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Notification to Parents Parent’s Right to Know Dear Parents/Guardians: Per the new Title 1
legislation, labeled No Child Left Behind, you may request information
regarding the professional qualifications of your child’s classroom
teacher(s) and paraprofessional staff. You may request the following
information:
If you would like further
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Tennis Team End Perfect Regular
Season Fair Park’s tennis team
has completed another perfect season by winning all of their matches. The team had a perfect 8-0 season. The Indians beat the Chiefs of Natchitoches
in their last match. The team
consisting of Greginald Williams, Devante Davidson, Jeffery Jones and Melvin Williams won
all matches handily. The will now go
on to compete in the Regionals which are set to
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Basketball Team Enters State Playoffs For the fifth consecutive
year and in two different classifications, the Fair Park Indians have entered
the state basketball playoffs. The
2006 Indians won the biggest prize – the 3-A Championship. This year, the heavily junior laden team
will travel to Lake Charles to take on the Indians of Washington-Marion as
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Academic Pep Rally Academic pep rallies were held in the auditorium as students face impending state examinations. Students were entertained by the high school band and danceline under the direction of Professor Jenkins and Ms. Kelecia Bryant. The first pep rally ninth and twelfth grade students received motivational messages from Coach Preston, Coach Bursey and Mrs. Phillips. Ninth grade students will take the iLEAP and seniors who have completed all testing were on hand to encourage their underclassmen. Coach Preston reminded the students to get ready with a great breakfast, plenty of rest and to set their clocks to the daylight savings time which will go into effect this weekend. Students were challenged to do their very best on the exams. Mrs. Phillips encouraged the students to chant “YES, WE CAN!” to her barrage of challenges – “We can make top scores; we can do our best . . .” The sophomores and juniors who will take the Graduation Exit Examinations were motivated by Mrs. Benton, Coach Bursey and Mr. Graham. Coach Bursey cautioned the students, “Don’t let what you don’t know, interfere with what you do know.” Mr. Graham brought the audience to its feet with his advice and antics on how to remain on task when testing. He pepped the students with repeats and ended with his dancing with the band.
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First Half District Basketball 2007-08 At the conclusion of the game against Woodlawn, the Fair Park boys' basketball team emerged atop of District 1 4A boys' basketball for the first half of district play with a record of 7-1 in district play and sporting a 17-6 overall team record. In tournament play this year, Fair Park has placed second at Parkway and has won the consolations in the Thanksgiving Classic and Holiday Tournaments. District Game Scores for the first half: FP vs Northwood -- 74 - 69 FP at Minden -- 58 - 76 FP vs Benton -- 68 - 49 FP at Parkway -- 47 - 41 FP vs Bossier -- 91 - 62 FP at Haughton -- 55 - 39 FP vs Woodlawn -- 54 - 47
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Recognized Performance The following young men have received recognition for their outstanding performance on the football field for the 2007 season. These awards were given by district coaches and sportswriters who voted on them. Morris Claiborne All-State Honorable Mention
Tobhyias Artison
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Homecoming Royalty for 2007 Senior honor students LaDaryl Poole and BreAnna King have been voted Homecoming King and Queen for the 2007-08 school year. They were voted in a school-wide election in September and will reign over Homecoming festivities. The King and Queen were crowned at the annual coronation which presented the Homecoming Court. King LaDaryl and Queen BreAnna will be presented to the public at the Homecoming Game against Parkway on October 19. |
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ROTC Legion of Valor Bronze Cross for Outstanding Achievement Award Cadet Lieutenant Kimberly Brown, a senior JROTC cadet, is to be congratulated for being named recipient of this year's ROTC Legion of Valor Bronze Cross for Outstanding Achievement Award. This is the highest award given to any JROTC cadet. Only one is given for every thirteen states in the United States. We are proud of Lieutenant Brown!
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Fair Park's JUMP Program Presented to Conventioneers About 7,500 educators from more than 30 states — along with national education experts — shared best practices and explored strategies for school improvement at the 21st annual SREB High Schools That Work Staff Development Conference, July 11-14, 2007 in New Orleans. Principal Bruce Daigle along with Assistant Principal Robert Silvie and teachers Beatrice Maxile and Stephanie Palmer-White attended the conference to present the JUMP program to convention participants. The session entitled "Ninth-grade 'JUMP' Starts Urban High School Reform" guided participants through research-based JUMP strategies implemented to improve ninth-grade transition. These strategies include block scheduling, double-dosing in mathematics and English, early alert and intensive intervention. Over 200 conventioneers from across the nation attended the session. While at the convention, the team attended best practices sessions that will be shared with the faculty in continuing efforts to move the school toward exemplary status.
