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Rylann Viator stands next school board members when she was named Vermilion Parish's Middle School Student of the Year.

Erath's Rylann Viator named Regional Honoree for Louisiana Student of the Year

Fri, 02/07/2025 - 11:41am

Later this school year, the Louisiana Department of Education will announce the finalists for Student of the Year.
Erath Middle School’s Rylann Viator has a chance to see her name among those finalists.
Viator, the Vermilion Parish 8th-grade Student of the Year, has been named as a 2025 Student of the Year Regional Honoree.

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Dance teams from Erath High and North Vermilion High brought home national titles.

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NORTH VERMILION - Top: Avery Folsom, Julie Romero, Jaycie Hardy, Claire Gerard, Annalyn Irby, Emma Guidry; Bottom: Gabby Leonard, Gracyn Meaux, Camille Davidson, Kylie Istre and Marlee Nugier

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ERATH HIGH - Front Row: (L-R) Seniors - Mary Grace White and Regan Granger; 2nd Row (L-R) Juniors - Ellie Mire, Kenzie Segura, Claire Pigott, Izzy Bernard, Madeline Zegura; 3rd Row (L-R) Sophomores - Abigail Zegura, Courtney Quibodeaux, Ava Hunt, Libby DesOrmeaux; Back Row (L-R) Kynnedi Latiolais, Naomi Wyble, Emma Gauthier, Anna-Claire Hebert, Mollie-Grace Duplantis, Paityn Pilette, and Aubrey Landry

Two National Champions: North Vermilion repeats as champions; Erath wins first-ever title

Wed, 02/05/2025 - 12:58pm

Vermilion Parish is now the proud home of two National Champion Dance Teams.
Over the weekend, North Vermilion’s Dream Team Dance Team and the Erath Extreme Dance Team won their Varsity Game Day National Championship in Orlando, FL.
Erath is the Medium Varsity Division II Game Day National Champions. 
North Vermilion is the Small Varsity Division II Game Day National Champions.
It is the second year in a row that the Dream Team has won the championship in Game Day.

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Vermilion Catholic students place crosses in front of St. Mary Magdalen

Wed, 02/05/2025 - 12:15pm

The Vermilion Catholic, a legacy of Mt. Carmel, Fiat class and a few of St. Mary Magdalen parishioners placed these white crosses in front of St. Mary Magdalen Church to represent the millions of children who have been victims of abortion for the last 52 years. They stand as a reminder to keep all those affected by this decision in our prayers. This year the annual March for Life in Washington DC took place on Friday, January 24, 2025.

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Photo courtesy of Marcy Lege
Vermilion Catholic students gather in front of the United States Capitol in Washington.

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Photos courtesy of Marcy Lege
Vermilion Catholic seniors (L-R) Hudson Hebert, Jonathan Dartez, Marley Moore and Ryan Shelton lay a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Solider. Each of the students has a connection to service and leadership.

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Photos courtesy of Marcy Lege
Vermilion Catholic Student of the Year, John Fontenot, was interviewed by EWTN - Global Catholic Television Network at the March for Life.

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Jackson Trahan carried the VC flag for the March on Friday, Jan. 24

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Students and parents that are alumni of Mount Carmel gathered in front of the Our Lady of Mount Carmel Statue at Mount St Mary's.

Vermilion Catholic seniors visit Washington

Fri, 01/31/2025 - 10:10am

In a display of unity and purpose, Vermilion Catholic senior students and parents embarked on an unforgettable journey to Washington, D.C., to participate in the annual March for Life National march.
This meaningful trip, led by retired principal Mike Guilbeaux and his wife, Anne, has been a cherished tradition for the past 14 years.
Highlighting the trip was a poignant moment at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, where four distinguished seniors had the honor of laying a wreath.

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Jr. Dreams Team pictured: (Kneeling) Mia Broussard, Evelyn Guidry, Ainsley Page, Adaleigh Kibodeaux, Nora Broussard, and Marissa Gaspard (manager); (Middle) Lainey Duhon (manager), Emily Luquette (manager), Kennedi Faulk, Demi Girouard, Jolie Peltier, Charleigh Dauterive; (Top) Shamayne Istre (coach), Madeline Meaux, Maddie Broussard, Camille Young, Paisley Barfield, Kenedi LaPointe (coach).

North Vermilion Middle Jr. Dreams secure another State Championship

Wed, 01/29/2025 - 12:29pm

In an exhilarating display of elite talent and determination, the North Vermilion Middle School Jr. Dreams has once again claimed the title of state champions at the American All-Star Louisiana State Championship held at the Cajundome on Sunday, Jan. 19. 
The victory marks another major milestone for the talented dancers and their dedicated coaching staff.

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