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St. Joseph’s Academy • Baton Rouge, Louisiana 2017-2018 Volume 87, Number 5 May 5, 2018

Can You Afford LSU? Why Should You Care? by Lara Nicholson

“I would not be in college if it weren’t for TOPS,” said McNeese State University freshman Monee Atilee. “I’d have to pay $5,000 out of pocket, plus books. If they cut TOPS, I’ll have to drop out. I can’t afford it at all.” Atilee joins the 52,000 students who depend on the Taylor Opportunity Program for Students (TOPS) each year for college tuition. The program, begun in 1989, rewards students with a minimum GPA of 2.5 and ACT score of 20 with almost full-tuition compensation for instate students. However, state deficits have influenced the government to reexamine the program. Louisiana currently possesses a deficit of approximately $943 million. This budget crisis has occurred due to years of low annual state revenue, coupled with plummeting oil prices that have damaged the state economy. This sudden economic downturn has led to drastic proposals such as cancelling LSU football games, shutting down all Louisiana public universities and unplugging kidney disease victims from dialysis machines just to make ends meet. Since TOPS costs Louisiana nearly $292 million annually, legislators frequently discuss cutting funding to the program. Proposed 2018 legislation includes raising minimum GPAs for college students, which could lead to $2.9 million in savings by 2020. Another bill proposes to only grant TOPS to students who attend community college before pursuing a bachelor’s degree. The third most popular bill in Louisiana legislation at the moment is HB 161, which would require college dropouts to repay the amount of the TOPS awards they used. These students collectively comprise 12 percent of the average number of five-year recipients. Many supporters of these bills argue that current TOPS funds are being wasted on students who focus more on partying than studying, that current credentials are too lenient and that many TOPS recipients’ parents make more than $150,000 per year with the ability to pay for college themselves. However, students across the state oppose cutting TOPS as a means of improving the budget crisis. “I think you’re going to see a lot of people leave the state or possibly not go to college at all if they start cutting TOPS,” said University of Louisiana at Lafayette economics major

Charles Savage. Opponents also believe that after backlash from around the state following the 2016 TOPS cuts (which slashed 60 percent of pre-existing funds for the spring semester), the government should strive to cut funding from other programs before upsetting thousands of students and parents across the state. In hopes of swaying officials’ opinions, the American Student Government Association (ASGA) began a statewide letter-writing campaign in order to provide students with a way to become civically engaged in this personal financial matter. Thousands of letters written by college students were sent to state representative Neil Abramson (D-New Orleans) on the matter. “We know from historical data that a college-educated populous is a more prosperous populous, at least in greater tax revenue, but for some incredible reason, we continue to ignore that here, especially in Louisiana,” McNeese State University SGA President Ryan Robledo said. “I think that’s the problem, and it’s a big oversight on the part of our politicians.” Even if they are unable to vote, this is just one of many examples of how students can influence education policy through civic engagement. Politicians can be unaware of their constituents’ wants and concerns unless directly contacted by them through letters, emails and phone calls. One way to contact politicians is by texting RESIST to 50409. This text-message service allows citizens to choose the recipient of their email as well as its content. From there, the service will email representatives and senators instantly. The fastest and most effective way to contact local politicians, however, is to contact their offices directly. This provides faster connection than letters, and comments and complaints are recorded and filed immediately following the call. The future of Louisiana students’ education funding lies in the hands of Louisiana politicians. It’s crucial that the next generation of Louisianians is involved in the process through every method available by both voting and acting.

CelebrateParkland the Achievements Women– SJAofTakes on Tech Day Surviving by Chimamanda Emily Boudreaux by Allee Rogers Ngozi Adiche Fifteen SJA students competed in the 12th annual Loui-

cial, political and economic equality of the sexes.” These words by Jeanne On FebruaryBrierre 14, 2018, 17 students were murdered by siana High School Challenge, the pay, were spoken alland overTechnology the world and used to hosted fight forbyequal Nikolas Cruz at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School, University of Louisiana at Monroe, on March 7, 2018. In the Feminism. Onemass word,shooting one revolutionary word that would marking the deadliest since the school shootequal representation and to fight sexual harassment. Adiche Louisiana High School Technology Challenge, an annual com-to to changeHigh the world. proponent of feminism, ing come at Columbine SchoolOne in 1999. Seventeen additional shows the true power of all women and motivates women petition limited to 50 schools, students use their technology students were wounded, and the changed last survivor of the through shootingher Chimamanda Ngozi Adiche, the world speak up for social justice and for their own happiness. and teamwork skills in a series of challenges over four hours. waspowerful released from onthe March Since deadly story the andhospital promoted true30. values ofthis feminism. Adiche explained the importance of not only women shooting, the survivors have greatly exercised their First This year, SJA won first place for the first time in the history Adiche is from Nigeria and grew up in an female-oppresspeaking up for equal representation and rights, but also of for Amendment rights in order to bring awareness of gun control its involvement. sive society. She was constantly told that feminism was somemen to speak up for their rights. She explained that while issues to the forefront, inspiring Americans across the country The firstmay task be is to use internet-search skills to findare theunfairly anthing to be ashamed of, that women were supposed to serve women underrepresented, men in society to join their effort. swers to 40 short-answer questions that cannot be researched the man and thatGonzalez she was less she wasstrength a womento stereotyped every day. Adiche shows women and men how to Survivor Emma usesbecause her newfound Theexample team has deeply into into the internet in Adiche was inspired by her easily. be an toto allresearch of society by going every situation make a difference in honor of her lost classmates. Gonzalez order to answer each question while using eloquent language mother, the first female joined Never Again MSD, an student-led advocacy groupregiswith a fair and unprejudiced mind, and that all people should and reliable sources. The team must then pick three of the five founded by Cameron Kasky in which for anof end to trar atthey the fight University Nigeria, fight for their rights. gun violence. The Washington Post this group’s effortsthe given assignments to complete that best represent their indiand called was inspired to reverse vidual skill sets. These assignments include completing Powera “stunning victory” for the student movement on gunoppression terror. effects of her nation’s Gonzalez gave a powerful speechofimmediately after the shootwomen when she came to the Points, persuading parents, comparing popular technology and ing, despite atUnited States to pursue a major creating a detailed spreadsheet of the costs for a family of four tacks by radical to take a camping trip to the woods. While SJA has consistently in communications in Philadelconservatives. placed in the top 10 schools, this year marked the first in which phia. She wroteGonzalez many novels did and by Lara Nicholson eventually gavenot herlet TED talk on SJA took home top honors. these “I was excited be able participate in thisand wonderful Hello, mytoname is toLara Nicholson, I am the edthe true meaning of feminism. derogatory event with such a great group of girls, ” said Faith Woods. “I comments Adiche spoke out in a time itor-in-chief of this newspaper. I have loved getting the learned a lot through this whole experience and am glad I was about her when there was much association opportunity to have this leadership role in journalism. I’ve able to be a part of it.” views with or race of hatred and shame the learned so much from it. I’ve learned grammar and editpush her back. members were Abby Blaize, Lauren Campbell, word feminism. In a TED talk, she said, “Feminism [is] the so- Team ing, Coates, time management and how toHodgeson, lead otherMary people in “If you told Rachael Victoria Fontenot, Raquel me that there pursuit of fulfilling a common Catherine Lorio, Grace Richardson, Allee Rogers, Julia Rogers, would be a day goal. It hasMolly beenShepherd, such a transforMadison Roy, Grace Smith, Hannah Grace when a high mative experience forFaith me. Woods. Vautrot, Emma Welch and school student My time at SJA has been so could beat the fulfilling these past four years. U.S President in a debate, I I have countlessPieces friend-of Federal Fivemade Proposed would have ships and had so many lifecalled you crachangingGun-Control experiences. Legislation From zy,” she said in sitting on the beaches of Los an interview. By Lara Nicholson On March Angeles to the friends I’ve made 1. Outlaw bump stocks. Bump fire stocks are an attach24, Gonzalez spoke at the March for Our Lives rally on Capitol across Louisiana, it quite literalment that converts semi-automatic weapons into fully Hill. Her speech was filled with power, emotion and determily would not be possible without automatic machine guns. nation. She famously honored all of the victims of the shooting the opportunities SJA has given with two minutes of silent reflection. 2. Background check reform. This would hold federal and me. While thereaccountable were moments I wanted to give up She ended the silence with, “Since the time that I came out state agencies if they where fail to upload criminal here [on stage], it has been six minutes and 20 seconds. [In that or felthistory flooded with stress and homework, SJA taught me records to the background system. time,] the shooter has ceased shooting and will soon abandon lessons about the world and about myself that I will carry 3. Another background check reform bill would apply his rifle, blend in with the students as they escape and walk with me throughout life. background checksmy to unlicensed gun shows, which free for an hour before arrest.” most states currently do not enforce. I want to first thank Ms. Lily McGill for casting me in Gonzalez is an inspiration to all students and young people too afraid of society today to stand up for their beliefs. Along a4.drama production my age sophomore year. Thatargue experience Raising minimum gun from 18 to 21. Critics with Never Again, March for Our Lives was founded by stuthatblossom this wouldsostop the illegal of guns by let me much as aattainment person and influenced aldents to ensure that political agendas do not impede effective minors. most all aspects of my life thereafter. I want to thank Mr. discussions and debate related to gun violence. Many students O’Hara putting with my countless emails 5. Gunfor magazine sizeup restriction. Magazines contain am- and atMention this ad when you shop at Bridal Boutique for your on our own campus participated in the Baton Rouge march munition andthe attach to automatic guns. tempts to grow Youth and Government Club. And fifollowing the shooting. special occasion dresswear and receive a 10% discount! Gonzalez does not know what her future has in store, but nally, I would greatly like to thank Mrs. Abadie for also 6. Banning AR-15 style weapons. This law actually was in at her young age, she has already inspired students across the place until it expired in 2004, and its renewal has been putting up with me this whole year and acting as a guide Bridal Boutique nation to join the movement for change. fought over ever since. and mentor throughout my time in Journalism. The three 8750 Florida Boulevard • 225-925-1135 Bridal Boutique Off The Rack of you have truly changed my life. Thank you. 10510 Airline Highway , Suite D • 225-291-5055

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Homage to Madame Labat by Courtney Lawrence

Madame Jacqueline Labat held a special place in our school community and in our hearts. Her influence at SJA is felt everywhere. We would like to pay homage to her and to the good works she performed to make SJA a place of sanctity, joy and action through a few of the many stories that represent her joyful spirit and loving heart.

