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September 2018 • Vol. 2, No. 6 • 16 Pages • Your Community Newspaper • Like Istrouma Journal on Facebook.com • 225-261-5055 Stadium Dedication Oct. 10, Parade Oct. 13 Istrouma Homecoming Istrouma Indians, Alumni to Return Off to 4-0 Start, To Istrouma High Recall Glory Days For Celebration Of Seasons Past - Istrouma High Of Past, Future BATON ROUGE BATON ROUGE - Istrouma High School’s fledgling football -pro principal Reginald Douglas is in- gram is off to viting Istrouma alumni of all gen- an impressive erations to return to the school for start. After go- Homecoming celebrations Oct. 10 ing 4-1 last year, Istrou- and 13. “We’re ma is 4-0 so excited about our far this sea- alumni return- son with four ing home. They games remain- will love the ing. Last week, physical facili- the Indians de- ties and our stu- feated Broad- dents and fac- moor handily ulty,” he said. Indian playmaker 37-6, thereby The festivities QB Don Crayton begin at 5 p.m. Istrouma principal avenging its Reginald Douglas only loss last year. Enrollment on Wednesday, at Istrouma is skyrocketing, in- Oct. 10 with dedication of Tack creasing from 452 students in Jackson Stadium. The family of May to 852 in September. By the legendary principal and coach next year, Istrouma Reginald will be on hand, and all alumni are Douglas expects enrollment to invited. The homecoming court top 1,100 and Istrouma to begin will be presented before the game, the 2019 season in class 4A. which will begin at 6 p.m. Istrouma coach head coach The annual Homecoming Pa- Jeremy Gradney, an inspiration- rade will begin at 9 a.m. on Satur- al leader of the Indian program, day, Oct. 13. The parade will be- said the team strong and fast. gin at Winbourne Elementary and He said they should be ready to head west to Istrouma High. The compete in 4A next year. school’s Annual Pow Wow will Some Istrouma athletes, such See CHALLENGE on Page 18 follow outside the cafeteria. Both as quarterback Don Crayton, events are free. To reserve a place are serious Division I prospects. Jenkins Woody by Photo for your organization in the pa- Istrouma’s homecoming game rade, become a vendor, tailgate, or this year is set for Oct. 10 with ISTROUMA HEAD COACH JEREMY with his wife Kodia and children after the to buy a brick, go Istrouma Journal the homecoming parade Oct. 13. Indians’ victory over Baker. The Indians are 4-0 midway through their 8-game season. on Facebook.com. Port Allen at Istrouma Indians Istrouma Homecoming Wednesday Sat., Oct. 13 Oct. 10, 2018 Parade 9 a.m. Dedication 5 p.m. Winbourne Avenue Game 6 p.m. Then Pow Wow Tack Jackson Stadium LIVE Coverage at Istrouma High Istrouma Journal 2 Thursday, September 27, 2018 East Baton Rouge Parish School Board Districts for November 6, 2018 Election

District 2 Zachary Community School District EBR Parish School Board Vereta Lee

District 2 EBR Parish School Board Vereta Lee

Baker Community Central Community School District School District District 2

District 4 District 3 Vereta Lee Joycelyn Hall Dadrius Lanus EBR Parish School Board Kenyata District 3 Nelson-Smith

District 4 Dawn Collins Chrisdelin EBR Parish “Kelly” Lyles School Board Dawn Collins

Kenyata Nelson- Tramelle Smith Howard District 1 District 5 District 1 District 5 EBR Parish EBR Parish School Board School Board Mark Bellue Evelyn Ware-Jackson District 9 EBR Parish School Board David Mark Bellue Tatman District 9

Evelyn Cliff Lewis Ware-Jackson District 7 EBR Parish School Board Michael Gaudet District 6 EBR Parish District 8 School Board EBR Parish Jill Dyason School Board David Tatman Connie District 7 Bernard District 6

District 8

Mike Gaudet Tania Nyman Jill Dyason Tammy Dabadie

Connie Bernard

On Nov. 6, 2018, East Baton Rouge Parish voters will go to the polls to elect the parish School Board from nine single- member districts. Voters in Baker, Central, and Zachary will elect their own school boards. A runoff if necessary will be held on Dec. 8. Qualifying was held July 18-20, 2018. Thursday, September 27, 2018 3

