SJA Connections (Spring 2021) by St. Joseph's Academy

Connections A P U B L I C AT I O N F O R A LU M N A E, PA R E NTS A N D F R I E N D S

SPRING 2021

SAVE THE DATE

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 11, 2021 Academy Student Center Sponsorships available. For more information, please visit the website at www.sjasoiree.org or contact Cydney Morris at (225) 388-2270 or morrisc@sjabr.org. We look forward to seeing you there!

Volunteers Needed The SJA community is blessed with talented individuals who move mountains at home and The Soirée is a great way to become involved at SJA! work and in our communities. We need a range of skills to make this year’s Soirée a success, and Join the Soirée Committee or volunteer for event-day we aremore looking for volunteerscontact to join our team. Morris For infomation, Cydney in the Mission Advancement Office set-up by visiting sjasoiree.org. Whether you have little time or a lot, can’t picture yourself volunteering or have been looking for at morrisc@sjabr.org or (225) 388-2270. just the right thing, we want you!

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FROM THE PRESIDENT

SJA COMMUNITY

ALUMNAE NEWS

ALUMS TODAY

ANNUAL FUND

PLANNED GIVING

ON CAMPUS

TRIBUTE DONATIONS

TRANSITIONS

On the Cover: On May 23, the 285 members of the class of 2021 became St. Joseph’s Academy’s 144th graduating class. Pictured outside of the Raising Cane’s River Center before their commencement exercises are Tiffany Tran, Malorie Nguyen, Anna Michael Ieyoub, Lydia Poché, Dhriti Shastri and Haley Marcotte.

Juniors Alana Buckley and Emma Littleton sing the alma mater following their Ring Ceremony on May 7.

Mindy Brodhead Averitt Jennifer Menville Fontaine Erin Barrilleaux Albarado Holly Browning Meg Gerald Katie Jeter Valenciano Cydney Morris Donna Blanc Wendy Coniglio

Connections is published three 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.

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FROM THE PRESIDENT

How can you embrace the many changes that are a part of your life’s journey?

REMEMBER THAT YOU ARE AN SJA WOMAN. You hold a rare combination of personal characteristics, intellectual commitment, a purposeful vision that comes from God’s presence in your life and a desire to make meaningful contributions to the world. Hold on to your memories and experiences of SJA that draw forth and enhance your goodness, and let these memories fill you with hope. You embody sanctity, joy and action. Always believe in yourself and become the woman God intended you to be.

Jan Rhorer Breen '69

Embracing Changes

ON LIFE’S JOURNEY

Editor’s note: Following is the address Jan Rhorer Breen ’69 delivered during the commencement exercises for the St. Joseph’s Academy class of 2021. Throughout life, there are moments that transform us. In these moments, we experience a change that will forever impact the way we live, our relationships with others and the way we see the world. Class of 2021, you have experienced a transformative year that has touched your lives, that has changed your lives. Look back on what you have learned this past year and take forward the miracles that were revealed to you. Trappist Monk Thomas Merton said, “You do not need to know precisely what is happening, or exactly where it is all going. What you need is to recognize the possibilities and changes offered by the present moment and to embrace them with courage, faith and hope.”

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Be a model of our patron St. Joseph, who was loving, courageous and a humble servant. Be a woman who loves, who is generous to others and uses her talents to serve the dear neighbor. Be courageous and be a woman of great faith. Take risks to become the best version of yourself. Be a humble servant by using your energy to build a better world, to leave a legacy that embraces a world impacted by your service and love.

LISTEN TO YOUR INNER VOICE. God is always speaking to you. Eliminate the noise in your life that drowns out God’s voice. You have one of the greatest challenges today with all the noise of social media, technology and the continuous “plugged-in world” in which we live. The noise will become even louder in the next four years, in the many changes you will experience. I urge you to take time to lower the volume so you can listen to God and hear Him helping you along your journey. As Pope Francis said, “There is a spark of divine light in each of us. Listen, and the light will lead your way through change.”

UNDERSTAND THE MEANING OF SUCCESS. True success is peace with God and becoming the woman God intended you to be. It has been said that what is meant for you will never miss you, and what misses you was never meant for you. In the charism of the Sisters of St. Joseph, along with your family and faculty and staff of SJA, you have been given the tools to change the world. It is your time to be that change. And I believe women will lead the way and redefine what true success means in this ever-changing world. Find your place to stand, your place of wisdom, peace, strength, service and love. The mark of success is embracing life with its joys and sorrows, understanding that there are blessings in every situation along your journey, growing from all that you have experienced and knowing God is guiding you to achieve your purpose.

BE THE LIGHT OF HOPE IN THE WORLD. There are people everywhere who are in need, and what great joy you can find in serving others with your unique talents. Remember, small things are sometimes bigger than you realize. Finding joy in another’s joy is the secret of happiness. Allow others to see your heart and feel your compassion and love, as I have in your four years at SJA. You hold the Light of Hope in the World.

LIVE IN A STATE OF GRATITUDE. Gratitude is the heart of life, the gateway to grace. Take a few moments each day to stop and thank God for at least one thing that happened. Everyone’s life is a full measure of graces and blessings, as well as struggles and challenges. Some of the happiest people I know are filled with gratitude, their lives rooted in compassion, generosity, prayer, forgiveness and courage.

OPEN YOUR HEART. Let your heart lead you to God’s presence in your life, every step of the way, through every change in your life. We are defined not by the changes in our life, but how we react to these changes. Have a generous heart filled with a passionate spirit, a willingness to sacrifice, a keen empathy and a love that embraces the oneness of all. As our charism theme reflects this year, “We are all one, gifted and transformed by God’s spirit.” Today is an end, today is a beginning. You leave as women for others who walk together in hope, who celebrate the gifts of each other, who live serving the dear neighbor, who know the importance of forgiving, who welcome differences and who strive to bring peace and hope to the world.

How do you embrace change? Trust that God is with you every day and in every experience and will guide you in your journey. In the words of Ralph Waldo Emerson, “What lies behind you and what lies in front of you pale in comparison to what lies inside of you.” Remain constant and true to yourself, your beliefs and to the values you embody as SJA women. Lead the way, and make your voice and ideas heard. And always, be women of grace. We love you.

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Friday, October 15, 5 p.m. Mass in the SJA Chapel followed by a campus tour and cocktail reception For more information or to RSVP, please contact Alumnae Director Katie Jeter Valenciano ’04 at valencianok@sjabr.org.

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SJA COMMUNITY

St. Joseph’s Academy Joins in Celebrating THE YEAR OF SAINT JOSEPH

On December 8, 1870, Blessed Pius IX proclaimed St. Joseph as Patron of the Catholic Church. On the 150th anniversary of the proclamation, Pope Francis shared personal reflections on “this extraordinary figure, so close to our own human experience.” In his Apostolic Letter, Pope Francis described St. Joseph as a beloved father; a tender and loving father; an obedient father; an accepting father; a creatively courageous father; a working father; and a father in the shadows. He wrote, “Each of us can discover in Joseph – the man who goes unnoticed, a daily, discreet and hidden presence – an intercessor, a support and a guide in times of trouble.” On March 19, St. Joseph’s Academy kicked off its year-long celebration with a virtual Feast of St. Joseph prayer service live streamed on its Facebook page. Also on this day, the Academy hosted a food collection in conjunction with the Sisters of St. Joseph and their lay associates. Members of the SJA community were invited to donate food items to help those experiencing food insecurity. More than 5,000 plastic bags were filled with snacks and transported to St. Vincent de Paul. Out-of-town alumnae and friends were encouraged to make a donation to a food bank in their area.

The Year of St. Joseph art contest was also announced in March. Students were invited to submit artwork of St. Joseph representing his many titles and expressions in our church tradition: Joseph as a father, as a husband, as a worker and as a protector. Several will be chosen for banners that will be used at events during the 2021-2022 school year. Each morning, students, faculty and staff received a maxim for daily reflection. Maxims are short, spiritual sayings that Father Jean-Pierre Medaille, the founding Jesuit spiritual director of the congregation, gave to the early Sisters to help them stay rooted in God’s grace. Theology classes explored St. Joseph as the patron of the Sisters of St. Joseph, the Diocese of Baton Rouge and local parishes. Students learned about St. Joseph in sacred scripture and his titles and prayed his Litany.

Students brought their donations to St. Joseph tables set up near the cafeteria. Community members were able to drop their donations off in the circle driveway in front of Mother Alice Hall, where they were greeted by Sister Joan Laplace, alumnae Renee Robinson Tullier ’83 and Wendy Williams Lutgring ’84 and members of the Mission Advancement, Admissions and Human Resources departments.

Beginning on April 21, students, faculty, staff, alumnae, parents and friends were invited to make a consecration to St. Joseph, placing themselves under his powerful protection and continued patronage. The consecration to St. Joseph is a prayer of entrustment, when St. Joseph is asked to be a special friend, protector and father, as he was to Jesus. Through this devotion, the SJA community placed their lives in his fatherly hands, trusting that St. Joseph will always quietly and humbly lead them to Jesus. Prayers continued for nine days until the consecration day on April 30, the eve of the Feast of St. Joseph the Worker. Prayers were prayed as a school on campus and posted to social media for all who wished to join from afar.

Each Monday morning, Academy students, faculty and staff prayed Pope Francis’ Prayer to St. Joseph. Parents, alumnae and friends were mailed a copy of the prayer and invited to join the school community in praying each Monday.

During the 2021-2022 school year, each discipline will have a lesson or project which focuses on St. Joseph and is tied to the curriculum. These lessons will be implemented between August and December of 2021.

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Please direct questions to Wendy Coniglio at conigliow@sjabr.org.

1 Sophomore Avery Bruce lit a candle to begin the virtual prayer service which celebrated the Feast of St. Joseph on March 19. Students in classrooms and watching from home, as well as those joining the service as it was streamed on SJA’s Facebook page, were invited to light candles as symbols of unity. The virtual celebration helped kick off SJA’s celebration of the Year of Saint Joseph.

2 Senior Jaidyn Holland brought snack items for the Feast of St. Joseph food drive to benefit St. Vincent de Paul.

3 At the conclusion of the Feast of St. Joseph food collection, CSJ

associates sorted and transported more than 5,000 donated items to St. Vincent de Paul. SJA Pastoral Care Minister Sister Chris Pologa, left, organized the food drive. Lending a hand were associates Susan Vincent, Mary Karam and Mari Tumminello.

S T. J O S E P H ’ S A C A D E M Y

Embarks Upon Next Strategic Plan In 2014, St. Joseph’s Academy undertook a strategic planning process to define the goals and priorities of the school. Gathering feedback through stakeholder surveys and focus groups, SJA devised a far-reaching plan to provide the framework for sustained student success. Progress was reported in the spring of 2017, and work continued towards fufilling strategic initiatives. To ensure that the Academy will continue to be guided by its mission, commitment to institutional excellence and a keen eye to the formational and educational needs of young women, a new strategic plan has been crafted that will shape the Academy’s work for the next three to five years. Building upon the fulfillment of identified goals and defined by the present and future needs of the Academy, the new strategic planning process once again invited input from alumnae, parents of current and former students, faculty and staff members, students and community leaders. After analyzing survey results, focus groups were convened to further explore specific elements of the Academy experience, including faith development, academic excellence, personal growth, behavioral health, financial sustainability, facilities, campus life, tuition, enrollment and diversity, equity and inclusion. Seven working committees were formed to devise strategies, objectives and action items across six areas of focus. Areas of need identified by the Diversity Action Committee have been incorporated into the strategic initiatives of several committees. All work will be undertaken through the lens of our Catholic identity, gospel values, theological principles and the charism of the Sisters of St. Joseph. Under the guidance of the St. Joseph’s Academy board of directors, the working committees have been charged with moving forward to implement the new strategic plan. Assessment of work already accomplished is under way, and needed resources have been or are being secured. Timeframes have been established, and measures of success have been identified. As additional work is undertaken, we will communicate it with you through future issues of Connections.

Faith Development Committee Strategic Initiatives 1. Ensure the mission of St. Joseph’s Academy is grounded in the Gospel of Jesus Christ in harmony with the teachings of the Catholic Church and the charism of the Sisters of St. Joseph. 2. Support the Mission of St. Joseph’s Academy by building a culture of inclusive excellence. 3. Accompany students in their faith formation through all aspects of student life. 4. Provide ongoing educational opportunities and faith formation for faculty and staff that is grounded in the Gospel of Jesus Christ in harmony with the teachings of the Catholic Church and the charism of the Sisters of St. Joseph. 5. Create new opportunities at SJA for community building. 6. Offer opportunities for external constituent groups to learn about and appreciate the Gospel, Catholic tradition and the CSJ charism.

Academic Excellence Committee Strategic Initiatives

1. Develop a program across the curriculum to foster powerful communicators at SJA. 2. Create a cross-curricular standardized test preparation program at SJA. 3. Assess the rigor of the SJA curriculum and instruction in order to maintain the integrity of the diploma. 4. Enhance the student experience through effective placement and robust student support. 5. Ensure rigorous diverse and inclusive content is infused throughout the curriculum.

Personal Growth and Behavioral Health Committee Strategic Initiatives 1. Enhance social/emotional support to better meet the needs of all students. 2. Enhance academic advising to better meet the needs of all students. 3. Enhance the college advising program to better meet the needs of all students. 4. Review extracurricular and student opportunities and participation with an inclusive lens.

Tuition, Enrollment and Advancement Committee Strategic Initiatives

1. Develop a plan to keep tuition increases to a minimum in line with enrollment. 2. Continue a giving program that supports the mission and advances the future of the school. 3. Ensure inclusive excellence through recruitment, enrollment and employment of diverse populations.

Facilities Committee Strategic Initiatives

1. Provide adequate parking for the SJA community to meet the needs of enrollment. 2. Assess traffic flow ingress and egress for campus. 3. Perpetually review security and protocol in place to provide optimal security for all members of the Academy community. 4. Maintain current facilities and construct new facilities as needed for the adequate formation of SJA young women.

Governance and Oversight Committee Strategic Initiatives 1. Assess and address principals of fundamental fairness in institutional policies and practices. 2. Establish and implement an effective plan for communication regarding inclusive excellence.

