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Morgan City police radio logs for May 18-21

Mon, 05/22/2023 - 9:24am

The following are the radio dispatch logs from the Morgan City Police Department. To report unlawful or suspicious activity, call the Police Department at 985-380-4605.
Thursday, May 18
8:38 a.m. 500 block of Brashear Avenue; Civil.
8:44 a.m. 900 block of Ditch Avenue; Telephone harassment.
10:47 a.m. 1100 block of Marguerite Street; Disturbance.
10:50 a.m. 700 block of Myrtle Street; Arrest.
10:57 a.m. 800 block of Ditch Avenue; Arrest.
11:02 a.m. 100 block of Poncio Street; Complaint.
11:04 a.m. La. 70; Assistance.
11:24 a.m. 700 block of Duke Street; Complaint.
11:32 a.m. Mount Street; Arrest.
11:33 a.m. 7400 block of La. 182; Arrest.
1:06 p.m. 700 block of Onstead Street; Animal complaint.
1:24 p.m. 300 block of Glenwood Street; Suspicious vehicle.
1:51 p.m. 900 block of Third Street; Medical.
2 p.m. 700 block of Myrtle Street; Arrest.
2:46 p.m. La. 182 and Martin Luther King Boulevard; Traffic incident.
3:10 p.m. 200 block of Patton Street; Animal complaint.
3:13 p.m. 600 block of General Patton Street; Telephone harassment.
3:14 p.m. 7800 block of La. 182; Medical.
3:40 p.m. 1100 block of Marguerite Street; Theft.
3:45 p.m. 7700 block of La. 182; Medical.
3:53 p.m. 600 block of General Patton Street; Telephone harassment.
4:07 p.m. 900 block of Sixth Street; Removal of subject.
4:23 p.m. 600 block of General Patton Street; 911 hang up.
4:35 p.m. 300 block of Grizzaffi Street; Crash.
6:10 p.m. Area of Victor II Boulevard; Medical.
7:41 p.m. Area of Victor II Boulevard; Complaint.
8:54 p.m. 200 block of Glenwood Street; Complaint.
8:58 p.m. 300 block of Aucoin Street; Medical.
9:14 p.m. Area of Youngs Road; Suspicious person/vehicle.
9:53 p.m. 1100 block of Front Street; Loud music.
10:06 p.m. 300 block of Chennault Street; Suspicious person/vehicle.
10:28 p.m. Area of Freret/Everett/Second/Third streets; Suspicious person/vehicle.
Friday, May 19
12:08 a.m. 1100 block of Brashear Avenue; Complaint.
12:23 a.m. Area of La. 70/Clothilde Street; Suspicious person/vehicle.
12:32 a.m. 1100 block of Marguerite Street; Suspicious person/vehicle.
3:36 a.m. Area of Sacred Heart Drive/Sixth Street; Disturbance.
4:06 a.m. 300 block of Federal Avenue; Complaint.
4:12 a.m. Area of Sixth Street; Theft.
5:04 a.m. 800 block of Levee Road; Complaint.
7 a.m. 7300 block of La. 182; Medical.
7:05 a.m. Sixth/Marguerite streets; Traffic complaint.
7:25 a.m. Cedar/Franklin streets; Accident.
7:42 a.m. Leona/Sixth streets; Traffic complaint.
8:14 a.m. 1900 block of Victor II Boulevard; Complaint.
8:45 a.m. 800 block of Levee Road; Residential burglary.
10:27 a.m. Fourth Street/Federal Avenue; Accident.
10:31 a.m. Duke/Fifth streets; Animal complaint.
10:43 a.m. 900 block of Marguerite Street; Complaint.
