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A New Vision
Posted: May 05, 2010Warren Easton is excited to partner with “Sight for Students” through the National Association of School Nurses, of which our school nurse, Ms Cassondra Ferrand is a member. Warren Easton students have the privilege of having school site vision exams performed by Dr. Madeline Borne. The complete exam is performed at school and if glasses are needed, the students can choose from a wide variety of frames. Dr. Borne then delivers the glasses to the students on her next school visit. Every student who requires glasses will receive them regardless of their financial status. The program has been a complete success this school year and we are looking forward to continuing it in the Fall.
Student Certificates
Each year, the Southern Regional Education Board awards Certificates of Educational Achievement to a select group of students who participate in the High Schools That Work Assessment test. These students completed a college-preparatory course of study in at least two of three subject areas, completed a concentration in a career/technical area, mathematics & science, or the humanities, and met the readiness goals in all three subject areas on the HSTW Assessment test. Only a small percentage of students each year meet or exceed the high standards necessary to earn awards. This year, 18 Easton seniors have received the High Schools That Work Award of Educational Achievement: Crystal Bass, Nelson Doubarere, Teira Escher, Tatyana Franklin, Terry Gordon, D’Antoine Hills, Deanna Hooks, Alesia Irvin, Sammietra Lewis, Sierra L’Herisse, Derick Lyles Christopher Martin, Garrett Reed, Derionne Sanchez, Jaimee Shelton, Joshanee Williams, Jade Wimby, Glenn Young.
Terry Gibson Wins Ellis Marsalis Scholarship
Posted: April 18, 2010
Warren Easton senior Terry Gibson won the prestigious Ellis Marsalis full 4-year scholarship to study jazz at the University of New Orleans at the recent “Seeking Satch” competition held in conjunction with the French Quarter Festival. Gibson will also accompany Irvin Mayield on a trip to Germany in late May.Warren Easton News
Posted: March 17, 2010EASTON PRINICPAL MEDLEY SALUTED
The Louisiana Legislative Women's Caucus Foundation recently announced the nominees for its 2010 Women of Excellence Awards. Warren Easton Charter High School Principal Alexina Medley is one of the finalists. This annual awards’ program recognizes and honors the professional achievements and contributions of extraordinary women who personify excellence in their area of specialty, integrity, character and community service.
HALL OF FAME SCHOLARSHIPS
On April 7 nearly seventy seniors will be interviewing for five $5,000 college scholarships funded by Sandra Bullock. If fund-raising efforts are successful, ten additional $2,500 scholarships provided by alumni and friends of Warren Easton will also be awarded on May 14 at the annual Hall of Fame induction ceremonies. Donations are tax deductible. Please call Arthur Hardy at 504-913-1563 for more details.
COMIMG EVENTS
The Warren Easton Band and Choir Spring Concert and Art Fair will be held on Wednesday, March 17 at 6:30PM.
The third annual Warren Easton Mid City Festival is set for Saturday, March 27, at Easton Park from 11AM – 6PM. All proceeds benefit the Warren Easton School based health center prescription fund.
The 19th annual Warren Easton Hall of Fame ceremonies will take place at 7 PM on Friday, May 14 in the school auditorium. This year’s inductees include Boh Brothers co-founder HENRY BOH, Class of 1911(Boys High); Prytania Theater owner RENE BRUNET, Class of 1940; Educator LEE FAUCETTE, Class of 1954; Law Professor Emeritus (Oklahoma City University) RICHARD COULSON, Class of 1960; USDA Program analyst MAJOR FLOYD MILES JR., Class of 1984; and honorary inductee BARBARA DUHE, counselor at Warren Easton for 26 years.
EASTON BAND NEWS
In addition to appearing in the New Orleans Saints victory parade, the Easton band and spirit groups marched in the following parades: Bacchus, Carrollton, Endymion, Carrollton, Hermes, Pygmalion. On Fat Tuesday Easton placed third in the Rex parade band competition.
