3000 W. 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. church choir. What song(s) did you obsess over as a freshman? “Rather Be” by curriculars : NHS, What are your plans once you graduate? Go back to school for Which LHS bathrooms Clean Bandit. Key Club, student another 12 years, RIP. are the best and What class do you regret the most in high school? Algebra II. council, tennis, Where are you going to college? LSU why? The secret one What class was your favorite? Mr. Armentor’s U.S. History class. But swim. What are you majoring in? Biochemistry with a minor in in the 200 building’s I do love all my past teachers equally. What are your psychology. basement because it’s How have you influenced a freshman recently? I don’t think I’ve plans after high Are there any teachers that hold a special place in your heart? always open. even talked to a freshman lately. school? Attend Shoutout to Grefe for putting up with me for all these years. She’s What are your plans Teacher that would be the easiest to prank? Mr. Espinoza because college. the Goat. after graduation? A he has a good sense of humor. What major What will you miss most about Lafayette High? All the party with family at How often, if ever, do you get mistaken as the wrong age? All the do you plan opportunities that it gifted to me and all the amazing friends I have my house, then a nap, time. on studying? gained over the years. I’m so thankful for each and every one of then summer vacation What’s the perfect drink to keep you awake during class? Coffee! Bioengineering them. before college. Did your senior year meet your prior expectations? It actually Favorite memory What will you miss the least about Lafayette High? Slow walkers, How do you feel met more because of how chill it’s been. from your years at swimming to classes when it rains, the bathrooms, the smell...should about graduation What was different than you thought it would be? The amount of LHS? Everyone going all out for dress up days. I go on? day approaching? work I would get. Favorite teacher? Melancon Do you have any advice for the incoming seniors? It’s honestly Nervous; I’m not ready Plans for a senior What will you miss most? Spending time with my friends at school. true when people say time flies by fast because honestly you’re to adult yet. trip? Galveston to Are you ready to graduate? Yes and no. going to make so What will you miss the most about LHS? Its simplicity. You can go to Schlitterbahn What is your senior quote? “Time you enjoy wasting is not wasted many memories always predict how a teacher will act and by first hour I know how and the beach. time.” and have so much my day is going to go. Favorite year Where do you want to be in 10 years? Anywhere as long as I’m fun that Senior year Where is the best lunch spot on campus? On a sunny or windy of high school? happy. is going to whiz by day, under a tree in the shade. In the rain, a classroom. Senior year. If you could change one thing about LHS, what would it be? The right before your Do you hope to leave your mark on LHS? What legacy do you What will you miss uniform policy should be less strict. eyes. Take everything want to leave? Yes, I want to start another rumor that stays talked most about school What are you looking forward to the most in college? Freedom, in. You’ve got one about for ages like the pool on top the 500 building. here? The teachers and the ability to take classes I’m going to be interested in. year left; finish strong. Are you going to continue wearing scarves every day in the and my friends. If you had to retake senior year, would you take the same Are there any future? Why wouldn’t I? Coolest elective classes? Definitely not. movies that you What advice would you give to freshmen regarding how to class? Newspaper. What was your favorite class from all four years? Organic have seen at least survive high school? Make friends with as many teachers as Best school dance Chemistry 500 times? White possible. You never know when you might need a favor. you’ve attended? What is one club you wish you had joined? Yarn Arts Club Chicks. I’ve seen it too What advice would you give to juniors regarding senioritis? Prom sophomore Any regrets from high school? Not going to more parties. many times. Senioritis is just another word for lazy and is an excuse. Just keep up year. The theme Favorite plant? Stargazer Lily Coffee or tea? I like the pace you had in junior year and you will be fine. was Neon and we Go-to flavor of gum? Spearmint both. It depends on What is the best piece of advice you have received while at LHS? had glow sticks. Favorite holiday? Christmas because of the weather and family. my mood. “Even a fake smile is better than a frown.” Best dressed Any advice for the underclassmen? Go to every party you can. Which of your friends would be most likely to survive a zombie teacher? Ms. High school goes by too quickly. Mouton. apocalypse? Not Patrick. 8 Spotlights May 2018 May 2018 Spotlight 9 Live Your Best Life With No CRAZY BRAVEY Tú madre Regrets by Kaitlyn Daigle by Andrew Degeyter Co-Social Media Senior Staff Writer by Gabby Perrin Director Co-Editor Name: Angelle Name: Ashton Freemin Name: Armani Mitchell Clubs: Student Council, NHS, and soccer. Clubs/hobbies: Softball, Key Club, senior class president. Primeaux On a scale of 1-10 how excited are you to graduate? 11 Activities and Favorite class? I loved World Geography. What are your plans after high school? To be great and major in Clubs: Cross Best LHS memory? It was a certain time in biology class, but I don’t psychology at UL. country, track, NHS. think I can say it here. What is your future career? Be a counselor for young children. Favorite song: Go-to snack? Chocolate “Seventeen” by Which college are you attending? ULL Most embarrassing high school moment? Whenever I ran into a Sjowgren or What are you majoring in? Mechanical Engineering. pole at softball and had to come back to school with a big knot on “Hands Down” Would you redo high school differently? No. I did high school and my forehead which also turned my eye black so I had a black eye by the Greeting too! high school did me. Committee. Favorite celebrity? Chance the Rapper. What is the meaning of life? To just live your best life with no Favorite movie: regrets. Favorite grade? 