After hearing from the parish school board that the Canal Street high school would not reopen, the foundation board for Easton petitioned the school system for a local charter to operate Easton independently, according to a spokesperson for the foundation. The Warren Easton Hall of Fame was established by the foundation to recognize distinguished graduates and since 1991 more than 150 members have been inducted. Pete Fountain, Louisiana Attorney General Charles Foti and O. Perry Walker head the list of inductees. The question that comes to mind is how to differentiate the good work and the good will that will happen at Easton from the good work that's being done at all the new charter schools. They all need as much help as they can get from local businesses, volunteers and the Louisiana Board of Elementary and Secondary Education.