Central High Football Had Banner 8-3 Season

General Excellence Louisiana Press Association CENTRALCENTRAL CITYCITY National Newspaper Assn. Merry Christmas From the Central City News ® & The Leader NEWSNEWSDecember 2019 • Vol. 22, No.12 • 28 Pages • Circulation 10,000 • 30,000 online • www.centralcitynews.us • 225-261-5055 Tax Renewal Would Finance $22 Million Project Rebuild Central High Central Schools Saves $40 Million Get ‘A’ Rating in In Comparison to Assessment by New Construction Education Dept. Woody Jenkins Editor CENTRAL — The latest assessment by the Louisiana Depart- CENTRAL - The Central Commun- ment of Education has once ity School Board is considering again given the Central Com- whether to pro- munity School System an A pose renewing rating. A total of nine of the 69 the school sys- school districts across Louisi- tem’s 23.65-mill ana were rated A. property tax in Supt. Jason Fountain was order to pay for scheduled to unveil the numbers a complete reno- to the public today. vation and mod- Central High School and ernization of Cen- Central Middle School also re- tral High School, ceived A ratings, while Central improvements to Intermediate received a B rating. Wildcat Stadium Central’s score was 90.4, up and replacement from 89.6 last year. of temporary Dr. Jason Fountain The A rating for the system buildings at Tan- Central Schools remains a source of pride for the glewood and Bellingrath Hills el- Central community. However, ementary schools. the meaning of the letter grades The plan, which could be consid- is more and more difficult to ered by the school board at its Jan. ascertain. Student performance 9 meeting, would pay for $22 mil- on LEAP tests is only one com- lion in improvements. It is a modest ponent of the letter grades. The alternative to building a new high score is pumped up by a sys- school at a cost of $60 to $70 mil-

tem’s rate of improvement. As Jenkins Woody by Photo lion. Early on, the board consid- a result, some lower performing ered building a new high school at school systems were rated high- the old Greenwell Springs hospital. er than Central and vice versa. SANTA CLAUS brought joy to thousands of Central area children during this year’s an- Supt. Jason Fountain said the im- nual Central Christmas Parade sponsored by the City of Central Chamber of Commerce. See SCHOOL on Page 2 Central High Football Had Banner 8-3 Season CENTRAL — The 2019 Central High football season is now history, and for Coach Sid Edwards it is filled with fond memories. The Wildcats had a good year, finishing 8-3 but there’s more to it than that. “This is the finest group of seniors I’ve ever had,” Coach Sid said. “Before the season started, this team was disrespected. They were predicted to go 3-7 and finish sixth in a six-team district. What led them to success was high char- See SHERIFF on Page 6 acter and consistently playing over their heads.” “We often lined up against teams with more talent, but that usually didn’t matter,” he said. He pointed to senior Isaiah Rankins to prove his point. “Here’s a young man who’s 5-7 and weighs 155. Yet, he ran for 1,300 yards!” Coach Sid noted that eight Wild- cats were named to first team All- District and seven to second team All-District, filling 15 of the 22 slots. Two of their losses were by Evanst Shane by Photo a total of six points. It is a team to remember, the veteran coach said. ISAIAH RANKINS rolls for a TD in Central’s 34-30 first round playoff loss to East St. John. He gained 1,300 yards for the year. 2 CENTRAL CITY NEWS December 2019 School Board Could Approve Plan to Renew Tax to Fund Renovation Of Central High School Continued from Page 1 provements at Central High School would not preclude the construction of a new high school at some point because the improvements at Cen- tral High would also be useful if it is someday converted into a middle school. The existing 23.65-mill tax was approved by voters in 2009 and won’t expire until 2030. The proposal under consideration would simply ex- tend that tax from 2030 to 2040. In other words, the existing tax would continue until 2040 in- stead of expiring in 2030. During that period, the tax would remain at the same level it is today. However, the extension of the tax would al- low bonds to be issued to make improvements at PRELIMINARY PLANS for Central High show a new grand entranceway for visitors at the Commons area. Central High School and other facilities. HOW TAX WOULD BE USED The proceeds of the tax would be used for: • Replacement of T-buildings at Tanglewood Elementary School — $250,000 • Replacement of T-buildings at Bellingrath Hills Elementary School — $250,000 • New plaza entry, parking lot, and other improvements at Wildcat Stadium — $750,000 • Major renovation and additions to Central High School — $21,000,000 Total — $22,250,000 Supt. Fountain said the Central school system’s bond rating has just been increased to AA. This places it at the highest level in the state, matched by only a few other systems. A high bond rating can result in lower interest rates and in bonds being repaid before they are due. The Central school system recently refunded general obligation bonds which allowed it to make the most of its higher bond rating, thereby sav- ing taxpayers several hundred thousand dollars. CENTRAL HIGH IMPROVEMENTS Additions being considered for Central High School are as follows: THE COMMONS AREA would link the media center, cafeteria, kitchen, competition gymnasium. • New competition gym and varsity locker rooms • New kitchen and student commons • New Health Science classrooms • 100 new parking spots Renovations: • Complete rebuilding of Central High School, making it virtually new on the inside • Improved and more diverse learning envi- ronment • Updated science labs • Renovations to career tech education (CTE) classrooms to accommodate new career paths • STEM classrooms • Improved special education classrooms and life skills areas • Renovated library/media center The new Commons area is designed to bring the campus together. It will redefine entry for visitors attending events at the school. It will also open up the media center to the common area and move students and visitors to the new competition gym, which will have 1,200 bleach- er seats and 600 floor seats. WILDCAT STADIUM Proposed improvements include: THE NEW COMPETITION GYM would provide a new venue for basketball, volleyball, and other sports. • Turf field • A plaza entryway • New concession stand • New restrooms The public has had two opportunities to see how the $22 million in bonds would be used, and Supt. Fountain said the response has been overwhelmingly positive. He said proposed improvements to Wildcat Stadium have generated the most suggestions and comments. TIMETABLE If the Central school board decides to consider the proposed tax renewal at its Jan. 9 board meeting, it could call an election for May 9. If approved, no taxes would be increased. However, the existing tax would continue after 2030 until 2040. From June to September 2020, work would begin on design and construction documents and the project would be let for public bid. Supt. Fountain said ground could be broken in Decem- ber 2020 with construction beginning in early 2021 and completed by July 2022. Central High has been virtually unchanged since it was built in the early 1970’s. The major improvements have been the theatre, the Fresh- WILDCAT STADIUM would be upgraded with at least $750,000 under a plan being considered by the school board. man Academy, and improvements to the office. December 2019 CENTRAL CITY NEWS 3

