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Captain Lance Broussard of the Vermilion Parish Sheriff’s Office has taught D.A.R.E. for more than 25 years.
He was recently honored with a Lifetime Achievement Award at the 25th LA D.A.R.E. Conference in Shreveport.
Officials with D.A.R.E said the award is special because it’s a representation of all the work Broussard has done in the parish and state.
At the awards ceremony, they spoke of Broussard’s many accomplishments and the dedication he has for his community.
As a D.A.R.E. officer in the parish, Broussard said he takes his job seriously. He tries to be at the school where he is teaching when the students arrive.
He said he loves greeting the kids in the morning to make sure they have a good day. He will also help the teachers in any way he can, such as; unloading things for their classrooms, hanging things in their classrooms, putting up mailboxes, trimming hedges, or helping out with a student that is having a bad day. Broussard also tries to be at the school when the students dismiss. This way he can tell them good-bye and to stay focused on their homework.
“As a D.A.R.E. officer you realize your job is not just at school; it may take you to a home where the parents are concerned about their child,” said Captain Lance. “It is rewarding to know from 100 plus graduations that I've had that I am making an impact on kids and families in our parish.
“I am very blessed to have this honor bestowed upon me and being able to be in a position to help my community.”
Broussard said he’s certain that he has done a good job when he sees and hears from formers students. One instance he highlights is from Meg Hebert in December of 2014.
“How does it feel to know that you are doing something for the world?,” Hebert asked Broussard.
What ever effect Broussard is having on the world is directly attributed to the two people who brought him into it.
“I think that all the hard work that I put into teaching D.A.R.E. is a tribute to my parents, the late Mayor Brady and Bonnie Broussard,” Broussard said. “Don't know if I could have done what I have done.”

Glenn and Sharon Romero were married July 22, 1967.
They celebrated their 50th anniversary with a small gathering of family and friends.
The event was hosted by their three children, Glenda and her husband Lonnie, Shannon and her husband Joshua, Jerrod and his wife, Kasha. They have seven grandchildren, Jamie, Amanda and her husband Jacob, Dawson, Wyatt, Taylor, Julie and Avery, and three great-grandchildren, Adelie, Ella, and Evelyn.

Miss Brittnie Lea Davis and Mr. Jason Everett Landry, both of Abbeville, are pleased to announce their engagement and plans to marry.
The wedding will take place on Saturday, October 7, 2017, during a 5 p.m. ceremony at Black’s Oyster Bar and Restaurant in Abbeville.
The future bride is the daughter of Johnette Landry David of Abbeville. Her grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. James Dale Landry of Abbeville.
Brittnie attended Erath High School and graduated with a GED from Louisiana Technical College in 2016 and a November 2016 graduate of Acadiana Area Career College with an Medical Office Assistant degree. She is currently a stay at home mother of her two children, Olivia and Zayne Hebert.
Parents of the groom are Nara Mayard Landry and James Ralph Landry, both of Abbeville. Grandparents nclude Mr. and Mrs. Minos Mayard of Abbeville and the late Mr. and Mrs. Loreal Landry.
Jason graduated fro Abbeville High School ub 1988 and is employed at Stric-Lan Companies in Lafayette as a well-test supervisor.

BATON ROUGE - The Louisiana Department of Education on Friday announced the 2018 Louisiana State Principal of the Year at the 11th Annual Cecil J. Picard Educator Excellence Awards Gala. Tommy Byler, of North Vermilion High School in Vermilion Parish, was named the 2018 State Principal of the Year.
Byler has held various leadership positions during his 26-year career in education. He is currently the principal of North Vermilion High School. Under his leadership, the school has remained an A-rated school, and the school’s performance score has increased from a 92.9 to 119.0 over three years. Prior to taking the helm as principal, Byler served as the school’s assistant principal, athletic director and head football coach. Before joining the staff at North Vermilion, he was an athletic director and the head coach of basketball and softball at Erath High School. Byler also taught Biology II - Anatomy and Physiology, Physical Science and Algebra I. In addition to his classroom and leadership experience, he has held active roles in the Louisiana High School Athletic Association and the Louisiana Association of Student Councils.
“The educators honored tonight are a fine representation of the high-caliber professionals we are fortunate to have in Louisiana schools,” said State Superintendent John White. “This is a chance to celebrate the profession of teaching, a chance to recommit to the effort of ensuring our teachers have what they need to do their job well. It’s a chance to recognize our state’s educators not only for their dedication to their students and their profession, but also for their demonstrated ability to educate and inspire their students through meaningful and effective learning experiences.”
In addition to announcing the overall state winners, the Department named the 2018 Elementary, Middle and High School Teacher and Principal of the Year winners. The 2018 Elementary School Teacher of the Year is Rosemary Grimm of Princeton Elementary School in Bossier Parish; the 2018 Middle School Teacher of the Year is Marcy Mahler, of Sixth Ward Middle School in Lafourche Parish; and the 2018 High School Teacher of the Year is Angelina Drago, of Hammond High Magnet School in Tangipahoa Parish.