Paul Mansfield (child), Peter Mansfield (Dad), Vincent Giardina, Lisa Romano, school Principal Linda Frantz, Dinia Cabrera (Mom), Tiffany Vallecillo (Child)
Scholarship recipients Paul Mansfield and Tiffany Valleciillo
Students at the Bright School.
The Oscar J. Tolmas Charitable Trust Bright School Scholarship Donation
When: May 3, 2023
Where: The Bright School
What: The Oscar J. Tolmas Charitable Trust made a $30,000 donation for scholarships at the Bright School for the Deaf. Presenting the scholarships are Tolmas trustees Vincent Giardina and Lisa Romano.
Gold Award Honorees with GSLE Board Members and Program Participants.
Kamryn Rouse being pinned with her Gold Award Pin.
GSLE Board Member Kathryn Collins delivers the keynote address.
Girl Scouts Louisiana East honor members with Gold Awards
When: April 18, 2023
Where: The Pavilion of the Two Sisters in New Orleans City Park
What: Girl Scouts Louisiana East (GSLE) honored the five members of the 2023 Girl Scout Gold Award class, who made a sustainable impact addressing causes they care about in southeast Louisiana communities, at an event sponsored by Argent Trust Company. This year’s earners were Ariana Blagrove from Ursuline Academy; Aimee Guillory from Academy of Our Lady; Christina Jackson from Northshore High School; Calcea Johnson from St. Mary’s Academy; and Kamryn Rouse from Mandeville High School.
RMHC-SLA and Saints administration enjoying the Snoball Smash event including Grace McIntosh, Gumbo and Elicia Broussard Sheridan.
Snoball Smash event attendees Sara Frances, Owen Lewis, Wyatt Lewis and Larson Beezley enjoying the event.
Snoball Smash volunteers Michael Kline, Ashleigh Oqueli and Shelly Sasone from The Eliza Jane Hotel handing out snoballs.
Ronald McDonald House Charities of South Louisiana’s Summer Snoball Smash
When: June 2, 2023
Where: Ronald McDonald House
What: Ronald McDonald House Charities of South Louisiana’s (RMHC-SLA) hosted their Summer Snoball Smash, a free family-friendly event featuring complimentary Hansen’s Sno-Bliz snoballs, entertainment, interactive games, a friendly “snowball fight,” icy songs from the snow queen herself, giveaways and prizes. The New Orleans Saints also had team mascot Gumbo and members of the Saints Cheer Krewe on hand to help pass out snoballs and donate the proceeds from the season-long Saints flag campaign.
Jason Saucier, Sophie Saucier, Gary Saucier, Bryson Saucier, Christy Saucier (with picture of Avery)
Michelle Rigney, Dianne Walet, Mary Beth Willem, Patty Strikmiller
Doni Enright, Caroline Enright, Judge Stephen Enright, Neal Enright, Stephen Enright
Avery’s Harbor Fest benefitting St. Michael’s Special School
When: May 13, 2023
Where: The Harbor Bar & Grill
What: Great food, music, basket raffles, a silent auction and a live auction were among highlights at this year’s Avery’s Harbor Fest. Gary Saucier, an owner of The Harbor Bar & Grill, started the event in memory of his granddaughter, Avery (who passed away 14 years ago), to benefit students with developmental disabilities. Harbor Fest is held annually as a fundraiser with 100% of the proceeds directed to St. Michael Special School, which is near and dear to the Saucier family and all those at The Harbor Bar & Grill.
