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Chief awards East Elementary students

Rylee Richard, third grader at East Elementary, receives a congratulatory hug from Police Chief Randy Fontenot during November’s Operation Greatness event. Looking on is Aislen Ceasar, a third grader.

Class Act Student of the Week

This week’s Student of the Week is Kadryn Lawyer, a senior at Eunice High School. Her parents are Nicole Chapman and Kenny Lawyer. 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 Greece, because it seems so peaceful.

Guest speaker Ackerman at St. Edmund

Jerry Ackerman, a student speaker on social media, was a guest at St. Edmund. Ackerman spoke to St. Edmund parents on Dec. 7 about Parenting the Snap Chat Generation. He guided parents through steps to safe guard students through their usage on social media.

Judging science fair at Central Middle

Philomena Bernard, left, Keila Keith and Ricky Coutee were the judges at Central Middle School’s science fair held Friday in the school’s library. (Photo by Myra Miller)

Steve Riley at Liberty Saturday

The “Rendez-vous des Cajuns” Cajun Music Radio & TV show Saturday at the Liberty Center at 6 p.m. will feature a performance by Steve Riley & The Mamou Playboys. Doors open at 5 p.m. Show starts at 6 p.m. Advanced tickets are $15. Starting at 10 a.m.

Healthy Holiday dessert

A lot of folks are baking holiday treats and desserts at this time of year. I try not to, because I’m more than likely to eat my baked goods in one sitting. However, those of you who are baking and would like to prepare a more healthy version of a holiday treat, read below.

A Christmas Parade and kids visit with Santa and Mrs. Claus

The annual Kiwanis Christmas parade was held Thursday evening at downtown 2nd Street. St. Edmund High School cheerleader squad members braved the cold and windy climate. Some of the parade participants included bands from Eunice High, Basile High and Iota High schools. (Photo by Myra Miler)

Angel Tree at Eunice Post Office

Surprise a resident at Eunice Manor with a Christmas gift. By picking an angel from the Angel Tree at the Eunice Post Office, a resident will receive a Christmas gift. Inside the post office lobby is a tree with colored angels with written gift ideas for residents at Eunice Manor.

Eunice High students make trip to World War II Museum

On Tuesday, Eunice High history teacher Pierre Martel brought 90 seniors and juniors to the World War II Museum in New Orleans. Martel added, “It was the day before the 75th anniversary of the bombing of Pearl Harbor. We had the opportunity to meet two Pearl Harbor survivors, Mr.

East Elementary students deliver food items

East Elementary recently participated in a food drive to help the needy. Students collected 1,907 items. Seated, from left, are Cassidy Vance, Clinton Watford, Ava Watley and Aubrei Guillory. In back, from left, are Gaige Gilley, and Malori Bellard. (Photo Submited)