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Lancaster Book Sheds Light On Early Parish Schools and Community ::..
A new book rich with the history of St. Tammany Parish as seen through the eyes of the first Superintendent of Schools has been published, and the work sheds light on the day to day life, community activities, and early educational efforts by prominent families of the area.
The book, "Now and Always: A Louisiana Love Story," consists of letters written by Joseph Bradford Lancaster and his wfie Amanda Doerr Lancaster between 1901 and 1916. It was compiled by one of the family’s descendants, Christian Garcia, who supplemented their letters with photographs depicting the era. The Lancasters served the community in many ways, and as a result they were key eyewitnesses to the area’s history.
Lancaster was superintendent of schools, a ... - Continue
School System Breaks Record In United Way Contributions ::..
Last fall schools and support sites throughout the St. Tammany Parish Public School System contributed more to the annual United Way campaign than ever before, Assistant Superintendent of Administration Bill Brady reported at the January 12 School Board meeting.
A total of $168,500 was raised by student and staff donations in last semester’s campaign, he said, the highest total ever in the history of School System participation with the United Way. “With all the extra demands and funding shortages among United Way service agencies, the United Way of St. Tammany Parish certainly appreciates the hard work and generosity of our students and School System employees,” he said.
Brady then presented plaques to those schools and sites that made outstanding contributions ... - Continue
School Board Congratulates Fontainebleau High Girls Volleyball Team ::..
The state champion Girls Volleyball team from Fontainebleau High School was congratulated by the St. Tammany Parish School Board at its January 12 meeting in Covington, with Parish Athletic Director Larry Favre giving a summary of their accomplishments over the past year.
The team won the Louisiana Division One state championship on November 12 with a season record of 44 – 1. It included the fourth consecutive District championship for Coach Danny Tullis, who is now in his sixth year at the school. Favre held up the large championship trophy, noting that the team was the only public high school to play in the final championship tournament.
Coach Tullis has been awarded the District Coach of the Year ... - Continue
Livestock Show Youth Fund Thanks School Board For Its Support ::..
Several young participants in the upcoming St. Tammany Parish Junior Livestock Show appeared before the School Board January 12, with Shelia Dawsey, president of the show’s Youth Fund thanking the Board for its support of the annual event.
On January 26, young people from across the parish will be putting 457 animals on display at the fairgrounds in Covington. Ms. Dawsey said that the School System contributes much to the success of the livestock show and its exhibitors.
“Each exhibitor is touched in some way by your actions,” she said. To help Board members understand the significance of School System involvement, she said there will be 147 exhibitors from numerous schools showing 326 market animals and 131 breeding animals ... - Continue
School System Raises Funds for Caps for Kids Program ::..
This year, the St. Tammany Parish Public School System held a special day where students can wear their favorite caps in return for a donation to the “Caps for Kids” program.
At its January meeting, the School Board was told by Administrative Supervisor Amiee Woessner that in the Caps for Kids fund-raising event held last fall, students, staff, and faculty donated enough funds to help get 267 caps out to young patients across the country. The caps provide them with a source of support and encouragement during their battle against life-threatening illnesses.
Kathleen McCulla, Executive Director of Caps for Kids, and Curtis Akey, Program Coordinator, were both on hand to thank the Board for its support of the ... - Continue
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