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December 18, 1941 ~ August 2, 2018

ABBEVILLE — A graveside service was held at 1:00 PM on Friday, August 3, 2018 at St. Mary Magdalen Cemetery honoring the life of Joseph Daniel LeBouef, 76, who died Thursday, August 2, 2018 at Maison du Monde Living Center. He was laid to rest at St. Mary Magdalen Cemetery with Deacon Cody Miller officiating the services.
Joseph is survived by his sister, Trina Broussard; nephew, Randall Broussard and his wife Pennie; niece, Tara Dalabakisand her husband Brad; two great nieces, Jessica Claire Broussard and Lauren Elizabeth Broussard; great nephew, Jacob Eli Dalabakis; and cousins, Gerald LeBouef, Winnie LeBlanc, Lana Stoute, and Roslyn Simon.
He was preceded in death by his father, Joseph Milton LeBouef; mother, Margie Delano; brother-in-law, Clyde D. Broussard; step-mother, Louise LeBouef; and aunt, Mathilde Simon.
Condolences may be sent to the family at www.vincentfuneralhome.net.
All funeral arrangements are being conducted by Vincent Funeral Home of Abbeville, (337) 893-4661.

The Young Actors Guild of Abbey Players presents this summer’s musical phenomenon, Newsies.
Set in New York City in 1899, Newsies is the rousing tale of Jack Kelly (Grant Broussard), a charismatic newsboy and leader of a band of teenaged “Newsies.”
When publishers of the newspaper raise distribution prices at the newsboys’ expense, Jack rallies newsies from across the city to strike against the unfair conditions and fight for what’s right. Their cause becomes even bigger than any of the newsies imagined when they realize they’re fighting for all the children working in unfair and unsafe conditions across the nation.
Based on the 1992 Disney motion picture and inspired by a true story, Newsies features a Tony Award-winning score by Alan Menken and Jack Feldman and a book by Tony Award winner Harvey Fierstein. Featuring the now classic songs “Carrying the Banner,” “Seize the Day,” and “Santa Fe,” Newsies is packed with non-stop thrills and a timeless message, perfect for the whole family and every audience.
There are 26 members in the cast.
The Young ActorsGuild Abbey Players released a quote as to why they wanted to do the musical play, Newsies.
“Newsies was chosen because the message of the show which is to stand firm in something you believe in is exactly how the Young Adult Guild of The Abbey Players was born. A few young adults had a dream to start a Young Adult Guild and Newsies is their first production.”
Director Cailin Trahan, assistant director Theresa Rudesill, musical director, Jacob Lange, and the rest of the cast and crew experience non-stop action and a timeless message, perfect for the whole family and every audience.
Regular performances will be held four times each weekend for two weekends beginning Friday, Aug. 3. Friday and Saturday evening performances will begin at 7 pm sharp. The Saturday and Sunday afternoon matinee performances will be at 2 pm.
Tickets are available for $15 at abbeyplayers.com.

Students at LeBlanc Elementary will attend a meet and greet next week to kick off the start of the new school year.
Among the happiest to greet them will be their new principal, Rachelle Brown.
“It’s very exciting,” Brown said of the opportunity.
Brown officially started her new job on July 1. She takes over for Susie Stephen, who transferred to another job in Vermilion Parish. Brown spent the previous four years as an assistant principal at Cecil Picard Elementary at Maurice. She also served as an assistant principal at S.J. Montgomery Elementary in Lafayette from 2012-’14.
“Any time you come into a new place,” Brown said, “it’s learning new ways of doing things. Even though I have had experiences in elementary schools with similar sizes, everybody has different processes.
“It’s about learning those processes of the school and meeting new people.”
With that, Brown is working diligently to learn those processes and people, not coming in and dictating to teachers and staff how she wants things done.
“This is our school,” Brown said. “Not my school. One of the first things I did when I got here was have some focus groups. I spoke to all staff members and learned as much as I could about the school. I also formed a leadership team.
“We make decisions as a team.”
Brown’s new staff has certainly helped ease the transition.
“All the staff members here have been just unbelievable,” Brown said. “The work ethic here, and I would say this about our entire parish, is second to none. It amazes me. When I reach out for help or ask questions, people are stepping up.
“It is just unbelievable.”
Parents are also putting a smile on Brown’s face.
“This community is filled with hard-working people who want what’s best for their children,” Brown said. “Parents have come into the school to tell me they are here for us. They ask what they can do because they want to be a part of this. You don’t even have to ask. People are showing up looking for things to do.
“I am excited about welcoming them in.”
Vermilion Parish Superintendent Jerome Puyau said he is happy to have Brown in place at LeBlanc to welcome those parents.
“She’s a very strong leader,” Puyau said. “She is very committed to parental support and looks forward to working with a community and a school that values high standards.
“We are excited to have such a strong leader at LeBlanc Elementary.”
Again, the feeling of being there is mutual for Brown.
“It’s fun,” Brown said of this moment. “It’s so amazing to be here, especially when you have this kind of staff.
“We are going to make some really incredible things happen.”