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Fall 2019 D.A.R.E. Graduation

Fall 2019 D.A.R.E. Graduations

JDPSO holds fall 2019 D.A.R.E. Graduations

The Jeff Davis Parish Sheriff's Office (JDSO) recently held the 2019 fall session D.A.R.E. graduations for the fifth grade students of Welsh Elementary School (WES), Our Lady Immaculate (OLI) School, Lacassine High School (LHS), Elton Elementary School (EES) and Fenton Elementary School (FES).

Drug Abuse Resistance Education (D.A.R.E.) is an international substance abuse prevention program designed to deter the use of controlled drugs, gang membership and activity and violent behavior. D.A.R.E. is a police officer led series of classroom lessons, providing young people the opportunity to see officers in a helping role, rather than just an enforcement role. It also humanizes police, allowing young people to relate to officers as people, while also opening lines of communication between law enforcement and youth.

The 10-week, interactive in-school curriculum, "Keepin' it Real," also teaches students how to develop basic skills needed to make safe and responsible life choices, be healthy, resist negative peer pressure, stay bully free and avoid violence.

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WES D.A.R.E. Graduation

The WES D.A.R.E. Graduation ceremony was held on Monday morning, Dec. 2, in the school auditorium. Mistress and Master of Ceremony Rylee Hoke and Zach Cormier led the event, the Pledge of Allegiance was delivered by Kaylynn Lu and the prayer was delivered by Cohen Fontenot.

Welsh High School (WHS) students Rolland Pitre, Brilee Cox, Ljanea Thibodeaux, Alexys Griffith and Katelin Vines were recognized as the WES Role Models, before Alyssa Keys delivered the D.A.R.E. Mission, and Rhett Fontenot delivered the D.A.R.E. Vision. The History of D.A.R.E. was presented by Karyngton Deleon, Grant Haydel, Mollie Monroe and Nicholas Gillett.

JDSO Deputy Tyler Breaux then announced the planner winners as Santandrian Kelly, Rylee Hoke and Colton Hayes and the classroom essay winners as Jordan Strong, Karyngton Deleon and Grant Haydel, with Kynnedy Nunn as the overall school essay winner.

With assistance from fifth grade teachers Lana Ardoin, Misty Stantz, and Jenny McNabb, Breaux then presented the D.A.R.E. graduation certificates.

The WES D.A.R.E. graduates for the fall 2019 class were Azarias Bennett, Kamron Aube, Kynnedy Nunn, Ross Krielow, Lillian Bowers, Gage Hixon, Rhett Fontenot, Alyssa Mallett, Mason Guyton, Grayson Corbello, Navaeh Newsome, Hollie Guillory, Alyssa Keys, Cooper Crochet, Tanner LeJeune, Sawyer Guinn, Lauren Hayes, Cohen Fontenot, Santandrian Kelly, Ishiah Meche, Grant Haydel, Murphy Roche, Blaire Dupuis, Sophie Ramagos, Lucas McCreay, Bryson Bertrand, Nia Blanchard, Ava Boudreaux, Wyatt Carlin, Isabel Cavazos, JaShayla Charles, Zachery Cormier, Amori Delco, Brandon Fontenot, Eleanor Gordon, Jadin Grimes, Phoebe Hoffpauir, Rylee Hoke, Weston Leckelt, Kaylynn Lu, Levi Mallett, Shaylin Mallett, Wayland Meyer, Chloe Richard, Jordan Strong, Baelyr Thibodeaux, Kaden Treme, Alayna Vincent, Kiera Washington, Ja'Kyrin Woodard, Durrell Zeno, Blaze Aube, Kaedyn Bertrand, Ronald Bonnette, Davonni Brown, Devanta Castille, Alyssa Cormier, Karyngton DeLeon, Jenna Gary, Nicholas Gillett, Mckinzey Guillory, Colton Hayes, Zayne Johnson, Madi Landry, Eleanor McNally, Tevin Meche, Trevor Miller, Mollie Monroe, Ella Mott, Draven Quiles-Caswell, Cara Saicharoen, Reilli Smith, Zaelon Thomas, Alan West and Kaylin Thibodeaux.

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Sheriff Ivy Woods, WES Overall School Essay Winner Kynnedy Nunn and D.A.R.E. Officer Tyler Breaux.


OLI D.A.R.E. Graduation

The OLI D.A.R.E. Graduation ceremony was held on Monday afternoon, Dec. 2, in the school cafeteria. Mistress and Master of Ceremony Jillian Richard and Braxton Boudreaux led the event, the prayer delivered by Camille Oustalet and Ayden Leger and the Pledge of Allegiance by the graduating class.

Jennings High School (JHS) students Kendyl Breaux, Cate Doucet, Morgan Futch, Addison Clair VanHook, Caroline VanHook and Winston Williams were recognized as the OLI Role Models.

Richard Edwards delivered the D.A.R.E. Mission, and Jillian Smith delivered the D.A.R.E. Vision. The History of D.A.R.E. was presented by Molly Person, Evelyn Rodriguez, Alayna Schexnider and GraceAnne Millican.

With assistance from fifth grade teacher Cris Reed, JDSO Deputy Gale Richard presented the D.A.R.E. graduation certificates. Richard then announced Ayden Leger and GraceAnne Millican as the classroom essay winners, with Jillian Smith as the overall school essay winner.

The OLI D.A.R.E. graduates for the 2019 fall class included the following students: Abbigale Anthony, Braxton Boudreaux, Anna Cassidy, Sarah Crochet, Adilyn Daigle, Richard Edwards, Kamryn Fontenot, Ashton Fruge, Joseph Futch, Tate Guidry, Nate Guinn, Noah LeFranc, Ayden Leger, Grace-Ann McCleery, GraceAnne Millican, Anderson Oustalet, Camille Oustalet, Molly Person, Ethan Price, Vann Reon, Jillian Richard, Malia Rideaux, Evelyn Rodriguez, Alayna Schexnider, Eli Segura and Jillian Smith.

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D.A.R.E. Officer Gale Richard with O.L.I. Overall School Essay Winner Jillian Smith.


LHS D.A.R.E. Graduation

The Lacassine High School (LHS) D.A.R.E. Graduation ceremony was held on Tuesday morning, Dec. 3, in the John P. Juneau Gymnasium. The ceremony began with an introduction by Mistress and Master of Ceremony Allie LeBlanc and Archer Himel, who led the event. The Pledge of Allegiance was then delivered by Lilly Ardoin and Sawyer Bourgeois, followed by the prayer delivered by Gracie Nunez.

Role Models were recognized as LHS students Emily Holland, Dalby Augustine, Kristen Richard and Zoe Waguespack. Mia Corkran then delivered the D.A.R.E. Mission, and Kadence Thibodeaux delivered the D.A.R.E. Vision. The History of D.A.R.E. was presented by Addison Hollier, Heidi Davis, Caylee Klump and Michael Hardy.

