New member is sworn-in, MJHS is recognized

By News Staff on Monday, November 24, 2025
  • Jerry Bottley (right) takes the oath of office from Assistant District Attorney Betsy Jackson (left). Bottley was elected in October in a special election to fill the unexpired term of Wanda Skinner to represent District 8 of the Evangeline Parish School Board.
    Jerry Bottley (right) takes the oath of office from Assistant District Attorney Betsy Jackson (left). Bottley was elected in October in a special election to fill the unexpired term of Wanda Skinner to represent District 8 of the Evangeline Parish School Board.
  • Mamou Junior High School Principal Lisa Celestine displays the school’s award for being named 2024-2025 Star Academy National Program of the Year. (Gazette photos by Tony Marks)
    Mamou Junior High School Principal Lisa Celestine displays the school’s award for being named 2024-2025 Star Academy National Program of the Year. (Gazette photos by Tony Marks)
    By: TONY MARKS Editor VILLE PLATTE - Jerry Bottley, a newly elected member of the Evangeline Parish School Board, took his oath of office prior to the start of the board’s meeting held Wednesday, November 19. After the meeting began, the school board recognized Mamou Junior High School for being named the 2024-2025 Star Academy National Program of the Year. Superintendent Lazard called the...

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