Category Archives: Ascension

Staff Report| Gonzales Weekly Citizen

Ascension Parish Public Schools announced the Support Personnel of the Year for 2022-23.

The top employees were selected by their respective school peers. On April 25, all honorees will be recognized at 5:30 p.m. before an Ascension Parish School Board meeting at Bluff Middle School, where the district will also recognize the following level winners: Lakeside Primary's Sherri Villar as Primary School Support Person of the Year, Gonzales Middle's Jacquelyn Warren as Middle School Support Person of the Year, and St. Amant High's Paula Gayden as the High School Support Person of the Year.

"Our support employees perform essential duties that contribute each and every day to our overall purpose of ensuring that students leave us one day, equipped to pursue the dreams of their choice. These valuable employees work to ensure that every function of our organization, whether instruction, administration, or operations remains elite," said Ascension Public Schools Superintendent David Alexander. "They are great teammates who promote teamwork, embrace learning for personal growth and improvement, lead others with by bringing encouragement and positive influence, and embrace our work around service to students. Thanks to each one for their hard work, their commitment to others, and their big smiles that we depend on each day!"

Adline Griffin, Secretary A, APPLe Digital Academy and Career Training Center

Shirell Oatis-Honora, Secretary A, Donaldsonville High School

Sandra Webb, Secretary B, Dutchtown High School

Bevanne Ramirez, Career Coach, Early College Option

Holli Zeringue, Secretary B, East Ascension High School

Paula Gayden, Secretary B, St. Amant High School (DISTRICT WINNER)

Chelsea Ghere, Registration Clerk, Bluff Middle School

Desiree James, Secretary B, Central Middle School

Kim Tregre, Paraprofessional, Dutchtown Middle School

Tricia Bourgeois, Registration Clerk, Galvez Middle School

Jacquelyn Warren, Registration Clerk, Gonzales Middle School (DISTRICT WINNER)

Andrea Landry, Registration Clerk, Lowery Middle School

Bertha Lee, Food Service Technician, Prairieville Middle School

Andrea Oubre, Paraprofessional, St. Amant Middle School

Lakayla Washington, Paraprofessional, Ascension Head Start

Ora Spears, Registration Clerk, Bluff Ridge Primary School

Michelle Beasley, Paraprofessional, Bullion Primary School

Lauren Petho, Paraprofessional, Central Primary School

Shandreka Phillips, Paraprofessional, Donaldsonville Primary School

Trenell Knockum, Librarian's Aide, Duplessis Primary School

Stacy Allemand, Secretary A, Dutchtown Primary School

Virginia Arens, Registration Clerk, Galvez Primary School

Tamika Jackson, Paraprofessional, Gonzales Primary School

Jamie Caronna, Paraprofessional, G.W. Carver Primary School

Sherri Stevens, Cafeteria Manager, Lake Elementary School

Sherri Villar, Secretary B, Lakeside Primary School (DISTRICT WINNER)

Katherine Richardson Cohn, Secretary B, Lowery Elementary School

Sandy Harvey, ISSP Aide, Oak Grove Primary School

Peggy Kern, Secretary B, Pecan Grove School

Trinette Belle, Facility Manager, Prairieville Primary School

Bonita Haydel, Paraprofessional, Sorrento Primary School

Dena Tripp, ISSP Aide, Spanish Lake Primary School

Tiffany Brignac, Paraprofessional, St. Amant Primary School

Lon Jeanette Bowen, Librarian's Aide, Sugar Mill Primary School

Individual photos of the Support Personnel of the Year can be found athttp://www.ascensionschools.org/spoy.

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Festival de la Prairie kicks off Friday

Festival de la Prairie starts Friday with food, music, rides and games behind St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, 15208 La. 73, Prairieville.

The music kicks off at 6 p.m. Friday with Dustin Guedry and continues at 7:30 p.m. with David St. Romain. On Saturday, Artemis plays from 5:30 p.m. to 8:15 and Praish Country Line perform from 8:45 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. Sunday's lineup includes That 70s Band and Chase Tyler Band.

The festival menu includes crawfish stew, jambalaya, sweets, funnel cakes, turkey legs, hamburgers, fried fish, pork spaghetti and other festival favorites.