10:47 a.m. Cypress Street, Amelia; Juvenile missing.
11:37 a.m. 1200 block of David Drive; Assistance.
12:37 p.m. 700 block of Belanger Street; Medical.
12:46 p.m. 6300 block of La. 182; Harassment.
1:36 p.m. Federal/Railroad avenues; Juvenile problem.
1:59 p.m. Brownell Homes; Animal complaint.
2:07 p.m. 200 block of Fourth Street; Alarm.
2:31 p.m. 1600 block of Elm Street; Suspicious subject.
2:40 p.m. 6300 block of La. 182; Suspicious subject.
3:59 p.m. 700 block of Everett Street; Harassment.
4 p.m. U.S. 90 Westbound bridge; Traffic complaint.
4:41 p.m. 6000 block of La. 182; Complaint.
4:59 p.m. 200 block of Robin Street; Loud music.
5:05 p.m. U.S. 90 Westbound bridge; Stalled vehicle.
5:46 p.m. 700 block of Myrtle Street; Arrest.
6:42 p.m. 500 block of Aucoin Street; Stand by.
7:28 p.m. Maple/Pine streets; Hit and run.
7:34 p.m. La. 70; Traffic incident.
8:34 p.m. 300 block of Second Street; Discharging firearm.
8:38 p.m. 200 block of Aucoin Street; Civil matter.
9:09 p.m. 400 block of Brashear Avenue; Welfare concern.
9:21 p.m. Federal Avenue/Arenz Street; Suspicious person.
9:57 p.m. 200 block of Levee Road; Suspicious person.
10:22 p.m. 6400 block of La. 182; Theft.
10:35 p.m. 2300 block of La. 70; Loud music.
10:48 p.m. 600 block of Brashear Avenue; Fight.
11:31 p.m. 6000 block of La. 182; Suspicious person.
11:50 p.m. 7200 block of La. 182 ; Complaint.
Saturday, May 20
12:14 a.m. 1100 block of Front Street; Animal complaint.
1:32 a.m. 700 block of Fifth Street; Loud music.
1:42 a.m. U.S. 90/La. 662; Vehicle accident.
1:48 a.m. 500 block of Roderick Street; Suspicious person.
2:17 a.m. 2300 block of Tupelo Street; Medical.
3:02 a.m. David Drive ; Stalled vehicle.
4:27 a.m. Apple Street/Levee Road; Suspicious vehicle.
5:31 a.m. U.S. 90 Eastbound ramp at La. 182; Welfare concern.
5:34 a.m. 700 block of Justa Street; Alarm.
6:59 a.m. 1000 block of Ninth Street; Suspicious vehicle.
7:05 a.m. 6000 block of La. 182; Suspicious person.
9:09 a.m. Sixth/Marguerite streets; Animal complaint.
9:41 a.m. Eastbound Brashear Avenue Exit; Reckless operation.
10:31 a.m. 700 block of General McArthur Street; 911 hang up.
12:34 p.m. 1000 block of Brashear Avenue; Assistance.
17:14 p.m. 400 block of Belanger Street; Medical.
17:36 p.m. Roselawn Drive; Loud music.
5:47 p.m. Lake End Park ; Disturbance.
Sunday, May 21
5:55 p.m. 600 block of Bowman Street; Criminal trespass.
6:27 p.m. 1100 block of Fourth Street; Medical.
6:29 p.m. 800 block of Brashear Avenue; Suspicious person.
7:11 p.m. 300 block of Egle Street; Civil matter.
7:56 p.m. 1100 block of Marguerite Street; Complaint.
8:29 p.m. Shannon Homes; Discharging firearm.
9:01 p.m. 700 block of Myrtle Street; Warrant.
9:50 p.m. 1200 block of Victor II Boulevard; Fight.
10:15 p.m. 7600 block of La. 182 East; Stalled vehicle.

