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Newest ACT 22+Club members at St. Edmund

St. Edmund announced its newest members of the ACT 22+Club. From left, are Nichole Sonnier, vice principal; Ian Dupre, Copeland Miller, Madison Comeau, Blaise LeJeune and the Rev. Hampton Davis.

Birth Announcements

Emersynn Minix Aysiah Chanta Minix of Rayne announces the birth of her son, Emersynn Kohl Minix, born at Acadian Medical Center on Feb. 23 weighing 5 pounds and 7.4 ounces. Maternal grandparents are Calvin Minix Sr. and Eva Jean Minix of Rayne. He was welcomed home by Ryleigh K. Minix of Rayne.

Students of the Month at East Elementary

East Elementary honored its January Students of the Month recently. Students from kindergarten through fourth grade were recognized. At top, from left, are Ava Lalonde, Makayla Bradley, Jontre Mitchell, Ellie Guidry and Drayden Cesar.

Accelerated Readers honored at East Elementary

Students at East Elementary were recognized for their accomplishments in the AR (Accelerated Reading) program for reaching set goals.

Glendale second graders celebrate 2-22-22

Glendale Elementary’s second graders in Holly Gaspard’s class celebrated 2-2-Tuesday. In front, from left, are Carmello Alfred, Harmony Batiste, Quayla Frank, Lyric Duplechin, Aiden Cormier and Ava Vallaire.

Duplechin, new Children’s Librarian at Eunice Public Library

Alison Duplechin is the new Children’s Programs Coordinator at the Eunice Public Library. She will spearhead a new Story time hour at the library. She is a life long resident of Basile and is married to Caleb Duplechin and the couple has a 10-month-old daughter Wynry.

Math wizard at Glendale

Hutcher Hooter, a first grader at Glendale Elementary, received an Xtramath certificate for subtracting basic math facts in 6 seconds. He is in Rebekah Fontenot’s math class. (Submitted photo)

How to incorporate more heart-healthy foods into your diet

Diet and heart health go hand in hand. The American Heart Association notes that a healthy diet and lifestyle are the best weapons to fight cardiovascular diseases, which the World Health Organization says kill more people across the globe each year than any other disease.

Super Celebration at East Elementary

Kindergarten students at East Elementary receiving awards during a Special Celebration for positive behavior and great classwork for the third quarter are from left Kyleigh Rideau, Sofia Rideau, Karsyn Blount, Blayne Daigle, Jordyn Randle, Jae’Trionna Thomas and Messiah Ned. (Submitted photos)

St. Ed second graders study habitats

St. Edmund second graders in Mary Joubert’s class are studying habitats. They had to do research and design a presentation for their science projects on a habitat of their choice. In front, from left, are Emmy Garcille, Audrey Comeaux and Nora Cleland.