The Torch - 2021-2022

The Torch

St. Mary’s Dominican High School

From the President

There are different kinds of spiritual gifts but the same Spirit; there are different forms of service but the same Lord; there are different workings but the same God who produces all of them in everyone.To each individual the manifestation of the Spirit is given for some benefit.

1 Corinthians 12:4-7

Dear Members of the St. Mary’s Dominican High School Community,

The school’s Profile of the Dominican Graduate (page 11) outlines attributes that we hope each graduate will continue developing throughout her lifetime and, as she uses her unique expression of those attributes, will make a distinguished contribution to her family and community. Our hope is grounded in our belief in the sacredness and dignity of each person.

Congratulations to the Class of 2022! May the commencement celebrated lead to the beginning of many great distinctions and accomplishments beyond the halls of our school. Our prayers and gratitude continue for our new alumnae!

As you read this edition of The Torch, we hope you recognize the unique Dominican attributes reflected in all who are featured. Our Dominican Sisters have shared a living Dominican heritage that reflects ageless Gospel values throughout the generations.

Each generation can ask, how best can we live what we have learned from the Dominican charism? How can we use our gifts in bringing Gospel values to a changing world?

May God bless us and enlighten us with the gift of faith so that we may become the “saints and sages” of these times.

God’s blessings to you,

Cynthia A. Thomas, Ed. D. President

MISSION STATEMENT

St. Mary’s Dominican High School, sponsored by the Dominican Sisters of Peace, is a Catholic college-preparatory program for young women rooted in the tradition of prayer, study, community, and service. With Jesus at its center, the Dominican community preaches the Word, radiates joy, advocates peace, promotes justice, seeks Truth, manifests Catholic values, and ministers to others.

THE TORCH CONTRIBUTORS

Courtney Slavich Margot '00 Director of Graphic Design

Sandra Cordray

Executive Director of Strategic Communications

Celeste Shelsey Anding '82

Alumnae Director

14 Seniors Recognized by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation v 133 honor graduates v Admission offers from 140 colleges & universities v Over $19 million in scholarships and awards v 674 college credit semester hours earned v 25,273 community service hours completed v

Class Size: 185

A Toast of Praise!

We are all smart, talented, and beautiful young women. Please remember that each and every one of us is capable of achieving greatness. Simply believe in yourself, trust yourself, and take good care of yourself.

Class of 2022 Graduation

Như-Thảo Betsy Cao ’22 Salutatorian

Class of 2022 Valedictorians

The Valedictory Award, presented to the honor graduates who achieved the highest cumulative grade point average in their program of studies, was merited by seniors Jane Elizabeth Bickerton, Caroline Alyse Blais, Jane Claire Bostick, Jasmine Collette Ferrier, Elizabeth Rivas Mobley, Kaylie Ngoc Thi Nguyen, Maeve Elizabeth Storm, and Jenna Marie Thomas.

Jane Elizabeth Bickerton attends University of Texas Austin. The Dominican Scholarship Student was a member of Latin Honor Society, National English Honor Society, National Honor Society, Science National Honor Society, and Mu Alpha Theta.

Caroline Alyse Blais attends the University of Miami. She was a member of National English Honor Society, National Honor Society, Spanish Honor Society, and Mu Alpha Theta.

Jane Claire Bostick attends Wake Forest University. A Dominican Scholarship student, she was a member of Mu Alpha Theta, National English Honor Society, National Honor Society, Spanish Honor Society, and Science National Honor Society.

Jasmine Collette Ferrier attends Vanderbilt University. A Dominican Scholarship student, she was a member of Latin Honor Society, National English Honor Society, National Honor Society, Science National Honor Society, and Mu Alpha Theta.

Elizabeth Rivas Mobley attends Mount Holyoke College. The Dominican Scholarship student was a member of Latin Honor Society, Mu Alpha Theta, National English Honor Society, National Honor Society, and Science National Honor Society.

Kaylie Ngoc Thi Nguyen attends Xavier University. A Dominican Scholarship student, she was a member of Latin Honor Society, Mu Alpha Theta, National English Honor Society, National Honor Society, Science National Honor Society, and Tri-M Music Honor Society.

Maeve Elizabeth Storm attends Florida State University. The Dominican Scholarship student was a member of Latin Honor Society, Mu Alpha Theta, National English Honor Society, National Honor Society, and Science National Honor Society.

Jenna Marie Thomas attends Baylor University. The Dominican Scholarship Student was a member of Latin Honor Society, Mu Alpha Theta, National English Honor Society, National Honor Society, and Science National Honor Society.

Elizabeth Rivas Mobley

Kaylie Ngoc Thi Nguyen

Maeve Elizabeth Storm

Jenna Marie Thomas

Jane Elizabeth Bickerton

Caroline Alyse Blais

Jane Claire Bostick Jasmine Collette Ferrier

Salutatorian

The Mother Mary Magdalen O’Farrell, O.P. Service Award, was presented by St. Mary's Dominican High School President Dr. Cynthia A. Thomas to Jenna Marie Thomas in recognition of her outstanding and dedicated service to St. Mary’s Dominican High School. Dominican life and growth are mirrored in the honoree's reflection of the school’s philosophy by belief in God and respect for the dignity of all human beings.

Student Achievement

Salutatorian Như-Thảo Betsy Cao received the Salutatory Award for achieving the second highest cumulative grade point average in her program of studies. A member of National English Honor Society, National Honor Society, Science National Honor Society, Spanish Honor Society, and Mu Alpha Theta, she attends Louisiana State University.

Awards

Eight graduates were selected by leadership, administration, and faculty to receive the VERITAS AWARD, the most prestigious Dominican award, in recognition of their outstanding accomplishments in Dominican’s four pillars of prayer, study, community, and service. Award recipients were Monica Elizabeth Cabes, Anne Elizabeth Carr, Khylar Rayne Christophe, Jasmine Collette Ferrier, Catherine Ann Kernion, Corinne Elizabeth Lobell, Kaylie Ngoc Thi Nguyen, and Jenna Marie Thomas.

Isabella Katerina Gagliano was presented the Sister Mary Ambrose Reggio, O.P. Alumnae Award by Alumnae Association President Sally Russo '04. The honoree was selected by her classmates as most representative of Dominican spirit and ideals. The Dominican motto, “To Praise, to Bless, to Preach” is an integral part of the honoree's life, as is her commitment to truth, Veritas.

The Ancient Order of Hibernians (AOH) Award was presented by Dr. Cynthia A. Thomas to Jenna Marie Thomas. Selected by administration, faculty, and students, the award is given to the senior who exemplifies the motto of the AOH: friendship, unity, and Christian charity.

Như-Thảo Betsy Cao

Scholarship Offers

Seniors earn more than $19 million in scholarships

Members of the Class of 2022 earned more than $19 million in scholarships and awards as of June 2022.*

AUDREY KATHERINE ABADIE

Crimson Legends Scholarship 2022 to The University of Alabama, Flagship Scholars Resident Award to Louisiana State University, Leo W. Seal Jr. Gulf Coast Community Foundation Scholarship to the college of her choice, Tiger Achievement Scholarship to Auburn University, True Blue Scholarship to Auburn University, USA Freshman Admission Scholarship to University of South Alabama, Mitchell Spirit of Excellence Scholarship to University of South Alabama

MARIA FERNANDA AFFONSO SODRE

Dean's Scholarship to Loyola University New Orleans, Louisiana Resident Scholarship to Loyola University New Orleans, Dean's Scholarship to Nova Southeastern University, Latin American Caribbean Scholarship to the Florida Gulf Coast University, Non-Resident Tuition Scholarship to Florida Gulf Coast University, Merit Scholarship to University of Tampa

BARBARA DORA ALGERO

Ignatian Leader Award to Spring Hill College

ALEXANDRA ELIZABETH AMATO

Flagship Scholars Resident Award to Louisiana State University, President's Student Aid Job to Louisiana State University, Provost's Scholarship to Temple University

EMILY ADELE ANDING

Louisiana Resident Scholarship to Loyola University New Orleans, Recognition Scholarship to Loyola University New Orleans

MADELEINE ELISE ASCANI

Academic Scholars Resident Award to Louisiana State University, President's Student Aid Job to Louisiana State University, Out-ofState Tuition Waiver Scholarship to Florida State University, UAB Merit Scholarship to University of Alabama Birmingham

HANEEN MAHA AWADALLAH

Dean's Scholarship to Loyola University New Orleans, Louisiana Resident Scholarship to Loyola University New Orleans, Xavier Academic Scholarship to Xavier University of Louisiana

MADISON ELIZABETH BAGLIO

American Italian Renaissance Foundation Scholarship, Innovation Award to Louisiana State University, LHSCA 2022 Scholarship to the college of her choice, Out-of-State Crimson Legends Scholarship to The University of Alabama, Presidential Scholarship to Spring Hill College

MEGAN LALLA BAILEY

Louisiana Tiger Legacy Merit Scholarship to Louisiana State University, Transformation Merit Resident Award to Louisiana State University

ASHLEY PAIGE BARRON

Academic Scholars Resident Award to Louisiana State University, President's Student Aid Job to Louisiana State University, Colvard Future Leadership Scholarship to Mississippi State University, Freshman Academic Excellence Scholarship to Mississippi State University, Non-Resident Tuition Scholarship to Mississippi State University, True Blue Scholarship to Auburn University

RHEA BAWA

Academic Scholarship to Baylor University, Board of Trustees Scholarship to Xavier University of Louisiana, Flagship Scholars Resident Award to Louisiana State University, President's Student Aid Job to Louisiana State University

ALAINA RENÉE BECNEL

Tiger Excellence Scholars Resident Award to Louisiana State University

JANE ELIZABETH BICKERTON

Flagship Scholars Resident Award to Louisiana State University, Louisiana Tiger Legacy Excellence Scholarship to Louisiana State University, President's Student Aid Job to Louisiana State University

CAROLINE ALYSE BLAIS

President's Scholarship to The University of Miami

The Class of 2022 gained acceptance into 140 colleges and universities around the United States and internationally

Alabama A&M ● University of Alabama Birmingham ● University of Alabama ● American Musical and Dramatic Academy ● Appalachian State University ● Arizona State University–Tempe ● University of Arizona ● University of Arkansas ● Atelier de Sevres ● Auburn University ● Ave Maria University ● Baylor University ● Belhaven University ● Belmont University ● Berry College ● Bethune-Cookman University ● Boston University ● University of California San Diego ● Case Western Reserve University ● Catholic University of America ● Centenary College of Louisiana ● University of Central Arkansas ● University of Central Florida ● College of Charleston ● Chatham University ● Clemson University ● Coastal Alabama Community College ● University of Colorado Boulder ● University of Colorado Denver ● University of Colorado - Colorado Springs ● Colorado State Fort Collins ● Concordia University – Montreal ● Cornell College ● University of Dallas ● Dillard University ●Elon University ● Emory University ● Fisk University ● Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University ● Florida Atlantic University ● Florida Gulf Coast University ● Florida Institute of Technology ● Florida International University ● Florida State University ● University of Florida ● Fordham University ● Franciscan University of Steubenville ● George Mason University ● Georgia State University ● University of Georgia ● University of Hawaii Manoa ● High Point University ● Hofstra University ● College of the Holy Cross ● University of Holy Cross ● University of Houston ● Howard University ● Jacksonville University ● Johns Hopkins University ● Livingstone College ● University of Louisiana Lafayette ● University of Louisiana at Monroe ● Louisiana State University ● Louisiana Tech University ● Loyola University Chicago ● Loyola University New Orleans ● Marquette University ● University of Mary Hardin-Baylor ● University of Massachusetts-Amherst ● University of Miami ● University of Michigan Ann Arbor ● Millsaps College ● Mississippi College ● Mississippi State University ● University of Mississippi ● University of Missouri-Columbia ● Mount Holyoke College ● University of New Orleans ● Nicholls State University ● Norfolk State University ● North Carolina A&T State University ● University of North Carolina at Asheville ● University of North Texas ● Northern Arizona University ● University of Northern Colorado ● Northwestern State University of Louisiana ● Nova Southeastern University ● Ohio University ● Old Dominion University ● Oral Roberts University ● University of Oregon ● Oregon State University ● Pennsylvania State University ● University of Pittsburg ● Portland State University ● Prairie View A&M University ● Rhodes College ● Richmond, the American International University in London ● Rollins College ● Rutgers University – New Brunswick ● Saint Louis University ● Samford University ● Savannah College of Art & Design ● Seton Hall University ● University of the South ● University of South Alabama ● University of South Carolina – Columbia ● University of South Florida ● Southeastern Louisiana University ● University of Southern California ● Southern Methodist University ● University of Southern Mississippi ● Southern University and A&M College ● Spelman College ● Spring Hill College ● St. John Fisher College ● The University of

University ● The

ISABELLA ANN BORDELON

Innovation Award to Louisiana State University

JANE CLAIRE BOSTICK

Flagship Scholars Resident Award to Louisiana State University, Out-of-State Presidential Scholarship to The University of Alabama, President's Student Aid Job to Louisiana State University

FALYNN KALEI BOUTON

Transformation Merit Resident Award to Louisiana State University

MEREDITH RENE BROTHERS

Louisiana Tiger Legacy Superior Scholarship to Louisiana State University, Tiger Excellence Scholars Resident Award to Louisiana State University

RAMSEY MORAYO BURAIMOH

Dean's Scholarship to Loyola University New Orleans, Louisiana Resident Scholarship to Loyola University New Orleans, President Scholarship to University of New Orleans, Xavier Academic Scholarship to Xavier University of Louisiana

MONICA ELIZABETH CABES

Flagship Scholars Resident Award to Louisiana State University, Louisiana Tiger Legacy Excellence Scholarship to Louisiana State University, President's Student Aid Job to Louisiana State University, Presidential Finalist Tuition Scholarship to Saint Louis University, Catholic High School Award to Saint Louis University, Vice President Tuition Scholarship to Saint Louis University

CLAIRE ELISE CANDIES

Tiger Excellence Scholars Resident Award to Louisiana State University, Out-ofState Crimson Legends Scholarship to The University of Alabama

NHƯ-THẢO BETSY CAO

Flagship Scholars Resident Award to Louisiana State University, Louisiana Tiger Legacy Excellence Scholarship to Louisiana State University, President's Student Aid Job to Louisiana State University

