3000 W. Congress St. Lafayette, LA 70506 Inside This Issue:

•Breast Cancer Awareness Month (pg. 3)

• Sports (pg. 18)

•Last Minute Halloween Costumes (pg. 17)

•Pinterest Project Reviews (pg. 14) National Merit •Petlights Halloween (pp. 12-13) •Teacher Spotlights (pg. 11)

October 2018 •Student Spotlights (pp. 4-9) 22 News October 2018 October 2018 News Briefs 33 Parlez-Vous Staff Editors Quote of the Month Kaitlyn Daigle “Magic is very simple, all you’ve got to do is Taylen Pearson, junior at LHS, and gifted student since 1st grade is a 3rd degree Hannah Michel want something and then let yourself have it.” colored belt in Taekwondo who is very - Aggie Cromwell involved in his school and community. Senior Staff Writer This past summer, Pearson took part in Hannah Kuhn the Gear Up Youth Leadership summit in Kate Manuel Washington D.C. and was awarded the Taylor Lejeune Joke of the Month first-ever Envision Sidhu Global Leaders What do you call a fat pumpkin? Scholarship. This scholarship will allow Liam Jochum Pearson to take part in a 10 day internship Olivia Cart A “plump”kin! in Washington D.C. with other future lead- Emma Bearb ers. Hailey Corcoran Junior Staff Writers Maribeth Cowart Questions? Comments? Concerns? Darian Jacob Contact Mrs. Manuel in room 231. To high schoolers, breast cancer breast cancer and therefore should be aware Britney Lahocki Go Pink seems like something we may never have to of it. by Hannah Michel worry about, or if we do, it will be very far in Until breast cancer becomes a direct Alyssa Magnon Co-Editor-In-Chief the future. However, breast cancer impacts concern for our own health, support breast The LHS mission is to inspire and everyone, us included. I personally can think cancer awareness, research, and, though Oc- Sponsor: October is National Breast Cancer of four family members and family friends that tober is typically associated with orange, you empower students within a disciplined, aca- Awareness Month, and many of us here at have had breast cancer. Ten of the 13 people can never go wrong with some pink. Mrs. Manuel Lafayette High know someone who has been on the Parlez-Vous staff know of someone demic environment to become ethical, afflicted by this disease. Breast Cancer Aware- who has had breast cancer. Though we don’t (Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nation- well-rounded contributors to society. ness Month was founded in 1985 by the need to worry about it for ourselves, breast al_Breast_Cancer_Awareness_Month) American Cancer Society and the Imperial cancer still touches a majority of us and we Chemical Industries (a company that produces need to make sure that those we care about anti-breast cancer drugs) as a way to raise are aware of the danger that breast cancer funds and awareness, and to promote mam- poses. mography as the most effective way to fight Breast cancer can be treated, but Follow breast cancer. early detection is key. It may be an awkward @parlezvousnewspaper Today the goals remain the same, conversation to have at first, but just ask your on Instagram and though it is recognized much more widely. grandmothers, mothers, and aunts what steps @ParlezVousNews on From the NFL’s occasional use of pink flags they are taking in regards to prevention and and wearing of pink equipment, to numerous early detection of breast cancer. Find out if Twitter for updates walks across the nation and world, October you have a family history of breast cancer, and between each month has become synonymous with the initiatives if so, encourage them to act even more vigi- of Breast Cancer Awareness and celebration of lantly than they would have otherwise. Advise breast cancer survivors. the men in your family that they too could get 4 Spotlights October 2018 October 2018 Spotlights 55 Blast Me with that My Brain or My Mom The Rest of Forever Talented Music on by Emma Bearb by Olivia Cart Frigid Breeze Wednesdays Design Editor Senior Staff Writer by Hailey Corcoran by Kaitlyn Daigle Name: Houston Senior Staff Writer Co-Editor-In-Chief Name: Alex Malcombe Akridge Name: Hannah Michel Name: Gwyneth Grade: 12 Grade: 10 Grade: 12 Clubs and Organizations: Parlez-Vous, Astronomy, NEHS, Sign Rees How did you feel when you heard your name called as a National What clubs/ organizations are Language, and Quizbowl. Grade: 10th Are you excited that you are a semifinalist? Yes and no. Yes, Merit finalist? I wasn’t at school because I have afternoon classes. I you in? French club, Activities and already knew I was gonna be picked. because it’s chance to earn money. No, because it’s more work that Clubs: Student Yarn Arts, and band. I have to do. Is there any specific opponent that worries you? I’m honestly not Do you do anything What was your PSAT score? I got a 1490. Council, Choir Leadership Team, really sure how any of it works, so not really. outside of school? What colleges are you looking into? I’m applying for 15 different No colleges currently. Piano, Theatre, and What is your dream college? Yale Which one is your personal favorite? Ok… I have a couple. Rice, What do you play in Visual Arts. How many colleges are you applying for? I don’t know. I’m going LSU, and George Washington. What’s your the band program? What are you looking forward to in college? Freedom and through this program so like four or five. Front Ensemble. furthering my education. And people. I like people, too. favorite activity/ What will your major be? Some kind of history. Do you play any What’s your least favorite part of college applications? How club? Student other instruments? expensive they are. Everyone fusses about essays but they aren’t Council means the What do you want to do after you get your Bachelor’s degree? that bad. They’re expensive, though. I can play snare. world to me; I love Maybe a Master’s but probably just get a job in a museum. Are you scared or excited for graduation? Both. Also kinda doing things for our What achievements depressed, too. What do you want to be when you grow up? I remember being have you made in What is your opinion on sandwiches? What about them? I mean, community. StuCo really into forensic stuff at one point but never really any one specific the band program? food. has helped me grow Who lives in a pineapple under the sea? Your, with a “ur,” mom. in my leadership career dream. I’m getting my Favorite candy and why? So, it used to be Kit Kat, but I stopped skills greatly. Do you want to stay here in Louisiana? Why or why not? No, I letterman. I made eating chocolate Solo Recital and Things you enjoy want to get out and see the world and also my career interests aren’t and the only other