This year's Chamber scholarship recipients are Miya Hidalgo of Hanson Memorial, Shandon Burrell of Centerville High, Nicholas Spitale of Central Catholic, Janaa Coulon of Morgan City High, Gabriela Utra of Berwick High, Alexander Kyle of Patterson High, LeDaisha Coates of Franklin High and Aniya Gibson of West St. Mary High. They're shown here with Chamber Vice Chair Laura Meadows, Chamber President Beth Chiasson and Chair Ed "Tiger' Verdin.
Shandon Burrell of Centerville High is this year's Student of the Year.
Dr. Vincent June, chancellor of South Louisiana Community College, was the guest speaker.
Silent and live auctions of merchandise donated by local merchants help raise money for scholarships.
St. Mary Chamber Education Banquet
The St. Mary Chamber of Commerce hosted its annual Education Banquet on Thursday at the Patterson Area Civic Center. The annual event raises money for scholarships, one of which was presented to South Louisiana Community College Chancellor Dr. Vincent June. Graduating seniors who received Chamber scholarships and the Student and Teachers of the Year were also introduced.
Shandon Burrell of Centerville High is this year's Student of the Year.
The Teachers of the Year are Alicia Williams of Hattie Watts Elementary; Ponchella Doucet of Franklin High; and Crystal Guidry of Patterson Junior High.