8th grade. Who did you look up to the most in high school? Denae Landry Frozen. (she was a senior my freshmen year). Favorite quote: Have you sent out graduation invites? Not yet due to Where are you going for your senior trip? I will not be able to “Run like a bravey, procrastination. go because I am having surgery on my ACL, so I will be recovering sleep like a baby, Are you going to fail any classes? Nope. all summer. But on the bright side in September I am going see dream like a crazy, Any hobbies? No, but I’m about to get a telescope, and me and my Beyonce and that’s even better! replace can’t with Celebrity crush? Miguel. maybe, lady,” by girlfriend Bailey Boudreaux will take up stargazing and astronomy as Favorite class and why? Athletic PE because I just enjoy it. Alexi Pappas (my a hobby. Proudest moment at LHS? Being nominated for lots of things I role model and Do purple rhinos use toilet paper? No because rhinos are going would have never expected. What did your prom dress look like? “ICY”. everything I aspire extinct. Partner in crime? Armani Faulk. to be). Least favorite Teletubby? Never watched the Teletubbies. What Disney Which class would You like jazz? I LOVE jazz! I listen to John Coltrane and Miles Davis. you recommend character are you most like? Anna from Frozen. She is such an to future seniors? optimist and also super quirky like me. Is there a secret basement hidden in the school? No, but there are Mr. Barrecca (World Is high school really anything like High School Musical? No, other secret rooms. History). besides the fact that I found my Troy… hehehe @andrebellard. How many If you won the Favorite memory from high school? Any day with my track team, people are in lottery what but I would have to say after winning state last year as a team we would be the first screamed and ran around LSU’s campus till our legs gave out (but it your smallest thing you’d buy? class? Around 26. Probably food. didn’t take too long after a full day of running). That was definitely a Any advice to moment to never forget. ¿Dónde está la future freshman? Favorite memory from senior year? I have a few. Church every biblioteca? Tú Be a leader NOT a Sunday with Linden Munsell, signing with LSU for track and cross madre. follower and you’ll country, and breaking the state record with my girls in the SMR at make it very far in Texas Relays were all great times. When are your life! Worst part of senior year? My concussion after the state 4x4 off periods? How does it feel to incident (some chick fell on me while we were running full speed). Sixth, Seventh, be prom queen? It Where are you attending college? Geaux Tigs. is one of my biggest and Eighth. College major? Secondary Education - English with a minor in mass Is water wet? blessings! I’m still communications shook I made it this Water is not wet. far in life honestly. What will you miss most about LHS? My track team and coaches. Honored and proud I also love the familiarity. Walking to class, I always see and talk to Does a straw to be Miss LHS. people I know, and I love the homey feeling of that. hat make you What is something What will you miss least about LHS? Early classes. look nice? With a you wish you What teacher from LHS has made the biggest impact on your nice beard, I look would have known life? Coach Tim Lemaire, my second father and my biggest role freshman year? model. I wouldn’t be half the person or athlete without him guiding Amish in one. That math was only going to get harder and harder. me through every battle and victory. 10 summer May 2018 May 2018 11

Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival: income,” said Miguel Vasquez, an LHS Bonnaroo is a music festival with a diverse senior. It is the perfect job for people who Festivals of the lineup of acts with 10+ stages, featuring more have very busy schedules, because you are than 130 bands. This year in particular is featur- the one who is scheduling the appoint- Summer ing Eminem, Future, Paramore, Khalid, Bon Iver, ments around your schedule. If you’re inter- ested you can contact a representative and by Hannah Kuhn and so many more. This festival will take place give a manger your phone number. Co-Social Media Director June 7-10 in Great Stage Park, Tennessee. Another good option would be life- Tropical get-aways, poolside par- Electric Zoo Music Festival: Electric guarding job for Riverside Pool. Local public Zoo is an electronic music festival held every ties, and unfortunate tanlines are all things pools are usually always looking for new year over labor day weekend on Randall’s that come to mind when I think of summer, lifeguards over the summer. however; the thing that really defines sum- Island, NY. This year’s lineup features DJs such “It has very good hours and has a good mer nowadays is festivals. Iconic festivals as Martin Garrix, Marshemllo, Cash Cash, and starting pay,” said Evan Casper, an LHS like Coachella have become symbols for many more. Electric Zoo takes place Aug. 31- senior who worked as a lifeguard there last Sep. 2. this generation’s summer. Although Coach- summer. Lifeguarding is a big responsibil- (Sources: https://www.festicket.com/magazine/ ity, but there’s a lot of down time, so you ella is arguably the most popular summer discover/top-festivals-usa/ festival, it definitely isn’t the only one. Here’s can actually enjoy yourself while making https://www.lollapalooza.com/ money, and get a tan at the same time! a list of what festivals are taking place this http://hangoutmusicfest.com/ ) Looking online is a very good route to summer: take when applying for jobs over the sum- The Governor’s Ball Music Festi- mer. Facebook has a lot of pages dedicated val: This festival is a melting pot of tastes to places that are looking for new employees. in music and food that offers something Summer Dough If you search, “Jobs in Lafayette, LA” tons of for everyone. It’s happening June 1-3 at companies will pop up and you can simply by Carley Dupré give them a call or check their website for an Randall’s Island, New York. This year’s lineup Co-Social Media Director features an endless list of big names such application. As we grow up, we tend to need more Once you apply somewhere, smart as Eminem, Travis Scott, Halsey, Billie Eilish, money and our parents just don’t seem to thing to do would be to walk in the place Khalid, Quinn XCII, and so many more. The understand that. This is when many teens start you just applied to and notify the manager Gov. Ball also showcases some of NYC’s best to look for jobs over the summer, but finding that you’re interested in working there and restaurants that prove why NYC is consid- companies that are hiring and hire at least that you’ve just submitted your application. ered the “foodie capital of the U.S.” 16 year olds is a hard thing to come across. This will have the manager looking for you Lollapalooza: Lollapalooza is an an- However, there are a few places hiring over the your name in the stacks of applications they nual music festival that began