Panther Powerlifters Excel at Regional Meet

Panther Powerlifters Excel at Regional Meet

Mar 4, 2020

The Woodlawn Powerlifting team hosted the LHSAA/LHSPLA East Regional this past weekend at Woodlawn High. The Panthers had multiple lifters break school records and qualify for the Division I State Meet.

On Friday, February 28th, the Lady Panther powerlifters took to the platforms.

Hallie Rozarto placed 2nd in the 114 pound weight class while setting the school records in the squat and total weight for her weight class.

Breanna Russell participated in the 123 pound weight class. She finished third in her class while setting the school records for the bench press, deadlift, and total weight for her class.

Other Lady Panthers who participated and placed were Victoria Alder, who placed 4th in the 148 pound class, Destiny Leger, who placed 4th in the 132 pound class, and India Morgan, who placed 5th in the 123 pound class.

Hallie and Breanna each qualified for the State Meet, which will be held at ULM on Friday, March 20th.

The Panther powerlifters followed the Lady Panthers on Saturday, February 29th.

Jonero Scott led the way for the Panthers, placing 2nd in the 198 pound weight class.

Tim Bennett finished 3rd in the Super Heavyweight class. He set Woodlawn High records in the bench press for his weight class.

Quentin Ross and Mason Watson also competed and placed for the Panthers. Quentin placed 4th in the 275 pound weight class, and Mason placed 4th in the 181 pound weight class.

Jonero qualified for the State Meet and will represent Woodlawn High on Saturday, March 21st at ULM.

Coach Baronich and the Athletic Department at Woodlawn High would like to thank all of the sponsors of the 2020 East Regional: Platform Sponsors – ISC Constructors, LLC, K-Watt Electric, LLC, Peak Performance Physical Therapy, and Total Care Injury and Pain Center. Table Sponsors – Chick-fil-A, Jostens Class Rings, and Papa John’s Pizza. Meet Sponsors – Acadian Ambulance, Addis Athletics and Apparel, Coca-Cola Bottling of Baton Rouge, Fleur De Lis Donuts, Hi Nabor Supermarkets, Kleinpeter Dairy Farms, LLC, Mason’s Grill, Outback Steakhouse, Raising Cane’s Chicken Fingers, Shoppers Value Foods, Winn Dixie Stores, and Zaxby’s.

Senior Mya Alford Receives Continued Recognition

Senior Mya Alford Receives Continued Recognition

Mar 4, 2020

Senior Mya Alford continues to accumulate awards, honors, and recognitions. The Lady Panther basketballer, who was also named Homecoming Queen during the fall semester, has recently been on quite the hot streak.

Mya competed against students from Baton Rouge Magnet High School and Scotlandville Magnet High School to win the Junior Achievement Trust Your Crazy Idea Contest. Mya presented her idea, a microwave Klean Kit, in front of a panel of judges at BRCC. Mya’ idea, which includes a cleaning solution, splatter dome, and bonnet covers, was picked as the best idea in Baton Rouge. Mya was awarded with a $5,000 scholarship and the chance to compete at the state level in Lafayette. The winner of the state contest will be awarded with an additional $10,000 scholarship.

More recently, Mya earned the DECA Emerging Leader Honor Award. This National DECA Honor recognizes DECA members studying marketing, finance, hospitality and management while also being an academically prepared, community oriented, professionally responsible, experienced leader through their participation in DECA.

Mya, who currently ranks in the top 10% of Woodlawn High School’s Class of 2020, plans to attend LSU in the fall. She plans on majoring in Mass Communication. Mya is active in the school’s DECA chapter, participating in recent Adopt a Road programs while serving as the Vice President of Communications for the chapter.

Woodlawn Goes to Washington

Woodlawn Goes to Washington

Mar 4, 2020

A group of Woodlawn High students, families, and faculty members were fortunate enough to visit the nation’s capital over the Mardi Gras holiday. Over 40 members of the Panther community traveled by bus to Washington, D.C. to enjoy some of the history that the city had to offer.