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Camp JUMP 2007-08 Scheduled for Sunday, August 5 All incoming ninth grade students and their parents are invited to the annual ninth orientation day -- Camp JUMP scheduled for Sunday, August 5, 2007 from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. At the camp, students will get a chance to meet their teachers and administrators. They will be given a tour of the school and schedules will be made available for them so that their transition into high school will be an easy one. All students will report to school the first day on Tuesday, April 14. Student are required to wear uniforms each day beginning the first day of school. Click here to see the specifics of the uniform policy from the letter that was sent to parents from the principal.
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School Calendar for Year 2007-08 The Caddo Parish School Board has published its calendar for the 2007-08 academic year. 2007-2008 SCHOOL
CALENDAR
Nine Weeks Grading Periods ·
First Nine
Weeks -- August 14 - October 12 -- 43 Days ·
Second Nine
Weeks -- October 15 - December 21 -- 45 Days ·
Third Nine
Weeks -- January 7 - March 14 -- 47 Days ·
Fourth Nine
Weeks -- March 17 - May 22 -- 43 Days School Will Be Closed On the
Following Days ·
September 3
Labor Day ·
November 19-23
Thanksgiving Holidays ·
December 24 -
January 4 Christmas Holidays ·
January 21
Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday ·
February 18
President’s Day Holiday ·
March 21-28
Spring Break and Easter Holidays
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Commencement 2007 Congratulations to the Class of '07. Ninety-seven graduates received their diplomas at the annual Commencement Exercises on Wednesday, May 9 at the Hirsch Coliseum. Mr. Daigle presented each student with the long awaited sheepskin. Assisting Mr. Daigle with the presentations were assistant principals Howard Clayton, Robert Silvie and Monica Barbee. Top ranked in the class was the class valedictorian, Sh'Garyka Sutton and the salutatorian was Quateia Collins. Honor graduates included Julia Brown, Tremethia Robinson, Shakeria Colvin, Jatarie Huggins and Terenzo Murray. |
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Senior Week Activities Senior Week was held April 23 - April 27. Senior activities for each day were as follows. Monday, "Celebrity Day;" Tuesday, "Shadow Day;" Wednesday, "Awards Day;" Thursday, "Picnic and Dress Down Day;" and Friday, "Buddy/Geek Day." |
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Senior Awards Day Several seniors received awards on Senior Awards Day. A listing of students receiving awards: Principal List: Jessica Baker, Timothy Cauthern, Shakeria Colvin, Juaneshia Ellison, Jagmon Foster, Rickey Francis, Jalisa Grant, Shunica Haynes, Terenzo Murray, Ebony Nash, tremethia Robinson, Antonio Thomas and Lakita Wright. Honor Roll: Julia Brown, Joseph Claville, Quateia Collins, Jetarria Holden, Darius Holmes, Michelle Johnson, Meisha Key, Brittany King, Ruella Marshall, Nakendra Pratt, Antonio Shivers, Courtney Smith, Sh'Garyka Sutton, Qiante Taylor, Sade Tillman, and Michael Williams. Caddo Career Center Awards: Je'tarria Holden, Kenya Frazier, and Jessica Baker. Upward Bound Awards: Tyrius Franklin, Shirleycea Thomas, Alexis Payton, and Keaundrial Hamilton. Principal's Leadership Award: Ebony Nash. Office Worker's Recognition: Darryl Waker, Jalisa Grant and Jagmon Foster. Wendy's Heismann Nominees: Terenzo Murray and Jagmon Foster. Woodman of the World: Jason Boyd. Scottish Rite Award: Johnny May, Jr. and Jagmon Foster. Wendell Davis Award: Terenzo Murray, Doug Williams Memorial Award: Markcus Jackson. Troy Monsanto Memorial Award: Jason Boyd. DECA Awards: Terenzo Murray, Ebony Nash, Timothy Cauthen, Johnathan Williams, Antonio Shivers, Quitea Collins, Jagmon Foster, Shakeria Colvin, Brittany King. Seniors Receiving Scholarships: Jessica BAker, Julia Brown, Rickey Francis, Tyrius Franklin, Damien Hart, Justin Hunt, Johnny May, Jr., Sh'Garyka Sutton, Qiante Taylor, Darryl Waker, and Michael Williams. |
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Concert Band Receives Superior Rating Congratulations
to the Fair Park High School Concert Band for receiving a superior rating on
stage at the LMEA District festival on Monday, March 26, 2007. Great
job, band students. Mr. Clifford Jenkins is band director. |
