![Principal of Istrouma High in Baton Rouge Passes Away](http://townsquare.media/site/33/files/2019/08/Istrouma-High-School.png?w=980&q=75)
Principal of Istrouma High in Baton Rouge Passes Away
Reginald Douglas, the principal of Istrouma High School in Baton Rouge, passed away over the weekend. According to the East Baton Rouge Parish Coroner's Office, he died of natural causes.
Douglas became the principal at Istrouma in 2017.
The Advocate reports that Douglas was a 1997 Southern graduate, earning his masters from the University of Phoenix.
Before his time at Istrouma, he also served as principal at St. Helena College and Careers Academy.
East Baton Rouge Parish Schools released the following statement:
The East Baton Rouge Parish School System is deeply saddened by the loss of Istrouma High School Principal Reginald Douglas. Douglas was instrumental in creating the vision for Istrouma High School and will always be a champion of education. He will forever be known for his kindness and for instilling character-building and leadership qualities everywhere he worked. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family, friends, staff and students during this difficult time. Our school district will provide the school with additional counselors, I CARE specialists, and other staff to assist the campus and offer comfort to students and staff throughout the week. Mr. Douglas was a tremendous leader and friend and was beloved by all.
More From News Talk 96.5 KPEL
![Former Lafayette Mayor Dud Lastrapes Dies at 94](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2024/02/attachment-Capture.jpg?w=980&q=75)
![New Orleans Vacuum Cleaner Entrepreneur David Oreck Dies at 99](http://townsquare.media/site/33/files/2023/02/attachment-David-Oreck.jpg?w=980&q=75)
![One Dead, Another Injured After Boat Capsized in Lake Pontchartrain](http://townsquare.media/site/33/files/2022/09/attachment-St-Tammany-Parish-Sheriff-Boat.jpg?w=980&q=75)
![Baltimore Ravens Linebacker and Louisiana Native Jaylon Ferguson Dead at 26](http://townsquare.media/site/33/files/2022/06/attachment-GettyImages-1340640610.jpg?w=980&q=75)
![Body of Shreveport City Marshal Found in Destin](http://townsquare.media/site/34/files/2022/06/attachment-Charlie-Caldwell.jpg?w=980&q=75)
![Louisiana Man Drowns in Gulf Shores While Trying to Rescue Son in Rip Current](http://townsquare.media/site/33/files/2022/06/attachment-Gulf-Shores-Pavilion.jpg?w=980&q=75)
![18-Year-Old Killed in Car Crash Hours After Graduating from Sulphur High](http://townsquare.media/site/33/files/2022/05/attachment-Untitled-design1.jpg?w=980&q=75)
![Carencro Police Say Father Shot and Killed Son Out of Self-Defense Protecting Son’s Girlfriend](http://townsquare.media/site/33/files/2021/02/RS2668_91615624.jpg?w=980&q=75)
![Acadiana Firefighter Dies After Battle With Cancer](http://townsquare.media/site/33/files/2022/05/attachment-Alex-Bourque.jpg?w=980&q=75)