Central Voters Continue to Vote Conservative Rispone Tops Edwards 72%-28%

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Eddie Rispone 2-7A Gas Utility No. 1 126 175 209 86 86 211 CENTRAL — Republican guber- 2-7B Gas Utility No. 1 112 210 242 75 71 245 natorial candidate Eddie Rispone 2-8 Gas Utility No. 1 79 272 305 40 35 304 carried most of Louisiana in the 2-33 Gas Utility No. 1 71 291 336 25 24 330 Nov. 16 election, but incumbent 3-1A Central Worship Center 99 223 266 51 59 262 Democratic Gov. John Bel Ed- 3-1B Central Worship Center 80 222 263 38 40 262 wards carried Orleans Parish by 3-2A Cornerstone Fellowship 84 171 195 53 53 196 100,000 votes and East Baton 3-2B Cornerstone Fellowship 77 177 203 42 40 200 Rouge Parish by 50,000, thereby 3-6A Central Middle School 49 168 198 14 16 196 sealing a winning statewide mar- 3-6B Central Middle School 41 192 211 19 20 212 gin of 40,000 votes. 3-9A St. Alphonsus School 56 201 233 23 27 230 Despite a big victory in East Ba- 3-9B St. Alphonsus School 66 193 221 33 35 217 ton Rouge Parish, Gov. Edwards 3-14A Central Middle School 37 98 109 27 27 108 lost two important conservative 3-14B Central Middle School 41 72 89 24 24 89 areas of the parish — the City of 3-25A Central High School 87 221 254 50 57 248 Central and the newly incorporat- 3-25B Central High School 77 198 233 43 44 233 ed City of St. George. 3-26A Bellingrath Hills Elementary 124 324 373 69 83 356 Rispone carried Central with 72 3-26B Bellingrath Hills Elementary 122 331 367 80 82 367 percent of the votes cast on elec- 3-30A Tanglewood Elementary 96 163 209 49 47 210 tion day. The total vote in Central 3-30B Tanglewood Elementary 89 205 236 57 66 228 cannot be determined since votes 3-37 Cornerstone Fellowship 82 169 188 59 58 187 cast during early voting are lumped 3-46 Central Fire Station 92 369 408 46 49 405 together and cannot be broken out 3-58 Zoar Baptist Church 155 138 173 120 119 174 by precinct. 3-61 GS Baptist Church 114 330 393 53 51 393 Republican Metro Councilman Trae Welch carried Central with TOTALS 2,056 5,113 5,914 1,176 1,213 5,601 82 percent of the votes cast for District Judge but lost the rest of Note: Vote totals do not include early voting. These are for election day only. the judicial district to the winner, Ron Johnson. wide and received 83 percent of the while losing East Baton Rouge African American voters in the Republican Secretary of State vote in Central. Ardoin won state- Parish 55 percent to 45 percent. runoff propelled Gov. Edwards to Kyle Ardoin was reelected statewide with 59 percent of the vote Overall, an historic turnout by a reelection victory.