Supt. Drake’s Committee Fills in Gaps at Istrouma

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The ISTROUMA ADVISORY COMMITTEE (left) appointed by Supt. Warren Drake meeting at the school library. At right, the moon rises over Istrouma High School. BATON ROUGE — Istrouma High pointed by Supt. Warren Drake to said. The only committee member School has made great progress advise him on everything related to who is not an Istrouma graduate is over the past three years, going the school. While the committee is the chairlady, Dr. Jackie Mims, who from a school that was closed and advisory only functions much like formerly represented the Istrouma set for demolition to a beautiful a school board, and the superinten- area on the parish School Board. new campus with $30 million in dent has followed almost all of their Dr. Mims has been a strong voice improvements, an entirely new fac- recommendations — from hiring of for reopening Istrouma and setting ulty and staff, and the fastest grow- the principal to design of the cam- high standards for the school. ing student body in the state. Istrou- pus to the school’s curriculum. The members of the committee ma went from 452 students in May The committee, composed of see themselves primarily as a re- to 852 in August. It is likely to top black and white members who source for the principal, staff, and 1,100 next fall. graduated from Istrouma from the coaches at the school. “We can help Many factors came together to 1960’s to the 2000’s, are quick to fill in the gaps, when public funds make this change in the school’s tell you race plays no role in the aren’t available or the school needs fortune’s possible. One factor that committee’s work. “Everyone on an advocate,” one said. hasn’t received much attention in this committee loves this school Now several other schools in the the media is the Istrouma Advisory and is dedicated to making it the parish are asking to have their own Council, a 12-member body ap- best it has ever been,” one member advisory councils. Istrouma grad 1964 Wayne Messina Do You Need Experienced Investment Advice?

