Last week while sitting on a bench, in front of the Bogalusa Library, I observed the ROTC educator at Bogalusa High School working with some students/cadets.
It was apparent to me that cooperative learning/teamwork was a familiar occurrence with this group because of the way they conducted themselves. For example, several students carried lumber/boards and a ladder to a specific site, while a few others retrieved a drill (s) without any disagreements occuring.
It was quite gratifying for me to see students and educators coming together to complete a project, during their week off from school. In fact, I want to express my appreciation for all educators across the parish that worked with students to enrich their learning and social well being, on their week off from school. Thank You Educators!
Church News:
Wesley Ray UMC:
*Worship service was held in the parking lot on Sunday, October 24th. The scripture for the sermon came from Psalm 34:1-9. Pastor August encouraged us to remain committed to God, continue to seek/pursue God and give God the praise for all that He has done, is doing and will do, in our lives.
The Angie Charge (Live Oak, Mary’s Chapel, Wesley Ray UMC:
*Pastor August announced that beginning in November (2021) all three churches will return to worship in the sanctuaries, with the appropriate health precautions.
School News:
Varnado High School VHS:
*Homecoming is Friday, October 29th. * VHS plays Independence
*Homecoming spirit week is in full swing (Oct.25-29) with activities as follows: Dress-Up Days M-Fri: Mellow Monday/wear pajamas; Two-Step Tuesday/Western Wear; “Peace” Wednesday/Camo or Hippy wear; Thursday (Spirit)/wear Blue & White; Freaky Friday/Halloween or mismatch wear.
*The Homecoming dance for grades 9-12 is scheduled for Saturday, October 30th from 7-11p.m. The admission is $10 and the attire is semi-formal.
*On Tuesday, Oct.19th the VHS Blue Angels placed 1st in the “Majorette Dance Division” at the WPFF cheer and dance competition/Hometown Throw-Down held at Franklinton High School Stadium. Congratulations Blue Angels!
Wesley Ray Elem. (WRE):
*The school is celebrating Red Ribbon Week from October 25-29. The 2021 theme is: “Drug Free Looks like Me”. School-wide activities include dressing to display positive, drug-free messages as follows: Monday/Band together against drugs by wearing red armbands; Tuesday/Be on a drug-free team (wear blue & white VHS colors); Wednesday/Take a Stand for a Drug-free Land/wear camo shirt & uniform bottoms; Thursday/I am a Jean-ius, I am Drug-free/wear jeans & a blue or white shirt; Friday/Scare off Drugs/wear a Halloween or orange shirt & uniform bottoms
***Remember Kindness is contagious :)