A silent auction starts at 3 p.m. Sunday.

Azalea Estates Assisted Living Center in Gonzales is having a Spring Bazaar from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday at 2305 S. Purpura Ave. Vendors will be on site selling a variety of items.

Cooks Tim and Philip Banker's jambalaya will be on sale to raise funds for community projects. For more information, call (225) 644-1028.

The next Donaldsonville Downtown Live at Crescent Park event will feature Artemis playing from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. May 6. Lawn chairs, food and beverages can be brought to the park.

River Road African American Museum in Donaldsonville's Gospel in the Park is planned for noon to 7 p.m. May 13 at Jambalaya Park, 120 S. Irma Blvd., Gonzales.

The free event includes music, food and crafts.

Registration is underway for the Elks Vet's Classic golf tournament set for May 25 at Pelican Point Lakes Golf Course.

The tournament is a fundraiser for the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks Donaldsonville Lodge 1153 Veterans Service Program.

For registration information, call (225) 445-1383 or email info@elksdonaldsonville.

The Ascension Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics Louisiana has been rescheduled to 9 a.m. May 5. The event starts at South East Ascension Complex Boulevard behind the Ascension Parish Assessor's Office. For details, visit https://visitlasweetspot.com/events/ascension-law-enforcement-torch-run/.

Community Sisterhood and Just One Word are teaming up for a STEM Camp for youths in kindergarten through eighth grade June 12-16. To register, visit tinyurl.com/y6ebmz22.

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Around Ascension for April 26, 2023 - The Advocate

The Ascension Parish Library's May calendar is filled with activities for the family.

Here's a few upcoming events. Visit myapl.org for more information on programs and activities

Many wild birds are found injured or fall out of nests and are abandoned by their parents yearly. The LSU Veterinary School Wildlife Rehabilitation Program saves, heals, releases and sometimes provides a home for animals that cannot be released.

Get a face-to-face view of hawks, owls, and other birds at 10 a.m. Saturday, April 29 at the library in Galvez. Learn when to intervene in nature and what you can do to save these birds.

Registration is required. Call (225) 622-3339.

Create a glass jar with a quirky twist a metal lid topped with an eye-catching golden animal. On May 1, visit any Ascension Parish Library location to pick up one of these safari packets. Each contains an animal, gold paint, glue, a jar, and a brush. Once yours is complete, use it to hold cotton balls or whatever you need to store.

Ascension Parish Library has teamed up with the Capitol Area Agency on Aging for an evidence-based fall prevention program for adults 60 and older. Tai Chi for Arthritis and Fall Prevention offers a gentle exercise option to help reduce the risk of falling by improving strength, balance, coordination and flexibility.

This series of one-hour classes will be held twice a week through June 7.

Endorsed by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and Arthritis Foundations around the world, Tai Chi is easy, enjoyable and safe for people with or without arthritis to learn. Medical studies have shown that the program can relieve pain for people with arthritis, improve their quality of life, and prevent falls for older adults, a news release said.

No prior experience is necessary; however, class size is limited. Call (225) 647-3955 to register and attend the 9 a.m. classes in Gonzales or (255) 622-3339 to register and attend the 11 a.m. classes in Galvez.

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At the library. Ascension Library offers variety of programming for ... - The Advocate

Staff Report| Gonzales Weekly Citizen

Libraries are full of stories and full of life. On any day of the week, visitors to any Ascension Parish Library location might find parents helping children develop early literacy skills through games and books, art programs for tweens and teens tapping into their creativity or adults learning new skills to build a business plan. While thousands of stories are on the shelves, more untapped content exists in the librarys services and people who use it.

This week, APL joins libraries across the nation to celebrate those stories during National Library Week. This years theme is Theres More to the Story. APL will recognize community members and contributions of staff to promote and support library use.

Being a social being, you want to be a part of the community, and I think theres no better place than the library, said Raakhee, a frequent visitor to APLs crafting programs. I was able to see I have a creative side, and Ive made good friends at the library.

Raakhee is one of several APL Superusers who will be highlighted on the librarys social media platforms. She has also introduced her family, in India, to her newfound skills.

Naturally, you are proud about what youre doing, so you want to show it to your family. Now they ask me, When are you going to the library? What are you making today?, she said.

