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BATON ROUGE — Sources have confirmed that Sen. plans to announce his candidacy for Mayor-President of East Baton Rouge Parish in the Nov. 8 elec- tion. Incumbent Mayor-President is barred from seeking reelection because of term limits. White, a conservative Republican from Central, will try to earn a spot Sen. Bodi White (R-Central) in the Dec. 10 runoff by uniting vot- ers in Central, Zachary, and South- east Baton Rouge. White served two terms in the House representing Central and Livings- ton. He is in his second term in the Senate, where he represents a far- flung district that includes South- SEN. BODI WHITE is expected to announce his candidacy for Mayor-President. The east Baton Rouge, Central, and Central native is shown being interviewed by Jolice Provost of Capital City News. parts of St. Helena, Livingston, and Tangipahoa parishes. White was an All-State football player at Central High and gradu- ated in criminal justice from South- eastern. He served as a detective for the East Baton Rouge Sheriff’s office and a supervisor at Exxon. White is in fourth term in legislature. His father was commander of the Sheriff’s Central Substation, and his brother Bryan White is chief of detectives. Sen. White has been the Sen- ate floorleader for the St. George movement and sponsored the bill to create the Southeast Community School System. However, he has not stated whether he will continue to push St. George if he is elected Mayor-President. The other Republican in the Mayor-President’s race is Metro WHITE took the lead in promoting the Southeast Baton Rouge Community School District. White and his family members have a Councilman John Delgado. Shown here with St, George leaders Lionel Rainey, Norm Browning, and Josh Hoffpuir. law enforcement background. Is Newest House Member BATON ROUGE — Attorney Edmond Jordan Jordan won 85 percent of the 1,650 cast in received 60 percent of the vote in a Special West Baton Rouge Parish, which had a turnout Election Saturday to fill a seat in the Louisi- of 19.6 percent. Ms. Lee received 66 percent of ana House of Representatives left vacant by the 1,707 cast in East Baton Rouge, which had the death of Rep. Ronnie Edwards (D-Baton only a nine percent turnout. Rouge). Rep.-elect Jordan will take office im- Jordan, who was backed by the LABI, the mediately and join the legislative session which Baton Rouge Area Chamber, and businessman is currently in progress. Lane Grigsby, spoke to the conservative Cham- Jordan defeated East Baton Rouge Parish ber of Commerce of East Baton Rouge earlier School Board member Vereta Lee with 2,039 this year. He said he favors repealing the de- votes to Lee’s 1,368 votes. Both are Demo- duction from state income taxes of federal taxes crats. The election was for House District 29, paid. He also expressed a pro-choice view on which includes portions of both East and West abortion. Jordan was aided by an unexpected Baton Rouge parishes. endorsement last month from the Democratic The outcome was determined on a regional Party of East Baton Rouge Parish. basis. Even though most votes are in East Ba- Ms. Lee, who will remain on the school ton Rouge Parish, West Baton Rouge Parish board, was backed by unions and trial lawyers. voters turned out in a much higher percentage Jordan is a personal injury and civil rights at- Rep.-elect Edmond Jordan of Brusly than did those in East Baton Rouge. torney. 2 CITY NEWS Thursday, May 19, 2016

COMMUNITY PRESS, LLC CAPITAL CITY NEWS CENTRAL CITY NEWS & & South Baton Rouge Journal Vol. 25 • No. 5 The Leader Vol. 19 • No. 5 • CCN No. 388 910 North Foster Drive Post Office Box 1 Baton Rouge, LA 70806 Greenwell Springs, LA 70739 Phone (225) 261-5055 • Entire contents © 2016 Email stories and photos to [email protected] Published on the first Thursday of each month (except January, when it is the second Thursday) by Community Press, LLC The Leader was founded April 30, 1998, and the Central City News was founded April 21, 2005. They merged May 4, 2006. The South Baton Rouge Journal began publication in 1989. It went on hiatus in 2008 during its 20th year of publication. The Journal resumed publication as the Capital City News on Aug. 16, 2012, with Vol. 21, No. 1. Editor & Publisher Woody Jenkins Business Manager Jolice Provost Account Executive Kim Powers

