Way Back Wednesday: March 8, 2017
Published 12:01 am Wednesday, March 8, 2017
- March 8, 1997: Many young students showed off their literary talents when they entered the “Young Authors” contest at Garyville Magnet School. The first place winner in the various categories include, front row, from left, Meghan Borne, Shelia Dixon, Jennifer Webb, Shahla Sheperd, Alexander Lambert-Oswald, back row, Gary “Buddy” Boe, Edgardo Zeledon, Frenika Johnson and Romell Smith.
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March 7, 1974: Donna Piere, left, and Margo Samuel, seniors at Second Ward High School, were chosen Beta Club Sweethearts of 1974. The two girls were honored at a ceremony at the school.
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March 8, 1984: LaPlace Elementary School celebrates Mardi Gras as King Jeremy Murphy and Queen Kristy Weber greet fellow classmates.