The St. Bernard NewsRemembering Our Past, Building a Better Future

www.thestbernardnews.com Wednesday, May 31, 2017 Volume 51, Issue 22

INDEXCalendar of Events ..........................2 Local News .............................. 1, 3-4 Classifieds ..................................... 7 Education ........................5, 9, 11-12Church Directory .............................2 Obituaries .............................. 6 & 10 Arrest Reports ................................. 8

St. Bernard Sheriff’s Office participates in Special Olympics Torch Run

New Orleans man booked with three counts of attempted first degree murder

St. Bernard Parish Sheriff’s Office deputies, along with St. Bernard firefighters and state and federal Wildlife and Fish-eries agents and St. Bernard Parish Special Olympics partic-ipants, took part in the St. Ber-nard leg of the Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics on Friday, May 19, Sheriff James Pohlmann said.

Sgt. Jessica Gernados, who coordinates the run for the Sheriff’s Office, said several dozen people participated in this year’s event. Gernados and several other participants took turns carrying the “Flame of

St. Bernard Sheriff James Pohlmann said two New Orle-ans women were injured when a New Orleans man opened fire

on a vehicle they were travel-ing in during the early morning hours of Sunday, May 21 near the St. Bernard/Orleans parish line in Arabi. A third female in-volved in the incident, who was a passenger in the vehicle shot at, was not injured, he said.

The incident, which Sheriff Pohlmann said is not believed to be random, is suspected to be retaliatory with the vehicle the women were riding in as the target. The investigation is ongoing and additional arrests may be made, he said.

Davonte Dejean, 24, of the 4600 block of MacArthur Bou-levard in New Orleans, was

booked with three counts of at-tempted first degree murder for firing several rounds at the car occupied by the three females.

The driver, 17, was grazed in her hand by a bullet, and the front seat passenger, 18, was hit with bullet fragments in the upper rear torso area. The rear passenger, 18, was not injured. Sheriff Pohlmann said the two women who were injured were taken to St. Bernard Parish Hospital where they were treat-ed and released. None of the in-juries sustained were life threat-ening, he said.

Shortly after midnight on May 21, Sheriff Pohlmann said, the

three females were driving from the Ninth Ward in New Orle-ans, headed eastbound on St. Claude Avenue. The driver said they were headed to eastern New Orleans but decided to take a different route so she made a u-turn at the intersection of St. Claude and Mehle avenues. It was then, the females said, that a dark in color 2004 Infiniti FX SUV with dark tinted windows, later determined to be driven by Dejean, pulled next to their vehi-cle and began shooting at them, firing several rounds and injur-ing two of them.

Participants in the 2017 St. Bernard leg of the Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics, along with local dignitaries. Several dozen runners, including St. Bernard Parish Sheriff’s Office deputies, St. Bernard firefighters and Wildlife and Fisheries agents, along with Special Olympics participants, took part in this year’s event held May 19.

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2 Church Directory, Calendar & News Wednesday, May 31, 2017 - The St. Bernard News

JUNE 10• St. Bernard Art Guild Annual Open Show, Nunez Fine Arts Center, at 209 West Magno-lia Drive, Chalmette, LA, located on the Nunez Community College campus. Registration be-gins on Friday, June 9th between 5-7pm and Saturday, June 10th from 9-11am. Doors will open at 4:30 pm and reception will begin at 5 pm on Saturday. Awards will be presented starting at 6 pm. All entries will be displayed until 7 pm and must be picked up at the end of the show. Entry Fee: $5 (members) and $10 (non-members) each piece. No limit on entries. Artist may join the St. Bernard Art Guild ($25) at the Show for member discount. Member-ship forms will be available at the registration table at the show. Artists must be 18 or older by June 10th, 2017 to enter the show. Please contact Linda Lopez, Art Guild President at paintindaparish@cox.net or 504-884-1843 for a registration form or further information. Forms and guidelines are also available on the Art Guild’s Facebook Page at https://www.facebook.com/St.BernardArtGuild/

JUNE 12• Knights of Nemesis Social Club and Pa-rade monthly social meeting, 6:30 PM at South End Zone, 8241 W. St. Bernard Hwy, Chalmette, La. All members and prospective members are invited to attend. Food will be provided. The Knights of Nemesis organization was formed in 2004 and has paraded in the parish for the past eleven years. The 13th An-nual Knights of Nemesis Parade is scheduled for Saturday, February 3, 2018 at 1 pm. For information about the social or parade, con-tact Billy Showalter, 504-583-3998 or visit our web-site. www.knightsofnemesis.org

JUNE 14• NARFE Luncheon and Meeting, ARE YOU AN ACTIVE OR RETIRED FEDERAL/POSTAL EMPLOYEE? If so, please consider joining members of Chapter 1398, St Bernard, at our next monthly NARFE luncheon and meet-ing, Wednesday, June 14, 2017, beginning at 11:00 a.m., at The Palms Too Restaurant, 8001 St. Bernard Highway. NARFE (National Associ-ation of Active and Retired Federal Employees) is the only organization whose mission is to preserve the pay and benefits of ALL active and retired federal/postal employees, as well as their spouses. Major threats looming in the 115th Congress could adversely impact the federal workforce. It is up to each of us to do our part to protect what we have worked for and rightfully deserve. Spouses are welcome and encouraged to attend. June 14th is also Flag Day, so come dressed in your favorite red, white, and blue. For additional information, contact pamela.e.marks1953@gmail.com, publicity officer.

JUNE 19-22• Chalmette Church of God Vacation Bible School (VBS), we invite the community to

our Vaction Bible School. 6.00-8.00 PM. 200 DeLaRonde Drive Chalmette. There will be classes for Pre K- Adult. Our theme is God’s All Star Champions. Call 279-9438 for more information.

JUNE 2017• Jazz in June Concert Series, St. Bernard Parish Leisure Services will host a “Jazz in June” every Thursday evening in the month of June. The FREE concert will take place in Sidney Torres Park Amphitheater, located be-hind the Fredrick Sigur Civic Center from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Bring your lounge chairs and enjoy the beautiful sound of Jazz music. Food, drinks and crafts will be available for purchase.

- June 1, Hurricane Brass Band - June 8, Cypress Pop Trio - June 15, Swingaroux - June 22, Garden District Jazz Quintet - June 29, Patrice Fisher and Arpa, Latin

Jazz Band Vendors interested in participating should contact Denise Montalbano, Leisure Coor-dinator at 504-278-4295 or dmontalbano@sbpg.net. Applications can also be picked up at 1101 Magistrate Street, Chalmette (end of Palmisano Blvd.) between 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. The Jazz In June Concert Series is made possible by grants through Louisiana Office of Cultural Development, Atmos Energy and St. Tammany Commission on Cultural Affairs.

