PERSISTENCE RESPECT INTEGRITY DIGNITY EXCELLENCE

PHS Homecoming 2009

King Cody Laws and Queen Shanacei Anderson

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Devil’s priDe

Announcements

Senior baby pics due ASAP

Science Fair--December 4th

Senior projects - December

1,2, and 3

Student Life

Grade Level News

2

Entertainment and Reviews Food

3

Classroom Activities 4

Horoscopes

7th & 8th Grade Sports

5

Opinions, Grade Level News, and Advice Column

6

Guess Who 7

Sports

News, Riddles, and Trivia

8-9

10

Inside this issue:

Shanacei Anderson was crowned PHS

Homecoming Queen 2009, during half-

time of the PHS vs. Washington Marion

game on Friday, October 9, 2009.

Other members of the court were: Sen-

iors, Charmaine Atkins, Whitney Hud-

son, Amy Salvadras, Basheba Williams,

and Silvia Wilson; Juniors, Amber

Mitchell, Alexis Perkins, Destiny Pierce,

and Shania Tullier; Sophomores, Hailey

Chauffe and Jamie Sanders; and

Freshmen, Tiffany Chauffe and Whitney

Lee. Homecoming week ended with a win

by the Devils and a fun dance Saturday

night where Cody Laws was crowned

king. Both Shanacei and Cody show an

extraordinary amount of school spirit.

Both are always smiling and happy and

have many friends at PHS. Shanacei has

been a Green Devil for four years and

Cody is a new Devil who joins us from

North Iberville. Congratulations to both!!!

Students enjoyed Homecoming Dress Days

.

Shanacei is crowned queen during halftime Friday night, and Cody is crowned king at the

dance. All photos courtesy of Cody Pollage ©

Find the hidden devil!

Somewhere in this

issue is a hidden

devil’s head. Be the

first to find it and

bring to Mrs. LeBlanc

for a prize!!!!

All photos courtesy of Cody Pollage ©

Do you know how old she is? Staff writer and photographer Kaleb

Banks Can you guess her age? If

you are good at math, you won’t

have to guess. Students in Mrs.

Mosby’s Algebra II Honors class

celebrated her birthday with a

celebration that included a delicious

homemade cake. The top of the

cake was decorated with an

algebraic equation. The solution to

the problem was Mrs. Mosby’s age.

Staff writer Katie Lively

P h o t o g r a p h e r J o s h u a

Varnell PHS students scoring a

combination of mastery and/or

advanced on the GEE during the 2008-

2009 school year were rewarded with

an all-expense paid trip to Disneyworld

September 24—27, 2009. Outstanding

students attending were: front row,

Lynzi Vaughn, Taylor McDaniel,

Dellacey Provo, Howarneshia Bates,

Taylar Brown, Cheyenna Camper and

back row, Sean Seneca, Brian

Blanchard, Dylan Patrick, chaperone

Brannon Dillon, Kaleb Banks, and

Kayla Mumphrey. A great time was

had by all. A challenge is issued to all

students taking the exit exam this year

to exceed the number of students at-

tending Disneyworld in 2010.

Students Celebrate Mrs. Mosby’s Birthday!!!

PHS Students scoring Mastery and Advanced on GEE attend Disneyworld

“All our dreams can come true if

we have the courage to pursue

them.” Walt Disney

DEVIL’S PRIDE STAFF: Katie Lively, Kaleb Banks,

Taylar Brown, Taylor McDaniel, Josh Varnell, Randall

David, Jarret Diamond, Howarneshia Bates, Dinesha

Fernandez, Jasmine Mellion, Rickikie Thomas,

Caroline Williams, Niosha Price, and Mrs. LeBlanc.

Turn in any news to Mrs. LeBlanc,

Room D-1-A, or any staff member

Happy Birthday!!! To all faculty, staff, and

students with November

birthdays!!!

Submit birthday wishes for publication. Special

birthday wishes will be printed upon submission.

Pictures are accepted as well. Submit to Katie

Lively.

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Lemon Ice Box Pie

Ingredients:

4 large lemons, juiced 3/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar Pinch of salt 2 1/2 cups water 2 egg yolks 1/4 cup cornstarch 1 (9-inch) baked pastry shell 3 egg whites 2 cups fresh blueberry coulis 8 sprigs of fresh mint

Directions: In a saucepan, combine the lemon juice, 3/4 cup sugar, salt and 2 cups of water. Bring the liquid to a boil. In a small mixing bowl, whisk the eggs, cornstarch and remaining 1/2 cup of water, together. Spoon 1/2 cup of the hot liquid into in the egg mixture, whisking constantly. Whisk the egg mixture into the lemon mixture and bring back to a boil. Cook the mixture for about 4 minutes, or until thick, whisking constantly. Pour the mixture into the pie shell and cool completely. Using an electric mixer, fitted with a whip attachment, whip the egg whites until soft peaks form. Add the remaining 2 tablespoons of sugar and continue to whip until firm peaks form. Spread the mixture evenly over the pie. Place in the oven until the top is golden, about 3 to 4 minutes. Remove from the heat and cool. Spoon the coulis in the center of each plate. Place a piece of the pie in the center of the sauce.