Photo by Woody Jenkins Woody by Photo Member, Louisiana Press Association, National Newspaper Association, Chamber of Commerce of East Baton Rouge, and National Federation of Independent Business PRO-MONUMENTS — Former State Sen. (left) and attorney John Deadline for news and advertising: 5 p.m. Friday before publication Dunlap told the Chamber of Commerce of East Baton Rouge Parish monuments to Robert $18 a year by subscription in advance • $25 a year outside East Baton Rouge E. Lee, Jefferson Davis, and P.G.T.Beauregard should remain in . Guillory said Mayor Mitch Landrieu is making a misguided attempt to erase history. Dunlap said a federal lawsuit to block removal of the monuments has a reasonable chance of success. Key to Victory in November Is Swing States Woody Jenkins states is unique with its own unique Editor We will no longer surrender this country or its people to the issues. Don’t be distracted by the false song of globalism. The nation state remains the true foun- constant harping on women and In analyzing the general elec- dation for happiness and harmony. I am skeptical of international Latinos and focus instead on how tion in November, it is important to “ unions that tie us up and bring America down. Under my admin- to win each one of those states. keep our eyes on the ball. Trump truly has the chance to While the media will talk in- istration, we will never enter America into any agreement that “re-write the electoral map.” cessantly about women and Lati- reduces our ability to control our own affairs. HHH nos, they are really not what the — Donald J. Trump Pro-Lifers Optimistic. Donald election will be about at all. The Trump is winning praise from pro- general election is fought state by with 206 electoral votes. All of Florida are Cuban” and very conser- life leaders for hiring a top pro-life state. You have to look at the swing those states are Republican-orient- vative. The so-called Latino vote advocate as a key domestic policy states to understand a candidate’s ed states. Trump must hold those is concentrated almost entirely in advisory. path to victory. states. He will need at least 64 addi- non-swing states and thus not so The resumptive GOP nominee What to Ignore. Polling in tional electoral votes in order to win. important. hired long-time conservative con- states like California is completely The swing states where a Trump Michigan, Ohio, and Pennsyl- gressional aide John Mashburn as irrelevant to what is going to hap- victory is reasonably possible are vania are rust belt states hard hit his policy director. Mashburn is pen, because California is going to Florida (29), Iowa (6), Michigan by the loss of manufacturing jobs. pro-life and has worked for pro- vote Democrat. Forget what men (16), Nevada (6), New Hampshire Trump will be very competitive life lawmakers including the late think, what women think, what La- (4), New Mexico (5), Ohio (18), there. Sen. Jesse Helms, former Senate tinos think, and what non-Latinos Oregon (7), Pennsylvania (20), and Virginia is a Southern state with Republican leader Trent Lott and think in the states that are either Virginia (13). a growing liberal population in the current North Carolina Sen. Thom solidly Democrat or Republican. Of these, the most important are Washington, DC, area, but overall Tillis. Those numbers are irrelevant and Florida, Michigan, Nevada, Ohio, the state is still very competitive. As the Washington Examiner re- will only confuse you. Keep your Pennsylvania, and Virginia. These Nevada is a Western state where ports, pro-life groups see the move eyes on polling in the swing states! six states could add 102 electoral Trump is strong. as Donald Trump making serious The Magic Number. It takes votes — far more than enough for New Hampshire gave Trump overtures to pro-life voters and hail 270 votes to win in the Electoral victory. In those swing states, La- a good vote in the primary and it it as Trump indicating he will gov- College, in order to be elected tinos are important only in Florida could easily fall in his column. ern in a pro-life manner if elected President. 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TRUMP VICTORY PARTIES — As the Presidential campaign unfolded, supporters of Donald Trump gathered for election parties across the state. Some of those participating in Baton Rouge were Kristina Murphy, Andy Bernard, delegates Glenda Pollard and Lennie Rhys, state chairman Woody Jenkins, state coordinator Fletcher Fitzpatrick, and Tracy Garcia.

ORGANIZATION ENERGIZED — Since the Republican Presidential nominating process was decided by the Indiana primary, the Trump organization in Louisiana has stayed together and been energized by the addition of many supporters of Ted Cruz, Marco Rubio, and other candidates. The Republican Party of East Baton Rouge Parish endorsed Trump and Cruz in December, and the party’s headquarters at 711 Jefferson Hwy. has been a source of signs, literature and other materials for all the candidates. Shown above at Trump election parties are Leslie Alexander, Connie Zimmerman, Merle Shannon, Glenda Pollard, Carole Thomas, Lynn Coxe Graham, and Gary and Martha Huckaby.

