Some of the best students and teachers in Louisiana are right here in Gueydan, and we think they deserve some recognition, so this is our chance to get to know them a little better. This is our GHS Staff Spotlight on Ms. Rona Weekly.
What's your name?
Rona Weekly
What do your students call you?
Miss Rona
How long have you been teaching? How long have you been at Gueydan High?
Para- 17 yrs total, 10 yrs @ GHS
What was your favorite subject when you were in school?
History
What do you love most about being a Gueydan Bear?
School spirit
What's the farthest you've ever been from home?
South Carolina
What's your favorite team(s)?
Saints and LSU
Do you have any collections? If so, of what?
Shot glasses
What's your favorite meal?
Anything with pasta
What's something you learned through failure?
Keep trying
If you could go back in time to when you were your students' age and give them advice, what would it be?
Don’t rush to be an adult….it comes fast enough!
Do you have any favorite memories from your time in school?
Cheerleading
Could you tell us a little about your family?
Wonderful fiancé, amazing daughter and step-daughter, and one beautiful grandbaby
What are a few things you couldn't live without?
My family, food, electricity
What's your favorite quote?
“Give the world the best you have and it may never be enough. Give your best anyway. For you see, in the end, it is between you and God. It was never between you and them anyway.”