Paul Christopher “Chris” Loupe, center, had dozens in attendance at the Sabine Hall of Fame banquet on March 28 to cheer him on as he became the latest inductee into the Sabine Hall of Fame. He is shown here with wife Becky, left, and Miss Zwolle Tamale Fiesta Kaydee Meshell, right.
Three members of the Curtis family were presented with a Sports Award. Honored, from left, were former Many Tigers Head Coach Jess Curtis, major football and athletic program supporter John Curtis Sr., who is a past Hall of Fame Inductee, and national football standout Tackett Curtis, who was represented by his father Moses Curtis, center right. Making the presentation was Hall of Fame Board Member Lauren Moore, right.
At the invitation of past Hall of Fame Inductee and MC Robert Gentry, left, 2023 Inductee Chris Loupe unveiled a facsimile of the bronze plaque honoring his induction that will soon hang in the Sabine Parish Courthouse.
Shantrece Underwood Hooker, left, received the Sabine Hall of Fame Good Citizen Award at the 2023 banquet. Board Member Laurie Gentry is shown at left.
LEFT: Wesley Mitchell, fine Country singer and son of Sabine Sheriff Aaron Mitchell, performed with his acoustic guitar to the packed house who enjoyed his music very much. Last year, Sheriff Mitchell performed an original number at the Sabine Hall of Fame banquet, but this year son Wesley did the honors.
JACK STATON POSTHUMOUS AWARD – Accepting a Hall of Fame Posthumous Award to honor the lifelong parish contributions of Arnold Charles “Jack” Staton were his family members, Marvin Staton, left, and Bridget Lynch, center. Presenting the award was Hall of Fame Board Member Martha Henderson, right.
Sabine Hall of Fame Board Member Mary Perry shared the many accomplishments of Ms. Shantrece Underwood Hooker before the presentation of the Good Citizen Award at the March 28 banquet.
Hall of Fame Board Member Martha Henderson, left, presented Delores Geoghagan, daughter of the late Selma Mains Scaife, a Hall of Fame Posthumous Award to honor Ms. Scaife, who was a longtime Many businesswoman, involved at church and beloved in the community.
Philip Troha, left, was honored with the Achievement Award, recognizing his long and ultra successful business career in the U.S. and overseas. Delighted to make the presentation was his longtime friend Pete Abington, left, Sabine Hall of Fame Board Chairman and past Hall of Fame Inductee.
Hall of Fame Board Member and Past Inductee William Ruffin entertained the banquet crowd with a soulful rendition of “For the Good Times” ably backed by the Henry Reggans Ensemble.
A man of many talents: Dr. Mark Holder, left, was awarded an Outstanding Service to Humanity Award for his several contributions to life in Sabine Parish as Sabine Medical Center Chief of Staff, a Many Police Dept. Detective and as Sabine Coroner. Presenting the honor at the Hall of Fame banquet was Board Member Shanna Gaspard, right.
Nell Britner, Pete Abington’s longtime secretary and Sabine Hall of Fame Board Member since its inception in 1998, was surprised with a bouquet of flowers at the March 28 Hall of Fame banquet in Zwolle. “She’s worked harder than anybody,” Pete shared as he gave her the arm bouquet. “And she’s done it for 25 years!” Nell is shown speaking to the crowd after the presentation as Pete looks on from behind.
Shantrece Underwood Hooker, left, received the Sabine Hall of Fame Good Citizen Award at the 2023 banquet. Board Member Laurie Gentry is shown at left.
Sabine Hall of Fame Accomplishment Award winner Victoria Gaspard struck a celebratory pose after being presented the award for her art achievements at the annual banquet held this year in Zwolle.