A new high school for Lafayette Parish has long been called for, and now officials are considering names for the proposed facility that will be located in the Youngsville area.

KATC reports via The Associated Press that a committee of community members and school officials will meet for the first time today to narrow down the list of 8 names to 3. Names being considered include

Caneview High School
Sugarview High School
Oil City High School
Youngsville High School
South Lafayette High School

Lafayette Parish Planning Administrator Sandra Billeaudeau will share a short list of names with students, who will be allowed to offer input on the name, colors, and mascot of the school.

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