The class of 2026 graduated on May 19 during the 149th commencement exercises for St. Joseph’s Academy.
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Alli Bourgeois ’14
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Assistant
EMBRACING CHANGES AND POSSIBILITIES ON YOUR LIFE’S JOURNEY
Editor’s note: This is the address delivered by Jan Rhorer Breen ’69 during the commencement exercises for the St. Joseph’s Academy class of 2026 on May 19.
Class of 2026. Words are powerful tools. They call us to action, they offer us hope, they help us understand, they articulate how we are feeling. Words also communicate a message, and my message today highlights the possibilities that await you and the changes that you will experience.
Trappist Monk Thomas Merton said, “You do not need to know precisely what is happening or where you are going. What you need is to recognize the possibilities and changes that await you in your life and embrace them with courage, faith and hope.”
When I think of all that is possible and the women who can create change, I think of the class of 2026.
How can you embrace the changes and possibilities as you experience the next steps on your journey?
Remember you are SJA women. You hold a rare combination of personal characteristics: intellectual commitment, a vision filled with purpose that comes from God’s presence in your life and a desire to
serve the dear neighbor without distinction. You embody sanctity, joy and action. These traits will guide you in the many changes and possibilities to come.
Remember to listen to your inner voice. God is always speaking to you. Eliminate the noise in your life that drowns out God’s voice. One of the greatest challenges you have is the noise of social media, technology and the continuous “plugged-in” world we live in. And as our world embraces the technology of AI and other initiatives to come, I urge you to take time to lower the volume of noise and listen to God as He helps you on your journey. As Pope Francis said, “There is a spark of divine light in each of us. Let that light guide your way throughout your life.”
Remember to live in a state of gratitude.
Gratitude is the heart of life, the gateway to grace. With a grateful heart, we recognize God in everything. Take a few minutes each day to stop and thank God for at least one thing that happened that day. Even when the day is filled with challenges, there is always something to be grateful for.
Remember to be gentle with yourself and others. We all have faults, failings and weaknesses. Forgive yourself and others. Accept God’s forgiveness. As St. Francis de Sales said, “Have patience with all things, but chiefly have patience with yourself. Embrace that each day is a new beginning.”
Remember the meaning of success.
True success is peace with God and becoming the woman God intended you to be. What is meant for you will not miss you. Trust in God’s timing and His path for you. In the charism of the Sisters of St. Joseph, along with your family and faculty of SJA, you have 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 filled with possibilities. The only true and lasting meaning of success is to become the person you were created to be.
Class of 2026, always be open to change and possibilities, for without change, we can’t see God’s purpose for us, and without possibilities, the fruits of our gifts are not revealed.
Remember that you cannot change one moment of the past, so grasp the present moment. Remain constant and true to yourself, your beliefs and the values you embody as SJA women. You leave holding all that is possible, and you are the change that the world needs.
Remember that we are all one, that we are all SJA sisters and that we are loved. And, as you joyfully sing in our “unofficial anthem,” Matt Maher’s Love Will Hold Us Together, remember that “This is the first day of the rest of your life!”
Jan Rhorer Breen '69
Legacy Families Celebrate Graduation 2026
Graduation is a special occasion, marking the end of four important years in a young woman’s life while turning the focus to all the possibilities that lie ahead. For our legacy families, this time of year also provides the opportunity to look back with fondness on shared traditions and memories.
Pictured here are the 2026 graduates and their family members who also call St. Joseph’s Academy their alma mater.
Perry Evelyn Sullivan ’26 and Septima Brown ’66 (graduate’s grandmother).
Dr. Rebecca Carriere Christofferson ’98 (graduate’s mother) and Evelyn Rose Christofferson ’26.
Avery Laine Papania ’26 and Kelly Pope Papania ’98 (graduate’s mother).
In a picture from May of 2019, Sarah Elizabeth Guidroz ’26 is pictured with Allie Deranger Bartels ’17 (graduate’s cousin), Stella Dabadie Guidroz ’62 (graduate’s grandmother, deceased) and Anna Guidroz ’24 (graduate’s sister). Not pictured is Taylor Deranger Burns ’12 (graduate’s cousin).
Claire Wilbert Alleman ’99 (graduate’s aunt), Catherine Wilbert Chustz ’95 (graduate’s mother), Claire Ann Chustz ’26, Caroline Wilbert Giedd ’93 (graduate’s aunt) and Celeste Wilbert Robin ’97 (graduate’s aunt).
Zoe Howard Pickering ’01 (graduate’s mother) and Cecilia Brielle Pickering ’26.
Alison Sanford Dazzio ’89 (graduate’s aunt), Anna Katherine Dazzio ’14 (graduate’s cousin), Madeline Adele Holder ’26, Leigh Dazzio Holder ’89 (graduate’s mother), Jennie Belle Holder ’21 (graduate’s sister) and Elise Holder ’25 (graduate’s sister). Not pictured are Caroline Dazzio ’20 (graduate’s cousin), Elizabeth Dazzio ’16 (graduate’s cousin), Christy Dazzio Miller ’84 (graduate’s aunt) and Noelle Dazzio Medina ’02 (graduate’s aunt).
Anne Louise Tanory ’26 and Betty Mathes Tanory ’00 (graduate’s mother). Not pictured is Harper Belle Mathes ’22 (graduate’s cousin).
Lauren Anne Bennett O’Brien ’02 (graduate’s aunt), Raegan Copper O’Brien ’28 (graduate’s cousin), Debra Rae Rivault Bennett ’73 (graduate’s grandmother), Hannah Rae Templet ’26 and Lindsey Rae Bennett Templet ’99 (graduate’s mother).
Katie Michel Thorne ’98 (graduate’s mother) and Madeline Clair Thorne ’26. Not pictured are Mary Dardenne Michel ’67 (graduate’s grandmother, deceased), Ashley Michel Spillman ’95 (graduate’s great-aunt), Betty Dardenne Backstrom ’72 (graduate’s great-aunt), Martha Dardenne ’74 (graduate’s great-aunt) and Sharon Dardenne ’80 (graduate’s great-aunt).
Elizabeth Balhoff Lindsay ’92 (graduate’s mother), Sarah Elizabeth Lindsay ’26 and Barbara Balhoff Bagwell ’02 (graduate’s aunt). Not pictured are Kristen Balhoff Magee ’98 (graduate’s aunt), Margaret Balhoff ’76 (graduate’s great-aunt), Kathy Plaisance Balhoff ’66 (graduate’s greataunt) and Kathleen Balhoff Brandon ’79 (graduate’s great aunt).
Jennifer Lewis Vargas ’94 (graduate’s mother), Isabella Alicia Vargas ’26 and Betty Lewis Pecue ’95 (graduate’s aunt).
Robyn Ray Richards ’00 (graduate’s mother), Mary Virginia Richards ’26, Charlotte Beauvais Richards ’28 (graduate’s sister) and Charlotte Kidd Ray ’72 (graduate’s grandmother).
Emily May Kline ’99 (graduate’s mother), Syndey Frances Kline ’26 and Tammie Oubre May ’79 (graduate’s grandmother). Not pictured are Averie Ellen Harris ’24 (graduate’s cousin), Ann Claire Harris ’23 (graduate’s cousin), Hailey Elizabeth Griggs ’21 (graduate’s cousin), Caroline Clare May Champion ’10 (graduate’s cousin), Eden May Miller ’08 (graduate’s cousin), Aimee Griggs Goodson ’94 (graduate’s cousin), Melissa May Gulotta ’00 (graduate’s cousin) and Lynn May Griggs ’68 (graduate’s great-aunt).
Linley Marie Denstel ’26 and Lori Adams Denstel ’89 (graduate’s mother).
Elisa Gibbs Morgan ’04 (graduate’s aunt), Mallory Morgan Bourg ’05 (graduate’s aunt), Berkley Morgan Duncan ’26, Lindsay Morgan Duncan ’00 (graduate’s mother) and Bailey Michelle Duncan ’28 (graduate’s sister).
Carolyn Thompson LaMotte ’52 (graduate’s grandmother) and Olivia Charles LaMotte ’26.
Carmen Hall Walker ’77 (graduate’s aunt), Cheryl E. Hall ’79 (graduate’s aunt), Carol L. Hall ’85 (graduate’s aunt), Clarke McFarland Carter ’26, Constance Hall-Carter ’90 (graduate’s mother) and Sullyn Angelle Cloudet ’16 (graduate’s cousin).
Jeanne Catherine Philips Hall ’69 (graduate’s grandmother) and Isabella Nicole Hall ’26. Isabella is holding a picture of her great-grandmother, the late Laurie Catherine McArthur Kavanagh ’47. Not pictured are Laurie Philips Trumps ’72 (graduate’s great-aunt), Kay Kathleen Kavanagh ’68 (graduate’s stepgreat-aunt), Anne Kavanagh Moshtael ’66 (graduate’s step-great-aunt) and Freda Philips Lester ’74 (graduate’s great-aunt).
Lindsey Richard Fauveau ’03 (graduate’s stepmother), Caroline Reese Fauveau ’26 and Christine Ourso Fauveau ’71 (graduate’s grandmother). Not pictured are Rebecca Ourso ’77 (graduate’s great-aunt), Trisha Bourg ’64 (graduate’s great-great-aunt) and Lollie Bergeron ’45 (graduate’s great-greataunt, deceased).
Leila Diane Barroso ’26, Heather Christina Harkins ’98 (graduate’s mother), Isabelle Marie Barroso ’30 (graduate’s sister), Shonda Harkins Boudet ’92 (graduate’s aunt) and Regina Harkins Prince ’97 (graduate’s aunt).
Elizabeth Lynne Bourg ’26, Angele Dupont Bourg ’91 (graduate’s mother) and Olivia Marie Bourg ’28 (graduate’s sister).
Anne Margaret Burr ’26, Genevieve Prosser ’97 (graduate’s mother) Eleanor Louise Burr ’25 (graduate’s sister), Peterman Prosser (Boy of SJA; graduate’s grandfather) and Mary Prosser Bogh ’01 (graduate’s aunt).
Aliki Sophia Charalambous ’26, Christina Boudreau Charalambous ’94 (graduate’s mother), Alexandra Marie Charalambous ’20 (graduate’s sister), Jennifer Boudreau ’92 (graduate’s aunt), Amanda Jean Dupre ’90 (graduate’s aunt) and Amelia Rose Dupré ’21 (graduate’s cousin).
Anne Wesley Kitchin ’26, Jamie Messina Kitchin ’97 (graduate’s mother) and Laina Dean Messina ’08 (graduate’s cousin).
Leslie Anne Kleinpeter ’26, Mary Jumonville Kleinpeter ’73 (graduate’s grandmother), Clare Elizabeth Poché ’25 (graduate’s cousin) and Emily Spencer Poché ’27 (graduate’s cousin).
Margaret Ava Losavio ’26, Ava Gonzales Losavio ’75 (graduate’s grandmother), Caroline Rose Losavio ’23 (graduate’s sister), Annie Claire Losavio ’29 (graduate’s sister), Ruthie Losavio ’14 (graduate’s aunt), Rose Losavio Dedon ’09 (graduate’s aunt), Mary Grace Losavio ’05 (graduate’s aunt), Deana Losavio Meredith ’01 (graduate’s aunt), Sarah Ann Losavio ’11 (graduate’s aunt), Autumn Grace Dedon ’30 (graduate’s cousin), Donna Marie Gonzales ’82 (graduate’s great-aunt, deceased), Sister Maria Gonzales ’85 (graduate’s great-aunt) and Lisa Gonzales Zumo ’78 (graduate’s great-aunt).
