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W e d n e s d ay, d e c e m b e r 11, 2024
11TH YEAR, NO. 9
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ZACHARY SCHOOL BOARD
Campaigning on school property banned
Wayne Day started working for the city of Zachary as a teen.
BY OLIVIA MCCLURE Contributing writer
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Zachary Mayor David McDavid and Zachary Public Works Director Wayne Day observe Day’s 30 anniversary employed with the city.
Celebrating 30 years of service The city of Zachary announced on Facebook that Wayne Day, Zachary Public Works director, is marking 30 years of service to Zachary. He started his Leila journey with the Pitchford Public Works AROUND Department at 19 ZACHARY and has worked his way up the ranks and “likely set foot in every canal and drainage ditch in our city,” the post said.
PHOTO BY SONYA GOSS
The rabbit makes fun of the terrapin, calling the terrapin slow during a performance of ‘Cherokee Tales.’ Mani Yangilmau performs as the terrapin and Nate Marcum as the rabbit.
CULTURE IN STORIES
Politicians hoping to drum up votes by campaigning at school sporting events and other functions will have to strike that strategy from their playbooks after the Zachary Community School Board Dec. 3 approved a policy banning those activities on all school property. Political campaigns will not be allowed to hand out leaflets or swag or purchase advertisements to be displayed at school events. If candidates buy food for those working in the press box or make other donations at games, only their names — and not the offices they are seeking — will be announced over the loudspeaker. And they can’t park RVs and trailers or set up tents decked out with campaign signs at school-owned sites. The new rules apply to all schools, school-district-owned facilities and school buses as well as the Zachary Youth Park fields the district leases from the city. People can still travel onto school grounds with a bumper sticker on their vehicle. The school board also agreed it can’t stop individuals from wearing political T-shirts on school property. School administrators will be charged with enforcing the policy. It leaves some room for discretion — like whether a large group of
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Zachary High poets featured The Zachary Community School District shared a video from Poetry Out Loud Louisiana at https://youtu.be/pybT8 QdMQkY?si=ROA5DammrD USUDOo. The video features six former state champions sharing their experiences in the Poetry Out Loud Louisiana program. Three of the six are Zachary high alumni: Alexis Granville (2013 State Champion), Kyla Bates (2015 and 2016 State Champion) and Camilla Howell (2023 State Champion).
Contacting the police The Zachary Police Department is moving to its new building at 5160 Old Slaughter Road, Zachary. The department recently posted some advice on ways to contact the police during the transition. For immediate police assistance or to file a report, continue to visit 4510 Main St., Zachary. For assistance, call (225-654-1922. To pick up a copy of a police report, the Records Division is at 5160 Old Slaughter Road, Zachary. Call (225) 654-1904 for questions. The administration has moved to the new building. To schedule an appointment with the Chief of Police or any administration personnel, call (225) 654-0073.
Help wrap gifts Residents are invited to participate in the annual Santa’s Helpers Christmas gift wrapping party. Volunteers help wrap gifts donated by the community for local families in need this holiday season. Meet from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m., Dec. 21 at the new Zachary Police
ä See AROUND, page 2G
PHOTO BY OLIVIA MCCLURE
Mauriah Johnson, 4, and Kaniyah Washington, 8, participate in the play as turtle cousins with Mani Yangilmau who plays the turtle during a performance of ‘Cherokee Tales.’
Children learn about Cherokee people at library programs Children learned about the Cherokee people through a series of stories presented at the Baker and Zachary library branches Nov. 23-24. “Cherokee Tales,” developed in partnership with the Cherokee Historical Association, introduces young audiences to the Cherokee people through a series of performances.
Madison Smith, center, a Zachary High School student, is the overall winner of the school district’s annual Christmas card contest. She’s with Principal Lindsey Spence, left, and Superintendent Ben Necaise.
Board honors Christmas card art winners and receive gifts from FFA BY OLIVIA MCCLURE Contributing writer
Kaniyah Washington, 8, Maurcal Johnson, 1, and Mauriah Johnson, 4 with their mother, Keondra Washington attend the ‘Cherokee Tales’ play at the Baker Branch Library.
The holiday spirit was in the air at the Zachary Community School Board’s Dec. 3 meeting, where members were gifted poinsettias and recognized the winners of an annual Christmas card contest. Officers of Zachary High School’s FFA chapter along with agriculture teachers Melissa Brumbaugh and Wayne Brumbaugh told the board about several activities they’ve participated in
ä See HONORS, page 3G
Putting the Z in the word ReZilience The 2024-25 version of the Zachary High girls basketball team picked the word “resilience” that they hope will lead them to championships with a slight change in the spelling to give it a Zachary twist, “Rezilience.” Coach Tami McClure said “this year is about withstanding difficulties, fighting through, not letting our thoughts get the best of us and being mentally tough.” Several starters or players with significant varsity minutes from last year’s team return, including 1,000-career point scorers
for us and continues to senior Tiarra McPipe and this year,” McClure said. junior Ava Raymond. Both Senior Reese Quibodeaux players made first team is a great defender at the All-District 4-5A and were guard position that Mchonorable mention AllState last year. Clure indicated is usually Warren used to shut down better Raymond also picked up Brady All-Metro honors in 2023offensive players. ZACHARY 24. McPipe will be playing Junior guard Donalia SPORTS basketball at Loyola in Grimes returns as well New Orleans next year. and has logged valuable Those are the known varsity minutes previquantities but there are more. ously. Sophomore Alya Walker is anIn the paint, seniors Madison Alcerro and Cimiya Rideaux have other guard that “played solid been sharing minutes and “give minutes last year off the bench
us a strong showing inside,” McClure said. They are joined in the post by high energy seniors Jazmine Patterson and Latavia Duncan, who will be relied on for their leadership and experience. Newcomers to the program include senior KP Blake, another guard that has “brought a strong presence at the point guard position and has been a great addition,” she said. Freshmen Asia Bell is a 6-footer with great athleticism, quickness and shot
ä See BRADY, page 2G