2020-2021 Annual Report

ANNUAL REPORT

2020-2021

LEADERSHIP TEAM

Head of School

JEFF PLUNK

Campus Directors

CHRIS DARDAR

Sugar Mill Pond Campus Director

LIZ TREMBLAY

Downtown Campus Director

JULIE BOURQUE

River Ranch Campus Director

Administrative Team

ADRIAN BOYLE

Associate Head of School for Operations & Finance

KATHERINE MCCORMICK

Associate Head of School for External Affairs

JOSH CARLSON

Director of Technology

JUSTIN HERNANDEZ

Director of Facilities

JOSHUA MCCLYMONT

Director of Fine Arts

ERIC MOUTON

Director of Athletics

CAMILLE RENARD

Director of Admissions

LISA WILLIAMS

Director of Systems Integration

BOARD OF TRUSTEES

2020 - 2021

CRAIG CAMPBELL , Chairman

MARY COURVILLE, Vice Chairman

DR. LAURIE GODSHALL, Secretary

BRENT ABSHIRE, Treasurer

STACIE BELLE

AUBREY BRAITHWAITE

DAVID EDMOND

SUZY LYNCH-CUMMINGS

QUAY MCKNIGHT

DR. MICHAEL PEEBLES

LEE WOMACK

ROSS WOODRING

DR. JEANETTE PARKER, Trustee Emerita and Founder

REVEREND JOSEPH DALY, Rector

ANNE PATIN, Vestry

JEFF PLUNK , Head of School

Each year, we produce the report you are currently reading, to inform all members of the Ascension community – current parents, past parents, alumni, employees, and friends of the school – of the philanthropic efforts and results from the previous school year. As you will read in the pages ahead, the fundraising results from the 20202021 school year are quite extraordinary; however, this document contains a much more powerful message than the dollars donated and raised. The generosity of our donors continues to make it possible for our community to advance the mission of Ascension. Our benefactors are a powerful testimony to how much can be accomplished when people selflessly and sacrificially join together for a common purpose. The Ascension story is humbling and fills our hearts with overwhelming gratitude.

I specifically want to thank Board members Ross Woodring, Stacie Belle, and Aubrey Braithwaite for their service on the Advancement Committee. I also wish to thank Missy Cormier, Lindsay Finley, and Katherine Freeman for leading our three parent support organizations. Katherine McCormick, Marilyn Lee, Rachel Delcambre and Stephanie Ortego served the school in various capacities through the Advancement Office, and we are thankful for their tireless efforts. The board and administration continue in their commitment to operating the school while striving to be the absolute best stewards of the resources entrusted to them.

While much of the Ascension story is still to be written, and we believe that our school is still God’s work in progress, we will continue to seek His guidance as we strive to make the Ascension experience better for students and families. As you read this report, you will see the names of those who have played a role in the Ascension Fund, the Ascension PTO, the Ascension Fine Arts Alliance, and the Ascension Booster Club. All gifts, regardless of the amount, are valued, appreciated, and celebrated by the school and its constituents. However, as we celebrate the wonderful results from the past year, let us never lose sight of why we work so hard to raise those dollars: to create a school environment in which the lives of children will be forever changed, all for the glory of God and the furthering of His Kingdom.

God Bless,

JEFF PLUNK, Head of School

Jeff Plunk, Head of School, with his 2021 graduating daughter, Madeline Plunk

THE BLESSINGS OUR THREE CHILDREN HAVE RECEIVED FROM THEIR ASCENSION EDUCATION HAVE BEEN MANY – FROM ACADEMIC AND ATHLETIC SCHOLARSHIPS TO LEADERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES AND A FAITH-BASED COMMUNITY. ANNUAL GIVING HAS ALWAYS PROVIDED THE EXTRAS THAT MAKE ASCENSION THE SPECIAL PLACE WE ALL LOVE.

SIXTY PLUS YEARS AGO, PARENTS LIKE US BELIEVED IN JEANETTE PARKER’S VISION FOR ASCENSION, THEY GAVE AND LOOK WHERE WE ARE TODAY.

— Lea Ann and Mike Remondet, Parents of Anna ‘13, Michael ‘18, and Matthew ‘21

UPPER SCHOOL STUDENTS HELP CLEAN DOWNTOWN LAFAYETTE

In January, nine upper school students participated in Parish Proud's "New Year, New Parish Cleanup" in downtown Lafayette. Our students joined hundreds of volunteers in beautifying the community through trash and debris pickup. Ascension students cleaned along University Avenue as well as the downtown campus and its surrounding neighborhood.

HURRICANE LAURA STRIKES

In August, Hurricane Laura struck Lake Charles as a category five hurricane. Many of our Ascension students had family or friends who were affected by the natural disaster, which prompted Andre Domengeaux, senior and Athletics Prefect, to initiate a school supply drive to support a local nonprofit organization, Lane’s Promise.

Teachers, students, and parents rallied together to provide hundreds of pounds of goods to our neighboring community.

ASCENSION'S MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENT COUNCIL NAMED NATIONAL GOLD STANDARD

For the first time in school history, Ascension’s middle school Student Council has been recognized as a 2021 National Gold Council of Excellence. The National Student Council states, “Winning the National Gold Council of Excellence Award is a testament to the highest standards of quality that your council consistently demonstrates in its operation, and its projects and activities. NatStuCo Gold Councils of Excellence are the models of quality for which other student councils should strive to become."

Student Council leader Heather Gros is in awe of all her council has accomplished despite the pandemic, COVID restrictions, and challenges. “This year’s council has gone above and beyond! The 2020 pandemic didn’t slow them down! It actually inspired them to do more to reach and connect our Blue Gator family. Studentinitiated Christmas gift shop, candy grams, scarves for Second Harvest Food Bank, donations for Safe Haven Animal Rescue, livestreamed morning announcements, pre-recorded pep rallies, and news reports are only a few ways our student leaders continue #empoweringLeadersWithLove. Their positive attitude, school and community spirit, worth ethic, drive, and determination give me hope for

the future. I am so blessed to work beside these student leaders. They inspire me every day!”

CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR STUDENT LEADERS AND THANK YOU FOR YOUR OUTSTANDING LEADERSHIP AND SERVICE AT ASCENSION!