Daily• Battle of New Orleans Talk, Discover 1815’s Battle of New Orleans with a ranger talk 10:45 a.m. and 2:45 p.m. daily. Free. Chalmette Bat-tlefield of Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve, 8606 West St. Bernard Highway, Chalmette. 281-0510 or www.nps.gov/jela. • Walk the Wetlands - Explore Louisiana swamp and marsh on a ranger-guided walk 10:00 a.m. Wednesday-Sunday. Free. Baratar-ia Preserve of Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve, 6588 Barataria Blvd. in Marrero (near Crown Point). 689-3690 ext 10 or www.nps.gov/jela.

Weekly, Thursday• St. Bernard Social Ride, Start your New Year with our bike riding group. We ride at night with lighted wheels through neighbor-hoods in St. Bernard Parish. Meet at 6:00 PM, Ride at 7:00 PM (sharp). Meets at First Baptist Church, Chalmette, 305 E. St. Bernard Hwy., Chalmette, LA. Lights on sale before the ride. $7.00/wheel. On FB - “St Bernard Social Ride” and join our group.

Monthly, 4th Wednesday• St. Bernard Parish Hospital’s Alzheimer’s Caregiver Support Group, designed to pro-vide emotional, educational, and social sup-port for caregiver’s through regularly sched-uled meetings. Participants develop methods

and skills to solve problems. The group en-courages caregivers to maintain their own personal, physical, and emotional health, as well as optimally care for the person with De-mentia. St. Bernard Parish Hospital first floor conference room, 2:00 PM.

Events in nearby Parishes

• JUNE 9 - Journey with special guest, Asia, Smoothie King Center, New Orleans. perform-ing all their classic hits. Tickets on ticketmas-ter.com; Charge by phone: (800) 745-3000; Smoothie King Center Box Office.• JUNE 13 - Third Eye Blind, Bold Sphere Music at Champions Square. In recognition to their fans for 20 years down, Third Eye Blind will, for the first time in their storied history, play their debut album, considered one of the great rock records of all time, in its entirety, as part of a night of music including their latest, “We Are Drugs.” Please see www.livenation.com for tickets.• JUNE 13 - WWE Smackdown Live!, Smoothie King Center, New Orleans. 6:45 PM. WWE returns to New Orleans when Smack-down is broadcast to the world live from New Orleans! Tickets start at $20.00!! (plus facility fees). Go to www.ticketmaster.com to buy your tickets! Tickets also available at the Smoothie King Center Box Office, all Ticketmaster out-lets or 800-745-3000.• JUNE 22-24 - FestiGals, JW Marriott on Ca-nal Street . FestiGals is a unique celebration of women and New Orleans. Now in its 7th year, FestiGals New Orleans Women’s Weekend Ex-perience is the region’s first and only wom-en’s event of its kind in which women from all backgrounds are inspired and empowered in a festive environment including one of the largest women’s second line parades. Further details and event pricing are available on the website. www.festigals.org• JUNE 27 - Boston, Saenger Theater, New Orleans. The timeless songs appeal to young and old alike, so it’s not surprising to see con-cert audiences that span generations.• JUNE 28 - Vans Warped Tour, present-ed by Journeys, Metairie at the Shrine on Airline (aka Zephyr Field) 6000 Airline Drive. 11:00 AM. Ticket Locations: JOUR-NEYS STORES: Limited quantity of dicount-ed tickets are available at select journeys stores. For full information and to find your nearest location visit journeys.com/warpedtickets. DAY OF SHOW TICKETS: Day of show tickets are available at the venue box office.• JULY 16 - David Blaine, Saenger The-atre, New Orleans. Tickets are available at the Saenger Theatre Box Office, ticketmaster.com or by calling 800-745-3000. The box office, located at 1111 Canal St., is open Monday through Friday 10am to 5pm. All tickets subject to applicable service charges and fees.

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Assembly of God Church 494-73781561 Hwy. 46, St. Bernard, Sun.services 10am & 5:30pmWed. Bible study 7pm

Assumption of Our Lady Catholic Church682-5607 • 6951 Hwy. 39,Braithwaite Tue. & Thu. masses7:30am • Sat. 4pm • Sun. 11am

Bethlehem Baptist Church 682-0675111 Bethlehem Lane, BraithwaiteSun. School 8am, worship 9amThu. Bible study 7pm

Call on Me Ministries anon-denominational Christian Church298-1019 • 3620 De La Ronde Dr.Sunday 10am, Hands-on-Prayer isTues-Thurs 12-3pm

Carolyn Park Presbyte-rian Church7408 W. Judge Perez Dr, Arabi. 733-2326 • Sun. worship 11am

Chalmette Church of Christ 250-8492200 De La Ronde Dr. Sun. Biblestudy 9am, worship 10am & 6pmWed. Bible study 7pm

Celebration Church831-9673 • 7500 W. Judge PerezDr., Arabi Sunday worship 9am &10:45am

Christ Lutheran Church3300 Jupiter Drive ~ Chalmette(504) 342-2830Sunday Worship 10:00 amBible Study Sunday 9:00 am

Christian Fellowship Family Worship Center5816 E. Judge Perez Dr, Violet •324-4092Sun. Service 8amWed. Bible Study 6pm

A Closer Walk, Meeting the Need Ministry682-0333 • 6201 E. St Bernard Hwy,Violet, La 70092Sun. Service 8amMon. Bible Study 6:30 pmThurs. prayer service 6:30 pm

Corinne Missionary Baptist Church5620 E. Judge Perez Dr. 272-0558Sun. school, 10am, worship 8amBible study 7pm Wed.

Cornerstone Church of God 343-84464905 E. St. Bernard Hwy., Violet www.Cornerstone-stb.netSun. school 9:30am, worship10:30am

Covenant United Meth-odist Church115 E. D’Amour St. • 271-3763Sun. Service 11am

Delacroix Hope Baptist Mission 452-60921932 Bayou Rd, St. BernardSun. worship 11amBible Study 10am

Faith Baptist Church of Chalmette 682-11444825 E. St. Bernard Hwy. Sun.School 10am, Service 11am and6pm • Wed. 7pm

First Asia Baptist Church 432-25252408 Walkers Ln, Meraux Sun.School 10:30am, worship 8amThur. Bible Study 7pm

First Baptist Church of Chalmette 277-2939305 E. St. Bernard Hwy.Sun. Fellowship 9:30am, Service10:45am & 6pm • Wed. Service6:30pm

First Baptist Church of Verrett 682-07433737 Bayou Rd., St. Bernard Sun.School 9:30am, worship 11amWed. Bible Study 7pm

First Pentecostal Church of Chalmette2015 Palmisano Blvd., 710-0600Sun. School 10:30amWed. Bible Study 7:30pmFri. Youth Service 7:30pm

Freedom For Life Christian Fellowship1010 East Judge Perez, Chalmette• 421-6132 Sun. Worship 10am& 7pm

Garden of Prayer Fami-ly Worship Center419-0288 • 2605 Munster, MerauxSun. Service 8am • Wed. Service7pm

