Independence Bowl: The Independence Bowl Foundation hosted the Camping World Independence Bowl game Dec. 26 at Independence Stadium. It was the 40th anniversary of the bowl game. Virginia Tech played against the University of Tulsa, with Virginia Tech winning 55 to 52. The Camping World Independence Bowl selected Berlin Airlift Veterans as the recipient of the 2015 Omar N. Bradley “Spirit of Independence Award.”
–Mark Crawford
Engagement Party: Audra Muslow and Alan Hicks celebrated their engagement “under the stars.” Their announcement was held Jan. 9 at Sci-Port: Louisiana’s Science Center. Thirty-nine individuals and couples served as hosts. The couple will wed March 12.
–Mary Ann Van Osdell
Retirement Party: A
reception for retiring principal Dr. Sandra McCalla was held Jan. 10 at
Captain Shreve High School where she served 30 years and 55 in the
education field. Dr. Peggy Murphy, president of the Captain Shreve
Alumni Association, welcomed the group. Tom Arceneaux said when the
school opened in 1967, there was no “Swamp,” mascot, colors, alma mater
or pep squad. McCalla was an integral part of establishing the
traditions that transformed a building into a school. The Class of 1969
made a gift in her honor to emphasize her commitment to academic
excellence and the founding of the Captain Shreve Academic Foundation.
The contribution totaled $3,150. Coach Lee Hedges, who led the school to
a state 4-A football championship in 1973, was in attendance.
–Mary Ann Van Osdell
Grandparents: The
Foster Grandparent Volunteer Program held an auction with items donated
by celebrities Jan. 14 at Sam’s Town Casino. The program is sponsored
by the Caddo Council on Aging and offers seniors 55 and older
opportunities to serve as mentors, tutors and caregivers for many
special needs children. Foster Grandparents is 50 years old. Dock
Voorhies introduced the speaker, RaShad Bristo, author of “Bitter or
Better: Doing More With Less.”
–Mary Ann Van Osdell
Atlas: Supernatural
was the theme of the Krewe of Atlas Grand Bal VIII, held Jan. 15 at the
Shreveport Convention Center. The dukes and duchesses represented
earth, water, metal, wood and fire. President Ruth Grafton’s favors
included a dragon drinking cup, sake cup, chopsticks, Oriental fan and
gift bag, take out box with cookies and tea and beads to be carried out
in a large fleur de lis bag. Atlas will host the Mardi Gras closing
ceremony Feb. 9 on the Texas Street Bridge, traditionally done by the
Krewe of Aesclepius which folded.
–Mary Ann Van Osdell
