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IIn This Issue
CONNECTIONS
On the cover: Kathleen Alley Lovretich ’77 and Christi Gulotta Pierce ’95 are St. Joseph’s Academy’s Outstanding Alumnae for 2016. See page 6.
Connections is published four times per year by the St. Joseph’s Academy Communications and Mission Advancement offices. It is distributed free of charge to alumnae, parents and friends of the Academy. Alumnae news, story ideas, photographs and address changes should be sent to Connections, 3015 Broussard Street, Baton Rouge, LA 70808-1198 or connections@sjabr.org. Call (225) 388-2258. Because of space limitations, we reserve the right to edit submitted news.
Mindy Brodhead Averitt Communications Director
Jennifer Menville Fontaine Assistant Communications Director
Erin Barrilleaux Albarado Media Coordinator
Meg Gerald Mission Advancement Director
Sister Joan Laplace, CSJ Mission Advancement Associate Director
Emily May Kline Alumnae/Special Events Director
Donna Blanc Mission Advancement Assistant
Stephanie Westers Mission Advancement Support
Megan St. Germain Mission Advancement Assistant
S St. Joseph’s Academy: An All-Girls School and More
In February, I had the opportunity to attend the Global Forum on Girls’ Education sponsored by the National Coalition of Girls’ Schools. Leaders and educators from 23 countries were in attendance, and the three-day conference provided a multitude of workshops embracing the education of young women around the world.
A report was shared with us on the latest research about the learning environment enjoyed by students at all-girls schools. The survey revealed that girls attending singlegender schools are more likely to have an experience that supports their learning and found the following traits to be true for these young women:
Girls have higher aspirations and greater motivation
Virtually all students expect to earn a four-year college degree, and 80 percent expect to earn a graduate degree or professional degree. Students set high standards for
themselves and take pride in the quality of their school work and are motivated by a desire to learn.
Girls are challenged to achieve more
Girls believe they are challenged to achieve their full academic potential and report giving their maximum effort. Additionally, all-girls schools emphasize the importance of understanding information and ideas, and learning is more than rote memorization.
Girls are more likely to engage actively in the learning process
Teachers in all-girls schools engage students in classroom discussions, and girls report more engagement with courserelated speaking and writing. Statistics reveal that more than 95 percent of girls report participating actively in class discussion.
Girls are engaged in activities that prepare them for the rigors of the real world
All-girls schools prepare students for the world beyond school by requiring outside research and challenging them to grapple with problems with no clear solution. All-girls schools encourage students to link concepts across problem domains.
All-girls schools provide a learning environment that welcomes an open and safe exchange of ideas
Girls are comfortable being themselves and feel they are free to focus their energies on learning. They believe they can share their views openly and that their opinions are respected. They believe that the school contributes to treating people with respect.
Girls report greater gains on core academic and life skills
Girls report significant gains in their writing, speaking, critical thinking, reading comprehension, teamwork and independent learning abilities.
Jan Rhorer Breen ’69
Girls experience higher levels of support from their classmates, teachers and administrators
Support translates into actions geared toward student success, and girls report receiving more frequent feedback and encouragement on their assignments.
Additional studies show, and I strongly agree, that all-girls schools help young women find their voice. Girls learn to advocate, negotiate and set boundaries for themselves and others. They develop interpersonal efficacy which helps them know themselves and build alliances and networks.
Girls are more confident and assertive in an all-girls learning environment. Girls engage in more healthy competition and risk-taking skills that are advantageous for leadership and life success. They have the confidence to study any subject they enjoy, participate in a wide range of extra-curricular activities, take on leadership roles and pursue studies and careers in any field they choose. All-girls schools are at the forefront of ensuring that girls have the academic and leadership skills to equip them for a very different future than envisioned by previous generations. Many of the jobs in the future will require some STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) skills. All-girls schools encourage girls to study STEM subjects and leave the door open for highly skilled and higher-paying careers.
We know that SJA embodies all the qualities identified as advantages of attending an all-girls school. We know that
our young women are better prepared for success, especially in terms of their aspirations, engagement, readiness for the real world and support of their endeavors. We know that each young lady is encouraged to pursue the highest standard of learning and character and to find her voice in her development. We know that developing each girl’s individual potential is paramount and that we must develop women for the global world with the skills needed for 21st century learning.
But there is more. Throughout its 147-year history, what has made SJA an outstanding all-girls school is that its young women experience faith development, academic excellence and personal growth in the charism of the Sisters of St. Joseph. The students embody service to the dear neighbor every day: in small ways, like helping a classmate or bringing a brown bag lunch to help feed the hungry, or in global ways, through attending mission trips or providing technology opportunities for girls in areas of the world that are underserved. SJA students are women for others. They understand the meaning of “that all may be one.”
Each young woman understands the meaning of respect: respect for herself, her classmates, her teachers and her family because she knows the love of God and the connectedness of God and others.
The Sisters’ charism is woven throughout the all-girls education at SJA. It is truly a special experience for young women.
St. Joseph’s Academy: an all-girls school and more.
Outstanding Alumnae To Be Honored
Kathleen Alley Lovretich ’77 and Christi Gulotta Pierce ’95 have been chosen as St. Joseph’s Academy’s Outstanding Alumnae for 2016. They will be honored as part of The 1868 Dinner on April 20.
Outstanding Alumnae are women who, in day-to-day living, exemplify integrity, moral character, love of God and service to humanity.
OKathleen Alley Lovretich
Kathleen Alley Lovretich lives by the motto that it is far better to give than to receive. She is an active volunteer in the Baton Rouge community, and all who know her attest to her devotion to helping others.
Following graduation from St. Joseph’s Academy in 1977, Kathleen attended Louisiana State University, graduating in 1982 with a bachelor of science in dietetics. She earned a master’s of medical science in clinical nutrition from Emory University in 1987.
While practicing at Ochsner Medical Center in Baton Rouge, Kathleen went on a blind date with co-worker Dr. John Lovretich, a diagnostic radiologist. They were married in 1994 and moved to New Orleans, where John practiced at Tulane Medical Center. When they started their family in 1995, Kathleen devoted herself full time to her family.
Today, the Lovretichs have three children: Max, a 2014 graduate of Catholic High School who is studying cyber engineering at Louisiana Tech; Sam, a senior at CHS who plans to study mass communications at LSU this fall; and Colleen, a sophomore at SJA.
Family comes first to Kathleen. Every evening, they gather for dinner and to discuss the day’s events. Sundays are reserved for group activities, including mass and Sunday brunch. Cell phones are prohibited, a condition the children happily abide.
When her kids are at school, Kathleen devotes
countless hours to a wide range of community organizations. Benefiting from her service are the Sisters of St. Joseph, St. Joseph’s Academy, St. Thomas More School, St. Thomas More Parish, Catholic High School, the Junior League of Baton Rouge and National Charity League. She currently serves her alma mater as a member of the SJA Alumnae Association’s Board, the SJA Mothers’ Club and The Soirée planning committee. CHS benefits from her time and talents as she serves as a class coordinator with the Parents Annual Giving program and on the Teacher Appreciation committee. She is on the board of directors of the National Charity League River Road and serves as vice president, provisionals.
The product of a Catholic education, Kathleen was greatly influenced by the Sisters of St. Joseph. “At both St. Thomas More and St. Joseph’s Academy, these women gave us a wonderful model of the charism, serving the dear neighbor,” she said. “It is a lesson I have tried to teach my children by example. If you see someone in need, help them without expecting anything in return.”
Kathleen said her Academy education has served her throughout her life. “As a new college student, the incredible academic foundation allowed me to be successful from the start,” she said. “The incredible faith-based foundation gave me the support I needed when times were tough and decisions were hard. I do not speak of my faith openly, but I hope that my actions speak louder than my words. As I am older, I find my friendships from high school have grown stronger, and although I have a sister, these seven incredible women are my sisters, as well. We support and lift each other up in good times and bad. We laugh a lot, too.”
Kathleen Alley Lovretich ’77
Christi Gulotta Pierce
Christi Gulotta Pierce is vice president of quality and safety at Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center, a 700-plus bed academic medical center in Baton Rouge. As such, she is responsible for all quality and patient safety activities across the OLOL enterprise. She is also charged with administrative oversight of regulatory and infection control activities.
Christi has implemented quality initiatives and clinical integration and has spearheaded organizational priorities and challenges to take the hospital’s processes to a higher level of efficiency and effectiveness. As a result of her work, the hospital’s quality metrics show improvement across all areas with increased engagement in safety programs from the clinical staff.
in healthcare administration in 2002. Following graduate school, she was immediately named an administrative resident at OLOL and has been there throughout her career, advancing through various positions of increased responsibility.
Her busy career does not interfere with Christi’s devotion to her family. She and her husband of 11 years, Ellis, have two children: Ellie, 10, is a fourth-grade student at St. Aloysius; and Charlie, 7, is in first grade. Christi is highly involved with her children’s extracurricular activities and tries to never miss a soccer or baseball game. Christi is also a role model to her two younger sisters, Candace Gulotta-Haggart ’99 and Chancy Gulotta ’05, and is very close to her parents and extended family.
Christi has also led the investigation and implementation for innovative healthcare delivery payment and operating systems. As the result, Our Lady of the Lake is the only hospital in Louisiana to participate in the CMS Bundled Payment for Better Care Initiative.
