Michelle Theriot has been called “Queen” all her life, and now she truly is.

“It’s a running joke that I was born a queen. My family has always called me 'the queen,' I was never a princess,” said Theriot with a laugh. “I always wanted to be a queen. Give me a crown, and I am a happy gal.”

The Abita Springs resident and travel agent was named the official Milk Queen of the Mande Milkshakers' troop of dancers, philanthropists and all-around merrymakers. At their Polka Dots and Pearls Ball on Sept. 20, where Theriot was crowned, the group raised more than $20,000 for the Brain Injury Association of Louisiana.

Theriot pledges a year of milk and honey for her loyal subjects and to broaden the reach of their all-women group.

“My goal is to spread more awareness of our group and our abilitie

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