Lifestyle
Myra Miller
The month of January has been home to many historical events over the years. Here’s a look at some that helped to shape the world in January 1925, courtesy of Newspaper Metro.
– Christiania, the capital city of Norway, is renamed “Oslo” on January 1.
Tuesday, December 31, 2024
Get a head start on New Year’s resolutions
Myra Miller
After the rush of the holiday season has largely ended, and the excess of the season starts to weigh on celebrants’ minds, it is customary for many people to start thinking about the changes they want to implement in the new year.
Tuesday, December 24, 2024
St. Edmund students participated in an Advent donation drive. St. Edmund selected several organizations they felt would benefit from the school’s generosity. Each grade level was assigned an organization to help. The classes not only brought in items from the suggested donation list to meet the recipients’ physical needs, but they most importantly lifted these people up in prayer to help meet their spiritual needs. From left are Rhett Wimberly, administrator at Oak Lane, J.P. Fruge, Zane Zaunbrecher and Kan
Advent donation drive
Harlan Kirgan
St. Edmund students participated in an Advent donation drive. St. Edmund selected several organizations they felt would benefit from the school’s generosity. Each grade level was assigned an organization to help.
Friday, December 20, 2024
Elfert is New Teacher of the Year at Eunice High
Harlan Kirgan
The New Teacher of the Year at Eunice High School is Jeanne Elfert. Elfert is a health and physical education teacher and assistant volleyball coach, and distance track coach.
She is a 1999 graduate of Eunice High School.
Friday, December 20, 2024
Birth Announcements
Myra Miller
Paul Tupper Jr.
Jennifer Marie Fontenot and “Tee” Paul Dewayne Tupper announce the birth of their son, Paul Dewayne Tupper Jr., born at Acadian Medical Center on Dec. 4 weighing 9 pounds and 7.6 ounces.
Maternal grandparents are Clara Pope, and Lee Earl Fontenot Jr. of Kinder.
Wednesday, December 18, 2024
NAUW gives items to Eunice Food Bank
Myra Miller
Members of the Eunice Branch of the National Association of University Women made a special donation of non-perishable items to the Eunice Food Bank during its recent drive.
Wednesday, December 18, 2024
NAUW Christmas social
Myra Miller
“Work and no play, makes Jill a dull girl” is an old belief members of the NAUW-Eunice Branch really take to heart. After doing many community activities, the members take time to enjoy each other with friends and guests at a festive outing held at the Rice Palace in Crowley.
Wednesday, December 18, 2024
Beverly Miller, the grand marshal of the Chataignier Christmas Parade, is pictured on the left with Chataignier Mayor Justin Darbonne. (Photo courtesy of Anna Mosbroker)
Miller honored as Chataignier Christmas Parade grand marshal
Myra Miller
(Editor’s Note: The following article was written by Phil Miller and submitted by Chataignier Village Clerk Anna Mosbroker. Theresa Beverly Miller was parade grand marshal for the Chataignier Christmas Parade on Dec.
Wednesday, December 18, 2024
Fruge is show winner
Myra Miller
Annastyn Fruge, a 4th grader at St. Edmund in Eunice, competed in Knollwood’s Hunter Jumper horse show on Nov. 16 and won champion in the Walk Trot division, champion in walk trot poles, and reserve champion in Jumper x’s. (Submitted photo)
Wednesday, December 18, 2024
Manuel is Eunice High Teacher of the Year
Myra Miller
Kaitlin Manuel is Eunice High School’s Teacher of the Year.
Manuel is in her 12th year of teaching. She teaches art at Eunice High. Prior to teaching at Eunice High, she taught elementary art for three years.
She is a 2007 Eunice High School graduate and a 2013 graduate from UL of Lafayette.
Wednesday, December 18, 2024