in 1991 and summer for you to look into if interested. receive. Making yourself stand out is always Cutco is a knife company that hires the key to getting hired. features genres from alternative rock to people aged 16 and up, and the only require- heavy metal. This year’s lineup features The ments are that you have your driver’s license Weeknd, Bruno Mars, Lil Pump, Dua Lipa, and that you’re a people-person. Arctic Monkeys, James Bay, Lauv, and many “You schedule with people over the more. This year, it’s taking place August 2-5 phone to go to their house to complete a in Grant Park, Chicago. demonstration to show the quality of the Hangout Fest: Hangout Fest is an knives. And if they live too far we have virtual annual three-day music festival that fea- demos too! With every appointment you get recommendations, so you’ll always have tures many genres of music, including rock, someone to call,” said Claire Dupleix, junior. indie, hip hop, and electronic dance music. Many people really enjoy working with this Kendrick Lamar, The Bleachers, Chainsmok- company and are always asking around for ers, Logic, and Foster the People. This year, people to apply for this job. Photo credit to the @lhs.yearbook (LHS Lions’ Din Yearbook insta- it takes place May 18-20 in Gulf Shores, “It’s a very flexible marketing oppor- Alabama. tunity but with no pressure to sell to still get gram) and @lhs.stuco (LHS Student Council instagram) 1212 Letters From the Editors May 2018 May 2018 Seniors 13 the M&M and small strip of Airheads. I let that I am still friends with, I adore you all. Y’all an amazing bunch of writers. Even though I Grad Cap Cupcakes For the hats set in the freezer while I made the Alternatives to College have helped me through so much and I am so could be tough about things such as turning by Kaitlyn Daigle Goodbye The Perfect Grad icing and piped it onto the cupcakes. Co-Social Media Director by Hannah Primeaux thankful for the existence of each of you. off your computers or getting articles in on by Olivia Cart My fellow newspaper staff enjoyed Junior Staff Writer Many people find themselves Editor-In-Chief To Dr. Thornton: Thank you for putting time, I still love each and every one of you. I the cupcakes and the decorations as well. spending their high school career prepar- Are you planning on attending a “This tastes like a peanut butter cup in Dear Lafayette High, up with me this year. I know it wasn’t easy, am so proud with how far you guys have come graduation party but don’t know what you ing for college and walking across the stage cake form,” says Hannah Kuhn, junior. for the second time in their life, long before As graduation day approaches, it is time but I have grown as a journalist because of it. I and I can’t wait to see what y’all do with the should bring? Well, I have got you covered. “I’d totally make these for my own This simple and delicious recipe is perfect for they walk across the stage for the first time. for me to hand off my duties as Editor-In-Chief hope I have made you proud with what I have newspaper next year. And Patrick, I can’t thank grad party,” says Hannah Primeaux, senior. But there are also many others who aren’t any amateur baker. These simple recipes are “They were super cute.” to our new staff. With that, it means it is time left behind. you enough for all that you have done for the preparing for college; they are preparing for easy for anyone to follow, and the cute cake Overall, this recipe is super easy for me to say goodbye. This task is a lot harder To Lafayette High: You never fail to staff this year. toppers are surprisingly easy and fun to make. their careers in the military, in a family busi- and fun to make, and I would highly rec- ness or industry, or in a technical career. for me to do than I thought it would be a year make me laugh, cry, and feel every other pos- Second goodbye goes to our Editor-In- When I first embarked on the task of ommend making this for your own grad making a graduation-themed dessert, I found Lafayette High has two programs for ago because, believe it or not, I love this school. sible emotion. You are all so unique and have Chief, Hannah Primeaux. I am so happy that I party. Links to the recipes I used are listed its students, one being the four-year college an image of a graduation cap made out of a below if you are interested in trying this I have learned so much in these past four years, preparatory program, and the other being made my experience as a high school student got to know you these past few years. You are Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup. I thought it would out for yourself. both academically and personally, and for that one I will never forget. I’ll be back. such an amazing and talented writer and you be perfect for the occasion. I struggled to the TOPS JumpStart program. The Jump- Start program enrolls students in classes I am forever thankful. So without further ado, Goodbye for now, are going to go so far. You have done so much find a recipe for the cupcakes, so I ended up Source: https://prettysimplesweet.com/ combining multiple recipes to achieve the that prepare them for a technical career and here are my goodbyes. Hannah Primeaux for Parlez-Vous and have worked so incredibly ultimate-chocolate-cupcakes/ potentially graduating a year early. final product. I decided on doing a chocolate https://www.eazypeazymealz.com/ To Mrs. Manuel: I will never be able to Editor-In-Chief hard to make our newspaper the best it can cake with a peanut butter icing to play on the Kade Domingue, a graduating junior peanut-butter-cupcake/?utm_ at LHS, is on the JumpStart program, and thank you enough for making me the writer I am be. I can’t wait to see your name in some big peanut butter cup hat. campaign=coschedule&utm_ The recipe for the chocolate cake was has other plans for his life after high school today. You have pushed me when I had enough, magazines one day. Have an amazing time at source=pinterest&utm_ besides college. just a basic chocolate cake recipe that was medium=Rachael%20@%20 and told me if my writing was bad, and for that I LSU! “I may want to go into the Air Force Letter from the easy enough to bake. But when baking the EazyPeazyMealz&utm_ am forever grateful. I will definitely visit once I’m Third goodbye goes to the students of cake, be careful not to cook it for too long for so many years to work on aircraft,” said content=Peanut%20Butter%20Frosting Domingue. His backup plan is a community a big shot journalist (and before then). Co-Editor LHS. If it wasn’t for you guys, then we wouldn’t because chocolate cake is much easier to https://www.today.com/amp/food/throw- by