ANNE ELIZABETH CARR

Academic Recognition Award to Tulane University, Classic Scholarship Award to University of Georgia

OLIVIA MARIE CASSREINO

Academic Charter Scholarship to Auburn University, Academic Scholars Resident Award to Louisiana State University, President's Student Aid Job to Louisiana State University, Merit Scholarship to College of Charleston

MARGARET AIMEE CAUSEY

Cypress Scholarship to University of Louisiana Lafayette

LILLIAN MARTA CAZABON

Cypress Scholarship to University of Louisiana Lafayette, General Academic Merit Scholarship to Belmont University, Dean's Scholarship to Loyola University New Orleans, Louisiana Resident Scholarship to Loyola University New Orleans, Loyola University New Orleans Jesuit Identity Scholarship, SCAD Academic Honors Scholarship to Savannah College of Art and Design

KHYLAR RAYNE ROBINSON CHRISTOPHE University of North Texas Excellence Scholarship

ELLEN ELIZABETH CONGEMI

Arizona Excellence Award to University of Arizona, Out-of-State UA Admissions

Competitive Scholarship to The University of Alabama, Presidential Fellowship Award to High Point University, Dance Scholarship to High Point University

BAKHIT MARCELITE CUCCIA

Academic Merit Scholarship to Chatham University, Louisiana Tiger Legacy Excellence Scholarship to Louisiana State University

ELLIE GRACE DALTON

Academic Excellence Scholarship to The University of Southern Mississippi, Academic Merit Non-Resident Scholarship to The University of Mississippi, Academic Merit Scholarship to The University of Mississippi, Rhodes Award to Rhodes College, Rhodes Legacy Scholarship to Rhodes College

SARAH CATHERINE DAVIS

College of Agriculture General Scholarship Fund to Louisiana State University

JULIA LYNN DELSA

Tiger Excellence Scholars Resident Award to Louisiana State University

ELISE MARIE DETILLIER

Academic Charter Scholarship to Auburn University

MIA RENÉE DIGIOVANNI

Choir (Voice) Scholarship to Texas Christian University, Dean's Scholarship to Texas Christian University, Legacy Scholarship to Loyola University New Orleans, Louisiana

Resident Scholarship to Loyola University New Orleans, Out-of-State Capstone Scholarship to University of Alabama, President's Scholarship to Loyola University New Orleans, School of Music Opera Scholarship to Louisiana State University, Tiger Excellence Scholars

Resident Award to Louisiana State University, Transformation Merit Resident Award to Louisiana State University

MIA KATHERINE DITTA

American Italian Renaissance Foundation Scholarship to the college of her choice

JAYLA LANAE' DOMINO

Presidential Academic Scholarship to Prairie View A&M

VICTORIA ANNE DUHE

Academic Scholars Resident Award to Louisiana State University, President's Student Aid Job to Louisiana State University, Oscar J. Tolmas Memorial Scholarship to the college of her choice

MEGAN ELIZABETH EISERT

Tiger Excellence Scholars Resident Award to Louisiana State University

VIVIAN ELY

Transformation Merit Resident Award to Louisiana State University

To the Class of 2022, I believe that we are a family. Now, I know you're probably thinking - not this again - but hear me out. We 185 students make up our class in the same way that many relatives make up a family [...] And like a family, when it comes time to share a meal, we each bring something different to the table. Maybe it's your academic, athletic, or artistic abilities. Maybe it's your kind heart and friendly personality. No matter what gift you bring, the meal would be incomplete without it. Likewise, without any one of us, our class would be incomplete. To Dominican, thank you for giving me another family.

Kaylie Nguyen ’22, Valedictorian

Scholarship Offers Student Achievement

AMY ELIZABETH ENGELHARDT

Fordham Loyola Scholarship to Fordham University, Fordham Tuition Award to Fordham University, Legacy Scholarship to Loyola University New Orleans, Louisiana Resident Scholarship to Loyola University New Orleans, President's Scholarship to Loyola University New Orleans, President's Student Aid Job to Louisiana State University, Flagship Scholars Resident Award to Louisiana State University

AMANDA LUCY FAVALORA

Transformation Merit Resident Award to Louisiana State University, Innovation Award to Louisiana State University

KATIE MICHELLE FAVALORA

Innovation Award to Louisiana State University

THERESE CATHERINE FAYARD

Catholic University Scholarship to the Catholic University of America, Provost's Scholarship to University of Dallas

JASMINE COLLETTE FERRIER

Cornelius Vanderbilt Scholarship to Vanderbilt University, Fordham Recognition Scholarship to Fordham University, Founders Award to Tulane University, One UGA Scholarship to University of Georgia, Presidential Waiver Scholarship to University of Georgia, President's Scholarship to The University of Miami, Presidential Scholarship to Boston University, Transformation Merit Resident Award to Louisiana State University, Southeastern University District Rally 2019

JULIA CHRISTINE FLUELLEN

Minds Move Mountains Scholarship to University of Oregon, New Arkansan NonResident Tuition Award to University of Arkansas, UAB Merit Scholarship to University of Alabama Birmingham, USA Freshman Admission Scholarship to University of South Alabama

TAELOR MADISON FORET

Tiger Excellence Scholars Resident Award to Louisiana State University, Innovation Award to Louisiana State University

ROWAN OLIVIA FRENCH

Clemson University Scholarship to Clemson University, Out-of-State Tuition Scholarship to Clemson University

CLARE ELAINE GAGNARD

Transformation Merit Resident Award to Louisiana State University, Academic Scholars

Resident Award to Louisiana State University, President's Student Aid Job to Louisiana State University, BOLD Schips-EN to University of Colorado Boulder, EST Society of Women in Engineering to University of Colorado Boulder, Provost Scholarship to Oregon State University, Purple And Gold Scholarship to University of Washington Seattle

ABIGAIL MICHELLE GAUBERT

Academic Scholarship to University of Tulsa, Crosland Scholarship to Samford University, Davis Scholarship to Samford University, Dean's Scholarship to Rollins College, Vice President Tuition Scholarship to Saint Louis University, Catholic High School Award to Saint Louis University

BAILEIGH CHRISTEN GOINES

2021-2022 Peter C. Bertucci Scholarship to the college of her choice, Transformation Merit Resident Award to Louisiana State University, Academic Scholarship to Baylor University, Louisiana Resident Scholarship to Loyola University New Orleans, Loyola Scholarship to Loyola University New Orleans, Xavier Academic Scholarship to Xavier University of Louisiana, Dean’s Scholarship to Dillard University

KATHERINE ALISON GOMEZ

Mason Excellence Scholarship to George Mason University, Paul Tulane Award to Tulane University, University Scholarship to Case Western Reserve University, Flagship Scholars Resident Award to Louisiana State University, President’s Student Aid Job to Louisiana State University

ABIGAIL MARIE GREEN

Tiger Excellence Scholars Resident Award to Louisiana State University, Academic Merit Non-Resident Scholarship to The University of Mississippi, Academic Merit Scholarship to The University of Mississippi, UAB Merit Scholarship to University of Alabama Birmingham

MAKAYLA CAMILLE HAIRSTON

Tiger Excellence Scholars Resident Award to Louisiana State University, 2021 Oscar J. Tolmas Memorial Scholarship to the college of her choice, Honors Scholarship to Loyola University of New Orleans, Legacy Scholarship to Loyola University New Orleans, Louisiana Resident Scholarship to Loyola University New Orleans, Loyola Scholarship to Loyola University New Orleans, Outstanding Scholars and Leaders Freshman Scholarship to Fisk University, Dean's Scholarship Award to University of New Orleans, US Liberal Arts Excellence Award to Richmond University

CECILIA CLAIRE HANEMANN

Ignatian Leader Award to Spring Hill College

HEAVEN MARIE HANEY

Class of 2022 Award to Temple University, Louisiana Resident Scholarship to Loyola University New Orleans, Loyola Scholarship to Loyola University New Orleans, SCAD Academic Honors Scholarship to Savannah College of Art and Design

TRINITY ESTELLE HARVEY

Merit Scholarship to American Musical and Dramatic Academy

ALYSSA MARIE HIGHTOWER

Dean's Scholarship to Loyola University Chicago, Leadership Scholarship to University of Arkansas, NSU Opportunity Award to Northwestern State University, One-time Housing Scholarship to University of Holy Cross, Opportunity Award to University of Holy Cross, Performance Award to University of Holy Cross, Honors Award to University of Holy Cross, Presidential Honors to Northwestern State University, Future Leader Scholarship to The University of Central Arkansas, Transformation Merit Resident Award to Louisiana State University

Maeve Storm ’22, Valedictorian

As we move onto the next chapter, cherish what you've learned on Walmsley Avenue, and use it wherever life takes you. After five years together, we have formed an inseperable bond, and even though we'll go our seperate ways, we'll always be connected by the unforgettable experiences that led us to this moment.

ADA SCHOEN HOLMES

Cambridge Scholarship to Rhodes College, Dean's Scholarship to Texas Christian University, Fordham Loyola Scholarship to Fordham University, Fordham Tuition Award to Fordham University, General Academic Merit Scholarship to Belmont University, Legacy Scholarship to Loyola University New Orleans, Louisiana Resident Scholarship to Loyola University New Orleans, President's Scholarship to Loyola University New Orleans, President's Student Aid Job to Louisiana State University, Transformation Merit Resident Award to Louisiana State University, Flagship Scholars Resident Award to Louisiana State University, Louisiana Tiger Legacy Excellence Scholarship to Louisiana State University

OLIVIA NORA HURLEY

Tiger Excellence Scholars Resident Award to Louisiana State University, Academic Merit Non-Resident Scholarship to The University of Mississippi, Academic Merit Scholarship to The University of Mississippi, Magnolia Scholarship to University of Louisiana at Lafayette, TwoYear Partial Housing Scholarship to University of Louisiana at Lafayette

ELLA CLARE JENNINGS

Academic Scholars Resident Award to Louisiana State University, Outstanding Student Scholarship to Louisiana Tech University, Collegiate Scholarship to The University of Alabama, President's Award at Arizona State University

TA'VRIN JYLIN JOHNSON

Jacksonville University's Prestigious Merit Scholarship to Jacksonville University, Louisiana Resident Scholarship to Loyola University New Orleans, Recognition Scholarship to Loyola University New Orleans, Xavier Academic Scholarship to Xavier University of Louisiana

CATHERINE ANNE KERNION

Dean's Scholarship to Texas Christian University, Out-of-State UA Scholar Scholarship to The University of Alabama, LA Tigers Excellence Award to Louisiana State University, President's Student Aid Job to Louisiana State University, Academic Scholars Resident Award to Louisiana State University

ERIN ELIZABETH KRAMER

CU Boulder Chancellor's Achievement

Scholarship to University of Colorado Boulder, Out-of-State Tuition Waiver Scholarship to Florida State University

HANNAH MARY KRAUS

Academic Scholarship to Southeastern Louisiana University

SKYE AMI' LAFAYETTE

AAMU Merit Scholarship to Alabama A&M University, Presidential Scholarship to Livingston College, Dean's Scholarship to Loyola University New Orleans, Louisiana Resident Scholarship to Loyola University New Orleans, Innovation Award to Louisiana State University, Dr. Matthews McGary, Sr. Scholarship Foundation to the college of her choice, Eagles Soar Community Foundation Scholarship to the college of her choice

HANNAH GLYNN LAMORTE

Founder’s Grant to Millsaps College, Presidential Scholarship to Spring Hill College, Citizenship Award to Spring Hill College

SARA ELIZABETH LANDRY

Flagship Scholars Resident Award to Louisiana State University, Out-of-State Presidential Scholarship to The University of Alabama, UA Leadership/Achievement Scholarship to The University of Alabama, Classic Scholarship Award to University of Georgia, UVA Legacy Scholarship to University of Virginia

CAROLINE CLAIRE LAVIE

David B. Means Scholarship to Louisiana State University, Flagship Scholars Resident Award to Louisiana State University, Innovation Award to Louisiana State University, LA Tigers Excellence Award to Louisiana State University, President's Student Aid Job to Louisiana State University, Legacy Scholarship to Loyola University New Orleans, Louisiana Resident Scholarship to Loyola University New Orleans, President's Scholarship to Loyola University New Orleans, Presidential Scholarship to Spring Hill College, Tulane Merit Award to Tulane University, Tulane Scholarship to Tulane University, LA Promise NOLA Scholarship to Tulane University, Mayoral Scholars Award to Tulane University

VANESSA THUY VY LE

Innovation Award to Louisiana State University, Transformation Merit Resident Award to Louisiana State University

ABIGAIL DOLORES LEE

Louisiana Resident Scholarship to Loyola University New Orleans, Recognition

Scholarship to Loyola University New Orleans

ALLISON ELIZABETH LEFANTE

Academic Excellence Full Tuition to The University of Southern Mississippi, Honors College Scholar Scholarship to The University of Southern Mississippi, Flagship Scholars Resident Award to Louisiana State University, President's Student Aid Job to Louisiana State University

LAUREN CLAIRE LEMONIER

Tiger Excellence Scholars Resident Award to Louisiana State University, Innovation Award to Louisiana State University

MADISON MOON LEÓN

Innovation Award to Louisiana State University

SARA READ LINDER

Academic Scholar Distinction Award to University of South Carolina, Academic Scholars Resident Award to Louisiana State University, President's Student Aid Job to Louisiana State University, Merit Scholarship to College of Charleston, Summit Scholarship to University of Oregon

Whether we realize it or not, our identities as Dominican alumnae will impact every personal, professional, or spiritual choice we make moving forward. From braiding each other's hair the morning of Rally Day to buying your friend mozzeralla sticks when they needed it most, we know just how important it is to be a light for each other and to use our talents for the greater good. We have a strong foundation to continue a close relationship with God and with each other, and now it's up to us to never stray from the bright women we've become at Dominican.

