Well everyone we are down to the last week in the first month of this new year already. The winter storm forecast challenged us to trust God in a situation that was out of our control & to care for one another, which is within our control to do. I pray that all of you had all of your needs met, whatever they might have been.
On February 6th & 7th (Friday & Saturday), the Washington Parish Fire District #5 {WPFD), in partnership with the Ole Hickory Restaurant, is hosting a Chicken Plate Benefit Lunch to raise money/funds for the WPFD #5. The plate lunches will consist of: ½ smoked chicken, red beans & rice, potato salad, green beans, roll, cake, and a drink. Tickets for this fundraiser are $20 per plate and can be obtained from any member of the WPFD #5 or Call Beverly Kelly at 985-516-0736.
School News:
Varnado High School (VHS/VJHS):
*On Monday January 19th, the Junior Beta Club McDonald’s Fundraiser was held in Bogalusa. I, for one of many, enjoyed a meal before the MLK Classic Basketball game at Bogalusa High. The club shared that proceeds raised will help fund travel expenses to the Junior Beta Convention.
*It is always a pleasure to report on the achievements of our students. Let’s remember to continue to encourage them all. The following members of the Class of 2026 achieved the status of “Gold” on the ACT Work Keys Test: JaMaya Bell, TyAsia Bel, Christiyanna Bickham, Travion Benne, Hunter Freeman, Canon Holcomb, Braidon Jerrell, Kenyen Keys, Sandra Odom, Kylan Roberts, Gabriel Sharp, Sophia Sharp, Brayden Sumrall, Khloe Vargas-Mingo, Zhyiah Washington and Austin Wempren. Congratulations to you all & Keep striving!
*In addition, an ACT score of “21+” was achieved by the following members of the Class of 2026: Abbigail Carrier, Gavin Evans, Isaiah McNeese, Faniyah Moses, Tyler Stogner, Jasper Traylor, Desmond Weary Jr., Rayleigh Forbes, Samantha Harelson, Victoria Hogard, Zhyren Pigott and Kinsley Sims. Congratulations to you all & keep up the good work!
Reflections:
*On School Culture: Bogalusa and Varnado High Schools both played an outstanding game of basketball and displayed how being united can work. The MLK Classic was a winner for both schools and the communities, regardless of the scores. I am glad that I was able to attend an event like this on the Dr. Martin Luther King Holiday (1-19-2026). Kudos to all who collaborated to make this event a success! Next up is “The Mardi Gras Classic” where VHS will be hosting BHS on Feb 13th.
***Continue to live in Unity Everyone. GPigott***