Virginia Wren Marchand ’26, Linda Kron Marchand ’60 (graduate’s grandmother), Mary Bennett Marchand ’22 (graduate’s sister), Katie Allen Watts ’28 (graduate’s cousin), Tena Marchand Watts ’88 (graduate’s aunt), Susan Miciotto Marchand ’84 (graduate’s aunt), Elise Marie Marchand ’19 (graduate’s cousin), Amelia Gayle Marchand ’17 (graduate’s cousin) and Caroline Aimée Marchand ’14 (graduate’s cousin).
Celebrate 250 Years of American Independence with an
SJA ALUMNAE TRIP TO WASHINGTON, D.C.!
Do you remember your trip as an SJA student? Would you like to recreate those memories or create new ones? We are in the early stages of planning a special trip to our nation’s capital this November with former principal and fellow alumna Mrs. Linda Fryoux Harvison ’66. If you would like to be included in updates or learn more, please reach out to Alumnae Director Alli Bourgeois ’14 at bourgeoisa@sjabr.org.
Tallulah Adrienne Martin ’26, Elizabeth Chesson Richards ’89 (graduate’s mother) and Alma Barcelona Junkin ’42 (graduate’s great-grandmother, deceased).
Caroline Elizabeth McKay ’26, Phyllis Marino McKay ’61 (graduate’s grandmother) and Jill McKay Pipes ’90 (graduate’s aunt).
Kathryn Shea Mooney ’26 and Megan Elizabeth Mooney ’06 (graduate’s mother).
Anna Clare Parker ’26, Amy Panepinto Parker ’98 (graduate’s mother), Amelia Grace Parker ’30 (graduate’s sister), Emily Clare Michel ’18 (graduate’s cousin), Erin Gail Michel ’20 (graduate’s cousin), Caroline James Panepinto ’29 (graduate’s cousin) and Sara Camille Panepinto ’16 (graduate’s cousin).
Charlotte Claire Rabb ’26, Ginger Coghlan Rabb ’92 (graduate’s mother), Lillian Elizabeth Rabb ’27 (graduate’s sister), Caroline Coghlan Rabb ’24 (graduate’s sister), Mary Riker Coghlan ’89 (graduate’s aunt), Emma Grace Coghlan ’23 (graduate’s cousin), Madison Elizabeth Coghlan ’30 (graduate’s cousin), Lola Elizabeth Coghlan ’30 (graduate’s cousin) and Lily Catherine Coghlan ’30 (graduate’s cousin).
Caroline Grace Rahm ’26, Courtney Avent Rahm ’93 (graduate’s mother) and Kaitlyn Michelle Rahm ’24 (graduate’s sister).
Madeline Jane Ross ’26, Jane Patout ’97 (graduate’s mother), Sarah Patout Teague ’94 (graduate’s aunt), Nancy Patout ’90 (graduate’s aunt), Emily Elizabeth Teague ’23 (graduate’s cousin) and Caroline Jane Teague ’26 (graduate’s cousin).
Ava Madelyn Rounds ’26, Kristi Pearson Paternostro ’99 (graduate’s mother), Shelley Pearson Alexander ’89 (graduate’s aunt) and Emma Claire Alexander ’23 (graduate’s cousin).
Jacqueline Elizabeth Schroeder ’26, Elizabeth LeBlanc Schroeder ’89 (graduate’s mother) and Gabrielle Marie Schroeder ’30 (graduate’s sister).
Caroline Jane Teague ’26, Sarah Patout Teague ’94 (graduate’s mother), Emily Elizabeth Teague ’23 (graduate’s sister), Jane Patout ’97 (graduate’s aunt), Nancy Patout ’90 (graduate’s aunt) and Madeline Jane Ross ’26 (graduate’s cousin).
Addison Claire Wampold ’26, Mary Gene Barcelona Williams ’66 (graduate’s grandmother), Frances Bologna Barcelona ’47 (graduate’s great-grandmother, deceased), Pet Bologna Brocato ’48 (graduate’s great-great-aunt, deceased), Brannin Petit Leglue ’09 (graduate’s cousin) and Lauren Kathryn Petit ’11 (graduate’s cousin).
Three long-time members of the St. Joseph’s Academy community were honored at a retirement reception on May 7. The gathering of family, friends and colleagues took place in the Fife Student Commons.
Jan Rhorer Breen ’69 has served as president of the Academy for the last 14 years. “I am thankful for the opportunity to return to my alma mater as the first lay president,” she said. “It has been a humbling experience to stand on the shoulders of our founders, the Sisters of St. Joseph, and to collaborate with so many constituent groups in fulfilling our mission. In the early years of my return to SJA, the young women would refer to me as Sister Jan, but eventually, I would be known as Mrs. Breen. I learned that whatever title we have and whoever walks these halls, we are all living the charism of our founders, ‘That All May Be One.’”
Jill Abadie spent 32 years at SJA, first as an English teacher and then as director of the Learning Center. “When I first came to the Academy, my daughter was 3 years old,” she said. “At the first school mass I attended, I was struck by the warm sense of community and knew that I wanted my daughter to experience it. It has proven true for all three of my daughters that they have made lifelong friends and countless connections through their time at SJA. Studying the charism of the Sisters of St. Joseph and, more importantly, watching it lived through the lives of the Sisters on campus has helped shape my view of the world and how we should treat others. My time at SJA has been like the experience of reading a good book: I love the setting, the characters and even (most of) the conflicts. Just as it’s difficult to come to the end of a good book, it’s hard to say goodbye to SJA.”
Dorinda Beaumont’s SJA career spanned 29 years. She served as a member of the Health and Physical Education department, softball coach, assistant volleyball coach and athletic director. “SJA has become my second home/family because of all the support and love I have felt throughout my time here,” she said. “The faculty, staff and students truly embrace the charism of the Sisters of St. Joseph, and it makes me proud to say I am a member of this wonderful community. I will miss the daily camaraderie of my department and the amazing young ladies I have taught over the years, but the memories will last forever.”
SJA honored three employees who will retire at the end of the academic year: Learning Center Director Jill Abadie, President Jan Rhorer Breen ’69 and faculty member/former coach and athletic director Dorinda Beaumont.
Pictured with President Jan Rhorer Breen ’69 are daughter Leah Breen Houk and grandson Derek Houk.
Dorinda Beaumont, center, poses with colleagues Amanda Henley, Nan Murtagh, Sivi Miller, Kathy Saichuk and Liz Fontenot.
Jill Abadie celebrates with her brother, Chris Diefenderfer, who lives in Alexandria but loves to visit SJA.
Jill Abadie poses with family members at the retirement celebration on May 7.
St. Joseph’s Academy is the recipient of the Louisiana Wildlife Federation’s Youth Program award, selected through the Conservation Achievement Awards Program. The program recognizes individuals, organizations and businesses that have made significant contributions to the cause of conservation and wise use of Louisiana’s natural resources. SJA was honored for its decades-long involvement in the LSU Coastal Roots program.
The Youth Program award was presented at the 60th Conservation Achievement Awards Banquet on April 11 at Juban’s Restaurant. SJA was represented by President Jan Breen ’69 and former science teacher Linda Messina.
In 1999, Mrs. Messina approached Dr. Pam Blanchard, the education coordinator at the Louisiana Sea Grant College Program, looking for a cross-curricular project involving science, math, history and environmental science. Together, they decided to teach Mrs. Messina’s students how to do water-quality testing, but the grant money associated with the training required a restoration component. Mrs. Messina suggested planting trees. But finding cypress seedlings in the midst of a three-year drought proved problematic, so the students learned to grow their own. Thus, LSU Coastal Roots was born.
SJA served as a pilot for the Coastal Roots program. This year marks the 26th anniversary of the school’s active participation in the environmental stewardship initiative. Building upon the foundation laid by SJA and LSU, there are currently more than 40 schools across 17 Louisiana parishes taking part in the program. Students from second grade through high school learn about and become stewards of their natural resources by establishing native plant nurseries at their schools. They grow native plant seedlings and grass plugs that they plant in a coastal habitat restoration project in south Louisiana.
Following Mrs. Messina’s retirement in 2018, Jonathan Durocher became the moderator of SJA’s Science Club and continues the school’s work with Coastal Roots.
St. Joseph’s Academy was recognized for significant contributions to conservation by the Louisiana Wildlife Federation (LWF). SJA President Jan Rhorer Breen ’69, center, and former science teacher Linda Messina, right, accepted the Youth Program Award from Jonny Fryar, LWF board president. Photograph by Sean Gasser.
ST. JOSEPH’S
ACADEMY WELCOMES WOMAN’S HOSPITAL AS CORPORATE SPONSOR
St. Joseph’s Academy is proud to announce a new corporate sponsorship with Woman’s Hospital, a partnership rooted in a shared commitment to empowering young women and strengthening the Baton Rouge community.
This collaboration brings together two mission-driven organizations dedicated to supporting the growth, health and success of the next generation. Through the sponsorship, Woman’s Hospital will provide invaluable support for schoolwide programs that enrich the SJA experience for young women across the Baton Rouge community.
“Welcoming Woman’s Hospital as a corporate sponsor is an exciting step forward for our school community,” said SJA President Jan Rhorer Breen ’69. “Their leadership in women’s health and longstanding commitment to Baton Rouge align beautifully with our mission. Together, we are creating meaningful opportunities that will inspire our students and support them as they lead lives of purpose.”
Students will benefit from opportunities to engage with healthcare professionals through guest speakers, wellness programming and exposure to careers in medicine and related fields. These experiences will not only reinforce the importance of lifelong health and well-being but also broaden students’ perspectives as they explore future paths.
Rene Ragas, president and chief executive officer of Woman’s Hospital, and Jan Rhorer Breen ’69, president of St. Joseph’s Academy, sign papers solidifying Woman’s as a corporate sponsor of the school. Looking on are Meg Gerald, SJA mission advancement director, and Stacia Andricain, SJA principal.
“At Woman’s Hospital, we believe in lifting up women at every stage of life, and that starts with young women finding their voice, their confidence and their future,” said Rene Ragas, president and chief executive officer of Woman’s Hospital. “Supporting St. Joseph’s Academy is about investing in the next generation of leaders, caregivers, innovators and changemakers who will make our community stronger for years to come.”
Woman’s Hospital is recognized throughout the region for excellence in healthcare for women and families and its dedication to community outreach. Its investment in St. Joseph’s Academy reflects a deep belief in the power of education and the importance of supporting young women as they grow into confident, compassionate leaders.
The partnership launched on SJA’s Give Day, when Woman’s Hospital was a challenge donor. The relationship will continue for the next five school years with plans for continued collaboration and expanded programming. SJA looks forward to the positive impact this relationship will have on students, faculty/staff and the wider school community.
As the Academy continues its tradition of excellence, partnerships with mission-driven organizations help ensure that students are equipped with the knowledge, values and opportunities they need to thrive today and in the years to come.
SAVE THE DATE FOR SOIRÉE: WHERE TRADITION MEETS
ON OCTOBER 29
Save the date of Thursday, October 29, and make plans to join us for The SJA Soirée: Where Tradition Meets Generosity. You don’t want to miss this casual, fun night of live music from the Peyton Falgoust Band, great food and drinks from some of Baton Rouge’s best restaurants and caterers, live and silent auctions and more.
SJA parents, alumnae, faculty/staff and friends gathered on campus for last year’s fabulous event, which raised approximately $130,000 for campus-wide enhancements to benefit the young women of SJA. The planning committee is hard at work to make this year’s celebration even bigger and better.