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Close Up Students in Washington, D. C. Seven Fair Park students are participants in a seven-day learning adventure in Washington D. C. through the Close Up program for high school students and educators. This program develops students' knowledge of basic concepts of government and citizenship. Our students can expect to gain a greater understanding of the rights and responsibilities of citizens in a participatory democracy and learn how constituents, interest groups and party politics affect the legislative process. They will have onsite study-visits, see the city's monuments and memorials, explore the Smithsonian museums and enjoy the cultural diversity of Washington's historic neighborhoods. They will also have the opportunity to spend time with Senators Landrieu and Vitter of Louisiana, Representative Jim McCrery and staff. Fair Park students earned their way to the Washington experience by applying with the Close Up adviser, Mrs. Maxile and working throughout the school year to earn funding collectively to help defray their costs to the Capitol. Students and their parents parked cars on campus for the Saints/Cowboys football game and during the Independence Bowl. There were other fundraising experiences during the year. Accompanying our students on this years' program during the week of March 25 - 31 are Mrs. Maxile and Mrs. Gallion. |
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Indians Ready for State Testing March 19-23 will involve Fair Park's students in statewide testing. The ninth grade students will take the iLEAP, sophomores will test in English Language Arts and Mathematics of the Graduation Exit Examinations, and juniors will test in Science and Social Studies. The students have been involved in test prep classes for several weeks where they were given test taking strategies, review of GLEs that will be given on the exams. Many students expressed that they were ready for the exams. The senior students who will not be testing will be involved in a college day at Southern University Shreveport and work on their senior projects. |
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Literary Rally Competitions at Louisiana Tech Several students were selected by their teachers to represent Fair Park at the District Literary Rally held at Louisiana Tech University's campus on Saturday, March 17. Ophelia James placed 2nd in English III and qualified for state competitions. Johnny May, Jr. placed second in English IV Literature. The state High School Rally will be held in Baton Rouge at LSU on April 21. |
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DECA Students Compete at State; Qualify for Nationals Ten students attended the annual DECA Leadership
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Indians Win Bi-District, Regionals But Bow Out in State Quarterfinals The Fair Park Indians got off to a great start in the State Basketball Playoffs in an effort to defend their state championship from the 2005-06 season. On Tuesday, February 23, 2007 the Indians hosted Iowa High and soundly defeated them 63-22 in the Indians gymnasium. The next test for the defending champions would be Rayville. Again the Indians were victorious beating Rayville 75-54. In a rematch of the 3A state finals from last year, the Indians traveled to Wossman. The Indians lost 41-64. It would be the last game for seniors Markcus Jackson, Jason Boyd, Antonio Seamster and Antonio Shivers. The Indians ended their outstanding season with 29 wins with 6 losses. Coach Ron Preston and assistant coaches Mikel Haynes and Reese are to be commended for an outstanding performance. |
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Indians Remain Tops in District I - AAA The District I - 3A number one seed will be represented by the Fair Park Indians again this year in the LHSAA State Basketball Playoffs. Fair Park met Booker T Washington High in a district playoff game to determine the seeding after the two teams were tied at the end of the regular season district competition that ended February 9, 2007. In a tough battle, the Indians emerged victorious, beating BTW 51 - 48 at Huntington High (a neutral site for the playoff game). Morris Claiborne (18 points) and Markcus Jackson (12 points) led the Indians to victory. The LHSAA pairings will be released Wednesday, February 21. The Indians first state basketball playoff game will be at home on Friday, February 23.