Gabby Perrin burn than other cakes. The peanut butter ic- college to learn a trade, but his first choice is To the rest of my teachers: Each of you be able to practice what we love most, and that festive-graduation-party-these-easy- to go into the Air Force. With the JumpStart Co-Editor ing came out a little thick, so I would suggest themed-desserts-2D79619310 has impacted me in ways you will never know. is writing. We are always looking for interesting adding about a teaspoon or two more milk program and the state of the world today, At the end of my 8th grade year one of he can definitely make his dreams come You have helped me grow as a student and as an news for you guys to read and we appreciate into the icing in order to thin it out. my older cousins gave me the advice to en- true. individual. Thank you for making me the woman your feedback. To the future Parlez-Vous mem- The website I found the cake topper joy high school while I could, because four on did not give clear instructions on how to Other students just have plans to go I am today. bers, I can promise you that you won’t regret straight into work, putting in the time and years goes by really fast. Of course I didn’t make the little caps, so I improvised. I used a To the Parlez-Vous staff: Honestly, I joining Parlez-Vous. Especially if you love writing Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup for the base of the effort into making their dreams come true. believe her at the time, but do I believe her “I want to continue to build my boxing didn’t think we were going to be as close as as much as we do. hat and a Ghirardelli Chocolate Square as now? Yes. Did I believe all the things I would the flat part. I used Mini M&Ms and Airhead career. I want to start my own boxing com- we are. I love you people more than I thought My last goodbye goes to the one and pany,” said Ashton Billey (Cookie). accomplish from then until now? Definitely Xtremes for the tassel. I also used melted possible. While some of you are not the greatest only Mrs. Manuel. Thank you so much for intro- Some of these dreams will require not. Joining newspaper, I believe, is one chocolate as an adhesive to assemble the with deadlines (*cough* Andrew *cough*) all of ducing me to the world of journalism. I never hats. more time and effort, but will ultimately of the best things to ever happen to me. I be worth it to get to the final destination. you are going to go so far in life and I can’t wait thought that I would get a chance to share my I started off by cutting the colors of always loved writing, but I never really had the Airheads into individual strips and then Lafayette High does their part in getting to see where you go. I hope I wasn’t too much writing with anyone until you brought me in. education around to their students and set- an outlet for it until newspaper came along. cutting them into smaller strips that were of a mess this year. Thank you all for putting up Even through a bad day, your class never fails long enough to where they just hung over ting everyone up for the basics of life. For all Sadly now is the time to say goodbye as I seniors, getting to their dream job is a goal with me constantly. to cheer me up. You have inspired me so much the brim of the hat. I then piped a good write my last article for the Parlez-Vous news- sized dot of melted chocolate onto the bot- that is far, yet in sight. Once graduating high To my friends, past and present: I am and helped me grow into a better writer. I will school, the future is in their hands. Whether paper. tom of the Reese’s and stuck on the choco- sorry that all of you had to put up with me, but definitely miss your class the most. And thank it be going to college, going into the mili- First goodbye goes to the staff, and Pat- late square with the logo side down so that I am so glad that each of you did. Sadly, some you for letting me practice my art skills on your the top was flat. I piped another dot of melt- tary, or going into a technical career, every rick. Thank you guys so much for being such ed chocolate on top of the hat and stuck on dream is reachable and achievable with a of our relationships didn’t last, but those of you board this year. little drive and motivation. 1414 May 2018 May 2018 15

most aren’t even getting close to that Take time to study and also take Summer Travels Anyone? Senior Advice amount of sleep. Falling asleep can be time for yourself. Take brain breaks Broke Kid’s Guide to by Gabby Perrin by Kaitlyn Daigle hard; trust me I know. Things like stress during your homework if it becomes Gifts For Grads Co-Social Media Director Co-Editor by Olivia Cart or worrying for a test the next day can too much. Go outside, play with your For many, summer vacation can According to movies and books Junior Staff Writer keep most people up at night. So here animals, have a conversation with your be a time to do absolutely nothing, high school is supposed to be the best Finding a gift for a close friend is a are my tips for trying to get a good family members, or even take a bath. sleep late and watch Netflix all day. For years of your life. Parties, awesome daunting task in itself, especially when that night’s sleep. First thing I usually tackle But don’t take too much time away others, it’s getting out of the house, dances, and cute relationships are por- friend has just completed one of life’s great- is the stress that’s keeping me up late from your studying. That’s why creating going on road trips across the country, trayed all over social media. While some est milestones, graduating high school. This at night. When my brain begins to pile an after-school schedule for yourself is is a list of simple and easy DIY gifts that you and for some, the world. of these aspects are true, high school up too much stuff, what I do is imagine so important. It helps to get your mind can give to that friend when you are a tight Road trips are a chance to unfortunately is not like the movies. putting all those thoughts and worries into a routine. And once you have a set budget. explore places out of your home state High school can be rough. Stress, lack and see different parts of the world in a tin box and locking it up to deal routine it can be pretty hard to stop. If A Memory Board of sleep, and drama can end up taking Jar of Kindness you’ve never seen. Exploring different with later. Next part is actually falling you are having trouble with a subject, This simple project is a great way to docu- all the fun out of high school. Fortu- All you need for this craft is a mason jar, a horizons and different ways of life is asleep. The trick to this is to find