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Jiyah Tucker (9) and Ahmad Jarreau (9) pose with the Connect Four pieces after their game. The students loved taking a break from the school day to relax and have some fun!
Courtyard Game Day Photo Gallery
Members of the cast huddle around Izzy Blackledge (12), who played Miss Scarlett, as they devise a plan. Blackledge did an excellent job of portraying Miss Scarlett's intelligence (as seen in this scene) as well as the more flirtatious aspects of her character.
Clue: A Cinematic Experience
Meriweather Wren (12) and Warner Barron (9) stand outside Barron's home with the sign Wren made for him. They were both extremely excited to go to the dance together!
How Do You Hoco?
Students pose on the Sophomore class float.
Don’t Rain on This Parade
Libby Hughes (10) strikes a cute pose. She went all out with pigtails, sunglasses, and even face paint.
Zachary High 2024 Homecoming Dress-Up Days Photo Gallery
Jiyah Tucker (9) and Ahmad Jarreau (9) pose with the Connect Four pieces after their game. The students loved taking a break from the school day to relax and have some fun!
Courtyard Game Day Photo Gallery
Members of the cast huddle around Izzy Blackledge (12), who played Miss Scarlett, as they devise a plan. Blackledge did an excellent job of portraying Miss Scarlett's intelligence (as seen in this scene) as well as the more flirtatious aspects of her character.
Clue: A Cinematic Experience
Students pose on the Sophomore class float.
Don’t Rain on This Parade
Libby Hughes (10) strikes a cute pose. She went all out with pigtails, sunglasses, and even face paint.
Zachary High 2024 Homecoming Dress-Up Days Photo Gallery
This year's senior homecoming maids. From left to right: Sara Lampton (12), Nyllah Allen (12), Audrey Mitchem (12), and Armiyah Day (12)
An Inside Look at the Senior Homecoming Court
A Bucket Full of Sunshine: Summer Camps Edition
A Bucket Full of Sunshine: Summer Camps Edition
A Bucket Full of Sunshine: Snowball Stands Edition
A Bucket Full of Sunshine: Snowball Stands Edition
Celebrating Black-Owned Businesses
Celebrating Black-Owned Businesses
Let Us Be Heard: Our Standpoint on the Israel-Hamas War
Let Us Be Heard: Our Standpoint on the Israel-Hamas War
Destruction in Gaza after Israeli strikes
Recounting the Horror of the Israel-Hamas War
Why Is It Crucial to Show Up to the Ballot?
Why Is It Crucial to Show Up to the Ballot?
9/11: A Tragic Tale Told from the Eyes of Our Educators
9/11: A Tragic Tale Told from the Eyes of Our Educators
Back to Our Roots!
Back to Our Roots!
Period Poverty
Period Poverty
Teachers on strike in Portland, Oregon.
Accessing Value in Our Society: Teachers
The Bronco defensive line braces for another Woodlawn snap. The defensive line, along with other linebackers for the Broncos, recorded many sacks throughout the game.
Varsity Football Storms Past Woodlawn Panthers, Moving to 6-1 in the Season
Caleb Gonzalez (12) gets in a shotgun formation about to take the snap. Gonzalez's leadership on and off the field proved key to the Broncos win.
Football Homecoming Photo Gallery
The 2024-2025 Zachary High School Cheer Team Photo provided by Hayden Chemin (12)
Forming Friendships One Routine at a Time
Both the Mitchem and Franklin families take a picture to commemorate the special night for their daughters. Both families happily cheered on the Lady Broncos.
Volleyball Senior Night Photo Gallery
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Former High School Star Offers Essential Advice to Aspiring College Football Players
Honoring Culture: Celebrating the Filipino Heritage at ZHS
Honoring Culture: Celebrating the Filipino Heritage at ZHS
Meriweather Wren (12) and Warner Barron (9) stand outside Barron's home with the sign Wren made for him. They were both extremely excited to go to the dance together!
How Do You Hoco?
The 2024-2025 Zachary High School Cheer Team Photo provided by Hayden Chemin (12)
Forming Friendships One Routine at a Time
This year's senior homecoming maids. From left to right: Sara Lampton (12), Nyllah Allen (12), Audrey Mitchem (12), and Armiyah Day (12)
An Inside Look at the Senior Homecoming Court
Bridging Borders: Austrian and Italian Student Welcomed to ZHS
