Schools and businesses displayed their ÃŞ»¨ÌÇÖ±²¥ Ragin’ Cajuns spirit and pride during Homecoming Week.
They were recognized Tuesday and Wednesday for the best red and white decorations, costumes and creative skits as part of the traditional “Paint the Town Red†contest.
A group of local judges selected winners in several categories.
School winners
Judge's Choice
Ernest Gallet Elementary School
Best Overall
Ernest Gallet Elementary School
Loudest Chant
Our Lady of Fatima Catholic School
Best Skit
Ernest Gallet Elementary School
Most Creative Theme
Our Lady of Fatima Catholic School
Most Creative Decorations
Fisher Early Childhood Development Center
Best Academic Connection
Ernest Gallet Elementary School
Most Ragin' Cajuns Spirit
Edward J. Sam Accelerated School of Lafayette
Best School Participation
Learning Adventures Early Education Center
Best Costume
Fisher Early Childhood Development Center
Business winners
Best Exterior Decoration
First place: Lowry’s Printing & Signs
Second place: University of ÃŞ»¨ÌÇÖ±²¥ Federal Credit Union
Best Newcomer – Exterior Decoration
Cypress Title
Best Interior Decoration
First place: Lafayette Consolidated Government
Second place: Axis Student Living
Best Newcomer – Interior Decoration
Axis Student Living
Best Skit
Ottinger Hebert, L.L.C.
Learn more about Homecoming 2019 events
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Photo caption: Schools and businesses "Painted the Town Red" Tuesday and Wednesday during UL Lafayette's traditional Homecoming contest. (Rachel Rafati / University of ÃŞ»¨ÌÇÖ±²¥ at Lafayette)