Notre Dame Homecoming Queen named, events enjoyed

Notre Dame High School of Acadia Parish celebrated its 47th Homecoming the week of October 6-10 with a number of activities enjoyed by students, faculty and returning alumni.

Highlighting the week-long celebration was Friday’s football game and the crowning of the new Homecoming Queen, Aline Marie Gossen, daughter of Jason and Amy Gossen of Rayne.

Named 1st Maid was Harley Anne Bellard, daughter of Benjie and Cindy Bellard of Church Point.

Completing the Homecoming Court were the following seniors: 

Madeline Elise Barbin, daughter of Jim and Colene Barbin of Crowley;

Harley Anne Bellard, daughter of Benjie and Cindy Bellard of Church Point;

Mary Frances Beslin, daughter of John Jude and Cynthia Beslin of Rayne;

Grace Ann Riley Doucet, daughter of Chad and Janell Doucet of Duson;

Hanna Nicole Esthay, daughter of Randall and Sadie Esthay of Jennings;

Allie Cherie Gossen, daughter of Paul and Danielle Gossen of Rayne;

Mia Clare Grissom, daughter of John and Mandy Miller of Rayne and Stephen and Tricia Grissom of Youngsville;

Kylie Monet Hebert, daughter of Troy and Monica Hebert of Crowley;

Elizabeth Renee Ledet – daughter of Tim and Christy Ledet of Rayne;

Elizabeth Anne Robichaux, daughter of Francis and Debbie Robichaux of Rayne; and 

Taylor Nicole Satchell, daughter of Michael and Tracey Satchell of Rayne.

Prior to the Homecoming Game, a reception was held at Gardiner Memorial Stadium honoring the Notre Dame High School Classes of 1975, 1985, 1995 and 2005, as well as the 1955 and 1965 classes of St. Joseph High School, St. Michael High School and St. Francis High School.

In addition to campus activities held throughout the week, community-wide festivities began at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 9, when the annual NDHS Homecoming Parade rolled through Crowley to the Notre Dame campus where a pep rally was held. 

Immediately following the pep rally at 6 p.m., the inaugural Notre Dame High School Gumbo Cookoff was held. All funds will benefit the Notre Dame Teacher Benefit Fund.

All Notre Dame, St. Joseph High School, St. Michael High School and St. Francis High School alumni were invited to celebrate Mass with ND students and faculty on Friday, Oct. 10, at noon in the A.B. Doré Memorial Gym. Alumni and friends were also invited to attend the 2 p.m. Homecoming Pep Rally in the gym later that afternoon.