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The Faul family

Dr. Rick Faul finds nice balance with family, work

Sun, 06/20/2021 - 12:39am

Like so many fathers, Dr. Rick Faul’s life is balanced between family and work.
With the love his family provides, and where he gets to do his job, Faul wouldn’t have it any other way.
Faul practices Primary Care/Internal Medicine. He graduated from LSU School of Medicine in New Orleans. I finished Internal Medicine residency in 2016 from University Hospital and Clinics in Lafayette.
An Abbeville native, Faul, 32, found his way home to Abbeville General. He is currently at Erath/Delcambre Community Care Clinic.

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The Cormiers - Mitchel, Abram, Nora Jean and Amy (L-R). The family will be growing later this year.

Career follows family for Mitchel Cormier

Sun, 06/20/2021 - 12:36am

Mitchel Cormier couldn’t be happier right about now.
Along with the love of his family, Cormier is happily seeing his new career takeoff. In is former career, happily seeing takeoffs was of the utmost importance.
Cormier, an Abbeville native, is now in real estate after previously working as a helicopter mechanic.
“Just over a year ago, I earned my Real Estate license,” Cormier said, “this has always been a dream of mine.”

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Brooke Landry, sons Abel and Alex, and Matt Landry during the 2020 event honoring Kalix Broussard in October.

Abbeville native, Matt Landry, faces his challenges head-on

Sun, 06/20/2021 - 12:00am

Matt Joseph Landry graduated from Abbeville High in 2005. He went on to graduate in 2013 from the University of Lafayette and now resides in Maurice with his wife Brooke and sons, Alex (7), and Abel (3). While working 24-hour shifts three days a week as a paramedic, he is also the Snap Fitness Maurice club manager and one of their personal trainers.
In addition to the three jobs, Landry created the 5k race, Snap to a Cure that is held at North Vermilion High School every October.

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Joshua Listi

Vermilion Catholic's Joshua Listi receives national honor

Fri, 06/18/2021 - 8:54am

The National Society of High School Scholars (NSHSS) announced VC graduate Joshua Listi from Abbeville, has been selected to become a member of the esteemed organization. The Society recognizes top scholars who have demonstrated outstanding leadership, scholarship, and community commitment.
The announcement was made by NSHSS Co-founder and President James W. Lewis.

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Team Photo: Front Row Left to Right: Avery Folsom, Annalyn Irby, Gabrielle Leonard, Claire Gerard, Emma Guidry Back Row Left to Right: Abbie Bourque, Marlee Nugier, Kylie Istre, Ava Gaines, Brooklyn Feverjean, Jacilyn Hardy, Julie Romero and Braelyn Hebert.

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All-American Photo: Left to Right: Ava Gaines, Marlee Nugier, Julie Romero, Jacilyn Hardy, Brooklyn Feverjean, Kylie Istre

North Vermilion Jr. Dance Team does well at UDA Camp

Tue, 06/15/2021 - 2:45pm

Recently, North Vermilion Middle’s Dance Team and the Junior Dreams, received first place for their Home Routine performance.
They competed in the Junior Division at the Universal Dance Association (UDA) camp.
The camp took place at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette.
During camp, the dancers were evaluated in various routines, including Hip Hop, Jazz, and Pom. They received 33 blue Superior ribbons and 22 drill down ribbons.
In addition, the Dreams earned a Superior Trophy and an invitation to a national competition along with several Spirit Sticks.

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