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Latin Club by Isabelle Kennedy The influence of ancient civilizations is all around us in modern times. From architecture to language and storytelling, ancient Greek and Roman cultures have enriched the world in countless ways. Many do not know how deep today’s culture is rooted in Greek and Latin. Mrs. Norton has strived to raise such awareness through the Latin club. She states that teaching Latin felt natural to her with her background, “While I was working on my Master's Degree at Florida State, I began tutoring undergraduate students in Latin and gradually began to feel the pull toward teaching. So it was a pretty fluid transition.” Besides learning the language, the Latin Club also competes on a local and national level. They compete in the Junior Classical League convention with other students in the state and they attend the National Junior Classical League, competing against other states. Besides these competitions, Latin students also attend an out of state convention that will be held at Miami University in Oxford, OH. The JCL teacher also hopes to plan events to help fundraise for the convention and find ways to serve the community. Even for students not in the club, Mrs. Norton points out that learning some of the language can be beneficial. By learning some of the Latin and Greek roots of words, students can increase their vocabulary, proving to be a useful aid in ACT’s and SAT’s. She enjoys seeing students grow in their understanding, “It's always fun introducing larger SAT/ACT words to younger students and watching them figure out the definition on their own based on their knowledge of the vocabulary.” There are many aspects of Roman culture that can appeal to all sorts of people. Mrs. Norton states, “Personally, I am a big fan of their epic literature and mythology such as, “Ovid's Metamorphoses”, which includes a bunch of variations of common myths, and “Vergil's Aeneid”, which is the epic equivalent to “Homer's Iliad” and “Odyssey” within the Greek culture.” The Latin teacher acknowledges that students may not remember much about Latin and Greek after highschool, but she does hope that “They remember the various contributions of the Romans, they can further contribute to their society both by following the Romans' lead,” and acknowledge “the contributions or actions that should be avoided,”. Much can be learned from these ancient civilizations, having both good and bad examples. Whether students decide to learn more about Greek or Roman culture, no one can deny its effect on life today, which is why there is such an importance of having a Latin club within schools.

Dual Enrollment Test Darmicia W. December 9, 2024 This week has been very eventful for Dual enrollment students. We have had tests for history classes, math classes, and english classes as well. Monday, English classes took their dual enrollment test, mostly sophomores, and it lasted about 2-3 hours and took place in the cafeteria. Tuesday, the math dual enrollment students took their test, and it was the same process, they took their test in the cafeteria and it lasted about 3-3 hours. Today, Wednesday, history students are taking their test, and they were encouraged with an incentive. Those who make a mastery or advanced on their test get to get a free trip to New Orleans to tour colleges. Hopefully, all students have done well on their test. And as always Geaux Patriots!

About Chic-fil-a club By. Elizabeth Lennox September 5,2024 Chick-fil-a club is both an A day and B day club, it also consists of after school meetings about once a month. This club takes a lot of commitment and time management so if you want to join you have to be on point. This club consists of 30 members and is run by Ms. Devitt. Look for signs!!! If you would like to join there will be signs posted around the school starting in September. Although you apply to the club through the school you will still have to apply through the Chick-fil-a website. Don’t get your hopes high thinking they’ll be chick-fil-a every meeting. The purpose of this club is to train young leaders in the community to become servant leaders. Servant leaders are people who make their way to the top but still help all the people below them, no matter their status. There is a video training once a month to keep up with the responsibility and upkeep with the club. The club consists of 3 events throughout the year. In September they host a book giveaway to the elementary kids. In December a service project that is TBD at this moment. In the Spring they set up a huge eventful fair for the elementary schools to participate in.

Horror Fest By Leanne Kirst The LMHS Theater department is hosting the first annual Fest Saturday at 6pm in the blackbox. Tickets are $10 per person. This event is open to everyone. The theme for this spooky event is the bayou. "Out audiences can expect to enjoy a haunted house, costume contest, and various more acts from theater, dance, and more!" Says theater teacher Ms. Rodriguez. You can purchase your tickets online or at the door. This event helps raise money for the theater department so that they can fund for more production and just over all continue to grow.

Hallway Skies by anonymous Published by Leanne Kirst In whispers soft, the heartbeats race, A secret dance, a hidden space. In crowded halls, we brush, we glance, A fleeting smile, a shy romance. A world of laughter, friends surround, But deep inside, my thoughts confound. I guard my heart like fragile glass, Hoping this spark remains unseen, alas. With every word, I fight the thrill, The quiet crush, the silent chill. In shadows cast, I keep it close, A blooming dream that no one knows. Yet in the night, my thoughts take flight, In moonlit dreams, we hold on tight. For now, it’s ours, this sweet disguise— A secret crush beneath the skies.