COMMITTEE MEMBERS We offer our heartfelt thanks to the women and men who devoted their time and talents to our strategic planning process by serving on one or more of the strategic planning committees. FAITH DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE: Becky Uffman Eldredge ’98, chair; Suzie Toups Adler ’85, Stacia Andricain, Dr. Ryan Boone, Jan Rhorer Breen ’69, Viki Brooks, Stephanie Clouatre Davis, Staci Deumite Duhé ’81, Kathleen Peek Evans ’11, Sheri Klemm, Sister Joan Laplace, CSJ, Caroline Stickman Lemann ’94, Scott Losavio, Kayla Moscona, Sister Chris Pologa, CSJ, Jason Romero, Alise Alexander Ruch ’12 and Rosie Vutera ’08

ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE COMMITTEE: Rachel Veron ’02, planning committee chair; Aubrey DeJohn, working committee chair; Jill Abadie, Stacia Andricain, Melissa Bahlinger Brocato ’89, Aimee Cronan ’96, Aubrey DeJohn, Cherie Gioe, Pat Carville Hoffman ’73, Linda Messina, Patrick O’Hara, Emily Peavy, Rachel Rhodes ’10 and Aimee Wiles Urdiales ’93 PERSONAL GROWTH AND BEHAVIORAL HEALTH COMMITTEE: Allison Hipwell Bruton ’95, chair; Mary Beth Elfert, acting chair; Jill Abadie, Stacia Andricain, Erika Angarita, Niki Banta, Ryan Boone, Jan Rhorer Breen ’69, Aubrey DeJohn, Karen Douet-Wannamaker, Johnathan Durocher, Elizabeth Fontenot, Ellen Frazier, Dr. Tina Holland, Amy Scheurich House ’97, Brandy Klingman, Dana Schlotterer, Tanya Stuart, Dr. Yolunda Taylor, Ashleigh Tuner and Aimee Wiles Urdiales ’93 TUITION, ENROLLMENT AND ADVANCEMENT COMMITTEE: Kay Jolly Hoffpauir ’69, chair; Kristen Belanger, Jan Rhorer Breen ’69, Meg Gerald, Brian Moscona, Michelle Mitchell, Angelle Saia, Dana Schlotterer, Karin Simmons, Meredith Smith and Kevin Talbot FACILITIES COMMITTEE: Sam Territo, chair; Suzie Toups Adler ’85, Jan Rhorer Breen ’69, Derek Fife, Greg Hanner, David James, Whitney Lejeune, Linda Thompson and Chris Valluzzo GOVERNANCE AND OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE: Jan Rhorer Breen ’69, chair; Stacia Andricain, Maurice Coleman, Becky Uffman Eldredge ’98 and Shane Morrison DIVERSITY ACTION COMMITTEE: Suzie Toups Adler ’85, Stacia Andricain, Courtney Bell ’05, Jan Rhorer Breen ’69, Melissa Crawford, Dr. Lisa Delpit ’69, Derek Fife, Letrece Griffin ’00, Lori Harper, Dr. George Karam, Sister Joan Laplace, CSJ, Olivia Mack ’22, Shane Morrison, Sister Chris Pologa, CSJ, Jade Spears, Dr. Marshall St. Amant, Dr. Yolunda Taylor, Tiffany Tran ’21, Susan Turner ’68 and Lissa Weston

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S T. J O S E P H ’ S A C A D E M Y C E L E B R AT E S

Legacy Families Each year, several members of the St. Joseph’s Academy graduating class celebrate their commencement with their mothers, grandmothers, sisters, aunts or cousins who also call St. Joseph’s Academy their alma mater. Traditionally, we take pictures of our legacy families prior to the start of the baccalaureate mass and commencement exercises at the Raising Cane’s River Center. With COVID restrictions limiting the number of family members who could gather for this year’s celebration on May 23, we asked our legacy families to come to campus for pictures or to submit a photo for inclusion in this issue.

Mary Clifford Rosinia ’87 (graduate’s aunt), Charlotte Clifford Andrews ’90 (graduate’s mother), Amanda Caroline Andrews ’21 and Jeanne Clifford Daigle ’95 (graduate’s aunt)

Kristin Blackstone Britt ’04 (graduate’s aunt)

Kelly Blackstone Love ’04 (graduate’s aunt)

Shannon Blackstone Smith ’00 (graduate’s aunt), Paula Pennington de la Bretonne ’71 (graduate’s grandmother), Hensley Grace Blackstone ’21, Pati Bahlinger Capdevielle ’70 (graduate’s grandmother) and Alyce Capdevielle Blackstone ’95 (graduate’s mother)

Additional family members who are SJA graduates include Josephine Bahlinger 1877 (graduate’s great-great-aunt), Frances Robichaux Bahlinger ’41 (deceased; graduate’s greatgrandmother) and Sister Kathleen Bahlinger, CSJ ’56 (deceased; graduate’s great-great-aunt).

Carrie Thistlethwaite Booksh ’96 (graduate’s mother), Ainsley Clare Booksh ’21 and Jennifer Thistlethwaite Troutman ’00 (graduate’s aunt)

Becky Michael Bourg ’81 (graduate’s mother), Adelle Marie Bourg ’21, Abigail Michael Bourg ’17 (graduate’s sister) and Beverly Michael Hess ’70 (graduate’s aunt)

An additional family member who is an SJA graduate is Aimee Thistlethwaite Ross ’91 (graduate’s aunt).

Mary Gail Petro ’58 (deceased; graduate’s cousin) and Caroline Grace Bourg ’11 (graduate’s cousin).

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Caroline Kernan Cargile ’21 and Stephanie Spielman Cargile ’88 (graduate’s mother)

(Front row) Georgia Grace Chevalier ’21, Meredith Margaret Landry ’18 (graduate’s cousin), (back row) Patricia Danna Carona ’58 (graduate’s grandmother), Sherri Carona McKay ’81 (graduate’s aunt) and Nancy Carona Chevalier ’83 (graduate’s mother)

Mary Margaret Danna ’53, deceased (graduate’s greataunt) Additional family members who are SJA graduates include Dr. Roberta Carona Vicari ’74 (graduate’s cousin) and Debbie Carona Landry ’78 (graduate’s aunt).

Kathleen Smith ’04 (graduate’s cousin), Margaret Delaune Smith ’79 (graduate’s aunt), Audrey Delaune ’21 and Jeanette Smith Robert ’04 (graduate’s cousin) In the framed photos are, from left, Kathleen Delaune Heidingsfelder ’68 (graduate’s aunt), Kathleen Jones Delaune ’47 (deceased; graduate’s grandmother) and Elizabeth Delaune Reeves ’71 (graduate’s aunt).

Kristen Fontenot Saucier ’95 (graduate’s aunt), Brycelyn Grace Fontenot ’21 and Dawn Couvillon Fontenot (graduate’s grandmother) Additional family members who are SJA graduates include Dr. Cindy Beatty Vavasseur ’97 (graduate’s cousin) and Kacey Couvillion Allain ’05 (graduate’s cousin).

Olivia Christine Cook ’21, Jill Bahlinger Cook ’86 (graduate’s mother) and Jordan Elizabeth Cook ’17 (graduate’s sister) Additional family members who are SJA graduates include Paige Bahlinger Laperouse ’89 (graduate’s aunt), Lauren Bahlinger Arbour ’95 (graduate’s aunt) and Alex Virgets Casper ’08 (graduate’s cousin).

Anna Camille Eagleton ’21 and Wren Eversberg Eagleton ’89 (graduate’s mother)

Grace Marie Granger ’21 and Stephanie Ehrett Granger ’91 (graduate’s mother)

Paulette Pourciau ’71 (graduate’s great-aunt), Chloé Rose Flowers ’21 and Erin Pourciau Bradford ’96 (graduate’s mother)

Hailey Elizabeth Griggs ’21 and Lynn May Griggs ’68 (graduate’s grandmother) Additional family members who are SJA graduates include Tammie Oubre May ’79 (graduate’s aunt), Aimee Griggs Goodson ’94 (graduate’s aunt), Emily May Kline ’99 (graduate’s cousin), Melissa May Gulotta ’00 (graduate’s cousin) and Eden May Miller ’08 (graduate’s cousin).

Jennie Belle Holder ’21 and Leigh Dazzio Holder ’89 (graduate’s mother) Additional family members who are SJA graduates include Christy Dazzio Miller ’84 (graduate’s aunt), Alison Sanford Dazzio ’89 (graduate’s aunt), Noelle Dazzio Medina ’02 (graduate’s aunt), Anna Katherine Dazzio ’14 (graduate’s cousin) and Elizabeth Dazzio ’16 (graduate’s cousin).

Gracie Hufft ’19 (graduate’s sister), Eliza McKeever Hufft ’21, Mary Jane McKeever Locklar ’58 (graduate’s grandmother) and Kelly Locklar Hufft ’89 (graduate’s mother) Additional family members who are SJA graduates include Stephanie Langlois Locklar ’88 (graduate’s aunt) and Peyton Elizabeth Locklar ’20 (graduate’s cousin).

Danielle Andre Lane ’94 (graduate’s mother) and Abbigale Grace Lane ’21

Madison Hurst Mabile ’21 holding a photograph of Jill Hurst Mabile ’91 (deceased, graduate’s mother) and Marie Gros Favrot ’67 (graduate’s grandmother) holding a photograph of Anelia Rabalais Gros ’40 (deceased, graduate’s greatgrandmother) Additional family members who are SJA graduates include Sister Maria Rabalais ’42, CSJ (deceased; graduate’s greataunt), Theresa Gros Landry ’65 (graduate’s great-aunt), Kim Hurst Martinez ’88 (graduate’s aunt) and Toni Ransome ’97 (graduate’s cousin).

Susan Mansur Jones ’85 (Emma’s mother and Anna’s aunt), Sarah Jones ’12 (Emma’s sister and Anna’s cousin), Emma Grace Jones ’21, Carole Termini Mansur ’64 (graduates’ grandmother), Anna Camille Whitfield ’21, Ellie Whitfield ’16 (Anna’s sister and Emma’s cousin) and Mary Mansur Whitfield ’88 (Anna’s mother and Emma’s aunt) Additional family members who are SJA graduates include Paula Mansur Roblin ’60 (deceased; Emma’s great-aunt), Freida Mansur Sutton ’64 (deceased; Emma’s great-aunt) and Lisa Roblin Madere ’86 (Emma’s cousin).

Caroline Stickman Lemann ’94 (graduate’s mother) and Elizabeth Freeland Lemann ’21

Juliette Marie Lemoine ’21 and Georgina Grau Lemoine ’92 (graduate’s mother) Additional family members who are SJA graduates include Sarah Elizabeth Lemoine ’96 (graduate’s aunt) and Chloë Elizabeth Lemoine ’17 (graduate’s cousin).

Dana Roussel Matthews ’92 (graduate’s mother), Mallory Anne Matthews ’21 and Mary Beth Schneider Matthews ’60 (graduate’s grandmother) Additional family members who are SJA graduates include Jill Schneider ’55 (graduate’s great-aunt), Dr. Foy Matthews Crary ’60 (graduate’s great-aunt), Anne Marie Schneider Faragason ’65 (graduate’s great-aunt), Michelle Matthews Sparks ’84 (graduate’s aunt), Stacy Roussel Hill ’96 (graduate’s aunt) and Caroline Matthews ’16 (graduate’s cousin).

MaKenzie Blair Maurer ’21 and Toni Loup-Maurer ’89 (graduate’s mother) Additional family members who are SJA graduates include Lori David Callegan ’86 (graduate’s cousin), Renee Sarradet Graff ’99 (graduate’s cousin) and Abby Arlane Gilbert ’15 (graduate’s cousin).

Dollie Hebert Crouch ’85 (graduate’s aunt), Anita Ragusa Hebert ’57 (graduate’s grandmother), Sydnee Rae McDaniel ’21 and Ashley Hebert McDaniel ’88 (graduate’s mother)

Gretchen Hirschey Ferachi ’93 (Sara Manning’s mother), Sara Manning Miller ’21, Virginia Gayle Smith ’21 and Heidi Hirschey Smith ’87 (Virginia’s mother) Additional family members who are SJA graduates include Elke Hirschey Ellzey ’86 (graduates’ aunt), Erika Hirschey Gragg ’91 (graduates’ aunt), Allie Smith ’15 (Virginia’s sister, Sara Manning’s cousin) and Catherine Smith ’20 (Virginia’s sister, Sara Manning’s cousin).

Mandy Poché Cushing ’98 (graduate’s mother), Gabriela Joy Vince ’21 and Claudia Poché Frantz ’06 (graduate’s aunt)

Sean Dawson ’82 (graduate’s aunt), Renee Lynn Meyers ’21 and Erin Dawson Meyers ’86 (graduate’s mother)

Angela Lemoine Mitchell ’92 (graduate’s mother) and Abbey Marie Mitchell ’21 Abbey is holding a picture of her grandmother, Sally Poche ’65 (deceased).

Samantha Kate Wilkerson ’21 and Angie Hiller Wilkerson ’89 (graduate’s mother) Additional family members who are SJA graduates include Patty Hiller ’77 (graduate’s aunt), Brydie Hiller ’09 (graduate’s cousin), Emma Hiller ’13 (graduate’s cousin) and Tess Hiller ’18 (graduate’s cousin).

Courtney Claire Miceli ’21 and Jill Lucius Albarado ’97

Julie Counce Brignac ’78 (graduate’s great-aunt) holding a picture of Amy Counce ’75 (deceased; graduate’s great-aunt), Melissa Bowling Thibodaux ’02 (graduate’s mother) holding a picture of Katherine Counce Bowling ’74 (deceased; graduate’s grandmother), Alexandra Michelle Stoute ’21, Stephanie Counce Werling ’79 (graduate’s greataunt) holding a picture of Claudia Counce Prewitt ’72 (graduate’s great-aunt), Katherine Counce ’20 (graduate’s cousin) holding a picture of Hilary Counce McGraw ’80 (graduate’s great-aunt) and Melanie Counce Montanaro ’82 (graduate’s greataunt) holding a picture of Lydia Counce Arledge ’73 (graduate’s great-aunt).

Bronley Gabrielle Wittmann ’21 and Christy Castille Haik ’82 (graduate’s mother). Bronley wore her mother’s tassel on her mortarboard along with her own. She also wore her late grandmother’s school ring from Saint Gabriel High.

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Not pictured are the following 2021 graduates and members of their legacy families: Amelia Rose Dupré ’21, Amanda Boudreau Dupré ’90 (graduate’s mother), Julie Armentor Kennedy ’88 (graduate’s cousin), Janet Dupré Boudreaux ’88 (graduate’s aunt), Jennifer Boudreau ’92 (graduate’s aunt) and Christy Boudreau Charalambous ’94 (graduate’s aunt) Charlotte Anne Fuller ’21, Christine Alvarez Fuller ’87 (graduate’s mother), Cecilia Fuller ’16 (graduate’s sister) and Catherine Fuller ’18 (graduate’s sister) Anna Kassidy Halphen ’21, Andrea VanKerkhove Halphen ’99 (graduate’s mother), Kim Bonnette ’90 (graduate’s aunt), Dani Lamana ’92 (graduate’s cousin) and Emily Waddick ’13 (graduate’s cousin) Claire Ellen Johnson ’21, Amy Verrett Johnson ’90 (graduate’s mother), Nancy Levert Marchand ’67 (graduate’s great-aunt), Susanne Johnson Inman ’97 (graduate’s aunt), Catherine Marchand ’19 (graduate’s cousin) and Elizabeth Marchand ’16 (graduate’s cousin)

Elise Marie LeBlanc ’21, Bridget Gooch LeBlanc ’80 (graduate’s mother), Addie LeBlanc ’18 (graduate’s sister), Julie LeBlanc Bowden ’70 (graduate’s cousin), Kathy LeBlanc Grand ’77 (graduate’s cousin), Monique LeBlanc ’83 (graduate’s aunt) and Kelsey Gooch ’15 (graduate’s cousin) Layla Elizabeth Marrero ’21, Melissa Marrero Baron ’02 (graduate’s mother), Hailey Tarleton Yaslik ’08 (graduate’s cousin) and Sadie Leger ’15 (graduate’s cousin) Kathryn Isabelle Rothkamm ’21, Kathryn Gober Rothkamm ’87 (graduate’s mother) and Karin Gober Davis ’92 (graduate’s aunt) Jennifer Rose Sims ’21 and Beth Pallud Ferachi ’60 (graduate’s grandmother) Zoë Lynn Vicari ’21, Peggy Kahn Vicari ’77 (graduate’s granddaughter), Dr. Roberta Carona Vicari ’74 (graduate’s aunt) and Mary Kay Kahn Chittum ’79 (graduate’s aunt)

Theresa Rose Kadair ’21, Catherine Landry Kadair ’80 (graduate’s mother), Mary Kadair Crump ’76 (graduate’s aunt), Joan Landry Hill ’77 (graduate’s aunt), Catherine Landry Kadair ’80 (graduate’s aunt) and Elizabeth Allgood McKnight ’02 (graduate’s cousin)

ATHLETIC

Hall of Fame

Congratulations to the 2022 St. Joseph’s Academy Athletic Hall of Fame Induction Class

MICHELE ASHMORE LEBOUEF ’05 Volleyball

KATHY DAIGRE MEARES ’64 Senior Olympics Gold Medalist

BRIA MURRAY ’11 Track and Field

Save the Date: Saturday, February 12, 2022

HALL OF FAME INDUCTION CEREMONY Academy Student Center

Tickets go on sale January 1, 2022

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Two New Scholarships Established