Parish Council agendas for May 24

Mon, 05/22/2023 - 8:27am

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Central Catholic High holds graduation

Sat, 05/20/2023 - 4:47pm

Central Catholic High School in Morgan City held its graduation celebration for the Class of 2023 Saturday at Holy Cross Catholic Church in Morgan City.
Celebrant for the occasion was the Most Rev. Mario E. Dorsonville, Bishop of Houma-Thibodaux.
Concelebrants were Master of Ceremonies the Rev. Rusty Bruce, Assistant Master of Ceremonies the Rev. Stephen Castille, the Rev. Francis Kayaye, the Rev. Brett Lapeyrouse and the Rev. Mike Tran. Altar servers were Stella Saleme and Mason Wisdon.
Classmates taking part in the celebration were Amaya Williams, first reading; Isabella Duval, responsorial; Caleb O’con, prayers of the faithful; and Vernon Singleton Jr. and Hailey Skiles, gift bearers.
Dorsonville addressed parents and graduates. Part of his address included asking the grads to “Place your dreams to match God’s will … Love not only yourself, but others, be there for others.”
Brady Shannon gave the salutatorian address followed by valedictorians Jolie Boudreaux, Mary Brinkley, Presley Bruni, Sarah David, Hannah Dominque, Robert Hunter, Gary Nicar III, Sofia Saleme and Natalie Sloane.
Distribution of diplomas was by Dorsonville, Principal Peter Boudreaux, Superintendent Dr. Mark Williams and Counselor Karen Tycer.

School system names four new principals

Sat, 05/20/2023 - 9:25am

Staff Report

Four St Mary Parish public schools, three of them in Morgan City, will start the next school year with new principals.

The school system has announced the appointments of Lacie H. Quintanilla as principal at Morgan City High; Amber Monceaux at Morgan City Junior High; and Celeste Pipes at
Wyandotte Elementary.

Toney Linn Jr. has been named the new principal for Berwick High.

Quintanilla steps up from assistant principal at Morgan City High, where she graduated in 2008.

She began her teacher career in 2018 as an English teacher at Morgan City High. She has since served as an assistant volleyball and softball coach, a mentor for Nicholls State teachers and on leadership teams at MCHS.

Quintanilla said in a school system Facebook post that she is "grateful to be able to give back to the school and community that have given so much to me. I will do my best to be what Morgan City High School deserves and will strive for success for every student, every day."

Monceaux moves to the principal post at Morgan City Junior High from an acting principal role at Berwick Junior High.

She has been an educator since 2006. She has been the St. Mary social studies program manager since 2014.

Monceaux was the Nicholls State Outstanding Student Teacher in 2005, the Berwick Junior High Teacher of the Year in 2008 and the Louisiana Council for Social Studies Outstanding Teacher in 2009.

She has served on regional and state committees on social studies education and best practices.

Linn is another principal who will lead the school where he graduated. He received his Berwick High diploma in 1998.

He began his education career as a physical education teacher in 2005 in Lafourche Parish. He also worked in Terrebonne and St. Mary parishes, including Berwick High, where he has served as assistant and head coach.

Linn has served on the leadership, positive behavior and incentive teams. He is the Berwick High Teacher of the Year for 2022-23.

"Our job as an educator is hard," he said in the School Board Facebook post, "but it is our job to inquire and meeting the needs of all our students. We must strive for greatness."

Pipes moves up to principal from acting principal at Wyandotte. Previously, she was assistant principal at Hattie Watts Elementary in Patterson for 1-1/2 years.

She holds a master's degree in educational leadership from Nicholls State and has been in elementary education for 18 years. She also has a certificate in English as a second language and is an English learner coach.

Patterson High holds commencement

Fri, 05/19/2023 - 9:54pm

Patterson High Schools Class of 2023 walked across the gym floor to shouts of excitement Friday evening as the commencement proceedings began with the top graduates bring in the traditional cedar rope.
Senior Class President Zaire Gore was mistress of ceremonies for the evening. School Counselor Rachel Auenson announced the multitude of awards and scholarships that each graduate earned.
Representing the senior class as speaker was Emily Ackman, who in her closing statements said, "We may not change the world, but we can sure try!"
Principal Courtney Andrews followed with her inspirational speech and ended by reminding the graduates, "You can always call this place home ... once a Lumberjack, always a Lumberjack!"
The presentation of diplomas followed by Andrews and Gidget Everitt.

Morgan City police report six arrests

Fri, 05/19/2023 - 4:43pm

Staff Report

(Editor’s note: The charges listed here and the narratives that go with them are provided by the police agencies that made the arrests. Guilt or innocence has not been determined in court.)

