Leadership St. Mary graduates

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The St. Mary Chamber recently recognized this year's Leadership St. Mary graduates: Dwayne Benoit, Cabot Corp.; Bruce Burgess, Port of Morgan City; Brandy Gowan, Word of Life Family Church; Mark Gowan, South Louisiana Community College; Gregory Guarisco, Guarisco Marketing; Tori Henry, Port of Morgan City; Holden Murray, city of Patterson; Dwan Navarre, Ochsner St. Mary; Robert Raheem, Bayou Bend Health System; Sadie Rankin,
M C Bank; Courtney Revett, Cabot Corp.; Shanicca Toups, Hancock Whitney Bank; and Christy Zeringue, South Louisiana Economic Council. Murray, center, is the winner of this year's Donna Meyer Leadership Award. This year’s class project focuses on honoring and supporting the vital non-profits and social service organizations in St. Mary Parish. Inspired by the impactful visits during the nonprofit and health care session, the class has chosen to: celebrate the "Hidden Figures"—the dedicated workers tirelessly supporting the community’s most vulnerable and raise awareness and encourage greater community involvement to sustain these essential missions.