Bear Facts - Summer 2018

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AMETUR COR JESU Loved be the heart of Jesus

Founded in 1894 by the Brothers of the Sacred Heart, Catholic High School is an all-male college preparatory institution serving young men in grades 8 - 12.

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Richard Beaugh, Editor Samantha Murray, Assistant Editor Contributors: Margie Alexander David Butler ’77 Jane Dunn Lisa Harvey Brian Hightower ’97 Jenny Ridge Jeffrey Roedel Jamie Segar ’90 Gene Tullier

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PRESIDENT’S UPDATE

Gerald E. Tullier CHS President

WHAT CAN YOU say to 17 and 18-year-old young men who

to do remarkable things. What a wonderful coincidence that

have just received their CHS diplomas? Maybe a better question is, “At that moment, will they really hear or remember anything at all?”

your graduation day coincides with the Feast of Pentecost!

As we conclude this ceremony, be confident that the power of the Holy Spirit is upon you, and that it will strengthen you for

On Saturday, May 19, I had the privilege of speaking to the CHS graduating class of 2018 just as they were about to leave the arena following their graduation ceremony. Here is a summary of what I said to them: I know that almost all of you are heading off to college. That’s important and exciting, but then what? What’s next for you?

Though none of us can foresee the future, I can confidently tell you, “What’s next?” Next, you will continue to achieve—in school, in your professional careers, and for some, in religious life.

Next, you will suffer some loss, disappointment, or failure, and, you will find a way to get on your feet again and overcome it.

Next, you will need to be the rock-solid support for some friend, relative, spouse or child facing a difficulty, . . . and, some day, you will need them to be the rock-solid support for you.

I would like to leave you with a single, parting thought about how to deal with all of these “nexts” in your lives.

Very simply stated, “Have the courage to believe that God loves you, and trust your lives to Him!” That’s the core message we have tried to teach you at CHS. In our Mass today, we celebrated Pentecost, the moment after Jesus’ resurrection from the dead that the power of the Holy Spirit came upon the apostles. That gift of the Holy Spirt enabled them

all of the “nexts” in your lives. As you process out of this arena, the CHS faculty and staff will line your path. It will be all of the people who taught you, coached you and corrected you. They will be applauding and cheering for you.

Enjoy the moment, but please also reflect on the reality that, in their expression of congratulations, they are the human embodiment of the Holy Spirit for you. Their applause and cheers are like the mighty wind that came upon the apostles at Pentecost and that transformed them.

Allow that transforming spirit, expressed in the form of applause, cheers and warm embraces into your hearts.

Finally, after all is concluded, we leave this arena, and you continue your life journey on to all of your “nexts,” know that Catholic High School is still here for you and always will be.

“It’s More Than 4—It’s a Lifetime!”

Honestly, I don’t know if any of our graduates really listened. I hope they did, but I understand if they were excited and distracted.

What I know is that in their four or five years at CHS, these graduates were surrounded with every possible help to form them to good, and I know that God’s grace is working within them.

That’s good for all of us.

- Gerald E. Tullier

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PRINCIPAL’S UPDATE THE 2017-2018 school year has come to a close and we enjoyed numerous events that marked the completion of a typical school year. Our 255 seniors participated in a wonderful Baccalaureate Mass and Commencement Ceremony, becoming our newest alumni. Our current students completed exams and are now engaged in the multitude of summer programs available.

Among all of these closures, Catholic High experienced other closures that are not typical for the end of the year. Four longtime faculty and staff members are retiring and their departures mark the end of an era.

Emily Terracina has retired after 43 years of dedicated service to Catholic High School. With a background in English and business management, Emily began her career teaching a variety of courses. “When I first started teaching, I taught English, typing and management,” said Emily. Through the years, she added computer literacy, word processing, finance and accounting to her repertoire. While she has enjoyed teaching all the subjects, accounting was her favorite. “I loved teaching accounting, that was my favorite thing to teach.” Proof of that can be found in the number of former students who are now Certified Public Accountants (CPA’s). The impact she had on these young men went far beyond the classroom. This was recently echoed when the Louisiana Society of CPA’s honored Emily with its annual achievement award. Given to an individual for his or her outstanding service to the accounting profession, she was just the 11th non-CPA and first high school teacher to receive this award.

Emily plans to stay connected to CHS but she will be greatly missed in the classroom. She has two grandsons who graduated from CHS: Brandon ’13 and Jonathan ’16.

Janet Vidrine has also retired after 30 years of incredible service.

Janet has worn a number of hats through the years, teaching math for 25 of those 30 years. She has also served as the moderator of Student Council, cheerleaders, National Honor Society, Campus Ministry, Math Counts, and was the math department chairperson. She also served on the state board of the Louisiana Association of Student Councils. Her son, Brett, graduated in 2015. For the past 11 years, Janet served as the activities director and most recently as the special events coordinator. In these two roles she has had a tremendous impact on our school through her gifts as the person who organized all of the major events that CHS has each year, including Open House and graduation. There

is no way to fully calculate the hours that she has put in making sure that every event was perfect. Her attention to detail defies description. More than anything, Janet loves Catholic High and has devoted the last 30 years to being whatever the school needed in order to fulfill the mission of the Brothers of the Sacred Heart.

Happy retirement, Janet.

The United States Provincial Council has asked Brother Xavier Werneth, S.C. to relocate to Woonsocket, Rhode Island, to serve as the master teacher for the four men entering the Novitiate, the first step in their journey to become Brothers of the Sacred Heart.

Brother Xavier began teaching at CHS in 1965 and taught English and religion for 10 years. He returned to Catholic High in 2003, again teaching English and serving as an instructional supervisor.

In between his two assignments at CHS, Brother Xavier served as principal of E.D. White in Thibodaux, was elected Provincial of the New Orleans Province for two terms, elected to the General Council in Rome for six years, and served as the local director for the St. Stanislaus community in Bay St. Louis, Mississippi. He was inducted into the Catholic High School Hall of Fame in 1983 and the E.D. White Hall of Fame in 2003. Everyone at CHS wishes Brother Xavier well in his important work at the Novitiate and are excited to know that four men are accepting the call to become a Brother. However, his departure leaves a tremendous hole at Catholic High School. There are not enough words to describe the impact that Brother Xavier has had on Catholic High, but to name a few - he is a master teacher, an outstanding instructional supervisor, a kind and gentle colleague, an advocate and supporter of our students, and the embodiment of the charism of the Brothers of the Sacred Heart. We wish Brother Xavier well and hope that he can one day return to Catholic High School.

And last but not least, we would like to say thank you to Thuan Dang for his 16 years of service. His dedication and effort served as a positive role model for the entire CHS community.

Catholic High has been blessed to have these four faculty members as a part of our school community for so long. We are a better school because of their contributions. Thankfully, their presence and their example will continue to live on in the lives of our current faculty.

Ametur Cor Jesu. Loved be the heart of Jesus.

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Practice Makes Perfect Five Students Score a 36 on the ACT

FIVE CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL students – Stephen Gaudin ’18, Jack Fuselier ’19, Everett Bonner ’19, Eli Barbin ’19 and Isaak Dawson ’19 – earned a 36 composite on the ACT. On average less than one-tenth of one percent of students who take the ACT earn this score. According to the latest ACT data, in the U.S. high school graduating classes of 2017, only 2,760 out of more than 2 million graduates who took the ACT earned the top score of a 36.

In a letter to the students recognizing this exceptional achievement, ACT Chief Executive Officer Marten Roorda stated, “Your achievement on the ACT is significant and rare.

While test scores are just one of multiple criteria that most colleges consider when making admission decisions, your exceptional ACT composite score should prove helpful as you pursue your education and career goals.”

CATHOLIC PROUD Catholic High School also had 10 students score a 35 and 13 students score a 34 on the ACT. Students who scored a 35 were Ryan Aultman, Nicholas DiLeo, Joshua Durnin, Andrew Harris, Gabe Keowen, Adam Langlois, Khoivu Nguyen, Edward Alumbaugh, Kyle Becnel and Hunter Antie. Students scoring a 34 were Evan Dille, Michael Doran, Jackson Haag, Marc Taylor, Steven Vince, Alejandro Cordova, Hunter Doiron, Ryan Harmon, Reece Lantz, Andrew Wilkins, Daniel Woodruff, Patrick Herry and Nicholas Robert.

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ACT Score of 36 (l to r) Isaak Dawson ’19, Eli Barbin ’19, Stephen Gaudin ’18, Jack Fuselier ’19 and Everett Bonner ’19.

Graduating senior, Stephen Gaudin, scored a 36 on the ACT his junior year and was previously featured in the fall 2016 issue of Bear Facts. Gaudin is the son of Steve and Anne Marie Gaudin. “I guess taking the test multiple times paid off because I knew what to expect and was prepared to do well on the test,” said Gaudin. In December 2017, he received an appointment to the United States Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland. Gaudin attended St. Thomas More prior to Catholic High School.

First time test-taker, Jack Fuselier, is active in Mu Alpha Theta, the French Club, National Honor Society and is a member of the varsity bowling team. Son of Mark Fuselier and Meg Mahoney, Fuselier prepared for the test at school during test prep classes. “I was very excited when I saw my score because I didn’t think that I had done THAT well,” said Fuselier. “I am leaving my college options open right now because I don’t know what my major will be, but my number one choice at the moment is the LSU Honors College.” Fuselier attended St. Aloysius prior to Catholic High School.

Everett Bonner has taken the ACT twice, but only once as a high school student. His first time was in the seventh grade as part of the Duke TIP program where he made a 26. Bonner, son of Allyson and Everett Bonner Jr., is a member of Student Council, Student Ambassadors, Student Ministry, B.A.D.D., National Honors Society, Youth & Government and Show Choir, and is

also a part of the High School Youth Group Leadership Team at St. Aloysius. “I was not at all expecting a 36, but was very ecstatic,” said Bonner. “Many of the colleges that I want to get into require scores in the 30s.” While in college, Bonner plans on focusing on global health, specifically in developing countries. Bonner attended St. Aloysius prior to Catholic High School.

For Eli Barbin, the third time really was the charm. His main source of preparation were past tests. “I knew I had the potential to do really well, but the 36 on this particular test surprised me,” said Barbin. “I’ve been to visit a few schools, but haven’t made any real decisions on where I want to go or even what I want to do just yet.”

Son of Paul and Laura Barbin, Eli is a member of Choir, Mu Alpha Theta, National Honor Society, Chess Club, Spanish Club and is a member of the Quiz Bowl Team. Barbin attended Sacred Heart prior to Catholic High School.

Isaak Dawson has also taken the test twice: once in the seventh grade as part of the Duke TIP program and once as a high school student. For Dawson, preparation included looking over equations for algebra and geometry. “I was very happy when I saw that I made a 36,” said Dawson. “I didn’t tell any of my classmates, but somehow they found out.” Dawson, son of Michael and Jeanne Dawson, has started narrowing down his selections for college and plans on pursuing video game programming. Dawson attended St. Luke’s Episcopal prior to Catholic High School.

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It’s Not Black or White A necessary conversation

IN THE 2017-2018 school year, the CHS community engaged in a campus wide conversation examining the challenges and celebrations of diversity in society. From the Big Read selection to classroom activities, guest speakers and an alumni minority survey, students and faculty examined the role of race and bias in our country and in our own community.

Each year, the school selects a book for its Big Read. Last year’s selection was “Under Our Skin” by Benjamin Watson, former tight end for the New Orleans Saints. In his book, Watson articulates both sides of the race debate and offers the power of faith as a foundation for healing. In a campus wide initiative, both students and faculty read the book and participated in guided classroom activities. The goal of the project was to engage our community in thought provoking conversations and realizations regarding race relations in the United States and the impact it has in the hallways of Catholic High School. After one of the activities, a student wrote, “The message I took from the book really created a new perspective on how I see racism. It opened my mind to how other people feel. It doesn’t matter what color skin you have, but what is on the inside.”