Symphonic Honor Band. candy I eat is the most: I enjoy singing, acting, making memories with my friends, that big here. What about New York do you look forward to the most? I want Skittles, so I’m going listening to music, and sharing my religion with others. If not, then where to go to the big toy store with the piano you can walk on, and I can’t to go with Skittles. What is your favorite pastime? I love when my sister and I drive Favorite dance around while we listen to good music and stop to get food at our would you want to wait to march on the star. move and why? Bad What is your favorite memory? Why? My first concert I ever played favorite restaurant. move? Somewhere white girl dancing back in fifth grade because that’s when I knew I loved band and I because it’s the only Where do you feel that you have the biggest impact on LHS? northeast, New wanted to do it for the rest of forever. dancing I can do. Through Student Council, I receive so many wonderful opportunities England maybe. Do you have any pets? If so, what do you have? Yes. I have one What’s your to help the LHS community. biggest pet peeve? What is your favor- dog named Emily and two cats that don’t have names. Favorite movie? Marvel’s Infinity War. I have a lot of Favorite song? “Back Again” by FLOR. ite memory from Do you have any plans for after high school? If so, what? I want to them. I’ll go with go to a school with a good engineering program. ignorance. I hate What’s the hardest class you’re taking this year and why? high school? All the What is your dream job? My dream job is probably a band director. people who think Geometry is challenging because I’ve never been the best at math, time I got to spend What’s your favorite color? Red they know what but I’m working on it. they’re talking with my friends. Food? Popcorn What advice would you give underclassmen? Don’t hold onto about, but they things that aren’t meant to be. Stay true to who you are and success What do you owe Movie? Fight Club don’t. Do your will come as a result. your success to? TV show? The Flash research, man. Song? “Mr. Blue Sky” by Electric Light Orchestra. Hot or cold What’s the biggest lie you’ve ever been told? “Juuling is not that My brain or my Vine? The “Take On Me” vine. weather? Cold. 100 bad for you.” percent cold. Blast mom. Season? Christmas because for me it starts in July and lasts until the What’s your favorite part of the school day? When I get to start the me with that frigid day with Talented Music on Wednesdays. end of January. breeze. 66 Spotlights October 2018 October 2018 Spotlights 777 Alex Malcombe (the Superior Alex) Domingue is God; Musumeche Noise Cancelling Headphones Hidden Talentless is Jesus by Taylor Lejeune by Hannah Michel Business Manager by Emma Bearb Co-Editor-in-Chief by Maribeth Senior Staff Writer Cowart Name: Menitte Eroy Name: Sophia Zhou Junior Staff Writer Grade: 12 Name: Peyton Sias Grade: 12 Clubs/Organizations: Choir and Choir Leadership Team, Beta, NHS, Grade: 11 Organizations/Clubs: NHS, Quiz Bowl, Beta, Math Club, and Science Name: Hamood Spanish Honor Society, HOSA, Key Club, Math Club, Science Olym- Extracurricular Olympiad. Qureshi piad, Quiz Bowl, and SWENext. activities: LHS track If you’re okay with sharing, what was your PSAT score? 1500 Grade: 10 What is your favorite school event and why? Homecoming/ and soccer, Key Club, Can you tell me more about your most recent science What Prom. I love seeing my friends and classmates dress up and the NHS, NEHS, Lafayette competition? It was in China. I got second place. It was mid-August. organizations adorable pictures they take. Junior Leadership, and I stayed there for a week. It was really fun. I met people from 15 are you in? Beta, What was your score on the PSAT? 1470 Pride Club. different countries. Student Council, What colors do you think look best on you? Blues and greens. Do you have a dream Who let the dogs out? “Ur” mom. Choir, Tennis, Quiz How do teachers influence your study habits? I give out what college? Where and How do you feel about being chosen as a National Merit Bowl, and some they put in. If I see their passion and dedication to the subject they why? I don’t really have Semifinalist? I’m relieved because I didn’t think it would go through more stuff that I are teaching, I return it with just as much eagerness to truly learn one. I’m still trying because of my grade level [skipped a grade], and I’m happy. don’t remember. and understand the class. to figure out which What made you want to research LiS batteries? I started research Why did you join What does your morning routine look like? Getting out of bed at college would be best on that sophomore year and I did that because energy storage those? I like to 6:20, rushing myself and my sister to get ready, leaving the house at for me, my major, and is a huge problem for today’s society that LiS batteries have the be involved, and around 6:45 and making it to school right as the bell rings (most of offers the best financial possibility to solve. it added an extra the time). aid. So I’m still looking What is your plan of action moving forward in regards to the challenge. What makes you enjoy a school-assigned novel? Relatability: In and figuring out which National Merit Competition? I’m going to apply soon and I hope I What’s your both the characters and the general themes the book deals with. college I would like to get it. favorite class? History, because Domingue is God, but I like APUSH Earbuds or headphones? Earbuds. I have this underlying fear that attend. How much have as well because Musumeche is Jesus. chaos is going to ensue around me and I don’t realize it’s happen- What do you plan to you published Who’s your favorite teacher at LHS? Domingue because he’s a ing because I have major in? Political science. related to your good teacher. the big noise cancel- What is the best thing about going to LHS? The best thing about research? I have What do you do when you’re not at school? Sit at home, play ling headphones on. LHS is the variety of after-school activities. There is practically a club three papers music, and procrastinate on homework. What do you priori- for everybody, and I think that that’s really cool and awesome. published in What did you eat for breakfast this morning? A blueberry bagel tize most in a friend- Where do you see yourself in five years? Law school. scientific journals. with cream cheese. ship? That they are Who do you look up to most? My older cousin Rose Mary. What is the most What three items would you take with you on a deserted island? someone I can talk to What do you hope to be when you’re older? A