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Fair Park Students Place at Foreign Language Festival Felicitaitons to the following French students who participated in the University of Southern Arkansas' Foreign Language Festival in Magnolia, Arkansas on Saturday, February 3, 2007. They competed against several other high schools and middle schools. French I Adrina Brown - 3rd Place Reading; 2nd Place Culture Bowl Phylicia Moore - 1st Place Poetry, 2nd Place Reading, 2nd Place Vocabulary Bee, 2nd Place Culture Bowl French II Brittany Guillory - 1st Place Culture Bowl, 3rd Place Vocabulary Bee, Advanced Rating in Cooking Louella Jackson - 1st Place Cooking, 1st Place Culture Bowl, Honorable Mention - French Show and Tell Alexis Payton - 2nd Place Poetry, 2nd Place Culture Bowl Tremethia Robinson - 2nd Place Speaking, 2nd Place Culture Bowl, Proficient Rating in Cooking, Advanced Rating in Cooking Shawana Sloan - 3rd Place Speaking, 2nd Place Culture Bowl, 2nd Place Vocabulary Bee French III Jagmon Foster - 1st Place Culture Bowl, Advanced Rating in Cooking Spanish I Quantavia Williams - Advanced Placement in Spanish I Poetry Spanish II Marnita Marshall - Proficient Placement in Spanish II Poetry.
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Scholastic Audit The JBHM Education Group, LLC will be visiting Fair Park High School during the week of January 22 – 26, 2007 to perform a Scholastic Audit as confirmed by the Louisiana Department of Education. A Scholastic Audit is a comprehensive review of the learning environment, organizational efficiency, and the academic performance of a school. The findings of the audit will be used to determine the type and level of support necessary to continuously improve student academic performance. The Fair Park administration, faculty, student body and school community welcome the audit team to our school. The administration wishes to thank those parents who have agreed to come to the school on Tuesday, January 23 from 9:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. to be interviewed by the auditing team. |
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Defending Two-Time Tournament Champs Settle for Second The Fair Park Indians, two-time defending champions of the Bossier Invitational Boys Basketball Tournament which is the longest running in the area, had to settle for second place after a hard fought battle with arch-rival Huntington Raiders by a score of 54-67 on January 6, 2007. This meeting would mark the sixth time the two teams met in basketball competition and would ultimately split games won at three apiece. En route to the championship game, Fair Park beat Byrd 71-67; Parkway 68-56; and DeRidder 60-50. The Indians are 17-4 having lost three games to Huntington and one to Bossier earlier in the season. One factor that perhaps made a difference in the outcome of the game was the absence of starter Morris Claiborne who sat out much due to a sprained ankle. Morris' efforts in earlier games had him selected to the All-Tournament team along with teammate Senior Markcus Jackson. Markcus, with his smooth style of basketball control and seemingly effortless ability to make baskets, has been named to the All-Tournament selections in each tournament the Indians have participated this year. Congratulations Indians. We are proud of you! |
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First Semester Report Cards Sent Home First semester report cards for the Fall Semester 2006 were issued to students on January 12, 2007. Parents are encouraged to review with students their grades earned and to offer encouragement. If a parent wishes to schedule a conference, they can call the school and arrange a parent-teacher conference with their child's counselor. The 9th and 10th grade counselor is Mrs. Sample. The junior and senior counselor is Mrs. Tabler. The telephone number is 318-635-8181. |
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Indians are Champions of 2006 Doc Edwards Invitational The Fair Park Indians (14-2) continued their winning ways by winning the area's largest tournament, the 2006 Doc Edwards Invitational (sponsored by Willis-Knighton Health System) on December 30 at Airline High School. They defeated Evangel Academy by the score 67 - 55. The Indians had to win three games to get to the championship game: Northwood (71 - 49), Parkway (73 - 61) and Huntington (50-48). The championship game was a close match throughout, but the Indians entered the fourth quarter with a seven point lead, stretching it to as many as twelve. The Indians showed an outstanding display a teamwork as they worked through a taller Evangel team. Morris Claiborne whose last seconds dunk in the Huntington game sealing that win was named to the All Tournament team. Senior Markcus Jackson who gave 27 points in the title game, was named the tournament's Most Valuable Player. Congratulations, Indians! |
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JROTC Military Ball 2007 Fair Park JROTC is preparing for this year's annual Military Ball, scheduled for January 27, 2007. The colors are: Royal Blue and Silver. The theme: "Irreplaceable" and the song "Don't Turn the Page" by Bobby Valentino have been selected by the cadets. Students who have been selected for royalty are: 2nd Lady - Tamyron Davis 2nd Lord - Latrayvious Sharbono 1st Lady - Brenyae Pannell 2nd Lord - Quincy Jones Prince - DeAngelo Silas Princess - BreAnna King Sweetheart - Jalisa Grant King - Tyrius Franklin Queen - Jagmon Foster
