Lagniappe

Some people defy categorization, like those we placed in the Lagniappe category. Here you can read the life stories of some fascinating individuals, including the first Cajun astronaut (pictured here).

*Asterisk after name indicates that the person is deceased.

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  James Akers *
  Museum curator, tour guide, and player in the role of Samuel de Champlain.
  
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  Hayley Arceneaux
  First Cajun astronaut and Chief Medical Officer on Inspiration 4 Spaceflight
  
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  Paul Bergeron
  A fascinating career in the Jefferson Island salt mines.
  
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  Paul L. LeBlanc *
  Computer expert applying his expertise to work in genealogy.
  
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  Dr. William J. Broussard*
  Noted rancher and cattleman.
  
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  Ulysse J. Gayneaux, Jr.*
  Horse trainer and Cajun musician extraordinaire.
  
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  Emery Toups *
  Creator of the Giant Omelet Festival in Abbeville, La.
  
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  Lou Ella Menard *
  Expert crafts person who specialized in caning chairs.
  
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  Lester & Dorothy Gayneaux *
  Used their native tongue to explain the Cajun tradition of hunting alligators.
  
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  Lousay Aube*
  An outstanding example of what it means to be a "traiteur" (folk healer)
  
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