Congratulations to the Lafayette High Class of 2018!
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Congress St. Lafayette, LA 70506 Inside This Issue: •Senior Spotlights pp.4-9 • Jay Colon Memorium pg.22 •Letter From The Editors pg.12 •Graduation Information pg.19 •Junior Ring Ceremony Information pg.16 Congratulations •Senior Survey pg.23 to the •Sports pp.20-21 Lafayette High Class •Graduation Party Cupcake Recipe of 2018! pg. 13 22 NEWS May 2018 May 2018 NEWS BRIEFS 33 Parlez-Vous Staff New Year, New Members Editors by Hannah Michel Quote of the Month Copy Editor Hannah Primeaux “So I guess when they hand The new 2018-19 LHS Dance Team is as follows: Gabby Perrin us that diploma, we’re actually Captain: Allison Provost done here.” -Chad Danforth (High Co-Captains: Jillian Venable and Madeleine Krauss Senior Staff Writer Lieutenant Captain: Courtney Celestine Andrew Degeyter School Musical) Seniors: Annie Bellard, Jillian Guidry, Aja Taylor, and Savannah Lennon Junior Staff Writers Juniors: Tori Pellerin, Kirsi Michael, Emily Setka, and Jacee Guil- Olivia Cart beaux Kaitlyn Daigle Sophomores: Emily Street, Rachel White, Nena Nguyen, Hannah Carley Dupré Questions? Comments? Dickerson, and Liam Jochum Madison Norris Hannah Kuhn Concerns? Freshman: Sydni Sellers, Ja’nya Robertson, Zoey Domingue, and Taylor Lejeune Contact Mrs. Manuel in room O’shiana Broussard Kate Manuel The new 2018-19 LHS Cheer Team is as follows: 231. Varsity: Marco Barahona, Andie Bonhagen, Ashley Curtice, Rebekah Hannah Michel Dekerlegand, Bree Hargrave, Adrienne Hendrix, Réagan Jackson, Lexi Landry, Brelynn Lee, Jordan Lee, Lakiya McClinton, Drue McGinn, Honorary Member: The LHS mission is to inspire and Julian Melancon, Emma Muffoletto, Natalie Odom, Kennedy Richard, Patrick Abapo empower students within a disciplined, aca- Sydni Sam, Jillian Stutes, Tabitha Thai, Cydney Theard, and Michael Watts Sponsor: demic environment to become ethical, Junior Varsity: Jordyn Arceri, Kimory Bonin, Lauren Boudreaux, Ken- Mrs. Manuel well-rounded contributors to society. At the 2018 Representative Assembly nedy Brown, Madeline Brown, Layla Davis, Chloe Fontenot, Abigail in Baton Rouge, one of our own teach- Fremin, Kaitlin Harris, Chloe’ LeMaire, Ash’Lynn Lewis, Zachary Luke, ers from LHS received the LAE Teacher Micaiah McZeal, Alejandra (Ali) Padron-Rio, Jersey Revere, Paige Sias, Image Award. Gifted World Geography Aryanne Sonnier, Ana Williamson, and Malaysha Wiltz Follow and AP Human Geography teacher Mascot: Luke Leger @parlezvousnewspaper Jonathan Cole was the winner of this The LHS Boys’ State/Girls’ State Representatives are as follows: on Instagram and award. Boys’ State: Brewster Durbin, Andre Trahan, Isaac Kulp, and @ParlezVousNews on Jackson Scheider Twitter for updates Girls’ State: Lilianna Badeaux, Kate Manuel, Hannah Michel, between each month Alyssa Miller, and Ashtyn Phillipi 4 SPOTLIGHTS May 2018 May 2018 SPOTLIGHTS 55 Voice Cracking During Student The Coffee Addicted Editor Leave The Boys Alone. Seriously. Vanilla Latte with an Extra Council Speech Shot by Olivia Cart by Carley Dupré by Kate Manuel by Hannah Kuhn Junior Staff Writer Co-Social Media Co-Social Media Director Name: Hannah Primeaux Junior Staff Writer Clubs/extracurriculars: Newspaper, Beta, NHS Director Name: Chad Fusilier Name: Skylar Name: Alix Basden Clubs and Sports: What are your plans after high school? I plan on attending LSU in the fall. Joseph Organizations involved in: Editor-in-chief of the Yearbook, treasur- Beta, NHS, quiz bowl, What is your dream job? To write for Time Magazine or National Clubs/ er of NEHS, vice president of French Club, president of YPI, Beta, NHS, football, tennis, Geographic. Organizations: What do you plan on majoring in? Mass Communication with a ping pong club, tennis team. FBLA, Key Club, ITC, Band, NHS, Serteens, and track team. I also concentration in journalism. Plans after high school? I’m going to Notre Dame and then law Sign Language Club, started a club called Where do you plan on attending college? LSU school after. Favorite band? The Lumineers and Alpha Omega. YPI. Favorite color? Teal Have any hobbies? How many colleges did you apply to? Thirteen Hobbies: I watch Favorite teacher? Mrs. Manuel 100% I do the same thing What will determine which college you choose? The atmosphere Jeopardy, play video Favorite LHS memory? Honestly any day in Parlez-Vous. What are you looking forward to the most in college? Making a anyone else does. is the biggest determinant for me. I wanted a school with a defined games, read, lift I listen to music on weights, and watch whole new set of friends and reinventing myself. campus and good student life and activities. I