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Jude Roger with Fr. Louis Richard in front of Jude’s Eagle Scout project.

Jude Roger completes Eagle Scout project

Mon, 07/23/2018 - 10:22am

Jude Roger recently completed his Eagle Scout project.
The project consisted of construction and installation of an exterior Stations of the Cross at St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church.
For his project, Jude cleaned the area and removed overgrown vegetation. He constructed the boxes out of cypress with the help of his dad and brother. He then installed the boxes on existing brick pillars in the courtyard between the church and ministries building.

The Sonniers on their wedding day.
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The Sonniers today.

Sonniers celebrate 60th wedding anniversary

Tue, 07/03/2018 - 9:07am

Robert and Martha Louise “Tookie” Sonnier of Abbeville celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary on Sunday, June 3rd with a quiet lunch at their home with their five children, Marie “Noonie” Soileau, Maureen “Shonie” Morvant, Robert Maurice Sonnier, Jr. and his wife Chelle’, Marguerite “Bonkie” Sonnier and Frederick “Foonie” Sonnier.
They all enjoyed reminiscing of their good old family times and family vacations.

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The four VC students who are receiving the Seal of Biliteracy for English and French are Victorian Doan, Alexan Broussard, Taylor Schaefer, and not shown is Lily Veazey.

VC students earn Seal of Biliteracy for English and French

Mon, 06/11/2018 - 7:17am

Four Vermilion Catholic High School students have earned the Seal of Biliteracy for proficiency in English and French.
The Seal of Biliteracy is an award given by a state department of education in recognition of students who have studied and attained proficiency in English and one or more other world languages by high school graduation. Louisiana is one of thirty states that awards the Seal of Biliteracy, which was approved by the Louisiana State Legislature in 2014.

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The four VC students who are receiving the Seal of Biliteracy for English and French are Victorian Doan, Alexan Broussard, Taylor Schaefer, and not shown is Lily Veazey.

VC students earn Seal of Biliteracy for English and French

Mon, 06/11/2018 - 7:17am

Four Vermilion Catholic High School students have earned the Seal of Biliteracy for proficiency in English and French.
The Seal of Biliteracy is an award given by a state department of education in recognition of students who have studied and attained proficiency in English and one or more other world languages by high school graduation. Louisiana is one of thirty states that awards the Seal of Biliteracy, which was approved by the Louisiana State Legislature in 2014.

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Celebrate Local Horticulture in Abbeville

Wed, 05/23/2018 - 1:57pm

When we think of sights and sounds in South Louisiana, most often what pops in our heads is food and music. It’s an inseparable combo in the land of jazz, gumbo, and crawfish – and it’s probably the main reason most festivals are named for the delicious rhythms and edibles the Bayou State has to offer.

But Louisiana’s location offers something more unique than the food and music, but just as pleasant on the eyes and nose. Sub-tropical climate, with plenty of sun and rain, gives Cajun country a real step-up when it comes to gardening and horticultural offerings.

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