Jane Bostick ’22, Valedictorian

Scholarship Offers

Student Achievement

CORINNE ELIZABETH LOBELL

Academic Scholars Resident Award to Louisiana State University, President's Student Aid Job to Louisiana State University, Catholic Youth Leadership Award from the Saint Matthew Knights of Columbus to the college of her choice, Dean's Scholarship to Texas Christian University, Out-of-State Foundation in Excellence Scholarship to The University of Alabama

HANNAH MICHELLE LUKE

Home Bank Freshman Scholarship to the college of her choice, Ignatian Leader Award to Spring Hill College, Legacy Scholarship to Loyola University New Orleans, Louisiana Resident Scholarship to Loyola University New Orleans, Recognition Scholarship to Loyola University New Orleans, St. John Fisher College Achievement Award to St. John Fisher College, Xavier Academic Scholarship to Xavier University of Louisiana

KELSEY CHRISTINA MAJOR

Academic Enhancement Fund Scholarship to Louisiana State University, Athletic Scholarship to Louisiana State University

ABIGAIL LILY MANDELLA

Academic Charter Scholarship to Auburn University, Academic Scholar-Distinction Award to University of South Carolina, Academic Scholars Resident Award to Louisiana State University, President's Student Aid Job to Louisiana State University, Out-of-State UA Scholar Scholarship to The University of Alabama

CATHERINE MAE MANSFIELD

Transformation Merit Resident Award to Louisiana State University, Flagship Scholars

Resident Award to Louisiana State University, President's Student Aid Job to Louisiana State University, Alumni Legacy Scholarship to Franciscan University, AcademicScholarship to Berry College, ParishScholarship to The Catholic University of America, University Honors Scholarship to The Catholic University of America, Presidential Scholarship to Franciscan University, Trustee Scholarship to University of Dallas, Southeastern University District Rally 2019

HANNAH BROOKS MARCELLE

Elizabeth Mobley ’22, Valedictorian

Tiger Excellence Scholars Resident Award to Louisiana State University, Louisiana Tiger Legacy Superior Scholarship to Louisiana State University

SARAH CATHERINE MARCELLE

Academic Merit Non-Resident Scholarship to The University of Mississippi, Academic Merit Scholarship to The University of Mississippi, Academic Scholarship to Baylor University, Collegiate Scholarship to The University of Alabama

LAUREN ELIZABETH MCMAHON

Theatre Merit Scholarship to The University of Mississippi

MEGHAN ELIZABETH MCMAHON

Academic Merit Non-Resident Scholarship to The University of Mississippi, Academic Merit Scholarship to The University of Mississippi, Non-Resident Alumni Award #3 to The University of Mississippi, Transformation Merit Resident Award to Louisiana State University

KYLIE ELIZABETH MIMS

Out-of-State Capstone Scholarship to The University of Alabama, Xavier Academic Scholarship to Xavier University of Louisiana

ELIZABETH RIVAS MOBLEY

21st Century Scholarship to Mount Holyoke College, Emory Opportunity Award to Emory University, Fordham Recognition Scholarship to Fordham University, National Merit $2500 Scholarship - (NMSC) to the college of her choice, Presidential Scholarship to University of Vermont, Purple & Gold Scholarship to University of Washington Seattle

AMANI NOOR MOHAMED

Louisiana Resident Scholarship to Loyola University New Orleans, Loyola Scholarship to Loyola University New Orleans, Xavier Academic Scholarship to Xavier University of Louisiana

JESSICA ANAHI MORA

President Scholarship Award to University of New Orleans, Louisiana Resident Scholarship to Loyola University New Orleans, President's Scholarship to University of Dallas

MOLLY ANN MORAN

Cypress Scholarship to University of Louisiana Lafayette, President Scholarship to University of New Orleans

JENNA ELIZABETH MICHEL MOUTON

One-Time Housing Scholarship to University of Holy Cross, Opportunity Award to University of Holy Cross, Out-of- State Tuition Waiver to University of South Alabama, Dean's Scholarship Award to University of New Orleans

LAILA CATHERINE MULLEN

President Scholarship to University of New Orleans, USA Freshman Admission Scholarship to University of South Alabama

CINDY NGUYEN

Board of Trustees Scholarship to Xavier University of Louisiana, Flagship Scholars

Resident Award to Louisiana State University, President's Student Aid Job to Louisiana State University, Louisiana Resident Scholarship to Loyola University New Orleans, President's Scholarship to Loyola University New Orleans, President Scholarship to University of New Orleans

KAYLIE NGOC THI NGUYEN

Board of Trustees Scholarship to Xavier University of Louisiana, Distinguished Scholars Award to Tulane University, Louisiana Excellence Award to Tulane University, Louisiana Tiger Legacy Excellence Scholarship to LouisianaState University, National Merit Scholarship to Louisiana State University, President's Alumni Scholarship to Louisiana State University, President's Student Aid Job to Louisiana State University, Flagship Scholars Resident Award to Louisiana State University, Presidential Scholar Award to University of Louisiana at Monroe, Burger King Scholars Award to the college of her choice, St. Mary’s Dominican College Corporation Scholarship to the Catholic college of her choice

EMMA MICHELLE NICHOLS

Annual Admission Scholarship and Housing Grant to Belhaven University, Quest Whole Leader Scholarship to Oral Roberts University, Vice President's Scholarship to University of Mary Hardin-Baylor, Academic Excellence Scholarship to The University of Southern Mississippi

As cliche as it sounds, our shared experiences of Covid-19, Hurricane Ida, and Junior Rally have made us a family. Whether you stay close to home or move across the world, you will always be able to rely on our class. The road is open, the world awaits, and our future belongs to us!

MAKAYLA MARIA O’QUAIN

Innovation Award to Louisiana State University, Transformation Merit Resident Award to Louisiana State University

KATELIN MEGHAN OBLETZ

Dean's Scholarship to Texas Christian University, Flagship Scholars Resident Award to Louisiana State University, Outof-State Presidential Scholarship to The University of Alabama

ISABELLA LUCY PAUL

Academic Scholarship to Baylor University, Flagship Scholars Resident Award to Louisiana State University, President's Student Aid Job to Louisiana State University, Founders Award to Tulane University, President's Scholarship to The University of Miami

OLIVIA MARIE PERRY

Innovation Award to Louisiana State University, Transformation Merit Resident Award to Louisiana State University

LUCY CLAIRE PERSCHALL

Volunteer Scholarship to University of Tennessee, Tickle College of Engineering Scholarship to University of Tennessee, Academic Presidential Scholarship to Auburn University, Flagship Scholars Resident Award to Louisiana State University, Louisiana Tiger Legacy Excellence Scholarship to Louisiana State University, President's Student Aid Job to Louisiana State University, Presidential Scholarship to Louisiana Tech University

MAILE KAPUA O’KALEHUA PETRAS

Academic Achievement Award to Arizona State University, Louisiana Resident Scholarship to Loyola University New Orleans, Loyola Scholarship to Loyola University New Orleans, Social Justice Scholarship to Loyola University New Orleans, President's Excellence Tuition Scholarship for Non-Residents to Northern Arizona University, Provost Scholarship to University of Northern Colorado

ELIZABETH ANNE PLAUCHE

Academic Scholars Resident to Louisiana State University, President’s Student Aid Job to Louisiana State University

KAYLA MARIE PREVOST

Bienvenue TU Scholarship to Tulane University, Founders Award to Tulane University, Canes Achievement Award to University of Miami, Flagship Scholars Resident Award to Louisiana State University, President's Student Aid Job to Louisiana State University, LA Tigers Excellence Award to Louisiana State University, HU Achiever Scholarship to Howard University, Out-ofState UA Scholar Scholarship to The University of Alabama, Plan II Honors Program to The University of Texas at Austin, University Scholarship to University of Southern California, Xavier Academic Scholarship to Xavier University of Louisiana

HOLLY ELIZABETH RANTZ

Academic Scholars Resident Award to Louisiana State University, Innovation Award to Louisiana State University, Louisiana Tiger Legacy Excellence Scholarship to Louisiana State University, President's Student Aid Job to Louisiana State University

ELISE ELIZABETH RAQUE

Addition to Comprehensive Aid Award to Louisiana State University, Transformation Merit Resident Award to Louisiana State University, One-Year Scholarship to The University of Alabama, Raise Me Out-of-State Scholarship to The University of Alabama, UA Competitive Admissions Scholarship to The University of Alabama, UAB Merit Scholarship to University of Alabama Birmingham

KATE MARIE ROOKS

Academic Scholar Distinction Award to University of South Carolina

DIYA PRAKASH SADHWANI

Dean's Scholarship to Loyola University New Orleans, Louisiana Resident Scholarship to Loyola University New Orleans, Loyola University New Orleans Jesuit Identity Scholarship, Transformation Merit Resident Award to Louisiana State University, Provost Scholarship to University of New Orleans

RILEY ELIZABETH SCIAMBRA

Academic Merit Non-Resident Scholarship to The University of Mississippi, Academic Merit Scholarship to The University of Mississippi, Academic Presidential Scholarship to Auburn University, One-Time Award to Auburn University, Dean's Scholarship to Texas Christian University, Flagship Scholars Resident Award to Louisiana State University, Louisiana Tiger Legacy Excellence Scholarship to Louisiana State University, President's Student Aid Job to Louisiana State University, SMU Distinguished Scholarship to Southern Methodist University, Out-of-State Presidential Scholarship to The University of Alabama

LAUREN ASHLEY SEKINGER

Academic Scholarship to Southeastern University, Athletic Scholarship to Southeastern University, Private Christian School Scholarship to Southeastern University, Athletic Scholarship to University of South Alabama

SYDNEY LYNN SHERMAN

USA Freshman Admission Scholarship to University of South Alabama

JESSICA ELIZABETH SOFIO

Academic Honors Scholarship to Savannah College of Art and Design, Academic Recognition Award to Tulane University, Dean's Scholarship to Loyola University New Orleans, Louisiana Resident Scholarship to Loyola University New Orleans, General Academic Merit Scholarship to Belmont University, Magnolia Scholarship to University of Louisiana at Lafayette, Two-Year Partial Housing Scholarship to University of Louisiana at Lafayette

CAROLYN JAZMIN SOSA

Tiger Excellence Scholars Resident Award to Louisiana State University, Academic Award to Louisiana State University, Crimson Legends Scholarship to The University of Alabama, Cypress Scholarship to University of Louisiana

Lafayette, Honors Scholarship to Loyola University of New Orleans, Louisiana

Resident Scholarship to Loyola University

New Orleans, President's Scholarship to Loyola University New Orleans, UAB Merit Scholarship to University of Alabama

Birmingham, Provost Scholarship to University of New Orleans, USA Freshman

Admission Scholarship to University of South Alabama

ISABELLA GRACE SOTO

Dean's Scholarship to Loyola University

New Orleans, Legacy Scholarship to Loyola University New Orleans, Louisiana

Resident Scholarship to Loyola University New Orleans

MAEVE ELIZABETH STORM

Transformation Merit Resident Award to Louisiana State University, Flagship Scholars Resident Award to Louisiana State University, President's Student Aid Job to Louisiana State University, Louisiana Tiger Legacy Excellence Scholarship to Louisiana State University, Prestigious Out-of-State National Merit Finalist Scholarship to Florida State University, Magis Campus

Resident Scholarship to Marquette University, Pere Marquette Scholarship to Marquette University, Classic Scholarship Award to University of Georgia, Purple And Gold Scholarship to University of Washington Seattle

We can't predict what is going to happen these next few years. No amount of preparation or wisdom could show us our futures, but we know that whatever foundation you built at Dominican will remain solid.

Jenna Thomas ’22, Valedictorian

ELISE CATHERINE STRICKER

Academic Presidential Scholarship to Auburn University, Engineering Scholarship to Auburn University, Flagship Scholars Resident Award to Louisiana State University, Presidential Scholarship to The University of Alabama, SMU Discovery Scholarship to Southern Methodist University, SMU Distinguished Scholarship to Southern Methodist University

EMMA ROSE SULLIVAN

Cypress Scholarship to University of Louisiana Lafayette, Freshman Academic Merit Scholarship to Nicholls State University

ANNA CLAIRE TAYLOR

Academic Excellence Award to The University of Louisiana Monroe

JENNA MARIE THOMAS

Distinction Award to Baylor University, Event Program Participant Scholarship to Baylor University, Dean's Scholarship to Texas Christian University, Regional Catholic High School Scholarship to University of Dallas, Trustee Scholarship to University of Dallas, Vice President Tuition Scholarship to Saint Louis University, Catholic High School Award to Saint Louis University, Presidential Finalist Scholarship to Saint Louis University

HAYLEY ELIZABETH TORRES

Chancellor's Scholarship to The University of Massachusetts Amherst

MARISOL MONIQUE TORRES

Dean's Scholarship to Nova Southeastern University, Summer Scholarship to Seton Hall University, University Scholarship to Seton Hall University, Vice President Tuition Scholarship to Saint Louis University, Catholic High School Award to Saint Louis University

NICOLINA HELEN TOTORICO

Alonzo Rollins Scholarship to Rollins College, Transformation Merit Resident Award to Louisiana State University, Merit Scholarship to University of Tampa

ZOE DEBORAH TOUPS

Academic Heritage Scholarship to Auburn University, Academic Merit Non-Resident Scholarship to The University of Mississippi, Academic Merit Scholarship to The University of Mississippi, Merit Scholarship to College of Charleston, Dean's Scholarship to Texas Christian University, Flagship Scholars

Resident Award to Louisiana State University, President's Student Aid Job to Louisiana State University, Out-of-State UA Scholar Scholarship to The University of Alabama

MADISON ELIZABETH TRAUTH

Academic Scholars Resident Award to Louisiana State University, President's Student Aid Job to Louisiana State University, FAFSA Filling Scholarship to Mississippi College, Presidential Scholar Scholarship to Mississippi College, Visit Scholarship to Mississippi College, Women's Soccer Athletic Scholarship to Mississippi College, Out-ofState Foundation in Excellence Scholarship to The University of Alabama

ELIZABETH GRACE WARD

Volunteer Scholarship to University of Tennessee

KATE ELIZABETH WEISS

Dean's Scholarship to Texas Christian University, Fordham Recognition Scholarship to Fordham University, Founders Award to Tulane University, National Merit Finalist Scholarship to The University of Alabama

SAMANTHA KORYN WHITE

Alumni Heritage Scholarship to The University of Alabama, Alumni Scholar

Award to The University of Alabama, Crimson Legends Scholarship to The University of Alabama, Cypress Scholarship to University of Louisiana Lafayette, Outstanding Student Award to Northwestern State University, NSU Opportunity Award to Northwestern State University

LENA APRIL WILLIAMS

Academic Recognition Award to Tulane University, Dean's Scholarship to Loyola University New Orleans, Louisiana Resident Scholarship to Loyola University New Orleans, Merit Scholarship to University of Tampa, Out-of-State Tuition Waiver Scholarship to University of South Carolina

AMENA ZAINI

Catholic University Scholarship to The Catholic University of America, Parish Scholarship to The Catholic University of America, Mason Excellence Scholarship to George Mason University, Trinity Leadership Scholarship to Trinity Washington University

EMILY GRACE ZERINGUE

Cypress Scholarship to University of Louisiana Lafayette, SCAD Academic Honors Scholarship to Savannah College of Art and Design

As we know, all good things must come to an end, but this is only the beginning.