Libraries are known for the variety of stories they offer on the shelves and through digital services like ebooks and audiobooks, but there are many more community needs that libraries respond to. Last year, Ascension Parish Library hosted 2,005 events, for adults and youth, with an attendance rate of just under 77,000 people. APL cardholders saved $11,475,836.20 (not including electronic resources) by using the library in 2022.

If youre looking for your kids to do something educational or otherwise, there are fun things for them to do, and they can make friends, meet new people, and gain that community bond that you do get from being in the library, said Candy, another APL superuser.

By providing access to the internet, technology, literacy classes, and support for businesses, APL aids in advancing community infrastructure. APL promotes lifelong learning for cardholders through our Library of Things (which includes museum passes, educational kits, and games). Library events for adults and children bring entertainment, education, and connection through book clubs, storytimes, crafting classes, and workshops.

We want the community to visit and see what opportunities and resources we can connect them with, said APL Director John Stelly. It may not be a book. Maybe its a puzzle, a telescope, a fly-tying kit, a ukulele, or a board game. Maybe someone wants to take up crafting or learn to draw we have programs for them too. The library is a space to innovate, read, create, and learn.

Residents are encouraged to visit the library to learn more about their story, sign up for a library card, and follow @myAPLibrary on Facebook and Instagram to see highlights of staff and community users.

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Gavin Richardsons dream of being a college basketball player is not a dream anymore, it's reality after he signed to play Baptist Bible College in Springfield, Missouri.

These four years at AC have been the most memorable times of my life, this place has taught me how to be a better person," Richardson said. "I chose Baptist Bible because the coaches made me feel at home, they have won national championships and I cant wait to be a part of that.

Richardson is three-year starter for Ascension Catholic, an all-district performer and helped lead the Bulldogs to two quarterfinal appearances.

Gavin has been one of the most dedicated players I have had since being a part of this program. He consistently got better everyday and did everything the coaches asked with respect, coach Kylon Green said.

Richardson has had many influences up to this point and he knows he will be a better person for it. Coach Kylon Green has been a father figure to me, he always wanted the best for my family and me. I can go to him with anything, will never forget our relationship on and off the court, he taught me basketball and how to treat people with respect.

"Coach Dimario Jackson, (Port Allen head coach) coached me at Hustle Hard Elite, tough coach that instilled discipline in me, he made me a better player," Richardson said. "Coach Rashaun Clayborn (St. Amant) coached me for the Shooting Stars, he taught me confidence and believe in my shot.

The Bulldogs won many games during Richardsons time there, a few stick out to him.

My favorite game was this season, a four-overtime win against Episcopal," he said. "They face-guarded me the whole game, had to create space to get my shot off, we played well as a team in that one. My best individual game was against Collegiate Prep, had 25 points in that game. We went to the playoffs each year, we played hard as team, we came together as one.

Watching Richardson play at Ascension Catholic, you saw someone that used every ounce of energy on both ends of the floor. I want everyone to remember me as a hardworking player that never gave up, worked on my craft. I tried to getter better each day in the gym and I trusted gods process and plan, Richardson said.

Richardson wanted to make sure those special to him were thanked as his time as a player at Ascension Catholic has come to an end.

So thankful for coach Kylon, coach Mike, coach Chase and coach Delmond. Those guys trusted me with the ball in my hands and believed in me. Thankful for my teammates, we made some memories for sure. My dad went out of his way to make sure I had everything needed to succeed. He made sacrifices for me to grow in this game and pushed me to work hard, Richardson said.

ACHS football standout Landon Szubinski recently signed to play at Louisiana Christian University in Pineville. Szubinski was a two-year starter and all-state as a punter and defensive back. He recorded nearly 100 tackles, punter for 42 yard average and was a key piece in the Bulldogs run to the D4 Select Semifinals this past fall.

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ASCENSION PARISH - The beautiful weather made for a great trip for families to slide into the Ascension Parish fair on Sunday.

It wasn't a busy crowd, but still packed with fun, games, and the favoritethe fair food.

"Funnel cakes, we love the funnel cakes and the corn dogs," Lauren Maxwell said.

"I'm ready to eat! Funnel cakes and lemonade!," Arriell Bujol said.

