September 2023 ST. AMANT HIGH SCHOOL 12035 HIGHWAY 431, ST. AMANT, LA 70774 SEPTEMBER 2023 The unsung heroes of APSB BY: PARIS GOMEZ and BROXTON CRAWFORD Gata Data Reporters St Amant High School's Tech Department has many levels of operating. The intricate machine runs as the backbone of the Ascension Parish education system. Where things go wrong, the tech department is there to restore STA's crucial aspects of learning. the Early September, the maish were unable to connect of the computers across to Google due to systems going into backup and sync, which ensures information stays up to date and accurately updated and backup a few times throughout the day. "On that day in particular the system was doing the update and backup but a connection was lost which caused the information to not update properly." William Pierce, the IT Support Technician says, "Luckily, we had another backup in in place that took over and made sure nothing was lost and just a password update fixes the issue." This issue serves as just one of the countless examples of the realistic hardships the Technology Department of t of APSB faces. Starting with the warehouse, many phys physical repairs for the computers take place. Lionel Oliver, the Logistics Supervisor for Verapro says, "We cover mainly software related issues, also network related issues." This past Thursday, the St. Amant Gators played and defeated visiting John F. Kennedy with a hard-foued about his overall six-point 20-14 victory. When Coughts about the game, Head David Oliver mentioned how proud he was of the St. Amant defense. He said, "It was a tremendous defensive performance, and it kept us in the game." The Gator defense forced two fumbles, picked-off Kennedy twice and earned nearly ten more minutes in time of possession. "They (the defense) really came strong and I can't compliment our defense enough." The Gata Data There were no touchdowns made in the first quarter. However, in the second quarter there were two delivery guy has to pick up devices every day of of the week." This constitutes also the physical cleaning of the computers. Stickers and barcodes are any found on the computers are cleaned. Another Anom connection is the APSB Data Center. This is where all the which connect servers, and aid every school found within Ascension Parish, are housed. They are responsible panaging and markons fonda for monitoring the devices to make sure the computers work for the day. STA announces 23' HOCO Court A BY: HANNAH ROGILLIO Gata Data Reporter STA has elected its court, The Court will be presented at the parade on Thursday, September 21. The next night, the court will be presented again at the Homecoming Game against Helen Cox where the queen will be announced. However, the warehouse is also used for storing computers during the e summer. During this time, computers are reimaged and cleaned. Computers are wiped off their software and reprogrammed to fit APSB's required and updated software for t the computers. This is usually also where more Dell and Imaging Technicians are sent out to speed up the process. During the school year, the process still works the same, but includes extra steps. "If a screen is cracked, the librarians send in a ticket, tting the tech department know that the computer needs to go to the warehouse," Oliver says, "Ă The Gators add to their winning streak BY: MARIA MELLAD and MICHAEL MUMPHREY Gata Data Reporter PHOTO CONTRIBUTED BY ST. AMANT HIGH SCHOOL Back Row from Left: Katie Williamson, Gracie Bercegeay, Sarah Faulkner, Ronia Guillory, Asia Beverly Jackson, Jordan Lobell, Lexi Brignac, Janiya Knockum, Brylee Lambert Using the A.P. Server Points located on the ceilings of classrooms allows for proper communication between schools and and the center. From communication, the video signal, and the doors, to who can access to certain rooms with badges, it all goes through the servers. Front Row from Left: Jesslyn Allen, Sami Sheets, Alexis Jones, Mary Beth Zeller, Grayce Reynolds, Karsyn Guidry, Paisley Brassette-Whiddon, Gracie Fontenot, Kaitlyn Ross They work towards the physical and virtual security of the school once again through the virtual points. They work with teachers' ID barcodes that allow them to unlock doors, and blocking websites that can harbor viruses. were the ones you all see but, these are really the guys that made all that work for us," Pierce says. The people of the tech department value their jobs and what they do, making the lives of everyone involved at STA's school better with the improvement of technology. touchdown passes and one rushing touchdown. Within the first