The Krewe celebrated at the Natchitoches Event Center Feb. 19 with the theme “Catch Me if you Can! St. Denis Jet Sets through the 20’s. The 2020’s that is!”
•Royalty
Reigning as Royalty as the 44th Queen and King St. Denis XLV were Sarah Christine Stamey, not shown, and John Clifton Conine sr., above.
Sidney Bunyan Evans III captivated members of the Krewe and guests during the tableau with his representation of Mike the Tiger.
The Mystic Krewe was honored to have Emilyn Matthews Horton parade for the audience as the 2022 Belle of the Ball.
•Dukes and Maids
2022 was the largest court ever presented by the Mystic Krewe de St. Denis with 10 Maids and Dukes. The Dukes escorted the Maids, dazzling the crowd with their alluring costumes.
William Arthur Ball Jr. and daughter, Camille Savannah Ball
Henry Cole Gahagan Jr. and granddaughter, Larsen Elise Weber
John Phillips Godfrey and daughter, Madeline Elizabeth Godfrey
David Patrick Guillet and daughter, Abigail Elaine Guillet
Tandy Ealon Jackson IV and daughter, Anna Kathleen Jackson
Randall Steven LaCaze and granddaughter, Corynn Lea LaCaze;
Daniel Thomas Murchison Jr. and daughter, Ava Margaret Murchison
Jason Ray Parker and daughter, Jensen Virginia Parker;
Michael Alan Webb Sr. and niece, Jolee Brooke Fair
Stephen Wilkes Wheat and daughter, Margaret Anne Wheat
This article published in the April 14, 2022, print edition
•Squires in Training Training for knighthood were the Krewe’s handsome Squires in Training, from left, Henry Ian Murchison, Joseph Adam Parker, and Hunter Duane Goodman
•Ladies in Waiting Preparing for the role of maids were the Krewe’s beautiful Ladies in Waiting, from left Farrah Elizabeth Murchison and Caroline Alexander Godfrey