GOOD FOOD

Miley Cyrus’s Stalker Pleads Guilty to Resisting Arrest, Gets

Probation.

SAVANNAH, Georgia — A 53-year-old man pleaded guilty Friday to resisting police outside the set of a Miley Cyrus movie on the Georgia coast after prosecutors agreed to drop charges that he tried to stalk the teen pop star. Mark McLeod, who told police he was engaged to marry the 16-year-old "Hannah Mon-tana" star, was sentenced by a State Court judge to two years probation and was ordered to undergo a mental health evaluation. He was also banished from Savannah and surrounding Chatham County and ordered to stay away from Cyrus and her family. District Attorney Larry Chisolm issued a statement saying prosecutors dropped attempted stalking charges against McLeod because they lacked evidence that his attempt to reach or follow Miley Cyrus was different than the hundreds of other fans "attempt to reach or follow Miley Cyrus." Mark

McLeod, AP Last Updated: 12:24 PM, October

30, 2009

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Top Ten Songs

of the Week

1. Owl City– Fireflies

2. Jason DeRulo– Watcha Say

3. Taio Cruz– Break Your Heart

4. Jay Sean ft Lil Wayne– Down

5. Black Eyed Peas– I Got a Feeling

6. Jay Z– Run This Town

7. Lady GaGa– Paparazzi

8. Miley Cyrus– Party In The USA

9. Black Eyed Peas– Meet me Halfway

10. David Guetta ft. Akon- Sexy Chick

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Oprah Winfrey apologized to Robin Givens on Friday's episode of "The Oprah Winfrey Show" over how she dealt with a comment made by the star's ex, former boxer, Mike Tyson, last month. "I was really hurt, really, really hurt," Givens told Winfrey of the TV show host's and her audi-ence's reaction to the boxer's Octo-ber "Oprah" show comments about the actress' 1998 Barbara Walters interview. Tyson previously claimed on Oprah's show that Givens lied during the interview and he added, "At that particular moment, I truly wanted to sock her, but I didn't do it," as the "Oprah" audience laughed.

Cheese Ball

16 oz. cream cheese

4 oz. shredded cheddar cheese

1 pkg. Hidden Valley Ranch

dressing

Chopped pecans

Let cream cheese soften. Stir first

three ingredients with a fork. Roll in

chopped pecans. Enjoy with crackers!

Submitted by Mrs. D’albor

Taco/Tex Mex Soup

1 lb. ground beef or turkey (brown and drain fat)

1 jar salsa (any flavor) 1 can pinto beans

1 can black beans 1 can corn

1 can ranch beans 1 can Ro-tel

1 small can tomato sauce

Put all ingredients in the crock pot on low for 6-8 hours. Serve with sour cream, shredded cheese, and tortilla chips if desired. Submitted by Mrs. D’albor

ENTERTAINMENT AND REVIEWS

Sumitted by staff writer, Rickikie

Thomas

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Students in Mr. Orvin’s physics

class recently used their knowledge

of physics and the law of gravity to

safely drop eggs from the top of the

football stadium. Their objective

was to create a carrier to hold the

egg so that it would not break when

dropped. Pictured at right are Cody

Laws, Mr. Orvin, Whitney Hudson,

Martika Grevious, and Cody Laws

is shown dropping his egg from the

top of the football stadium.

Dinesha Fernandez—Staff Writer

and Photographer

Students in Mr. Braud’s Class Get Creative

Mr. Orvin’s Physics’ Students Drop Eggs

Designed by Josh Devillier Designed by Gilbert Bliss Designed by Ridge Simoneaux

Students in Mr. Braud’s 5th period Graphics and Animation class designed posters of their favorite football teams on

computers in their class . The following posters were designed by Josh Devillier, Ridge Simoneaux, and Gilbert Bliss.

