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Party Girl 09.09.09

There is nothing that Party Girl loves more than everyone getting together for a good cause on a beautiful day. Katie Nicholson, a Lafayette kindergarten teacher, was injured a few weeks ago in a gym accident and suffered major facial trauma as well as the loss of her right eye. So her dear friends immediately formed a posse dubbed “Team Katie,” and quickly put together “Katie’s Wonder Walk” to help out their best buddy. Over 400 people came out to Girard Park to support Katie in her path to recovery. The Saintsations were there to cheer on Katie’s determination, and UFC fighter Tim Credeur was also there signing autographs. After a heartfelt speech to all the people who came out to help, Katie led the way as everyone walked the 1.25 miles behind her, a beautiful visual of the community’s support. After the walk, everyone enjoyed music, food and dancing while celebrating the courageous and inspiring spirit of this true “Wonder Woman!”


Peggy Kraus, Susan Woollen	Kay Laviolette, Brenda Pontiff, Paula Goodman


Flip-flops decorated with “XX” to symbolize Xanadu's 20th anniversary!	Debbie DeGravelle, Aimee Trahan, Kathy Piccione, Brenda Smith


Debbie Sonnier, Katie Bergeron, Lisa Boudreaux (Queen Xanadu XX), Cathy Guidry, Barbara Mallette	Julie McNally, Stephanie McDaniel, Michele Landry, and Paulette Blanchet


Sarah Nicholson and Zoie Nicholson	Susan Langston, Katie Nicholson and Blaise Begnaud


The Wonder Woman herself, Katie Nicholson	Team Katie: Kim Hebert, Brittany Breaux, Amanda Johnson Conques, Sarah O’Meara Bergeron, Devaney Diamond, Mamie Fredrick Credeur, Hollie Citron, Erin Stutes Soignier, Michelle Courville, Abby Meaux, Katie Nicholson, Mia Melancon Boudreaux, Lindsay Peltier Vella, and Brooke Cappell


Katie Nicholson and the Saintsations	The Team Katie Men: Jared Conques, Jeremy Johnson, Katie Nicholson, Brent Bergeron, Stephen Landry

The Krewe of Xanadu recently held a fall social in preparation for its 2010 ball, and to get everyone together for some fun. With a “Sangria and Sandals” theme, it was appropriately held at Guamas restaurant downtown. New members were warmly welcomed by the seasoned veterans with colorful sombreros, which they happily sported. Adding to their festive look were personally designed flip-flops in all different colors and designs that the talented Krewe members made themselves! There was lots of pink, of course, as it is Xanadu’s signature color, and double Xs in honor of Xanadu’s 20-year anniversary.

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written by Sylvia Conques , September 09, 2009 - 02:40 pm

Many thanks to all the people of Acadiana who stepped up and helped make this a success. All the planning in the world would have proved futile without the support of a community. We live in the best place in the world.

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written by Jerry Stark , September 09, 2009 - 03:22 pm

Wish I could have been there to participate!! Looks like it was an AWESOME event!

Best Regards,
Jerry Stark

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written by Lane Mabray , September 09, 2009 - 03:49 pm

Oh, how I wish I could have been there to see this...This wonderful family deserves this support and got it from the community. God is sooo good!!! God Bless you all!
Cheers,
Lane

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written by Katie Nicholson , September 09, 2009 - 09:39 pm

Dear Lafayette,
I want to thank everyone who made this day happen!! Many thanks to my family, friends, everyone who came out, all the sponsors and TEAM KATIE!! You will never know how grateful I am! Thank you for sharing this day with me instead of in memory of me. All of your love and support will help me on this long journey I'm on. I didn't ask for it, but it happened. I can't change the past. I can only look to the future. I realized I was given a gift. I learned that life is way too short. Live everyday as if it were your last. I'm honored and humbled to be your "Wonder Woman"! Thanks again for everything!! My family and I appreciate it from the bottom of our hearts.

Thanks Again,
Katie Nicholson

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written by Anna Fitzgerald , September 10, 2009 - 08:17 pm

Katie you are an inspiration to us all! It should come as no suprise that your parents are Susan and David. Continued recovery and we wish you all the best!!!!

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