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Member, Louisiana Press Association and Chamber of Commerce of EBR Parish Deadline for news and advertising: 5 p.m. Friday before publication $24 a year by subscription in advance • $36 a year outside the U.S.A. VICE PRESIDENT MIKE PENCE campaigned for Eddie Rispone for Governor. On hand to greet them were Central’s Ryan, Addy, and Kristie Cross behind the fence. Fatal Flaw in Anti-St. George Litigation: The City of Baton Rouge Is Not a Plaintiff in having plaintiffs Broome and Cormier re- Ms. Pierson’s only hope is Item 3. The statute Only Argument Against St. George moved. They clearly have no standing to sue. Mr. empowers the court to determine whether the in- Lamont Cole, as a member of the Metro Council, corporation is “reasonable” and says the court Is Harm to an Adjacent Municipality, may have standing. We will wait to see what Ms. shall consider the adverse effects of the incorpo- Morris’ arguments are for ration on another municipality. But the City Is Not There to Make It removing him. However, here’s the problem. The City of Ba- BATON ROUGE - On October 12, 2019, the peo- In any case, the addition ton Rouge is not in court complaining that it will ple of the proposed City of St. George voted to of Mr. Cole as a plaintiff suffer adverse effects as a result of incorporation. incorporate by an overwhelming margin, there- will not save attorney Mary In court are Sharon Weston Broome, M.E. by authorizing the creation of Louisiana’s fifth Olive Pierson’s questionable Cormier, Lewis Unglesby, and Lamont Cole — largest municipality with 86,000 residents. case against St. George. as individuals — attempting to argue that the Nevertheless, after the election, East Baton There is a fundamental City of Baton Rouge will be adversely affected. Rouge Parish Mayor-President Sharon Weston problem with Ms. Pierson’s Yet, the City of Baton Rouge has not authorized Broome filed suit to stop the incorporation. She actions, even before we get them to speak on its behalf! was joined in that suit by Ms. M. E. Cormier, to the merits of her case. All they can do is give their opinions, and they a resident of the City of Baton Rouge, and by Ms. Pierson failed to in- cannot spend one cent of city money to do so! attorney Lewis Unglesby, a resident of the pro- clude the City of Baton Woody Jenkins Now let’s take Ms. Broom and Ms. Cormier posed City of St. George. Rouge as a plaintiff in the suit challenging St. out of the equation, because they do not have Last month, I explained in this column why George. Think about that! standing. That leaves Mr. Unglesby and Coun- Mayor Sharon Weston Broome and Ms. Cormier Why did Ms. Pierson leave the City of Baton cilman Cole to make the argument that the in- got very bad advice from their pro bono attorney, Rouge out of the suit? Well, it wasn’t a mistake. corporation of St. George adversely affects Ba- Mary Olive Pierson, because they are not law- It was intentional. In fact, there’s a very strong ton Rouge in an “unreasonable” way. ful parties to the suit and will eventually be dis- reason the City of Baton Rouge is not a plaintiff. This is equivalent to a suit for divorce being missed as plaintiffs. I cited La. R.S. 33:4, which That’s quite clear! Ms. Pierson didn’t have the filed by one of the children rather than one of the provides that only the following may file suit to votes on the Metro Council to authorize the City spouses. Mama hasn’t sued daddy for divorce, block an incorporation: of Baton Rouge to file suit! It’s really as sim- but one of the children thinks she should. So she 1) a resident of the proposed city ple as that! However, without the City of Baton files suit and proceeds to complain about how 2) a property owner of the proposed city Rouge as a plaintiff, there is no case against the bad daddy treats mama. 3) a municipality that might be adversely af- City of St. George. The City of Baton Rouge is Sorry, my dear, you’re not a proper plaintiff. fected by the incorporation, or an indispensable party in this matter. Mama is the one who has to sue, and mama hasn’t! 4) an elected member of the governing author- Consider Ms. Pierson’s burden of proof in her This suit by Mary Olive Pierson is vindictive ity of such a municipality. attack on the public’s vote in favor of incorpo- and mean spirited. Ms. Pierson knows the public I showed that Mayor-President Sharon Weston rating the City of St. George. La. R.S. 33:4(D) has spoken. They voted to incorporate. That was Broome and Ms. Cormier met none of those says, “D. The district court shall determine their decision to make — not hers or the Mayor- qualifications and were not authorized to be whether there has been full compliance with the President’s or Mr. Cole’s! It’s the people’s deci- plaintiffs in the matter. Particularly, the Mayor- provisions of this Subpart, including the accu- sion. This suit is nothing more than a dictatorial President is not “an elected member of the gov- racy of the statements in the petition and of the attempt to delay and frustrate the democratic pro- erning authority of such a municipality.” Under certification of the registrar of voters. The court cess and impose the will of a few over the law- Louisiana law, R.S. R.S.42:1102, “‘Governing shall also reach a determination as to whether fully, democratically expressed will of the many. authority’ means the body which exercises the the municipality can in all probability provide The cry of the Mary Olive Pierson and the legislative functions of a political subdivision.” the proposed public services within a reasonable Mayor-President that the incorporation of the Therefore, the governing authority of a munici- period of time and whether the incorporation is City of St. George is something dire, awful, rac- pality is the city council or in our case the Metro reasonable. In determining whether the incorpo- ist, unfair, unprecedented, dangerous, threaten- Council. Of course, the Mayor-President is not ration is reasonable, the court shall consider the ing, and immoral is nothing more than a smoke- a member of the Metro Council. possible adverse effects the incorporation may screen. This is an unincorporated area that the A day or two after our column appeared in have on other municipalities in the vicinity.” City of Baton Rouge has never served and does print, attorney Mary Olive Pierson rushed into So Ms. Pierson needs to show at least one of not propose to serve. In Louisiana, people in court to add Metro Council member Lamont three things: 1) that St. George has not complied unincorporated areas have a right to go through Cole as an additional plaintiff. with the statements in the petition, 2) that the the legal procedures for the creation of a new Last week, the attorney for the City of St. proposed municipality cannot provide the public city. The people of St. George have gone through George, Sheri Morris, filed a motion to have var- services within a reasonable period of time, or those procedures, and it’s time Ms. Pierson and ious plaintiffs kicked off the suit, including the 3) that the incorporation is unreasonable because the Mayor-President stop trying to deprive the Mayor-President and Ms. Cormier. of the adverse effects on a municipality in the people of St. George of the right to determine The City of St. George will surely prevail vicinity. their future.