Gethsemane Lutheran Church 271-42542825 Paris Rd, Chalmette

Worship 9am • Sun. School10:30am

Gospel Temple 272-0123 •301 E. Morales (behind Breaux Mart)Chalmette, LASunday 10:30AM • Wed. 7:00pm

Greater Mount Olive Baptist Church 272-03921904 Goodwill Dr, Violet. Sun. school8am, worship 9am • Thur. 7pm

Greater Round Hill Baptist Church905-9162 • 2213 Canal St, VioletSunday worship 11amWed Bible study 7pm

Greater South Shore F.G.B.C. “Rebuilding the family Structure”7408 west Judge Perez Dr., Arabic,La 70032 • 278-8854Sun. worship 9:00amWed Bible study (Bread of Life) 6:45

High Praise Fellowship781-4414 • 120 E. Solidelle, Ste.A, Chalmette, Sun. service 10am

Lighthouse Pentecos-tal Church 272-0785•7724 E.St. Bernard Hwy., Violet Sun. school10am, worship 11amWed. Bible Study 7pm

Living Cornerstone Church International714 W. St. Bernard Pkwy.,Braithwaite 228-6401Sun. service 10am

Nabi Healing Center7451 W. St. Bernard Hwy, Arabi.Sunday 5-8pm

New Birth Ministries6321 Louis Elam St, Violet, 301-9282Wed. Church School 6pmSun. service 10:30am

One in Christ Church530 East Judge Perez Dr, Chalmette682-1117 Sun. service 10am

Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church 271-34412320 Paris Rd, Chalmette masses:Sat. 4pm • Sun. 7am, 8:30am,10:30am & 7pm (Spanish) 2pm

Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church 682-70702621 Colonial Blvd., Violet MassesMon., Wed., Thurs & Fri. 8:30am •Tues. 6:30pm • Sat. 4pm • Sun.9&11am

Poydras Baptist Church of St. Bernard8213 Saro Lane. 237-3538Sun. Bible study 9:30am, worship10:30am

Praise Temple Fellow-ship 650-17947517 E. St. Bernard Hwy., Violet Sun. 10:30amBible Study Thur. 7pm

Second Missionary Baptist Church 278-23382109 Caluda Lane, VioletSun. service 8amWed. Bible Study 7pm

St. Bernard Baptist Church 881-67232615 Jacob, ChalmetteSun. service at 11am

St. Bernard Catholic Church 281-22672805 Bayou Rd, St. Bernard massesMon/Wed/Fri 8:30am Sun. 9am

St. John Baptist Church 654-95677047 Hwy. 39, Braithwaite Sun. Sch. 10amSun. Ser. 11am • Wed 6:30pm

St. Luke Baptist Church 682-3718 or 418-7492126 Poindexter Lane, BraithwaiteSun. worship 8am

St. Thomas Catholic Church17605 Hwy. 15, Pointe a la Hachemasses: Sat. 6pm • Sun. 9am

Third Missionary Baptist Church 272-0504206 Armstrong Lane, St. BernardSun. worship 10am

Trumpet of Truth Ministry 7451 W. St. BernardHwy, Arabi. Sun. School 9am •Sevice 10amTues. & Thurs Bible Study 7pm

World Prayer Tabernacle (S) 277-45554030 Paris Rd. ChalmetteSun. service 10amYouth Service Wed. 7pm

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Dejean fled the scene but was apprehended the next day on Monday, May 22, following a traffic stop made by Jefferson Par-ish deputies on the West Bank.

The Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s Office assisted the St. Bernard Sheriff’s Office in getting a search warrant for Dejean’s car, which resulted in Dejean also being booked with possession with the intent to distribute crack cocaine and possession of a firearm while in possession of a controlled dangerous substance. A .40 caliber glock handgun, believed to be used in the shooting, also was recovered. The New Orleans Police Department also assist-ed in Dejean’s apprehension.

Dejean was transported to St. Bernard Parish Prison to be booked. He is being held in lieu of $200,000 bond.

Hope” for Special Olympics Louisiana through the parish during the run which began around 10:00 a.m. near the St. Bernard Parish Courthouse in Chalmette.

Following the mile-long run along Judge Perez Drive, Sheriff Pohlmann said, participants met near the pavilion on the Dr. Mer-aux Boulevard side of Sidney Torres Park where they enjoyed food and refreshments.

The Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics is an international series of torch relays, run by law enforcement offi-cers leading up to the state or nation’s Special Olympics Summer Games. The event, which has been celebrated for 33 years, brings together more than 2,000 law enforcement officers who take part statewide each year.

The Louisiana State Summer Games were held May 19 through 21 on the campus of Southeastern Louisiana University in Ham-mond. See more photos online at www.thestbernardnews.com.

Sgt. Jessica Gernados, who coordinates the St. Bernard leg of the Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics, holds the torch while running with St. Bernard Parish Special Olympics participants on May 19, 2017.

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Kiwanis Club and Kiwanis Foundation Award 2017 Scholarships

St. Bernard Volunteers for Family and Community annual awards

St. Bernard BPW Club Officer Installation

Hurricane Season is approaching, have a personal planJoint Press Conference - June 1, 2017

The Kiwanis Club and Kiwanis Foundation announced the recip-ients of their 2017 scholarship award at Rocky and Carlos’s Sicilian Room on May 16 honoring the recipients and their families. The following scholarships were awarded:

• The Bienvenu/Kiwanis Club Key Club Scholarship - Savannah Montoya

• The Gulf Coast/Kiwanis Club Key Club Scholarship - Tiffani Poteet

• The Kiwanis Foundation Scholarship Award - Dillon Melerine• The Kiwanis Foundation Leadership Award - Savannah Mon-

toyaThe Kiwanis Foundation will be announcing the recipient of

the Nunez Vo-Tech Scholarship in July. Total awards for scholar-ships from the Kiwanis Club and Kiwanis Foundation total $16,000 each year. For more information about the Kiwanis scholarship programs or information about the Kiwanis Club, please contact Robby Showalter at (504) 616-7312. See more photos online at www.thestbernardnews.com.

The St. Bernard Volunteers for Family & Community (SBVFC) held its annual awards luncheon at Rocky & Carlo Restaurant for their members. Guest Speaker was Sheriff James Polhmann who advised the group of conditions in the parish. SBVFC gave the Sheriff 50 tote bags containing a blanket, toy, toothbrush and tooth paste to be given to children who have to be removed from their homes.

The St. Bernard BPW Club recently had their Installation of new Officers for 2017-18. Serving on the Board this year is Lena Nunez, Treasurer; Claudette Reuther, Secretary; Lisa Ma-rie Brandon, Vice-President and Suzanne Sweeney, President. The club meets at the St. Bernard Port on the third Monday of the month. Anyone interested in joining can contact Suzanne at (504) 908-3023.

With the start of Hurricane Season weeks away Parish President Guy McInnis urges residents to have a personal plan. Hurricane Sea-son runs from June 1st thru November 30th and the parish has no shelter of last resort so residents should identify a safe place to go in the event of a storm. St. Bernard Parish is doing their part to get ready. St. Bernard Parish Government has generators at all parish facilities that have been tested and are fully operational.