lawyer. I’m not sure stressful part A guitar, a laptop, and some food. and rely on for guid- what type of law I want to practice though. of senior year? Any criticisms about LHS? No, it’s generally a good place. Not too ance and good advice What is the best piece of advice you’ve ever gotten? Be the best Everything. I really bad. Whatever is wrong with it is to be expected from old buildings. when I need it. you that you can be. can’t name one What is your least favorite food? Beans If you could accom- How much time do you devote to sports? A LOT. At least 10 hours thing because it’s Should infants be allowed to vote? Of course. They’re more alive plish one big thing a week. all compounded. than old people. Maybe if we let kids vote, it’ll be better than letting before the end of What activities do you enjoy outside of school? Spend time If you had a yacht, adults vote. 2018, what would with friends, listen to music, watch documentaries and conspiracy what would you Do you think that people need to use social media less or more? that be? To clean out theories, read political commentaries, and bullet journaling. name it and why? I Less, because it’s a hamper to whatever you’re trying to accomplish. my closet. Do you have any hidden talents? I don’t think I have any. I’m would name it Alex What do you want to be when you grow up? I aspire to be a When is “too early” hidden talentless. Malcombe, because musician, but I’m not sure yet. to start decorat- Do you think you will continue with soccer and track after high she is an awesome What is your opinion of Halloween? I’ve never done it. It seems ing for Halloween? school? I’m not sure. I’ll make up my mind soon. person. alright. Before October. Who is your favorite teacher at LHS? Mrs. McCrory 8 Spotlights October 2018 October 2018 Spotlights 9

I Eat Ice Cream With My Chicken Basically Fancy Horses One Smart Cookie Miguel from Coco by Kate Manuel by Hannah Kuhn by Darian Jacob Political Copy Editor Junior Staff Writer by Alyssa Magnon Correspondent Junior Staff Writer Name: Brewster Durbin Name: Emilie Name: Juan Cevellas Comeaux Name: Isaac Kulp Grade: 11 Grade: 12 Organizations Grade: 11 Grade: 12 Clubs/Organizations: Band, Student Council, and Cross Country. Clubs/ involved in: Secretary What will be your major? Music composition or political science. Organizations: What clubs are you a part of? None as of now. I’m considering of Beta, Vice President Does being a National Merit Semifinalist change your plans for French Club (vice joining the anime club, though. of NHS, Link Crew, college? No president), Beta What do you do for fun outside of school? Fencing. Our team has Key Club, and Student Club, NHS, Swim a shortage right now. It’s from 7 p.m. - 9 p.m. on Tuesdays at Girard Council. What’s your PSAT score? 1470/1520 What made you want team, and choir Park. How did you prepare for the PSAT? I didn’t. leadership team to join NHS? I just How do you feel about being a National Merit Semi-finalist? I’m (E-board). How does it feel to be so smart? I don’t know. I’ve always been this wanted to help people pumped. It’s really cool to be recognized. What do way. that needed tutoring, What part of college are you most excited about? All the new you believe How do you get the best test scores? I do all the homework and and I know a lot of distinguishes study as needed. I don’t have any real study tricks. people that needed experiences. tutoring don’t speak a student from What college do you plan on attending after high school? Rice Who is your biggest inspiration? Kevin Abstract. their peers at our English, so I wanted to What class has been your favorite in all of high school? AP Gov. school? University. help them. Who’s favorite teacher at LHS? Matthew Musumeche. Work ethic. You What occupation are you considering pursuing? I want to be a How do you feel that What’s your favorite part of “senior season”? All the new have to work for mathematician. you impact the school what you want and Favorite movie? I don’t know. I don’t really do movies. I guess Star most? Through Beta experiences. and NHS. many people in Wars. If you could change one thing about LHS what would it be? school don’t put in Most inspiring teacher? Mr. Espinoza. He was my teacher freshman Replace the Student Council President. He’s lame. the work, so the students that work really hard for what they want Favorite song? I do songs even less than I do movies, but I guess any year when I first got here, and he was really supportive. Favorite meme of stand out. song by Fall Out Boy. “Immortals,” maybe. What is the hardest class you’ve taken and why? AP Government all time? “So you In your own words, what is the “key to success”? The key to Favorite subject? Math because it was my first AP class. success is passion. You have to care about what you’re doing to truly Do you consider What are your plans after high school? I want to go to law school just goin’ bring me and be a human rights lawyer and work with the United Nations. excel. yourself an a birthday gift on Where would someone find you outside of school? My house, but How long have you wanted to pursue this career? Probably two my birthday to my please don’t find me there, that’s weird. introvert or years. My mom went into politics and that inspired me. birthday party?” In your opinion, what teacher has the best decorated classroom extrovert? Junior year is, in many people’s opinions, the hardest year. How Who do you think and why? Ms. Grefe. The yellow choir room walls and shelves-upon- Introvert will you deal with this? I do think it’s the hardest year if you don’t shelves of trophies are iconic. Fries or tots? have a system to organize yourself. should run for Do you have a hidden talent? I speak Spanish. What do you believe music has lent to you as a person and Fries president in 2020? why? It’s given me purpose. After feeling lost freshman year not What is your goal for high school? I want to make friends and Beto O’Rourke knowing what I wanted to be, I performed that year with Mrs. Grefe Favorite type memories. And get good grades. What’s something conducting us and it clicked. That’s what I want to do. of cookie? If you could spend the day with a celebrity, who would you at the top of Of the school’s male teachers, who would be the best dancer? Chocolate Chip choose? Priyanka Chopra because she’s just great. Mr. Garcia Dreamworks What do you do when you’re not doing work for school? Taking your bucket list? naps. Which of your extracurriculars do you think enlists the most of or Disney? I Be governor of your time? Swim team and choir. Is there a quote you live by? I don’t think there is. Louisiana. How many stairs are there in the 200 Building? 