Denham Springs High School's SADD Chapter "JADD" travels to Phoenix, Arizona for National Convention
The Denham Springs High School JADD Club traveled to Phoenix,Arizona on June 19th for the National SADD Convention where the club's sponsors Elise LeBlanc and Shannon Donze were recognized as the National SADD Advisors of the Year. The JADD Club was recognized last year at the conference as the 2007-2008 National SADD Chapter of the Year. With thousands of SADD clubs across the nation, being recognized as being number one at the national level is quite remarkable! The theme of the conference this year was "Passion, Power, Idenity- Soaring to New Heights." The students participated in workshops and heard guest speakers all with the purpose of promoting positive ways to stop fellow students,friends and family from making destructive decisions. From addresses on the importance of seatbelt safety and driving the legal speed limit to mental health issues and suicide, the members were inspired and charged to make changes in our community!
The members were able to tour the beautiful state of Arizona before the convention started. After flying into Phoenix, the group traveled to "Red Rock Country" where they visited Montezuma's Castle(ancient cliff dwellings) and then travled on to the beautiful town of Sedona nestled in the Red Rocks Crossing. The group had the opportunity to stay on the famous Route 66 in Williams, Arizona in the historic Grand Canyon Hotel. They traveled to the Grand Canyon on the Grand Canyon Railway Train where they were treated to singing cowboys as well as a train robbery! When asked what was the favorite of all that was done, all agreed seeing the majestic Grand Canyon had to be it! No postcard picture or even video can do it justice! It is absolutely breath taking!
Now that they have returned from their trip, the members say that the real work will begin! They are determined to make positive changes in their school as well as the community at large!
Written by Shannon Donze
Sunday, 29 June 2008
June 21st is the first official day of summer.
Callie, Brennon & Hope Cool Off With A Swim.
LPCC Show Choir performed last Friday night and Saturday afternoon
Written by Shannon Donze
Sunday, 29 June 2008
The lPCC Show Choir Camp was a great success! Some of the songs performed were "New York, New York", "Give My Regards to Broadway" and "Shaking The Blues Away." There was pleanty of dancing, singing and a lot of sparkle.
DSHS's Jackets Against Destructive Decisions members at GOT Training in Eunice, LA.
Written by Shannon Donze
Sunday, 29 June 2008
Members of the Denham Springs High School JADD club participated in GOT Training June 1st - 5th at the Acadian Baptist Center in Eunice, LA.
WOW! The Live Oak Crossroads Sure Look Different!
Written by Shannon Donze
Sunday, 29 June 2008
Live Oak United Methodist Church is changing the face of Watson - both physically and spiritiually! If you've driven Hwy 16 into Watson, you know what we are talking about! Live Oak UMC is well on its way to building a new sactuary. If you've been to church there lately, you understand why! LOUMC's congregation just keeps growing and growing, and there is no room to spare on a Sunday morning! The new church should be built by early spring 2009!
Vacation Bible School Time At Amite Baptist Church
Written by Shannon Donze
Sunday, 29 June 2008
Brother Andy and Ms. Dana share with boys and girls the good news of the miraculous power of Jesus!
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Thursday, February 2
Lights, Camera, Relay! This year's theme for the Livingston Parish Relay For Life will be Lights, Camera, Relay! Each team is asked to choose a movie or TV show and dress up, decorate and have activities related to that theme the night of the relay. Attend captains' meetings for information, prizes, food. Relay for Life will be held March 23, 2012, at Denham Springs High School from 6 p.m. to 6 a.m. Show times will be held at City Hall at 5:30 p.m. on Feb. 2, March 1 and April 5. Visit www.relayforlife.org/livingstonla. For more information, contact Amy Douglas at amy.douglas@cancer.org, 767-4554 or 966-4645.
Saturday, February 4
Walker Mardi Gras Parade The Walker Mardi Gras Parade will be held Feb. 4 at 1 p.m. There will be floats, antique cars, horseback riders, marching bands, dancers and more. There is no fee to enter. You can walk, pull a little red wagon, drive a golf cart or ATV, or ride in a truck or trailer or on a float. All participants must fill out an entry form at walker.la.us/MardiGras.html or call 665-4356. All participants should line up at Walker High School at 11 a.m. on the day of the parade. The parade will begin at Walker High School and travel east on Burgess Ave. to Hwy 447. It will then travel south on Hwy 447 one block to Florida Blvd. The parade will head west on Florida to Palmetto St., where it will travel north to Burgess, returning to the high school. A map of the route is available online at walker.la.us/MardiGras.html.
Free Youth Rally Gray's Creek Baptist Church, Hwy. 16 South, Denham Springs, will hold a free youth rally on Feb. 4 at 6 p.m. at the church's Family Life Center. The event will feature the Crusaders Ministry, Singing Quartet adn powerful testimony from those who were previously addicted to drugs before finding Christ. All area youth invited and a meal will be provided. For more information, call Brant Clayton at 978-3284.
Saturday, February 11
Mardi Gras Boat Parade The St. Jude Krewe of Diversion Mardi Gras Boat Parade will be held Feb. 11 at noon on the Diversion Canal under Hwy 22 and ends at Manny's. An auction will be held at Manny's after the parade. Boats and costumes will be judged for first, second, and third place. Pre-registration is required on Feb. 10 at Manny's at 6:30 p.m. $35 per boat. All proceeds will go to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. Call David or Vivian Stevens at 698-3127.
