The Alpha Epsilon Chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma annual banquet

The Alpha Epsilon Chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma recently held their annual banquet at Alesi’s Pizza House in Lafayette on April 19, 2023. The group began by reciting the Collect and Mission Statement: “The Delta Kappa Gamma Society International promotes professional and personal growth of women educators and excellence in education.”
After the recitation of the pledge and the invocation, members began the presentation of awards. Schuyler Poche’, chapter president, presented the Red Apple award. This award is presented to a person who is not an employee of the Vermilion Parish School Board, who has done a great deal for education, schools and teachers. The recipient this year was Deputy Marcus Hebert from Maurice. Deputy Hebert teaches D.A.R.E. to all Fifth Graders in Vermilion Parish. He visits schools on a weekly basis and in addition to teaching, he helps out with morning and afternoon duties always offering a helping hand and smile to students and teachers. His service to the schools and communities is deeply appreciated and does not go unnoticed.
Claudell Thibodeaux, chapter co-president, presented the Golden Apple award. This award is presented to a society member who has given much of herself over the years supporting the society at many levels, and especially in the Alpha Epsilon Chapter. The recipient this year was Schuyler Poche’, chapter president. Schuyler currently serves as Librarian at Dozier Elementary and will be retiring this school year. She always plans interesting guest speakers for our meetings and leads our chapter well.
Melanie Hensgens, chapter treasurer, introduced the Alpha Epsilon Scholarship recipient, Sara Istre, daughter of Keith and Shamayne Istre . The scholarship is given to a worthy graduate planning on majoring in education. To receive the scholarship, participants write an essay explaining why they want to become a teacher. Sara is a 2023 graduate of NVHS who will major in Elementary Education and aspires to teach Kindergarten.
Following the award presentations, everyone enjoyed a delicious meal.