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Sample Ballot Capital City News • Istrouma Journal Tuesday, November 6, 2018 Early Voting Oct. 23-30 Names in Blue Endorsed Endorsements for Congress-6, by Capital City News and Istrouma Journal Secretary of State Judge, Constable, School Board Special Election record in the courtroom and a passion of Our Lady of Mercy church. Mr. Kyle Ardoin R for solving critical issues to improve Bargas has an active real estate li- Heather Cloud R EBR School Board our community. He has spent most cense and works in his family’s real “Gwen” Collins-Greenup D of his career as an Assistant District estate business. A. G. Crowe R Support for Drake Attorney with the East Baton Rouge Trey Bargas started with the Ba- “Rick” Edmonds R Parish District Attorney’s Office. He ton Rouge City Police in September Rene Fontenot Free D Key to Improving currently serves as Section Chief 1997. He retired from the depart- Thomas J. Kennedy III R and most recently held the positions ment in April 2018. He spent more Matthew “Matt” Moreau NP Parish Schools of Chief Homicide Prosecutor and than 10 years in the traffic division, Julie Stokes R Woody Jenkins Section Chief of the Violent Crimes riding solo motorcycles. He worked Editor Unit. He previously served as a mis- in uniform patrol; security under Congress - 2nd Dist. demeanor assistant, junior felony Mayor-President Kip Holden, and Belden Batiste I BATON ROUGE — In this edition of assistant, and senior felony assis- in administration as supervisor of Cedric Richmond D the Capital City News and the Is- tant for the DA’s office. For nearly criminal records and supervisor of trouma Journal, our newspapers are nine years, he has handled thou- professional standards. He conclud- Shawdra Rodriguez NP sands of cases — from misdemean- ed his career in uniformed patrol, Jesse Schmidt NP proud to endorse the following can- didates: ors to murders. 3rd District, as a Congress - 6th Dist. Congress - 6th District Immediately shift supervisor. Justin Dewitt D Garret Graves (R) after graduating In these roles, he Baton Rouge City Judge from law school, always tried to Devin Lance Graham I Chris Hester be- bring law enforce- Garret Graves R Chris Hester (R) City Constable gan his career at ment and the com- “Andie” Saizan D Gordon “Trey” Bargas (R) Watson, Blanche, munity together. East Baton Rouge Parish Wilson and Pos- The Consta- City Judge - ES 2A ner, a law firm ble’s office deals City of Baton Rouge School Board - District 2 Vereta Lee (D) practicing pri- with civil matters. “Chris” Hester R District 3 marily in the area Mr. Bargas hopes of medical mal- Johnell Matthews D Dr. Kenyetta Nelson-Smith (D) Chris Hester to change that by Trey Bargas District 4 practice defense. actively assist City Constable Dawn Collins (D) There he honed his skills in civil members of the community with Special Election District 5 practice. Drawing upon this experi- criminal, traffic, and civil issues. He Gordon “Trey” Bargas R Evelyn Ware-Jackson (D) ence, he will bring justice to the civ- believes evictions and small claims Riley Harbour III D District 6 il and small claims matters that are garnishments need to be a higher Leo LaMotte D Jill Dyason (R) handled in City Court. priority. Mr. Bargas believes that ev- Ronald “Ron” Stevens D District 7 Chris Hester is a graduate of eryone should have proper access to Terrica Williams D Michael Gaudet (R) Catholic High, LSU, and LSU Law justice and that city court should not School. He is active in the communi- be financed by the poor and indigent. GARRET GRAVES ty as the head coach of the 8th grade He has said he will maintain all East Baton Rouge Parish United States Congress basketball team at St. Aloysius Cath- current community outreach pro- School Board - District 2 6th District of Louisiana olic School, past chairman of the Ba- grams and expand such programs. Joycelyn Hall D Exemplary Service ton Rouge Bridge Academy Board, He favors having some Constable Dadrius Lanus D Garret Graves is now complet- and a member at First Methodist reserves train for rescue during natu- Vereta Lee D ing his second two-year term rep- Church. He has pledged to address ral disasters. Mr. Bargas has exten- resenting the people of the Baton the concerns about the operations of sive ties to the Baton Rouge commu- East Baton Rouge Parish Rouge area in the United States City Court. We believe Chris