The Lake Borgne Basin Levee District held operation/exercises at the three highways floodgates (Hwy 46, Hwy 300 (Bayou Road) and Hwy 39) and one railroad floodgate (Hwy 39). The gates were opened and closed to ensure that the systems are functioning property in the event of an emergency.

The Office of Homeland Security will hold a Critical Transportation Needs (CTN) Exercise on Wednesday, May 24th at the Civic Cen-

ter. This program is designed to assist those in need of transporta-tion during an evacuation and cannot self-evacuate due to lack of resources, transportation or medical conditions.

There will be a joint press conference on Thursday, June 1st at 10:00 a.m. at the Port of New Orleans. President McInnis, parish pres-idents from the surrounding areas, Emergency Management Directors and other state agencies will participate in the press conference.

Residents can sign up for Alerts where they would receive noti-fication of severe weather notifications and other critical communi-ty alerts. Residents can also sign up for assistance with evacuating. Contact the Office of Homeland Security at (504) 278-4268 or online at www.sbpg.net, and then click on the Office of Homeland Security Logo. Both of these programs can be found on the right side of the page.

[L-R]: Dillon Melerine ( Kiwanis Foundation Scholarship Recipient), Savannah Montoya (Kiwanis Bienvenu Key Club and Kiwanis Foudation Leadership Scholarship Recipient), and Tiffani Poteet (Kiwanis Gulf Coast Scholarship Recipient).

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Chalmette High School’s Class of 2017Four hundred and twenty-five Chalmette High School gradu-

ates recently received their diplomas at the University of New Or-leans Lakefront Arena. One of the most accomplished classes in the school’s history, graduating seniors earned over $12 million in scholarships, and nearly half earned college credit during their time in high school.

Other accomplishments were many and varied:• A National Merit Finalist – Congratulations to Kenny Nguyen.• Four Posse Foundation Scholarship winners awarded full ac-

ademic scholarships – Kaya Lawrence, University of Notre Dame; Hailey Marshall, Case Western Reserve University; Mi-chael O’Neill, Wesleyan University; and Austin Mankin, Tu-lane University.

• Three students received both a high school diploma and an Associate Degree and one student earned a Technical Diploma from Nunez at the same time, thanks to Chalmette High’s dual enrollment partnership with the college.

• Nearly 75% of the graduating class earned an Industry Based Certificate during their time at Chalmette High School making them more competitive in the work force post-graduation.

• Recognized as an AP Program of Distinction for the school’s exemplary work in expanding opportunities for student en-gagement and performance.

• Four seniors received substantial or full ride scholarships to study music- Brandon Rodriquez, the University of Southern Mississippi; Sarah Hogan, the University of Southern Missis-sippi; Renee Vasquez, Loyola University; Roshard Hooper, Loyola University.

• 13 Individual and Team District Championships in Baseball, Softball, Boys’ Basketball, Volleyball, and Track and Field.

• McDonald’s All American in basketball– Mitchell Robinson.Three seniors were named Valedictorian this year. All three se-

niors had a G.P.A of a 4.2059 and ACT scores ranging from a 31-34. Ahmad Alkurd, an active member of the Academic Games Team, will be attending Tulane University. A Posse Foundation Scholar-ship recipient, Kaya Lawrence will be attending the University of Notre Dame; and Kenny Nguyen, National Merit Finalist, will be attending Dartmouth College this fall.

Also making CHS’s Top Five Honor Graduates this year were Courtney Saulsman, District Student of the Year and Salutatorian, and Nicole Maradiaga and Emily Pulley as the Fifth Honor Grad-uates.

Celebrating his 50th Chalmette High School graduation, Princi-

pal Wayne Warner said, “We are incredibly proud of the graduates’ efforts and accomplishments this year. They leave behind a lasting legacy of excellence, enthusiasm, and scholarliness. We benefited from the Class of 2017 being with us, and we miss their presence now that they have moved on.”

The St. Bernard Parish Public School District is one of the top performing districts in the state for both student achievement and teacher effectiveness. With a tradition of academic excellence, extracurricular achievements, and state-of-the-art facilities, our schools prepare all students to excel in college and beyond.

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Honors Graduates and Board Members [L-R]: Seated: Emily Pulley, Nicole Maradiaga, Courtney Saulsman, Kenny Nguyen, Kaya Lawrence, Ahmad Alkurd; Standing: Darleen Asevedo, Carl Gaines, Jr., Clifford Englande, Sean Warner, Dr. Hugh Craft, Katherine Lem-oine, William Egan, and Donald Campbell.

6 Obituaries Wednesday, May 31, 2017 - The St. Bernard News

Kenneth James ForsythKenneth “Bro. Kenny” James Forsyth passed

away peacefully at his home and went home to be with his Lord on Wednesday, May 17, 2017 at the age of 62. Beloved husband of Joan Treitler Forsyth for 41 years. Loving father of his four legged daughter, Carly. Son of the late Archibald Forsyth and Helen Flad Forsyth. Brother of Archie Forsyth Jr. (Sandy), David Forsyth Sr. (Patsy) and Keith Forsyth (Terry). Brother-in-law of Jane Nunez (Keith) and Carl “Pis-tol” Treitler Jr. (Lori). Proud uncle of Chrissy Bourlet

(Mike), Archie Forsyth III (Callie), David Forsyth Jr. (Kay), Jeanne Forsyth (Greg), Michael Forsyth, Brandon Rappuhn, William Forsyth, Sharon For-syth and Carl “Teddy” Treitler III. Great uncle of Victoria Bourlet, Made-line Forsyth, Emmeline Forsyth and David Forsyth III. Godfather of Chrissy Bourlet, David Forsyth Jr., Michael Forsyth and Corin Billot. Also survived by his mother-in-law, Joan L. Treitler and preceded in death by his father-in-law, Carl Treitler Sr.

Kenneth was born on March 23, 1955 in New Orleans, LA and was

a longtime resident of St. Bernard Parish. He was a 3rd degree and 4th degree member of the Knights of Columbus – Archbishop J. F. Rummel Council 5747 and also served as Past GrandKnight.

Bro. Kenny founded the Servants of Christ Food Distribution Center in 1995 and was on a mission to help the poor, addicted and outcast. He was a dedicated missionary for the Servants of Christ for 21 years. Bro. Kenny will be forever remembered and deeply missed by his family and friends.

The family would like to give their deepest thanks to the staff of Interim Home Health; nurse, Cliff; Physical Therapists, Ryan and Lisa; Occupa-tional Therapists, Geri and Shelley & Notre Dame Hospice staff; nurses, Gina and Lorean; chaplain, Kristen and social worker; Frances. Also a very special thanks to Amanda Hill for her dedicated service and care for Bro. Kenny.