the don’t be afraid to talk to your teacher ment your friendship as you part ways. You nately, there are ways to help reduce start off by compiling pictures and other Sharpie, and some paper. Cut the paper into one of the best ways to learn about way that works best for you. You can about it. Teachers want their students these problems. Here is some of my things that mark your friendship. After that, strips and write something kind about your the world around you. Finding yourself try listening to things like autonomous to succeed, so asking them for help is friend on the strip of paper. Fold up the paper advice to all the freshman, sophomores, attach some chicken wire to the back of pic- exploring places you’ve never been to sensory meridian response (videos can not as scary as it looks. And if you need and put it in the jar. Write as many things and juniors from my experience at LHS. ture frame. Next, take some mini clothespins and experiencing the culture of differ- be found on YouTube) or classical mu- even more help, ask a friend, find a as your heart desires. Then on the lid write Sleep and clip all of the items to the chicken wire. ent horizons and ways of life opens up sic. If music or sounds aren’t your cup tutor, or use Khan Academy. Don’t just Picture Collage however many things you wrote and “Rea- Sleep can either make or break new opportunities. of tea, then try reading a book or even give up on a subject because it’s hard. This project is a bit more customizable, so it’s sons Why I Love You.” You can decorate the jar “I’m planning on going on a a person. According to nationwidechil- crack open your textbook and read Have Fun easy to fit the interests of your graduating however you want. road trip with Mr. Barras and Ashton drens.org, sleep deprivation can cause Scenario Cards until you get bored. Last thing, no naps. friend. First, print out a ton of pictures of your Fremin,” said Patrick Abapo, LHS senior. Even though high school can be All you need for this is some envelopes, a decrease in academic performance. friend on regular printer paper. In this DIY, a This time of the year, especially This is the hardest step because it’s so tough, it’s also the last bit of freedom paper, and colored pens. First, come up with The average amount of sleep teenagers large wooden letter was used but you can for seniors, is a popular time of travel, easy to come home and fall asleep after you get before college. So take time out different categories such as “open this when should be receiving is nine hours, but use any sort of wooden thing you find. Coat with many taking their senior trips a long day at school. However, naps of your busy schedule to hang out with you‘re sad” or “open this when you’ve had a the back of the picture in mod podge and right about now. The beach is a popu- can mess up your sleep schedule. Try friends. And if you are too busy study- bad day” and write them on the outside of stick it to the letter. Repeat this with the other lar senior trip spot among people from alternatives to naps such as drinking ing, then schedule study dates. Study- the envelope in a cute font with some deco- pictures until you achieve the desired look. the south. coffee, exercising, or even taking a cold ing with a friend over Facetime was rations. Then on the piece of paper write a Once the pictures have dried, coat the top of Some people, however, choose shower. However, if you have to take a probably the only way I passed civics. sweet and comforting message that corre- the letter in another layer of mod podge and to go broader and spend a little more nap then try taking a power nap. Power sponds with the category and place it inside Don’t take things too hard on yourself. I let it dry. to explore out of the country. The ex- naps should only last between 15 to know this is hard to do, but a bad grade of the envelope. Repeat this until you have written a note for each of the categories. You periences one chooses to take can last 20 minutes. One trick is to drink coffee, is not the end of the world. Weekends can bind all of the envelopes together with a a lifetime. Spending time on a summer then take a power nap, because caf- are also a good time to catch up on cute rippon or keep them in a fancy bag. vacation gives you a nice and well- feine usually takes 20 minutes to work homework, sleep, and having fun. So The Easiest Option earned break, and also teaches you in your system. take time to enjoy your high school When all else fails, any graduate would be new things about the entire world that Studying years because high school really does glad just to receive some money. In the form you wouldn’t have learned and experi- Studying and homework are a go by fast. of gift cards or just straight cash, money is a enced otherwise. necessity. If you want good grades and Resources: https://www.nationwide- simple, well appreciated, and great way to Visiting places that you may not less stress you have to do it. A good tip childrens.org/sleep-in-adolescents help your friend get that financial boost they be interested in from the surface can for studying is scheduling. Create an need as they start the next chapter of their introduce you to new places and activi- “after school” schedule for yourself. life. ties that you would not have known. 1616 May 2018 May 2018 1717 less memories made in high school. The about in any other way. Stepping out company other than Balfour and would like the future. Applications are due by ring is also a symbol of success in edu- Load Up Your Résumé Sources: of your comfort zone to make new to participate in the ceremony, make sure May 20, and you will need to include cation and should always be worn with This Summer http://www.engineeringedu.com/ memories is always a good idea. you sign your name on the list during either a copy of your report card, ACT, SAT pride. by Carley Dupré or PSAT scores, with a $50 fee. During store/index.php?route=information/ Money also plays a large role in lunch of the ticket distribution days. the ability to go on trips. Many choose The Junior Ring Ceremony will Co-Social Media Director the two weeks of the camp, students information&information_id=33 Students should arrive no later than to go to places close to home for fun be held on Monday, May 14 at 6:30 p.m. Most people think of summer as a will stay on Northwestern’s campus, https://www.lacollege.edu/about/summer- without a large cost. With a creative at the Cajundome Convention Center. 