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Birth Announcements

Jaxon Grigg Colby and Olivia Grigg of Grant announce the birth of their son, Jaxon Lynn Sumner Grigg, born at Acadian Medical Center on Feb. 24 weighing 8 pounds and 9 ounces. Maternal grandparents are Tommy Williams and Aundrea Williams of Grant.

Supporters of the Year at St. Edmund

Each year St. Edmund Catholic School has the opportunity to recognize individuals for their support of St. Edmund Catholic School by naming Supporter of the Year. Supporters who are being recognized this year have volunteered their time, energy, and resources to the school in various ways.

Students of the Month at Glendale Elementary

Glendale Elementary honored its Students of the Month for March. Each student was given a certificate, a medal and treats for their great behavior. In front, from left, are Alayah Douget, Madalynn Skinner, Zayden Fontenot, Tamra McLean, Amya Snuffer, Isaac Granger, and Brandon Taylor.

Students of the Week at Glendale

Glendale Elementary announced its Students of the Week for Feb. 22-26. Honored students included, in front, from left, Jakobien Thomas, Ell’Asia Mouton, Rylan Guidry, Aniyah Swire, Olivia Edwards, Colton Johnson and Zailynne Taylor.

Plant science at East Elementary

East Elementary fourth grade students in Vanessa Cormier’s science class grew plants in different environments to see how different aspects of plants affect their growth. Above are Trashawn Poullard, left, and Jayden Ledet. Below are Ethan Oliver and Kiley Williams. (Submitted photos)

100th day of school at East Elementary

East Elementary kindergarteners in Angela Williams class display their posters of 100 days of school. Seated, in front, from left, are Bodhi Hannon, Kodi Lejeune, Bennietez Holness, Kreede Fusilier, Rhylee Vallare and Malana Martinez.

Black History celebrated at East Elementary

East Elementary welcomed special guests to campus to celebrate Black History Month. From left, are Julius Alsandor, Mayor Of Opelousas; Gina LaGrange, principal; Daphney Chapman of LSUE; Bonnie Ventress, parent educator; and Superintendent Patrick Jenkins. (Submitted photo)

100 days of school at Eunice Elementary

Eunice Elementary held a 100 days of school poster contest and there were entries. The following are the winners. From left, Scarlett Andrepont, first place, 100 things in Space; Phillip Lemelle, second place, 100 days of COVID; and Ava Guillory, third place, 100 days of Crazy Hair.

East Elementary first graders learn about Ruby Bridges

First graders, from left, are Kason Lafleur, Brayden Trichell, Lucy Deville and Lillian Olivier. East Elementary’s first grade class in Allison Conroy’s class drew pictures of Ruby Bridges as part of their social studies unit on Black History. (Submitted photos)

The Ferris Wheel

Did you know? In the late 1800s, few may have imagined that a civil engineer specializing in bridges and other steel designs would help revolutionize not only the skyline of carnivals and fairs, but summertime entertainment. Courtesy of Newspaper Metro, George Washington Ferris, Jr.