Soirée committee chair Lexie Polito is joined by Jennifer Knight, SJA Mission Advancement department; Kim Morgan, Silent Auction co-chair; Lindsay Morgan Duncan ’00, Silent Auction co-chair; Kim Wong Kwan ’79, Restaurant chair; Angelle Crochet Clark ’15, Beverage co-chair; Caroline Cordell ’13, Beverage co-chair; Sarah Jeansonne Wampler ’04, Beverage co-chair; Jordan Klemm ’17, Social Media chair; and committee members Linzay Lawrence, Lisette Prieto, Missy Heck Brown ’94, Crystal Thibodeaux, Amy Radle Fasullo ’92, Alex Forestier Freeburgh ’13, Christina Cherry, Leanne Foreman, Amy Scheurich House ’97, Donna Blanc, Rachel Blanc Treuting ’07, Stacy Root Koch ’81, Layne Salvant ’06, Candace Lowe and Cheryl Loar.
For more information about joining the planning committee, volunteering, being a sponsor or making a donation, please contact Assistant Director of Advancement-Events Jennifer Knight at knightj@sjabr.org or (225) 388-2270.
We invite you to visit our website, www.sjasoiree.org, to purchase your tickets today. And don’t forget to check back often to view live and silent auction items.
We can’t wait to welcome you to SJA’s premiere fundraising event.
MOTHER-DAUGHTER
St. Joseph’s Academy students and their mothers gathered in the Academy Student Center on March 22 for the 2026 Mother-Daughter Style Show, hosted by the SJA Mothers’ Club. This year’s special gathering marked the first time the event was held on SJA’s campus.
Moms and daughters began their day in the Fife Student Commons for a social hour featuring an iced and hot coffee bar sponsored by 7Brew Coffee, light bites and photo opportunities. The action then moved to the Academy Student Center for the style show, which featured seniors accompanied by their moms and modeling the latest spring fashions from favorite local boutiques. The theme for this year’s event was The Good Luck Edit.
Participating boutiques were Hemline Towne Center, Aria, NK Boutique, Lukka Boutique, Love Boutique, Mae, Head Over Heels, August Boutique, Vertage Clothing, Edit, Emily Katherine Boutique, Lucy Rose, Fab’rik Baton Rouge, Rodéo Boutique, Chatta Box Boutique, Gimme Gimme Boutique, Hemline Highland Road and Proper & Co.
Amy Radle Fasullo served as chair of the 2026 Mother-Daughter Style Show. Joining her on the planning committee were Katie Bodin, Elizabeth Fourrier, Gretchen Hirschey Ferachi ’93, Julie Doerner Watson ’97, Sydney Braud, Chrissy Roussel, Lexie Polito, Shannon Barksdale Mahon ’97, Tina Rispone, Bethany Robicheaux, Jana Hebert and Kristen Carney.
Guest dancers were Catholic High School students Mason Christensen, Bradley Fife, Ian Locklar, Matt Maher, Parker May, Henry Mensman, Charley Mosley, Luke Moreau, Nick Pecquet and Blaise Thomassie. Addison Comeaux ’26 and Guila Arion ’26 choreographed their dances.
Event sponsors were Geaux Automotive Group, Sunshine Society, 7Brew, DelVal Flow Controls, Recenter, Bonaventure Dental Care, Ryan & Loredana Heck, I Do Bridal Couture, Proper & Co., Fourrier Construction and Simple Living Concierge Services.
Senior door prize sponsors were NK Boutique, Soho Boutique Salon, Eleve, Rodeo Boutique, Head over Heels, Whitney McMorris – The Brow Lady Brows, Embark Jewelry, The Pere Family and The Jumonville Family.
Tina LaHaye provided the commemorative charms given to each student in attendance.
Members of the Mother-Daughter Style Show planning committee were (front row) Sydney Braud, Caroline Lemann, Katie Bodin, Gretchen Ferachi, Lexie Polito, Bethany Robichaux, (back row) Tina Rispone, Jade Spears, Shannon Mahon, Kristen Carney, Amy Fasullo, Elizabeth Fourrier and Jana Hebert.
St. Joseph’s Academy students and their fathers gathered on campus on March 15 for the annual Father-Daughter Day, hosted by the SJA Dads’ Club. This year’s theme was My Dad Is Out of This World. Senior Annie Tanory created the winning t-shirt design.
The day began with a prayer service in the Academy Student Center led by Dads’ Club member Jody Tullier and his daughters, Audrey ’27 and Emma ’29. Jade Spears, SJA’s mission integration director, blessed and presented St. Joseph medals to the members of the senior class.
Dads’ Club President Hudson Lemoine introduced the guest speaker, Louisiana State Representative Dixon McMakin. McMakin reflected on the special relationship shared by dads and daughters. “Today is about building memories that become foundations, moments that become cornerstones, love that becomes legacy,” he said. “Long after today ends, long after the prizes are forgotten and the decorations come down, what will remain is this truth: You showed up, you spent time together, you chose each other. That is how strong families and strong communities are built.”
Following the prayer service, fathers and daughters enjoyed lunch by SAGE Dining Services. Drinks were provided by Baton Rouge Coca-Cola Bottling.
After lunch, dads and daughters teamed up for fun and games, including basketball, human foosball, Jenga, UNO, ping pong, bowling, volleyball, inflatable axe throwing, cornhole, Connect 4, horseshoes, ladder ross, ring toss and inflatable races.
Father-Daughter Day was planned by Hudson Lemoine, Craig Herpin, Lawrence Alwood, Mike Battle, Tuan Pham, Trey Bargas, James Mack, Bryan Powell, John Paul Funes and Brad Dupont.
A special thank you to Stine’s and Raising Cane’s for providing the door prizes.
PLAYERS ENJOY SPRING MAHJONG MADNESS
The Mission Advancement Office hosted its spring Mahjong Madness event on April 26 in the Fife Student Commons. Eighty players gathered for an afternoon of fun and friendly competition. The event raised more than $3,350, with all proceeds benefiting the Mahjong Madness Scholarship, which was fully endowed following the December event.
A special thank you to planning committee members Alli Bourgeois ’14, Rose Marie DeJohn Fife ’72, Jennifer Knight, Layne Salvant ’06, Gabriella St. Amant, Caroline Bondy Taylor ’16 and Jennifer Poche ’90.
Thanks also to Embark Jewelry, the Mothers’ Club and Piper Wilson for hosting pop-up booths and giving participants the opportunity to shop throughout the afternoon. Guests also enjoyed door prize drawings, including a Queen of Sparkles sweater, SJA Sticker Shop merchandise, SJA Travel Mahjong Cards created by Piper Wilson, a mahjong door hanger, cardinal art on canvas, a mahjong ornament, tea towels, an Oh My Mahjong card folio, notepads and cocktail napkins.
Stayed tune for details about the next Mahjong Madness event on September 9.
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Moms and daughters enjoyed the April Mahjong event at SJA. From left, they are Ann Wicker, Rachel Ceruti, Claire Wicker ’27 and Sofia Ceruti ’27.
Pictured at the April 26 Mahjong Madness are Ann Gerald, Mary Wells Brice ’21, Tammy Brice and Jill Crutti.
All smiles at the Mahjong event in April are Helen Claire Jewell Noland ’11, Gwendolyn Cangelosi Mitchell ’76, Judy Cangelosi Brousseau ’73 and Laura Brousseau.
Posing for the camera are Sheri Loy, Susannah Craig, Lucy Davenport and Cindy Downs.
FAMILY ESTABLISHES JAN RHORER BREEN ’69 SCHOLARSHIP
The family of Jan Rhorer Breen ’69 has established a scholarship in the SJA Foundation to commemorate her retirement as president of St. Joseph’s Academy after 14 years of service.
The scholarship, which was announced at a retirement celebration on May 5 at the City Club, will provide tuition assistance to deserving students and their families. Dr. Jim Rhorer, Jan’s brother, said the scholarship pays tribute to Jan’s years of leadership and her commitment to providing a Catholic education to students who may not otherwise have the opportunity. Jan established the Edward Hawley Rhorer Scholarship at Catholic High School in their father’s name and the Janet Quinn Rhorer Endowed Scholarship at SJA in their mother’s name. “It’s only fitting to give her something that she holds so dear,” Jim said.
The scholarship in Jan’s name also honors the Sisters of St. Joseph, who have been part of the Rhorer family for generations. “We all grew up with the Sisters being our educators, mentors and family friends,” Jim said. “The Sisters were with us for the great milestones in our lives and supported all of us in understanding our connection to spirituality, the teachings of Christ and the pragmatic applications of the ‘Christ within us’ in our daily lives. They are exemplars, and their commitment to our God and community are steadfast and inspiring.”
Under Jan’s leadership as SJA’s first lay president, 53 new endowed scholarships were established to provide need-based tuition assistance to families. Jim said that as the second of seven children in a middle-class family, Jan watched both parents hold full-time jobs to enable the children to attend Sacred Heart, Catholic High School and St. Joseph’s Academy. “A Catholic education was a requisite in our family, and our parents struggled to achieve this for us,” Jim said. “Jan knows firsthand what parents must do to secure the best education for their children. Opportunity invites the development of unrealized potential. Jan knows what our opportunities did for us. It is only right and expected that she would want the same for others.”
Following her retirement on June 30, Jan will be named president emeritus and, during the 2026-2027 school year, will assist in her successor’s transition and help see pending initiatives through to completion.
Jan Rhorer Breen ’69, fourth from left, is pictured with family members after they announced the establishment of a scholarship in her name. They are Kathy Rhorer Wascom ’66 (sister), Leah Breen Houk (daughter), Rachel Breen Everaard ’96 (daughter), Jim Rhorer (brother), Skip Rhorer (brother), Paul Rhorer (brother) and Megan Rhorer Cordova ’81 (sister).
JAN BREEN HONORED BY NATIONAL CATHOLIC EDUCATION ASSOCIATION
Jan Rhorer Breen ’69 was honored as the recipient of the Catherine T. McNamee, CSJ Award, one of the National Catholic Educational Association’s President’s Awards. The award was presented at the annual NCEA President’s Reception and Dinner on April 6 in Minneapolis.
Mrs. Breen has served as president of St. Joseph’s Academy for 14 years and has spent 53 years in Catholic education. She will retire at the end of June of 2026.
The Catherine T. McNamee Award is presented to an individual who offers “exceptional leadership in promoting a vision of Catholic education that welcomes and serves cultural and economic diversity or serves students with diverse needs.” Sister Catherine, a Sister of St. Joseph of Carondelet, was the first woman president of the NCEA and was president of St. Catherine University, a women’s university in St. Paul, from 1979 to 1984. Over the years, she held a variety of leadership positions in Catholic education. She worked tirelessly to promote Catholic education as a gift to the church and to the country and was considered an ambassador for Catholic education at home and abroad.
Following her retirement, Mrs. Breen will be named president emeritus and will assist in her successor’s transition and help see pending initiatives through to completion.
Jan Rhorer Breen ’69 accepted the Catherine T. McNamee, CSJ Award from Dr. Steven F. Cheeseman, president/CEO of the NCEA, and Most Reverend Gregory J. Hartmeyer, Archbishop of Atlanta and chairman of the NCEA board of directors.
ALUMNAE SERVE THE DEAR NEIGHBOR AT GREATER BATON ROUGE FOOD BANK
The St. Joseph’s Academy Mission Integration and Alumnae offices hosted a Spring Alumnae Service Day at the Greater Baton Rouge Food Bank on May 7. The group sorted and repacked food items in the warehouse to help support those in need throughout our community.
Two dozen alumnae spent the afternoon serving the dear neighbor in what Alumnae Director Alli Bourgeois ’14 called a “wonderful afternoon of service and fellowship.”
Stay tuned for details about the next Alumnae Service Day in the fall of 2026.
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Two dozen SJA graduates participated in the Spring Alumnae Service Day at the Greater Baton Rouge Food Bank.
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participated in the Spring Alumnae Service Day at the Greater Baton Rouge Food Bank.