Bridging Borders: Austrian and Italian Student Welcomed to ZHS
Why Is It Crucial to Show Up to the Ballot?
Why Is It Crucial to Show Up to the Ballot?
Is It Time for a Change in Washington?
Is It Time for a Change in Washington?
If Life Depends, We Must Amend
If Life Depends, We Must Amend
A Bucket Full of Sunshine: Snowball Stands Edition
A Bucket Full of Sunshine: Snowball Stands Edition
Period Poverty
Period Poverty
Tyler, the Creator’s Chromakopia: An Unfiltered Journey Through Tyler’s Life
Tyler, the Creator’s Chromakopia: An Unfiltered Journey Through Tyler’s Life
Members of the cast huddle around Izzy Blackledge (12), who played Miss Scarlett, as they devise a plan. Blackledge did an excellent job of portraying Miss Scarlett's intelligence (as seen in this scene) as well as the more flirtatious aspects of her character.
Clue: A Cinematic Experience
How to Make a Boo Basket for Your "Boo"
How to Make a Boo Basket for Your “Boo”
From left to right: Magnolia Charlet (12) as Clairee, Kadra Bates (12) as Ouiser, Kassidy Hall (11) as Truvy, Fiona Anderson (12) as Shelby, Kenzie Robinson (12) as M'Lynn, and Willia Puckett (11) gossip as M'Lynn gets her hair done for Shelby's wedding.
Steel Magnolias: A Classic Southern Heartthrob
Ten K-Dramas That You're Sure to Love!
Ten K-Dramas That You’re Sure to Love!
If He Had Been with Me by Laura Nowlin
If He Had Been with Me by Laura Nowlin
Every Day by David Levithan
Every Day by David Levithan
A Good Girl's Guide to Murder by Holly Jackson
A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder by Holly Jackson
All the Best Liars by Amelia Kahaney
All the Best Liars by Amelia Kahaney
The Not So Golden Globes
The Not So Golden Globes
Music's Most Iconic Night: MTV's Video Music Awards 2023
Music’s Most Iconic Night: MTV’s Video Music Awards 2023
Take to the Seas!
Take to the Seas!
This is Us Review
This is Us Review
Coachella In the Flesh
Ten K-Dramas That You're Sure to Love!
Ten K-Dramas That You’re Sure to Love!
Mean Girls (2024): A Remolded Touch on a Cherished Classic
Mean Girls (2024): A Remolded Touch on a Cherished Classic
Blood, Guts, and Halloween Thrillers
Blood, Guts, and Halloween Thrillers
Netflix’s Treasure: Live Action One Piece Review
Netflix’s Treasure: Live Action One Piece Review
Take to the Seas!
Take to the Seas!
Tyler, the Creator’s Chromakopia: An Unfiltered Journey Through Tyler’s Life
Tyler, the Creator’s Chromakopia: An Unfiltered Journey Through Tyler’s Life
Madelyn Chatelain (10) shows her pride before the Guts concert!
Recounting Olivia Rodrigo’s Guts Concert!
2023 MAMAs: The Biggest Event in K-Pop
2023 MAMAs: The Biggest Event in K-Pop
Let's Bop to Some K-Pop!
Let’s Bop to Some K-Pop!
Music's Most Iconic Night: MTV's Video Music Awards 2023
Music’s Most Iconic Night: MTV’s Video Music Awards 2023
Members of the cast huddle around Izzy Blackledge (12), who played Miss Scarlett, as they devise a plan. Blackledge did an excellent job of portraying Miss Scarlett's intelligence (as seen in this scene) as well as the more flirtatious aspects of her character.
Clue: A Cinematic Experience
From left to right: Magnolia Charlet (12) as Clairee, Kadra Bates (12) as Ouiser, Kassidy Hall (11) as Truvy, Fiona Anderson (12) as Shelby, Kenzie Robinson (12) as M'Lynn, and Willia Puckett (11) gossip as M'Lynn gets her hair done for Shelby's wedding.
Steel Magnolias: A Classic Southern Heartthrob
Terrolyn Woodridge (12) sings her solo "Stand Up" by Cynthia Erivo, in the opening number.
Zachary High Hosts Its Very Own BET Awards! 
Lillian Funk (11), head of booth, miking Grace Noel (9), who plays Matilda.
Matilda: Unseen Practice Before Perfection
Cast A (From left to right) Kenzie Robinson (12) as Meg March, Lillie Derouen (11) as Marmee, Megan Beck (12) as Beth March, Andrea Condol (12) as Jo March, and Mackenzie Brown as Amy March all share a loving embrace comforting one another during the stressful times they live in.
Little Women: Behind the Scenes! (Retraction)
2nd Six Weeks’ Recap
WZHS Broadcast 10/25
Meet our new Assistant Principal, Ms. Morse
Ten K-Dramas That You're Sure to Love!
Ten K-Dramas That You’re Sure to Love!
Holiday Bucket List
Holiday Bucket List