Relatives and friends were invited to attend a visitation held at St. Ber-nard Memorial Funeral Home, 701 W. Virtue St., Chalmette, LA on Tuesday, May 23, 2017 from 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. The Knights of Columbus lead the Rosary at noon. A funeral Mass began at 1:00 p.m. He was laid to rest in St. Bernard Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers please consider Masses or donations to the Second Harvest Food Bank, www.no-hunger.org. To view and sign the family guestbook, please visit www.stbernardmemorial.com

Paul William Lange, Jr.Paul William Lange, Jr., age 90,

entered into eternal rest on Thursday, May 19, 2017. Beloved husband for 65 years to the late Vivian Clarke Lange. Devoted father of Paula Lange Nunez (the late John) and the late Car-ol Lange Walter. Proud grandfather of Brad Nunez (Dion) and Lori Nunez Rockweiler (John), Kevin Walter (Ni-cole), Karen Walter Encardes (John)

and the late Kenneth Walter, Jr. Great grandfather of Tris-ton and Otis Nunez, Kaleb and Jackson Walter, John Jr and Kalleigh Encardes. Also survived by many nieces, nephews and dear friends. He was preceded in death by his parents: Camille K. Lange and Paul W. Lange Sr., and sister: Irma L. Butscher.

Mr. Lange was a native of Chalmette, LA for 50 years and a current resident of Covington, LA. He was a member of the Sultanas of Darro Caravan No. 29 and Knights of Co-lumbus Bienville Assembly #314.

Special thanks to the nurses and staff of Lacombe Nurs-ing Centre for their professional care and compassion.

Relatives and friends were invited to attend a visitation held at St. Bernard Memorial Funeral Home, 701 W. Virtue St. Chalmette, LA on Wednesday, May 24, 2017 from 9:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. A funeral Mass began at 11:00 a.m. He was laid to rest in St. Roch Cemetery No. 2, New Orleans, LA. In lieu of flowers, masses are preferred or donations to the American Cancer Society, www.cancer.org or the Amer-ican Heart Association, www.heart.org, in memory of Paul William Lange, Jr.

To view and sign the family guestbook, please visit www.stbernardmemorial.com.

Henrietta Patricia Hill SassHenrietta Patricia Hill Sass, born March 16, 1924, passed

away on Saturday, May 20, 2017 at the age of 93. Beloved wife of the late Leslie “Eckie” Sass Sr. Loving mother of Robert Sass, Judy Balser (Buck), Leslie Sass Jr. (Beverly), Gary Sass (Deana) and John Sass (Jamie). Daughter of the late Thom-as Hill and Marie Biehler Hill. Sister of the late Mayrose Klein and Lorraine Pizzitolo. Also survived and sadly missed by her grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces, nephews and friends who are left to cherish her memory.

Henrietta was born in New Orleans, LA and was a resident of Metairie, LA for last 13 years.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend a visitation to be held at St. Bernard Memorial Funeral Home, 701 W. Virtue St., Chalmette, LA on Friday, June 2, 2017 from 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. A funeral service will begin at 1:00 p.m. She will be laid to rest in Greenwood Cemetery, New Orleans, LA. To view and sign the family guest-book, please visit www.stbernardmemorial.com.

Frances Gioia ScurriaFrances Gioia Scurria passed away peacefully at the age of

90 at the Chateau D’Ville in Donaldsonville, LA. She was the beloved wife of the late Simon Scurria. Devoted mother of the late James “Jim” Schifferstein. Daughter of the late Anthony “Tony” Gioia and Josephine Macaluso Gioia. Sister of Antio-nette “Lena” Cataldo (the late Vincent), Frank Gioia Sr. (Mary) and the late Philip Gioia Sr. (the late Ann). She is also survived and fondly remembered by a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and dear friends.

Frances was born in New Orleans, LA and was a longtime resident of Meraux, LA before settling in Donaldsonville, LA. She was well loved and will be deeply missed by her family and by all those whose lives she touched.

Frances was laid to rest in a private burial in St. Bernard Memorial Gardens.

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8 Arrest Reports & Local News Wednesday, May 31, 2017 - The St. Bernard News

Arrests St. Bernard Parish Sheriff’s Office

ARABI• Chaz Anthony Davis, 20, 1216

Tenebrach, Simp. Crim. Damage Under $500

• Casey Landry, 18, 6620 N. Villere Str., Attp.-Sch. II Dist./Witd. of a CDS, Oxycodone Poss., Heroin Poss., Alprazolam Poss., Renewal Registration, Poss. Of Drug Paraphernalia

• Robert Lanier, 64, 1405 Alexander Ave., Molestation of a Juvenile, Battery/Sexual

• Christina Misuraca, 29, 1829 Center Str., Poss. Of Drug Paraphernalia

• Jessica Grace Warren, 23, 1205 St. Charles Drv., Unauthorized Use of a Movable, Theft Of Goods Under $500, Bench Warrant, Fugitive

CHALMETTE

• Lisa Anne Alphonso, 48, 71 Patterson Str., Bench Warrant (2)

• Melissa Arnold, 36, 3614 Delille Str., Violation Of Protective Order

• Muath Askar, 22, 1804 Livingston Ave., Bench Warrant

• Jake Allen Bernard, 19, 3721 Karen Dr, Theft Of Goods Under

$500• Veronica Blount, 37, 312 E.

Celestine, Battery/Aggravated, Fugitive (2)

• Dawayne Boutain, 23, 3321 Golden Drv., Housing For Other Agency

• Jeffrey Carroll, 19, 2317 Pecan Drv., Schedule I Poss. Marijuana

• Samuel Euceda-Garcia, 29, 306 E. Liberaux, Reckless Operation Vehicle, Open Alcohol Container In Veh.

• Kin Gayle, 52, 3509 Rosetta Drv., Fugitive (7)

• Warren H Gayle, 59, 3509 Rosetta Drv., Schedule I Poss. Marijuana, Parole Violator, Fugitive (4)

• Sean Goodson, 37, 2342 Corinne Ave., Bench Warrant

• Eugene J. Kolber, 23, 3416 Shangri La Drv., Drugs-Schedule IV

• Shauna Mary Leroux, 32, 3326 Packenham Drv., Housing For Other Agency

• Michael Paul Lopiccolo, 44, 2308 Trio Str., Simple Burglary, Ill. Poss. Stolen Over $1500

• Tyra Lynn Matthews, 43, 3724 Richlieu, Driving While

Intoxicated, Hit And Run Driving, Resisting An Officer, Battery Corr. Fac. Emp., Drivg. Rdwy. Lane Traffic, Open Alcohol Container In Veh., Owner Vehicle Registrt., Driver Not Licensed, Fugitive (2)

• Jamin Joseph Muscarello, 39, 404 W. Solidelle, Drugs-Schedule IV Dist.

