and friends. She is a member of the Covington Comprehensive Plan
Steering Committee and Rotary. Th e couple reside in Covington and
have twins, Case and Camille.
Th e King and Queen of 2020, Dr. Benjamin and Emily Williams
fi nally made their appearance. King Ben is a Family Practice
Duke and Duchess of Mardi Gras in Hollywood
Dr. Brad and Tammie Lebert
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Physician and a physician partner of Imperial Health. He attended
Spring Hill College, Saba University School of Medicine, and LSU
Health Science Center Family Practice Residency at Lake Charles
Memorial Hospital. King Ben holds a Bachelor of Science in Biology,
Doctorate of Medicine, and is a Board Certifi ed Family Practice.
He is an executive committee member for Imperial Health, vestry
member of Good Shepherd Episcopal Church, Tend My Lambs Haiti
Mission board member, Good Shepherd Episcopal Church youth
minister, Medical Executive Committee member for Christus St. Patrick
Hospital and a youth soccer coach for Calcasieu Soccer Club.
Queen Emily is a former English teacher from St. Louis High
School and is currently a mom of two boys and a jazzercise instructor.
She attended Centenary College and McNeese State University
where she earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in English and a Masters
in English Literature. Queen Emily is a member of the Parent Guild
at EDS, Board of Trustees at EDS, and a Sunday School director. She
enjoys dancing, reading, spending time in Big Lake, working out, and
spending time with friends and family. She is also a charter member
of the Fancy Friends Pokeno Posse. Th ey have two children Bryce,
and Arthur. Th ey reside in Lake Charles and attend Good Shepherd
Episcopal Church.
Th e Krewe then toasted their Royalty and were treated to a fi nal
promenade by their Court. Th en it was time to party with music by
Chinatown. Photography was done by Gary Meeks. All costumes and
mantles were designed and made by Kevin Hodges.
Duke and Duchess of Fairs and Festivals
Mike and Lurchel Wittler
Duke and Duchess of Mardi Gras on Parade
Matthew and Michelle Crumhorn