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2022 Crown Bearer and Flower Girl: Pictured are Dozier Elementary Principal Andrea Ford, 2022 Flower Girl, Julie Plumlee, 2022 Crown Bearer, Hudson Bergeron, and Assistant Principal Jessie Leger.

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1952 Crown Bearer Jocelyn Decoux: Pictured is the first recorded 1st grader crown bearer Jocelyn Decoux, with the 1952 Erath High Queen, Mona Broussard (Guillot).

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1972 Crown Bearer Ellen Green: Ellen Green (Perrin) was the first Dozier Elementary crown bearer in 1972. Prior to that time, all 1st-12th grades were located at Erath High. In 1972, grades 1-3 were moved to the new feeder school. However, despite the transition, Erath High administrators kept the 1st grade crown bearer tradition in place. Pictured are 1st grader Crown Bearer Ellen Green (Perrin), 1972 Erath High Queen, Charlotte Delahoussaye (Goutierrez), with her father Bernard “Ban” Delahoussaye behind her, and, Carl Doumit, an alumnus from EHS crowning the new queen.

Dozier Elementary, Erath High Homecoming Crown Bearer and Flower Girl Named

Mon, 09/26/2022 - 1:01pm

ERATH — A 70-year tradition that has been part of the Erath High Homecoming Festivities since the early 1950s, lies with first grade students who participate as Crown Bearer (Flower Girl) for Erath's Homecoming Festivities.
Erath’s first Homecoming was in 1950, and though some seem to think Erath High possibly did have crown bearers in 1950 and 1951, no evidence, photos, or names ever surfaced in the search.
However, the 1952-1953 yearbook shows 1st grade Crown Bearer, Jocelyn Decoux with the 1952 Queen, Mona Broussard (Guillot) during Homecoming festivities.

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Principals and Special Guest: (left to right) Karla Langlinais (2009-2020), Rickey Suire Domingues representing her dad, Principal Johnnie Suire (1972-1980), Teddy Broussard (1986-2001), Liz Gremilion (2003-2009) and Andrea Turner Ford (2020-Present). Not pictured are Principals Johnnie Suire, Sherry Trahan (1980-1986), and Ralph Thibodeaux (2001-2003).

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Past Dozier Elementary staff members and guests. Sitting: Linda Norris, Beverly Libersat, Peggy Landry, Telisa Lege, Deana Simon, Liz Perry, Pam Cheek, Cheryl “Pie” Domingues. Standing: Marget Bernard, Susan Maturin, Liz Gremillion, Cheryl DesOrmeaux, Marilyn Dufrene Brantley, Barbara LaPlace (Fisher), Mitzi Turner, Amy Champagne, Delia Girouard, Karla Toups (Langlinais), Gail Lee, Claudell Thibodeaux, Becky Cormier, Nannette Delcambre, Joddy Landry, Tasha Trahan, Dana Comeaux, Patty Broussard, Judy LeBlanc, Karen Blanchette, Cynthia Frederick, and Teddy Broussard.

50th Anniversary celebrated at Dozier Elementary in Erath

Fri, 09/02/2022 - 12:05pm

ERATH — Dozier Elementary celebrated the 50th Anniversary date of the school’s opening on August 29, 1972. Originally, the celebration was set for Monday, August 29, 2022, but Erath had no school that day due to town electrical issues. Though the celebration was postponed and held on Tuesday, August 30th instead, it didn’t dampen the spirits of the celebration in the least. In 1972, the feeder school was for all students in grades 1st-3rd grade. The doors opened with Principal Johnnie Suire, 29 faculty and staff members, and 271 students in grades, one, two, and three.

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Shown (L-R) are Deacon Bill and Melissa Vincent, Sylvia Putnam, and Deacon Reed
Bellingham. Putnam received a Champion of Life Award from the Diocese of Lafayette.

Abbeville’s Sylvia Putnam receives Champion of Life Award from Diocese

Tue, 08/30/2022 - 9:36am

On Aug. 20, Bishop Douglas Deshotel recognized five remarkable individuals at the 2022 Pro-Life Rose Dinner.
Sylvia Putnam of St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church in Abbeville was among the honorees.
“These individuals have said ‘yes’ to the pro-life movement in the Diocese of Lafayette through their commitment, dedication, and work in protecting the dignity of human life, according to the Diocese of Lafayette.

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The cast of “Les Miserables” in front of Abbey Players.

Abbey Players will present ‘Les Miserables’ in August

Wed, 07/27/2022 - 9:43am

Abbey Players is set to present “Les Miserables” in August.
“Les Miserables,” based on Victor Hugo’s long novel, often has people wondering whether it is based on true events and people.
The whole tale is actually based on real figures and events in France from the revolution to its depiction of poverty and Jean Valjean’s struggle.
Jean Valjean is thought to have been based on Eugene Francois Vidoco, a reformed ex-convict who became the first director of French surety Nationale crime agency.

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Carlos L. Verette

Verette Promoted to U.S. Air Force Master Sergeant

Tue, 07/19/2022 - 9:11am

Carlos L. Verette, a 2004 graduate of Abbeville High School, was recently promoted to Master Sergeant in the U.S. Air Force. Verette joined the Air Force in 2005 where his job was in mechanical engineering. Master Sergeant (MSgt) is the third Non-Commissioned Officer rank in the United States Air Force. It is just above Technical Sergeant and below Senior Master Sergeant.
The promotion to Master Sergeant is known as one of the most significant promotions in the Air Force, and it is the point where an airman enters the Senior Non-Commissioned Officer tier.

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