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Central’s founder Russell Starns was honored as the Grand Marshal of Central’s annual Christmas Parade. He’s photographed with his wife Jennifer and their grandchildren.

Celebrities in the Christmas Parade included District Attorney Hillar Moore, Assistant DA Will Jorden, and Sen. Bodi and Robin White.

Baton Rouge Fire Chief Ed Smith (left), the City of Central Police Department, and happy parade watchers. December 2019 CENTRAL CITY NEWS 7 33rd Annual Central Christmas Parade

Clerk of Court Doug Welborn of Central has participated in the annual Central Christmas Parade since it began.

Public officials included Council members Aaron McKinney, Dave Freneaux, and D’Ann Wells, school board member Dr. David Walker, Supt. Jason Fountain, and Mark Miley.

Marching units included members of Central High Army Jr. Reserve Officers Training Corps

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Central Mayor David Barrow, the Central Private Homecoming Court, cadet Mullen, and former Councilman Louis DeJohn and granddaughter Olivia DeJohn

Central Police Chief Roger Corcoran, the Central High Kittens, and Central High cheerleaders Allie Ringe and Riley McLin December 2019 CENTRAL CITY NEWS 9 Made 2019 Parade One to Remember

Central Private School Jr. Cheerleaders and the Winn Dixie Grinchmas float.

Central High Homecoming maid Maitland Carrier, District Attorney Hillar Moore, the Central Middle Color Guard, and CPS Homecoming Queen Raven Collins

Central Christmas Parade participants included Sen. Bodi White, Central Mayor David Barrow, Police Chief Roger Corcoran, and CHS Homecoming maid Claudia Gautreaux

Among Central Christmas Parade goers were Dallas Buxton and family (second photo from left)

Photos by Woody Jenkins and Jolice Central Christmas Parade • Dec. 7, 2019 Provost of Central City News 10 CENTRAL CITY NEWS December 2019 Homecoming Courts from CHS, CPS

Central High Homecoming Queen Faith Huguet, CHS Flag Corps, Central City News editor Woody Jenkins, Family Research president Tony Perkins, and Clerk Doug Welborn

Participants included East Baton Rouge Parish sheriff’s deputy Tim Lazaroe, Central substation commander Jason Demoulin, and Central High cheerleaders.