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A couple years ago, I was asked to go to a Catholic Leadership ConMy favorite memories that include Mrs. Labat are always ones in ference in Chicago at Loyola with Madame Labat and a few others. We Prints the official ofa St. which I am laughing hysterically. Once I got to know her many years Student went up there, hadisa good time andstudent on the waynewspaper home, we had layover Joseph’s Academy, published by students periodically ago, it was odd for me to see students fear her as the disciplinarian in Houston. Our flight was delayed, so we ended up at a restaurant year. Biased isWhen not acceptbecause I knew that she was a ball of laughs. I remember one time com-throughout toward thethe end school of the terminal, and we writing ate dinner. we returned menting that if I were ever stranded on a desert island and I could haveableback for what we thought our departure time, everyone was alexcept in the form ofwasletters to the editor, personal two items, item one would be Chapstick and item two would be Jackiecolumns ready onand the plane. pilots were looking at us, thereflect door wasthe closed staff The editorials. Staff editorials Labat. The person I was speaking to looked at me puzzled at the inclu-opinion and nobody there. So we started on the glassthose and the of thewaseditorial staff andbanging not necessary ofpilot sion of Jackie. I explain that she is smart, us. He sent outstudents one of theor flight and they said, “Yeah, n,so she would use her brainthe saw majority of the theattendants administration. Guest csoershe n o to get us rescued; she is resourceful, would get us food; and on we called y’all. We moved the flight time up. ” I asked if we could get C , and letters to the editor are welcome and are on, nt tell stories ?to keep me laughing and helpeditorials ewould y m r those lonely nights, she and they said that they had given away all of our seats. At the time, my o m t o C a Swas that person for me! My boss, mysubject to editing for length, libel, obscenity and poor rShe o f me forget we were stranded. wife was at home with our 1 year old and our 6 year old, and I really a Ide taste. They must be signed. great mentor and my friend. – Mrs. Stacia Andricain wanted to get home. They had one seat left on the plane left, and MaAll work forFly publication is with subject review dame Labatsubmitted said, “You go. home and be yourto family. I’ll stay and editing by the instructor and editors, and any final me get I met Jacqueline the day I was hired in the summer of 1981. We here in Houston. You can have that one seat.” So she helped accordingly. home toare my made family, and it just meant a lot to me. – Mr. Stephen Barrios would be working together as French teachers, but we became so muchdecisions more than that. We became fast friends. In fact, we referred to each Advertising space is available by calling the instructor. other as “les soeurs françaises” (French sisters). Advertisements are available for $50, $75, $150 and $250. Over the many conventions and trips we took together, a few comeAny company endorsing products that are in conflict with to mind. Once, we went to this restaurant with our French girls. Nowthe laws of minors and/or the Catholic religion will not be this restaurant was tiny, and there were tables everywhere and people allowed to advertise in Student Prints. even had their dogs with them, which is acceptable in France, so there Student Prints is a member of the Louisiana Scholastic wasn’t a lot of room to move around. So as we made our way through, Press Association and Quill and Scroll. one of our girls stepped on a dog, and it was anarchy. It was like an international crisis, everyone was yelling and screaming; it was crazy. However, we brought out these Louisiana items like pins and TabascoEditor-in-chief: Lara Nicholson SJA News Editor: Jeanne Brierre and gave them to everyone, and it made everything all right. Another story was one in which Madame Labat and I ended upCulture and Opinion Editor: Annaclaire Acosta Editor: Lisa Taylor being locked in the Louvre. We were answering our girls’ questions andBaton Rouge/Louisiana Jacqueline Billeaudeau Labat telling them to make their way onto the bus after they were finishedSurveys and Creative June 25, 1946 February 6, 2018 Writing Editor: Emily Boudreaux looking in the gift shop. Once they were all on the bus, we started toPersonalities Editors: Gracie Dencausse and Carolynn make our way out but were stopped by security officers. We explainedWaller SJA class of 1964, teacher, administrator, friend, mentor to him that our bus was right in front and that we were teachers, butLayout and Design Editor: Courtney Lawrence he still would not let us through. Apparently, someone had touched Social Media Coordinator: Kate Baudoin a piece of art, and when that happens, the entire Louvre gets locked Good and Gracious God, Podcast Coordinator: Allee Rogers down. We didn’t know that at the time, so we shopped in the gift shop Madame Labat, so alive with life, Bennettof her new dawn, until we were able to leave. When we got on the bus, our girls wereGuest Illustrator: Now livesChristiana in the radiance Guest Columnist: Lauren Campbell mad. We made them wait on the bus for 40 minutes with no explanaDelighting in the fullness of risen life in Christ. tion, and it didn’t help that we had shopping bags in our hands! May we remember her with grateful hearts One time, Madame Labat and I were in Paris without any students.Instructor: Jill Abadie and with vibrant faith. While we were walking around, we suddenly heard someone call out,President: May we allow the treasured memories Jan Rhorer Breen “MADAME!” We jumped at the sudden noise and saw this girl yellingPrincipal: Stacia of herAndricain life here at SJA to wash over us, at us. She ended up being a former student of ours, who was continu-Dean of Women: Aubrey Reminding us to live as DeJohn ing to study French and was in a program in LSU. It was amazing toDean of Academics: Beloved daughters Dr. Jason Hanks of Joseph us that we could be recognized in a different country half-way around in service to the dear neighbor the world. with unifying love. I think each trip (be it to France, Switzerland, Belgium, Monte CarWe ask this in Jesus’ name lo or Canada) became a fabulous memory of the group of girls that Amen. traveled with us. 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A Sunny Summer Playlist College Union Poetry Slam Invitational is a local po-

The East Baton Rouge Parish Library has consisby Emily Boudreaux tently attempted to form etry team that prides itself on diversity. The team is book clubs. In February of Here is an awesome collection of happy songs to listen composed of five members who progress to compete to on sunny days with the windows down. I hope you 2018, the Goodwood Linationally, and while the team is currently filled, it have enjoyed my playlists this year! brary launched its “Comic will be accepting applications for new members in Sour Candy – Melt and Graphic Novel” book the fall. Sleepyhead – Passion Pit club for teenagers, but it Every other Tuesday night, poets gather from My Body – Young the Giant currently has no members. Angelique Palmer, finalist for Naaround the city for The Eclectic Truth Poetry Slam Ways to Go – Grouplove Poetry Slam and participant The Teen-Fiction librarian tional in the Eclectic Truth Poetry Slam. September – Earth, Wind & Fire & Open Mic at the Arts Council of Baton Rouge. said, “There has never been a Signed, Sealed, Delivered – Stevie Wonder The poetry slam allows poets to read or recite their successful book club in Baton Rouge for teens.” Left Hand Free (Lido Remix) – Alt J original work, and judges, randomly selected auStudents interested in philosophy struggle to find Peaches – In the Valley Below dience members, score the poets on white boards. outlets to explore their passions. LSU professors Cigarette Daydreams – Cage the Elephant Those poets with the highest scores advance to the Holy Ghost – BØRNS occasionally allow high school students to audit semifinals and then finals before earning a spot on Morocco – Moon Taxi their lectures if the student demonstrates a genuine the group’s team for the National Poetry Slam. Hate that you know me – Bleachers interest and dedication to the subject. Although the After the competition, the open mic allows audiGuru – Coast Modern student doesn’t receive college credit, her efforts ence members to read their own works in a welcomdon’t go unnoticed by college admissions commiting environment. Raw and intense, the subject mattees. The effort seems unique when very few high 3. Drive to the Audubon Zoo in New Orleans. ter ranges from social justice and Trump to love and school students have experience in philosophy prior Known for exotic and fun animals, this spot is sure family matters, as those listening snap and respond to college. to be fun for you and everyone in your family. to what resonates with them. Some students and teachers yearn for more While this event has flourished since its advent in humanities activities and programs. Senior Han1999, it lacks high school members. Audience memnah Miletello said, “Humanities students are either ber John Ronson said, “This atmosphere — and the forced to wait until college to pursue their interests, fact that it’s a competition — may intimidate high or forced to regard reading and writing as hobbies.” school students from participating.” But the innovative energy ingrained in the huFor literature enthusiasts, Barnes and Noble manities should push students to create their opporencourages customers to join the “Barnes and Noble tunities: paint Spanish murals, pen the next great National Book Club” and launches its initiative “to American novel, tutor low-income students in Latin. bring readers in communities across the country If a student yearns for a book club, she should create together to discuss some of the greatest books being one and promote it among her peers. If a student published.” However, this club tends to be seen as yearns to study philosophy, she should contact a a glorified marketing tool to boost book sales, as it professor and attend classes regardless of the inconexists only in the form of online book reviews and venience. recommendations. GirlandPower! Despite the financial time obstacles, senior 4. Visit Audubon Aquarium of the Americas. Christiana Bennett founded the localsome non-profit Much like the zoo, it’s full of aquatic animals and Buy yourself “Paint for Pals,” an inclusive program known for would be fun to visit with your family or friends. flowers! promoting the arts throughout Baton Rouge. She wantedSJA an activity that combined her love art Students, Faculty andforStaff and service, and she createdreceive one. Her efforts always a have helped earn her a place in the class of 2022 at How10% discount! ard University. Senior Madeleine Chenevert said, “Even if the Photojournalists clockwise from top left: Lisa Tay225-344-0441 establishment doesn’t present these opportunities, lor, Lara Nicholson, Jeanne Brierre, Carolynn Waller, 2291Government Street students can do it own their own. Colleges will Carolynn Waller and Emily Boudreaux. 1831 Staringspirit Lane appreciate that entrepreneurship when reading Photojournalists clockwise from top left: Annaclaire Acosta, Gracie applications.” continued from page 6 “The Future of Humanities”