Dr. James Cook ’68, one of two African American students who broke the color barrier at CHS, returned to campus in the fall to speak with our students about the challenges he faced as a student and how his experience shaped and prepared him for life after graduation. He encouraged students to be open and embrace the differences of diversity and set a positive example for future classes.

CHS student ministers serving on the diversity committee reached out to minority alumni and invited them to be part of a Black

History Month project. Terry Gray ’96, Gary Johnson ’04, Byron Washington ’06, Thomas Broussard ’07, Nicholas Fisher ’07, Henry Minor ’07, Jason Peters ’07, Alex Hurst ’08, Lonnie Lockett ’09, Marcus Thomas ’09, Brian Tucker ’12, Clarence Ellis ’13, Tyler Sparrow ’13, Todd Sterling ’15 and LaMonth Williams ’15 participated in an email exchange, answering questions about their experiences at CHS. The complete results of the survey were published as a four-part web series in March and April, and can be found at catholichigh.org.

Former senior and student minister Drake Brignac ’18, expressed the group’s goal and motivation behind undertaking such an important and revealing project. “It is our deep desire that we, as students, can identify issues that have faced minority graduates in the past and address them today to promote diversity and acceptance for ourselves and our posterity.”

“I am grateful to our current students and alumni who participated in these conversations,” said CHS Principal Lisa Harvey. “I am particularly thankful that Campus Ministry and our student ministers have pursued this dialogue, and I look forward to future conversations that will allow our school to become a better sanctuary for all who enter here.”

The year-long initiative culminated in May at the 50-year reunion for the class of 1968. The CHS Board of Directors unveiled a plaque commemorating the courage and service of the school’s first African American graduates who enrolled in 1965: Mr. Dupuy H. Anderson Jr. ’68, Dr. James C. Cook Jr. ’68, Mr. Ralph W. Anderson ’69, Mr. Harold M. Cook ’69 and Mr. Lynn A. Darensbourg ’69.

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RACIAL CHALLENGES There were some who looked at me and the other minority students simply because we looked different, but once the ice was broken, we were all much more similar than the outside world would allow us to think.

It’s hard to get a white adult to imagine being a black kid in a majority white school and be able to view things from the minority’s eyes.

BEST MEMORIES Going to NYC to perform at Carnegie Hall is still one of the best things I’ve ever experienced in my life. Also graduating - not just walking across the stage, but walking through the line of teachers to go outside and to see their faces and how proud they were … Still, to this day, with me being in the Navy for five years that is my PROUDEST MOMENT. Senior retreat was by far my favorite because I was able to reflect on how much CHS really meant to me and how much I learned during my time there.

AIDS TO SUCCESS I wouldn’t be who I am nor where I am in life without the education I received from CHS. I was blessed to have people around me to always push me harder and further than I believed I could do on my own.

Catholic High has a culture of excellence that drives students to be the best in all facets of life. I was particularly motivated by the “Tradition Never Graduates” wall in the weight room. I had a goal to make it on that wall.

Honoring Their Legacy The Catholic High School Board of Directors recognizes the courage and service of the school’s first African American graduates who enrolled in 1965: Mr. Dupuy H. Anderson Jr. ’68, Dr. James C. Cook Jr. ’68, Mr. Ralph W. Anderson ’69, Mr. Harold M. Cook ’69 and Mr. Lynn A. Darensbourg ’69. Their willingness to confront racial discrimination and the systemic racism inherent in segregation opened possibilities for generations of students who followed and helped Catholic High School become more faithful to Gospel values. Catholic High School is forever grateful to these men, their families, and those who supported them.

In conjunction with his 50-year reunion, CHS honored Dr. James Cook ’68 and the four other African American students who were the first to enroll and graduate from Catholic High School.

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Happy Retirement On behalf of Catholic High School, we would like to wish faculty and staff members Emily Terracina, Janet Vidrine and Thuan Dang a happy retirement. Thank you for your years of service and for continuing the mission of the Brothers of the Sacred Heart.

EMILY TERRACINA 43 YEARS OF SERVICE AT CHS

JANET VIDRINE 30 YEARS OF SERVICE AT CHS

THUAN DANG

16 YEARS OF SERVICE AT CHS

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A Call to Serve BELOVED BROTHER and longtime CHS faculty member Brother Xavier Werneth, S.C. has announced he will not be returning to CHS for the 2018-2019 school year.

Brother Xavier has been reassigned to the novitiate team in Woonsocket, Rhode Island, where he will be working with four young men who are beginning the novitiate in their formation to become Brothers of the Sacred Heart.

“There are not enough words to describe the impact Brother Xavier has had during his 15-year tenure at Catholic High School,” said Lisa Harvey, CHS principal.

“He has served as a master teacher, an outstanding instructional supervisor, a kind and gentle colleague, an avid supporter of our students and the embodiment of the charism of the Brothers of the Sacred Heart. We will certainly miss Brother Xavier, but we wish him well in his important work at the novitiate.”

“Teaching is my first love.

CHS is the best high school I know of.”

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GENERAL COUNCIL

The new Brothers of the Sacred Heart General Council: ( l to r) Brother Raymond Hetu, S.C., First Councilor, Province of the United States; Brother Mark Hilton, S.C., Superior General, Province of the United States; Brother Denis Plourde Caron, S.C., Second Councilor, Province of America Austral; Brother Stephane-Leon Sane, S.C., Third Councilor, Province of Senegal; and Brother Herbert Mangove, S.C., Fourth Councilor, Province of Eastern and Southern Africa.

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CHS Snapshots

The CHS/SJA Drama Department presented The Addams Family for its spring production.

Evan Dille ’18 was selected as a 12th grade finalist for the Louisiana Student of the Year for 2018.

Ryan Aultman ’18, Paul Cassisa ’18 and Thomas Rinaudo ’18 were named winners in the Knights of Columbus Youth Leadership Award Competition.

Seniors received firsthand advice from area professionals and CHS alumni on what it takes to be successful during career day.

Lance Gaupp ’19 takes first place in the Louisiana Youth Orchestra Competition.

CHS Mu Alpha Theta scored big this year, placing first in the Brother Martin and Baton Rouge High School math tournaments.

Members of B.A.D.D. visited elementary and middle school students throughout the Diocese of Baton Rouge to speak and answer questions on topics regarding drugs, alcohol and other destructive behaviors.

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Nicholas DiLeo ’18 received an appointment to the United States Military Academy.

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a quick look at some pretty cool things happening on and off campus

Forty-eight Latin students won awards for their outstanding performance on the 2018 National Latin Exam.

CHS Mock Trial team takes second place at district 19 competition.

The CHS yearbook, photography and newspaper clubs visited friends at Southdowns Elementary School to help make Mardi Gras crafts and floats.

Sion Cavana ’18 received an appointment to the United States Air Force Academy.

CHS/SJA Choir “Sweep” at District Festival. All four choirs received straight ones in both performance and sightreading.

Eli Barbin ’19 (left) and Alejandro Cordova ’19 (right) were invited by the College Board to participate in the National Hispanic Recognition Program.

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CHS students David Culotta ’19, Eli Barbin ’19, Everett Bonner ’19 III, Allen Duggar ’19, Kevin Oubre ’19 and Stewart Roeling ’20 competed in the 2018 National Academic Quiz Tournament High School National Championship in Atlanta, Georgia.

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Coach Dale Weiner Inducted into the LHSAA Hall of Fame DALE WEINER, former head football coach and current faculty member at Catholic High School, was inducted into the Louisiana High School Sports Hall of Fame as a member of the 2018 induction class. Weiner, who began his coaching career in 1975 as an assistant at Catholic High of Pointe Coupee, was head football coach at Catholic High School from 1987-2016.

Weiner is credited with rebuilding the Catholic High football program, and under his 30-year leadership before retiring from coaching in 2016, he led the Bears to 18 district championships, 15 state quarter finals, eight state semifinals and two state championship appearances. Weiner’s success culminated in 2015 with winning the LHSAA Division I State Championship, the first football state championship title in the school’s 123-year history. Weiner’s CHS career record is 282-82.

Over the course of his 41-year coaching career, Weiner amassed an overall record of 317-109. He is one of only eight coaches in Louisiana high school football history to reach the 300th career win mark. Weiner was named Louisiana State Coach of the Year three times and District Coach of the Year 15 times. He coached four high school All-Americans, had more than 140 athletes continue on to play collegiate football and 16 went on to play professional football. Weiner is a member of the Louisiana Weightlifting Hall of Fame and Catholic High School’s Grizzly Greats Athletic Hall of Fame.

“I want to thank the LHSAA Selection Committee for this induction into the Hall of Fame. I am so humbled by this honor. It came as quite a surprise. I know that something like this is due to the work of so many others. I thank God for my wife Lindy and the rest of my family, who have provided great support to me throughout my career,” said Weiner.

“So many great athletes, coaches, parents and administrators have impacted my life. In particular, I am thankful for the opportunity to be part of the mission and ministry of the Brothers of the Sacred Heart at Catholic High School.”

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NICK WATSON Te n n i s The Advocate honors high school athletes from across the Baton Rouge metro area as Star of Stars for their excellence in individual sports. Athletes are selected as the best in their sports CHS faculty member and former head football coach

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CHS CLASS OF 2018 E ar n e d $ 1 6 , 9 6 3 , 1 4 0 (excl ud ing TOP S) in s c h o l arship o f f ers Ac c u m u l a t e d mo re than 2 1 , 8 8 0 ho urs o f c o mmunity ser vice Ave r ag e d 2 6 o n the AC T w ith 1 0 0 percent o f c l a s s tak ing the test Of f e re d Ad missio n to 1 0 2 co l l eg es and u n i ve r s i t i e s i n cl ud ing the United States A i r Fo rc e Ac ad emy, United States Mil itar y Ac a d e my a n d United States Naval Acad emy

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EXTRACURRICULAR AWARDS

EASTON BRYAN HOLLIS

4H/Science Club Joshua Luke Ordeneaux

Outs tand i ng Gra dua t e

Art Club Andrew Norton Shea Bearly Published Grant Richard Telhiard Bruin Kevin Peyton McDonald Bruin Broadcast Network Stafford Alan Johnson Drama Club Brooks Dalton Major Fellowship of Christian Athletes Jeffrey Paul Brown

RYAN DAVID AULTMAN

French Club Thomas Drake Brignac

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Junior Classical League Noah Paul Davis Mu Alpha Theta Stephen Matthew Gaudin National Honor Society Khoivu Dinh Nguyen Photography Club Francis Vu Dinh Spanish Club Samuel Paul Gianfala

ADAM JOSEPH LANGLOIS Salutatorian

Speech and Debate Joseph Anthony Noguera-Zuniga Student Ambassador Khoivu Dinh Nguyen Student Council Easton Bryan Hollis Ultimate Michael Martin Crick Youth and Government Jack William Cooke Rittenberry

N AT ION A LLY RECOGNI Z ED FI NALI STS Ryan David Aultman, Stephen Matthew Gaudin, Andrew Burke Harris, Adam Joseph Langlois and Jason Trevor Marxsen

P R IN CIPA L’ S AWARD Ryan David Aultman, Landon Keith

ACADEMIC AWARDS Art Jon Aaron Jackson Band Joshua Thomas Campesi

Boeneke, Stephen Matthew Gaudin, Adam Joseph Langlois, Khoivu Dinh Nguyen and Miles Henri San Soucie

Choir Ryan David Aultman

C H S M E N OF T HE YEAR Ryan David Aultman, William

English Adam Joseph Langlois

Brandon Beale, Thomas Drake Brignac, Jeffrey Paul Brown, Joshua Thomas Campesi, Michael Martin Crick, Evan Patrick Dille, Stephen Matthew Gaudin, Jeremy James Gipson, Sethan Emmanuel Hollier, Easton Bryan Hollis, Rees Raphael Romero and Hunter Granville Williams

French Thomas Drake Brignac

A M ERICA N LEGI ON Easton Bryan Hollis

Religion Michael Martin Crick

S T UDENT ATHLETE Nicholas Edward Watson S E RV ICE AWA RD Michael Martin Crick BEAR FACTS MAGAZINE

