Lifestyle

Read more books for better health

Finding time to read more can improve cognition, reduce stress and increase intelligence. Did you know that reading also can be calming, helping to reduce stress as a result? By losing oneself in a book, worries and stress can melt away, says research conducted in 2009 at the University of Sussex.

Leaders Building Leaders give baskets

Leaders Building Leaders group of pastors joined together to bless 46 families for Thanksgiving. Jacqueline Vallare, a volunteer, said, “We know that many families go through hardships during this time of year, And we wanted to give back to the community and help during this season.

Ladies Auxiliary Court gives to food bank

The Knights of Peter Claver Ladies Auxiliary Court 92 of St. Mathilda Catholic Church presented a monetary donation to the Eunice Food Bank. The check was presented to the director Mary Ann Guillory.

Character Day at Eunice Elementary

Eunice Elementary held a Book Character Day recently. First-graders Derek Lecompte, left, dressed as a lawyer and Alexander Ramos dressed as a police officer. Students were allowed to dress as a character that they want to become as an adult. (Submitted Photos)

Flag raising, Vets Day at Highland Elementary

Veterans Day and a flag raising ceremony was recently held at Highland Elementary. Left, David Crader, sergeant at arms for VFW Post 8971 and a custodian at the elementary school holds a retired flag after it was folded. At right is Bobby Latiolais, a member of the post. (Submitted Photo)

Employee of the Week at Central Middle

Valerie Hunt, a Central Middle School ELA fifth and sixth grade teacher, was named Employee of the Week for Oct. 30-Nov. 3 week. Hunt is a second year teacher at Central Middle and is a Lead Teacher for English Language Arts.

Students of the Week at Glendale Elementary

Glendale Elementary honored its Students of the Week for Oct. 30-Nov. 3. Students were awarded a certificate, pencil and a treat.

Students of the Month at East Elementary

East Elementary recognized its Students of the Month for October. In front, from left, are Cora Spell, Kallie Sassau, Khloe Stevens, Brooklyn Ortego and Brookelynn Lachapelle. In back, from left, are Gabrielle Bollich, Kevin Johnwell and Madision Edwards. (Submitted Photo)

Most Improved students at Central Middle

Several Central Middle School students were recognized by their teachers for exhibiting great improvement in social choices as well as academics. Students received McDonald’s gift certificates as their reward and hard work.

Class Act Student of the Week

This week’s Student of the Week is Matthew Myers, a senior at Eunice High School. His parents are Stephanie Smith and Brandon Vidrine. 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 Florida so I could go to the beach anytime I wanted.