Wildcat Football Celebrates 2010-2011 Season
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Daily News At CentralSpeaks.com • Central’s Only Weekly Newspaper • March 31, 2011 Wildcat Football Celebrates 2010-2011 Season ABOVE: Todd McClure & Coach LeSage with their LeSage Awards ABOVE: Team Captains Gregg Morris, Cooper Moore, & Taylor Jenkins with Photo by Michael Spangler for Expressions Photography Coach Dotson Photo by Michael Spangler for Expressions Photography By Austin Myer the league to hard work, setting high presented the Scholar Award to Central High Football held a ban- goals and most of all to his Lord and Trevor Sansone who has a GPA of VOTE This quet last Friday night at the FOP Savior, Jesus Christ. 4.39 Wales mentioned that Trevor Hall on Greenwell Springs Road, Awards were presented to the fol- is one of only a few student athletes honoring players who were part of lowing: in the nation with a 40 time (4.29) Saturday for Family the “3 PEAT” District 5-5A cham- All District 1st team – James Rich- lower than their GPA. pionship last season. The event ardson, Austin Watts, Cooper Captain’s Awards were presented Court Judge began with a welcome from Head Moore, Matt Thibodeaux, Taylor to Cooper Moore, Gregg Morris Coach Doug Dotson followed by a Jenkins and Zack Hetrick. and Taylor Jenkins by Coach David video recap of the season produced All District 2nd team – Trevor San- LeSage. by Coach Justin Hutchinson. sone, Joey Jarreau, Tony Ragusa Head Coach Doug Dotson present- 12 year NFL veteran center for the and Logan Metcalfe. ed the Central Fight Award to Ryan Atlanta Falcons, Todd McClure was All District Honorable Mention – Gonzales. This is a new award the keynote speaker. Todd spoke of Zack Edgens, Gregg Morris, Cole coach Dotson will present each year the importance of education and the LeBlanc, Jarrud Mayes, Taylor Har- to a student athlete who epitomizes odds of becoming a NFL player. He din and Grant Clinkingbeard. the hard work, dedication to team, pointed out that only two Central Defensive MVP- James Richardson and determination to get the job done. This Saturday, April 2nd will High football players, he and Shawn All Metro– James Richardson and Central football’s most coveted be the election for Family Court Burks, have ever played in the NFL. Zack Hetrick award, the Iron Cat Award was pre- Judge. The two candidates are He encouraged the young men to All State– James Richardson and sented to Taylor Jenkins by his posi- Charlene Charlet Day (above left) strive to be the best at whatever they Austin Watts tion coach Steve Johnson. The Iron and Hunter Greene (above right). do. Todd attributed his longevity in Central High principal Bob Wales Cat is selected by the players. If you would like to learn more See Football Banquet, Page 13 before you vote, both candidates’ statements can be read online at The Chamber of Commerce Directory & www.CentralSpeaks.com. Re- Central Phone Book is in! look for your free Last Week to Submit member to vote this Saturday! Polls will be open from 6 a.m. un- copy in the mail during the coming week. Mothers Day Entries til 8 p.m. To celebrate Mothers Day, Central- Speaks.com has organized Central Countdown to Cookin’ Speaks About Our Moms, in which community members are invited to INDEX Eight Days Away submit letters about their mothers l16 PAGESl Cooking in Central, fondly know in Central as “Cookin'”, happens to enter their moms for a great prize CAlENDAr 2 SCHOOlS 8 next Friday and Saturday, April 8 & 9. Make your plans to attend Cen- package donated by local businesses. NEWS 3 SPOrTS 11 Email your entries to Beth@Central- CITY 4 COMMUNITY 14 tral's signature event. Remember to buy your tickets early, especially Speaks.com or bring them to our of- BUSINESS 6 ANNOUNCEMENTS 16 for Friday's Crawfish Boil. Tickets are available at all school offices, the fice. Participating businesses include Chamber of Commerce office, and Ross Tire. Here is the schedule of all Uniquely Yours, All About You Mas- the stuff you don't want to miss: sage, Merle Norman, Sweet Impres- PRSRT STD sions, Planet Beach, Laura’s Jewelry, US POSTAGE PAID Cook's Meeting - Tuesday, April 5th - 7:00pm - St. Alphonsus Gym Claire Marie’s, Expressions Photog- Parking Meeting - Tuesday, April 5th - 6:00pm - St. Alphonsus Gym raphy, and Central Florist. Don’t for- GREENWELL SPRINGS, LA PERMIT NO. 104 See Cooking in Central, Page 2 get- the deadline is April 9th! 2 CAlENDAr Thursday, March 31, 2011 • CentralSpeaks.com Print Edition THIS WEEK IN CENTRAL THURSDAY. 