Engineering and Technology Evan Patrick Goldsmith

Health and Physical Education Thomas John Rinaudo Latin Ryan David Aultman Mathematics Adam Joseph Langlois

Science Stephen Matthew Gaudin Social Studies Ryan David Aultman Spanish Jacob Bryant Routier

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LEGACY GRADUATES

Matt Hunt ’86, Jonathon Benoit ’18

Robert Dille ’87, Evan Dille ’18

Paul Judice ’83, Jack Judice ’18

Scott Pizzolato ’83, Blake Pizzolato ’18

John Bishop ’84, Ben Bishop ’18

Matt Doran ’83, Michael Doran ’18

Hal Kilshaw ’75, Andrew Kilshaw ’18

Gordon Polozola ’88, Evan Polozola ’18

Trey Branstetter ’89, Robby Branstetter IV ’18

Mark Gallegos ’84, Grant Gallegos ’18

Randall Mayeux ’90, Andrew Langlinais ’18

Paul Rabalais ’83, William Rabalais ’18

Frank Brian ’82, Briggs Brian ’18

Steve Gaudin ’83, Stephen Gaudin ’18

Thomas Laville ’87, Pete Laville ’18

Jeff Rippel ’87, Andrew Rippel ’18

Dustin Brown ‘ 86, Dawson Brown ’18

Billy Gauthier ’82, Andrew Gauthier ’18

John Paul Luckett ’81, Bailey Luckett ’18

Jamie Segar ’90, Grant Segar ’18

Thomas Bryan Jr. ’87, Brooks Bryan ’18

Steven Giambrone ’97, Joseph Giambrone ’18 Cal Madere ’90, Ian Madere ’18

Kevin Vaughan ’87, Will Vaughan ’18

Randy Cangelosi ’87, Matthew Cangelosi ’18

George Griffon ’86, Beau Griffon ’18

Andrew Major ’93, Matt Major ’18

Brian Vicknair ’85, Cameron Vicknair ’18

Derrick Green ’96, MJ Coates ’18

Chris Hannie ’77, Andrew Hannie ’18

Andrew Major ’93, Nick Major ’18

Andy Waggenspack ’92, John Waggenspack ’18

Chris Crick ’82, Michael Crick ’18

Ed Hardin ’86, Patrick Hardin ’18

B.J. Meche ’90, Dylan Meche ’18

Tim Welborn ’92, Max Welborn ’18

Trey D’Armond III ’86, Ben D’Armond ’18

Michael Herin ’86, Jonathan Herin ’18

Scott Michelet ’84, Ryan Michelet ’18

Steve Werner ’87, Jordan Werner ’18

Rick David ’85, Holden David ’18

Dexter Honore ’75, Trevor Honore ’18

Gregory Stevens ’95, Joe Mitchell ’18

Will Wilkinson ’89, Carter Wilkinson ’18

Seth Dawson ’85, Grant Dawson ’18

Ryan Johnson ’91, Stafford Johnson ’18

Carl Napoli ’79, Grant Napoli ’18

FACULTY/STAFF & SONS

Faculty and Staff members and their graduating sons are (l to r) Mrs. Laura Laney, Matt Major ’18 and Nick Major ’18; Mrs. Aimee Turner and Tyler Turner ’18; Mrs. Nancy Herin and Jonathan Herin ’18; Mr. Brad Messina, Mrs. Elisa Campbell and Colin Campbell ’18; Mrs. Karen Rhodes and Jacob Rhodes ’18; Mr. Jamie Segar ’90 and Grant Segar ’18; Mrs. Jenny Ridge and Will Ridge ’18; Mrs. Peegen Romero and Rees Romero ’18; and Mr. Richard Beaugh and Rece Beaugh ’18.

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FIVE YEAR GRADUATES

Graduates who began Catholic High School as an eighth grader and their eighth grade teachers are (bottom row, l to r) Joseph Giambrone, Noah Davis, Joe Mitchell, Liam Cave, Jacob Fereday, Landon Boeneke, Dominic Culotta, (second row, l to r) Jacob Rhodes, Michael Prados, MJ Coates, Ivey Smith, Patrick Charpentier, Stephen Gaudin, Colin Campbell, Sam Gianfala, Nick DiLeo, Matthew Aguillard, (third row, l to r) Brad Messina, Chad Dupuy ’00, Nancy Patout, Kari Canizaro, Lyn Holden, Steve Galliano, Ryan Carruth, Suzanne Williams, Mark Messina, Mark Primeaux ’07, Nancy Herin, (fourth row, l to r) Brogan Bourgeois, Mike Woods, Ian Madere, Jonathan Herin, Robby Branstetter, Grant Gallegos, Caleb Thibodaux, Robert Hadlock, Carter Wilkinson, Jack Rittenberry, Jonah Hagstad, (top row, l to r) Ian Thompson, Andrew Trammell, Joey Bowers, Steven Vince, Patrick Riley, Drew Harris, Trent Magill, Evan Goldsmith, Jason Marxsen, Gabe Keowen and Peyton Wax.

EAGLE SCOUTS

Eagle Scouts in the class of 2018 are (bottom row, l to r) Jack Rittenberry, Colin Campbell, Michael deGraauw, Douglas Saucier, Matthew Aguillard, (middle row, l to r) Nathan Constant, Ben Schroeder, Ivey Smith, Jacob Fereday, Paul Brown, Andrew Rippel, (top row, l to r) William Thompson, Nick DiLeo, Jason Marxsen, Cade Cooper, Ethan Ford and Evan Dille.

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2018 Grizzly Greats Athletic Hall of Fame (l to r) Cory Gaines ’94, Major Applewhite ’97, Patrick Coogan ’93 and Donnie Jones ’99

FOUR CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL alumni were inducted into the CHS Grizzly Greats Athletic Hall of Fame at a banquet held on March 10, 2018, at L’Auberge Baton Rouge. Those inducted were Patrick Coogan ’93, Cory Gaines ’94, Major Applewhite ’97 and Donnie Jones ’99.

CHS alumnus Matt Moscona ’00 served as emcee for the ceremony and each inductee was recognized for his outstanding leadership and service to CHS athletics.

The CHS Grizzly Greats Hall of Fame honors any person who has demonstrated outstanding dedication to the athletic program, selfless sacrifice of time and effort, leadership and whose actions portray characteristics which further the mission of the Brothers of the Sacred Heart and whose life and accomplishments can be an inspiration to the athletes of Catholic High School.

To read more about the 2017-2018 inductees, visit our website at catholichigh.org.

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(l to r) Brother Eldon Crifasi, S.C. ’39, Cory Gaines ’94 and Sherman Ruth.

(l to r) Donnie Jones ’99, Kevin Franklin ’93, Major Applewhite ’97, Dale Weiner, Cory Gaines ’94 and Wesley Salmon ’91.

(l to r) Dan Guillory ’94, Travis Arceneaux ’93, Patrick Coogan ’93 and Chris Demouy ’93.

(l to r) DIrector of Advancement Jamie Segar ’90, Major Applewhite ’97,

Donnie Jones ’99 (left) and Vic Caffarel (right).

Donnie Jones ’99 and CHS President Gene Tullier.

CHS Grizzly Greats Athletic Hall of Fame members are (sitting, l to r) Maurice Coleman ’82, Kevin Kleinpeter ’92, Warren Capone ’70, Donnie Jones ’99, Cory Gaines ’94, Patrick Coogan ’93, Major Applewhite ’97, Barrett Murphy ’55, Alex Knight ’01, Kevin Franklin ’93, (standing, (l to r) Dale Weiner, Dr. Gerald Barber ’75, Pete Boudreaux ’59, David Butler ’77, Wesley Salmon ’91, Joe LeBlanc ’72, Kurt Ainsworth ’96, John McCann ’66, Glen Randow, Jeff Schexnaider ’82, Joey Thibodeaux ’76, and Perry Key ’78.

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Dr. Richard R. Vath 2017 Hall of Fame

Catholic High School inducted Dr. Richard R. Vath into the CHS Hall of Fame on Thursday, Dec. 7, 2017. The CHS Hall of Fame Induction and 33rd Annual Founders Banquet was held at the Hilton Baton Rouge Capitol Center in downtown Baton Rouge.

CHS also honored the new individuals who have attained the status as a CHS Perpetual Founder as of June 30, 2017. They are men and women who have donated $100,000 or more to Catholic High School during their lifetime. Those recognized

as a Perpetual Founder were Mr. and Mrs. Arthur E. Faulk III, The E.J. and Marjory B. Ourso Family Foundation, Mr. M. Wesley Salmon ’91, Shell Oil Company Foundation and Mr. and Mrs. Patrick G. Tullier ’75.

Membership in the Catholic High School Hall of Fame honors any person, living or dead, who has demonstrated outstanding ability, leadership, character, heroism, dedication and patriotism, and whose life and accomplishments can be an inspiration to the students of Catholic High School.

NOMINATION DEADLINE FOR THE 2018 CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL HALL OF FAME

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2017 Catholic High School Hall of Fame Inductee Dr. Richard R. Vath (left)

(l to r) Michael Vath ’98, Linda Vath, Dr. Richard R. Vath and

and CHS President Gene Tullier (right).

Richard J. Vath ’95.

(sitting, l to r) Anthony J. Politz Jr. ’53, L. J. Dantin, Paula O. Melancon, Dr. Richard R. Vath, Carol G. Bonnecaze, Norman A. Deumite, Linda Marchand, (standing, l to r) Michael J. Acaldo ’85, Brother Xavier Werneth, S.C., Charlie Valluzo, Roland Toups, Pete Boudreaux ’59, Francis C. Jumonville Jr. ’73, J. Gerard Jolly ’70, Michael A. Nola ’62, J. Michael Lamana ’64, Brother Ray Hebert, S.C., and Brother Eldon Crifasi, S.C. ’39.

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ADVANCEMENT

The Fund for Catholic High School

2017-2018

CHS WOULD LIKE to thank everyone who contributed to the Fund for Catholic High School (Annual Fund) during the 2017-18 fiscal year. Through the years, gifts from parents, grandparents, alumni, faculty, staff and friends have helped empower CHS to continue to exceed expectations and become what it is today…a five-time National Blue Ribbon School of Excellence, where every student challenges himself to achieve higher standards and be all that God has created him to be.

$346,942 Parents: 53% Participation

$213,421 Alumni: 8.5% Participation

Our annual fund goal this year was to raise $625,000, and we have exceeded that goal and raised over $665,000. We are grateful for the overwhelming support of our CHS community for their unwavering commitment to the success of Catholic High School and our students. You are “Defining the Difference” for every student, every year!

$105,421

Friends: 11% Participation

100% 100% Faculty/Staff Participation

Alumni Association Board of Directors

Participation

FIVE-YEAR HISTORIC VIEW $616,853

$647,071

$665,786

$645,981 $521,891

2013-14

2014-15

2015-16

2016-17

FISCAL YEAR

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We would like to offer a special thanks to Dr. and Mrs. Brannon Perilloux ’87 for their leadership as chair-couple of the 2017-18 Parents Appeal. Overall, 53 percent of our parents contributed to the Fund, and we hope to continue to increase participation moving forward. We thank Brannon and Alicia for their leadership and strong commitment to the success of CHS. As we look ahead to the 2018-2019 school year, we take pleasure in announcing that the Fund for Catholic High School will be chaired by Mr. and Mrs. Tim Barfield ’82. We thank them both for taking on this challenging role and look forward to their guidance in making this year’s campaign a success.

The 2018-2019 Fund for Catholic High School chair-couple and their family: (l to r) Nan, Thomas ’14, Ann Marie, Tim ’82, Clare and Daniel ’20.

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Those in Need The Francis Anthony Furrate ’47 Memorial Endowed Scholarship

By Jeffrey Roedel

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IF A NEED is something that is required because of its essential nature, the story of the Furrate family has, in a sense, come full circle in a powerful way through a newly established scholarship at Catholic High School. The $40,000 Francis Anthony Furrate ’47 Memorial Endowed Scholarship supports the school’s need-based tuition assistance program to help families make a Catholic High School education a reality. Established this summer, Jamie Furrate ’76 named the scholarship in honor of his late father, Francis, who graduated from CHS in 1947.

