Le Cercle de Bacchus

Le Cercle de Bacchus Honoree spotlight:
Miss Riley Elizabeth Wilson

Riley is a graduate of St. Joseph’s Academy and attends Louisiana State University where she is majoring in Business and Marketing and a member of Kappa Delta. She is the daughter of Piper and Brad Wilson. Her grandparents are Linda Nash and Tom Nash as well as Pat Wilson and Leo Wilson. She was escorted by Thomas Doiron 🌹

Le Cercle de Bacchus Honoree spotlight:
Miss Gia Genevieve Picarella

Gia is a graduate of St. Joseph Catholic School (Madison, MS) and attends Louisiana State University where she is majoring in Mass Communication with a concentration in Political Communication and a member of Delta Zeta Sorority. She is the daughter of Manuella and Dr. Emile Anthony Picarella, Jr. Her grandparents are Lisa Harris and George Harris, Cynthia Andre and Albert Andre as well as Peter Brands and the late Emile Picarella, Sr. She was escorted by Thomas Donaldson 🌹

Le Cercle de Bacchus Honoree spotlight:
Miss Abigail Elizabeth Pennington

Abigail Elizabeth Pennington is a graduate of Episcopal High School and attends the University of Alabama where she is double majoring in Business and Marketing and a member of Delta Delta Delta Sorority. She is the daughter of Kelli and Dennis Alan Pennington. She is the granddaughter of Deborah and Lester Cox Morehead and Gary Ray Pearce and the late Julinel Jordan Porterie and the late Paul Edward Pennington. She was escorted by Mark Mestayer🌹

Le Cercle de Bacchus Honoree spotlight:
Miss Ashlynn Renee’ Howell

Ashlynn Renee’ Howell is a graduate of St. Michael the Archangel High School and currently attends Texas A&M University, where she is majoring in Forensic and Investigative Sciences with minors in Psychology and Criminology. She is also a member of Gamma Phi Beta Sorority. She is the daughter of Lori Schega Howell, DVM, and Todd Howell, MD. Her grandparents are Carole Schega and Richard Schega as well as Corinne Howell and Joseph Kerry Howell, MD. She was escorted by DR. Bernard Mistretta 🌹

Le Cercle de Bacchus Honoree spotlight:
Miss Anna Katherine Harrell

Anna Katherine Harrell is a graduate of Episcopal High School and attends Louisiana State University where she is majoring in Psychology with a focus in Neuroscience with a minor in Biological Sciences and a member of Kappa Delta Sorority. She is the daughter of Cheryl Tucker Harrell and James Alan Harrell. Her grandparents are Sue Smith Harrell and the late Dr. Thomas Harrell and the late James Tucker and Peggy Tucker. She was escorted by Ryan Whittington. 🌹

Happy St. Patrick’s Day! 🍀

Still feeling the energy from this weekend—here’s some pictures of our crew celebrating in the annual Wearin of the Green parade.

Le Cercle de Bacchus Honoree spotlight:
Miss Emma Grace Coghlan

Emma Grace is a graduate of St. Joseph’s Academy and attends Louisiana State University where she is majoring in Marketing with a minor in Fashion Merchandising and a member of Kappa Kappa Gamma Sorority. She is the daughter of Mary Riker Coghlan and Charles Paul Coghlan, Jr. Her grandparents are Mary Bowman Riker and the late Thomas Russell Riker as well as Charles Paul Coghlan, Sr. and Barbara Bordelon Carrier. She was escorted by Jeff Angers. 🌹

Le Cercle de Bacchus Honoree spotlight:
Miss Olivia Louise Butler

Olivia Louise Butler is a graduate of St. Joseph’s Academy and attends Ole Miss where she is majoring in Accounting and a member of Delta Delta Delta. She is the daughter of Renee Provenzano Butler and Kevin Henry Butler. Her grandparents are the late William E. Butler and the late Elisabeth W. Butler as well as the late Roy L. Provenzano and the late Edna M. Provenzano. She was escorted by Carter Rome.🌹

Le Cercle de Bacchus Honoree spotlight:
Miss Emma Grace Abadie

Emma Grace Abadie is a graduate of St. Joseph’s Academy and attends Louisiana State University where she is majoring in Nutrition and Food Sciences with a concentration in Nutritional Sciences/Pre-Med and is a member of Delta Zeta sorority. She is the daughter of Jessica and Steven Abadie. Her grandparents are Elaine and James Abadie Jr. and Phyllis Coats and the late Owen LaCombe. She was escorted by Taylor Rotolo🌹

Le Cercle de Bacchus Honoree spotlight:
Miss Emma Grace Abadie

Emma Grace is a graduate of St. Joseph’s Academy and attends Louisiana State University where she is majoring in Nutrition and Food Sciences with a concentration in Nutritional Sciences/Pre-Med and is a member of Delta Zeta sorority. She is the daughter of Jessica and Steven Abadie. Her grandparents are Elaine and James Abadie Jr. and Phyllis Coats and the late Owen LaCombe. She was escorted by Taylor Rotolo🌹

On behalf of the board, members, and barons of Le Cercle de Bacchus, we want to extend our gratitude and appreciation to our honorees and participants of our 67th annual ball. Congratulations to all of our honorees as they enter society. The 67th presentation ball was held at the Renaissance Hotel with entertainment provided by Souled Out.

Coming soon: Individual Honoree spotlights!

Introducing your 2025-2026 Board of Directors for the 67th Annual Presentation Year.

From left to right:
Andrew Hoover - Treasurer
Camden Pfieffer - Ball Chairman
Ethan Gettys - President
Bobby Burnett - Vice President
Spencer Thomas - Secretary
Harper Doerr - Sergeant at Arms

We are looking forward to the 67th Annual Presentation Ball on January 3rd, 2026! Get your tickets now - link in bio.