Rayne High School Homecoming Week proclaimed
By Lisa Soileaux, Assistant Editor, Rayne Acadian-Tribune
The court has been selected, plans are complete, and Rayne High alumni are making plans to return to their alma mater next week for Homecoming programs and activities.
During ceremonies Tuesday morning, Mayor Roland Boudreaux signed the official proclamation declaring Sept. 15-19 “Rayne High School Homecoming Week.”
Graduates of classes ending in “4” will be honored during a number of events and programs, especially Homecoming Day events which will be dedicated to these former students.
In addition to daily activities to be enjoyed by the student body, the annual Homecoming Parade, which invites all RHS classes and alumni to participate, will begin at 6 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 18, following its usual route from Central Kindergarten and ending at Rayne High School where the annual Powder Puff Game and community-wide pep rally will be held.
Also invited to participate in this year’s parade are all candidates for the upcoming November election. All parade participants are needed in line by 5:30 p.m. at Central Kindergarten.
Friday’s schedule of events includes: Alumni Reception at 10 a.m. in school library; Pep Rally at 2 p.m. in north gym; Homecoming Court introductions at 6 p.m. prior to football game at stadium; Homecoming Game at 7 p.m. against Abbevilley High School with halftime introduction of Homecoming Court and crowning of new 2014 Homecoming Queen.
The group of 10 seniors honored as members of this year’s Homecoming Court are Shelli Alleman, daughter of Blake and Kelli Alleman; Caroline Bergeron, daughter of Frank and Dawn Bergeron; Madison David, daughter of Todd and Sherrie David; Jacie Fontenot, daughter of Jamie Fontenot and Ricky Fontenot; Whitney Fontenot, daughter of Scott and Mona Fontenot; Tristan Mouton, granddaughter of James and Judy Mouton; Cecily Schexnyder, daughter of Carl and Denise Schexnyder; Ashley Thibodeaux, daughter of Darrin and Julie Thibodeaux; Madison Vidal, daughter of Lance and Grady Arceneaux; and Tanner Wilson, daughter of Tanya Evans and Jerry Wilson.