Jane Bostick ’22, Valedictorian

As we enter a new chapter of our lives, the comforts we know now may be replaced with uncertainty and doubt. Although college is a change we've been expecting for years, we'll never be able to fully prepare for it. There will always be things in our lives that we cannot predict, but as we've seen over these past few years, we can handle changes.

Jasmine Ferrier ’22, Valedictorian

We have all the tools we need to be successful, and it's our responsibility to use them well. It's up to us to find what makes us happy. It's up to us to stay firm in our beliefs. It's up to us to form new friendships and keep up with old ones.

Caroline Blais ’22, Valedictorian

Profile of a Dominican Graduate

A Dominican graduate is encouraged to be a woman of integrity who seeks Truth, Veritas. Embracing the Dominican program and aspiring to its ideals, she:

National Merit

The National Merit Scholarship Program is an academic competition for recognition and scholarships that began in 1955. High school students enter the program by taking the Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test. Approximately 15,000 students of the 1.5 million juniors who entered qualified as finalists.

Finalists Commended

Seven Dominican seniors were named National Merit Finalists. They were among the 15,000 Finalists in the 67th annual National Merit® Scholarship Program. As Finalists, these academically talented high school seniors had an opportunity for some 7,500 National Merit Scholarships worth more than $32 million that were offered in the spring. To be considered for a Merit Scholarship® award, Semifinalists must fulfill several requirements to advance to the Finalist level of the competition.

Beginning in March and continuing to mid-June, NMSC notifies approximately 7,600 finalists that they have been selected to receive a Merit Scholarship, corporate, or collegesponsored monetary award.

Seven Dominican seniors were named Commended Students in the 2022 National Merit® Scholarship Program. Commended Students place among the top 50,000 scorers of more than 1.5 million students who entered the competition by taking the Preliminary SAT/ National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test. Although these students will not continue in the competition for National Merit Scholarships, they are being recognized for their exceptional academic promise. Some of these students become candidates for Special Scholarships sponsored by corporations and businesses.

Ellen Daly Jasmine Ferrier

Katherine Gomez

Jenna Thomas

Ada Holmes

Sara Landry

Katelin Obletz

Kate Weiss

Elizabeth Mobley

Kaylie Nguyen Maeve Storm

Jane Bostick

Monica Cabes Anne Carr

Student Achievement

In September 2021, one junior, 20 seniors and ten graduates (Class of 2021) of St. Mary’s Dominican High School earned the designation of AP Scholar by the College Board in recognition of their exceptional achievement on the college-level Advanced Placement Program (AP) Exams. AP tests are scored on a scale of 1-5.

The AP Scholar designation recognizes students who earned scores of 3 or higher on three or more AP exams. The AP Scholar with Honor designation recognizes students who earned an average of 3.25 on all AP exams taken and scores of 3 or higher on four or more AP exams. The AP Scholar with Distinction designation recognizes students who earned an average score of 3.5 on all AP exams taken and scored 3 or higher on five or more AP exams.

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Alexandra Amato ’22 AP Scholar with Honor

Madeleine Ascani ’22 AP Scholar

Emily Dominique ’21 AP Scholar

Monica Cabes ’22 AP Scholar

Jane Bickerton ’22 AP Scholar with Distinction

Caroline Blais ’22 AP Scholar with Honor

Haneen Awadallah ’22 AP Scholar with Honor

Jane Bostick ’22 AP Scholar with Honor

Isabella Brockway ’21 AP Scholar with Honor

Như-Thảo Cao ’22 AP Scholar

Sarah Fath ’21 AP Scholar

Madison Ferguson ’21 AP Scholar with Distinction

AP Scholars Student Achievement

Rebekah Haase ’21 AP Scholar

Katherine Gomez ’22 AP Scholar with Honor

Erin Kramer ’22 AP Scholar

Rowan French ’22 AP Scholar

Emily Hemelt ’21 AP Scholar with Distinction

Jasmine Ferrier ’22 AP Scholar with Distinction

Ada Holmes ’22 AP Scholar with Honor

Sara Landry ’22 AP Scholar

Kaylie Nguyen ’22 AP Scholar with Distinction

Catherine Mansfield ’22 AP Scholar

Elizabeth Mobley ’22 AP Scholar with Distinction

Caroline Ondrusek ’21 AP Scholar with Honor

Sydney Raymond ’21 AP Scholar with Distinction

Charlotte Raymond ’23 AP Scholar

Maeve Storm ’22 AP Scholar with Honor

Jenna Pertuit ’21 AP Scholar with Honor

College Board National Program Scholars

Five St. Mary’s Dominican High School students were among 32,000 students from across the country to earn academic honors from the College Board’s National Recognition Programs.

The designation is based on the students’ remarkable academic achievements and outstanding performance on the PSAT and/ or AP exams. The College Board, which administers the PSAT and SAT among its activities, recognizes academic excellence through its National Recognition Programs. Students selected for this prestigious honor can cite it on their college and scholarship applications. In turn, colleges use the listing of this honor as a way of identifying students from underrepresented groups (i.e. ethnic minorities and/or those who attend school in rural areas or small towns), who have excelled on their PSAT/NMSQT, PSAT 10, or AP Exams and in their classwork.

College Board National African American Recognition Program Scholars

College Board National Hispanic Recognition Program Scholars

Jasmine Ferrier Kayla Prevost

Katherine Gomez Kiley Rousselle Abi Scanlan

Kate Weiss ’22 AP Scholar with Distinction

Audrey Wild ’21 AP Scholar with Distinction

Jenna Thomas ’22 AP Scholar with Honor

Student Achievement Academic Honors

Every year, Dominican honors the achievements students have earned during the school year at Academic Honor Day. Student award recognition included District Rally, State Rally, and Foreign Language, Art, Music, and English awards. The Class of 2022's accomplishments were recognized in a Salute to Seniors presentation.

District rally Placements:

Catherine Kernion – 1st in Advanced Math: Functions and Statistics

Lillian Stricker – 2nd in Advanced Math: Pre-Calculus

Katherine Harper – 3rd in Advanced Math: Pre-Calculus

Therese Carriere – 2nd in Algebra I

Leah Gilmore – 3rd in Algebra I

Kathryn Fine – 2nd in Algebra II

Isabella Forest – 3rd in Algebra II

Camille Truxillo – 3rd in Algebra II

Monica Muscarello – 2nd in American History

Emma Nguyen – 1st in Biology I

Mary Le – 3rd in Biology I

Rachel Fath – 1st in Biology II

Elizabeth Mobley – 1st in Calculus I

Lucy Perschall – 2nd in Calculus I

Meredith Kononchek – 1st in Chemistry

Reese Macicek – 6th in Chemistry

Elise Stricker – 1st in Civics

Clare Gagnard – 2nd in Civics

Natalie Cage – 1st in English I

Enna Hawes – 3rd in English I

Josephine Melerine – 2nd in English II

Samantha Wild – 1st in English III

Catherine Redmann – 2nd in English III

Brooke Babin – 1st in English IV

Elizabeth Bond – 2nd in English IV

Peyton Kuehne – 3rd in French I

Sarah Reinhardt – 4th in French I

Reese Tatford – 3rd in French II

Sophie Spera – 4th in French II

Amelie Szapary – 1st in French III

Grace Koenig – 2nd in French III

Madison Pearce – 2nd in Geometry

Katherine Gomez – 1st in Government

Alexandra Amato – 2nd in Government

Danielle Morgan – 1st in Physical Science

Emily Nathan – 3rd in Physical Science

Caroline Blais – 5th in Physics

Kaylie Nguyen – 6th in Physics

Cindy Nguyen – 1st in Psychology

Jane Bickerton – 2nd in Psychology

Leah Patterson – 1st in Spanish I

Vanessa Liu – 3rd in Spanish I

Gabriela Munoz – 1st in Spanish II

Gabrielle Parker – 2nd in Spanish II

Josie Sanders – 1st in Spanish III

Makenna Sparks – 2nd in Spanish III

Isabella Cordova – 1st in Spanish IV

Inchara Anand – 2nd in Spanish IV

Lillian Reyes – 2nd in World Geography

Sahithi Koneru – 3rd in World History

Sana Baig – 4th in World History

state rally Placements:

Emma Nguyen – Biology I – 3rd

Elizabeth Mobley – Calculus I – 1st

Elise Stricker – Civics – 4th

Brooke Babin – English IV – 2nd

Amelie Szapary – French III – 2nd

Katherine Gomez – Government – 2nd

Grace Chategnier – Latin I – 2nd

Anastasia Redmann – Latin I – 3rd

Harper Griffin – Latin II – 2nd

Cindy Nguyen – Psychology – 1st

Gabriela Munoz – Spanish II – 1st Overall Winner

Josie Sanders – Spanish III – 2nd

Isabella Cordova – Spanish IV – 3rd

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Performance events:

Kathryn Fine and Samantha White

Treble Solo Low Voice – Rating I

Isabelle Anderson and Mia DiGiovanni

Treble Solo High Voice – Rating I

national Greek exam: Jane Bickerton, Jasmine Ferrier, Elizabeth Mobley, and Jenna Thomas took the National Greek Exam in March. They received a Green Ranking for Merit.

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eDucation association:

Corinne Lobell, Molly LeBlanc, and Laila Mullen were recognized by the National Art Education Association for Outstanding Scholarship in Arts.

louisiana music

eDucators association: Honor Performance Events

Isabella Paul – District VI Senior High Honor Band and Loyola University/Colonel John Bourgeois Senior High Honor Band

Kathryn Fine – LMEA All-State Senior High Honor Mixed Choir

Kathryn Fine (Trumpet) and Camille Truxillo (Baritone Saxophone) – District VI Senior High Honor Band

Leah Gilmore (Clarinet) –District VI Junior High Honor Band

Leah Gilmore (Clarinet and Vocalist) and Isabelle Tsien (Electric Bass) – District VI Junior High Honor Jazz Band

Student Achievement

NATIONAL COUNCIL OF TEACHERS OF ENGLISH AWARDS

Shania Raimer is a 2022 Achievement Award in Writing Program recipient, awarded a Certificate of Superior Writing. National judges evaluated writing entries for expression of ideas, language use, and unique perspective and voice. The NCTE Achievement Awards in Writing is a school-based writing program established in 1957 to encourage high school students to write and to recognize some of the best student writers in the nation. Only students who are juniors may participate.

The writings of St. Mary’s Dominican High School junior Shania Raimer and 8th graders Emily Nathan and Abby Nuccio have been recognized by the National Council of Teachers of English (NCTE).

Emily Nathan and Abby Nuccio received the 2022 Promising Young Writers Award. The Promising Young Writers Program represents NCTE’s commitment to early and continuing work in the development of writing. The school-based writing program was established in 1985 to stimulate and recognize writing talents and to emphasize the importance of writing skills among eighth-grade students. Schools in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Canada, American schools abroad, and the Virgin Islands are eligible to nominate students.

SCHOLASTIC ARTS AND WRITING COMPETITION

Award Levels are: Gold Key awarded for the very best works submitted to local programs. Gold Key works are automatically considered for national-level recognition. Silver Key: Stand-out works submitted to local programs that demonstrate exceptional ability. Honorable Mention: Accomplished works submitted to local programs showing great skill and potential.

ART AWARDS

GOLD KEY

Mia Ditta, Mixed Media, Loving Eyes; Kayla Little, Painting, Just a Splash of Color; Laila Mullen, Mixed Media, Sunday Morning; Holly Rantz, Drawing & Illustration, Self-Proclaimed Artist; Lauren Sekinger, Drawing & Illustration, Home; Maria Anna Stavrakakis, Drawing & Illustration, First Generation

SILVER KEY

Emma Banko, Drawing & Illustration, Rocco: The Purple Nosed Dog; Emma Jaques, Mixed Media, The Double Life; Allison Lefante, Drawing & Illustration, Presentation Anxiety; Ashleigh LeRouge, Drawing & Illustration, Exhaustion

Eighteen St. Mary’s Dominican High School students received awards in the 2022 Scholastic Arts and Writing Competition for the South Louisiana art region. Gold Key recipients’ work will automatically advance to the National Competition level.

The Scholastic Art & Writing Awards are presented by the Alliance for Young Artists & Writers. The Alliance is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization whose mission is to identify students with exceptional artistic and literary talent and present their remarkable work to the world through the Scholastic Art & Writing Awards. The Awards give students opportunities for recognition, exhibition, publication, and scholarships. Students across America submitted nearly 340,000 original works this year in 29 different categories of art and writing.

HONORABLE MENTION

Katherine DiMattia, Drawing & Illustration, Neighborhood of the Dead and the Living; Mallory Griffin, Painting, Consumed; Cadence Jackson, Drawing & Illustration, The Kuchisake-onna; Hannah LaMorte, Mixed Media, The “Living” Room; Reiley Macicek, Drawing & Illustration, In My Element; Petra Plaia, Drawing & Illustration, Rich Man’s Grip; Shania Raimer, Drawing & Illustration, Bored Out of My Mind; Adelaide Rodrigue, Drawing & Illustration, Anger

WRITING AWARDS

GOLD KEY

Emma Banko, Personal Essay & Memoir, A Pile of Stuff

Front/Row One (from left) Honorable Mention: Katherine DiMattia, Mallory Griffin, Cadence Jackson, and Shania Raimer. Not Pictured: Hannah LaMorte, Reiley Macicek, Petra Plaia, and Adelaide Rodrigue. Row Two, Silver Key: Emma Banko, Emma Jaques, and Allison Lefante. Not Pictured: Ashleigh LeRouge. Row Three, Gold Key: Mia Ditta, Kayla Little, Laila Mullen, Holly Rantz, Lauren Sekinger, and Maria Anna Stavrakakis.