Central High Homecoming maid Bailey Mitchell, Mike Huguet, parade goers, and Danielle’s Haircut Garage hair stylist giving a haircut

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Merry Dr. Jim and Maryanne Gardner Christmas May God’s blessings pour down on you and your family during this wonderful time and throughout the year!

Clerk of Court Doug Welborn and parade Doug Welborn organizer Michell Lewis of Lewis Wrecker at start of Central Christmas Parade Clerk of Court Central Christmas Parade Photos by Central City News December 2019 CENTRAL CITY NEWS 11 Central, Parishwide Elected Officials

Central Christmas Parade marching down Joor Road, Central Private School Homecoming maid Kadi Alford, and Christmas Parade float

Central Middle School dancers and former Rep. Tony Perkins, president of the Family Research

Greenwell Springs Youth Riders, Carmena Collision, Central High Homecoming maids Abby Guidry and Cassidy Young WishingWishing YouYou God’sGod’s PeacePeace && JoyJoy ThisThis ChristmasChristmas

Merry Christmas J.J. RogersRogers PopePope Thank you for your kindness SenatorSenator ElectElect to our deputies and to me! DistrictDistrict 1313 Sheriff Sid Gautreaux 12 CENTRAL CITY NEWS December 2019 Central 4-Hers Win Trips to International Livestock Expo CENTRAL — Jane Zaruba, Darcy Giannobile, and Adelaide Zaruba, 4-Hers from East Baton Rouge Parish have won a trip to the 2019 National Poultry and Egg Confer- ence Contest at the North Ameri- can International Livestock Expo- sition in Louisville, KY. HEADED TO INTERNATIONAL LIVESTOCK EXPOSITION — Central High senior Caiden McDowell (left) is heading to the The girls put in hard work study- North American Livestock Exposition in Louisville for the 4-H Mentoring Program. Also headed to Louisville for the National Poultry ing for the Louisiana 4-H poultry and Egg Conference will be Jane Zaruba, Darcy Giannobile, and Adelaide Zaruba. Jane and Adelaide are homeschoolers from Central. judging competition and earned them a spot to Nationals. In addition, 4-H member Caid- en McDowell, a senior at Central High, was selected for the 4-H Mentoring Program at the North American International Livestock Expo (NAILE) in Louisville. The selection for this program is AA ChildChild IsIs BornBorn a result of his placing in the 2019 LSU Ag Center Beef Premier Ex- “For“For toto usus aa childchild isis born,born, toto usus hibitor Contest. aa sonson isis given;given; andand thethe governmentgovernment shallshall bebe uponupon hishis shoulder,shoulder, andand hishis namename shallshall bebe calledcalled WonderfulWonderful Counselor,Counselor, MightyMighty God,God, EverlastingEverlasting Father,Father, PrincePrince ofof Peace.”Peace.” –– IsaiahIsaiah 9:69:6 MerryMerry Christmas!Christmas! SharonSharon WestonWeston BroomeBroome Mayor-PresidentMayor-President GREENWELL SPRINGS YOUTH RIDERS during the annual Central Christ- mas Parade down Joor Road in Central.

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Harris, Ganucheau Central Middle’s 7th & 8th Graders Married on Nov. 30 Win District Softball Championships

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Cody Cassels and Cade Monte of Central High School CENTRAL — Central High School senior wrestlers Cade Monte placed third and Cody Cassels placed seventh at the AssessorAssessor BrianBrian WilsonWilson St Michaels Warrior Open tournament Nov. 8.

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LSU offensive coordinator Steve Ensminger of Central All-State quarterback Steve Ensminger as he appeared in the 1976 Wildcat yearbook Central’s Steve Ensminger Helped Guide LSU, Joe Burrow by Woody Jenkins To Season of Greatness Editor, Central City News On Tuesday, LSU passing coach Joe Brady received the coveted the Broyles Award as the outstanding assistant football coach in the country. Brady said, “This award should say Joe Brady/Steve Ensminger. There is not a greater person to work for than Steve Ensminger, and there is not a greater person that cares more about LSU and the success of this program. He doesn’t want to take credit for anything. I’m so grateful for Steve, and I hope to be him one day.”