Food Truck Friday Delay by Darmicia Williams January 16, 2025 As of right now Liberty Magnet High Schools annual food truck Friday has been cancelled and moved to another date. Unfortunately, the day it was supposed to be held there was speculated to be heavy rain and extremely cold weather. The principal at LMHS decided that it would be postponed to Jan 24th, 2025. Fortunately for the liberty magnet students we will be having a club day to make up for the postponed day. As you know, the usual food you’ll see are wings, slushies, drinks, icecream, snow cones, fries, etc. Here’s a quick Q&A from Claniya Olinde when asked how she felt about the cancellation: “How did you feel about Food Truck Friday being pushed back to a later date?” “I was disappointed at first, but then I didn’t really care because I never make it quick enough to the lines to get food anyway.” Overall, it is and will continue to be a great day to be patriot. Enjoy your next Food Truck Friday! Geaux Patriots!

Friörgervir By Chase Kaiser Published by Samuel Kanidy Chase is a great artist and student at Liberty High School. His blending of Norse mythology and imagination has molded into this creature he named Friörgervir. Background: Friörgervir, the passive being who travels around the realm of Alfheim. While he seems threatening, he poses no actual threat unless harm is being unleashed across his realm. Friörgervir's role is to ensure peace and harmony to those who seem lacking of the trait and are possible to be cured, otherwise, he would not shy from exterminating the threat that foolishly challenges the realm

Beta Club Registration Zoe B and Darmicia W September 23, 2024 Beta Club letters have been sent out! An up and coming club being introduced later on in the school year! Ms.Holloway, the AP environmental science teacher and ambassador of the club, has sent out invitations to be indicted into the beta club. There has been some miscommunications with emails using ebrschools.org, make sure to use students instead. The requirements to be a part of the beta club are A/B honor roll on your transcript all 4 years of high school, and no major or minor infractions. Students need to make sure to check their emails for letters and invitations, contact Ms. Holloway for further questions. (aholloway@ebrschools.org ) Liberty’s Beta Club is for students who want to focus on academics and leadership. This amazing experience is sponsored by Ms Holloway. Members are able to compete in different clubs and activities to showcase their talents and strengths at the beta convention that will be held in Orlando, Florida this year. Beta convention is an opportunity for students to showcase these attributes by competing in both academic and artistic competitions such as quiz bowls, tests, painting, acting, marketing and communication, etc. They are also allowed to show/spread school spirit using social media and posters around the campus. Beta is a fun and enriching experience for kids who put their all into school!

LMHS French Week! by Dajah Taylor November 11, 2024 A few weeks ago, the Liberty Magnet High School French Club hosted french week. This week-long event was to showcase and celebrate Louisiana French culture as well as French culture as a whole. Each day offered a different activity during the lunch shifts encouraging all students to join in on the fun regardless of how much they knew about French Culture. The week kicked off on Monday with a school-wide scavenger hunt. Blue sheets of paper posted around the school with questions asking about French culture. The prizes included a goodie bag with candies and French school accessories like pencils and pins for your bag. Tuesday students were able to enjoy arts and crafts. Wednesday students got together on a rainy day in the library and played Just Dance. Thursday the French club field trip to Port Allen to see the French museum. Lastly, to wrap up the festivities Friday was the facepaint and photobooth day capturing all the memories all the students made while participating in French week. The great thing about this week was how inclusive and interactive the activities were. You were not required to be a part of the french club to participate nor did you need to know much about french culture to partake in the activities. The school cannot wait to see what other fun cultural appreciation activities the foreign language department comes up with next year.

Soar with StuCO by Akeelaha Scott September 5, 2024 The photo was taken at Fresh Fest this summer - Many students involved in sports teams, band, clubs and many more came out to support and give tours to new students. Curious about what the Student Council has in store for this school year? Well you’re not alone – students across campus are riddled with curiosity. Members of the Student Council are working hard and actively planning events they know the students will enjoy. This will be one of the most enthusiastic school years Liberty Magnet has ever seen. Student Council sponsor Assistant Principal Ms.Claytor is excited for the year ahead and gave us some insider information stating “The Student Council's motto for this year is "Soar with Stuco" and the goal is to ensure that all members have the opportunity to serve our school community and plan events that enhance school culture.” Ms.Claytor also says to look out for events happening each month that will coincide with student life such as trick or treating during Halloween, the annual food drive during Thanksgiving, and the annual toy drive during Christmas with much more to come. Here is some important information that students should know about the Student Council: There are two new sponsors this year, Ms.Voisin and Ms. Bonvillian. There were more than 100 students that showed up to the first meeting of the school year. The $20 student fee to be an official Student Council member is due August 31,2024. In addition to that meet the students leading this year: Keli Jackson - President, Morgan Ambrose -Vice President, Trinity Edwards - Secretary, Rachel Guerin - Point Keeper, and Michael Robinson - Reporter. To stay up to date on their latest adventures/plans and in the loop on events, follow the Student Councils instagram page @lmhs.stuco.

Starved Indulgences Poem by Samuel Kanidy See ignorance is a bliss It was better when I didn't know why I loved and obsessed over See knowledge is a vixen She attracts me And repels me greedily With a fortune gambled away See ignorance eclipsed proper judgment Knowledge led me astray Charisma made me arrogant Starved indulgences feed my virtues