Shania Raimer Emily Nathan Abby Nuccio

Senior Honors

During their years at Dominican, the Class of 2022 completed 25,273 hours of service, one of the four pillars of Dominican life. Students who performed more than 200 service hours were: Madison Baglio, Monica Cabes, Tori Egan, Baileigh Goines, Sara Landry, Elizabeth Latimer, Catherine Mansfield, Kaylie Nguyen, Emma Nichols, Maria Anna Stavrakis, Maeve Storm, and Nicolina Totorico.

Eight students who completed over 300 hours of service were (pictured from left) Falynn Bouton, Ellie Dalton, Abigail Lee, Kayla Little, Jessica Mora, Jenna Thomas, Selae Walker, and Samantha White.

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ST. MARY’S DOMINICAN COLLEGE CORPORATION SCHOLARSHIP KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS AWARD

Kaylie Nguyen received the St. Mary’s Dominican College Corporation Scholarship, presented by Sr. Dominic Savio Estorge, O.P. Each year St. Mary’s Dominican High School’s graduating seniors who have been accepted and are attending a Catholic college or university have the opportunity to apply for the scholarship. In memory of the Dominican Sisters of St. Mary who established, maintained, and supported both St. Mary’s Dominican College and St. Mary’s Dominican High School.

PRESIDENTIAL SCHOLARS PROGRAM

Corinne Lobell received the Knights of Columbus Award, given to the senior who has displayed the principles of charity, unity, fraternity, and patriotism, and in doing so has displayed the highest degree of citizenship by helping others, especially those less fortunate.

2021-2022 STUDENT COUNCIL EXECUTIVE BOARD

The 2021-2022 Student Council Executive Board officers President Catherine Kernion, Vice President Khylar Christophe, Secretary Anne Carr, and Treasurer Moinca Cabes received E-Board medals in recognition of their outstanding leadership and service.

St. Mary’s Dominican High School seniors Elizabeth Mobley, Kaylie Nguyen, and Maeve Storm were among over 5,000 candidates in the 2022 United States Presidential Scholars Program. Inclusion in the U.S. Presidential Scholars Program is one of the highest honors bestowed upon graduating high school seniors. Scholars are selected on the basis of their exceptional score on the ACT and/or SAT. Other criteria that will be considered are superior academic and artistic achievements, leadership qualities, strong character, and involvement in community and school activities.

The U.S. Presidential Scholars Program was established in 1964 by Executive Order of the President to recognize some of our nation’s most distinguished graduating seniors for their accomplishments in many areas: academic success, leadership, and service to school and community. It was expanded in 1979 to recognize students demonstrating exceptional scholarship and talent in the visual, creative, and performing arts. In 2015, the program was expanded once again to recognize students who demonstrate ability and accomplishment in career and technical fields.

A Toast of Praise

Dominican Students’ Leadership Recognized by New Orleans Archdiocese

At the annual Youth Leadership Celebration and Awards presentation, 11 Dominican students were among the honorees recognized for their commitment to their parishes in the Archdiocese of New Orleans.

ST. TIMOTHY AWARD RECIPIENTS

Baileigh Goines and Monica Cabes were among the five St. Timothy Award honorees.

The St. Timothy Award is the highest award the Archdiocese of New Orleans can bestow upon a young person. The national award recognizes, on a diocesan level, outstanding youth who exemplify Christian service, Catholic leadership, and good moral standards. The youth who receive this award are not only outstanding in their church parish, but also in the larger archdiocesan community. These individuals have displayed high ideals and have grown spiritually while offering their time and talents in the service of the church parish and the community at large.

OUTSTANDING YOUTH AWARD RECIPIENTS

Abi Scanlan ’23 Earned Perfect Score of 36 on the ACT

In January, St. Mary’s Dominican High School junior Abi Scanlan earned the highest possible composite score of 36 on the ACT. Fewer than half of one percent of students who take the ACT earn a top score. In the U.S. high school graduating class of 2021, only 4,055 out of nearly 1.3 million students who took the ACT earned a top composite score of 36 (0.313%).

Book Awards

Nine St. Mary’s Dominican High School juniors were presented Book Awards from universities and colleges to celebrate achievements of the Junior Class. The annual Book Awards are in recognition of academic excellence, strong character, and commitment to community services. School counselors, teachers, and administrators nominate the student or students they feel best embody the criteria set by each college or university.

Recipients are (from left):

Elise Grefer – Tulane Book Award

Charlotte Raymond – Rensselaer Medal Award

Mia Signorelli – Dartmouth Club of the Gulf Coast Award

Among the Outstanding Youth Award honorees were (from left): Madeline Kerber (St. Catherine of Siena); Addison Ory (St. Charles Borromeo); Bradley Hughes and Madison Trauth (St. Dominic); Mary Katherine Kern and Caroline Lacoume (St. Francis Xavier); Anne Carr and Corinne Lobell (St. Matthew the Apostle); and Veronica Rodriguez (St. Pius X). The award recognizes the honorees’ leadership and service in their Church parish.

Allyson Bradley – Stonehill College Book Award

'Angelle Nash – Brandeis University

Cecilia Cangelosi – Rochester Institute of Technology Innovation and Creativity Award

Carol Alley – Lasell University Book Award

Morgan Rotolo – Williams College Book Award

Brooke DiMaggio – Rachel Carson Healthy Planet AwardChatham University

National NEHS Poets of the Year

Dominican students Mia DiGiovanni '22 and Shania Raimer '23 were among the 16 named poets of the year by the National English Honor Society (NEHS) Poetry Contest. The students won NEHS monthly poetry contests with their submissions. Poets of the Year will have their poems published. NEHS began a “poetry challenge” creative writing project to encourage and promote more writing. Each month, members of the NEHS Advisory Council and Central Office personnel read and select the best of the entries.

Student Achievement

Art in National Exhibition

Artworks by St. Mary’s Dominican High School seniors Molly LeBlanc, Corinne Lobell, and Laila Mullen were selected to be in the 2022 National Art Honor Society (NAHS)/National Junior Art Honor Society Juried Exhibition. The students’ work was chosen to represent their school in the virtual exhibition. Mullen’s Dominican art teacher was Angelle Caffery who also was moderator of Dominican’s NAHS chapter. LeBlanc and Lobell were students of art teacher Rosalie Abadie.

Representatives from six member schools of the Association of Independent Colleges of Art and Design (AICAD) participated as jurors: Burren College of Art, College of Creative Studies, Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design, Minneapolis College of Art and Design, Moore College of Art and Design, and Parsons School of Design. Overall, 200 artworks out of 1,665 submissions were chosen as part of the virtual exhibit which opened on January 18.

MOLLY LEBLANC

CORINNE LOBELL LAILA MULLEN

Molly titled her entry, Happy Morning & New Beginnings. “I took this picture of bacon and eggs while I was evacuated for Hurricane Ida. When we went to eat, I made this to make someone laugh, not knowing I was going to draw it and have a happy memory from this scary experience,” she said.

Corrine titled her entry, The Historic French Quarter. She shared, “The French Quarter is my favorite part of the city due to its liveliness, bright colors, and architecture. It is one of the places in the world where everywhere you look it is picture-perfect, full of life, and history. The classic multi-story building and the bright colors I used shed only a sliver of its beauty.”

KNIGHTS OF PETER CLAVER

For her entry, Self-Portrait, Laila noted, “I wanted to create a portrait that would show my inner feelings and how others can misconstrue them. The emotion I portray was insecurity, yet the outlook that many others may see is confidence and beauty, which brings forth obscurity.”

At the Knights of Peter Claver Junior Division’s 24th Biennial National Convention, senior Caitlyn Dumas was elected to a leadership position, Junior Supreme Lady. A member for nine years, she begins her first term serving as the Junior Supreme Lady. Nearly 500 junior and senior members attended the convention that was virtual due to COVID-19. Caitlyn attends All Saints Catholic Church in New Orleans where she is an altar server and member of the Catholic Youth Organization. In an interview for the fall issue of The Josephite Harvest, Caitlyn said the Knights of Peter Claver are important to her, “because of the family that I have gained from being a member, which will last a lifetime. I am looking forward to meeting and getting to know other juniors in different districts and states.” During her term, Caitlyn hopes to bridge the gap between the younger and older members of the junior division. She also wants to encourage her peers to attend Mass, noting, “A key concern that is facing young African American Catholics is the inability and or lack of desire to attend church. One way that I believe I can address this is by having a retreat that has both prayer and fun so that the youth can see that there are two sides to a church, the prayer side and the fun side.”

The Knights of Peter Claver and Ladies Auxiliary was founded in 1909 in Mobile, Alabama, with the support of the Josephites. It is the largest and oldest historically Black Catholic lay fraternal in the world. Since 1951, it has been headquartered in New Orleans with more than 15,000 members across the United States and Colombia, South America.

St. Joseph’s Society of the Sacred Heart, The Josephites, a religious community of Catholic Priests and Brothers, is committed to serving the African American community through the proclamation of the Gospel and their personal witness. The Josephites’ commitment is expressed through sacramental, educational, and pastoral ministry, service to those in need, and working for social justice. It is an interracial, intercultural community of priests and brothers who work to advance the teachings of the Church in the African American community. The Society is the only community of men in the American Catholic Church that is engaged exclusively in this particular ministry.

A REMARKABLE EXPERIENCE AT THE ADVANCED SPACE ACADEMY

provided with insightful presentations on aerodynamics, human health in microgravity, basic astronomy, the electromagnetic spectrum. We even had the honor of attending a presentation from astronaut “Hoot” Gibson, the astronaut credited with the “handshake that ended the Cold War.” Overall, every single day was packed with incredible experiences that surpassed all of my expectations.

By Charlotte Raymond '23

A couple of summers ago, I was faced with the annual question of “what programs would you like to do next summer?” I, to be honest, had barely a sliver of an idea about how to answer that question.

I knew that the program should be academic but preferably have some sort of physical element. These criteria, as well as an interest in space, led me to NASA’s Advanced Space Academy (Space Camp for older kids) in August 2021. From the website, I understood that I would be experiencing the simulators and mechanisms similar to those used to train astronauts for space travel. I did not know much else, other than the program’s reputation. Putting a decent amount of trust into NASA and hoping that the Advanced Academy would not end up being a space-themed kids camp, I registered for the following summer. Back then, I did not expect my experience to be nearly as amazing as it was.

Upon arrival to the facility in Huntsville, Alabama, I was checked in and brought to HAB 1 (camper bunks) to leave my luggage. I quickly became acquainted with the twelve-person team that I would be spending the next week with. I was delighted to learn that my teammates came from everywhere and anywhere, with trainees from Washington, New York, Texas, Pennsylvania, Washington D.C., New Jersey, and even France.

Less than an hour later, the activities began at full force. We attended multiple presentations, began designing our model rockets, and learned the basics of what would become my favorite part of camp: the missions.

Advanced Academy trainees partake in two one-hour missions and one final threehour mission. For these missions, the team agrees on individual roles and divide between up to three locations. For our final mission, the simulator included an orbiter, a lander, and mission control. Each of these locations was covered in buttons, switches, and/or computers (for mission control). Every single switch, button, and computer click within the simulator is connected to a computer that influences the events of the mission, especially anomalies. Anomalies can be anything from the orbiter rapidly descending out of orbit to an impromptu Russian insurrection within mission control. When anomalies occur, the team must work together to quickly solve the problem to prevent the mission’s failure. My team, Team Marineris, was exceptionally good at fulfilling our roles with limited mistakes and solving anomalies effectively. This, along with our successes in our other activities, led to us winning the Commander’s Cup at the end of the week.

Of course, five hours of missions do not fill six 8 AM to 10 PM camp days. Other notable activities we partook in included: building model rockets containing a payload capsule designed to protect an “eggonaut” from possible extreme fall damage, constructing cardboard rovers to transport rock samples, assembling heat shields out of household items to protect an “eggonaut” from a 3000-degree Fahrenheit blowtorch, defeating enemy jets in a flight simulator, assembling a satellite out of pipes while SCUBA diving, experiencing the Multi-Axis Trainer and the 1/6 Gravity Chair, and belaying our teammates up a wall to a zipline. We were also

I found myself capable of surpassing challenges that I did not expect to be entirely capable of. The daily tiny feats of creating an effective capsule for the “eggonaut”, directing successful EVAs, breaking the record for most weight gathered by the rovers, shooting down a challenging enemy’s plane, scoring baskets with a bowling ball twenty feet deep, executing one of Advanced Academy’s smoothest missions, and completing the job usually performed by an entire roomful of people in Mission Control, greatly increased my confidence in both myself and my abilities.

Following the program, I feel my teamwork, leadership, and overall science skills significantly increased. I am more comfortable in my decision to pursue science, and my hope that I might one day become an astronaut seems less outlandish. I still remain in contact with my teammates and doubt that I will ever forget them. The Advanced Space Academy was truly a remarkable experience, and I would strongly recommend it to any individual interested in space, engineering, design, communication, leadership, and everything in between.

Charlotte Raymond at NASA's Advanced Space Academy Graduation.