Led by the Student Council secretary, Lily Sheets, our Downtown Campus students donated 136 pounds of food and generated 163 meals for Second Harvest, a local food pantry. With matching donations, they provided 1,313 meals to those in need in the local community!

“I was inspired by people who don’t have enough food. I wanted to help provide meals for families in Lafayette,” says Lily.

“We hAVe A MiNdSeT AT ASceNSioN oF eMpoWeriNG STUdeNTS To

STUDENTS DESIGN A DREAM PLAYGROUND FOR PARC SANS SOUCI

After reviewing the design/ engineering process and the diverse needs of our downtown community, 3rd and 4th grade Innovation and Technology students designed the ideal playground for Parc Sans Souci. Our safe searchers used the internet to explore ideas in their brainstorming, drew detailed and colorful blueprints, shared their big ideas, offered one another feedback to improve their designs, and submitted their final plans to The United Way of Acadiana in honor of SOLA Giving Day.

As a four time award-winning Apple Distinguished School, it is our mission to establish an innovative, collaborative learning environment which fosters empowered lifelong learners, creative problem solvers, and critical thinkers. As adaptable technology-users, it is our goal for students and teachers to responsibly communicate and contribute their God-given talents globally.

PRESCHOOL COLLECTS FOR THE DESORMEAUX FOUNDATION

In keeping with the call to live like Jesus, as well as living out part of Ascension's mission, "fostering servant leadership opportunities that positively shape character," the smallest Blue Gators on our River Ranch campus celebrated their second year of collecting items for the DesOrmeaux Foundation. Donations were accepted for three weeks during the Advent Season and were given to support babies and new moms in need. Items donated by our generous RR families included diapers, baby wipes, paper towels, toilet paper, infant bottles, pacifiers, Lysol, laundry detergent, dishwashing liquid or pods, and grocery gift cards.

Thank you to all who donated and for modeling servant leadership to our children!

AT THE START OF THE SCHOOL YEAR, WE REALIZED WE NEEDED AN EXTRA PLAY SPACE FOR PK3 STUDENTS DUE TO COVID RESTRICTIONS. THANKS TO ANNUAL GIVING, WE GOT TO PURCHASE SOME NEW PLAY EQUIPMENT. IT’S THESE KIND OF “EXTRAS” THAT MAKE OUR KIDS WANT TO COME TO SCHOOL HERE AT ASCENSION.

— Julie Bourque, River Ranch Campus Director, Parent of Grace ‘18

A l UMNA c A roli N e M err YMAN

If you haven’t heard of Lafayette’s newest obsession, Caroline’s Cookies, then you must be living under a rock! Caroline’s Cookies was created by our very own Blue Gator Alum, Caroline Merryman (‘20).

hoW did YoU GeT STArTed?

I’ve been baking since I was around 10 years old, but during quarantine, I started baking cookies all the time and would give them to my friends. In September of 2020, I decided to make an Instagram to post pictures that my brother had taken of my cookies and impulsively decided to sell them, too!! It’s really just grown from there.

WhAT WAS The hArdeST pArT oF STArTiNG A BUSiNeSS?

I think that the hardest part of starting was finding confidence in myself and my product. I really was doubtful and honestly scared of what people would think. So, every time I get positive feedback or a repeat customer it’s the most rewarding feeling.

WheN did YoUr loVe For BAKiNG STArT?

I started baking when I was around 10 years old; starting in 7th grade, I started bringing different baked goods to school to give to my friends. No one in my family baked but I am obsessed with anything sugar so I loved it.

WhAT iS YoUr FAVoriTe ThiNG ABoUT rUNNiNG YoUr oWN BUSiNeSS?

My favorite thing about running a business is probably getting to see my customers so excited to get their cookies. It’s a really good feeling when I see my hard work paying off!

SUMMER MILAM ’13 & ALEX SIMM, 8TH GRADE CLASS OF ’06 — married March 7, 2020

ANNA REMONDET, ’13 AND MICHAEL RODRIGUEZ — married June 5, 2021

A c co M pli S h M e NTS

LO (LAUREN) GRAHAM, ’11, landed a major role in the new Fox TV hit series Filthy Rich

JILLIAN BARCZYK, ’19, e arned an invitation to the NCAA Women’s Swimming Championship for the University of Georgia and qualified for the first round in the Olympic Swimming Trials

G r A d UAT io NS

MICHAEL DALMAN, ’14, LSU Law School, J.D.

LOGAN DAIGLE, ’14, Tulane University, Master’s Degree in Biomedical Engineering

ROWE STIPE, ’15, SMU, Master’s Degree in Finance

SARAH BEADLE, ’17, LSU, B.S. Electrical Engineering

BLAIR BOATRIGHT, ’17, Belmont Abbey College, B.A. Educational Studies

ALISON DUPLECHIN, ’17, ULL, B.S. Communicative Disorders

JULIA DOUCET, ’17, LSU, B.S. Mass Communication

HARRISON JOHN, ’17, Centenary College, B.S. Finance

BEN TYRRELL, ’19 , won a lead role in Wild West Spectacular, The Musical in Cody, Wyoming

AUDREY ABSHIRE, ’21, chosen as member of ULL's Louisiana Ragin' Jazz Dance Team

BELLA HOLMES, ’21, chosen as member of ULL's Louisiana Ragin' Jazz Dance Team

ELIZABETH LEE, ’17, Mississippi State University, B.S. Accounting

BRENNAN LIGHTFOOT, ’17, LSU, B.S. Kinesiology

SOPHIE MAIN, ’17, ULL, B.S. Informatics

REECE MCDANIEL, ’17, ULL, B.S. Advertising

BRITTANY MENARD, ’17, ULL, B.S. Psychology

EMILY VIDRINE, ’17, Baylor University, B.S. Apparel Merchandising

ANNA CAYTON WOMBLE, ’17, Mississippi State University, B.S. Marketing

BRADY MCBRIDE, ’18, SLCC, A.D. Software Development & Information Technology

PATRICK WERNER, ’18, LSU, B.S. Sports Administration

ASCENSION IS A GREAT PLACE TO SEND YOUR CHILDREN TO SCHOOL - A GREAT PLACE FOR THEM TO GROW UP – AND IT’S A GREAT PLACE TO WORK! WE ARE DOING REALLY AMAZING THINGS IN THE CLASSROOMS AND I EXPERIENCE FIRSTHAND HOW THE CONTRIBUTIONS TO ANNUAL GIVING SUPPORT US IN OUR MISSION.