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EPartyBR to Focus Republicans Plan for Fall Campaign Republican Party On Fundraising, of East Baton Rouge — Headquarters — Organization at 711 Jefferson Hwy. Hours: 3-5 pm M-F Grassroots Level — Mail — 7515 Jefferson #50 BATON ROUGE— The East Baton Rouge 70806 Baton Rouge Republican — Email— Parish Executive Commit- CapitalRepublican@ tee voted to endorse Donald hotmail.com J. Trump for the Republican nomination for President at — Facebook— its meeting last Thursday. Capital Republican The committee spent most — Luncheon — Ronald Reagan of the meeting planning how Newsmaker Luncheon to raise its budget for the up- 12n 2nd Tuesday coming election season. The Café Américain party will be helping with 7521 Jefferson Hwy. Republican campaigns for — Chairman— President and Vice President, Woody Jenkins

U.S. Senate, Mayor-Presi- Jenkins Woody by Photo dent, and Metro Council. The committee voted to REPUBLICAN LEADERS Ruth Flores, Jason Engin, and Jay Lindsey enjoyed a laugh during the Repub- hold a major fundraising lican Parish Executive Committee planning a fundraising banquet for the local party this fall. event this fall to honor out- Republicans standing conservative lead- ers and organizations. They To Launch will invite Dr. Ben Carson to speak. To be added to the party’s Reagan Club email list, send request to BATON ROUGE — Repub- capitalrepublican@hotmail. licans who want to support com. the party’s efforts in the Ba- ton Rouge area in the fall elections can help by join- ing the new Ronald Reagan Club. Members of the club make a once-a-year dona- tion of $400 to the party or contribute $35 a month for 12 months. To join, fill out REPUBLICAN VICE CHAIRMAN Connie Bernard, who will chair the Republican Party’s Conserva- the form below. tive Awards Banquet this fall, recommended the party invite Dr. Ben Carson to be the main speaker.

Barbara Thomas Trump Hats EBR Republican Committee Member To Arrive Christian Perspective Starting On Election This Fall Monday, May 23 BATON ROUGE — Repub- lican Parish Executive Committee member Bar- bara Thomas told local Republicans Thursday she Trump could never support Hill- Nov. 8, 2016 ary Clinton for President because of her stand in fa- vor of abortion and against traditional marriage. In addition, Thomas said Clinton has done nothing Republican for African Americans. She said people need jobs Headquarters and that’s what she expects 711 Jefferson Hwy. SEN. DAN CLAITOR (center) outlined plans for a fundraiser event, while Executive Committee mem- Donald Trump to provide. bers Mike Chittom, Dr. Tommy French, Gene Guffey, and Central Mayor Jr. Shelton listened. M-F 3-5 p.m. ONLY Join the Ronald Reagan Club Support Republican Party of East Baton Rouge Parish’s efforts to elect a Republican President, Senator, Mayor-President and Council this fall!

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SPEAKER BILL FEDERER (right) and U.S. Senate WORLD WAR II veteran Billy Nichols and friend Ron candidate Rob Maness at Patriots’ Day luncheon. Richard. Nichols was honored for his service.

SUPREME COURT Associate Justice Jeff Hughes wasn’t shy about trying out a Revolutionary War drum used by musicians and reenactors Jim Hogg and his son James Linden Hogg. The 15-year-old recently won the Louisiana State Fiddling championship. BATON ROUGE— A packed house at Annual Patriots’ Day at the Rural Life Museum heard guest speaker Bill Federer review the history of Islam and its aggression against the West, span- ning the past 1,500 years. Using a comprehensive slideshow and many sources from Islam, Federer showed the Mus- REP. and Supreme Court Justice REV. JEFF GINN, pastor of Istrouma Baptist Church lim conquest of the Jeff Hughes at Patriots’ Day at Rural Life Museum. and wife Nell with Mrs. Nichols. Middle East, North Africa, and much of Western Europe, the reasons for the Cru- sades, and ongoing conflicts caused by the Islam’s use of con- quest, terror, and slav- ery to spread its reli- gion by force. Event chairman Judge Darrell White used the occasion to describe the Christian Judge Darrell White Patriots Day Chairman history of the , especially the THE RISE OF ISLAM was reviewed by guest speaker Bill Federer for participants at Patriots’ Days, including Dr. role of Christianity in the federal judiciary. The Russell Westfall, Jim and Gail Lloyd, Beth Townsend, John Rosenstern, and Ken Fabre. judge explained the Harlan Bible, a bible that Confederation, the Northwest Ordinance, and by all new judges as they are sworn in. has been signed by every member of the United the U.S. Constitution, all of which acknowl- Two days after Patriots’ Day, attendees were States Supreme Court from 1905 to the present. edge God. His organization, American Judi- shocked to learn that one of the participants, He also used the annotated U.S. Code to ex- cial Alliance, distributes replicas of the Harlan Mark Hunter, died in church, apparently of a plain the Organic Law of the United States — Bible to judges across the nation, on condition heart attack. Mark, a gifted Christian writer, the Declaration of Independence, the Articles of that the Bibles be kept by the court and signed will be missed by his friends and readers.

