney Lahocki Alyssa Magnon The LHS mission is to inspire and Sponsor: Mrs. Manuel empower students within a disciplined, aca- demic environment to become ethical, well-rounded contributors to society.

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“I just want buttloads of money,” Kamryn Dear Santa... Eugene, Junior. “Please bring Jennifer Aniston to my door, by Taylor Lejeune immediately,” Maryn Short, Senior. Business Manager “Please don’t let my dog eat the Christmas presents this year,” Mrs. Keller, Teacher. “Can you bump up my ACT score?” Haden “All I want for Christmas is you,” Todd Cormier, Senior. Lejeune, Freshman. “Drop a lil boyfriend under the tree for me,” Anna Sebastian, Senior. “When did you become a math teacher?” “I’m starting to get suspicious about this Kelly Wood, Senior. whole ‘North Pole’ thing. Please reply back “I want 300 copies of The Emoji Movie for immediately,” Aviana San Souci, Junior. Christmas,” Jerod Bertucci, Senior. “Can I get a Gucci belt?” Morgan Rodrigue, Senior. “Tell my family I love them,” Anonymous. “Do you play Fortnite?” Anonymous. “I need some cash money, baby,” Isaac “I want a pony,” Rikki Landry, Junior. “Can I get a waffle? Can I please get a Buswell, Junior. waffle?” Claire Dupleix, Senior. “Please guide me through this thing called “Give Isaac some money,” Gabe Robin, school,” Aaliyah Walker, Sophomore. “I know a few people who you need to Junior. change to the naughty list. I’ll text you “I want a will to live...and a kitten,” Kora later,” Anonymous. “I want to be the supreme leader of a Chauveaux, Junior. small mildly oppressive regime for Christ- “Can you help me find love?” Jeff Pham, mas,” Blair Meyers, Senior. “I want a boyfriend,” Olivia Hernandez, Junior. Freshman. “Thank you for making my childhood “You miss 100 percent of the shots you memorable,” Lily Boggs, Senior. “I want a Nintendo Switch right now, im- don’t take -Wayne Gretski -Michael Scott,” mediately,” Casey Cormier, Junior. Haley Duplechaine, Sophomore. “Can I have my childhood back?” Breanna Gabriel, Senior. “Bring me back to New York,” Meah Vining, “Fix my foot, please. Shalom,” Sarah Cre- Sophomore. deur, Sophomore. “Can you pay my college tuition?” Makayla Lewis, Senior. “Can I have your milk and cookies?” Mada- “Wazzumslat,” Kaitlyn Azemar, Sophomore. lyn Mouton, Senior. “Where’s High School Musical 4?” Nyah “I’ve grown up, I want tires for Christmas,” Jones, Senior. “I am Santa Claus., Eric Hernandez, Senior. Camille Andrus, Senior. “Where’s my wig?” Isabel Lanciotti, Senior. “Please stuff my stockings with only the “Are you real?” Mia Rinaudo, Senior. finest chocolates you can procure,” Mat- “Where’s my Beyonce tickets?” Caleb Cole- thew Kleimeyer, Senior. “What’s your favorite type of cookie?” man, Senior. Becca Palmentier, Senior. “Please make it sneaux,” Leah Espinoza, “Cells multiply by dividing,” Nate Rachel, Senior. “Can I have some free food?” Aubrey Ad- Senior. ams, Senior. 4 Spotlights December 2018

Paying it Forward Fields of Gold by Taylor Lejeune by Darian Jacob Business Manager Junior Staff Writer