There were plenty to go around. The fair had ten different flavors of funnel cakes. There was chicken on a stick and massive corn dogs.

"I had the Oreo funnel cake. It was yummy in my tummy," Bujol said.

For Lauren Maxwell and her family, it was their first time at the fair in Gonzales.

"It's Sunday, we figured it wouldn't be as busy. We saw ads on Facebook and decided to come."

They were ready to take full advantage of all the fun.

"We went on the sizzler, the boat and the swirl," Harper Pendarvis and Berklee Gross said.

And of course, quality time.

"It's super important and the weathers beautiful, you can't beat it, family time is always awesome," Maxwell said.

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Jacob Conley| For the Shelby Star - USA Today Network

The congregation of Ascension Lutheran Church in downtown Shelby recently celebrated its 100thanniversary.

Father Kris Kramer, the interim pastor of the church, said a service was held to mark the occasion in a traditional way.

When we met, the committee decided that we just wanted to do what we normally do, Kramer said. We wanted a typical Lutheran service. We invited former members to come and celebrate with us, and we also had some special guests.

Those special guests included Bishop Tim Smith from the North Carolina Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church of America and North Carolina State Senator Ted Alexander. A special hymn commemorating the history of the church, composed by longtime member Ludy Wilkie, was sung, followed by dinner on the grounds and the performance of an original play depicting the history of the church.

Ascension Lutheran Church was founded on Palm Sunday 1923 with 13 members coming from congregations in Newton, Kings Mountain and Cherryville. For the next decade, members met at other churches and school buildings until 1933 when Ascension had its own building on the corner of North Lafayette Street and Marietta Street where it still stands today.

Along with the church, two members are celebrating 100 year.

Dot Paul turned 100 back in October, Kramer said. She used to knit baby hats and prayer shawls, so we gave her a shawl. She came every Sunday until COVID. Lee Berry will be 100 in a couple of months. We also have family members of L.O. Hoffman (one of the 13 original members) that still attend some services.

While the church celebrates its history, there were also some tough times for the congregation. During the Great Depression, several ladies in the congregation made a quilt and for a fee, church and community members could have their names sewn on it to help pay off debt. The quilt is currently on display in the church Fellowship Hall.

More recently, the congregation faced the challenge of COVID.

COVID almost killed us as a congregation, Kramer said. I came as interim in 2022 when we were opening back up. In some ways, I felt like it was 1923 again, and we had a small group of hearty souls coming together to meet and serve the Lord. It has almost been like a rebirth of the church, and we have grown so much since then.

As it was in the past, the focus of the Ascension Lutheran Church is to serve the Lord by serving others, he said.

Our method of evangelism is more relational than confrontational, Kramer said. Our goal is to come alongside you and walk with you, sharing the love of Jesus along the way.

To that end, the church has planned a different outreach ministry for each month in 2023.

This month we are serving snacks to the families of hospice patients, Kramer, who also serves as a part-time chaplain at Atrium Health Cleveland County, said. We also support the North Carolina Synods relief efforts on behalf of Ukrainian refugees. The church has had a long history of supporting refugees, dating back to World War II.

One such refugee was Velta Ilsters. In 1944, through the efforts of the church, she and her mother, were brought to Shelby from a displaced persons camp after the Germans invaded her native Latvia. She married Ringold Langins, also of Latvia, in 1950 and was the organist at Ascension Lutheran Church for decades.

As for the future, Ascension has put together a call committee to select the next pastor, the 15thin its history. Kramer is a candidate for the position, but he says no matter how long the Lord has him serve as pastor, he is happy to be here.

For a long time, we were known as Shelbys best-kept secret, he said. But we dont want to be a secret anymore. We are an alive, vibrant and growing congregation serving the Lord and others and we want to continue to grow. A lot of people think we are those crazy Lutherans in Shelby, but if you look at our roots, we are not all that different from other protestant denominations. We execute the theology a little differently, thats all. We welcome anyone to our services.

Ascension Lutheran Church, located at 300 N. Lafayette St. in Shelby, has services at 11 a.m. on Sundays with additional special services held throughout the year.