CENTRAL — Under LSU quar- in Central. He remembers Steve’s Nevertheless, the Central star gia, Texas A&M, and Clemson. terbacks coach Joe Brady and his tremendous competitiveness as won All-State honors and a schol- Often when a head coach is offensive coordinator Steve En- an athlete at Central High School. arship to LSU where he really fired, his entire coaching staff is let sminger of Central, Joe Burrow “He was outstanding in all sports came into his own. Named to the go as well. That happened to Ens- has developed into the outstanding — football, basketball, and base- All-SEC freshman team, he played minger on more than one occasion. college quarterback in the country. ball. He was very confident in his quarterback for the Tigers from By 2000, he had had enough of He is the odds-on favorite to win abilities, even as a freshman. In 1976 to 1979. He passed for 2,770 college coaching, and he returned this year’s Heisman Trophy. the 10th grade, when the starting yards and 16 touchdowns. to Central High School. Russell For Steve Ensminger, it is just quarterback was injured in a mo- After graduating from LSU, En- Starns encouraged it, and Steve one of a host of triumphs he’s ex- torcycle accident, Steve stepped in sminger played professional foot- coached Russell’s son Jonathan. perienced since entering coach- and never relinquished the position ball for the New Orleans Saints While coaching at Central, Steve ing. Steve grew up in Central and after that,” Starns said. and the Philadelphia Eagles. taught at Winbourne Elementary. played football at Central High “Steve had a tremendous field In 1982, he began one of the Russell said, “Steve has a reputa- School, winning All-State honors presence. He could read the de- most interesting and varied careers tion, which is not deserved, of be- in 1975 under coach Sonny Jack- fense instantly. He was always pre- in the history of college coaching. ing very tough and hard. Just the son and offensive coordinator John pared. In that way, he and Burrow Starting at Nicholls as wide receiv- opposite is true. At Winbourne, he McCann. are very much alike. In those days, ers coach, he went on to serve as was serving kids who were coming City of Central founder Rus- teams did not rely as much on the offensive coordinator at McNeese from very desperate situations, and sell Starns played with Ensminger pass. Actually, we should have giv- and Louisiana Tech from 1984- you could see the big heart he has on the Wildcat football team and en Steve the chance to pass a lot 1990. Then he had two-year stints for people.” remains one of his closest friends more.” as offensive coordinator at Geor- See ENSMINGER on Page 26

LSU’s Heisman Trophy candidate Joe Burrow with one of his mentors, LSU offensive coordinator Steve Ensminger 18 CENTRAL CITY NEWS December 2019 Will LSU’s Joe Burrow Duplicate Fete?

Cannon Won Heisman 60 Years Ago Photos by Woody Jenkins Woody by Photos

Great LSU All American Billy Cannon Grew Up in the Istrouma Area of North Baton Rouge Attended Istrouma High School All-State and High School All-American at Istrouma, 1955 Led Istrouma High to Undefeated Season and State Championship under Big Fuzzy Brown

Led LSU to National Championship in 1958 2-Time All-American at LSU Won Heisman Trophy in 1959 Only Player in Louisiana History to Win the Heisman Ran 9.3 in 100-Yard Dash SEC Champion in 100 Yard Dash & Shot Put Greatest LSU Player of All Time Successful Career in NFL Billy Cannon December 2019 CENTRAL CITY NEWS 19

Good Numbers for Kenerson, Rankins, Medine, Cotton

Final Stats for Central Wildcats Photos by Shane Evanst Shane by Photos

Central All-District athlete Sam Kenerson All-District and District Defensive MVP Riyan Cotton

Central All-District running back Isaiah Rankins Central All-District Andrew Medine 2019 Central High Football Team RUSHING Carries Yards TDs Fumbles Ave PUNT RETURNS KO Yards I. Rankins 183 1,174 13 0 6.4 A. Medine 18 436 S. Kenerson 99 555 6 1 5.6 J. Swift 64 377 8 2 5.9 KICKING FG Att Made Longest Ex Att Ex Made P. Patterson 35 235 4 0 6.7 A. Medine 6 5 35 48 44 J. Washington 12 117 1 2 9.8 Totals 6 5 35 51 47 T. Heil 7 93 1 0 13.3 C. Brown 11 87 0 0 7.9 PUNTING Att Yards Ave M. Barnett 3 15 0 0 5.0 A. Medine 26 896 34.6 J. Rankins 2 9 1 0 4.5 Total 26 896 34.6 J. Banks 1 6 0 0 6.0 Totals 419 2,674 34 5 6.4 DEFENSE Tackles Asst For loss Int Ret Yards R. Cotton 57 30 8 0 0 PASSING Att Comp. Yards TD’s INT’s D. Armstead 36 14 2 4 48 Kenerson 127 40 905 10 5 Montgomery 30 11 4 2 0 Swift 25 9 101 0 3 J. Whiten 30 5 13 0 0 J. Rankins 6 2 27 0 0 G. Evans 29 9 3 2 21 TOTALS 158 51 1,033 10 8 J. Spears 26 7 2 0 0 G. Patterson 20 6 1 0 0 RECEIVING Catches Yards TD’s Fumbles Avr C. Ward 19 3 1 0 0 J. Rankins 12 275 4 0 22.9 T. Scott 19 8 5 0 0 A. Myrick 10 259 2 0 25.9 J. Brooks 18 6 2 0 0 J. Banks 10 225 1 0 22.5 J. Williams 17 3 6 0 0 M. Hillard 8 124 2 0 15.5 T. Jackson 16 3 7 0 0 I. Rankins 3 88 1 0 29.3 L. Landry 14 6 0 0 0 D. Armstead 3 73 1 0 24.3 M. Brown 11 3 5 0 0 P Patterson 1 19 0 0 19.0 Y. Brown 7 2 2 0 0 B. Mayeaux 1 8 0 0 8.0 K. Williams 5 1 3 0 0 R. Cooper 1 5 0 0 5.0 A. Idusuyi 1 0 0 0 0 TOTALS 51 1,108 11 0 21.7 Totals 355 117 64 8 69

