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East Elementary welcomes special visitor

November 22, 2013, 9:36 am
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Staff Sgt. Paul Breaux

East Elementary third-graders welcomed a guest speaker Staff Sgt. Paul Breaux, a native of Church Point. Breaux, a 1991 graduate of Church Point High, has completed 20 years of military service with U.S. Army. He completed two tours, Iraq for 18 months; and Desert Storm. Breaux talked about his military duties & adventures, and different equipment used in combat. The third-graders, completed a Veterans Day study recently. A question & answer forum was conducted during Breaux’s visitation. Breaux currently works in Supply & Logistics with Lafayette National Guard, B Company (MI) 256 BSTB.

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Trichell named Central Middle School Student of the Year

November 22, 2013, 9:40 am
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Central Middle School Student of the Year named

Bailey Nichole Trichell named Central Middle School Student of the Year. The honor was announced to the student body earlier this past week.
Trichell, a fifth-grader at Central Middle, arrives from Glendale Elementary where she maintained honor roll, earning all “A’s” in all subjects.
She is currently an honor roll student at Central Middle.
The middle school selects its Student of the Year by following a certain criteria, which includes a 3.5 or above cumulative GPA, personal participation at school, displays proficient writing skills, and participation in an interview by committee members at the school. Trichell was chosen out of six Student of the Year nominees.
Trichell will now have the opportunity to participate at the parish level at a later date.
At Glendale Elementary, Trichell participated and competed at the parish writing and math competitions, awarded the Citizenship Award, a participant of the VFW Post Americanism contest, and scored Advanced on all subjects of the LEAP test. She also earned a perfect score on the ELA part of LEAP.
At Central Middle, Trichell is an All-Stars Club member which involves students to become more involved in community services.
At home she enjoys hunting, and riding 4-wheelers.
Trichell is the daughter of Joey and Jamie Trichell. She is the oldest of one sibling, a brother Brennan, and one -on-the way. “My mom is expecting. Its a boy. She is due in February. I was hoping to have a little sister!”
The Trichells are members of New Hope Fellowship Church in Eunice.

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Reed, Fruge announce December wedding date

November 22, 2013, 9:42 am
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Brenda Reed and Lance Fruge

Wendell and Melissa Reed of Eunice are pleased to announce the engagement and forthcoming marriage of their daughter, Brenda Victoria Reed, to Lance Othelan Fruge, son of the late Deaton Fruge, and Bobbie and Dean Fontenot of Eunice.
Miss Reed is the granddaughter of Sylvia Marcantel of Eunice, the late Merlin Marcantel, the late Rosemary R. Burnett and the late Curry Reed.
The bride-elect is a graduate of Eunice High School and earned an associates degree in computer information technology from Louisiana State University Eunice. She is currently employed with Fred’s Super Dollar.
Mr. Fruge is the grandson of James and Clara Fruge of Eunice, B.L. Miller of Eunice and the late Viola Miller, and the late Harry and Rena Begnaud of Lake Charles.
The groom-elect is a graduate of Eunice High School and is employed at Today’s Technology.
The couple will exchange vows during a 6 p.m. ceremony on Friday, Dec. 20 at St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church in Eunice.

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Highland Elementary PBIS "kick-off" in style

November 26, 2013, 11:27 am
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Highland Elementary recently kicked off its “Positive Behavior Intervention and Support (PBIS)” program in style this year.
A pep rally was held to both entertain and inspire students to become active and positive role models on their campus.
Eunice High School cheerleaders served as ambassadors of the program to get students fired up and show their school spirit. A grade level spirit competition was held with second-grade students awarded the Highland Elementary Spirit stick.
PBIS is a federal initiative which motives students to always put forth their best effort. The program serves to reward kids who strive to do their best on campus. Rewards include Bobcat Bucks which provide students the opportunity to earn a variety of privileges and benefits.
Highland Elementary’s PBIS committee has been planning various student centered activities to motivate students.
The faculty has made donations to develop a student-centered store. Fridays has been initiated for prize drawings, and future plans for movie and fun days are presently in the works.

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October Students of the Month at East Elementary

November 26, 2013, 11:29 am
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October Students of the Month honored

East Elementary recently honored its October Students of the Month. Sitting from left are Wesley Thibodeaux, Rickey Fontenot and Abbie Fontenot. In back from left are Josi Lemelle, Principal Dwanetta Scott, Kade Smith, and Rylie Brown.

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Class Act Student of the Week

November 26, 2013, 11:30 am
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Ben Vidrine

This week’s Student of the Week is Ben Vidrine, a freshman at St. Edmund High School. His parents are Brian and Holly Vidrine.

If you had to live in another part of the world, where would you want to live and why? Nowhere, because I love where I live.

Do you have a career wish? I would like to become a physical therapist.

What could you eat seven days a week? Hamburgers.