Hester nity and looks forward to helping the Congress. During that time, our will be an outstanding City Judge. City move forward as Constable. We School Board - District 3 country has experienced histor- Tramelle Howard D GORDON “TREY” BARGAS believe he will do an excellent job as ic change in Washington. At the City Constable. Kenyetta Nelson-Smith D same time, the people of the Baton Baton Rouge City Constable Rouge area experienced the devas- Law Enforcement Experience East Baton Rouge Parish East Baton Rouge Parish tating flood of August 2018. It was Gordon “Trey” Bargas was born School Board School Board - District 4 a unique local disaster that affected and raised in Baton Rouge. He has In considering endorsements for only us but in a monumental way. been married to local attorney Valer- the school board, we weighed many Dawn Collins D ie Bargas for 15 years, and they have factors including support by incum- Chrisdelin “Kelly” Lyles D Throughout all these unexpected events, our new Congressman per- three children. They are parishioners See ENDORSEMENTS on Page 10 East Baton Rouge Parish formed at the highest level. With a solid conservative voting record, Letter to the Editor from Marlon Browning School Board - District 5 he faithfully represented the views Cliff Lewis D of most people in the 6th Congres- Evelyn Ware-Jackson D sional District and developed a very positive relationship with the lead- East Baton Rouge Parish ers of Congress, President Trump, Challenge of Istrouma School Board - District 6 and members of his administration. The flood of August 2016 gave Con- Dear Editor homework, ate supper, took a bath, Tammy Dabadie R I’m writing to commend your and the off to bed! Choices were so Jill Dyason R gressman Graves an historic oppor- outstanding article, “The Challenge much less in that glorious period. tunity to make a of Istrouma,” Aug. 23, 2018, Istrou- I was a slight nerd (National Hon- East Baton Rouge Parish difference in the ma Journal, about how Istrouma or, Mu Sigma, Latin club) and once School Board - District 7 lives of tens of meant so much to people of north gave a speech in the new auditorium Michael Gaudet R thousands of real Baton Rouge and some of the chal- when we had some kind of Citizen- Tania Nyman D people living here, lenges moving forward. I am a 1964 ship Week and had speakers from and he did not graduate of Istrouma. I used to hang sophomore, junior, and senior class- Constitutional Amendments disappoint. He with Ken Wall, Don Berry, and Chris es. I was also part of that Mu Sigma worked tirelessly Meisner. We still stay in touch to group that attended President Ken- No. 1 - Felons Can’t Run Yes day and night to this day, especially after every LSU nedy’s funeral in November of 1963. No. 2 - Hung Juries No address the needs game. That was a life changing event. No. 3 - Govt. Donations Yes of people, some Garret Graves I grew up in north Baton Rouge. I now live in Ogden, Utah where No. 4 - Protect Gas Tax Yes I lived at the corner of Shelley and I moved in 2005. After finishing of whom had lost everything and all Alamonster. One block north of Istrouma, I graduated from LSU, No. 5 - Surviving Spouse Yes of whom had lost something. During No. 6 - Slow Tax Increase Yes our house was Evangeline and one served a two-year mission for my this time, his performance as a Con- block west was Scenic Highway church in New Zealand, and went to gressman was far above what is nor- and the “Plant.” My dad was part of Brigham Young University where I EBR Propositions mally expected. It was exemplary! those hard-working khaki-clothed got my Masters in 1972. I returned We are proud to endorse Congress- No. 1 - Fantasy Sports No employees of ESSO/ENJAY/HUM- to Baton Rouge, taught at Episcopal man Garret Graves for reelection. BLE/EXXON. I grew up in that High for three years, then worked 29 Voter Registraton Deadline CHRIS HESTER humble, middle-class neighborhood years at Blue Cross and Blue Shield Last Day in Person or Mail Baton Rouge City Judge where a basketball goal in our yard of Louisiana as Purchasing Manager became a rallying call for guys in until 2005. I retired and my wife and Oct. 9, 2018 Proven Track Record in Court Chris Hester is a life-long Baton the neighborhood. We came home I moved to Utah to be near three of Rouge resident with a proven track from school, played some ball, did See LETTERS on Page 15 Thursday, September 27, 2018 5