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Two new scholarships have been established in the St. Joseph’s Academy Foundation: the Grace Morrison ’19 Scholarship and the Carolyn Perkins Memorial Scholarship. Sarah and Shane Morrison established the Grace Morrison ’19 Scholarship in honor of their daughter, a rising junior at Texas Christian University in Fort Worth, Texas. Grace is double majoring in marketing and finance and plans to pursue an MBA after completing her undergraduate work. Shane has been a member of the St. Joseph’s Academy board of directors since August of 2016. He currently serves as chairman. He and Sarah have three children: Grace, Camille, who will be a senior at SJA in the upcoming school year, and Porter, who will be in the 8th grade at St. Jean Vianney. The Morrisons truly value the gift of a Catholic education and treasure the opportunity to benefit deserving young women who otherwise may not be able to attend the Academy. At the heart of SJA’s endowed scholarship program is the vision of the Sisters of St. Joseph that no student has ever been denied admission solely on the basis of her family’s ability to pay full tuition. The philosophy of SJA’s tuition assistance program is that an Academy education be available to all young ladies who wish to attend and have the academic ability and motivation to succeed. “A Catholic education provides young women the opportunity to expand their knowledge, explore their passions, create community, strengthen their sense of self and come to know God all in one place,” Shane said. “Sarah and I are fortunate enough to be able to provide that to our children and feel that no parent should ever be faced with the difficult decision to choose otherwise due to finances.” Establishing a scholarship in her name is a wonderful way for Grace’s family to pay tribute to the school that has played such an important role in her formation. “I could go on and on about what SJA meant to me, but

to sum it all up, SJA meant the world plus even more,” Grace said. “Not only was it a place where I could be my truest self, but it was also a place where I was pushed to give my all to everything and form into the best version of myself that I could be. I was taught that you can accomplish anything you set your mind to, and the work ethic that SJA pushed me to have exemplified just that.” In addition to the faith-filled environment and academic rigor provided by the Academy, Grace said she grew as a young woman because of her high school’s strong sense of community. “It was where I formed my closest friendships and relationships,” she said. “The Academy gave me my best friends to this very day whom I consider a part of my family. “I feel as though I would be a completely different individual today were it not for my time at SJA,” Grace added. “SJA taught me an endless number of things, but most importantly, I learned how to be a leader, I learned teamwork, what the true meaning of a sisterhood is and what it means to be loved and cared for. SJA truly is like no other high school, and to this day, I wish I could do it all over again. My four years there were truly some of the best years of happiness, growth, success, love and friendship of my entire life. The experiences SJA gave me were unlike any other.” After completing her MBA, Grace plans to move to Dallas, where she hopes to work for a marketing agency. Her ultimate career goals involve becoming a chief marketing officer for a business in the sports, hospitality or entertainment industries. The Carolyn Perkins Memorial Scholarship has been established by her family in memory of the educator whose teaching career spanned 30 years and whose passion for learning made a lasting impact on everyone she knew. Creating the scholarship in Carolyn’s name were her daughter and son-in-law, Cookie and Kerry Uffman, and her three grandchildren, Chip Uffman, Becky Uffman Eldredge ’98 and Connor Uffman. Carolyn is also survived by 10 great-grandchildren. Carolyn Brabham was born on September 4, 1934, in Rochelle, Louisiana. Throughout her life, she exuded joy that was rooted in her faith. A long-time member of St. Thomas More Catholic Church, she was an authentic witness of faith and provided her family with a solid faith continued on next page 15 | S J A C O N N E C T I O N S Spring 2021

foundation. She never met a stranger, and her kindness extended to every person she met. Together with her husband, John, they welcomed and entertained hundreds of people in their home. “My grandmother’s love of teaching extended long after her time in the classroom,” Becky said. “She continued to share her wisdom and life lessons with her daughter, son-in-law, grandchildren and their spouses and her great-grandchildren. She always encouraged us in our education and passions. She was the first college graduate in her family, and she understood the value of education. She was a life-long learner who read, studied the dictionary and stayed up-to-date on current events. Alma Mater She had a Lift up your voices to our Alma Mater. love of languages and learning about other cultures, which was enhanced Pledge her your loyalty as long as she may live. the spirit and the way through the trips she and my grandfather took.” Alwaysofremember Sanctity, Joy and Action, Dearest SJA.

High fly her banners to the world proclaiming Becky said her grandparents were passionate about quality education. immortal standards in colors red and white; Red for devotion, white for purity: Along with her parents, Becky’s grandparents supported her and her Imparting her wisdom through the years, is SJA brothers’ Catholic education at St. Thomas More, CatholicThisHigh School and St. Joseph’s Academy and throughout college and graduate school. “Education opened many doors for my grandmother, including her . passion for teaching,” Becky said. “Our hope is that this scholarship provides young women the opportunity to become life-long learners, to Following the singing of the Alma Mater, we invite all two-generation to take a group photo on the front steps of Mother Alice Hall. discover their gifts and passion and developWefamilies and deepen a relationship ask all three- and four-generation families to remain seated for a few minutes while the photo is taken. We will then move to the front of Mother with God.” Alice Hall for this photo. A reception will follow in Mother Alice Hall.

Becky points to the foundation SJA provided her as playing an integral role in shaping the woman she has become. The Academy awakened in her a desire to know God more. She also found her calling to retreat ministry as a Student Minister during her senior year. Today, more than 20 years later, Becky is still involved in retreat work and inviting people deeper in their walk with Christ. “SJA helped me believe in my voice and that I could lead as a woman in today’s world,” Becky said. “Part of my growing call in my professional life is encouraging other women to see their gifts, to empower their voices and to encourage them to use their gifts and voices to spread the Good News.” Carolyn was an ardent supporter of the interests and passions Becky discovered at SJA. Carolyn and John attended cross country and track meets and treated the cross country team to dinner after state meets in Natchitoches. “My grandmother listened to speeches before I ran for Student Council office and served as a listening ear on any topic I would bring to her, from dating, classes and projects to friendships and more,” Becky said. “She had significant influence on my faith and always encouraged me in my ministry work. She wanted my SJA education to nurture my Catholic faith and values, to help me grow in confidence, see my gifts and help me know how to generously share my gifts with others.” While Becky was the first member of her family to graduate from St. Joseph’s Academy, great-granddaughter Ella Uffman is a member of the class of 2023. Another five of Carolyn’s great-granddaughters will likely follow in Becky’s footsteps, including her two daughters, Abby and Mary.

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ACADEMY

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the class of 2021

The Class of 2021 was offered admission to 124 colleges and universities.

American University Appalachian State University Arizona State University Auburn University Baton Rouge Community College Baylor University Belmont University Boston University Catholic University of America Centenary College of Louisiana Clark Atlanta University Clemson University College of Charleston Colorado School of Mines Colorado State University Dillard University Drexel University Elon University Emmanuel College Emory University Florida A&M University Florida State University Fordham University Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University Furman University Georgia Southern University Grambling State University Hampton University Harding University Hawai’i Pacific University Howard University Jackson State University Kent State University Lehigh University Louisiana State University

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$18.56 million in scholarship money was offered to 54.7 percent of the Class of 2021. This does not include TOPS information. TOPS data is not yet available for the Class of 2021.

Louisiana Tech University Loyola University New Orleans Marymount University McNeese State University Mercer University Michigan Technological University Millsaps College Mississippi College Mississippi State University Mount St. Mary’s University New College of Florida Nicholls State University Northwestern State University of Louisiana Ohio State University Oklahoma Wesleyan University Oxford College of Emory University Pennsylvania State University Pepperdine University Philander Smith College Prairie View A&M University Purdue University Rhodes College River Parishes Community College Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology Saint Louis University Samford University Savannah College of Art and Design Seton Hall University Sewanee: University of the South Southeastern Louisiana University

125 seniors went above and beyond the required service hours during each of their four years.

Southern Methodist University Southern University and A&M College Southern University at New Orleans Smith College Spelman College Spring Hill College St. Edward’s University Stephens College Stevens Institute of Technology Syracuse University Tennessee State University Texas Christian University Trinity University Tulane University University of Aberdeen, United Kingdom University of Alabama University of Alabama at Birmingham University of Arkansas University of Central Florida University of California, Los Angeles University of California, San Diego University of California, Santa Barbara University of Colorado Boulder University of Dallas University of Delaware University of Florida University of Georgia University of Holy Cross University of Louisiana at Lafayette

Four-time U.S. Department of Education SJA has a non-discriminatory Blue Ribbon School of Excellence admissions policy. 1991 1996 2002 2016

University of Louisiana Monroe University of Maine University of Maryland University of Maryland Eastern Shore University of Miami University of Mississippi University of Montevallo University of New Orleans University of North Carolina Asheville University of Oregon University of Pittsburgh University of Rochester University of San Diego University of South Alabama University of South Carolina University of Southern California University of Southern Mississippi University of St. Thomas University of Tennessee University of Texas at Austin University of Tulsa University of Utah Vassar College Virginia Commonwealth University Virginia Tech University Wellesley College William and Mary William Penn University Wright State University Xavier University of Louisiana

ALUMNAE NEWS

’71 JEANNE FOURRIER EGGART is a periodontist in private practice in Surfside Beach, South Carolina. She is also a clinical professor at the Medical University of South Carolina. For 20 years, Jeanne traveled to Haiti for mission work and founded the Christian Haitian American Partnership in 2001, serving on its board of directors until 2020. She is a founding director of Sun Bank in Murrels Inlet, South Carolina, and served on its board from 2002 until 2015. Jeanne and her husband, Dr. Jeff Eggart, have five children: Dr. Daniel Eggart, a neurosurgeon practicing in Murrels Inlet and married to Lacy Lee, Esquire; Dr. Laurence Eggart, a periodontist in private practice with Jeanne in Surfside Beach; Elise Eggart Balliro, vice president of talent development with Crow Holdings in Dallas, Texas, and married to Greg Balliro with two children; and Pierrot Valdema and Nathalie Valdema, whom Jeanne and Jeff brought home from Haiti 16 years ago.

’88 ASHLEY HEBERT MCDANIEL has been named principal of St. Thomas More Catholic School. She is a 1984 graduate of the school, where she has served as a member of the faculty for 20 years, including 18 as an assistant principal. She was chosen as its outstanding graduate in 2016. Ashley holds a double major from Southeastern Louisiana University in elementary education and special education. She earned a master of education degree in administration and supervision from the University of Southern Mississippi. She is a member of the National Catholic Educational Association and the Association for Supervision and Curriculum. Ashley is married to Ron McDaniel, who is president of the SJA Dads’ Club. Daughter Sydnee is a 2021 SJA graduate, and Samee is a member of the class of 2025. Away from work, Ashley enjoys spending time with family, working in her flowerbeds and watching movies.

’71 DONNA KENNEDY HIGHTOWER retired after a 43-year career teaching deaf and hearing- impaired children in the East Baton Rouge School System. She served as president of The Holy Family Associates Baton Rouge Chapter and volunteers as a liturgical reader at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church. She was active in Girl Scouts for many years, serving as a board member, troop leader, service unit chairman and camp counselor. Donna has been married to Louis Hightower for 37 years and looks forward to doing more traveling in retirement. She and daughter Meagan (pictured here) have traveled to Paris, Versailles, Montreal, Athens, Santorini and Paros. She climbed the Acropolis to visit the Parthenon and Ancient Temple of Athena at age 66. She is a “loving grandma” to a spoiled Pekingese named Pup Pup and loves neighborhood walks and trips to the lake.

’91 KIM FLENIKEN O’CAIN

’98 BECKY UFFMAN ELDREDGE received an award for her recently published book, The Inner Chapel (2020, Loyola Press). It earned a gold medal in the category of Spirituality at the 2021 Illumination Book Awards, designed to recognize the best new titles with a Christian worldview. The book guides readers in entering their inner chapel, a sacred space within them where God resides, through prayer and Ignatian spirituality practices. Becky’s first book, Busy Lives & Restless Souls (2017, Loyola Press), was a finalist in the category of Religion-Christian Inspirational in the 2019 Best Book Awards sponsored by the American Book Fest. Free small-group guides are available for both books, and Becky enjoys making virtual appearances at book clubs. She also writes on her blog, Into the Deep, which is focused on exploring Ignatian spirituality through the voices of women. With her master’s in pastoral studies from Loyola University New Orleans and a certificate of spiritual direction from Spring Hill College, Becky is an Ignatian-trained spiritual director, retreat facilitator and author. She leads a ministry that invites and accompanies people deeper in their walk with Christ through the practical tools of Ignatian spirituality. In the past year, Becky has focused her attention on offering live virtual, recorded and self-paced online retreats on her website, beckyeldredge. com. In her spare time, Becky enjoys spending time with her husband, Chris, and their three children, cooking, exploring the outdoors and cheering on LSU football.

published a novel, Gap Year Project, which has been selected for book clubs across the country. She is president of O’Cain Consulting Inc., a water conservation consulting firm. Kim developed a toolkit for water companies to implement programs and policies that help residents and businesses use water more efficiently. She recently created a Model Water Efficient Landscape Guidebook for the California Department of Water Resources. She’s an adjunct professor at Santa Monica College teaching sustainable systems and technology ’00 LETRECE GRIFFIN courses. Kim lives in Santa Monica, California, with her husband, Bryan, and son. has been named the director of communications and public relations for the East Baton Rouge Parish School System. She most recently worked as a marketing and communications specialist for Knock Knock Children’s Museum in Baton Rouge. Letrece graduated from Loyola University New Orleans in 2004 with a degree

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in mass communications. She earned a master of science degree in entertainment business in 2014 from Full Sail University. She is currently pursuing a doctorate in strategic communication from Regent University. She has published three books: The Write Way: A 21-Day Interactive Journey to Self-Love and Awareness (2017), The G-Code: 15 Keys to Successful Marketing & Branding (2019) and The G-Code Glow-Up: A Marketing & Branding Workbook (2020). Her latest book was recognized as a Marketing & Advertising Finalist for the International Book Awards.

’11 MEGAN LENOX MURPHY is the executive assistant to the chief executive officer and chief banking officer at TowneBank in Portsmouth, Virginia.

’15 ALLISON WOOLVERTON

’05 EMILY HARRIS JEWEL is a pediatric nurse practitioner at Ochsner in Baton Rouge. She earned her undergraduate degree from LSU Health Sciences Center School of Nursing in New Orleans in 2010. She earned her master of science degree in nursing from the University of South Alabama College of Nursing in 2014.

’12 DANIELLE DUPUIS graduated in May of 2020 from LSU Health Sciences Center in New Orleans with a doctorate in audiology. The following month, she moved to Tyler, Texas, to begin her career as an audiologist at UT Health East Texas Ear, Nose & Throat Center.

’07 ALLISON DAVIS WARD CPA, CISSP, CISA, CISM, is a partner at CapinTech, a CapinCrouse company. She joined the firm in 2006 and served as an IT audit intern during her high school and college years. After graduating from Louisiana State University in 2011, she joined the firm full time. Throughout her time as an information systems auditor, manager and partner, Allison has provided information security assessment and consulting services primarily for nonprofit organizations, financial institutions and health facilities. She has also served industries including auto dealers, educational institutions, manufacturing and construction firms and professional service organizations. She has also provided clients with consulting services in risk assessment and policy development engagements. To remain current on trends and threats in various industries, Allison participates in informationsharing groups and committees with the Louisiana Bankers Association and Society of Louisiana Certified Public Accountants. An article she wrote examining post-pandemic tech trends was featured in the April issue of Louisiana CPA Lagniappe magazine.