What could you never eat? Broccoli.

What is your favorite school subject? Science.

What is your favorite movie? The Three Stooges.

What was the last video game you played? I don’t know.

Do you Facebook, Tweet? No.

What is an ideal summer vacation? Spending a month at the beach.

Who has the most influence on you so far? My parents.

What would you change in your city? Nothing.

What do you like the most at your school? The people are nice and the teachers go out of their way to help you.

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Career Day at Highland and East Elementary

November 27, 2013, 6:35 am
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A teacher and preacher at Highland Elem.

Careers chosen at East Elem.

As part of American Education Week Eunice elementary schools’ students participated in different activities and festivities. Career Day was held on Thursday, Nov. 21 whereas students had the privilege of dressing as their chosen career. Left, are a teacher and preacher, Chesney Papillion as a teacher; and Asa Johnson as a preacher, both pre-k students at Highland Elementary. At right are East Elementary students, from left, Kenzley Ned, as a teacher; Gerome White Jr., as a professional basketball player; Bryson Higginbotham as a Mr. Cleco repairman; Greta Brown as a professional LSU Cheerleader; and the Professional Chef Zoey Hebert.

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Pilgrims and Native Americans at Highland Elementary

November 28, 2013, 6:00 am
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A Pre-K feast celebrated at Highland Elem.

The Pilgrims and Native Americans dined together last week at Highland Elementary. Jaimie Lavergne and Mary Franks’ pre-k students are pictured above waiting patiently for their Thanksgiving feast.

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Thanksgiving turkey luncheon at Glendale Elementary

November 28, 2013, 10:40 am
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Thanksgiving luncheon at Glendale Elementary

Rylee Johnson and Emma Reed

Left, Frankie Frank, Jr. and Hayden LeBlanc, pre-k students at Glendale Elementary enjoyed their traditional Thanksgiving luncheon, which included a slice of turkey breast, corn bread dressing, green beans, candied yams, peaches and chocolate milk. Wendy Nugent’s pre-k class had the opportunity to create and design their Native American head-dress for the occasion. Right, Rylee Johnson and Emma Reed.

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Class Act Student of the Week

September 26, 2013, 7:28 am
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Trent Fontenot
Trent Fontenot

This week’s Student of the Week is Trent H. Fontenot, a sixth-grader at Central Middle School. His parents are Terry and Susie Fontenot.

If you had to live in another part of the world, where would you want to live and why? I can’t think of anywhere else to live, but next to mom & dad in the country.

Do you have a career wish? I would like to become a veterinarian.

What could you eat seven days a week? Mom’s smothered Duck with Rice & Gravy.

What could you never eat? Vegetables.

What is your favorite school subject? Social Studies.

What is your favorite movie?  My favorite movie is  Smokey & the Bandit II.

What was the last video game you played? Call of Duty, Black Ops 2.

Do you Facebook, Tweet? No.

What is an ideal summer vacation? San Francisco, Calif.

Who has the most influence on you so far? My parents.

What would you change in your city?  I would like to see some of the old buildings re-opened for business.

What do you like the most at your school? My mom works at my school. We spend lots of time driving to school together.  After school we stop and shop and eat out.

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Glendale Elementary posts its Perfect Attendance

November 29, 2013, 6:00 am
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Glendale Elementary Perfect Attendance posted its Perfect Attendance for first six weeks.
Students are listed below.

Kindergarten
Ms. Tina: Owen Guillory, Cameron Carrier, Quenton Bergeron, Lainey Fruge, Bryson Chevis.
Shelly Guillory: Cooper Brickley, Alex Crader, Ethan David, Ashton Edwards, Kinslie Fonenot, Lainey Fruge, Samantha Gobert, Bryce Guillory, Gracely Hebert, Elijah Johnson, Aiden LeJeune, Sydni Miller, Kamden Nugent, Gracie Vige, Brennan Vigee.
Jo Ann Graham: Elijah Ceasar, Grayson DeBord, Patrick Dupre, Chase Eaves, Hadelyn Fontenot, Kariona Fruge, Kristlyn Granger, Madelyn Hill, Mimi Jack, Mya Janice, Cailee Kenly, Phoenix LeJeune, Taurean Redman - Montero, Jr.

GRADE 1
W. Rougeau: Maynard Andrepont, London Clark, Christopher Dupre, Allyssa Fontenot, Joshua Guillory, Elijah Lafleur, P.J. Leger, Kyitus Malveaux, Kamerion Rogers.
Michelle Brunet: Kayilee Andrus, Emily Autrey, Dazjah Dalcour, Carson Fontenot, Preslie Fontenot, Julien Granger, Elijah Guillory, Jadyn Guillory, Miracle Guillory, Kev’vonna Hill, Vivian Rozas, Dailyn Smith, Isaiah Soileau, Koy Trahan.