The Catholic Health Association recently named Christi one of its Tomorrow’s Leaders. She was among 10 outstanding young professionals to receive the national award. She was honored this summer in Washington, D.C.
After graduating from SJA, Christi went to the University of Alabama, earning a bachelor of science in healthcare administration in 1999. She interned at the Alabama Hospital Association and received a master of business administration in 2001 and a master of science
Christi is highly involved with her community and church. Among the organizations she serves are the Junior League of Baton Rouge and St. Aloysius Catholic Church. She was a coach for Girls on the Run.
Christi is a fellow of the prestigious American College of Healthcare Executives. She is a graduate of the Leadership Baton Rouge program with the Baton Rouge Chamber of Commerce.
“St. Joseph’s Academy really prepared me for leadership,” Christi said. “My years at SJA taught me self-confidence and self-reliance. My teachers encouraged me to be service oriented to my community, a lesson I’ve carried with me ever since.”
Christi Gulotta Pierce ’95
SJA Athletic Hall of Fame Inducts Second Class
St. Joseph’s Academy inducted its second Athletic Hall of Fame class during a special ceremony on February 20 in the Activity Center.
SHolly Randow (track and field, cross country and golf coach), Wren Eversberg Eagleton ’89 (cross country, track and field and swimming) and Leigh Ann King ’06 (swimming) were honored as were state runners-up and champions from 1990 through 1999.
Holly coached cross country and track and field from 1979 until 1987, missing the 1982 track season with a health issue. Her cross country teams brought home state championship trophies in 1983 and 1985 and were state runners-up in 1980 and 1986. After a three-year absence from SJA, Holly returned to coach SJA’s fledgling golf team. For the next 21 years, Holly led the golf program and taught physical education. Her teams enjoyed tremendous success, winning three state championships (2000, 2007 and 2008) and finishing as state runners-up four times (2004, 2005, 2006 and 2009). Holly retired from coaching in 2011. She continues to teach physical education at SJA.
Wren was a three-sport athlete at SJA, enjoying tremendous success in cross country, swimming and track and field. She won the indoor 3,000 meter state championship as a freshman, junior and senior; was a member of the state champion 400 meter freestyle relay team as a freshman, sophomore and senior; won the cross country district and state championships as a junior and senior; and was the outdoor 3,200 meter state champ as a senior. Wren went on to Texas A&M University, joining the cross country and track teams. She graduated with a bachelor of science, then attended the University of Florida and earned an MHS in occupational therapy. Today, she is an occupational therapist with Triton Healthcare. She has competed in three marathons and numerous half-marathons. She and her husband, Dr. Bernard Eagleton, have three children.
Leigh Ann helped lead the Redsticker swim team to three state championships and one runner-up finish. She was named SJA’s Outstanding Sprinter all four years and received the Most Valuable Swimmer Award three years. She was the four-time City Meet and three-time State Meet champion in
from left, respectively) pose with Alumnae Director Emily May Kline ’99, President Jan Rhorer Breen ’69 and Athletic Director Dorinda Beaumont (far right).
the 50 free. Her State Meet record time of 23.11, set in November of 2005, stands to this day. In the 100 free, Leigh Ann was undefeated over four years, capturing the City and State championships at that distance three times. Leigh Ann swam on the Florida State University swim team as a freshman before transferring to LSU in 2007. She graduated in 2010 with a degree in public relations. She is now in her third year teaching second grade at Wildwood Elementary in Baton Rouge.
The Hall of Fame planning committee was cochaired by Alumnae Director Emily May Kline and Communications Director Mindy Brodhead Averitt.
Joining them on the committee were Athletic Director Dorinda Beaumont, Mission Advancement Director Meg Gerald and staff member Nan Murtagh.
Sponsors for the evening were Baker Printing, Mockler Beverage Company and Baton Rouge Coca-Cola Bottling Company.
Nominations are now being accepted for the 2017 induction class. To submit an application for consideration, please visit the SJA website at www. sjabr.org. Click the Alumnae dropdown, then choose Athletic Hall of Fame.
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Stephanie Fourier
Swimmers from the 1990s pose with coach Nan Murtagh (second row, second from right). They are (front row) Jamie Vermaelen Riley ’97,
row) Amber Dansky Kerth ’89, Wren Eversberg Eagleton ’89, Lori Territo Palmentier ’97, Nicole Sause Fawley ’96, Jamie Price Broyles ’95, Leigh Ann King ’06, Emily Waguespack Mayo ’95 and Ashley Grissom Belanger ’99.
Members of SJA cross country and track teams from the 1990s pose with their coach, Kathy Saichuk (third from right). Team members are Wren Eversberg Eagelton ’89, Honey Nesbit Lundin ’89, Sarah Ferguson Bueche ’93, Koby LeBlanc ’93, Catherine deMers ’99, Stephanie Leglue Crews ’98 and Korin Adkins ’97.
Members of Redsticker volleyball teams from the 1990s and early 2000s pose with Coach Brenda LeBlanc (back row, second from left) and Assistant Coach Dorinda Beaumont (front row, far right). Team members are (front row) Michelle Borne ’01, Carrie Zeller Martinez ’02, Mindy Ferguson Traylor ’00, (back row) Lori Shearer Kresse ’00,
FThe 2016 SJA Tennis Classic drew a record 200 participants and raised nearly $10,000 to benefit the Academy’s Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) curriculum. The tournament was held February 26-28 at Bocage Racquet Club.
In addition to the tennis competition, the tournament featured an opening-night exhibition match by the SJA tennis team and demonstrations on Saturday by SJA students, explaining the projects they’re working on in the Andrea Clesi McMakin ’74 STEM Lab.
Presenting sponsor for the 2016 classic was Baton Rouge Duplicating Products. Gold-level sponsor was Richards Honda. Red-level sponsors were Elder Outreach, Lamar Advertising, Dudley
DeBosier Injury Lawyers, Vinet & Day Law Firm and Assurance Financial. White-level sponsors were Ideal Weight Loss Solutions, Horace Wilkinson State Farm Insurance, CASCO, Hays Breard Financial Group, Arthur J. Gallagher Risk Management Services Inc. and GMFS. Courtlevel sponsors were SIM, Dr. Bill Hadlock, DDS, Brady Law Firm, Shannon Family Dentistry, Ideal Protein-Patrick Kelleher, PAX LLC and Health Plus Consulting Services Inc.
Chairing the planning committee were Wendy Williams Lutgring ’84 and Francine Graphia ’83. They were assisted by Patricia Brignac Talbot ’84, Denise Groves Schroeder ’82, Kim Wong Kwan ’79, Terri Nola Baldwin ’83, Tena Marchand Watts ’88 and Claesi Cashio McCrary ’89.
The SJA tennis team put on an exhibition match on Friday evening.
Brenda LeBlanc To Be Inducted into Louisiana High School Sports Hall of Fame
BBrenda LeBlanc, who coached the St. Joseph’s Academy volleyball team to five Division I state championships in 13 years, will be inducted into the Louisiana High School Sports Hall of Fame. She is one of seven members of the 2016 induction class.
Prior to coming to SJA, LeBlanc coached at Episcopal School of Acadiana (ESA) in Cade. There, she won seven consecutive Division IV state titles. She also has three state runners-up finishes to her credit: twice at ESA and once at SJA.
Over the course of her 24-year coaching career, LeBlanc’s teams made 15 trips to the state finals. She posted an overall record of 786-188. She was inducted into the Louisiana Volleyball Coaches Hall of Fame in 1996 and was named the National High School Federation’s Coach of the Year in 2005.
LeBlanc has dedicated a lifetime to the sport of volleyball. From a standout career at Northside High School, including being a member of the 1977 state championship team, to being a fouryear letter winner and All-Metro Conference selection at Tulane University, she excelled on the court. Her understanding of the game as a participant on the highest level translated to a stellar coaching career.
After graduating from Tulane as its all-time leading offensive player in 1981, LeBlanc helped start the volleyball program at ESA. After one season as assistant coach, she was named head coach and would win seven consecutive state titles from 1987 to 1993.
“It is with extreme pride that I accept this honor on behalf of all the women, young and old, and a few good men who made this journey possible for me,” LeBlanc said. “Whenever I reflect on my career, the first line from my favorite poem, by Glennice L. Harmon, always comes to mind: ‘They ask me why I teach, and I reply. Where could I find more splendid company?’”
In 1994, LeBlanc replaced the legendary Barbara McManus as SJA’s head volleyball coach. (McManus is a 1996 Louisiana High School Sports Hall of Fame inductee.) Within four years, LeBlanc led the Redstickers to a state championship. Her 2002 team posted a perfect 43-0 record, becoming one of the few teams in Louisiana high school volleyball history to go undefeated.
Brenda LeBlanc
FFirst-Ever SJA Give Day a Success
St. Joseph’s Academy’s first-ever Give Day, honoring the feast of our patron, St. Joseph, was held on Friday, March 18. SJA Give Day is a 24-hour giving event to benefit the St. Joseph’s Academy Annual Fund and scholarships. With more than 250 donors, SJA Give Day raised $34,947 in just one day.
“It is exciting that we had such a broad range of donors,” said Megan St. Germain, SJA Give Day coordinator. “Alumnae from 13 states and class years ranging from 1937 to 2017 gave, as did parents, friends and grandparents of Academy students. The numbers show how far the SJA community reaches. SJA truly is the sacred thread that connects.”
