William Pearson, center, was welcomed into the St. Thomas More Knights of Columbus Council #5530. Pictured with Pearson is Don Pourciau, right, grand knight, and Kevin Heltz KC administrator of the Diocese of Baton Rouge. The Knights of Columbus is a Catholic fraternal worldwide organization founded in 1882 by Father Michael J. McGivney for men eighteen years of age or older to the church and the community. For information, visit kofc.org. Photo provided by John Hauler