JDSO Deputy Tyler Breaux then announced the planner winners as Cameron Talbot and Caylee Klumpp, the classroom essay winners as Addison Hollier and Gracie Meche and Hannah Borne as the overall school winner.

With assistance from LHS fifth grade teachers LaDonna Singletary and Joseph Marcantel, Breaux then presented the D.A.R.E. graduation certificates.

The LHS D.A.R.E. graduates for the fall 2019 class included the following students: Arianna Ardoin, Lily Ardoin, Luke Bellon, Maliki Broussard, Avril Craig, Emma Darbonne, Heidi Davis, Quincy Deville, Koby Duhe, Owen Galley, Bailey Guidry, Madix Guidry, Addison Hollier, Brody Jagneaux, Allie Leblanc, Colton Leblanc, Joshua Malerine, Collin Miller, Jacaveyon Newman, Gracie Nunez, Jordan Richard, Olivia Sherrill, Skylar Shidla, Cameron Talbot, Kara Thompson, Braylan Wentworth, Natalie Willis, Breanna Armentor, Hannah Borne, Talyn Borne, Karson Bourgeois, Sawyer Bourgeois, Jaidynn Braud, Mia Corkran, Allen Davin, Tony Foxall, Brytn Gardner, Conner Gott, Michael Hardy, Ariana Harris, Archer Himel, Aubree Hughes, Caylee Klumpp, Lane Lafosse, Richard Lafranc, John Loftin, Gracie Meche, Liem Meyer, Brynlee Nunez, Kevin Panell, Jacob Richard, Braden Romero and Kadence Thibodeaux.

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D.A.R.E. Officer Tyler Breaux with LES Overall School Essay Winner Hannah Borne.


EES D.A.R.E. Graduation

The EES D.A.R.E. Graduation was held on Wednesday morning, Dec. 4, in the school gymnasium. The ceremony was led by Mistress and Master of Ceremony Navaeh Robinson and Wyatt Howell, the opening prayer was delivered by Arial Shallow and the Pledge of Allegiance was led by Asher Marcantel and Harley Dickens.

The D.A.R.E. Mission was then delivered by Kebly Istre, followed by the D.A.R.E. Vision, delivered by Carmen Mijares. The History of D.A.R.E. was delivered by Lizzie William, John Mendoza, Sophie Guillory and Olivia Landry.

Elton High School (EHS) students Endaya Boling, Lainie Deshotel, Kaitlynn Fontenot, Landon Fontenot, Madelyn Laughlin and Kaleb Lemoine were recognized as EES Role Models.

JDSO Deputy Tyler Breaux, with assistance from fifth grade teachers Janet Richard and Carmen Oliver, presented the D.A.R.E. graduation certificates before announcing Sophie Guillory and Gracie Bazinet as the planner winners, Sophie Guillory and Malkelin Lemonie as the classroom essay winners and Darius White as the overall school essay winner.

The EES D.A.R.E. graduates for the fall 2019 class included the following students: Nina Adams, Fernando Atondo, Gracie Bazinet, Clay Bourque, Lainey Comeaux, Zachary Fontenot, Derek George, Chasing Jones, Liam Lacomb, Quincey Lavan, Makelin Lemoine, Ryan Manuel, Carmen Mijares, Maddison Ozark, Brenna Pitre, Navaeh Robinson, Presley Sickey, Darius White, Lizzie Williams, Lyric Wilson, Anaiyah Bellard, Daylen Benoit, Harly Dickens, Kaya Francis, Ariana Franco, Dynver Gradney, Sophie Guillory, Genesis Holden, Wyatt Howell, Kelby Istre, Olivia Landry, Brayden Lasage, Asher Marcantel, Graisyn Marsh, John Mendoza, Ambria Minor, D'Marian Poullard, Samuel Roy, Ariel Shallow, Nariah Shallow, Davin Simon and Sadie Vincent.

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D.A.R.E. Officer Tyler Breaux with EES Overall School Essay Winner Darius White.


FES D.A.R.E. Graduation

The FES D.A.R.E. Graduation ceremony was held on Thursday morning, Dec. 5 in the school auditorium. Mistresses of Ceremony Camryn Thomas and Katie Bellon led the event, the Pledge of Allegiance was delivered by Tyrone Strong and CC Nappier and the prayer was delivered by Mikah Taylor.

FES Role Models were recognized as LHS students Giselle Fuentes, Hannah Miller, Connor Murray and Kindal Tonn. Hunter Fontenot then delivered the D.A.R.E. Mission, and Hayleigh Turner delivered the D.A.R.E. Vision. The History of D.A.R.E. was presented by Caleb Blue, E'Junei Freeman, Baylee Reed and Cheyanne Jennings.

JDSO Deputy Gale Richard then announced the classroom essay winners as Katie Bellon and Camryn Thomas, with Baylee Reed as the overall school winner.

With assistance from FES fifth grade teacher Brittany VanNorman, Richard then presented the D.A.R.E. graduation certificates.

The FES D.A.R.E. graduates for the fall 2019 class included the following students: Katie Lynn Bellon, Caleb Marcus Blue, Hunter Maxwell Fontenot, E'Junei Klorese Faye Freeman, Cheyanne Elise Jennings, Christine "CC" Nappier, Baylee Jameslyn Reed, Tyrone Strong, Mikah Jamon Taylor, Camryn Marie Thomas and Haleigh Beth Turner.

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D.A.R.E. Officer Gale Richard with FES Overall School Essay Winner Baylee Reed.

Congratulations 2019 Fall D.A.R.E. Graduates!

 

 

 

 

 

 


2019 Spring D.A.R.E. Graduations / Role Models Luncheon

JDSO holds 2019 Spring D.A.R.E. Graduations

The Jeff Davis Parish Sheriff’s Office (JDSO) recently held the 2019 spring session D.A.R.E. graduations for the sixth grade students of Lake Arthur Elementary School (LAES) and Jennings Elementary School (JES) and the fifth grade students of Bethel Christian School (BCS) and Hathaway Elementary School (HES).

Drug Abuse Resistance Education (D.A.R.E.) is an international substance abuse prevention program designed to deter the use of controlled drugs, gang membership and activity and violent behavior. D.A.R.E. is a police officer led series of classroom lessons, providing young people the opportunity to see officers in a helping role, rather than just an enforcement role. It also humanizes police, allowing young people to relate to officers as people, while also opening lines of communication between law enforcement and youth.

The 10-week, interactive in-school curriculum, “Keepin’ it Real,” also teaches students how to develop basic skills needed to make safe and responsible life choices, being healthy, resisting negative peer pressure, staying bully free and avoiding violence.

 

LAES D.A.R.E. Graduation

The LAES D.A.R.E. Graduation ceremony was held on Monday, May 6, and began with the D.A.R.E. song as students entered the school auditorium. Mistress and Master of Ceremony Addison Abshire and Andrew Linscombe led the event, followed by the prayer delivered by Carson Myers and Isabella Chapman. The Pledge of Allegiance was delivered by Delanie Ardoin and Rowan Trahan, while Mallory Lyon followed along as the Sign Language Interpreter.