Thank you to all who made SJA Give Day a resounding success. Your participation underlines your commitment to our mission of educating young women as responsible and unifying members of the world community.
We are excited to carry on this new tradition next March.
Save the Date
The Soirée 2016
Saturday, October 29 SJA Activity Center
The fun evening will include a taste fair featuring delectable edibles from many wonderful Baton Rouge restaurants, an open bar, live music and the return of the Kendra Scott raffle. Our silent auction will see the return of electronic bidding from your smartphone. Our live auction promises to be bigger and better than ever.
The dream vacation raffle returns this year. Raffle tickets are $50, and the winner can choose from one of four terrific vacation packages. For more information about the raffle, contact Megan St. Germain at stgermainm@sjabr.org.
Tickets for The Soirée are $50 per person. Interested in getting a sneak peek? Then purchase a ticket to the Sponsor Party for $125 per person. To purchase tickets, contact Stephanie Westers at (225) 388-2336.
If you would like to join the planning committee, need more information or are interested in being a sponsor, please contact Meg Gerald at geraldm@sjabr.org.
Mark your calendars, and make plans now to join us for what’s sure to be a terrific, fun-filled evening.
MMothers’ Club Member To Receive 2016 Mother Seton Award
Suzette Rome Say will be among the recipients of the 2016 Mother Seton Award, given each year by the Diocesan Home and School Association. The award recognizes individuals who emulate the qualities of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton by volunteering their time, gifts and talents in exemplary service and dedication to their home, family, school and church communities. Award recipients also demonstrate strong Catholic values and selfless dedication to Catholic schools.
Suzette served as the SJA Mothers’ Club vicepresident during the 2012-2013 school year and as president during 2013-2014. She continues to serve as a member of the Mothers’ Club Executive Committee. She has served on numerous Mothers’ Club committees, including Teacher Appreciation, Mother-Daughter Brunch & Style Show, Moms on Call, Faculty/Staff Christmas Party and the Soirée. She currently serves as her class’ 30th reunion chair.
Suzette has also served Catholic High School in numerous capacities. She chaired the 2013 Open House committee, the 2015 Bear Fête Super Silent Auction committee and the 2016 Bear Fête Food and Beverage committee. She was the gradelevel coordinator of the Parents Annual Giving campaign in 2014-2015 and 2015-2016. She has also worked on the Back to School, Open House, Teacher Appreciation and Mother/Son Breakfast committees.
She is highly involved with Our Lady of Mercy School and Church. She currently serves on the Home & School Committee, PACE Rosary Group, Pastoral Council and as a Eucharistic minister to the homebound. Former involvement includes serving with the Bereavement Committee, as the $10,000 raffle chair, a room mother, “Come Lord
Jesus” leader, Vacation Bible School refreshments coordinator and on the Merry Mercy Committee.
Suzette is a 1986 graduate of St. Joseph’s Academy and a 1991 graduate of Louisiana State University with a bachelor of science in dietetics. She earned her master’s degree in 1993 from Louisiana Tech University. She and her husband Douglas are the parents of four children. Suzette feels strongly about Catholic education. “I believe it instills a sense of community, encouraging each of us to give back and make a difference,” she said. “It is a true gift that keeps on giving.”
The 2016 Mother Seton Awards Ceremony is set for April 28 at the Baton Rouge Marriott.
Suzette Rome Say ’86 will be honored as St. Joseph’s Academy’s 2016 Mother Seton Award winner.
A Award Established To Honor Jeff Nola
The Catholic High School Barefoot Pedals Foundation was established in 2011 to honor the legacy of Jeff Nola and to help continue his work and beliefs. The foundation has granted two $1,000 awards to St. Joseph’s Academy in Jeff’s honor.
Jeff was a 1994 graduate of Catholic High School. His legacy of leadership, spirituality, education, equality and love of the arts lives on through the work of the Foundation.
Jeff spent 12 years as a Catholic school educator, serving as a religion teacher, member of the
campus ministry team, volunteer for student mission trips and as moderator for the marching band. In 2011, at the age of 35, Nola lost his courageous battle with a rare form of cancer called Burkitt’s Lymphoma.
The two winners of the Jeff Nola Award will be announced at SJA’s Academic Awards Assembly on April 29. One award will be given to an SJA Liturgy Committee member entering her senior year; the second will be given to an SJA/ CHS Band member entering her senior year. Award recipients will embody quiet leadership, spirituality, commitment to academic success and be in good academic and personal conduct standing with the school. The band recipient will exhibit the additional trait of commitment to craft in playing a musical instrument.
Save the Date:
Throwback to Football Friday Nights!
Friday, September 16
A tailgate party, location TBA 5:30-7 p.m.
Previous Band members, Bruinettes and CHS Cheerleaders are invited to participate in the halftime show! YouTube videos will be posted of the routine, and sheet music will be provided for band members. Rehearsal on Thursday, September 15, at CHS from 6 to 8 p.m. (Dinner and drinks included.)
Please email alumevents@sjabr.org for more information or if you are interested in serving on the Planning Committee.
Jeff Nola
WWhere we are, what we’re doing
’62 Julie Nesbit, president and CEO of Louisiana Assistive Technology Access Network (LATAN), was among the eight dynamic and influential honorees at the Celebration of Women: Linking the Chains to Success 2016. The event, part of the celebration of International Women’s Day, was held March 5 in Baton Rouge. Julie was recognized for her tireless efforts in helping people of all ages who live with a disability to access assistive technology and remain independent.
’87 Molly Thayer is a wardrobe stylist for J. Hilburn Men’s Clothier. She lives in Austin, Texas. Molly was the top seller for the company in January 2016, a milestone she reached before the oneyear anniversary of her hire on February 28.
’72 Mary Lee Eggart created a piece of art that was recently chosen by the Walls Project for its Wall #36. The 18x24-inch original drawing, entitled The Birds of University Lake, was enlarged to 20x31 feet and printed on vinyl by Lamar Advertising. The print was installed February 15 on the rear wall of the Mapp Construction Company building in downtown Baton Rouge. It is visible from 4th Street near Laurel Street and will be on display for several months.
’81 Becky Michael Bourg chairs the annual Count Your Blessings supper at Our Lady of Mercy Parish to benefit the St. Vincent de Paul Society in Baton Rouge. This year marks the 20th year she and husband Bubbie have volunteered their time and talents to the cause.
’99 Lauren Davis has been named the top museum employee in the state of Louisiana by The Louisiana Association of Museums. This is the highest honor bestowed upon a Louisiana museum professional. It recognizes commitment, exemplary and distinguished achievement and professionalism. Lauren is the curator of Louisiana’s Old State Capitol. She oversees curatorial procedures throughout the Secretary of State’s museum system, coordinates and creates a changing exhibition program at the Old State Capitol and manages care of the collection. She is also an officer for the Louisiana Association of Museums.
’04 Erin Berryhill Franco is a writer, blogger, podcast host and stay-at-home mom. Her blog is Humble Handmaid, and she has written for CatholicMom. com for five years. Her Catholic podcast, The Right Heart, has been
picked up by Breadbox Media, a Catholic streaming radio network, and will start airing as a weekly show this summer. She has been involved with Catholic radio in Baton Rouge since 2012, regularly co-hosting Faith and Good Counsel. Erin and her husband, Michael Franco (Brother Martin class of 2000), are the diocesan lead couple for the Domestic Church movement in Baton Rouge. They have three children and are expecting a baby this summer. Erin’s website is ErinFranco.com.
’07 Kathryn Regard
’06 Shannon Berryhill Palombo is in her second year of residency in New Orleans in internal medicine/pediatrics. She and husband Myles Palombo (Catholic High School class of 2006) have one daughter.
Douglas graduated with a master’s in communication sciences and disorders from Southeastern Louisiana University in May. She is employed as a speechlanguage pathologist at the Neuromedical Center Inpatient Rehabilitation Hospital.
’09 Kati Jo
Barber has been named Miss Rodeo Louisiana 2016. Kati Jo will travel the state of Louisiana promoting the sport of rodeo and will travel to PRCA rodeos across the United States to represent
Louisiana. As Miss Rodeo Louisiana, Kati Jo will visit with younger generations of cowboys and cowgirls to educate them about rodeo and the responsibilities of owning and caring for animals. Kati is a graduate of Louisiana State University with a degree in general management and is employed as a project manager at Envoc, a full-service digital agency. At the age of 7, she became a barrel racer and continues to compete today. For the last 17 years, Kati Jo has competed on her beloved Cisco. Together, they’ve won 10 saddles and numerous buckles. They advanced to the National High School Finals Rodeo in 2009.
’10 Lucie Rivers Berryhill graduated summa cum laude from the Scholars College at Northwestern University in 2014. She is in graduate school at LSU studying archaeology and serves as a teaching assistant.
’12 Laura Flandez graduated from LSU with degrees in psychology and Spanish in December. She worked for the crime laboratory and Special Investigations Division at the Louisiana State Police, where she assisted with cases within the special victims unit. She has accepted a job with the 19th Judicial District Attorney’s Office as the victim assistance coordinator. She is responsible for supporting and keeping victims, witnesses and their families informed of their case status as it proceeds through the criminal justice system and providing them with necessary resources. She also works to educate individuals and agencies on the needs and rights of victims. Laura is completing a master’s in criminal justice from Boston University, to which she will travel throughout the duration of the program.
