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.