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Indians Tops in Parkway Tournament The Indians of Fair Park were winners of the Parkway Tournament in Bossier City during the weekend of December 9. To get to the top bill, the Indians had to defeat three teams. They beat Northwood (score not available), Airline (54 - 40), and the host team Parkway (56 - 39) to meet Huntington High of Shreveport. In the final game Fair Park lead by a score of 19 - 6 after the first quarter. Although the Raiders closed the gap to five by halftime, the Indians returned after halftime to make an impression. The crowd was entertained by great defensive plays, key steals, super outside and inside shooting and outstanding ball and clock control. The final score was 62 - 49. This will mark the second time the Indians beat the Raiders in tournament play this year. Antonio Seamster, a senior, was named to the All-Tournament team. Senior Marckus Jackson was recognized as the tournament's Most Valuable Player. Congratulations, Indians! |
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JUMP Students Participate in Emergenetics Seminar Some 248 JUMP students participated in the STEP Seminar on November 30 and December 1 in the auxiliary gymnasium at Fair Park. Earlier during the summer and in October, Fair Park faculty completed the STEP (Student-Teacher Emergenetics Profile) and was in-serviced on how this could improve student achievement. By extending the STEP experience for students, an even greater arena is created for student improvement. At the STEP Seminar for Students, each student was given an individualized STEP Profile, and based on their unique profiles, students learned skills to improve academic performance, foster better relationships and build self-esteem. They were also taught to understand their own motivation for learning and use this information to master new subjects. And more than just learning better, the STEP seminar helped students understand how their behavior affects others’ perceptions so they can become more confident and self-accepting. The administration and staff and student body is appreciative of the generosity of Mrs. Ann Stokes who provided tables and chairs for the seminar to take place which accommodated nearly 90 students per session. Mr. Brando, facilitator, Mrs. Chris Weaver along with Mrs. Lola Kendricks are also appreciated. |
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Indians Win Thanksgiving Classic The Fair Park Indians extended their winning streak to 27 games dating back to their 2005-06 Championship season by winning the Thanksgiving Classic for the second year in a row. They soundly defeated a talented Huntington team by a score of 58-37. The Indians earned rights to the championship game by beating Plain Dealing 80-71 in their first match-up and host Booker T. Washington 36-35 in a low scoring contest. Named to the All-Tournament team were Markcus Jackson and Jason Boyd. Sophomore Morris Claiborne was name the Classic's Most Valuable Player. Congratulations, Indians! |
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Honor Roll Students Recognized Students earning honor roll status for the first nine weeks were presented a gold medallion at assemblies for boys and girls. Some 126 medallions were presented to the students whose grade point average was 3.0 or better for the grading period. Also during the assemblies, Eagle awards were presented eight students (one male and female from each grade level) who exemplified good citizenship and scholarship for November. The recommendations for Eagle awardees were made by the administrative team along with teacher input. |
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Seniors Recognized at Final Football Contest Senior football players, cheerleaders, and band members were recognized at Senior Recognition night at the final regular season football game between Fair Park High and Mansfield on Friday, November 3. Football players recognized were Terenzo Murray, Codero Washington, Antonio Thomas, Antonio Seamster and Timothy Cauthen. Senior cheerleaders recognized were Sh'Garyka Sutton, Sharkaiyah Patterson, Ebony Nash, Carnesha Harmon, Ashley Goseberry and Michael Byrd. Band members recognized included Michael Williams, Darryl Waker, Qiante Taylor, Antonio Shivers, Justin Hunt, Damien Hart, Tyrius Franklin, Rickey Frances and Shocker Creal. Students will receive lettermen and athletic jackets for their participation in their respective activities. |
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Indians Finish Year at 5-5 The Fair Park High Indians finished their year at 5-5 under new head coach Lent Bursey on Friday, November 3, 2006. The team had been named the KTBS Landers-Dodge Athletes of the Week in late October for their overall improvement and for playoff implications should they finish the year as the third placed team in District I-3A. With a record of 4-5 headed into the final week of district play, the Indians would have to beat Mansfield to be considered for the state playoffs. The Indians rallied late in a tough fought battle. After falling behind two touchdowns with less than three minutes to play, the Indians scored twice and tied the score with 14 seconds left to send the game into overtime. Fair Park won the toss and elected to try the first series of downs. They scored to send the score to 40-33. It would be the Wolverines chance. On the second down, the Indians intercepted the ball at the one yard line to win. They finished 3-2 in district. Now the wait would be on to see if they scored enough Power Points to earn a playoff berth. The coaches and team would find out late Sunday afternoon, November 5 that they missed the playoffs by one Power Point ranking edging up to the 33rd team in 3-A. (Only the top 32 teams earned playoff berths.) At a team meeting on Monday morning, November 6, Coach Bursey and Principal Daigle told the team how proud they were of their accomplishments for the year. They were congratulated for having one of the best records for a Fair Park football team in over 10 years. Great job, Indians!