’12 Caroline Sagrera, a senior pitcher on the Spring Hill College softball team, was selected as one of 50 student-athletes from across the country for the watch list for the NFCA/ Schutt Sports Division II National Player of the Year award. Caroline is a three-year starter at Spring Hill. She is a two-time NAIA first team All-America member, the 2013 Southern States Athletic Conference (SSAC) Pitcher of the Year, a two-time SSAC All-Conference selection and a Capital One
Academic All-America first team selection in 2014 and 2015. She has pitched in 137 games with 128 starts for a total of 118 complete games with 45 shutouts and eight no-hitters. She has a 103-28 record with one save over 895.0 innings pitched while allowing just 161 earned runs with 1,267 strikeouts. The Top 25 finalists for the 2016 NFCA/ Schutt Sports Division II National Player of the Year award will be announced on April 21.
’12 Erinn Sala will graduate from Louisiana State University with a dual degree in mass communication and history and a minor in business administration. While at LSU, Erinn served on LSU’s Panhellenic Executive Council for two consecutive years and interned at Visit Baton Rouge. She has recently accepted a fulltime job offer as marketing manager for LSU Executive Education and will be pursuing her PMBA beginning in the fall of 2016. Erinn continues to be actively involved in the Capital City and currently serves as the 2016-2017 vice president of communications for Forum 35, a nonprofit comprised of young professionals improving Baton Rouge.
’12 Three members of the class of 2012 have served on the Panhellenic Council at LSU. They are, front row, Ashley Adams, Kaitlin Young and Erinn Sala (back row): Amanda Ourso, Jeannie Vicari and Claire Hilse.
’13 Savannah Kelleher was the queen of the Krewe of Tucumcari. The theme was Greek Gods. Savannah’s brother, Catholic High senior Chandler Kelleher, was king.
’14 Lindsay Hagmann received an invitation to the NCAA Division III Women’s Swimming and Diving Championships in the 50-yard and 100yard freestyle after her outstanding performance at the Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference Championships in Lewisville, Texas, in midFebruary. She was named female swimmer of the meet for the highest point total of all women swimmers. Lindsay won the 100 freestyle in 50.86, setting a new conference meet and open
record. She also won the 100 breaststroke in 1:06.97, took second in the 50 freestyle (23.63) and was a member of the first-place 200 free relay team (23.40 split), the second-place 200 medley relay team (22.97 split) and the secondplace 400 free relay team (50.68 split). Lindsay is studying business as a sophomore at Trinity.
’14 Abigail Perrault (pictured with Rick Perry of the Tiger Athletic Foundation) was awarded the LSU University College Tiger Athletic Foundation Scholarship. Abigail is a junior majoring in pre-science. The Tiger Athletic Foundation Scholarship is provided through the support of the LSU Tiger Athletic Foundation. It is awarded to full-time students enrolled in University College having completed a minimum of 15 hours of college-level work and having earned a 3.25 or higher GPA.
’15 Therese Marie Arceneaux (pictured with Sarah Clayton, University College Advisory Board member) was awarded LSU University College’s Dr. Mahlon P. Poche Jr. Scholarship. Therese is a freshman majoring in elementary grades education. The scholarship is provided through the support of Mahlon P. Poche Jr. and is awarded to a full-time undergraduate student enrolled in University College who is a member in good standing with the LSU Tiger Band. Recipients must have a minimum 3.0 overall GPA and have earned a minimum of 15 credit hours of coursework.
’15 Madison Harris and Maria Rome, class of 2014, attend Northwestern State University in Natchitoches. Maria is Madison’s Big Sis in the Phi Mu sorority. They recently received an award for Highest Big-Little GPA. Both Madison and Maria had a 4.0 GPA during the fall semester. While they didn’t know each other at SJA, Madison and Maria say they are now Sticker Sisters and Phi Mu Sisters for life.
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GGraduate Blazing Trails through Commitment to Empowering Women
A. Angélique Roché, a 2000 graduate of St. Joseph’s Academy, serves as senior director for external affairs for the Ms. Foundation for Women. She and her team manage all external communications, policy, advocacy and external relationships and events for the foundation.
Prior to joining the Ms. Foundation, Angélique served as the campaign manager for Nina Turner for Ohio secretary of state, making her the first African-American woman to run a statewide campaign in Ohio. She was a legislative aide for U.S. Senator Mary Landrieu, working on labor, justice and law enforcement issues, including voting rights, domestic violence, gender discrimination, fair pay and juvenile justice.
With a lifelong commitment to the empowerment of women and girls, Angélique founded The Washington Middle School for Girls Civic Engagement Program, an externship allowing young women to engage in handson, afternoon civics classes at the U.S. Capitol. The program allows students to learn about the democratic process while interacting with congressional staff and representatives from various administrative agencies. The program is now in its fifth year.
Campaign School at Yale University, where she also serves on its faculty. She is a member of the board of directors for the EnVest Foundation, dedicated to educating and inspiring millennials to support nonprofit organizations. She is also a member of numerous prominent organizations, including Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc., Sigma Alpha Iota International Music Fraternity, Phi Alpha Delta International Law Fraternity, the Louisiana State Bar Association and the American Inns of Court.
A 2003 honors graduate of Southern University with a degree in mass communication, a 2006 honors graduate from Southern University Law Center and a 2007 honors graduate from the George Washington University Law School, Angélique is a board member of the Women’s
Angélique grew up with two sisters and a family of strong-willed, opinionated women. “In my household, strong academic standards, applying to college and constant engagement in social and community service were second only to God and breathing,” she said. “So, when I stumbled into the world of politics and policy after law school, I was surprised to see the dearth of women. In particular, there was lack of women of color and multiracial women in elected office or even working on the issues that affected women and people of color the most. Even while working in the United States Senate, it became apparent to me it was not for the lack of necessity or passion that we were not present, but because of the lack of training, opportunity and encouragement that we failed to see our own strength and capacity to lead.”
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A. Angélique Roché ’00
AAlum’s Foundation Helps Dream of Children’s Hospital Come True
When confetti and balloons filled the air as ground was broken for the new Our Lady of the Lake Children’s Hospital, St. Joseph’s Academy graduate Elizabeth Sherman ’14 took special pride in the celebration. Elizabeth’s charity organization, 4thekids Baton Rouge Inc., has been raising money since 2012 to help make the dream of a freestanding children’s hospital a reality.
“Ten, nine, eight, seven, six, five, four, three, two, one, WAHOO!” is what keeps playing back in my mind when I remember one of the happiest days in my life,” Elizabeth said. “On February 18, ground was broken at last. I can honestly say that this was one of the most magical days of my life. I have never felt so much pride and joy as I did on this day. I shed a few tears.”
Elizabeth also allowed herself a few trips down memory lane, thinking back over the accomplishments of the past four years. She and best friend Sydney Saia, a graduate of University Lab School, founded 4thekids Baton Rouge while they were juniors in high school with the mission of expanding and improving children’s hospital facilities in Baton Rouge and encouraging and promoting teen involvement in their endeavor. “We believe in making things better for children,” Elizabeth said.
Ongoing fundraising efforts include T-shirt sales, baked goods sales at Louisiana’s Annual Chili Cookoff, charity estate sales, live teen concerts and the Coeur-sage project for area high schools’ formal dances. Coeur-sage bracelets and heart pendants are sold as an alternative or addition to traditional floral corsages and boutonnieres. “We are excited that we are very close to reaching this year’s goal of donating $40,000, which we will make in August,” Elizabeth said.
Now that construction on the hospital is under way, Elizabeth said her organization will switch gears. “We see reaching this milestone as a fresh start,” she said.
Elizabeth and Sydney will redirect their efforts to providing enhancements that the hospital would not provide for on its own. “We wanted something innovative that would benefit the lives of the patients, and we found VGo,” Elizabeth said.
VGo is a robotic telepresence device that enables individuals to replicate themselves in a distant location. On September 3, 4thekids donated a VGo device dubbed WeeGeaux. “This is a first in healthcare in Louisiana,” Elizabeth said. “The robot will give patients a virtual presence at home with family, at school and at important social events with friends. It is so easy to use and can be controlled through any computer device, including an iPad, notebook or even an iPhone. Our new goal is to donate one VGo per floor of the new hospital. We hope we can reach this goal by the opening in 2018.”
Also marking the charity’s growth is the establishment of three boards: a Junior Board of Directors, a Board of Directors and an Executive Board of Directors. These groups meet regularly to plan fundraising events for high school students, college students and young adults. The junior board is primarily comprised of SJA students, with 17 Academy girls currently serving as active volunteers.
“We are so excited to continue 4thekids and can’t wait to see what the future may hold,” Elizabeth said.
4thekids Baton Rouge Inc. co-founders Elizabeth Sherman ’14 and Sydney Saia participated in the groundbreaking ceremony for the new Our Lady of the Lake Children’s Hospital, set to open in late 2018.
GGraduate Works to Strengthen Church on College Campuses
As a youngster, Kathleen “Kat” Peek flourished in a Catholic community that shaped her life. She grew up in the thriving Our Lady of Mercy Parish, attended OLOM School and graduated from St. Joseph’s Academy in 2011. But when she decided to attend Clemson University in South Carolina, she was not only a great distance from her family and community, but she also found herself distanced from her faith.