’14 CARA SULLIVAN FARLEY is a registered nurse working in the emergency department/trauma center at UAB Hospital in Birmingham, Alabama.

works with the Louisiana Environmental Action Network (LEAN) as the Save Our Water campaign organizer. Save Our Water promotes effective management of Baton Rouge’s fresh groundwater reserves to protect drinking water from saltwater intrusion. She also volunteers with grassroots environmental movements opposing petrochemical expansion in Louisiana's industrial corridor. Allison graduated from Tulane University in 2019 with a degree in political economy and minors in Spanish and social innovation. On campus, she held leadership roles at the Tulane Catholic Center and Food Recovery Network and was a member of Phi Mu. She became involved in immigration work, supporting undocumented Hispanic families through tutoring and relief efforts on the Texas-Mexico border. Prior to her work at LEAN, Allison was involved in social justice initiatives at home and abroad and interned with the UN Office for Refugees in Quito, Ecuador. She is currently pursuing a master of environmental policy degree at George Washington University. She hopes to return to South America to work with indigenous communities harmed by pollution from mining and industry. Future plans involve returning home to continue to advocate for sustainable economic development that promotes the lives and livelihoods of Louisianians while reducing the excessive industrial pollutants to which communities are exposed. In her spare time, Allison enjoys gardening, hosting Bible study and sharing a meal or coffee with her parents or grandparents. She also enjoys taking long walks and hunting down live music.

’16 CLAIRE CREDEUR

’15 OLIVIA GUIDRY

graduated in psychology from the Louisiana Scholars College at Northwestern State University in May of 2020. Since August of 2020, she has been working as a case manager under the Office for Citizens with Developmental Disabilities and pursuing her master’s degree in psychology at the University of Louisiana at Monroe Online.

has been selected as editor in chief of the Louisiana Law Review Volume 82 Board of Directors. She is a student at the Paul M. Hebert Law Center at Louisiana State University. She graduated from LSU with a degree in environmental engineering. She was a member of Zeta Tau Alpha and worked as a resident advisor. Her senior design group won the Innovation in Sustainability Award from the WERC Environmental Design Contest in New Mexico. Her possible career interests are in intellectual property law, specifically patents, and environmental law. After graduation, she hopes to work at a firm 19 | S J A C O N N E C T I O N S Spring 2021 in Baton Rouge. In her spare time, Olivia enjoys spending time with family.

’16 AMIE MARTINEZ DUKE

’16 JENNY GAUTIER

is interning this summer with NASA at the Goddard Space Flight Center in Greenbelt, Maryland. She is working virtually on an astrophysics communications team with scientists to translate exciting scientific results into news stories, multimedia pieces and social media products. Amie was recently named the Charles Manship Outstanding Graduate Student from the Manship School of Mass Communication. The award recognizes one master’s student for excellence in scholarship, service to the LSU Manship School of Mass Communication and/or LSU community, collegiality and engagement in school activities. Amie earned a bachelor’s degree in mass communication with a concentration in public relations and minors in business administration and psychology from LSU in the fall of 2019. She graduated summa cum laude and as a University Medalist (4.0 or higher cumulative GPA) then entered graduate school in the spring of 2020. As an undergrad, she was actively involved at Christ the King Catholic Center, Sigma Phi Lambda (Sisters for the Lord) sorority, where she served as vice president, LSU Manship School Ambassadors, the Public Relations Student Society of America and Kappa Tau Alpha Honor Society. Amie is currently pursuing a master’s degree in mass communication with a concentration in strategic communication. In her spare time, Amie loves spending time with her husband, visiting friends and family, going on nature walks and playing with Dusty the kitten.

has been accepted into the Memphis Teacher Residency to work towards a master’s degree in urban education. She graduated magna cum laude from Southeastern Louisiana University with a degree in English education. She was named Outstanding Senior in English Education for 2020-2021. Jenny was a member of the Black Student Union, Excel Scholars, Gamma Beta Phi and ELITE Women and served as a resident assistant for three years. She did her student teaching at Woodlawn Middle School, then taught 7th grade reading before moving to Memphis. In her spare time, she enjoys watching old TV shows, keeping up with current trends and exercising, specifically kickboxing.

’17 HOPE BLACK is the valedictorian of the LSU Health New Orleans School of Nursing class of 2021. She earned a bachelor of science degree in nursing with the highest LSU System cumulative grade point average.

’18 ANNACLAIRE ACOSTA has been named the 2021-2022 executive director for UGA® Miracle. The organization, which is the largest student-run organization at the University of Georgia, raises money and awareness for Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta. The first $1 million raised will directly fund rehabilitation services, and all additional funds will support the hospital’s Aflac Cancer and Blood Disorders Center. As executive director, Annaclaire is responsible for leading the 2,100plus participant organization, being head of a 38-person executive board and four-member executive council and continuing the mission and vision of the organization across campus. Annaclaire is studying economics, BBA with an emphasis in public policy and a certificate in legal studies. She is a member of Delta Gamma Fraternity, Order of Omega Honors Society, Economics Society and Women in Economics Society. In her spare time, she enjoys reading, going to coffee shops around Athens and being with friends.

’18 MARY SCOTT POURCIAU ’17 KENNEDIE BORDELON

’16 COLLEEN EISENBRAUN graduated from LSU Health Sciences Center in New Orleans in December of 2020 and is working as a registered nurse in the emergency room of Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center. She was a member of the Student Nurses Association and Sigma Theta Tau Honors Society. She received the Sigma Theta Tau Distinguished Graduate Award. In her spare time, she enjoys reading and spending time with family and friends.

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graduated from the E.J. Ourso College of Business at Louisiana State University in May with a degree in international trade and finance. She has accepted a position with Auxiliares de Conversacion to serve as an English teacher and language and cultural assistant in a Spanish public school. Kennedie will move to Madrid, Spain, in the fall for the year-long teaching program.

is performing throughout the summer at Cedar Point Amusement Park in Sandusky, Ohio. She is dancing in several shows and a parade each day within the park. Mary Scott will be a senior at Northwestern State University this fall, where she is majoring in dance. She is the community outreach supervisor for the University Programming Council, a member of Sigma Sigma Sigma sorority, Dance Organization of Students, Order of Omega Honor Society, Alpha Lambda Delta Honor Society and NSU Student Life N Siders. Mary Scott has been on the president’s list as a freshman, sophomore and junior.

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Online Brownie Baking Class Draws Hundreds of Alumnae More than 400 St. Joseph’s Academy alumnae signed up for the virtual Sister Agatha Brownie Baking Class, hosted by the SJA Mission Advancement Department on March 15.

Chef Amy Patureau, left, enjoys a joke with “sous chef” and longtime SJA faculty member Brenda LeBlanc.

Chef Amy Patureau, food service director for SAGE Dining Services at SJA, led the online class with assistance from long-time SJA faculty member and former volleyball coach Brenda LeBlanc. The famous Sister Agatha brownies have been a favorite of Academy students for generations. The recipe’s creator, Sister Agatha Chauvin, arrived at SJA as a novice in 1931. For 30 years, she taught third-, fourth- and fifth-grade students. In 1961, she was placed in charge of the school cafeteria and would serve as its manager for 29 years until her retirement in 1990. She was famous for her brownies, cookies and cakes.

Amey Shortess Crousillac ’77 mixes brownie dough.

“I had a lot of fun doing the class,” Chef Amy said. “I was thrilled to share a recipe that means so much to everyone involved with SJA and one that I am grateful to help carry on. My hope is that everyone who took the class now has the tools and confidence to recreate Sister Agatha’s brownies any time they want.” LeBlanc said serving as Chef Amy’s “sous chef” was a great experience. She said the online class was especially meaningful because it was a way to connect with SJA alumnae, something that’s been missing since the onset of COVID-19. “Sister Agatha brownies are among the first things you learn at SJA,” LeBlanc Twins Emma and Luke Bajon heartily approve said. “Their deliciousness is introduced sometime the brownies. They are the children of Simone after the alma mater and before your first pep rally. deBrueys Bajon’10 and the grandchildren of Any of those things automatically makes you feel like Mary T Heffron deBrueys ’72. you are back at SJA. I hope those baking along with us felt that love.”

Dyra Culotta Hughes ’66 and daughter Anglyn Hughes Brown ’89 show off their finished products.

Katie Jeter Valenciano ’04, SJA’s alumnae director, said participants ranged in age from 19 to 85. “I was blown away by the number of attendees we had register for our first virtual event,” Valenciano said. “Having alums sign in from all across the country, and even from Canada, to bake brownies together was so exciting. It really says a lot about those sacred threads that connect us.” In addition to Alberta, Canada, participants joined the class from Alabama, California, Colorado, Washington, D.C., Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Kansas, Maryland, Montana, Mississippi, Missouri, North Carolina, New York, Oregon, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas and Virginia.

Sisters Alexa Dow ’09 and Ashley Dow Caponegro ’07 enjoyed making Sister Agatha brownies together.

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Virtual Wine-and-Cheese Pairing Class D R AW S R AV E R E V I E W S

One hundred-thirty St. Joseph’s Academy alumnae participated in the Baton Rouge Redsticker Social Virtual Wine and Cheese Pairing Class, hosted by the SJA Mission Advancement Department on April 22. Class materials were available for pickup on campus in advance of the event, which was held on Zoom. Out-of-town participants purchased their wine and cheese at their local grocery stores. Special thanks to Lathan Alexander with Alexander’s Market who helped make the event possible. Jason Johnson, central district manager for The Duckhorn Portfolio, gave participants an overview of the label and the vineyards included in the line. Yvette Barbier Aillet, class of 2009, and Brittney LeBlanc May, class of 2004, led the informative class. Participants tasted and rated Duckhorn Sauvignon Blanc, Migration Pinot Noir, Montchevre goat cheese and a Garcia Baquero Spanish cheese plate. Mission Advancement Director Meg Gerald said participants joined from all over Louisiana as well as Washington, D.C., North Carolina and Texas. “The energy in the chat room was fun and festive,” she said. “Who knew tasting wine and cheese on a Zoom call could be so much fun? I have always thought myself a wine connoisseur and a foodie. Yvette and Brittany expanded my knowledge base and appreciation of wine and cheese.” Aillet is a graduate of Nicholls State University with a degree in culinary arts. She earned a master’s in hospitality and tourism from the University of New Orleans, spending a summer studying wine and traveling to Napa and Sonoma. The course concluded with the certification exam, and she became a certified

Sisters Catherine Judson Thefenne ’11, Ali Hudson Brand ’08 and Victoria Hudson ’09 showed off their class materials prior to the start of the Zoom class.

specialist of wine in 2014. She is now the Family and Consumer Science teacher at the Academy. “I absolutely loved doing this class,” Aillet said. “It was so nice to tap into a part of my education that I enjoyed so much that I just don’t get to use all the time. Brittney and I immediately clicked because of our shared interests, so it was fun to have a partner for the class. I hope that the ladies who participated learned a little but mostly had great time. Learning is always more fun when it’s relaxed and with good wine. I also hope that this is just the start and we can explore some more wines soon.” LeBlanc is the daughter of Randal LeBlanc, former owner of the LeBlanc’s Food Stores chain. She majored in business management at LSU, then worked in the family business until it sold in 2016. While employed at LeBlanc’s, she supervised the deli bakery operations for all nine locations. She also trained to become a certified cheese specialist. Brittney is currently in marketing for Enginuity Global. “The thing I enjoyed the most about this event was talking about the cheese: I feel as though I could eat and chat about cheese all day every day,” she said. “Food is a true passion of mine. I hope participants took away some knowledge or a fun fact that they didn’t know prior to watching in. Maybe they even had a new cheese that they hadn’t tried before.” Several former and current teachers made cameo appearances, including Susan Tittlebaum, Kathy Saichuk, Holly Randow, Brad Buras and Stephen Barrios.

Cheryl Hall-DeRouen ’79 and Eddie tasted the Migration Pinot Noir.

Courtney Zito Elliot, Ashley Riggs Blanchard and Aimee Dawes, members of the class of 1995, shared the wine-andcheese pairing class.

Amy Andrews ’06, Beulah Andrews and Holly Heroman Andrews ’79 enjoyed a multigenerational wine-tasting experience.

ALUMNAE OFFICE HOSTS O N L I N E PA I N T I N G C L A S S

Enjoying the painting class from the Fleur de ME studio are SJA Alumnae Director Katie Jeter Valenciano ’04, SAGE Dining Services District Manager Carlie Boone and SJA Mission Advancement Director Meg Gerald.

St. Joseph’s Academy alumnae, current students and their mothers enjoyed a virtual painting class taught by Maria Prochaska Boudreaux, a 1984 graduate. The class was held via Zoom from Boudreaux’s studio, Fleur de ME Designs. Participants were able to pick up their supplies from campus prior to the event. Supplies for out-of-town participants were mailed. Prochaska pre-sketched and textured canvases which depicted the statue of St. Joseph in front of Mother Alice Hall. She provided stepby-step instructions to make the process easy enough for beginners. “I love all classes, live and virtual,” Boudreaux said. “I hope everyone passes a good time and enjoys being creative. My prayer for everyone is to let their fears and apprehension turn into joy and pride and creativity to totally enjoy the process.”

Stephanie Langlois Locklar ’88 and Marie Chapman Russell ’00 show off their finished paintings.

In addition to local participants, the class drew painters from Texas, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Tennessee, Maryland, Alaska and Canada. “The Fleur de ME painting class was so much fun,” Alumnae Director Katie Jeter Valenciano ’04 said. “I was very intimidated at the start of the class, but Maria made the impossible possible. She was great at explaining things in a paint-by-number manner, which made the class easy to follow. I hope to schedule a class and head to her studio with my friends soon.”

Kellie Murphy Smith ’97 joined the virtual class from Canada.

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MONDAY, OCTOBER 4, 2021 TOPGOLF OF BATON ROUGE SHOTGUN START AT 2 P.M.

Jaclyn Troxclair LaFleur ’96 shared a photograph of her painting.

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Redsticker Reunions and Class Gatherings As COVID restrictions continue to loosen, St. Joseph’s Academy classmates are thrilled to be able to gather in celebration of the ’Sticker Sisterhood. If your class has plans for a get-together, we’d love to hear about them. Please send photographs, names and details to connections@sjabr.org.

Class of 1961 Members of the class of 1961 celebrated their 60-year reunion with a special luncheon on May 5 at Heads & Tails Seafood. Pictured are (seated from left) Susie Comeaux Heroman, Carole Melancon Christian, Linda Hebert Burns, Patt Manda, Mary Hebert McCowan, Mary Saia Cormier, Mary Anne Hynes Frenzel, (standing) Phyllis Polito Greenblatt, Genie Kleinpeter Maginnis, Linda (Mac) McCall McCann, Mary Lou Gibbens Reed, Phyllis Marino McKay, Pat Rachal Stallman, Mary Ann Modicut Brown, Ann Gibbens Freeman, Lynda Cobb Normand, Mary Elaine (Mickey) Lundin Caplinger and Nancy Hannaman Endom. “We had a wonderful time at our luncheon, and a good time was had by all,” reports Susie Comeaux Heroman.

Class of 1990

Members of the class of 1990 gathered on April 24 to celebrate their 31st reunion with their counterparts from Catholic High School at the home of Michael Fruge. The classmates decided to celebrate 31 years since their graduation after their 30th reunion was cancelled by COVID. The group enjoyed catering by Yvette Bonanno Tharp, a DJ and a slideshow of old pictures. Susan Remmetter Wallace traveled the farthest, coming from from Charlotte, North Carolina. Pictured are Susan Remmetter Wallace, Jennifer Poche, Cydnie Thornton, Katherine Ellzey Wilkinson and Shay Esnard Schilling.

Class of 2013 Several members of the class of 1966 were able to gather on May 11 for the first time in 16 months. The classmates celebrated a bring-your-own brown bag lunch on the pavillion at Hilltop Arboretum. Along with food, drink, good company and great hugs, the Stickers enjoyed a presentation about Hilltop by Executive Director Peggy Coates. Pictured are (kneeling from left) Alice Dugas Greer, Dyra Culotta Hughes, Elaine Waguespack Dean, Pat Vincinelli Brunet, (standing) Patty Jumonville, Sandy Layman Wade, Mary Bennett Lindsy, Cheryl Talbot Macaluso, Gail Gaiennie, Suzanne Day Bassett and Cammile Comeaux Carville.