5:30 p.m. to turn in their rings and find their time to relax and just hang out. Though “offering a balanced recreational and programs-youth Due to regulations, juniors are invited to http://www.outreach.lsu.edu/Pre-College- mind, an inexpensive trip could be the assigned seats. Any students who ordered there will be time for that, the summer is the social activities to complement the bring two guests to the event with them. K-12/Summer-Programs most memorable. through Balfour should arrive no later than perfect time to load up your resumé on dif- intensive academic curriculum,” ac- Tickets for guests can be picked up in http://advance.nsula.edu/ “I’m too broke to go anywhere,” 5:45 p.m. to find their assigned seat. ferent academic programs to make you re- cording to advance.nsula.edu. the front lobby during both lunches on Louisiana Nurse Camp said Hannah Primeaux, LHS senior and The dress is “Sunday best.” If you have ally stand out when applying for colleges. UL Editor-in-Chief. May 8-10, or you can stop by room HA9 This camp is to help prepare students by Thursday, May 10. any questions, swing by room HA9 during offers multiple different academic programs Wherever your adventures take either lunch and ask Ms. Melancon or e-mail wanting to go into nursing through College Life Hacks Depending on how many ju- based off what fields you’d want to enter different activities, including getting by Hannah Kuhn you, dreaming big and stepping out of her at [email protected]. your comfort zone this summer is key. niors pick up a ticket, there will be extra into in the future. Here are a few that would clinical experience in both in-patient Co-Social Media Director The members of the Junior Ring Ceremony Think outside the box and make poten- tickets available by individual request. benefit you in the future: and ambulance settings. The appli- College is a scary time in everyone’s tially inexpensive memories with great Anybody wishing to have more guests include Willie Briggs, Hailey Corcoran, Re- AHEC cant will need to include a teacher or life. Just think about it: you’re leaving attend may request up to two extra friends that you’ll be able to hold on to bekah Dekerlegand, Claire Dupleix, Menitte If you’re interested in joining the medical counselor recommendation, an up- everything you know and starting a new guest tickets and will be added to a forever. Eroy, Gabrielle Gary, Liam Jochum, Matthew field, the Central Louisiana Area Health Cen- to-date transcript with a minimum of chapter of adulthood. That would freak reserved ticket list. Extra tickets will be Kleimeyer, Kalin Laborde, Mckenna Latour, a 2.6 GPA, and $10 for the application anyone out. In order to make this big given out on a first come, first serve basis. ter’s summer program would be a very good Alexandra Malcombe, Madalyn Mouton, fee. In regards to this summer pro- transition a little easier, here’s a compi- Those receiving tickets will be given them way to spend your summer. According to gram, lacollege.edu said, “If you’ve lation of some things to know before Junior Ring Ceremony on Friday, May 11. There is no guarantee of Nathaniel Rachal, Shantler Ramon, Lauren AHEC’s website about the program, “Partici- considered a career in nursing, you entering the great big world of college. by Liam Jochum getting extra tickets. Reedy, Sadie Richard, Jackson Schneider, pants go behind the scenes in hospitals and will want to take advantage of this First things first; find someone who Design Editor If you purchased your ring from a Claudia Smith, and David Stanley. other clinical facilities to learn about current As the school year draws to a unique opportunity.” has been throughout this transition be- health issues, patient care, career oppor- close, it’s time for the juniors to receive Tiger U fore, a mentor if you will. their class rings. While we wave goodbye tunities, volunteer service, post-secondary For students enter grades 9-12, this “Whether it’s an upperclassmen to the class of 2018, it’s time for the class education requirements for various health program is for anyone and everyone. whom you admire or a real grown-up in of 2019 to make its final step into senior professions and more.” This summer program Students will be learning in a col- the working world, having someone who year. has a location at the Our Lady of the Lake lege atmosphere and get to discover isn’t in the freshman bubble can provide which majors they’d want to enter in really important perspective,” said Kim The class ring represents many College in Baton Rouge or the LSU-Alexan- the future. According to www.out- Bellaware, reporter at HuffPost. things. For some it is the beginning of dria campus and will be held for fifteen days a new chapter in life, one step closer to reach.lsu.com, “Specialty and Tech- Aside from hunting down a mentor, in June. nology courses include Film Making, every college student is given an advisor, higher education. For others, the ring ADVANCE honors the first member of a family to Robotics Engineering Academy, or someone similar to a guidance coun- Northwestern State University puts on this receive a high school diploma. Graphic Design & Digital Art, Video selor who helps students to choose the These rings came from what was summer program July 8-28, 2018 for stu- Game Design and Academic Success right majors, minors, courses, schedules, originally a class pin. The pin consisted dents entering grades 7-11. This is a col- Strategies.” It will be held in LSU’s and really anything you’re unsure of in of a gold band with the symbol of the laborative program with the Duke Talented Baton Rouge location, and the regis- college. Do not be afraid to come to your class pin attached to the top of the ring. Identification Program (Duke TIP), which tration form to join is due by May 20, advisor with your every question and 2018. concern. Also, if you don’t feel you two Although crude, these pins represented means that Duke University is partnering are seeing eye to eye, don’t hesitate to the same thing that they do today, pride up with Northwestern to get a good view request a new advisor. It happens all the of accomplishment and the many price- of who would be qualified to enroll there in 1818 May 2018 May 2018 191919 “We have a banquet at the end time, and it’s important to feel comfort- if you’re sure of your career path, it’s a side until you are told to move able with this person. great place to do some extra research. of every year as a nice farewell to [the In high school, orientation is such However, be sure to remember that it seniors] and a general wrap up for Graduation it during the ceremony. Re- a hassle and is really just a way for you is perfectly okay to not know what you the choir and our achievements,” said member that parking can be to get your schedule, so why even go? In want to