education CONNECT Kai-Li “Sissy” Thomas, a 10th-grade student at The Brighton School, was admitted to and attended Columbia School of Art for a summer Intensive. This competitive pre-college course accepted students worldwide and aimed to develop a series of ATTENDS COLUMBIA SCHOOL OF ART FOR A SUMMER INTENSIVE 10TH-GRADE STUDENT AT THE BRIGHTON SCHOOL
The Dunham School has announced that 28 members of the classes of 2024 and 2025 have been named 2024 Advanced Placement® (AP) Scholars based on their outstanding performances on last spring’s exams. Students who earn a score DUNHAM STUDENTS RECOGNIZED AS AP® SCHOLARS
of three or higher on a five-point scale may be eligible to receive college credit for coursework completed during their
foundational drawings for a fine arts college application portfolio. Kai-Li proudly says that Dyslexia is her “Super Power,” she uses her platform in the Arts to highlight the “Gifts of Dyslexia.” During this summer intensive, Kai-Li developed creative assignments using different approaches to drawing, from observation to imagination. Kai-Li was also admitted to and attended a
high school careers. 2024 AP Scholars with Distinction: Blake Beale ’24, Charlie Dantin ’24, Mason Elliott ’24, Mallory Golightly ’24, Katie Harris ’24, George Harrod ’25, Wait Harrod ’25, Emerson Lazarus ’24, Claire McIlwain ’24, Samay Mirpuri ’24, Adrian Raymond ’24, and Kai Washington ’24. 2024 AP Scholars with Honor: Ben Barton ‘24, Jeremiah Blanchard ’25, Nicolas Bush ’25, Ethan Courter ’24, Elise Ford ’25, and Houston Theriot ’24. 2024 AP Scholars: Luke Ducote ’24, Grace Dykes ’24, Sydney Faust ’24, Nathan Hays ’24, Brayden LeBlanc ’24, Jordyn Mooney ’25, Clay Pecue ’24, Louis Phillips ’24, Reynolds Pontti ’25, and Alex Smith ’25.
prestigious summer intensive program at Prairie View A&M, Architecture Enrichment Concepts (ARTEC). This program was for freshman through junior students interested in exploring architecture, construction science, art, and digital media arts. She was honored by Councilwoman Chauna Banks at the Baton Rouge Metro Council Meeting, for her accomplishments BAKER HIGH SCHOOL REOPENS WITH A RIBBON-CUTTING CEREMONY AND CELEBRATES RENOVATION Baker High School reopened its doors, following extensive renovations, with a grand ribbon-cutting ceremony attended by city officials, school administrators, and residents. The ceremony was held in the school’s courtyard and marked a significant milestone for a new chapter for the school. Mayor Waites says, "The reopening of Baker High School is more than just a physical renovation–it's a renewal of our commitment to the future of our students and this community. This school stands as a beacon of progress, and I couldn’t be more excited for the opportunities ahead for our young people." The event was a celebration of progress and unity, signifying a bright future ahead for Baker High School and its students.
GIRL SCOUTS LOUISIANA EAST ANNOUNCES GIANNA MANISCALCO AS RECIPIENT OF GSUSA GOLD AWARD SCHOLARSHIP
Girl Scouts Louisiana East (GSLE), along with Girl Scouts of the USA (GSUA), have announced that Gianna Manscalco, an Ambassador Girl Scout from Plaquemine, is the recipient of the GSUSA Gold Award Scholarship in the amount of $5,000. Maniscalco has been a Girl Scout since Kindergarten and is currently studying nursing at LSU-A in Alexandria. As a nature lover and avid fisher, she saw a need in her community for education about conservation and preventative measures to keep the world clean. Her project, “Where There’s a Will, There’s a Water Way,” demonstrates measurable and sustainable impact by addressing the root causes of litter in waterways and
providing resources for trash pickup and recycling. This project addresses an issue of national and/or global significance, proving that Girl Scouts of courage, confidence, and character truly make the world a better place.
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