Opelousas, La., high school reopens after 22 days

Sept. 24, 2008
School roof collapsed in Hurricane Gustav

Classes have resumed atOpelousas (La.) High School, 22 days after a major section of the roof collapsed during Hurricane Gustav. Many of the students are being housed in 15 temporary classrooms in the gymnasium, while construction crews work nearby on the damaged portion of the main building. The makeshift classroom arrangement will continue indefinitely until classroom and roof repairs are completed. To read The Baton Rouge Advocate article, click here.

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