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Scholarships

Student Achievement

St. Mary’s Dominican High School awarded 21 scholarships to incoming students based on their elementary school performance and High School Placement Test scores. The scholarships were presented during the May 14th scholarship ceremony held on Dominican’s campus. Recipients, their current schools, and scholarships awarded are:

Katherine Amick

St. Clement of Rome

The Joan Frischhertz Mascaro Endowed Scholarship and Alumnae Association Endowed Scholarship

Sadie Cambre

Christian Brothers Sr. Waldia Warden, O.P. Endowed Scholarship

Naomi Delio St. Andrew's Episcopal Drs. Jewell (Lozes) and Richard Wunderlich Endowed Scholarship

Kate Gaudet

St. Angela Merici

Class of 1957 Endowed Scholarship

Marta Giarrusso

Hynes Charter

Dorothy D. Porter I Endowed Scholarship

Sophia Hamada

St. Catherine of Siena

Kathleen Lier Endowed Scholarship

Lourdes Hanemann

Christian Brothers

Veritas Endowed Scholarship

Meredith Huck St. Dominic Siena Endowed Scholarship

Lillian Lambert St. Ann Sid and Harry Kammer Endowed Scholarship

Nora Lavigne St. Catherine of Siena

The Father Jean Marie Germain Tuition Endowed Scholarship

Abigail Lips

Christian Brothers Von Wolff I Endowed Scholarship

Lourdes Maristany

Ursuline Academy

Dr. and Mrs. William Dardis Scholarship

Emily McDonald St. Dominic

Ruth U. Fertel Endowed Scholarship

Maren Muscarello

St. Christopher

Glenn Mary Garritty Gandolfi '46 Scholarship

Marin Patron

Ursuline Academy

Carol Lohfink Drawe Scholarship

Leah Plaisance

Ursuline Academy

Lolita Fernandez de la Reguera

Pittman Endowed Scholarship

Lily Rhoton

Kehoe-France School

Gauthier Endowed Scholarship

Stella Sintes

St. Ann

Denise Galatoire Schoen Endowed Scholarship

Ava Stack

St. Catherine of Siena

Vivian Agnes Chasez Coney

Memorial Endowed Scholarship

Hailey Walker

Holy Name of Jesus

Karen Graffagnini Favret '62 Endowed Scholarship

St. Mary’s Dominican High School scholarship recipients: Front Row (from left): Katherine Amick, Naomi Delio, Kate Gaudet, Sophia Hamada, Lourdes Hanemann, Meredith Huck, Lillian Lambert, and Nora Lavigne. Back Row: Abigail Lips, Lourdes Maristany, Emily McDonald, Maren Muscarello, Marin Patron, Stella Sintes, Ava Stack, and Hailey Walker. NOT PICTURED: Sadie Cambre, Marta Giarrusso, Leah Plaisance, and Lily Rhoton

Faculty & Staff Highlights

PERSONNEL SERVICE AWARDS

2021-2022

5 Years:

Jessica Dupepe

Amy Ferguson

Claire Gallagher

Katie Ibarra

10 Years: David Ruth

15 Years:

Shannon Hauler

Claudia Vallejo

20 Years:

Patricia Byrne

Paul Garvey

Kwantrell Rideau

30 Years: Brenda Castillo

55 Years: Sr. Angeline Magro, O.P.

LOUISIANA SCIENCE TEACHERS ASSOCIATION Outstanding Science Teacher of the Year

Dominican science teacher Crissy Giacona was selected as a Louisiana Science Teachers Association (LSTA) Outstanding Science Teacher of the Year for 2021. She was one of three educators honored with this designation. The LSTA presents the annual Outstanding Science Teacher of the Year Awards to one science teacher at each level (elementary, middle, and secondary) who has demonstrated exemplary science teaching.

In 2013, the year Giacona joined Dominican’s faculty, she started the school’s robotics programs. To date, Dominican has participated in more than 20 events and competitions that involve FIRST LEGO League (FLL), Vex, and FIRST Tech Challenge (FTC). In 2016 she started Domini-Science Saturday that offers Domini-Science fun to girls in grades fourth to seventh who collaborate with Dominican students and faculty, conducting experiments, and exploring the wonders of science.

LOUISIANA TRACK & FIELD COACHES ASSOCIATION

Lifetime Achievement Award

Dominican Assistant Prinicpal Dennis Panepinto received the 2022 Louisiana Track and Field Coaches Association (LTFCA) Lifetime Achievement Award, presented by Drew Haro, the head cross country coach and assistant track coach at Brother Martin High School.

Introducing Panepinto at the awards ceremony, Drew said he knows the honoree not only as a coaching colleague but as a mentor and friend.

“He’s always had the best interest of the kids at heart,” Haro said. “And while all of these achievements and contributions are noteworthy and important, I’d argue that his most significant impact on the sports of cross country and track and field are in the lives of others he’s either worked with or coached who themselves have taken up the torch for coaching.”

LTFCA is an organization made up of professional coaches from the college, high school, junior high school, and club ranks dedicated to the advancement of the sports of track and field and cross country.

FOUNDATIONS NEW ORLEANS

2021-2022 St. Mary’s Dominican High School Service Award honorees, (from left), Katie Ibarra (Religion) , Claire Gallagher (Religion), Amy Ferguson (Social Studies), Jessica Dupepe (Finance), David Ruth (Technology), Sr. Angeline Magro, O.P. (Library), Shannon Hauler (Administration and English), Claudia Vallejo (Foreign Languages), Kwantrell Rideau (Facilities), Paul Garvey (Facilities), Patricia Byrne (Administration), and Brenda Castillo (Fine Arts).

SADLIER CATHOLIC IDENTITY AWARD

St. Mary’s Dominican High School received the prestigious Sadlier Catholic Identity Award at the 2022 National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) conference held in New Orleans in April. Willian H. Sadlier, Inc. and the Archdiocese of New Orleans recognized Dominican for shaping Catholic identity in the school’s life, faith, and mission through the various ministries of Catholic education.

Science Department Chair Mr. Matthew Foss leads a physics lab on campus for Foundations New Orleans Seminar in June, presented by the McGrath Institute for Church Life at the University of Notre Dame. Since 2017, Dominican has hosted Foundations’ guest lecturers and has provided its chemistry labs for science experiments.

THE GREATEST SHOW FOR ROSALIE ABADIE

After 27 years of sharing her fine arts experience, passion, and bountiful talent at St. Mary’s Dominican High School, Rosalie Abadie retired in May 2022. Her joy was infectious, her walk was commanding, her talent was endless. Her creativity from the classroom to the stage expanded fine arts at Dominican and touched generations of students.

Born in Thibodaux, LA, Rosalie Abadie was six when her parents leased a 45-room hotel with a restaurant. Her father, formerly an accountant for a lumber yard, managed the hotel and her mother handled all the meals. For Rosalie it was a charmed life, meeting guests and welcoming an extended family of the hotel staff. “When I learned about Santa Claus, I was in the kitchen crying along with the staff. We were family,” she recalled.

Grades first through 12th, she was a student at Mt. Carmel in Thibodaux, then the only Catholic school in the area. Rosalie credits the sisters for laying the foundation for her career in art and education, especially Sr. Margaret Mary, O. Carm., “who guided me into the arts in 1959,” she said.

Rosalie enrolled at University of Louisiana at Lafayette (formerly University of Southwestern Louisiana) and declared a double major in art and dance. The fact she never had an art class before, was not a deterrent. When she had to present her dance final before a faculty jury, she asked the Music Department chair to write the music. Rosalie said, “Each dance movement was a color and a different set of notes. The performance was a kaleidoscope.”

She was a student assistant in the university’s Dance Department, graduated in 1964, and served as Department Head while the chairperson was on sabbatical. Active in the Catholic Center Newman Club, she participated in the first Newman Mission of six weeks in Balmorea, TX, and was the club’s first female president.

Four years later, she and a friend opened Studio of Arts, a dance and art studio that they operated for seven years in the Lafayette area. A new opportunity brought Rosalie and family to New Orleans. After the birth of her fifth child, she stayed home for five years and was a part time substitute teacher at St. Cletus Elementary School. “The Marianite principal, Sr. Audrey Ruth, M.S.C., asked me to teach religion. I was certified through the Archdiocese and was later published in the Sadlier Religion Series Grade 6 Teachers Manual.” During her 11 years at St. Cletus, she taught Kindergarten through the 8th grade, was Department Head of Religion and Enrichment, started Friday enrichment afternoons dedicated to artistic activities, began a Liturgical Dance Group, directed grade level themed Masses every Friday, created the first Art Festival, coordinated Speech Tournaments, Passion Plays, Mission Club, and 7th and 8th grade plays.

In 1995, Rosalie was hired by then St. Mary’s Dominican High School Principal Dr. Cynthia A. Thomas who tasked her with the mission to institute an arts program. “Sr. Savio was school President at the time and over the years she and Sr. Angeline have been extremely supportive. I started with one class of Fine Arts Survey and Art I; added Drama Club and a Christmas play, then our first musical, The Butler Did It Singing. Sr. Ambrose was my first mentor and the Stage Manager and Curtain Puller. Pat Blanchard led me into expanding the Rosary and Lenten Experience,” recounted

Rosalie. “Art grew early, with addition of another art teacher and more over the years. We now have four art teachers teaching Fine Arts Survey, Art I, II, III, Art II Honors, Art III Advanced Placement, and Graphics. For several years, we have participated in the Archdiocese of New Orleans art shows at Lakeside Shopping Center plus Drama Club performances there, at Celebration in the Oaks, Parents Club meetings, and for incoming students.

Rosalie formed Drama Club in 1995 and she along with Brenda Castillo and Marcia Peyton, presented 25 two-act musicals, the club’s yearly presentation of Instant Theatre, the Living Rosary for students and grandparents, and the Lenten Assembly. As Dominican’s Summer Camp, DominiCamp, grew for girls entering 5th grade, Camp Director Meg Womble asked Rosalie to form a summer group for younger children. Rosalie developed various group activities and called it Jumpin’ for Joy.

In 2008, Rosalie participated in the 100 People Foundation project, If New Orleans were 100 People – a series of short films celebrating the students and local communities of New Orleans through their artwork and essays. Being a teacher, a storyteller, and a cheerleader have brought tremendous joy to Rosalie who also is the mother of five and grandmother of ten. Safely tucked away, she has kept all the notes from students who wrote to her at the end of each school year. “And it is not about me. It is what they got out of the class, the play or project,” she said. Every time she reconnects with a student, the moment is special. “I was in New York, had just come from the subway and was at Times Square when I hear someone calling, Miss Abadie. I turn around and it is one of my former students. In New York! How special is that!”

In her farewell address to colleagues, Rosalie called Dominican, “The greatest show. As a child, I loved going to the circus. It was wonderful, breathtaking, and exciting. You couldn’t wait to see what would come next. You couldn’t wait to go back again. In my imaginary world, St. Mary’s Dominican has been my circus. Every day is different and exciting, and you never know what will happen next.

“I am in awe of all of you and I thank you for wonderful memories and special friendships…I admire you all so much for what you do and for what we have accomplished. I have a little thumbs up trophy as a reminder of what we accomplished together. WE DID IT!!! And, if you start feeling overwhelmed, put on one of these (holding a clown’s signature red nose) and have a good laugh! Love you all! Thanks for the memories.”

You couldn't wait to see what would come next!

A Lifetime of Community Ministry Bro. Roger A. Shondel, O.P.

June 1, 1944 - June 10, 2022

Early in his life, Bro. Roger Shondel, O.P., the youngest and fifth child of Stephen and Melvina (Balint) Shondel of Indiana, knew he would follow the path of religious life. In the third grade he became an altar server. His education began at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Grammar School in Hammond, IN 195058; followed by Servite Preparatory Seminary, 1958-61, (Hillside, IL); Bishop Knoll High School 1961-62 (Hammond, IN); and Holy Cross Minor Seminary, 1962-December ‘62 (LaCrosse, WI).

At age 15, he was deeply impressed by the Servites, years later recalling, “There was a vocation weekend given by the Servites. I was so impressed and knew in my heart a vocational life is what I wanted.”

He entered the novitiate at the Dominican House of Studies in River Forest, IL from 1963 to 1964 with the St. Albert the Great Province. He professed Simple Vows at the Dominican House of Studies on August 5, 1964 and professed Solemn Vows at St. Catherine of Siena in Hammond, IN on August 5, 1970. Bro. Roger joined the Province of St. Martin de Porres when it was established December 8, 1979, as a response to the rapidly growing Catholic population in the Southern United States.

An accomplished tailor, Bro. Roger made the habits and vestments for his community and was the Provincial Tailor for St. Peter Martyr Novitiate in Winona, MN (1965-70). One year, he had to prepare for at least 75 novices, each one who needed two habits! Bro. Roger welcomed these assignments and shared his creativity in preparing altars for Holy Days and designing sets for numerous theatrical and music productions at the schools where he taught. The finished works were unique and memorable.

At St. Vincent Ferrer Priory, Parish, and School in River Forest, IL (1970-75 he was on the parish staff, a religion teacher, and Syndic for the Dominican Friars Community. Assigned to Bishop Lynch High School in Dallas, TX (1975-82), Bro. Roger taught American History and Theatre Arts, was Assistant Principal, Dean of Discipline/Students, Guidance Counselor, Theatrical Director/Producer, and Syndic for the Dominican Friars Community. In 1982, he came to St. Dominic Priory and Parish in New Orleans, his community for the next four decades. He taught religion at St. Dominic Junior High School (1982-83),

was Parish Liturgical Decor Coordinator (1982-90), and Parish Home Visitator(1982-90). He served on the Education Committee for Our Lady of Wisdom Health Center (1990-2000) and for Our Lady of Holy Cross College Education Committee (1983-2000). Since 2000, he was curator for the Dominican Friars Cemetery in Rosaryville (LA).

At Dominican, his tenure began in 1983 as a Guidance Counselor. He was School Tutoring Program Coordinator (1983-2015), National Honor Society/Mu Alpha Theta Service Program Coordinator (1983-2015), Archdiocesan College Fair Hospitality Chairman (19832010), Lecturer of Suicide Prevention Program (19942019), and Administrative Assistant since 2019.

He held several degrees: Liberal Arts from Triton Junior College (IL); BA in Sociology, Rosary College (IL); Master of Education, Guidance Counseling, Loyola University Chicago (IL); and Philosophy credits at Aquinas Institute of Philosophy in River Forest (IL). A National Certified Counselor and a Licensed Professional Counselor, the accolades he received over the decades included Presidential Service Award and the John F. Kennedy Award – Faculty Member of the Year honor from Bishop Lynch High School and Counselor “Emeritus” Recognition from Dominican, that also presented him 25th, 30th , and 35th Year Service Awards.

In 2017, the Dominican Friars of St. Martin de Porres Province honored Bro. Roger with the St. Martin de Porres Award at the Southern Dominican Province Gala. The award salutes the recipient’s lifetime of recognizing the spiritual needs of the New Orleans community. Reflecting on receiving the honor, Bro. Roger shared, “To be listed among past recipients such as Gayle and Tom Benson, Archbishop Gregory M. Aymond, Harry Connick, Sr., and Harry Connick, Jr., to name a few from the past 30 years, certainly humbles me. This great honor named on behalf of St. Martin de Porres, Patron Saint of mixed-race people, public health workers, and all those who seek racial harmony, and the Patron Saint of the Southern Dominican Province, reflects what it means to be a person of perseverance, patience, happiness, and joy. St. Martin de Porres certainly exemplified all of these qualities. He was a man of great humility, who righted wrongs and injustices whenever confronted by them. To be recognized in my lifetime as a person who has tried to recognize both the spiritual and temporal needs of those with whom I have worked and collaborated, I thank God for the continued blessings which allow me to continue working on behalf of others for the last 35 years at St. Mary’s Dominican High School.”