GRADE 2
Jamie Fuselier: Caleb David, Aimee Frey, Alex Fuentes, Dakotta Garza, Jose Gonzales, Michael Guillory, DeAndre Jason, Breye Jones, Nay’Mya Mitchell, Damarius O’Connor, Jace McGee.
P. Kaur: Ty Alfred, Hallie Arnaud, Alyson Brown, Mia Bundick, John Dupre, Emily Gary, Lindsey Gaspard, Ariana Guillory, Brandon Nguyen, Alexis Ortego, Samuel Sonier, Isaiah Whittaker, Drelvynn Wood.
P. Bergeron: Zah’corie Alfred, Montana Brickley, Gabriella Charlot, Alexis Garza, Landyn Gaspard, Conner Guidroz, Tyreke Janice, Seth Martin, Bree Matte, Jayce Miller, Bryce Richard, Kevin Richard, Francis Semien, Isaiah Thomas, Torrian Thomas, Cadence Wright.

GRADE 3
Duplechin: Hezekiah Celestine, Aeryn Doucet, Ethan Doucet, Wesley Doucet, Alisha Dupre, Aislynn Hebert, Billy Henry, Stephanie Istre, Adriana Lejeune, Jonathan McQuirter, Nicholas Vigee, Marliah Webster.
Jade Doucet: Rylee Clark, Sway Contreras, Ragyn Daigle, Abraham Enriquez, David Fruge, Olivia Gil, Tavorian Isaac, Abigail Latour, Trevor Pierce.
Johnson: Isaiah Ceasar, Aiden Daryoushfar, Kinzlie Dupre, Shelbie Fall, Asia Fontenot, Cadence Francis, Tristin Isaac, Deanna Kenly, Layla Ned, Bailey Schexnayder, Andrew Turner, Jasmine Vargas.

GRADE 4
D. LeBouef: Demyra Bradley, Danny Droddy, Ethan Guidroz, Kenley LeBlanc, Carlee McGee, Justice Rider, Lex Schouest, Mason Ware, Aalyiah Warren, Samantha Whittaker.
Mrs. Perrodin: Kathryn Andrus, Paul Celestine, Cailey Duplechin, Kynsli Fontenot, Raegan Fontenot, Michael Gaspard, Wyatt Gobert, Jeslyn Guillory, Devin Higginbotham, Tamiah Oliver, Abigail Prudhomme, Kylon Rogers, Wesley Rozas.

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Young Christians honored at St. Edmund

November 29, 2013, 8:01 am
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Young Christians (third six weeks) at St. Edmund

St. Edmund Elementary named its Young Christians for its third six weeks period. In front from left are Laura Beth Zaunbrecher, Samuel Heinen, Daniel Seth Brown, Colin Ardoin, Cole Cormier, Landen Marcantel, Oscar Summerlin and Emile Soileau. In back from left are Brennan Manuel, Julia Zaunbrecher, William Driggs, Clay Hebert, Harry West, Brianna Bertrand and Ethan McDavid.

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21st Century students learn about our state

November 29, 2013, 11:03 am
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Highland 21st Century students

At Highland Elementary, Shelsy Williams’s 21st Century students were engaged in a research activity on the state of Louisiana. Students enjoy using mini-laptops to enhance their learning. Above from left are Mariah Edwards and Trinity Harris, both third-graders.

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Vets welcomed at East Elementary

November 30, 2013, 6:00 am
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Vets welcomed at East Elem.

East Elementary welcomed Veterans from Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 8971 to participate in their flag raising ceremony. Prior to the flag raising ceremony, they enjoyed breakfast with pre-k students. Above from left are Gus Miller, Jim Atkins, Donald Estillette, Larry Lejeune, Post Commander Gene Olivier, Terry Matte and Dwanetta Scott, East Elementary Principal

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Pick out your Angel

November 30, 2013, 8:08 am
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Angel Tree at Sacred Heart

Delores Dubois of Eunice chooses an angel off of Sacred Heart Gift Shops’ Angel Tree. The angels on the tree are designated for Oak Lane Wellness residents. The residents wrote their “Christmas Wishes” on angels and the public is welcomed to choose an angel, purchase one or more of the wishes, wrap the gift, and return the gift to Sacred Heart to be delivered to the nursing home prior to the resident’s annual Christmas party. Deadline is Dec. 16.