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Four members of the class of 2013 posed following their graduation from the LSU School of Medicine this spring. They are Paige Guillory Pettus, Hayes Robert, Caroline Savoie and Allie Young. The new MDs sent a message to their former math teacher, Jamal Tajdaran: “You don’t make it through medical school without being former Calculus AP students. Thanks for getting us on the right path to a career in medicine. We miss you!”

A L U M N A E , FA M I L I E S

Share Treasured Memories The St. Joseph’s Academy Archives thanks the alumnae, their families and friends who share their treasures and memories with us throughout the year. If you have an item or items you’d like to donate, please contact Archivist Sara Brignac at brignacs@sjabr.org or (225) 388-2346.

Megan Stevenson ’01 shared event T-shirts, a group photo from the junior class’ annual trip to Washington, D.C., graduation medals and tassels and a variety of papers from her time at SJA.

Jim Fonte, the son of Jennie Crifasi Fonte, donated his mother’s school ring to Archives after she passed away in May of 2020 at the age of 102. Jennie graduated from St. Joseph’s Academy in 1934. Not long before she died, Jennie enjoyed a visit from her great-niece, Julie Holliday Crifasi ’85 (far right), and Julie’s daughter, Grace Anne Crifasi ’22. “SJA was always very dear to Aunt Jennie,” Julie said.

Judith Landry Hales ’65 donated copies of the student newspaper, red beanies and several medals.

Mary Altazan, a former member of the St. Joseph’s Academy staff, donated a number of items that belonged to her mother, Katie Brooks, a 1940 graduate of SJA. Among the treasures was a photograph of the SJA basketball team, including Sister Jane Moore ’41. Also donated were dance cards, a copy of The Register that features the class of 1940 and a photograph of the class of enjoying a lunch gathering in 2003.

Anne Becker Yeargain, class of 1945, shared a picture of seven seniors who were students at St. Joseph’s Academy since the first grade. They were the first four-year group to graduate from the school on Broussard Street, which opened in the summer of 1941. “What a beautiful journey,” Anne said. Pictured from left are (front row) Anne Becker Yeargain and her now deceased classmates, Janice Rodriguez Bahm, Esther Ann McHardy Chenevert, (back row) Beth Weil Arrighi, Rosemary Posey Boyett, Marjorie Harelson (later Sister Ursula Harelson, CSJ) and Emma Melancon White.

ANNUAL FUND

W E ’ V E C O M E A L O N G W AY B E C A U S E O F Y O U The 2020-2021 school year was quite a journey with plenty of challenges. But we have crossed the finish line strong, confident and optimistic, especially because of donors like you. When we began the 2020-2021 school year last August, we didn’t know what to expect. Now, almost 11 months later, we can reflect on the life-changing lessons gained by our young ladies during this transformational period in their lives: •How a global crisis can prepare them to quickly adapt to changing circumstances that require flexibility, ingenuity, technical proficiency, determination and a positive attitude. •How vital it is to serve the dear neighbor, especially during a crisis. •How, despite physical distance, the bonds of friendship, compassion and common goals are rock solid and can endure the toughest of times. GIVE DAY BREAKS RECORDS March 19, 2021, was a record-breaking day for St. Joseph’s Academy. Every year, in honor of the Feast of St. Joseph, the Academy invites the school community to show their support during SJA’s Give Day, a 24-hour online giving event to benefit the Annual Fund. With more than 700 donors, SJA Give Day raised more than $110,000, making it the largest giving day in St. Joseph’s Academy history.

Total Raised $110,000

TOP 3 CLASSES 2020

25 DONORS

2004

22 DONORS

1989

20 DONORS

100%

of Challenge

Gifts Unlocked

1943

Lynette Nicolle Hernandez ’43

Oldest Alum Donor

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•How the sacred threads of a tight-knit community of caring faculty, staff, parents, grandparents, alumnae, parents of graduates and friends can provide the moral and financial support needed to overcome all the hurdles that 2020-2021 offered. We are both humbled by and proud of the outpouring of support from our SJA community. Hundreds of you have made gifts to the Annual Fund to help our students continue to succeed during these unprecedented times. We truly appreciate the generosity of each of you. Our goal for the 2020-2021 Annual Fund is to raise 3.9 percent of our operating budget. To those of you who have already made your gift, thank you very much. For those who have not yet had the opportunity to give, please consider making a donation today by visiting our website at www.sjabr.org/giving or sending a check to the SJA Foundation, 3015 Broussard Street, Baton Rouge, LA 70808. Our fiscal year ends June 30. Please direct any questions to Mission Advancement Director Meg Gerald at (225) 388-2254 or geraldm@sjabr.org. The fifth annual SJA Give Day was extraordinary on every level. It is truly humbling to see the generosity of the SJA community in action. We had a broad range of donors. Alumnae from 25 states and class years ranging from 1943 to 2024 gave along with friends, parents and grandparents. Your gifts will make an impact that will enhance the SJA experience for every young lady currently on campus as well as future Redstickers.

65 Alumnae CLASSES PARTICIPATED

2024

Allaire Benedetto ’24 Youngest Donor

Total # of Donors 726

GIFTS FROM 25 States

Mitchell, Yolunda and Jonathan Taylor, Dorren Schmitt ’80 SJA-New Orleans, Candi (Ogden) ’85 and Paul Ferachi and three anonymous donors.

PLANNED GIVING

S J A S T U D E N T S A R E Y O U R L E G A C Y,

If You Will it.

Many of our alumnae, parents and friends have included St. Joseph’s Academy in their wills or estate plans but haven’t had the opportunity to tell us. If your plans include a bequest to SJA that will one day leave a legacy for our students, please let us know. We would like to thank you for your generous commitment and welcome you to The Legacy Society.

A bequest is a simple way to support St. Joseph’s Academy while retaining your assets during your lifetime. We can be named as the beneficiary of your will, trust, retirement plan, life insurance policy or financial accounts. So whether you are taking those first important steps towards planning your estate or updating your estate plan, contact us today.

Future support from people like you ensures we continue to provide a strong Catholic education for generations of students to come. And by sharing your intentions, we can keep you informed of our mission to uphold the high standards of education which you have come to know and cherish.

LET US KNOW Sharing your plan is easy and places you under no obligation. Contact: Meg Gerald Phone: (225) 388-2254 Email: geraldm@sjabr.org

LEAVING A LEGACY AT ST. JOSEPH’S ACADEMY I am/We are pleased to inform you that I/we (check all that apply): Have already included St. Joseph’s Academy in my/our estate plans.

Am/are considering a planned gift to St. Joseph’s Academy.

Would like a personal call or visit to discuss a planned gift.

Would like to receive information about how to include SJA in a will.

CONTACT INFORMATION:

Name(s): _______________________________________________________________________________________________________ Address: _______________________________________________________________________________________________________ City: ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________ State: ______________________________________________________ Zip :_______________________________________________ Phone: ___________________________ Email: _______________________________________________________________________ St. Joseph’s Academy, 3015 Broussard Street, Baton Rouge, LA 70808 27 | S J A C O N N E C T I O N S Planned Giving

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SJA Ends Year Like No Other The year that began in August with a hybrid plan of oncampus and online learning came to an end in May with the creatively planned celebration of traditional events, especially for the senior class of 2021. Senior Retreat,

Challenge Day, SJA Prom, May Crowning, Seniors’ Last Day, Senior Mass, Honors Convocation and Graduation were held with restrictions and protocols designed to keep participants safe. The members of the class of 2021 gathered at the Raising Cane’s River Center on March 8 for their senior retreat. The theme of the socially distanced event was I Will Follow. In a typical year, the seniors travel to Tall Timbers Baptist Conference Center in Forest Hill for a two-day retreat in October. But COVID-related restrictions delayed the class retreat until March and eliminated the overnight stay. While Senior Retreat looked different, the class of 2021 embraced the day, which included witness talks, experiences to connect with classmates, prayer times and mass. SJA lost a hard-fought Challenge Day 2021 battle to Catholic High School on March 26. With revamped games, a change of venue to Olympia Stadium and attendance limited to seniors and competing athletes, the 15th competition between the two schools was held in compliance with COVID safety protocols. The final score was CHS 11-SJA 4. Both schools met their Challenge Day Food Drive goals and were awarded 2 points each. More than 91,000 pounds of canned food was collected for the Greater Baton Rouge Food Bank, which equates to more than 84,000 meals for those in need. The Academy held its traditional May Crowning ceremony on May 5 in the Academy Student Center. The senior class was in attendance, while the ceremony was livestreamed on SJA’s Facebook page for underclass students in the classrooms and families at home. Senior Sarah Branstetter was chosen by her classmates, the faculty and staff to crown Mary. Also chosen to participate in the ceremony were seniors Clare Dillman, Anna Camille Eagleton, Charlotte Fuller, Hailey Griggs, Anna Michael Ieyoub, Elizabeth Lemann, Mallory Matthews, Sarah Manning Miller and Tiffany Tran. The 10 participating seniors were chosen because they demonstrate honesty, integrity, a strong moral character, a genuine responsiveness to the needs of the dear neighbor and a commitment to their Catholic faith. Members of the class of 2021 enjoyed the Last Rodeo on their final day of class on May 6. Donning their finest cowboy hats and Western attire, the seniors enjoyed a barbeque lunch and snow balls as they bid farewell to their faculty and classrooms. The soon-to-be-graduates concluded their final day with the traditional Seniors’ Last Walk through campus. Underclasswomen, faculty and staff lined the walkways of campus to wave, hug and cheer for the seniors.

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Seniors and their parents gathered in the Academy Student Center on May 7 for the traditional Senior Mass, celebrated by Father Joshua Johnson, pastor of Our Lady of the Holy Rosary Catholic Church in St. Amant. Underclass students in classrooms and families at home watched the mass livestreamed on SJA’s Facebook page. In his homily, Father Josh told the seniors that they graduate from SJA with an excellent education, thanks to their teachers and the Sisters of St. Joseph. They enjoyed wonderful formation and made friendships that will last a lifetime. But even with all of these gifts, we are not complete without God, he said. “The most important thing you learn is that you can’t do it by yourself, and you don’t do it alone,” Father Josh said. “Walk with your sisters toward the One who can accomplish all things. Four years at St. Joseph’s, and it all culminates with us saying to God, ‘I need you. Your grace is sufficient.’” St. Joseph’s Academy honored the class of 2021 at the 55th annual Honors Convocation, held May 19 at Lamar Dixon Expo Center in Gonzales. The evening event was sponsored by the faculty and alumnae of SJA. The members of the graduating class were introduced as they were escorted across the stage. They were then inducted into the Alumnae Association as the Academy’s 144th graduating class. A number of charism, athletic, distinguished qualities, memorial and academic awards were presented, culminating with announcement of Lydia Poché as the salutatorian of the class and Haley Marcotte as the valedictorian. The Most Reverend Michael Duca was the presider for the Celebration of Pentecost Sunday, and St. Joseph’s Academy hosted its 144th commencement exercises on May 23 at Raising Cane’s River Center. The 285 members of the class of 2021 met all standards for graduation as prescribed by the Academy and were awarded a diploma. Bishop Duca reflected on the graduates’ flexibility and faithfulness throughout the year and implored them now to step out in faith and move forward with a solid foundation of knowledge gained, new gifts and talents discovered and the love and support of family, teachers, friends, alumnae and Sisters of St. Joseph. Following mass, diplomas were awarded by Principal Stacia Andricain assisted by President Jan Rhorer Breen ’69, Dean of Academics Aubrey DeJohn, Dean of Women Erika Angarita and Dean of Curriculum and Instruction Aimee Wiles Urdiales ’93.

SAVE THE DATE

Alumnae Trip

to Italy

JUNE 14-25, 2022

Stops in the Amalfi Coast, Rome and Florence For more information or to RSVP, please contact Alumnae Director Katie Jeter Valenciano ’04 at 29 | S J A C O N N E C T I O N S Fall 2020 valencianok@sjabr.org.

Track Indoor

Track Outdoor

Gymnastics

Tennis

W I NT E R/S P R I N G S P O RTS T E A M S E XC E L After a fall sports season which saw the swim and cross country teams win their state championships and the volleyball team finish second in its state tournament, the winter/spring sports teams continued the winning ways at SJA. Another four state championship trophies were added to the Academy’s trophy case: The track and field team won its second consecutive LHSAA indoor state championship and back-toback outdoor state championship; the gymnastics team was crowned state champs; and the tennis team captured the Division I state title. Freshman Jordan Wingerter finished second in the state singles bowling tournament; the soccer team advanced to the semifinal round of the state playoffs; and the basketball and softball teams made quarterfinal-round appearances in their respective state playoffs. The track and field team scored 76 points in the LHSAA Indoor Championships track meet on February 21, topping the 31team field in Division I. The track and field team won the Class 5A LHSAA Outdoor Track and Field Meet on May 8. The Redstickers scored 84 points, the most in program history at the outdoor state meet, to bring home the championship trophy from LSU’s Bernie Moore Track & Field Complex. Twenty-eight teams competed for the title. The gymnastics team scored 231.10 points to win the 2021 LHSAA State Gymnastics Meet, held April 16 at Baton Rouge High School. In historic fashion, SJA finished first in all three levels of the competition, winning team titles in levels 3, 4 and 8 to capture the overall championship trophy. An Academy gymnast scored the highest number of individual points and was named the all-around champion at each level.

Bowling

Soccer

Basketball

The tennis team won the 2021 LHSAA Division I State Championship in thrilling fashion, scoring 14 ½ points to finish just ahead of Mount Carmel Academy with 14 points. The Division I tournament was held April 26 and 27 at the University of Louisiana at Monroe. The championship was decided when the SJA doubles team of Anne Scott Guglielmo and Shobe Manuel won a threeset duel (5-7, 6-1, 6-3) against the #1 MCA doubles team. Freshman Jordan Wingerter competed in the LHSAA State Bowling Singles Tournament, finishing second in the field of 48 bowlers. The competition was held April 27 at All Star Lanes. Wingerter bowled 168-255-213-200 for a 209 average. Her game of 255 was the second highest of the competition and her new high score. For just the third time in school history, the soccer team advanced to the semifinal round of the Division I LHSAA state soccer tournament. The No. 4 seeded Redstickers played a hard-fought match on the road against topseeded Dominican High School, falling 3-1 on February 19. SJA finished the year 15-4-8 and was District 5 champion for the fifth year in a row. The basketball team qualified for the 2021 LHSAA Girls Basketball Playoffs. The No. 5 seed Redstickers traveled to Scotlandville Magnet High School on February 24 to take on the No. 4 seed Hornets in a quarterfinal-round matchup. SJA fell 62-43 in a game that was close until midway through the third period. The Redstickers finished the season with a 13-9 record. The softball team wrapped the 2021 season with an appearance in the LHSAA Softball State Tournament. The Redstickers, seeded fifth in the tournament, traveled to Metairie on April 22 to take on No. 4 Archbishop Chapelle in the quarterfinal round. Chapelle would win the game. The ’Stickers finished 11-10 on the season.

Softball

RED STEPPERS WIN

National Championship

The St. Joseph’s Academy Red Steppers are national champions, bringing home top honors from the 2021 National Dance Team Championship, held April 22-25 in Orlando. The competition is administered by Universal Dance Association and is the only nationallevel dance team championship endorsed by the National Federation of State High School Associations. The Red Steppers competed in Large Varsity Jazz and Game Day, finishing first in Game Day and fourth in Jazz. “This team is just two years old, and it feels unreal to bring home a national championship,” said Coach Jade McCune. “More than that, the feeling of watching this team take the floor after a year of uncertainty with an unbreakable bond and leave every piece of themselves out there is truly the best feeling. These dancers worked endless hours with practices starting in August. They came to each practice with such positivity and grew every step of the way. We put our faith first and allowed God to guide our journey.” Hailey Griggs, a senior and captain of the team, said that the national competition is usually held in January. With COVID pushing the date back three months, there were teams across the country that opted to end their seasons early. “Coach Jade McCune questioned us as to what we wanted to do,” Griggs said. “One hundred percent of the team voted to continue, put in the work and compete for a national title. As the long months went by, we put in the blood, sweat and tears to get the team where we needed to be for nationals. We put in the work, and it paid off. The SJA Red Steppers are now national champions.”