do. Sammi Fatherree, junior on the leader- Information an issue, so plan to get there college, however, it’s a completely differ- “You aren’t locked into your ship team. by Andrew Degeyter early. ent story. These seemingly endless ori- major,” said John Cart, sophomore at The end of the year is very busy Senior Staff Writer entations will quickly teach you where to LA Tech. “So many people change their for the choir, as preparation regarding Please adhere to the go, how to get there quickly, and how to major after their freshman year. Some next year’s leadership and fall show are With graduation so near, there dress code for your specific make this big transition easier. even change it after sophomore year; already underway. are still a few things seniors need to gender. Guys need to wear a A huge problem of college is bat- it’s almost expected that you will.” The Mighty Lion Band has been do, besides passing their classes, of clean, well-pressed white shirt tling homesickness. It’s also a major fear Sources: preparing for their final concerts since for most incoming college freshman. https://www.livecareer.com/career/ad- course. with a dark tie. You need solid the beginning of this semester, with “If you don’t show up to grad- “I think my biggest fear about vice/jobs/first-year-success hours of rehearsal going into making colored dark slacks and dark going to college is having to merge into https://www.thebalancecareers.com/ the Pines of Rome the best it can be. uation rehearsal, you do not walk socks and shoes. All facial hair the real world. For example, I’m going to what-do-college-career-services-offic- Other selections that can be heard at at graduation!” various teachers must be neat, your hair well college seven hours away from Lafayette, es-do-525477 the band’s final concert, held on May so I’m kind of going from this bubble have said. If you want to walk, you kept, and no earrings or pierc- 9 in the auditorium, include Queen’s of being with my parents all the time, need to be at the graduation re- ings may be worn. For girls, Springing Into Final “Bohemian Rhapsody,” a brand new to them not being able to be there. I’m hearsal where you will run through piece by composer John Mackey called your dresses should not be forced to become an adult super quickly Concerts the whole graduation ceremony. longer than your gown, with and the thought of that is pretty scary,” by Kate Manuel The Rumor of a Secret King, the United Rehearsal will be at the Cajundome said Maddie T. Chandler, LHS senior. Junior Staff Writer States’ march, “Stars and Stripes,” and a a neckline that is hidden by A great cure for this unfortunate “Kumbaya,” “To Daffodils,” an very interesting piece entitled “Moth- on May 18, starting at 5 p.m, and the gown. Color doesn’t mat- homesickness is to throw yourself into original composition, and “Kum- ership,” which incorporates electronic will last until finished. LHS is the last ter as long as it doesn’t show. percussion into wind band music. La- college and get involved in your campus. baya” are all pieces of music that can group rehearsing which means lots All shoes must be black dress Whether it be sports, sororities, fraterni- fayette High’s own Jonathan Rome will be heard floating around Lafayette of time to get it right. shoes, and if you wear heels, ties, clubs, or student organizations, get High’s campus this month. The choir be premiering one of his compositions To graduate you must have paid all in there and get connected with your and band are preparing for their at the concert as well. Rome, a senior they must be two inches or new school. Not only will becoming spring concerts and final rehearsals drum major and French horn player in your fees. Failure to do so will mean less as to reduce the risk of in- involved keep you distracted from being are in full swing. the band, has been composing since a that you will not receive your diplo- jury. No jewelry may be worn homesick, it will open so many doors The choir department has very early age. The spring concert, free to new friends and opportunities you ma, even if you are allowed to walk except for a watch or a ring. been working with a new student for all to attend, will be a very special wouldn’t have had otherwise. at the ceremony. Necklaces, large earrings, and teacher, Mr. Dawson, who is conduct- celebration of the hard work put in by Unsure of your career path? No On the day of graduation ing about half of their pieces for their the band students this year. facial piercings may not be problem! Simply visit your campus’s Only a few days after the final there are certain guidelines you will worn. Career Services Office. A Career Services concert on May 12. The concert will be held at St. Mary’s Church by Red’s concert, the band will play at gradua- have to follow. First, you must be Any questions should Office is a building on most campuses tion for all the seniors, and then a few that offers career help through career and is free for all to attend. Pieces there no later than 3 p.m. or you risk be addressed with Mrs. that can be heard that day include more weeks after that will bring the counselors, job listings, job interview beginning of a new marching season. not being able to walk. Also, you Luquette in the counseling of- workshops, libraries filled with career “Kumbaya” and “To Daffodils.” This year’s show was just announced to have to be in your cap and gown, fice or any administrator. information, and much more. A Career Along with preparing for the the students and it will be a very mem- Office is a great resource to use and even spring concert, the leadership team is both worn properly with no wrin- working on their senior banquet. orable year for the Lafayette High Band. kles. Tassels must be on the right 2020 Sports May 2018 May 2018 2121 Athletes’ Futures by Hannah Michel and Taylor Lejeune Copy Editor and Junior Staff Writer