Name: Dr. Godbold Name: Scotty Walker What do you teach? Gifted English II (American Literature) and AP Subject(s): Seminar. Instrumental Music How long have you been teaching this subject? I’ve been teach- What, in your ing Gifted English II at LHS for three years. This is my second year opinion, is a teaching AP Seminar. fashion trend we Any others? If you count all my years teaching English in various should bring back? forms, from middle school to college, I have about 12 years’ experi- Huaraches ence teaching literature and composition. What is your stance Have you ever taught anywhere other than Lafayette High? I on the temperature was a teaching assistant at LSU for several years, and I taught for two drop? Don’t like it, years at Arnaudville Elementary. especially marching What is the club you sponsor like? Astronomy Club is all about in eight degree wind exploring what we know about stars and the universe at large. Na- chil. tional English Honors Society is a celebration writing in all its forms. Where would one They’re both laid back and fun. of your students Do your students have a favorite project you assign them? They run into you usually like the choice projects best, where they can demonstrate a outside of school? concept or theme from the class in any way they choose. I’ve seen At a concert. everything from Being a high school original musical graduate, what’s something you believe all teenagers should compositions to know? How to balance their checkbook. video games. What is something all of your students will remember about you? How does your cur- That I was here a loooong time. rent position differ You’re a trumpet player. Why did you choose to pursue it? All from where you instruments are unique on their own. I think personality has the most thought you’d be to do with the success of what you play. now? It’s a bit weird Who is your favorite musical artist? Why? Winton Marsalis. His because I graduated versatility and what he means to his craft. from LHS, but I think What is something unique about your office space? Can’t tell you. I always wanted to How would you describe the band room in one word? Crowded come back and “pay What is your favorite part of the day? Dusk because I’m a romantic. it forward” for the What do you most look forward to at the beginning of a new education I received school year? The opportunity to begin anew. here. Favorite cookie? Maple and Bacon Favorite activity What are you most looking forward to this Christmas? Christmas outside of school? music Reading, video What is your least favorite type of music? Whole tone games, and my What is your biggest fear? Being late crafty hobbies. December5 2018 Spotlights 5 Stronger No One Likes Paperwork by Hannah Michel by Liam Jochum Co-Editor-in-Chief Social Media Name: Mr. Dustin Domangue Director How many years have you taught? Six Where have you taught other than Lafayette High? Breaux Name: Cy Dugas Bridge High What are you in What subjects do you teach? Gifted Algebra II, AP Calculus AB, charge of here and AP Calculus BC. at LHS? I am the What’s your educational background? I got my Bachelor’s Gear Up Coach in communication and math in 2010 and my Master’s in communication in 2012. I went back for math education in 2013. at Lafayette High What is the best advice you can give to those graduating this School. Gear Up is year regarding their future? They need to really plan their entire a federal program, life. It may seem terrible to think about, but a lot of the decisions and to be honest you make as an 18-year-old, while society doesn’t view any 18 year I am a college and old as mature enough to buy alcohol, the decisions they make are going to impact them for the rest of their life. The amount of career coach. student loans they take out is going to impact them forever. What Where else have they major in in college, where they go to college, the amount you taught? of effort even during your high school years, how much they put I taught at St. into their high school courses to have a better application or be Martinville High better prepared for college, or how many scholarships they applied for--all of those things are setting them up for a really good life School. I’ve been for the rest of their life or a not-as-great life. People always think an educator for that there is another 23 years. I taught opportunity to English for 15 years, and I was eight years an administrator. improve something Which do you prefer? Both schools have wonderful things. Neither or fix something, but that’s not true. It’s a is superior to the other, but they’re very different. I love LHS, but I lot of pressure, and love my hometown school. Each one has pros and cons. I think that society How is it being able to work with your wife [Leah Dugas, a in general baby-fies gifted teacher at LHS]? It is wonderful. I don’t get to work with her everyone. They think often, but she’s an incredible teacher. She inspires me, she always that someone is going to bail you out has. It is a wonderful opportunity that I get to walk through her when that’s not true. classes sometimes and see her teaching. I love watching her teach. While you are being What has surprised you about working at LHS? I actually had this treated that way, you conversation with my former principal who is my best friend. I am are simultaneously pleasantly, incredibly, wonderfully surprised at the diversity of this expected to make all of these important campus. I am not used to this much diversity. My little hometown decisions and school was very homogeneous. I have met people from so many prepare yourself in different places with so many different backgrounds. I’m not used to such a way that you it and it has been wonderful. It makes my day. have the best shot in If Mrs. Dugas and Mrs. Manuel duked it out, who do you believe life. What color fits your would come out on top? Oh, Mrs. Dugas, no question. She’s got personality best? the size. Pure size, she would just run over her. Poor Mrs. Manuel, Black wouldn’t stand a chance. I have experienced Mrs. Dugas’ wrath, and it would not even be a contest. Spotlights w6 December 2018 Only the Greatest! Boudin Appreciation by Britney Lahocki and Etiquette Sports Correspondent by Maribeth Cowart Name: Hanna Treece Junior Staff Writer Subject: Math (Geometry) How many years have you been teaching? Eight years. Name: Jean-Luc What school(s) have you taught at in the past? Only the greatest Billeaudeaux (LHS). (pronounced BEE- What college did you go to? University of Louisiana at Lafayette YA-DOE) (GEAUX Cajuns!) Subjects: U.S. What high school did you graduate from? Comeaux History and Civics Was your major in college on teaching? Yes ma’am – always knew How long have you I wanted to be one. been teaching? I When was your birthday? August 23, 1989 have been teaching Do you have any pets? If so, how many and what are they? YES. for 15 years. My sweet baby June girl is a mix (pit bull, terrier, maybe some lab). What is your She showed up on our porch three weeks before the wedding; she favorite event or wasn’t chipped, and no one claimed her so we kept her. concept to teach? What is your daily routine as a teacher? I like to get to school Although I enjoy somewhat early, make my daily bell ringer problem, have a couple teaching all things of minutes to myself to read my daily verse, read announcements history, I have to and emails, and then wait for my wonderful kiddos to show up to say that Boudin learn. Appreciation and Etiquette are Numereaux Uneaux right now. What made you How are you planning to celebrate the holidays? I plan on visiting want to teach? I with family and friends and hope to be able to watch the New don’t think it was Orleans Saints lock up the #1 seed in the NFC playoffs. just one particular Do you have any advice for students? “Folder-Bills, World-Famous, thing. I believe that never forget!” -Mr. Billeaudeaux from an early age What are your plans for 2019? Hopefully, I will be basking in the I always enjoyed glory of a WhoDAT Superbowl victory, and roadtrippin’ with the fam learning and being over the summer break. in school so it just Can a match box? No, but boudin at Don’s in Scott is available in five- seemed natural to pound boxes, yo! me that I would Which celebrity are you most afraid of? George Clooney with a be a teacher. New Iberia haircut. #noregrets If you were offered $500 to eat beet, bee, and cheese casserole, Would you rather would you? American currency? teach younger or What is your favorite day of the week? During summer vacation, older students? every day is Saturday, so I’m going to run with Saturday. Good question. What is your opinion of the word “yeet?” As in, Yeetzie’s in the What is the building? theme of your What superpower would you not want to have? Flight. I dig the classroom? LHS ground, so I’ll let pilots handle that. (green, black, and December7 2018 spotlights 7 The Human Embodiment Destiny’s Child > Beyoncé of a Muppet by Kate Manuel by Hannah Kuhn Political Correspondent Copy editor Name: Ms. Martin Name: Nicholas Bihm Position: Counselor Subject(s): English IV AP (Literature and Composition) and Yearbook. How long have you What clubs do you sponsor? I advise the Lions’ Din Yearbook Staff. been at Lafayette Years teaching: Five-and-a-half years. High? This is my third What college did you attend? The University of Louisiana at year. Lafayette. Where did you go to What was your major? Secondary English Education. college? LSU What made you want to be a teacher? I always wanted to have Where did you go to ABSOLUTE POWER. high school? Lafayette What’s your favorite part of being a teacher? Students notice High when I change my hairstyle or get a new outfit. What’s the best gift How has the LHS newspaper changed since you were on the you received for staff?You guys have a lot of informative, creative freedom in your Christmas as a kid? writing. When I was a kid, I If you could have a class pet, what would it be? Ginger, my wanted a yellow swing 15-year-old chihuahua-dachshund. set. My parents kept What’s your favorite thing to do outside of school? Pet my dog trying to prepare me with one hand, while I drink coffee with the other. because they couldn’t How would you describe your style? I’m the human embodiment find one. They kept of a Muppet. saying “Santa might All-time favorite not have yellow paint.” I said, “Of course he has yellow paint, he has book? I decline everything!” And I woke up Christmas morning and I ran outside answering this and the swing set was yellow, and I legit turned around and said, question. “Told you Santa had yellow paint!” So that was by far the best. Why do you love As an adult? Probably some purse. Paddington so What’s your favorite Christmas song? “Baby, It’s Cold Outside” much? In a dark Do you have a real or a fake Christmas tree? Oh, its fake. I’m on a world, it’s a shining budget! light. What Christmas traditions do you abide by? I bake for Christmas How do you take and then we always go to my mama’s house to decorate the tree. your coffee?If I’m Do you have any plans for break? No, which is like so surprising. tired, I take it black. If What is the most rewarding job about being a counselor? I want taste, I flavor it Seeing you all be successful. You put in work, but we also put in a lot like candy. of work behind the scenes that sometimes people don’t even realize All-time favorite we do. At the end y’all are all successful. literary character? Favorite Beyoncé song? I have a confession. I don’t like Beyoncé. I’d Little Chuck Little pick a Destiny’s Child song. from To Kill a What’s your favorite Destiny’s Child song? “Bugaboo” or “No Mockingbird. Scrubs.” Is a hot dog a sandwich? No. 8 Petlights December 2018