47.3. can’t tell the If you could speak to your freshman self, what advice would you Favorite quote What is a movie everyone should watch? To All the Boys I’ve Loved difference, but give? I would tell myself to be confident and not to worry about of all time? “I eat Before Dreamworks. what other people are saying because it’s going to get better. If you had the time, what organization would you join and why? Marvel or DC? Where is your happy place? With my mom. ice cream with my Are you dressing up for Halloween? Yes I’d probably want to try out to be one of the mascots because I’d get Marvel chicken.” - Young to be my stupid self, but anonymously. As whom? Miguel from Coco. Thug. Which Disney actor from the 2000’s would you perform for a Baby shark? I’m Who do you go to when you’re stressed? My mom or my sister. Celebrity look pep rally and why?Miley Cyrus because she’s kind of a 2-for-1 deal. not sure what What are you most proud of? I’m proud of being an immigrant and alike? Huey P. Long you’re asking me. actually being successful in high school. Like even though all these things happened to me, I’m still out there. 10 Spotlights October 2018 Mini Spotlights 1111

Sheer Dumb Luck I Like Sesame Sticks by Darian Jacob Welcome, Welcome! Junior Staff Writer by Hannah Michel by Liam Jochum Co-Editor-in-Chief Social Media Director Name: Mr. Meaux Name: Mrs. Rutherford Previous School: Ernest Gallet Elemen- Name: Kenneth Michael Rogers Name: Blu Leblanc Previous School: Comeaux High School and tary Grade: 12 Grade: 12 some other schools in Texas. Organizations/Clubs: NHS and Cross Country. Clubs/organiza- Subjects: English I right now, but I’ve taught Subjects: French I If you’re okay with sharing, what was your PSAT score? 1480 out tions: Key Club, What was your biggest challenge the of 1520 NHS, Tennis, Ping English II, III, and IV in the past. If you could do high school over again, would you change any- Pong club, and Bass Is there anything you’d like your students first day? Learning the names of all my thing? I would’ve joined Cross Country freshman year. Fishing club. to leave with in May? I want them to feel students. Who let the dogs out? I don’t know how to answer that. Did you do any more confident in their abilities. I want Do you think anything is distinguish- How do you feel about being chosen as a National Merit Semifi- preparation before Name: Mrs. Theriot them to value themselves. I want them to nalist? I’m proud and honored that I qualified for this scholarship. taking the PSAT? able about your teaching style? I like appreciate literature and find themselves in Previous School: V.B. Glencoe Charter What part of senior year are you looking forward to the most? No, I didn’t even to use arts and culture in the classroom. Just being able to have off hours so I have more time to relax and remember that the stories we read. I want them to know School in St. Mary Parish and Westgate High We often look at photos or videos and get work done. National Merit was a that I genuinely care about them and miss School in Iberia Parish. Gorilla tape or duct tape? Duct. Sounds like duck and Mr. Demay part of it. I just took discuss them in French. I like talking them after they leave me. Subjects: Advanced Math, Algebra I and II, has taught me an appreciation for ducks. it and hoped I did What is your favorite/least favorite teen- about different cultures so students can What is your plan of action moving forward in regards to the well. 7th grade ELA, and Social Studies. age trend? I’m not super current on teenage be aware of the differences there are if National Merit Competition? Try my best to become a finalist and Do you think you’ll What was your biggest challenge the first earn the scholarships for college. be able to qualify trends these days. Is Fortnite still a thing? they ever travel. Who has had the most impact on you as a person and why? My as a National Merit day? Finding the cafeteria. Is there anything else you’d like to add? How many buildings, in the school, mother because she’s always pushed me to do better and take every Finalist? I believe What is your favorite/least favorite teen- “Fiction is about what it is to be a human have you been inside? Two buildings. opportunity I can. so. I think out of age trend? Least favorite is YouTube. What is the most stressful part of senior year? Dual enrollment in the 16,000 semi-finalists, 15,000 of them become finalists, so most being,” - David Foster Wallace Calculus II. people make it into the finalist stage. Is there anything you’d like to add? I am What is your favorite Where do you want to go to college? Major? I would want to go excited to continue to teach and learn from to Rice University. I toured it last year with a group from my English class and why? Athletic my students. Everyday is a learning experi- PE, because we all have class. I was blown away by the campus. I’m still undecided on my a lot of fun, and it just major because I don’t have any one particular thing I want to do ence for all of us. helps me get better. with my life. Maybe something in the sciences/technology. What will finally break What has been your favorite class over the past four years? I the internet? I re- really enjoyed U.S. History. Mr. Musumeche did a fantastic job of ally don’t want to think teaching the class and was able to keep everybody’s attention. He about it, because it’s was very engaging and effectively prepared us for the A.P. test while probably going to be telling jokes and making the class enjoyable. horrifying. How many classes are you taking this year? I’m taking five classes. How do you plan AP Physics, English IV, AP Calculus, Independent Study, and Euro- on getting through pean History. the rest of this year? Favorite fast food place? Probably Cane’s. They got that good “Sheer dumb luck,” - chicken and beautiful bread. Professor McGonagall. Movie? The Waterboy starring Adam Sandler. That’s a classic. Whose class do you What TV shows are you currently watching? I don’t think I’m miss? Mr. Demay. watching anything. I’m open to suggestions. ini potlights October 2018 October 2018 1212 M S Mini Spotlights 131313