The Easton band and spirit groups made a surprise appearance at the 100th anniversary party of The Rotary Club of New Orleans' 100th Anniversary Celebration outside Antoine’s Restaurant in the French Quarter.
The most recent issue of Stage magazine features a half-page photo of the band outside the Prytania Theater as they performed for Sandra Bullock.
Easton band director Ms. Asia Muhaimin has been named a recipient of the 2010 New Orleans Music Educator award for her commitment to music education in the region. She will receive $500 for being selected for the School Outreach program and $1000 to participate in the sight-reading collaborative. The award may also be used to purchase supplies and equipment that enhances the Easton music program.
STUDENTS SHINE
Warren Easton students collected more than $3,000 for The Rotary of New Orleans’ Haitian Relief Fund.
The “E NEWS” broadcast was launched in January. Two team members meet every day after school to produce video announcements, which are telecast the following day to each classroom via TV monitors. Students learn how to edit the broadcasts and are responsible for developing different story lines that would be of interest to their peers. An accredited course in the basics of broadcasting may be offered at Warren Easton in the future.
More than 60 seniors signed up for “a Day of Community Service” on Tuesday, March 23 with Operation Nehemiah. Other days of service are set for April 12, & 13.
The Sugar Bowl Chapter of the National Football Foundation and College Hall of Fame has named Easton senior Maurice Rothschild a 2010 Scholar-Athlete. Maurice will be one of several area athletes to be honored at a luncheon on March 23, 2010 at the Bienville Club Room at the Louisiana Superdome. Maurice plays football at quarterback and wide receiver. He is also on the Easton basketball and track teams. With a 3.5 GPA Maurice plans to use his interest in science and mathematics to study engineering. To date he has received two full 4-year football scholarship offers from Columbia University in New York and A & M at Prairie View, Texas.
School Nurse Cassondra Ferrand, R.N. reports that the Warren Easton Allied Health Career Prep Program, presented in conjunction with Tulane Medical Center, has been extremely successful. Eighteen juniors participated in the “Lunch and Learn” program, where various allied health professionals from Tulane visited our school and discussed their careers and their career paths in the areas of OT, Lab, PT, RT, Dietetics, Radiology, Speech, Pharmacy, and Medical Records. Next year these students will participate in the “Senior Shadow” Internship Program, where they will spend the second half of the year in various allied health areas at Tulane.
Congratulations to the following eight lucky students who have been selected to participate in an all-expense-paid college tour: Terrian Augustine, Shawn Baptiste, Cole Caraby, Mizer Edwards, Raymond Ellis, Brianyell McDaniel, DeShandalyn Meridy and Dana Williams. The students will participate in a four-day tour to Springhill College, Florida A & M, Bethune-Cookman University and other higher education institutions. This tour will culminate in an all expenses paid trip to Disney World. This trip will be funded through the 21st Century Community Learning Centers’ Grant.
A group of 10th grade students were chosen from Easton to participate in a Career Awareness Day by Northrop Grumman’s Women in Engineering organization, where they participated in an aluminum boat building contest. The winning student from Easton was Tanya Davis.
A group of seniors who took the High Schools That Work Assessment test were rewarded for their participation by attending a private viewing of “The Blind Side.” Because the movie was not yet available on DVD, Sandra Bullock sent an advance copy with her assistant who showed the movie in the auditorium, whose renovation Ms Bullock funded. She also donated the AV equipment used to project the film. Students made a thank you card, which was sent to the Academy Award winning star.
The Student Council attended the 7th annual Unity Through Understanding Day workshop sponsored by the Anti- Defamation League Family Service of Greater New Orleans. Easton students have been attending the annual program for four years. Eagles Jeremy Solomon, Bernell Elzey and Jeremey McKendell acted as facilitators this year. They have attended a four-day conference during the ADL Youth Holocaust Mission Weekend in Washington D.C.