Morgan City police reported six arrests Thursday and assisted Assumption Parish detectives Wednesday in apprehending a man accused of failing to appear in court to answer sex crime charges.

Morgan City

Chief Chad M. Adams reported that over the last 24-hour reporting period, the Morgan City Police Department made these arrests:

--Darlena Dixon, 24, Wren Street, Morgan City, was arrested at 8:50 a.m. Thursday on charges of remaining after being forbidden, resisting an officer (false information) and disturbing the peace (language).

--Kenneth Rollins, 32, Duke Street, Morgan City, was arrested at 11:41 a.m. Thursday on charges of criminal damage to property (less than $1,000) and telephone harassment.

--Bryanshekia S. Harris, 35, La. 182, Morgan City, was arrested at 11:42 a.m. Thursday on a charge of remaining after forbidden.

--Shawn C.;Lovell Sr., 45, Sixth Street, Morgan City, was arrested at 2 p.m. Thursday on a warrant alleging failure to appear for trial (6th Ward Morgan City Court).

--Jason Daigle, 42, Railroad Avenue, Morgan City, was arrested at 10:50 a.m. Thursday on a warrant alleging three counts of failure to appear to pay fine (6th Ward Morgan City Court).

--Amanda Fitch, 41, Ditch Avenue, Morgan City, was arrested at 3:02 p.m. Thursday on three counts of aggravated cruelty to animals.

Assumption

Sheriff Leland Falcon reported this arrest:

--John Edward Bergeron, 39, Rice Street, Morgan City, was arrested Wednesday on warrants alleging failure to appear on charges of aggravated rape and indecent behavior with a juvenile.
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Bergeron was previously arrested in Assumption Parish on March 13, 2022. As a result of that arrest, Bergeron was ordered to appear in court for motions on Monday and failed to do so. As a result, a warrant was issued for his arrest on Wednesday.

The Morgan City Police Department, assisted by Assumption Parish detectives, arrested John Bergeron on Wednesday. Bergeron was booked into the Morgan City Jail then turned over to Assumption Parish Sheriff’s officials on Thursday.

Bergeron was released on the original commercial bond he posted and ordered to appear in court on June 19.

Franklin

Chief Cedric Handy reported that the Franklin Police Department responded to six complaints over the last 24-hour reporting period and made this arrest:

--Desiree Rebert, 38, West Ibert Street, Franklin, was arrested at 12:27 a.m. Friday on a warrant dated May 9 alleging theft. Rebert was additionally arrested on the charges of possession of methamphetamine and possession of drug paraphernalia. Rebert was booked, processed, and held with no bond set at the time of press release.

