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Chemical Teacher of the Year -- On Oct. 23, St. Michael chemistry teacher Lorenzo Foster received the Southwest Region ACS Award at the Southwest Regional Meeting of the American Chemical Society for his contributions to chemistry education.
Shown are Foster, left, and Lisa Houston, American Chemical Society board of directors. Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Lorenzo Foster, a chemistry teacher at St. Michael the Archangel High School in Baton Rouge, received the Southwest Region ACS Award for his contributions to chemistry education.
Presented on Oct. 23 at the Southwest Regional Meeting of the American Chemical Society in Waco, Texas, the award recognizes individuals who have made significant contributions to chemistry, chemical engineering, or chemical education within the region. Foster, in his 15th year of teaching, instructs Chemistry I College Prep, Chemistry I Honors and Chemistry II Advanced Placement/Dual Enrollment.
During his eight years at St. Michael, Foster’s students have consistently exceeded state and national averages on the AP Chemistry exam . Foster, a Shreveport native, began his teaching career at Capitol High School in Baton Rouge.
He holds a bachelor of science in microbiology with a minor in chemistry from LSU. Outside the classroom, Foster has served as an AP Chemistry Exam reader for the Educational Testing Service, assisting in the evaluation of standardized exams. He has also worked as an instructor for the Princeton Review’s Medical College Admission Test preparation course, helping students prepare for medical and science careers.
He volunteers with the 15 White Coats Organization, supporting students in their preparation for the MCAT. WBR Garden & Civic Club -- On Oct. 8, the West Baton Rouge Garden & Civic Club toured the private garden and pond of Charbel Harb, (Harb’s Oasis).
Kneeling is Charbel Harb; standing, from left, are Cheryl Tassin, Metha Arnold, Penny Saia, Karen Cordell, Diana LeBlanc, Shirley Catanzaro, Janell Woods, Kim Callegan, Ruth Stanley, Elisa Tubbs, Trudy Millard, Nancy Jones, Kali Marionneaux, Elisa Tubbs, Fannie Easterly, (hidden) Leigh Prather, JoAnn Newchurch, Debra Edison, Dena Culpepper, Ada Hebert and Pam Walsh. Cangelosi Dance Project -- On Oct. 3, the Cangelosi Dance Project held its annual Uncle Drosselmeyer Happy Hour event at the Baton Rouge City Club for cast members and community supporters.
Shown are, from left, Kris Cangelosi, Michael Matto, Madison Morgan, Nicole Crochet, Angelique Francois, Sydney Hertzog and Jeremy Wesley. John James Audubon DAR Chapter -- Members of the National Daughters of the American Revolution identify Oct. 11 each year as the Day of Service for all members.
The John James Audubon Chapter of the DAR met at the Main Library at Goodwood to participate in a number of service projects. Shown are, from left, Margaret Tyler, Denise Lindsly, Candy Binder, Sherri Sliman, Cheryl Duhon, Georgia LaCour, Bridget May, Denise Malesic, Savannah Hackler, Alisa Janney, Maribeth Andereck, Liz Walker, Faye Seab and Katy Hohlmann. Phi Mu Philanthropy -- Members of the Baton Rouge Alumnae Chapter of Phi Mu gathered for pottery painting at BellyFire Studios on Oct.
20. Shown are, from left, Brenda Bellemin, Lisa Gardner, Laura Collet, June Byrd, Leah Paternostro, Maryanna Haynes and Sheila Yellott. Gathered at Caring to Love Ministries' 39th annual Celebrate Life banquet and gala Oct.
24 at the Renaissance Hotel in Baton Rouge are, from left, Jim Hogg; James Linden Hogg; entertainer for the evening, 15-time Grammy winner and CMA Hall of Fame inductee Ricky Skaggs; and Linda Hogg. COMMUNITY SUBMISSIONS GUIDELINES: The Community column runs Sundays in the Living section and accepts submissions for news of events that have taken place with civic, philanthropic, social and religious auxiliary organizations, as well as academic honors. Submissions should be sent by noon Monday to run in the upcoming Sunday column.
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