by Hannah Kuhn Dan the Man Pet Spotlights Copy Editor Matt Healy 2016 as a Dog Name: Daniel Andrus Finn the Age: Three years old Whimsical Tabby Type of pet: Dog Name: Jasper Marie Ratliff Gender: Male Name: Finn Age: Eight years old Owner name: Camille Andrus Age: One year old Type of pet: Poodle Owner grade: 12 Type of pet: Grey tabby cat Gender: Lil boy Personality: He’s lazy and will do any- Gender: Female Owner name: Jordyn Ratliff thing for a cracker. Owner name: The Manuel family Owner grade: 12 Hobbies: Napping, eating possums, Personality: Whimsical Personality: He’s sweet and reserved. He eating chips, and drooling everywhere. Hobbies: Playing with her laser, chew- really likes his personal space, but enjoys Favorite meal: Lays potato chips. ing on my houseplants, and antagoniz- pets. How did your pet get its name? If I ing the dog through the window. Hobbies: Rolling around the in the grass, would’ve gotten to him first, I would’ve Favorite meal: Cat Chow. eating, and sleeping. named him Brownie, but my aunt got How did your pet get its name? I Favorite meal: Eggs to him first and thought it’d be funny wanted to name it Leah Dugas because How did your pet get its name? From to give him a human name. that’s who gave us the cat, but my fam- the movie Twilight. What studio Ghibli character is your ily chose Finn from Star Wars. What celebrity is your pet most like? pet most like? Ponyo because they How many of her nine lives has she Matt Healy 2016. Olive, Like a Black both love ham. used? One. She fell between the walls What do you think your pet does while Olive What do you think your pet does from the attic and landed on a beam. you’re away? He just sleeps to be hon- while you’re away? He moves from My husband had to cut a bunch of Sister Sinister est. one area to another in the yard to Kate McKinnon the Name: Olive Rinaudo sunbathe. holes in the wall to get her out, but she Name: Clarke Age: Four years old Cat emerged okay. Age: Three years old Type of pet: Cat Type of pet: Cat Gender: Female Name: Tigger Gender: Female Owner name: Mia Rinaudo Age: Five months old Owner name: Breanna Gabriel Owner grade: 12 Type of pet: Cat Owner grade: 12 Personality: She’s kind of crazy, but also Gender: Boy Personality: Clingy. She waits in my bed loving, sweet, and friendly. Owner name: Bailey Gerard for me and refuses to sleep anywhere Hobbies: Playing with plastic bags, ping Owner grade: 10 else. pong balls, shoelaces, and tag with me. Personality: He’s energetic and funny. Hobbies: Suffocating me. Sister suffo- Favorite meal: Wet food from the can. Hobbies: He loves to run. cate me. How did your pet get its name? My Favorite meal: Kitten Chow Favorite meal: Dry food. She doesn’t like sister thought of Olive since our cat is How did your pet get its name? I gave to eat wet food. black like a black olive. him the name because I was inspired by How did your pet get its name? I’m not What celebrity is your pet most like? Winnie the Pooh. giving up the story because it’s embar- Millie Bobby Brown because she can be What celebrity is your pet most like? rassing. It’s a stupid name, but I still love very energetic but also very sweet. I would say he’s funny like Kate McKin- it regardless. What do you think your pet does non. What celebrity is your pet most like? while you’re away? Scratch and get on What do you think your pet does Logan Paul because she too likes to show top of our furniture. while you’re away? I think he tries to us dead things she found. knock objects down for fun. What do you think your pet does while you’re away? I don’t know, maybe plan to kill me. That’d be great. Sister sinister. 1414 Pinterest October 2018 October 2018 Reviews 1515

ones for the skeleton’s eyes and also cut up Spooky Cakes “Ghostbusters,” by Ray Parker pieces of licorice for the nose slits. I ended My job, as a connoisseur of the fine by Olivia Cart Which Witch’s Jr.- There’s no way to resist putting this up using white chocolate chips instead of art of Halloween candy, is to inform the good song on a Halloween playlist. Parker’s Design Editor jelly beans for the teeth because I thought it people of LHS what Halloween candies to be Playlist? voice combined with the bop of the would be easier than buying a bag and hop- by Liam Jochum sure to try and which ones are better to stay Baking cupcakes has never been one ing I would have enough. The recipe asked synth makes you turn to your closest Social Media Director away from. In order to do this, I traveled to the of my favorite things to do. Cupcakes are very for a chocolate wafer for the hats, though friend and scream “Ghostbusters!” with store nearest me and picked up a few Hallow- particular and hard to get right. If you make I couldn’t find any of those, so I settled for the backup singers every time he asks een candies and treats I had never seen before. one simple mistake, then the entire cupcake is Oreos instead. Break out your spooks and scares who to call. These included Sour Patch Kids candy corn, ruined. After baking this recipe, my hatred for The cupcakes did come out tasting because Halloween is right around the corner. “Time Warp,” by Little Nell, Sour Patch Kids Tricksters, Rice Krispy Treat cupcakes grew stronger. alright despite my difficulty with the batter. With the changing of the leaves comes the day Patricia Quinn, Richard O’Brien- An Minis, Tongue Tattoo Lollipops, and even some The cupcake recipe was a simple cake I thought they came out a little dry, but my of dressing up with friends and hoarding as oldie but definitely a goodie, the classic assorted Crayola gummies. batter that didn’t have any frills. I ended up hav- fellow Parlez-Vous staff members enjoyed much candy as possible to tie you over until “Time Warp” can get you tossing lines I’ll start with the Sour Patch Kids prod- ing to make two batches of batter to account them very much. Thanksgiving. If you’re a monster looking to go back and forth with your friends as the ucts. The candy corn came in grape and in or- tackle it because three people are better than for the main cupcakes and the mini ones for the “They’re scrumptious,” said Kaitlyn bump in the night, add these bops to your Hal- beat bumps. The song starts off with a ange flavor. Grape was the better flavor but still one. So I grabbed the paint, my brother grabbed tops of the skeleton’s hats. In the first batch, I Daigle, senior. loween music playlist so that you can bump to quick-moving guitar riff and back beat highly disappointing. I would have preferred it the mason jar, and my sister grabbed the cotton forgot to add the vegetable oil, so I added it in “22/10 would recommend,” said a good beat. as Riff Raff and Magenta sing in a quick without the sour sugary stuff they sprinkled all the second batch. I put the cupcakes in the oven Hailey Corcoran, senior. balls. First, we lined the bottom of the mason “This is Halloween,” by Marilyn Man- intro. Before you know it you’re bringing over them. The textures and flavors didn’t work praying that the ones without the oil would be I honestly did not enjoy