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St. Edmund students were recognized after an All-School Mass for completing their first quest in the Boost Reading Intervention Program

St. Ed students complete a Boost Reading program

Myra Miller

Thursday, December 14, 2023

These St. Edmund students were recognized after an All-School Mass for completing their first quest in the Boost Reading Intervention Program. From left, are Kohen Guillory, Slade Miller, Ryken Miller, Wyatt Love, Rhett Ward and Jon Curtis Vidrine. (Submitted photo)

Students of the Month at East Elementary

Myra Miller

Thursday, December 14, 2023

East Elementary recently recognized their November Students of the Month. In front, from left, are Lucy Ortego, Dallas Fontenot, Jesslyn Richard, Bryden Lafleur, and Ja’Ziyah Jones. In back, from left, are Karmyn Phill, Jolie Babineaux, Malana Martinez, Bryson Perez and Kenneth Poullard.

Great readers at East Elementary

Myra Miller

Thursday, December 14, 2023

East Elementary students have recently reached one of their AR goals. From left, are Nila Thomas, Sophia Rainville, Zendaya Hunt, Ma’Kyri Victor, Jacqueline Reed and Gabriella Fontenot.

Bulb & Blossom Garden Club donates check to Eunice Food Bank.

Bulb Club donates to Eunice Food Bank

Myra Miller

Wednesday, December 13, 2023

The Eunice Bulb & Blossom Garden Club donated $100 to the Eunice Food Bank. From left, are Fran Guillory, Donna Baltakis, Mary Ann Guillory, director of the food bank; Celeste Gomez, bulb president; and Erin Jones. (Submitted photo)

St. Edmund Catholic School partnered with the Eunice Rotary Club and participated in the Spirit of Christmas Food Drive sponsored by Super 1 Foods as a service for the holiday season.

St. Edmund students donate to Food Bank

Myra Miller

Wednesday, December 13, 2023

St. Edmund Catholic School partnered with the Eunice Rotary Club and participated in the Spirit of Christmas Food Drive sponsored by Super 1 Foods as a service for the holiday season. It was an opportunity to let students experience the joy in giving of oneself for the good of another.

East Elementary collected almost a half ton of food items for donation to the Eunice Food Bank Food Drive.

East students donate to Eunice Food Bank

Myra Miller

Wednesday, December 13, 2023

East Elementary collected almost a half ton of food items for donation to the Eunice Food Bank Food Drive. Helping to load the truck with donations are Natisha Gil, Zendaya Hunt, Kymani Minor, Ava Clair Thomas, Jesleigh Johnson, Blake Cormier, Khilon Frank, and Cayden Lavergne. (Submitted photo)

Myra Miller

Age-based guidelines for buying toys and gifts

Myra Miller

Wednesday, December 13, 2023

The holiday season involves making holiday gift lists and checking them twice, or even more frequently to ensure that gift-givers find the best fit for recipients.

Zeyiah Williams learns from Donna Baltakis how to craft a bird feeder from recyclables. The Bulb & Blossom Garden Club members had a table with all the materials needed to complete a bird feeder.

Christmas Festival at the Eunice Community Garden

Myra Miller

Friday, December 8, 2023

Santa made a visit at the Eunice Community Garden Thursday evening during its third annual Christmas Festival. Many families with children were on the grounds of the garden. The free Christmas event featured children’s games, activities, prizes and face painting.

Dr. Leslie Katherine Gautreaux and her son James

St. Ed Pre-k4 students learn about community helpers

Myra Miller

Wednesday, December 6, 2023

St. Edmund Elementary Pre-K4 students are learning about community helpers. Dr. Leslie Katherine Gautreaux a local veterinarian spoke to students about her job and brought along one of her patient. Dr. Gautreaux is pictured with her son, James Gautreaux. (Submitted photos)

Claire-Beth Prudhomme

St. Edmund Fine Arts Survey class

Myra Miller

Wednesday, December 6, 2023

Allison Reed’s Fine Arts Survey students at St. Edmund High are hard at work in the studio creating their own versions of pottery inspired by Ancient Greek art. Above is Claire-Beth Prudhomme, a senior. (Submitted photos)