Get It Growing: Rudbeckia is bright addition to landscapes

Fri, 05/19/2023 - 8:36am

By HEATHER KIRK-BALLARD, LSU AgCenter Horticulturist

Rudbeckia, a member of the daisy family, has long been a popular choice for gardeners and landscapers alike. With its bright yellow and orange blooms, rudbeckia adds a splash of color to any garden or landscape. But where did this popular plant come from, and how has it been used over time?
The genus Rudbeckia is native to North America and was first introduced to Europe in the 1700s. The first recorded instance of rudbeckia being grown in Europe was in 1710 when a botanist named Johann Jacob Dillenius brought the plant to England. The plant was named in honor of two prominent botanists, Olof Rudbeck the Elder and his son, Olof Rudbeck the Younger.
Over time, various species of rudbeckia have been cultivated and developed for use in gardens and landscapes. One of the most well-known species is Rudbeckia hirta, commonly known as the black-eyed Susan. This perennial plant is native to eastern North America and has been a popular garden plant since the 1800s.
Rudbeckia is an easy-to-grow American wildflower that produces double and semi-double blooms in colors of gold, yellow and sometimes light orange with dark brown centers. Plant in spring after danger of the last frost has passed. Most varieties begin flowering in mid-spring and continue throughout the summer and fall.
There are more than two dozen wild species of black-eyed Susans that are native to different parts of North America. All have distinctive yellow, gold or orange petals that radiate out from a central knob. The National Garden Bureau has selected rudbeckia as its perennial plant selection for the year, and the Perennial Plant Assoc-iation has selected the American Gold Rush cultivar of rudbeckia as its Perennial Plant of the Year for 2023.
American Gold Rush was a 2020 All-America Selections National winner and one of the first to be selected by the collaborative efforts of the PPA and AAS perennial trial garden partnership. This cultivar makes an excellent selection to use as a border plant in landscape beds, as a focal point in perennial gardens or meadows and is brilliant when massed in landscapes.
Another popular rudbeckia species is the Gloriosa Daisy. This biennial, or short-lived perennial, plant is native to North America and has been used in gardens and landscapes since the 1800s. Its large, yellow flowers with dark centers make it a striking addition to any garden. They look great when planted in masses and have become very popular flowers for the garden for pollinators. They also can be used as cut flowers.
In recent years, new varieties of rudbeckia have been developed, including the Indian Summer and Goldsturm cultivars. These hybrids have been bred for larger flowers, longer blooming periods and increased resistance to pests and disease. New cultivars are adding a wider range of colors from the yellow and gold we have grown accustomed to. Some of the newest ones display pink and light green.
A new intergeneric cross between echinacea and rudbeckia called Echibeckia Summerina has extra-large flowers and an extended bloom season and longer lasting flowers.
In addition to their ornamental value, rudbeckia is a valuable ecosystem services plant for pollinators and other wildlife. The flowers attract bees, butterflies and other beneficial insects. The seeds from the plant are loved by birds and other small animals, and this makes them an important part of any wildlife garden. Seeds spread easily, and the plants will be found year after year, perhaps in new locations of your landscape.
Rudbeckia offers beautiful, sunny flowers that bring a splash of color to the landscape. These easy-care plants require little attention. With their bright and cheerful blooms, they are sure to bring a smile to anyone’s face. Bring them indoors and enjoy them as cut flowers to share with friends and family.

Boyfriend steps up to act as caregiver

Fri, 05/19/2023 - 8:18am

By Jeanne Phillips, ©United Features Syndicate

DEAR ABBY: I have been with my boyfriend for three months. We’ve had our ups and downs. He’s more into me than I am into him.
I was recently diagnosed with breast cancer, and he has offered to drive me to my surgery and help me at home in recovery. He’s also willing to take me to my follow-ups and help with anything else I may need.
He’s retired, has time and resources, and he cares a great deal about me. We live about two miles apart. I like him, too.
I think that after knowing someone for only a few months, it takes a special character and a huge amount of caring to take on being their caregiver after a major surgery. There will be a lot of driving to another city and back.
I don’t really have anyone else — no family. I’m thankful to him for doing this, but I wonder what kind of support he is going to need and how I can show my appreciation.
So far, he has been very loyal and committed.
GRATEFUL IN OREGON

DEAR GRATEFUL: This man may be more into you at this point in your relationship, but let’s see how you feel after your surgery and recuperation.
From where I sit, that man is a keeper. I have heard from women whose husbands ran for the door upon learning their wives received a cancer diagnosis, or after they started treatment.
It’s nice that you are worried he may not have the support he needs while he is taking care of you. If that’s the case, the American Cancer Society (cancer.org) offers support groups for caregivers as well as patients, and your doctor may be able to refer him to one.
Take one day at a time. I wish you a speedy and complication-free recovery.

DEAR ABBY: I am a man who let a woman move into my house 10 years ago. She’s intelligent and said she was going to get a professional job in her former field, but she never tried. She moved all her possessions in, and her stuff is piled high everywhere.
She’s a COVID fanatic and insists we live separately — she’s downstairs, and I’m upstairs. We are both fully vaccinated.
She puts food out for me, and I have not even been “allowed” to go downstairs in my own house. She has a bit of a temper. She pays no rent or utilities. She has little money yet refuses to take her Social Security, although she’s eligible, which I find bizarre. I’ve been reluctant to have her evicted.
What can I do?
BIGGEST IDIOT ON EARTH