by Alyssa Magnon Petlights Junior Staff Writer Blowing Raspberries

Name: Raspberry The Cat-Fish Age: 6 to 7 months Type of pet: Corn snake Name: Galileo Broussard Owner name: Natalie Taylor Age: A year and a half Owner grade: 12 Type of pet: Black cat What’s your pet’s favorite treat? Frozen Owner name: Sophia Broussard mice. Owner grade: 11 How did your pet get its name? She was Hobbies: Eating plant leaves, listening to in a little plastic container with holes in the Chopin’s nocturnes, and making biscuits. top, and when I was thinking of a name, What do you think your pet dreams about? she stuck her tongue out of one of the Being a mer-kitty or frankly, a fish. holes like she was blowing a raspberry. What kind of job do you think your pet Does your pet know any special tricks? I would have? A postal worker. He’s a Capricorn. wouldn’t consider it a trick, but she follows Is your pet camera shy? No my finger when I press it to the glass. What’s your pet’s favorite possession or toy? What do you enjoy doing with your pet? Wires I enjoy watching her try to get comfy and If your pet could speak, what’s one thing you curl up in the pockets of one of my shirts. think it would say? “More food, please.” Not a Fan of the Lights What’s something your pet has taught you? That even snakes can catch an Name: Igor attitude and it’s best to leave them be Age: 8 years old when they get sassy. Type of pet: African Gray Parrot Owner name: Hailey Patin Owner grade: 10 What do you think your pet wants for Christmas? Some chicken nuggets. What do you enjoy doing with your pet? When I practice my choir music, he’ll sing along and do some cool dances. What’s something your pet has taught you? Never trust a cute looking person… or bird. They might be planning to bite you. What’s the funniest thing your pet has ever done? He cursed in front of my very religious grandmother. Do you decorate your pet’s cage for the holidays? No. He’s not a fan of the lights. What is one weird thing your pet is afraid of? He’s terrified of anything that even resembles cardboard. December9 2018 Carlights 9

by Kate Manuel Carlights Political Correspondent Gas Guzzler Chey the Chevy

Name: Luke Privat Name: Christian Quebedeaux Grade: 12 Grade: 12 Name of car: The Truck™️ Type of car: Chevy Silverado Type of car: 2011 Toyota Name of car: Cheyenne What is your car’s favorite place to go? How did she get her name? She’s named Thomas’ house. after a country song, but we bought her pre- Farthest you’ve driven in your car? We named. I liked it so I kept it. went to Franklin once. What is your truck’s theme song? There’s What would you change about your car? too many but if I had to choose one, it’s “Hotel Um… I would like for it to not guzzle gas. California.” Craziest thing you’ve carried in it? I What would you change about your car? My carried a lot of my friends in the bed once. dashboard is an absolute nightmare, so that. Where do you park? English parking lot. Where’s the farthest you’ve traveled in your car? Only Houston, but since I got her I’ve put on 20,000 miles.