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Reservation Day Reservation Day was celebrated once again on the Fair Park campus. The weather cooperated and clubs and organizations brought out their items to share with students in a social and character education setting for Thursday, November 9. Students had a great time having fun, playing games and participating in other activities for about 90 minutes at the end of the school day.
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Basketball Schedules Now Available Click this line to see the Fair Park Indians Basketball Schedule for 2006-07. The boy's and girl's basketball teams are excited and ready to make a run for the District and State Championships. Good luck, Indians.
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Homecoming Court Selected The 78th Homecoming Court has been selected for Fair Park High School. Students elected the King and Queen in an election that was held at the school on September 11. A. Shrivers was elected king and C. Harmon was elected queen. The king and queen will reign over Homecoming activities during homecoming week, October 2-6. A prince and princess representing each class complete the court. Senior prince is T. Murray and princess A. Goseberry; Junior prince L. Poole and princess B. King;. Sophomore prince M. Claiborne and princess S. Sibley; Freshman prince H. Castle and princess S. Johnson. The King and Queen will be crowned at a coronation and presented along with the court at halftime activities of the Homecoming football game, Friday, October 6.
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Student Government Association Officers for 2006-07 Student Government Association leaders for the school year have been elected in school-wide elections. Officers for the Student Council are: President - Martina Marshall Vice President - Terenzo Murray Secretary - Ebony Nash Corresponding Secretary - Patrick Powell Treasurer - Meisha Tillman Parliamentarian - Michael Byrd Chaplain - Kimberly Brown
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Election Results - Class Officers for 2006-07 Class Officers for 2006-07 are: Seniors President - E. Nash Vice President - A. Goseberry Secretary - J. Foster Treasurer - C. Harmon Parliamentarian - B. White Chaplain - C. Washington Juniors President - J. Stinson Vice President - J. Baker III Secretary - O. James Treasurer - S. Sloah Parliamentarian - D. Silas Chaplain - T. Artison Sophomores President - M. Tillman Vice President - Q. Murray Secretary - S. Mills Treasurer - S. Hines Parliamentarian - K. Pierson Chaplain - C. Abrams Freshmen President - R. Pouncy Vice President - J. Burns Secretary - D. Joiner Treasurer - A. Bennett Parliamentarian - P. Currie Chaplain - J. Garner
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Tennis Team Qualifies for State The Fair Park Tennis Team beat all odds and made the state playoffs this past school year. The team under the direction of Mr. David Snow qualified for state after they won the Region I Cass 3A tournament in Alexandria. The team traveled to Baton Rouge for the state matches. This marks the first time in years (actually decades) that the team has qualified for state. These four young men (G. Williams, T. Lott, J. Foster and C. Everett0 gave tremendous dedication to practice each and stayed focused with every match. Coach Snow is to be commended for an outstanding job as coach. Students interested in becoming part of the team need only contact Coach Snow. Experience? Coach Snow answers: "No experience is necessary. By the time the next season starts, you will have more than enough. You will be ready."
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Emergenetics Seminar Thirty of Fair Park teachers and administrators attended a one-day seminar presented by Chris Weaver and Harold Suire of the ERI, Inc. from Baton Rouge, Louisiana. The Emergenetics - "A Meeting of the Minds" seminar was made possible by a grant from the Frost Foundation which provided teachers with valuable information that would help them perform better in the classroom with an understanding of how students prefer to think and learn. The constantly emerging combination of genetics and environment Emergenetics--literally, patterns of thinking and behaving that emerge from your genetic blueprint. The meeting coordinated by Wanda Gunn was held at the Willis Knighton Pierremont hospital conference room.
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Camp JUMP Scheduled for Sunday, August 6 All incoming ninth grade students and their parents are invited to the annual JUMP Camp scheduled for Sunday, August 8, 2006 from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. At the camp, students will get a chance to meet their teachers and administrators. They will be given a tour of the school and schedules will be made available for them so that their transition into high school will be an easy one. All students will report to school the first day on Wednesday, August 9. This will be the first year for Fair Park students to be in uniforms; so uniforms are required the first day. Click here to see the specifics of the uniform policy from the letter that was sent to parents from the principal.