— Kim St. Germain, teacher and Ascension parent

Advancement @ Ascension

Tuition dollars don’t cover everything it takes to create this special Ascension community for our children. The dollars that you give to annual giving, along with support from our PSOs, make up that difference. Your contributions are crucial to sustain our educational programming, retain our exceptional faculty, and safely educate in-person during the pandemic.

On behalf of Ascension’s Board of Directors, Administrative Team, Teachers, Staff, and Students, thank you for continuing to support our school in so many generous ways!

ro SS W oodri NG, A d VAN ce M e NT ch A ir MAN

Rings, trophies, fees for teams competing in state championships

Storage Building

Construction of storage building for Facilities

Athletic Championships

Additional Office Space

Renovated SMP Stuller Hall and Downtown Business Office

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Some of the projects completed for the 2020 - 2021 school year include:

Technology Investments

Purchased & rented equipment to livestream the graduation cerermonty & over 500 other school events during the year

Purchased additional classroom equipment to assist with the HyFlex program which allowed students to stay connected with their teachers & classmates while learning from home

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Brick-by-Brick Installation

First round of "Brick by Brick" Installation at SMP campus

Radium Girls Production

License, royalty, set, and costumes for upper school theater production

Annual Giving Donors

HEADMASTER LEVEL ($5000 and above)

Mr. and Mrs. Brent Abshire

Tricia and Craig Campbell

David and Kim Edmond

Stephanie and Mark Fontenot

Michelle and Leonard Franques

Mr. and Mrs. Jake Giardina

Kelli Poche Guidry

Jeff and Jennifer Plunk

In honor of the Ascension Facilities Department

Lea Ann and Mike Remondet

Lindsey and Drew Saterfiel

FOUNDER’S LEVEL ($3000-$4999)

Gayle and Brent Milam LEADERSHIP LEVEL ($2000-$2999)

Mr. and Mrs. Earnest "Chuck" Anselmo, III

Theo B. Bean Foundation, Inc.

Dr. Donald and Melissa Boudreaux

Julie and Craig Bourque

Dr. and Mrs. Kevin Courville

Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Dreher, IV

Mr. and Mrs. Brad Felder

Katherine and Todd McCormick

In memory of Melinda Mangham

Dr. Jeanette P. Parker

In memory of Melinda Mangham

Dr. and Mrs. Jim Piccione

Mr. and Mrs. Christopher Russo

In memory of Ethan Anderson

Dr. and Mrs. Eric Trawick

Julie and Jerry Vascocu

VISIONARY LEVEL ($1000-$1999)

Mr. and Mrs. Dwight Andrus

Michael and Beth Ardoin

Dr. and Mrs. Thomas Bond

Mrs. Monique Legendre Cloutier

In memory of Jude A. “Jac” Cloutier

In honor of Charles & Jacqueline Cloutier

Suzy Lynch Cummings

In honor of Dr. Jeanette Parker, Founder

Mr. and Mrs. Drew Detraz

Mr. and Mrs. Ben Domingue

Chris and Diane Fontenot

Sonjie and Neil Fontenot

Christy and Andre’ Franques

Kody and Denise Kidder

Dr. and Mrs. Scott Mayers

Quay and Lauren McKnight

Matt and Leeann Oubre

Kristen and Michael Peebles

Elizabeth Randall

In memory of Kyle Randall, father of Wells & Rex Randall

Andy and Christy Sheets

Lance and Kelli Storey

In memory of Tommy J. Breaux

Myra R. Tener

Jaime and Ross Woodring

Sheila and Gus Zepernick

BLUE GATOR LEVEL ($1-$999)

Beth and Luis Acevedo

Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Adams

Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Adania

In honor of Reagan and Cameron Adania

Reatha Albert

Mr. and Mrs. Haky Alrefaey

Mrs. Robin Arabie

Whitney Archangel

Danielle Bacque

Leigh Barry

Caroline Bayard

Jill and Teddy Beaullieu

Stacie and Keith Belle

Amy Billeaudeaux

Emily and Jeromy Bourque

Adrian Boyle

Mr. Aubrey Braithwaite

Jill and Deron Braun

Catherine and Jeremy Broussard

Kathy Brown

Dr. and Mrs. Jeffery Brown

Mr. and Mrs. Norman Brown, Jr.

Mr. and Mrs. Donelson Caffery III

Craig and Elizabeth Caillier

Alayna Campbell

Mr. and Mrs. Joshua Carlson

Lacy and Aaron Cassard

In honor of Aeden Cassard

Kevin Caswell

Glenda Chambers & Edward Foote

In memory of Kyle Randall

Dr. K. Chng and Dr. L. Chan

Stephanie Collins

Mr. and Mrs. Kevin Cook

Dr. and Mrs. Joseph Cordova

Alyssa Credeur

Larry and Brenda Curtis

Dr. and Mrs. David Daly, Jr.