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Name: Xavier Thibodeaux Grade: 11 Name of car: No name Type of car: 2016 Nissan Sentra What is your car’s favorite place to go? The mall. Where’s the farthest you’ve driven your car? Youngsville What would you change about your car? The tint and speakers. How many people does it fit?Five Where do you park? Visitors’ parking lot. 1010 Reviews December 2018

in the face with pine. We were definitely not the Christmas season is officially starting. Not So Tasty impressed with this one and gave it a 3/5 This is my favorite movie ever to be made, stars. regardless of the season or the time. Candles Frosted Coconut Snowball Buddy, played by Will Ferrell, is a boy by Olivia Cart This candle was easily our least who escaped from the orphanage in Santa’s Design Editor favorite candle. It was the epitome of that toy bag, was taken back to the North Pole nasty, fake cookie smell, but it had coconut and raised by Papa Elf. The first few minutes I recently heard that Bath and Body too which made it even worse. discuss Buddy’s early life, showing that he Works had released some new candle scents, “It smells like a Lip Smackers I was was growing like a human, but being raised so I was curious to check them out. I grabbed obsessed with when I was seven,” said Leah. as an elf. Everyone has told him all his life two of my closest friends, Leah Espinoza, se- It also felt like we were being that he was an elf, but one day, when mak- nior, and Carley Dupré, senior, and we went to smothered in overbearing sweetness. We ing toys for Christmas, Buddy overhears check out these new candles for ourselves. gave this candle a harsh 0/5 stars. two other elves talking amongst them- Orange Chocolate Truffle selves, and they say, “If he hasn’t figured In The Stars This candle was just all around out he’s a human by now, I don’t think he This scent is their newest addition. It unpleasant. You first smell that horrid fake ever will.” This shocks him, and so he goes was placed on a bright and sparkly display chocolate and then the super sweet citrus to Papa Elf and to Santa for an explanation, right in the front of the store, so I had high hits you. This candle honestly made me gag. and soon after decides that he’s going to expectations. We opened the candle and were Leah said that it smelled like the choco- go to New York to meet his birth father. immediately disappointed. We all agreed late you don’t want in the assorted box of He ventures around New York, add- that it smelt like gas station soap and cheap chocolates. We gave this one a 1/5 stars. ing comedy to the film, just like Ferrell is perfume. Carley said that it smelled like an ex- Snowflakes and Citrus known for. He finds his father, but compli- pired flower. We gave this candle a 2.5/5 stars. This candle was hands down our fa- cates things and decides that he doesn’t ‘Tis The Season vorite candle of the day. It had such a fresh belong there, and runs away. His dad This candle smelt like a cinnamon and smooth scent that we found it hard to decides to go after him, seeing that Buddy bomb went off. It honestly felt like someone put the candle down. It was so sweet, but it was the true meaning of family and was shoved a Red Hot up my nose, or as Carley wasn’t suffocating. It just felt clean. We gave spreading Christmas spirit around. Upon said: this one a solid 10/5 stars. going after him, he finds Buddy helping “It’s the feeling of when you inhale Fun Santa Claus who crashed in Central Park, Dip.” and with the help of Buddy’s family and the It was honestly painful to smell this candle. Elf-isms friends that he met along the way, Buddy We gave it a -1.5/5 stars. by Kaitlyn Daigle is able to spread enough Christmas spirit Crushed Candy Cane Co-Editor-In-Chief to save Christmas in a heartwarming film This candle was one of the few that will have you watching it over and over nice-smelling candles we encountered on Elf, a movie about a boy who sneaks again. our little excursion. It smelled very pepper- into Santa’s toy bag at a young age and gets Elf is a movie that shows true colors mint-y and fresh. It was also kind of sharp, taken back to the North Pole and raised as and a great spirit, and gives a good laugh as but not in a way that was unpleasant. We an elf, captures hearts and spreads Christ- well. This is totally a family movie; I would gave this candle a 4.5/5 stars. mas spirit in every scene to everyone, young definitely recommend this movie to anyone Fresh Balsam or old. of any age, even for young children. You can I had high hopes for this candle This movie, directed by Jon Favreau never go wrong with a Christmas movie, but since usually candles with a woodsy scent with actors such as Will Ferrell and Zooey this Christmas comedy tops the cake. smell very nice. This candle took woodsy to Deschanel, make this a movie definitely another level, but in a bad way. It smelled worth watching. My family watches this like a forest on steroids, and I was slapped movie every year just after Thanksgiving, as December11 2018 Reviews 11

thing I have ever put in my mouth,” said them all can be tricky. I’m here to help with Marvelous Emma Bearb, senior. that. Just sit back and let my sweet tooth do All in all, it was very difficult to make all the work. Macarons these macarons, but I had fun doing it. I will Let’s start with something subtle. The by Olivia Cart definitely be making them again as well as Lifesavers spearmint candy canes are an Design Editor trying other macaron recipes. I don’t recom- interesting twist on the traditional candy mend this to the beginning baker, but it is cane. Decorated in green and white, these I’ve never made macarons before, but perfect for anyone with a little bit of experi- canes are packed with bold minty fresh I’ve heard that they are extremely difficult to ence and is looking for a challenge. Here’s flavor. A little too bold for my liking. The make successfully. In the countless baking a link to the recipe of you are interested in mint is a bit too strong to enjoy the entire competitions that I watch, the contestants trying it out for yourself: http://blog.can- candy cane in one sitting. It was like a giant just whip up some macarons as a garnish, so I diquik.com/reindeer-macarons/ breath mint. If you’re interested in a minty figured it can’t be that hard. I was wrong. treat, I suggest just sticking to the good old This recipe took two tries for me to get peppermint candy canes. right. The first batch was a disaster. I made the Next, on the complete other side of batter and I thought it looked good, but when the spectrum, the original Lifesavers candy I piped it onto my baking mat, the batter canes are fruity as can be. They came in five spread out everywhere. I tried to clean up the different flavors: cherry, raspberry, orange, excess to make them look a little better. The pineapple, and watermelon. Now these tops of the macarons came out looking more were nostalgic for me. They did a perfect like a brownie rather than a smooth shell. So, I job at converting the original candies into gave up on that batch and tried a second. candy cane form. It brought me back to the The second batch came out much sticky fun I had eating their candies when I better. Even as I was making the batter, I knew was younger. All of the flavors were pretty there was some hope. The consistency of this tasty, and if you like the Lifesavers hard batch was a lot smoother and glossier. When candies, then I highly recommend you grab I piped it onto the mat, it held its shape, and yourself a pack of these candy canes. they baked beautifully. I was so excited. I tried My favorite of all the candy canes that one and it tasted great. Insane in the I tried were the Sweet Tart candy canes. Blue Decorating the macarons was actu- punch, green apple, and cherry were the fla- ally quite tedious. I piped the antlers using Candy Cane vors. Honestly, I can’t choose a favorite flavor melted chocolate and stuck them in the fridge by Emma Bearb because they were pretty equally delicious. the night before so they would have plenty of Senior Staff Writer They had a certain tanginess that was so time to set. I just used more melted chocolate unique. These were also the prettiest ones in to pipe the eyes and attach the mini M&M’s for Whether it’s to decorate the tree or to my opinion. Would definitely get these again the reindeer nose. Even though I didn’t make stir a nice hot cup of cocoa, you can’t go and recommend them to anyone. that many macarons, it still took a while to at- Saving the worst for last, I regret pur- tach all the pieces. wrong with a good candy cane this time of year. Nothing puts me in that good chasing the Jelly Belly candy canes. Frankly, The macarons turned out a lot better they tasted like sugar plastic. Candy cane than I was expecting. When I pulled them out holiday mood like one of those swirly manufacturing is an art form and Jelly Belly of the oven they were practically perfect. I just treats. A traditional candy cane is pep- has yet to master it. The candy canes were hoped they tasted as good as they looked. permint flavored, but that doesn’t mean very visually pleasing, which is why I was Though I can always rely on my fellow Parlez- that it’s the best candy cane around. drawn to them. Besides that, only those on Vous members and their opinions. Around this time of year, you can find the naughty list deserve a candy cane this “I wasn’t prepared for how good it all kinds of cool flavored candy canes. bad. was,” said Alyssa Magnon, junior. Candy canes come in all colors, shapes, “Your little macarons are the cutest sizes, and flavors, so how to choose from 12 Reviews December 2018