• Darnell Mutin, 42, 3607 Juno Drv., Fugitive (2)

• Philip Papy, 30, 2315 Victor Str., Theft Of Goods $1500 & Up

• Stone William Perry, 20, 2000 Mumphry, Bond Surrender (5)

• Glenn J. Petitfils, 54, 401 Reiss Plc., Fugitive

• Roy E. Schlosser, 26, 3613 Laplace Str., Disturbing The Peace, Simple Battery (2)

• Jeff Shields, 25, 427 Liberaux Str., Burglary Aggravated

• John M. Williams, 43, 2805 Buffon Drv., Schedule I Poss. Marijuana, Poss. Of Drug Paraphernalia

MERAUX• Earl P. Alphonso, 51, 2400 Meraux

Ln., Battery/Aggravated• Sean Lasseigne, 19, 3008

Mayflower Drv., Prin.-Schedule I Poss. Marijuana

• Gregg R. Williams, 49, 2120 Bartolo, Bench Warrant (6)

ST. BERNARD• Mark Joseph Buras, 46, 2834

Reunion, Disturbing The Peace, Poss. Of Drug Paraphernalia

• Glenn J. Cascio, 37, 26 Randazo Drv., Theft Of Utility Property

VIOLET• Herbert Duret, 23, 2509 Kenneth,

Fugitive (2)• Jarviz Djuan Duret, 26, 2509

Kenneth Drv., Poss. With Intent Schedule I, Ill. Use CDS In Presence Und. 17, Poss. Of Drug Paraphernalia

• Tyrone Anthony Green, 47, 3219 Daniel Drv., Fugitive

• Edward Henry, 22, 3012 Lakewood Drv., Simple Battery

• Melvin L. Hendricks, 47, 2324 Licciardi Ln., Simple Burglary-Inhab. Dwell., Resisting An Officer, Fugitive, Simple Burglary

• Devonte Jones, 24, 3217 Lakewood, Resisting An Officer, Poss. With Intent Schedule I

• Robert Kelly, 59, 5525 Third Str.,

Schedule I Poss. Marijuana• Dustin Charles Lewis, 23, 2617

Shannon Drv., Theft Under $750• Jeff Shields, 25, 2901 Daniel Drv.,

Domestic Abuse Battery• Brandon Joseph Vicknair, 24,

3004 Ashley Drv., Disturbing The Peace (2)

OUTSIDE ST. BERNARD PARISH• Whitney Breaux, 52, 3520 Airline

Drv., Theft Under $750• Kayla Jean Caronna, 29, 1425

Hickory Ave., Fugitive, Bench Warrant (3), Bond Surrender (3)

• Travis L. Clements, 29, 1036 St Maurice Str., Fugitive

• Karina Colliver, 34, 1681 Nottingham Drv., General Speed Law, Resisting An Officer

• Cheryl Ann Decker, 53, 714 Fairfax, Bench Warrant

• Blaine A. Delaune, 57, 525 Fielding Ave., Crack Possession, Poss. Of Drug Paraphernalia, Traffic Control Signal

• Matthew H. Dorsett, 43, 220 Geneva Str., Simple Battery

• Gidget Vanessa Griffin, 34, 3024 Wall Bvd., Theft Of Goods Under $500, Fugitive

• Rene T. Johnson, 17, 1110 Valence, Housing For Other Agency

• Faisal Khan, 38, 21197 Chirping Sparrow Rd., Disturbing The Peace, Resisting An Officer

• Tre King, 25, 1915 Annette Str., Fugitive (3), Schedule I Poss. Marijuana

• Tianna N. Leblanc, 29, 3320 Frenchmen Str, Probation Violator

• Mark A. Matherne, 46, 42205 E. 180 Hwy., Bench Warrant

• Jessica Miles, 30, 2219 Cobble Stone, Theft Of Goods Under $500

• Ricardo Olavarrieta, 33, 843 Camp Str., Disturbing The Peace

• Aisha B. Polk, 26, 7742 Henley Str., Bench Warrant, Fugitive (2)

• William Lawrence Ruffin, 24, 1012 Gordan Str., Bench Warrant, Fugitive, Bond Surrender

• Shaina Renee Sanabria, 20, 494 Carolyn, Fugitive

• Brian O. Scott, 36, 2828 Destrahan, Bench Warrant

• Jessie Stamant, 59, 3035 Ceder Str., Bench Warrant

• Tanner White, 23, 4001 Chestnut Str., Fugitive (2)

Education Wednesday, May 31, 2017 - The St. Bernard News Education 9

Events, Organizations, Obituaries, Classifieds, News

5th grade DARE essay winners at W. Smith

Lacoste Elementary’s Terrific Kids for April

W. Smith’s Drama Club presented “Snow and the Eight Dwarfs”

Andrew Jackson 6th graders visit LIGO

St. Bernard Reading Council recognizes St. Bernard Public School students

Our 5th grade students graduated from the DARE program on May 10, 2017, lead by Lieutenant Jackson and Sergeant Miller. Attached is the picture of our DARE essay winners with Sgt. Miller and Sheriff Pohlmann. The students from left to right, Ronald Mott, Paris Leonard, Ja’maia Brown, Cash Williams, Rodney Demolle, and Jeremiah Davis.

Lacoste Elementary School is proud to announce the Terrific Kids for the Month of April. Congratulations to all of our Bulldogs! We are proud of you!

W. Smith’s Drama Club presented “Snow and the Eight Dwarfs” at school on May 18. It was a play about how beauty comes from the inside and shines through by using kind words and manners. These “Superstars” worked tirelessly to memorize their lines and deliver a very entertaining show. Hats off to drama teacher, Cherlyn Luna, for all of her hard work and dedication to the group.

Ms. Sophie Crook was able to take Andrew Jackson’s 6th grade students to LIGO, Laser Interferometer Gravitational Wave Observatory, in Livingston, LA. LIGO is a real science re-search facility where they are carrying out experiments to detect waves that pass through the earth from colliding black holes out in space. At LIGO, students were able to see where the LIGO scientists do their research and take a tour of the facility. The best part for the students was getting to explore in the exhibit hall with 30 or 40 different activities that connected to what they learned in class. Overall, the field trip was a great experience for students to play with science and see it happen in real life. See more photos online at www.thestbernardnews.com.

The St. Bernard Reading Council led by Mrs. Natalie Albers, Assistant Principal at Lacoste Elementary, recognized several St. Bernard Public School students who won overall within the district for their writings. She was very excited to announce that there were 11 students from St. Bernard who were recognized as a State Winner for the 2016-2017 School Year. See more photos online at www.thestbernardnews.com.

[Front Row L-R]: Rashad Junius, Mariyah Sylvester, Jayden Celestine, Leilyn LaCaze, Breonna Edwards, Ja’Maia Brown, Tasia Hardwell, and Drama Club Director Ms. Luna. [Front Row L-R]: Jermaine Robinson, Martin Sylvester, Jordan Branch, Tavae Campbell, Jamiya Addison, Alexis Bienemy, and Denim Bell.