“My faith slowly took the back burner as I filled my life with the many things that college had to offer,” Kat said. “By my sophomore year, I found myself with much of what the world told me would bring lasting happiness, yet I still felt a deep lack of authenticity and an even deeper lack of fulfillment. At this point, I recognized just how lukewarm I had become. To the world, I looked like a pretty good Catholic, but I knew I desired a faith that was more than just good enough.”
Kat also found inspiration in her younger sister, Annie, SJA class of 2013. During Annie’s freshman year at Auburn University, she was deeply impacted by a campus missionary with The Fellowship of Catholic University Students (FOCUS). “Annie came to understand and embrace the fullness of our Catholic faith,” Kat said. “God used FOCUS in her life, and then He used her in mine.”
Realizing her actions didn’t reflect her thoughts or beliefs, Kat struggled to find the way back to God. During an especially hectic week during the first semester of her senior year, Kat found the path during a simple daily mass. “I encountered Jesus in the Eucharist, and in that moment, I felt known, loved, understood, authentic, completely fulfilled and fully alive,” she said. “After taking steps to de-clutter my heart and make space for my faith again, I could see that God had been pursuing me infinitely more than I had been pursuing Him.”
Annie invited Kat to attend FOCUS’ national conference, SEEK 2015. Kat had already begun to discern missionary work after graduation; after the conference, she added FOCUS to her list of options. “During the conference, I could see that it wasn’t about SEEK or FOCUS,” she said. “It was about Jesus Christ and His church. After spending more time discerning God’s will for my post-graduation life, I felt called to be Jesus’ hands and feet on the college campus, something I didn’t have when I was there. I desired to allow Jesus to bring His life and love to our culture of darkness.”
Kat is now one of four full-time FOCUS missionaries at The University of Miami. FOCUS is the largest Catholic college outreach program in the United States, with 500 missionaries on 113 college campuses. FOCUS is present at three Louisiana universities: Tulane, Nicholls State and the University of Louisiana at Lafayette.
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Kat Peek ’11 is a full-time campus missionary with The Fellowship of Catholic University Students (FOCUS) at the University of Miami.
AAlumnae Share Career Advice with Sophomores, Juniors
Dozens of St. Joseph’s Academy alumnae and other professionals visited campus on March 16 to share their career experiences with sophomores and juniors.
Career Day 2016 featured a business expo with more than 65 participants, enabling students to learn about a wide range of careers and to question the professionals about their experiences, likes and dislikes about their jobs and more. Other highlights included guest speakers and an alumnae panel of current college students.
Career Day is sponsored each year by the SJA Alumnae Association and the Academic Counseling Center. SJA Alumnae Director Emily May Kline ’99 and Counseling Center Program and Career Counselor Beth Dupre Burleigh ’86 coordinated the day.
Alumnae returned to campus on March 16 for Career Day 2016.
Morgan Simpson ’11 and Caroline Gremillion ’11 were part of the young alum panel that spoke about the transition from high school to college.
Young alumnae panelists were Peyton Klemm ’13, Hannah Knight ’12, Laura Flandez ’12, Caroline Grand ’12, Madeleine Cockerham ’12, Elizabeth Blanchard ’11, Morgan Simpson ’11, Caroline Gremillion ’11 and Emily Padgett ’11. Graduates who participated in the business expo were Ana Andricain ’86, Elizabeth Beyer Carter ’86, Gina McKnight ’86, Sallie DuPont ’98, Angelle Lavergne Terry ’03, Hayden Moore ’05, Dawn Starns ’93, Kate Butler Cook ’01, Amy Andrews Broussard ’06, Stacie Lambert deBlieux ’97, Letti Lowe-Ardoin ’76, Laney Simar Sanders ’99, Heather Robinson LeBlanc ’99, Ashton Piland ’08, Maia Key ’08, Rei Heroman ’92, Allison Huber ’96, Kerrie Montalbano Richmond ’97, Nikki-Dean Ragusa ’08, Jennifer Aguillard
Dr. Liz Dauzat Seiter ’79, a pediatrician, shared career advice with interested students.
Gracie Palombo ’09 talked to students about her job in marketing with Burger King Corporation.
Parker ’94, Emily Macaluso ’09, Ali Dazzio ’89, Lizzie Butler Broussard ’03, Deanna Ledet Saab ’02, Lauren St. Germain ’07, Anne Spurlock Perrone ’98, Gracie Palombo ’09, Monique Douglas ’08, Angela Beague Hammett ’91, Dr. Terri E. Thomas ’93, Dr. Liz Dauzat Seiter ’79, Kristin Loup Green ’03, Dr. Britani Bonadona ’99, Allison Brocato Dillard ’84, Emily Hipwell Monsour ’99, Sara Hipwell Monsour ’93, Dr. Hanna Borne Green ’08, Dr. Erin Dauterive DiPalma ’00, Dr. Jeannemarie Drane Hinkle ’86, Mallory Morgan Ludwig ’05, Dr. Ayme Veron Schmeeckle ’00, Nicole Willoughby ’06, Dr. Stephanie Babin ’05, Dr. Katie Evans Moffit ’04, Dr. Kathleen Atkinson Crapanzano ’80, and Ashley Fife Fontenot ’99.
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Angélique said while she was a student at SJA, she was surrounded by women leaders and was encouraged to become a leader in her own right. “Being at an all-girls school gave me the freedom to see past societal gender roles and see myself as a leader,” she said. “To this day, I believe that type of freedom is so critical for women and girls to see their strength and find their voice.”
She credits the many opportunities afforded her at SJA with influencing her course in life, from serving on the staff of the school newspaper and yearbook; as president of the Drama Club; and as a member of the Liturgy Committee, Liturgy Choir, Students for Unity, Library Club, Spanish Club, Mixed Ensemble and the Help Desk. “I developed a diverse perspective of what was possible for the future,” she said. “I know those experiences led to leadership positions
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“FOCUS formed in response to St. Pope John Paul II’s call for a new evangelization: an evangelization new in ardor, new in expression and new in method,” Kat said. “We do this by winning the hearts of college students, building them up in their faith and sending them out to bring the same joy to others.”
FOCUS missionaries commit to a life of prayer, chastity, sobriety and excellence. In her work, Kat leads bible studies, mentors students, organizes campus outreach initiatives and spreads the love of Christ. “This can be as simple as grabbing coffee with a student and just listening to their story while answering any questions they have about the faith,” she said. “We seek to set an example on campus while being relatable and available for the students. We walk with students in authentic friendship and, if nothing else, seek to be a light of love in their lives that is harder and harder to find in our culture today.”
that guided my career path to where I am today: working for an organization dedicated to lifting the voices of all women and supporting grassroots organizations that empower women to make change in their communities around the country.”
An avid traveler, Angélique has also written two books of poetry and had a role in the motion picture Ray. She was the guest of former Congresswoman Gabby Giffords at the Presidential Town Hall on Guns for CNN that aired in January. She is a political strategist and freelance writer, with pieces featured in the Huffington Post and NBC News online.
“SJA opened a lot of doors,” she said.
FOCUS missionaries also lead mission trips to 38 countries around the world. Kat recently returned from Mexico City, where her group worked with the poor and elderly through the Hope of The Poor program.
Kat said she continues to build on the foundation laid by her Academy education. “St. Joseph’s planted many seeds that are still bearing much fruit in my life,” she said. “When I finally had my ah-ha moment with my faith, I had the foundation I received at SJA to stand on and build from. It was as if I had a huge stack of firewood perfectly placed and just waiting to be lit into a roaring bonfire. SJA gave me the firewood; going out into the world set it ablaze.”
For more information about FOCUS, visit www. focus.org or email Kat at Kathleen.peek@focus. org.
CCount Me In!
Faith development, academic excellence and personal growth – the three pillars of St. Joseph’s Academy’s mission statement – define who we are. With your support of the Annual Fund this year, we will continue our tradition of excellence. All gifts enable us to offer educational enhancements which make the Academy experience so very special for all of our young ladies.
Our goal for the Annual Fund this year is to raise 4.1 percent of our operating budget. To date, our parents, alumnae and friends have generously given $489,979, or 3.79 percent, of our operating budget. Below is how we are achieving our goal:
Faculty/Staff: 100% gave $20,000
Parents: 66.5% have given $271,672.36
Alumnae: 13.1% have given $107,297.45
Friends: 19% have given $111,008.97
To those of you who have already given, thank you very much. For those who have not had the opportunity to give, please consider making a donation either by check or online. Every contribution of any size to the Annual Fund makes a difference. All gifts work together to provide direct benefits to our students and faculty.
For more information about this year’s Annual Fund program or to make a gift online, please visit our website at www.sjabr.org/giveonline. html or contact Mission Advancement Director Meg Gerald at geraldm@sjabr.org or (225) 3882254.
There is no gift too big or too small. All gifts make a difference when we come together. Be counted!
WWhat Is Your Legacy?
Don’t think you are the type of individual who can leave a legacy? The truth is that a charitable bequest – a gift in your will or trust – is a good way to fulfill your philanthropic desires. Many believe a philanthropic legacy gift is reserved for the wealthy or select few. Any size estate can be structured to leave a valuable bequest to St. Joseph’s Academy. In fact, the charitable bequest is the most frequently utilized planned giving method in the United States.
Simply stated, a charitable bequest provides for a distribution of cash or assets to a charity upon the donor’s death. The charitable bequest provision is usually contained in a person’s will. It can easily be added to your will or to an existing revocable living trust.
