Today Tonight Jim Bradshaw: Schooners Hauled HIGH LOW Franklin City Hall reopens Sheriff breaks forgery case Lumber to 'Island City' 85 70 PAGE 2 PAGE 4 Franklin, Louisiana ‘The Voice of the Teche’ $1.00 22 Pages Volume 137, No. 27 © 2020, LSN Publishing Co., LLC Wednesday, May 27, 2020 http://www.stmarynow.com Phase One: Per the governor's order, local officials move into next level of COVID-19 By CASEY COLLIER and will make for safer conditions. ROGER EMILE STOUFF “I think people will still be wary,” he said. “Some will be The Banner-Tribune more cautious of course, but I With the loosening of restric- think at least through the tions in many aspects of daily summer, people will sec- life, the initial phase of return- ond-guess themselves when ing to “normalcy” was executed they do certain things. Will it by Gov. John Bel Edwards. be to the extent that we proba- Louisiana has entered Phase bly should be? No. The longer One of the Opening America this goes, the more complacent Executive Director of Emergency Aid Center of United Way of South Louisiana Again guidelines promoted by people will be. This thing’s go- Patti Ibert displays the abundance of support the non-profit/ charity organization ing to have a 24-hour news cy- the Trump administration. has received during the COVID-19 crisis. Ibert said the donations have been Louisiana officials will de- cle and then it’ll be over, unless cide next month whether the there’s a reoccurrence, but I made in large part by the local community, its churches, Catholic Charities, and state can move on to Phase don’t think it’s going to be that. the 4-H Club in Centerville. To donate to EACUWSL, bring non-perishable food I think this things are going to Two guidelines. items to the office at 106 Commercial St. in Franklin. To receive food from St. Mary Parish President settle down.” David Hanagriff said “we can’t Economic conditions over EACUWSL, visit the above-mentioned address or call 337-828-0921. get there soon enough” in re- the past few months will sure- The Banner-Tribune/Casey Colllier turning to normal. ly have financial repercus- “I think the overall number sions, including the local gov- of cases, in my personal opin- ernments. “The financial hit, I ion, are being manipulated,” think to a certain extent we he said. “I don’t think anyone can withstand what we have,” West St. Mary High's top grads knows what the true numbers Hanagriff said. “The biggest are, to be honest, and I feel as problem is because (parish West St. Mary High's top also her senior class’s vice presi- she becomes successful, she though the cases have definite- funds) are already budgeted. graduates are: dent. plans on creating scholarships ly dropped off and with sum- It’s what’s going to happen De’Mya Azaia Quenyelle De’Mya is a certified Microsoft and organizations for others to mer coming with the heat, I next, as far as sales taxes. But Hines is the daughter of Angelic PowerPoint and Word Document fulfill their dreams. think the cases will continue to as people go back and compa- Hines and Demarcus Westley. specialist. She has also earned Tianaye Kirstyn White, is the drop off.” nies try to survive…that’s During high school, she was a certifications with S/P2, FEMA, daughter of Dr. Derrick and Mrs. Hanagriff said people are al- what I’m worried about. I’m member of Future Business and customer service and sales. Lakiska WhiteFor the past four ready of the mindset to prac- worried about overall revenue Leaders of America for one year, She is also a published writer. years, I’ve participated and held tice safe measures such as so- Rally for four years, Jobs for She has been accepted into 10 leadership roles in several activ- cial distancing, which he said More on Page 8 America’s Graduates for two different colleges and universi- ities including cheerleading, years, the University of Louisi- ties with merit scholarships. She track, volleyball, band section ana at Lafayette’s Upward believes that her passion for leader and drum major, Jobs for Bound for three years and Tal- helping others will guide her in- FHS top graduates ent Search for five years. She is to choosing a great career. Once More on Page 2 Franklin High School’s top graduates are: Sharaysha Boatman, GPA: 4.0, is the daughter of Ethel Paul and Stafford Boatman. Her extracurricular activities include National Honor Soci- ety, 4-H and Upward Bound. Her future plans are to attend Louisiana State University to major in animal science to be- come a veterinarian. -Madison Boudreaux, GPA: 4.0, is the daughter of Chad Boudreaux and Gretchen Brennan. Her extracurricular activities include National Honor Society, 