Redsticker Social
The St. Joseph’s Academy Alumnae Association welcomed approximately 100 graduates to campus on March 31 for the annual Redsticker Social. Alumnae living in the Baton Rouge area gathered in the Fife Student Commons for a fun and casual evening featuring a wine and hors d’oeuvre pairing curated by Chef and Sommelier Yvette Barbier Aillet ’09, owner of Pink Flamingo Co. and director of SJA’s Center for Entrepreneurship. SAGE Dining Services made the pairing come to life by preparing the food. Members of the SJA Mothers’ Club offered assistance with the wine pours.
Mrs. Donna Gautreau Calabrese ’46 was the most seasoned alum in attendance. Mrs. Donna celebrates the 80th reunion of her class’ graduation this year. The class of 2009 had the most members in attendance.
New Orleans Reunion
Alumnae living in the New Orleans area enjoyed a reunion on May 12 at Old Metairie Bottle Shop, owned by Ali Marchand Leithman ’11. More than 40 graduates enjoyed connecting and catching up with their fellow ’Sticker Sisters.
More than three dozen graduates living in the New Orleans area gathered for a reunion on May 12.
Mrs. Donna Gautreau Calabrese ’46, the most seasoned alumna in attendance, poses with friend Missy Heck Brown ’94.
The class of 2009 was well represented at the Redsticker Social. Pictured are (front row) Alonna Murray Brown, Kayla Bardwell Nissing, Erin Contini Garbarino, Taylor Hayden Chadwick, Samantha Duhé Salisbury, Rachel Alexander Cambre, Lauren Hagler Sipp, (back row) Kati Jo Barber Hodges, Victoria Hudson, Kristian Kinamore Vukojevic, Caroline Sotile White, Carol Ann Daniel Savoie, Rose Losavio Dedon and Aubrey Parker Abusada.
Nearly 100 graduates gathered on campus for the annual Redsticker Social.
MARYTHEFFRON
’72 Mary T Heffron deBrueys has completed her new book, Leave Your Shoes and Ego at the Door … Now, in Humility, Cross the Threshold, a thought-provoking exploration of humility and its relevance in today’s fast-paced, ego-driven society. She guides readers to explore the profound concept of humility, its biblical roots and its practical application in everyday life. Mary T’s background as a languagelearning specialist and founder of Peer+Plus LLC lends unique insight and authenticity to her writing. She shares her journey of navigating life’s challenges while staying grounded in faith, family and the power of the written word. Published by Covenant Books, this work challenges readers to reexamine their own attitudes and seek a deeper connection with the divine. The book is available in bookstores and online at the Apple iTunes Store, Amazon, Google Play and Barnes and Noble. Audio books are now available, as well. Read more at authormarytdeb.com.
ADRIENNEWOOD
’11 Adrienne Wood recently left her position at the Jackson Lewis law firm in New Orleans to accept a new position as workplace safety counsel
at General Motors. She handles all legal matters related to employee safety for GM within North America. Adrienne graduated from Louisiana State University with a bachelor of arts degree in history in 2015 and LSU’s Paul M. Hebert Law Center with a juris doctorate in 2018.
’12 RACHEL
’12 Rachel Marsh is celebrating the release of her second novel, Grandpere’s Ghost Swamp, a cozy, middle-grade ghost story about family, environmental activism, food and friendship. A Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection, the novel comes “strongly recommended” by School Library Journal. It explores what it means to connect more deeply with Cajun roots, whether through delicious food or protecting the wetlands where Cajuns and other Louisianians have lived for centuries. The story follows 12-year-old Basil Theriot, who has spent her entire life at her family’s famed Cajun restaurant in the French Quarter but has never been out to the bayou where her grandfather grew up. At least not until Grandpere’s ghost appears, intent on connecting Basil with her Cajun heritage. He sends her out to the bayou to meet his friends: an airboat captain, a shrimper and a scientist rebuilding Louisiana’s fastdisappearing coastline. Each ghostly quest pulls Basil further away from her parents’ expectation that she’ll take over the restaurant one day. As she grows to love Louisiana’s wetlands and fear for their future, she wonders if a different path as a coastal scientist might be calling her instead. Can Basil help Grandpere move on and save the bayou without disappointing her parents? Greenwillow Books, a HarperCollins imprint, is the publisher. Read more at rachelmmarsh.com.
’19 Hannah Roppolo, a third-year Paul M. Hebert Law Center student, won the Association of International Energy Negotiations Student Writing Competition with her paper, “Equal Credits, Unequal Recognition: The Emerging Policy Mismatch Between U.S. §45Q Reforms and EU’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism.” As the winner, Hannah was awarded registration and accommodation for the 10th Annual International Energy Summit (AIEN), which took place in early June in New Orleans, as well as a one-year AIEN student membership. Hannah graduated from Louisiana State University with a bachelor of science degree in chemical engineering in 2023. In pursuing her law degree, Hannah knew she
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’21 Kailee N. Ash is a sergeant in the United States Marine Corps working as an aviation ordnance technician. She is responsible for safely handling, maintaining and loading the weapons used on military aircraft. In just more than four years of service, she has earned three meritorious promotions, advancing early to the ranks of lance corporal, corporal and sergeant due to her strong performance and leadership. She also holds important safety and quality roles as a Collateral Duty Quality Assurance Representative (CDQAR) and Quality Assurance Safety Observer, ensuring that all work meets strict standards and is done correctly and safely. She is the only female CDQAR in her unit, highlighting her expertise and trust within her command. In addition, she is a Marine Corps martial arts instructor, responsible for training and mentoring Marines in combat fitness and discipline. Kailee currently serves with the HMH-361 in San Diego, where she plays a key role in keeping aircraft mission ready.
’21 GRACE
’21 Grace Granger recently graduated from Louisiana State University with a degree in kinesiology. During her time at LSU, she was an active member of
Delta Gamma, volunteering at Miracle League and participating in Service for Sight events. She was also involved with Krewe Mystique de la Capitale as both a debutante and later as Queen XLVIII. After graduation, Grace began working with children on the autism spectrum as a line technician at Grace Therapy Center. She also serves as an aftercare counselor at St. Aloysius School. In her free time, she enjoys working out and playing with her new puppy, Winnie.
’21 MALLOR
’21 Mallory Matthews graduated from Samford University in May 2025 and now works as a project coordinator at MESH marketing agency in Baton Rouge.
’21 VIRGINI
’21 Virginia Smith works at St. Christopher’s Addiction Wellness Center as a clinical assistant. She graduated from Louisiana State University with a bachelor of science in social work and completed the advanced standing program, meaning she graduated in May with her master’s in social work. While at LSU, she was a member of the Chi Omega sorority and social work club. Following her wedding in November, she plans to move to Dallas and hopes to continue working within the addiction community and work towards her license for clinical social work.
’23 Catherine Hardouin was recognized in the 2025-2026 class of Who’s Who Among Students at the University of Mississippi. She is majoring in Southern Studies. Catherine was among approximately 200 Ole Miss students honored with the distinction during a ceremony on April 10. Who’s Who Among Students is a respected honor program recognizing seniors who excel academically and demonstrate leadership and community service on and off campus.
’24 ELLAB
’24 Ella Barker recently finished her sophomore year at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, where she is pursuing a degree in chemical engineering. She has secured a summer internship with Solenis. Ella was chosen as one of only 67 interns from across the globe from more than 13,000 applicants. She will work in Longview, Texas, at Eastman Chemical Company, which is one of Solenis’ major customer sites. At Virginia Tech, Ella is involved in Hypatia, a living learning community for women in engineering; works as a peer tutor through the American Institute of Chemical Engineers in Mass and Energy Balances; and holds an on-campus job with Software Assistance Triage, the college’s help desk, where she focuses primarily on software issues.
HEWS
Summer has arrived at St. Joseph’s Academy. The crepe myrtles in the courtyard are in full bloom, the class of 2026 has graduated and our students and faculty are enjoying a well-deserved break. As the school year comes to a close, so does the 2025-2026 Annual Fund campaign.
The SJA Annual Fund is rooted in the shared commitment of our entire community – parents, alumnae and friends – to the ministry of Catholic education. It ensures that SJA can continue to provide the exceptional academic and co-curricular programs that empower each student to reach her full potential. Every gift supports every aspect of an SJA education, making a direct impact on every student and program.
The focus of our Annual Fund is to encourage broad participation by inviting gifts at every level. Whether it’s a new alumna giving $10 or a longtime supporter giving $10,000, each gift plays a vital role, and every contribution truly matters.
Thanks to your generosity, we have surpassed our goal raising more than $736,000 or 4.2 percent of our operating budget. We are deeply grateful for your support in helping us achieve this milestone.
If you have not yet had the opportunity to give, there is still time. Our fiscal year ends June 30, and we welcome your participation. Gifts can be made online at www. sjabr.org. Click on the “Give Online” button at the top of the screen, or mail a check to SJA Foundation, 3015 Broussard Street, Baton Rouge, LA 70808.
If you have questions or would like more information, please contact Mission Advancement Director Meg Gerald at (225) 388-2254 or geraldm@sjabr.org.
ONE GIFT. ANY AMOUNT. YOUR SUPPORT MATTERS.
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LEAVING A LEGACY OF FAITH AND EXCELLENCE
For generations, St. Joseph’s Academy has shaped the lives of young women, fostering faith development, academic excellence and personal growth. Many supporters wonder how they can ensure that this mission continues well into the future. One meaningful way is through a charitable bequest.
A bequest is a gift included in your will or living trust that takes effect after your lifetime. It allows you to continue supporting St. Joseph’s Academy while first ensuring that your loved ones are cared for. Thoughtful and forwardlooking, this type of giving creates a lasting impact without affecting your current financial security.
One of the greatest advantages of a bequest is its simplicity. With just a few sentences added to your will or trust, you can make a significant contribution to the future of the Academy. It is also fully revocable, meaning you can adjust your plans at any time as your circumstances change.
Bequests are also highly flexible. Donors may choose to leave a specific dollar amount, a percentage of their estate or even a gift that is contingent upon certain events. This versatility allows each individual to craft a plan that reflects both their personal goals and their commitment to the mission of St. Joseph’s Academy.
For those interested in making this type of gift, it is important to work with a qualified legal and financial advisor when preparing your will. The following sample language can be shared to ensure your wishes are clearly documented:
“I, (name), of (city, state, zip code), give, devise and bequeath to St. Joseph’s Academy of Baton Rouge (written amount or percentage of the estate) for its unrestricted use and purpose.”
While decisions about estate planning are deeply personal, informing the Academy of your intentions can be a meaningful gesture. Those who choose to share their plans are welcomed into The Legacy Society, a community of supporters whose generosity will shape the future. With permission, members are recognized in special publications and invited to exclusive events in appreciation of their lasting commitment.
Every gift tells a story. Through a bequest, your story becomes part of St. Joseph’s Academy’s enduring legacy: one that will continue to inspire, educate and empower young women for years to come.
For more information about including St. Joseph’s Academy in your will or living trust, please contact Mission Advancement Director Meg Gerald at (225) 388-2254 or geraldm@sjabr.org.
WHAT A DIFFERENCE A DAY MAKES
On Thursday, March 19, members of the St. Joseph’s Academy community came together in full force for the 10th SJA Give Day honoring the feast of our patron, Saint Joseph. This 24hour giving event benefits the St. Joseph’s Academy Annual Fund.
Thanks to the generosity of more than 1,000 donors, we raised $177,050 in just one day, far surpassing our Give Day goal.
The class of 2026 led the way with an impressive 70 percent participation rate. Seniors made gifts in honor of those who supported them through their high school journey and pledged $10 annually for the next four years, creating a lasting legacy for future SJA students.