also looked at the per- Where do you see yourself in 10 years? I’d like to be in a big city my off time. I also movies. writing for a good magazine, but in reality, tired. like to hang out centage of alumni that donated to the school after they graduated, What are your What will you miss the most about LHS? Some of the people. with my friends. which is really important to me. plans after high The least? Definitely the dress code. Coffee or tea? I’m actually addicted to coffee. It’s an actual Is there anything What is your major? Economics with a minor in French. school? I plan on significant about going to college. problem. What will you miss most about LHS? Honestly, the regimented Favorite movie? Either Dead Poets Society or The Little Prince. your name? It What college do way we go about our education. I will miss so many of my teachers Favorite comfort food? Chicken Gumbo will be heard at you plan to attend? If you could have one, what would your senior quote would graduation this year. because their advice and their continuing friendship have been so Unsure as of this be? “Be who you are and say what you feel, because those who mind don’t matter Favorite teacher? valuable to me. moment. Mrs. Walz! I will never forget that “P’s come in 3’s.” What will your and those who Senior trip plans? matter don’t mind.” Hardest teacher? Mrs. Leger, but she’s still cool though. major be? I plan on accounting, but I never know. I’m going to Utah. -Dr. Seuss Any advice to juniors about senior year? Enjoy every moment. Favorite memory at LHS? I enjoyed lunch with my friends and Favorite Vine? This is your last year, but don’t go too crazy. Senioritis is real and it What is your go- “Adam” hanging out in the locker room. really takes over you by April. You want that diploma, right? to coffee order? Favorite TV show? Most embarrassing moment at LHS? Voice cracking during What is something you wish you could tell yourself coming student council speech. The Bold Type or Vanilla latte with an Supernatural into high school? Be yourself. Do not be scared to speak your extra shot. If you had the chance, what would you say to your freshman Advice for mind. Above all, have fun and don’t let anyone drag you down! self? Enjoy it all, don’t take it too serious, do your work, make friends. underclassmen? Also leave the boys alone. Seriously. What is your least Favorite teacher? Three way tie between Edwards/McCrory/ Make friends, but favorite word? don’t be afraid Favorite memory at LHS? I loved eating lunch with all my friends Musumeche. sophomore year. We would cut up at that table every day. That was Undulation Toughest teacher? Mayard to lose a few throughout the the highlight of my day. If you were a When did you start getting senioritis? This nine weeks. years. Do what’s best Most embarrassing moment in high school? I do this a lot so I What grade was your favorite and why? This year because I’m flower, what type for you. Also don’t shouldn’t be embarrassed, but I walk around with my book sack learning to discern what matters are serious and which ones to let procrastinate too would you be? much. It’ll catch up side open at times and stuff falls out. I’m always in a rush... go. Where do you plan on going to college? Somewhere in NOLA: Calla lily If you could go back and change one thing about your high to you. Do you have any Dillard, Xavier, or Loyola. What’s the last school experience, what would it be and why? I would socialize plans for the What do you want to major in? Biology/Pre-Med. song you listened more and be nicer when I was younger (students and teachers summer? A lot of Why’d you pick this at your major? I want to be a doctor of included) because life is easier when everyone is cool. work. Hopefully to? I listened to a trip to New internal medicine. If you could go back and do high school all over again, would What’s a valuable lesson you’ve learned through high school? NPR this morning. you? Nah Orleans to visit the aquarium. No matter what, you have to keep moving forward. 66 SPOTLIGHTS May 2018 May 2018 SPOTLIGHTS 777 Neon Memories Party More Grefe the Goat Not Patrick by Taylor Lejeune by Hannah Michel Junior Staff Writer by Hannah by Liam Jochum Copy Editor Name: Gabrielle Perrin Primeaux Design Editor Name: Andrew Degeyter Organizations: Newspaper Editor-In-Chief Name: Justin Huynh Clubs and organizations: SPA, How fast or slow did senior year pass for you? Very fast. Name: Bowman Clubs/hobbies: Choir pretty much takes up my life. band, NHS, newspaper, Advice you would have given to your junior self? Do not Craddock How does it feel to be so close to the end of the year? Couldn’t board game club, and procrastinate! Clubs/extra- come fast enough.