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910 North Foster Drive Vol. 2 • No. 6 Baton Rouge, LA 70806 Phone (225) 261-5055 • Entire contents © 2018 Email stories and photos for all papers to [email protected] Published Monthly The Leader was founded April 30, 1998. 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. It resumed publication as the Capital City News on Aug. 16, 2012, with Vol. 21, No. 1. The North Baton Rouge Journal began on August 11, 1966 and went on hiatus in 1976. It resumed publication as the Istrouma Journal on April 6, 2017. Editor & Publisher Woody Jenkins Business Manager Jolice Provost Account Executive Kim Powers Jenkins Woody by Photo Member, Louisiana Press Association and Chamber of Commerce of EBR Parish Deadline for news and advertising: 5 p.m. Friday before publication $18 a year by subscription in advance • $25 a year outside East Baton Rouge 2018 Istrouma High School cheerleaders at Istrouma-Broadmoor game An Analysis of the Good, the Bad, and the Ugly Pros and Cons of Const’l Amendments mous juries in all felony cases. Amendment No. 2 Unanimous juries are already required in capital cases, but 10 of 12 jurors is what Recommendations Unanimous Juries: is required to con- vict or acquit a on Constitutional Amendments Worst of the Bunch criminal defendant November 6, 2018 Woody Jenkins charged with 2nd Editor degree murder, No. 1 — Prohibit felons from running for public rape, armed rob- BATON ROUGE — When voters go bery, and a host of office for five years after completion of sentence to the polls on Nov. 6, 2018, they other offenses pun- — YES may be surprised to find they have a Woody Jenkins ishable with hard lot more to vote on besides the can- labor. No. 2 — Allow one of 12 jurors to prevent a con- didates running for statewide and If this amendment passes, it will viction for armed robbery, rape, and all other non- local offices. Also included are six mean that thousands of hardened proposed statewide Constitutional criminals will be released to prey capital felony cases — NO amendments and one proposition, on the public. If it passes, a single which will be on the ballot only in hold-out rogue juror will result in a No. 3 — Allow one government entity to donate East Baton Rouge Parish. mistrial and no conviction. public equipment or personnel to another govern- On-line Sports Gambling. The It is important to understand that mental entity — YES local proposition would allow gam- there are many members of the pub- bling on fantasy football and other lic today who will not vote to con- No. 4 — Prohibit use of state highway fund money fantasy sports online in East Ba- vict anyone of anything. They have ton Rouge Parish. We oppose this had experiences with the criminal for State Police traffic control — YES new form of gambling because it is justice system and oppose the sys- highly addictive and will prey on tem. They want to release everyone. No. 5 — Extend special property tax treatment thousands of our citizens. Even more important is the dan- such as for surviving spouse of first responder The Advocate reports, “Since ger of juror intimidation. It only who died while performing his duties, to property 1990, Louisiana has legalized a lot- takes one phone call to a juror or tery, a land-based casino in New perhaps the juror’s mother to insure held in trust — YES Orleans, 15 floating casinos that that the juror will never vote for a now have the right to move onto guilty verdict. No. 6 — Where property reassessment results in land and operate more slot ma- There is no protection provid- a tax increase of more than 50%, the tax increase chines, plus slot-machine empo- ed in our state for jurors who are riums at four racetracks and video subject to threats or intimidation. would be phased in by five years — YES poker at 3,600 bars and 205 truck There is no money to remove them stops. Given that array of wagering from the area or the state. options, Louisianans might be sur- The reality is that the juror who EBR Parish Propositions prised to learn their state constitu- is threatened by a gang or a thug tion prohibits gambling.” would simply have to face the mu- No. 1 — Allow fantasy sports contests in East Ba- Yes, the constitution prohibits it sic if he voted for conviction and ton Rouge Parish — NO but corrupt judges and other offi- then had to return to his neighbor- cials have nevertheless legalized it. hood, perhaps a poor neighborhood We’re voting no. where crime is rampant. stitution in America. been threatened or intimidated — State Constitutional Amend- The Louisiana Constitution’s Those who want to require unan- to release a person guilty of murder, ments. The most important propo- Declaration of Rights is already imous juries for all felonies would rape or armed robbery, despite guilt sition on the Nov. 6, 2018 ballot is more protective of the rights of allow ONE PERSON — who is bi- being proven beyond a reasonable Amendment No. 2 to require unani- criminal defendants than any con- ased against our system or who has doubt to 11 other jurors. , Ronald Reagan Chamber of Commerce Newsmaker Luncheon of East Baton Rouge Tuesday, Oct. 9, 2018 Tuesday, Oct. 23, 2018 LunchLunch 12n12n $19$19 •• CaféCafé AméricainAméricain Sponsored by Republican Party of EBR 75217521 JeffersonJefferson HighwayHighway 11:30 Reception • 12 Lunch • $19 Baton Rouge, LA 70806 Café Américain • 7521 Jefferson Hwy. “Like”“Like” CapitalCapital RepublicanRepublican on Facebook or go to www.ChamberEBR.com No Reservation Necessary CapitalRepublican.com 6 Thursday, September 27, 2018 Dunham Tigers (4-0) Earn Reputation