Millie and Chris Dardar

Karlie Dartez

Shome Dasgupta

Kelly Dees

Dr. and Mrs. Mark Delcambre

In memory of Melinda Mangham

Bill Desormeaux

Lindsey Desormeaux

Dr. and Mrs. Benjamin Doga

Mr. and Mrs. Frank Domino

Claire Dubroc

Taylor Ducote

Kelly Duplantis

Rebecca and Craig Duplechin

Mindy Durke

Laina Dutton

Laura Ann and Chris Edwards

In memory of Ann Chance

Joyce and William Elliot

Mr. and Mrs. Scott Feehan

Toby Fontenot

In memory of Kasha Robin Fontenot

Derek and Amy Fontenot

Stephanie Fournet

In memory of Melinda Mangham

Charlotte Fox

Keenan Francis

Rachel Frederick

In memory of Glenda Frederick

Justyna Frederick

Katherine Freeman

Allison Fuselier

Matthew and Reyna Grant

Chris and Kristy Greneaux

In honor of Logan & Max Greneaux

Marla Griffey

Heather Gros and family

Chelsie Guidry

Jeni Guidry

Ms. Marci Hebert

Ross Hebert

Shelly Hebert

Justin Hernandez

Natalie Hesterly

Melissa Hoover

Brooke Hotard

Korey Jefferson

Lynley Jones

In honor of Mrs. Nancy Matis

Floyd Jones

Mona Kellogg

The Reverend Palmer Kennedy

Drs. Kristy and Adam Kennedy

Audrey Kreamer

Karen Ladmirault

In honor of Peyton Ladmirault

Dr. and Mrs. Glenn Lafleur

In memory of Melinda Mangham

Annual Giving Donors

Morgan Landry

Cynthia Landry

Mr. and Mrs. Lonny Landry

In memory of Melinda Mangham

Rebecca Landry

Jason and Kimberly Lau

Marilyn and Buddy Lee

In memory of Ann Chance

Elizabeth Lee, Class of ‘17

In memory of Mrs. Ann Chance

Nicole and Robert Lobello

Mr. Benjamin and Dr. Celeste Luke

In honor of Anna Kate Luke

Shannon and Kirk Lynd

In memory of Melinda Mangham

In memory of Walker Vincent

In memory of Ethan Anderson

Amy Marter

Roger and Natalie Mattke

Allison and Joshua McClymont

Kathy Meloche

In memory of Melinda Mangham

Nadine Mier

Noel W. Mitchell

In honor of Cole and Connor Edmond

Loni Morgan

Jennifer and Eric Mouton

Ross & Elaine Muggivan

In memory of Sean Peter Dawson

Sheila Musso

Anna Napier

Melanie and Donald Nassar

Stephanie and Clay Ortego

Lance and Kelly Ortemond

Anne Patin

Gerald & Kristan Patin

Stacey and Jonathan Patin

In memory of Melinda Mangham

In memory of Gretchen and Walker Vincent

Mr. and Mrs. Brian Perry

Rachael Phillips

Kevin Porter

Mr. and Mrs. Justin Price

Mr. and Mrs. Billy Pritchard

Kelly Ramsay

Chris and Michelle Reis

Camille Renard

Betsey and Edward Rice

In memory of Christine Rice

Dr. Keith Rice

Austin Richard

Tammy and Keith Richardson

Amy and Ryan Roberts

Rosalind Robertson Alexander

Rachel Robichaux

Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Robinson

Chandelle and Hunter Rougeou

Sandy Savoie

Angie and Chris Schouest

Larry Sciambra

Missy Speyrer

Mr. and Mrs. Chris St. Germain

Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Stefanski

Patti Stevenson

Sandi and Charles Stewart

Anjanette Stewart

Jeff Straub

Kim Summerhays

Dr. and Mrs. Claude Tremblay

Taylor A. Trotter

Emily Vanderlick

In memory of Ethan Anderson

Ron Viator

Mr. and Mrs. Paul Vondenstein

In memory of Melinda Mangham

Trisha and Jason West

Heath Whittington

Lisa and Brad Williams

Mr. and Mrs. Lee Womack

Wendy and Tracy Young

WE WOULD ALSO LIKE TO THANK ALL OF OUR ANONYMOUS DONORS.

We have made every effort to include all donors in this listing, however please accept our sincere apologies if we have missed anyone. Please contact our Development Director to let us know about any errors in reporting for the 2020-21 school year.

THE CLASS OF 2021 WAS ACCEPTED INTO 60 DIFFERENT COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES AND RECEIVED

$7.7 M illio N

IN SCHOLARSHIPS (EXCLUDING TOPS)

LEADERSHIP CIRCLE RECEPTION

In May 2021, the Board of Trustees held its annual Leadership Circle Reception at City Club of Lafayette as a way to celebrate our generous Annual Giving donors. During the event, board, vestry and faculty members got the opportunity to visit with donors and thank them personally for their considerable gifts to the Annual Giving Campaign. Jeff Plunk, Head of School, highlighted the importance of annual giving as well as insight on where the school is headed in the future.

T h ANK Yo U T o o U r le A der S hip circle do N or S!

Donors

Special Funds, Restricted Gifts, & In-Kind

WILLIAM “BILL” VIDRINE MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP FUND

Becky Baber

William M. Blanchet

CCHS Class of 1982 - #74

Tammie and James Corbett

Evelyn and Mike Craton

Clay, Lynette and Grace Darnall

Michelle and Leonard Franques

Kathy and Doug Hundley

Jill LeDoux, Brian Hodge and Mark Hodge, Class of '16

Marilyn and Buddy Lee

Donna and Rowdy Lemoine

Natalie and Roger Mattke

Cathy and David McKinney

Diana R. Ortemond

Dr. and Mrs. Andre K. Perron

Michael H. Torian

Gayle and Roger Waters

MELINDA MANGHAM MEMORIAL FUND

Reatha Albert

Ann Elliott Stewart

ATHLETIC RESTRICTED GIFTS

Travis Guidry

Ronald Prejean

FAA RESTRICTED GIFTS IN MEMORY OF ANN CHANCE

Debbie and Hank Perret

Patsy Miller

Michael A. Dalman

HURRICANE ASSISTANCE DONORS

Created by Class of 2021 parents to provide tuition assistance to any Lake Charles seniors that transferred into Ascension due to the effects of

Hurricane Laura

Lillian Broussard and the Estate of Lorraine Ann Broussard

Leslie and Christopher Gill

April and John Leleux

Shannon and Kirk Lynd

Stephanie and Clay Ortego

Lea Ann and Mike Remondet

Liz and Claude Tremblay

GIFTS IN-KIND

Cajun Bug Exterminating

Dovetail Digital Marketing, Shannon Lynd

Southland Engine

PARENT TEACHER ORGANIZATION

The Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) provides volunteer hours and financial support, which significantly impacts Ascension. All families are automatically part of our PTO as PTO dues are included in tuition. Each year, Ascension’s PTO supports community-building events such as picnics, parties, and faculty appreciation week. Examples of recent PTO fundraisers include galas, fall festivals, online silent auction, t-shirt sales, and a $10,000 cash raffle. The fundraiser efforts go toward one schoolwide project or one project per campus as determined by campus administration.

