Lifestyle

The origins of Mardi Gras

Did you know? On Mardi Gras and the period leading up to it, families would feast on all the foods they would give up during Lent. Pancakes were popular items during this time because they are made from eggs, fats and milk.

Eunice Junior High introduces its History Club members

Eunice Junior High School’s History Club is sponsored by Kathy Bollich and Brittany Ardoin. Bollich teaches all eighth-grade students and Ardoin teaches all seventh-grade students at the junior high campus.

Eunice Jr. High represented at Math Competition

Eunice Junior High School sent two math competition teams to the Opelousas Junior High School’s competition on Saturday, Feb. 9. The seventh-grade team led by. Tiffany Pedigo placed first in the team competition and the eighth-grade team led by Jackie Oberste placed third.

Guest speakers at Trail Blazers meeting at East

East Elementary’s Trail Blazers Club had special guests during their January meeting. LSUE baseball Coach Jeff Willis, LSUE hitting coach Coach Bass, and some players on the team talked to the third and fourth grade boys about working hard to achieve their goals. (Submitted photo)

Popcorn AR party given at East Elementary

East Elementary third-grade students were treated to a popcorn party for reaching their assigned goal in the Accelerated Reading program. (Submitted photo)

PawPerfect students honored at Glendale

Glendale Elementary students were recognized for their Paw Perfect behavior during the week of Jan. 28 - Feb. 1. From left are Miles Leger, Talan Ceasar, Kaiden Brewer, Toni Rose Cruz, Ellie Bergeron and Alejandro Enriquez. (Photo submitted)

Students of the Week at Glendale Elementary

Glendale Elementary recognized its Students of the Week for Jan. 28- Feb. 1. From left are Asa Johnson, Jaxen Guillory, Kayden Langley, Rebecca Fusilier, Eleanor Bergeron, Kailey Guidroz, Peyton Ortego, Kerryana Richard, Dylan Aaron, Eddie Miller, Raegina Rougeau, Ell’Asia Mouton and Krislyn Gallow.

Attention all graduating seniors

Graduation is approaching soon and much is needed ahead of time for the newspaper’s special graduation edition. Eunice High and St. Edmund seniors are to EMAIL their senior bios.

How to declutter your home

Do you tend to clutter your home? I try my best to tackle clutter or junk at my home on a quarterly basis. The following, courtesy of Newspaper Metro, gives you tips on how to tackle clutter.

Eunice Junior High Beta Club earns National Beta School of Merit

Eunice Junior High School’s Beta Club has received the recognition of a 2018-2019 National Beta School of Merit. This prestigious honor has been awarded to EJHS for the past two years for dedication and commitment to academic excellence. (Submitted photo)