Lake Arthur High School (LAHS) students Alexis Broussard, Kedrick Gabriel, Allison Guillory, Braden Hebert, Taylor Hibbitts and Christian Trahan were recognized as the LAES Role Models.

Ava Hall delivered the D.A.R.E. Mission and Waylon Dugas delivered the D.A.R.E. Vision. The History of D.A.R.E. was presented by Mckenzie Simon, Gavin Viator, Mathias Jones and Gabby Sellers.

JDSO Deputy Gale Richard, with assistance from sixth grade teachers Rhonda Campbell, Penny Leger and Lindsey Sittig, presented the D.A.R.E. graduation certificates. Richard then announced Andrew Linscombe, Mallory Lyon, Layla Gauthier, Gavin Viator, Keelie Arceneaux, Aaliyah Theriot, Gabby Sellers and Kaylor Schexnider as the classroom essay winners, with Addison Abshire as the overall school essay winner.

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JDSO D.A.R.E. Officer Gale Richard (left) is pictured here with LAES overall class essay winner, Addison Abshire (right).

The LAES sixth grade D.A.R.E. graduates for the 2019 spring class included the following students: Logan Amy, Isabelle Chapman, Breanna Comeaux, Nevaeh Cormier, Janiyah David, Jeremy Davis, Zavier Drake, Zavier Dralhe, Ava Gary, Layla Gauthier, Kaden Guidry, Davion Hall, Alex Hanks, Beaux Hobson, Kyra Landry, Ayden LeBlanc, Kayna LeJeune, Rocco Leone, Darius Levi, Andrew Linscombe, Mallory Lyon, Jalea Prudhomme, Areaona Rogers, Mckenzie Simon, Zoe Stovall, Jaiden Welch, Keelie Arceneaux, Dezmond Breaux, Sophie Broussard, Keyatha Domingue, Waylon Dugas, Alyssa Dupont, Tristan Fuller, Ava Hall, Zander Hebert, Alayah Hornsby, Zion Huntsberry, Haden Lasage, Kyara Lebleu, Alex LeJeune, Laylla McDaniel, Tate Newsom, Peyton Noe, Aleck Onellion, Lanell Shankle, Robert Strauss, Aaliyah Theriot, Kristen Thibodeaux, Rowan Trahan, Gavin Viator, Madayln Viator, Tramekah White, Cole White, Addison Abshire, Miguel Aldaco, Delanie Aucoin, Logan Brown, Chloe Collins, Zachary Conner, Zylen Daniels, Triniti Dartez, Landon Duhon, Emma Dupre, Kylith Fontenot, Etta Fruge, Mathias Jones, Blake Landry, Payton Lopez, Preston Lopez, Jakarigan Maxile, Alijah Meaux, Austin Moore, Jimmy Moore, Carson Myers, Kaylor Schexneider, Mckinsey Schexnider, Gabby Seller and Bo Thomassee.

 

BCS D.A.R.E. Graduation

The BCS D.A.R.E. Graduation ceremony was held on Tuesday, May 7, and began with the D.A.R.E. song, as fifth students entered the Bethel Christian Church sanctuary. An introduction was then delivered by Mistress and Master of Ceremony Zyla Comer and Gavin Bouley, who led the event. The Pledge of Allegiance, delivered by Rachael Bergeaux and Hudson Dupuis, was followed by the presentation of the Christian Flag, presented by Autumn Litteral and Julianna Flores, the presentation of the Bible Flag by Ethan Mouhot and Chloe McKelroy and then the prayer delivered by Layne Hicks.

Jennings High School (JHS) students Kent Brown, Gabrielle Daigle, Brock Duhon and Madisyn Ward were recognized as the BCS Role Models, before Kali Patterson delivered the D.A.R.E. Mission, and Khadence Hill delivered the D.A.R.E. Vision. The History of D.A.R.E. was presented by David Pentecost, Zechariah Reed, Reagan Cormier and Sagan Griffith.

JDSO Deputy Mika Miguez, then announced the classroom essay winners as Layne Hicks, Zechariah Reed and Gavin Bouley, with Zyla Comer as the overall school winner.

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With assistance from fifth grade teacher Karah Daigle, Miguez then presented the D.A.R.E. graduation certificates.

The BCS fifth grade D.A.R.E. graduates for the spring 2019 class were Rachael Bergeaux, Gavin Bouley, Zyla Comer, Reagan Cormier, David Dugas-Pentecost, Hudson Dupuis, Julianna Flores, Sagan Griffith, Layne Hicks, Khadence Hill, Autumn Litteral, Chloe Mckelroy, Ethan Mouhot, Kali Patterson and Zechariah Reed.

 

JES D.A.R.E. Graduation

The JES D.A.R.E. Graduation ceremony was held on Wednesday, May 8. After students filled the school auditorium, the ceremony began with an introduction by Mistress and Master of Ceremony Caroline Cormier and Jacque Person, who led the event. The Pledge of Allegiance was then delivered by Jayce Legros and Corbin Webre, followed by the prayer delivered by Brooklyn Doucet.

JES Role Models were recognized as Jennings High School (JHS) students Madeline Futch, Morgan Leblanc, Keelan McZeal, Spencer Stelly, Caroline Vanhook and Trey Williams. Braionie Mouton then delivered the D.A.R.E. Mission, and Joshua Capdeville delivered the D.A.R.E. Vision. The History of D.A.R.E. was presented by Julia Green, Amariah Edwards, Jamell Davis and Elijah Guidry.

JDSO Deputy Mika Miguez then announced the classroom essay winners as Cami LeJeune, Kalen Thibodeaux, JP Broussard, Caroline Cormier and Maddie Rodriguez, with Breonna Paddio as the overall school winner.

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With assistance from JES sixth grade teachers Alice Boutte, Paige Cassidy, Olivia Hollier, Christina Whitman and Crystal Benoit, Miguez then presented the D.A.R.E. graduation certificates.