four minutes, senior Chase Kelley made a 36-yard pass to sophomore Jermichael Millien first touchdown of the game. With three minutes and seven seconds left in the half, Kelley threw to junior Brody Kernan where he made the second touchdown of the night, a 19-yarder. Page 1 344 Just at the end of the second quarter with just under two minutes left, junior Tyree Williams made a rushing touchdown, giving the Gators a 20-7 lead at the end of the half. The defensive bout continued into the second half where the visitors netted another score, bringing the game to a final 20-14 victory for the Gators. This week, the Gators look to continue their winning streak when they face visiting Opelousas at the Hall of Fame game. When asked about t the necessary preparations for Opelousas, different kind of challenge because they are a big team." In light of this, the team knows that they will have to grow in all areas in order to garner a chance of beating Opelousas. Oliver adds, "Offensively, we're g going to have a to make sure that we find a way to manufacture some points against them. I mean, we're really outsizing this game." Kickoff for the Friday, September 22 bout is at 7 p.m. STAFF PHOTO BY PARIS GOMEX William Pierce and Brent Cavalier monitoring the Data Center's servers that control the Ascension Parish School district STAFF PHOTOS BY MARIA MELLAD GATOR PRIDE PLAR
September 2023 One year later: Scuba emphasizes school safety BY: DANIELLE DARVILLE Gata Data Reporter Sgt. Stephen "Scuba" Allain has been working for the Ascension Parish Sheriff's Office for 17 years. However he has been working for the Ascension Parish school board for 9 and is so far enjoying his years at St. Amant for a new year. He has been patrolling in rotation for over four schools in the area, he recently began working full time as a patrolman at STA. One year later, Allain's main goal on campus this year is to keep students and staff safe. To follow through with his asks some very simple tasks he s of including locking doors a wearing proper identification. Scuba à explains that, "If I go out a gate or out a door I try best to my lock it behind me, I I wear my ID everyday even though I'm in a fully l'uniform and you can who I am", so he expects who i am s on campus to do the same in order to keep campus as safe as possible. Scuba performs safety audits to evaluate the safety of the school twice a month, which often result in emails to staff that note the amount of unlocked doors on campus. Scuba is also working to close the gap between law enforcement and students. Scuba makes it his goal to remain BY: MADELYN LONG Gata Data Reporter approachable and open to communicating with students about more than what his job entails... "Anybody can come ask me questions, if they have any issues just let me know" Allain says. "You have to take pride in what you do and in your job, but at at the same time don't allow your pride t to get in the way of your job. considers himself to be an outgoing person and wants people to see the human side of him instead of "some guy with a uniform on all the time. He adds, "You have to e to be talk and listen. It's important ng to to be healthy relatiSe you hear a lot open-minded of different Gator-To-Gator works to make STA greater K Building s with the STA community is important to to him. Scuba focuses on getting to the root of a t of a problem in in order to truly resolve it. "If "If you put a band-aid on something did you really fix it?" Scuba cuba asks. He understands that sometimes people make bad I decisions and he doesn't hold it a difference "I want wants to make them, and that he the best for everybody," Scuba adds, "I want to help the kids out as much as I can in my capacity, so I'm always willing to help people that want help." Through collaboration with the STA administration team and Gator-To-Gator, advisory has been revamped to better reach the student body of St. Amant High School. Gator-To-Gator is an organization on campus that tworks to welcome underclassmen to high school and aids them in understanding the new atmosphere of high school. In recent years, Gator-To-Gator turned its focus on on getting underclassmen involved with what STA has to of 01 What's Up St. Amant? Upcoming Events offer. Darren Simoneaux, Co-Sponsree years I felt that there has been a big disconnect with the freshman classes and what St. Amant has to offer. I find that there are less kids now that are excited about what we have to offer at STA and a lot of them don't have a lot of school pride." Gator-To-Gator members include upperclassmen who apply for membership. These students