making son- Manson’s take on the Tim Burton original your knees in tight and getting ready to well together and made for a distasteful experi- this recipe even though I had good results. jar with the cotton balls, and added some glitter ok. makes for a much darker feel for the introduc- do the time warp again. ence. On the other hand, the Sour Patch Kids I just thought the whole thing was strange just for fun. Then we mixed the paint with the After about 20 minutes, I pulled the tion of Jack Skellington. As he manipulates the Tricksters were pretty cool. Although the flavors cupcakes out of the oven to find that every and frustrating. But if you are willing to try it water, and poured a little bit in. Looking back, sound of his voice, the characters within the were the same original flavors, the colors were out for yourself and see if your cupcakes are I think the main reason our galaxy didn’t look single cupcake that had the oil in it sunk, but mixed up. It was fun trying to guess the flavor more successful than mine, here’s a link to like the picture was because we added too song are brought to a new level of creepy and the cupcakes without it rose perfectly. Sadly, all I was actually eating. It definitely made for an of my mini cupcakes had the oil so every single much water to the cotton balls. But regardless, make everything sound much more like the the recipe: https://pin.it/4fujjfhuga35l6 Tricks or Treats amusing, yet confusing way to enjoy their origi- one was ruined and unusable. we went on. We added more cotton balls and spook fest it was made to be rather than the by Emma Bearb nal candies. Decorating the cupcakes was actu- glitter and added the next color, and then the last thing any teen wants to hear at a party. Senior Staff Writer Next, the Rice Krispy Treat Minis. ally quite easy. The head of the skeleton, I next, and then the next. The hardest part was “The Addams Family,” by Vic Mizzy- They may not sound all that interesting, but I guess you could call it icing, consisted of using enough cotton balls because they shrunk This kid-friendly classic may not be long, but it Pinterest Win? Anyone whose favorite holiday is personally find that making certain products a strange recipe. It was made entirely with so much once the water hit them and made the easily draws a smile on the listener’s face. The by Kaitlyn Daigle Halloween probably has as big a sweet mini actually ruins them. It all depends on the shortening, butter, and a lot of powdered layers so much thinner. snaps of cast members throughout the song tooth as I do. I’ve been counting the company and the product, so I gave these a try sugar. It had a consistency similar to Play- Co-Editor-In-Chief In the end, the jar ended up resembling is an easy beat to dance to with a couple of days down just to see all the new limited to see if that was the case. It wasn’t. The minis dough and kinetic sand. I had to use my the YouTube picture, and I was super impressed friends or little siblings and has you looking edition Halloween candy and to get my hands to mold the heads. I’ve seen galaxy jars all over YouTube with myself. I slept well Saturday night because I around for the eccentric Addams family. were just as good as the original, full-sized bars, hands on some of the candies that only only in bite-sized squares. They’re also pretty The rest of the decoration assembly and Instagram, and honestly, I’ve always had just successfully created a project without it “Monster,” by Skillet- If you’re looking wanted to make one. I, however, do not have a come out around this time of year. This cute. I’d recommend them to any marshmallow was simple enough. I did have to sift through being a total fail. for a headbanger, this song is perfect for you. single artistic bone in my body. Nevertheless, whole Halloween candy thing isn’t new to treat fan. a large bag of M&M’s to pick out all the brown Except when I got up the next morning, It presents the perfect mood for those getting I figured that I would try to make the adorable all the colors had completely blended together me; I have been around the block quite a The Tattoo Lollipops were pretty aver- ready for a night of frights. Give this song a lis- decorations I see all the time. and the jar looked more of a deep gray than a few times. Halloween is a beautiful time age in flavor, but the fun you have with them ten while you get into costume, and get ready The written directions didn’t make galaxy. So once again, I had UN-successfully cre- of year, especially for a sugar monster like makes up for what they lack in taste. much sense, so I turned to YouTube for a quick ated another art project. to feel like a monster. myself. That doesn’t mean that all Hallow- Now, finally, the Crayola gummies. The 10-minute tutorial. And of course it looked Turns out, in order to keep the colors “Demons,” Imagine Dragons- This een candy is great. Many candy companies pack comes with gummy bears, gummy worms, perfect when the YouTuber created it, and it from blending together, I would have had to wouldn’t be considered a Halloween song come out with special versions of their and mini sour belts. Crayola, please stick to seemed so simple that anyone could do it, seal the mason jars. So, one day, I may try this by any normal standards. With an underlying original candies to be more festive. Com- making crayons. I wouldn’t question it if I was which really built up my confidence. So, here I again, because I was so close to almost being theme of insecurity and mental illness that runs panies can make unique new flavors and told they used the same recipe for their gum- go. successful, which is saying a lot for someone throughout the song, it’s easy to find yourself give them spooky names, or they could mies as they do their crayons. The gummy bears I sat down at the kitchen table on a deep in thought about life. The entrance of make a totally different kind of candy all with no artistic ability. I definitely think that this were the most edible but still tasted like plastic. Saturday night with my 10-year-old-brother the drum set with the chorus gives the perfect together. The candies are usually bursting is a Pinterest win for those creative or not, and The gummy worms and the sour belts were a and 6-year-old-sister. We watched the video to- I definitely will be trying again to get the cute chance to blast this song on the radio and with Halloween spirit but could fall short huge let-down. They were definitely a don’t for gether, and then decided that we could totally and perfect galaxy jar. scream the lyrics until your voice goes hoarse. compared to the good old original ver- sions. It’s all very experimental. these candy do’s and don’t’s. October 2018 October 2018 1616 Reviews Halloween 171717