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Email Your Name Age and Shirt Size To: [email protected] CITY NEWS Thursday, May 19, 2016 7 Legislators on Sanctuary Cities, Liberty Chamber EBR Hears Legislators On Hot Topics Facing Session BATON ROUGE— Legisla- tors handling key bills on sanctuary cities and reli- gious liberty described their legislation at a meeting of the Chamber of Commerce of East Baton Rouge Parish. Rep. (R-Mon- roe) is the author of HB 453 on sanctuary cities. A so-called sanctuary city is a city which has a policy CHAMBER EBR — Rep. Jay Morris (left) of Monroe and Rep. Mike Johnson (right) of Bossier spoke to the Chamber of Commerce of East against turning over ille- Baton Rouge Parish on major bills each of them is handling. Morris has legislation on sanctuary cities and Johnson has a bill on religious liberty. gal aliens to federal im- migration officials. There are two sanctuary cities in Louisiana — New Orleans and Lafayette. Morris’ bill provides that if a sanctu- ary city releases an illegal alien who should have been turned over to ICE and that alien subsequently commits a crime against a citizen, the victim can sue the sanc- tuary city for the damages SPIRITED DISCUSSION — Attendees at the luncheon included (left photo) Rob Farmer, Paul Sawyer, and Adaina Watson, (center photo) he sustained. The damage Reps. Jay Morris and Mike Johnson, and (right photo) Jerry Guffey, Rep. Johnson, and Gene Guffey. must be reasonably related author of HB 597, the Pastor the Louisiana Constitution, of the clergy. bill. Johnson said the bill to the release. Protection Act, which would which prohibits same-sex The bill appears to limit does not say they must be Morris’ bill passed the make it clear that pastors marriage. Yet now the U.S. its protection to clergy affil- approved under 501(c)(3) House 65-20 and is now have no obligation to per- Supreme Court has forced iated with organizations ap- but eligible for approval. pending in the Senate and form a same-sex marriage if states to perform such cer- proved under Section 501(c) Johnson’s bill passed the Governmental Affairs Com- it is contrary to their faith. emonies. The bill would (3) of the Internal Revenue House 80-18 and is pend- mittee, where it has an un- Johnson said 78 percent of prevent that decision from Code. One member of the ing in the Senate Judiciary certain fate. Louisiana voters supported being used to infringe on Chamber EBR asked John- B Committee,where it too Rep. Mike Johnson is the the Marriage Amendment to the consciences of members son if that were a flaw in the faces an uncertain outcome.

DAVID FORBES 8 CAPITAL CITY NEWS Thursday, May 19, 2016 Old-Time Legislators Return to State Capitol

ANNUAL LEGISLATIVE REUNION — Former Reps. (2008-2015), Frank Patti (1968-1996), and (1972-2008) with Catherine Wohlert Gueho.

Former House Speakers Jim Tucker (2001-2012) and Joe Salter (1988-2008) Carl Crane (1982-2008), Frank Simoneaux (1972-1982), Clyde Kimball (1976-1992), LaLa Lalonde (1980-1996)

Former Reps. Darrell Ourso (2015-16) Clif Richardson (2008-13), Mert Smiley (2004-12); Harold Richie (2004-16), Harry Benoit (1981-1993) John Siracusa (1976-1996), Robert Adley (1980-1996), Mike Strain (2000-08), Louis Charbonnet (1972-84), Ed Murray (1992-2008), and (1988-2004). Photos by former Rep. Woody Jenkins (1972-2000).

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Jefferson Military College in Washington, MS held its annual reunion April 9. Found- ed in 1802, alumni include Jefferson Davis. It closed in 1964 and is a state park.

