Neighbors Notes for Sept. 11, 2012

Academic

VARUSO, PETTICREW RECEIVE SCHOLARSHIPS: Demi Varuso and Rachel Petticrew, students at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette, were awarded $1,000 scholarship from the Louisiana Thoroughbred Breeders Association during Louisiana Cup Day on Aug. 18 at Louisiana Downs in Bossier City.

GRANTHAM UNIVERSITY GRADUATION: Anazia Andrus, of Lafayette, graduated cum laude from Grantham University on April 20 with a bachelor of science in multidisciplinary studies.

Reunions

BAKER GOLF ASSOCIATION: A reunion of all past members of the Baker Golf Association will be held Sept. 22 at Fennwood Country Club in Zachary. The cost will be $25, which includes golf cart and green fees. To confirm participation, call Ronnie Seaton, [phone]; Joe Calloway, [phone]; or Richard Moore, [phone].

ISTROUMA HIGH SCHOOL: The Class of 1963 will hold a 50-year reunion on April 20, at Oak Lodge, 2834 S. Sherwood Forest Blvd. The cost will be $60 per person. The event will include hors d'oeuvres, soft drinks, and a cash bar with background '50s-'60s music. Attendees will receive a list of all graduates' names, addresses, phone numbers and emails and a CD with pictures from high school days and past reunions. Those who wish to include old photos in the CD can send them to Sherry Burleigh, [e-mail] or 31180 Hwy. 405, White Castle, LA. 70788. To provide the name of a classmate who does not know about the reunion, email Burleigh or call [phone].

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