devil's pride september 2009
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PERSISTENCE RESPECT INTEGRITY DIGNITY EXCELLENCE
A Year of New Beginnings at Plaquemine High
Volume 1, Issue 1
Devil’s PriDe
Announcements
PHS vs. Berwick --9/25/09 H
Senior baby pics due ASAP
ACT deadline—9/18/09
Science Fair--December 4th
PHS vs. Redemptorist —
9/23/09 (volleyball) H
Opinion 2
Advice Column 2
Music, Entertainment 3
Clubs 3
Horoscopes 4
High School Sports 5
Student work 6
Inside this issue:
Welcome new and old students to
Plaquemine High School for the 2009-10
school year. Also, a special welcome to
students coming from North Iberville.
Our year has gotten off to a good start.
We feel that this school year has been
more organized than the previous years.
Many teachers feel that this school year
will have more potential if the students
remain eager to learn.
Many of our students have made new
friends. Like always, the students have
disliked the first week of school because
of the slow pace of reviewing the
handbooks, the new school rules, and
those hard summer reading tests! Our
administrators have planned a busy and
exciting school year for us. Think positive
and be enthusiastic! This school year will
be the best ever!
September 21, 2009
Meet Your Newspaper Staff
Plaquemine High‘s
Newspaper is back in full
swing this year. The 09-
10 newspaper class has
been in full swing since
the first week of school to
get things together to
bring the school news to
you. The following people
are proud to bring you
the DEVIL’S PRIDE :
Katie Lively, Kaleb
Banks, Taylar Brown,
Taylor McDaniel, Josh
Varnell, Randall David,
J a r r e t D i a m o n d ,
Howarneshia Bates,
Dinesha Fernandez,
J a s m i n e M e l l i o n ,
Rickikie Thomas,
Caro l ine Wi l l iams ,
Niosha Price, and Mrs.
LeBlanc.
Turn in any news to Mrs.
LeBlanc, Room D-1-A, or
any staff member.
North Iberville students attend orientation.
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!!!!
―Those who forgive most, are most forgiven‖– Josiah Bailey
―You will always be surrounded by friends when you need them‖– Unknown
―Energy and persistence conquer all things.‖- Benjamin Franklin
―Nothing in the world can take the place of persistence. Talent will not;
nothing is more common than unsuccessful men with talent. Genius will
not; unrewarded genius is almost a proverb. Education will not; the world
is full of educated derelicts. Persistence and determination alone are
omnipotent. The slogan ‗Press On‘ has solved and always will solve the
problems of the human race. Calvin Coolidge (1872-1933)
From: Captain Obvious
To: Students of Plaquemine High School
Ladies and gentleman! The advice column has returned to Plaquemine High‘s paper. Whether it‘s trouble with
school, or trouble at home, Captain Obvious may be able to help you. Just drop your dilemmas in the box next to Mrs.
LeBlanc‘s door, and Captain Obvious will provide sage advice. Hope to hear from you soon!
Yours Truly,
Captain Obvious
Opinion Question of the Month:
―How do you feel this school year
is going compared to last school
year ? What do you like about
this school year so far ? What
changes would you make ?
―Student 1 said- ― This school
year is doing better than the last
because everyone is more
respectful. The only problem is
the belt color rule and the time
change. Other than that I feel
that the school year will go fine.‖
Steve Dykes with
Herff Jones will be
coming to visit the Juniors and
the Seniors on September 22nd.
Juniors will receive information
about their class rings, and the
Seniors will receive information
about graduation.
**$50.00 deposit**
8:30 Seniors meet in cafeteria.
9:30 Juniors meet in cafeteria
Senior Class Representatives: Shanacei Anderson
Charmaine Atkins
Whitney Hudson
Amy Salvadras
Basheba Williams
Silvia Wilson
Junior Class Representatives: Amber Mitchell
Alexis Perkins
Destiny Pierce
Shania Tullier
Sophomore Class
Representatives: Hailey Chauffe
Jamie Sanders
Freshman Class
Representatives: Tiffany Chauffe
Whitney Lee
Who was the first person to reach the North
Pole?
Who was the first president to live in the
White House?
Who was the first person to sign the
Declaration of Independence?
Who was the first person to walk on the
moon?
Advice Column– Captain Obvious will be answering questions
Trivia and Quotes
PAGE 2 DEVIL’S PR IDE VOLUME 1 , ISSUE 1
(Look on page 4 for answers)
Opinion
Grade Level
News
Homecoming
Court 2009-2010
Top 10 songs of the week
1.―I Gotta Feeling‖- Black Eyed Peas
2. ―Down‖- Jay Sean ft. Lil‘ Wayne
3. ―Party In the U.S.A.‖-Miley Cyrus
4. ―Run This Town‖-Jay-Z,Rihanna &
Kanye West
5. ―Use Somebody‖- Kings of Leon
6.‖You Belong With Me‖- Taylor Swift
7. ―Obsessed‖- Mariah Carey
8. ―Hotel Room Service‖- Pitbull
9. ―Best I Ever Had‖- Drake
10‖ Whatcha Say‖- Jason DeRulo
W h a t ’ s n e w w i t h
entertainment? Who can do
bad? Madea‘s I Can Do Bad All By
Myself came to theaters on
September 11, 2009. The comedy-
drama film adaptation was written
and directed by Tyler Perry, and it
is said to be hilarious.
