Crowley High School’s graduating class of 1958 recently gathered at the Town Club to celebrate their 50th reunion. Classmates attending were, first row, from left, Walter Ancelet, Delores Vincent, El Jane Broussard, Glenda Miles, Marilyn Morgan, Geraldine Guillot, Wanda Petry, Loretta Leleux, Nola Duhon and Johnny Fruge; second row, Johnny Sarver, Ken Vigee, Nonee Reed, Loretta Jackson, Carl Brazell, Suzanne Firmin, Carolyn Spell, Betty Vallot, Kathryn Barnett, Claudia Bertrand, Charlotte Hamic, Jessie Osborn, Marguerite Broussard, Jeannie Hoffpauir, Barbara Linscombe, Freda Leleux and Marie Hargrave; third row, Charles King, Dianna Frost, Luby Guillot, Shelby Arnaud, Buddy Hoffpauir, Hayward Guidry, Chester Guidry, Poochie de la Houssaye, Glenn Comeaux and Charlie Freeland; back row, Donald Amos, Lloyd Stoessell, Tommy Davies, Terry Rue, Fuzzy Barras, R. J. Hebert, Russell Meche, Steve Taylor and John Potts. Also on the back row, but standing out of sight, were Kermit Arceneaux, Teddy Bertrand and Buster Dubose.
In the main room of the Town Club, large tables were decorated with green and gold centerpieces, miniature top hats, canes, scarves and a placard bearing the school emblem. A large poster containing the yearbook photographs of the students and faculty members was displayed for viewing. On the reception table was a pictorial memorial to deceased classmates.
A short program was conducted by Carl Brazell, class president. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited followed by a moment of silence in memory of deceased faculty and classmates. Loretta Jackson, who furnished a beautiful floral bouquet for the main table, read an inspiring poem she had composed. The program ended with a prayer given by the Reverend Charlie Freeland, followed by the singing of the Crowley High School Alma Mater expertly led by Suzanne Firmin on the keyboard.
Charlotte Hamic received a “medal of distinction” for her work on the class scrapbook. Charles King received a gift for coordinating the reunion. Geraldine Guillot won a prize for having the most grandchildren. Lloyd Stoessel won prizes for traveling the farthest distance to attend, for having the youngest child and for being the most active person on the dance floor.
The night’s entertainment was provided by recording artist Terry Rue, accompanied by Russell Meche on the guitar. Recorded “Oldies” music was also played from the stage for listening and dancing.
Guests were treated to a variety of refreshments prepared and served by the Town Club staff. A special reunion cake was enjoyed by all.
They came early, stayed late, danced a little, smiled a lot and ate heartily.
Reunion committee members included Shelby Arnaud, Sylvia Bigelow, Charlotte Hamic, Charles King, Freda Leleux, Russell Meche, Johnny Sarver, Carolyn Spell and Betty Vallot. Barbara Vallot was also recognized for helping with the reunion decorations.
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