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Such Fun group enjoy and depict an era movie

(Submitted article) On April 6 an exciting kick-off for the opening of the “Best Years of Such Fun” Picture Show was held at Danny and PamKoch’s resident in Eunice. Upon arrival the guests could gather and socialize in an outdoor scene depicting the 1930’s depression in Yazoo, Mississippi.

Kindergartener wins first

Jaiden Guidry, a kindergarten student at Eunice Elementary, won the VFW sponsored coloring contest. He placed first local, first in district and third at state level. He also received a $50 check from local and district levels. Guidry is pictured with Auxiliary Chairperson Bernita Briscoe.

CDA essay winners named

St. Edmund announced its winners of the Catholic Daughters of America contest. Left, Mark Fruge won second place in Division II essay; and William Driggs placed third in the Division II essay contest.

JA of Eunice and Crown Club members at Eunice Park

The Junior Auxiliary of Eunice and Crown Club members recently hosted a community-wide Easter egg hunt at the Eunice Circle Park. Many children enjoyed egg hunts, crafts, games, and other fun activities.

East represented at the Special Olympics

Three East Elementary students recently participated in the Special Olympics held at UL Lafayette University. From left, are Braden Vidrine, Cora Spell, and Trina Fontenot. Paraprofessional Tiffany Richard attended with the group. (Submitted Photo)

Residential Garden of the Week selected

Suzanne LaHaye, a Eunice Bulb and Blossom Garden Club volunteer, presented the marker of Residential Yard of the Week to Deryl and Gail Brown of 400 Sharon St.

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 senior bios.

Top AR students at Highland Elementary

Highland Elementary recognized its two Top Accelerated Readers. Left, Fajah Guillory, a fourth grader, currently has a 100 percent average, earned 44 points, and is reading on a 7.2 grade level. Right, Yacmine D. Bellard, a second grader, holds a 92.4 percent average and has earned 26.6 AR points.

UL Monroe reps at St. Edmund High

Brooke Morgan, left, and Jamie Arrington, enrollment services specialists from UL Monroe spoke to a group of juniors at St. Edmund High.

Big Bang Behavior recipients at East Elementary

East Elementary had a March Operation Greatness celebration with some students earning the Big Bang Behavior ​award. In front, from left, are Austen Fontenot, Maix Pezzuto, Juan Grimaldo, Gave Dupre, Katelyn Vories, Bracy Ballew, Paige Allen, and Gabrielle Dietrich.