Celebrity Football Game Raises Nearly $2,000 for Charity

By CS | October 14, 2010

By Beth Fussell, Photos by Expressions Photography

    Last week, after the Central/Denham football game in Wildcat Stadium, a group of local celebrities gathered to play a “city vs schools” flag football game for charity.  These men and women were asked to participate in the game as a way to raise money for the American Cancer Society.  All of the participants were very supportive of the effort, and they did a very kind thing by putting on a show for hundreds of students, parents and fans Friday night.  The game was officiated by Police Chief Doug Browning and Deputy Shane Evans.  Their presence was very much appreciated.  Thank you also to the following people who were invited to play on each team:  CITY TEAM:  Councilman Wayne Messina (Team Captain), Councilman Tony LoBue, Councilman Aaron Moak, Councilman Ralph Washington and his wife Carolyn, Mayor’s Office Assistant David Barrow, Chamber President Ron Erickson, Fire Chief Bill Porche, Fire Captain Derek Glover, City Clerk Mark Miley, City Services Committee Member Mike Mannino, and City Services Employees Roy Hutchinson and Mindy Callender.  SCHOOLS TEAM: Student Services Director Robert Williams (Team Captain), School Board President Sharon Browning, School Board Member Ruby Foil, School Board Member Marty Guilbeau, School Board Member Russell Starns, School Board Member David Walker, CHS Principal Bob Wales, CHS Assistant Principal David Prescott, CHS Athletic Director Sid Edwards, CHS teacher John O’Brien, CHS teacher and athletic trainer Doc Johnson, CMS Assistant Principal Patrick Bridgewater, CIS Principal Rhonda Taylor, and CIS Assistant Principal Jeremy O’Banion.  Thanks to Announcer Les Bush, who served as announcer for the game and even put on a post-game show.

THANK YOU to these charitable sponsors, who played a huge part in this successful fundraiser:

 A+ Cleaners

Acadiana Constructors

Aerobics by Roxanne

Beau Ideal Salon

Blackie’s Place

CJ’s Pretty in Pink

Carmena’s Collision Center

Center of Performing Arts

Central Cleaners

Central Florist

Cer Care La Pace Salon

Cross Threads

Crossroads Animal Hospital

Ditzy Daizy

Doug Browning (Police Chief)

Ellis Johnson, State Farm

Emerald Construction, Inc.

Face Painting for Fun, LLC

Gayle’s Hallmark

Hooper Road Notary
Jambalaya House

John Cashio (CMS Principal)

Legworks by Terri

Louis Mechanical

Magnolia Realty

Moreau Physical Therapy

Nine Dragon Buffet

Paradise Smoothie

Pat’s Home Center

Planet Beach

Prima Ballerina

Ross Tire & Service

RV Cams

Salon Trio

Sherri Morris (City Attorney)

Steve’s Pest Management

Sullivan’s Hardware

Tanksley Automotive

Trade Construction

Twisted Daiquiri’s

Wholesale Pool Supplies

Top: Members of the School team included (left to right) David Walker, Robert Williams, Rhonda Taylor, Marty Guilbeau, Doc Johnson, Russell Starns, and Bob Wales.

Bottom: Deputy Shane Evans officiates as City team members Wayne Messina, Ralph Washington, and Mike Mannino escape the grip of David Walker at Friday’s “City vs School” Celebrity Football game for the American Cancer Society.  Photo by Expressions Photography. 

Photos by Expressions Photography