A gem of a gym

By News Staff on Monday, June 2, 2025
Ribbon is cut upon completion of project at Vidrine Elementary
  • Among those pictured are Evangeline Chamber of Commerce board members Linda Fontenot and Dr. Gwen Fontenot, Elementary Supervisor Cherie Fontenot, Evangeline Parish School Board members Karen Vidrine and Bobby Hamlin, Superintendent Darwan Lazard, Assistant Superintendent Mike Lombas, Middle School Supervisor Sherral Tezeno, and Maintenance Supervisor Rico Guillory. (Gazette photo by Tony Marks)
    Among those pictured are Evangeline Chamber of Commerce board members Linda Fontenot and Dr. Gwen Fontenot, Elementary Supervisor Cherie Fontenot, Evangeline Parish School Board members Karen Vidrine and Bobby Hamlin, Superintendent Darwan Lazard, Assistant Superintendent Mike Lombas, Middle School Supervisor Sherral Tezeno, and Maintenance Supervisor Rico Guillory. (Gazette photo by Tony Marks)
  • Also present for the ribbon cutting was Berdwoal Guillory, Vidrine High School Class of 1951. He was a member of the school’s boxing team and is pictured with his high school ring and diploma. (Gazette photo by Tony Marks)
    Also present for the ribbon cutting was Berdwoal Guillory, Vidrine High School Class of 1951. He was a member of the school’s boxing team and is pictured with his high school ring and diploma. (Gazette photo by Tony Marks)
    By: TONY MARKS Editor VIDRINE – The basketball court in this former country high school was nearing the end of its shelf life. The windows in the gymnasium were cracked, weathered, and worn. Enter then the Evangeline Parish School Board upon the recommendation of Superintendent Darwan Lazard. The board members voted to fund maintenance projects at campuses across the school district. Among...

    Premium Content is available to subscribers only. Please login here to access content or purchase a subscription to the Ville Platte Gazette or Basile Weekly.