Pointe Coupee Central High School
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| Established | 1991 |
|---|---|
| Type | Public School |
| Principal | Rev. Larry Oliver |
| Students | 670 |
| Grades | 6–12 |
| Location | LA Hwy 1, Labarre, Louisiana, U.S.A. |
| Colors | Red, Black, & White |
| Mascot | Cougars |
| Website | Official Website |
Pointe Coupee Central High School is a public school located near Labarre, Louisiana, United States, on Louisiana Highway 1. While the school is located geographically at Labarre, its mailing address is actually listed as Morganza, Louisiana. It was founded in 1991, and is one of two public high schools located in Pointe Coupee Parish.
[edit] History
The school opened in the 1991-92 school year. It was intended to be the only public high school in Pointe Coupee Parish, with all high school students to attend this school. Due to geographical, and political reasons, Livonia High School was also left open. Students who had previously attended Upper Pointe Coupee High School, Rosenwald High School, and Rougon High School were sent to this new combined high school starting in 1991.
[edit] Athletics
Pointe Coupee Central High School is a member of the Louisiana High School Athletic Association and competes in a variety of sports. These sports include football, baseball, softball, basketball, track. The school's first football coach was NFL quarterback and Super Bowl XXII MVP, Doug Williams[1]. The current head football coach and Athleic Director is former Glen Oaks and Southern University standout, receiver, Landry Williams. The head boys varsity basketball coach is former PC Central and Northwestern State standout Jameion "Toby" St. Cyr. The Girls Varsity Head coach is former Rosenwald High and Southeastern (SLU) track standout Wendy Joseph Carnes. The Head baseball coach is former PC Central and Prarie View A&M standout Brian Glover. The school is also home to Detachment LA-935 of the Air Force Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (AFJROTC)[2].