This year’s Give Day showcased the remarkable reach of the SJA community. Alumnae donors represented 23 states and the District of Columbia with class years spanning from 1954 to 2025. Parents, friends and grandparents also joined together in support of SJA, demonstrating the strength and unity of the SJA family.
Our Give Day success would not have been possible without our challenge donors. We extend our heartfelt thanks to Jan Rhorer Breen ’69, Kristy Roubique ’76, SJA Dads’ Club, SJA Mothers’ Club, Yolunda and Jonathan Taylor, Re (Bologna ’71) DiVincenti, Corey (Braud ’86) and Shaun Toups, Holly and Justin Dekeyzer, Suzie (Toups ’85) and Andy Adler, Tina and Mark LaHaye, Katie Thompson ’16, Shane and Sarah Morrison Family, Dorren Schmitt ’80 (SJA-New Orleans), Tiffani and Brian Dorsa, Gabriella and Marshall St. Amant, Elizabeth and Jonathan Weiler and Woman’s Hospital.
Thank you to everyone who participated in Give Day 2026. Your generosity will make a lasting impact and continue to enhance the SJA experience for years to come.
The class of 2026 set the tone for Give Day 2026 with a record 70 percent participation rate. Redsticker Society Ambassadors helped encourage the soon-to-be graduates to begin their philanthropic support of their alma mater with a $5 donation. Ambassadors are, left to right (front row) Camille Masterson, Linley Denstel, Maddie Rambo, Jenna Braud, Elizabeth Bertucci, Allison Riley, (back row) Gretchen Payne, Ella Peek, Adeline Bonner, Clare Valluzzo, Louisa deBlieux, Hattie Boone, Olivia Funes, Addison Comeaux, Sydney Kline and Amelia Lalonde.
St. Joseph’s Academy won Challenge Day 2026 by the score of 10-5 over Catholic High School. The 20th competition between the two schools took place March 27 in the Academy Student Center. The event is hosted each year by the student councils from both schools.
With the victory, the Redstickers broke a two-year losing streak and tied the 20-year competition at 10 victories each.
SJA won the Memory Game, Jenga, Cup Stacking, Uniform Swap and Bucket Ball, while CHS was victorious in Ping Pong and Marshmallow Toss. SJA forfeited the two points won in the Bucket Ball event after an exuberant rushing of the court at the end of the competition. Both schools met their goals in this year’s Challenge Day Can Drive to benefit the Greater Baton Rouge Food Bank, with each school earning two points towards their total.
The Challenge Day Can Drive is one of the largest food drives of the year, according to the Greater Baton Rouge Food Bank. SJA collected 32,628 pounds of food and $3,031 in monetary donations. All donations are the equivalent of up to 36,283 meals. CHS collected 35,041 pounds of food and $1,962 in monetary donations. All donations are the equivalent of up to 35,087 meals.
“Partnerships like this are powered by people, and the commitment shown by the staff and students of SJA and CHS is truly inspiring,” said Liz Pfifer, president and CEO of the Greater Baton Rouge Food Bank. “By donating thousands of pounds of food through Challenge Day, they are directly helping us put more meals on the table for neighbors facing hunger, and that impact is felt immediately across our community.”
Challenge Week kicked off on Monday, March 23. Throughout the week, students were able to dress according to the day’s theme. The week culminated on Friday, with students dressed in karate-inspired costumes for this year’s Challenge Day theme of Stickin’ It: Welcome to the St. Do-Joe. A pre-competition pep
rally was held in the Academy Student Center.
The SJA Mothers’ Club and Alumnae Association Board hosted a Challenge Day Watch Party at Luna Cocina. Parents, alumnae and faculty/staff members gathered to watch the competition via livestream.
Challenge Day 2026 was streamed by the Academy Athletics Network. Under the direction of SJA Media Coordinator Taylor Martina, producer, the broadcast team included reporters Ava Thevenot and Anna Rea Lasseigne; camera operators Izzy Stelly, Kristen Wilhelm, Paige Roscoe, Marie Henderson, Sofia Chaney and Lucy LaPlace; and graphics creator Audrey Tullier.
SJA students collected 32,628 pounds of food and $3,031 in monetary donations during this year’s
The Challenge Day trophy returned to SJA following the Redstickers victory over the Bears of Catholic High.
This year’s Challenge Day theme was Stickin’ It: Welcome to the St. Do-Joe.
Challenge Day Can Drive.
The water feature in the courtyard between Pennington Science Center and Medaille Hall has been dedicated to the young women of St. Joseph’s Academy. School chaplain Father Josh Zelden and class presidents Hattie Boone (senior), Amelie Schmitt (junior), Macy Bruni (sophomore) and Eryn Smith (freshman) participated in the dedication and prayer service, which was written by Director of Mission Integration Jade Spears. The dedication was prerecorded by Media Coordinator Taylor Martina and camera operators Isabella Stelly, Madeline Holder and Audrey Tullier and shown at the conclusion of the Eucharistic Celebration of the Feast of Saint Joseph on March 19.
A plaque has been incorporated into the Fountain of Living Water. It reads: Dedicated to the young women of St. Joseph’s Academy, whose faith, wisdom and confidence inspire the future.
School Chaplain Father Josh Zelden, center, poses with class presidents following the dedication of the water feature in the SJA courtyard. Representing their classes during the dedication ceremony were senior Hattie Boone, sophomore Macy Bruni, freshman Eryn Smith and junior Amelie Schmitt.
SJA CELEBRATES WORLD LANGUAGES
The World Language Department at St. Joseph’s Academy hosted the inaugural World Language Honor Societies
Induction Ceremony on March 18.
SJA offers membership in three World Language Honor Societies: Sociedad Honoraria Hispánica for Spanish, National Latin Honor Society and Société Honoraire de Français for French. Each recognizes high academic achievement and encourages ongoing interest in language and cultural studies. Students who meet the criteria are invited to apply in the fall and, upon acceptance, are inducted during a spring ceremony.
During the ceremony in the Academy Student Center, students were inducted by the sponsors of each honor society: Catherine Théfenne for French, Laura Bordelon for Spanish and Leigh Grace Rouyer for Latin. They recited a pledge in the corresponding language, followed by a candle-lighting ceremony.
The Société Honoraire de Français recognizes students who have demonstrated excellence in French language and francophone cultures. Members are committed to promoting appreciation for the French language and global francophone culture. The Sociedad Honoraria Hispánica recognizes students who have demonstrated excellence in Spanish language study and actively promote interest in Hispanic language and culture. Members encourage understanding and celebration of the diversity of Hispanic communities worldwide. The National Latin Honor Society recognizes students who have demonstrated excellence in Latin studies and the civilizations of the ancient world. Latin forms the foundation of many modern languages and continues to influence literature, science and law.
Catherine Théfenne welcomed Tiana Khuri as a member of the Société Honoraire de Français. Tiana was one of 35 students inducted into the honor society for French studies.
Leigh Grace Rouyer poses with three of the six new members of the National Latin Honor Society. They are Grace Buras, Emily Guillet and Zoe Woodroffe.
Laura Bordelon inducted Lucy Bea Wood as one of 28 members of the Sociedad Honoraria Hispánica.
SPRING SPORTS SHINE AT SJA
Spring sports teams added to the St. Joseph’s Academy trophy case with stellar seasons. Additionally, eight Academy athletes joined the five Redstickers who signed commitment papers in December to compete on the collegiate level next year.
Senior Ava Doucet became the first gold medalist in school history by capturing the 2026 LHSAA State Singles Bowling championship. The bowling team advanced to its first Final Four since 2008.
Bowling Golf Gymnastics Track and Field
The gymnastics team finished second in the state gymnastics championship meet for the fourth consecutive year.
After winning the indoor state title in January, the track and field team finished third in the outdoor state championships.
The golf team finished third in the Division I State Golf Tournament.
Softball Tennis
The tennis team won the 2026 LHSAA Division I State Championship for the sixth year in a row.
The softball team made an appearance in the regional round of the LHSAA Division I (Select) playoffs.
National Letters of Intent Signings
Signing national letters of intent on April 23 were Audrey Lemoine, Delta State University swimming; Ava Doucet, University of Alabama Birmingham bowling; Soleil Joseph, Southeastern Louisiana University cheerleading; Camryn Odle, Morehead State University cheerleading; and Lily Clark, Mississippi State University cheerleading.
Signing commitment papers on May 14 to take their talents to the collegiate level were Mia Kennedy, LSU Golden Girls; Kelsey Williams, Rebel Girls dance team at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas; and Charli Huffine, LSU cheerleading.
The following tribute donations were made between February 1 and April 30, 2026. Please remember in your prayers those who are being honored as well as those who honored them.
In Memory of Abigail Aaron
Mr. and Mrs. Justin Bice
In Honor of Ms. Margaret Alford ’29
Ben and Pat Alford
In Honor of Ms. Sarah Beth Alwood ’28
Mr. and Mrs. Richard Alwood
In Honor of Mrs. Katie Amato
Ms. Anne Burr
Ms. Linley Denstel
In Memory of Mr. John C. Anderson Jr.
Ms. Nancy Kinchen
In Memory of Mr. David Andre
The Sidney Vincent Arbour Jr. Family
In Honor of Mr. Hugo Andricain
Mr. and Mrs. Brian Mascari
In Honor of Mrs. Stacia Andricain
Dr. and Mrs. Bradley Anding
Mr. and Mrs. Brian Mascari
Mr. and Mrs. Scott F. Roussel
In Memory of Barbara Artigue
Mrs. Linda Marchand
In Honor of Sister Kathleen Babin, CSJ ’43
Mr. and Mrs. Kirby Guidry
In Memory of Sister Kathleen Bahlinger, CSJ ’56
Mr. and Mrs. John J. Brocato II
In Honor of Mrs. Kelsey Baines ’06
Ms. Victoria Dekeyzer
In Memory of Mrs. Mary Margaret
Montalbano Bains ’59
Mr. and Mrs. John Mathews Jr.
