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Dorothy “Dot” Mergist

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Ms. Dot’s great-great granddaughter, Knoah Hebert, is among the family members learning to prepare her rice dressing.

Ms Dot’s rice dressing: A Classic Cajun Dish for Erath High, the community

You’ve had it if you attended Erath High School between 1968 and 2000. If you bought anything from the deli at Champagne’s Supermarket in Erath between 2000 & 2017, you’ve had it. You may have grabbed a taste of it while you were at visitation for Erath High’s homecoming.
What is it?
Made by one of the most well-known cooks in Vermilion Parish, it’s referred to as “Ms. Dot’s Rice Dressing.”

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Marc Turner

Marc Turner named 2022 Erath High Homecoming Grand Marshal

Marc Turner has been named 2022 Erath High Homecoming Grand Marshal. Homecoming is Friday, October 7, 2022. Turner will lead the parade and participate in Homecoming festivities throughout the day as an honored guest, possibly proving he cannot skip the local holiday known as Erath Homecoming after serving as the Principal of Erath High from 2013 through June of 2022.

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Miss Taylor Elizabeth Baudoin and Mr. Chance Michael Desormeaux

Engagement Announced for Miss Taylor Elizabeth Baudoin & Mr. Chance Michael Desormeaux

Mr. and Mrs. Mark Baudoin of Abbeville are pleased to announce the engagement and forthcoming marriage of their daughter, Taylor Elizabeth Baudoin, to Chance Michael Desormeaux of Henry.
Chance is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Michael Desormeaux of Henry.
The wedding will take place on Saturday, November 5, 2022, at L’Eglise in Abbeville, Louisiana.

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2022 North Vermilion High Homecoming Court

The 2022 North Vermilion Homecoming Court -- Front: Emily Richard, Kennedy Kelly, Whitney Freeman, LaKendra Baudoin, Ashlyn Duhon and Kaylee Touchet; Back: Rose Gautreaux, Morgan Bagwell, Sydney Thomas, Ava Cawyer, Le'Asia Brown, Jah'Nisha Campbell and Olivia Mouton. The following students were selected by the student body to represent North Vermilion High School as members of the homecoming courts. The Patriots will take on the LaGrange Gators on Friday at 7:00 p.m.

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2022 Kaplan High Homecoming Court

The 2022 Kaplan High Homecoming Court: Seated: Marlee Hebert, Camryn LeMoine and Emily Terro; Standing: Jahra Francis, Caroline LeMaire, Kaidence Broussard, Noble Hebert, Keisha White, Claire Broussard and Lainie Hebert. The annual Homecoming Game is this Friday against Beau Chene. Kickoff is set for 7 p.m. The Queen will be crowned at halftime.

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