DEAR ‘IDIOT’: Call your lawyer and explain what has been going on, because you may need assistance in following my advice, which is this: Tell the freeloading woman you have had it with the living arrangement and need her out of YOUR home.
Give her a date by which she has to be out of there and, if there are any problems, formally evict her. You may have to give her a down payment on a rental, but only if you feel generous. It looks to me like you have allowed yourself to be taken advantage of.
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Ackman, Mitchell are Patterson top grads

Fri, 05/19/2023 - 5:55am

Emily Ackman and Shane Mitchell have been named the top graduates for Patterson High’s Class of 2023.

Graduation will be at 7 p.m. Friday at the Patterson High gym.

The top graduates are:

Emily Ackman

Emily Ackman is the daughter of Amanda and Jeremy Ackman of Patterson. She has been an active member of Student Council, Beta Club, Drama Club and Acts of Random Kindness Club all four years of high school.

She is an Eighth Degree Crackerjack and has maintained a 4.0 GPA throughout high school. Ackman has earned 21 hours of college credit from dual enrollment courses offered at PHS.

Ackman plans to attend Nicholls State University to major in a Bachelor of Science in Dietetics. As a registered dietitian, she can work in a hospital or clinic administering medical nutrition as part of a health-care team.

Shane Mitchell
Shane Mitchell is the son of Gregory and Barbara Hebert of Patterson. He is an Eighth Degree Crackerjack and has been an honors student all throughout high school.
Mitchell plans to attend Quincy University to obtain a Bachelor of Science in Aviation. With a degree in aviation, he aspires to be a pilot and fly the open skies traveling the world.

Central Catholic names salutatorian, valedictorians

Fri, 05/19/2023 - 5:50am

Central Catholic’s Class of 2023 will receive diplomas Saturday.

Commencement will be at 1 p.m. Saturday at Holy Cross Catholic Church.

The salutatorian and valedictorians are:

Salutatorian

Brady Shannon

Brady Shannon is the son of Selena and Casey Shannon. At CCHS, Shannon was involved in Student Council, where he served as executive treasurer, National Honor Society and Hope Squad.

He also served as videographer for the football team.

Athletically, Shannon competed in the long jump for varsity track. He plans to attend the University of Louisiana at Lafayette to major in mechanical engineering. He is the recipient of the Magnolia Scholarship from ULL.

Valedictorians

Jolie Boudreaux

Jolie Boudreaux is the daughter of Kristi and Malachi Boudreaux. She has been involved in BETA Club, Key Club, National Honor Society, and Retreat Team. She was active in the Music Ministry, where she played piano and sang in the choir. Boudreaux was awarded the Diocesan Youth Leadership Award. Athletically, she has competed on the varsity bowling team, where she served as captain, and varsity volleyball. Boudreaux also was a dancer with the Eaglettes and served as captain.

She has received Female Bowling District MVP, First Team All District Award, and the Morgan City Youth Bowling Association 2021 Female Bowler of the Year. Boudreaux is attending Belmont Abbey College, majoring in nursing.

She is the recipient of the Collegiate Merit Scholarship, a full athletic scholarship to Belmont Abbey College, the MCYBA Scholarship, the Southern Bowling Congress Scholarship, the Bowlifi Bowl4Life Scholarship, the Louisiana Elks Association Most Valuable Student Scholarship, the National Honor Society Scholarship, the Burger King Scholarship, and the DCU for Kids Memorial Scholarship.

Mary Brinkley
Mary Brinkley is the daughter of Angela and Steven Brinkley. She has been involved in BETA Club, ARK Club, Key Club, National Honor Society, and Student Council. She attended the District Literary Rally for two years. Athletically, Brinkley is a member of the varsity tennis team. In her junior year, she was state quarterfinalist and tennis regionals singles champion. She received Academic All-District.

Brinkley is attending Louisiana State University to major in Veterinary science with plans on becoming a veterinarian. She is the recipient of the Tiger Excellence Scholarship
Resident Award and the COA Dean’s Council Scholarship Fund.