The JES sixth grade D.A.R.E. graduates for the spring 2019 class included the following students: Destiny Achan, Brooklin Clement, Jamell Davis, Gracie Doucet, Anarie Edwards, Iyanna Gibson, Bree Guidry, Brianna Guidry, Damien Hebert, Hailey Hicks, Alexander Istre, Aidan Jones, Thomas Kratzer, Jeremy Legros, Cami LeJeune, Brilee Manuel, Elijah Nelson, Dsel Palfrey, Benjamin Semmes, Stevie Simon, Markyree St. Julien, Brendyn Thibodeaux, Marco Vargas, Victoria Whitehouse, Morgan Williams, Allayna Alexander, Jaydyn Auble, James Briscoe, Chandler Broussard, Jamarcus Cretchen, Nevaeh Davis, Mason Druilhet, Gavin Dupont, Brennon Gary, Jaden George, Keegan George, Lexi Gibson, Markia Grayson, Elijah Guidry, Kaidence Hawkins, Jartavious Howard, Nicholas Kleinpeter, Chevy LeJeune, Amani Claire, Katrina Offord, Aaliyah Provost, Alyssa Regan, Mattie Rodriguez, Donald Sonnier, Shyla Swarna, Kamryn Trahan, Corbin Webre, Tyler Atkins, Adrian Barbier, Joshua Capdeville, Avi Coleman, Ryleigh Crochet, Kade Dauphinet, Keyatha Domingue, Jhadyn Gotte, Brayden Guidry, Mitchell Henderson, Terry Hickman, Madison Istre, Isaiah Jackson, Kiandre Jones, Zachary Landry, Jayce Legros, Ava Lennette, Claira Mayeaux, Breonna Paddio, Carly Reed, Leyton Reed, Julissa Sanchez, Iyhana Senegal, Kalen Thibodeaux, Aiden Walker, Zalie Woods, Jaiviyon Bias, Jean Paul Broussard, Z’nya Citizen, Adyson Crader, Ryleigh Daigle, Cassidy Durio, Davien Edwards, Joia Edwards, Miguel Encinas, Jakin Gotreaux, Alahna Hicks, Brandon Hobson, Myles Keiser, Morgan Landry, Maya Leblanc, Andrea Leon, Shemar Moore, Jenna Morvant, Austin Mulvany, Javiel Palfrey, Jacque Person, Ashlynn Pitre, Caviah Prudhomme, Austin Reeves, Jessie Ward, Micah Benoit, Zaelon Blair, Reese Clement, Caroline Cormier, Clay Cox, Kyle Cox, Albert Davis, Mackinzee Devall, Brooklyn Doucet, Amariah Edwards, Tallyn Fontenot, Julia Green, Emma Hendrix, Jaxson Jones, Haileigh Lasher, Jade LeJeune, Braionie Mouton, Unique Quintero, Seth Reed, Ryan Rippy, Landon Robinson, Jomarick Sellers, Damani Sinegal, Kylan Trahan, Dudley Young and Rejohn Zeno.

 

HES D.A.R.E. Graduation

The HES D.A.R.E. Graduation was held on Thursday, May 9, and led by Mistress and Master of Ceremony Mylie Heinen and Braedon Trahan. The opening prayer was delivered by Zoey Young and Judah Belt, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance, delivered by Caiden Pitre and Gabrielle Henry.

The D.A.R.E. Mission was then delivered by Payton Crochet, followed by the D.A.R.E. Vision, delivered by Keely Francis. The History of D.A.R.E. was delivered by Riley LeJeune, Channing Gary, Averi Thibodeaux and Davin Seilhan.

Hathaway High School (HHS) students Ian Andrepont, Lindsay Clement, Kade Fontenot, Skylar Henry and Lauryn Simmons were recognized as HES Role Models.

JDSO Deputy Gale Richard, with assistance from fifth grade teachers Rachel Landry and Tarah Trahan, presented the D.A.R.E. graduation certificates before announcing Caroline Stanley, Zoey Young, Madison Matte and Kaitlyn Sawyer as the classroom essay winners, with Aida Owen as the overall school essay winner.

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The HES fifth grade D.A.R.E. graduates for the spring 2019 class included the following students: Ian Albro, Judah Belt, Kinsley Bergeaux, Lydia Boudreaux, Nathaniel Broussard, Izabella Bundy, Payton Crochet, Carly Dietz, Hayden Fontenot, Daniel Gallagher, Karley Guidry, Sienna Guidry, Talon Hulin, Kone Lacombe, Cooper LeBlanc, Madison Matt, Ridge Murray, Aida Owen, Caiden Pitre, Kaitlyn Sawyer, Davin Seilhan, Isabel Sonnier, Emmy Suire, Averi Thibodeaux, Braedon Trahan, Brendon Comeaux, Laiken Cormier, Alli Crader, Blaise Crochet, Allisson Banda Cruz, Hadyn Daigle, Keely Francis, Channing Gary, Mylie Heinen, Gabrielle Henry, Abbygail Hill, Aaron Slymaker Johnson, Kairi Johnson, Riley LeJeune, Noah Matt, Angelique Meana, Braiden Mire, Mila Robertson, Emberlie Roy, Carolina Stanley, Stormi Thibodeaux, Tristian Thibodeaux, Cayden Timmons, Traden Touchet and Zoey Young.


 

2019 Spring D.A.R.E. Role Model's Luncheon

 

Following the Jeff Davis Parish Sheriff’s Office 2019 Spring D.A.R.E. graduations for LAES, BCS, JES and HES, Sheriff Ivy Woods (center) and D.A.R.E. Officers Gale Richard (second from left) and Mika Miguez (second from right) took the 2019 spring D.A.R.E. role models for an honorary luncheon to Mr. Gatti’s restaurant in Jennings.

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The role models who attended the luncheon were (pictured here, in no particular order) LAHS student Braden Hebert; BCS students Kent Brown, Gabrielle Daigle, Brock Duhon and Madisyn Ward and JHS students Madeline Futch, Keelan McZeal, Spencer Stelly and Trey Williams. Not pictured, but also present were HHS students Ian Andrepont, Lindsey Clement, Kade Fontenot, Skyler Henry and Lauryn Simmons.

The 2019 spring role models who did not attend the luncheon were LAHS students Alexis Broussard, Kedrick Gabriel, Allison Guillory, Taylor Hibbitts and Christian Trahan and JHS students Morgan Leblanc and Caroline Vanhook.


Fall 2018 D.A.R.E. Graduations

 

 

FALL 2018 D.A.R.E. GRADUATIONS

 

The Jeff Davis Parish Sheriff’s Office (JDPSO) held the 2018 fall session D.A.R.E. graduations for fifth grade students of Lacassine Elementary School (LES), Welsh Elementary School (WES), Our Lady Immaculate (OLI), Fenton Elementary School (FES) and Elton Elementary School (EES).

Drug Abuse Resistance Education (D.A.R.E.) is an international substance abuse prevention program designed to deter the use of controlled drugs, gang membership and activity and violent behavior. D.A.R.E. is a police officer led series of classroom lessons, providing young people the opportunity to see officers in a helping role, rather than just an enforcement role. It also humanizes police, allowing young people to relate to officers as people, while also opening lines of communication between law enforcement and youth.

The 10-week, interactive in-school curriculum, “Keepin’ it Real,” also teaches students how to develope basic skills needed for safe and responsible life choices, being healthy, resisting negative peer pressure, staying bully free and avoiding violence.

LHS D.A.R.E. Graduation

The LHS D.A.R.E. Graduation ceremony began with the D.A.R.E. song as students filled the John Juneau Gymnasium. Mistress and Master of Ceremony Mandee Matt and Luke Natali led the event, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance by Layne Bergeaux, Caitlin McKay, Layla Mayo and Holly Chaisson and the prayer by Cassie Breaux and Josie Bruchhaus.