In Memory of Mrs. Drusilla Balkom
Anonymous
Jacqueline and Jerry Zeller
In Honor of Ms. Ava Banh ’27
Mr. and Mrs. Tony T. Banh
In Honor of Mr. Stephen Barrios
Ms. Olivia Brackins
Ms. Grace Buras
Ms. Sydney Gomez
Ms. Ella Santa Ana
In Honor of Ms. Leila Barroso ’26
Maggie Parker and Juan Barroso
In Memory of Mrs. Bernice C. Barry ’42
Mr. and Mrs. Chuck Trask
In Memory of Thelma Bassett
Mrs. Suzanne Bassett
In Honor of Ms. Julia Bauer ’24
Anonymous
In Honor of Ms. Elizabeth Bertucci ’26
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Przybylski
In Honor of Ms. Amelia Blair
Dr. Victoria Blair
In Honor of Ms. Lilly Blanchard ’26
Mrs. Norma Blanchard
In Memory of Dr. Kenneth McIver Blue III
Dr. and Mrs. Kenneth Blue
In Honor of Ms. Adeline Bonner ’26
Ms. Madeline DeSilva
Ms. Madeleine Seely
In Honor of Ms. Hattie Boone ’26
Ms. Cecilia Hanemann
In Memory of Ms. Claire A. Booth ’14
Grace Marie Ragland
In Honor of Ms. Meghan Bordelon ’29
Ms. JoAnn Fryling
In Honor of Ms. Skylar Bordelon ’26
Mr. and Mrs. Scott J. Bordelon
In Honor of Ms. Harper Bourgeois ’28
Mr. Bartley and Dr. Amy H. Bourgeois
In Memory of Mrs. Jocelyn Bourgeois ’57
Mr. and Mrs. Clark G. Lanius
In Memory of Mrs. Eloise Eiswirth Braud ’44
Mr. and Mrs. Floyd L. Braud
In Honor of Mrs. Jan Rhorer Breen ’69
Mr. and Mrs. Randy Bonnecaze
Mrs. Rachel Breen Everaard
Ms. Morgan Hawkins
In Honor of Ms. Lucy Claire Brignac ’28
Ms. Maryanna Pelkowski
In Honor of Mrs. Patricia Brignac ’51
Sister Adele E. Lambert, CSJ
In Memory of Mrs. Mary Carrie Kleinpeter Broussard ’38
Mrs. Carrie Broussard
In Honor of Mrs. Anglyn Hughes Brown ’89
Mrs. Dyra Culotta Hughes
In Memory of Caitlin Carson Brown ’05
Dr. Megan Thibodeaux
In Honor of Ms. Madeleine Brown ’22
Mrs. Dyra Culotta Hughes
In Memory of Mrs. Tal Bourgeois Broyles ’63
Mrs. Amanda Broyles Silvey
In Memory of Aimee L. Brumley ’98
Mrs. Nancy Levert Marchand
In Memory of Rachelle Brumley
Mrs. Nancy Levert Marchand
In Honor of Sarah Catherine LeBlanc Buie ’15
Ms. Mary Elizabeth Macdonell
Ms. Danielle Mistric
In Honor of Mr. Brad Buras
Ms. Hannah Schiro
In Honor of Ms. Madeline Busbice ’26
Mr. and Mrs. Bill Busbice
In Memory of Mr. Richard Campbell
Mr. and Mrs. Brian J. Kronenberger
In Honor of Ms. Klaire Cantrelle ’26
Mr. and Mrs. Irv Daniel
In Memory of Cade Cardenas
Mrs. Eliana Armistead
In Memory of Mr. Leonard Cardenas III
Mrs. Eliana Armistead
In Honor of Mrs. Kristin Bassett Chapman ’95
Mrs. Suzanne Bassett
In Honor of Bernadette Chastain
Dr. and Mrs. Bryan Hollis
In Honor of the Class of 1963
Jan Capdevielle Gravolet
In Honor of the Class of 1994
Mrs. Jennifer VanZandt
In Honor of the Class of 2004
Mr. and Mrs. Christopher M. Handford
In Memory of Robert Clay
Mr. and Mrs. James Pfifer
In Memory of Evelyn Clouatre ’39
Mr. and Mrs. George Reed
In Honor of Ms. Ella Kate Cole ’27
Mr. and Mrs. Allen F. Brown
In Honor of Ms. Evie Adele Comeaux ’26
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Dimm
In Honor of Miss Camille Coniglio
Mr. and Mrs. Jarrod J. Coniglio
In Honor of Mrs. Courtney Coniglio
Mr. and Mrs. Jarrod J. Coniglio
In Honor of Ms. Emma Clare Coniglio ’23
Mr. and Mrs. Jarrod J. Coniglio
In Honor of Mrs. Wendy Coniglio
Ms. Emma Clare Coniglio
Mrs. Cori Martone Jones
Mrs. Laura Coniglio Robinson
In Memory of Mrs. Clara Conley
Liz Conley Walker
In Memory of Mr. Timothy Conley
Jane Conley
In Honor of Ms. Chapman Cooper ’16
Mr. Charles and Dr. Carrie Cooper
In Honor of Kat O’Hara Corbin ’09
Mr. Patrick O’Hara
In Memory of Mr. Andrew Cormier
Mrs. Mattie Pourciau Garza
In Honor of Ms. Anna Craig ’26
Mr. and Mrs. Brian A. Craig
In Honor of Ms. Caroline Creech ’20
Ms. Katherine Creech
In Honor of Ms. Emily Creech ’26
Ms. Katherine Creech
In Memory of Mr. Frank Culotta Jr.
Mr. and Mrs. Allen Churchill
In Honor of Mrs. Sylvia Dailey
Ms. Kendall Dailey
In Honor of Ms. Frances M. Dardis ’28
Mr. and Mrs. John J. Dardis Jr.
In Honor of Ms. Mary Dardis ’23
Mr. and Mrs. John J. Dardis Jr.
In Honor of Ms. Rachel Dardis
Mr. and Mrs. John J. Dardis Jr.
In Honor of Ms. Rebecca Dardis ’26
Mr. and Mrs. John J. Dardis Jr.
In Honor of Mrs. Karen Thomas Darnall ’70
Mrs. Kaylyn M. Hager
In Honor of Mrs. Glynis Davis
Ms. Lauren M. Davis
In Memory of Mrs. Mary Ellen Day ’45
Mrs. Suzanne Bassett
In Memory of Peggy Day
Mrs. Suzanne Bassett
In Honor of Ms. Ellie DeCarlo ’24
Mr. and Mrs. David M. DeCarlo
In Honor of Ms. Lily DeCarlo ’26
Mr. and Mrs. David M. DeCarlo
In Honor of Ms. Victoria Dekeyzer ’26
Mr. and Mrs. Bill Hidalgo
In Honor of Ms. Linley Denstel ’26
Mr. and Mrs. Ted Denstel
In Memory of Frank J. DePaula
Ms. Dina Dow
In Honor of Ms. Isabella Diodene ’26
Ms. Jeanelle Diodene
In Honor of Madeleine Claire DiPalma ’29
Dr. and Mrs. Francis R. Dauterive Jr.
In Honor of Ms. Grace Dirks ’18
Mr. and Mrs. Charles L. Dirks III
In Honor of Ms. Virginia Dirks ’20
Mr. and Mrs. Charles L. Dirks III
In Honor of Ms. Anna-Katherine Dixon ’28
Ms. Beth Altazan
In Honor of Mrs. Karen DouetWannamaker
Ms. Evie Comeaux
In Honor of Mrs. Elaine Duke ’10
Mr. and Mrs. Jimmy M. Vidrine
In Honor of Ms. Madison Eastin ’15
Ms. Allison Carriere Barnett
In Honor of Mrs. Rachel Eddlestone
Ms. Mary Beth Kurtz
Ms. Avery Watson
In Honor of Ms. Brenna Evans ’29
Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Lopez Jr.
In Memory of Louise E. Faust
Mrs. Suzanne Bassett
In Honor of Ms. Caroline Fauveau ’26
Mrs. Christine Fauveau
In Memory of Janet and Justin Fernandez
Mr. and Mrs. Bertell Cook
In Honor of Claire Cowan Fior ’91
Dr. and Mrs. John B. Cowan
In Honor of Mrs. Laura Bordelon Flandez ’12
Ms. Amelia Carlson
Ms. Madison Rambo
In Memory of Dr. and Mrs. Daniel Fourrier Sr.
Mr. and Mrs. Emile Legendre
In Honor of Ms. SiMon Chenaé Franklin ’08
Ms. Isabella Hall
Ms. Raleigh Jones
In Honor of Mrs. Alex Forestier Freeburgh ’13
Mr. and Mrs. Craig Forestier
In Memory of Ms. Lillie Gallagher
Mr. and Mrs. Paul Gallagher
In Honor of Ms. Kaitlyn Garidel ’28
Mr. and Mrs. Jamin Garidel
In Memory of Mr. Donald F. Gerald Sr.
Mr. and Mrs. Donald F. Gerald Jr.
In Memory of Mrs. Mary Delle Gerald ’47
Mr. and Mrs. Donald F. Gerald Jr.
Fallon Gerald Tullier
In Honor of Mrs. Meg Gerald
Molly Morris
Mr. and Mrs. Scott F. Roussel
In Honor of Ms. Rainey Gerald ’13
Mrs. Pat Richards
In Honor of Mrs. Fallon Gerald Tullier ’16
Mrs. Pat Richards
In Honor of Ms. Madison Gilley ’26
Mr. and Mrs. Robert O’Rourke
In Honor of Ms. Francine Graphia ’83
Mrs. Tena Payton McKenzie
In Honor of Mrs. Alice Greer ’66
Mrs. Suzanne Bassett
In Memory of Mr. Robert S. Greer Jr.
Mrs. Suzanne Bassett
In Memory of Ms. Erin C. Gross ’95
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Robertson
In Memory of Mrs. Angela D’Agostino Guarino ’57
Mr. and Mrs. Kirby Guidry
In Memory of Greg Guercio
Mrs. Joanne Guercio
In Honor of Ms. Emily Guillet ’26
Mrs. Sara Easterly
In Memory of Hall and Allen Families
Mrs. Alethia Hall Allen
In Memory of Dr. Milton Hallman
Sister Adelaide Williamson, CSJ
In Honor of Ms. Eliza Hanner ’26
Mrs. Sandra Hanner
In Honor of Jenay Christine Hansen ’20
Mr. and Mrs. William J. Hansen
In Honor of Mrs. Linda Harvison ’66
Dr. and Mrs. Gregory A. Brandao
In Honor of Ms. Hannah Hebert ’26
Mr. and Mrs. Ryan H. Hebert
In Honor of Ms. Margaret Isabella Heck ’27
Mr. Raymond Heck
In Memory of Ms. Mollie Barbara Helm ’04
Dr. and Mrs. Boyd E. Helm
Ms. Brittney May
Katy Ryan Michaud
In Memory of Ms. Lynn Hendry ’64 Lurline Hamilton
In Honor of Mrs. Candice Snedigar Hernandez ’01
Dr. and Mrs. Rodger H. Elofson
In Memory of Mrs. Amy Heroman ’46
Ms. Amy Andrews
Mrs. Holly Andrews
Mr. and Mrs. Craig Broussard
In Memory of Mrs. Susie Comeaux Heroman ’61
Mr. and Mrs. Sidney Blitzer Jr.