Growing up during World War II, Francis Furrate saw hardship and sacrifice as many essentials such as cotton, sugar, rubber and gasoline were rationed, his two older brothers were serving in the Army, and he was being raised by his mother, Ursula, a widow who worked long hours as a seamstress.

She saved and sacrificed in order to provide a quality Catholic education for her youngest son. As a devout Catholic, Ursula Furrate appreciated the religious education, academic excellence and discipline provided by CHS. “There is a tradition and legacy that passes through the generations that means a great deal,” Jamie says. Like the saying goes, “the experience isn’t just four years, it’s a lifetime.” Francis took that idea to heart. As a lifelong Baton Rouge resident, career banker and 40-year high school football official, he attended as many school functions and sporting events as possible. He rarely missed a prayer breakfast, a taste fair, a stag barbecue or a class reunion. As a child, Jamie grew up going to Catholic football games with his dad.

“We went to so many games, I was a Bears fan before I knew it was a school,” Jamie says.

After graduation from CHS in 1976, Jamie received B.S. and M.S. degrees in finance from LSU and started his business career at Mercantile National Bank, Dallas, Texas, in 1982.

Now the owner of a Dallas based specialized moving and storage company (Curtis Specialized Moving & Storage) and a home fragrance manufacturer (Allure Home Fragrance), Jamie lives in Dallas with his wife, and has two grown

children and three grandchildren who all reside in the Dallas area.

“Many of us didn’t appreciate the discipline at CHS back then, but I do now,” Jamie says. “Because when you look back at your life, you realize it was for your own good and growth as a Christian man.”

“Many of us didn’t appreciate the discipline at CHS back then, but I do now,” Jamie says. “Because when you look back at your life, you realize it was for your own good and growth as a Christian man.”

The relationship he has with his classmates goes beyond connection. “Many of my best relationships today are friendships that started at CHS,” Jamie says. His class of 1976 doesn’t wait to mark decades. Many of them reunite every year in Baton Rouge for a weekend of hot summer fun. These annual reunions are just the kind of get-togethers Francis Furrate loved, and they are what Jamie’s class needs to remain bonded to the school that helped form them.

Jamie hopes this new scholarship will help others build a community of friends the way his father and he did, and a legacy and lifetime of learning through the gospel values and Catholic tradition set by the Brothers of the Sacred Heart.

“Through a lot of sacrifice by his mother, my dad was able to go to Catholic High, but others may not be so fortunate,” Jamie says. “So it was important to me to have this scholarship based on need, to help someone with the demonstrated need. I know my dad would be pleased.”

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Campus Improvements A security grant from the E. J. and Marjory B. Ourso Family Foundation WE ARE VERY proud to announce that once again Catholic High School is the recipient of a grant from The E. J. and Marjory B. Ourso Family Foundation. One of the main concerns of the administration of a school today is security. Parents must know that when they drop off their children at a school that those students are secure for the entire day. This latest grant will play a big part in making that happen. The complete security plan includes additional fencing, access controlled gates, extended hours for security guards, an expanded camera system and alarms. A portion of the fencing, a monitored gate and a video intercom master station has been funded by this grant from the Ourso Foundation.

E. J. Ourso and his wife, Marjory, established The E. J. and Marjory B. Ourso Family Foundation in 1995. Mr. Ourso was born in Donaldsonville, Louisiana, on June 16, 1923.

It is reported that he started his career at a very early age selling 700 Rhode Island Red chickens on the roadside and a few years later at the age of 10, he sold scrap paper and iron during the Depression. Mr. Ourso graduated in 1940 as salutatorian of his class at Catholic High of Donaldsonville, a school run by the Brothers of the Sacred Heart from December 1886 to May of 1968. Mr. Ourso went on to major in journalism and English literature at LSU, but after three-and-a-half years he was called to active duty in the U.S. Army. He served in the European Theater and was an artillery officer at the Battle of the Bulge under General George Patton. When he returned from the war, he married Marjory Barbier. They were the parents of seven children.

was named Master Entrepreneur of the Year for Louisiana, Mississippi and the Alabama Gulf Coast. He sold his holdings in Security Industrial and founded a management company to administer proceeds from that sale. In 1996, the Oursos pledged a significant gift to the LSU College of Business Administration. The college was renamed the E. J. Ourso College of Business Administration in his honor and the Marjory B. Ourso Center for Excellence in Teaching was established.

The Oursos shared their prosperity with their community and have donated millions to local charities. The impact of their philanthropy is far-reaching and it has benefited Catholic High School and the Brothers of the Sacred Heart in tangible ways. Mr. Jesse Arboneaux, Ourso’s business manager for more than 30 years and now President and CEO of the Foundation, described him as “a very generous man with a special affinity toward the religious.” Mr. Ourso passed away on December 18, 2005 in New Orleans. Mrs. Ourso passed away on May 13, 2001.

The Oursos started Security Industrial Insurance in 1948 with $10,000 capital and the company was sold in 1996 in a deal valued at $195 million.

In addition to the insurance venture, Mr. Ourso acquired 56 insurance companies, funeral homes, cemeteries, and flower shops. The Baton Rouge Business Report named Mr. Ourso Entrepreneur of the Year in 1989 and in 1996, he

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Challenge Accepted!

The Inaugural 1894 Minute Challenge THE 1894 MINUTE CHALLENGE online giving event on April 19-20, made a tremendous difference in supporting The Fund for Catholic High School. With more than 480 donors, our inaugural Give Day event raised more than $83,000, well surpassing our goal of 250 donors and $25,000. The outstanding support

toward the 1894 Minute Challenge far exceeded our expectations, and we are truly blessed by the outpouring of support from our CHS family. Thank you for Defining the Difference and keeping CHS strong for every student. We appreciate everyone who participated to make this event an overwhelming success.

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New Student Center Named in Memory of Brother Donnan Berry, S.C. CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL’S mission began in 1894 when the Brothers of the Sacred Heart established St. Vincent’s Academy in downtown Baton Rouge.

Though the name and location of the school has changed, for the last 124 years, thanks to the commitment and service of the Brothers of the Sacred Heart and their lay partners, that mission has remained unchanged.

Brother Donnan Berry, S.C. was one of those dedicated individuals who advanced the school’s mission in multiple ways. He served as a teacher at CHS from 1950 to 1952. Later, he returned as principal and served in that role during critical times for the school from 1964 to 1974. Brother Donnan returned to CHS in 1980 to establish and direct the CHS development office, a role he held until 1993.

His next assignment was finance director and

later president of St. Stanislaus College in Bay St. Louis, Mississippi.

Catholic High School inducted Brother Donnan into its Hall of Fame in 1975, and in 1991, the National Catholic Education Association honored him for his contributions to secondary education in America. All who knew him remember his booming voice and imposing but jovial character. Most importantly, he was also a visionary leader who mentored many of his students in a way that developed many lifelong friendships with former students.

As Catholic High School continues to advance its mission of teaching Gospel values to young people, it is fitting that Brother Donnan’s name and memory be made a permanent part of its campus and culture.

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Therefore, the new Student Center will be dedicated in memory of Brother Donnan Berry. This new facility will house a dining hall, kitchen, food preparation area, classrooms, faculty workspace, and a Campus Ministry Center. A new central mechanical plant for the campus will also be a part of the project.

To date we have raised $5,895,692 in cash and pledges for this project through the generosity of many parents, alumni, friends and 100 percent of our faculty/staff.

Construction will begin during the 2018-2019 school year.

Ritter Maher Architects and Tipton Associates are collaborating in a joint venture as architects for this project. The owners of Ritter Maher, Scott Ritter ’93 and Steve Maher ’94, are proud graduates of Catholic High School.

Brother Donnan Berry, S.C.

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Capital Campaign Donors Ad Venture Silk Screen Mr. and Mrs. Michael Aguilar Mr. and Mrs. Ralph F. Alexander Mr. and Mrs. Justin B. Alford Sr. ’89 Anonymous Mr. and Mrs. Major L. Applewhite ’97 Mr. and Mrs. Melvin P. Argrave III ’86 Mr. and Mrs. Don R. Aubin ’75 Mr. and Mrs. George P. Balhoff Dr. and Mrs. Richard A. Balhoff ’73 Mr. and Mrs. Eric C. Balkom ’78 Dr. and Dr. Louis R. Barfield Sr. ’89 Mr. and Mrs. Thomas A. Barfield Jr. ’82 Mr. and Mrs. John Q. Barnidge Mr. and Mrs. Brad Bass Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Beale Mr. and Mrs. Richard Beaugh Mr. and Mrs. Joseph G. Berret III ’84 Mr. and Mrs. James E. Berrigan Jr. Mr. and Mrs. John O. Blakeney ’71 Dr. and Mrs. G. Michael Blanchard Jr. ’90 Mr. and Mrs. Greg Bodin Mr. and Mrs. Patrick J. Bogan ’78 Mr. and Mrs. Eddie Bonine Sr. Mr. and Mrs. Randolph J. Bonnecaze ’65 Mr. and Mrs. Marvin E. Borgmeyer Mr. and Mrs. Matthew E. Borgmeyer ’99 Mr. and Mrs. J. Pierre Boudreaux Sr. ’59 Mr. and Mrs. C. Hewes Bowden ’94 Dr. and Mrs. Gregory A. Brandao ’73 Dr. and Mrs. Robert M. Branstetter Jr. Dr. and Mrs. Robert M. Branstetter III ’89 Dr. and Mrs. B. Joseph Brooks Jr. Dr. and Mrs. Steven H. Brooksher Sr. ’70 Mr. and Mrs. Robert M. Brouillette Dr. and Mrs. Cleve Brown Mr. and Mrs. Burton Brumfield Jr. Mr. and Mrs. James A. Burke ’86 Mr. and Mrs. Matthew Burmaster Mr. Jarrell P. Butcher ’81 Mr. and Mrs. David T. Butler Jr. ’77 Ms. Diane Bynum CHS Alumni Association CHS Mothers’ Club Mr. and Mrs. J. Victor Caffarel III Mr. and Mrs. Larry Cain Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Larry N. Camp Ms. Kariya A. Canizaro Dr. and Mrs. Mark A. Carleton ’87 Mr. and Mrs. Ryan Carruth Mr. and Mrs. Mark J. Cascio ’03 Mr. and Mrs. Jason R. Cashio ’91 Mr. and Mrs. Jared Cavalier Mr. and Mrs. Dean P. Cazenave Mr. and Mrs. André Chapoy Mr. and Mrs. Timothy J. Chustz ’96 Mr. and Mrs. G. Blane Clark Jr. ’77 Col. James F. Coerver ’46 Mr. and Mrs. Matthew R. Cohn ’96 Mr. and Mrs. Maurice J. Coleman ’82 Mr. and Mrs. Chase Comeaux Mr. and Mrs. Jarrod J. Coniglio Conoco Phillips Company Ms. Fiona Conroy