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LHS Principal Christina Fontenot addresses the fifth grade D.A.R.E. graduates.

LHS Role Models Natalie Clemmons, Lexee Leger, Bryley Murray and Zoe Waguespack were recognized before Londyn Gaspard delivered the D.A.R.E. Mission and Kaylee Fontenot delivered the D.A.R.E. Vision. The History of D.A.R.E. was presented by Alivia Singletary, Isabella Ardoin, Rylee Gardiner and Emma Hargrave.

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Miguez (right) announcing Mandee Matt (left) as the overall school essay winner.

JDPSO Deputy Mika Miguez, with assistance from fifth grade teachers LaDonna Singletary and Lindsey Kinney, presented the D.A.R.E. graduation certificates before Miguez announced Rylee Gardiner, Kaylee Fontenot, Alivia Singletary and Cassiday Breaux as the classroom essay winners and Mandee Matt as the overall school essay winner.

The LES fifth grade D.A.R.E. graduates for the 2018 fall class included the following students:

Isabella Ardoin, Lex Ashford, Cassiday Breaux, Holly Chaisson, Quinton Cross, Andre Elliot, Adrian Faul, Autumn Fontenot, Rylee Gardiner, Londyn Gaspard, Heath Hardesty, Emma Hargrave, Gabriel Hollan, Terrell Jefferson, David Kramer, Issiah LeDay, Alex Louviere, Benjamin Manuel, Kennon Martin, Liem Meyer, Kyler Mixon, Luke Natali, TJ Reinsch, Tristan Stallion, Adrian Vincent, Keilee Allen, Cash Ardoin, Layne Bergeaux, Josie Bruchhaus, Hayden Clark, Kason Corbello, Trevor Doti, Marcus Esqueda, Kaylee Fontenot, Scott Foreman, Konnor Granger, Claire Gross, Gaige Guidry, Kaden Heff, Joshua Hornsby, Elyse Jones, Alex Lavergne, Mandee Matt, Layla Mayo, Caitlin McKay, Luke Mier, Emma Miller, Peyton Miller, Alivia Singletary, Hunter Vincent, Timothy Williams and James Witherwax.

 

WES D.A.R.E. Graduation

The WES D.A.R.E. Graduation ceremony began with the D.A.R.E. song, followed by an introduction by Mistress and Master of Ceremony Morgan Pole and Jordan Andrepont who led the event. The Pledge of Allegiance was then delivered by Rowyn Thomas and Bhreten Chaisson, followed by the prayer by Emily Davidson.

Welsh High School (WES) students Brilee Cox, Jadalen Edwards, Whitney Edwards, Hailey Holden, Kennedy Mallet and Ryland Pitre were recognized as the WES Role Models before Molly Fear delivered the D.A.R.E. Mission and Nicholas Cole delivered the D.A.R.E. Vision. The History of D.A.R.E. was presented by Baylor Cormier, Jack Arceneaux, Emma Chiasson and Sarah Achan.

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JDSO Deputy Mika Miguez, with assistance from fifth grade teachers Lana Ardoin, Misty Stantz and Jenny McNabb, presented the D.A.R.E. graduation certificates before announcing Molly Fear, Emma Chiasson and Morgan Pole as the classroom essay winners and Emily Davidson as the overall school essay winner.

Pictured above: Miguez (left) is pictured here with WES overall school essay winner Emily Davison (right).

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The WES fifth grade D.A.R.E. graduates for the fall 2018 class were Owen Broussard, Davian Brown, Emma Chiasson, Nicholas Cole, Baylor Cormier, Katelyn Cormier, Hunter Daley, Gus Doise, Kailon Ethridge, Addison Fontenot, Dai’Myiah Guidry, Noah LeJeune, A’Jaidyn Livingston, Cassidy McClelland, Sadie Meyer, Avery Miller, Michael Morrison, Chris Palomares, Maleah Rodriguez, Kenzie Rougeau, Sebastian Sheppard, Logan Terry, Dreylon Thomas, Devyn Trahan, Jayden Turnley, Kailey Abshire, Jake Arceneaux, Makayla Authement, Brad Bertrand, Mya Blanchard, Paul Allen Conner, Destiny Cormier, Grant Daniel, Grace Freeland, Kortney Granger, Savion Guillory, Griffin Hebert, Linsey Hughes, Trey Johnson, Ryley Lemke, Camryn Lewis, Wyatt Linscombe, Caden Mallet, Brayden Morrison, Morgan Pole, Gracie Savoie, Kaiden Snell, Rowyn Thomas, Kaden Touchet, Nathan Toye, Sarah Achan, Jordan Andrepont, Jayla Barker, Aubree Benoit, Dominic Broussard, Jaylee Broussard, Bhreten Chiasson, Emily Davidson, Hayden Dennis, Adrienne Devillier, Xavier Duplantis, Molly Fear, Markenzie Grayson, Keegan Grimes, Gracelynn Guillory, Corynn Hebert, Laurrelai Johosky, Madison Manuel, Akirrane Nixon, Darien Pugh, Ashlee Richard, Pierre Thomas, Isaiah Trahan and Ramsey Vanicor.

 

OLI D.A.R.E. Graduation

The OLI D.A.R.E. Graduation ceremony began with an introduction by Mistress and Master of Ceremony Claire Mouton and Colson Mack, who led the event. The Pledge of Allegiance was then delivered by Madison Lavergne and Ben Soileau, followed by the prayer by Noa Headington, Greta Oustalet and Quade Trahan. OLI sixth grade student Gina McMillan sung the National Anthem.

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Above: Deputy Richard looks on as OLI fifth graders Kenzie Marshall, Kennedy Myers, Alice-Ann Dorr and Kullin Miller read the History of D.A.R.E.

OLI Role Models were Jennings High School (JHS) students Katie Babineaux, Sydnee Bown, Madeline Futch, Keelen McZeal, Caroline Vanhook and Trey Williams. They were recognized before Kobe Ardoin delivered the D.A.R.E. Mission and Adeline Oustalet delivered the D.A.R.E. Vision. The History of D.A.R.E. was presented by Kenzie Marshall, Kennedy Myers, Alice-Ann Dorr and Kullen Miller.

JDPSO Deputy Gale Richard, with assistance from OLI fifth grade teacher Cris Reed, presented the D.A.R.E. graduation certificates before announcing Kenzie Marshall and Alice-Ann Dorr as the classroom essay winners and Koby Ardoin as the overall school essay winner.

Right: Richard is pictured here (left)with overall OLI school essay winner Koby Ardoin (right).

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The OLI fifth grade D.A.R.E. graduates for the fall 2018 class included the following students: Koby Ardoin, Olivia Davis, Alice-Ann Dorr, Noa Headington, Madison Lavergne, Colson Mack, Kenzie Marshall, Kullen Miller, Claire Mouton, Kennedy Myers, Adeline Oustalet, Greta Oustalet, Kaitlyn Reber, Ben Souileau, Stephen “Quade” Trahan and Ava Yates.

