education CONNECT THE DUNHAM SCHOOL’S FOURTH GRADERS GET INNOVATIVE
HIP HOP DOC VISITS EBR SCHOOLS
The “Hip Hop Doc” made rounds to four East Baton Rouge Parish Schools to promote reading. Dr. Rani Whitfield, a Baton Rouge native, renowned physician, and musician visited Audubon Elementary School, Broadmoor Elementary School, and LaSalle Elementary School to read his new book RJ Did It as part of an initiative in partnership with East Baton Rouge Schools aimed at highlighting the importance of literacy.
The Dunham School’s fourth grade students recently spent time in the Innovation Lab, constructing chairs out of newspaper and tape. The challenge was to make a chair that could hold the weight of the school’s Middle and Upper School STEM expert, Mr. Van. The winning chair was selected based on strength, style, construction, and comfort.
Episcopal School of Baton Rouge students had a great showing at Youth Legislature. Senior Miniya Malone served on the state board for the second consecutive year as the House Speaker Pro Tempore. Junior Adam Chittom and sophomore Kate Lyons’ bill passed the House and Senate and was signed by the Governor. Sophomores Nate McLean and Daniel Lindsey’s bill made it out of committee but was ultimately declared unconstitutional by the Supreme Court. EPISCOPAL STUDENTS SUCCEED AT YOUTH LEGISLATURE
Parkview Baptist School’s Head Girls Soccer Coach, Raphael Nunes, has been recognized as the 2024 Girls Winter Region Independent School High School Coach of the Year by the prestigious United Soccer Coaches organization. This incredible honor is a testament to Coach Nunes’s dedication, leadership, and passion for the sport and Parkview’s student-athletes. Since joining Parkview Baptist School in 2018, Coach Nunes has transformed the Girls Soccer Program into a powerhouse of excellence. His commitment to cultivating both talent and character in his players has earned him and the program recognition far beyond the campus. PARKVIEW COACH NAMED COACH OF THE YEAR
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