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About five years ago, leaders at Ascension School asked what they could do to answer Pope Francis call to care for creation. Their response led to Ascensions designation as a 2022 U.S. Department of Education Green Ribbon School.

The awards were announced on Earth Day last year, and a year later the school held a school-wide event April 21 to celebrate the honor.

Science teacher Donna Jackel said they delayed the celebration because they wanted to plan a school-wide event close to Earth Day.

Jackel and the schools Green Club were instrumental in implementing some of the schools green initiatives.

Once a school earns the Green Ribbon designation they are expected to maintain their green efforts, Jackel noted.

In the past year, Ascension, located at 4600 Lynbrook Dr., has installed energy-efficient windows and lighting throughout the school.

They are currently working on setting up bee hives on the schools campus. Middle school science teacher Dan Vowels and his students are leading that project. Vowels has 10,000 Italian bees that are ready to go into a hive set up near Ascension Churchs rectory. Italian bees are docile. They will not attack and are easy to work with, Vowels noted. The goal is for students to study the bees life cycle and through pollination he hopes the bees will be useful to the surrounding community.

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Staff Report| Gonzales Weekly Citizen

Here is a look at the bills Ascension Parish representatives filed in the 2023 Louisiana regular session.

All bills are available at http://www.legis.la.gov.

HB4: TRESPASS:Provides relative to the crime of criminal trespass on running waters of the state

HB34: RETIREMENT/MUNICIPAL POL:Provides relative to the funding deposit account for Municipal Police Employees' Retirement System and authorizes the board of trustees of the system to modify employer contributions (OR NO IMPACT APV)

HB62: TAX/SALES & USE:Reduces the rate of the state sales and use tax

HB94: CRIME/THEFT:Provides relative to theft or criminal access of automated teller machines

HB166: BUDGETARY CONTROLS:Requires certain information and analysis to be included in the governor's executive budget and the General Appropriation Bill

HB401: APPROPRIATIONS:Provides appropriations to nongovernmental entities (Withdrawn from the files of the House - prior to introduction)

HB477: CRIMINAL/RECORDS:Provides relative to information provided when prosecuting offenses

HB72: COLLEGES/UNIVERSITIES:Provides relative to the designation of military and veteran friendly campuses

HB213: PUBLIC RECORDS:Exempts certain school surveillance and security video from the Public Records Law

HB485: STUDENT/LOANS-SCHOLARSHP:Creates the Louisiana National Guard Patriot Scholarship Program to cover the cost of mandatory fees for members attending La. public postsecondary education institutions

HCR43: EDUCATION DEPARTMENT:Requests the Louisiana Department of Education to update its early childhood care and education data management systems

HR16: COMMENDATIONS:Commends John C. Brass for his educational and civic accomplishments

HB42: VACCINES/VACCINATION:Requires all public and nonpublic schools to accept a student's documentation relative to exemption from immunization requirements and requires that communication issued to students or parents about such requirements include exemption information

HB82: EDUCATION DEPARTMENT:Abolishes the Louisiana Environmental Education Commission

HB158: LIABILITY/CIVIL:Provides for a limitation of liability relative to the administration of pandemic disease vaccinations

HB182: VACCINES/VACCINATION:Provides that no person shall be required to receive a COVID-19 vaccine as a condition of enrollment or attendance at any public or nonpublic school

HB372: FEDERAL MANDATES:Provides relative to mandates, requirements, recommendations, instructions, or guidance from federal or international organizations

HB399: VACCINES/VACCINATION:Requires that communication issued about immunization requirements include exemption information and applies exemptions not only to students seeking to enter school but also to students attending school

HB609: APPROPRIATIONS/JUDGMENT:Appropriates funding for the consent judgment against the state in the suit entitled Matthew Anders v. State of La. through the Dept. of Transportation and Development

HB561: AGRICULTURE:Provides relative to the Louisiana State University Agricultural Center

HB562: TAX CREDITS:Provides relative to the Motion Picture Production Tax Credit

HB563: FUNDS/FUNDING:Creates a law enforcement recruitment incentive fund

HB564: RACING/HORSE:Provides relative to racehorse wagering

HB571: ENERGY:Provides relative to carbon capture and sequestration

HB605: HEALTH:Provides relative to the regulation of consumable hemp products

HB630: TAX/SALES-USE-EXEMPT:Provides relative to sales and use tax exemptions for commercial fishermen

