The Natchitoches City Council began its Nov. 24 meeting with a series of holiday recognitions, celebrating local students and the 2025 Christmas Festival court.

This year’s Christmas Angels were introduced first, representing grades Pre-K through 8th. Honorees included:
• Riley Curry – Pre-K
• Haley Brown – Kindergarten
• Ramsey Glass – 1st Grade
• Lexie Raygan Seawood – 2nd Grade
• Anne Michael DeBlieux – 3rd Grade
• Aubrey Monae Rachal – 4th Grade
• Dylan Brooke Perot – 5th Grade
• Sophie Anne Bynog – 6th Grade
• Landry Ann Strahan – 7th Grade
• Corbyn Grace Gandy – 8th Grade

Each student was recognized individually for their selection and received applause from families and community members who filled the council chamber.

The council also presented the 2025 Miss Merry Christmas and Christmas Belles. Madison Gorum was recognized as Miss Merry Christmas, and the Christmas Belles honored were Jillian Coleman, Sienna Henderson, Anna Weaver, and Ella Hardee.

Council members congratulated the court for their upcoming roles in the Natchitoches Christmas Festival, noting that they will represent the city at community events throughout the holiday season.