Grant serves as a role model, and goes Google It: Look for characters that 13th Gate - Baton Rouge uncle Jonathan Barnavelt (Jack Black). The Life Lesson of above and beyond, despite the preju- Just Add Spookiness you can pull off using your current ward- Open Thurs.-Sun. every weekend in When they pull up to the house, surprise, dice he had to face, to make things right by Maribeth Cowart robe. If you want to be artsy, dress up as the October and the first week of November, surprise, it looks super creepy. Like most Louisiana for Jefferson. Junior Staff Writer casual version of a character. the 13th Gate has been recognized as one by Kaitlyn Daigle I was required to read a book movies, there are rumors about it being “Get creative,” said Christopher of the top haunted houses in the country from a long list of titles, and a project Co-Editor-In-Chief haunted. In the house though, there is this Halloween is right around the corner, Thomas, sophomore. There are also millions by many travel magazines and the Travel was to follow. I knew that I had heard clock that is impossible to find, so some and if you’re reading this, you probably don’t of costume concepts on sites like Pinterest, Channel. The Fright Trail offers 40,000 sq. that author’s name before, and the title could say that it is “haunted” by the clock. have a costume yet. That’s alright, because so for the slightly more involved last-minute Not many books catch my attention, ft. of 13 themed indoor and outdoor areas seemed familiar, so I selected that book. there are several costumes that can be made costume, check there. and not many books are easy for me to pick up It definitely does haunt Uncle Jonathan, that include crawling through a crematory Gaines is actually a well-known face at with little to no effort in a short amount of and read, much less understand and enjoy. But I because he can hear it constantly but oven and being lost in dark underground ULL, serving as a writer-in-residence. time. opened A Lesson Before Dying by Ernest J. Gaines, can’t find it. Neighbor and best friend of tunnels. There are over 100 professional This book definitely pulled on Toilet Paper Mummy: Nothing and I couldn’t stop reading. Uncle Jonathan, Mrs. Zimmerman (Cate actors and 12 special effects artists that heart strings, and made me think a little beats this classic when it comes to instant The novel, set in Louisiana, starts in a more about how much of our lives are Blanchett), helps them along their journey Halloween costumes. Take a few rolls of toilet contribute to the haunted house. General courtroom, where a man named Jefferson is on taken for granted, and how much better to finding the clock. Most of the scenes paper and wrap yourself in them. You can admission is $30 and VIP is $55, which al- trial and is convicted of murder for a crime that things would be if we slowed down and are a little creepy, but there are also some put some green, purple, or brown makeup lows you to skip the line. he claims he did not commit. His attorney, upon enjoyed the little things more, instead super sweet and adorable scenes. on your exposed skin to make yourself look “I know I’m going to be terrified and trying to get the jury to vote his way, compares of rushing to move onto the next thing. This movie, in my opinion, is a great more rotten. Stumble around and mumble I might cry, but I love being scared,” said Jefferson to a hog not worth killing. Jefferson I would definitely recommend this book Halloween-ish type movie, and it’s not su- to really pull off this costume. Unfortunately, senior Allana Judge about visiting the overall loses the trial and is sentenced to death, for anyone looking for a genuinely good toilet paper can be expensive, but it’s some- 13th Gate this month. but the words stick with him. His aunt, Miss per creepy. There are several jump scares and easy read. thing that everybody has. Fright Trail - Lafayette Emma, is determined to convince Jefferson that that definitely gave me a fright, which Super Tired: Dig around in the back The Fright Trail is open every week- he is not a hog but a man, and must die like one. is why I think it’s a good start if you are of your closet and find a blanket or sheet (a end in October and the first weekend of So she turns to Grant Wiggins, a teacher in the trying to get into the Halloween spirit but fun print would be great). Tie it around your November. It is located off of Cameron nearby town of Bayonne, to show him that he is hate watching super scary movies. It’s defi- neck and wear it with your nicest pajamas. St. in Scott and offers 20 acres of haunted a man. Grant is the only educated man of color The House with a nitely a great movie for families because the If you have a stuffed animal or pillow, carry in the town, as he left to attend college and woods. The Fright Trail is based upon the parents get to reminisce about the good ole it with you. Continually yawn and look like came back fully educated and well aware of the Clock in Its Walls legend of Loup Garou, which is a creature days of watching scary movies and the kids you’re dozing off. A sleep mask would be prejudiced life in Louisiana. Wiggins refuses to by Alyssa Magnon that craves human flesh and torture. Gen- get a nice introduction leading up to their nice but is not necessary. help at first, not wanting to get anywhere near Junior Staff Writer eral admission is $25. love for actual scary movies. The jump scares The Desperate: Halloween night the trial, but eventually finds himself giving in “It’s an easy place to go and have isn’t too late to make a costume. after much persuasion from his aunt and other Director Eli Roth’s spooky, co- in this movie are just enough to startle you, fun,” said Mason Istre, senior. “Put a pot on your head and fasten characters in the story. medic family movie The House with a but right after you feel a little silly for jump- Spooky The Lost Hollow - Lake Charles it to your head with duct tape,” said Ken- The first few visits to Jefferson are hard, Clock in its Walls, released on Sept. 21, ing so you laugh at yourself. Jack Black also The Lost Hollow is open every week- neth LeBlanc, junior. “That’s about the best as he says nothing and eats none of the food makes the movie hilarious just because of his end in October, including Halloween night, was a movie to remember. The movie costume you can do in less than 20 seconds.” that Miss Emma had taken so long to prepare was based on the 1970’s children’s personality, which is why I think