Recognizing that taking care of your family after your passing is most important to you, a charitable trust makes it possible to take care of your family members and give to St. Joseph’s Academy. Consider one of these options:
1. Make a bequest that divides your estate into percentages to be distributed to family members and St. Joseph’s Academy.
2. Leave a percentage of the residual of your estate to SJA.
3. Name SJA as a contingent beneficiary in your will or life insurance.
A legacy gift to St. Joseph’s Academy can make it possible to leave an “inheritance” that will be cherished by many for generations to come. Create your legacy by determining how your estate will be distributed. Meet with your estate planner, accountant or attorney today and implement tax-savings strategies through charitable giving.
If you would like to make a planned gift or are interested in more information, please contact Sister Joan Laplace, CSJ at (225) 388-2220 or laplacej@sjabr.org.
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National Merit Finalists Announced
All seven of St. Joseph’s Academy’s National Merit Semifinalists have met the requirements to advance to Finalist standing in the 2016 National Merit Scholarship Program competition. They are Natalie Bush, Wellesley Dittmar, Ashley Roy, Whitney Say, Molly Sides, Stormi Verret and Katie Vukovics.
National Merit Finalists will be considered for National Merit Scholarships to be offered in 2016.
To become finalists, semifinalists maintained an outstanding academic record throughout high school, were endorsed and recommended by their high school principal and earned SAT scores that confirmed their earlier performance on the qualifying test. Merit Scholars are selected on the
basis of their accomplishments, skills and potential for success in rigorous college studies. Scholarship awards will be made beginning in March.
Natalie is the daughter of Lisa and Ed Bush; she attended St. Aloysius. Wellesley is the daughter of Millicent and Edward Dittmar; she attended St. Aloysius. Ashley is the daughter of Jan and Sanford Roy; she attended St. George. Whitney is the daughter of Suzette and Doug Say; she attended Our Lady of Mercy. Molly is the daughter of Andrea and Allen Sides; she attended St. Thomas More. Stormi is the daughter of Travis Verret and Sunni Wright; she attended St. Thomas More. Katie is the daughter of Marie and John Vukovics; she attended Our Lady of Mercy.
SJA’s National Merit Finalists for 2016 are (bottom row) Stormi Verret, Ashley Roy, Molly Sides, (top row) Katie Vukovics, Wellesley Dittmar, Natalie Bush and Whitney Say.
Innovation Workshop Provides Design Challenges
More than three dozen St. Joseph’s Academy students participated in a day-long Innovation Workshop conducted by the Innovation Institute from Newport Beach, California. Senior Manager Marc Habib and Product Development Engineer Nicole Weikert worked with the students to meet design challenges.
The workshop, held March 17 in the SJA library, began with an overview of the designthinking process and an explanation of human-centered design. The students undertook several activities to help them understand the importance of collecting information from a customer prior to embarking on a product design.
Working in groups, the girls were asked to design and prototype a surgical tool. They were given 30 minutes and a box of low-fidelity materials, including construction paper, popsicle sticks, tape, string, plastic spoons, chopsticks and rubber bands. To determine functionality, the students tested their prototypes on a “patient,” comprised of a small
marshmallow, rubber band, eraser and dominos. Successful tools extracted the items without knocking over the dominos.
After the first attempt, the girls learned about feedback and how to iterate in order to make the product better. They went back to the drawing board and refined their designs, then learned how to pitch their ideas to a group.
SJA will unveil its Innovation and Design Lab in August of 2016. The new lab will offer cutting-edge, project-based learning to equip young women for success in college and the 21st-century workplace. The Innovation and Design model helps students develop critical-thinking, collaboration, creating and problem-solving skills.
In the lab, they will design projects to solve real-world problems and impact their communities, taking learning beyond the classroom.
SJA Celebrates Father-Daughter Day 2016
St. Joseph’s Academy students and their dads gathered on campus March 13 for Father-Daughter Day 2016. The event is hosted each year by the SJA Dads’ Club. This year’s theme was Dad: A Best Friend for Life.
The day began with mass in the Activity Center. Father John Carville was the celebrant.
Following mass, guests enjoyed a jambalaya lunch prepared by Kyle Henry (Claiborne Café). Soft drinks and bottled water were provided by the Dads’ Club. Dads and daughters then teamed up for fun and games, including ping pong, horseshoes, ball toss, washer toss, tug of war and exercise fitness stations.
Father-Daughter Day 2016 was planned by Dan Boudreaux, Stephen Eisenbraun and Warren Davis. Paul McDonner with Super Sounds provided the music.
Awards and door prizes were donated by Benny’s Car Wash, Varsity Sports and On the Half Shell.
Alexis ’16, Tony and Ava ’19 Falcon enjoyed FatherDaughter Day 2016.
Students worked in teams to meet design challenges during a day-long Innovation Workshop in March.
SJA Cheerleaders Finish 7th in National Championship
The St. Joseph’s Academy cheerleaders finished seventh in the National High School Cheerleading Championship (NHSCC). The event was held February 6 and 7 at Disney World’s ESPN Wide World of Sports in Orlando.
The cheerleaders competed in the Super Varsity Division, a first for an SJA squad. They were among 28 Super Varsity teams from around the country.
Dubbed the most prestigious cheerleading championship in the country, the NHSCC is nationally televised on
ESPN and ESPN2 to more than 100 million homes and 32 countries nationwide each year.
“The SJA cheerleaders poured their time, sweat, tears, emotions and everything they have into these three performances at NHSCC,” said cheer moderator Brianna Sommers. “This has been a challenging but very rewarding year for the SJA cheerleaders, and their performances at the competition showed just how dedicated these girls are to their sport. I could not be more proud.”
Mother-Daughter Style Show One for the Record Books
The St. Joseph’s Academy Mothers’ Club hosted the 2016 MotherDaughter Brunch & Style Show on March 20. This year’s event drew a record number of students and mothers to the Baton Rouge River Center and featured a record number of seniors modeling the latest spring fashions.
Participating boutiques were Aria, Chatta Box, Edit Boutique, Elle Boutique, Eros, Head Over Heels, Hemline Boutique Highland Road, Hemline Boutique Towne Center, Love Boutique and NK Boutique. A. Marcelite Salon and Friends did the seniors’ hair. Jeneé DeJean Scott ’00 coordinated the stylists’ efforts.
This year’s style show theme was Chere A Mon Coeur, or Dear to My Heart. The exhibition hall was decorated with a Parisian flair, featuring hat boxes and shopping bags. The set was designed by John Toups.
Sponsors for the 2016 event were The Extra Point, Louisiana Lagniappe and Kendra Scott. In-kind sponsors were Celtic Studios, Yoglates II South, The Original Heroman’s and Lamar Advertising of Houma. Door prizes were provided by Kendra Scott and The Salad Shop.
SJA’s cheerleaders competed in the 2016 National High School Cheerleading Championship at Disney World’s ESPN Wide World of Sports.
Collette Lambert and her daughter Adrienne ’16 strike a pose on the runway at the Mother-Daughter Brunch & Style Show.
T Tribute Donations
The following tribute donations were made between January 1 and March 15, 2016. Please remember those being honored, as well as those who honored them, in your prayers.
If you wish to make a special gift in honor or memory of a family member or friend, you may donate online at www.sjabr.org. Click the “Giving” tab at the top of the homepage, then “Other Ways to Give.”
If you have any questions, please call the Mission Advancement Office at (225) 388-2219.
In Honor of Ms. Emily Bach ’07
Mr. and Mrs. David C. Bach
In Memory of Mrs. Kaye Balhoff
Mr. and Mrs. Donald E. Balhoff
In Memory of Mrs. Junie Baudin Bordelon ’51
Mrs. Susan Marston
In Memory of Mr. Sam Breen
Ms. Susan Barnish
Mr. Paul Bologna
Mr. and Mrs. Randy Bonnecaze
Mr. and Mrs. Pete Boudreaux
Dr. and Mrs. Gregory A. Brandao
Mrs. Pat Brignac
Mr. and Mrs. Fred Chevalier
Congregation of St. Joseph
CSJ Ministries
Ryan and Shirley Marino Dauzat
Dr. and Mrs. Jacques de la Bretonne
Ms. Sue Dicharry
Ms. Gretchen Fairbanks
Ms. Gloria Green
Alice Dugas Greer
Dr. and Mrs. Chris Hall
Dr. and Mrs. Jason Hanks
Mr. and Mrs. Kevin Harris
Mrs. Kathleen Hayden-Richmond
Mr. and Mrs. Fred Heroman
Kay Jolly Hoffpauir
Mr. and Mrs. Robert G. Huet
Mrs. Mary Lou James
Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Jolly
Mr. and Mrs. David Knight
Mr. Patrick Landers
Ms. Sandra May
Dr. and Mrs. Tom Meek Jr.