About a dozen surviving alumni attended the reunion, including Ed Cailleteau of Baton Rouge. The school was scene of the 1958 movie Horse Soldiers starring John Wayne. 10 CITY NEWS Thursday, May 19, 2016

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Congratulations, Graduates! You have worked hard and paid the price. You have earned the right to use the title Graduate, Central High School Class of 2016 — Central Comunity School System

Central High’s Most Likely to Succeed Central High’s Most Intelligent Central High’s Best All Around Bayleigh Anders & Grant Guerin Kylie Yglesias & Griffion Smith Nia Ragland & Chris Dowden

CENTRAL COMMUNITY SCHOOL BOARD — (Left to right) Jim Lloyd, Roxanne Atkinson, Dr. David Walker, Willard Easley, Dr. Jim Gardner, Board President Ruby Foil, Supt. Mike Faulk, and Sharon Browning

CENTRAL PRINCIPALS — (Left to right) Dr. Jason Fountain of Central Middle; David CENTRAL ADMINISTRATORS — Central Prescott of Central High; Laura Gehling of Bellingrath Hills Elementary; Julie Community Schools Supt. Mike Faulk Stevens of Tanglewood Elementary, and Rhonda Taylor of Central Intermediate and Assistant Supt. Sandy Davis 18 CITY NEWS Thursday, May 19, 2016

Central Mayor Jr. Shelton Says Congratulations, Graduates! Your First Step Toward a Bright Future

Jr. Shelton, Mayor of City of Central All-State Star Jr. Shelton in 1968 Broadmoor High Class of 1969 The City of Central is blessed to have two great high schools — Central High School and — and we are so proud of this year’s graduates! The Class of 2016 is filled with great potential. We urge the graduates to follow your dreams. Whether you decide to go to college or enter the work- force or go into business for yourself, please remember that Central is your home. We hope that you will continue to in- vest your time, talent, and resources here and make our city the best place to live and work in America! Best wishes for suc- cess, God bless you, and please let me know how we can help! Some Outstanding Members of the Class of 2016

Ms. and Mr. CPS — Alayna Averette and Nathaniel Broussard Central High’s Mr. Senior, Telly Roper, and Ms. Senior, Alexis David CITY NEWS Thursday, May 19, 2016 19

Central High School • Class of 2016 Photos by Expressions Photography Expressions by Photos William Aaron Kaitlyn Achord Madelyn Achord Jack Alderman Justin Alexander Bayleigh Anders Jared Anders Breland Anderson

Jonathan Anderson Keimy Blanco-Andrade Adrianna Austin Anthony Averette Russell Ball Allison Bell Mason Bell Kerique Bennett

Elizabeth Benton Cole Bergeron Shelby Bersuder Brendan Bertrand Amanda Biggs Ackely Blakes Joshua Bogan Bailey Bordelon

Alex Borg Brennan Borne Darrian Bozeman Justin Branum Chandler Brewer Conner Brian Joshua Brignac Hannah Brown

Katherine Bryant Skylar Bueche Brittney Burden Connor Burns Adam Calais Kacey Cardona Katie Carpenter Lucas Carraway

Breanna Clark Cameron Clement Jacob Coates Taylor Cockerham Darian Collier Hunter Colton Kaitlyn Cooke Kelsey Cooke

Myles Courtney Rachel Cox Payton Coxe Devyn Craft Jacob Crowell Sarah Daas Sarah Dame Alexis David

Brittney Davis Dustin Davis Lyndee Debetaz Ethan DeLaughter Brooke Demoulin Hadley Devall Shelby Deviller Ashton Dixon Continued on Page 21 20 CITY NEWS Thursday, May 19, 2016

A Message to The Class of 2016 from Rep. Valarie Hodges Always remember that God’s word is the best guide for your life. Others may fail you but our Heavenly Father will never fail you. Keep your family close to your heart and always remember that Central is home! — Legislative Accomplishments — • Acquired funding to widen Hwy. 64 to Magnolia Bridge • Acquired funding for Hooper Road Extension • Secured $10 milllion in new money for Comite Diversion Canal • Voted NO across-the-board on raising taxes • HB 836 by Rep. Hodges - Prevents marriage licenses from being used by undocumented immigrants as a pathway to citizenship - PASSED • HCR 51 by Rep. Hodges - Created Legislative Task Force to speed up com pletion of Comite Diversion Canal - PASSED HB 126 and 1105 by Rep. Hodges - Hotline for victims of human trafficking - PASSED • HB 278 by Rep. Hodges - Prohibits coerced abortions in Louisiana - PASSED — Current Legislative Battles — • Prevent additional taxes and make responsible cuts in state spending • Prohibit the creation of sanctuary cities and prohibit illegal immigrants from receiving government benefits • Grant victims of domestic violence temporary concealed carry permit • Require hospitals and midwives to inform parents of danger to newborns of shaken baby syndrome

