Hello Everyone! Now that the time has changed we have more daylight / longer days. Initially we might feel that we are losing an hour of sleep, until we come to the realization that in exchange we’re gaining an hour of daylight. I love Daylight Savings Time. I love the longer days. I hope you enjoy them too.
Church News:
Live Oak UMC:
*The Annual United Women in Faith program was held on Sunday morning March 1st. Rev. Gaynell Nichols was the speaker for the program. The theme was: Moving Forward with Unspeakable Joy”. (1 Peter 1:8)
Pilgrim Rest MBC:
*A Women’s Day Service was held on Sunday, March 1st, with Sis Clorinda Roberts as the Guest Speaker. The theme for this service was: Strength and Resilience. Also, Pastor J. Jimcoily preached the 1st Sunday message from the book of Isaiah.
School News:
Varnado High School (VHS/VJHS):
*The February 2026 Senior Spotlight is Kylan Roberts. Congratulations Young Man!
*The District-Level Young Authors Contest Winners are: 12th Grade -Christiyauna Bickham, Rodney Holmes, Tyler Stogner, Zhyiah Washington and 11th Grade-Rayleigh Forbes. The 2nd Place Winners are: Maddox Forbes 8th Grade and Vivian Hogard – 11th Grade. The 3rd Place Winner is Samantha Harelson – 11th Grade.
All 1st Place District Winners will advance to the State-Level Young Authors Contest. Congratulations to All!
*The February Wildcats of the month are listed as follows:
6th Grade: Ciara Harris & Vince Williams
7th Grade: Autumn Jenkins & Dontavion Magee
8th Grade: Ava Brooks & Rance Weary
9th Grade: Zamariya Mingo-Foster & Lawrence Burns
10th Grade: Tanna Foster & Enthan Hinton
11th Grade: Rayleigh Forbes & Trey Lozier
*February: The Teacher of the month is Ms. Garnet Fornea and the Staff of the month is Mr. Jesse James.
*The Jr. Beta Club recently attended the 2026 Louisiana Junior Beta Club Convention in Lafayette, LA .
Wesley Ray Elem. (WRE):
*The VHS Key Club members recently visited WRES to participate in the “Read Across America” event, during Dr. Seuss Week. They read a variety of books by Dr.Seuss to the students. Older students reading to younger students is (in my opinion) student-engagement in one of its highest forms. #RIF/Reading Is Fundamental
Reflections:
*On Remembering the Bereaved: When someone you care about dies it hurts. We who understand this type of hurt set about to comfort and nurture the grieving, with hugs, compassion, sympathy and love. We sincerely make sure that they have nourishment for their bodies up until the funeral services and through the repass.
What happens afterwards is crucial. I hope that we will remember that aftercare is very important for the “Bereaved” also. The phone calls, texts and visits are still very much needed as the “Bereaved” make adjustments to living without their loved ones. Let us all remember that we are our brother’s and sister’s keeper.
***Love each other more and more each day, GPigott***
