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Dr. Joseph Savoie, president of UL Lafayette, and One Acadiana President and CEO Troy Wayman take questions from the audience Tuesday morning during Lessons from the Corner Office.

UL Lafayette President Dr. Savoie speaks to members of One Acadiana

LAFAYETTE — When it comes to economic development and overall growth in Acadiana, the University of Louisiana at Lafayette plays a pivotal role.
It makes sense, then, that One Acadiana, an economic development organization focused on the betterment of the area, would bring the University’s leader together with its members to offer some insight into what makes it all work.
One Acadiana welcomed UL Lafaytte President Dr. Joseph Savoie Tuesday morning during its latest installment of Lessons from the Corner Office. The series allows members to hear from local leaders.

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Kaye Broussard is heading off into retirement after 32 years of teaching music.

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Kaye Broussard has brought music to countless students during her 32 years as a teacher.

Swan song playing on Broussard’s 32-year career as music teacher

ERATH — Kaye Broussard has had a long run in teaching music at Erath Middle School.
Her journey began 32 years ago, with 27 of those years at Erath Middle. Recently, Broussard decided to retire with great service and wonderful times under her belt.

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Kanzi Spraggins wore his SLCC cap and gown last week when he received an associate degree.

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Kanzi will be wearing his high school cap and gown Saturday to graduate from Lighthouse.

Spraggins receives college degree before high school degree

Kanzi Spraggins’ family attended his graduation from South Louisiana Community College on Thursday.
Kanzi finished with an overall grade point average of 3.9 and also earned 61 college credits for an associate’s degree.
So, what separates Kanzi from the rest of the community college graduates?
He received an associate degree before he ever received his high school diploma.

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93.5 % of Vermilion Parish students graduate

The state’s Department of Education released its graduation rate and more students graduate from Vermilion Parish high schools than 64 other school districts in the state.
Vermilion Parish ranks seventh in Louisiana when it comes to graduating its high school students. The parish graduates 93.5 percent of its students.
The state average is 78.1 percent.
Vermilion Parish Superintendent Jerome Puyau was pleased with the graduation rate.

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Gueydan senior Ashari Terry and other Gueydan seniors slap the hands of the elementary students in Gueydan.

More than 750 ready to graduate in Vermilion Parish high schools

Approximately 754 students are graduating this year, leaving behind many memories, and creating new ones. All but one school has exceeded last year’s number of graduates; that one school had a difference of 2.
Gueydan High School has 39 high school students graduating Thursday night at the Bill Searle Gym at 7:00 pm. Gueydan is one of the many schools who’s graduates are increasing in number.

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