Trey Yuen - Past and Future: Part 3 - Special Memories

Trey Yuen has been the place for some special memories.  One of the most consistent has been hosting the Ponchatoula High School Key Club's end of year banquet.  This is my 30th year with the PHS Key Club and we have probably done about 20 of our banquets at Trey Yuen.  I don't have digital pictures of the early days, but those were special times for me as I remember each group of outstanding students I had the privilege to work with.  Trey Yuen had a nice and large banquet room (we needed space for 80-100 at times) .  We used their buffet menu (Joe let me substitute Tong Cho for the sweet and sour sauce on the pork).  The students (and I) enjoyed going back for seconds.  Below is a group from about 5 years ago. 

We also held board meetings there at times.  Below is a picture of our officers at a board meeting in one of the private rooms.  They called them "VIP" rooms - which made them seem special. 

As I  mentioned in my first post, we have convinced my mother to come once or twice for special family get togethers at Trey Yuen.  When my sister, Holly comes to visit from Chattanooga, we like to all get together.  This time it was on a Monday night and we had to go to Trey Yuen.  Mom reluctantly agreed.  Just another example of how she will do anything for her children.

  For the family, we have also been to Don's, Café Nola, and Buddies - all great places for special events.  Still not sure where we can have our Key Club banquets with such a nice large room and reasonable (and filling) menu.   I guess it will be time for some new traditions.  The memories of these special occasions just helps to add to the feeling of loss - like a good friend who was always there for you when you needed them.