2010 Recognition Banquet a Big Success
VITA held its 29th Annual Recognition Banquet at Vermilionville on Sunday, September 26, 2010. Mistress of Ceremonies was Bernadette Lee Deckard of KPEL 96.5 News Radio. Lafayette and Opelousas students and tutors were recognized for their hard work and dedication to the VITA program.

Bernadette Lee Deckard of KPEL 96.5 News Radio was the Mistress of Ceremonies at the 29th Annual Recognition Banquet.
Student testimonies were given by Gregory Elaire, a Lafayette student, and Verna Sago of Opelousas. The tutor address was given by Brenda Glover. Brenda Daniel led the "Pledge of Allegiance". James Jenkins said the closing prayer. Musical entertainment was provided for everyone's enjoyment, and special thanks to Jay Caldwell for his photographs of the event.
Achievement Award Recipients

Student
Cory Bordelon
Theresa Cormier
Sunny Palmer
Soriya Lim
Patricia DeVille

Tutor
Cheryl Blum
Janvier Balser
Carol Antosiak
Janel Fontenot
Stephanie Chavis
Lora Watley
Outstanding Tutors

Evelyn Hackett
Joyce Henson
Phyllis Ledet
Johanna Murdock
Paulette Rawdon


Think Like a Winner Award
Gregory Elaire
The Martin Award
Akossiwa Afanou
Bob Chaney
The Don Littlefield Memorial Award
Ronald Fontenot
The Donna Groth Delhomme Memorial Award
Bruce Snow

Board Members Sworn in by Clerk of Court

The 2010-2011 VITA Board members were sworn in by Clerk of Court, Louis Perret on Wednesday, October 20, 2010 in the VITA Training Room. Bruce Snow, new to the board this year, and 15 other members took part in the oath of office. Out-going board president, John Hiatt, received a clock commemorating his 3 years of service. Dr. Huey McCauley, retired ULL Director of The Office of Student Teaching, will act as new president. Other officers include: Vice President, Bill Bowers, Treasurer, John Hebert, and Secretary, Gene Cole.

Louis Perret, Lafayette Parish Clerk of Court swears in VITA Board.