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Myra Miller

Fun ways to celebrate Father’s Day

Myra Miller

Wednesday, June 15, 2022

Father’s Day presents an opportunity for people to honor the special men in their lives. These include not only dads, but father figures and other influential men who offer care and guidance to the people they love.

Accelerated Readers at St. Edmund Elementary

St. Edmund Elementary Awards Day

Myra Miller

Wednesday, June 8, 2022

Receiving the Accelerated Reading Award at St. Edmund Elementary were Ana Thomas, left, Hayden Moreau, Cheyenne Leger, Joshua Yun, Nora Kate Cleland, Liam Oliver, Emmy Garcille, Mary Katherine McGee, Anna Briscoe and Austin Vidrine. (Submitted photos)

Story Time at the library

Myra Miller

Wednesday, June 8, 2022

StoryTime at the library was all about going on a Bear Hunt as volunteer Bobbie Bordelon illustrated with her hands different motions about a possible bear hunt through the woods and through the lake searching for a bear. Many children attended StoryTime at the library on June 1.

VBS at First Baptist Church

Vacation Bible School

Myra Miller

Wednesday, June 8, 2022

Vacation Bible School will conclude Friday at First Baptist Church. The theme of this summer’s VBS is “Spark Studio, Created in Christ, Designed for God’s Purpose.” Many children attended the week long morning sessions.

Mayor Scott Fontenot (seated) recently proclaimed June 5-11, 2022 as “National Garden Club Week” here in Eunice. Those members of the Bulb & Blossom Garden Club present for the signing were April DeRouen, left, Erin Jones, Martha Guempel, Donna Baltakis, Jacquelyn Love and Celeste Gomez. (Submitted photo)

Proclamation of National Garden Club Week

Myra Miller

Wednesday, June 8, 2022

The Bulb & Blossom Garden Club of Eunice, joined garden clubs across the United States this week to celebrate National Garden Club Week, June 5-11.

Myra Miller

Pool safety essentials

Myra Miller

Wednesday, June 8, 2022

A backyard pool can be a wonderful summer oasis. Swimming immediately cools people off on hot and humid days, and even provides thorough exercise that works many different muscles in the body.

The Woodman of the World Award in American History went to Caroline Fontenot and Nathan Zaunbrecher, seventh graders.

St. Edmund holds Eighth Grade graduation and Junior High awards ceremony

Myra Miller

Thursday, June 2, 2022

St. Edmund School held its Eighth Grade graduation and junior high awards ceremony recently. Many students were honored and recognized. Receiving the Eunice News Language Arts Award was Stella Summerlin.

Mr. and Miss SEH are Nicholas Bertrand and Greta Miller.

Distinquished award recipients at St. Edmund High School

Myra Miller

Wednesday, June 1, 2022

St. Edmund High School named graduate awards on May 24. Summa Cum Laude graduates were honored and recognized, Kennedy Ardoin, Nicholas Bertrand and Greta Miller. Mr. and Miss SEH are Nicholas Bertrand and Greta Miller.

Kayleigh Dubroc

EHS FFA student places at state

Myra Miller

Wednesday, June 1, 2022

Kayleigh Dubroc, a junior at Eunice High, placed third in Agriscience at the Louisiana State Literary Rally held on LSU’s campus in Baton Rouge. Her Ag teacher at Eunice High is Rebecca Berzas. (Submitted photo)

East Baton Rouge Parish 4-H Tech Club members recently received recognition for their community service work. The club, which is comprised of members from middle and high school are pictured with East Baton Rouge Metro Councilwoman Laurie Adams; Tech Club sponsor Fran Fetzer Harvey; and LSU AgCenter 4-H agent Rochelle Wilking. (Photo provided)

East Baton Rouge 4-H Club promotes literacy community service

Myra Miller

Wednesday, June 1, 2022

By Johnny Morgan BATON ROUGE — The East Baton Rouge 4-H Junior Leader Club has proven that doing good work in the community can be done despite the pandemic. While attending the Martin Luther King Jr. Fest in January of 2020, Estelle Mensman, a senior at St.