The group left Baton Rouge on February 19th and made the overnight drive to Washington, D.C. While on the trip, the group toured the city and surrounding area non-stop. They visited many of our nation’s museums, monuments, and historical buildings. Highlights included visits to the White House, the United States Capitol, Arlington National Cemetery, George Washington’s Mount Vernon, where the group celebrated George Washington’s 288th birthday. The group also visited the Supreme Court, Ford’s Theater, the Federal Reserve, the National Archives, the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum, the National Museum of African American History and Culture, the Lincoln Memorial, and the National Air and Space Museum.

The group left Washington on Monday, February 24th, stopping at the American Civil War Museum in Richmond, Virginia. They arrived back in Baton Rouge on Tuesday morning and returned back to school on Wednesday.

Students Harrison Breland-Triche and Yolani Dickens enjoyed the trip, stating that they stayed busy the entire trip, learned a lot, and met lots of students that they did not know before the trip. They each thanked Ms. Hauptman and Ms. Smoorenburg for spearheading the trip.

The group had support from many local businesses, and the trip could not have been as successful as it was without the help of the people at these wonderful establishments: All-Star Automotive Group, Coca-Cola of Baton Rouge, Costco, Cracker Barrel, Five Guys, Hi Nabor Supermarket, McDonald’s Valluzzo Companies, and Modern Acupuncture.

To see more pictures and trip specifics, follow @woodlawnapgopo on Twitter!

Harris Finishes Second at State Championships

Harris Finishes Second at State Championships

Mar 4, 2020

Junior student-athlete Lanard Harris placed second in the Division I 60 Meter Hurdles at the 2020 LHSAA Indoor Championships held in February at the LSU Carl Maddox Field House. Lanard crossed the finish line at 8.12 seconds.

Lanard’s second-place finish comes on the heels of his run in the 2020 LSU High School Last Chance Qualifier, in which he ran a 7.97. That run placed him fourth in the nation at the time of the meet.

Lanard participates in Track and Field and Football at Woodlawn High. He won the 2019 Class 4A 300 Meter Hurdles State Championship. Lanard was also named to the 2018 and 2019 All-District Football Teams.

Panthers Sign Letters of Intent

Panthers Sign Letters of Intent

Mar 4, 2020

Woodlawn High School celebrated the careers of five football student-athletes who will continue their playing careers on the collegiate level. The seniors celebrated this accomplishment with family, friends, teammates, coaches, and support staff in the library at Woodlawn High School.

Caleb Blanchard, Carl Owens, and Jonero Scott each signed with the University of Arkansas at Monticello. Located in Monticello, Arkansas, the Division II program is home to former Panther Jonathan Scott.

Caleb has played wide receiver for four seasons at Woodlawn High. He carries a 2.7 GPA at Woodlawn High. Caleb was named to the 5-5A All-District Second Team during his senior season.

Carl has been a member of the football team at Woodlawn High for the past two seasons as an outside linebacker and defensive end. Carl has also played basketball for all four years at Woodlawn. Carl carries a 3.93 cumulative GPA.

Jonero will join his older brother as a running back in Arkansas. Jonero has a 2.8 GPA at Woodlawn, and has played football all four years. Jonero was named to the 2019 5-5A All-District Second Team.

Defensive Back Chris McNair, a four year member of the Panther football team, will continue his academic and athletic career at San Joaquin Delta College, located in Stockton, California. Chris currently has a 2.6 GPA.

Offensive Lineman Quentin Ross signed letter of intent to join Garden City Community College. Quentin plans to continue his academic and athletic career for the next two years in Garden City, Kansas. Quentin currently carries a 2.5 GPA. Quentin was named to the 2019 5-5A All-District Second Team.

Coach Randall was extremely pleased with these five student-athletes. While addressing the crowd, he expressed how proud he was with the accomplishments these young men had achieved over the past four years and looks forward to their future at the next level and beyond.