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Manjot Singh named Eunice High Student of the Year

December 1, 2013, 6:00 am
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Eunice Student of the Year

Manjot Singh named Eunice High School Student of the Year.
Singh, a senior, maintains a 4.0 GPA and is actively involved in clubs, and many activities at the high school campus.
Singh, fondly called by his fellow classmates as “Goldie,” is a member of Student Council, Vice President of FBLA, three year member of the Tennis team, four year member of Renaissance Club, National Honor Society member, member of Quiz Bowl, Science Club Vice President, and 4-H Club member.
Singh received 4.0 Golden Honor Roll Award, Eunice High Top Cat Award, and Eunice High Scholar Athlete award.
He placed first at the LA State Social Studies Fair, first place at FBLA District V-Cyber Security; first place at St. Landry Math Rally in Geometry; placed second at LSUE District Rally-Advanced Math, received a Superior Rating at FBLA District V-Tech Concepts.
Singh received the ACE Letterman Award, and an ACT 28+Club member. He earned a ACT score of 33 and currently holds a 4.04 GPA.
Singh is the son of Gurbaksh Singh and Parveen Kaur and the younger brother to Vik Singh.

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Johnson, Brown set engagement

December 1, 2013, 8:05 am
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Seth Johnson and Harmony Brown

Mr. and Mrs. Michael W. Johnson of Mamou announce the engagement of their son, Seth Michael Johnson, to Harmony Lei Brown, daughter of Lieutenant Colonel and Mrs. James Terry Brown of Haughton, LA.
Seth, a graduate of Louisiana Tech University, works as a Server Administrator for The Williams Companies in Houston.
Harmony, a graduate of Louisiana Tech University and Northwestern State University School of Nursing, is an Orthopedic RN at Houston Methodist in The Medical Center.
The couple will marry in February of 2014 in Houston.

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Top Accelerated Readers at St. Francis School

December 4, 2013, 9:20 am
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St. Francis School "Top of the Top AR" in their prospective class

The top readers for St. Francis School are students who have read and earned more points than fellow classmates on Accelerated Reading tests for the first nine weeks of school. These readers were rewarded with a Pizza Party for their effort.
Books read must also be within the student’s reading zone, which typically is more challenging as the students grade level goes forward.
Additionally one student, fifth-grader Madisun LaCombe, has reached the one million words mark for the 2013-2014 school year.
The classes at St. Francis Elementary competed against their nearest grade level to see which class could earn the most Accelerated Reading points determined by percentage for each nine weeks. The winning classes for the first nine weeks were Mrs. Richard’s fourth graders, Mrs. Viguerie’s fifth graders, and Mrs. Shreve’s eight-graders.

The following were the winning classes:
Fourth-graders, In front from left are, Parker Hayes, Regan Wall, Adam Pousson and Cole Broussard. Second row, from left, Katelynn Sonnier, Katherine Gotte, Dylan Crochet, Diego DeSoto and Hunter LeJeune. Back row, from left are Tyler Cart, Corine Poncho, Mason Sattler, Jeanne Gardiner and Hailey Hebert.

Fifth-graders, in front from left are Tanner Savoie, Kate McDaniel, Emma Leonards, Griffin Hebert and Haleigh Doucet. Second row, from left, Skylar LeJeune, Lauren Comeaux, Grace Simon, Coy Steen and Caitlin Fruge. In back from left are Addison Rose, Jeanne Dugas, Amelie Armand, Peyton DuBose and Brylee Siebert.

Eighth-graders, in front from left are MacKenzie Leonards, Mathew LeLeux and Allison Daigle. In back from left are Brennan Stanley, William Rose, Luke Foreman and Cassie Bourgeois.

The top AR readers in each class were Regan Wall-fourth grader, Hunter Leonards-third grader. In back from left are Katie Sharp-sixth grader, Madisun LaCombe-fifth grader, Luke Foreman-eighth grader, Anna Gotte-seventh grader. Not Pictured: Alex Welch, second grader. They were named top of the top reader from each class.

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Class Act Student of the Week

December 4, 2013, 9:22 am
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Jeremy Edwards

This week’s Student of the Week is Jeremy R. Edwards, a seventh-grader at Eunice Junior High School. His mother is Andrea Edwards.

If you had to live in another part of the world, where would you want to live and why? I would live in Jamaica, because I would like to see new things and meet new people. But most of all, I want to learn how they live and adapt to their way of life.

Do you have a career wish? I would like to join the Army.

What could you eat seven days a week? Cornbread and milk or cream of wheat.

What could you never eat? Sweet peas.

What is your favorite school subject? Math.

What is your favorite movie? My favorite movie is “Before I Self Destruct.”

What was the last video game you played? Call of Duty.

Do you Facebook, Tweet? Yes, I have a Facebook page, but I rarely get on it.

What is an ideal summer vacation? Las Vegas.

Who has the most influence on you so far? My paran Antonio Collins, and older brother Brandon Edwards.

What would you change in your city? I would change Eunice, and get rid of all the violence and drugs.

What do you like the most at your school? Math.

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Principal reads to second-graders

December 4, 2013, 9:23 am
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Guest Reader

East Elementary second grade students in Kelly Fontenot’s class were treated to a guest teacher. Principal Dwanetta Scott read a reading lesson with the students.

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