3/31: Jazz Recital, Free Glaucoma • CentralSpeaks.com Hits the Streets and Post Office • CP Track at Silliman • CHS Varsity Baseball vs Denham, 4 PM at The Yard (Home) Picnic & Farmers Screenings Sunday • CHS Softball vs St Joseph, 4 PM at St Joseph The Central Lions Club will of- • Tight Knit Group, 4 PM at Central Library Market Saturday fer a FREE glaucoma screening at • Children’s Knitting, 5 PM at Central Library Submitted by Susan Acosta the Central Wal-Mart in the parking • Sid Edwards Show, 5-6 PM at Fox’s Pizza and on 1550 AM The 3rd Annual Kenny Acos- lot on Sunday, April 3rd, from 10 • CMS 7th Grade Volleyball Team in District Game, 5 PM at Central Middle a.m. to 3 p.m. This service is part • CMS 8th Grade Volleyball Team in District Game, 6 PM at Central Middle ta’s Student Musical Recital will of the Central Lions efforts to in- • The Sound of Music, 7:30 PM at Central High be held this Saturday, April 2nd crease awareness about glaucoma. FRIDAY 4/1: at noon at Megnolia Square. In- We will also be selling jambalaya • Neighbors FCU Groundbreaking, 9 AM at Corner of Wax & Sullivan • Paint-In, 9:30 AM at Magnolia Methodist cluded in the festivities will be the dinners for $5.00. In addition our • St. Alphonsus Men’s Club Selling Fish Dinners ($7 ea.), 4-6 PM at St. Alphonsus Farmers Market and Jazz Picnic. Lady Lions’ will have a bake sale • CHS Freshman Baseball vs Zachary, 4 PM at Zachary Bring your lawn chairs and blan- for your sweet tooth. • CP JV Baseball vs B.R. Patriots, 4 PM at Central Private kets and enjoy some of the best • CP Varsity Baseball vs B.R. Patriots, 6 PM at Central Private young talent in the Central com- • CHS JV Baseball vs Zachary, 6:30 PM at Zachary Belles et Beaux Pageant • The Sound of Music, 7:30 PM at Central High munity. Next Thursday at 7 PM SATURDAY 4/2: • CHS Freshman Baseball vs Lutcher, 9 AM at Lutcher Submitted by Cindy Dykes • CHS Freshman Baseball vs E.D. White, 11 AM at Lutcher The annual “Belles et Beaux” • Jazz Recital, Picnic, & Farmers Market, 12 NOON at Magnolia Square GSBC Spring Revival Pageant will be held at Central • CHS Varsity Baseball vs Zachary, 1 PM at Zachary High School on Thursday, April 7, • The Sound of Music, 2 PM at Central High Starts This Weekend 2011. The event will take place at • CHS Softball vs Denham Springs, 4 PM at Central High • The Sound of Music, 7:30 PM at Central High Greenwell Springs Baptist Church 7:00 p.m. in the high school theater. SUNDAY 4/3: Spring Revival Tickets are $10.00 and can be pur- • GSBC Revival Services, 8 AM, 11 AM, & 6 PM at Greenwell Springs Baptist Church Guest Pastor: Dr. Roc Collins chased beginning Monday April 4th • Free Glaucoma Screenings, 10 AM- 3 PM at Central Wal Mart Sunday, April 3 – 8:00 & 11:00 from Ms. Dykes in room N214, or • Central Lions Club Jambalaya & Bake Sale, 10 AM- 3 PM at Central Wal Mart AM – 6:00 PM any DECA student. Questions/com- • The Sound of Music, 2 PM at Central High Monday, April 4 – Wednesday, ments can be forwarded to: MONDAY 4/4: • Greenwell Springs Road Closure Begins (See Page 5) April 6 – 6:30 PM [email protected]. • CHS Tennis vs Baton Rouge at Independence • CHS JV Baseball vs Walker, 4 PM at Walker • CHS Varsity Baseball vs Rummel, 6 PM at Southeastern University • Pickleball, 6-9 PM at Lovett Road Park Cooking in Central • GSBC Revival Service, 6 PM at Greenwell Springs Baptist Church • CHS Freshman Baseball vs Walker, 6:30 PM at Walker (continued from page 1) • CHS Parents Meeting- Last names beginning with A-J, 6:30 PM at CHS Cafeteria Friday April 8 - Crawfish Boil and Band TUESDAY 4/5: 3:00PM - Parking lots open • Sewing/Quilting Group, 10 AM at Magnolia Methodist 5:00PM - Doors open and Crawfish boil begins serving • CHS JV Track at Woodlawn 6:45PM - Progressive Auction • CHS Boys Golf at The Bluffs • CHS Softball vs Zachary, 4 PM at Zachary 7:00PM - 9:00PM Band and Dance - Carbon Copy Playing • CP JV Baseball vs ACCS, 4:30 PM at ACCS • GSBC Revival Service, 6 PM at Greenwell Springs Baptist Church Saturday April 9 - Cook Off • CHS Varsity Baseball vs Walker, 6 PM at Walker 8:00AM - Parking lots open • CP Varsity Baseball vs ACCS, 6:30 PM at ACCS 9:00AM - Doors open • CHS Parents Meeting- Last names beginning with K-Z, 6:30 PM at CHS Cafeteria 9:00AM - 10:45AM -Entertainment WEDNESDAY, 4/6: • CHS Tennis vs Redemptorist at City Park 10:45AM - 11:00AM Opening Ceremony • GSBC Revival Service, 6 PM at Greenwell Springs Baptist Church 11:00AM - Dinner serving begins • Parent/Student Meeting for CHS Freshman Spirit Tryouts, 6:30 PM at CHS Cafeteria 11:00AM - 12:00PM - Entertainment THURSDAY.