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
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