Ceremony is held honoring Darwan Lazard

A ceremony marking three milestones was held Friday, June 26, at the Ville Platte Civic Center. The ceremony was held to honor Reverend Darwan Lazard for his birthday, his retirement as Evangeline Parish Superintendent of Schools, and his reception of an honorary doctorate degree. The ceremony also honored Justina M. Lazard on her retirement. Members of the planning committee were Pamela Smith, Ja…