Mr. and Mrs. James J. Mooney
Ms. Dana Murray
Karen Lamy Puckett
Mrs. Janet Rhorer
Dr. and Mrs. Robert L. Rome
Dr. Marcelle Rousseau
Mrs. Donna Saurage
Mrs. Jeannine Schutte
SJA Mothers’ Club
Dr. and Mrs. Robert P. St. Amant
St. Joseph Academy Faculty and Staff
Ms. Mary Ann Corrigan-Davis
Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Stephens
Ms. Jerusha Stewart
1 anonymous donor
In Memory of Mr. and Mrs. J.D. Broome
1 anonymous donor
In Memory of Mr. Richard Campbell
Re and David DiVincenti
In Honor of Eloise Day ’18
Mr. and Mrs. Bryan Day
In Honor of Wren Eversberg Eagleton ’89
Mr. and Mrs. Wallace Eversberg
In Memory of Sister Isabel Gosserand, CSJ
Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Leglue
In Memory of Mrs. Jodi Griffon
Mrs. Mary Lou James
In Memory of Mrs. Deborah Plaisance Gwin ’68
Mr. and Mrs. Donald E. Balhoff
In Memory of Mrs. Pat Copponex Hannie ’52
Peachie and Phil Ragusa
In Memory of Ms. Abbey Hebert
Dr. and Mrs. Todd A. Pourciau
In Memory of Ms. Allison Honeycutt ’12
Mrs. Heidi Gould
Mr. and Mrs. D. Blayne Honeycutt
Mr. and Mrs. Winton Waguespack
In Memory of Mr. and Mrs. Francis C. Jumonville
Sandy and Greg Brown
In Memory of Mrs. Linda Renfroe Kimball ’54
Dr. and Mrs. Lawrence M. Kleinpeter
In Memory of Mr. Karl Erich Krousel Sr.
Dr. C. Richard Atkins
Ms. Birchey Butler
Mr. Louis Curet
Ms. Patricia Edwards and Mr. and Mrs. Mark Moore
Ms. Kathy Kovacevich
Mrs. Ferne Loupe
Dr. Robert Means
Mr. and Mrs. Charles P. Perrault
Southern Society for Clinical Investigation
Mrs. Yvonne Thompson
The Milton J. Womack Foundation Fund
In Honor of Sister Joan Laplace, CSJ
Mr. and Mrs. Alec Reddeck
Mrs. Patricia Thompson
In Memory of Mrs. Mona LeBlanc
Jennifer Johnson Broussard
In Memory of Colonel Van R. Mayhall
Jennifer Johnson Broussard
In Memory of Ms. Marjorie Claire McAnelly ’95
Mr. and Mrs. Donald E. Balhoff
In Memory of Mary Delacroix Pierson Olds ’34
Ms. Gretchen Fairbanks
Mr. and Mrs. Tommy Guarino
In Memory of Mrs. Lauren Savoy Olinde ’02
Mr. and Mrs. Donald E. Balhoff
In Memory of Mrs. Beverly Pancamo
Mr. and Mrs. Charles E. Ethridge
In Memory of Mr. Mel Rabalais
Ryan and Shirley Marino Dauzat
In Memory of Mrs. Betty Pecoraro Reinhardt ’57
Ms. Gretchen Fairbanks
Mr. and Mrs. Michael M. Gauthier
Mr. and Mrs. Tommy Guarino
In Honor of Mrs. Janet Rhorer
Mr. and Mrs. Michael Wascom
In Memory of Mrs. Jewell Richard
Mrs. Faye Richard Crawford
In Memory of Mr. John Schneller
Ms. Carmie Guarino Berry
Mrs. Cindy Gautreau and Ms. Beverly Clouatre
Mr. and Mrs. Tommy Guarino
Ms. Geri Guarino
In Memory of Mr. Joseph W. Starring Jr.
Jennifer Johnson Broussard
In Memory of Mrs. Patricia Martinez Tessier ’49
Mr. and Mrs. Chris Abadie
Mr. and Mrs. Sidney Blitzer Jr.
Ms. Gladys R. Brown
Employees of The Advocate
Ms. Gretchen Fairbanks
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Ford
Mr. and Mrs. Charles S. McCowan Jr.
In Memory of Mrs. Winifred Stuart Williamson ’35
Ms. Peggy Stuart
In Memory of Ms. Candace Ribes Young ’87
Mrs. Mary Lou James
Brick Fund
The following donors purchased an engraved brick as part of SJA’s “Pave the Way” brick program. The following donations were made between January 1 and March 15, 2016.
Mr. and Mrs. Arthur J. Adams
Mr. and Mrs. Brent M. Albarado (Erin Barrilleaux ’07)
Mr. and Mrs. Barry P. Allen
Dr. Dwayne Anderson and Dr. Cynthia Boyer
Mrs. Holly Heroman Andrews ’79
Mr. and Mrs. Hugo Andricain
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Antrobus (Mary Ann Prejean ’56)
Dr. and Mrs. Chad J. Aultman
Mr. and Mrs. Russell Autin (Linda Cotton ’68)
Mr. and Mrs. B. Roth Aymond
Dr. and Mrs. John M. Barksdale Jr.
Mr. and Mrs. Steve Baronich
Mr. and Mrs. Michael Barrilleaux
Mr. and Mrs. Alfred A. Bayhi
Mr. and Mrs. Sean M. Beauvais
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Bennett (Christie Russell ’92)
Mrs. Morgan Simoneaux Berard ’04
Mr. and Mrs. Mark Bizette (Gwendolyn Conley ’73)
Mr. and Mrs. Gary Black
Mr. and Mrs. Dwayne Blanc
Mr. and Mrs. Randy J. Bonnecaze
Mr. and Mrs. Dayne M. Bonvillain
Mr. John Bourgeois
Mr. and Mrs. Jim Boyce III
Ms. Keitha Bradford ’93
Mr. and Mrs. Scott Bridges
Patricia Lambert Brignac ’51
Mr. and Mrs. Daniel J. Broussard (Jennifer Johnson ’71)
Mr. and Mrs. Frank L. Brumley (Karen Cloud ’67)
Mr. and Mrs. Glen Bynum (Linda Barry ’78)
Mr. and Mrs. Michael A. Campesi (Kathryn Engolio ’76)
Mr. and Mrs. John L. Cancienne
Ms. Jan Talbot Chauncey ’72
Mrs. Carole Melancon Christian ’61
Ms. Joan Jerome Cockerham ’74
Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Coleman
Jane Conley ’67
Mr. Charles and Dr. Carrie Cooper
Mr. and Mrs. Toby Courville
Mr. and Mrs. John G. Dabkowski
Mr. and Mrs. Bryan Day
Ms. Noelle Dazzio ’02
Mr. and Mrs. Michael J. Dickinson
Mrs. Mary Doran
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Drago
Mr. William Drago
Mr. and Mrs. Craig J. Duhé (Staci Deumite ’81)
Mr. David Dupuy (Mathilde Fanguy ’70)
Mr. and Mrs. John V. Edmonston Jr.
Mr. and Mrs. Richard E. Ellis (Patrice Comeaux ’72)
Mr. and Mrs. Patrick H. Encinas
Mrs. Jackie P. Fife
Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey Frantz (Heather Villien ’94)
Mrs. Frances Fremin
Mrs. Frances Gary
Mr. and Mrs. Corey Gauthier
Mr. and Mrs. David George (Colleen Conley ’77)
Mr. and Mrs. Gene Gilbert (Ann Richard ’60)
Mr. and Mrs. Robert J. Gilbert
Deacon and Mrs. Richard Grant (Tina Vicari ’81)
Mr. and Mrs. John A. Graves
Ms. Jan Capdevielle Gravolet ’63
Mr. and Mrs. John W. Grissom (Amy Kleinpeter ’80)
Mr. and Mrs. Donald J. Halbert
Ms. Lurline Hamilton ’64 and Ms.
Jill White
Cindy Benedetto Harmon ’86
Joyce Shore Harvey ’75
Mrs. Kali Sanches Hay ’04
Mr. and Mrs. Cliff Hebert
Ms. Caroline E. Hicks ’10
Mr. and Mrs. Donovan O. Hicks (Michelle Honoré ’82)
Dr. Robert and Dr. Jeannemarie Hinkle (Jeannemarie Drane ’86)
Mr. and Mrs. Herschel D. Hoffpauir (Kay Jolly ’69)
Mr. and Mrs. Pugh T. Huckabay III (Melissa Benedetto ’82)
Ms. Karen Hurdle
Mrs. Susan Carville Hutchinson ’59
Ms. Jennifer Jantz ’89
Mr. and Mrs. William M. Jeter
Mr. and Mrs. Donald S. Jones Sr.
Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth R. Jones
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Kaelin (Charleen Campagna ’63)
Dr. and Mrs. Maurice L. King Jr.
Mr. and Mrs. Rodney King
Wendy Burleigh King (Wendy Burleigh ’84)
Mr. and Mrs. Craig Klimczak (Aimee Kleinpeter ’78)
Ms. Barbara LaNasa
Mr. and Mrs. Mark G. LaHaye
Mr. and Mrs. William R. Laird
Mrs. Louise Latino
Mr. and Mrs. John H. Laville (Laurie Kleinpeter ’82)
Mr. and Mrs. John K. Lawson (Aimee Michel ’80)
Mrs. Katherine Arbour LeBlanc ’64
Mr. and Mrs. Scott Leblanc
Mr. and Mrs. Gerald J. Leglue (Connie Kleinpeter ’51)
Mr. and Mrs. Tommy LeJeune
Dr. and Mrs. Theodore R. Lieux
Mr. and Mrs. Mark Lusco
Ms. Lou Magee
Rhonda Benedetto Magee ’81
Mrs. Angela Major
Mr. and Mrs. Todd Mann
Mr. and Mrs. Junious M. Marchand Sr.
