AROUND CAMPUS
Softball Auction 2020
Posted December 3, 2020
Written By: Emma Brooks
This year’s softball auction was streamed via Facebook live on November 4th, 2020. A change from last year, the 2020 auction was hosted by softball only, yet still had a terrific outcome. The auction was held in the Live Oak High cafeteria with the help of the school’s media team and Vice Principal Gary Jones.
The turnout for the auction was a surprising, yet heartwarming sign of the Watson community sticking together during the rough times the COVID-19 pandemic has presented. Head coach, Katie Roux-Prescott, is overjoyed by the support from the community, “We are grateful to be a part of a school and community that comes together in hard times and finds ways to support our young athletes.” The auction was organized by the softball team’s staff in order to raise money for the upcoming 2020-2021 season. The softball team was very humbled by the love shown by the community and were very excited to interact with them. Senior third- baseman Katie Van Der Mark feels the auction was a great success and allowed the softball team to showcase their hard work, “It created a platform to represent our culture and values we work on every single day. I don’t think it could have gone any better.” With the community turnout and the support of Watson, the softball team is very confident in their upcoming season and is thankful for the community that stands behind them and vice versa.
Mid- Terms 2020
Posted December 3, 2020
Written By: Kailyn Rodgers
Mid- terms are a busy time of the year for everyone. For students, the weeks before mid- terms are filled with study guides, cram packets, and late nights spent studying. For teachers, these weeks are filled with reviewing, helping their students bring up their grades, and preparing their students to test on everything they have learned since August. It is unclear whether testing will be different this year, or if we will be able to maintain the same schedule we have used in past years. This year, the school has a whole new challenge thrown at them during mid- term season. Everyone is trying to keep as many students on campus as possible. During the time between Thanksgiving break and midterms, excitement for Christmas is sparked in both teachers and students alike. Although extra precautions must be taken, everyone is trying to hold on to their Christmas spirit and their excitement for break to guide them through these ever-changing times.
Thanksgiving Break
Posted December 3, 2020
Written by Leisa Munson
Thanksgiving break is a time all students look forward to. A break from school, especially with the year we’ve had, is what we all need. During Thanksgiving break, us students will be able to not worry about getting school work complete, but we will be able to sit back and spend time with our family and friends. We can spend time with people that mean the most to us, as well as give thanks that we are able to take off of school and see our families. Some students may use the break as a getaway and go on vacation to enjoy their time away from school. It’s important that we all see how important it is to be able to take time off to see our families and friends, without worrying about school or work. It is the biggest blessing to have to be able to sit down and just spend time with your loved ones.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Jan 5...Students Return
Jan 5...Girls Soccer vs St Amant
Jan 8...Basketball v West Fel
Jan 12...Girls Basketball v Istrouma
Jan 13...Boys Soccer v Liberty
Jan 15...Report Cards
Jan 15...Boys Soccer v Broadmoor
Jan 18...MLK Day No School
Jan 18...Boys Soccer v Walker
Jan 19...Girls Basketball v Maurepas
Jan 19...Girls Soccer v DS
Jan 20...Boys Soccer v McKinley
Jan 21...Girls Soccer v Dutchtown
Jan 22...Boys Basketball v ACHS
Jan 26...Girls Basketball v Central Private
Jan 27...Wrestling v Zachary
Jan 29...Boys Basketball v Walker
Swim Meets 2020
Posted October 8, 2020
Written by Ross Alexander
The start of the 2020-21 school year came with unforeseen changes and calculated measures to keep LOHS Swimming City Meet Highlights:
Girls Finals Swimmers:
Sylvia White finished 10th overall in her 200 yard Individual Medley and 20th overall in her 50 yard Freestyle, qualifying her for State.
Olivia Chenier finished 17th overall in her 100 yard Freestyle and 19th in her 50 yard Freestyle, qualifying her for State.
Girls 200 yard Medley Relay finished 10th overall. (Addison Kiger, Olivia Chenier, Sylvia White, Emily Tullos)
Girls 200 yard Freestyle Relay finished 9th overall. (Sylvia White, Addison Kiger, Hannah Bass, Olivia Chenier)
Boys Finals Swimmers:
Haddox Hebert finished 18th in his 50 yard Freestyle.
Mole Day
Posted October 10, 2020
Back to School
Posted October 8, 2020
Written by Emma Brooks
The start of the 2020-21 school year came with unforeseen changes and calculated measures to keep students and faculty safe. With changes to schedules, both daily and weekly, students and teachers are adapting to these changes with patience and practice.
The change in class size still allows students to learn as if they were in a full classroom. Virtual classrooms allow for students to stay on track even on their days off and to complete past and current assignments on time. These adjustments are definitely not the norm, but they allow for life, at school and at home, to coincide as best as possible. Some students, however, come all five days and others do not come at all. These choices on how you attend school between full-time or all virtual allows for students and parents to explore options and stay safe. Online lessons allow teachers to stay in contact with students at all times. The teachers are working very closely with pupils and fellow teachers to make sure each student is learning the correct material and at the correct pace.
While this year has come with some unexpected changes, both our diligent teachers and students are learning how to best work together to make this school year a success.
Homecoming 2020
Posted October 6, 2020
Written by
Monday - Villian Day
If students wear jeans they must go with their outfit. If students wear leggings they must have shorts over them.
Tuesday - Color it out
Seniors - Black, Juniors - Purple, Sophomore - Green, Freshmen - Red
Students can’t wear jeans on this day.. if you do not have colored pants that match with your grade then you can wear black bottoms with a shirt that matches the grades color
Wednesday - Music Day
Seniors - Rock, Juniors - Country, Sophomores - Pop, Freshmen - Rap
Same rules as Monday.. no inappropriate messages or images
Thursday - Throw back Thursday or Flash Forward
Students will either wear their future career or recreate a picture of themselves when they were little
Friday - Blue and Gold Day
Same rules as Monday! If students wear leggings they MUST have shorts over them.