[StBernard] The Girls' Circle teaches respect for others and themselves

[Westley Annis]

The Girls' Circle teaches respect for others and themselves

 

Tiara Howlett of Chalmette, said she saw a need for the mentoring of girls
in St. Bernard Parish, which would emphasize respect for themselves and
others.

The result is what she calls The Girls' Circle, for girls 10-14, which
started in August.  They meet at a parish gym to play games and talk,
focusing on things such as not participating in bullying of others or
talking about others behind their backs.  "It seemed like something we
needed,'' Howlett said. "Things are different from when I grew up and they
need to know the right thing to do.''

 

The group of about 10 girls held a Halloween costume party on Saturday,
October 27th, and Sheriff James Pohlmann and Parish President David Peralta
were guests, talking to them about their interests and answering questions.


 

Parents or guardians interested in their girls joining can call Howlett at
(504) 812-7872 or email her at tiarahowlett at yahoo.com.