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Mandeville LA, November 17, 2006. — The Original Krewe of Orpheus is proud to announce Otto Cesar Mehrgut as its 2007 Mardi Gras King. This 20th year celebration of the Krewe also marks the first ever Hispanic King crowned in Mardi Gras history.
King Orpheus XX Otto Cesar Mehrgut & Queen Megan Busby
As a member of the Original Krewe of Orpheus, Mehrgut has been a lieutenant for four years, working tirelessly to increase Krewe membership and the crowd appeal of its floats.
The Cuban-born Mehrgut immigrated to the United States in 1966 and has resided in the New Orleans area ever since. With his wife Diane of 25 years, The Mehrguts are the proud parents of Jennifer (24), Kristin (21), and Brandon (19). The family has lived in Mandeville since 1992.
A graduate of Archbishop Rummel High School (1973) and the University of New Orleans (1978), Mehrgut currently works as President of Profit-On-Hold, a successful New Orleans-based on-hold marketing and advertising firm. As a minority businessman, Mr. Mehrgut’s organization focuses on strengthening New Orleans’ minority and Hispanic business community.
He is also actively involved in the community by serving on the board of directors of St. Paul’s High School Renaissance Board. He is past Chairman of the International On-Hold Messaging Association, and currently serves as Secretary-Treasurer. Mr. Mehrgut is President of the Meadowbrook Homeowners Association and is a member of the Louisiana Minority Business Council (LAMBC).
As one of six members nominated for this special 20th anniversary Mardi Gras celebration, Mehrgut looks forward to his new found royalty. “As King of the Original Krewe of Orpheus, I will continue to work toward the growth of our organization,” he said. “I feel privileged to work with such a wonderful Krewe and represent our 700 riders. It is an honor to be a part of Mardi Gras history.”
King Billy Bragg (Orpheus XIX) & King Otto
King Orpheus XX & Queen's Court - Laura Bowie, Christie Drude, Queen Megan Busby, King Otto, Amanda Carley, Karissa Wilson, Emily Schnauder
King Orpheus XX & Junior Maids - Morgan Silva, Adrienne Jemison, Lindsey Silva, King Otto, Princess Kristen Boudreaux, Abbey Edmonston, Kate Gutterman, Allie Lawrence
Queen Megan Busby, King Otto, and Princess Kristen Boudreaux
Princess Kristen Boudreaux, Queen Megan Busby and King Otto
King Otto Mehrgut & Queen Megan Busby
Orpheus’ Coronation Celebration Ball will take place at the Castine Center on February 10th. The krewe’s parade will be on Friday February 16th.
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