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Mr. Robert Conroy Mr. and Mrs. Bernardo M. Corripio ’82 Mr. and Mrs. Jose Costela Mr. and Mrs. R. Matthew Cotton Mr. and Mrs. Michael Crawford Mr. and Mrs. Chris T. Crifasi Brother Eldon Crifasi, SC ’39 Mr. and Mrs. S. Dale Cronin ’86 Dr. and Mrs. Brad A. Culotta ’99 Mr. and Mrs. Robert Daigrepont Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Be Dang Mr. and Mrs. Thuan Dang Mr. and Mrs. Jon R. David Jr. ’85 Mr. Sanders P. Davis ’10 Ms. Robin E. Deck Mr. and Mrs. Austen M. Delahaye ’92 Mr. John J. Devlin III Mr. and Mrs. Robert E Dille ’87 Mr. Ben S. DiPalma ’00 and Dr. Erin DiPalma Mr. and Mrs. M. David DiVincenti Sr. ’70 Mr. and Mrs. James P. Doré Ms. Tracy Ducote Ms. Erin Duffy Mr. and Mrs. Patrick F. Dulaney ’92 Mr. Chad A. Dupuy ’00 Mr. and Mrs. Harold D. Dupuy ’73 Dr. and Mrs. Thomas W. Eldringhoff Mr. and Mrs. Mark T. Emonet ’87 Mr. Steven Engborg Mr. and Mrs. Hilton Eymard Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Richard Falgout Mr. and Mrs. Arthur E. Faulk III Mr. and Mrs. David A. Faulk ’88 Mr. and Mrs. John H. Faulk ’93 Mr. and Mrs. Paul J. Ferachi ’84 Mr. and Mrs. Vincent A. Ferachi Jr. ’54 Mr. and Mrs. Gabe Fertitta Mr. Brant C. Fox Mr. and Mrs. Philip Fox Mr. and Mrs. Perry Franklin Mr. James T. Furrate ’76 Mr. and Mrs. Stephen J. Gaffney Mr. and Mrs. Edward G. Galante Mr. and Mrs. Stephen A. Galliano Mr. and Mrs. P. William Ganley Judge and Mrs. Douglas Gonzales ’55 Mr. and Mrs. Gary Graphia Mr. and Mrs. Milton Graugnard Ms. Amanda Graves Mr. and Mrs. Robert S. Greer Jr. Greg Flores Construction, LLC Mr. and Mrs. Ernest L. Gremillion ’54 Mr. and Mrs. L. Mark Gremillion Mrs. Donna Grodner Mr. Daniel G. Gunn ’16 Mr. and Mrs. Philip Hackney ’88 Dr. and Mrs. William A. Hadlock Mr. Deuce Harrison Ms. Erin Hart Mr. and Mrs. Ted W. Harvey Mr. and Mrs. Nick P. Hebert Mr. and Mrs. Paul M. Hebert Jr. ’64 Brother Ray Hebert, SC

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Mr. and Mrs. Eric Held Ms. Nancy P. Herin Mr. Brian W. Hightower ’97 Brother Ronald Hingle, SC Mr. and Mrs. Stewart Hingle Mr. and Mrs. Blake S. A. Hodges ’83 Capt. and Mrs. Brandon D. Holden ’96 Mr. and Mrs. Dwayne G. Honoré ’83 Mr. and Mrs. Donald E. Hood Mr. and Mrs. H. Guy Hopkins III ’76 Mr. and Mrs. James S. Hotard Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey D. Hotard ’85 Mr. and Mrs. Jason Howell Mr. and Mrs. Mark A. Hunt Intel Corporation J.P. Morgan Chase Foundation Mr. and Mrs. John F. Jakuback Mr. and Mrs. James W. Jolly Jr. ’75 Mr. and Mrs. J. Gerard Jolly ’70 Mr. and Mrs. P. Scott Jolly ’83 Mr. and Mrs. Donald S. Jones Jr. ’99 Mr. Jerry Jones and Mrs. Lyn Holden Mr. and Mrs. Charles P. Jumonville Mr. and Mrs. Francis C. Jumonville Jr. ’73 Mr. and Mrs. P. Dan Jumonville Mr. and Mrs. Frederic W. Kearny Jr. ’74 Mr. and Mrs. James P. Kelly ’92 Mr. and Mrs. William H. Kessler III Mr. and Mrs. Albert D. Kidd ’43 Mr. and Mrs. Rodney King Mr. and Mrs. P. Michael Kirby ’80 Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey Koonce Mr. and Mrs. Charles H. Kurzweg LPL Financial Mr. and Mrs. Timothy LaBauve Mr. and Mrs. C J. Laird Dr. and Dr. James Lalonde Jr. Mr. and Mrs. J. Brad Lanehart ’72 Mr. and Mrs. Scott B. Lanehart ’95 Mr. and Mrs. Paul Laney Dr. and Mrs. Andrew Lauve Mr. and Mrs. Khiem V. Le Mr. and Mrs. Duane LeBlanc Mr. Lyle J. LeBlanc ’90 Mrs. Susan Lindsey Mr. and Mrs. Douglas R. Logsdon ’02 Mr. and Mrs. Frank Lopinto Jr. Dr. and Mrs. Keith G. Lorio ’86 Mr. Robert J. Lorio ’66 Mr. Andrew E. Losavio ’98 Mr. and Mrs. Scott M. Losavio ’95 Mr. and Mrs. Adam MacDowell Mr. and Mrs. P. David Malatesta ’63 Mr. and Mrs. M. Scott Manning ’01 Mr. and Mrs. Sean Marcantel Mr. Mark Martin Mr. and Mrs. Craig Maxson Mr. and Mrs. Brian May Mr. and Mrs. Paul E. Mayeaux Sr. Mr. Evan McAleer Mrs. Langley McClay Mrs. Judy B. McGuire Mr. and Mrs. John T. Meek II ’87 Dr. and Mrs. Tom J. Meek Jr.

Mr. and Mrs. Marlin Melancon Mr. and Mrs. Joseph W. Mengis ’84 Mr. and Mrs. Michael W. Mengis ’79 Mr. and Mrs. Daniel L. Messenger ’82 Mr. Bradley J. Messina and Mrs. Elisa Campbell Mr. and Mrs. Mark M. Messina Mr. and Mrs. Blake Metz Mr. and Mrs. Edward C. Miller ’96 Mr. and Mrs. G. Rolfe Miller Mr. Michael G. Miller - Star Service Milton J. Womack Foundation Fund Mr. Nicholas Minvielle Mr. and Mrs. Paul D. Moak ’88 Mr. and Mrs. Patrick Mockler Mr. and Mrs. Charles Moniotte Mr. and Mrs. John C. Monroe Mr. and Mrs. Michael C. Moran ’86 Mr. and Mrs. Mark L. Morgan Dr. and Mrs. Michael G. Morgan Mr. and Mrs. Brett J. Murray ’06 Mr. and Mrs. Douglas J. Nelson ’79 Mr. and Mrs. Thi Nguyen Mr. and Mrs. Jules J. Noel III Mr. and Mrs. Stephen C. Norton Mr. and Mrs. Charles J. Noto Sr. Mr. and Mrs. Michael E. Olinde ’83 Mr. and Mrs. Joseph M. Orlesh Mr. and Mrs. Bobby Otterstetter Mr. and Mrs. Darrell P. Ourso Mr. and Mrs. Hays D. Owen Mr. Jude Palombo ’79 Mr. and Mrs. Darrel Papillion Dr. and Mrs. Charles A. Patout Jr. Ms. Nancy Patout Dr. and Mrs. Scott M. Pecue ’79 Mr. and Mrs. James J. Peeler Jr. ’76 Dr. and Mrs. Brannon C. Perilloux ’87 Mr. and Mrs. John H. Perkins+ Mr. and Mrs. John W. Perry Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Cu Pham Mr. and Mrs. Thu X. Pham Mr. and Mrs. Luke Piontek Mr. and Mrs. Michael A. Polito Mr. Mark E. Primeaux ’07 Mr. and Mrs. Thomas J. Prochaska ’92 Dr. and Mrs. William Pryor Mrs. Camillia Pugh Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Raetzsch Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Ramos-Grasa Mr. and Mrs. Glen Randow Mr. Christopher Redden Dr. and Mrs. Thomas Reinecke Mr. Ben Relle Mr. and Mrs. Kent M. Rhodes Mr. and Mrs. Bo Richardson Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth L. Riche Jr. ’88 Ms. Jewell C. Riecke Ritter Maher Architects Mr. and Mrs. Cooper S. Roberts Ms. Catherine C. Robichaux Ms. Jill Robinson Mr. and Mrs. Michael O. Rourke Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Rousseau

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Mr. and Mrs. Keith A. Rumfola ’01 Mr. and Mrs. M. Wesley Salmon ’91 Mr. and Mrs. Edward W. Sanchez Jr. ’61 Dr. and Mrs. George D. Say Mr. and Mrs. Eric Schoonmaker Mr. and Mrs. L. James Segar III ’90 Mrs. Heather M. Serrano Mr. and Mrs. George Shaheen Jr. Drs. Amie and Sean Shannon ’89 Dr. and Mrs. Carlton H. Sheely II Shell Oil Company Foundation Mr. and Mrs. Henry C. Silvio ’61 Mr. and Mrs. Cale P. Smith Mr. and Mrs. Daniel J. Smith Mr. and Mrs. David B. Smith ’01 Mr. Jerry Smith Ms. Kathie Smith Mr. and Mrs. Marcus Smith Mr. and Mrs. Matthew D. Smith Mr. and Mrs. Stuart G. Sonnier ’92 Dr. and Mrs. Brandon S. St. Amant ’94 Mr. John A. Stassi II Mr. and Mrs. Willie M. Stephenson Mr. Chuck Streets Mr. and Mrs. Ernest F. Summerville Jr. Mr. and Mrs. W. Martin Svendson ’73 Mr. and Mrs. Eugene C. Sykes ’85 Mr. and Mrs. Steven G. Talamo ’84 Mr. and Mrs. Adam T. Tate ’95 Mrs. Emilie Terracina Mr. and Mrs. Paul A. Tessier ’91 The Catherine L. and Edward A. Lozick Foundation Mr. and Mrs. John M. Thibodeaux Mr. and Mrs. Paul Thompson Mr. and Mrs. Lyman E. Thornton III Mr. and Mrs. Roland M. Toups Mr. and Mrs. Stephen M. Toups ’84 Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence E. Tujague Mr. and Mrs. Gerald E. Tullier Mr. and Mrs. Patrick G. Tullier ’75 Mr. and Mrs. Peter Tully Mr. and Mrs. Carlos Turner Jr. Mr. John G. Turner ’78 Mr. and Mrs. Charles L. Valluzzo Mr. and Mrs. Christopher C. Valluzzo ’87 Mr. and Mrs. Patrick C. Valluzzo ’99 Dr. and Mrs. Richard R. Vath Mr. and Mrs. Jimmy M. Vidrine Mr. and Mrs. Duc Vo Mr. and Mrs. Graham Waddill Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Waguespack Mr. and Mrs. Mackie E. Wall III ’92 Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Wascom Mr. and Mrs. August J. Webber III ’90 Mr. and Mrs. Dale K. Weiner Brother Xavier Werneth, SC Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Weston Mr. and Mrs. MIchael G. Whatley ’71 Williams Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Williams Mr. and Mrs. MIles B. Williams Sr. ’79 Mr. Caleb Williamson

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ALUMNI in the NEWS

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KENNETH BAHLINGER received the LaGasse Medal for contributions to the management and conservation of natural resources and public landscapes.

He is an award-winning landscape architect who has worked for the state of Louisiana restoring coastal wetlands for 26 years.

PHILIP HACKNEY will join the law faculty of the University of Pittsburgh School of Law as a tenured associate professor to begin in August 2018.

Hackney teaches, writes and speaks about federal income tax law and focuses his research on nonprofit organizations.

PAUL MOAK, partner with McKool Smith, and his wife Mindy hosted a reception for the University of Houston Political Action Committee at their Houston home. Major Applewhite ’97, head football coach at the University of Houston, spoke to those in attendance.

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on the Our Lady of the Lake Board of Directors, Dr. Barfield will also lead the Medical Executive Committee.

1992 JUSTIN ACHORD retired at the rank of Master Sergeant in February 2018 after more than 20 years of serving in the Louisiana Air National Guard.

BRANDON FREMIN was appointed by President Donald Trump, and confirmed by the U.S. Senate, as the United States Attorney for the Middle District of Louisiana.

MIKE ESNEAULT won his second Regional Emmy award for his music score to the film “Deeply Rooted.”

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LOUIS BARFIELD, MD has been elected chief of staff for 2018 for Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center. Dr. Barfield is a colon rectal surgeon with Colon Rectal Associates at Our Lady of the Lake. In addition to participating

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BIRTH Caroline and TAYLOR MESSENGER, son Charles Alexander

borrowers and private equity portfolio companies.

KYLE HARVEY was named a Principal in Ernst & Young’s Cybersecurity Advisory Business and Leader Division of the US Data Protection Practice. He has been with EY for thirteen years in Nashville, London and New Orleans.