Closing prayer was delivered by Olivia Davis, Kaitlyn Reber and Ava Yates.

 

FES D.A.R.E. Graduation

The FES D.A.R.E. Graduation was led by Mistress and Master of Ceremony Alicya Thomas and Jace Savage, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance by Tiffany Alfred, Austin Fontenot and Kile Duncan and the prayer by Jamya Alfred, Erica Eason and MaKaylin Jackson.

Lacassine High School (LHS) students, Caitlin Moreau, Ashanti McMahon, Jhalissia McMahon and Samantha May, were recognized as the FES Role Models, before Shy’Heef Willis delivered the D.A.R.E. Mission, and Shyra McMahon delivered the D.A.R.E. Vision. The History of D.A.R.E. was presented by Tyra McMahon, Cassidy McCelland, Corey Stewart and Hunter Bertrand.

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Above: FES fifth graders Tyra McMahon, Cassidy McCelland, Corey Stewart and Hunter Bertrand read the History of D.A.R.E.

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JDSO Deputy Gale Richard, with assistance from fifth grade teacher Brittany LeBlanc, presented the D.A.R.E. graduation certificates before announcing Jamya Alfred and Alicya Thomas as the classroom essay winners and Erica Eason as the overall school essay winner.

Left: Richard (left) is pictured here with overall FES school essay winner Erica Eason.

 

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The FES fifth grade D.A.R.E. graduates for the fall 2018 class included the following students: Jamya Alfred, Tiffany Alfred, Tionna Arp, Hunter Bertrand, Kile Duncan, Erica Eason, Austin Fontenot, Makaylin Jackson, Cassidy McCelland, Shyra McMahon, Tyra McMahon, Jace Savage, Corey Stewart, Alicya Thomas and ShyHeef Willis.

 

EES D.A.R.E. Graduation

The EES D.A.R.E. Graduation ceremony was held in the school gymnasium and was led by Mistress and Master of Ceremony Alana Actlis and Keilan Crosby, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance by Derrian Boling and Jeremiah Hebert and the opening prayer by Isabel Carbalan.

Elton High School (EHS) students Alexander LeGros, Caroline Doise, Amiya Ross and Gabrielle Robinson were recognized as D.A.R.E. Role Models, before Ramsey Bruchhaus delivered the D.A.R.E. Mission, and Hayden Leonard delivered the D.A.R.E. Vision. The History of D.A.R.E. was presented by Jazelle Simon, Katie Manuel, Madelyn Fontenot and Quentin Martin.

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Above: EES D.A.R.E. Role Models pictured here (from left to right) are Gabrielle Robinson, Alexander LeGross, Caroline Doise and Amiya Ross.

Classroom essay winners were Keilon Crosby, Alana Actlis, Kaley LeMoine and Jaylin Thomas, and the overall school winner was Isabel Carbalan.

JDSO Deputy Mika Miguez, with assistance from fifth grade teachers Janet Richard and Carman Olivier, presented the D.A.R.E. graduation certificates.

 

Right: Isabel Carbalan was announced as the overall school essay winner for EES.

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The EES fifth grade D.A.R.E. graduates for the fall 2018 class included the following students: Alana Actlis, Olivia Arceneaux, Brianna Bazinet, Isabel Carbalan, Keilan Crosby, Jeremiah Fontenot, Emerald Hebert, Jeremiah Hebert, Kortlyn Hebert, Hayden Leonard, Miah Marcantel, Quentin Martin, Derek Ross, Carrie Roy, Ayden Shuff, Dylan Bazinet, Derrian Boling, Ramsey Bruchhaus, Baileigh Carter, Madelyn Fontenot, Tori Gaspard, Kye-Lee Hawthorne, Jamyra James, Alexus Lavergne, Kaley LeMoine, Trenton Leonard, Katie Manuel, Jaczyn Martinez, Jazelle Simon, Jaylin Thomas and Samuel Uresti.

 

JDPSO hosts D.A.R.E. Role Model Luncheon

As the 2018 D.A.R.E. fall graduation ceremonies came to an end, Sheriff Ivy Woods concluded the year by hosting an honorary luncheon for the parish Role Models for the fall season. The fall 2018 Role Models included students from Lacassine High School (LES) for Lacassine Elementary School (LES) and Fenton Elementary School (FES) fifth graders, Welsh High School (WHS) for Welsh Elementary School (WES) fifth graders, Jennings High School (JHS) for Our Lady Immaculate (OLI) fifth graders and Elton High School (EHS) for Elton Elementary School (EES) fifth graders.

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Role Models who attended this year’s honorary luncheon are pictured here (in no particular order) with JDPSO D.A.R.E. Officers Mika Miguez and Gale Richard. They include LHS students Natalie Clemmons, Lexee Leger, Bryley Murray, Zoe Waguespack, Samantha May, Ashanti McMahon, Jhalissia McMahon and Caitlin Moreau; WHS students Jadalen Edwards, Whitey Edwards, Hailey Holden and Kennedy Mallett; JHS students Katie Babineaux, Syndee Brown, Madeline “Maddie” Futch, Keelen McZeal, Caroline VanHook and Trey Williams; and EHS students Alexander “Alex” Legros, Caroline Doise, Amiya Ross and Gabrielle Robinson.

Not in attendance are WHS Role Models Brilee Cox and Ryland Pitre.

Not pictured, but also present, was JDPSO School Resource Officer (SRO) Tiffany Bertrand.


Spring 2018 D.A.R.E. Graduations

 

Spring 2018 D.A.R.E. Graduation

 

The Jefferson Davis Parish Sheriff’s Office held the spring D.A.R.E. Graduations for fifth grade students of Bethel Christian School (BCS) and Hathaway High School (HHS) and the sixth grade students of Lake Arthur Elementary School (LAES) and Jennings Elementary School (JES) from May 7-9.

Drug Abuse Resistance Education (D.A.R.E.) is an international substance abuse prevention education program, founded in Los Angeles in 1983 as a drug control strategy of the American war on drugs. The program teaches students life skills on how to resist and prevent the use of drugs, bullying, violent or gang activity and behavior, as well as how to address a variety of issues many teens face today. Students who participate in the ten-week program pledge not to use drugs or join gangs and are taught the dangers of recreational drug use in an interactive in-school curriculum. The D.A.R.E. Program is taught by police officers in a series of lessons, allowing young people to relate to officers as people, opens lines of communication and also to see officers in a helping role, not just an enforcement roll.

The Jefferson Davis Parish Sheriff’s Office strongly supports our parish youth and believes in introducing positive decision making skills at an early age.

