When people think of the Bayou Classic, they think of tradition. The Classic isn’t just a game, it’s also the series of events that surround the annual football game. Every year in New Orleans on Thanksgiving weekend, fellow Louisianans and thousands of others look forward to the Bayou Classic. An event that was an […]
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Observing Black History Month
Grambling State University is well known as a Historically Black College and University, but some may not know that GSU also has a high school. Grambling State University Laboratory High School is a major part of the university with history dating back to 1901. First named as Alma J. Brown, Grambling High has been […]
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AJB students enjoy Body Walk program
Students at Alma J. Brown elementary school were cheerful to get a break from the classroom to receive some hands-on experience with developing healthier lifestyles. The Body Walk program engaged the students with the benefits of eating healthy, exercising and protecting their body from harm. “Americans don’t eat enough fruits and vegetables,” said Cathy Judd, […]
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Science Fun
The school-wide Science Fair prepares students at Grambling Middle Magnet School for a state standardized test. The sixth and seventh graders at GMMS will take the Louisiana Educational Assessment Program test and the eighth graders will take the Louisiana Educational Assessment Program test March 18 and April 7-10. “(Eighth graders) must pass the LEAP […]
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Locals are making their mark
The month of February is dedicated to celebrating the history of African Americans. But the focus is often on influential African Americans throughout the world and across the years, ignoring the accomplishment of Grambling State alumni. In 1996, Dr. Lizzie White, a native of Jonesboro, became the first African American professor at Louisiana Tech […]
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GHS Lab falls in tight game to Arcadia, 38-35
Enthusiastic fans and “judgmental calls” stomped Grambling Laboratory High School’s chances to beat I-20 rivals Arcadia High School, 38-35, on Tuesday. “We defended well,” said head coach Antonio Hudson. “Arcadia is the No. 1 team in the state, and to hold them to 38 points speaks loudly of our defense.” Davauhnte Turner led the Kittens […]
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Grambling Lab holds science fair
Some Grambling State University Laboratory High School students used their personal experiences to find a creative science fair experiment. Iyshia Tims explained how she almost lost her life in a car accident because someone was texting and wanted to prove that car distractions negatively affected reaction speed. “Texting and talking on the phone while driving […]
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Grambling Lab holds past events
Parental Involvement Grambling Laboratory High School set up two days focused on parental involvement for our senior and junior students. Oct. 23 was declared “Senior Day” at Grambling High School and Oct. 30 was declared “Junior Day.” On this day, Grambling High School Counselor, Barbara Torbor, reviewed transcripts, graduation requirements, TOPS requirements, ACT […]
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GHS creates positive behavior partners with True Care Dental
Jerald Kennedy, assistant principal at Grambling High School, has developed a Positive Behavior Program for the GHS students. The program rewards students who have demonstrated postive behavior for each month. The program is in its second year at GHS. Students who qualify for participation in the program are rewarded for excellent behavior, attitude, and […]
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Hip-hop is my culture, pop culture Hip-hop is a broad conglomerate of artistic forms that originated within a marginalized subculture in the South Bronx amongst Black and Latino youth doing the 1970s in New York City. It is characterized by four distinct elements, rap music, DJing, Break dancing and graffiti. Hip-hop music is a […]