From the August 2009 files of The Eunice News.
Church Point senior trainer Taylor Lejeune makes sure lineman Zachery Faul drinks water during the heat on the annual photo day activities on Thursday. Heat is a major concern as practices increase.
Young Bears excited about 2009 season. Church Point sophomore lineman Mitchell Vanicor poses for a photo with his sisters Malena and Sierra during the annual Media Day activities on Thursday.
Welcome back Dylan. Eunice Elementary Irma Trosclair greets Dylan Thompson, third grader at Eunice Elementary, as he arrives for the first day of school on Wednesday. Dylan’s mother, Shawndra Richard, looks on.
Bearcats preparing for strong season. The Basile High senior football players are joined with the senior cheerleaders and dance team members for a group photo during the annual Media Day on Monday.
Eunice High Emeralds earn top camp honors. The Eunice High School Emeralds dance team participated in a Universal Dance Association Camp held at Northwestern University June 14-17. The team earned first place in the Varsity Division Home Routine, as well as a Superior trophy, both of which qualify them for the national competition being held in Orlando Feb. 5-7, 2010. They also received the Team Routine Fall Out Award and were voted the Super Spirit Stick by the other teams, as well as individual awards. From left, are sponsor Rachel D. Smith, Shannon Lavergne, Melissa Bielstein, Tassinique Prudhomme, Katelynn Marcantel, Erica Malveaux, Alaina Batiste, Jennifer Frey, All American Award; Ashley Fuselier, Abbey Guillory, runner up Drill Down queen; Javier Pennywell and Coach Erika Buller, Exceptional Coaches Award.
EHS freshmen Victoria Hebert and senior Brittany Faul look over their schedules before the start of school Wednesday.