BATON ROUGE — Northdale Superintendent’s Academy will name its gymnasium after founding principal Leroy Helire Jr.

The East Baton Rouge Parish School System and the school will hold the Leroy Helire Jr. Gymnasium Dedication and Naming Ceremony from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 11, at 4451 Fairfields Ave. Helire will be present.

“This dedication will celebrate Mr. Helire’s pioneering leadership and his lasting impact on generations of students, educators, families and the greater Baton Rouge community,” Principal Alisha Hebert said. 

EBRPSS said Helire helped build a school culture focused on consistency, discipline, accountability, perseverance and academic achievement during his 28 years in leadership. 

The event is part of the school’s 40-year anniversary celebration. Northdale was established in 1986 and now serves students in grades 6 to 12.