Lafayette & Acadiana Area Students’ Artwork Being Featured At Governor’s Mansion

Many Lafayette and Acadiana area students are having their artwork displayed in the Governor's Mansion for the month of April. Two 8th grade students from Our Lady of Fatima School in Lafayette, two 8th grade students from Erath Middle School and three students from Our Mother of Peace in Church Point are being recognized by First Lady Supriya Jindal.

“The artwork for the month of April certainly captures the essence of summertime in Louisiana," says First Lady Jindal. "Through their artwork, these young Louisiana students truly illustrate common pastimes in the South. With their skillful interpretations of beach trips, sunny days, and wild life adventures, these young artists cheerfully celebrate their excitement for summer.”

Below are the names of the Lafayette and Acadiana area students whose artwork is being honored:

• Anthony Simon—8th Grade
  Our Lady of Fatima School, Lafayette
• Drew Ahrens—8th Grade
  Our Lady of Fatima School, Lafayette
• Dawson Besson—8th Grade
  Erath Middle School, Erath
• Gracie Langham—8th Grade
  Erath Middle School, Erath
• Sydney Speyrer—6th Grade
  Our Mother of Peace, Church Point
• Alexa Gobert—5th Grade
  Our Mother of Peace, Church Point
• Frances Meche—4th Grade
  Our Mother of Peace, Church Point