Central Private Most Loveable Central High Friendliest Girl and Boy Olivia Hart and Nathaniel Broussard Rachel Cox and Logan Thames CITY NEWS Thursday, May 19, 2016 21

Central High School • Class of 2016 Photos by Expressions Photography Expressions by Photos Christopher Dowden Tyler Dufour Justin Duhon Carly Duke Diamonick Dunn Emily Dunn Blade Edwards Quiesha Emery

Brandon Esch Anne-Marie Evans Mason Evans Ryland Fabre Grant Falcon Casey Ferguson Kaitlyn Fife Kaetlyn Finn

Madison Flowers Brent Fontenot Micah Fontenot Samantha Fox Thomas Frazier Shae Fruge Victoria Furlow Donovan Furr

Noah Gandy Reagan Gill Haleigh Gradney Jordyn Graham Nicholas Granata Hannah Granier Kristine Gray Hunter Griggs

Savannah Guarino Trenton Guay Dayton Guercio Brant Guerin Toni Guerin Gabrielle Guilbeau Tara Guillory Madison Hadden

Mackenzie Hardin Morgan Harris Trevor Harrison Davante Heil Molly Henderson Montana Hernandez Jeffery Higgs Holly Hodges

Reanne Holmes Jordan Hopkins River Hubbard Taylor Hunt Darah Husser Jarett Ingalss Katharyn Jenkins Justin Jernigan

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Blayne Johnson Hayley Johnson Matthew Johnson Quinlan Johnson Jamille Jones Jasmane Jones Keeanah Jones Continued on Page 23 22 CITY NEWS Thursday, May 19, 2016

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Congratulations,Valarie Hodges Class of 2016

One of my favorite photos — That’s me, Scott Wilson, on the left posing with former Councilman Joe Greco. Between the two of us, we have represented Central for 24 years on the Metro Council. Oh, that guy in the picture on the right? That’s me in 19XX when I was a senior at Redemptorist High! As your Metro Councilman, I am so proud of our graduates of Central High School and Central Private School! You will always remember your high school years, especially the sporting events, the great teachers, and friendships, some of which may last a life- time. I fondly remember my days at Redemptorist High and all that wonderful school gave to me. Treasure your friendships, your memories, and your great alma mater! Good luck for the future!

Central Private School Class Officers — Kristen DeFreitas, Reporter; Briella Ricca, Treasurer; Gabe Ragusa, President; Landon Bryson, Vice President, an d Kristin Nijoka, Secretary CITY NEWS Thursday, May 19, 2016 23 Central High School • Class of 2016

Sarah Jones Jeauhn Karney Kyle Kennedy Kade Kepper Caroline Kiefer Taft Kirby Mckenzie Knapps Jaelyn Knighten

Kaylee Kwan Reagan Laborde Serenity Lanclos Ashlyn Langley Courtney Langlois Alexis LeBlanc Lucas Lecoq Sarah LeDuff

Chance Lee Dylan Lemoine Breanna Lolis Deion London Kathryn Mancuso Emily Martin Kamron Mayeux Leah McCarty

Lane McCaskill Brooklyn McCauley Sydnie McClendon Zachary McLain Katelyn Melancon Ross Melton Hope Michelli Ainsley Miller

Caleb Moore Mary Ann Morris Chloe Mouton Amy Newsom Noah Nichols Landon Nicolosi Christopher Nijoka Kenyetté Nixon

Patrick Norton Thatch Norton Ashley Norwood Brooke Olinde Charley Ourso Devante Parker Taylor Paternostro Joseph Pattan

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Daniel Pulliam JonRoy Pulver Sarah Pursifull Miles Raggio Nia Ragland Katelyn Rains Guadalupe Ramirez Brutus Rayburn, II Continued on Page 25 24 CITY NEWS Thursday, May 19, 2016

Sen. Bodi WhiteValarie Hodges Congratulations to the Class of 2016 You have a great future ahead! Don’t Be Afraid to Grow and Change. I did! After all, I wasn’t always the “mature statesman” you see in the photo at right. No, I was young once — a long time ago — and had a lot of growing and changing to do, as the photos from the Central Wildcat yearbook of 1974 reveal! Sen. Bodi White (R-Central) Central’s Bodi White Named All-State

Congratulations to Class of 2016!

