LAPLACE — St. Charles Catholic High School recently held its 31st Carnival Ball with a theme of “What a Wonderful World.”

The Carnival Ball at St. Charles Catholic High School is a tradition for the school and the entire community. As Jack Snowdy once stated, “The frivolity and glittering Carnival Balls and other carefree events of the Mardi Gras season are mere preludes to the reality of Lent and the preparation for the death and joyous resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ.”

 

Experiences at St. Charles Catholic High School are dedicated to the formation of the whole student in mind, body and spirit. This school, local officials said, cultivates a strong community, joining parishioners, families, teachers and neighbors behind the task of teaching children to draw from their God-given gifts and to share those treasures and traditions with others.

The King and Queen XXXI were Zachary Paul Duhe, son of Andy and Greta Duhe and Kaitlyn Nicole Boudreaux, daughter of Kyle and Terri Boudreaux.

Zachary Duhe is a member of the track team and has logged hundreds of hours of community service. He also volunteers at St. Peter School in Reserve.

Kaitlyn Boudreaux is a member of the softball team, National Honor Society and Beta Club. She also serves as an SCC Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion and as a volunteer at the Southeast Louisiana Veterans Home in Reserve.

Page to the King was Carson Thomas Villeret, son of Craig and Shelley Villeret. Page to the Queen was Lyla Langley, daughter of Evan Langley and Craig Pavageau.

Members of the royal court traveled through Italy, France and Rio, among others.

The entertainment was provided by the SCC cheerleaders, Startsteppers and Theatre students.

Members of the royal court included Duke Aakash Patel, son of Kevin and Mellisa Patel, with Maid Lillian Smith, daughter of Tracy and Gwendolyn Smith; Duke Wesley Melancon, son of Timmy and Debbie Melancon, with Maid Madison Cochran, daughter of Lawrence, Jr. and Joy Cochran; Duke Tyler Sandefer, son of Lauren Sandefer and the late Roy Sandefer with Maid Shelbi St. Pierre, daughter of Dale and Susan St. Pierre; Duke Rhett LeBlanc, son of Brad and Deanna LeBlanc, with Maid Emily Eymard, daughter of Dwayne and Charlene Eymard; Duke Jeffrey Cupit, son of Don and Suzanne Cupit, with Maid Mallory Brignac, daughter of Kurt and Catherine Brignac; Duke Alex Miller, son of Kristina Bandsma Miller and Greg Miller, with Maid Grace Richoux, daughter of Stacy and Michaeleen Richoux; Duke Jayce Tamplain, son of Jeff and Jacki Tamplain, with Maid Lynsey Maurin, daughter of Brett and Erica Maurin.

The Royal Escorts for the ball were SCC juniors Will Torres and Jacob Twiner.

Returning as King and Queen XXX were Patrick Ryan Ratliff, son of David and Kelly Ratliff and Madeleine Marie Murphy, daughter of Michael and Giselle Murphy.