The Hospitality Academy had their first field trip to the Renaissance Arts Hotel. The students met with the general manager and other staff members who shared information about the hotel industry. A question and answer session followed. During a tour of the hotel, students discussed what they learned in the classroom and shared that information during the tour. Upon returning to the classroom, students had to write a report and share it with other classmates.
The Lady Eagles basketball team again advanced to the Bi-District State playoffs. Baseball and softball are in full swing with both teams playing district rivals McD35, OPW, Karr, and Reed. The boys and girls track teams are just coming off a very successful meet at Mandeville High School.
EASTON NEWS
Utilizing 21st Century and Web 2.0 technology, Warren Easton Charter High has launched a new website: www.warreneastoncharterhigh.org. Teachers will be able to set up their own web pages and post homework assignments. The new site can also be translated into more than 25 languages.
Two new e-boards have been installed outside the library and in the main office. These high-tech displays are being used to keep our Easton family up to date and informed regarding special event and activities. The e-boards are being monitored by Mrs. McLendon and maintained by seniors Leonair Bradley and Nelson Doubarere.
Easton has received funds through the Carl Perkins Grant to set-up two certification labs to certify students in industry-based certifications.
Easton has been chosen as one of three schools nationwide to participate in the 2009/2010 scholarship program sponsored by LearnKey. This scholarship will enable 15 students to receive free training, vouchers and testing for IC3 and/or Microsoft Office Specialist Computer Certifications.
New Orleans trumpeter Irvin Mayfield and his Jazz Orchestra won a 2010 Grammy award for his new CD “Book One,” which was recorded in the Easton Auditorium.
Warren Easton’s recovery in post-Katrina New Orleans is the subject of a film produced by FEMA: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yIRywzgFRPY
The Warren Easton Football program and Coach Tony Hall were featured in a recent issue of Louisiana Football Magazine.
www.lafootballmagazine.com/easton.html
PHYSICAL IMPROVEMENTS
Health Clinic
Construction is 80% complete on a project to renovate, expand and convert Easton's old Custodial Lodge into a School-Based Health Clinic to provide a convenient source of quality health and dental care for our students. The $700,000 project is funded by a combination of grants from the Kellogg Foundation, Ms. Sandra Bullock, Warren Easton Charter Foundation and the San Francisco 49ers Foundation. Work is expected to be completed later this spring.
Windows & Waterproofing Project
Construction is underway on a $2.4 million project to replace all 525 original (1913) windows in the main school building and to waterproof the walls around the two rear courtyards. The project is funded by an allocation to the Orleans Parish School Board by the New Orleans City Council from part of the rent the City receives from leasing public lands to the Harrah's Casino. Work is expected to be completed early this summer.
Roof & Solar Project
Construction was recently completed on over $500,000 in energy improvements funded by a grant arranged through ENTERGY - New Orleans. The work included a new energy efficient roof for the main school building as well as the installation of solar panels to collect and store free solar energy. As a bonus, the school's science department was provided with materials to monitor the solar electricity generation and to incorporate lessons so learned into the curriculum.
Sewer Improvements
Although not glamorous, the work Easton has done over the past year beneath the school's foundation has gone a long way in keeping the school sanitary and operating efficiently. The school funded a $99,000 replacement of its main sewer lines under the kitchen and on the Salcedo side of the campus. Also, the Sewerage & Water Board built new connections to its lines under Iberville Street to improve the operation of the restrooms in Easton's gym.
ATTENTION ALUMNI
Did you lose your Easton yearbook in Katrina? The following years are available on CD for $25 each. Call Janet Gaudet at 504 491 3318 to order:1927-1932
1953, 1955, 1957, 1958, 1959
1960-1968
1970-1977, 1979
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Click here to view highlights from remarks made by President George W. Bush on August 29, 2006 in the Warren Easton High School Auditorium.