The St. Joseph’s Academy Red Steppers strike a pose at the end of their national championshipwinning performance.

The Red Steppers dance team poses with the 2021 National Champions banner at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex in Orlando.

Save the Date:

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 30 Presented by

Finisher Festival presented by

For more information, to sponsor or to register, visit www.stickerstampede.org

CHEERLEADERS CROWNED

National Champions

The St. Joseph’s Academy Cheerleaders won the 2021 National High School Cheerleading Championship (NHSCC), held April 23-25 at Disney’s Wide World of Sports in Orlando. The NHSCC is billed as the most prestigious high school cheerleading championship in the country. Teams must qualify for the competition by winning state-level championships.

“This has been a dream come true for me,” said Coach Mollye McManus. “Ever since I became an SJA cheerleader in 2011, I have dreamed of coaching this team. And this past weekend, we brought a national championship title back to Baton Rouge. This has been a crazy year working around COVID restrictions, major schedule changes and multiple injured athletes. These girls are resilient and so talented. They were always willing to learn new skills and made it happen, despite The SJA squad competed in the Super Varsity Division with the obstacles. Their work ethic is something every coach its traditional competition routine, which includes elite stunts, dreams of, and I could not be more proud of these girls.” tumbling, pyramids, jumps and a minute-long cheer. During Saturday’s semifinal round, SJA “hit” a perfect routine with Senior Josie Moore said being a national champion means zero deductions, moving onto the final round and bringing much more than bringing home top honors from the home the title of national champion. competition itself. It also means countless hours of work and overcoming every obstacle in the way. “Our team has become such a family, and there is no better feeling than all your hard work paying off with your best friends,” she said. “Having won my freshman year and falling short the past two years made this win even more special because as seniors, we felt as if we finally finished what we started. Winning that national championship title will always be a memory I hold close to my heart, and I hope the future SJA cheerleaders will one day get to experience the feeling of everything being worth it in the end.” The St. Joseph’s Academy cheerleaders are the winners of the 2021 National High School Cheerleading Championship.

The St. Joseph’s Academy cheerleaders stick their routine during the national championship competition.

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T R I B U T E D O N AT I O N S The following tribute donations were made between January 16 and May 17, 2021. Please remember in your prayers those who are being honored as well as those who honored them.

In Memory of Mrs. Drusilla Balkom Mrs. Kristen N. Bergeron

In Honor of Ms. Kennedy Achord ’16 Mr. John and Dr. Shonda Achord

In Honor of Ms. Ella N. Barker ’24 Mr. and Mrs. William A. Barker Ms. Heather Stone Mr. and Mrs. Stephen D. Stone

In Honor of Ms. Annaclaire Acosta ’18 Mr. and Mrs. Chad Acosta In Honor of Ms. Madeline Acosta ’19 Mr. and Mrs. Chad Acosta In Memory of Ms. Linda Adams Mr. and Mrs. Christopher Denstel

In Honor of Ms. Gabriela Barbin ’22 Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Gill

In Memory of Mrs. Bernice Copponex Barry ’42 Linda Barry Bynum Mr. and Mrs. Lane Michael Cheney Ms. Grace A. Mikesell

In Honor of Mrs. Jan Rhorer Breen ’69 Ms. Kaylan R. Callihan Ms. Nancy Herin Pat and John Hoffman Mr. and Mrs. Herschel D. Hoffpauir Jennifer and David Knight In Honor of Ms. Kylie Brister ’21 Mr. and Mrs. John D. Brister In Memory of Mrs. Katherine Brooks Broussard ’40 Mr. and Mrs. James Altazan In Honor of Mrs. Mackenzie Brown Ms. Kaitlyn D. Darensbourg

In Memory of Mr. Michael Adams Ms. Karyn Adams Bailey

In Memory of Mrs. Angelina Lombardo Barthel ’58 Mr. and Mrs. Darren C. Esteve Mr. and Mrs. John Gulino

In Memory of Mrs. Marsha Alford Ms. Elyse Alford

In Honor of Mrs. Sybil Bateman Mr. and Mrs. David L. Bateman

In Memory of Mrs. Virginia Sue Allain Dr. Laura and Mr. Anthony Alfonso

In Honor of Ms. Julia Bauer ’24 Mr. and Mrs. Paul S. Hornsby

In Honor of Ms. Rachel Alonzo ’21 Mr. and Mrs. Brent M. Alonzo

In Honor of Mrs. Katherine Beene Ms. Erin E. Beene

In Honor of Mr. Hugo Andricain Mr. and Mrs. Brian Mascari

In Honor of Mrs. Ann Bahlinger Bernard ’77 Mr. and Mrs. Michael P. Brice

In Honor of Mrs. Stacia Andricain Mr. and Mrs. Brian Mascari Ms. Londyn E. Moreau Ms. Emma Grace Shannon

In Memory of Mr. David J. Blanchard Peachie and Phil Ragusa

In Memory of Mrs. Carolyn Myshrall Carter-Springer ’67 Mr. Stephen A. Myshrall

In Memory of Mrs. Frances Landreneau Blouin ’57 Mr. and Mrs. Kirby Guidry

In Honor of and In Memory of 1954 Classmates Sister Adele Lambert, CSJ

In Memory of Ms. Lucille Bonnecaze Mr. Ronny Bonnecaze

In Memory of 1969 Classmates Ann Felice Fourrier

In Memory of Ms. Claire A. Booth ’14 Mr. and Mrs. Mark D. Calandro

In Memory of 1986 Classmates Mrs. Laura Miller

In Honor of Ms. Macy Armbrust ’21 Dr. and Mrs. Wilbur F. Armbrust

In Honor of Ms. Avery Boudreaux ’21 Mr. Donny Boudreaux

In Honor of 1988 Classmates Mrs. Patrice Ducote Lemoine

In Memory of Dr. John Atkinson Mr. and Mrs. Danny Winchester

In Memory of Ms. Martine Michelle Boudreaux Dr. Elena Miller

In Honor of 2004 Classmates Caroline Savoie Dufresne

In Memory of Mr. John Ortlieb Averette Robyn Averette Cross

In Honor of Ms. Lorna E. Bourg ’60 Ms. Lynn Gary

In Honor of Mrs. Mindy Averitt Mrs. Jen Fontaine Nicole Jones

In Honor of Ms. Abigail Bourgeois ’24 Dr. Karen LaCroix

In Memory of Deceased Mothers of the Class of 2021 Mr. and Mrs. Walter R. Hull

In Honor of Mrs. Erika Angarita Ms. Victoria J. Funes Ms. Tiffany T. Tran In Memory of Ms. Katherine Ashby Arbour ’40 Kitty Arbour LeBlanc

In Memory of Mr. Kay Boykin Babin Peachie and Phil Ragusa In Memory of Mrs. Elizabeth Klein Bahlinger ’42 Mr. and Mrs. Harold Bahlinger The Delaville Family Drs. Gary and Allyson Mayeux In Honor of Ms. Rowan Baird ’16 Dr. and Mrs. William H. Baird

In Memory of Sister Carolyn Brady, CSJ ’48 Stephanie Starring Hodges In Memory of Mrs. Eloise E. Braud Mr. and Mrs. Floyd L. Braud In Honor of Mrs. Alexis Myshrall Breedlove ’98 Mr. Stephen A. Myshrall

In Honor of Ms. Madeleine Brown ’22 Mrs. Anglyn Hughes Brown In Memory of Mrs. Jean Cangelosi Peachie and Phil Ragusa In Honor of Ms. Caroline Cargile ’21 Mrs. Margo Spielman In Honor of Ms. Lindsay Carlino ’02 Mr. and Mrs. Louis J. Haupt In Honor of Ms. Addie Carmouche ’24 Mr. and Mrs. Richard Carmouche

In Honor of Mrs. Katie Comeaux Ms. Claire E. Fourroux Ms. Maisie M. Jones In Memory of Mr. Walter Louis Comeaux II Ms. Jo Dale Ales and Mr. John Forrest Ales Grace and Gary Anderson Jullian Argrave Mr. and Mrs. Owen W. Ashworth Brandon Baird Mr. Paul Bologna and Dr. Bunnie Hill Colleen and Paul Bryant Mr. and Mrs. Paul R. Burns continued on next page

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Campus Federal Re and David DiVincenti Mrs. Rachel Feeney, Mr. David Roppolo and Ms. Anna Roppolo Neal Francois Mr. and Mrs. Ronald J. Gaubert Mr. Vance A. Gibbs Sister Mary Anne Hebert, CSJ Mr. and Mrs. Tom Hill Dr. and Mrs. George H. Karam Mr. and Mrs. Vincent A. Kleinpeter Jr. Bill and Bonnie Knobles Mr. and Mrs. Randy Lofton Mr. and Mrs. Patrick H. Martin Mr. Roy Martin Mr. and Mrs. Louis Matherne Dale and Carroll Mathews Mr. and Mrs. Rolfe Miller Dr. and Mrs. Thurman C. Morgan Jr. Mrs. Kate Regan Orlesh Stephanie Pierce Carol Poché Gerry Poché Pat and Billy Reed Mr. and Mrs. Jules Rousseau SJA Mothers’ Club Meredith and Clint Smith Jeffrey Welsh Catherine and Gordon White

In Honor of Ms. Aimee Cronan ’96 Ms. Malorie N. Nguyen

In Honor of Ms. Anna Camille Eagleton ’21 Mr. and Mrs. Wallace Eversberg

In Honor of Ms. Camille Cronin ’21 Dr. Donald and Dr. Maria M. Haynes

In Honor of Mrs. Rachel Eddlestone Ms. Alllie Canova Ms. Lydia K. Poché

In Honor of Ms. Emma Clare Coniglio ’23 Mr. and Mrs. Jarrod J. Coniglio

In Memory of Mrs. Peggy Herrington Day ’45 Mrs. Suzanne Bassett

In Honor of Ms. Laura E. Coniglio ’15 Mr. and Mrs. Jarrod J. Coniglio

In Honor of Mrs. Aubrey DeJohn Ms. Makenzie M. Morgan

In Memory John and Clara Conley Liz Conley Walker

In Honor of Ms. Diana Dinh ’21 Ms. Gabrielle E. Morris Ms. Alexandra M. Stoute

In Honor of Mrs. Ashley Burns Connolly ’99 Ms. Allison M. Mayer In Memory of Dr. Michael J. Coogan Mrs. Debbie Coogan In Honor of Ms. Jordan Cook ’17 Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Bahlinger In Honor of Ms. Olivia Cook ’21 Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Bahlinger In Honor of Ms. Chapman Cooper ’16 Mr. Charles and Dr. Carrie Cooper In Memory of Amy Counce ’75 Mr. and Mrs. James V. Mittica In Honor of Ms. Reygan Coxe ’18 Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Jacob In Honor of Ms. Sydney Coxe ’21 Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Jacob In Memory of Mrs. Barbara Carr Crawford ’58 Ms. Joanne B. Troth In Honor of Ms. Hannah Crochet ’24 Mr. and Mrs. Horace P. Crochet

In Honor of Ms. Camille Curry ’24 Mr. and Mrs. Edwin W. Curry III In Memory of Annie E. D’Agostino 1922 Mrs. Rose Mary Jeansonne In Memory of Mrs. Nan P. D’Agostino Mr. and Mrs. Jeffery Dahl In Honor of Mrs. Glynis Davis Ms. Lindsay A. Carlino In Memory of Mrs. Lee Anna Billeaudeau Davis ’54 Mrs. Karen Amedee Ms. Janet Bonnin Ms. Sandra Eisworth Sister Adele E. Lambert, CSJ Ms. Brenda Tison Mr. and Mrs. Matthew C. Wilks In Memory of Mrs. Miriam Montecino Day ’44 Mr. and Mrs. Richard Hyslop

In Honor of Ms. Savannah Esteve ’16 Mr. and Mrs. Darren C. Esteve In Honor of Mr. and Mrs. Wallace Eversberg Ms. Anna Camille C. Eagleton In Honor of Ms. Auldyn Faulk ’23 Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Faulk In Honor of Mrs. Beth Pallud Ferachi '60 Ms. Jennifer R. Sims In Honor of Ms. Laura Flandez ’12 Ms. Sarah C. Harris In Honor of Mrs. Jen Menville Fontaine ’04 Mr. Jim Fontaine Mrs. Meg Gerald Nicole Jones Mom’s Driving Academy In Honor of Ms. Elizabeth Fontenot Anonymous donor In Honor of Ms. Mary-Kate Frederick ’24 Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Frederick In Memory of Sister Jean Fryoux, CSJ ’38 Mr. and Mrs. Patrick Tullier In Honor of Ms. Victoria Funes ’20 Mary Margaret M. Lynch

In Memory of Ms. Diane Gaines Dixon ’57 Mr. and Mrs. Kirby Guidry

In Honor of Ashley and Scott Gautreau Emily A. Gautreau

In Memory of Dr. Lindley Spaht Dodson Re and David DiVincenti

In Honor of Ms. Emily Gautreau ’21 Mr. and Mrs. Truly W. McDaniel

In Honor of Mrs. Tisha Dooley Ms. Kim Dooley

In Honor of Ms. Fallon Gerald ’16 Mr. and Mrs. Max Richards

In Honor of Mrs. Karen Douet-Wannamaker Ms. Camille Cronin Ms. Mary Claire Saia

In Memory of Mrs. Mary Delle Bogan Gerald ’47 Mr. and Mrs. Donald F. Gerald Jr. Fallon Gerald

In Honor of Ms. Marygrace Duggar ’15 Mr. and Mrs. Charles F. Duggar Jr. In Honor of Ms. Grace Duhé ’12 Ms. Emma K. Duhe In Honor of Mrs. Amie Martinez Duke ’16 Ms. Dina Dow In Honor of Mrs. Elaine Vidrine Duke ’10 Mr. and Mrs. Jimmy M. Vidrine In Memory of Dennis and Suzy Duplantier Mr. and Mrs. Paul W. Tranchina In Honor of Mrs. Adrianne Chustz Duval ’00 Brian and Linda Chustz

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In Honor of Mrs. Meg Gerald Mr. and Mrs. Michael P. Brice Mrs. Elaine Duke Mr. and Mrs. Darrel Hearn Mr. Pat O’Hara Mr. and Mrs. Max Richards In Honor of Mr. and Mrs. John Gifford Ms. Henrietta K. Gifford In Honor of Ms. Meg Gifford ’17 Ms. Henrietta K. Gifford In Honor of Ms. Ainslie Goulas ’22 Reverend Thomas and Reverend Elizabeth Papazoglakis

In Memory of Mr. John Graves Re and David DiVincenti Mr. and Mrs. Kirby Guidry In Honor of Ms. Anna Guidroz ’24 Dr. Andrew and Jennifer Guidroz

In Honor of Ms. Anna Michael Ieyoub ’21 Ms. Kennedy M. Albarado Mr. Richard and Dr. Caprice Ieyoub Ms. Renee L. Meyers In Honor of Mr. and Mrs. Jonathan Ieyoub Ms. Georgia C. Ieyoub

In Honor of Ms. Rachel LaPorte ’08 Mr. and Mrs. Thomas LaPorte Jr. In Honor of Ms. Trinity Laudun ’21 Ms. Tika Laudun

In Honor of Ms. Khoury Ieyoub ’16 Mr. Richard and Dr. Caprice Ieyoub

In Honor of Ms. Ondrea Lavallias Fallon Gerald Ms. Elizabeth F. Lemann Ms. Juliette M. Lemoine