by Carolynn Waller

Summer is quickly approaching, which means you are probably starting to arrange plans with friends. Nonetheless, everyone has that phase in the summer where they are unsure of what to do. Enter Student Prints with the perfect list of activities to make your Louisiana summer unique and fun. Here’s a list of some fun things you can do this summer. 1. Visit the Louisiana Art and Science Museum. It’s located in our own hometown of Baton Rouge, and you will love what it has to offer, including a planetarium and traveling exhibits. Known for inspiring creativity and broadening thinking, it is an experience for all ages.

2. Go to the Essence Music Festival in NOLA July 5-8. Sponsored by the popular magazine Essence, this festival highlights strong, powerful African-American women. With performances from Mary J. Blige and Janet Jackson, this festival is something you do not want to miss.

Capturing a Day at SJA

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Dencausse, Kate Baudoin, Allee Rogers, Emily Boudreaux and Allee Rogers.

Fire Power volunteers test artillery at Port Hudson

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Personal message: SJA Athletes in College

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Gabbie Taylor: Do what you need to do for final in a three-part series by school, but don’t sacrifice your sleep or mensenior Journalism student tal health or social life. When you look III back Lauren Campbell.the In this on high school, you won’t remember test you thought you failed or the huge project thata series, Campbell explored stressed you out. You’ll remember the enjoyable topic about which she is pastimes with friends and the relationships you had sionate: the role of the study with your classmates. of humanities in high school Erin Landry: Never underestimate how important it is to and college curricula. Stu-that be yourself. Never try to be someone else, because will Prints lead you straight to down the wrong path.and To find the dent is pleased publish her series grateright friends, the right situations and the right life for fulyourself, to Stephanie Riegel, advisory editor. Riegel is the you can’t pretend you’re someone you’re not. editor The Baton Business Report and host That’softhe one thingRouge you can never sacrifice: yourself. ofCamille the OutFruge: to Lunch weeklyIT! radio show on WRKFCHERISH Don’t procrastinate. Also, vote Woods 2036. FM. A former reporter for WWL-TV in New Orleans, Haley isBlacheUnderclasswomen, I want encourage Riegel also the mother of Allison andtoMadeleine you to come out of your shell. It’s okay to make misWoolverton, SJA class of 2015, and Michael Woolvertakes and embarrass yourself because that is how you ton, a junior at CHS. learn, so don’t be afraid of it. It’s all part of the process. Congratulations toIt Lauren her Alexa Gutowski: reallyfor will beacceptance over beforetoyou know it,University, so take note of that! Columbia where she plans to double major Alex HinkleMake mistakes regret them. Failin Neuroscience & Behavior but anddon’t Philosophy. She also ing is how we learn, so if you only regret the past, you wants to write for the Columbia Daily Spectator. will never be able to learn from it. Emily Boudreaux: Focus on what is important. Do not stress about trivial things because life is too short. Love everyone and take advantage of As themoment!!! universityIt admissions game becomes more every goes by so fast!!! Also do not waste all oftop-tier your money fast food!!look for competitive, schoolsonincreasingly Emily Lenox: to the doors!!! applicants whoStay stand out right fromand theopen packBOTH and have Sarah Talbot: Do your homework! That can make done interesting and extraordinary things: hiked or break your grade. Mount novel, interned at in SophiaKilimanjaro, Marchiafava:written There isanothing more beautiful the New Orleans Museum But for humanthis world than your spirit. of Be Art. yourself. Vivian Brown: Getstructured a jump start on the college ities majors, finding opportunities and admissions process at the very least the summer internships can be a challenge, especially in an era before senior year. All of the deadlines start to where so much emphasis is placed on STEM-related come in quickly, and you don’t want your senior activities. year to be full of that kind of stress. Also don’t Inafraid 2017, Georgetown University admittedThey 3,313are be to use your college counselor! all lovely beautiful youfrom to goa above high school and students to theand classwant of 2021 pool and beyond! of 21,465, decreasing its admission rate from 16.1 Territo: Join a club and really put the effort toMadeline 15.4 percent. The average applicant ranked in the into being part of that club. You will make so many top 10 percent of his/her good relationships from it.class and scored 31-34 on the ACT, meaning there an inordinate number Molly Scalise: Do. Not.was Procrastinate. David: Get involved!!! Be aBecause part of everything. ofMegan applicants qualified to attend. this repYou only get four trend, years with this school. Make memoresents a growing universities have begun ries!!! to de-emphasize the importance of standardized Colleen Lovretich: Make sure to take naps. Sleep makes you beautiful, so be beautiful.

