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Congratulations are extended to Rayne High’s Betty Mutoji on earning first place at the local, district and state level of the American Legion Oratorical Contest. Here, she receives the District 7 Oratory Contest Award by District 7 Commander David Credeur of Eunice. The district-wide event was hosted by American Legion Post 77 in Rayne. She went on to win state and will now represent Louisiana at the National Oratorical Contest slated in May 2026 in Hillsdale, Michigan.
Rayne High senior wins Legion State Oratorical title

Congratulations were extended to Suzette Leonards whose poster entry was selected for the 2026 Frog Festival poster for this year’s festive activities. The poster was unveiled Saturday, March 28, during the Frog Festival Queen’s Pageant held at the Civic Center. Taking part in the ceremonies were, from left, event co-chair Michael Guidry, Frog Festival Chairman Marietta Leonards, honoree Suzette Leonards and event co-chair Cordelia Pizzalotto.
2026 Frog Festival poster unveiled, artist acknowledged

During pageants held Saturday, March 28, at the Rayne Civic Center, the new reigning 2026-2027 Frog Festival royalty was crowned, including, front row, from left, Mr. Tadpole Rush Rinaudo and Miss Tadpole Ayda Jac Remedies; second row, Junior Queen Monroe LeBlanc, Jr. Teen Queen Paisley Lajaunie, Miss Queen Ainsley Quibodeaux, Deb Queen Harper Sonnier; back row, Teen Queen Avery Brown, Ms. Queen Crystal Acuff, and Golden Royalty Jena and Coty Bordes. Story and additional photos can be found inside on pages 15A and 16A. (Rayne Acadian-Tribune Photo by Josie Henry)





