1. The Reintroduction of a
lost language

2.  With the implication of CODIFIL, or the
Council on Development of French in
Louisiana, in 1968, French immersion programs
have been implemented in several Louisiana
schools – Church Point Elementary, Cecilia
Junior High School, and Cecelia Senior High
School.
 Several Louisiana cities and towns have been
paired as ‘twin cities’ with cities/towns in
French Quebec and cities/towns in France. My
hometown of Gonzales, Louisiana is a twin city
to Meylan, France and every few years a
Gonzales entourage visits Meylan or an

3.  Promotion of French and Zydeco music in
Louisiana and throughout the United States
 Promotion of the Louisiana heritage to younger
generations – like I am doing with this
presentation.
 The two above—mentioned steps help to
promote an interest with younger generations
wanting to learn French, much like their
grandparents, great- grandparents, etc. once
spoke.
 I have a personal interest because my both of
my grandmothers did not learn to speak English
until they began the first grade in school. My
grandfather, at the end of his life, went

4.  Teachers have been brought in from mainly
French-speaking Canada to introduce an whole
new generation to the French language.
 Promoting Louisiana as being unique in the
United States and promoting pride in that fact.
 If you do not agree, no one is keeping you in
this wonderful state.
 I am proud to be a Louisianan.