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Football Scrimmage Scheduled An early peep at the new football season will be available for Indian fans on Friday, August 18, 2006 as the Fair Park Indians travel to Springhill, Louisiana to scrimmage the Lumberjacks. Fans will want to arrive for the 6:00 p.m. scrimmage at Lumberjack Stadium in Springhill. Coach Bursey has indicated that he is pleased with the way our young men have "worked out" in his summer weight training program. "I am amazed at the dedication these kids have shown to me since we began Spring Practice in May. Even more amazing, I am humbled at the fact that 15 to 20 'inner-city' kids would show up consistently for training session on Friday afternoons. The coaching staff has been outstanding as well. I expect good things for Fair Park." Go, Indians! |
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Band Camp The award
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School Calendar for Year 2006-07 The Caddo Parish School Board has published its calendar for the 2006-07 academic year. 2006-2007 SCHOOL
CALENDAR
Nine Weeks Grading Periods ·
First Nine
Weeks -- August 9 - October 12 46 Days ·
Second Nine
Weeks -- October 16 - December 20 43 Days ·
Third Nine
Weeks -- January 4 - March 9 45 Days ·
Fourth Nine
Weeks -- March 12 - May 18 44 Days School Will Be Closed On the
Following Days ·
September 4
Labor Day ·
October 13
Fall Break ·
November 20-24
Thanksgiving Holidays ·
December 21 -
January 2 Christmas Holidays ·
January 15
Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday ·
February 19
President’s Day Holiday ·
April 2 - 9
Spring Break and Easter Holidays
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Lent Bursey Named Head Football Coach Mr. Lent Bursey, Jr. was named head football coach at Fair Park High School by the Caddo Parish School Board in March. Coach Bursey formerly coached at Homer High, North Caddo High, Arcadia High and Ruston High Schools. A Southern Arkansas University football standout, Coach Bursey said that he is excited about joining the Indian athletic program at Fair Park. He praised the school for its commitment to improving the academic as well as athletic performance of its students. A "Meet the Coach" Reception was held in the new weight training facility on the Fair Park campus. He was welcomed to the Fair Park school community by Superintendent Ollie Tyler, School Board Member Lola May, Representative Roy Burrell, Fair Park student athletes and teachers. |
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JUMP Ends First Year The JUMP Program ended its first year with the end of school for students. The administrative team and teachers are analyzing data to study the effectiveness of the first year program. Preliminary indications show that nearly 90% of the students enrolled in JUMP have earned enough credits to be sophomores as opposed to 47% or less in previous years. Reading scores also show improvement from pre-test, mid-test and post-test data. Additional information will be reported after all data are analyzed. |
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Basketball Champions The Fair Park
Indian basketball brought home the highest honor in high school athletics by
winning the state 3-A Basketball Championship Title at Lafayette in
March. This marks the first time the team has won the trophy outright
after several tries to the state tournament in recent years. The last
championship honors for basketball was 43 years ago when the Fair Park team
won in Class 2-A. Coach Ron Preston commended his young and talented
team for their outstanding athletic abilities and great attitudes. He
said that the young men are champions on and off the basketball court. The
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Wiley Retires After 40 Years Mr. Joe Wiley, Art Education teacher at Fair Park, has retired after giving 40 years to educating children in Caddo Parish schools. Mr. Wiley began his teaching career at Herndon High School and was one of the first African American teachers to Fair Park High. At Fair Park, Mr. Wiley taught all levels of Art as well as courses in Social Studies. His students excelled. Much of the artwork seen around campus was done by Mr. Wiley and his students. Of particular note--Mr. Wiley had Perfect Attendance for 38 of the 40 years, missing less than five days over that span of time. Wow!!! Congratulations, Mr. Wiley, on your retirement. Our hats are off to you. |
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Graduation 2006 May 19, 2006 marked the 76th Annual Commencement Exercises for the historic Fair Park High School. Diplomas were awarded to 109 seniors. Cashayla Jackson was the Valedictorian for the class and Brittany Bouldin was recognized as the Salutatorian. National Honor Society and Honor Roll students were recognized for their academic performance during their tenure in high school. As students received their diplomas, several students were recognized for receiving various scholarships to colleges and universities. Congratulations, Class of 2006. |
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