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The Krewe of Agape recently held its 17th biennial Carnival Bal Masque Jan. 11 at the Copeland Tower and Suites in Metairie. This year’s theme was “Agape Salutes Historical Black Colleges and Universities.”

These beautiful debutantes will be riding in LaPlace newest and largest parade The Krewe of Dage on Sunday, Feb. 23. Pictured from left to right are:

• Ravyn Monae Bazile – daughter of Robyn Gibson Bazile and Ryan Bazile of LaPlace, representing Grambling State University.
• Neshelle Trenell Brimmer – daughter of Shelecia Vinnett and Fabian Brimmer of LaPlace, representing Alabama A & M University.
• Amari Monet Gayden – daughter of Melissa and Edwin Watson of LaPlace, representing Alcorn State University.
• King Agape XVII, Mr. Randall Joseph and Queen Agape XVII Mrs. Kelli Joseph of Reserve representing Southern University.
• Alaila Trenee Snyder – daughter of Chanda Snyder and Derrick Watson of LaPlace, representing Dillard University.
• Jayda Nicole Winder – daughter of April Winder and Jerome G. Winder II of New Orleans, representing Howard University

Not pictured is the Captain, Miss Tori Bailey.