this is the best song to listen to. The song listening to Christmas music. The song is Christmas Acapella starts in the classic style of singing the structured in a call-and-repeat fashion, by Hailey Corcoran song: slow and melodic. Suddenly, after with one member singing each verse line Senior Staff Writer the first verse, the tempo picks up quickly by line and the rest of the group echo- and the song becomes upbeat rhythm ing the first member. It is a fun song that With Christmas coming ‘round the that makes you want to clap along. doesn’t have a lot of super high or low corner, many people are beginning to notes, making it easy to sing along to, no listen to the classically overused holiday “Mary, Did You Know?”: If you are a matter how well or poorly you can sing. music. One of the groups that best en- religious person, this song is my recom- compasses all aspects of Christmas is Pen- mendation to you. PTX once again does a “Here Comes Santa Claus”: If you’re look- tatonix, or PTX for short. The five member phenomenal job harmonizing and em- ing to get into your Cajun/creole roots acapella group has released four knockout phasizing the intensity of this song. You and still enjoy the Christmas season, this albums with a variety of songs for lovers also get the rare treat of hearing Kevin is the song you’ve been looking for. The of Christmas from all different musical “K.O.” Olusola, who usually does the vocal group’s use of scat at the beginning of the backgrounds. Their albums include PTX- sound effects, sing an entire verse. song and their choice of harmonies gives mas, That’s Christmas to Me, Christmas is the song a jazzy feel that will get your foot Here, and their newest release, A Pentato- “Winter Wonderland/Don’t Worry, Be tappin’ and your fingers snappin’. nix Christmas. The group does a fabulous Happy”: If you plan on traveling to a job of providing a refreshing version of warmer place for the Christmas break, this “Making Christmas”: This song, from some the great classic Christmas songs. song would set the mood perfectly. This The Nightmare Before Christmas, is a nice Here’s a highlight reel from their albums. mash-up has a very laid back tone and change of pace from the normal peppy leaves you imaging palm trees and sandy Christmas song. The ominous music clash- “How Great Thou Art” (ft. Jennifer beaches, despite the lyrics about snow- ing with the lyrics about giving children Hudson): If you are an experienced singer men and chilly noses. Also, if you’re feeling presents is refreshing for those tired of looking for a way to showcase your vocal Christmas in July next year, this song is a hearing the same messages over and over abilities, this song is the best way to do perfect embodiment of that. again. that. Jennifer Hudson and PTX take this song and use it to show just how strong “Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy”: their voices are. This song is not for the This song is ideal if you’re afraid of get- faint of heart, but even if you aren’t the ting lyrics stuck in your head. Penta- best at singing, it is still a beautiful song to tonix uses this song to show off their enjoy. vocal ranges and abilities. The harmo- nies in this song are very appealing to “Hallelujah”: Although this song is not the ear, and each member of the group technically a Christmas song, it is included gets a chance to shine. Even the mem- on their second album, and therefore fair bers with lower registers, like former game. This song is one of my personal member Avi Kaplan, receive a solo. Be favorites. PTX knocks this song out of the careful; however, just because there park by balancing emotional vulnerability aren’t words, doesn’t mean it won’t get and powerful singing. This rendition of the stuck in your head. song truly does Leonard Cohen justice. “Deck the Halls”: This song is a nice “Hark! The Herald Angels Sing”: If you’re sing-along hit to jam to whenever you a person who likes gospel music, then December13 2018 Reviews 13