tests — The New York Times reported 850 colleges as naments as much as her time allows. test-optional in 2015 — and rather stress the need Moggio explained that she began playing soccer by Gracie Dencausse for the applicant’s demonstrated interest. when she was just 3 years old and fell in love with Kennedy Walker: SJA has been everything I could’ve Where can students interested in humanities SJA seniors are excited for their future college ca- the sport immediately. Moggio and her teammates at imagined for a high school experience and more. At exemplify their unique interests? Fortunately, several reers, especially the senior athletes, whose years of the Baton Rouge Soccer Club won several state cup SJA, I have been blessed with great teachers and wonlocal organizations opportunities to get practice have paid off with the continuation of their derful facilities thatprovide have made me a greater learner, hands-on experiences that will a more innovative student and make a greattheir teamcollege worker. I athletic careers at the collegiate level. Seniors Alexis have also learned and attractive come to value theadmissions idea of serapplications look more to the Toney, Courtney Moggio and Meghan Johnson have vant leadership and discovered that being a servant officers who are trying to decide whom, among the to all signed with various colleges and plan to continue mystudents community is the best joy that a to person best in the nation, to admit theircan hal-have. I have met my best friends here, and with their help and their career in each of their respective sports. lowed halls.of everyone at SJA, I have become a version Toney said she discovered her passion for volleythe help Harvard Professor Vendler said,but “I’ve of myself that I neverHelen could’ve predicted am proud ball at age 9, when she started playing for an indoor encountered the top Eagle Scout in the country, a to be. club volleyball team. Soon after, she joined Coach Sydney Keller: SJA was experi- Sivi Miller’s club team, and thereafter began playing violinist who is now part of aa one-of-a-kind young professional ence Ia will never forget. It has changed me for quartet, student who backpacked solo through the better, and I am so glad I went here for high for a team in Mandeville. Through involvement with Tierra del Fuego and other memorable writers, pre- this team, she was able to experience winning nationschool. meds, devotees, Katetheater Baudoin: My time Lampoon at SJA has contributors timed out too on quickly. als at age 12. “My dad coached me in everything from their to Hollywood andsuch more. We are Thisway amazing place has left an… imprint on eager my countless beach tournaments to workouts every day,” will never be able to thank to heart, harborand theI next Homer, the next Kantmy orteachers the next Toney says. Toney committed to playing beach volAlexis Toney and Elise Caruso sign for volleyball and softball. and classmates for everything they taught me Dickinson. Thereenough is no reason why we shouldn’t leyball at LSU in December of her senior year. She during my four years here! A special supplement to “Student Prints” in honor of our seniors. expect such a student to spend his or her university Marie Gosserand: SJA is my favorite place in the is excited and eager for what the future holds at LSU years with us. ” andon regionals and attended nationals. The invited seniors to submit their thoughts a variety of topics. bystaff playing in beach volleyball tour- championships entire world. Ask anyone who has asked me, “Do and is preparing For those by history, the Port Hudson Once Moggio started high school, she made the SJA you go to intrigued SJA?” Camille Lanata: I have had the best and worst moState Historic Site (SHS) hosts the “Annual Siege of soccer team every year but faced many physical chalments of my” alife at SJA, I would notwith be the person Port Hudson, Civil Warbut reenactment artillery lenges due to injuries. The SJA soccer player menI am today without it. From the very first Open House demonstrations, gunboat demonstrations, dance tioned that she is planning on trying out for Womthat I went to in middle school, I have loved every secclasses and a battle performance. en’s Premier Soccer League this summer to maintain ond of being a part of SJA. The sense of family, accepPort Hudson worker Johnhas Scotland her skill and competition level before she enrolls in tance, love andSHS general chillness alwayssaid, made“Ime feel it’s likeeasy it’s my second home. I amone going to to miss it so know to scoff and say, ‘No goes those. college at Heidelberg University in Ohio. “I want to much, but I know that I am always welcome to come Those sites must be ghost towns.’ But we have about continue to grow as a player and a day person whilePete enJennifer Bennett: It’s a great to run! Meredith Giles: You are enough. You are so back because I will never truly leave. 3,000 to 4,000 visitors attend this event, some out-of the sport I love,” Moggio said. “I hope to get an Boudreaux enough. It is unbelievable how enough you are. joying Addie LeBlanc: I greatly enjoyed my time at SJA. Varland If you were happy every in day of your Sierra Boggess towners, some from Baton Rouge. ” On March 24, exciting andOwens: different experience by living a differWhen I first came here, I was nervous about life, you wouldn’t be a human being. You’d be a game Isabella Canova: Life begins at the end of your comfort thousands of men,bewomen andI children attended ent part of the country, and I hope to be successful in what it would like. But discovered that show host. Veronica Sawyer “Heathers” zone. Neale Donald Walsch thebeing eventhere to celebrate thelike famous Civil War battle, a new level of soccer. ” at SJA is having a second family. Annalise Belanger: Enjoy the little things in life, Barbara Flandez: That is one of the reasons why And everyone was so welcoming and kind. It felt and teenagers, who represented 15 percent of those Johnson playing at a realize very young for one also day began you may look soccer back and they a man should pick a path with heart, so that he Coco Moggio and Meghan Johnson at the like a homewere awayallowed from home. who attended, to demonstrate the age and realized how much she loved the sport at age were the big things. Robert Breault may find his laughter. Sheldon B. Kopp commitment ceremony for soccer. Coco Sweeney: I have enjoyed my time at SJA. I have Abigail Kennedy: Imitation suicide.soccer Ralph Waldo Emily Matthews: Do everything with so much love in eight different artilleries and wear Union/Confeder4. Johnson was placed on theisvarsity team at met my very best friends during my time here, and I Emerson your heart that you would never want to do it any other atecan uniforms. SJA after trying out her freshman year. She explained only thank SJA for that. Dencausse: When the whole world is way. Yogi Desai The Port Broussard: Hudson SHSSJA alsohas hosts high school thatGracie she played on the varsity team for three years, Marigny provided me with so silent, even one voice becomes powerful. Malala Portia Austin: If you ever see me run, follow me, many experiences, opportunities and life lessons events like the cross-country Fall Classic Race and “It took a lot of hard work and countless hours Yousafzai because I know something you don’t. Brad Burassaying, that History I truly believe I could have received Living days. Nearly 350not students attend Livat the soccer fields, all paid offnothing in the end. Paige Smith: For but my it part, I know with”any Marli Snaith: If you cannot feed a hundred people, then anywhere else. I will always be thankful for my certainty,isbut the sight playing of the stars dream. feed just one. Mother Teresa ing History Days, in which local students learn LouJohnson currently hermakes eighthmeyear at time at SJA. Vincent van Gogh Club. With hopes of playing all Abigail Lafleur: Be who God meant you to be, andBaton isiana history through activities. Likewise, it trains Rouge Soccer The isle is full of noises, you will set the world ablaze! St. Catherine of students to fire heavy artillery, instructing teenagers fourLauren years ofCampbell: college, Johnson is eager to continue her sounds and sweet airs that give delight and hurt Siena in the operation and use of muskets. soccer career at LSU in August. not. Shakespeare Claire Doucet: A compliment from an ignorant is an Similar to the era that bore the Algonquin Round Reygan Coxe: You’re off to great places! Today is your insult. Taj Tom J. Meek Jr., M.D., Harry A. Burglass Jr., M.D., Amie B. Shannon, M.D., Mary Dobson, M.D., Table, the Louisiana writing sphere receives less day! Your mountain is waiting! So... Get on your way! Megan Gremillion: Be kind whenever possible. It Lori Byrd, M.D., Jordan Whatley, M.D., Nicole M. Harrell, M.D., Lindsey Hall, M.D. Dr. Seuss is always possible. The Dalai Lama Original artwork by Christiana Bennett, advertisement than the STEM sphere. The LSU Schedule Your Appointment Today Class of 2018 Tess Hiller: Life is not the mountain tops, it’s the Megan Rollins: She225-769-skin turned can’ts into cans and her (continued on page 9) walking in between. Ben Rector dreamswww.thedermatologyclinic.com into plans. Unknown

2018 SJA Senior Salute

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Julia JuliaRogers: Rogers:Thank Thankyou youtotothe thefabulous fabulouspeople peopleatat Help HelpDesk Deskfor forkeeping keepingour ourcomputers computersup upand andrunrunning ningand andwarning warningususnot nottotodownload downloadShia ShiaLabeouf Labeouf extensions extensionsthat thatgive giveour ourcomputers computersviruses. viruses. Lorrel LorrelBrown: Brown:Dear DearSister SisterChris, Chris,thanks thanksforforalways alwaysbeing being around aroundcampus. campus.Every Everytime timeI see I seeyou, you,it itbrings bringsme meback backtoto freshman freshmanyear. year.You Youare aresosoapproachable approachableand andmake makea agood good day daygreat. great. Lisa LisaTaylor: Taylor:SJA, SJA,thank thankyou youfor forbeing beingmy mysecond second home homethese thesepast pastfour fouryears. years.Not Notonly onlyhave haveI Ichalchallenged lengedmyself myselfacademically academicallywhile whileI’ve I’vebeen beenhere, here, but butI’ve I’vealso alsochallenged challengedmyself myselfspiritually, spiritually,physiphysically callyand andsocially. socially.I Ican’t can’timagine imagineany anyother otherplace place than thanhere heretotospend spendthese theselast lastfour fouryears, years,and andSJA SJA will willalways alwaysbebea apart partofofwho whoI Iam. am.Thank Thankyou youfor forallall you youhave havedone donefor forme meand andallowing allowingme metotobecome becomea a woman womanfor forothers. others. Anna AnnaPeever: Peever:Thank Thankyou youtotoTaj Tajforforbeing beingsuch sucha agreat great role rolemodel modeland andmentor. mentor.After Afterthree threeyears yearsasasyour yourstudent, student, you’ve you’vereally reallyhelped helpedme mecome comeout outofofmy myshell, shell,grow growininmy my mathematical mathematicalknowledge knowledgeand andbecome becomea ayoung youngwoman woman ready readytotoconquer conquerSTEM. STEM. Caroline CarolineAnne AnneLeBlanc: LeBlanc:Dear DearMs. Ms.Knotts, Knotts,thank thankyou you for forgiving givingme methe theopportunity opportunitytotowork workininthe theWritWriting ingCenter! Center!ItIthas hasgiven givenme mesosomuch muchconfidence confidenceand and has hasmade mademy mytime timeatatSJA SJAsosospecial. special.You Youhave havealalways waysbeen beenthere theretotolisten listentotomy myrants rantsabout aboutstressstressful fulclasses, classes,and andyou youalways alwayshave havethe thebest bestadvice. advice. Thank Thankyou youfor formaking makingthe theWriting WritingCenter Centeran anoasis oasis that thatI Ican canalways alwaysgo gototowhen whenI Ineed needtototalk talkororjust just want wanta aYork! York!:):)You Youare area aremarkable remarkablewoman, woman,and andI I hope hopeI Ican canbebeasasmagnificent magnificentasasyou youare! are! Jane JaneJeha: Jeha:Mrs. Mrs.Andricain, Andricain,you youhave havetruly trulybeen beena agreat great inspiration inspirationtotome meand andallallthe thegirls girlsatatSJA SJAthrough throughyour yourdedetermination terminationand andleadership. leadership.I am I amvery verythankful thankfulforforallallthe the time timeand andhard hardwork workyou youhave havespent spentononmaking makingour ourschool school the thewonderful wonderfulplace placeit itis.is. Emrey EmreyBroyles: Broyles:Thank Thankyou, you,Mr. Mr.Tajdaran, Tajdaran,for forteachteaching ingme metotothink thinkprofoundly profoundlyand andfor forbeing beingan anexcelexcellent lentrole rolemodel. model. Allie AlliePeever: Peever:Thank Thankyou youtotoMr. Mr.O’Hara, O’Hara,Ms. Ms.Vidal, Vidal,Sister Sister Chris, Chris,Ms. Ms.Douet, Douet,Taj, Taj,Mrs. Mrs.Angarita, Angarita,Mr. Mr.Barrios, Barrios,Mrs. Mrs. Comeaux, Comeaux,Mrs. Mrs.Abadie, Abadie,Ms. Ms.St.St.Germain Germainand andallallofofthe thestaff staff members membersforformaking makingme melove loveSJA SJAsosomuch. much.I value I valuethe the education educationI have I havereceived receivedsosogreatly, greatly,and andI know I knowI would I would not notfeel feelasasprepared preparedforforcollege collegeasasI do I dowithout withoutallallofofthe the amazing amazingteachers teachersI have I havehad. had.Also Alsoa aspecial specialthank thankyou you totoMrs. Mrs.Andricain Andricainforformaking makingme melove loveSJA SJAand andforforcaring caring about aboutusussosomuch. much. Sarah SarahFrench: French:Thank Thankyou youtotoallallthe theteachers teacherswho who believed believedininme methroughout throughoutmy myyears yearshere. here.I Iwill will never neverforget forgetSJA. SJA. Caroline CarolineWalters: Walters:Dear DearMr. Mr.O’Hara, O’Hara,I would I wouldlike liketotothank thank you youforfornot notonly onlybeing beingananamazing amazingteacher teacherbut butbeing beinga a guiding guidinghand handhelping helpingme metotodiscover discovermyself. myself.You Youare area arole role model modelthat thatI can I canalways alwaystrust trustand andrely relyon. on.You Yousparked sparkedmy my love loveforforhistory historyand andcontributed contributedtotomy mylove loveforforSt.St.JoJoseph’s. seph’s.Thank Thankyou youforforyour yourgreat greatwisdom wisdomand andguidance. guidance. Caroline CarolineTousinau: Tousinau:Thank Thankyou, you,Mr. Mr.Ernest, Ernest,for foralalways waysholding holdingthe thedoor dooropen! open!