(Susan Dupuy Marston ’66)
Mr. and Mrs. Mac McCall
Mrs. Julia McClanahan (Julia Arbour ’67)
Mr. and Mrs. Gary M. McConnell (Frances Culver ’72)
Mr. and Mrs. Kelly McGovern
Mr. and Mrs. Louis W. McHardy (Jackie Arbour ’46)
Dr. and Mrs. Tom J. Meek Jr.
Mr. and Mrs. Robert C. Messer
Mrs. Kathryn Ryan Michaud ’04
Mr. and Mrs. Rolfe Miller
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Monaghan
Mr. and Mrs. Bland O’Connor Jr.
Mrs. Patricia Kleinpeter Odom ’48
Mr. and Mrs. Randall A. Plaisance (Alcia Lemoine ’72)
Mr. and Mrs. David L. Prestridge
Mr. and Mrs. Jay E. Priven (Kathryn Tomsula ’67)
Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Rachal
Mr. and Mrs. Mark Rawlinson (Trisha Comeaux ’96)
Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Rigby
Ms. Beth M. Rist ’81
Mr. and Mrs. Cooper S. Roberts (Joanne Martin ’74)
Mr. and Mrs. Roy Robison
Dr. and Mrs. Michael Roppolo
Mr. and Mrs. Noel J. Salamoni
Ms. Layne Salvant ’06
Ms. Elizabeth Saputo
Mr. Patrick and Dr. Elizabeth Seiter (Elizabeth Dauzat ’79)
Mr. and Mrs. Roland N. Selig Jr.
Mr. and Mrs. Jerome Serio
Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Shell (Janelle Bergeron ’67)
Mr. and Mrs. Bobby Siener (Justine Svendson ’68)
Mr. Gary Smith
Ms. Joan Smith
Mr. and Mrs. Ed Stagg
Mr. and Mrs. Ronald E. Stamper
Mr. and Mrs. Bobby Tanory (Betty Mathes ’00)
Mr. and Mrs. Mark G. Tassin
Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Terrell
Mr. and Mrs. Chester W. Thompson
Mr. Keith Thompson
Mrs. Marvic Thompson
Mr. and Mrs. Alton D. Thornton (Kerry Halbert ’87)
Dr. and Mrs. Marty E. Tittlebaum
Mr. and Mrs. Roland M. Toups
Mr. and Mrs. Teddy Twigg
Mr. and Mrs. Rudy C. Valenciano
Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Vanchieri
Ms. Vickie Viger ’67
Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Walker (Liz Conley ’69)
Mr. and Mrs. Richard Wall (Rachel Drago ’85)
Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey Whitten
Mr. and Mrs. Gene Williams (Jeannie Bourg ’70)
Mr. and Mrs. Earl Willis
Mrs. Laura Witter
Mr. and Mrs. Randy Young 1 anonymous donor
TTransitions
Marriages
’01 Jessica Lynn Brayden to Toby Daniel Williams 11/6/2015
’02 Rachel Ann Pastorek to Adam Shawn Tyler 4/18/2015
’05 Christin Renee Clark to Andrew Justin Bayer 10/16/2015
’05 Carly Anders Sylvest to Jeffrey Brandon Sills 6/13/2015
’07 Kathryn Regard to Stephen Douglas 10/23/2015
’08 Kathryn Marie “Katie” Morgan to Grant Michael Guidry 1/8/2016
’09 Mary Elissa Elfert to Kenneth “Trent” LeRoy Hilse III 7/25/2015
’11 Madison Green Ney to Daniel Paul DeFranceschi 12/18/2015
Births
’96 Rachel Breen Everaard: daughter, Sophie Grace, born 10/30/2015
’99 Maureen Conway Beyt: son, Scott Matthew, born 5/5/2015
’02 Barbara Balhoff Bagwell: son, William Arthur, born 2/3/2016
’04 Amy Lasseigne Borgmeyer: daughter, Claire Elizabeth, born 2/28/2016
’05 Katy Alexander Bordelon: twin daughters, Brynlee Kate and Ellie Grace, born 12/9/2015
’05 Tiffany Legendre Brouillette: son, Luke Joseph, born 5/11/2015
’08 Kaysie Roberts Truax: son, Michael “Henry” III, born 1/11/2016
In Memoriam
We make a sincere effort to publish any close alumnae family connections with the names of the deceased. With more than 9,000 alumnae, please note that our database does not include all possible SJA relationships. We appreciate receiving this information from the family whenever possible. Notices which appear in this issue were received by March 16, 2016.
Maude Landry Amorello
Grandmother of Rhonda Benedetto Magee ’81, Melissa “Missy” Benedetto Huckabay ’82 and Cynthia “Cindy” Benedetto Harmon ’86
Elaine Theresa Torres Bergeron Grandmother of Elaine Vidrine Duke ’10
Claudette Cordilla Bethea Grandmother of Paige Bethea ’13
Ralph Wright “Ace” Brewer II Father of Margo Brewer Osborne ’87 Grandfather of Dana Brewer ’95 and Kristen Brewer ’97
Thomas A. “Tommy” Champagne
Father of Michelle Champagne Wilson ’91
Brother of Kathryn Champagne ’57
Edward Walter Chauncey
Father of Rebecca Chauncey Wallace ’02
Peter Anthony “Pete” Constantino
Grandfather of Angela Constantino Waguespack ’98, Nikki Constantino Guidry ’99 and Marlo Constantino Martin ’02
Vincent Luke “T-Man” Dubroc
Father of Nicole Dubroc Walker ’88 and Alyse Dubroc Landry ’92
Douglas Anthony East
Husband of Bonnie Bonanno East ’50
Uncle of Blake Bonanno Black ’87
Great-uncle of Jordan Kepper ’14, Clayton Black ’16 and Kirby Black ’19
Genevieve Gauthier Floyd
Mother of Barbara “Bobbie” Floyd Young (former faculty) and Patricia “Patsy” Floyd Cole ’65
Lawrence “Larry” Evariste Francioni Jr.
Grandfather of Amy Francioni ’12 and Sarah Francioni ’17
Mary Gulino Guarino
Grandmother of Carmie Guarino Berry ’77 and Geri Guarino ’79
Great-grandmother of Kate Mechwart ’12
Patricia Copponex Hannie ’52
Mother of Erin Hannie James ’84 (dec.)
Sister of Shirley Copponex Killgore ’37 (dec.), Effie Mae Copponex Hardy ’41 (dec.), Bernice Copponex Barry ’42 (dec.) and Mary Ellen Copponex Day ’45 (dec.)
Aunt of Lauren Barry Trask ’75 and Linda Barry Bynum ’78
Great-aunt of Keri Copponex Mullen ’02, Grace Mikesell ’13 and Hanna Mikesell ’13
Wilbur Joffrion
Father of Ruth “Ruthie” Joffrion ’77
Margaret Rose Losavio Jolly ’69
Mother of Elizabeth Rose Jolly ’09
Aunt of Claire Losavio Willis ’99, Deana Losavio Meredith ’01, Anna Losavio McEvers ’04, Mary Losavio ’05, Rose Losavio ’09, Sarah Losavio ’11 and Ruth Losavio ’14
Marion Elizabeth Bourgeois Kearley ’44
Linda Renfroe Kimball ’54
Karl Erich Krousel
Father of Allie Krousel ’20
Brother of Marlene Krousel Allgood ’74, Marie Krousel-Wood ’79 and Elizabeth Krousel Simmons ’83
Sherrill Womack Lane
Mother of Camille Womack Palmer ’97
Joseph J. Palmisano
Father of Sheri Palmisano Klemm, SJA faculty
Grandfather of Peyton Elizabeth Klemm ’13 and Jordan Rebecca Klemm ’17
Dr. Maurice Pierre Pomes Jr.
Father of Debbie Devall Daniel ’75
Grandfather of Melissa Daniel ’02
Michael Robert Ragusa
Brother of Catie Ragusa ’09
Nephew of Gina Ragusa ’74
Richard “Dr. Dick” Robichaux
Grandfather of Emily Robichaux Guinan ’01 and Eugenie Robichaux Rogers ’05
Alicia Lavastida Romanach
Mother of Lourdes Barro ’73
Grandmother of Cristina Romanach Stokes ’99, Marta Romanach Wells ’01 and Michelle Barro Knutzen ’04
Paula Ficklin Speligene
Grandmother of Elizabeth Babin ’12, Katherine “Claire” Babin ’14 and Caroline Babin ’16
John Lawrence Stabiler Jr., Boy of SJA and 1944 Catholic High graduate
Brother of Rita Stabiler ’46
Carol John Vinning
Father of Crystal Vinning Eldringhoff, former SJA faculty
Grandfather of Lauren Griffin Brown ’01, Ashley Eldringhoff Barber ’04, Rebecca Eldringhoff ’06 and Caroline Vinning ’13
Can You Identify This Charm?
A St. Joseph’s Academy alumna found this charm in her mother’s jewelry box and wonders about the story behind it. The charm was given to her mother, a 1953 graduate, during her years at SJA, and the family would like to put it on a chain for her to wear.
If you have any information about the charm, please contact us at connections@sjabr.org.
H Help Us Find These Elusive Alumnae
If you have current information for any of the following graduates, please contact Alumnae Director Emily May Kline at (225) 388-2244 or klinee@sjabr.org.