Throughout his life, Bro. Roger touched countless lives – fellow Friars, colleagues, students, alumnae, parents. His lifetime of ministry was a blessing to all.

Athletics

Cross Country Team State

4th Place

DISTRICT CHAMPIONS

• Kelsey Major - Individual District Champion

REGIONAL CHAMPIONS

• Morgan Trauth - Individual Regional Champion

Coached by Mr. Paul Garvey

Swim Team

Division I State Runner Up

• State Champions in the 200 yard medley relay (Riley Crespo/Kayleigh Jollands/Haley Valdine/ Virginia Robinson)

DISTRICT CHAMPIONS

• Annalise Gagliano - District Champion - 50 yard freestyle

• Kaylee Caro - District Champion - 200 and 500 yard freestyles

• Riley Crespo - District Champion - 100 yard backstroke and 200 yard individual medley

• Kayleigh Jollands - District Champion - 100 yard breast stroke

• Haley Valdine - District Champion - 100 yard butterfly

• District Champions - 200 yard freestyle relay / 400 yard freestyle relay / 200 yard medley relay

METRO CHAMPIONS

• Riley Crespo - Metro Champion in the 100 yard backstroke

Coached by Mr. Bret Hanemann

(Top photo) Cross Country District Champions (from left) Elise Raque, Amy Englehardt, Catherine Kernion, Kelsey Major, Bryce Couvillion, Morgan Trauth, and Ella Pitisci.

(Bottom photo) Regional Champions (Bottom, from left) Kaitlyn Wismar, Virginia Turner, Katherine Patron, Roma McAlear, Bryce Couvillon, and Morgan Trauth.

Division I State Runner Up Swim Team - Front row (from left): Lila Merchant, Sydney Ranson, Lauren Giardina, Virginia Robinson, and Blair Foss. Middle row (from left): Catherine Kernion, Olivia Cassreino, Julia Davis, Kaylee Caro, Haley Valdine, Lauren Santos, and Faculty Moderator Erin Baker. Back row (from left): Head Coach Bret Hanemann, Emma Sullivan, Madison Beckmann, Annalise Gagliano, Cecilia Hanemann, Riley Crespo, Kayleigh Jollands, Allyson Johnson, and Assistant Coach Sarah Daigle.

Volleyball Team Division I State Champions - Back 2

Back!

DISTRICT CHAMPIONS

OVERALL RECORD of 48 – 2

Kate Baker was named the 2021 Gatorade Louisiana Volleyball Player of the Year (two years in a row)!

Coached by Mrs. Jessica Chatellier

Front row (from left): Caroline Lavie, Camryn Chatellier, Kate Baker, Brooke Couret, Ellie Dalton, Gracie Ely, and Anne Hardouin. Back row (from left): Assistant Coach Latashia Wise, Athletic Trainer Peyton Uzee, Gabby Marcello, Grace Landrum, Anna Taylor, Noelie Haddad, Mykail Lusco, Zoe Smith, O’Neil Haddad, Head Coach Jessica Chatellier, and Assistant Coach Ashlee Juhas.

(Top photo) The Dominican Varsity Volleyball team celebrates winning the Division I STATE CHAMPIONSHIP GAME - TWO YEARS IN A ROW !

Soccer Team Division I State Champions

DISTRICT CHAMPIONS

OVERALL RECORD of 29-1-1

Kelsey Major was named the 2021 Gatorade Louisiana Girls Soccer Player of the Year (two years in a row)!

Named #1 Team in the Nation by the United Soccer Coaches Association

Coached by Mr. Al Silvas

Soccer Team - Division I STATE CHAMPION ! Front Row (from

Athletic Trainer Peyton Uzee, Olivia Icamina, Lily Ellis, Olivia Labruzzo, Bradley Hughes, Stella Martin, Rowan French, Kelsey Major, Ella Goings, Bryce Couvillon, Lizzie Phillips, Juliette Marino, and Morgan Trauth. Middle Row: Head Coach Al Silvas, Assistant Coach Maddie Wadkins, Morgan Rotolo, Caroline Blais, Ashley Montoya, Madison Trauth, Elise Detillier, Kendall Guidroz, Avery Lirette, Mattie Cantrelle, Kristian Champagne, Avery Frey, Katie Brousse, and Assistant Coach Todd Weidenbacher. Back Row: Caroline Detillier, Megan Bailey, Jazzy Ferrier, Kiley Rousselle, Erin Kramer, and Hayley Adorno.

(Bottom Photo) Varsity

left):

Winter Sports

Basketball Team Division I Quarterfinalist

DISTRICT CHAMPIONS

OVERALL RECORD of 25-5

Advanced to the quarterfinal round of playoffs.

Coached by Mr. Ryan Reuter

Front row (from left): Sophia Martin, Kirsten Goodwin, Sophie Naquin, Rachel Fath, and Vida Alvarado. Back row (from left): Allison Tullier, Sydney Sherman, Zoie Mitchell, Bailey Johnson, Assistant Coach Ashlee Juhas, Katherine Ellis, Head Coach Ryan Reuter, Assistant Coach Cam Gassaway, Rachel Zamjahn, Caroline Robichaux, and Harper Griffin.

Spring Sports

Golf Team

DISTRICT RUNNER UP

REGIONAL - 6th PLACE

Coached by Mr. Rick Ciolino

Gymnastics Team Division I Level 8 State Runner Up

Ava Buquoi - 3rd in the state in the Level 8 AllAround, 2nd place on Vault, 4th place on Balance Beam, and 5th on Level 8 Uneven Parallel Bars.

Lauren Babineaux - 4th on Level 8 Uneven Parallel Bars.

Maggie Calix - 4th on Level 3 Vault.

Coached by Mr. Ryan Reuter

Front row (from left): Annie Dykes, Molly Stavinoha, Evan Bellow, and Sahithi Koneru. Back row: Dominican Golf Coach Rick Ciolino and Golf Moderator LtCol Jerry Brumfield.

LHSAA Division I Level 8 Team State Runner Up (from left): Dylan Bernard, Ava Buquoi, Bri Shook, and Lauren Babineaux.

Softball

Team Division I SemiFinalist

OVERALL RECORD of 16 - 9

Coached by Mrs. Dawn Benoit

DISTRICT RUNNER UP

REGIONAL RUNNER UP

Coached by Mrs. Stephanie Bollman

Tennis Team Track & Field

DISTRICT RUNNER UP

• Morgan Trauth - District Champion - 1600 and 3200 meters

• Olivia Bordes - District Champion - 100 meters

• Virginia Turner - District Champion - 300 meter hurdles

REGIONAL - 3rd PLACE

• Morgan Trauth - Regional Champion - 3200

Coached by Mr. Paul Garvey

meters

Tennis team members with the regional runner-up trophy - Front row (from left): Breelan Hausknecht, Molly Stavinoha, Riley Sciambra, Brooke Couret, and Meghan McMahon. Back row (from left): Enna Hawes, Bailey Couret, Katherine Harper, Elle Thomas, A'Maya Freeman, Sofia Chanes, Ella Brown, and Mackenzie Hertz.

Dominican Softball team members on the road to State - Front row (From left): Francesca Lauriano, Mykail Lusco, Lauren Sekinger, Ella Bertucci, Raegan Porche, and Ellie Dalton. Back row (from left): Sophia Martin, Cristin Angelo, Madeline Branch, Makenna Sparks, Delaney Durr, Evelyn Booth, Jovie Leingang, Sarah Steeg, Kalei Masson, Sara Tracy, Kaitlyn Lyons, Sydney Sherman, Aubrey Daigrepont, and Ava Lusco.

Track and field members who competed in regionals - Front row (from left): Claudia Grosch, Elise Raque, Morgan Trauth, Roma McAlear, Sammy Wild, Olivia Bordes, Virginia Turner, Maeve Storm, Jahlah Holmes, Betsy Cao, Alaina Becnel, and Iriel Duplessis. Back row (from left): Bridget Palermo, Brooke Babin, Marisol Torres, Catherine Kernion, Amy Engelhardt, Bryce Couvillon, Emily Hazelwood, Chloe Maiden, Leah Charles, Katherine Patron, Baileigh Goines, Kayla Little, and Julia Fluellen

LOU REILLY AWARD

The Lou Reilly Award is presented in memory of a wonderful Dominican graduate. For many years she served the community as an educator with a special love for athletics and student athletes. She saw athletic competition and sportsmanship as an important part of the Dominican High School spirit. The award recognizes the athlete who continually tries to improve her skills and listens to her coaches and teammates. This athlete encourages her teammates and gives her full effort at each moment. The student athletes themselves have a nominating vote in the selection of award recipients. The final decision is left to the discretion of the coaches.

TEAM WORK

Corinne Lannan – JV Soccer

Grace Koenig – JV Soccer

Madison Trauth – Varsity Soccer

Cali Tortorich – 8th Grade Volleyball

Tamia Williams – JV Volleyball

Caroline Lavie – Varsity Volleyball

Enna Hawes – JV Cross Country

Amy Engelhardt – Varsity Cross Country

Olivia Cassreino – Swimming

Rachel Fath – JV Basketball, Sydney Sherman – Varsity Basketball

Molly Stavinoha – Golf, Brooke Couret – Tennis, Raegan Porche – JV Softball

Lauren Sekinger – Varsity Softball, Maeve Storm – Varsity Track and Field

College Signings

KATE BAKER

Louisiana State University

Beach Volleyball

KELSEY MAJOR

Louisiana State University Soccer

End of the Year Award Recipients

The DOMINICANITE AWARD recognizes the senior athlete who participated in the most athletic teams during her years at Dominican. This honor was awarded to CATHERINE KERNION

The SCHOLASTIC AWARD, given to the senior who has participated in at least 2 varsity sports each year and has the highest cumulative GPA, was presented to KELSEY MAJOR .

The ARMY RESERVE NATIONAL SCHOLAR ATHLETE AWARD , given to the outstanding senior in athletics, leadership, and academic excellence, was presented to CAROLINE LAVIE and MADISON TRAUTH

The LEE FERNANDEZ DE LA REGUERA PITTMAN ’51 AWARD , voted by the Dominican coaching staff recognizing the overall varsity athlete who exhibits great athletic ability, strong character, and a positive attitude, was merited by KATE BAKER and KELSEY MAJOR

ELISE RAQUE

University of Alabama at Birmingham Track

LAUREN SEKINGER

Southeastern Florida University

Softball

SYDNEY SHERMAN

Coastal Alabama Community College

Softball

MADISON TRAUTH

Mississippi College Soccer

Louisiana High School Athletic Association

LHSAA ALL ACADEMIC TEAM

Presented for outstanding academic achievement by maintaining a cumulative Grade-Point Average of 3.50 or higher during their academic career while participating in varsity high school athletics.

• Madison Baglio (T&F), Megan Bailey (Soccer), Kate Baker (VB), Alaina Becnel (T&F), Betsy Cao (T&F), Anne Carr (CC), Olivia Cassreino (Swim), Brooke Couret (VB/Tennis), Ellie Dalton (VB), Elise Detillier (Soccer), Gracie Ely (VB), Amy Engelhardt (CC), Rowan French (Soccer), Clare Gagnard (CC), Baileigh Goines (T&F), Bradley Hughes (Soccer), Catherine Kernion (CC/Swim/T&F), Erin Kramer (Soccer), Lauren Lemonier (T&F), Avery Lirette (Soccer), Elise Raque (CC/T&F), Diya Sadhwani (Golf), Lauren Sekinger (SB), Sydney Sherman (BB/SB), Molly Stavinoha (Golf/Tennis), Anna Taylor (VB), Marisol Torres (T&F), Madison Trauth (Soccer), Kate Weiss (CC/T&F)

LHSAA ALL ACADEMIC 4.0 SCHOLAR TEAM

A student-athlete’s six-semester GPA must have an un-weighted 4.00. The award is presented for exemplary academic achievement by maintaining the highest Grade Point Average among all athletes during their academic career while participating in varsity high school athletics.

• Kelsey Major (CC/Soccer), Maeve Storm (CC/T&F), Caroline Lavie (VB), Caroline Blais (Soccer), Jasmine Ferrier (Soccer), Amy Engelhardt (T&F), Kayla Prevost (T&F), Riley Sciambra (Tennis)

Dominican athlete honorees (from left): Catherine Kernion, Caroline Lavie, Madison Trauth, Kelsey Major, and Kate Baker.

Second Harvest Canned Food Drive

DOMINICAN ANNUAL FOOD DRIVE LARGEST IN SCHOOL’S HISTORY

Seven Second Harvest Food Bank trucks arrived on campus for Dominican’s largest collection for the school’s 23rd annual food drive. The 2022 drive surpassed this year’s goal by 388% with a total of 96,934 food items donated, making it one of Second Harvest Food Bank’s largest organized food drive events. This year’s drive included a significant monetary donation acquired by Dominican junior Abi Scanlan when she was reaching out to food drive contributors. In response, Jessica Brandt made a $10,000 donation toward the school’s food drive.

“Our students look forward to the food drive each spring, and they did a tremendous job this year, collecting and sorting all of the donations in only one week,” said Dr. Maureen Wright, OP, Vice President of Dominican Catholic Identity.

"This effort gave us the opportunity to live two of the Dominican pillars, community and service. We built community while serving our greater community. The food drive is led by Dominican’s Campus Ministry Club whose members worked with great passion and energy. Many other students, personnel, and alumnae helped to make this accomplishment possible. We are grateful to all of them."

Inspiration for this year’s competition was the board game, Clue, with all class levels and alumnae participating. Total collections during the one-week drive:

8th Graders: 21,201

Freshmen: 6,704

Sophomores: 4,158

Juniors: 36,591

Seniors: 22,134

Alumnae: 6,146

“This total of more than 90,000 items of food is just outstanding,” said Second Harvest President & CEO Natalie Jayroe. “The annual Dominican food drive helps to feed thousands of hungry in our community every year. And the wonderful $10,000 monetary donation will help feed 40,000 people as well.”

