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5 Hilarious Graduation Pranks [Video]

Bruce Mikells — Wed, 22 May 2013 10:02:24 +0000

The prank at graduation is a time honored tradition. Sometimes Senior class send-offs go a little too far. Just ask some of this year's Seniors at Comeaux High School or certain members of the Senior class of

An Open Letter to Acadiana's High School Graduates

Ian Auzenne — Sat, 11 May 2013 18:54:26 +0000

Author’s note: High school seniors from around Acadiana will be graduating this week. My younger brother is one of them. They will be receiving advice from relatives, teachers, and movie producers for the next few days. I figured I’d throw my two cents in and give this year’s graduates a few words of wisdom in [...]

What Would You Say To The Class Of 2013?

Bruce Mikells — Wed, 08 May 2013 21:58:01 +0000

I would be most honored if you would share your thoughts with me so that I might share with Acadiana's Class of 2013. Please make a comment, either on this website, via Facebook or send me an e-mail. It can be serious, funny, heartwarming, sincere or foreboding. This is your chance at the podium with an open microphone to say what you think these young people might need to hear.

Perhaps One of the Greatest Graduation Pranks Ever [Video]

Jude Walker — Thu, 20 Dec 2012 15:01:31 +0000

If you graduated from college you probably recall having to hand the person at the podium a card with your name on it so they can announce who you are. You probably didn’t dare try to do what Grand Valley State University graduate Kelsie Elise Frick did — handing a card with an “altered” last [...]

Entire High School Graduating Class Forced to Take Breathalyzer Tests — Is It Fair? [VIDEO]

Shauna Wright — Wed, 06 Jun 2012 20:34:47 +0000

Some Minnesota parents are furious after a local high school gave all its seniors breathalyzer tests at their graduation rehearsal, with school officials claiming that since they smelled alcohol on some of the kids, they were justified in screening everyone.

Scores of Graduating High School Students Suspended After Harmless Senior Prank

Shauna Wright — Mon, 21 May 2012 05:30:21 +0000

A small group of seniors at Cascade High School in Clayton, IN celebrated their upcoming graduation with a prank, covering school doors, offices and windows with more than 12,000 colorful Post-It notes.

But the school superintendent apparently didn’t think it was so funny — he suspended almost 60 students, and a janitor accused of helping during the prank could lose her job.

18 Things I Wish Someone Would Have Told Me When I Was 18

Bruce Mikells — Mon, 09 May 2011 09:00:33 +0000

I was doing the math in my head just a few minutes ago, I have had the pleasure of waking up with you on 97.3 The Dawg for quite a while now. Kids who were born the year I started at the station are now driving and very soon they will be heading off to college. Maybe it's because my own son is at the driving age and the daughter of some very dear friends is graduating this year I started wondering. Wondering if we as parents and alleged adults have given this generation enough information to take on the challenges of an ever changing world. If we haven't maybe we have now,here are 18 things I wish someone one have told me when I was 18, many of these statements still apply in our lives today.

A Song Every Graduating Senior Needs To Hear

Bruce Mikells — Wed, 13 Apr 2011 11:45:23 +0000

Well Mom and Dad for some of us, this it. We changed a lot of diapers, kissed a lot of boo boo's and learned "new math". We've raised them to best of our ability and with the Good Lord's Blessing. Now it's time for them to put on a cap and gown and take the next step. Before they do, please ask them to listen to this song and watch this video.

Tracy's Tips for Pretty Pictures

Bruce Mikells — Sun, 20 Mar 2011 13:55:42 +0000

I am on the radio, how I look is really of no great concern, especially to me. Tracy Wirtz, who is keeping you company this afternoon on 97.3 The Dawg, she has to look a lot nicer in her day job. Tracy is the Co-Anchor of KATC TV 3's Good Morning Acadiana. So she knows a thing or two about how to make the camera fall a little more in love with you.

Can't Pick A Major?

Brad Vincent — Wed, 16 Feb 2011 06:00:47 +0000

As a college student, I always hear my friends complaining about: What am I going to do in life? A lot of them stress out constantly because they can’t find something that they like or want to do… and be successful at the same time! So here’s what I found for them..and want to share [...]