Lara LaraNicholson: Nicholson:Thank Thankyou youtotoMs. Ms.Lily LilyMcGill McGillforforgiving givingme me sosomany manyopportunities opportunitiestotoparticipate participateinintheater, theater,which whichhas has been beenananoutlet outletofofcreativity creativityand andfriendships friendshipsforforthese theselast last four fouryears. years.You Youhave havetruly trulychanged changedmy mylife. life. Sydney SydneyTrainor: Trainor:Thank Thankyou youtotoMrs. Mrs.Rouyer Rouyerfor forbeing being the thebest bestteacher teacherininthe theentire entireworld... world...she shemade made me melaugh laughsosomuch, much,and andI Ifound foundsomeone someoneatatSJA SJAI’ll I’ll always alwaysremember. remember. Claire ClaireHarrington: Harrington:Mrs. Mrs.Ondrea Ondreanever neverfailed failedtotomake makeme me smile smileeach eachday dayatatlunch! lunch! Grace GraceDirks: Dirks:A Abig bigthank thankyou youtotoMrs. Mrs.Lena! Lena!Thank Thank you youfor foreverything everythingthat thatyou youdo dofor forthis thisschool. school.I I have havehad hadthe thepleasure pleasureofofgoing goingon ontwo twomission missiontrips trips with withyou youand andhave haveloved lovedboth bothofofthem themand andexperiexperiencing encingthem themwith withyou! you! Claire ClaireMeng: Meng:Mrs. Mrs.Klemm, Klemm,thank thankyou youforforletting lettingme mebebemymyself selfininyour yourclass classand andvery veryoutgoing outgoingduring duringmy mysophomore sophomore year. year.I am I amsosoglad gladyou youstill stilllike liketotosee seeme meand andcall callme mebyby my mynickname. nickname.ItItmakes makesme melaugh laughevery everytime. time. Amy AmyBrouillette: Brouillette:Thank Thankyou, you,SJA, SJA,for forgiving givingme mesuch such a aloving lovingenvironment environmentthat thatboth bothchallenged challengedme meand and encouraged encouragedme metotopush pushmyself myselfand andstrive strivefor forthe the best! best! Mikaela MikaelaMedica: Medica:SJA, SJA,thank thankyou youforforgiving givingme methe thebest best education, education,friends, friends,food foodand andhigh highschool schoolexperience. experience.There There truly trulyis isnonoplace placelike likeSJA. SJA. Sara SaraGrey: Grey:Thank Thankyou youfor forputting puttingup upwith withmy my procrastinating procrastinatingand andturning turningme meinto intothe thebeautiful beautiful person personI Iam amtoday. today.This Thisschool schoolisissosodiverse diverseininperpersonalities, sonalities,there thereisisalways alwayssomeone someonewho whoyou youcan can relate relateto. to. Olivia OliviaCooley: Cooley:Thank Thankyou, you,SJA, SJA,forforgiving givingme methe thebest bestfour four years yearsofofmy mylife! life!Time Timeflies flieswhen whenyou’re you’reatata agreat greatplace place like likeSJA. SJA.I will I willmiss missthis thisplace placesosomuch! much! Raquel RaquelHodgeson: Hodgeson:Thank Thankyou youtotoMs. Ms.Claire ClaireLuikart Luikart and andMr. Mr.John JohnRichardson Richardsonfor foralways alwayssupporting supportingme me ininmy mytechnological technologicalendeavors. endeavors.Without Withoutthe theboth both ofofyou, you,I Iwouldn’t wouldn’thave havediscovered discoveredmy mypassion passionfor for 3D 3Dprinters printersand andallallthings thingsSTEM. STEM.It’s It’sthanks thankstotoyou you guys guysthat thatI Iknow knowwhat whatI Iwouldn’t wouldn’tmind minddoing doingfor for the therest restofofmy mylife! life! Helen HelenAlford: Alford:Thank Thankyou, you,Sister SisterChris, Chris,forfornot notonly onlybeing being a awonderful wonderfultheology theologyteacher teacherbut butalso alsoattending attendingallallofofmy my band bandconcerts! concerts! Sydney SydneyHamilton: Hamilton:Mrs. Mrs.Albarado, Albarado,thank thankyou yousoso much muchfor forhelping helpingmy mypassion passionfor forfilm filmand andmedia media grow. grow.SJABR-TV SJABR-TVClub Clubhas hasbecome becomea ahuge hugepart partofof my mylife lifeand andhas hasfostered fosteredmy mylove loveofoffilm. film. Madeline MadelineLemoine: Lemoine:I want I wanttotothank thankMs. Ms.Lena Lenaforforeveryeverything thingshe shedoes! does!She Shehas hasgone goneononmission missiontrips tripswith withme me and andknows knowshow howtotokeep keepeveryone everyonelaughing laughingand andsmiling! smiling! Thank Thankyou! you! Hannah HannahMilitello: Militello:I Iwould wouldlike liketotothank thankwhomever whomever ititisisthat thatplants plantsthe theflowers flowersatatSJA. SJA.They Theymake makethe the campus campussosobeautiful, beautiful,and andititmakes makesme mehappy happytoto walk walkbybythem themevery everyday. day. Sarah SarahAudiffred: Audiffred:I would I wouldlike liketotopersonally personallythank thankMrs. Mrs.McMcCann Cannand andMr. Mr.Buras Burasforfordeepening deepeningmy mypassion passionforforhistory. history. Because Becauseofofboth bothofofyou, you,I have I havedecided decidedtotomajor majorininhistory history inincollege. college.Both Bothofofyou youhave havetaught taughtme mevaluable valuablelessons lessons through throughboth bothyour yourwonderful wonderfullectures lecturesand andyour yourinteresting interesting and andquite quiteentertaining entertaininglife lifestories. stories.

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What What we we will will miss: miss: Katherine KatherineScalafani: Scalafani:I Iwill willmiss misshow howthe theteachers teachers take takethe thetime timetotoget gettotoknow knowtheir theirstudents studentsand anddo do everything everythingthey theycan cantotohelp helpus. us.Also Alsothe thefood. food. Addie AddieJones: Jones:Where Whereelse elsecan canI wear I weara afull fullBuddy Buddythe theElfElf costume costumeorordress dressasasGuy GuyFieri Fieribesides besidesSJA? SJA?I mean I meanI guess I guess I could I couldother otherplaces, places,but butthat thatwould wouldbebekinda kindaweird. weird. An AnVu: Vu:Mrs. Mrs.Burton’s Burton’semails. emails. Courtney CourtneyMoggio: Moggio:I will I willmiss missjust justabout abouteverything everythingabout about SJA. SJA.I will I willmiss missthe thepeople, people,the thefun fundays, days,the theteachers, teachers,the the sports sportsand andextracurricular extracurricularactivities, activities,CHALLENGE CHALLENGEDAY DAYand and the theschool schoolasasa awhole. whole. Claire ClaireSoileau: Soileau:I’ll I’lldefinitely definitelymiss missthe thefamiliarity familiarityand and comfort comfortofofcampus, campus,but butwhat whatI’ll I’llmiss missthe themost mostisis being beingsurrounded surroundedbybypeople peoplewho whotruly trulywant wantme metoto succeed succeedand andreach reachmy mygoals goalsjust justasasmuch muchasasI Ido, do,if if not notmore. more. Meredith MeredithLandry: Landry:I will I willmiss missthe thenachos nachosthe themost! most!P.S., P.S.,I I am ameating eatingthem themright rightnow! now! Kaylyn KaylynPetikas: Petikas:I’ll I’llmiss missseeing seeingeveryone everyoneininthe the hallways. hallways.Those Thosefive fiveminutes minutesbetween betweenclasses classesand and random randommeet-ups meet-upsofoffriends friendstotohave havea aquick quickchat. chat. That’s That’sthe thegood goodstuff stuffright rightthere. there. Sydney SydneyTrainor: Trainor:I’llI’llmiss missthe thecan candrive drivethe themost mostbecause because there’s there’snothing nothinglike likegoing goingononyour yourtwitter twitterfeed feedand andseeing seeing 1,000 1,000girls girlstweeting tweeting“#girlscan”. “#girlscan”. Jessica JessicaMunson: Munson:I Ithink thinkI Iwill willmiss missthe themuffins muffinson on Tuesday Tuesdaymorning morningthe themost! most!