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1995 GREG STEVENS was promoted to partner of Phelps Dunbar, LLP. Stevens will practice commercial and tort litigation in the Baton Rouge office.

BRYAN JEANSONNE was re-elected as East Baton Rouge Parish Alcoholic Beverage Control Board Chairman. This is Bryan’s second term on the ABC Board and his third term as chairman.

Nikki and ADAM BROUSSARD, son Grant Steward

1999 WILLIAM ASSAF was the lead author of SQL Server 2017 Administration Inside Out, available February 2018 from Microsoft Press. Assaf is a principal consultant and manager at Sparkhound, a Baton Rougebased IT consulting firm.

1997 B IRTH Emily and JEFF HAND, son Myles Joseph

JONATHAN RILEY was promoted to partner of Holland & Knight, LLP. He is a member of the firm’s business section and represents major lending institutions, business capital companies, corporate

2002 BIRTH Lindsey and ERIC FAUVEAU, daughter Elise Marie

SEAN HEBERT has begun a four year fellowship with the University of Texas McGovern Medical School at Houston in

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combined adult and pediatric renal diseases and hypertension. Hebert will continue his training with Houston Methodist Hospital specializing in Transplant Nephology.

MARRIAGE

BIRTH Kaitlyn and KYLE FREE, daughter Caroline Rose

BRYCE LANDRY and Casey Scalise

CARLOS PADIAL III is the founder and executive director of a new start up charity called Lids of Encouragement.

Donors create an encouraging lid that is used to seal meals for the hungry and the homeless in the community.

BIRTH Samantha and BRETT MURRAY, son William Rosso

BRANT M. MAYER has joined the law firm of John S. McLindon ’81. Mayer is a 2014 graduate of the LSU Law School.

His practice will focus on criminal defense and personal injury.

2004 BIRTH Diana and PATRICK MCCLAIN, son John Hugh

MARRIAGE BRAD RINAUDO and Lexi Stephens.

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KEVIN “KC” CUNNINGHAM JR. graduated from Temple Law School in May 2017 and was sworn into the Pennsylvania Bar in October of 2017. KC is currently practicing law is Philadelphia, PA.

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2009 JOSHUA HAUPT graduated in December 2017 from Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University with a Bachelor of Science in nursing and was awarded the Bertha Mae Anders Alumni Award by his senior class for being outstanding in the areas of compassion, patient advocacy and exceptional nursing practice. Haupt has joined OLOL Regional Medical Center as a RN in SICU.

JEFFREY MURRAY and Bethany Campbell

EVANS FALGOUST received his MBA from the University of Texas at Austin on May 18, 2018. He received the Dean’s Leadership and Service Award as well as being voted “Most Likely to Become a CEO” by his classmates. He is the Director of Strategy at Dr. Pepper/ Snapple in Dallas, Texas.

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2010 PATRICK BURGLASS was named to the spring 2018 dean’s list at Samford University’s Cumberland School of Law.

JOHN PAUL LUCKETT graduated from LSU medical school. He has accepted a residency position in ophthalmology at UAB.

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 26 MEMORIAL STADIUM

• Band, Bruinette and Cheer Reunion • Grizzly Greats Presentation • Food, drinks and more

MAR RIAGE CHARLES REES and Mary Veazey.

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AUSTIN WALKER graduated with an MBA and a graduate certificate in data analytics from LSU in May. He will work for Citigroup in their Internal Audit division.

CHRISTOPHER HANDY was honored for his achievements with the Louisiana Law Review, the state’s flagship legal journal.

He received the W. Lee Hargrave Award for outstanding service by a Junior Associate, the Henri Capitant Award for outstanding student article on a Civil law or Comparative law topic, and the Vinson and Elkins Award for outstanding student comment. He was named Senior Editor for Volume 79 of the Law Review, and his article will be published in issue one of this volume.

JOHN SHAMMA graduated from the University of Louisiana Monroe School of Pharmacy with a Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) and Latin honors.

2013 DYLAN DELEE graduated from LSU in December 2017 in business and sports administration. He currently works for CoMED in clinical sales respiratory and medical equipment.

BRANDON LUCKETT placed 3rd in the South Regional Reebok Crossfit tournament in Salt Lake City, Utah, which earned him a spot to compete in the Reebok World Crossfit competition on August 1 in Madison, Wisconsin, where he will compete against the 40 fittest men in the world in a 4-day event.

2011 MAC HOFFMAN became a Certified Public Accountant in October 2017.

Hoffman works for Ernst and Young in Houston.

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meters on April 20 at the Georgia Tech Invitational.

ZACH MILLER, LSU law student, was named champion of the Manfred Lachs Space Law Moot Court Competition for the North American region.

DAVIS SHILL of Sewanee University of the South has earned a gown for Academic Excellence as a freshman. He was also chosen for the Carey Fellowship program out of approximately 50 other students. The Fellowship is for business majors that will have the opportunity to intern their junior year at a company in a major city.

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2014 MATTHEW ROOT of Spring Hill College was selected by the U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA) as the South All-Region honoree for the 2018 NCAA Division II outdoor track & field season in men’s javelin. Root secured All-Region honors with a school-record toss of 62.47

JACE ATTUSO, LSU track and field long jumper, has been named to the 2017-18 Google Cloud Academic AllDistrict Men’s Track & Field Team. Only a sophomore, Attuso owns a career-best long jump of 24 feet, 3 inches.

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2018 CHS Distinguished Graduate Russell “Joey” Coco ’95 Honored as the 2018 CHS Distinguished Graduate CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL alumnus Russell “Joey” Coco ’95 was honored by the Diocese of Baton Rouge as Catholic High School’s 2018 Distinguished Graduate during its annual Distinguished Graduate Awards Dinner on Jan. 29, at the Renaissance Baton Rouge Hotel.

Coco is an active member of the CHS Alumni Board and often volunteers for CHS projects. He has won numerous awards from the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE), and was named by the Baton Rouge Business Report as one of the Forty Under 40 recipients in 2011.

“An indomitable desire and drive to succeed have always characterized Joey,” said Vicki Melancon of CHS. “He is relentless in working to achieve his goals — both personal and professional — and that makes him an excellent role model for young people today.”

Catholic High School counselor Brother Ray Hebert, S.C., was also recognized by the Catholic Schools Office as the Distinguished Clergy Member of the Year.

Other CHS alumni recognized as a 2018 Distinguished Graduate were Matt Moscona ’00, Most Blessed Sacrament Brother Ray Hebert, S.C. School; Dr. C. Farrell Frugé ’78, St. Thomas More School; Steven Frantz ’04, St. Jean Vianney; Brandon Fremin ’92, Holy Family School and Steven Brooksher Jr. ’00, St. Aloysius School.

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Second Generation Legacies Incoming 8th and 9th Graders

Jacob Bergeron ’22, Blaine Bergeron ’94 Sidney Bowden ’23, Sidney R. Bowden Jr. ’87 Hunter Butler ’23, Horace Butler ’87 Clark Chustz ’22, John W. Wilbert III ’69 Timothy Coughlin ’22, Timothy Coughlin ’86 Dylan Coye ’22, Cory Coye ’97 Gino Culotta ’23, Thomas DeBlanc ’59 Tyler Dantin ’22, Jay Joseph Dantin ’78 + Lucas Dean ’22, Elmo Dean ’61 John Feet ’22, John C. “Pete” Kleinpeter ’29 + Jackson Ferachi ’22, David Ferachi ’96

Patrick Funes ’22, John Paul Funes ’87 Parker Gautreau ’23, Clint Gautreau ’99 Benjamin Gordon ’22, Dr. Stephen Gordon ’81 Charles Grey Jr. ’22, Charles Grey III ’88 Jacob Grissom ’22, Randy Bonnecaze ’65 Aaron Haynes ’22, Gregory Haynes ’90 Jacob Hedges ’22, Michael Hedges ’90 Benjamin Herman ’22, Mark Herman ’82 Louis Holder ’22, Peter Dazzio ’59 Charles Lauve ’22, Davis Lauve ’60 Micah LeGrange ’22, Clifford J. LeGrange ’42 +

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Zachary Lofaso ’22, Matthew Lofaso Sr. ’84 Chase Marino ’22, Robert Montegudo ’35 +, Fridge Hebert ’30 + Steven Mayer ’22, Francis X. Mayer II ’85 Edward Mayeux ’23, Jonathan Mayeux ’95 Christopher Mengis ’22, Joseph Mengis ’84 Andrew Miletello ’23, John Michael Mouton ’60 Macon Moore ’22, Marion Romano ’61 + Tyler Morris ’23, Bobby Morris ’98 Griffin O’Neill ’22, Raph O’Neill ’84 Andrew Ponson ’22, Jeffrey Ponson ’94 Matthew Romanach ’22, Carlos Romanach ’79

Warren Ross ’22, Joseph Riley Nelson ’61 + Ashton Rounds ’22, Josh Rounds ’96 Bennett Saia Jr. ’22, Bennett Saia Sr. ’90 Hayes Sellers ’22, Max Sellers ’95 Jackson Trigo ’22, Manuel Knight ’38 Eric Uter ’22, Michael Uter ’63 John Wampold ’23, John (Jeff ) Wampold ’84 Joshua Wax ’22, Dennis R. Wax ’54 + Clayton Werner ’22, Steven Werner ’87 Wesley Woodward ’22, Stephen Woodward ’83

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Gerard Lorio ’22, Daniel Lorio Jr. ’46, Keith Lorio ’86

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Elijah Bahlinger ’22, Hal Bahlinger, Jr. ’82 +, Harold Bahlinger Sr. ’53, J. Andrew Bahlinger 1912 William Boneno ’22, Cleament Smith ’62, Frank McDonald ’35 + Andrew Bourg ’22, James Bourg Jr. ’91, James Bourg Sr. ’64, Emile Bourg ’40 + Britton LeBlanc ’22, Melvin Joseph LeBlanc Jr. ’52 +, Melvin Joseph LeBlanc II ’72, Dale Gerard LeBlanc II ’95, Tony Malbrough ’56 Luke Losavio ’23, Scott Losavio ’95, Steve Losavio Sr. ’73, Dominick Losavio ’45 +, Edward Lamy Sr. ’78

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CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL honored the classes of 1943, 1948, 1953, 1958 and 1968 at the 50-Year Reunion held on the CHS campus Saturday, May 5, 2018. The class of 1968 began the evening with a Mass at St. Joseph Cathedral celebrated by Reverend Paul Counce. Participating in the Mass were members of the class, Charlie Ford ’68, Jerry Price ’68, Harry Philips ’68, Ralph Domas ’68, Joe Keller ’68 and John Gabel ’68.

Following the Mass, honorees gathered at the Catholic High School gymnasium for a social and steak dinner prepared by the CHS Men’s Club. Brother Eldon Crifasi, S.C. ’39 led the blessing followed by the Pledge of Allegiance by Jamie Segar III ’90, director of advancement. Brian W. Hightower ’97, director of alumni relations, served as master of ceremonies.

Harry Philips ’68, Charlie Ford ’68 and Andre Fourrier ’68 relived some old memories for the 50-year graduates as part

of a video presentation and Ralph Domas ’68, student body president for the class, shared a few of his own.

Commemorative diplomas were presented to the 50-year graduates and special gifts were also given to the members of the 60-, 65-, 70- and 75-year reunion classes.

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The plaque is displayed in the main lobby and reads, “The

Members of the Class of 1948 celebrating their 70th reunion at the 50-Year Reunion banquet.

Catholic High School Board of Directors recognizes the courage and service of the school’s first African American graduates who enrolled in 1965: Mr. Dupuy H. Anderson Jr. ’68, Dr. James C. Cook Jr. ’68, Mr. Ralph W. Anderson ’69, Mr. Harold M. Cook ’69 and Mr. Lynn A. Darensbourg ’69. Their willingness to confront racial discrimination and the systemic racism inherent in segregation opened possibilities for generations of students who followed and helped Catholic High School become more faithful to Gospel values. Catholic High School is forever grateful to these men, their families, and those who supported them. “

Members of the Class of 1953 celebrating their 65th reunion at the 50-Year Reunion banquet.