10 Obituaries & Local News Wednesday, May 31, 2017 - The St. Bernard News

Allan Charles FatzerAllan Charles Fatzer died of a heart attack on May

19, 2017 at the age of 72. He was a resident of Mus-cle Shoals, AL. He was born on August 4, 1944 to his German parents Stanislaus and Pearl Fatzer. He was raised in New Orleans, LA but also lived in Chalmette, LA. He grew up with two brothers, Lionel and Ste-phen. He is a graduate of the Chalmette High School and Baptist Bible College in Springfield, MO. Allan retired from Prudential Insurance Company, where he worked for many years helping countless families get

the support and resources they needed. He could often times be heard quoting great American essayist Ralph Waldo Emerson, “The future be-longs to those who prepare for it.”

Allan is survived by his daughter Cheryl Mercedes Fatzer-Shackelford and her husband Brandon, and his brother Lionel Fatzer. He is also survived and fondly remembered by Nora P. Fatzer and Brother Eric Brown. He is

remembered in death by his son Charles David Fatzer, his parents, and his brother Stephen.

Allan was passionate about family and church. He was an active member of The Summit Church in Muscle Shoals, AL. He enjoyed live music and considered himself Elvis Presley’s biggest fan. But he loved the Lord above all else. He will be terribly missed by many but a part of him will live on in all of us. Allan has gone to be with God. He is finally home.

“Do not let your hearts be troubled. You believe in God; believe also in me. My Father’s house has many rooms; if that were not so, would I have told you that I am going there to prepare a place for you? And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come back and take you to be with me that you may also may be where I am.” John 14:1-3

Relatives and friends were invited to attend a memorial gathering held at St. Bernard Memorial Funeral Home, 701 W. Virtue St., Chalmette, LA on Friday, May 26, 2017 from 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m., followed by a celebra-tion of Allan’s life that began at 11:00 a.m. He was laid to rest in a private ceremony in St. Bernard Memorial Gardens. To view and sign the family guestbook, please visit www.stbernardmemorial.com.

Claire Caillouet CastaingClaire Caillouet Castaing passed away on Tuesday,

May 23, 2017 at the age of 87. Beloved wife of the late Pierre “Pete” Castaing for 38 years. Loving moth-er of Libby Castaing Muhoberac (Matt), Linda Castaing Sansovich (Bill) and Kipp Castaing. Daughter of the late Morris J. Caillouet and Serena Alberti Lowry. Sister of Joyce Crowell (Emile), Melvin Caillouet (Jackie) and the late Dudley Caillouet. Sister-in Law of Gail Caillou-et. Proud grandmother of Christy and Calli Muhoberac, Amy and Molly Sansovich and Kaycee Castaing. Also

survived and fondly remembered by many nieces, nephews and friends. Claire will be forever remembered and deeply missed by her family and friends.

Relatives and friends were invited to attend a memorial visitation held at St. Bernard Memorial Funeral Home, 701 W. Virtue St., Chalmette, LA on Satur-day, May 27, 2017 from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. A memorial Mass began at 11:00 AM. She was laid to rest in a private ceremony on Saturday morning in St. Bernard Memorial Gardens. To view and sign the Family Guestbook, please visit www.stbernardmemorial.com

John Bass Winder, Sr.John Bass Winder, Sr., a proud WWII veter-

an and retired mechanical engineer from Kaiser Aluminum, passed away on Monday, May 22, 2017 at the age of 93. Beloved husband of the late Lillian Bateman Winder for 63 years. Loving father of Evelyn Winder Husser (Larry Wayne) and the late John Bass Winder, Jr. (Judy). Son of the late Fay Goode Winder, Sr. and Birdie Celestin Winder. Brother of the late Charles P. Winder and Fay G. Winder, Jr. Also survived by

3 granddaughters, Laurie H. Barker (Mark), Sherri H. Carlos (Flynn), and Rachel D. Husser and 4 great grandchildren.

A private service was held on Thursday, May 25, 2017. He was laid to rest in St. Bernard Memorial Gardens.

If desired, please consider a donation to the National WWII Mu-seum, www.nationalww2museum.org in memory of John Winder Sr.

To view and sign the family guestbook, please visit www.stber-nardmemorial.com.

Raymond Clarence Raspino, Jr.Raymond Clarence Raspino, Jr. passed away

on Monday, May 22, 2017 at the age of 60. He was the beloved son of the late Raymond Clar-ence Raspino Sr. and Janice Berggren Raspino. Loving brother of Kay Raspino Thomas (Greg), Amy Raspino, Paula Raspino Hux (the late Troy), Andrew Raspino (Lisa Barton), Franklin Raspi-no, Adam Raspino and the late Pamela Raspi-no and Janice Theresa Raspino. Devoted uncle of Andrew Raspino Jr., Samuel Raspino, Olivia

Hux, Dominick Thomas and Zachary Raspino. He is also survived and fondly remembered by many cousins, relatives and dear friends.

Raymond was a lifelong resident of New Orleans, LA before set-tling in Mandeville, LA. He was an excellent photographer, an avid reader of celebrity biographies, enjoyed classic movies and laughing at old comedies. He was well loved, and affectionately known for his good nature and generous heart. He will be deeply missed by us all.

Relatives and friends were invited to attend a visitation held at St. Bernard Memorial Funeral Home, 701 W. Virtue St., Chalmette, LA on Tuesday, May 30, 2017 from 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m., followed by a funeral Mass in Raymond’s memory that began at 1:00 p.m. He was laid to rest in St. Bernard Memorial Gardens. To view and sign the family guestbook, please visit www.stbernardmemorial.com.

Benedict Charles Lange, Sr.Benedict Charles Lange Sr. passed away on Sunday,

May 21, 2017 at St. Bernard Parish Hospital at the age of 76. Benedict married his cherished wife of 50 years on December 28, 1966, Rebecca Denise Gould Lange. He was the loving father of Benedict Lange Jr., Laura Tardiff, Jeaninne Price and Daniel Lange. Proud grandfather of Amanda, Abigail, Katie, Jared and Skye. Brother of Leo Lange Jr., Janet Arnold and Charles Lange. He was pre-ceded in death by his parents, Leo and Lucille Ecuyer Lange. He is survived and fondly remembered by many

nieces, nephews, cousins and dear friends.Benedict was born in New Orleans, LA on June 12, 1940 and was a lifelong

resident of Chalmette, LA. He proudly served his country as a Sargent in the U.S. Army and was a devoted member of the Faith Baptist Church in Violet, LA. He was well loved and will be forever remembered as a loving and loyal husband, father, grandfather and brother, who loved his country and treasured his family.

Relatives and friends were invited to attend a visitation held at St. Bernard Memorial Funeral Home, 701 W. Virtue St., Chalmette, LA on Saturday, May 27, 2017 from 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m., followed by a celebration of his life that began at 1:00 p.m. He was laid to rest with military honors in St. Roch Ceme-tery No. 1 in New Orleans, LA. To view and sign the family guestbook, please visit www.stbernardmemorial.com.