Josh Devillier, the designer of the LSU poster, said that it only took him a few hours to complete his poster. Gilbert

Bliss, the designer of the Green Bay Packer poster, said that his poster came out better than he thought it was going

to. Last, but not least, Ridge Simoneaux, the designer of the Florida Gators poster, said that the reason why he chose

to pick the Florida Gators was because they are his second favorite SEC team. These posters are just a few of all of

the posters made in Mr. Braud’s class. Staff writer—Katie Lively, submitted by Randall David

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November, 2009 Horoscopes

AQUARIUS January 20-February 18 : Address joint money matters early in the month, as others you

engage with may be less than cooperative. On the 13th, personal projects get a green light and long-distance

goals are productive. Now that you are freed from complex entanglements, a valuable period dawns, inviting

study and growth; travel plays a part in this process.

ARIES March 21-April 19: Fight selfishness and compromise and you can achieve much at home and at work. If

tenacious, you can resolve a long-standing professional dilemma, leaving you free to enjoy an upsurge in your social

life and romance. On the 29th, you'll learn the difference between people who are deserving of devotion and those

who are not.

GEMINI May 21-June 21: Domestic challenges are ending, and you can now work to finally resolve these issues.

The rewards you receive are equal to the effort you put in. You squander your talent by indulging in too many

ventures at once. To enjoy their successful fruition, learn to concentrate on fewer objectives. A mature attitude

toward romance is worth it.

LEO July 23-August 22: While you are preoccupied with romantic possibilities, a tricky financial situation sneaks

up on you. The 10th brings the drive to achieve what you want, but ensure that it's also what you need. Shrewd

intelligence and charm help you wisely network and problem-solve at month's end. Anticipate a period when cash

headaches ease.

LIBRA September 23-October 22: Work done behind the scenes can secure a successful project launch. A playful

streak needs to be indulged and romance can begin to unfold, but draw boundaries if someone oversteps the mark

midmonth. The 29th ushers in a long period when tenacity, patience, and doing what's necessary in life bring

satisfying and enduring, if not instant, rewards.

SAGITTARIUS November 22-December 21: For months, you have felt discontented at work, but this is easing

up and you will realize that what you've done has real value. Meet a final career challenge around the 13th to make

way for a better professional future. Celebrate love, life, and friendship in the last two weeks of the month. Get

revitalized by taking a trip.

PISCES February 19- March20: You will get relief from recent relationship troubles late in the month, but before

then important and loving negotiations help clear the air. You need to become more self-sufficient with your finances.

Release from an oppressive situation is imminent. This new freedom tastes sweet, provided you use caution.

TAURUS April 20-May 20: Early in the month, indulge your extra sensuality and pamper yourself. Be aware of

your power to enrich connections with partners and offspring. Loyalty and love can combine now to lift relationships

to a higher level. A lengthy period of work commitment along with self-discipline will secure lasting success.

CANCER June 22-July 22: Before the 16th, you can impress at work by demonstrating powers of subtle but

effective leadership. Your sexual charisma gets you noticed and awakens you to what is needed to sort out your

relationships. Late in the month, enjoy your favorite place, home. It is where you nurture partners and optimize your

bottom line.

VIRGO August 23-September 22: You have endured a difficult few years, but they have strengthened your life.

Until the 14th, you are blessed with style and allure, but don't assume you can second-guess everyone, especially

around the 9th. At the close of the month, bosses may be generous and your bank balance boosted, but serious focus

is needed. It will pay off.

SCORPIO October 23-November 21:Travel looks great before the 16th, as is an ability to star in a collaboration

in which your advice will be sought, so be thoughtful and balanced. Later, overt ambition may threaten colleagues; be

sure to tread lightly. In the months ahead, avoid being too proud to share problems and accept that achievements do

not need fanfare.

Happy

Thanksgiving

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Dear Captain Obvious,

I am a new student at PHS, and I am having trouble making friends. I hardly ever go out at

lunch. I try to find a teacher who will let me eat in their room, or I sit alone at a table in the cafe-

teria. I am a shy person, but I really want to make friends so that I will have someone to talk to

and do things with after school. I am from another state, and my family doesn’t know many peo-

ple either. How can I make friends without seeming too eager? I don’t want people to think that I

have no friends. They may think I am a loser.

Lonely at PHS

Advice Column—Dear Captain Obvious

Opinions Grade Level

News The following poll was taken from students dur-

ing lunch.

Have you ever skipped school?

Yes: 55% No: 45%

If you need a good grade, is it OK to cheat?

Yes: 66% No: 34%

Do you study while watching TV?

Yes: 43% No: 57%

Are you smarter than some of your

teachers?

Yes: 55% No: 45%

Could you ever get an A in every class?

Yes: 65% No: 35%

Dear Lonely,

It’s always hard to make friends when you’re the new kid, especially when you’re shy. A way you

can slowly overcome your shyness is being more talkative and active in class, so that you’re not

afraid of talking around people. If you want to make friends, talk to people with similar interests

as you, whether it’s a sport or book or movie. Talk to someone that likes this thing

about how you like this thing and it will start a conversation. I hope this helps.

