Denham Springs High School
Class of 2010 Graduation

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Livingston Parish Students Win
EATEL Technology Award

Livingston Parish Students Recognized

For Automotive Knowledge

Denham Springs High School seniors Taylor Berthelot and Matt Hartman, pictured left to right with automotive instructor Van Guarino, recently won 2nd place in the Ford/AAA State Automotive Skills Competition. The finals of the competition included repairing a car with 10 mechanical and/or electrical problems in less than 90 minutes.             

 Three high school seniors enrolled in Livingston Parish's automotive class have been recognized for their outstanding knowledge and skill in the field.

            Denham Springs High School's Taylor Berthelot and Matt Hartman earned 2^nd place in the Ford/AAA State Automotive Skills Competition, which was held in Alexandria, La.  

Berthelot and Hartman advanced were in 4^th place after the written portion of the competition, but improved their final ranking to 2^nd place after completing the "hands-on" portion of the test.  The finals of the competition included repairing a car with 10 mechanical and/or electrical problems in less than 90 minutes.

Van Guarino, the parish's automotive instructor, noted that Casey Higginbotham, a junior at Doyle High School, also qualified for the state competition; however, because a student is only allowed to compete once, he opted to wait until his senior year to re-qualify and compete in the final competition.

Meanwhile, Holden High School's Tyler Moffitt was presented a certificate of passage for the Automotive Service Excellence brake exam. The exam allows Moffitt to become certified in automotive brake service following two years of experience in the industry.

"The test is very hard to take and pass for people who are employed in the automotive industry, even more so for a high school senior," said Thomas Hayman, substitute director of the Literacy and Technology Center, which houses the parish's automotive classes.

"We are very proud of Mr. Moffitt for his accomplishment, and we know the demonstration of his knowledge and skills through this exam will open up employment opportunities for him," Hayman added.

Hayman noted that the automotive teaching program was recently awarded national certification by the National Automotive Technician Education Foundation's (NATEF), placing it on par with other industry-recognized teaching institutions, and thus, making its students eligible for a national certification test that is required to work in the industry. NATEF certification is considered a standard in the professional automotive industry.

Tyler Moffitt, a senior at Holden High School, recently passed the national Automotive Service Excellence brake exam, which qualifies him to be nationally certified in automotive brake service following two years of experience in the field.  He is pictured with Van Guarino, the parish's automotive instructor.

Happy Mother's Day

There is no love like a mother's love,
no stronger bond on earth
Like the precious bond that comes from God,
to a mother when she gives birth.

A mother's love is forever strong,
never changing for all time
And when her children need her most
a mother's love will shine.

God bless these special mothers,
God bless them every one
For all the tears and heartache,
and for the special work they've done.

When her days on earth are over,
a mother's love lives on
Through many generations,
with God's blessings on each one.

Be thankful for our mothers,
for they love with a higher love
From the power God has given,
and the strength from up above.

Three Generations share the love of mothers and daughters

Erin Gourley, Anne Hardy & Tara Gourley sang at Live Oak UMC on Mother's Day. 

Denham Springs High School
Seniors' Last Day

Seniors paraded through the parking lot celebrating their last day at

Denham Springs High.

From bikes & rollerskates to four-wheelers and golf carts - the seniors waved good-bye to teachers, administration & classmates.

Group shot of the Class of 2010!

Annual game of "Duck, Duck, Goose!"

LIVINGSTON'S TOP SCHOLARS
RECOGNIZED FOR HIGH SCHOOL ACHIEVEMENTS
EATEL, SunShine Pages and Livingston Parish Public Schools
 partner to present third annual Top Scholar's Banquet

(Front Row:) Kaitlyn Jones, Breanna Lee, Carli Fontenot, Casee Adams; (Back Row:) Superintendant Bill Spear, Brandon Kenyon, Kacie Sommerfeld, Katilyn Hollowell, Amanda Arceneaux, Zachary Fitzpatrick, EATEL's Robert Burgess 

EATEL and SunShine Pages (SSP) recently partnered with Livingston Parish Public Schools to host the 2010 Top Scholar's Banquet. The annual event recognizes the academic success and community involvement of nine Livingston Parish high school seniors, as well as the teachers who have been most influential on their educational careers. In addition, EATEL and the SunShine Pages presented each student and teacher with $200 and $50 gift certificates, respectively, to use towards future academic supplies.

The recognized Top Scholars and their chosen teachers included:

·         Amanda Arceneaux, Albany High School

• Josh Burton, Albany High School teacher

·         Breanna Lee, Denham Springs High School

• Amy Flake, Denham Springs High School teacher

·         Kacie Sommerfeld, Doyle High School

• Brad Watts, Doyle High School teacher

·         Kaitlyn Jones, French Settlement High School

• Daniel Martin, French Settlement High School teacher

·         Casee Adams, Live Oak High School

• Kellie Hargroder, Live Oak High School teacher

·         Carli Fontenot, Maurepas High School

• Amanda Ortego, Maurepas High School teacher

·         Brandon Kenyon, Springfield High School

• Jo Simmons, Springfield High School teacher

·         Katilyn Hollowell, Walker High School

• Judith Harvey, Walker High School teacher

·         Zachary Fitzpatrick, Holden High School

• Sheri Johnson, Holden High School teacher

Held at Forrest Grove Plantation, the evening included dinner and a video presentation featuring the top scholars as well as each recognized teacher. Jenny Heroman, EATEL Community Connection producer and anchor, served as emcee for the event, and Bill Spear, Livingston Parish School System superintendent and Robert Burgess, EATEL president and chief operating officer, both addressed the audience.

Denham Springs High School
Prom 2010

Local A+PEL Chapter Dinner for VIP School Volunteers

The local A+PEL chapter recently had a dinner for VIP volunteer in our schools. Nancy Martin (on the left), who is a teacher at Live Oak Elementary School, nominated Kathy Roy (on the right) who is the 2010 A+PEL VIP winner.  She was honored at a recognition dinner on April 15th, given by the Parish officers and will be honored at the Governor's Mansion this summer.

 
Kathy Roy is pictured with the A+PEL officers of Livingston Parish: (l to r) Mary Carlin (Secretary), Trisha Kennedy (Vice President), Maureen Goodson (Publicity), Kathy Roy (honoree), her son Nathan, Nancy Martin, Jeanie Achord (President), Caroline Fernon (Membership), and friend Annie Carpenter.