The four young people, above, will represent Orleans and nearby parishes in the statewide scholarship competition of Veterans of Foreign Wars April 15 in Alexandria. They are shown being congratulated by Vice Chairman Paul H. Hoerske of the awards committee after triumphing Friday over a field of competitors from local high schools. Left to right are Janice Hogan, 4621 Lafayette; Sue Hanlon, Reserve; Donald Bilinski, 5137 Painters, and Roy St. Pierre, Destrehan.

Photo is dated 1950.

Photo measures 10 x 8.25 inches.