Sam Bourg, sophomore. until December 23 from 5:30-9 p.m. Tick- Zooming for Quick Gifts Write a letter to the people in your ets cost $10 at the gate. Tickets are free by Liam Jochum family. There are times that we forget how for active members of the military and for Social Media Director much we mean to each other and recounting children under the age of 4. Noël Acadien fond memories is a good reminder. Tell your au Village has carnival rides, with tickets family members what they mean to you, and When it comes to teens, procrastina- costing $1 each and every ride costing be- the things you hope to see for the future. tion doesn’t just happen in the classroom. For tween three and four tickets. You can also “If you know their favorite snacks/ anybody facing a panic on what to give friends pay to get pictures of yourself with Santa or candy, spend $5-$10 and get them a gift that and family for Christmas, this may be the article purchase crafts at their shop. Noël Acadien will fill up their tummy,” said McKenna Latour, you’re looking for. au Village is a fundraising event for LARC, senior. (If you feel up to it, combine this with For the more creative spirits, here are an organization that helps people with the previous gift idea to fill their heart as some ideas that may get the gears running in intellectual and developmental disabilities. well.) your noggin. For more information, go to https://acadi- (Sources: https://kitchenfunwithmy3sons. “Fill a mason jar with candy and deco- anvillage.org/noel-acadien-au-village/. com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/The-Best- rate it to look like Santa, an elf, or a snowman. If Christmas-Mason-Jar-Ideas-Christmas-treat- not that, go with something generally festive!” Old-Time Christmas at Vermilionville jars.jpg) said Morgan Weathers, junior. Vermillionville has daily Christmas Cut out strips of paper and make events in late December, ending on De- paper stars. There are plenty of tutorials on cember 22. The event lasts from 10 a.m. to YouTube on how to do this. Some say that if 4 p.m. Old-Time Christmas at Vermillionville you make 100 paper stars, the stars can be Last-Minute showcases what Christmas was like in the wished upon by whoever they’re gifted to. 1700s and 1800s. Admission costs $10 for Christmas Events adults 19 and older, $6 for students be- “If you trust yourself with craft sup- by Maribeth Cowart tween the ages of 5 and 18, and $8 for senior plies, buy blank ornaments and decorate Junior Staff Writer them with paint and glitter. Finish them off citizens 65 and older. Admission is free for children under 5. For more information, visit with an optional ‘Merry Christmas’ written We are on the doorstep of the holiday http://www.vermilionville.org/events/old- across the ornament,” said Emilie Comeaux, season. Holiday events tend to happen in time-christmas-family-day. junior. late November or early December, to get Sometimes the simplest things mean people into the Christmas spirit. However, Safari of Lights at Zoosiana the most to people. If you’re the type of per- if you forgot that it’s Christmas in a few Zoosiana has the Safari of Lights ev- son running short on creativity, a heart full of days, feel inspired to do something to- ery day until December 30 except for Christ- love can be of use as well. night, or prefer to celebrate closer to the mas Eve and Christmas. The Safari of Lights is “What store does your friend/family holiday, here are some last-minute events open between 5 p.m. and 9 p.m., and features member shop at? Do they prefer Starbucks or to help you get your merry on. CC’s? What’s their favorite place to order food lights, decorations, and the zoo’s gift shop. Tickets are $7 at the gate and $6 in advance. from? Gift cards can go a long way because Noël Acadien au Village For more information, visit http://zoosiana. they allow the gift receiver to use their gift in Noël Acadien au Village is an event com/sol. whichever way they see fit. Whether it be $5 at Acadian Village that runs all the way up or $50, it’s an easy out on getting a gift,” said 14 News December 2018

“Every year, my family plays base- have a reason not to,” said Julia Montgomery, Christmas Traditions of All ball and we always play a game where junior. Shapes and Sizes there’s prizes in shrink wrap and you un- Apple knows how to appeal to smart- by Hannah Kuhn ravel it for 15 seconds and see how much phone users in a way that they will trust the Copy Editor you can get out,” said Angelle Trahan, LHS company forever. According to an article written senior. by Wired, Apple focuses on intentions in order The Christmas season is a time of Christmas traditions don’t always to gain the trust of their product users. People year chock-full of countless traditions that even have to be on Christmas. Take Iris doubted the reason why Apple slowed down we all know and love, such as gathering the Thomas, LHS senior for example. Her the performance of their iPhones. So, Apple family around the table for a Christmas feast, favorite tradition takes place early in the tried to be trustworthy and get straight to the or opening presents on Christmas morning. Christmas season. point of why they slowed their iPhones. While these well-known traditions are near “My mom and I listen to queen Wired also talked about how conve- and dear to the hearts of many, there’s a Mariah Carey every year while putting up nience trumps trust in some occasions. If you whole world of unique traditions that stu- the Christmas tree,” said Thomas. think about it, for every person that possesses dents right here at Lafayette High partake in. As you can see, Christmas tradi- an iPhone, it is valuable to them. They own their Maria Santiago, LHS senior, has a very tions at Lafayette High School truly do iPhones for the sole purpose of convenience noteworthy tradition that she and her family come in all shapes and sizes. and demand for the product. Apple’s iPhones participate in every Christmas. are currently very popular, which is why most “We buy or make piñatas, fill them people choose iPhones over other smartphones. up with candy, and break them all up,” said All in all, Apple will likely be more open Santiago. around their consumers. If they want to con- With some traditions, the more the Apple’s Big iPhone tinue the success of their company, they will merrier. Take the Cao family, for example. have to also be careful with mistakes as well. Each year senior Amber Cao’s family goes Scandal iPhone users can be forgiving up to a point, but to Christmas Eve church service and then to by Alyssa Magnon if Apple continues making mistakes, consumers her grandparents’ house in Abbeville to eat Junior Staff Writer will move on to the next most popular phone and sing Christmas carols. Cao has a very company that they believe they can trust. large family with lots of cousins, so they pile On December 20, 2017, a Reddit user all of their presents in one spot and their pointed out the fact that the performance (Sources: aunts and uncles pass the many presents of older iPhones was being slowed. Most felt https://www.wired.co.uk/article/iphone-bat- around the room until each member of the betrayed when they heard Apple admitted tery-replacement-throttling-ios) family has gotten their designated Christ- to slowing down their older iPhone models. mas surprises. Apple included the slowing in their newest “We also wait until midnight to open iOS update in order to preserve battery. It was the presents up, so we don’t get home until believed that the only way to fix this issue was around 2 a.m.” said Cao. “Then, the day of to replace your iPhone battery. The company Christmas, my family and I open just our officially apologized for the misunderstanding presents within ourselves.” about the issue on December 28, 2017. Although big, elaborate Christmas In result of this, Apple decided to make traditions are a great way to celebrate the up for their mistake by releasing three new season, sometimes the simplest traditions iPhones this year. These iPhones released cost are the ones we enjoy most, such as LHS twice as much as the iPhones from last year. senior, Breanna Gabriel’s family tradition. Some feel the cost did not make up for the “We all sit around the TV and watch scandal, but they love their iPhones anyway. How the Grinch Stole Christmas,” said Bre- Apple has earned the trust of most of America anna Gabriel, LHS senior. “We wrestle to the even though they have disappointed iPhone death over whether or not the Grinch was a owners several times. bad person or the Who’s are just jerks.” “My iPhone stopped working even be- Some families even add sports or fore I dropped it and cracked it, but I still trust fun games into the mix of holiday fun. them. I guess it’s because I feel I don’t really December15 2018 Editorials 15

