Lifestyle

It was Halloween in Lake Providence for two days last week. General Trass High School had a trunk or treat at the school on Wednesday night because of the football game on Thursday night, and Briarfield Academy held its annual Island Point trick or treat event on Wednesday night because of the fall festival on Thursday.

Boo, y’all! Hope everyone enjoys their Halloween. I’m sure the fall festival will be a big hit, and I hope the trick or treaters find a few houses that are giving out candy. It was a busy two weeks with two homecomings. We started it off with General Trass winning their homecoming game 56-26. There has been some high scoring for the Panthers this year. Briarfield then went onto win theirs in a nail biter!

ALL PARADE PHOTOS BY DEBRA HOPKINS.

Let's talk about Spooky Foods! Not the Halloween party foods that gross us out like, mummified hot dogs. Let's talk about foods you are afraid to try. When we think of picky eaters and fear of trying new foods, we tend to think of young children, but many adults have certain foods they refuse to try or consume because they decided a long time ago that they just didn't like it. It could be the taste, the texture, the look, or even the smell of the food that makes them shy away from it.

Briarfield Academy’s Head of School Lisa Walters announced the honor roll for the first nine weeks of the 2024-2025 school year. First grade: A Honor Roll- John Clement, Olivia Crymes, River Densmore, Thomas Fairchild, Bryce Harper, Michael Hopkins, Paige Hopkins, Milly Lensing, Mitchell Lensing, Bethanie McAlpin, Tripp Mabray, Whitlee Marsh, Caroline Oswalt, Alexa Taylor, Evie Van Mol; A-B Honor Roll- Noah Graham, Erin Hodgkins, Georgia Hutson, Bailee McAlpin Second grade: A Honor Roll- Kayson Frasier, Jackson Kiefer, Mack Lensing, Elizabeth Mabray; A-B Honor Roll- Zoey Bass, Harris Benton Third grade: A Honor Roll- Frances Clement, Emory Crymes, Leslie Dewitt, Chloe Smith; A-B Honor Roll- Bentlee Benton, Layla Ferrell, Clint Holt, Lydia Payne, Vivienne Sullivan, Kason Van Mol, Elle Vining Fourth grade: A-B Honor Roll- Brentley Baker, Clark Benton, Beth Faires, Malley Kait Fisher, Holden Mathews, Addison Russell Fifth grade: A Honor Roll- Reid Densmore, Mc-Call Kiefer, Collin Smith, Chloe Sullivan; A-B Honor Roll- Scarlett Holt, Kitch Hopkins, Kullen Keene, Jay Lensing, Keene Parker, Wes Raymond, Baylor Rice, Will Springer, Cayden Thompson Sixth grade: A Honor Roll- Sadie Arledge, Natalie Brown, Tristan Crowe; A-B Honor Roll- Briar Rice, Mattie Ross, Holdyn Schrock, Ainsleigh Styron Seventh grade: A Honor Roll- Preslee Arledge, Max Holt, Vivian Payne; A-B Honor Roll- Rayleigh Boyett, Mahlik McNeil Burks, Calie Massey, Jackson Thornton, Maverick Weeks Eighth grade: A Honor Roll- Houston Condrey, Maggie Faires; A-B Honor Roll- Lila Anne Frith, Sophie Hopkins, Karlie Womack Ninth grade: A Honor Roll-Addison Brown, CJ Frith, Jenna Knight, Ally McKenzie Tenth grade: A Honor Roll- Lily Arledge, Addison Boyett, Charlotte Condrey, Amelia Duhon, Ainsley Keene, Anna Beth Russell, Emmah Smith; A-B Honor Roll- Trecin Baker, Brody Benton, Davis Holt, Boone Sanderson, Jack Woodall Eleventh grade: A Honor Roll- Cameron Brumley, Jenna Ferrell, Maggie Frith, Holly Beth Ross; A-B Honor Roll- Jack Densmore, Gracie Forman, Jules O’Neal McPherson, Ella Claire Payne, Gracen Thornton, William Woodall, Mallory Whitney Twelfth grade: A Honor Roll- Abby Allen, David Bailey Brandenburg, T.J.

The town was absolutely filled with homecoming activities last week. Pageants, parades, reunions, and tailgating were just some of the activities. It was an awesome time for General Trass High School as the Panthers continued their winning streak. They piled on the points against Block, winning their homecoming 56-26. The defense showed out, sacking the quarterback four times. The win gave General Trass a 5-2 record for the season. The Panthers will face Delta Charter Friday night in Delta. Keep it up Panthers!

Calvin Taderious Barnes Calvin is the 17-year-old son of Marita and Calvin Barnes. He has maintained a 4.0 GPA, has been a member of the honor society since 9th grade, and is a dual enrollment student.

Briarfield Academy will celebrate its Homecoming tomorrow beginning with the presentation of the court in a ceremony at 1 p.m. on the school’s front lawn. Following the crowning of the queen, naming of the 2024 football captains, and a pep rally by the cheerleaders, a parade will follow from the school (parade map on opposite page).

.

Sixth Judicial District Judge Laurie Brister was the recipient of the President’s Award for her service to the Louisiana District Judges Association. Judge Brister was presented the award by the association’s president at its conference on October 6. “It was a huge surprise to me,” the judge said. “I had absolutely no idea.” Judge Brister has served on the executive board for the past several years. On October 6, she was elected treasurer. The Louisiana District Judges Association comprises all district judges in the state.