Swayze Elementary School |Last Bell Ceremony

Ceremony celebrating the history of Swayze Elementary School in Monroe Louisiana. Highlighting past and present teachers, staff, principals, and students. Chapter Markers 0:00 Intro: Introduction to Ceremony 0:23 Dr. Dana Jenkins - Greeting 2:24 Angel Curry teacher highlight 4:53 Swayze Alumni Planning Committee 5:45 Marcus B Simmons - Occasion and Legends of Bryant’s Addition comments 9:35 Principal Rebecca Bose |Recognition| 10:27 Ellis Hamilton- History of Swayze school opening and Bryant's Addition School 15:26 Principal Patrick Robinson |Recognition| 15:39 Principal Ray Oliver Wright |Recognition| 16:00 Southside Boys Club 16:49 Richard L Jackson 17:21 Mr. CC 17:32 Principal Charles H. Johnson |Recognition| 21:28 Principal Jackie Slack |Recognition| 22:38 Dr. Dana Jenkins remarks about Mr. Johnson 23:26 Legends of Bryant's Addition Documentary excerpt about Swayze Elementary School 27:10 Principal Marquita Bowman |Recognition| 27:42 Highlight of memorable teachers and staff of Swayze 29:17 Highlight of Outstanding Trojan Parents 31:14 Legends of Bryant’s Addition excerpt Rubin Jones helps integrate NLU 35:48 Principal Dr. Dana Jenkins |Recognition| 36:26 Bruce Taylor Support Staff of The Year 36:51 Picture Slideshow of Current Staff and Students for the 2025-2026 School Year 40:41 Presentation of Certificate of Service to Faculty and Staff 55:53 Larry Wright speech 1:02:11 Kitty Dunn speech 1:03:21 Rubin Jones speech 1:05:34 Ellis Hamilton speech 1:06:07 Certificate presentation Transportation staff member 1:07:05 Legends of Bryant’s Addition excerpt about the Southside and the community 1:09:40 Dr. Dana Jenkins Closing Remarks 1:13:08 Swayze Alma Mater