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EndorsementsContinued from Page 4 for EBR School Board She communicates with her con- of Glen Oaks High School. She re- school system is an integral part of bents of Supt. Warren Drake, who stituents, colleagues, the media and ceived her Bachelor of Science de- improving our schools. has brought major reforms and im- local organizations to keep them well gree from Southern and her Masters Dawn Collins believes “Education provements to the system. informed on a variety of issues. One and PhD. from LSU. She is an as- is a cornerstone of citizenship.” She VERETA LEE example of this was an opportunity sistant professor and program leader has a Bachelors of English Liberal for the Glen Oaks community to ex- of Child Development in the Depart- Arts and Masters of Public Adminis- EBR School Board District 2 press their desire for restoration and ment of Family and Consumer Sci- tration from Southern. She is also a Putting Children First refurbishment of the high school that ences at Southern University. Certified School Board Member hav- School board member Vereta Lee was devastated by the Great Flood of In her role on the school board, ing completed 27.5 hours of contin- works closely meet with Supt. War- August 2016. Vereta Lee listened to she has fought for fair and equal ued learning units in 2016 and 57.5 ren Drake, board colleagues and the members of that community and wages for all who hours in 2017. committee members to ensure that served as an advocate for the voice- work with district One of her first observations as a the board and staff stay committed less. children. She is school board member was that our to high expectations for improving She is a life long educator who has an advocate for schools had not been getting the at- student achievement. advocated for the best instructional public education tention and resources they needed to She is proud of having two Na- materials and teachers available. She and firmly -be be schools of choice for all families. tional Blue Rib- supported pay raises for all employ- lieves all children She said, “In the past year, many bon Schools in ees. As a mother, grandmother and can learn. “We schools in District 4 have made District 2. She is great grandmother, she tried to en- just have to meet great progress, but there is still a lot also proud of East sure that all students receive the best them where they of work to do.” She said District 4 Baton Rouge be- education to enable them to become are,” she says. Dr. progress includes: ing No. 1 in the high achievers and productive citi- Nelson-Smith rep- • Villa Del Rey Elementary, Park state on AP tests, zens equipped with the communica- Dr. Kenyetta resents the only Forest Elementary and Middle, and scoring three or tion and technological skills neces- Nelson-Smith approved “Family Belaire High are all now Creative above the state sary to preserve this democracy. She of Schools” in the EBRP School Dis- Sciences & Arts Magnet schools with and scoring three strived to put children, families and trict, which includes a STEM tract assistance from a $15 million grant. points of growth communities first. We believe Vereta throughout the Scotlandville com- • Brookstown Middle has become this year on Lee is the best candidate for School munity. the only middle school in the state Vereta Lee Board District 2. She worked with district office with Aquaponics and Hydroponics growth to Mas- to correct the salary schedule in programs. tery. This was the 6th best in the KENYETTA NELSON-SMITH EBR School Board District 3 hopes of retaining and recruiting • La Belle Aire Elementary was state. She works to ensure the staff highly-qualified educators to our chosen by Louisiana DOE to imple- and committee members take part Quality Education for All Dr. Kenyetta Nelson-Smith cur- district. Since her tenure, two Mag- ment Dual Language immersion. in team development and training net Schools of America have been Dawn Collins is working hard to to ensure that everyone puts faces rently serves as the Vice President of the East Baton Rouge School Board. named in her district, Scotlandville serve the people of District 4, and we on all students and that they are She is completing her second term Magnet High School and Scotland- believe she deserves reelection. not just treated as data. She seeks representing District 3. Dr. Nelson- ville Middle Magnet School, and EVELYN WARE-JACKSON feedback from staff on interven- Smith is the mother of one son, two- one Blue Ribbon School, Ryan El- EBR School Board District 5 tions, progress tracking, professional year-old Clifton “Ace” Smith, III ementary. Dr. Nelson-Smith hopes to Erasing Lines that Divide Us development, Tier 1 curriculum re- and one daughter, Jewel I. Smith, a continue to work with her constitu- Immediate past East Baton Rouge sources, and other information pro- sophomore at Louisiana Tech. She is ents, principals, district staff, and her Parish School Board president Evelyn grams. As a member of the State and an active member in her church, Zion board colleagues to continue moving Ware-Jackson is a person who brings National School Board Association, Travelers Baptist Church in New this district forward, and we believe people together. She did an outstand- she remains abreast of all policies she is the best choice in District 3. and trends as they impact children. Roads. Dr. Nelson-Smith is the sec- ing job as board president and helped Throughout her tenure as a school ond eldest of six siblings to parents, DAWN COLLINS end many controversies to the satis- board member and as a parent, she Pastor Isiah Nelson, III and Annette EBR School Board District 4 faction of all. She says, “I appreci- has been a committed advocate for a Robinson Nelson. High Student Achievement ate it when people ignore lines that quality education for all children. Dr. Nelson-Smith is a graduate As a member of the East Baton often separate us to do what’s right Rouge Parish School Board, Dawn for our entire parish. That’s the way Collins fights for equitable distribu- I operate as a school board member.” tion of resources across the parish Evelyn represents the only school in programming and teacher quality. board district that is roughly 50-50 As a relatively new member of the racially and says that sometimes sets board, she already her apart on the has some accom- board. In a sense, plishments under her district is a her belt and has microcosm of the goals for the fu- parish. ture. She wants to She says, “I be- unite citizens in lieve I’ve been support of public elected by the education. people living She is the moth- within the bound- er of two public aries of District 5 school graduates to not only serve Evelyn and grandmother Dawn Collins them, but to do of a future student what’s best for Ware-Jackson of East Baton Rouge public schools. our entire parish. We take interest in She is a strong advocate for high stu- strengthening neighborhood schools dent achievement, parental involve- no matter where they are in East Ba- ment, resource equity, educator pay ton Rouge Parish. We should lend increases, and community engage- our hands to those who may not live ment. She believes keeping families near us to make our city stronger as a and the community engaged in the See INCUMBENTS on Page 11

