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Eunice Elem. students learn about exotic animals

A representative from the Barn Hill Preserves shows an exotic reptile at Eunice Elementary’s campus recently. The representatives did a “show and tell” showing, describing, and giving detailed information about each exotic animal and reptile brought to school.

Fire station benefits from EHS senior project

Four Eunice High seniors donated money to the Eunice’s main fire station as their senior project to assist with financial help with equipment and other necessary safety equiment. From left are Alexis Fontenot, Allison Manuel, Fire Chief Michael Arnold, Leigh Daigle and Bailie Vidrine.

Students of the Month at East Elementary

East Elementary honored its January Students of the Month recently. In front from left are Khloe Stevens, Andre Guillory, Kynadee Johnwell, Lailynn Simon, and Ava Darbonne. Back, from left are Kowen Dupre, Raphael Maglalang, Cayli Lemelle, Kaleb Thibodeaux and Kierstan Guillory. (Submitted Photo)

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 their senior bios.

Wedding Calendar

March Andrea Charlier, Caleb Plunkett, March 25, 6 p.m., Le Barn Rouge, Lafayette. May Aungelle Fontenot, Trent Vidrine, May 26, 7 p.m., St. Thomas More Catholic Church, Eunice. June Lauren Heinen, Tyler Theriot, June 16, 6 p.m., St. Mary’s Assumption Catholic Church, New Orleans.

St. Edmund students donate blood on campus

St. Edmund High students donated blood on campus with the United Blood Services mobile unit on March 3.

A Eunice High football camp senior project

Eunice High School seniors Brock Doucet, Andrew Rougeau, Shelton Langley, DeShawn Vigers and Brandon Ndubueze held a youth football camp on Feb. 25 for kids ages 8-13. The seniors taught the kids basic football skills. (Submitted Photo)

Burying alleluia for Lent at St. Francis

Burying the alleluia for Lent are Seth Simar, left, Emily Zaunbrecher, Macie Vidrine, Gavin Smith, Caite Zaunbrecher, Paisley Miller, Weston Pousson and Christian Schippers, all sxith graders at St. Francis School. Each year students bury the word alleluia on Ash Wednesday.

Business Yard of the Month recognized

Donut Queen at 940 East Laurel was awarded Eunice Bulb & Blossom Garden Club’s marker of Business Yard of the Month for March. Left, owner Sony Suy with volunteer member Fran Guillory. The business features a flowering bed of Mexican Heather, ornamental cabbage and Century plants. (Submitted Photo)

East Elementary students cast their vote

East Elementary second graders vote for their favorite things. Representatives from the Secretary of State Voter Registrator’s office explained to students the process and importance of voting. (Submitted Photos)