Executive Council

MISSY CORMIER President

MELISSA BOUDREAUX President-Elect

MEGAN ANDRUS Treasurer

CATHERINE BROUSSARD Secretary

SARA TRAWICK Parliamentarian

ASHLEY HOHORST Communications Coordinator

BRITTANY ROWELL

RR Campus Coordinator

LEAH COWAN

RR Campus Coordinator

MARIANNE JOHNSON

DT Campus Coordinator

LEEANN OUBRE

DT Campus Coordinator

ANGELA MILLS

SMP Campus Coordinator

WENDY YOUNG

SMP Campus Coordinator

AIMEE HORTON

Social Chair

CORBIN LEVIN

Social Chair

KIMBERLY SUMMERHAYS Faculty Member at Large

JAYNE SOILEAU

Fall Festival Co-Chair

SUSAN GIARDINA

Fall Festival Co-Chair

LEAH RITCHIE

Fall Festival Raffle Coordinator

KATHERINE MCCORMICK School Liaison

PARENT TEACHER ORGANIZATION

PROJECTS

— Fall Fest & Cash Raffle

— Faculty Luncheons

— Thanksgiving Feast

— Teacher Appreciation Week

— Gator Shack Package Sale

— Room Parents & Class Parties

— Blue Gator Dads

— Teacher Birthday Breakfasts

— Visit from Santa Claus

ROOM PARENTS

Pam Abshire

Sheri Alldredge

Katherine Anselmo

Amy Boudreaux

Kelly Carlson

Caroline Detraz

Dana Domingue

Leah Dozier

Leah Halverson

Charity Harris

Amy Hauser

Fi Huggard

Laurie Manafi

Sondra Morrow

Kelly Ortemond

Kristan Patin

Lynette Pearson

Carol Ann Piccione

Keeli Powell

Chandelle Rougeou

Christy Singleton

Sandi Stewart

Jamie Veverica

Victoria Vidrine

THANKSGIVING FEAST @ DOWNTOWN CAMPUS

PARENT TEACHER ORGANIZATION

FUNDRAISING

Fall Fest 2020

Chaired by

Susan Giardina & Jayne Soileau

$94,000 RAISED

CASH AND IN-KIND SPONSORS

Raffle Sponsor

Stephanie & Mark Fontenot

T-Shirt Sponsor

Iberia Bank / First Horizon

Technology Sponsors

Dwight Andrus Insurance, Megan and Dwight Andrus

Southern Oral & Facial Surgery, Melissa and Dr. Donald Boudreaux

Back Cover Program Sponsors

Allstate Building Systems, Katherine & Chuck Anselmo

Vanoil Completion Systems, Sharon & Mike Piasecki

Lafayette Family Eye Care, Carol Ann & Dr. Jim Piccione

United Production & Construction Service, Cherie and Troy Collins

Pilot Water Solutions, Ashley & Andy Simon

Inside Front Cover Program Sponsor

Dermatology Center of Acadiana, Dr. Kristy R. Kennedy

Inside Front Cover Program Sponsor

LC Services, Leah & Ty Cowan

Friends of Fall Festival

Dr. Lauren Luke, Acadiana Health & Aesthetics

John W. Alldredge, MD, Pediatric & Adult ENT

Byron & Erin Allemand

BECC Homes

Dr. Thomas & Ann Bond

Don & Sarah Caffery

Craig & Elizabeth Caillier

The Callais Family

Craig & Tricia Campbell

Dr. & Mrs. Chris Cormier

Dr. & Mrs. Kevin Courville

Ben & Dana Domingue

Finley Periodontics

Derek & Amy Fontenot

Susan & Jake Giardina

Gifted Early Learning Academy

FAll FeST: $94,000

Greg & Courtney Granger

Ashley & Charlie Hohorst

Industrial Helicopters

Scott & Mari Anne Johnson

Lafayette Pediatrics, Dr. Judice, Dr. Boustany, Dr. Grant, and Dr. Clark

La Petite Pediatric Clinic

Dr. & Mrs. John Levin

Katherine & Todd McCormick

Gayle and Brent Milam

Chrissy & John Morris

Aida Orgeron, FNP-C, Dr. Joseph Orgeron

Gerard & Kristan Patin

Pelican Roofing Company

Natalie, Major & Beau Person

Quest Pediatric Dentistry & Orthodontics

RAGIN CAGES

Dr. Frankie & Roger Rholdon

Rock Box Fitness - Lafayette

Angie & Chris Schouest

Felix & Jayne Soileau

Southern Spray Foam

State Representative Stuart Bishop

Ronald & Amanda Sylvester

Victoria & Blair Vidrine

Wendy & Tracy Young

In-Kind Sponsors

Awardmaster

Dovetail Digital Marketing, Shannon Lynd

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FINE ARTS ALLIANCE

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in short, creative, well-rounded kids become engaged, problem-solving adults, and this is why we are as dedicated to our Fine Arts programs as we are to our academic subjects. So whether your child pursues music, visual arts, photography, videography, or theatre, you can be sure they’ll receive the very best of what we have to offer.

Executive Board

LINDSAY FINLEY President

LEAH RITCHIE President-Elect

BRENDA CURTIS Secretary

TARAH RAXSDALE Treasurer & Membership

ASHLEY HOHORST Communications

MELISSA FOSHEE Sugar Mill Pond Coordinator

CARRIE LEONARD Downtown Coordinator

JAMIE DUVAL

River Ranch Coordinator

ELIZABETH ADANIA Special Events

ASHLEY HOSORST

Communications

JOSHUA MCCLYMONT

Director of Fine Arts

RACHEL DELCAMBRE School Liaison

SPECIAL PROJECT PURCHASES

Shure Dynamic Vocal Microphones, Stands, and Cabling (4 sets) for the Preschool Campus

Yamaha Clavinova CVP-701 Digital Piano for Lower & Middle School Music Departments

Husky Adjustable Workbenches (2 sets) for Upper School Maker Space Classes

Blackmagic Design Cinema Camera and Padcaster Studio for the Middle School Media Literacy Classes

Quaver Music Software for the Lower & Middle School Music Departments

Durston Full Round Rolling Mill and Art Tables for Upper School Visual Arts Deptartment