Christmas” is highly religious, chances are they the holiday season. It spreads friendly cheer Greetings, Not an are not saying it in a malicious or persecutory without being offensive to anyone. The manner. The Christmas season is one of happi- phrase “Merry Christmas,” on the other hand, Attack--EDITORIAL ness, family, and cheer, and this phrase is just is used is the same fashion, but is said to be by Hannah Michel one of the many ways to spread those posi- the religious version of this. Out of respect Co-Editor-in-Chief tive feelings to as many people as possible. I for the other religions, some people in some believe this phrase is rarely ever used to single workplaces are urged to say “Happy Holi- The “Merry Christmas” versus “Happy out those who don’t believe in Christianity, days” instead. Holidays” debate is a classic one. On one side, and the fact that it is interpreted as such is a Christmas, although it is reserved as a misunderstanding that dampens the gleeful you’re seen as an atheist trying to remove Christian holiday, is not only celebrated by mood that this time of year is supposed to religion from Christmas; on the other side, those who are religious, but by those who you’re seen as a hyper-Christian who is trying to bring about. are not as well. The season of Christmas oppress all other religions. I personally believe Though “Happy Holidays” is a more politically has a dual meaning, as for some it means that “Merry Christmas” is a perfectly proper and correct and inclusive phrase, both are meant acceptable greeting, regardless of your cultural to extend your holiday cheer to those around the birth of Jesus Christ, while for others, and religious tendencies. you. Many people celebrate Christmas, re- especially children, it means a visit from It cannot be denied that “Merry Christ- gardless of their religion, and everyone could Santa Claus, who fills his sleigh and flies mas” is a Christian-derived statement; however, use a little more Christmas cheer in their life. around the world delivering gifts to chil- there are many parts of American culture that So, whether you are a practicing Christian, a dren. Although I have never come across a are Christian-derived that are widely accepted. non-practicing Christian, or not Christian at person who has gotten offended by “Merry History tells that America was founded on all, I wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy Christmas,” it would be safe and polite to say Christian values, and it is so deeply rooted in the New Year. “Happy Holidays” instead because who you American culture that our money, pledge, and encounter in a day could change, and you Declaration of Independence all make refer- (Sources:http://www.pewforum.org/religious- never know who you’re talking to. I would ences to the Christian God. Even today, America landscape-study/) use “Merry Christmas” to friends and fam- remains a predominantly Christian nation with ily, but in a professional setting, I would just 70.6% of Americans identifying with some stick to saying “Have a Happy Holidays.” denomination of Christianity, according to the I mean, after all, Pentatonix created Pew Research Center. Christianity has played a song called “Merry Christmas, Happy Holi- and continues to play a huge role in our na- “Merry Christmas, days,” and never faced any backlash for saying tion. If references to God are made openly in “Merry Christmas,” so I think you should be things that define what America is, and a ma- Happy Holidays”-- alright, regardless of what you choose to say jority of Americans believe in the god about to spread Christmas cheer. which those references are made, referring to EDITORIAL God in something as so minute as a simple by Kaitlyn Daigle phrase is nothing to raise fuss about. Co-Editor-In-Chief For the 29.4% of Americans who aren’t Christian, “Merry Christmas” is still an applica- Imagine a cold evening in Decem- ble phrase since believing in Christianity is no ber, and as you finish checking out at the longer necessary in order to celebrate Christ- grocery store, the cashier cheerily tells you mas. I know of numerous families who are “Merry Christmas!” You smile, continue on either non-practicing Christians or are entirely about your night, and later turn on the non-religious who still celebrate the holiday. television. Many seasonal commercials are Christmas has become widely spread and coming on, and you notice that a local sta- widely accepted to the point that it has lost its tion wishes its audience a “Happy Holidays.” religious undertones in many ways. Taking this You then begin to wonder, what’s the differ- mindset, the phrase “Merry Christmas” would ence? Does it matter which one is said? have no religious connotations at all, making it acceptable for use in all situations. “Happy Holidays” is often said to be Even if the person saying “Merry the appropriate way to greet others during 16 Sports December 2018