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School, a school outside her district, ementary has continued to prosper Rouge Parish School Board, Mike He has promised that, if elected, but a school in transition and in need as a neighborhood school. It is a Na- Gaudet is no stranger to the fight for his focus will be on accountability. of innovation after its magnet pro- tional Blue Ribbon School ranked by quality education. He has always He says, “We need to hold ourselves gram was moved to Istrouma. niche.com as one of America’s Top shown a great personal interest in accountable for improving perfor- She says, “I’m proud of its suc- 500 Elementary Schools. education as shown in his service to mance in our low-performing schools cessful partnerships. Now families We have watched Jill for a long Episcopal High, Teach For America while maintaining the progress we have a strong feeder pattern and a time. From our vantage point, she and helping found the Thrive Acad- have made in the higher-performing unique program for our future scien- has always placed the needs of stu- emy Charter School. schools.” tists. It’s because of our similarities, dents and families first. Jill has advo- His career background includes “We must hold ourselves account- our interests in working across invis- cated for high-quality charter schools having held positions of great re- able on the financial side by reach- ible lines to do what’s best for our as the innovative sponsibility in ing and maintaining a balanced entire parish.” options they are major industry. budget while still improving the Evelyn Ware-Jackson has proven meant to be, giv- This taught him quality of the education we pro- to be a courageous spokesman for ing parents greater much about large vide to our students. This will not our students in public education and educational op- organizations and be easy and will likely require sig- a wise leader in our community. We tions. financial analysis nificant change in how we operate.” are proud to endorse her reelection. Jill Dyason is and decision mak- “Finally, we need to be account- one of the stron- ing, as well as how able in the area of charter schools by JILL DYASON approving only new charter schools EBR School Board District 6 gest advocates to embrace and for neighborhood manage change. which provide significant change and Neighborhood Schools by increasing our oversight of exist- Jill Dyason has a distinguished schools on the While he knows board. We be- that a school sys- ing charters, particularly in the area record of service to our community of student achievement.” as the longest serving member on lieve Jill Dyason Jill Dyason tem cannot be Mike Gaudet will continue to run exactly like Mike Gaudet’s experience and the East Baton Rouge Parish School wisdom are indispensable to the East Board. When Jill took office, EBR fight for better schools which is why a business, he also knows there are we endorse her for another term as many aspects that are similar. For Baton Rouge Parish School Board, schools were still under the oversight and we endorse his reelection. of a federal judge and the Justice School Board Member for District 6. example, he participated heavily in Department in Washington. Jill and her colleagues on the Board worked tirelessly to end federal oversight, re- Dawn Tricou, Robin White, and Sen. Bodi White storing local control of our schools, a monumental feat after nearly 50 Save 15% with this Ad years. She remains the only member of the EBR School Board who was part of this effort. She has a perspec- tive that can only come from long experience. This is just one of the reasons why she is still needed on the Board and in our community. Jill has served effectively and dis- tinction, taking strong stands for fiscal responsibility and prioritized spending. She tries to make sure tax dollars follow the student into the Plank Road classroom. Jill has crusaded for those Cleaners hallmarks which make great school districts: • Neighborhood schools with community-sensitive attendance lines; • Specialized academic programs not previously in Southeast EBR To Meet Bill Dickerson of Plank Rd. Cleaners, schools, including Gifted & Talented, go to the AppStore William Dickerson, Jr. Academic Magnet, Advanced Place- and download a QR scanner. 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#1 Bryant Jacob #2 Cameron Rogers #3 Bryson Reaser #4 Tyrell Smith #6 Jude Serio #7 Julius Bowie #8 Kyron Anthony #9 Kevin Perry

