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Mini Episode - SLHS Project Graduation

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Project Graduation asked seniors what food, drinks, games, and prizes they want this year.

Raj Jambon fills in as host and opens the conversation by setting the show in the middle of Bayou Lafourche community life. Consuela Seminole and Marcus Danos join him as board members of South Lafourche High School Project Graduation. They start with the basics, sharing where they are from, who their parents are, and the families that shape their lives. That personal introduction gives the talk a grounded, neighborly feel. From there, the conversation turns to Project Graduation and why it matters. The board describes it as a program tied to the senior graduation experience and meant to help students take part in the event. The hosts and guests walk through how the program works in practice. A $25 participation charge is part of the plan this year. They are also making room for students who cannot pay. That part of the effort matters to them because the economy is tight and they do not want anyone left out. The board has 219 seniors at South Lafourche High School this year. About 100 have already signed up, which they treat as a strong start. They note that the number is ahead of where things stood at the same point last year. They also explain that getting students signed up early helps them shop and prepare on time. Each student gets three gifts, so the preparation is substantial. They want to use Christmas sales and other deals to stretch donations as far as possible. The sign-up process has also changed this year. Instead of relying only on paper, they have moved to Google Forms so students can register more easily. The conversation then shifts into the fundraiser side of the work. The board depends on community support, donations, and a steady calendar of events. They mention the Pick a Number registration effort, bingo, sweets sales, cornhole tournaments, raffles, and donut fundraisers. They also talk about community food and treat items like bouillie and tasty creams. By the end, the episode shows a group of neighbors doing the practical work that makes a senior tradition possible.

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A practical look at Project Graduation's sign-ups, fundraising, and effort to keep seniors included.

The piece keeps its focus on South Lafourche High School Project Graduation and stays grounded in the basics: 219 seniors, 100 already signed up, a 25 charge, and a steady effort to make sure no one is left out because of cost.

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