The Hoofprint Online

The Hoofprint Online
Samuel Montalbano

Samuel Montalbano, Online Digital Staff

Samuel Montalbano (11) is on the Hoofprint Online Digital media team. This is his first year working for The Hoofprint Online newspaper. Before working for The Hoofprint Online publication, he played the cello in the Zachary High School Orchestra. He enjoys playing the piano and hanging out with his friends online or in person in his free time.

All content by Samuel Montalbano
Students pose on the Sophomore class float.

Don’t Rain on This Parade

Samuel Montalbano, Digitial Editor
October 17, 2024
Cross Country's First Meet at the West Feliciana Relays

Cross Country’s First Meet at the West Feliciana Relays

Samuel Montalbano, Digital Editor
September 17, 2024
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[Photo] What to Do When You Get the ACT Blues

Miles Partin, Staff writer
August 29, 2024
Tyler Jackson (10) places 1st in the sprint race.

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Marley James (10) competes in the 100- meter hurdle race.

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[Photo] Track and Field Take Home the Gold in Home Invitational

March 18, 2024
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Noah George (12) finishes the 4x800 relay race.

Noah George (11) races in the 4x800 relay.

Noah George running a 4x800 relay.

Tekoah Simpson (10) competes alongside a Baton Rouge High runner, in the sprint race.

Noah George (11) finishes his first lap of the 4x800 relay.

Noah George (11) beginning his relay

Conner Conahan (10) passes the baton to Noah George (11), in the 4x800 relay.

Braylon Payne (11) races with the baton, in the 4x800 relay.

Kellen Conachen(12) hands the baton to his brother, Connor Conachen (10), in the 4x800 relay.

Carson Southall (9) runs in his first meet in the 4x800 relay race.

Maximo Gennaro (9) gets his team a lead, during the first leg of the 4x800 relay.

Christopher Williams (12) gets ready to take his mark, before the 4x800 relay.

Track and Field Take Home the Gold in Home Invitational

Track and Field Take Home the Gold in Home Invitational

Samuel Montalbano, Staff Photographer
March 18, 2024
Kheiri Haynes (12) attempts to pass his opponent, while on offense.

Kheiri Haynes (12) attempts to steal the ball from the Bearcats, while on defense.

Peyton Walker (12) cheers her heart out for the Broncos!

Xavier Ferguson (11) tries to steal the ball from his opponent, while playing defense.

Xavier Ferguson (11) dribbles the ball away from his opponent.

[Photo] Boys Basketball LSHAA Playoffs Against Ruston High

March 7, 2024
Kheiri Haynes (12) catches his breath while playing offense.

Ruston charges at Kristion Brooks (10) in attempt to make a shot.

Ruston dribbles the ball down the court, after catching a rebound shot.

Emilee Crumholt (12) shows off to the crowd during a Bronco timeout!

Journie Jackson (10) tumbles down the court during a Bronco timeout!

Kheiri Haynes (12) strategizes a way to pass the ball to his teammate, while dribbling.

Kheiri Haynes (12) dribbles the ball down the court.

Kheiri Haynes (12) tramples past Ruston in attempt to make a shot.

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Amir Chaney (12) prepares to grab the ball from his teammate.

From left to right: Addison Brian (12), Brodie Jones (12), Abby Morris (12), and Alyssa White (12) get loud for Zachary!

Kheiri Haynes (12) fumbles the ball at halfway down the court.

Broderick "Beejay" Brooks (12) travels past Ruston.

Amir Chaney (12) fights to maintain the ball, with Ruston on his back.

Xavier Ferguson (11) dribbles the ball away from his opponent.

Boys Basketball LSHAA Playoffs Against Ruston High

Samuel Montalbano, Staff Photographer
March 7, 2024
Walking to New Orleans

Walking to New Orleans

Samuel Montalbano, Staff Photographer
December 13, 2023
Boys' Basketball Hosts St. Paul in Home Opener

Boys’ Basketball Hosts St. Paul in Home Opener

Samuel Montalbano, Staff Photographer
December 6, 2023
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[Photo] "Home Sweet Homecoming": The Parade and Maids

October 30, 2023
Best buds Kyrin Hardnett (11) and Brennan Bankston (12) fabulously pose for Jolly Rancher day.

[Photo] “Home Sweet Homecoming”: The Dress-Up Days

Ciannie Wellington, Staff Writer
October 31, 2023
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[Photo] “Home Sweet Homecoming”: The Pep Rally, Game, and Dance

Maximo Gennaro and Ciannie Wellington
October 30, 2023
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Pulling together their best western gear, Payton Aymond (11), Winston Moss (10), Aiden Carey (10), and Daniel Behr (10) dress as cowboys.

Addison Paxton (11) and Remi Quibodeaux (12) wear matching onesies as Eeyore from Winnie the Pooh.

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