Nike names 2021, 2022 royalty

The children’s Krewe of Nike held two Mardi Gras tableaus this weekend at the Morgan City Municipal Auditorium. On Fri-day, crowned King and Queen Nike XLIX were Steven Clements II and Addison Loupe, top photo. Clements is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Steven Clements. Loupe is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Neil Loupe. In keeping with the theme, “The Krewe of Nike says ‘Welcome to the Jungle,’” the king depicted Tarzan, King of the Jungle. The queen was Jane Porter, Queen of the Jungle. Saturday’s tableau celebrated the krewe’s 50th year. Crowned King and Queen Nike L were Grant Kirkpatrick and Ashleigh Guagliardo, bottom photo. Kirkpatrick is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Todd Kirkpatrick. Guagliardo is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Sam Guagliardo. In keeping with the theme, “The Krewe of Nike Celebrates 50 Mythical Years,” the king was King Zeus and the queen was Queen Nike. Members of the krewe will parade at 2 p.m. Feb. 27 behind the women’s Krewe of Galatea parade in Morgan City.