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2023 CHILDREN’S FISHING DERBY WINNERS - A fun day of fishing with the family, refreshments and awards were enjoyed by 174 youngsters who participated in the 2023 Children’s Fishing Derby held Saturday, June 3, on the grounds of Maison de Memoire Bed and Breakfast of Rayne. Winners, hosts and Frog Festival Queen volunteers for the event included, front row, from left, 0-5 winners Rhett Domingue and Fischer Fontenot; second row, Mr. Tadpole Asher Blanchard, Deb Frog Queen Mayve Miller, 9-12 winners Gage Paul and Olivia Rieben, 6-8 winners Harper Schexnader and Cullen Bourque; back row, Ebonite Queen Bremilin Minnix, City Chairman Suzette Leonards, 13-15 age winners Wyatt Borill and Phillip Thibodeaux, Acadiana Sportsmen’s League Chairman Dee DeRouren, Frog Derby Queen Ellah Barousse, Miss Rayne Anna Clare Lavergne, Miss Frog Queen Kailey Hollier and Ms. Frog Queen Pamela Jett. (Acadian-Tribune Photo by Josie Henry)

2023 Children’s Fishing Derby winners announced

RAYNE - The 2023 Annual City of Rayne’s Annual Children’s Fishing Derby was held Saturday, June 3, on the grounds of Maison de Memoire Bed and Breakfast.

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Members of the 2023 graduating class of Rayne High School honored during the commencement ceremonies on the evening of Friday, May 19, with the title of “Mr. and Miss RHS” by Principal Benny Fontenot were James Adams, left, and Leah Trahan, right. (Acadian-Tribune Photo by Josie Henry)

Rayne High graduates 112; top honors awarded

RAYNE - Rayne High School graduated a total of 112 seniors during the 2023 commencement exercises held at 7 p.m. Friday evening, May 19, in the school’s north gym.

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Taking part in the presentation of the Catholic Action Award, Notre Dame’s most prestigious honor, was presented on Friday, May 19, during the 2023 graduation ceremonies held at Our Lady of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Church Point, were, from left, Fr. Paul Broussard, Pastor of St. Leo IV Catholic Church in Roberts Cove, honoree Ann Louise Cramer, Fr. Brent Smith of St. Joseph Catholic Church, and honoree Branson Joseph Melancon. (LSN Photo/Claudette Olivier)

Notre Dame ‘Class of 2023’ graduates 80

CHURCH POINT - With hosts of family and friends in attendance, ninety-nine young men and women were graduated from Notre Dame High School of Acadia Parish on Friday, May 19, 2023.

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The Catholic Action Award, Rayne Catholic Elementary’s highest and most prestigious award, was presented on Thursday, May 18, during the 2023 8th grade Promotion Mass held at St. Joseph Catholic Church, to Christopher Holmes, left, and Audrey Fusilier, right, joined by Fr. Brent Smith, pastor/school chancellor. (Acadian-Tribune Photo by Josie Henry)

Rayne Catholic Elementary promotion Mass held

RAYNE - Eight grade students of the 2022-2023 graduating class of Rayne Catholic Elementary were promoted to high school during a Promotional Mass held Thursday, May 18, at St.

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Paul Zaunbrecher of Zaunbrecher Farms was one of many speakers taking part in the Cultural Tent program held during the 2023 Frog Festival. Zaunbrecher spoke on “Rice Farming in Acadia Parish - From Field to Table.” (Acadian-Tribune Photo by Josie Henry)

Area’s agriculture highlighted at Cultural Pavilion

RAYNE - Returning to this year’s Rayne Frog Festival was the Culture Pavilion, a new part of the festival that was presented for the first time last year for the 50th anniversary event.

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