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tests — The New York Times reported 850 colleges as test-optional in 2015 — and rather stress the need for the applicant’s demonstrated interest. Kennedy Walker: has been everything I could’ve Where can SJA students interested in humanities imagined for a high school experience and more. Atseveral by Lauren Campbell exemplify their unique interests? Fortunately, SJA, I have been blessed with great teachers and wonThe following article is the localfacilities organizations provide opportunities to get derful that have made me a greater learner, Gabbie Taylor: Do what you need to do for final in a three-part series by a more hands-on experiences make their college innovative student that and awill great team worker. I school, but don’t sacrifice your sleep or mensenior Journalism III student applications look more attractive to the admissions have also learned and come to value the idea of sertal health or social life. When you look back vant leadership discovered that being a servant Campbell. In this on high school, you won’tLauren remember the test officers who and are trying to decide whom, amongtothe my community is the best joy that a person can you thought you failed orseries, the huge projectexplored that Campbell a best students in the nation, to admit to theirhave. hal-I have met my best friends here, and with their help and stressed you out. You’ll remember the enjoyable topic about which she is pas- lowed halls. the help of everyone at SJA, I have become a version times with friends and the relationships you had sionate: the role of the study of myself Harvard Helenpredicted Vendlerbut said, that IProfessor never could’ve am“I’ve proud with your classmates. of humanities in high school encountered the top Eagle Scout in the country, a to be. Erin Landry: Never underestimate how important it is to Sydney Keller: SJA was a one-of-a-kind experiand college curricula. Stuviolinist who is now part of a young professional be yourself. Never try to be someone else, because that ence I will never forget. It has changed me for willdent lead Prints you straight down the wrong path. To find the is pleased to publish her series and grate- quartet, a student who backpacked solo through the better, and I am so glad I went here for high right friends, the right situations and the right life for Tierra del Fuego and other memorable writers, preful to Stephanie Riegel, advisory editor. Riegel is the school. yourself, you can’t pretend you’re someone you’re not. meds, theater Lampoon on editor The Baton Business Report and host Kate Baudoin: Mydevotees, time at SJA has timedcontributors out too quickly. That’s the of one thing you Rouge can never sacrifice: yourself. their way toplace Hollywood andan more. … We are eager amazing has left such imprint on my of theFruge: Out toCHERISH Lunch weekly radioprocrastinate. show on WRKF- This Camille IT! Don’t heart, and I will never be able to thank my teachers to harbor the next Homer, the next Kant or the next Also, Woods 2036. for WWL-TV in New Orleans, FM.vote A former reporter and classmatesThere enough for reason everything taught me Haley BlacheUnderclasswomen, I want to encourage is no whythey we shouldn’t Riegel is also the mother of Allison and Madeleine Dickinson. during my four years here! you to come out of your shell. It’s okay to make misexpect such a student to spend his or her university Woolverton, SJA class of 2015, and Michael Woolver- Marie Gosserand: SJA is my favorite place in the takes and embarrass yourself because that is how you years with us. ” anyone who has asked me, “Do ton, a junior at CHS. entire world. Ask learn, so don’t be afraid of it. It’s all part of the process. Fortothose intrigued by history, the Port Hudson you go SJA?” Congratulations Lauren acceptance Alexa Gutowski: It to really willfor be her over before youto Camille Lanata: have(SHS) had the bestthe and“Annual worst mohosts Siege of know it, so take note of that!she plans to double major State HistoricI Site Columbia University, where ments of my life at SJA, but I would not be the person Alex HinkleMake mistakes but don’t regret them. FailPort Hudson, ” a Civil War reenactment with artillery in Neuroscience & Behavior and Philosophy. She also I am today without it. From the very first Open House ing is how we learn, so if you only regret the past, you demonstrations, gunboat demonstrations, dance wants to write for the Columbia Daily Spectator. that I went to in middle school, I have loved every secwill never be able to learn from it. classes anda apart battle performance. ond of being of SJA. The sense of family, accepEmily Boudreaux: Focus on what is important. Port Hudson SHS worker Johnalways Scotland said, tance, love and general chillness has made me “I Do not stress about trivial things because life is feel like it’s my second home. I am going to miss it so know it’s easy to scoff and say, ‘No one goes to those. too short. Love everyone and take advantage of much, but I know that I am always welcome to come the university admissions gameAlso becomes everyAs moment!!! It goes by so fast!!! do notmore Those sites must be ghost towns.’ But we have about because I willvisitors never truly leave. waste all of your money on fast food!! competitive, top-tier schools increasingly look for back 3,000 to 4,000 attend this event, some out-of Addie LeBlanc: I greatly enjoyed my time at SJA. Emily Lenox: Stay the right BOTHand doors!!! applicants whotostand out and fromopen the pack have towners, some from Baton Rouge. ” On about March 24, When I first came here, I was nervous Sarah Talbot: Do your homework! That can make done interesting and extraordinary things: hiked thousands of be men, women childrenthat attended what it would like. But I and discovered or break your grade. Mount Kilimanjaro, written a novel, interned at the event to celebrate the famous Civil War battle, being here at SJA is like having a second family. Sophia Marchiafava: There is nothing more beautiful in And everyone was so welcoming and kind. It felt New Orleans Museum of Art. But for humanthisthe world than your spirit. Be yourself. and teenagers, who represented 15 percent of those like a home away from home. Vivian a jump start on the college and ities Brown: majors, Get finding structured opportunities who attended, were allowed to demonstrate the Coco Sweeney: I have enjoyed my time at SJA. I have admissions process at the very least the summer internships can be a challenge, especially in an era eight different artilleries and wear Union/Confedermet my very best friends during my time here, and I before senior year. All of the deadlines start to where so much emphasis is placed on STEM-related ateonly uniforms. can thank SJA for that. come in quickly, and you don’t want your senior activities. The Port HudsonSJA SHS also hosts high Marigny Broussard: has provided meschool with so year to be full of that kind of stress. Also don’t many experiences, opportunities and life lessons In 2017, Georgetown University admitted 3,313 events like the cross-country Fall Classic Race and be afraid to use your college counselor! They are I truly believe I could have received all high lovely and beautiful and to go above school students to thewant class you of 2021 from a pool that Living History days. Nearlynot 350 students attend Livanywhere else. I will always be thankful for my and beyond! of 21,465, decreasing its admission rate from 16.1 ing History Days, in which local students learn Loutime at SJA. Madeline Territo: Join a club and really put the effort to 15.4 percent. The average applicant ranked in the isiana history through activities. Likewise, it trains into being part of that club. You will make so many toprelationships 10 percent from of his/her class and scored 31-34 on students to fire heavy artillery, instructing teenagers good it. the ACT, meaning there was an inordinate number in the operation and use of muskets. Molly Scalise: Do. Not. Procrastinate. Megan David: Getqualified involved!!! a partBecause of everything. of applicants to Be attend. this repSimilar to the era that bore the Algonquin Round Youresents only get four years with this school. Make memoa growing trend, universities have begun Table, the Louisiana writing sphere receives less ries!!! 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SJA Athletes in College