Fine Arts Alliance Donors & Members

DONORS

Midway Media

Finley Periodontics

MEMBERS

Elizabeth Adania

Mr. & Mrs. Earnest "Chuck" Anselmo III

Dr. Thomas & Ann Bond

Kathy Boone

Craig & Tricia Campbell

Elise & Brian Colomb

Kevin & Mary Courville

Larry & Brenda Curtis

Ashley Dickerson

Tre' & Rochelle Dupuie

Dustin & Jamie Duval

Kim & David Edmond

Bill & Joyce Elliot

Bradford & Julie Felder

Dr. & Mrs. James "Mickey" Finley

Tony & Pam Fontenot

Leonard & Michelle Franques

Ashley Hohorst

Leslie Jacobs

Mr. & Mrs. Scott Leonard

Todd & Katherine McCormick

Brent & Gayle Milam

Melanie & Donald Nassar

Michael & Sharon Piasecki

Carol Ann & Dr. Jim Piccione

Jeff & Jennifer Plunk

Elizabeth Randall

Vic & Tarah Raxsdale

Mike & Lea Ann Remondet

Leah & Gordon Ritchie

Ross & Jaime Woodring

Tracy & Wendy Young

FINE ARTS ALLIANCE FUNDRAISING

MeMBerShip: $7,800

TicKeT SAleS: $5,360

SpeciAl proJecTS: $11,380

BOOSTER CLUB

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Funds generated by Booster Club support middle and high school sports teams at Ascension, giving our student-athletes the best opportunity for success at all times. Blue Gator parents, family, friends, and alumni are invited to join our Booster Club.

Executive Board

KATHERINE FREEMAN

President

ANN BOND

Vice President

KRISTEN PEEBLES

Secretary

TRICIA CAMPBELL

Treasurer

STEPHANIE ARDOIN

Member at Large

JOHNNY BLANCHER

Member at Large

CHRIS CORMIER

Member at Large

DEREK FONTENOT

Member at Large

MONICA HARGETT

Fundraising Co-Chairman

JAMIE HOLMES

Member at Large

MAGGIE JUSTUS

Fundraising Chairman

ANGELA MILLS

Special Events/Volunteers

SHEILA MUSSO

Member at Large

WENDY YOUNG

Membership Chairman

ERIC MOUTON

Director of Athletics

DANIEL GAUTREAUX

Assistant Director of Athletics

MARILYN LEE

School Liaison

PROJECTS FUNDED during the 2020-2021 School Year

Coaches' Stipends

Live Streaming Equipment to be used for Sporting Events during COVID

New Running Time Clock and Tripod

Portable Softball Hitting Net Neptune Streaming Music Service for use at SMP Sporting Events

Top Dressing Equipment for Maintenance of Sports Fields

BOOSTER CLUB

FUNDRAISING

MeMBerShip: $57,500

proGrAM AdS & SAleS: $13,925

ScoreBoArd & SpoNSor SiGNS: $12,700

TeNNiS ToUrNAMeNT: $17,311

GolF ToUrNAMeNT: $30,620

BlUe GATor 5K: $17,102

Tennis Tournament

Chaired by Jaime Woodring and Jamie Ancona

$17,311 RAISED

$6,311 Raised in the Fall & $11,000 Raised from the Spring 2020 canceled tournament

CASH AND IN-KIND SPONSORS

24Hr Safety, LLC

Acacia Acute Care Surgery

Acadiana Garage Doors

Allstates Building Systems, Inc.

Animal Care Hospital

Tonya Anderson

Caillier Properties

Coastal Grit, LLC

Emmie Collins Family

Eye Care and Surgery

Dr. Mary Summers and Dr. Christie Goudeaux

Frisco Industrial Contractors LLC

Dermatology Center of Acadiana

Team "E"

Four Seasons Furniture

Renee L. Guillory

Meg & Linc Graves

Sonny Greer Construction

JACs Market

Charlie and Maggie Justus

Attorney General Jeff Landry

Maraist Foot and Ankle Center

Mike & Emily Moore

Payton, Linden & Hudson Musso

Navigation Electronics, Inc.

Precision Rehabilitation

Ragin Cages

Raising Canes

Serenity MedAesthetics

Superior Service Co.,Inc

UBS Financial Services

Wet Tech Energy, Inc.

Blue Gator 5K

Chaired by Maggie Justus

$17,102 RAISED

CASH AND IN-KIND SPONSORS

Acadian Orthodontics

Advanced Fire and Safety, LLC

Animal Care Hospital

Teddy Beaullieu

Darrellyn Burts

Larry Curtis Law firm

Dermatology Center of Acadiana

Melissa Gaubert, Realtor

ITA Truck Sales & Service

LaBorde Therapy Center

Chris Lapoint

Morgan Street Dance Co.

Navigation Electronics, Inc. ( NEI)

Pelican Roofing

Precision Diagnostics

Sandi Stewart Art

Singleton, Kellner, Bolding, Avant & Associates, LLC

Smoothie King

Sunrise Coffee SMP

Uyen Chen

Fore The Gators Golf Tournament

Chaired by Stephanie Ardoin

$30,620 RAISED

CASH AND IN-KIND SPONSORS

Acadiana Dodge

Acadiana Karate

Stephanie and Todd Ardoin

Assured Partners

Chitimacha La Open presented by Nacher

Coca Cola

Elise and Brian Colomb

Darnall, Sikes & Frederick

Dermatology Center of Acadiana

Drip IV

Mark Fontenot

Andre' Franques - DLS,LLC

Goff Wealth Management

Home Bank

iTA Truck Sales & Service, LLC

Jeansonne & Remondet

Charlie and Maggie Justus

Drs. Rick and Toni Leoni

LUX Spa

Morgan Street Dance Company

Dr. Jim and Carol Ann Piccione

Ragin Cages

Schilling Distributors

Sonic

Sorrel Electric

Southern Urology

Ste. Marie Orthodontics

Sunrise Coffee

Technical Control Solutions La

UBS Private Wealth

WalkOns

2020-21 MEMBERS

Brent and Pam Abshire

Elizabeth and Daniel Adania

Stuart and Karen Ancelet

Mr. and Mrs. Earnest "Chuck" Anselmo

Mrs. Robin Arabie

Todd and Stephanie Ardoin

Michael and Beth Ardoin

Chad and Missy Babineaux

Johnny and Christine Blancher

Dr. Tommy and Ann Bond

Ms. Kathy Boone

Matt and Betsy Boudreaux

Brannon and Ashley Breaux

Garrett and Aimee Broussard

Scotty O. Broussard

Mr. and Mrs. Norman Brown, Jr.