Patrice Comeaux Ellis
Mrs. Nancy Hannaman Endom
Mr. and Mrs. Michael J. Frenzel
Mr. and Mrs. Kirby Guidry
Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Houston
Mr. and Mrs. Brian Mascari
Ms. Janeth Moresi
Dr. and Mrs. Robert L. Rome
Mrs. Kathleen Screen
Mrs. Claire Yeargain
In Honor of Ms. Emma Herpin ’26
Mr. and Mrs. Craig M. Herpin
In Honor of Ms. Elise Holder ’25
Mr. and Mrs. George Holder
In Honor of Ms. Jennie Belle Holder ’21
Mr. and Mrs. George Holder
In Memory of Ms. Kirstin Honoré ’18
Fallon Gerald Tullier
In Honor of Mrs. Dyra Hughes ’66
Mrs. Suzanne Bassett
Mrs. Anglyn Hughes Brown
In Memory of Geraldine Jones
Ms. Tamekia Jones
In Honor of Ms. Raleigh Jones ’26
Mr. Richard and Dr. Mykayla Jones
In Honor of Ms. Caroline Juneau ’27
Mr. and Mrs. David Glenn
In Memory of Mr. Al Jung
Mr. and Mrs. David Giardina
In Memory of Ms. Helen Jung
Mr. and Mrs. David Giardina
In Memory of Mr. Ntumba Kasongo
Ms. Elizabeth Kasongo
In Memory of Mr. Patric Kasongo
Ms. Elizabeth Kasongo
In Memory of Bernice Puccio Kettenring
Mr. and Mrs. Fred Smith
In Memory of Mrs. Marion D. Key
Ms. Lindsay L. Key
Mr. and Mrs. Perry F. Key
In Memory of Albert and Rosemary Kidd
Ms. Suzanne Kidd
In Memory of Leon J. Kinchen
Ms. Nancy Kinchen
In Honor of Ms. Anne Kitchin ’26
Mr. John Kitchin
Mr. and Mrs. Rodney Messina
In Memory of Victoria P. Klein
Mr. and Mrs. Kirby Guidry
Mr. and Mrs. John W. Jewell
In Honor of Ms. Camille Kleinpeter ’23
Mrs. Lynn Boudreaux
In Honor of Ms. Leslie Kleinpeter ’26
Dr. and Mrs. John Whitaker
In Honor of Ms. Sydney Kline ’26
Ms. Reese Brach
Mr. and Mrs. Chip Kline
In Memory of Mrs. Jackie Labat ’64
Mr. and Mrs. Errol Labat
Mr. and Mrs. Matthew C. Wilks
In Memory of Mr. Wade Labat
Mr. and Mrs. Errol Labat
Mr. and Mrs. Matthew C. Wilks
In Honor of Mr. Timothy LaBauve
Ms. Tarryn Laquerre
In Memory of Mrs. Patricia LaCour
Dr. and Mrs. Paul B. Rachal
In Honor of Mrs. Stephanie Ladner ’12
Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Williams
In Honor of Mrs. Danielle Laird
Mr. and Mrs. Scott F. Roussel
In Honor of Ms. Amelia Lalonde ’26
Ms. Amelia Carlson
Ms. Isabella Stelly
In Honor of Sister Adele E. Lambert, CSJ ’54
Stacia and Hugo Andricain
In Memory of Dr. Samuel Joseph Lambert III
Anonymous
In Honor of Ms. Olivia LaMotte ’26
Mrs. Carolyn LaMotte
In Memory of Ms. Evelyn R. Landry ’03
Dr. Mica and Mr. Paul Landry
In Memory of Mrs. Maggie Devlin Landry ’89
Dr. and Mrs. Carlos A. Thomas
In Honor of Mrs. Nicole Delaune Lane ’96
Ms. Cora Barhorst
Ms. Alexandra Carter
Ms. Molly Milligan
Ms. Rebecca Nastasi
Ms. Caroline Rahm
In Memory of Mrs. Rudianne Lanehart ’68
The Sidney Vincent Arbour Jr. Family
In Honor of Sister Joan Laplace, CSJ
Mindy Brodhead Averitt
Fallon Gerald Tullier
Mr. and Mrs. Scott Thompson
In Memory of Mrs. Anna LaPorte ’26
Mrs. JoAnn LaPorte Lappin
Mrs. Rebecca LaPorte Murray
In Honor of Ms. Ondrea Lavallias
Ms. Emily Guillet
Ms. Marie Helm
In Honor of Ms. Annabelle LeBlanc ’26
Mr. and Mrs. Michael LeBlanc
In Honor of Ms. Evie LeBlanc ’26
Mr. and Mrs. John LeBlanc
In Memory of Mr. Josh LeBlanc
Mr. Vincent Lenguyen and Mrs. Nhung Huynh
In Memory of Mrs. Stephanie Lemoine ’85
Ms. Shawn Bone
In Memory of Mrs. Josephine Macaluso
Ms. Lyndra Lea
In Honor of Eloise Marston
Dr. and Mrs. Bryan Hollis
In Honor of Ms. Georgia Martin ’26
Mr. and Mrs. Roy Guercio
In Honor of Ms. Sophie Martin ’21
Mr. and Mrs. Roy Guercio
In Honor of Ms. Kennan Mashon ’21
Mr. and Mrs. Marcus E. Mashon
In Honor of Ms. Kadyn M. Massett ’25
Mr. and Mrs. Kevin Massett
In Honor of Ms. Kenley Massett ’28
Mr. and Mrs. Kevin Massett
In Honor of Ms. Camille Masterson ’26
Ms. Sophia Marionneaux
In Memory of Marjorie Claire McAnelly ’95
Ms. Laura Scott
In Memory of Mary Hebert McCowan ’61
Mr. and Mrs. W. Brett Mason
In Memory of Norma and Barry McGee
Ms. Erin McGee
In Honor of Ms. Ashley McGuire ’20
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas L. McGuire III
In Honor of Ms. Caroline McKay ’26
Mrs. Phyllis McKay
In Honor of Mr. Cord McKeithen
Mr. and Mrs. Scott F. Roussel
In Memory of Ms. Agnes McLindon
Ms. Ann M. McLindon
In Memory of Lawrence J. Messina
Mrs. Linda Messina
In Honor of Ms. Sophia Miller ’29
Mr. and Ms. Philip Scurria
In Honor of Ms. Greysen Millet ’26
Mr. and Mrs. Daniel J. Millet Jr.
In Memory of Jeanne Lambert Millet ’53
Sister Adele E. Lambert, CSJ
In Memory of Juanita Millet
Ms. Andrea Millet
In Honor of Ms. Mackenzie Millet ’23
Mr. and Mrs. Daniel J. Millet Jr.
In Honor of Ms. Molly Milligan ’26
Ms. Anita Milligan and Mr. Troy Christensen
In Honor of Ms. Caroline Minvielle ’27
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Monaghan
In Memory of Mrs. Anna Misuraca
Mr. and Mrs. Floyd L. Braud
In Honor of Ms. Caroline Monsour ’27
Mr. and Mrs. J. Michael Monsour
In Honor of Ms. Meagan Moore ’06
Ms. Kathryn Mooney
In Honor of Ms. Amelia Morgan
Mrs. Sally Morgan
In Memory of Barbara Braud Morgan ’51
Mr. and Mrs. Neil Dixon
In Honor of Ms. Caroline Morris ’26
Dr. Charles and Mrs. Lisa Mitchell
In Honor of Leigh Salvant Moss ’02
Mrs. Debbie Salvant
In Honor of Mrs. Nan Murtagh
Mr. and Mrs. Scott F. Roussel
Dr. Mary Anne White
In Memory of Mrs. Yvonne Heine Nelson ’55
Mrs. Tonya Nelson DeSoto
In Honor of Remington L. Nichols
Mr. and Mrs. Graham Nichols
In Honor of Ms. Mattie Nicoll ’27
Ms. Connie Wright
In Honor of Ms. Zoe Nizzo ’29
Ms. Susan Newsom
In Honor of Mrs. Jennifer Nola
Ms. Camryn Odle
In Honor of Ms. Audrey Grace Odom ’28
Mr. Raymond Heck
In Memory of Ms. Emilda Ohordorff
Mr. and Mrs. Mark Reynaud
In Memory of Margie Ola
Mr. Donald and Dr. Paula Elliott
In Memory of Lauren Savoy Olinde ’02
Mrs. Barbara Balhoff Bagwell
Mr. and Mrs. Michael W. Savoy
In Honor of Ms. Sophia Olivos ’26
Mr. and Mrs. Guillermo Acosta
In Memory of Mrs. Angelina Lombardo Oufnac ’46
Mrs. Melissa Brown
In Honor of Our In-Law Family Members
Mary T Heffron deBrueys
In Honor of Mrs. Amy Parker ’98
Mr. Christopher Parker
In Honor of Ms. Anna Parker ’26
Mr. Christopher Parker
In Honor of Ms. Elise Parrish ’26
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Parrish
In Memory of Mr. Donn Parsons
Ms. Anita King
In Memory of Mrs. Mary Parsons
Ms. Anita King
In Honor of Ms. Gretchen Payne ’26
Mr. and Mrs. Gregory Payne
In Honor of Mrs. Emily Peavy
Ms. Claire McGuinness
In Memory of Mrs. Patricia Lousteau Percy ’97
Mr. and Mrs. Vincent A. Kleinpeter Jr.
Kathryn Tomsula Priven
In Honor of Ms. Caroline Perez ’27
Mr. and Mrs. Bob Perez
In Memory of Mrs. Carolyn Perkins
Mr. and Mrs. Christopher C. Eldredge
In Memory of Mrs. Carolyn Cangelosi Perrault ’54
Mr. Swatty Perrault
In Honor of Mary Claire Lambert Petit ’07
Mr. and Mrs. Eddie J. Lambert
In Memory of Miss Hallie Kathryn Pfefferle
Mr. and Mrs. Mark LaHaye
In Honor of Veronica Cowan Phair ’03
Dr. and Mrs. John B. Cowan
In Honor of Ms. Addison Pham ’28
Mr. and Mrs. Rick Nowlin
In Honor of Glencora Cowan Pipkin ’03
Dr. and Mrs. John B. Cowan
In Honor of Ms. Claire Pizzalato ’22
Mr. and Mrs. Danny Roussel
In Honor of Ms. Lauren Pizzalato ’20
Mr. and Mrs. Danny Roussel
In Honor of Nathan Portnoy
Mrs. Sylvia Portnoy
In Honor of Lauren Salvant Pritchett ’04
Mrs. Debbie Salvant
In Memory of Mrs. Karen Lamy Puckett ’74
Mr. Donald and Dr. Paula Drone
Mr. and Mrs. Michael J. Sticklen
Ms. Deborah Thomas
Mrs. Claire Losavio Willis
In Honor of Ms. Jalaysia Queen ’26
Ms. Danielle Egbon
In Memory of Ms. Cathy Ragusa ’77
Ms. Phillis Ragusa
In Memory of Mr. Mark Ragusa
Ms. Janeth Moresi
In Honor of Ms. Madison Rambo ’26
Mr. and Mrs. Clarence P. Rambo III
In Honor of Mrs. Mary Gibbens Reed ’61
Mrs. Ashley Ledet
In Memory of Mr. Gene Max Richards
Mr. and Mrs. Donald F. Gerald Jr.
Fallon Gerald Tullier
In Memory of Mrs. Pat Richards
Mrs. Jan Breen
In Honor of Ms. Allison Riley ’26
Ms. Elizabeth Bertucci
Mrs. Lynne Suire
In Honor of Mrs. Rachel Suire Riley ’92
Mrs. Lynne Suire
In Honor of Ms. Lucy Pierce Ritter ’29
Mr. and Mrs. Scott A. Ritter
In Honor of Ms. Mary Claire Roberts ’27
Mrs. Elizabeth Castle
In Honor of Ms. Juliana Robillard ’26
Ms. Karen Robillard
In Honor of Miss Adelaide Robinson
Mr. and Mrs. Jarrod J. Coniglio
In Honor of Mrs. Laura Coniglio Robinson ’15
Mr. and Mrs. Jarrod J. Coniglio
In Honor of Mr. and Mrs. Wilson Rockefeller ’04
Mr. Steven M. Toben
In Honor of Ms. Kristy Lynn Roubique ’76
Mr. and Mrs. Hoyt Strain
In Memory of Mrs. Rebecca Morgan Roubique ’78
Mr. and Mrs. Neil Dixon
In Honor of Mrs. Sara Tomeny Rounds ’99
Ms. Madeline Holder
Ms. Isabella Stelly
In Memory of Mrs. Grace Roussel
Mr. and Mrs. John S. Roussel Jr.
In Honor of Ms. Lucy Roussel ’26
Mr. and Mrs. Jose Vargas
Mrs. Patty Vargas
In Honor of Ms. Molly Roussel ’28
Mr. and Mrs. Jose Vargas
In Honor of Mrs. Leigh Grace Rouyer
Ms. Juliana Robillard
In Memory of Mary Gayle Rumfola
Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Rumfola
In Honor of Ms. Mary Claire Saia ’20
Mr. and Mrs. Bennett C. Saia Sr.