HB636: LEGISLATIVE EXPENSES:Makes appropriations for the expenses of the legislature for Fiscal Year 2023-2024

HCR2: HOSPITALS:Provides for a hospital stabilization formula

HCR18: COMMENDATIONS:Commends the Council of State Governments Southern Office on the occasion of the 77th Southern Legislative Conference

HCR19: COMMENDATIONS:Commends the Lutcher High School Bulldogs football team on winning the Louisiana High School Athletic Association 2022 Non-Select Division II state championship

HCR20: COMMENDATIONS:Commends the Louisiana State University women's basketball team on winning the 2023 National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I women's basketball championship

HCR33: COMMENDATIONS:Commends Arthur Villordon for receiving the National Sweet Potato Impact Award

HCR34: CONDOLENCES:Expresses condolences on the death of Ruben John Dauzat

HCR35: COMMENDATIONS:Commends James Hendrix on being named 2023 Conservation Systems Soybean and Corn Researcher of the Year

HCR41: SPECIAL DAY/WEEK/MONTH:Designates May 16, 2023, as Parks and Recreation Day at the state capitol and July 2023 as Parks and Recreation Month in Louisiana

HR24: COMMENDATIONS:Commends Amy Sins for receiving the Greater New Orleans Champions of Service Award for Volunteer Louisiana

SB18: RETIREMENT SYSTEMS:Provides for benefit increases for retirees, beneficiaries, and survivors of state retirement systems and the funding therefor

SB21: PUBLIC BUILDINGS/GROUNDS:Names the DOTD headquarters building in Baton Rouge in honor of Governor P.B.S. Pinchback

SB26: ETHICS:Provides relative to public notice of hearings of the Ethics Adjudicatory Board

SB36: SHERIFFS:Provides for funding of certain insurance costs for retirees of the Ascension Parish Sheriff's Office

SB131: PORTS/HARBORS/TERMINALS:Provides for the commission for the Port of South Louisiana to set contract limits

SB99: FISH/FISHING:Provides for possession limits of certain species caught in saltwater areas of the state

SB100: ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY:Provides for advanced recycling facilities

SB103: NATURAL RESOURCES DEPT:Renames the Department of Natural Resources

SB158: WEAPONS:Provides for the protection of schools

SB161: PUBLIC HEALTH:Provides for the Louisiana Small Wild Catfish Processor's Act

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RELEASE: Ascension Christian

GONZALES, La. Former LSU Quarterback Rohan Davey is taking on a new role. Hes the new head football coach at Ascension Christian. The Gonzales school recently named Davey to the position after the retirement of Josh Puryear who served as head coach for 11 years.

As a fourth round NFL draft pick by the New England Patriots in 2002, and with two Super Bowl rings, Davey has his eyes set on building a championship program at Ascension Christian.

Davey says building a quality program will take time and commitment from everyone.

Ascension Christian already has an outstanding academic program. We are going to build an outstanding football program that everyone in the community can be proud of.

School Administrator Dustin Bagwell said the football program is primed for a coach of this caliber.

We have been growing our athletic program with purpose over the last few years. Weve upgraded our facilities and brought in high caliber coaches. We just need to be patient and give our new football coach time to do his work.

Davey said he already has the mission and vision ready to go as he takes on the head coach position.

Our vision and culture starts with building a championship culture that establishes building blocks that not only buildquality student-athletes but building blocks for life.

Davey understands the challenges ahead, but is determined to ignite a new culture in the football program that matches what he sees already in place at Ascension Christian. (Clip #2)

It all starts with building strong faith and belief that we are conquerors for Christ both on and off the field.

Davey says he is excited to have the opportunity to join the program at Ascension Christian, and he says he looks

forward to building a strong culture of hard working young men.

Ive always wanted to coach. I knew that Ascension Christian was the place that I could envision being a championship program.

Davey was a 4th round (117th overall) pick by the New England Patriots in the 2002 NFL Draft.

During his time at LSU, Davey threw for 4,415 yards and 29 touchdowns. Davey capped off his senior season with a 2002 Sugar Bowl 47-34 victory over Illinois, and was named MVP.

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