56 • MARDI GRAS SOUTHWEST • FEBRUARY 24, 2020
The Four Seasons of Noblesse was the theme for
Krewe de la Noblesse’s 35th Mardi Gras Ball held on
Saturday, February 1, at the Lake Charles Civic Center
Coliseum. Th e 2019 Royal Court greeted guests as
they strolled through the Four Seasons. Th e guests
quickly observed a “twist” to the theme, with a dragon
slithering through the winter scene. Upon entering
the Coliseum, guests realized Games of Th rones were
sprinkled throughout the Coliseum.
Th e evening’s script was written by Kristine Lyons
and directed by Krewe member Paul Pounders.
Master of Ceremonies for the evening was Mr. Dale
Mann, with Deep South Productions providing the
lighting and sound. Th e costumes were designed and
made by Kevin Hodge of Lake Charles.
Th e Presentation began with the posting of colors
by the Sea Cadets and the singing of the National
Anthem. Th e Krewe Board for 2019-2020 was introduced:
Mrs. Valerie Norwood, President escorted by
her husband, Kenneth; Mr. Anthony Vincent, First
Vice President, escorted by his wife Mary; Mr. Joe
Cimini, Second Vice President, escorted by his wife
Brenda; Mrs. Sheila Pounders, escorted by her son
Blake Johnson; Ms. Nicol Weiss, Treasurer, escorted
by a friend, Charles Jodway: and Mrs. Rene’ Dever
Hart, Krewe Representative, escorted by her husband
Steven.
Th e Royal Court for the 34th Ball, “Saints and
Sinners” was introduced: King Gabriel Noblesse
XXXIV, Rex Royer and Queen Ashley Noblesse the
XXXIV, Dina Royer; Duke and Duchess of Forbidden
Love, Angela and Jeff ery Jouett; Duke and Duchess
of Desire, Wade Van Winkle and Katarina Van
Winkle.
Next, the 2020 Debutantes were presented. Miss
McKlayne Ardoin is the daughter of Lindsay and
Marvin Ardoin and the granddaughter of Krewe
members Lottie and Donnie Courvelle. She was
escorted by her grandfather, Donnie Courvelle.
Miss Avery Renee Caraway is the niece of Krewe
member Danee’ Caraway and the daughter of Denise
and Kelly Caraway. She
was escorted by her father,
Kelly. Miss Eiley Carrillo is the
daughter of Marcial and Cassie
Carrillo of Broken Arrow,
OK and the granddaughter of
Krewe members Art and Dana
Shelton. Eiley was escorted by
her grandfather. Miss Isabella
King Gabriel Noblesse XXXV and Queen Ashley Noblesse XXXV
Joey Angers, Jr. and Cheree Stelly Angers
Debutante
McKlayne Ardoin
Debutante
Avery Renee Caraway
Debutante
Eiley Carrillo
Debutante
Isabella Marie DeLucca
Debutante
Andie Jean Johnson
Debutante
Brooklyn Folds
Debutante
Kaycee Michelle Rodrigue