The Evangeline Parish School District hosted its annual Work Based Learning Appreciation Luncheon Wednesday at the Ville Platte Northside Civic Center.
The guest speaker for the event was Rehabilitation Program Coordinator Sigmund Morel from the Office of Workforce Development’s Louisiana Rehabilitation Services, and lunch was served by the Mamou High School Pro-Start Class.
The following Work-Based Program students were recognized with certificates:
Basile High School
Jon Fontenot
Ville Platte High School
Rachel Doucet, Kianna Thomas, Nikyeasha Wilson, Nala Lee, Sean Eastin, Iyana Freeman, Darious Ceaser, Nakendrea Doucet, Jillian Thille, Patrick Dupre, Aaron Dupre, Jakaylon Wilson, and Jared Castille.
Mamou High School
Carlondus Ardoin, Mayci Fontenot, Megan Arnaud, Jeanne Fontenot, and Katelyn Thomas.
Pine Prairie High School
Maisey Girouard, Bryan Chaffin, Jacob Granger, Jordan Granger, Lane Marcotte, Skylar Nezat, Tony Taylor, Tylan Jagneaux, and Katelyn Fontenot.
The following parish businesses were also recognized for offering employment for the Work-Based Program students: Basile Library, Basile High School, Lyon’s Mart, Mamou Library, Rhonda’s Flower Shop, Soileau’s, Reed’s Pharmacy, Mamou High School, The Village of Pine Prairie, Pine Prairie Library, Deville’s Grocery Store, Landreneau’s Grocery Store, Young’s Tire, The Ville Platte Gazette, Prairie Manor Nursing Home, Ville Platte High School, Champagne’s Quality Foods, Evangeline Parish Chamber of Commerce, Evangeline Parish School Board Media Center, Evangeline Parish School Board Warehouse, Evangeline Parish School Board Food Service, James Stephens Montessori, Ville Platte Elementary, Sassy Creations, Bayou Chicot Grocery Store, Heritage Manor Nursing Home, and Evangeline Parish School Board.