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In May of 1979, a total of 548 students graduated from high schools across Avoyelles Parish, marking a milestone moment for communities throughout the area. According to archives from The Greater Avoyelles Journal, 522 of those graduates came from the parish’s 11 public high schools, while 26 students graduated

Avoyelles Pages Past By Donna Culotta 90 Years Ago From our May 16, 1936 editions Rep. C.A. Riddle of Avoyelles was unanimously chosen as a member of the Legislative Bureau. Avoyelles native Gaston Porterie was named the honored guest by judges, lawyers and public officials at a surprise party.

Avoyelles Pages Past By Donna Culotta 90 Years Ago From our May 9, 1936 editions Narcis Couvillion was appointed registrar by the Avoyelles Parish Police Jury. Cottonport was preparing for a very competitive election for mayor. The candidates were Dr. A.L. Bordelon and Henry A. Gauthier. Cottonport High School

Avoyelles Pages Past By Donna Culotta 90 Years Ago From our May 2, 1936 editions Mr. John B. Armand of Mansura passed away. Emeric Didier declared his candidacy for Marksville mayor. Miss Kinta Sanchez, Miss Marksville High, represented Avoyelles as a maid in the Sugar Cane Festival. Governor James Noe

Avoyelles Pages Past By Donna Culotta 90 Years Ago From our April 25, 1936 editions * Cotton farmers ranked first in the rental and benefit payments in Avoyelles Parish. * Aaron James Cappel joined the U.S. Marine Corps. * Mr. and Mrs. P.H. Goudeau of Evergreen celebrated their 67th wedding anniversary.

90 Years Ago From our April 11, 1936 editions Moore Valois of Moreauville was awarded membership at LSU in the Honor Society Phi Kappa Phi. The school board provided summer schooling to parish teachers. The U.S. Federation of Labor estimated that almost 12,500,000 Americans were out of