#10 Jacob Barnes #11 Jason Jones #13 Chris Freeman #14 Kenneth Agustus #15 Joshua Serio #16 Dylan Pickering #17 Evan Larson #18 Tyler Williams

#19 Jaden Keys #20 Lanard Harris #21 Jonero Scott #22 Jumel Smith #23 Damon Stewart #24 Kiavier Morrison #25 Chris McNair #26 Mason Watson

#27 Caleb Morgan #28 Ray Sierra #29 Key’on Ambrose #30 Robert Preston #31 Jaylon Lyons #32 Sidney Savage #36 Mekahi Thomas #39 Bryan Bates

#40 Tyree Walker #42 Khalid Watson #43 Tommy Jones #45 Tylan Riley #48 Aaron Bonaventure #53 Terrell Landry #54 Daylen Hardy #55 Joseph Sant

#56 Braeden Brown #57 Jalen Williams #58 Jevon Winfrey #59 Jason Jones #60 Jordan Whitley #61 Matthew Sant #62 Hunter Thomas #63 Keilan Thomas

#65 Quentin Ross #69 Jeron Lewis #71 Braxton Savoy #72 Corey Wright #73 Thomas Averett #75 Tim Bennett #77 Devin Trim #85 Caleb Blanchard

#86 Decobi Davis Thursday, September 27, 2018 13 14 Thursday, September 27, 2018 Istrouma High’s Only Undefeated Team 1955: Istrouma’s Greatest Team Ever

1955 State Champions • One of Istrouma’s Nine State Championship Teams

BILLY CANNON also competed for Istrouma High School on the track team. ISTROUMA’s greatest backfield with George Guidry, B. L. Fairchild, and Billy Cannon.

1955 Istrouma High School Indians 12-0-1 District Champions State Champions Istrouma 40 Fair Park 6 State Championship Head Coach James “Big Fuzzy” Brown Billy Cannon High School All-American

BILLY CANNON as a junior at Istrouma High School. He STAR ISTROUMA QUARTERBACK B. L. Fairchild was All State and a high school All-American. coached for many years after graduating from college. Thursday, September 27, 2018 15

LetterContinued from to Page 4Editor from Istrouma Graduate in Utah transformation in the future to our On a visit to Baton Rouge in late Keep up the good work. I look our four children. I have been in beloved school was dead on! I have 2017, my brother and I visited Is- forward to keeping close to my Ogden since 2005. to believe you struck a chord with trouma High and we were amazed school and community even though My brother introduced me to Istrouma grads through the ages. at the beauty of the renovated I live so far away. I can promise that your two great newspapers about Our generation is steadily easing school, plus we met its wonderful I have converted many a neighbor Central and Istrouma and I want you out of this life. I fear that the Great- principal. The jump in enrollment and church friend to gumbo, corn- to know that I look forward to get- est Generation is almost gone. My is fantastic. Yes! Istrouma is des- bread, LSU football, and our unique ting them each month. Your article wife and I made sure our children tined to be a force of good for our Louisiana culture. Utah is the most “The Challenge of Istrouma High” knew that God was to always be a brothers and sisters in north Baton conservative state in the country. struck me to the very core. I was part of their lives and we are happy Rouge and beyond. Thank you for Marlon Browning very touched about your comments that they have done so. They are your keen insight to the power that 798 North 975 East about your dad and mom and the God fearing, honest, hard workinsg the name “Istrouma” will bring to Ogden, Utah 84404 “atmosphere” in which we grew up. citizens and contribute to society. our city again. 801-389-1613 It was indeed “the best of times.” You gave such a beautiful social description of how fortunate we were to have both parents at home, the way our neighborhoods ral- lied behind those fantastic football teams at Istrouma, and how Friday nights at Memorial were community events that was the glue for those north Baton Rouge neighborhoods. But than you skillfully and with much pathos described what Is- trouma students face today. A total contrast to when you and I attended Istrouma to be sure. Your appeal to former Istrouma students to help bring about some Lower rates for a brighter Louisiana. Business It takes a lot of energy to beat the summer heat. While Residential Rate Comparison (1,000 kWh) Directory we can’t change the weather, Entergy Louisiana works May 2018 hard to keep your rates among the lowest in the state $140.00 Automotive and nation. We are continually investing in our power grid to improve reliability while keeping rates low. $120.00 North - Airline & These efforts continue to attract new businesses and $129.90 $100.00 Choctaw well-paying jobs to our state. 225-927-2311 $100.30 South - Airline $80.00 & Cloverland But our most important investment is in the $85.92 225-751-3656 communities we call home. Last year we donated $60.00

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