Central High Most Athletic Central Private Most Athletic Kaitlyn Cooke and Caleb Moore Landon Bryson and Lauren Bihm CITY NEWS Thursday, May 19, 2016 25

Central Graduation at 6 p.m. Friday, May 20 Photos by Expressions Photography Expressions by Photos Courtney Reed Kamron Richard Tad Richard Katelyn Riddle Randy Roach Joel Robinson Kaylee Robinson Malik Robinson

Taylor Rogers Creselda Rodriguez Dylan Sanders Mason Savant Kaitlin Schlatre Kellie Scott Jayde Sibley Austin Smiley

Griffin Smith Elizabeth Soileau Christian Steele Joshua Stevens Kierstyn Sutherland Joshua Tanksley Madaline Tarver Keondra Taylor

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Central Private • Most Dependable Central High • Most Dependable Allison Flurry and Cody Lewis Sarah Jones and Johnathan Anderson CITY NEWS Thursday, May 19, 2016 27

Sid Gautreaux, Baker High Congratulations on graduating as a member of the Class of 2016! This is an important milestone in your life! In the years ahead, we at the East Baton Rouge Sheriff’s Office look forward to serving you. If we can be of assistance, please contact us at the Central substation at 13016 Gurney Road, call the Substation at 389-5177, or in case of emergency, call 911. And if you are interested in a career in law enforcement, please contact us. Many thanks for your kind support of this office and your deputies!

Central Private’s Most School Spirit Central High’s Most School Spirit Rebecca Armanini & Jesse Stone Micah Fontenot and Tad Richard 28 CITY NEWS Thursday, May 19, 2016

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Class Quote: “All that really matters is that the people you love are happy and healthy. Everything else is just sprinkles on a sundae.” - Paul Walker CITY NEWS Thursday, May 19, 2016 29 Central Private School • Class of 2016

Bryan Andes Gavyn Andre` Trevor Andre` Rebecca Armanini Madison Ashford Alayna Averette Reagan Baggett Gillian Barroios

Emily Bernard Lauren Bihm Isaiah Breaux Natalie Broussard Nathaniel Broussard Landon Bryson Hunter Buxton Zane Byland

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Tanner Fritts Jeremy Gajan Alton Harrison Olivia Hart Dylan Iueli Molly Keel Dylan Larid Alyssa Landry

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The Remarkable Story of the Greg Calihan / Central Title Redemptorist Wolves Who Became Central Private School Rebels

Central Private Class of 2016 REDEMPTORIST WOLVES WHO BECAME CENTRAL PRIVATE SENIORS — Front Row: Trevor Andre’, Rebecca Armanini, Rachel Lessard, Alyssa Landry, Stephanie Tassin, Gillian Barrios, Hunter Harris, Todd Watson Back Row: Hunter Todd, Jeremy Gajan, Connor Callihan, Cameron Callihan, Dylan Iueli, Trent Myrick, Matthew Lanoux. Not shown: Tyler Donaldson

When the Diocese of Baton Rouge unexpectedly closed last year, it seemed like a disaster for Redemptorist’s close-knit senior class. They could have scat- tered to schools throughout the Baton Rouge area. Instead, they decided to stay together and attend Central Private School. The new students were welcomed with open arms by CPS’ administrators, teachers, and students. The new students were integrated into the life of Central Private, and they excelled! Old friendships continued but new friendships were made. Those students who came from Redemptorist to CPS have experienced two quite different cul- tures, and they will always proudly be both Redemptorist Wolves and Central Private Rebels! Congratulations! You Made It! THE CALLIHAN TWINS from Callihan Law Firm LLC Central Title & Closing LLC www.callihanlaw.com www.centraltitleandclosing.com

Cameron and Conner Callihan were two of the 261-6929 students who started at Redemptorist and moved 14465 Wax Road to CPS this year. They love both schools! CITY NEWS Thursday, May 19, 2016 31 Central Private School • Class of 2016