Hurst E. Samson ’42 at the 50 Year Reunion banquet.

Members of the Class of 1958 celebrating their 60th reunion at the 50-Year Reunion banquet.

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FRIDAY, OCTOBER 5 Santa Maria Golf Course REGISTRATION COMING SOON For more information or sponsorship opportunities contact Brian W. Hightower `97, Director of Alumni Relations, at bhightower@catholichigh.org

GOLF CLASSIC Presented by CHS ALUMNI ASSOCIATION

2018 2017 GOLF CLASSIC WINNERS (l to r) Bill Whittle, Drew Alleman, Blake Whittle and Brent Boyd ’75

November 11, 2018 Restaurants, Caterers and other Vendors wishing to participate, contact Brian W. Hightower `97 at bhightower@catholichigh.org.

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THE 19TH ANNUAL Brother Eldon 5K, hosted by the Catholic High School Alumni Association, drew more than 350 participants. Participants competed in the one-mile run/walk and the 5K event.

After the race, alumni, families and friends enjoyed delicious food and beverages provided by local vendors. Title Sponsor of the event was Home Instead Senior Care, owned by Matt Cohn ’96.

Overall 1 mile winners were Logan Antie `20 (male) and Quin Langely (female).

Overall 5K winners were Joseph Ellis `21 (male) and Isabelle Brown (female).

Overall masters winners were Daryl Blink (male) and Helena Chan (female). Taylor Mayeaux `07 was the top alumni runner.

Members of the 5K committee were Steve Berthelot `92, Michael Brassett `01,

Monty Buckles `93, Chris Jones `95, Scott Lanehart `95 (Chairman), John Paul Luckett `81, Davis Prescott `01, Kyle Smith `95, Denny Vicknair `63, and Tim Welborn `92. The committee was assisted by members of the CHS Alumni Association Board of Directors.

Brother Eldon Crifasi, S.C. ’39 and the race committee would like to thank the sponsors, volunteers and race participants for their support of this year’s event, proceeds of which go toward the Brother Eldon Crifasi, S.C. `39 Endowed Scholarship Fund, providing assistance for CHS students with financial needs.

Race results are posted on www. catholichigh.org, under Alumni Events.

Race results were tabulated by Cajun Timing.

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CORPORATE SPONSORS Abel Hall Family Wealth Partners Ad-Venture Silk Screen APS Engineering and Testing Benny’s Car Wash & Oil Change L.J. Boniol and Andy Boniol `96 Bradley, Murchison Kelly & Shea Cangelosi Ward General Contractors LLC Cohn Law Firm Gwen and Matt Cotton Elaine and Randy Ellis `65 Geico John Hendry Insurance Agency Himmels’ Architectural Doors & Hardware Keogh Cox Lanehart Inc. Lincoln Builders J. Rodney Messina, APLC Moreau Physical Therapy Diane and Milton Ourso `67 Parrain’s Seafood Restaurant Richards Honda Sanford F. Roy, CIMAR, Wealth Advisor Sigma Consulting Group The St. Amant Family Varsity Sports Wardlaw & Lasseigne, LLC FOOD AND BEVERAGE SPONSORS Capitol City Produce Coffee Call Crispy Catch Baton Rouge Coca-Cola Bottling Co. Mary Miller Personal Chef Mockler Beverage Co. Pete’s Lagniappe Catering Piccadilly Restaurants Chef Ben Randow Smoothie King Bill and Cynthia Steele

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The Office of Alumni Relations would like to thank the following sponsors for their support of the 2018 CHS Fishing Rodeo. This year’s event raised $56,000 for the new student center.

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GRIZZLY SPONSORS Awning World Block Companies Couyon’s BBQ of Port Allen G.T. Michelli Co. Mark Matthews AIA Ritter Maher Architects Ryan Perry, DDS Sherwood TV & Appliances

SPECIES SPONSORS Bateman Firm Buquet & Leblanc Coastal Urgent Care Charles Carter Construction Faulk and Meek The Foot Clinic of BR Iberia Bank Jay Giblin Foundation Louis Mechanical Bill McMillin Interiors Ryson Roofing Milton J. Womack, Inc. GOLDEN BEAR SPONSORS Assurance Financial CLM Industries Custom Colors Drs. Sally and Nelson Daly ’73 Forte & Tablada Lyons Specialty Co., LLC Manda Fine Meats, Inc. Mark Emonet ’87, Flint Virgets ’78 and Jason Cloessner ’93

BRUIN SPONSORS ABL Fabricators LLC Ad-Venture Silk Screen Coastal Engineering Solutions, LLC Crevalle Boats Evans Investment Advisors, LLC Greg Flores Construction, LLC Progressive Insurance Star Service, Inc. BEVERAGE SPONSORS Baton Rouge Coca Cola Bottling Co. Mockler Beverage Co. SIGN SPONSORS Beacon Images

SAVE THE DATE 2019 C H S F I S H I N G RO D E O M O R A N ’ S M A R I N A , F O U RC H O N , L A M AY 30 – J U N E 1 , 2 0 1 9

(l to r) Ryan Heck, Jason Lyngaas, Steven Cheatham ’97 (all co-owners of Cajun Ready Mix), Joey Coco ’95 (rodeo chairman), Congressman Garret Graves ’90 and CHS Director of Alumni Relations Brian W. Hightower ’97.

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Treasures of the Past

Swim Team Awards Donated by Joe Scimeca CHS vs. Broadmoor Football Program (1963) Donated by Jerry Switzer Catholic High vs. Broadmoor football program from Sept. 5, 1963. Reuben Ruiz was the coach that year.

Four plaques honoring the Swim team when they were city champions in 1980, 81, 82 and 83 and a commemorative framed swimming cap honoring the team as 1984 State Runners-Up.

CHS Hall of Fame Trophy Donated by Brother Xavier Werneth, S.C.

Bear Facts (1966-1968) Donated by member of the class of 1968

CHS Mementos Donated by Ann Felice Fourrier, daughter of Dr. Daniel J. Fourrier ’28

A member of the honored class of 1968 donated copies of Bear Facts with various dates from February 17, 1966 to May 17, 1968. He also included the program from the Spring Sports Banquet dated Thursday, May 19, 1966.

Items included an encased Perpetual Founder medal, his Charter Membership plaque for the Founders Society, his 50-year reunion plaque dated June 2, 1978 and his 60-year reunion plaque dated June 11, 1988.

To donate an item from the past to the CHS Archives, contact Margie Alexander at malexander@catholichigh.org or 225.381.9114.

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MEMORIAL and HONORARY GIFTS

THERE ARE MANY special occasions during our lives when we choose to memorialize or honor in a special way those we hold dear. The following are acknowledged for their gifts to Catholic High School from Dec. 14, 2017, through June 8, 2018, in honor or memory of loved ones. Please remember these alumni and friends, as well as their families, in your prayers.

Memorial Gifts Mr. Frederick J. Bahlinger Jr. ’45

Mr. Benjamin C. Brown ’99

Ms. Maralyn Cambre

Mr. and Mrs. Paul M. Hebert Jr. ’64

Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Culotta Jr. ’70

Ms. Rosanna Marino

Dr. Gary P. Mayeux and

Dr. and Mrs. William F. Hagemann

Mr. and Mrs. Jimmie D. Powell

Dr. Allyson B. Mayeux

Mr. Reginald T. Bahlinger ’51 Dr. Gary P. Mayeux and

Dr. Allyson B. Mayeux

Mr. John H. Barber Sr. Mrs. Mary E. Barber Mr. Aaron P. Belanger ’13 Mr. and Mrs. Lyndon D.

Darensbourg, CPA ’85

Mr. and Mrs. Paul M. Hebert Jr. ’64 Mr. Nicholas E. Benedetto ’54 Mr. and Mrs. Andre L. Villere Jr. Mrs. Adelaide Bondy Ms. Stephanie Anderson Mr. and Mrs. Marvin E. Borgmeyer Ms. Marilyn Cazayoux

Mr. Robert K. Brown ’75

Mr. Warner J. Delaune III ’12

Mr. and Mrs. Michael S. Brown ’74 Mr. and Mrs. Ralph F. Dupuy Jr. ’75 Mr. Richard A. Campbell

Mr. and Mrs. Gary Johnson Mr. Denver R. Denison ’16 Mr. E. Michael Willis ’11

Mr. and Mrs. Richard A. Campbell III ’95 Mr. Robert L. Cangelosi Jr. ’80

Mr. P. Ryan Esnard ’97 Mr. and Mrs. W. David Butler

Mr. and Mrs. Robert L. Cangelosi Sr. ’57 Mrs. Doris Carville

Mr. Charles J. Fox Mr. and Mrs. Mark A. Hunt Mr. M. Clyde Garrison Jr. ’40

Ms. Joan C. Ervin Mr. and Mrs. George Joint

Mrs. Joanne Garrison

Mr. and Mrs. Jules J. Noel III

Mr. Robert A. Giroir ’48

Mr. Donald G. Cave

Mr. and Mrs. Marion J. Cangelosi ’43

Schwab Charitable

Mr. and Mrs. Kenny C. Champagne ’72

Mr. and Mrs. Ralph J. Stephens ’73

Ms. Betty Lou Hebert

Mr. Adrian D. Cockerham

Mr. and Mrs. Clarence P. Lorio Jr. ’52

Mr. and Mrs. Timothy J. Cockerham ’74

Ms. Melanie Perkins

Dr. Michael J. Coogan

Mr. and Mrs. Duane Theriot

Mr. and Mrs. Jack Harless

Miss Katie W. Foshee

Mr. Nestor J. Vicknair Jr. ’48

Mr. and Mrs. William A. Holloway

Mr. and Mrs. Charles E. Grey Jr.

Mr. and Mrs. J. Gerard Jolly ’70

Mr. and Mrs. Steve E. Hatcher

Louisiana Business, Inc.

Mr. Dixon W. McMakin ’05

Mr. and Mrs. Thomas E. Gibbs

Louisiana Workers’ Compensation Corp.

Mr. and Mrs. Rolfe H. McCollister Jr. Mr. Mark Montgomery

Ms. Suzanne Edwards

Mr. Milton D. Croswell Jr. ’50

Mr. and Mrs. J. Henry Lastrapes V

Mr. and Mrs. Randall J. Ellis Sr. ’65 Mr. David F. Currier ’82 Mrs. Rose S. Brian and Ms. Theresa Saia

Mr. William H. Rigell

Mr. and Mrs. James R. Chastain Jr. ’82

Mr. and Mrs. Thomas M. Sandahl

Mr. and Mrs. Randall J. Ellis Sr. ’65 Mr. Joseph R. DeLaune

Ms. Elizabeth Treppendahl

Brakes & More! LLC

Mr. and Mrs. T. Wayne Wroten

Mrs. Nellie Broussard

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Mrs. Patricia T. Thompson Mrs. Susie A. Gremillion

Reeves, Coon & Funderburg

Mr. and Mrs. John Spain

Woman’s Hospital Breast Center Mrs. Florence Gordon

Mr. and Mrs. Roy A. Johnson Mr. A. R. Harris Jr. ’65 Mr. and Mrs. Randall J. Ellis Sr. ’65 Mr. Alfred S. Heroman Sr. ’45 Dr. and Mrs. Adam J. Broussard ’01

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Mr. William J. Heroman Sr. ’40 Mrs. Nancy Suarez Mr. John H. Jackson ’40

Dr. Jack K. Nelson

Home Instead Senior Care

Baton Rouge Area Foundation

Mr. and Mrs. Mark A. Hunt

Mr. and Mrs. Stephen N. Carville ’76

Mr. Thomas Johnson

Mr. and Mrs. J. Ray Heil ’56

Schwab Charitable

Dr. and Mrs. George Karam

Ms. Gayle S. Poland

Mr. and Mrs. Ralph J. Stephens ’73

Mr. Michael King

Ms. Carol Stone

Mr. and Mrs. Milton J. Womack Jr. ’84

Madison Polymer Additives

Mrs. Nancy Suarez Mr. Gordon L. Jones ’99 Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Culotta Jr. ’70 Mr. Patrick B. Kennedy Sr. ’52 Mr. and Mrs. Paul M. Hebert Jr. ’64 Mr. Edmond J. Labat Mr. and Mrs. Errol E. Labat ’75 Mr. James J. Lackett II ’86

Mrs. Marie L. Orillion

Mr. and Mrs. David Marye

Schwab Charitable

Oak Alley Foundation

Mr. and Mrs. Ralph J. Stephens ’73

Mr. and Mrs. Louis Smith Sr.

