Lifestyle

COPE gives to Cancer Society and Women On Mission

C.O.P.E. (Citizens Organized for Positive Enrichment) had the opportunity to make two presentations to worthy ministries in the community. A $1,000 donation was presented to The St. Landry Parish American Cancer Society.

St. Edmund students place at Parish Science Fair

St. Edmund Middle School students competed at the St. Landry Parish Science Fair at Northwest High School in Opelousas on Dec. 12. Henry Summerlin, left, and Ian Rider placed first. The students are with Superintendent Patrick Jenkins. (Submitted photos)

East Elementary Trail Blazers

East Elementary Trail Blazers Club invited a guest speaker on campus, Coach Dale Serie. Coach Serie is currently the softball coach at Notre Dame High School. He has coached baseball and softball on all levels.

East Pre-k students plant trees on campus

East Elementary pre-k students, along with the help of custodians, Richard Miller and Ken Hadalgo, plant trees as the culminating activity for their nine-week study of trees. (Submitted photo)

Garden of the Week chosen

The Rev. Regina Hickman and Susan G. Gaspard, volunteers of The Eunice Bulb & Blossom Garden Club, chose the Residential Garden of the Month. Katie and Caleb Clark, at 1138 Perchville Road, received the marker at their home.

History behind popular New Year’s traditions

It can be interesting to delve into the history behind various components of New Year’s celebrations. These are but a few New Year’s traditions, courtesy of Newspaper Metro. The history behind these traditions is storied, just like the holiday itself.

Eunice Kiwanis Club gives donation to Toys for Tots

The Eunice Kiwanis Club makes a monetary donation to the Eunice Toys For Tots Program through the Eunice Fire Department.

Gingerbread houses at Highland Elementary

Highland Elementary held it’s annual Gingerbread House Day Friday. Students had the opportunity to build gingerbread houses. Krislynn Thomas is with her grandfather Michael Thomas Sr. (Submitted photo)

Highland Elementary’s 4-H Club holds food drive

Highland Elementary’s 4-H Club sponsored a food drive at school. All food items collected was brought to the Eunice Food Bank. In front, from left, are Demarkis Williams, Kohlden Naquin, Alayah Duplechin, Aniyah Strauss and Kylee Kennerson.

Class Act Student of the Week

This week’s Student of the Week is Evan Fruge, a senior at Eunice High School. His parents are Jamie and Jackie Fruge. If you had to live in another part of the world, where would you want to live and why? I would like to live in South Texas for job opportunities. Do you have a career wish?