St. Francis DARE graduation ceremony

The fifth-grade class at St. Francis School recently participated in a DARE Graduation. Det. Cathy Savant of Acadia Parish Sheriff Department was guest speaker and made a DARE presentation. An essay contest was held in each class; Grace Simon and Madisun Lacombe were the winners. Amelie Armand won the license plate contest. All received a prize for their accomplishments. Brylee Siebert was also recognized as Student of the Year. Receiving certificates of completion of the DARE program were, in front from left Coy Steen, Tanner Savoie, Kate McDaniel, Griffin Hebert, and Caitlin Fruge. Second row, from left, Logan Smith, Lauren Comeaux, Emma Leonards, Peyton DuBose, Grace Simon, and Haleigh Doucet. Third row, from left, Addison Rose, Brylee Siebert, Amelie Armand, Skylar LeJeune, Jeanne Dugas, and Madisun Lacombe. In back from left are Cathy Savant, DARE officer and Mary Vigurie, St. Francis fifth-grade teacher.