Mr. Robert B. Palmintier ’95

Mr. and Mrs. Stewart Smith

Schwab Charitable

The Condominium Assoc. of

Mr. and Mrs. Ralph J. Stephens ’73

Mr. John H. Perkins

Battery Pointe

Mr. and Mrs. Douglas P. Trick

Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey L. Alello

Mr. and Mrs. Connor S. Uffman ’02

Ms. Beulah S. Alford

Dr. and Mrs. John K. Uffman ’96

Mr. Christopher Bachman

Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth E. Uffman

Dr. Marcelita Bermudez

Mr. and Mrs. Steve Uffman

Mr. and Mrs. John Bigler

Ms. Karen Voelkel

Ms. Erika Carter

Ms. Carol Boyle

Mr. and Mrs. Adam Whatley

Mrs. Janet Hearin

Dr. and Mrs. B. Joseph Brooks Jr.

Mr. and Mrs. William Winnett

Mr. Kenneth L. Blanchard Jr. ’90 Mr. Timothy M. Lacy, CDT ’65 Mr. and Mrs. Randall J. Ellis Sr. ’65 Mr. Gerard A. LeJeune ’51

Mr. John James Maginnis ’66 Mr. and Mrs. Eddie Samson ’66 Mrs. Marta H. McCarron

Mr. and Mrs. Irving Coupel

Mr. Matthew M. Smith ’18

Mr. and Mrs. Kurt Culbertson The Honorable and Mrs. John L.

Mr. and Mrs. Bradley J. Caro ’96 Ms. Mary L. Starring

Mr. Patrick O. McCarron ’93

Mr. Robert L. McCarron

Mr. and Mrs. Chris C. Eldredge ’98

Mr. and Mrs. Robert L. McCarron III ’89

Ms. Lori Ernst

Mr. and Mrs. Robert M. Brouillette

Mr. and Mrs. Lyman E. Thornton III

Mrs. Sandra Fox

Mr. and Mrs. David Schroeder

Mr. and Mrs. Ronald J. Gagne

Mr. and Mrs. Ollie Smith III

Mr. Byron M. Monroe ’91 Mr. and Mrs. John H. Bateman Mr. Linton J. W. Naquin III ’87 Mr. and Mrs. Linton J. Naquin Jr.

Dardenne Jr.

Dr. and Mrs. Stewart T. Gordon ’82

Mr. and Mrs. Robert G. LeBlanc ’75 Ms. Kathleen Tamplain

Mrs. Cecilia Tramonte

Ms. Edwina Harvey Mr. and Mrs. James Holloway

Mr. and Mrs. Don Landry Ms. Sue T. Weston

Mr. and Mrs. John Holt

Mr. Andrew T. McMains

Honorary Gifts Reverend Donald Bahlinger, SJ ’46 Dr. and Mrs. Robert V. Cazayoux ’51 Dr. and Mrs. Gregory A. Brandao ’73 Dr. B. Diane Sistrunk Mr. Branden J. Coniglio ’14 Mr. and Mrs. Jarrod J. Coniglio Brother Eldon Crifasi, SC ’39

Mr. Benjamin H. D’Armond ’18

Mr. Gabriel J. Jumonville Sr. ’42

Mr. and Mrs. James A. Crocker Dr. and Mrs. Ronaldo Funes

Mr. John Jumonville Dr. and Mrs. Kenneth Kitchell Dr. and Mrs. Christopher M. Funes ’89

Dr. and Mrs. Christopher M. Funes ’89 Mr. and Mrs. Stephen A. Galliano

Mr. Christian P. Leger ’19

Dr. and Mrs. Michael G. Morgan

Mr. and Mrs. Chris Leger

Mr. and Mrs. Paul M. Hebert Jr. ’64

Mr. Darren A. Madaffari ’96

Mr. and Mrs. Francis C. Jumonville Jr. ’73

Mrs. Barbara H. Magruder

The Vision 21 Foundation

Mr. and Mrs. Charles S. McCowan Jr.

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Honorary Gifts Mr. and Mrs. David R. Madaffari ’00 Mr. and Mrs. Stephen S. Madaffari Mr. and Mrs. James Magette Mr. and Mrs. Scott Raley Mr. and Mrs. Craig Maxson Ms. Diane Bynum Mr. Adam M. Morgan ’02

Mr. J. Kale Purdom ’17 Mr. and Mrs. Michael Purdom

Mr. and Mrs. James R. Chastain Jr. ’82

Ms. Jewell C. Riecke

Mr. and Mrs. Lyman E. Thornton III

Ms. Diane Bynum

Ms. Diane Bynum

Mr. and Mrs. Andrew E. Schroeder

Mr. and Mrs. Jimmy M. Vidrine

Dr. and Mrs. William Pryor

Ms. Diane Bynum

Mr. Benjamin D. Schroeder ’18

Mr. and Mrs. Mark L. Morgan

Dr. and Mrs. William Pryor

Dr. and Mrs. Charles A. Patout Jr.

Mr. and Mrs. Daniel J. Smith

Ms. Diane Bynum

Mrs. Emily Terracina

Mr. Michael P. Woods ’18 Ms. Gloria M. Woods

Ms. Diane Bynum

in MEMORIAM

AS OF JUNE 8, 2018, the following alumni and friends of CHS have passed away since the last issue of Bear Facts. Please remember them and their families in your prayers.

Leo Gerard Abadie

Paul Tudor Gallagher

Jeanette Marie Dupuy Mire

Emile Anthony Ackoury Jr. ’45

William H. Gallmann Jr.

Joseph Mortellaro ’56

Richard Anthony Ashby

Robert Anthony Giroir ’48

Clifton William Murphy

Clarence M. Aull Jr.

Florence Cecilia Gordon

Jack K. Nelson

Frederick Jacob Bahlinger Jr. ’45

Susie Arceneaux Gremillion

Marie L. Orillion

Reginald Thomas Bahlinger ’51

F. Joseph Guerin Jr. ’48

Robert Blake Palmintier ’95

Melwyn Mary Barker

James Thomas Guglielmo

John Henry Perkins

David John Bella

Augustine Guarino

Jeanette Roppolo Pitalo

Nicholas E. Benedetto ’54

A.R. Harris Jr. ’65

Randal D. Rebowe

Adelaide Cazayoux Bondy

Anna Mae Helouin

Frank Salvadore Salario ’57

Doris Lasseigne Carville

Clyde Henderson ’72

Florence Jarreau Samson

Donald G. Cave

Amy Cutrer Heroman

Charles Lenton Sartain Jr.

Rita Guillot Charlet

William Joseph “Billy” Heroman Sr. ’40

John Harris Savoie

Charles L. Chassaignac III

Louise Hill

Mary Isabelle Schott

Milton DeWitt “Bing” Croswell Jr. ’50

John Harvey Jackson Jr. ’40

James Ray Smith

Joseph Culotta ’48

Eleanor Dixon Kleinpeter

Donald J. Stabiler ’53

David Francis “D.C.” Currier ’82

Timothy Michael Lacy ’65

Joan Winifred Starring

Joseph Ray DeLaune

Edmond Joseph Labat

Kathleen Hebert Tamplain

Russell Linus Dietrich Sr. ’45

Jacqueline Billeaudeau Labat

Joseph C. Termini Jr. ’38

Bernice A. Dispenza

Stephen Charles Landry ’71

Melba Broussard Tullier

Joseph Wallis Dupuy ’55

Gerard Alfred LeJeune ’51

Sue Weston

Martha L. Dupuy

Albert Joseph “A.J.” Lousteau Jr.

David Judy Verbois ’80

Nora Lee Lovas Eckert

Alvin Joseph Marchand Jr. ’47

E. Victor Vignes

Ernie Wayne Feierabend CDR, USNR

Patricia F. Melancon

Mary Lamana Vince

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SUMMER 2018

Sports in the

By David Butler ’77

CATHOLIC HIGH’S PERFECT score in the 1975 State Cross Country Meet has withstood the test of time as no other Catholic High cross country team has accomplished this feat. Pete Boudreaux ’59 was recently asked if all his cross country teams were lined up at the starting line, which team would prevail?

Without hesitation he remarked, “There is no doubt in my mind the 1975 team would finish on top. We have had faster runners, but no team had the depth we had for the top five runners.”

Over the years, courses and meets have changed, but for 46 years all Catholic High cross country teams have run the same three-mile time trial on Kleinert Avenue. Consisting of three one mile loops, Coach Boudreaux has used the course annually as a benchmark to evaluate his team’s conditioning entering the fall season. This course is so ingrained in Catholic High Cross Country that an all-time performance list is kept as part of the cross country records.

The 1975 team averaged 15:59 on the three mile course with the top five runners posting times of: Paul Rhorer ’77 - 15:50, Lionel Currier ’76 – 15:52, Les Roussel ’76 – 16:00, Ed Gassie ’76 – 16:06, and Karl Hirschey ’78 – 16:08. No other team has matched their consistency.

Although the team went undefeated against all classes all season, Pete Boudreaux specifically recalls the Rummel Invitational three weeks before the state meet. “The runners came over the hill together and Janet Rhorer remarked, ‘They look like a big orange wave.’ Four seconds separated our top five runners, that is how the Big Orange Wave was born,” said Boudreaux with a proud smile on his face.

Boudreaux recalled Paul Rhorer putting in high mileage during the summer after his sophomore year. Other runners saw his improvement in the fall of 1974 and realized the importance of

(l to r) Lionel Currier ’76, Karl Hirschey ’78, Paul Rhorer ’77 and Ed Gassie ’76.

summer training. When the team began practice in the fall of 1975, they were in shape as each ran 600 to 800 miles during the summer. “When you look at our all time summer mileage leaders, they are from that era,” commented Boudreaux.

“Somewhat lost in the success of the top five runners is the overall depth of the remainder of the team. Bowie Didier ’77 and Chris McGrew ’76 finished 9th and 15th in the state meet. John Hollowell ’77 a 4:28 miler, did not even run in the state meet,” he added.

Although 43 years have passed, Boudreaux recalls this team like it was yesterday. “Every day at practice it was ‘Game On!’ Each day was so intense. They were one of the most competitive groups among each other that I have ever been associated with. There was no established pecking order as each of the five guys won a race during the year en route to perfect scores in seven meets including the state meet. This team was one of the most dominant teams to ever run in the State of Louisiana. This team would be a dominant team today.”

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The only thing better than a really terrific birthday party, is a personal invitation to be part of the ongoing celebration. On May 26, 2018, the threeyear celebration marking the 200th anniversary of Father André Coindre’s mission to rescue young people on the margins, prepare them for life, and give them a solid formation in faith began. What started as a simple, but profound response on behalf of youth falling prey to the ills of society in Lyon, France, back in 1818 has now spread to 31 countries around the world. It not only continues, but thrives through the ministry of partners in mission, Brothers and lay men and women, alike. From the largest of cities in the world to the remotest parts of the planet, young people of all ages are moved to hope and belief through our love. It’s a mission that deserves our best efforts. It’s a mission to which one could dedicate

all of his life. We cordially invite you to join us in celebrating and thanking God for entrusting Father Coindre with this awesome responsibility!

We cordially invite you to prayerfully consider giving your life to this ministry of rescuing youth by joining us as a Brother. Who knows – this just might be the personal invitation for which you’ve been waiting?

If you would like to discuss a possible discernment option with the Brothers of the Sacred Heart, please don’t hesitate to call (504-913-0005). It could be the beginning of a lifetime celebration that doesn’t have to end!

Where are you being called?

732.718.8559 504.913.0005

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