Presley Bruni

Presley Bruni is the daughter of Robyn and Hal Bruni. She has been a member of BETA Club, ARK Club, Key Club, where she is co-secretary, and Student Council, where she is senior class vice president. She is also on the Retreat Team and a member of National Honor Society. She sings with the choir in the Music Ministry. Athletically, Bruni is a member of the varsity tennis team, where she served as girls’ captain. She has been awarded the Diocesan Leadership Award for 2022 and Academic All-State.

Bruni is attending ULL to major in biology with the intention of becoming a pediatrician. She is a recipient of the Cypress Merit Scholarship.

Sarah David

Sarah David is the daughter of Catherine and Timothy David. She is a member of ARK Club, Retreat Team, BETA Club, where she served as secretary, and Key Club, where she served as treasurer. She is a member of the National Honor Society and Student Council, where she served as class secretary. She is also a member of the choir.

Athletically, David is a member of the Eaglettes, where she served as co-captain. She is a member of the varsity volleyball team. She is the recipient of the Academic All-District Award.

David is attending LSU to major in chemistry with the intention of becoming a pharmaceutical researcher. She is the recipient of the Transformation Merit Resident Award.

Hannah Domingue

Hannah Domingue is the daughter of Sabrina and Scott Domingue. She is a member of BETA Club, Key Club, where she served as president, the National Honor Society, and the Student Council, where she served as senior class president.

Athletically, Domingue competed with the varsity softball team and the varsity volleyball team. She received Academic All-District, Second Team All-District, and Composite
Academic All-State.

Domingue is attending LSU to major in Elementary Education. She is the recipient of the Pelican Promise Scholarship.
Robert Hunter

Robert Hunter is the son of Colleen and Bill Hunter. At CCHS, Hunter was involved in BETA, National Honor Society, Key Club, Retreat Team, and Hope Squad. He served as videographer for the football team.

Athletically, Hunter competed in varsity tennis and received the Academic All-District Award. He plans to attend LSU to major in mechanical engineering. He is the recipient of the President’s Student Aid Job Scholarship and the Academic Scholars Resident Scholarship.

Gary Nicar

Gary Nicar is the son of Leah and Gary Nicar II. He is a member of the National Honor Society, BETA, and Hope Squad. Athletically, Nicar competed in football and basketball and received Composite Academic All-State and Academic All-District Honorable Mention for both sports.

Nicar is attending LSU to major in business. He is a recipient of the Tiger Excellence Scholarship.

Sofia Saleme

Sofia Saleme is the daughter of Chelle and Anthony Saleme Jr. She is a member of BETA Club, ARK Club, where she served as president, and Student Council, where she served as senior executive vice president. She is a member of Key Club, the National Honor Society, and the Retreat Team. She attended Literary Rally all four years and placed first overall at District for Psychology and first in Division 4 at State. She won the 2022 Diocesan Youth Leadership Award.

Athletically, Saleme has been on the varsity cheerleading team, where she served as co-captain. She is a member of the varsity softball team and a one-year manager of the varsity volleyball team. She received Academic All-District, All-District Honorable Mention and Composite All-State. Saleme is attending LSU to major in Psychology with plans to work in the school system as a teacher or counselor. She is the recipient of the Tiger Excellence Scholar Award, the Louisiana Tiger Legacy Scholarship, and the Heisman High School Scholarship.

Natalie Sloane
Natalie Sloane is the daughter of Alanna and Joey Sloane. She is a member of ARK Club, where she has served as secretary. She is a member of BETA Club, Key Club, Student Council, where she has served as senior executive secretary, National Honor Society, Hope Squad and Retreat Team.

Athletically, Sloane has been on the varsity cheerleading team, serving as co-captain. She is a member of varsity volleyball and varsity track teams. She received Academic All-District, Second Team All-District and Composite Academic All-State. She is also CCHS’ Student of the Year.

Sloane is attending LSU to major in Animal Sciences to pursue her dream of becoming a vet. She is the recipient of the Academic Scholars Resident Scholarship.