LPCC's Annual Chorale Retreat
Members of the LPCC's Chorale gathered this weekend for their annual retreat held at Camp Istrouma.
Mom's work hard helping out at the retreat. (Pictured from left: Jeannie Turner, Valerie Taylor, Jodi Rushing & Debbie Vivien)
Students gather for first rehearsal.
For more pictures from the Chorale Retreat click here.
Local DSHS Senior selected for summer tour with
The Continentals
Incoming Denham Springs High School Senior Christian Vige spent the majority of his summer touring with the Contemporary Christian Group the Continental Voices & Brass. Christian, along with a number of other teens from across the United States, traveled the country performing a "high-energy music, movement & media production " in churches with a message of "Hope."
"But those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles...They will run and not grow weary...They will walk and not be faint."
Christian's friends and family greeted him with hugs as he arrived at First Baptist Church last week to perform for his home church with the Continentals.
Denham Springs Memorial Cemetary
Picture sent in by Linda Macloud.
Cemetary looks beautiful now that the crepe myrtles are planted. The hurricane fence and entry have also received a fresh coat of black paint.
Continental Voices and Brass
First Baptist Church of Denham Springs hosted the Continental Voices and Brass on July 29th.
The Continentals are a group composed of young people from across America including two DSHS students, Heather Hand and Christian Vige.
They performed a contemporary production freaturing high-energy music,movement, and media for the whole family.
Courtney Carson Awarded
Bird Dedon Memorial Scholarship
Courtney Carson, recent honor graduate from DSHS, has been awarded a $500.00 Bird Dedon Memorial Scholarship along with teammate Adair Hunt from Parkview Baptist School. Courtney and Adair are members of the Tournament Softball Team Bayou Blast. Mrs. Rose Dedon presented both Courtney and Adair with a $500.00 scholarship award and plaque.
This scholarship is awarded to players that have excelled both on and off the field and is given in memory of Mr. Bird Dedon. This years tournament was the 13th annual tournament and was hosted by the Dedon Family at Oak Villa Sports Complex in Baton Rouge.
Walker-Toups
Musical Theater Workshop
Sweet Nell Trueheart (Claire DiMaria) and the villain Nasturrium "Nasty" Colfax,III (Elizabeth Haley)
Our hero, Bruce Goodguy (Clayton Cain), Sweet Nell (Claire DiMaria) & Poor Ole Mother (Loren Wilkenson)
The Ladies of the Church Auxilary & Helping Hand Society.
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Second Community Clinic Screening Site
Opens in Livingston Parish at the
Women Outreaching Women Administrative Center
(Front row Frank Magee, WOW Board Member, Cherie Ducote-Breaux, President, Mona Mistric, Women Outreaching Women Executive Director and founder, Pat Alford, Greater Baton Rouge Community Clinic Executive Director, Denham Springs Council persons Annie Fugler and Rene Delahoussaye)
(Second row Livingston Parish Sheriff Willie Graves, WOW Board Member, Bob Wallner, Community Leader and WOW Board Vice President, David Tate, Livingston Parish School Board Member and WOW Board Member, Judy Adams, WOW Board Treasurer and Malcom Underwood, WOW Board Member)
The second Community Clinic Screening Site opened July 21st, at the Women Outreaching Women Administrative Center, 26876 4-H Club Road, Denham Springs. Women Outreaching Women's Board of Directors came to support this newest partnership in the community.
The Community Clinic provides free medical, dental, mental health and vision care services to low-income, uninsured working adults (ages 19 to 64) in nine parishes. A recent study reported that one in three Louisianans under age 65 were uninsured at some point during the past two years. To make matters worse, Louisiana now ranks as the least healthy state in the nation. The Community Clinic was created because of its concern for the working poor. Since opening its doors in 2000, it is making a difference by providing a medical home, teaching preventive healthcare and giving the low-income, uninsured, working individuals an opportunity to live healthier and more productive lives.
To determine eligibility, screenings in Livingston Parish will be held twice a month every 1st Tuesday at Livingston City Hall in Livingston, and 3rd Tuesday at the Women Outreaching Women Center in Denham Springs. Screenings will be held from 4:00 to 6:00 pm. No appointments will be required.
The six-month eligibility is based on work history and earned income. Applicants must bring the following data to the screening: 2008 Income Tax Statement, 2 Most current pay check stubs, Proof of residency and Photo ID.
Denham Springs High School Club
Jackets Against Destructive Decisions
2009 SADD National Conference
Students gather for a photo before heading to the top of the Sear's Tower in Chicago.
View from the glass Skydeck (103 stories high) straight down to the streets of Chicago.
Students pose for one more picture in Chicago before loading the train and heading to Washington DC for more touring.
On the steps of the Capitol.
After a tour of Ford's Theater where Lincoln was shot, the group headed to the Peterson House across the street where Lincoln later died.
The students got a real treat while visiting the Lincoln Memorial. Country singer Brad Paisley was shooting a new video for "Welcome to the Future" on the steps. Students were able to participate in video as well as get pictures and autographs with the country star.
THe JADD students joined other SADD teens from across the country for a Rally at Capitol Hill. Their mission was to meet with their states' Congressmen and women and gain support for changes in the drinking age from 18 to 21 or for being able to enter a bar at 18 even though the drinking age is 21.
Mason, Jesse and Jonathan wait to speak with Senator David Vittor along with the rest of the Denham Springs High JADD members.
Denham Springs High School Club
"Jackets Against Destructive Decisions"
On A Road Trip To Washington D.C.
The Denham Springs High School JADD Club is on route to Washington D.C. to the National SADD Convention. The club boarded the train out of Hammond and is traveling to Chicago for the day and then on to Washington D.C.
SADD Advisor Elise Leblanc with some of her students collect luggage for the trip.
Waiting at the train station.
SADD Advisor Shannon Donze and students prepare to board the train.
1st Place Winners at Piano Rally
"Baton Rouge Music Teachers' Winner's Recital"
Ella Okten, Victor Rushing, & Sarah Rushing received trophies for winning 1st place in their divisons of the District Piano Rally held at L.S.U.
July 4th Celebrations
Around Denham Springs
Karen, Oreo and Smudge enjoy the July 4th festivities at the Train Station.
Celebration at the Downtown Denham Springs Train Station had performances from many performers including the Odyssey Academy of Dance. There was a Tricycle Parade and a Patriotic Dog Costume Fashion Show as well.
More performers at the Train Station.
Cousins Nicholas, Will, Patrick, Elizabeth, Christina and Alex cool off in their Aunt Tara and Uncle Reubin's pool during the Gourley's Annual 4th of July Party!
"And the Rocket's Red Glare ..." Fireworks lit the night sky over the Acadiana Place Subdivision Lake.
Video below courtesy of the Gourleys. The Grand Finale!