that he was Spots which is a special event with the lights out. LeBlanc also mentions that for Comic Con for him. When he does talk, it is to say that hogs by Taylor Lejeune and Kate Manuel book written by John Bellairs. Cost- a great choice for this movie. last year, he essentially just put a bucket on This trail goes through the “Deadly Pines” don’t eat food like that, or that hogs are not Senior Staff Writers ing about $42 million to make, this All in all, this movie is funny and his head. and winds through the dark woods. General smart enough to think like that. This upsets film managed to earn, as of Sept. creepy, which makes it a great movie for Be Yourself: Wear your favorite admission is $22 and $35 to skip the line. them all, and makes those closest to him the For those looking for a scary Hallow- 26, around $31 million in the United Halloween. If you haven’t seen it already, you outfit and just be yourself. Play up whatever Evil Visions Haunted House - Monroe most frustrated. They feel unable to reach him, een and want to experience the horrors of States alone. This ranked it number should definitely watch it. I give it an 8/10 makes you you for comedic effect. Do you Open every weekend in October and Grant comes close to simply giving up mul- one in the box office, according to make a lot of puns? Do you not speak much? the movies in real life, Louisiana has many and Halloween night, Evil Visions Haunted tiple times. for being a family friendly movie, but at the Box Office Mojo. Take your characterizing traits and turn it up experiences to offer in the forms of haunt- House includes “unspeakable atrocities” in However, with the purchase of a radio, same time, a fun Halloween movie. This movie portrays the life to 11. You could also pretend to be a friend, ed houses and trails. These attractions are its 2018 theme, “Campus Carnage.” General the jailmate seems to turn around and be more (Sources:https://www.boxofficemojo. experience of a recently orphaned but this can cross over into insult territory immersive ways to celebrate Halloween. admission is $20 and $30 to skip the line. open and sentimental toward his family mem- com/movies/?id=thehousewithaclockinitswa boy named Lewis Barnavelt (Owen fast. Proceed with caution and common bers’ feelings, and wants to make things right. lls.htm) Vaccaro) who goes to live with his decency if you decide to do this. 221818 Sports October 2018 October 2018 Advice Column 191919 All Fun and Games! by Britney Lahocki Sports Correspondent Help From Hailey Football by Hailey Corcoran Season Updates Senior Staff Writer August 31 STM: L September 7 St. Martinville: L Concern: I’ve been having a hard time focusing September 14 Patterson: W during my study time, and I’m not sure how to fo- September 21 Barbe: L cus. Got any tips? September 28 Sulphur: L October 5 New Iberia: W Remedy: Studying is a great skill that everyone October 12 Comeaux: L Volleyball Swimming should practice. When it comes to focusing, there Cross Country Name: Jansyn Joseph All-Academic Composite Girls Swimming are many techniques you can use. The easiest way Name: Christine Jones How long have you been playing team: Abigail Reeves, senior; Ashytn Phil- to stay focused is to create a study group or have Grade: 11 volleyball? I have been play volleyball lipi, senior; Elise Diebold, senior. a study buddy. Studying with another person or Swim captains: Mikaela Price and Willie How long have you been on cross coun- since 4th grade. Briggs, both seniors. a group of people allows you to have someone to try? This is my first year. What do you like about being on keep you accountable and keep you focused. It also What do you like about being on cross the volleyball team? What I like most country? It’s like being a big family; we all Sept 1: Crawfish Aquatics allows you to use different techniques to keep you struggle together. about being on the volleyball team is Boys team - 4th place engaged. What is your best time? 31 minutes and 5 that we are like a family. We all might Girls team - 3rd place If you can’t study with a group, don’t fret. seconds for 3 miles. not see eye to eye at times, but when Sept 11: Earl J. Chris Pool There are others ways to stay focused by your- 1st place overall we step on the court we play as one self. The 30-10 method is very useful. Study for 30 Name: Linden Munsell and have a fun and great time doing it. Boys team - 1st place minutes on a certain subject, and then spend 10 Grade: 11 What is your position? My position on Girls team - 1st place How long have you been on cross coun- September 29: Crawfish Aquatics minutes doing something relaxing for you. That the volleyball team is a front row hit- try? Three years now. 2nd place overall way you are able to retain the information and stay ting mainly middle. What do you like about being on cross Boys team - 3rd place focused on what you’re studying. Trying to study country? Being on the team is definitely the Girls team - 2nd place non-stop for a long period of time is ineffective best part; I’ve never experienced a better Name: Megan Guidry October 2: Earl J. Chris Pool group of people and they’re always the high- How long have you been playing 2nd place overall because overwhelming yourself with information light of my day. volleyball? I’ve been playing volleyball Boys team - 1st place doesn’t accomplish your goals. Remember, the best What is your best time? 21 minutes and 45 since 4th grade. Girls team - 2nd place way to study is gradually before the test. Cramming seconds for a 5k. What do you like about being on the October 6: TORS Invitational, Sulphur, doesn’t achieve the full effect of studying, so don’t volleyball team? I love the bond we LA forget to plan ahead. The following made the All Acadiana 5th overall have as a team. Cross Country Team: Rosalie Michot, senior; Boys - 6th place Riley Plunkett, senior; Linden Munsell, What is your position? I am the setter Girls - 4th place junior; and Christian Leblanc, junior. for the team. ACTION CORNER! by Darian Jacob Junior Staff Writer Q: If our mascot was not a lion, we would be the Home of the Mighty __.

“Clownfish,” Michael Cachia, “Mighty Ducks,” Alessandro “Bob Ross (Myan),” Sara “Hippos,” Olivia Derouen, Freshman. Lopez-Dupuy, Junior. Bruce, Sophomore. Senior.

“Bob Ross,” Myan Bui, “Puppies,” Yoani Suarez, “Beans,” Thomas Baker, “CollegeBoard Acorns,” Sophomore. Senior. Sophomore. Gabe Robin, Senior.

“Necks,” Joey Steff, Junior. “Chimpanzees. Anger “Muskrats. It’s a giant rat,” “Leprechauns,” James Cork, issues and stubby legs,” Grayson Waldon, Junior. Assistant Band Director. Felicien Ntipouna, Freshman.