Acadiana High School

Infobox_School
name =Acadiana High School


imagesize =167px
principal =Nikki Broussard
vice principals = Sheryl LeJeune, Bobby Green, and Lashona Dickerson
enrollment =Approx. 2000
mascot =Wreckin' Rams
newspaper = The "Rampage"
colors =Hunter Green and Gold
school time =7:15-2:15
location =Lafayette, Louisiana
website =http://www.lpssonline.com/site45.php

Acadiana High School is located in Lafayette Parish, Louisiana. Acadiana High School is a school that tries very hard to stay committed to academic excellence. It also attempts to challenge all students to reach their highest potential.

However, recent brawls between students from several neighborhoods have marred the school's image [http://www.klfy.com/Global/story.asp?S=7040478]

Faculty

Acadiana High School's principal is Martha " Nikki " Broussard. Assistant principals are Sheryl LeJeune, Bobby Green, and Lashona Dickerson.

Other faculty include:
Ted Davidson - Head Football Coach
Scott McCullough - Head Baseball Coach, Wide Receivers Coach
Larry Breaux - Football Defensive Coordinator, Head Wrestling Coach
Neal Lege - Boys Basketball Asst. Coach
Gary Fontenot - Defensive Backs Coach
Miles Casbon- Freshman Head Football Coach
Bob Fabre - Running Backs Coach
Anne Roger - Athletic Director
Dwayne Searle - Boys Basketball Coach
Kennan Brown - Boys Basketball Asst. Coach
Catherine Cassidy - Lady Rams Basketball Coach
Kennith Warren - Boys Soccer Assistant Coach
Jenny Felder - Tennis Coach/Cross Country Coach
Peggy Stefan - Mathematics/Leadership Teacher, 2005 LEF Teacher of the Year Award Finalist
Christina Hidalgo - Science Teacher 2005 LEF Teacher of the Year Award Finalist
Stephen Hurst - Head Golf Coach
Caroline Ancelet - Junior English AP Teacher Stephanie Guidry - Swim Coach
Jared Gray - Band Director

Historical Faculty

Mr Hanks - Principal
Mr Brown - Assistant Principal
Bill Dotson - Football Coach
Larry Comeaux - Boys Basketball Coach

Notable alumni

* Cpl. Willie P. Celestine Jr., (Killed while conducting combat operations in Anbar Province) [http://projects.washingtonpost.com/fallen/dates/2007/apr/26/willie-p-celestine-jr/]
*Patrick LeBlanc (architect, businessman, politician in Lafayette)
* Gil Meche (Kansas City Royals pitcher)
* Kim Perrot (WNBA Houston Comets)

Academics

ports

In 1996/1997 Soccer season, Acadiana high won its first ever Class 5A State championship. They carried it over for the 98 season winning again.

In December 2006, Acadiana High football team won the Class 5A state championship. The match up between the Acadiana High Wreckin' Rams and the Sulphur Tornadoes was held at the Louisiana Superdome. The final score was 13-10. Kicker Drew Alleman completed a 32 yard field goal with 4 seconds left in the game. Kip Jacob was named Most Valuable Player.

In 2005/2006, Acadiana High made it to the first 5A State Championship Game in the school's history. The game was played in Shreveport, Louisiana against West Monroe High Rebels.

In 2007, Acadiana made it to the state championship, but suffered defeat at the hands of the undefeated Destrehan Wildcats. There was much celebration at rival schools, most notably Carencro High School, at which several small parties were held.

Acadiana High has a long-standing rivalry with neighboring Lafayette High School, which also extends to other extracurricular activities, including academic and speech tournaments.

External links

*http://www.lpssonline.com - Lafayette Parish School System
*http://www.lpssonline.com/site45.php - Acadiana High School
*http://forums.delphiforums.com/Acadiana/start/ - Acadiana High School Alumni
*http://www.acadianaband.com -Acadiana Band
*http://www.wnba.com/comets/community/Kims_Place-52534-222.html - Kim's Place

Acadiana High School opened in 1969 following the consolidation of Judice High School, located in Judice Community, and Scott High School, located in Scott.