Surfboards, beach balls and pineapples could be found around the room at the Coronation of the Krewe of Oceanus on July 23 at the Mirage Event Center. The captain is Parker Ward, and the co-captain is Karen Barnes. King and queen are Scott Williams and Roann Nolen. Duke and Duchess of Red River are John and Beth Fisher. Duke and Duchess of 12 Mile Bayou are Casey Cobb and Gayle Pearce. The Duchess of Cross Bayou is Dr. Tori Torres, and the Duchess of Black Bayou is Marsha Parham. The ball will be on Feb. 10 at the Bossier Civic Center with the theme “Music Can Change the World.” Appropriate throws were plastic crawfish, ducks and fish. – Mary Ann Van Osdell

Krewe of Oceanus

1) Roann Nolen

2) Scott Williams

3) John and Beth Fisher

4) Marsha Parham

5) Gayle Pearce, Casey Cobb, Dr. Tori Torres, Marsha Parham, John and Beth Fisher

6) Tina DeLoach and Parker Ward

Much-needed rain didn’t dampen the Krewe of Atlas XV Coronation, held July 29 at the American Legion. A deejay, second line and silent auction were among offerings. Make-ityourself tacos by Uneeda were a hot hit, as was an unusual fork pull from a globe that provided possible prizes. The captain is Elizabeth Sims, and the co-captain is David Sims. Duchess of Desire is Kristal Pierce, and Duchess of Mystique is Rebecca Cude. King and queen are John and Bitsy Smith. The ball will take place on Jan. 21 at the Shreveport Convention Center, with the theme being “Atlas Through the Years” and tributes to each one. – Mary Ann Van Osdell

Krewe of Atlas XV

1) David and Elizabeth Sims

2) Chris and Theresa Miller

3) Davy and Raymond Pearson and Bobbie Trust

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