Kristen Nijoka Lauren Norwood Landon O’Quinn Jena Pocorello Gabe Ragusa Dylan Restivo Brielle Ricca

Thomas Richardson Jesse Stone Stephanie Tassin Canaan Thomas Todd Waton Nicholas Williams LouisWittenburg Graduation Ceremonies for Central Private Seniors Will Be Held at 7 p.m. on Monday, May 23 at Greenwell Springs Baptist Church Bethany Christian School • Class of 2016

Lauren Albington Madison Batarseh Samuel Gray Aaron Green Jacob Hecht Kayla Keller BAKER — Madi- son Batarseh was named valedictori- an, and Malori La- Porte was named salutatorian during graduation cremo- nies at Bethany Christian School May 9 at Bethany Church in Baker. Malori LaPorte Josiah Marshall Joshua Norwood Julian Shorts Lydia Stucky Central Home School Seniors to Graduate

Will Hardy Anna Jolibois Haily Latting Taylor Beth Lloyd Hannah Turner Graduation Ceremonies for 60 BR Area Home Schoolers Will Be Held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, May 21 at Istrouma Baptist Church 32 CITY NEWS Thursday, May 19, 2016 Congratulations to Class of 2016! Commencement = A Beginning To the graduates of 2016: As you walk across the stage and receive your diploma, you will commence a new chapter in your life. Our schools in Central have well prepared you for the next step. Once your for- mal education is complete, you will get a good job or start a business. Hopefully, you will become a prop- erty owner, and that will bring you into contact with the Assessor’s office. Our job is to assess property fairly and equitably in accordance with law. We want you to know that when you become a property owner, our door is always open to assist you! Thank you so much for the opportunity to serve you! — Assessor Brian Wilson

Brian Wilson (left) at Redemptorist High School; Brian and younger brother Scott in elementary school; and at right as a teenager.

Central Schools Supt. Mike Faulk with seniors Cameron Clement (4.387 GPA), Kathryn Jenkins (4.346 GPA), and Student Government President Sarah Jones CITY NEWS Thursday, May 19, 2016 33 Some of Central High, CPS Favorites

Central High School’s Most Couteous Central High School’s Most Talented Central High School’s Most Attractive Sarah Dame and Jonathan Ryder Jared Anders and Meg Terrio Kade Kepper and Seremity Lanclos

Central High School’s Most Photogenic Central High School’s Class Comedian Central High School’s Best Personality Mason Evans and Emily Martin Josh Bogan and Toni Guerin Kyle Kennedy and Anne Marie Evans

Central High School’s Most Talkative Central High School’s Whittest Central High School’s Campus Flirt Hannah Brown and Kade Thode Molly Anderson and Will Aaron Austin Smiley and Adrianna Austin

Central Private School’s Most Likely to Succeed Central Private School’s Most Intellectual Central Private School’s Friendliest Gabe Ragusa and Payton Lee Gillian Barrios and Zane Byland Tom Richardson and Emily Bernard 34 CITY NEWS Thursday, May 19, 2016 CITY NEWS Thursday, May 19, 2016 35 2016 Central High Academic Awards

Cameryn Austin Caitlin Benoit Caden Blouin Sarah Boswell Kelsie Bourgeois Jacob Coates Kelsey Cooke 11th Grade ACT Score 28 Top 11th Grade GPA 4.368 11th Grade ACT Score 27 11th Grade ACT Score 28 11th Grade ACT Score 27 12th Grade ACT Score 29 12th Grade ACT Score 27

Brooke Demoulin Jace Eisworth Grant Falcon Samantha Fox Shae Frugé Joseph Furr Kyla Golden 12th Grade ACT Score 28 Top 9th Grade GPA 4.375 12th Grade ACT Score 27 12th Grade ACT Score 28 12th Grade ACT Score 28 11th Grade ACT Score 27 Top 10th Grade GPA 4.50

Caroline Heyl Brianna Huber Brianna Huber Dylan Holmes Destiny Manzella Mary McPhate Top Scoreer on Explorer Test 21 11th Grade ACT Score 28 9th Grade GPA 4.25 9th Grade GPA 4.25 Joshua Miles Top 9h Grade Explore Score 25 Top 9h Grade Explore Score 23 Top 9th Grade GPA 4.50 11th Grade ACT Score 27 Top 9th Grade GPA 4.375

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