Burial of Michael Jackson: Michael
Jackson‘s burial finally took place
on September 3. Family and close
friends attended the service.
RIP MJ
Billboard Charts: The Black Eyed
Peas and Jason Mraz have made
history on the Billboard Hot 100
singles chart while Miley Cyrus and
Jay-Z entered the list‘s Top 10.
President‘s Message
On September 8th, at 12:00 P.M.,
President Barack Obama delivered
a national address to the students
of America. During this special
address, the president spoke
directly to the nation‘s children and
youth about persisting and
succeeding in school. The president
challenged students to work hard,
set educational goals, and take
responsibility for their learning.
Let‘s all rise to his challenge and
persist and succeed in school, de-
spite any setbacks, both for our-
selves and our country!
FOOD
Entertainment and reviews
PAGE 3 DEVIL’S PR IDE VOLUME 1 , ISSUE 1
Monkey
Munch
Ingredients:
1 box of rice cereal
2 cups chocolate chips
1 cup peanut butter
2 tbsp. butter
Directions:
Put all of the
rice cereal into a big bowl. Heat
the chocolate chips, peanut but-
ter, and butter in a smaller bowl
for a minute or until melted.
Pour the melted ingredients on
top of the cereal. Mix well to
coat cereal. Put cereal into a
plastic bag, pour powdered
sugar on top and shake. Enjoy!
Faculty and Staff:
Please send your announcements
and class achievements to Mrs.
LeBlanc‘s email address for
publication in the school
n e w s p a p e r , t h e
Plaquemine Post, and the
Advocate.
New Beta officers for the 09-10 school
year are :
President: Candace Hastings
Vice President: Brooke Satterwhite
Secretary: Katie Lively
Treasurer: Taylar Brown
Beta Officers
PAGE 4 ANSWERS TO TRIVIA: ROBERST EDWIN PEARY, THEODORE ROOSEVELT, JOHN HANDCOCK, NEIL ARMSTRONG
ARIES—March 21-April 19—You've got some big-time financial dealings to take care of today, though they may
not feel all that dramatic to you. It's a good time to let yourself take a few small risks -- as long as you can afford
them!
TAURUS—April 20-May 20—Someone close to you indulges one of your pet obsessions, and you couldn't be
happier. It's a good time to open up even more about stuff that you think is important, as it's easier to grasp.
GEMINI—May 21-June 21—You've got to bob and weave in order to keep from getting hit today -- there are obsta-
cles everywhere! It's a good time for you to get help from those closest to you, but they may have troubles, too!
CANCER—June 22-July 22—Your social energy makes you a hot property today, so get out there and mix it up
with your people! It's easier than ever to make new friends or sell yourself to those who need your skills.
LEO—July 23-August 22—You are face-to-face with a legal issue that may be quite complicated -- but that doesn't
frighten you! If anything, it makes you more determined to understand it or fight it to the end.
VIRGO—August 23-September 22—You discover a new resonance between you and your partner -- in romance,
business or something else. It's a really great time to get closer and make sure that they understand your compatibil-ity.
LIBRA—September 23-October 22—Your ability to attract the right people is quite strong now, and it's a great time
for you to step up and make sure that you're getting noticed! Romance, jobs and new friends are all easier to come by.
SCORPIO—October 23 - November 21—You are at your best as part of a team -- or as part of a polarity!
Whether you're working together or pulling against each other, you and one other person have formed a tight rela-tionship.
SAGITTARIUS—November 22-December 21—You are almost certainly too focused on the future -- but now is
the time to drill down into the nitty-gritty! It may take some effort, but it is sure to pay off in the very near future.
CAPRICORN—December 22-January 19—Keep it simple today -- you need to make sure that you're just doing
what needs to be done, without any frills or complications. Life doesn't have to be intricately designed, after all!
AQUARIUS—January 20-February 18—A call from a parent or some other family elder
brings your mind back to the old days, and it feels pretty good. Your nostalgia can't help you move forward, but it's nice to dwell in it now and then.
PISCES—February 19-March 20—It's the best time for you to get started on a
creative project of some kind -- maybe a new artistic direction, or maybe a whirlwind of home improvement. Your good energy is directed outward.
7th&8th Grade SPORTS Volleyball & Football Schedules
<— Volleyball
——>Football
Thurs.
9/24/09
White
Castle
Home
Thurs.
10/1/09
Devall Away
Thurs.
10/8/09
Port Allen Home
Thurs.
10/15/09
East
Iberville
Away
Thurs.
10/22/09
Brusly Away
Wed.
10/28/09
Crescent Away
Thurs.
