The Omega Royal Maids & Dukes represent the Krewe of Omega at events and functions throughout the parish, encouraging the community to participate in our Krewe by membership, sponsorship or attendance at our parade. Along with the King & Queen our Maids, Dukes and Royal Princesses & Pages spread the spirit of Mardi Gras wherever they go. The Royal Maid Court is open to adult women members ages 18+ and welcomes new members to participate.
OMEGA XL ROYALTY
PURPLE MAID & DUKE
PURPLE MAID & DUKE
PURPLE MAID & DUKE
Marlene Wenzel & Jeff Wiggins
Marlene Wenzel is a long-time resident of Covington with her husband, Jerome. She is the mother of Shawn and Christy and grandmother of Taylor and Sage.
Marlene is a 2nd year member of the Krewe of Omega riding with the Donewar float and this is her second year on the royal court.
Jeff Wiggins was born and raised in Milwaukee, transplanted to Tangipahoa in 1980 and found his home in the South! He is a resident of Ponchatoula with his wife Myrle, father of 2, and Grandpa to 5. An avid Saints and LSU fan, he enjoys golfing and spending time with family, especially since he is now retired!
This is his second year on the royal court. Jeff joined the Krewe in 2019, being a Cowboy rider on the Raiford float.
GREEN DUKE & MAID
PURPLE MAID & DUKE
PURPLE MAID & DUKE
JOSHUA & RHIANNON CASKEY
The Caskey’s, who are residents of Hammond, are three-year members of the Krewe of Omega and ride with the Bradley float.
Rhiannon was born and raised in Las Vegas, NV and is the owner and counselor at Thriving Oak Coaching and Counseling and a counselor at BAART Programs Northshore.
Josh was born and raised in Hanover, Virginia, but after joining the Marine Corps has lived many places throughout his career as a federal government rotor pilot.
They are the proud grandmother of two granddaughters and one grandson. This is the Caskey’s 2nd year on the Royal Court.
GOLD DUKE & MAID
PURPLE MAID & DUKE
GOLD DUKE & MAID
MICHAEL A. ARTHUR & JULIE ROCK
Julie has been a member of the Krewe of Omega for 10 years and has served the Krewe in a variety of roles, currently as board Vice President and Sgt. of the Bradley float. In her professional career, she is the Vice President of Human Resources for a nationwide Insurance Adjustment Firm. This is the second time Julie has served on the royal court; she also served as one of the inaugural maids of Omega in season 34.
Michael has been a member of the Krewe for 2 years. In his professional career, he is a CPA and the owner of an accounting firm in Maryland, as well as the Chief Financial Officer for another firm. This is his first year serving on our royal court.
Julie and Michael are both riding members of the Bradley float. They currently reside in Towson, Maryland but spend as much time as possible at their second home & “Happy Place” in Key West, Florida. They are the proud parents of 6 children, 5 grandchildren, with two more on the way!
PAST MAIDS & DUKES
JOSHUA & RHIANNON CASKEY
PURPLE DUKE & MAID XXXIX
JEFF WIGGINS & BOBBIE BICKFORD
GREEN DUKE & MAID XXXIX
CURT ZELLER, SR. & MARLENE WENZEL
GOLD DUKE & MAID XXXIX
XXXVIII PURPLE MAID
KEYSHA ROBINSON
XXXVIII GREEN MAID
BAILY GORDON
XXXVIII GOLD MAID
KEYSHA ROBINSON
XXXVII PURPLE MAID
PIPER BOX
XXXVII GREEN MAID
XXXVII GOLD MAID
ALYSSA TRIANA
XXXIV PURPLE MAID
JULIE ROCK
XXXIV GREEN MAID
BOBBIE BICKFORD
XXXIV GOLD MAID
RODNEY RANDALL
XXXVIII PURPLE DUKE
CURT ZELLER, SR.
XXXVIII GREEN DUKE
EDDIE LAMPARSKI
XXXVIII GOLD DUKE
CURT ZELLER, SR.
XXXVII PURPLE DUKE
MATTHEW BOX
XXXVII GREEN DUKE
MAISON ROCK
XXXVII GOLD DUKE