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Walking through the double glass doors, the smell of the fresh yellow paint is still prevalent in the air. One notices a Wall of Honor and a career corner. Straight ahead, a crucifix on the wall in the memory of an alumna. Two black marble tablets, the Comet Creed and the Comet Commandments, are affixed to the wall as ever present reminders of what it means to be a comet. Facing the entrance, there are two flat screen TVs nestled in the wall. That’s not all though, there are trophies mounted on the wall. There are new white tables that the students use for lunch are arranged on the new tile floor. With all of these new things and improvements you start to wonder how it’s possible. With the help of S.O.A.R. (Supporting Our Academic Resources) and the many donations from parents, friends, and alumni it is no longer a cafeteria, but the Comet Commons.
The purpose of S.O.A.R is to improve our school for the better of the students. S.O.A.R. is cared for by Mr. Louis Authement, who has contributed a lot of his time and dedication to SCC. His main reason for helping, “Every parent has a responsibility to their child’s school to provide the type of environment that will enable the child to reach his or her fullest potential.” One cool aspect about S.O.A.R. is that it is only dedicated to helping SCC. Authement has a few ideas for SCC in the future. These plans include renovating the hallways, bathrooms, improving the science labs, and ultimately the facades of the school reflect its inside.
The Career Corner has photos of
Members of the Career Corner are:
Mrs. Janelle Watts, who graduated in 1983, has worked her way up the medical ladder. Since 1998, she has her own medical practice in general Obstetrics and Gynecology in Plane,
Dr. Rodney Rocconi, who graduated in 1990, is an Assistant Professor in Gynecologic Oncology at the University of South Alabama Mitchell Cancer Institute, where he specializes in the management of cancers of the uterus, cervix, ovaries, and other reproductive organs. He has won many awards for his medical achievements and findings.
John Habisreitinger, who graduated in 1982, is a site manager for two rolled aluminum product plants in
Coach Curtis Johnson, who graduated in 1979, has worked his way from Comet receiver to being the receiver’s coach of the
Mrs. Sharon Kaiser Mapes, who graduated in 1980, has become a part of one of the famous associations in
Mr. Todd Trosclair, who is a graduate of 1977, is living the American dream. He owns his own business known as All Star Electric Inc. His company was responsible for helping
The Wall of Honor features five men who have given their all to protect our country. The first person honored is Sergeant Jason A. Brockman, who graduated from
Anthony J. Macaluso from the class of 2002 is also honored. During his years at SCC he was a linebacker on the football team. He joined the
Sergeant First Class Joshua D. Klibert graduated with the class of 1997. The sports which he was involved in were swim team and football. Right after graduation he joined the
Master Chief Sean Landry graduated from SCC in the class of 1988. Activities he was involved in were football and soccer. He joined the
Finally Lieutenant Colonel Robert J. Hymel who graduated from the original SCC Destrehan campus in the class of 1964 is recognized. After graduating from the
Everything in the Commons has a purpose. The two 52” TVs in the Comet Commons are for when the students at lunch, they can watch the Comet News being broadcasted. The Comet News highlights events that have happened and things that are going to come at SCC activities. The white tabletop tables were an improvement because the old tables were breaking and in bad shape. Not only are these tables new, but we have even more tables than we had before. All these improvements make SCC a better environment for the students, the faculty, and the staff.
S.O.A.R. is a growing concept at SCC. With two successful projects completed hopes for more successful campaigns are on the horizon. “Success is not our goal, it’s our guarantee.” Marie Ory, Development Director said, “SCC is committed to riding the wave of advancement into the 21st century. S.O.A.R. is an essential part to our current and future success as an institution of higher learning.”
Created by: Ashley Reed and Nicole Tate