27/01/2026
INTRODUCING QUEEN EVE XL MELODY MENARD & KING ADAM XL CARY MENARD
Queen Eve XL Melody Menard is a lifelong resident of St. Tammany Parish. She attended LSU and Southeastern LA University, earning a Bachelor’s Degree, a Master’s Degree and a Plus 30 Hours. She received a Ph.D. from University of Southern Mississippi. She is also a published author. Melody worked for St. Tammany Parish Public Schools for thirty-four years. She began her career as a history teacher at Northshore High School where she earned numerous teaching awards, including being selected as the 1999 Louisiana Teacher of the Year. During that year, she had the unique opportunity to visit the White House and meet President Bill Clinton. Melody left the classroom after ten years to direct the school district’s cable television station, serving as both on-air talent and Director of Broadcasting. Under her leadership, Melody and her talented team won multiple Telly Awards and an Emmy Award. She retired after 34 years in public education. A member of the Krewe of Eve for twelve years, Melody now serves as an officer on the Krewe of Eve Board, overseeing Public Relations and social media. She is honored to work alongside the dedicated Officers and Advisors who work behind the scenes to ensure a successful parade each year. Melody is the proud mother of four and grandmother of fourteen. Two of her granddaughters, Sophia Thiery and Mia Schoen, are past Junior Maids. Her grandson, CJ Schoen, III serves as a Royal Page this year. Melody is excited to share this tremendous year with her husband and best friend, King Adam XL Cary Menard. “Reigning over the 40th Anniversary is such an extraordinary honor,” says Queen Eve XL. “I’m truly humbled by the kindness, generosity and support of this entire Krewe of fabulous women. It’s truly been an experience of a lifetime.”
KING ADAM XL CARY MENARD. Cary grew up in Gentilly and is a graduate of Brother Martin High School. After completing his undergraduate education at UL Lafayette, Cary obtained a law degree from LSU Law Center in Baton Rouge. He is recently retired from his position of Civil Division Chief in the Office of District Attorney for St. Tammany and Washington Parishes. His previous professional career includes former LA Assistant Attorney General, a private law practice, and a mortgage company owner/broker in Los Angeles. Cary was also Vice-President of the National Hot Rod Association (NHRA). As a former national event announcer, nitro dragster driver and race team owner, Cary was inducted into the NHRA Drag Racing Hall of Fame. Cary has a daughter who resides in Southern California and a son who lives in Australia, each extraordinarily talented in their respective chosen professions of art and music. Ten years ago, Cary relocated from his home in Maui, Hawaii to Mandeville to marry his beloved Queen Eve XL Melody Menard. When asked why anyone would ever move away from such an idyllic location as Maui, Cary simply replies: “Paradise is not a place--paradise is where my heart resides, and that is here with Melody.” King Adam XL Cary Menard is honored to be part of Krewe of Eve’s Ruby Anniversary year! [Photo credit: ]