KICKOFF RETURNS KO Yards Statistics provided by the Central High Football team A. Medine 17 221 20 CENTRAL CITY NEWS December 2019 Central High Football Seniors Honored

Riyan Cotton Sam Kenerson Isaiah Rankins CHS Defensive MVP CHS All Around MVP CHS Offensive MVP

CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL HONORS: Players named Second Team All-District were Tyler Scott, Andrew Cangelosi, Josiah Rankins, Pierce Patterson, Jermaine Spears, Grant Dunn, and Tyler Tullier. Sam Kenerson, Logan Scott and Riyan Cotton were all selected First Team All-District and will be playing in the Red Stick Bowl at 2 p.m. on Dec. 21 at Zachary High School. Riyan Cotton was also honored with the over all District 4-5A Defensive MVP award. This District MVP award is voted on by all the head coaches in the district and the highest defensive honor in District 4-5A.

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You have tried the rest! Now USE the BEST! December 2019 CENTRAL CITY NEWS 21 at Annual Football Awards Ceremonies

Players honored as All-District Honorable Mention are Daygan Barrick, Layne Landry, Jonathan Swift and Sammy Smiley (left). CHS players named First Team All-District are Da’Veawn Armstead, Riyan Cotton, Andrew Myrick, Andrew Medine, Isaiah Rankins, Sam Kenerson, Logan Scott and Javonte Whiten (center). Riyan Cotton with his Red Stick Bowl award (right).

Tyler Tullier was honored as one of Louisiana’s High School Athletic Associtation’s All-Academic Scholar Athletes. The Gardner family honored Andrew Myrick with the William Freddie Gardner Scholarship. Mike Gardner, Andrew Myrick, Melanie Gardner Smith, Virginia Gardner and grandson Gardner. Reid Cooper was awarded the “War Daddy” award for 2019 and Tyler Tullier was named CHS’s “Iron Cat” for the 2019 season. Central High School’s 2019 Power Cats were Layne Landry, Daygan Barrick, Josiah Rankins, Ryan Cotton, Da’Veawn Armstead, Jermaine Spears, Jonathan Swift, Sam Kenerson, Andrew Myrick, Pierce Patterson, Isaiah Rankins and Gage Evans.

Trainers honored for over 2,500 service hours to athletes Madison Story, Kyleigh Ogle,McKenzie Arceneaux, McKenzie Everett. Haileigh Gomez, Abigail Morris. Parents honored with the David “Bubba” LeSage award for outstanding service to Central football were Jay and Regan Dunn and Tara and Joel Landry. LSU training program students Reagtan Willis, Ashley Baptiste, and Brandi Grothman. Tori Jones was recognized for doing an awesome job filming all the football games.

May the memories of those we love shine brightly this holiday season.

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CENTRAL WILDCATS in playoff game against East St. John, Sammy Smiley #42, Sam Kenerson #14, Andrew Myrick #11, and Isaiah Rankins #22 with a touchdown

Central head Coach Sid Edwards. Quarterback Sam Kenerson #13 dodging East St. John’s defense. At right, Andrew Myrick #11.

Senior Central Wildcat Sam Kenerson #14 breaking through the line. At right, Central Wildcat line battling for territory.

