As we begin the new year with Jesus, theChrist, He gives us new life that no doubtor opposition can suppress. We can counton Him!Garrett Taylor, 5th grade student at

Jesus the Good Shepherd School in Mon-roe was awarded student of the year hon-ors. Congrats to grands, Virginia andThomas Eddleman. Garrett was selectedbased on strong academic performanceand leadership skills!Great news from Neville High: the

Quizbowl Team under the direction ofsponsors Katherine Dixon Sandifer andKarari Hanks, is headed to Chicago in Mayfor the national finals. Some on the team

are names whosefamilies have con-tributed to our com-munity and Nevillesignificantly: LauraLynne Fincher of theKilpatrick clan,Maisy Liles of thedoctors Liles, youngRalph Brockman ofthe Jan, Diane andAnn West Ledouxfamily, DarriusWashington whoscored a perfect 36on the ACT, Kather-ine Burkett, Lucy

Sartor of the Sartors who are doctors andlawyers. The group has written a cookbook, Tiger

Treats for $15 each and needs our supportto make the trip! The front cover of thebook is awesome with a photo of Neville inthe snow! All of Mrs. Dana Jefferson’sgreat family lasagna and spaghetti recipesare included. We shall be eagerly waitingnews and congratulations!Many thanks to Ronda and Marty Her-

levic who hosted a fabulous rehearsal din-ner for Ainsley and Vincent Herlevic atBayou Landing! It was so highly organizedwith seating charts, calligraphy names andboth filet or salmon as dinner choices!They just know how to do things the best!The highlight of the evening were videosof Ainsley and Vincent put to great musicby talented Maggie Derry!Jesus, the Christ, transforms us through

His power and great compassion. Let’strust Him to change us for the good.

Something Special Martha Jane Anderson

Martha Jane Anderson

retired from ULM after

35 years of service as

Assistant Dean of

Students and SGA

Advisor.

Martha Jane

The Ouachita Citizen Thursday, January 26, 2017 • 9Awww.ouachitacitizen.com

ABOVE: Two of Monroe’s prettiest sisters,

Holly and Caroline Scott, Martha Scott’s

grands!

ABOVE: Beautiful at Cotillion, Lisa Stern

Crawford.

ABOVE: Margaret Ann Zentner at

BDCC Cotillion. LEFT: Lydia Weaver at

BDCC Cotillion escorted by her

brother.

ABOVE: Ralph and Jan Brockman with their grands at

BDCC.

LEFT: Friends celebrating. Terri Arthur, Joy Loomis,

Debbie Herrington, Allison Cattar, Paige Ensminger,

Denise Smith and Lisa Nelson.

ABOVE: The Johnny T. Johnson family prior

to his recent passing. ABOVE: Adam, Ainsley, John and Jason Lewis.

LEFT: The Jim

Wolff girls, Pat,

and daughters,

having fun in

furs. Susan,

Marcia, and

Cindy.

RIGHT:

Beautiful

mother and

daughter duo,

Jessica and Jan

Johnston.

ABOVE: Avery Titus enjoying Washing-

ton, D.C. with WMHS Rebel Raiders.

ABOVE: Gabriel and grand-

mother, wonderful Karen Haik.

ABOVE: Celebrating, Neal and Peggy

Duncan.

LEFT: Deidre and talented Michael

Henry, celebrating his big 50.