4-H and FFA. Sharaysha Boatman De'Maya Hines Tianaye White Asia Richardson Her future plans are to attend Louisiana State University to major in agriculture and ex- tension education. Centerville High's top graduates -Erica Coleman, GPA: 4.0, is the daughter of Stephanie and Centerville High School’s top awarded two All-American achievements such as Sum Cum Eric Coleman. Her extracurric- graduates are: awards for cheer. Brailey has al- Laude and WAFB’s best in class. ular activities include National Brailey Fletcher is the daugh- so been a dancer at The Dance Brailey plans to attend Louisi- Honor Society and Upward ter of Glenn and Sharon Fletch- Factory for 16 years and has ana State University under a Bound. Her future plans are to er. During high school Brailey been on the competition team for pre-med track in hopes of be- attend University of Louisiana has participated in many aca- 10 years. She continued her coming a General Practitioner. to major in psychology. demic, athletic, and extra-curric- leadership roles by participating Adiecia Alyssa Bourgeois is -Shanna Meche, GPA: 3.875, ular organizations. Brailey was in Honors Elite for four years, the daughter of Michael Bour- is the daughter of Linda and a part of the CHS cheer team for Senior Beta for four years, and geois and Thelvia Bourgeois. Adam Meche. Her extracurric- five years and was cheer captain district rally for three years. She While in high school, she partici- ular activities include National for her senior year. She was had also achieved outstanding pated in varsity cheer for three Honor Society, FFA and 4-H. years, the senior Beta Club for four years, Honor’s Elite for four Her future plans are to attend Madison Boudreaux South Louisiana Community years, district rally for two College to major in business. Patout. His extracurricular ac- years, and quiz bowl for a year. -Calvin Burrell, GPA: tivities include FFA and 4-H. Adiecia has earned certifica- 3.8621, is the son of Agnes and His future plans are to attend tions in Microsoft Word Docu- Calvin Burrell. His extracur- South Louisiana Community ment and PowerPoint, as well ricular activities include Na- College to become an aviation as S/P2 and FEMA. She has al- tional Honor Society and Up- maintenance technician. so accomplished outstanding ward Bound. His future plans -Jonae’ Mitchell, GPA: achievements such as The Ma- son’s Honor and Integrity are to attend University of 3.8621, is the daughter of Jo- Award, Summa Cum Laude, Louisiana at Lafayette and nas and Felicia Jolivet-Mitch- and Student of the mouth. She major in biology and continue ell. Her extracurricular activi- plans to attend University of his education to become a pedi- ties include volleyball, cheer- Louisiana at Lafayette to major atrician. leading and National Honor in computer science. With this -Dalen Leblanc, GPA: Society. Her future plans are to degree, she wants to pursue a 3.8621, is the son of Kayla Leb- join the US Air Force and career in web design. lanc-Boudreaux and Donovan More on Page 2 Brailey Fletcher Adiecia Bourgeois 86 YEARS STRONG IF IT’S NOT IN STOCK MIKE LAPEYROUSE, CHUCK AUTIN, JEANNE L. CLEMENT, WE CAN GET IT! KYLE CLEMENT, DAVID LAPEYROUSE WWW.LAPEYROUSE.COM / 337-276-4541 / 800-516-7000 1105 MAIN ST. (HWY. 182), JEANERETTE Page 2, The Banner-Tribune, Franklin, La., Wednesday, May 27, 2020 Franklin High School Graduates... From Page 1 tivities include National Hon- get Spain and the late Marcus jor in nursing to become a Bound. Her future plans are or Society and Upward Renthrope. Her extracurricu- traveling registered nurse. to attend the University of attend Nicholls State Univer- Bound. Her future plans are lar activities include National -Tyashja Ballet, GPA: 3.75, New Orleans to major in psy- sity to major in biology. to attend Louisiana State Honor Society, 4-H, ULL Up- is the daughter of Timothy chology and continue her edu- -Destiny Phillips, GPA: University and major in ward Bound and the ULL Tal- and Tessa Madison-Ballet. cation to receive her doctorate 3.86, is the daughter of Deme- pre-medicine. ent Search Program. Her fu- Her extracurricular activities degree in psychology. Her goal tria Burrell and David Phil- -Mar’yeala Jones, GPA: ture plans are to attend Nich- include 4-H Club, National is to open a practice in clinical lips. Her extracurricular ac- 3.79, is the daughter of Brid- olls State University and ma- Honor Society and Upward psychology. Erica Coleman Shanna Meche Calvin Burrell Dalen Leblanc Jonae’ Mitchell WSM graduates... From Page 1 America’s Graduates (JAG), the Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA), Quiz bowl, 4-H, West St.