GONZALES - The Ascension Parish School Board honored the district's three 2007-08 principals of the year Tuesday night. Two of them also were named principals of the year in regional competition. Jevella Williamson, principal of Duplessis Primary School, is the system's elementary school winner.

By STEVEN WARD DUTCHTOWN - East Ascension High School came off as the redheaded stepchild Wednesday night as parents who live in or near Dutchtown complained to school officials that they don't want their children to attend the Gonzales high school.

By STEVEN WARD Board names Pujol to vacant post DONALDSONVILLE - The Ascension Parish School Board promoted Director of School Improvement Patrice Pujol to assistant superintendent Tuesday night.

By CHRISTINE M. ARCENEAUX Seniors get teaching experience GONZALES - East Ascension High School senior Latisha Martin listened intently, her eyes fixed on several of the St. Amant High School students as they stood up one by one to explain the workings of the Students Teaching And Reaching program.