Wednesday, May 31, 2017 - The St. Bernard News Education 11

Chalmette High School Class of 2017 Graduates

Commencement ceremonies for the Chalmette High School Class of 2017 were held at the University of New Orleans Lake Front Arena on Thursday, May 11, 2017, at 8:00 p.m. Eighty eight seniors graduat-ed with honors, having maintained a 3.3 or better grade point average and at least an ACT score of 20. The top six graduates were Ahmad Rafat Alkurd, Valedictorian, Kaya Angelica Yolanda Lawrence, Valedictorian, Kenny Thanh Nguyen, Valedictorian; Court-ney Blair Saulsman, Salutatorian; Nicole Berenice Maradiaga, Fifth Honor Graduate, Emily Melissa Pulley, Fifth Honor Graduate.

Also graduating with honors were Alyssa Ann Alfonso, Shda Kary Aziz, Bryce William Barrilleaux, Hailey Rae Bauman, Rahkim Jamaal Bell, Sara Mae Book, Gisselle Da-nahee’ Carvajal, Julia Joan Cauthern, Brett Paul Combel, Kelli Ann Conrad, Jason Paul Cook, Jr., Timyca Christina Cotton, Jenna Allain Coulonge, Elizabeth Louise D’Antoni, Harley Renee’ Davis, Callie Marie Dibartolo, Callie Ann Elisar, Briannah Nicole England, Joseph Michael Fischer III, Jared Pierre Flo-rane, Megan Nicole Gernon, Garrett Frank Giglio, Olivia Blake Gonzales, Gregory Ear-le Gonzales-Landry, Jardin Ashlee Gonza-les-Plummer, Lissette Margarita Gonzalez, Alayna Victoria Grabert, Macie Lynn Graf, Azizah A Hinnawi, Sarah Ann Hogan, Han-nah Nichole Holden, Jordyn Lynn Holling-sworth, Allie Ann Hueschen, Hannah Eliza-beth Hutchinson, Yasmine Nadeem Jebreal, Jermaine Jiles, Jr., Davon Michael Kimble, John Hoang Le, Tony Le, Arden Trevor Le Blanc, Alexandra Eleanor Maag, Austin Jo-seph Mankin, Callie Nicole Marshall, Hailey Alexis Marshall, John Louis McElroy IV, Ma-cie Lynn Michalik, Savannah Shea Montoya, Taylor Nicole Morales, Jewel Eriel Morgan, Emily Nicole Muller, Louai Nassar, Kevin Dan Thanh Nguyen, Nhan Thi Thanh Nguyen, Cole Micheal Nicosia, Kelsey Nicole Nunez, Michael Joseph O’Neill, Jr., Tiffani Lynn Po-teet, Kassidy Lee Potter, Brielle Marie Pow-

ell, Catherine Stephanie Ramires Aguirre, Ethan Louis Schmidt, Kaytlin Brooks Sci-ambra, Brandon Kajuan Shepherd, Tausif Ahmed Siddiqui, Daja’Nell Bresnae Sime-on, Alex Michael Siragusa, Marissa Cristi-na Tenorio, Daniel Russell Thompson, Ash-ley Berenice Torres-Flores, Carl Theodore Treitler III, Harriona Michelle Tyler, ReNee’ Rose Vazquez, Larren Joan Vinot, Christo-pher Isaiah Voss, Danton Vu, Cody McCoy White, Marian D’Layne Whittenberg, Joshua Eric Williams, Kendriane Darinique Williams, Cameron Victoria Young, Raegan McKenna Youngs, and Lily Aolani Zwank.

Graduating were Nicholas David Roger Achee, Brandon Leon Adams, Gabrielle Catherine Adams, Angelica Alcaide Caste-lan, River Joseph Alfonso, Alexander Oscar Allen, Bailey Anthony Alphonso, Glenn-shawn Devin Amos, Destinie Lynn Ancalade, Branden Anthony Angelety, Jr., Keitisha Jean Bailey, Kenneth Edward Baker, Travis D’Angelo Baker, Tyrone Christopher Banks, Jr., Alexi D’lanor Barattini, Sierra Ashley Barnes, Kailon Bartholomew, Abigale Ann Basile, Larkin Ledrew Bass IV, Blade Emile Battle, Logan Michael Beck, Hunter James Bell, Joseph Emmett Bellande V, Reginika Ikia Belvin, Wesley Jarod Ben, Jr., Larry Ber-nard Bentley, Jr., Christopher Bernabel, Ja-cob Duke Besse, Sativia Marecia Beverly, Ja’kera Lynn Bienemy, D’Angelo Stephon Bingham, Mckenzie Aaron Binschus, Mikael Chamond Blaise, Tlalli Bocanegra, Kaylee Michelle Bondi, Janie Marie Boteler, Ricky Peter Boudoin III, Kameron Joseph Bour-geois, Whitney Blair Bowers, Naomi Saman-tha Shalane Brathwaite, Noel Dontriel Brown, Matthew Fernando Burke, Ricardo Antonio Butler, Jr., Kyle Conrad Buttone, Clayton Paul Byrd IV, Carlton Campbell, Jr., Igor Willian Candeias De Paula, Austin Alex-ander Cannon, Savanah Elizabeth Cantrell, Fallon Christina Carbone, Cameron Christo-pher Carderara, Walter Fernando Cardona Garcia, Merari Yessenia Cardona Guerra,

Tatyana Eileen Marie Carter, Alexis Heaven Cascio, Kobe Peter Cazes, Malcolm Everett Chauppetta, Ever Josue Chavarria Solis, Johnathon Paul Cheramie, Gavin Andre’ Chimento, Eugene Emanuel Jacobi Chris-tian, Shelby Lane Christmas, Dylan Patrick Christopher, Alan Macario Chun Lopez, Tori-yanna Jacqueline Clay, Anthony Rahkeem Coleman, Darion Cantrell Coleman, Katelyn Marie Colson, Elijah Jonas Comeaux, Es-telle Noel Conners, Kayla Dale Conravey, Tommy Ray Cook III, Tyrone Anthony Coo-per, Abraham Ruiz Corral, Cassidy Hanna Couture, Ra’Juan Aliginique Crosby, Javier Ignacio Cruz, Tramaine Jamaica Cutler, Briironna Ashanta Cyres, Tabatha Elizabeth Dalon, Dennis Ryan Danna, Jr., Paul Michael Dantoni III, Dhuha Ayman Darweesh, Erika Marie Davis, Kyran Namir Davis, Marlon Christopher Decoud, Jr., Jhoselyn Dyane Del Cid Estrada, Briana Lyn Doane, Brandon Michael Donnenfelser, Colin Cade Doucet, Matthew Christopher Duchmann, Bryce An-thony Ducote, Alaini Marie Dunnam, Kerry Charles Dupard, Jr., Glenn Ray Dupuy III,

Ahmad Rafat Alkurd, Valedictorian Kayla Angelica Yolanda Lawrence, Valedictorian Kenny Thanh Nguyen, Valedictorian

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