In Honor of Mr. Richard and Dr. Caprice Ieyoub Ms. Anna Michael Ieyoub

In Honor of Richard and Anna Lea Mr. Rick Lea

In Honor of Mrs. Marian Lombardo Gulino ’64 Mr. and Mrs. Darren C. Esteve

In Memory of Mr. Donald Jarreau Ms. Karyn Adams Bailey

In Memory of Ms. Diane LeBlanc ’74 Ms. Christianne C. Gaudet

In Honor of Ms. Olivia M. Gulino ’10 Emma C. Reine

In Honor of Ms. Sophia Jatho ’22 Ms. Lisa Meyerer

In Honor of Ms. Hadley Lefeaux Ms. Allison G. Lefeaux

In Memory of Mr. David W. Hall Mr. Phillippe Carter and Mrs. Constance Carter

In Honor of Ms. Ava Jeane ’21 Mr. and Mrs. Mike Leggett

In Honor of Ms. Harper Leitner Mr. and Mrs. Beau Leitner

In Memory of Mrs. Janelle Colligan Hanna ’57 Mr. and Mrs. Kirby Guidry

In Honor of Ms. Gabrielle Joffrion ’21 Mrs. Terry Drolla

In Honor of Ms. Elizabeth Lemann ’21 Ms. Mallory A. Matthews

In Honor of Mr. and Mrs. Patrick Q. Hannie Ms. Molly Hannie

In Honor of Ms. Madeline Joffrion ’22 Mrs. Terry Drolla

In Memory of Mr. Stanley P. Lemoine Jr. Mr. Tara B. Lemoine

In Memory of Sister Ursula Harelson, CSJ ’45 Kaye Kleinpeter Brignac Tracie M. Territo

In Memory of Ms. Edith O’Connor Kavanagh Anonymous donor

In Memory of Mrs. Stephanie Murray Lemoine ’85 Mrs. Shawn Bone

In Memory of Mrs. Stella Dabadie Guidroz ’62 Mr. G.F. Guidroz In Memory of Ms. Mary Lee Guillot ’53 Mr. and Mrs. Harold Bahlinger Mr. and Mrs. Haze Brignac

In Honor of Ms. Emily Harris ’17 Mr. and Mrs. Terence M. Harris II In Honor of Ms. Sarah Harris ’21 Mr. and Mrs. Terence M. Harris II In Memory of Ms. Aline Hebert Samantha L. Poche In Memory of Mrs. Judy Higgins Henderson ’58 Mr. and Mrs. Rickey L. Ferand In Honor of Ms. Rebecca Herin ’19 Ms. Nancy M. Herin In Memory of Mrs. Amy Cutrer Heroman ’46 Ms. Amy M. Andrews In Memory of Ms. Allison Honeycutt ’12 Mr. and Mrs. Mark D. Calandro Mr. and Mrs. D. Blayne Honeycutt In Memory of Mrs. Betty Honore Drs. Gary and Allyson Mayeaux In Memory of Ms. Kirstin Honoré ’18 Fallon Gerald In Honor of Ms. McKenzie Howard ’23 Mr. and Mrs. Mark Stevenson In Honor of Mrs. Dyra Culotta Hughes ’66 Mrs. Anglyn Hughes Brown In Honor of Ms. Olivia Hupperich ’21 Mr. and Mrs. William L. Hupperich

In Memory of Albert Kidd Ms. Suzanne Kidd In Memory of Eleanor Dixon Kleinpeter ’54 Mrs. Lane Roberts In Memory of Mrs. Hazel Harelson Kleinpeter ’35 Kaye Kleinpeter Brignac In Memory of Mrs. Patricia Torregrossa Kleinpeter ’46 Mrs. Patricia A. Duvic In Honor of Mrs. Sheri Klemm Ms. Amelia C. Lambert Ms. Katie Belle Rothkamm

In Memory of Ms. Garnette Listi Ms. Ginesse A. Listi In Memory of Sister Felix Loup, CSJ Ms. Sherry Nix Dr. and Mrs. William D. Wall IV In Honor of Ms. Claire Luikart ’06 Mr. and Mrs. Cody Arceneaux In Honor of Ms. Blakeley Lurry ’21 Mr. and Mrs. John E. Lurry Sr. In Honor of Ms. Kennedy Lurry ’19 Mr. and Mrs. John E. Lurry Sr.

In Memory of Mrs. Jackie Billeaudeau Labat ’64 Stacia and Hugo Andricain Claire Credeur Mr. and Mrs. Errol Labat Stephanie Heine Potter Anonymous donor

In Honor of Ms. Olivia Mack ’22 Mrs. Vivian J. McFarland

In Honor of Ms. Sydney LaFleur ’20 Mr. and Mrs. Brian J. LaFleur Sr.

In Memory of Mrs. Rita L. Major Ms. Betty O. Bennett Mr. and Mrs. Louis Cook Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Milton Ellis Mr. and Mrs. John W. Jewell Dr. and Mrs. Harry J. Kellerman Ms. Corinne Ness and Ms. Suzanne Edwards Ms. Sherry Nix Ms. Susan Poindexter Dr. and Mrs. William D. Wall IV Mr. and Mrs. W.F. Watson

In Honor of Mr. John Landry Ms. Cecile M. Landry In Honor of Sister Joan Laplace, CSJ Mindy Brodhead Averitt Mrs. Dyra Culotta Hughes Reverend and Mrs. Ralph F. Howe Jr. Sister Sharon McCauley, CSJ Mr. and Mrs. Barry Rester In Honor of Anna Mae Cascio LaPorte ’43 Mrs. Lynn LaPorte Samuels

In Memory of Sister Alice Marie Macmurdo, CSJ ’39 Ms. Lynn Gary

In Memory of Manuel Manalo Mr. and Mrs. Stephen M. Manuel

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In Honor of Ms. Madison Mannino ’24 Mr. and Mrs. Matthew T. Mannino Mrs. Deborah Parks

In Honor of Mrs. Rebecca LaPorte Murray ’11 Mr. and Mrs. Thomas LaPorte Jr.

In Honor of Mr. Stephen Manuel Ms. Nikki Manuel

In Memory of Dr. James Murtagh Alisa Blaize Dixon Pat and John Hoffman Mr. and Mrs. Bennett Saia

In Honor of Mrs. Linda Kron Marchand ’60 Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Marchand In Honor of Kylie Angelle Martin ’19 Mr. and Mrs. Michael A. Riddle In Honor of Ms. Emily Martinez ’14 Ms. Dina Dow In Honor of Ms. Kennan Mashon ’21 Ms. Abigail Moore In Honor of Ms. Allison M. Mayer ’04 Mrs. Ashley E. Connolly In Memory of Mrs. Marie Roques Mayhall ’38 Ms. Robin Mayhall In Honor of Ms. Ashley McGuire ’20 Dr. Donald and Dr. Maria Haynes Mr. and Mrs. Thomas L. McGuire In Honor of Ms. Barbara J. McManus ’66 Mr. and Mrs. Michael P. Brice In Memory of Mr. Jacob M. Meek Mrs. Tiffany Quinlan Meek In Honor of Mrs. Linda Messina Dr. and Mrs. William H. Baird Ms. Savannah S. Esteve In Honor of Ms. Katherine Mestayer ’21 Mr. and Mrs. Jonathan P. Mestayer In Honor of Ms. Erin Michel ’20 Amy Panepinto Parker In Honor of Ms. Sara Manning Miller ’21 Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Ferachi In Memory of Mrs. Anna Misuraca Mr. and Mrs. Floyd L. Braud In Memory of Mr. John Molstad Dr. and Mrs. Marty E. Tittlebaum

In Honor of Ms. Claire Pizzalato ’22 Mr. and Mrs. Danny Roussel In Honor of Ms. Lauren Pizzalato ’20 Danny Roussel

In Honor of Ms. LilyRuth Mury ’24 Mr. Faron Ard and Ms. Mischa Pizzolato

In Honor of Mrs. Missy Poche Ms. Samantha L. Poche

In Memory of Ms. Courtney Myshrall ’95 Mr. Stephen A. Myshrall

In Honor of Sister Chris Pologa Ms. Mary-Wells Brice Ms. Caroline G. Causey Fallon Gerald Mr. and Mrs. Mark Reynaud

In Honor of Ms. Sharon Schexnayder Myshrall ’69 Mr. Stephen A. Myshrall In Honor of Mr. Stephen A. Myshrall Mrs. Britney Myshrall Piner In Honor of Ms. Britney Nall ’24 Mr. Thomas Brignac and Mrs. Brandi Strickland In Honor of National Women’s History Month Mrs. Patrice Ducote Lemoine In Memory of Mrs. Laurel Trahan Navailhon ’85 Ms. Grace A. Prescott In Memory of Ms. Penny Nichols ’64 Lurline Hamilton In Honor of Ms. Shelly O’Dowd Ms. Kennan M. Mashon In Honor of Mr. Patrick O'Hara Ms. Madeline M. Schexnayder SJA History Department

In Honor of Ms. Anna Pousson ’21 Mr. and Mrs. Jeremy P. Pousson In Honor of Ms. Lanie Powell ’21 Ms. Elaine Polozola In Honor of Sister Helen Prejean, CSJ ’57 Ms. Lynn Gary In Memory of Sister Jean Prejean Ms. Tara Dixon In Honor of Mr. Louis Sebastian Prejean Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Haze Brignac Ms. Claire Harkless Mr. and Mrs. Kirby Guidry In Memory of Mr. Robert Price Mr. and Mrs. Michael S. Fredieu In Honor of Ms. Frances Purgerson ’22 Ms. Judy McColgan

In Memory of Mrs. Lauren Savoy Olinde ’02 Mr. and Mrs. Michael Savoy

In Honor of Ms. Laura Purgerson ’24 Ms. Judy McColgan

In Honor of Ms. Nicole Opdyke ’22 Ms. Amy E. Opdyke

In Honor of Ms. Mayra Purnell Ms. Alessandra Purnell

In Honor of Mrs. Angelina Lombardo Oufnac ’46 Mrs. Melissa Brown

In Memory of Mrs. Marie D’Amico Ransome ’62 Ms. Christin M. Ransome

In Memory of Samuel J. Montalbano Mr. and Mrs. Kirby Guidry In Honor of Scarlett A. Moore Ms. Tiffany Moore

In Honor of Mrs. Emily Peavy Ms. Jennie Belle Holder

In Honor of Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Moreau Ms. Simone Moreau

In Memory of Sister Johanne Pedersen, CSJ ’46 Mr. and Mr. Paul Salvant Anonymous donor

In Honor of Ms. Dana Murray Ms. Camille Avery

In Honor of Mrs. Britney Myshrall Piner ’92 Mr. Stephen A. Myshrall

In Honor of Mrs. Nan Murtagh Mrs. Amanda Judice

In Honor of Our Patron St. Joseph Ms. Sophie J. Martin Ms. Elly Welsh Anonymous donor

In Honor of Mrs. Kayla Moscona Ms. Milan K. Nguyen

In Honor of Ms. Jossie Petite ’22 Mr. and Mrs. Rhett J. Petite

In Memory of Mrs. Carolyn Perkins Ms. Carly Whatley In Honor of Ms. Jessie Jon Petite ’19 Mr. and Mrs. Rhett J. Petite

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In Honor of Ms. Gracie Reynolds ’23 Mrs. Tena Payton McKenzie In Memory of Mr. Davis Rhorer Mr. Paul Bologna and Dr. Bunnie Hill Mr. and Mrs. Haze Brignac Colleen and Paul Bryant Mr. and Mrs. Jarrod J. Coniglio CSJ Ministries Mrs. Neila Eckler Mr. and Mrs. Ronald J. Gaubert Sister Mary Anne Hebert, CSJ Brenda LeBlanc and Lee Feinswog Drs. Gary and Allyson Mayeux Mr. and Mrs. Louis C. Stone In Honor of Mrs. Janet Rhorer Mrs. Rachel Breen Everaard

In Honor of Mrs. Alexis Stein Ringswald ’11 Mr. and Mrs. Jerry A. Stein In Honor of Drs. Curt and Jennifer Ritchie Ms. Kathryn Ritchie In Honor of Ms. Ainsley Roberts ’23 Mr. and Mrs. James Roberts

In Honor of SJA Graduation Class of 2021 Ms. Adelle M. Bourg Ms. Kinsey M. Dearman Ms. Aidan E. Healy Ms. Courtney Miceli Ms. Suzanne S. Smith Ms. Mary L. Stuckey

In Memory of Mrs. Alicia Romanach Mr. and Mrs. Jose L. Barro

In Honor of SJA New Orleans Class of 1964 Mrs. Anev Singleton

In Memory of Paul and Delores Root Mr. and Mrs. Donald Koch Jr.

In Honor of SJA Science Department Mrs. Rhonda Baird

In Memory of Mr. Bert Roubique Ms. Stephanie Dauzat

In Memory of Mrs. Marie Small Dr. Alanna Small

In Honor of Ms. Kristy Lynn Roubique ’76 Cherie Andries Lato

In Memory of Mrs. Karen Kennedy Smith ’77 Patrice Comeaux Ellis

In Honor of Mrs. Leigh Grace Rouyer Ms. Jaidyn D. Holland In Honor of Ashley Marie Roy ’16 Mr. and Mrs. Sanford F. Roy In Memory of Mr. Robert G. Ruffino Stephanie Dauzat Re and David DiVincenti In Memory of Mr. Cooper Saia Mr. and Mrs. Bennett Saia In Memory of Mrs. Carol Samson Peachie and Phil Ragusa In Honor of Ms. Catherine Saunders ’21 Mr. and Mrs. Henri M. Saunders In Honor of Ms. Lauren Saunders ’19 Mr. and Mrs. Henri M. Saunders

In Honor of Mrs. Rachel Blanc Treuting ’07 Mr. and Mrs. Dwayne Blanc In Memory of Mrs. Suzanne Turner Pat and John Hoffman In Memory of Nancy Valluzzo Re and David DiVincenti In Honor of Ms. Adrianne Van Duzee ’22 Ms. Caroline G. Van Duzee

In Honor of Mrs. Brianna Pettijohn Sommers ’06 Ms. Julia Devall

In Memory of Geraldine Levy Venincasa ’52 Mr. Louis A. Venincasa

In Honor of Ms. Jade Spears Ms. Amber N. Glenn

In Honor of Ms. Zoe Vicari ’21 Mr. Nick Canatella Mr. and Mrs. Aaron J. Vicari

In Honor of St. Joseph’s Alumnae Staff Mrs. Loretta Jeter

In Honor of Ms. Laurel Viguerie ’22 Ms. Abby A. Arledge

In Honor of St. Joseph’s Academy Ms. Peyton M. Cerise Ms. Jolie N. Daigle Ms. Emma G. Lambert Ms. Emily E. Marionneaux Ms. Zoe L. Vicari

In Honor of Ms. Emma Vu ’21 Mr. and Mrs. Hoa V. Vu

In Honor of Mrs. Cynthia Schexnayder Ms. Celia A. Dooley

In Memory of John W. Starring Stephanie Starring Hodges

In Memory of Mrs. Eloise Arbour Selig ’42 Mr. and Mrs. Robert Selig

In Memory of Mrs. Carolyn Borne Stewart ’55 Mr. and Mrs. Bryan P. Arceneaux Donna Stewart Melancon In Memory of Mr. Donald Stewart Mr. and Mrs. Bryan P. Arceneaux

In Memory of Mr. Steve Shehane Ms. Shelley M. Shehane

In Honor of Mr. Jamal Tajdaran Ms. Brette R. Bankston Ms. Rachel V. Bourgeois Ms. Parker R. Owenby Ms. Anna W. Pousson Ms. Danna C. Thompson

In Honor of Jenny Sims Anonymous donor

In Honor of Ms. Katelynn Thompson ’16 Mr. and Mrs. Philip LaRose

In Honor of The Sisters of St. Joseph Ms. Karen Fawley

In Honor of Ms. Linda Thompson Mr. and Mrs. Michael P. Brice

In Honor of Dr. Srinivas Sitharama Rao and Mrs. Chandrika Srinivas Ms. Dhriti Shastri