naments as much as her time allows. Moggio explained that she began playing soccer by Gracie Dencausse when she was just 3 years old and fell in love with SJA seniors are excited for their future college ca- the sport immediately. Moggio and her teammates at reers, especially the senior athletes, whose years of the Baton Rouge Soccer Club won several state cup practice have paid off with the continuation of their athletic careers at the collegiate level. Seniors Alexis Toney, Courtney Moggio and Meghan Johnson have all signed with various colleges and plan to continue their career in each of their respective sports. Toney said she discovered her passion for volleyball at age 9, when she started playing for an indoor club volleyball team. Soon after, she joined Coach Sivi Miller’s club team, and thereafter began playing for a team in Mandeville. Through involvement with this team, she was able to experience winning nationals at age 12. “My dad coached me in everything from countless beach tournaments to workouts every day,” Toney says. Toney committed to playing beach volAlexis Toney and Elise Caruso sign for volleyball and softball. leyball at LSU in December of her senior year. She special supplement to “Student is excited andAeager for what the future holds at LSU Prints” in honor of our seniors. championships anda regionals andtopics. attended nationals. The staff invitedinseniors to submit their thoughts on variety of and is preparing by playing beach volleyball tourOnce Moggio started high school, she made the SJA soccer team every year but faced many physical challenges due to injuries. The SJA soccer player mentioned that she is planning on trying out for Women’s Premier Soccer League this summer to maintain her skill and competition level before she enrolls in college at Heidelberg University in Ohio. “I want to continueBennett: to grow It’s as a aplayer person while enJennifer greatand dayato run! Pete Meredith Giles: You are enough. You are so joying the sport I love,” Moggio said. “I hope to get an Boudreaux enough. It is unbelievable how enough you are. Varland Owens: If you were happy every day of Sierra Boggess exciting and different experience by living inyour a differlife, you wouldn’t be a human being. You’d be a game Isabella Canova: Life begins at the end of your comfort ent part of the country, and I hope to be successful in show host. Veronica Sawyer “Heathers” zone. Neale Donald Walsch a new level of soccer.” Annalise Belanger: Enjoy the little things in life, Barbara Flandez: That is one of the reasons why Johnson also may beganlook playing at a very young for one day you backsoccer and realize they a man should pick a path with heart, so that he Coco Moggio and Meghan Johnson at the age and realized how much she loved the sport at age were the big things. Robert Breault may find his laughter. Sheldon B.soccer. Kopp commitment ceremony for Abigail Kennedy: is suicide. Ralph Waldoteam at Emily Matthews: Do everything with so much love in 4. Johnson wasImitation placed on the varsity soccer Emerson your heart that you would never want to do it any other SJA after trying out her freshman year. She explained Gracie Dencausse: When the whole world is way. Yogi Desai that she played on the varsity team for three years, silent, even one voice becomes powerful. Malala Portia Austin: If you ever see me run, follow me, saying, “It took a lot of hard work and countless hours Yousafzai because I know something you don’t. Brad Buras at theSmith: soccerFor fields, but itI know all paid off inwith the any end.” Paige my part, nothing Marli Snaith: If you cannot feed a hundred people, then certainty, but the sight of theplaying stars makes me dream. feed just one. Mother Teresa Johnson is currently her eighth year at Vincent van Gogh Abigail Lafleur: Be who God meant you to be, and Baton Rouge Soccer Club. With hopes of playing all Lauren Campbell: The isle is full of noises, you will set the world ablaze! St. Catherine of four years of college, Johnson is eager to continue her sounds and sweet airs that give delight and hurt Siena soccer career at LSU in August. not. Shakespeare Claire Doucet: A compliment from an ignorant is an

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Favorite quotes:

insult. Taj Tom J. Meek Jr., M.D., Harry A. Burglass Jr., M.D., Amie B. Shannon, M.D., Mary Dobson, M.D., Megan Gremillion: Be kind whenever possible. It Lori Byrd, M.D., Jordan Whatley, M.D., Nicole M. Harrell, M.D., Lindsey Hall, M.D. is always possible. Lama Today Schedule The YourDalai Appointment Megan Rollins: She turned can’ts into cans and her 225-769-skin dreams intowww.thedermatologyclinic.com plans. Unknown Baton Rouge | Woman’s Hospital | Walker (Inside OLOL Livingston)

Reygan Coxe: You’re off to great places! Today is your day! Your mountain is waiting! So... Get on your way! Dr. Seuss Tess Hiller: Life is not the mountain tops, it’s the walking in between. Ben Rector

Fun in the Sun

A Sunny Summer Playlist

Here is an awesome collection of happy songs to listen to on sunny days with the windows down. I hope you have enjoyed my playlists this year! Sour Candy – Melt Sleepyhead – Passion Pit My Body – Young the Giant Ways to Go – Grouplove September – Earth, Wind & Fire Signed, Sealed, Delivered – Stevie Wonder Left Hand Free (Lido Remix) – Alt J Peaches – In the Valley Below Cigarette Daydreams – Cage the Elephant Holy Ghost – BØRNS Morocco – Moon Taxi Hate that you know me – Bleachers Guru – Coast Modern

by Carolynn Waller

continued from page 6 “The Future of Humanities”

College Union Poetry Slam Invitational is a local poetry team that prides itself on diversity. The team is composed of five members who progress to compete nationally, and while the team is currently filled, it will be accepting applications for new members in the fall. Every other Tuesday night, poets gather from around the city for The Eclectic Truth Poetry Slam & Open Mic at the Arts Council of Baton Rouge. The poetry slam allows poets to read or recite their original work, and judges, randomly selected audience members, score the poets on white boards. Those poets with the highest scores advance to the semifinals and then finals before earning a spot on the group’s team for the National Poetry Slam. After the competition, the open mic allows audience members to read their own works in a welcoming environment. Raw and intense, the subject matter ranges from social justice and Trump to love and family matters, as those listening snap and respond to what resonates with them. While this event has flourished since its advent in 1999, it lacks high school members. Audience member John Ronson said, “This atmosphere — and the fact that it’s a competition — may intimidate high school students from participating.” For literature enthusiasts, Barnes and Noble encourages customers to join the “Barnes and Noble National Book Club” and launches its initiative “to bring readers in communities across the country together to discuss some of the greatest books being published.” However, this club tends to be seen as a glorified marketing tool to boost book sales, as it exists only in the form of online book reviews and recommendations.

by Emily Boudreaux

3. Drive to the Audubon Zoo in New Orleans. Known for exotic and fun animals, this spot is sure to be fun for you and everyone in your family.

4. Visit Audubon Aquarium of the Americas. Much like the zoo, it’s full of aquatic animals and would be fun to visit with your family or friends.

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Photojournalists clockwise from top left: Lisa Taylor, Lara Nicholson, Jeanne Brierre, Carolynn Waller, Carolynn Waller and Emily Boudreaux.

Photojournalists clockwise from top left: Annaclaire Acosta, Gracie Dencausse, Kate Baudoin, Allee Rogers, Emily Boudreaux and Allee Rogers.

Fire Power volunteers test artillery at Port Hudson

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The East Baton Rouge Parish Library has consistently attempted to form book clubs. In February of 2018, the Goodwood Library launched its “Comic and Graphic Novel” book club for teenagers, but it currently has no members. Angelique Palmer, finalist for NaPoetry Slam and participant The Teen-Fiction librarian tional in the Eclectic Truth Poetry Slam. said, “There has never been a successful book club in Baton Rouge for teens.” Students interested in philosophy struggle to find outlets to explore their passions. LSU professors occasionally allow high school students to audit their lectures if the student demonstrates a genuine interest and dedication to the subject. Although the student doesn’t receive college credit, her efforts don’t go unnoticed by college admissions committees. The effort seems unique when very few high school students have experience in philosophy prior to college. Some students and teachers yearn for more humanities activities and programs. Senior Hannah Miletello said, “Humanities students are either forced to wait until college to pursue their interests, or forced to regard reading and writing as hobbies.” But the innovative energy ingrained in the humanities should push students to create their opportunities: paint Spanish murals, pen the next great American novel, tutor low-income students in Latin. If a student yearns for a book club, she should create one and promote it among her peers. If a student yearns to study philosophy, she should contact a professor and attend classes regardless of the inconvenience. Girl Power! Despite the financial and time obstacles, senior Christiana Bennett founded the local non-profit Buy yourself some “Paint for Pals,” an inclusive program known for flowers! promoting the arts throughout Baton Rouge. She wanted an activity that combinedand her love for art SJA Students, Faculty Staff and service,always and she created one. a Her efforts have receive helped earn her a place in the class of 2022 at How10% discount! ard University. Senior Madeleine Chenevert said, “Even if the establishment225-344-0441 doesn’t present these opportunities, 2291Government Street students can do it own their own. Colleges will Staring Lane appreciate1831 that entrepreneurship spirit when reading applications.”