Wade and Susen Brown

Gerald and Gina Cahee

Craig and Tricia Campbell

Uyen Chu

Drs. Doug and Allison Clement

Kent Colligan

Elise and Brian Colomb

Kevin and Tonya Cook

Dr. Chris and Missy Cormier

Larry and Brenda Curtis

Dr. Benjamin and April Doga

Ben and Dana Domingue

Lynette and Kevin Dore'

Christie Dunn

Craig and Rebecca Duplechin

David and Kim Edmond

Mark and Stephanie Fontenot

Derek and Amy Fontenot

Jim and Simone Foreman

Ronnie and Kay Foreman

Richard and Candace Fournet

John and Allison Fox

Christy and André Franques

Leonard and Michelle Franques

Katherine Freeman

Kelli Poche Guidry

Jason Guidry

Monica Hargett and Kaye Gaspard

Chris and Anna Hebert

Paul and Erin Hebert

Jamie and Brandi Holmes

Chip and Ashley Jones

Adam and Kristy Kennedy

Scott and Lisa Kerstetter

Kody and Denise Kidder

Theodore and Cheryl Knatt

Jon and April LeLeux

Mr. and Mrs. Scott Leonard

Drs. Rick and Toni Leoni

The Lobello Family

Dr. David and Kathy Maraist

Clay LeJeune and Mitzi Mayeaux

Katherine and Todd McCormick

Quay and Lauren McKnight

Brent and Gayle Milam

Brady and Angela Mills

Phillip and Ashly Morgan

Ed and Marika Mury

Jeanne and Scott Neusetzer

Clay and Stephanie Ortego

Lance and Kelly Ortemond

Mr. and Mrs. Chris Overton

Dr. Joseph and Lynette Pearson

Micheal and Kristen Peebles

Michael and Sharon Piasecki

Dr. Jim and Carol Ann Piccione

James and Rhonda Pillaro

Jeff and Jennifer Plunk

Elizabeth Randall

Mike and Lea Ann Remondet

Roger and Frankie Rholdon

Victoria Richard

Booster Club Members

Hunter and Chandelle Rougeou

Chris and Angie Schouest

Ms. Amber Simms and Mr Schuyler T. Snyder

Andy and Ashley Simon

Clé Simon

Stacey and Christy Singleton

Kenneth D. St. Pe, APLC

Byron and Sara Stephens

Sandi Stewart

Ronald and Amanda Sylvester

Chris and Shannon Trahan

Eric and Sara Trawick

Gerald and Mandy Viator

Jaime and Ross Woodring

Tracy and Wendy Young

2020-21

CHAMPIONS

Third Straight

GOLF

GIRLS SWIMMING

2020-21 LHSAA STATE GIRLS SWIMMING CHAMPIONS

Second Straight Championship in the Division III Girls' Competition

GATOR JAZZ

2021 DTU NATIONAL CHAMPIONS

1st Place Small Varsity Pom Division, 2nd Place Small Varsity Jazz, Pom Battle Winner

ALLSTATE SUGAR BOWL LHSAA STATE GOLF CHAMPIONS

Team Championship in the Division III Boys’ Competition

2020 - 2021 ATHLETICS SIGNEES

CLAY ANCELET

Football, McNeese State University

JUDE ARDOIN

Football, Louisiana Tech University

CAMILLE BLANCHARD

Soccer, Millsaps College

ANNA-KATHRYN CHARBONNET

Soccer, Mississippi College

LILY DORE’

Swimming. Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology

ASHLEY GILL

Swimming, Mizzou Swimming and Diving

PRESTON OCMAND

Baseball, Louisiana College

ELI ORTEGO

Golf, University of Louisiana at Lafayette

KAITLYN ROMERO

Softball, Millsaps College

MASON SCHLANG

Swimming, Old Dominion University

SOPHIE SIERVELD

Swimming, Loyola University New Orleans

MATTHEW REMONDET

Football, Tulane University

NICHOLAS STEVENS

Powerlifting, Louisiana Tech University

ANNUAL GIVING CROSSES ALL FACETS OF OUR SCHOOL. AS THE ATHLETIC DIRECTOR, I’VE SEEN FIRSTHAND HOW IT SUPPORTS AND CELEBRATES THE ACCOMPLISHMENTS OF OUR STUDENT ATHLETES. FROM SIGNING DAY CELEBRATIONS TO CHAMPIONSHIP BANNERS AND STATE RINGS - TO CALCO BUS RIDES, ASCENSION’S ANNUAL GIVING CAMPAIGN ENABLES US TO PROVIDE THE EXTRAS THAT MAKE ASCENSION…ASCENSION!

— Eric Mouton, Athletic Director, Parents of Eli ‘18 and Annie ‘21

thank you

for wearing your mask

CHARLIE MAHANA NAMED NATIONAL MERIT SCHOLAR

Charlie Mahana’s curiosity and love of learning led him to complete eleven AP courses, to study general relativity, quantum mechanics, and quantum physics and, relatedly, the mathematics that support those avenues of study. He was the Valedictorian for the Class of 2021 and went on to attend The Univesity of Texas at Dallas majoring in Computer Science.

For all of his academic brilliance, Charlie is also well-rounded. He was a member of our Varsity boys' soccer team, the co-founder of our Astronomy Club, a member of our awardwinning choir, and a guitarist in our Rock Band. He has performed in countless school concerts and choral performances.

An athlete, an artist, and an astronomer, Charlie Mahana is a true Renaissance man. Moreover, he is a brilliant young scientist with integrity and a conscience.

We are so proud of this Blue Gator for being named a 2020-21 National Merit Scholar!

ANDRÉ DOMENGEAUX NAMED DAUGHTERS OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION GOOD CITIZENS STATE SCHOLARSHIP WINNER

André Domengeaux was named state winner of the Daughters of the American Revolution Louisiana State Good Citizens Essay Contest after submitting letters of recommendation, transcripts, and an essay demonstrating the qualities of a good citizen through dependability, service, leadership, and patriotism.

With stellar recommendations from his teachers and counselors, André was an outstanding student and mentor to his peers. Throughout his high school career, André sustained a cumulative GPA of 4.0. He was a member of the varsity football team, varsity track team, National Honor Society, and is currently attending LSU in the Honors College.

