Book Review

Summer Book Reviews 7-8-2009

Two words – vampire romance. Go ahead and laugh – I did when I saw the section that Barnes and Noble bookstore created just for this series of books – but Stephenie Meyer’s “Twilight” saga is taking the reading world by storm. […]

Book Review

Summer Book Review 6-17-2009

“Jerk, California” by Jonathan Friesen is about high school senior Sam Carrier, who lives with his mother and his stepfather. Sam struggles with his stepfather, who criticizes him about his Tourette’s Syndrome, and struggles to see his true identity, Jack Keegan. […]

Letter to the Editor

Lack of attendance has impact on DHS Baccalaureate ceremony

Dear Editor,
On Tuesday May 19, Destrehan High School held their Baccalaureate ceremony in the auditorium on campus. The word Baccalaureate is defined as a religious message addressed to a graduating class before commencement day. Faculty, students, and parents put a lot of work into this event and it was a nice celebration. The mantra was from Psalm 37:5, “Commit yourself to the Lord ; trust also in him; and he shall bring it to pass.” […]