RISE & Shine on Louisiana's Campus

[LaCajunsFan]

Hey I had that exact schedule. I can't beleive Girard is still standing. It was ancient in the 70's.

Don't know if you live in the area, but either way if you have not seen Girard in the last few years you really need to. It was completely gutted and renovated in 2014 (I think), and it not only looks great but is also in great shape.

While they were at it they also redid all the landscaping around it: gone are all the pine trees between it and the entry circle, and all the other overgrown trees/shrubs that shrouded it. And not only were a bunch of new sidewalks added, they also put a statue of Dr. Stephens just outside of it. (Which is now decorated for Mardi Gras.)

Here are a few pics of it, but I am also including a link to the campus thread where we chronicled the renovation.

Also, just FYI: Girard Hall, completed in 1923, is the 3rd oldest building on campus. Only Foster/DeClouet are older, and only by ~10 years.

https://forumeus.com/...ruction/page30

[alum81]

Very nice, it would be cool if my granddaughter had class in the same rooms as me and her dad did.

[LaCajunsFan]

Very nice, it would be cool if my granddaughter had class in the same rooms as me and her dad did.

You know, as I was typing my post above, I suddenly remembered that Girard had also been renovated right around when I started ('79-'80). Not nearly as nicely as now, but still a big job. Guess two major renovations in a lifetime is another factor making me an old fart, lol.

[SlickRick]

https://risere.com/news/rise-breaks-...pus-expansion/

Might have missed this story, so sorry for rinse repeat.

Is this project being built where the dog park used to be?

[Turbine]

I heard the story but hadn't seen the site.

Thanks

[cajun_lannister]

Where will the university lab school be located ?

[CajunVic]

Where will the university lab school be located ?

I heard something about possibly converting CHNI into Louisiana Lab High School.

[talktomewillis]

I heard something about possibly converting CHNI into Louisiana Lab High School.

No. Too many douches.

[cajun_lannister]

I heard something about possibly converting CHNI into Louisiana Lab High School.

Gross who would want to go to school in New Iberia

[KajunKrazy]

Gross who would want to go to school in New Iberia

Vermillion parish folks would kill for that opportunity.

[cajun_lannister]

Vermillion parish folks would kill for that opportunity.

Lmao check the academic ratings for Vermilion vs Ibera

https://www.schooldigger.com/go/LA/districtrank.aspx

[BeauCajun]

Lmao check the academic ratings for Vermilion vs Ibera

https://www.schooldigger.com/go/LA/districtrank.aspx

Led by the top public non-charter high school in the state.