CELEBRATING CHRIS DARDAR

In April, the entire school came together to celebrate Chris Dardar and his many years of dedication to the students of Ascension Episcopal School. Chris came to Ascension in 2005 from New Orleans in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina and served our school in many positions - including teacher, coach, facilities manager, admissions director, dean of students (middle school and high school), head of upper school, and any other job that needed to be done! The entire school community was the recipient of his New Orleans roots in the form of food - as he could often be found frying turkeys for the Thanksgiving feast, barbequing at Homecoming, cooking gumbo for drive-in movie nights and jambalaya for many, many events!

In appreciation for his many years of dedication, a tree will be planted and dedicated at the Sugar Mill Pond Campus to honor his legacy.

In addition to feeding us and leading us, Chris was instrumental in continuing the Ascension tradition of service - especially during the Flood of 2016, when he organized students and faculty that were unaffected to help those who were.

ThANK YoU, coAch dArdAr,

ANNUAL GIVING WAS ONE OF THE REASONS WE WERE ABLE TO START – AND STAY IN SCHOOL THIS YEAR – DESPITE COVID RESTRICTIONS. AND THAT IS JUST ONE EXAMPLE OF THE MANY BENEFITS THAT HAPPEN WHEN WE ALL GIVE TO THE ANNUAL GIVING CAMPAIGN.

— Marci Hebert, 2 nd grade teacher, Ascension parent

LAUREN DALY NAMED FIRST RECIPIENT OF THE MELINDA MANGHAM AWARD

For Mrs. Daly, excellence in teaching is at the heart of this award, but it is about more than just excellence in the classroom. The best teachers approach their vocation with a servant’s heart, and that is certainly true of this year’s recipient. Being a true servant means helping others, particularly when it is not convenient. It means helping others with absolutely no expectation of, or desire for, public recognition. It is defined by the deflecting of praise to others when recognition does come your way.

It is marked by eagerly helping others with a cheerful smile and a willing heart. It means caring more about getting it right than being right. Genuine service is selfless, anonymous and permeates every part of a person, and true servants are motivated by their character and not by their accolades.

In her four years at Ascension, it is hard to overstate this teacher’s impact on their students and our community. She consistently sets an example for all of us by demonstrating an unyielding pursuit for growth and development. All the while, her life is a reflection of our core values –gentle, generous, truthful, kind, and brave.

The Melinda Mangham Excellence in Teaching Award is given annually in honor of former Ascension administrator, and lifelong educator, Mrs. Melinda Mangham, who passed away in 2020. The purpose of this award is to to recognize one teacher who exhibits the excellence that Melinda championed during her lifetime. Melinda was an educator at heart, and her love of learning and pushing teachers to be their best permeated everything she did. Melinda loved students. Her students, of course, but, honestly, Melinda loved all students. Melinda believed the best way to change the world was through education, and she knew the way to have the greatest impact on education was to mentor and develop teachers. Melinda poured herself into faculty development and, as such, her impact on students across Acadiana will continue for many years to come.

CONGRATS LEA ANN & MIKE REMONDET

RECIPIENTS OF THE FIRST GRETCHEN VINCENT SERVICE AWARD

This award is given annually to an Ascension parent(s) who exemplifies the collaborative spirit, commitment to volunteerism, and kindness of Gretchen – all in support of Ascension Episcopal School.

CONGRATS GRACIE GAGE & PIERSON PEEBLES

RECIPIENTS OF THE FIRST WALKER VINCENT MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP

Walker Vincent truly embodied what it means to be gentle, generous, truthful, kind, and brave. In his honor, the Walker Vincent Memorial Scholarship has been established to recognize two members of the Ascension junior class from this year forward, one boy and one girl who “Live Like Walker.”

Congratulations to Pierson Peebles and Gracie Gage as the inaugural Walker Vincent Memorial Scholarship winners.

Established after the passing of Gretchen Vincent and her son, Walker, in 2019, the Gretchen Vincent Service Award and Walker Vincent Memorial Scholaship were created to honor the memories of two Blue Gators that left such a significant impact on our community.

FOR TEN PLUS Years of Service

Caroline Bayard, Julie Bourque, Jill Braun, Susen Brown, Joshua Carlson, Byron Daigle, Chris Dardar, Kelly Dees, Rachel Delcambre, Kelly Duplantis, Jeni Guidry, Marci Hebert, Shelly Hebert, Mona Kellogg, Karen Ladmirault, Lonny Landry, Shelly Landry, Nicole Lobello, Kathy Meloche, Loni Morgan, Eric Mouton, Stephanie Ortego, Sue Pottle, Lauren Rabalais, Kelly Ramsay, Camille Renard, Rachel Robichaux, Gerald Sierveld, Monica Tauzin, Allyson Womack

FOR TWENTY PLUS Years of Service

Stephanie Fournet, Tina Frederick, Melissa Hoover, Audrey Kreamer, Stacey Patin, Larry Sciambra, Jeff Straub

Thank You

MRS. REATHA ALBERT

FOR THIRTY PLUS

Years of Service

clASS oF 2021 VAledicToriAN, chArlie MAhANA

SUGAr Mill poNd GYMNASiUM

clASS oF 2021 AlphA oMeGAS

— Alpha Omegas are 12th grade students who have attended Ascension continually since kindergarten.

AS PART OF STUDENT LEADERSHIP, WE WORK WITH A YEARLY BUDGET TO PLAN STUDENT ACTIVITIES. WHEN WE HAD TO CHANGE OUR TRADITIONAL HOMECOMING DANCE – DUE TO COVID – TO A SIT DOWN DINNER, WE DIDN’T REALLY KNOW WHERE THE EXTRA FUNDS WOULD COME FROM. BUT THANKS TO ANNUAL GIVING, WE WERE ABLE TO HAVE AN AMAZING HOMECOMING DINNER!

— André Perron, Student Life Prefect, Class of 2021

FINANCIAL OVERVIEW

IN LOVING MEMORY

Ann Chance

May 10, 1944 to December 24, 2020

Taught Theatre Arts & Public Speaking, started the Speech & Debate team, and directed countless musicals at Ascension for 14 years

Judy Eby

June 9, 1929 to July 5, 2021

Started her 34-year career with Ascension Day School as a part-time secretary and bookkeeper in 1965, and retired as the full-time business manager in 1999.

This year’s Annual Report is in memory of those special members of our Ascension Family that we lost during 2020-2021.