 

Lake Arthur Elementary School D.A.R.E. Graduation

The LAES D.A.R.E. Graduation ceremony was held on May 7, at the LAES gymnasium and led by D.A.R.E. instructor Deputy Gale Richard. The ceremony was supported by members of the graduating class, including Mistress and Master of Ceremonies, Vivian Sketoe and Gavin Adams; Claire Conner, Kaylon LaComb and Danielle Holman, who lead the Pledge of Allegiance; Avery Marcantel, Mallory Guidry and Niyah Achane, who lead the ceremony in prayer; Hallie Leger, who delivered the D.A.R.E. Mission; Madison Landry, who delivered the D.A.R.E. Vision and Madison Bihm, Alyssa Martin, Mia Broussard and Harlie Heinen, who recited the history of D.A.R.E.

Lake Arthur High School (LAHS) Role Models Morgan Fontenot, Kayleigh Broussard, Cortrevan Matthews and Christian Trahan were also recognized and presented with certificates by the elementary students.

Deputy Richard announced the classroom essay winners as Mia Broussard, Avery Marcantel and Hannah Primeaux, with Marcantel as the overall school winner.

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LAES sixth graders attend the Spring 2018 D.A.R.E. Graduation ceremony.

Sixth grade teachers Penny Leger, Rhonda Campbell and Lindsey Sittig announced the following graduates as they were presented certificates of completion: Madison Bihm, Jenna Broussard, Mia Broussard, Mariah Conner, Dasia Davis, Roger Davis, Taylor Derise, Alizay Fontenot, Gabriel Gaspard, Danielle Holman, Marlena Istre, Kaylon LaComb, Brooklyn Lopez, Montrell Manuel, Alyssa Martin, Ma’Leeyah Mercer, Landan Perry, Nathan Pond, Jayce Tilliman, Gavin Adams, Lily Beyeaux, Gabriel Chaisson, Remington Chaisson, Samantha Dupras, Alyssa Feverjean, Jaded Fontenot, Kinsley Hanks, Harlie Heinen, Madison Landry, Hallie Leger, Derek Levi, Avery Marcantel, Elijah Moore, Keylen Myers, Destiny Price, Alizah Rogers, Colby Sonnier, Philip Trahan, Makayla Turner, Lana Abshire, Niyah Achane, Claire Conner, Marcus Conner, Kadien Crochet, Courtland Deville, Mallory Guidry, Kendalyn Huntsberry, Trinity Hutchinson, Leigh Johnson, Brian Jones, Hayden LaBauve, Maddix LeJeune, Alaya Miller, Bryson Miller, Hannah Primeaux, Aiden Ramour, Vivian Sketoe and Sidney Theriot.

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LAES sixth graders proudly display their D.A.R.E. Graduation Certificates of Completion.

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Pictured here with Sheriff Ivy Woods (back row) are (front row, from left to right) D.A.R.E Instructor Gale Richard, overall school essay winner Avery Marcantel, D.A.R.E. Instructor Mika Miguez, LAES Principal Donna Woods and Lake Arthur Mayor Sherry Crochet.

 

Bethel Christian School D.A.R.E. Graduation

The BCS D.A.R.E Graduation ceremony was held on May 8, in the BCS Sanctuary. The ceremony was led by D.A.R.E. instructor Deputy Mika Miguez and supported by members of the graduating class, including Mistress and Master of Ceremonies, May Hofmann and Isaac LeJeune; Kagen Verret, Jaxon John, Jase Simon, Jayden Stockwell, Andy Lu and Baylor Griffith, who lead the Pledge of Allegiance; Faith Dugas and Cullen LeCompte, who lead the ceremony in prayer; Miller Hicks, who delivered the D.A.R.E. Mission; Tannum Bonin, who delivered the D.A.R.E. Vision and Noah Myers, Brynlee Knuckles, Jayden Benoit and Kalen Thibodeaux who recited the history of D.A.R.E.

BCS Role Models Lance Benoit, Brock Benoit and Ethan Reed were also recognized and presented with certificates by the graduating class.


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BCS fifth grade students participate in D.A.R.E. Graduation Ceremony.

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The 2018 BCS fifth grade D.A.R.E. Graduation Class.

Deputy Miguez announced the classroom essay winners as Tannum Bonin, Mae Hofmann and Andy Lu, with Hofmann as the overall school winner, as well as the planner winner as Andy Lu.

Fifth grade teacher Karah Daigle then announced the following graduates, who received certificates of completion: Jayden Benoit, Tannum Bonin, Mason Deville, Faith Dugas, Baylor Griffith, Miller Hicks, Mae Hofmann, Jaxon John Brynlee Knuckles, Cullen LeCompte, Isaac LeJeune, Andy Lu, Noah Myers, Jase Simon, Jayden Stockwell, Kalen Thibodeaux and Kagen Verret.

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Dy. Gale Richard presents the prize to overall school essay winner Mae Hofmann. Also pictured are classroom essay winners Tannum Bonin and Andy Lu.



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Pictured here on the back row (from left to right) are Dy. Mika Miguez, Sheriff Ivy Woods, BCS Role Models Ethan Reed, Brock Benoit and Lance Benoit. Pictured on the front row (from left to right) are Classroom essay winners Andy Lu, May Hofmann (overall school winner) and Tannum Bonin.

 

Hathaway Elementary School D.A.R.E. Graduation

The HHS D.A.R.E. Graduation was held in the Charles M. Groth Gym on May 9. The ceremony, led by D.A.R.E. instructor Deputy Gale Richard, was supported by members of the graduating class, including Mistress and Master of Ceremonies Gracee Lavergne and Andrew Nguyen; Natalie Adickes and Samuel Janise, who lead the Pledge of Allegiance; Liam Robertson and Adelynn Sonnier, who lead the ceremony in prayer; Ryleigh Leger, who delivered the D.A.R.E. Mission; Michael Bagwell, who delivered the D.A.R.E. Vision and Reagan Hebert, Tanner Hayes, Marissa Guidry and Hudson Carter, who recited the history of D.A.R.E.


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HHS Role Models Brooklyn Mouton, Katelynn Rasberry, Hayden Duhon and Baylie Breaux were also recognized and presented the certificates from the graduating class.

Deputy Richard announced classroom essay winners as Naveah Cormier and Andrew Nguyen, with Nguyen as the overall school winner, before fifth grade teachers Leigh Gidlow and Lisa Semmes announced the graduates

The following students received certificates of completion: Brooklyn Atteberry, Michael Bagwell, Payton Beard, Hudson Carter, Lauryn Clement, Brody Estes, Colin Fontenot, Brayden Gaskin, Marissa Guidry, Gracee Lavergne, Nyla LeBlanc, Alicia Miller, Brennen Monceaux, Ethan Navarre, Andrew Nguyen, Cameron Plauche, Liam Robertson, Nataliyah Sanchez, Adelynn Sonnier, Ambria Tall, Jayden Timpa, Hunter Trahan, Natalie Adickes, Hunter Broussard, Nevaeh Cormier, Aiden Fontenot, Taylor Fuselier, Tanner Hayes, Reagan Hebert, Amyah Hines, Samuel Janise, Rayden Kastrick, Tyler Lavergne, Ryleigh Leger, Elina LeJeune, Meya Mott, Hudson Murray, Caleb Neal, Gracie Rabalais, Thomas Romero, Nevaeh Spell, Brody Trahan and Raelynn Wood.

