From the November 2009 files of The Eunice News.
Jean McManus accepts her Angel Award from Christy Reeves, Exectuve Director Blue Cross, left, and First Lady Supriya Jindal during the 15th annual Angel Awards ceremony Thursday night. “Angel” gets her award. Jean McManus’ effort to improve reading among Eunice children was one of eight projects honored Thursday night at the 2009 Angel Awards. McManus, who organized an Imagination Library program in Eunice, is the first St. Landry Parish resident recognized in the Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana Foundation program, now in its 15th year.
Students of the Week at Glendale Elementary. Glendale Elementary recently recognized its Students of the Week for Oct. 5 to Oct. 9. In front from left are Adalie Fontenot, Abigail Prudhomme, Matthew Courville, Trebor Brickley, Logan Higginbotham, Shawn Martin, and Cameron Fontenot. In back, from left, are Stephanie Pasillas, Alex Farque, Hunter Fontenot, and Dustin Aguillard. Not pictured are Mia Bundick, Bailey Matte, and S’zabor Veal.
Mary LaHaye of Eunice, right, hostess and the only charter member of the Acadia Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution, introduced guest speaker Susie Peck. Peck is the Victim’s Assistance Co-coordinator with the St. Landry Parish District Attorney’s office.
LSUE hosts Lady Bengal Classic. LSUE’s Shaina Howard drives the ball down the court, guarded by Allen County defender Lacey Thomas.
Youth leads the way for Lady Jays basketball. St. Edmund girls basketball head coach Louise Johnson talks to her team at practice last week.