Undergraduate, graduate and doctoral degrees will be conferred during the University of Louisiana at Lafayette’s Fall 2019 Commencement ceremonies on Friday, Dec. 20.
Schools, businesses “Paint the Town Red” during traditional contest
Wed, 10/10/2018 - 5:44pm
Schools and businesses displayed their Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns spirit and pride during Homecoming Week.
They were recognized Tuesday and Wednesday for the best red and white decorations, costumes and creative skits as part of the traditional “Paint the Town Red” contest.
A group of local judges selected winners in several categories.
School winners
Judge's Choice
Fisher Early Childhood Development Center
Best Overall
Fisher Early Childhood Development Center
Loudest Chant
Youngsville Middle School
Best Skit
Woodvale Elementary School
Most Creative Theme
Our Lady of Fatima School
Most Creative Decorations
Fisher Early Childhood Development
Best Academic Connection
Corporal Michael Middlebrook Elementary School
Most Ragin' Cajuns Spirit
Edward J. Sam Accelerated School
Best School Participation
St. Cecilia Catholic School
Best Costume
Woodvale Elementary School
Business winners
Exterior Decoration
First place: Lowry's Printing & Copying
Second place: Ottinger Hebert, L.L.C.
Best Newcomer: Guidry Hardware
Interior Decoration
First place: Schilling Distributing
Second place: LARC Vocational Program
Best Newcomer: Schilling Distributing
Best skit
Ottinger Hebert, L.L.C.
Learn more about Homecoming 2018 events at louisiana.edu/homecoming.
Photo: Lowry's Printing & Copying displayed their Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns spirit and pride as part of the traditional "Paint the Town Red" Homecoming contest. Credit: Rachel Keyes/University of Louisiana at Lafayette