In Honor of Ms. Layne Salvant ’06
Mrs. Debbie Salvant
In Honor of Ms. Ella Santa Ana ’26
Mr. and Mrs. Chris Todd
In Memory of James Santangelo
Mrs. Mikki Santangelo
In Honor of Ms. Hannah Schiro ’26
Eileen G. Andries
Ms. Emily Robert
In Honor of Ms. Madeleine Seely ’26
Mrs. Claudette St. Amant
In Honor of Ms. Mackenzie Shannon ’26
Mr. Thomas Chiasson
In Honor of Taylor Belden Silvey ’19
Mrs. Amanda Broyles Silvey
In Memory of Mr. Danny Simar
Mr. and Mrs. Judson Sanders
In Honor of the Sisters of St. Joseph
Sandra Jumonville Brown
In Honor of the SJA Cafeteria Staff
Ms. Zoe Woodroffe
In Honor of the SJA Communications Department
Mrs. Meg Gerald
In Honor of the SJA History Department
Ms. Chloe Gaudin Christophe
In Honor of the SJA Mission Advancement Team
Mrs. Meg Gerald
In Honor of Ms. Avery Snedigar ’26
Dr. and Mrs. Rodger H. Elofson
In Honor of Mrs. Lauren Sommer
Mrs. Lily Clark
Ms. Shelby Lenguyen
In Honor of Mrs. Brianna Pettijohn Sommers ’06
Ms. Anne Kitchin
In Honor of Ms. Jade Spears
Mr. and Mrs. Shaun Braud
In Memory of Mrs. Rebecca Starring
Mr. and Mrs. Blake Hodges
In Memory of Mr. Logan Stelly
Mrs. Kelley Stelly
In Honor of Ms. Ann Stocker ’26
Anonymous
In Memory of Sister Patricia Sullivan, CSJ
Rebecca Demler
Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Methvin
Fallon Gerald Tullier
In Honor of Ms. Perry Sullivan ’26
Ms. Sept Brown
Mr. and Mrs. Kevin L. Sullivan
In Honor of Ms. Mila Tabor ’26
Mr. and Mrs. Hudson W. Tabor
In Memory of Armon Matthew Tajdaran
Mrs. Karen Douet-Wannamaker
Joseph Swain
In Honor of Mr. Jamal Tajdaran
Ms. Claire Brooks
Ms. Rowan Christensen
Ms. Evelyn Christofferson
Ms. Camille Funes
Ms. Victoria Funes
Ms. Olivia LaMotte
Ms. Mila Tabor
Fallon Gerald Tullier
Ms. Ava Waggenspack
Mr. and Mrs. Bradley Ward
In Memory of Ms. Carolyn B. Talbot
Ms. Debra A. Talbot
In Honor of Ms. Anne L. Tanory ’26
Penny McGehee
Betty Tanory
In Honor of Caroline Bondy Taylor ’16
Mr. Spence Taylor
In Honor of the Class of 2026
Ms. Claire Bourgeois
Ms. Catherine Raemsch
Ms. Kira Woodroffe
In Memory of Mrs. Yvonne Thompson ’56
Mrs. Julie Holliday Crifasi
Ms. Janeth Moresi
In Memory of Ms. Sarah Claire Touchstone
Mr. and Mrs. Trey Touchstone
In Honor of Ms. Kate Trahan ’26
Mr. and Mrs. Damian K. Trahan
In Honor of Tiffany Portie Trascher
Ms. Eliza Hanner
Ms. Caroline Keyser
Ms. Caroline Thomas
In Honor of Ms. Lauren Troxclair ’17
Mr. and Mrs. William J. Hansen
In Memory of Mrs. Susan Morrow
Tuttle ’78
Aimee Kleinpeter Klimczak
In Honor of Mrs. Jennifer Vaccaro ’98
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Lundin
In Honor of Ms. Olivia Vaccaro ’29
Anonymous
In Memory of Mrs. Tutta Staples Vetter ’61
Ms. Gabrielle Vetter
In Honor of Mrs. Stephanie Vicari ’76
Sister Adele E. Lambert, CSJ
In Memory of Joy H. Wagener
Mr. and Mrs. Pierre Mouledoux
In Memory of Mrs. Ella Wakeley ’47
Linda Bard
Barbara Lungario
Laure Smith
Leigh Ann Soileau
Kent Wakeley
Family Day at SJA
We will celebrate the milestone reunion classes from 2021, 2016, 2011, 2016, 2001, 1996, 1991, 1986, 1981, 1976, 1971, 1966, 1961, 1956, 1951 and 1946.
2021: 5-Year Reunion
Saturday, July 18, 2026
SJA/CHS Joint Reunion (spouses/dates welcome)
Time: 7 – 10 p.m.
Location: Zippy’s (3155 Perkins Rd, Baton Rouge, LA 70808)
Class Rep: Tiffany Tran tiffanytran852@gmail.com or (225) 916-9148
RSVP to your class representative.
2016: 10-Year Reunion
Friday, July 17, 2026
SJA Girls’ Night Out
Time: 6:30 p.m. – until
Location: Caroline Bondy Taylor’s Home
Details: $63/person includes Superior Grill Food and a Margarita machine.
RSVP and make payment by visiting the “Class of 2016” tab at https://www.sjabr.org/alumnae/ reunions
Class Rep: Caroline Bondy Taylor cabondy572@gmail.com or (225) 572-2570
In Honor of Elizabeth Cowan Wells ’99
Dr. and Mrs. John B. Cowan
In Honor of Ms. Megan Welsh ’17
Ms. Caroline Hultberg
In Memory of Ms. Jennifer R. Wickboldt ’94
Mrs. Patricia Vasser
In Memory of Curtis Williams
Mrs. Linda Marchand
In Memory of Ms. Jean C. Williams ’70
Ms. Lindsay L. Key
Mr. and Mrs. Perry F. Key
SAVE THE DATE!
In addition, you will find individual class reunion plans below. Please contact your class representative(s) for more details. If your class plans are not listed, feel free to contact Alumnae Director Alli Bourgeois ’14 at bourgeoisa@sjabr.org.
2011: 15-Year Reunion
Saturday, July 18, 2026
SJA Girls’ Night Out
Time: 6 – 9 p.m.
Location: Juban’s (3739 Perkins Rd, Baton Rouge, LA 70808)
Details: $100/person includes entry, open bar and food.
RSVP and make payment by visiting the “Class of 2011” tab at https://www.sjabr.org/alumnae/ reunions
Class Reps: Megan St Germain Ponseti and Adrienne Wood 2011SJAreunion@gmail.com
2006: 20-Year Reunion
Friday, July 17, 2026
SJA Girls’ Night Time: 6:30-9:30 p.m.
Location: Court to Table (7477 Burbank Dr, Baton Rouge, LA 70820)
Details: $60/person includes entry, food and drinks.
Saturday, July 18
Joint Reunion with CHS (spouses/ dates welcome)
Time: 7-10 p.m.
Location: Truce and Chaos (3753 Perkins Rd STE E, Baton Rouge, LA 70808) Details: $110/person includes entry, food, drinks and live band.
RSVP and make payment by visiting the “Class of 2006” tab at https://www.sjabr.org/alumnae/ reunions
Class Reps: Amy Andrews amymandrews@me.com or (225) 978-1512
Julie Caballero Liberto liberto.julie@gmail.com or (225) 954-7529
Please follow the Class Facebook Group “St. Joseph’s Academy-Class of 2006” for updates.
2001: 25-Year Reunion Saturday, July 18, 2026
SJA/CHS Joint Reunion (spouses/ dates welcome)
Time: 7 p.m.
Location: Ivar’s Please email call or text April to RSVP.
Class Rep: April Palombo Setliff april.palombo@gmail.com or (225) 921-7235.
In Honor of Sister Adelaide Williamson, CSJ ’59
Mr. Brian Connolly
In Memory of Rachael Lynn Willis ’00
Mr. and Mrs. Patrick Danna
In Memory of Mr. W.A. Wintz
Mr. and Mrs. Rusty Dupuy
In Memory of Mr. and Mrs. Ming K. Wong
Miss Kayden Kwan
Miss Kyler Kwan
Mr. Lindsey Tape and Dr. May Tape
In Honor of Ms. Charlotte Wood ’26
Mr. and Mrs. Hedrick Wood
In Honor of Mrs. Jane Wood ’74
Ms. Adrienne M. Wood
In Memory of Mrs. Rose Polito Wooden ’62
Mrs. Alice Greer
Mr. and Mrs. Kirby Guidry
Nancy McClelland
Dr. and Mrs. Tom Meek Jr.
Mrs. Margarette Moreau
Mrs. Claudette St. Amant
Ms. Nancy Von Brock
SATURDAY, JULY 18, 2026
1996: 30-Year Reunion
Friday, July 17, 2026
SJA Girls’ Night Out Time: 6-8:30 p.m.
Location: Superior Grill on Highland Road (7333 Highland Rd, Baton Rouge, LA 70808)
Details: $40/person includes food and entry. Cash bar will be available.
Saturday, July 18, 2026
SJA/CHS Joint Reunion (spouses/dates welcome)
Time: 7-11 p.m.
Location: Mason’s Grill on Jefferson (13556 Jefferson Hwy, Baton Rouge, LA 70817) Mason’s is owned by classmate Christina Corona Alamirie and her husband.
Details: $75/person includes food and live music. Cash bar will be available. RSVP and make payment by visiting the “Class of 1996” tab at https:// www.sjabr.org/alumnae/reunions
Class Rep: Louise “T-Lou” DuVernay Babin lduvbabin@gmail.com or (225) 573-2622
If you feel your information is not up to date, please send new information to Louise and visit https://www.sjabr. org/alumnae/alumna-informationupdate.
1986: 40-Year Reunion
Friday, October 2, 2026
SJA Girls’ Night Out
More Details to Come.
Saturday, October 3, 2026
SJA/CHS Joint Reunion (spouses/ dates welcome)
Time: TBA
Location: Baton Rouge Country Club (8551 Jefferson Highway, Baton Rouge, LA 70809)
Class Reps: Kellie Michelli Barton: kellie. barton@fmolhs.org
Renee Thibodeaux Brian: jrtbrian@gmail.com
Michelle Dow: michellecdow@aol.com
1981: 45-Year Reunion
More Details to Come.
Class Rep: Lisa Westmoreland Collier lisa.westmoreland@yahoo.com or (225) 335-9364
1976: 50-Year Reunion
Friday, July 17, 2026
50-Year Reunion Mass, Campus Tour and Reception Time: 5-8 p.m.
Location: Mother Alice Hall at St. Joseph’s Academy (3080 Kleinert Avenue)
In Memory of Mr. Bryan Woodward
Mrs. Denise Woodward
In Memory of Mr. Buddy Woodward
Mrs. Denise Woodward
In Honor of Kendall L. Worley
Brandon E. Worley
In Memory of Mrs. Pam Fleniken Yoder
Pat and Billy Reed
For more information or to RSVP for the July event, please contact Cherie Smith at cawts10@hotmail.com
1971: 55-Year Reunion
Are you interested in planning this reunion? Please contact Alli Bourgeois ’14 at bourgeoisa@sjabr.org
1966: 60-Year Reunion
Sunday, July 19, 2026
Class of 1966 Ladies’ Brunch Time: 10:30 a.m. – until
Location: Baton Rouge Country Club (8551 Jefferson Highway, Baton Rouge, LA 70809) Details: $60/person.
RSVP and make payment by visiting the “Class of 1966” tab at https://www.sjabr.org/alumnae/ reunions
Class Rep: Dyra Culotta Hughes
If you have any questions, please reach out to Dyra at dyrahughes@ yahoo.com or (225) 454-0388. Deadline to RSVP is July 6.
BIRTHS
’02
Melissa Bowling Thibodaux: Warren Louis Dille
Great-uncle of Vivian Marie Dille ’22
Joann Cassano Landry ’66
Sister of Dianna Cassano Domingue ‘60
Patti Lousteau Percy ’67
Sister of Mary Lousteau Saul ’68, Lee
Mark Anthony Ragusa Son of Lorraine Gautreaux Ragusa ’56
Henderson Taylor Grandfather of Caroline Florinne Johnson
Offered admission to 156 colleges and universities.
$24.5 million in scholarship money was offered to 73.9 percent of the class (as of 5/5/2026). This does not include TOPS scholarship information, which is not yet available.
Forty-nine seniors completed 50 or more hours of community service during each of their four years.