Schedule Tis’ the Season Dec 28-29-Deep South Bayou Duals by Britney Lahocki & Darian Jacob Jan 4-5-Parish Duels @ Carencro Sports Correspondent & Junior Staff Writer Jan 11-12-Ken Cole Inv (Comeaux) Jan 18-19-Louisiana Classics @Baton Rouge (Varsity) LHS Boys’ Soccer Jan 19-Rayne Invitational Jersey #-Player Grade Jan 26-Lafayette Metro 36-Matthew Abapo 11 Feb 3-North Vermilion JV State Tournament 44-Julian Alansari 11 Feb 7-9-LHSAA State Wrestling 22-Tony Brown 11 Tournament 33-Philip Burris 11 LHS Wrestling 5-Rob Campbell 11 Wgt. Class Wrestler Grade 106 Christian Anderson 9 Boys’ Basketball 3-Garrett Carmouche 11 Jersey #-Player Position Grade Jhala Denson 9 43-Axel Chavez 11 0-Jaylon Ozenne Guard 11 10-Jacques Comeaux 11 John Harmon 10 1-Corey Dunning Forward 11 113 Will Labit 10 46-Andres Gonzalez Farias 11 2-Kavon Valliere Guard 11 Ethan Blanchard 10 19-Daniel Hector 11 3-Bentravin Phillips Guard 11 Tyler Hampton 12 13-Ethan Kovatch 11 4-Mondo Walker Guard 12 120 Ashton Dooley 10 5-Cyncere Alfred Guard 11 15-Ryan Lemaire 11 126 Adam Lovas 11 10-John Michael Forward 11 17-Kevin Malveaux 11 Breonna Watson 12 Lege 41-Cobe Medrano 11 132 Chris Bodin 9 11-Isaiah Carranza Guard 10 6-Chandler Pumford 11 Ben Songy 10 12-Jaylon Moore Guard 10 15-William Gibbens Forward 10 2-Matthew Ratzlaff 11 138 Zachary Robin 11 22-Ezra Domingue Guard 10 35-Awais Tariq 11 Cole Provost 11 9-Daniel Tate 11 23-Ennis Miles Forward 10 Storm Loyd 9 24-Chris Derouselle Forward 10 8-Cole Theriot 11 145 D’Quincy Prejean 12 30-Kendrick Guard 10 K-1-Jackson Young Brooks 11 Luke Thompson 9 Delahoussaye 4-Andre Trahan 12 152 Alex Ogle 11 32-Sami Taha Center 10 47-Juan Marquez 12 Angel Perez 12 Captains: Mondo Walker & Corey Dunning 18-Nolan Kelly 12 Carlos Campos 10 Head Coach: Clifton Brown 12-Beau Ellender 12 160 Alan Cortez 11 Assistant Coaches: Buffy Massey, Kevin Figaro, 28-Jayche Chiasson 12 Joshua Chukwura 10 Landon Ward, and Troy Gilton 11-Eric Blanchard` 12 170 Julian Melancon 11 Gannon Short 9 Schedule Dec 27-30 @ North Vermilion Schedule 182 Naomi Ashley 10 Nathaniel Worthen 9 Jan 2-3 @ Southside Sat, Dec 29 Hammond High Magnet @ Jan 4 6:00 @ Comeaux LHS 195 Javante Wiltz 12 Austin Bryant 12 Jan 8 6:00 St. Martinville @ LHS Wed, Jan 2 STM @LHS Jan 11 6:00 Northside @ LHS 220 Marshall Cagle 11 Fri-Sat, Jan 4&5 EIL Tournament Jan 15 6:00 Morgan City@ LHS 285 Jackson Carter 12 Tues, Jan 8 Comeaux @LHS Jan 18 6:00 Acadiana @ LHS Miles Mouton 11 Fri, Jan 11 Sulphur @LHS Jan 25 6:00 @ NISH Landon Charrier 10 Sat, Jan 12 JV Tournament @NISH Jan 28 5:30 Sam Houston @ LHS Feb 1 6:00 Comeaux @ LHS December17 2018 Miscellaneous 17

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Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays 2018 December19 2018 Advice Column 19 Help from Hailey by Hailey Corcoran Senior Staff Writer

Concern: I am in love. She doesn’t love me back. Help.

Remedy: This is definitely an issue a lot of people have dealt with, so I want to start with the fact that you are not alone in your struggle. The first place to start is with cer- tainty. If you haven’t already, ask her directly how she feels about you. You don’t have to do this right away. This kind of thing takes courage for sure. However, asking directly clears away any mess or confusion that has come up for you or for her. If you have already done that and received the direct answer that she doesn’t like you, my apolo- gies. Rejection is a hard pill to swallow. To start, don’t continue to pursue her, no mat- ter what anyone says. There could be a slim chance she could change her mind, but it is highly unlikely. More likely, doting on your feelings for her could make her feel uncom- fortable, which is not desirable. Honestly, my best advice is to move on. Don’t pursue a relationship with the other person or at- tempt to make any advances romantically. You will only make the situation more un- comfortable. It’s hard and it hurts, but it will be better for you and for her emotionally. Don’t be afraid to ask your friends for help. You can’t do this on your own. I don’t mean that to be mean but as a fellow emotional teenager, rejection is a lot to handle on your own. So don’t. I wish you luck in future ro- mantic adventures and hope that my advice has helped you some. ACTION CORNER! by Emma Bearb Senior Staff Writer Q: What is the most disappointing holiday gift you ever received?

“A tortilla.” Lindsey “A toy car without batteries.” “A pack of pencils.” Amari “A French fry pillow.” Emilie Guidry, Sophomore Landon Terro, Freshman Woods, Senior Romero, Junior

“Coal.” Russell Sundvall, “Getting nothing.” “An avocado.“ Grace Russo, “An expired gift card.” Javier Freshman Dakota Ingram, Sophomore Sophomore Etienne, Junior

“I got curtains.” Annah Lock, “A pair of Skechers.” “Ugliest sweater ever.” “Literally just a lamp.” Freshman Ronderick Faulk, Senior Rey Pascual, Junior Vernae Ingraham, Senior