must have a passion for STA and helping students younger than them by sharing their experiences. Simoneaux explains, "Mrs. Carter chose some great personalities for Gator-To-Gator there. There is a representation of all that STA is in Gator-To-Gator." Credit Line: APSB & ALLAIN Gator-To-Gator has recently turned its focus to getting involved in advisory lessons. when students are taught a small lesson on an Advisory is a 30-minute block every week issue at STA and kept informed about the things going on around campus. Gator-To-Gator members were chosen to teach these advisory lessons in underclassmen classrooms as a way to connect with the students while also teaching them an important lesson. Junior Elizabeth Langston is one of the many upperclassmen who were chosen to teach during advisory lessons. She elaborated that these lessons need to be taught by students at STA because, "upperclassmen talk about their experiences and try to promote all that is offered at STA." Simoneaux also states, "They (upperclassmen) can make it more relatable to the freshman. They have been in their shoes more recently than a teacher has. They are going to make it more relatable to the topic." impact on the underclassmen of STA by Gator-To-Gator is making an between helping hand grade and recer from upperclassmen. Langston also adds, "You are a part of something that is going to be carried by someone through their four years. They are going to look back on their freshman year and remember that that these are the people that helped me with understanding STA more and being their guide in a way." STAFF PHOTO BY MADELYN LONG Gator-To-Gator Members pose at their meeting after planning what steps of action they will take in the upcoming advisory lesson. PHOTO CONTRIBUTED BY ASCENSION PARISH SCHOOLS STA Scuba! PHOTO CONTRIBUTED BY STA STUDENT COUNCIL Bandboree BY:MADELYN LONG Gata Data Reporter Page 2 The STA Band is hosting their 7th annual Duckroost Bandboree on Saturday, September 23. Come out and support your local high school bands from schools, including Brusly, East Ascension, Denham Springs, Central, Walker, Dutchtown, and St. Amant as they showcase their competition shows at The Pit. The gates open at 5 p.m. and T-Shirts, Concessions and Shout-Outs will be sold DUEKROOST BANDBOREE SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 2023 ST. AMANT HIGH SCHOOL STADIUM Gates will open at 5pm! Come out and show your support for our local bands! Bandboree will feature performances by Brusly H.S., East Ascension H.S., Denham Springs H.S., Central H.S., Walker H.S., Dutchtown H.S., and St. Amant H.S. The Band Boosters will have Concessions, Bandboree T-shirts, and Shout Outs avaliable! Cash, cards, and tap are accepted as payment.
September 2023 St. Amant Pride St. Amant's Gay Straight Alliance welcomes students of all races, sexualities, and gender identities. A vigorous importance during a student's high school years is found in social acceptance; A trait that GSA fights to protect for their students. GSA seeks to explore and explain a variety of identities and the bonds between different groups of people to St. Amant students, especially those who may be struggling with personal conflicts involving such matters. Though separating yourself from a familiar crowd may be difficult, it is essential for society to find acceptance for those around us. In St. themselves. the diversity of students and teachers hope to create a welcoming and safe environment for students who may find similar difficulties being t Following the courage to accept and reveal a person's identity comes the struggles of standing for yourself. When asked about their hardships while involved in this diverse movements and stickers. it bums vou out when people think of you differently and make fun of you, even though you Junior Club Officer, Addison Nunez-Francis, says, "As a member of GSA, it is a big thing with how people perceive you. When you wear the GSA pins: and sun are just trying to be and what you stand for. GSA rep. The officers, members and sponsors of GSA want their students to know that no matter where you are, who you are, be who you are." The BY: JADYN HUGHES Gata Data Reporter A who will While exploring the many lifestyles of others, GSA also dedicates its time to fighting for the lives and safety of those who have lost much through fundraisers for struggling youth and a close alliance with the Environmental Science Club. For 2023, more fundraisers and events are being planned by Junior Officers Addie Nunez-Francis and Fresno Swindle. When asked about their plans for this year's fundraisers and