AN Mardi Gras Float Feb.16, 2010

Story and pictures submitted by Scot Wieland, Head Soccer Coach

 Adults L-R: Rob Phillips, Scot Wieland, Ron Hudson, Mike Desormeaux, Jorge Munoz, and Brad Bustle.

The Ragin’ Cajuns Athletic Department was represented in the Lafayette Mardi Gras in the Independent Parade at 2:00 on Tuesday. Revelers riding the float included…. Scot Wieland-Soccer, Jen Gardner-Soccer, Ron Hudson-Football, Jorge Munoz Football, Mark Jeffries-Men’s Tennis, Paula Ogunbanjo-Track, Rob Phillips-Strength Trainer, Brent Solich-Baseball Alunmi, Mike Desormeaux-Football Alumni, Jonathon Lucroy-Baseball Alumni, Karli Hubbard-Softball Alumni- Tiffany Harris-Softball Alumni, Joy Weber-Softball Alumni, Kristen Malen-Soccer Alumni, Brad Bustle-Football Alumni, and Shari Sigur-Softball Alumni.

It was really great to have the Ragin’ Cajuns represented in this years Independent Parade!!!!, Throughout the parade we received a warm and loud welcome from fans along the parade route!  All involved had such a great time and we hope to make this an annual event for the Ragin’ Cajuns. 

First of all I want to thank David Walker and Scott Farmer for giving us the go-ahead to enter the Ragin’ Cajun Float in the years Independent Parade.

And a special thanks to the following for all of their help and contributions…………Lowry’s Signs & Printing, Russell Athletics, RCAF, Follets Book store, University Book Store, Greg Bourque & LineX ProtectiveCoatings, John Santel Metal Finishing and Supply for supplying this years float,  Baja Sports Bar & Restaurant for supplying their Hummer to pull the float, Dr. John Storment & the women’s fertility clinic, Ed Dugas & The Athletic Network, Eric Maron, John Dugas, Darren Walker, Carl Breaux, Randi Leblanc, Kyle Williams, Mike McClusky, Heather Mazeitis, Jessica Clark, UL Printing Services, Ken Burrgess for driving us through the parade, Kurt Brussard, Lyle Williams.