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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 Noah David, left, and Leah Trahan, right. (Acadian-Tribune Photo by Josie Henry)

Rayne High graduates 112; top honors awarded

Tue, 05/23/2023 - 5:03pm

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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Queen winners in the 2023 Frog Festival Queen’s Frog special jumping division of the Frog Racing and Jumping Contests held Saturday afternoon during the 51st Rayne Frog Festival were, front row, from left, helper Jackson Prevost, Miss Teen Louisiana Mardi Gras Kobe Stakes, Jr. Miss Louisiana Mardi Gras Anna Kate, Lady Armed Forces Pepper Manuel and City of Rayne host Suzette Leonards; back row, Lions Club members Phyllis Crawford, Tim Prevost, Randy Savoy, Simon Richard and Stacy Ancelet. (Acadian-Tribune Photo by Josie Henry)

Frog Festival-goers enjoy ‘Hoppin’ Good Time’

Tue, 05/23/2023 - 5:00pm

RAYNE - Frogs were hopping while their handlers and onlookers were scrambling about as the annual Frog Jumping and Racing Contest took center stage Saturday afternoon of the 2023 Rayne Frog Festiva

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Always a crowd favorite, the annual Diaper Derby held Saturday morning of the 2023 Rayne Frog Festival. The top racers and hosts were, front row, from left, Deb Queen Mayve Miller, Jr. Queen Cooper KayLynn Becnel, Ms. Queen Pamela Jett, Jr. Teen Queen Malari Ann Navarre, Mr. Tadpole Asher Blanchard; standing, 3rd Runner-Up Mallorie LeGros, 2nd Runner-Up Kabren Harvey, 1st Runner-Up David Michael Molbert, King Jude Thomas Niland, Miss Frog Festival Queen Kailey Hollier, Miss Rayne Anna Clare Lavergne and Teen Queen Danni Grace Meche. (Acadian-Tribune Photo by Josie Henry)

‘Diaper Power’ of Diaper Derby continues at Frog Festival

Tue, 05/23/2023 - 4:56pm

RAYNE - The crowd was cheering and babies were crawling during the 2023 Annual Diaper Derby held Saturday morning of the 51st Annual Rayne Frog Festival.

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The Rayne Lions Club once again hosted the traditional Frog Derby Saturday morning of the 2023 Rayne Frog Festival. Participants named to the new court were, from left, 2nd Maid Lindsey Bergeron, Frog Jockey Queen Ella Meche, Frog Derby Queen Ellah Barousse, and 1st Maid/Miss Congeniality Ailah Stelly. (Acadian-Tribune Photo by Josie Henry)

Frog Derby, Jockey queens crowned, tradition continues

Tue, 05/23/2023 - 4:55pm

RAYNE - A long-time tradition continued Saturday morning of the 2023 Rayne Frog Festival as new royalty was crowned during the annual Frog Derby, an event held since 1946 by the Rayne Lions Club.

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