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APTS/AHS REUNION DAYS PROCLAIMED - During ceremonies Tuesday afternoon, Mayor Charles “Chuck” Robichaix signed the official proclamation for the The Acadia Parish Training School / Armstrong High School Reunion. Committee members in attendance were, seated from left, president Katie Jolivette, Robichaux, vice president Elaine Sias; standing, Rose Locksey, James Montgomery and Debra Smith. (Acadian-Tribune Photo by Lisa Soileaux)

APTS/Armstrong High School reunion set, day proclaimed

RAYNE - During afternoon ceremonies Tuesday at City Hall, Mayor Charles “Chuck” Robichaux signed the official proclamation declaring April 18-20 as the “Acadia Parish Training School and Armstrong High School Grand Reunion - A Golden Celebration #thewaywewere.”
The Acadia Parish Training School/Armstrong High School Reunion Committee has put together an impressive and exciting agenda for this year’s reunion.
The theme — “The Golden Celebration” — will observe the 50th anniversary (1969-2019) and consist of historical activities, music, dancing, singing, a pep rally and games.
Activities are open to the general public include:
• April 18: meet and greet and children’s games and conversation (5-9 p.m.).
• April 19: (8:30 a.m. - 2 p.m.) tour school and city tours; (7-9 p.m.) meal, happy hour and karaoke, followed by dance between 9 p.m. and 1 a.m. at Ballroom.
April 20: business meeting at 9 a.m. followed by grand parade (11:30 a.m. line-up and rolls at 12:30 p.m.); pep rally and program (immediately following the parade at school).
Reunion activities open only to those registered will include:
Reunion Saturday Night Ball events include: 7 p.m. short program and sitdown meal, dancing 9 p.m.. until 12:45 a.m.
Among committee members in attendance for the proclamation signing were President Katie Jolivette, Vice President Elaine Sias, and committee members Rose Locksey, James Montgomery and Debra Smith.
Named honoree for his year’s celebration is JoAnn Eaglin Gage, a long-time educator who also introduced Head Start in Acadia Parish and Rayne.
Long-time educator and APTS graduate Rita T. Normand will be honored during the parade as Grand Marshal.

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