Way Back Wednesday: June 28, 2017
Published 12:01 am Wednesday, June 28, 2017
- June 28, 1979: Supt. Albert T. Becnel, who received a trophy of appreciation, poses with newly initiated members of the first Future Business Leaders of America Club at Leon Godchaux Junior High School. They are, from left, Edna Duhe, Letitia Taylor, Sheryl Ferrygood, Allen Snyder, Ralonda Schexnayder, Karen Robinson, Michelle Nicholas, Demetra Boudreaux, Lentreise Gregoire, Fanny Jones and Charlotte Francois. The Most Outstanding Member Awards went to Nicholas and Taylor.
June 29, 1989: Leon Godchaux Jr. High School valedictorian Jennifer Cooper, right, and salutatorian Jennifer Banquer, left, are pictured with St. John the Baptist Superintendent Gerald Keller.
June 26, 1969: Miss Wanda Broussard, St. John the Baptist Parish Sugar Queen, displays the “Tulip Time” stainless steel tableware being offered as a premium on all savings accounts at the Bank of St. John in LaPlace and Reserve. Broussard is employed by the bank as its “Tulip Time” Princess.
