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Senior Hall of Fame, ACE Letterman, Valedictorians, Salutatorian named at EHS Academic Excellence program

Eunice High School held its Academic Excellence program on April 28 and honored and recognized juniors and seniors for their academics and achievements. The program included announcement of Senior Hall of Fame.

East Elementary’s Big Bang Behavior students honored

East Elementary honored its April Operation Greatness Big Bang Behavior awardees. Seated, from left, are Mason Lavergne, Hunter Guidroz, Kynlei Green, Kaleb Clark, Nevaeh Porche, Nevaeh Porche, Collin Fontenot, Kowen Dupre, Michael Jackson, and Cora Spell.

Couple’s Retreat speaker at Acadian Baptist

The Acadian Baptist Center hosted its annual Couple’s Retreat April 7-8. Above, Kevin Richard, a licensed professional counselor at Trinity Counseling Center in Lake Charles, and wife Krystal, led the weekend retreat.

Lee Benoit at Liberty Sat.

The “Rendez-vous des Cajuns” Cajun Music Radio & TV show Saturday at the Liberty Center at 6 p.m. will feature a performance by Lee Benoit & The Family Band. Show starts at 6 p.m. The Liberty opens at 4 p.m. Tickets are $5. Starting at 10 a.m.

Children and allowance

When my two daughters were young girls their father and I taught them to earn their allowance each week. They each had different household chores to do. They were simple, such as cleaning their room, picking up their toys, dusting the furniture and washing dishes.

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)