Takes on Tech Day Survivingthe Parkland Celebrate Achievements SJA of Women– Homage to Madame Labat by Emily Boudreaux by Allee Rogers by Courtney Lawrence Chimamanda Ngozi Adiche Fifteen SJA students competed in the 12th annual LouiOn February 14, 2018, 17 students were murdered by cial, political and economic equality of the sexes.hosted ” Theseby words siana High School and Technology Challenge, the Nikolas Cruz at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School, were spoken all over the world and used to fight for equal pay, University of Louisiana at Monroe, on March 7, 2018. In the marking the deadliest mass since the school shootFeminism. One word, oneshooting revolutionary word that would equal representation andTechnology to fight sexual harassment. AdichecomLouisiana High School Challenge, an annual ing attoColumbine School in 1999. Seventeen additional come change theHigh world. One proponent of feminism, shows thelimited true power all women and motivates women to petition to 50ofschools, students use their technology students were wounded, and the last survivor of the shooting Chimamanda Ngozi Adiche, changed the world through her speak up for social justice and for their own happiness. and teamwork skills in a series of challenges over four hours. was released from the hospital on March 30. Since this deadly powerful and promoted the trueexercised values oftheir feminism. Adiche the place importance nottime onlyinwomen shooting,story the survivors have greatly First This year, explained SJA won first for theoffirst the history of Adiche is from Nigeria and grew up in an female-oppresspeaking up for equal representation and rights, but also for Amendment rights in order to bring awareness of gun control its involvement. sive society. was constantly that feminism to speak up for their She explained while issues to theShe forefront, inspiringtold Americans acrosswas the somecountry men The first task is to userights. internet-search skillsthat to find the anthing totheir be ashamed to join effort. of, that women were supposed to serve women may be underrepresented, men in society are unfairly swers to 40 short-answer questions that cannot be researched Survivor Emma uses hershe newfound strength to the man and that sheGonzalez was less because was a women stereotyped everyhas day.toAdiche shows women andinternet men how easily. The team research deeply into the into make a difference in honor of her lost classmates. Gonzalez Adiche was inspired by her beorder an example to all of society by going into every situation to answer each question while using eloquent language joined Never Again MSD, anmother, student-led advocacy the first femalegroup regiswith areliable fair andsources. unprejudiced mind, and thatpick all people and The team must then three ofshould the five founded by Cameron Kasky trar in which fight for end to at thethey University of an Nigeria, fight for their rights. given assignments to complete that best represent their indigun violence. The Washington thistogroup’s andPost was called inspired reverseefforts the vidual skill sets. These assignments include completing Powera “stunning victory” for the student movement on gun terror. effectsimmediately of her nation’s oppression Gonzalez gave a powerful speech after the shootPoints, persuading parents, comparing popular technology and of women when sheing, came to theatdespite creating a detailed spreadsheet of the costs for a family of four United States to pursue major tacksa by radical to take a camping trip to the woods. While SJA has consistently in communicationsconservatives. in Philadelplaced in the top 10 schools, this year marked the first in which phia. She wrote many novels and Gonzalez did SJA tookNicholson home top honors. by Lara these eventually gave her not TEDlettalk on “I was excited to be able to participate in this wonderful Hello, my name is Lara Nicholson, and I am the edthe true meaning ofderogatory feminism. event with such a great group of girls,” said Faith Woods. “I comments Adiche spoke out in a time itor-in-chief of this newspaper. I have loved getting the learned a lot through this whole experience and am glad I was about her when there was much association opportunity to have able to be a part of it.”this leadership role in journalism. I’ve views or race of hatred and shame with the learned so much I’veBlaize, learned grammar and editpush her back. Team membersfrom were it. Abby Lauren Campbell, word feminism. In a TED talk, she said, “Feminism [is] the soing, timeCoates, management how Raquel to leadHodgeson, other people “If you told Rachael Victoria and Fontenot, Maryin me that there pursuit of Lorio, fulfilling a Richardson, common Allee Rogers, Julia Rogers, Catherine Grace would be a day goal. Madison Molly Grace Smith, Hannah Grace It hasRoy, been suchShepherd, a transforwhen a high Vautrot, Emma Welch and Faith Woods. mative experience for me. school student My time at SJA has been so could beat the U.S President fulfilling these past four years. in a debate, I I have made countless friendFive Proposed Pieces of Federal would have ships and had so many lifecalled you craGun-Control Legislation zy,” she said in changing experiences. From sitting on the beaches of Nicholson Los an interview. By Lara On March Angeles to the friends I’ve made Outlaw bump stocks. Bump fire stocks are an attach24, Gonzalez spoke at the March for Our Lives rally on Capitol across1.Louisiana, it quite literalment that converts semi-automatic weapons into fully Hill. Her speech was filled with power, emotion and determibe possible automatic machinewithout guns. nation. She famously honored all of the victims of the shooting ly would not the opportunities SJA has given with two minutes of silent reflection. 2. Background check reform. This would hold federal and She ended the silence with, “Since the time that I came out me. While there wereaccountable momentsifwhere wanted give up state agencies they failI to uploadto criminal here [on stage], it has been six minutes and 20 seconds. [In that or felt flooded stress homework, historywith records to theand background system.SJA taught me time,] the shooter has ceased shooting and will soon abandon lessons about the world and about myself that I will carry 3. Another background check reform bill would apply his rifle, blend in with the students as they escape and walk with me throughout my life. background checks to unlicensed gun shows, which free for an hour before arrest.” most states currently not McGill enforce. for casting me in I want to first thank Ms.doLily Gonzalez is an inspiration to all students and young people too afraid of society today to stand up for their beliefs. Along a drama my sophomore year. That experience 4. production Raising minimum gun age from 18 to 21. Critics argue with Never Again, March for Our Lives was founded by stuthat this so would stop the attainment of guns by allet me blossom much as aillegal person and influenced dents to ensure that political agendas do not impede effective minors. of my life thereafter. I want to thank Mr. most all aspects discussions and debate related to gun violence. Many students O’Hara putting upsize with my countless 5. for Gun magazine restriction. Magazinesemails containand am- atMention ad when you shop atinBridal Boutique for your on our ownthis campus participated the Baton Rouge march munition andYouth attach and to automatic guns. Club. And fitempts to grow the Government following the shooting. special occasion dresswear and receive a 10% discount! Gonzalez does not know what her future has in store, but nally,6.I would greatly to thankThis Mrs. forinalso Banning AR-15 like style weapons. law Abadie actually was at her young age, she has already inspired students across the place until it expired in 2004, and its renewal has putting up with me this whole year and acting as been a guide Bridalfor Boutique nation to join the movement change. fought over ever since. and mentor throughout my time in Journalism. The three 8750 Florida Boulevard • 225-925-1135 Bridal Boutique Off The Rack of you have truly changed my life. Thank you. 10510 Airline Highway , Suite D • 225-291-5055

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My favorite memories that include Mrs. Labat are always ones in which I am laughing hysterically. Once I got to know her many years ago, it was odd for me to see students fear her as the disciplinarian because I knew that she was a ball of laughs. I remember one time commenting that if I were ever stranded on a desert island and I could have two items, item one would be Chapstick and item two would be Jackie Labat. The person I was speaking to looked at me puzzled at the inclun, would use her brain sion of Jackie. I explain that she is smart,cso ershe n o C , to get us rescued; she is resourceful, us food; and on y? megetlaughing ment soSshe rwould okeep t those lonely nights,Cshe would tell stories to and help om a r fowas a me forget we were stranded. She that person for me! My boss, my e d I great mentor and my friend. – Mrs. Stacia Andricain

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I met Jacqueline the day I was hired in the summer of 1981. We would be working together as French teachers, but we became so much more than that. We became fast friends. In fact, we referred to each other as “les soeurs françaises” (French sisters). Over the many conventions and trips we took together, a few come to mind. Once, we went to this restaurant with our French girls. Now this restaurant was tiny, and there were tables everywhere and people even had their dogs with them, which is acceptable in France, so there wasn’t a lot of room to move around. So as we made our way through, one of our girls stepped on a dog, and it was anarchy. It was like an international crisis, everyone was yelling and screaming; it was crazy. However, we brought out these Louisiana items like pins and Tabasco and gave them to everyone, and it made everything all right. Another story was one in which Madame Labat and I ended up being locked in the Louvre. We were answering our girls’ questions and telling them to make their way onto the bus after they were finished looking in the gift shop. Once they were all on the bus, we started to make our way out but were stopped by security officers. We explained to him that our bus was right in front and that we were teachers, but he still would not let us through. Apparently, someone had touched a piece of art, and when that happens, the entire Louvre gets locked down. We didn’t know that at the time, so we shopped in the gift shop until we were able to leave. When we got on the bus, our girls were mad. We made them wait on the bus for 40 minutes with no explanation, and it didn’t help that we had shopping bags in our hands! One time, Madame Labat and I were in Paris without any students. While we were walking around, we suddenly heard someone call out, “MADAME!” We jumped at the sudden noise and saw this girl yelling at us. She ended up being a former student of ours, who was continuing to study French and was in a program in LSU. It was amazing to us that we could be recognized in a different country half-way around the world. I think each trip (be it to France, Switzerland, Belgium, Monte Carlo or Canada) became a fabulous memory of the group of girls that traveled with us. We would often recall the exciting sites, people we met

St. Joseph’s Academy 3015 Broussard Street and funny moments that would occur and say, “Remember when soBaton Rouge, LA 70808-1198 and-so did such-and-such when we were in ….” and we would laugh! I Phone: 383-7207 do believe the students felt that(225) same bond, as well. – Madame Glynis Davis www.sjabr.org A couple years ago, I was asked to go to a Catholic Leadership Conference in Chicago at Loyola with Madame Labat and a few others. We Student Prints is the official student newspaper of St. went up there, had a good time and on the way home, we had a layover Joseph’s Academy, published by students periodically in Houston. Our flight was delayed, so we ended up at a restaurant throughout Biased writing iswe not accepttoward the end ofthe the school terminal,year. and we ate dinner. When returned able except in the form of letters to the editor, personal back for what we thought was our departure time, everyone was alcolumns and The staffpilots editorials. Staffat us, editorials reflect the ready on the plane. were looking the door was closed opinion of the staffbanging and not necessary those and nobody was there.editorial So we started on the glass and the pilot of saw us.majority He sent out the flight or attendants and they said, “Yeah, the ofone theofstudents the administration. Guest weeditorials called y’all. We the to flight time up.” I asked if we could and get on,are andmoved letters the editor are welcome and they saidtothat they hadfor given away alllibel, of ourobscenity seats. At the and time, poor my subject editing length, wife was at home with our 1 year old and our 6 year old, and I really taste. They must be signed. wanted to get home. They had one seat left on the plane left, and MaAll work submitted for publication is subject to review dame Labat said, “You go. Fly home and be with your family. I’ll stay and editing by the instructor and editors, and any final here in Houston. You can have that one seat.” So she helped me get decisions are made accordingly. home to my family, and it just meant a lot to me. – Mr. Stephen Barrios

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May we remember her with grateful hearts

Instructor: Jill and Abadie with vibrant faith. President: Jan allow Rhorerthe Breen May we treasured memories of her life here at SJA Principal: Stacia Andricain to wash over us, Reminding us to live as Dean of Women: Aubrey DeJohn Beloved daughters of Joseph Dean of Academics: Dr. Jason Hanks

in service to the dear neighbor with unifying love. We ask this in Jesus’ name Amen. Sister Chris Pologa

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