LHS has many great athletes who are planning to further their educa- Softball: tion in conjunction with their athletics. The following are updates on LHS The softball team had a winning season of 15-14. At District, the girls sport teams, including those students who have been recruited by colleges lost 4-10. Jessica Lightcap led the team in hitting with a .402 batting average, and signed to participate in their respective university’s athletic program. followed by Armani mitchell with a .379 batting average. Defensive stand- outs were Alayna Rawls and Ashley Lightcap. Track: Soccer: The LHS track team had a successful season, with the girls’ team earn- The girls won 15-6-3 overall, and 3-1-1 in District. The Lady Lions Soc- ing the titles of Parish and District Champions, and were State runner ups. cer Team Co-Captains Ivana Setka and Ashley Hultquist signed with Jackson The boys’ team were runner ups in the Parish and earned fifth in District. With State and Central Baptist respectively. the team, Armand (“Mondo”) Duplantis and Angelle Primeaux have both Basketball: signed with LSU. Maureen Lee has signed with Mississippi College. Sydney The Girls’ team finished their regular season with a winning 13-10. This Minor signed with Southern University. Duplantis set records in the boy’s brought them to first round playoffs against Zachary. pole vault and Jalen did the same with the high jump. The Boys’ basketball team won their season 16-8, making second place at District with a 5-2 record. The team had two players sign with colleges: Swim: Jalen Dalcourt signed with Tallahassee Community College and Jaden Ed- The swim team had two members who signed with universities to par- wards signed with Lamar Community College. ticipate in their swim programs: Miguel Vasquez signed with Centenary Col- lege and Ricky LaFleur signed with Lindenwood University. 2222 May 2018 May 2018 232323

Senior Survey “High School Nation,” Sydney Thibodeaux “AP Physics with Ms. Dupuis,” Seth DeR- by Hannah Primeaux, Liam Jochum, “Getting together at the end of junior oche and Kate Manuel year with all my friends and having a “English, hate my classes,” Mya Dugas Editor-In- Chief, Design Editor, and party. Like literally a parttay!” U’Nique “Mr. Bleacher’s Algebra 1 class,” Lindsey Junior Staff Writer Jackson Price Who is your favorite teacher? “Suturing chicken legs,” Julie Kim “Algebra 2 with Mr. Stevens,” Joann Ho “Staff1975,” Emily Carriere “My sophomore year homecoming when “Chemistry with Mr. Judge,” Collin Car- “Scotty Edwin Walker,” Benjamin Bourg slow motion played,” Emily Poimboeuf riere “Nicholas Bihm,” Mackenzie Domingue “Switching classes watching some kids “Senor Garcia’s class,” Brice Gutshall “Carmon Simon,” Collin Carriere dancing and making a beat on the rain What was your proudest high school “Mrs. Walz without a doubt,” Kaleigh gutter and at one point they hit it hard moment? Franks and it unattached and fell to the ground “Passing 11th grade,” Dylan Stracener “Johnathan Cole,” Amalie Thibodeaux and they all ran away when it hit the “Getting inducted into National Honors “Barreca,” Elizabeth LeBlanc ground. I died laughing.” Pierson Rews Society,” Magan Tate “Mr. Armentor,” Sydney Thibodeaux “Singing Agony for Fall Show,” Christian “Winning 1st place at state junior year for “Angie Leger,” Kayla Prejean Edwards “The Last of the Amazons,” Taylor Ro- “Jennifer Morrow,” Alayna Rawls “Finding my first friend at LHS since I drigue “Carmon Simon,” Hunter M. Richard came from a private school, and we are “Singing with my friends in fall show “Ignatius Barreca,” Andre Sarrazin still friends four years later,” Emily Thomas every year,” Madeline Blundell “Leigh Corbell,” Abigail C Cruice “The many soccer seasons,” Ivana Setka “Getting a better grade than Collin Car- “Mr. Kilchrist,” Emily Poimboeuf What are your plans after high school? riere,” Hunter Richard What is your best memory at LHS? “Attend at Saint Ben’s Seminary and “Getting an internship at UHC for the “Walking up to a circle of people yelling studying there for eight years,” Nam health academy,” Elizabeth LeBlanc ‘fight! fight!’ and it being two birds on Pham “Being Editor-In-Chief of Parlez-Vous,” the ground fighting “United States Naval Academy,” Erin Wal- Hannah Primeaux in the commons area,” Kendall Reed. ters “First time getting straight A’s on my “Coming to my first day of junior year “Photography,” Erin Journet report card,” Emily Fickle and being told to go back home and “Go into the workforce,” Juan Gonzalez “Graduating lol,” Dontavia St. Julien having like two weeks “Military,” Kendrell Walker “Making a B in Physics the third nine off,” Austin Simpson. “Going to college in the art field,” Arnesha weeks,” Morgan Sellers “Driving around the golf cart with my Vincent “Getting a better grade than Jeffrey and friends and tuba fanfares,” Malick Oue- Which was your hardest class at LHS? Collin in health academy,” Alayna Rawls draogo “Chemistry - shout out to Walz,” Kaitlyn “Playing first chair in the All-State Sym- In Memory of Jay Colon “Travelling to New York City with some Reed Lafayette High and the LHS men’s soccer team recently experienced the loss of a friend and team member. On April 19, phonic Band,” Madison Weathers of my best friends in choir,” Taylor “Anything that involves math,” Anh 2018, sophomore Jahzaiah “Jay” Jovani Colon passed away unexpectedly. “Winning choir competitions,” Grayson Schexneider Nguyen “All everybody has with him is good memories. There were never bad ones. He would stay smiling,” said Camille Andrus, Tarry “When Mr. Barras jumped on desks just “Biology 1 with Boudreaux,” Kayla Prejean LHS junior. “When I became a member of a group of to get to me,” Patrick Abapo Jr. “Any math class,” OIivia McGuire Jay Colon was a student in the gifted program at Lafayette High, as well as a member of the LHS men’s varsity soccer my friends called ‘Caterpillar Gang.’ It has “When Mr. Johnny gave me life advice,” “American History (Armentor),” Jenna team. He also played for the Cajun Soccer Club Senior Academy. changed my life forever #1 K,” Colin Davis Thabata Son Babineaux “His loss has been heartbreaking, but it’s been wonderful to see the positive impact he had on so many people,” said Dr. “I hopped off a skateboard in a cool fash- “Studying hardcore with my nerdy “Chemistry and all math,” Emily Schulze Godbold, LHS English teacher. ion,” Tristynn Bourque friends during sophomore year,” Da- “Civics,” Jennine Farhat “His peers would describe him as someone who was an exceptional friend and was always willing to help,” said Silvana “Keeping a 4.0 through junior year,” janna Aguilar “English IV Honors,” Morgan Meaux Alansari on the GoFundMe account that had been set up in Jay’s honor. Jackie Ancelet “Dupuis AP Physics,” Bailey Charles ACTION CORNER! by Andrew Degeyter Senior Staff Writer Q: Which senior will you miss the most?

“John Baker,” “Matthew Moore,” “Jonathan Rome,” “Aaron Laughlin,” Paul Webre, Sophomore. Weldon Barry, Junior. Wesley Mire, Freshman. Thomas Danyus, Freshman.

“Andrew Degeyter,” “Liam and Julian Broussard,” “Mallory Domingue,” “Vance Stokley,” Chance Lyons, Sophomore. Samantha Cannata, Junior. Brandon Boyette, Freshman. Sebastian Sanford, Junior.

“None of them,” “Christian Edwards and “Isaiah Entiene’s Hair,” “The Pride Period Group,” James Ho, Sophomore. Kailon Babineaux,” Ms. Holleman, Teacher. Mrs. Lege, Teacher. Mrs. Cormier, Teacher.