“Live from Crypto Arena,” will be said when CBS ‘s Affiliate KSLA-Channel 12 news anchor, Dominique Benn starts the tableau for the Krewe of Excellence 11th annual Mardi Gras Ball Jan. 20 at the Natchitoches Events Center.

 

The krewe’s theme this year is “Krewe of Excellence at the Grammys.” The annual music Awards show is held at Crypto Arena.

 

Oghale Eleyae, M.D. and Sylvia Woodson Crosby will reign at the annual event as King and Queen Excellence IX, respectively.

 

Outstanding high school seniors will be presented during the event. The students are selected (Torchbearer Leadership Program) each year from Lakeview, Louisiana School for Math Science and the Arts, Natchitoches Central and St. Mary’s High Schools. Upon recommendation by krewe members and school officials, the students are chosen. This year they include:

Tayvion Adams (Natchitoches Central)

Brielle Antee (Natchitoches Central)

Olivia Below (Natchitoches Central)

Antonio Brown (Natchitoches Central)

Camryn Davis (Natchitoches Central)

Mia Dawson (Natchitoches Central)

Christy Evans (Natchitoches Central)

Jorryn Harris (Lakeview)

Megan Helaire (Natchitoches Central)

Naiim Helaire (Natchitoches Central)

Tanner Holden (Natchitoches Central)

Kamryn Jones (Natchitoches Central)

Zavean Jones (Natchitoches Central)

Ariel Joseph (Lakeview)

Sierra Kilgore (Natchitoches Central)

Jordan Kirts (Lakeview)

Morgan LaCour (Natchitoches Central)

Ja’Niaria Medlock (Natchitoches Central)

Shona Moses (Natchitoches Central)

Justice Robinson (Natchitoches Central)

Heaven Sam (Natchitoches Central)

Ronald Smith Kayla Wilson (Lakeview)

Shari Winder (Natchitoches Central)

 

This month, the merriment and service organization, starts its 20th year of existence!