In Memory of Mrs. Genevieve Berryhill Toomer ’51 Mr. and Mrs. Scott Smith

In Honor of Ms. Gabrielle Sheets ’16 Mr. and Mrs. Danny Sheets

In Honor of Lenin, Mira and Hart Treuting Mr. and Mrs. Ben Treuting

In Honor of Ms. Vincenza Vendetto ’23 Mr. Robert and The Honorable Judy Vendetto

In Honor of Ms. Grace Sceroler ’19 Mr. and Mrs. Craig J. Sceroler

In Honor of Ms. Julia Shaffer ’24 Mr. and Mrs. W. Russel Shaffer

In Honor of Ms. Renee Trepagnier ’17 Mr. and Mrs. Richard L. Trepagnier

In Honor of Ms. Suzanne Smith ’21 Mr. and Mrs. Matthew D. Smith

In Honor of St. Joseph’s Academy Faculty and Staff Ms. Kathryn Ritchie

In Memory of Mr. Rudolph Serio Peachie and Phil Ragusa

In Honor of Ms. Tiffany Tran ’21 Ms. Sarah J. Hardin Ms. Mary Margaret Netterville

In Honor of Mrs. Brenda Waggenspack Mrs. Karen Douet-Wannamaker In Memory of Ms. Ana Alicia Wagner Mrs. Christine R. Wagner In Honor of Ms. Kate Waguespack Mr. Jess J. Waguespack In Honor of Ms. Caroline Wallace ’23 Mr. and Mrs. Joseph M. Wallace In Honor of Ms. Amelia Watson ’24 Mr. and Mrs. Frank A. Watson In Honor of Mrs. Elizabeth Weinstein Ms. Sarah E. Weinstein In Memory of Ms. Jennifer R. Wickboldt ’94 Mr. and Mrs. Barry S. Allyn In Memory of Mr. Robert Wiemer Mr. and Mrs. Dwayne Blanc In Memory of Mr. William Douglas Wilkinson Jennifer Johnson Broussard Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Robertson In Honor of Sister Adelaide Williamson, CSJ ’59 Sandy and Greg Brown In Honor of Mr. and Mrs. Jerry B. Willis Jr. Ms. Claudia C. Willis In Memory of Mrs. Janet Davis Wolf ’67 Mrs. Beth Cannon

TRANSITIONS WEDDINGS ’07 Mary Kate Rees to Jesse Morrison 7/11/2020 ’09 Brienne Griffin to Justin Bice 5/1/2021 ’10 Kelly Lynn Kirby to Brandon Joseph Lindsly 10/23/2020 ’11 Megan Lenox to Jake A. Murphy 4/26/2021 ’12 Danielle Dupuis to Ryan Dupré 4/16/2021 ’12 Maria Anne Palermo to Gunter Gaupp 4/10/2021 ’12 Erinn Leigh Sala to Thomas Bocock, 4/30/2021 ’13 Victoria Stein to Daniel Boudreaux 12/4/2020 ’14 Cara Sullivan to Parker Farley 3/20/2021 ’16 Madison Claire Acaldo to Benjamin Holden 4/9/2021 ’16 Amie Marie Martinez to Josh Duke 4/9/2021 BIRTHS ’98 Lauren Halloran: daughter, Wren James, born 01/19/2021 ’04 Hailie Cook Gremillion: daughter, Grace Frances, born 4/14/2021 ’05 Tiffany Legendre Brouillette: daughter, Eden Scott, born 2/10/2021 ’05 Jillian Bugea Freiberg: daughter, Isla James, born 4/15/2021 ’05 Ellen Carmichael Gugenberg: daughter, Elizabeth Ruth, born 1/28/2021 ’09 Macy Babin Goodrum: son, Logan James, born 9/17/2020 ’09 Gracie Palombo Perozek: son, Oliver Thomas, born 3/17/2021 ’09 Kristian Kinamore Vukojevic: son, Luka David, born 3/24/21 ’13 Kaylen Rabalais Thornton: daughter, Sophia Grace, born 11/25/2020 IN MEMORIAM We make a sincere effort to publish any close alumnae family connections with the names of the deceased. With more than 10,000 alumnae, however, please note that our database does not include all possible SJA relationships. We appreciate receiving this information from family whenever possible. Notices which appear in this issue were received by May 28, 2021. Gary Floyd Alford Grandfather of Brooklynn James Wilkinson ’23 Elizabeth Klein Bahlinger ’42 Mother of Ann Bahlinger Bernard ’77 and Katherine Bahlinger Surek ’81 Grandmother of Mary Katherine Bernard ’13, Mary Josephine Surek ’15, Katherine Lee Surek ’17 and Claire Marie Surek ’19 Aunt of Juli Bahlinger ’66, Patricia Bahlinger Capdevielle ’70, Barbara Bahlinger Griffin ’77, Lisa Bahlinger Marcello ’79, Mimi Bahlinger Bueche ’81, Carla Bahlinger Morel ’82, Andre Bahlinger Treadwell ’85, Nicole Bahlinger Geske ’86, Anne-Scott Bahlinger Pourciau ’88 and Melissa Bahlinger Brocato ’89

Great-aunt of Alyce Capdevielle Blackstone ’95, Jamie Black Hernandez ’97, Kelli Black Ferachi ’00, Mary Scott Pourciau ’21 and Olivia G. Brocato ’23 Great-great-aunt of Hensley Grace Blackstone ’21 Thomas Atkinson Barfield Brother of Sally Barfield Graves ’50 Grandfather of Ann Marie Barfield ’15, Clare Marguerite Barfield ’18 and Juliana Maria Barfield ’23 Uncle of Mary Glenn Graves Etue ’83 and Sally Graves Davis ’94 Great-uncle of Madison Emily Etue ’20, Katelyn Joy Graves ’20, Ashley Elizabeth Graves ’20 and Marley Jane Graves ’23 Eleane Norheim Bellecci Mother of Linda Bellecci Millburn ’73 and Lisa Bellecci-St. Romain ’74 Grandmother of Allison Millburn Barrilleaux ’06 and Tara Millburn Krieger ’09 David J. Blanchard Husband of Barbara Gerald Blanchard ’56 Brother of Teresa Blanchard Vickers ’56 Uncle of Jacquee Jackson Carvin ’66 and Susan Gerald Hawfield ’79 Great-uncle of Rainey Elizabeth Gerald ’13, Fallon Francis Gerald ’16 and Abigail Elizabeth LiNa Stevens ’24 Nancy Lanehart Blanchard Sister of Della Lanehart ’69 Aunt of Cherie Lanehart Dice ’90 and Jennifer Lanehart Helmke ’98 Great-aunt of Lindsey Elise Lanehart ’21 Frances Landreneau Blouin ’57 Great-aunt of Mattie Pourciau Garza ’03, Alison Claire Pourciau ’06 and Camille Catherine Pourciau ’15 Richard Anthony Boeker Sr. Son of Catherine Gottlieb Boeker ’32 Brother of Cathy Boeker Cavell ’68 Father of Cindy Boeker Brown ’78 and Liese Boeker Moore’ 79 Kelly Bonin Botulinski ’78 Ethel Theresa Banquer Bretz Mother of Mary Catherine Bretz Parker ’69 and Paula Bretz Sonnier Melear ’75 Grandmother of Katye Sonnier Snyder ’01 Jacklyn Louise Steeg Brooks-Simms Grandmother of Megan Brooks ’00 Pete Miranda Buhler ’52 Grandmother of Megan Buhler ’01 Frances Ann Pecora Cangelosi Mother of Colleen Cangelosi Coffman ’82 Grandmother of Catherine Elizabeth Cangelosi ’19 Lee Anna Billeaudeau Davis ’54 Sister of Jacqueline Billeaudeau Labat ’64 (dec.) Aunt of Michele Labat Wilks ’95 and Christine Labat ’01

Rosa Agnes Amorello Davis Sister of Sister Mary Rose Amorello, CSJ (dec.) Quentin Joseph Dawson Father of Patricia Dawson White ’81 Grandfather of Amelia Dawson Duffy ’07, Alaine Dawson Williamson ’10, Audrey Dawson ’13 and Adrienne Margaret Dawson ’16 Dennis George DeLaune Son of June Fryoux Delaune ’41 (dec.) Nephew of Sister Jean Fryoux, CSJ ’38 (dec.) and Dorothy Fryoux McKinley ’38 (dec.) Brother of Jean Delaune Spain ‘66 Uncle of Jill Spain McGee ’98 Edward Joseph Deumite Uncle of Karen Thomas Darnall ’70, Patricia Thomas ’72, Kathy Thomas Broha ’76 and Staci Deumite Duhé ’81 Great-uncle of Kaylyn Darnall Hager ’97, Kristen Darnall Mann ’00, Ashley Ruth Broha ’05, Sarah Elizabeth DeLeo ’05, Allie Corinne DeLeo ’08 and Sydney Kathryn Rose Duhé ’14 Diane Gaines Dixon ’57 Caroline Frances Esposito Stepsister of Madeline Anne Fontenot ’14 and Ella Grace LaFleur ’22 Carole Cooper Evans ’53 Elmer T. Glover Jr. Brother of Catherine Glover ’79 Douglas Marion Gonzales Sr. Father of Kelly Gonzales Rohwedder ’90 Michael Joseph Guillory Brother of Virginia Guillory Bull ’82 Mary Lee Guillot ’53 Sister of Sister Mildred Guillot, CSJ ’43 (dec.) and Norma Guillot Roark ’45 Sammie Ann Gulotta Mother of Laura Louise Gulotta-Parrish ’11 Aunt of Christi Gulotta Pierce ’95, Candace Gulotta Haggart ’99 and Chancy Gulotta Lucas ’05 Great-aunt of Ellis Anne Pierce ’24 Janelle Colligan Hanna ’57 Sister of Anna Colligan Doucette ’52 (dec.) Betty Lee Rozier Honoré Mother of Geretta Honoré Guillaume ’69, Karen Honoré Cullins ’78 and Michelle Honoré Hicks ’82 Grandmother of Jeneé Guillaume Branigan ’01, Kacie Cullins Owens ’03, Megan Honoré Barcelo ’03, Stephanie Honoré Sanchez ’03, Paige Honoré Roberts ’06, Katherine Honoré Romig ’06, Jamie Guillaume Barker ’07, Anna Honoré Rucks ’08, Caroline Elizabeth Hicks ’10, Mary Ashton Honoré ’10 and Haley Elizabeth Honoré ’15

Germaine Adele Granier Hopkins Mother of Charmaine Hopkins Kleinpeter ’74 and Donna Hopkins Garon ’75 Grandmother of Ashley Maire Hopkins ’10 and Rachel Hopkins ’12

Great-uncle of Alison Bains Williams ’88, Amy Bains Roberts ’90, Dana Brewer ’95, Kasey Bains ’96, Kerrie Montalbano Richmond ’97, Kristen Brewer Sitter ’97 and Natalie Montalbano Virgets ’07

Judy Dianne Jackson Mother of Jennifer Knight (former SJA staff member) Grandmother of Sarazen Olivia Knight ’18

Patricia Moreau Grandmother of Malena Moreau Jezek ’11

Carol Ann Gaudin Samson Grandmother of Allyson McKinney Wenning ’99 Great-aunt of Ashley Capone Berniard ’03 and Leslie Claire Burks ’23

Daniel Thomas Nola Father of Natalie Nola Thompson ’00

Rudy Serio Grandfather of Natalie Nola Thompson ’00

Frank Joseph Panepinto Husband of Yvonne Serio Panepinto ’71 Father of Elena Panepinto Fennell ’99 and Francesca Panepinto Braud ’01

Ann Theresa Mellody Nancy Valluzzo Grandmother of Mellody Valluzzo Buford ’07, Christina Valluzzo Pipes ’08, Mary-Katherine Montes de Oca ’11 and Alexandra Montes de Oca ’13

John Lampert Kuehn Father of Elisabeth Kuehn Dicharry ’71 Jimmy Lamy Mother of Cynthia Lamy Losavio ’73, Karen Lamy Puckett ’74, Lisa Lamy Dawson ’76, Allyson Lamy ’77, Eileen Lamy Stradley ’79, Laura Lamy Machado ’82 and Celeste Lamy Thornhill ’87 Grandmother of Claire Losavio Willis ’99, Erin Puckett ’02, Anna Losavio McEvers ’04, Lauren Paige Puckett ’06, Alyssa Puckett Robicheaux ’08 and Caroline Stradley ’13 Aunt of Maria Prochaska Boudreaux ’84 Great-aunt of Meredith Prochaska ’12, Brooke Louise Ragusa ’14, Sydney Ellen Prochaska ’15, Emma Catherine Gary ’20 and Addison Leigh Prochaska ’24 Gretchen Lynne Harris LeBlanc Mother of Lindsey Ann LeBlanc ’18 and Alyssa Brooke LeBlanc ’22 Percival Lange LeBlanc Mother of Emily LeBlanc Reech ’84 Stanley Paul Lemoine Jr. Husband of Tara Brown Lemoine ’73 Uncle of Britney Ann Brown ’10 Rita Loup Major Sister of Sister Felix Loup, CSJ (former SJA faculty member; dec.) Carey Joseph Messina Husband of Jolie Ranzino Messina ’72 Father of Emily Messina Eskew ’03, Natalie Messina Marocco ’06 and Catherine Mary Messina ’11 Louis D. Michel III Brother of Patricia Michel Lustic ’73 and Kris Michel Fussell ’81 Uncle of Madeline Rose Fussell ’15 and MaryMargaret Kathryn Fussell ’19 John Dennis Molstad Husband of Janet H. Molstad (former faculty) S.J. Montalbano Father of Michelle Montalbano ’79 and Stephanie Montalbano Crochet ’80 Grandfather of Falan Therese Taylor ’09 Brother of Mary Margaret Montalbano Bains ’59 Uncle of Vicki Montalbano Brewer ’72 and Toni Montalbano Strong ’75

Richard Lloyd Pastorek Father of Lynn Pastorek Consentino ’75 Grandfather of Rachel Pastorek Tyler ’02 and Sarah Pastorek Cossack ’06 John Francis Pecoraro Brother of Elizabeth Pecoraro Reinhardt ’57 (dec.), Carolyn Pecoraro Dupuis ’59, Kay Pecoraro Summers ’64 and Kathryn Pecoraro Schexnayder ’71 Uncle of Dionne Reinhardt Rodriguez ’78 and Lindsay Denehy ’95 Carolyn Perkins Grandmother of Rebecca Uffman Eldredge ’98 Mary Ellen Clements Price Mother of Leigh Ellen Price Shafer ’74 and Paula Price Cahill ’80 Grandmother of Jane Avery Price ’18 Robert Dean Price Grandfather of Lucy Elizabeth Fredieu ’24 Louise Peterman Prosser Mother of Mary Prosser Heroman ’65 (dec.), Bunny Prosser Hines ’71 and Elena Prosser Moser, ABC ’76 Grandmother of Katherine Heroman Houston ’95, Genevieve Prosser Pesnell ’97, Mary Prosser Bogh ’01, Helen Moser Barbieri ’06 and Katherine Marie Moser ’09 Doussan Rando Husband of Colleen Peeler Rando ’79 Father of Anna Marie Rando ’15 Uncle of Anna Peeler Beeler ’02, Amanda McCann Holland ’04 and Alyce Laine Carpenter ’11 Anita Dulle Rennhoff Mother of Julie Rennhoff Rivet ’79 Grandmother of Amelia Catharine Rennhoff ’14, Lily Anastasia Rennhoff ’16 and Grace Caroline Rennhoff ’24 Davis Stribling Rhorer Brother of Kathy Rhorer Wascom ’66, Jan Rhorer Breen ’69 and Megan Rhorer Cordova ’81 Uncle of Rebecca Lazarus Gerdes ’91, Rachel Breen Everaard ’96 and Jennifer Rhorer ’00 Charles Elson “Buddy” Roemer III Grandfather of Adeline Kempton Roemer ’19

Robert G. Ruffino Husband of Rhonda Hebert Ruffino ’85 Father of Olivia Lynn Ruffino ’16

Earl Willis Brother of Rachael Willis ’00 (dec.) Janet Davis Wolf ’67

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