9/24/09
White
Castle
Home
Thurs.
10/1/09
Devall Away
Wed.
10/7/09
Port Allen Home
Thurs.
10/15/09
East
Iberville
Away
Thurs.
10/22/09
Brusly Away
Wed.
10/28/09
Crescent Home
Horoscopes
High School Sports
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Football 2009 Schedule
September 4 Lusher High School Away 34-0
September 11 Glen Oaks High Home 21-20
September 18 St. Amant High Away 6-41
September 25 Berwick High Home
October 2 Catholic New Iberia Home
October 9 Washington Marion Home
October 16 Port Allen High* Away
October 25 Brusly High School* Home
October 30 St. James High* Away
November 6 Livonia High* Home
District Games*
Varsity Volleyball Team
Shanacei Anderson, Tiara Arnold,
Carmelita Domingue, Alicia Russ,
Audreana Marshall, Kristen Ellis,
Quinteller Georgetown,
Candace Hastings, Briana Arnold,
Whitney Hudson, Niosha Price, and
Courtney Anthony
Junior Varsity
Amber Smith, Sherise Thomas,
Annie Gailes, Iman Crosby,
Chandrika Casma, Shatara
West, Weneisha Bertrand, Anni
Butler, Amber Mitchell, Jemira
Russ, Cheremie Mims, Courtney
Guidry, Reneshia Hammond,
LaKeisha Myles,
and Danasha
Rachal.
September 1 White Castle Away
September 4-5 Baker Tournament Away
September 8 Sarah T. Reed Home
September 11-
12
Brusly Tournament Away
September 14 Northeast Home
September 17 OPEN
September 21 Baker Home
September 23 Redemptorist Home
September 29 McKinley TBA
September 30 Northeast Away
October 5 East Iberville Away
October 7 Port Allen Away
October 12 * Brusly Home
October 14 * Livonia Away
October 19 * Lutcher Home
October 21 * Brusly Away
October 26 * Livonia Home
October 27 St. John Home
October 29 * Lutcher Away
Girls Volleyball Schedule
2 Ameer Deggs Sr.
3 Alvin Grant Fr.
4 Reginald Travis Sr.
8 Dylan Cole Sr.
9 Darvin Butler Jr.
11 Quintele Jackson So.
12 Ricky Aro Fr.
13 Nick Thomas Jr.
16 Tevin Becnel Fr.
20 Jason Porch Sr.
21 Torray Collins Jr.
23 Troy Jones Jr.
24 DeMario Camper Sr.
26 LaRen Phillips So.
27 Trevion Mosby Jr.
28 Myron Jack Fr.
29 Deandre Jenkins Sr.
30. Daylan Henderson Fr.
32 Hakeem Deggs Fr.
36 Jeremiah Villa Jr.
37 Alvin Ruffins Sr.
39 DeCorey Brown Jr.
40 Ryan Tate Fr.
43 Jaquale Smith Fr. 44 Seth Hill Fr.
46 Jarian Hill Fr.
48 Andre Jenkins Sr.
51 Davon Godchaux 8th
52 Von Lanaux Jr.
53 Justin Williams Sr.
55 Derek Sanchez Fr.
56 Jarvin Hines Jr
57 Elliot James Jr.
60 Dylan Lowe So.
62 Nic Mims Sr.
64 Denzel Oubre Sr.
65 Cody Nugent Jr.
66 Raynard Parker So.
67 Rod Daniels Sr.
69 Kurt Landry So.
70 Alton Smith Jr.
72 James Williams Sr.
74 Willie Hill Fr.
80 Daniel Williams Fr.
81 Josh White Fr.
82 Treveon Hawkins Jr.
83 Chet Sharon Jr.
84 Brandon Williams Sr.
85 Josh White Fr.
87 Skye Williams Fr.
88 Jequantis Pugh So.
89 Patrick Howard So.
92 Blake Mims Sr.
Student Work
The pictures above were taken in
Ms. Hayes‘ FACS class while they
were working on weaving projects.
The students worked diligently with
materials such as yarn to get the
project finished.
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PHS DAZZLERS TEAM 09-10
Gaylan Lewis, Kieanna Jackson, Erica Anderson, Amber Mitchell,
Courtney Martin, Melissa Edwards, Jamie Sanders, Hillary Miller,
Denisha Deloch, Diana Georgetown, Katie Lively,
Naudia Armstead, DeQuanda James, Stacie Elphage,
Amber Williams, My'Khail Hines, Mikayla Georgetown, and
Keion Bridgewater. Managers are Shelby Dickerson and Lauren
Carline.
Students in Mrs. Barker‘s Spanish II classes are
currently studying the Spanish art of Picasso. In
class, the students demonstrated their knowledge
of the artist‘s style using the Spanish body parts
and colors. Each student designed a self portrait,
then each class worked to produce their class
mural. The
s t u d e n t s
showed lots
of teamwork
and enjoyed
b l e n d i n g
a r t w o r k
with their
learning.