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A Mardi Gras parade at Eunice Elementary

Eunice Elementary held a Mardi Gras parade on Feb. 9 with students dressed in Mardi Gras costumes. Neysa Miller, a teacher; leads students along the small parade route. Students had the opportunity to throw beads to Eunice Jr. High students, family and friends.

Mardi Gras masks made at St. Edmund

Eighth graders at St. Edmund made Mardi Gras masks. In front, seated, from left, are Ariana Manuel, Madison Eckholdt, Greta Miller, Kailey Miller and Alesis Laughlin. Standing, in back, from left, are Mark Fruge, Mason Sattler, Trae Michaud, Philippe Soileau, F. J.

Birth Announcements

John Bertrand Jessica M. Bertrand of Opelousas announces the birth of her son, John Greyson Bertrand, born at Acadian Medical Center on Feb. 4 weighing 5 pounds and 9.6 ounces. Maternal grandparents are John (Tony) and Tywanna Bertrand of Opelousas.

Class Act Student of the Week

This week’s Student of the Week is Alyssa Jayde Jan Hamous, an eighth grader at Eunice Junior High School. Her parents are Carla Meyers and Santana Durgan. 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 Ville Platte. I love my hometown.

Landry 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 Yvette Landry & Friends. 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.

Flu-fighting tips

The flu season typically appears in the winter. I’m thankful that I have not gotten the flu since years ago. However, I’m keeping my fingers crossed because flu season occurs into March.

Saints at St. Edmund Catholic School

St. Edmund Catholic School celebrated 100 years of faith and academics with the Diocese of Lafayette last week. Students participated in varioius events at school, and these second grade students dressed as Saints. In front, kneeling, are Tripp Fontenot, Ben Miller, Jack Aucoin and William Brown.

100th Day celebration at Eunice Elementary

Eunice Elementary kindergarteners in Brooke Brown’s class had the opportunity to celebrate the 100th Day of School. From left are Ava Guillory, Michael Reed, Nadia Guillory, Preston Rodrigues and Christoper Oliver. (Submitted Photo)

St. Edmund students at FBLA District Rally

St. Edmund School celebrated 100 years of faith and academic excellence with the Diocese of Lafayette last week. Many of seventh through twelfth-graders demonstrated their academic achievements at a FBLA District Rally. (Submitted Photo)

Leader in Me Synergy Assembly at Highland

Highland Elementary held its second Leader in Me Synergy Assembly Jan. 26, with students participating, honoring and recognizing students achievements, and much more. Above, from left, DeMiyah Reed, Sha’layshia Dugas, Maria Mendoza, Anaya Blanchard, Janna Semien, and Nakia Richard.