2019 Central High School Wildcats Click QR Code to watch Central vs. E. St. John 8-2 in Regular Season playoff game by Photos by Shane Evans Central City News December 2019 CENTRAL CITY NEWS 23 in Round One of State 5A Playoffs

Junior Wildcat Gage Evans #27 goes in to make the tackle assisted by #9 Riyan Cotton. Another junior, Gabe Patterson #10, takes down the East St. John quarterback.

Andrew Myrick #11 carrying the ball for the Central Wildcats. Another TD and carry for senior Isaiah Rankin #22 (center and right).

QB #14 Sam Kenerson picking up yardage for the Central Wildcats. Gabe Patterson grabbing the East St. John QB and making the play for the Wildcat defense.

CENTRAL DEFENSIVE STANDOUTS Riyan Cotton #9, Caleb Ward #15, and Yashua Brown #8 keep East St. John from scoring. Isaiah Rankins #22 protecting the ball as he’s taken down by East St. John. East St. John with an interception (right). The final score of the game was East St. John 34, Central 30. Earlier in the season, East St. John was forced to forfeit three games due to an ineligible player. Had their actual power ranking been used, East St. John would not have played Central in the first round of the state 5A playoffs. 24 CENTRAL CITY NEWS December 2019 Christmas Party at Juban’s Honored

Woody Jenkins, Whitney Vann, and Ian James Jimmy and Patty Lyles

Carolyn and Warren Winstead Fred and Pam Martin Ronnie and Billie Nugent Jim and Erin Rabalais

Brain and Sharon Vennen Christina and Phil Cain Cheriá and Mark LeBlanc Cindy and Mike Kilcrease

Mike Kilcrease and Bernie Wilthew Christina Cain and Tracy Smith December 2019 CENTRAL CITY NEWS 25 Exxon, Other Retirees from Central

Steve Smith, Patty Smith, Suzanne Booty, and Greg Booty Mary Ashford, Jim Ashford, and Darryl Walton

Lori and Bob Viqé Dawn and Scott Smith Steve and Tracy Smith Judy and Mike Anderson

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Everyone enjoyed gumbo and jambalaya as they looked over the new filing for VMS.

GROUND BREAKING AT VILLAGE AT MAGNOLIA SQUARE —The Monday before Thanksgiving residents, contractors and business owners join developer Steele Pollard and his family as they broke gound on the next filing atVillage at Magnolia Square.

Earthwork is already underway.

Great weather for the groundbreaking event, children were really excited to join in on the fun and move the first dirt in the new filing area.

Ground breaking for new filing for The new section of Village at Magnolia Square is just past the community pool area and will include new homesites. Village at Magnolia Square Ensminger of Central Continued from Page 17 From All of Us In 2002, he moved to West Mon- roe High, but in 2003, he went to at the District Auburn as quarterback coach, wide receivers coach, and then offen- Attorney’s Office, sive coordinator. In 2009, he went We Wish Eveyone back to high school coaching but stayed in Auburn. In 2010, Steve a Very returned to LSU and became tight ends coach. When Les Miles was fired, Coach Orgeron kept Steve. He became offensive coordinator in January 2018. For the 2019 MerryMerry ChristmasChristmas season, he brought on Joe Brady to coach quarterbacks. Steve and his wife Amy have andand three children. Until the August 2016 flood, they lived off Joor Road in Central. Russell is happy that his friend HappyHappy NewNew Year!Year! Steve Ensminger is now being recognized as one of America’s greatest coaches. “He deserves it! He loves LSU like he does Central, and he just wants them to win!” Under coaches Ensminger and Hillar Moore Brady, Burrow has had 4,715 pass- District Attorney ing yards, 48 touchdowns, and six interceptions.

December 2019 CENTRAL CITY NEWS 27 CPS Senior Matthew Bihm Signs with Tulane University

Central Private senior Matthew Bihm has signed to play baseball at Tulane Uni- versity. Matthew is shown with his parents Eric and Angie Bihm. CENTRAL — Matthew Bihm, an Central Private School alumnus outfielder for the Central Private Lauren Bihm, and his grandpar- Redhawks, will attend Tulane ents Carroll and Mary Breaux University on a baseball scholar- and Earline Bihm. ship in the fall of 2020. He is a Matthew’s teammates, fellow four-year letterman and has been seniors, and CPS faculty and a member of the All-Metro Team staff also attended to show their and the 1st Team All-District in support. All cheered in unison as Mississippi. Matthew is also an Bihm finished signing and put honors student with a 3.9 cumu- on his Green Wave baseball cap. lative grade point average. While attending Tulane Uni- Present to witness this special versity, Bihm said he plans to moment were his parents, Eric major in exercise science to pur- and Angie Bihm, his sister and sue a career in physical therapy.

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