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Fire Prevention Week at St. Edmund

Myra Miller

Wednesday, October 11, 2023

Christian Walker, a St. Edmund High graduate of 2014, visited St. Edmund Elementary students. Walker serves as the Fire Prevention Officer for the Eunice Fire Department. He spoke to students about fire safety, how they save people from fires, and the procedures to stop fires from spreading.

Custodian Appreciation Week at Glendale Elementary

Custodian Appreciation Week at Glendale

Myra Miller

Wednesday, October 11, 2023

Glendale Elementary recognized and honored their custodians for the hard and dedicated work they do during Custodian Appreciation Week. From left, are Pam Veillon and Gene Faul. (Submitted photo)

Kathryn Louise Miller, left, was crowned St. Edmund homecoming queen

St. Edmund High homecoming queen

Myra Miller

Wednesday, October 11, 2023

St. Edmund High crowned its 2023 homecoming queen Friday evening during half-time at the game. The homecoming queen is Kathryn Louise Miller, left, daughter of Brad and Tonya Miller. Last year’s queen at right is her sister Mary Helen Miller. (Photo by Tom Dodge)

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How to keep animals safe outdoors

Myra Miller

Wednesday, October 11, 2023

Fresh air and sunshine can do wonders for the body and even the soul. People realize this, which is why outdoor activity is encouraged; staying indoors all the time can quickly sap energy levels and diminish mood. What is good for human beings also may be good for pets — within reason, of course.

Queen & King Representatives from Richard Elementary

Richard Elementary selects Queen & King

Myra Miller

Thursday, October 5, 2023

Richard Elementary School named its King & Queen representatives for the upcoming Rice Festival in Crowley to be held Oct. 19-Oct. 22.

September Students of the Month at Glendale

Students of the Month at Glendale Elementary

Myra Miller

Thursday, October 5, 2023

Glendale Elementary honored its Students of the Month for September. In front, from left, are Logan Hebert, Kenzi Hebert, Evelyn Gomez, Cobe Williams and Talan Miller. In back from left are Gabriella Skinner, Kamryn Smith, Kimberlee Fusilier, Jayden Freeman, Kyson Courville and Jayda Freeman.

Rose Young and Lizzy Richard

Physical Science project at St. Edmund

Myra Miller

Thursday, October 5, 2023

St. Edmund High students in Clay Harper’s physical science freshmen class were given the problem of, “Can you construct a mouse trap car, powered by the energy of one mouse trap.” They had to apply the laws of Newton and demonstrate the relationship between the three laws.

Wednesday was Pajama Day at St. Edmund High

Students celebrate homecoming at St. Edmund High

Myra Miller

Thursday, October 5, 2023

Students at St. Edmund High School celebrated homecoming Wednesday dressed in their favorite pajamas. The traditional homecoming parade was held at 5 p.m. Friday. The St. Edmund Blue Jays played against North Central Hurricanes Friday for their homecoming game.

Monday was declared Movie Character Day at St. Edmund

Homecoming week at St. Edmund High

Myra Miller

Wednesday, October 4, 2023

Students at St. Edmund High School are celebrating homecoming this week. Monday was declared Movie Character Day, Tuesday was Decades Day, Wednesday students dressed in their pajamas, and Farmers/Animals Day is set for today. The traditional homecoming parade will be held at 5 p.m. Friday. The St.

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Historical events from October 1923

Myra Miller

Wednesday, October 4, 2023

The month of October has been home to many historical events over the years. Here’s a look at some that helped to shape the world in October 1923, courtesy of Newspaper Metro. — Switzerland issues a new decree on October 1 that bans the display of fascist emblems or the wearing of black shirts.