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Sheriff Ivy Woods with overall school essay winner Andrew Nguyen.

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Mistress and Master of Ceremonies Gracee Lavergne and Andrew Nguyen.

 

Jennings Elementary School D.A.R.E. Graduation

The JES D.A.R.E. Graduation was held on May 9, at the JES auditorium. The ceremony, led by D.A.R.E. instructor Deputy Mika Miguez, was supported by members of the graduating class, including Mistress and Master of Ceremonies Emma Watson and Dane Sonnier; Dwayne Moore and Celeste Robin, who lead the Pledge of Allegiance; Kaleb Touchet, who lead the ceremony in prayer; Jasmine Bailey, who delivered the D.A.R.E. Mission; Patrick Abraham, who delivered the D.A.R.E. Vision and Serenity Greis, Cameron Anderson, Alesia Washington and Tyler Daigle, who recited the history of D.A.R.E. Jennings High School Role Models Keynan Charles, Brooke Hopkins, Sha’Davia Capdeville, Keelen McZeal, Summer Benoit and Maitlan LeBlanc were also recognized and presented with certificates by the JES students.

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Jennings Elementary School sixth graders attend the Spring 2018 D.A.R.E. Graduation Ceremony.

Deputy Miguez announced the classroom essay winners as Dwayne Moore, Donovan Roy, Alyssa Kerley, Dane Sonnier, Joseph Emilien, Alaria Washington and Alissa Daigle, with Daigle as the overall school winner. She also announced the planner winners as Eliza Person, Serenity Greis, Dane Sonnier, Tova Husers and Alaria Washington.

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JES D.A.R.E. Classroom Essay Winners were Dwayne Moore, Donovan Roy, Alyssa Kerley, Dane Sonnier, Joseph Emilien, Alaria Washington and Alissa Daigle.

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Jennings High School Role Models are pictured here (back row, from left to right) Sha’Davia Capdeville, Keynan Charles, Summer Benoit, Brooke Hopkins, Keelen McZeal and Maitlan LeBlanc with D.A.R.E. Instructor Mika Miguez and Overall School Essay Winner Alissa Daigle (front).

Sixth grade teachers Alice Boutte, Paige Cassidy, Olivia Hollier and Crystal Benoit, then announced the graduates, and the following students were presented certificates of completion: Cameron Anderson, Cuylin Ardoin, Klynn Boudreaux, Karmen Bradley, Landon Broussard, Chellena Bryant, Wyatt Cole, Acen Crader, Clifton Deshazo, Zanarionne Douglas, Artavien Hawkins, Cheyenne LeLeaux, Marlin Lyons, Layla McFarlin, Dwayne Moore, Eliza Person, Jacale Pete, Andrew Richard, Donovan Roy, Jubilee Simon, Azire Simon, Laila Spell, Alyssa Trahan, Amyria Turner, Alesia Washington, Kandis Willridge, Patrick Abraham, Jasmine Bailey, Charlaija Barker, Mallorie Canady, Tyler Daigle, Aalayna Edwards, Joseph Emilien, Amare Fontenot, Brennan Fontenot, Neveah Gay, Ayden Guillory, Madison Guinn, Jayden Hargrave, Tova Husers, Jacquelyn Jones, Kaiden Kessinger, Emma LeCompte, Joshua LeJeune, Daivanie Lyons, Tristan Maynard, Ty’Zavien Palfrey, La Nia Rubin, Aidan Savant, Rachel Thibodeaux, Emma Watson, Nia Young, Roari Atkins, Sarah Benoit, Braxton Broussard, Jude Busby, Alana Cartwright, Karshaun Cole, Phoebe Daigle, Leslie Etienne, Zadyn Etienne, Brynn Fullilove, Serenity Greis, Deshaun Harris, Julian Herrera, Jace Karam, Alyssa Kerley, Shannon Levi, Bryniah Maxile, Tristan Myers, Molly Richard, Celeste Robin, Joey Seagraves, Austin Sims, Isyhis Sonnier, Cassidy Thompson, Kaleb Touchet, Morgan Ardoin, Avery Breaux, Niyah Breaux, Cloe Conner, Renmani Etienne, Warren Guidry, Riley Guillotte, Jewel Jones, Abbygail Landry, Megan LeGros, Amani Lennette, Ethan Lopez, Amiiryk Lyons, Chris Matthews, Andrew McGregor, Monyka Meas, Burk Mouton, Abby Ortego, Caleb Savoy, Martrecia Sinegal, Matthew Sonnier, Grant Trahan, Dazie Tupper, Kadence Tupper, Logan Walker, Rolonni White, Zmyri Adams, Taylor Babineaux, Carson Barr, Brianna Brown, Kamiron Chaisson, Avery Chaisson, Aubrey Chretien, Alissa Daigle, Kendall Dauphinet, Marli Duhon, Derian Edwards, Emmy Edwards, Evin Edwards, Brylun Fontenot, Sterling Guillory, Brenden Hebert, Derrick Jackson, Ayriahnna Keiser, Austin LaBauve, T’Kevien Levi, Kenadie Lopez, Elysia Louis, Kaden Mascorro, Layla Olivier, Aimee Richard, Dominan’te Sinegal and Alaria Washington.

 

CONGRATULATIONS D.A.R.E. GRADUATES!

 


Hidden in Plain Sight exhibit held in Lake Arthur

 

 
Friday, Jefferson Davis Parish Sheriff’s Office deputies held their second showing of their traveling display; “Hidden in Plain Sight” at the Lake Arthur Community Center.  Dozens of parents, grandparents, teachers, and concerned adults stopped in to view the exhibit aimed at informing adults of the social issues facing our youth.

When you see the exhibit it looks no different than any teenager’s room; cluttered with various items that, at first glance, are normal.  Behind the scenes the seemingly normal room is riddled with things used to hide alcohol, drugs, weapons, and many other types of contraband.  Everything used in the exhibit was either made from household items or bought legally from a local area store or online.

This exhibit also aims to inform adults that drugs and alcohol are not the only social issues facing our youth.  Many of our youth face bullying, suicidal thoughts, eating disorders, sexual activity, and many other issues.

The D.A.R.E. officers were on hand for the exhibit to answer questions and show visitors things they may have missed at first, second, or even third glance.  During a walk through they showed normal day items that are used to hide alcohol, drugs, weapons, or paraphernalia.  The D.A.R.E. officers also informed people about social phrases or symbols.

The next showing of the Hidden in Plain Sight exhibit will be 10 a.m.-2 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 27, at the Welsh Community Center,101 Palmer St.in Welsh. The exhibit is free and open to all adults, but no children are allowed.  This display is not only for parents; all adults are invited and encouraged to come. For more information, call Deputy Richard at 337-658-4902 or Deputy Miguez at 337-377-3681.


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