events, Fresno Swindle says, "Through GSA, I would love to get people to volunteer. It's relevant to GSA and our community." The club does not limit itself to benefiting their students, but also their peers and strangers. A new idea that the club has introduced is the GSA Book Club. For this, GSA introduces queer representation literature. Students of all grades are welcome to join their meetings as they explore the history and ideas of diverse fiction and nonfiction. All novels will remain High School-friendly and allowed for all ages. Mrs. Brianne Baggett, the sponsor of GSA, is available for questions or concerns regarding meetings, fundraisers, and book club information. Book ideas may be recommended to the officers or sponsors of our GSA program. Whether you're questioning your identity, supporting your companions or fighting for change, GSA allows for friendships to be made through mutual respect for opinions. As a member of GSA, Eva Strother says, "It's important to have a safe place at school and feel like they can belong somewhere." GSA is a place where students have an opportunity to meet others like them and understand more about themselves. Follow Our Social Media! Instagram: @stagatadata Facebook: The Gata Data Twitter/X: @STAGataData BY:SAVANNAH MATLOCK Gata Data Reporter St. Amant High School's Swim team remains focused and dedicated to their upcoming season. The swim team is made up of a group of upper and lowerclassmen. Head Coach Jessica Klin says, "We lost a lot of our seniors last year, so there are a lot of newbies this year." Individual swimmers are tasked with achieving points for their team, in the events they place in. Kling says, "The goal for each individual swimmer is to beat their own personal times in their events. Swimming consists of a total of twenty-one different events athletes can participate in. In each event there are four different strokes. The strokes consist of butterfly, backstroke, breaststroke, or freestyle. "Swimming is an individual sport that allows each swimmer to specialize in different strokes to compete," Kling notes. Each swimmer takes place in eight different lanes with eight different people. Swimmers' is to score for their team as a whole. Kling ACT tutoring is back at STA says, "The higher you rank in an event the more points your team gains." swimming is an times it can be a group effort for the team. One of the events accessible to the swimmers is relays. Relays are divided between two teams, in eight different lanes. Kling adds, "In relays you are with your team and you are trying to beat the other team together." The Swim team has endured some difficulties, with the first two meets of the seasoning being canceled. Although, this doesn't change their commitment and enthusiasm for the upcoming season ahead. This Saturday, the Gator Swim Team has their first meet at Crawfish Aquatics in Baton Rouge. The team would appreciate support from their Gator family. St. Amant High School's ACT tutoring is back for the 2023-2024 school year. Every tutoring session is held with Kristen Feigles on Tuesdays, in room 224 from 3-4 p.m. The ACT is an entrance exam used by most colleges and universities to help make admission decisions. With four timed sessions, Reading, Science, and an optional writing portion, every English, Miffering in questions, are alike in style. test, while Feigles, familiar with the format of the test, prepares students for the ACT every week by familiarizing them with the types of questions, answer choices and strategies that can help them approach the test. In each session, students go over one of the four main skill areas, typically going in the order in which the test is given - English, Math, Reading then Science. "If we have small groups then I can help to kind of specialize to their needs," Feigles says. ACT tutoring is open to all students at STA and Feigles encourages anyone to attend. "Anybody that wants to improve their ACT score or maybe get some extra practice can join," says Feigles. The ACT can be a challenge that most high school students face at some point, but with the help of Feigles, the test becomes approachable and students develop the confidence that can hold the ability to raise scores. NEED VOLUNTEER HOURS? EMAIL MANDY.DELAUNE@APSB WITH QUESTIONS 20 Sim AT THE RN Page 3 BY:ELIZABETH LANGSTON Gata Data Reporter ON Od 14th Volunteer opportunities from 7am-8pm Swim Team dives into their 2023 season STAFF PHOTOS BY ELIZABETH LANGSTON Swim team members pose in the water during their practice Jambalya Park on September 11.
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