Sincerely,

Captain Obvious

7th and 8th grade students have been

working hard after school at IMPACT to

raise their iLEAP and LEAP scores.

Keep up the hard work!

9th and 10th grade students have

worked hard to raise their scores on end

of unit tests. They have also been

patient with computer snags during

testing.

11th and 12th grade students have

taken the first ACT test of the year and

have been pleased with their scores.

Students have identified areas that need

improvement and are working hard to

get their scores up. Senior Projects

are December 1, 2, and 3! Good Luck

Seniors!!!!

4.

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1.

From the Cradle to the Classroom!!! Can you guess the identity of these

smiling babies who are now students and faculty members at PHS? Submit

your guesses numbered 1 through 6 on a clean sheet of paper along with your

name and grade level. Winners will be announced. A special thanks to those submitting pics.

1. _____________________ 4.______________________

2. _____________________ 5.______________________

3. _____________________ 6.______________________

2. 3.

6. 5.

Green Devil Football Highlights

On Friday October 5, 2009, the PHS varsity

football players faced off against Catholic New

Iberia High School. The game was a thriller.

With Catholic leading at the end of the fourth

quarter, Ameer Deggs was hit late, and a flag was

called. Elliot James, #57, kicked the winning

field goal, earning the team a 23-21 victory over

Catholic New Iberia. Staff writers - Taylar Brown

and Jasmine Mellion

On October 23, 2009, Plaquemine

High School played Brusly High

School and unfortunately came away

with a loss The team played well and

the fans were supportive. The band

majorettes, flag team, cheerleaders,

and dazzlers cheered the

Green Devils until the

very end. Staff writers -

Taylar Brown and Jasmine

Fan William LeBlanc

showed great school

spirit at Homecom-

ing!!

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On Friday, October 16,

2009, Plaquemine High played against

Port Allen High. Plaquemine High

came out with a 27-17 victory. The

band, majorettes, dazzlers, and the flag

girls increased the enthusiasm of the

crowd. The game against Port Allen

was Plaquemine High’s first district

game. Staff writers - Taylar Brown and

Jasmine Mellion

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PHS Dazzlers had a

w o n d e r f u l

performance at the

pep rally for the

big game against

neighboring rival,

Brusly High. Later

on that day the

Dazzlers had a

m a g n i f i c e n t

performance at the

game. The Dazzlers

have revived PHS’s

tradition of excellent

dance teams who

make our halftime

shows exciting and

entertaining. All photos

courtesy of Cody Pollage. ©

GREEN DEVIL

FOOTBALL PHS cheerleaders cheer our team on

to victory!

PHS majorettes continue a

long tradition of baton

twirling and dancing at

halftime.

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PLAQUEMINE HIGH SCHOOL WIDE POSITIVE BEHAVIORAL SUPPORT

PROGRAM

School wide behavioral support is a

process for building comprehensive

behavioral interventions and systems as a

way to bring about socially important

behavioral change. Systems include whole

school, classroom and non-classroom

settings (hallways, restrooms, and

extracurricular activities) and individual

behavioral support. Every plan includes

promotion of behavioral expectations,

needed modifications to settings, teaching

skills to replace problem behavior and

procedures to discourage problem

behavior.

Plaquemine High school-wide expected

behaviors are:

P– PERSISTENCE

R– RESPECT

I– INTEGRITY

D– DIGNITY

E– EXCELLENCE

GREEN DEVIL PRIDE

Trivia, Quotes and Riddles QUOTES

―People with great gifts are easy to find, but balanced

and symmetrical and balanced ones never.‖ – Ralph

Waldo Emerson

―It is the wise person that adapts themselves to all

contingencies; it’s the fool who always struggles like a

swimmer against the current.‖ – Anonymous

―Free speech carries with it some freedom to listen.‖

– Bob Marley

―I’ve got a great ambition to die of exhaustion rather

than boredom.‖ – Angus Grossart

―Good is the enemy of great.‖ Jim Collins

―Better to write for yourself and have no public, than

to write for the public and have no self.‖ Cyril

Connolly

RIDDLES

A man jumped 150 feet under his own

power. He landed safely. How could this be?

What is everyone in the world doing at the same time?

Why is the world like a faulty jigsaw puzzle?

What is the biggest break in the world?

Note: Bring the answer of one or all of these to Mrs.

LeBlanc and win a prize.

PHS TRIVIA

1. What year did the senior class graduate in the gym?

2. What year did the first class graduate from the current school building?

3. Who were valedictorians in 2006 and 2008?

4. What year was the school established?

5. Who was the first principal?

6. What year did our current principal graduate from PHS?

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