Members of the Rayne Garden Club were joined by members of the Rayne High School FFA program and special guests during the 2024 Arbor Day program held near the school’s front arches. Among those in attendance were, kneeling from left, FFA officer team treasurer Ben Dupre, reporter Keagan Ardoin, sentinel Hunter Doucet, vice president Kobe Stakes, secretary Harlee Doucet and president Chloe Bourque; standing front row, guest Calise Breaux, RGC members Julia Breaux, Judy Guidry, Becky Servat and Margaret Comeaux, Acadia Parish School Boiard member Becky Atkinson, RGC President Lisa Soielaux, RGC members Carol Trahan and Martha Pierret, RGC Chairman Desiree Casey and RHS Principal Benny Fontenot. In attendance but not pictured was Acadia Parish Superintedent Scott Richard. (Acadian-Tribune Photo by Josie Henry)
Mayor Charles “Chuck” Robichaux, center, presents a proclamation proclaiming Arbor Day for the 2024 observation in the City of Rayne hosted by the Rayne Garden Club. Accepting the proclamation were Arbor Day Chairman Desiree Casey, left, and Rayne Garden Club President Lisa Soileaux. The Rayne Garden Club hosted a tree dedication on Friday, Jan. 26, at Rayne High School when three magnolias were donated to replace those killed by last summer’s drought and extreme heat. (Acadian-Tribune Photo by Josie Henry)