Louisiana State Senator Gerald Long spoke about the future of Louisiana at the Rotary Club of Natchitoches meeting Oct. 17. He encouraged everyone to attend the Rose Long Scholarship Event on Nov. 1, featuring Chef John Folse. All proceeds will go towards two NSU scholarships awarded to first-generation college students. For more information or to purchase tickets, contact Rebekah Burleson at 318-357-5213 or e-mail burlesonr@nsula.edu. Pictured from left are Rotarian with the Program Jimmy Berry, Gerald Long, and Rotary Club of Natchitoches President David Zolzer.

Rotary Club of Natchitoches honored the Rotary Outstanding Student of the Month and Lakeview Senior Za’Chary Jackson. Pictured from left are NSU Director of Recruiting Jana Lucky, Lakeview Assistant Principal Jennifer Martin, Za’Chary Jackson, Rotarian Student of the Month Chair Tommy Melder, and Lakeview Principal William Hymes (Photos by Dr. Ron McBride).