education CONNECT AIDEN MONISTERE NAMED GATORADE PLAYER OF THE YEAR Parkview Baptist School’s Aiden Monistere was named the 2024–25 Gatorade Louisiana Boys Track & Field Player of the Year, honoring athletic excellence, academic achievement, and character. Monistere won the 2-mile at New Balance Nationals with a time of 8:52.31 (No. 5 nationally) and swept the 800, 1600, and 3200 at the Class 3A state meet, anchoring the winning 4x800 relay. A state record-holder and 18-time state champion, Monistere has volunteered through Eagle Academy and summer camps. He will continue his athletic career at Iowa State University this fall.
EBR SCHOOL BUSES GETTING CAMERA UPGRADES East Baton Rouge Parish school buses will have new cameras installed before school starts this year. The $3.5 million project with Pro-Vision Solutions includes five interior cameras and one exterior camera per bus. Transportation Director Rob Howle said the upgrade will improve student safety and accountability. Features include GPS tracking, live video access, motion sensors, and dual-layer backups. Cameras were first installed on 250 buses in 2016, and officials have already seen improved behavior on buses with surveillance.
GLASGOW MIDDLE LEADS EUROPEAN ADVENTURE
SJA STUDENTS TRAVEL TO KLAGETOH
Glasgow Middle Principal Erin Howard recently led students on an unforgettable journey through Italy, Switzerland, and France. Joined by students from Sherwood Middle, Mayfair Lab, Liberty Magnet, Baton Rouge Magnet High, and alumni parents, the group explored historic streets in Verona and Venice, admired alpine views from Mount Rigi, enjoyed the beauty of Lucerne, and soaked in the sights of Paris. The trip offered students a unique opportunity to experience world history, diverse cultures, and global connections beyond the classroom. It also fostered new friendships and lasting memories.
Six St. Joseph’s Academy students spent a week in Klagetoh, Arizona, serving the Navajo people on Saint Anne’s Mission. The trip was sponsored by Catholic High School (CHS) and also included a group of 12 CHS students. The students celebrated mass and enjoyed a parish social at Saint Anne’s Mission, and they also visited the Petrified Forest National Park. During the week, they immersed themselves in service with work projects.
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