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Hazard named principal at St. Ed

Charles Hazard has been appointed principal of St. Edmund Catholic School. “While serving as interim principal Hazard has shown excellent leadership and vision in challenging times. Hazard brings a sense of continuity and excellence to St. Edmund Catholic School,” said Monsignor Reverend J.

Top readers recognized at East Elementary

East Elementary third-graders honored with ribbons, pencils and certificates as their reward for reaching AR goals. Seated from left, are Lequess Burney, Riley Poullard and Haylie Lacombe. In back, from left, are Isaiah Manuel, Jacobie Fontenot and LaGrange.

Eunice High Senior projects

Eunice High seniors Tammy Nelson, left, and Nancy Bergeron, right, did their senior project as a canned goods food drive. They collected and asked for donations and presented the items to Eunice Food Bank Director Mary Ann Guillory. The donation was presented the week before Thanksgiving.

Class Act Student of the Week

This week’s Student of the Week is Brianna Bertrand, a sophomore, at St. Edmund High School. Her parents are Kip and Holly Bertrand. If you had to live in another part of the world, where would you want to live and why? I would like live in Florida because of the sandy beaches.

Huval at Liberty Saturday

The “Rendez-vous des Cajuns” Cajun Music Radio & TV show Saturday at the Liberty Center at 6 p.m. will have a performance by The Forest Huval Band. Show starts at 6 p.m. The Liberty opens at 4 p.m. Tickets are $5 for adults, and children ages 7 to 12 are $3.

Attention all graduating seniors

Graduation is right around the corner 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.

Tips for successful driving vacation

With warmer temperatures and spring season upon us, many people are beginning to plan a vacation. If you are planning to drive to your destination, the following tips, courtesy of Newspaper Metro, can be helpful. Driving vacations can be budget-friendly ways to get away from home for a few days.

Dr. Seuss week celebrated at Highland Elementary

Kindergarten classes at Highland Elementary celebrated Dr. Seuss this week. ULL 2+2 students in Block 2 came by at campus and read books by Dr. Seuss to classes and students. They enjoyed activities related to the stories they heard.

Lenten fish dinners at Bishop Ceaser Center

Dorothy Fruge, left, and Dudley Pitre prepare fried catfish for St. Mathilda Catholic Church’s annual Lenten fish dinners fundraiser sale. Every Friday during Lent from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m., one can purchase a lunch of fried fish, fish courtbouillon, peas and a dessert for a donation of $8.

Eunice High Quiz Bowl team competes

The Eunice High Quiz Bowl team traveled to Dutchtown High School for the Dutchtown Invitational on Feb. 17. Eunice High reached the second round of the playoffs until finally losing to C.E Byrd High School of Shreveport.