Thanksgiving Baskets

Exceeding its goal for this year’s annual Thanksgiving Baskets Drive, Dominican delivered 125 Thanksgiving baskets to St. Rita Catholic Church in New Orleans for distribution to families in the neighborhood. The baskets were filled with food items to make a complete Thanksgiving meal for a family. Dominican partnered with St. Rita for this year’s drive. Dominican’s Campus Ministry coordinated the one-week food drive that collected donations from homerooms, clubs, and athletic teams. Dominican alumnae, spanning several class years, donated 31 Thanksgiving baskets to the annual drive. Turkeys were donated by the parishes of neighboring St. Rita Catholic Church and Mary Queen of Peace Catholic Church in Mandeville. The Dominican Dads Club delivered the 125 baskets to St. Rita Catholic School where Dominican students assisted with distribution. The Thanksgiving Baskets Drive will feed more than 1,000 people.

Adopt-A-Family

St. Mary’s Dominican High School delivered Christmas spirit when it adopted 147 individuals for the school’s annual Adopt-a-Family. Receiving gifts and goodwill were 119 individuals from various organizations under Catholic Charities and 28 individuals from the Metro Centers for Community Advocacy.

Gifts were provided by Religion classes and through donations from school personnel. Campus Ministry officers organized the gifts and helped the Dads Club members load their vehicles for delivery to the two organizations.

Ukraine Donation Drive

During a one-week donation drive for Ukraine, the Dominican community collected donations of medicine, school supplies, children’s clothing, food, and toiletries that equated to three pick-ups of all donations. A Blue and Yellow Dress Down Day collected $3738.75 from students and personnel who donated a minimum of $5 to participate. Dominican alumnae contributed $555. Total monetary donations were $4293.75. The drive was coordinated by the school’s Office of Dominican Catholic Identity and the Student Council, in partnership with the Udych family which has family members in Ukraine. Dominican’s donations were sent to the east coast for shipment to Europe and distribution to Ukraine.n

Kindness Week

Community

January 2022, Student Council carried on the new tradition, started by the 2020-2021 Executive Board, of Kindness Week! The purpose was to encourage our school community to start the new year on a positive note. Each day of the week had a theme to help spread kindness! Students and personnel discovered little ways to add kindness into their daily routines and spread kindness to each other whenever possible. Students sent digital notes of encouragement and thanks to one another to start the week. Kindness Confetti was available for students to give and take during the week. Throughout Kindness Week, students could purchase hand-made TPWK (Treat People With Kindness) bracelets or a shoutout to a friend or mentor on morning announcements along with a popcorn sale, “Kernels for Kindness” on Friday.

DIAGNOSING SICKLE CELL DISEASE

In the Bio Research Lab, students taking Mrs. Janine Koenig’s Bio II Honors class performed a lab, Diagnosing Baby Marie. Using gel electrophoresis, the students diagnosed a baby with sickle cell disease. DNA samples were taken from the mother, father, an older sibling, and the newborn. All of the samples were placed in a gel electrophoresis chamber and the students analyzed the results. They shared their lab findings with Ochsner Educational Outreach Team.

Classroom Experience

MICRO:BIT ACCESSORIES REDESIGN PROJECTS

During the Fall semester, students in Computer Science learned how to program Micro:bits to create various projects, such as scorekeepers, board games, and more. Micro:bits are pocket-sized computers with an LED light display, programmable buttons, and other add-on accessories of sensors or servos. The second quarter exam project was an opportunity for students to recreate and redesign a previous project to reflect their gained knowledge on the subject. In their project redesign, students were required to utilize Micro:bit Hummingbird accessories that included sensors, lights, and servos. Many students took this opportunity to add rotation servos (wheels on Santa’s sleigh) to mobilize their updated project.

COASTAL RESTORATION LESSONS FOR DOMINICAN’S EARTH SCIENCES CLASS

Checking macroinvertebrates under the roots of an invasive water hyacinth, building multiple lines of defense for protection from hurricanes and storm surge – these were among the lessons about the importance of coastal restoration when Dinah Maygarden, MA, Research Associate and Science Education Program Director at the University of New Orleans (UNO) Pontchartrain Institute for Environmental Sciences was a guest educator for Earth Sciences class at St. Mary’s Dominican High School.

UNO’s coastal education program of hands-on, science-based activities, also increases awareness and understanding of issues on coastal land loss and restoration. The UNO Pontchartrain Institute for Environmental Sciences was founded in 2001.

“It is so important for my Earth Sciences students to understand the geology of our home. Louisiana’s wetlands are disappearing, and that directly affects all of us who live in southeast Louisiana,” said Dominican teacher Mrs. Joann Haydel. “The students loved the hands-on approach to learning about Louisiana’s wetlands.”

REFLECTIONS ON THE PANDEMIC

Students in Mrs. Janine Koenig’s Biology I Honors class and Mrs. Madelyn Maldonado’s Anatomy class welcomed Dr. Brian Credo who gave a presentation, “Reflections on the Pandemic – the Omicron Variant and Beyond.” An Associate Professor of Clinical Pediatrics at Tulane School of Medicine, Dr. Credo is a pediatric adolescent specialist, with a specific focus on Adolescent Medicine and Pediatrics. He also is Director of the Bio-Med track in the pre-professional program at Archbishop Rummel High School.

COO OF CATHOLIC CHARITIES SPEAKS TO JUNIORS

Deacon Martin Gutierrez, Chief Operating Officer at Catholic Charities Archdiocese of New Orleans, addressed the junior Religion classes with the presentation, Immigration – A Common Sense Approach.

ROCK MUSICIAN SHARES INSIGHTS ON TECHNOLOGY IMPACT WITH ENGINEERING CLASS

Digital technology’s impact on the music industry was the subject when American rock musician Randy Jackson connected via Zoom from his New York studio with students in Mr. Kenneth Lannes’ Engineering class. Jackson took students’ questions that covered several topics, including impact of digital software on music production, evolution of copyright protections, and artists using social media platforms – Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, TikTok – to develop and connect with their fanbases.

SPANISH AP STUDENTS’ INTERVIEWS CONNECT BEYOND THE CLASSROOM

Sr. Dominic Savio, O.P. and Spanish teacher Mrs. Claudia Vallejo listened to Sr. Ana González, O.P., with Albertus Magnus College Admissions in New Haven, CT, as the first guest speaker for interview sessions with Mrs. Vallejo’s Spanish AP students. Students asked her questions that were related to Sr. Ana’s life in the Dominican congregation, her culture, and her work. Born in Mexico, she came to New Orleans when she was a youth. She graduated from Loyola University New Orleans. Sister Savio has known Sr. Ana since Sr. Ana was 16 years old.

“Her interview was very useful for the students because they were able to ask her questions about the process of applying for college. Sr. Ana gave them many insights and very valuable advice for this process,” said Mrs. Vallejo. Sr. Ana emailed Mrs. Vallejo, “It was a delight to join your classroom and be interviewed by your students! WOW, they are amazing and I am honored to have joined you. Mil gracias por la oportunidad y están en mis oraciones.”

STUDENTS SURVEY FOR CIVIL ENGINEERING PROJECT

Using the quad as their classroom, students in Mr. Kenny Lannes’ Introduction to Engineering class engaged in a Civil Engineering Surveying project. In the quad, they mapped out large shapes. Using the theory of trigonometry and a level transit, the students measured angles and distances to a high level of accuracy.

In the Fall of 2020, Dominican became the first Catholic high school in the New Orleans area to have dual enrollment for Introduction to Engineering in the Louisiana University System.

RUBBER BAND CARS MEET THE ROAD

Students in Mrs. Crissy Giacona’s 8th grade science classes used their engineering skills to build a rubber band car. The car is a great example of information they learned in class in regards to friction and Newton’s laws of motion. As a part of the project, students presented in front of the class and described how they built the car, how far their car went in the trial runs, the challenges of building the car, and the successes of building the car. The second part of the project included ‘racing’ the rubber band cars in Alumnae Hall. To fulfill the project requirement, the cars needed to go a minimum of 1.5 meters. Awards were given for Most Creative, Smallest, and Farthest!

During the school year, students also interviewed immigration lawyer Laura Buck, who lives and works in New Orleans; Miguel Vallejo, a senior student in Medellín, Colombia who was elected president of his high school’s Student Council; and coffee grower Don Diego Jaramillo, who was interviewed while he was working in the field in his rural town in Colombia. All interviews were in Spanish.

Robotics

Club Awards & Recognitions Academic Games

DOMINICAN TOOK HOME WINS AT FTC ROBOTICS REGIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP

At the March 26th Louisiana FIRST Tech Challenge (FTC) Regional Championship, St. Mary’s Dominican High School FTC Robotics Teams – Dominican Ultraviolet and Dominican Valkyries – won two of the seven awards.

DOMINICAN ULTRAVIOLET was awarded the Connect Award and finished 16 out of 19 teams. The Connect Award recognizes the team that most connects with their local science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) community.

DOMINICAN VALKYRIES earned the Think Award and finished 14 out of 19 teams in robot play. The Think Award is given to the team that best reflects the journey the team took as they experienced the engineering design process during the build season.

Dominican Junior Charlotte Raymond won the Dean's List Finalist Award and is one of two students nominated to represent Louisiana at the World's Competition in Houston.

DOMINICAN STUDENTS EARN ED WINS AT NATIONAL ACADEMIC GAMES TOURNAMENT

The following St. Mary’s Dominican High School students earned wins at the Academic Games League of America National Tournament held in Knoxville, TN.

SENIOR LEVEL

Elizabeth Mobley (12th Grade)

Individual Awards – 2nd Presidents, 3rd On Sets, and 5th Sweepstakes

Team Awards (combination team with Brother Martin, St. Charles Catholic, and Lusher) – 1st Presidents, 2nd Propaganda, 2nd Equations, 3rd On Sets, and 2nd Sweepstakes

Ashley Barron (12th Grade)

Individual Award – 3rd Propaganda

Team Awards (combination team with Brother Martin, St. Charles Catholic, and Lusher) – 4th Propaganda and 7th Sweepstakes

JUNIOR LEVEL

Isabelle Anderson and Camille Truxillo (10th Grade)

Team Award (combination team with Brother Martin and Ben Franklin) – 2nd Presidents

Camille Truxillo (10th Grade)

Individual Award – 9th Sweepstakes

Maddie McGuire (10th Grade)

ROBOTICS TEAMS WON AT FIRST® TECH CHALLENGE (FTC) QUALIFIER

DOMINICAN ULTRAVIOLET:

Inspire Award - 2nd Place; qualified for Regional Championship. This award is given to the team that best embodies the 'challenge' of the FIRST Tech Challenge program. This is the most prestigious award given at competitions.

Design Award - 1st Place; presented to teams that incorporate industrial design elements that are both functional and aesthetic.

Innovate Award - 3rd Place; celebrates a team that thinks outside the box and has the ingenuity, creativity, and inventiveness to make their designs come to life.

Connect Award - 3rd Place; recognizes the team that most connects with their local science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) community.

Think Award - 3rd Place

DOMINICAN VALKYRIES:

Think Award - 1st Place; the award is given to the team that best reflects the journey the team took as they experienced the engineering design process during the build season.

Team Award (combination team with Brother Martin, St. Charles Catholic, and Jesuit) – 10th Sweepstakes

NEW ORLEANS LEAGUE PROPAGANDA TOURNAMENT

At the Propaganda Tournament, St. Mary’s Dominican High School’s Academic Games Team competed against other high schools in the New Orleans League.

Senior Elizabeth Mobley placed first as an individual. Dominican’s Senior Team, which included one Jesuit player, placed third.

Dominican’s Junior Team (A) tied for third place. Sophomores Camille Truxillo and

Anderson placed third and fourth individually.

Dominican’s

Isabelle

Academic Games Moderators were Mrs. Monica Haag and Mr. Alvin Mahler III.

Dominican Ultraviolets – (Front row, from left): Coach Madelyn Maldonado, Tess Baker, Emma Plaisance, Charlotte Raymond, Isabella Sachitano, and Coach Crissy Giacona. (Top row): Violet Matherne, Coach Kenny Lannes, Aya Elmadah, Caitlyn Dumas, Hidaya Khan, Mia Reyes, and Coach Matt Foss.

Dominican Valkyries – (Front row, from left): Coach Madelyn Maldonado, Rachael Tatford, Meredith Kononchek, Emma Ernst, Cecilia Cangelosi, Ashley Alexis, Reese Tatford, and Coach Crissy Giacona. (Top row): Elizabeth Amato, Coach Kenny Lannes, Priscilla Martinez, Isabella Roberts, Morgan Tebbe, and Coach Matt Foss.

Club Awards & Recognitions

DEBS

DEBS TOOK HOME STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS

JAZZ:

1st place division 3 winners; 1st place overall State Champions –2nd year in a row

Choreography Award and Technique Award, Choreographed by Virginia Babin '19

POM:

1st place division 3 winners; 1st place overall State Champions –2nd year in a row

Choreographed by 2021-2022 Dominican Deb Officers

HIP HOP:

1st place division 3 winners; 4th place overall state

Choreographed by Ali Dupre '18

GAME DAY:

1st place division 3 winners; 4th place overall state

SOLO:

4th place – Maddie Pearce (Junior High soloist)

DUETS:

1st place – Reiley Macicek and Reese Macicek

2nd place – Trinity Harvey and Maggie Miller

3rd place – Adelaide Rodrigue and Addie Blackwood

SWEEPSTAKES:

3rd place

DOMINICAN DEBS NATIONALLY RANKED IN JAZZ AND HIP HOP

After participating in the 2021 Universal Dance Association Summer Camp, the Dominican Debs qualified for the National Dance Team Competition held at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex in The Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando, FL. JAZZ DIVISION - advanced to finals and placed 11th in the nation HIP HOP DIVISION - advanced to the finals and placed 11th in the nation

The Dominican Debs Coach was Mrs. Fran Moran. Moderator was Mrs. Sina Baldwin.

Color Guard

DOMINICAN COLOR GUARD WON SEVERAL AWARDS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR

In April 2022, Color Guard took the Silver Medal at the Louisiana Mississippi Color Guard Championship in their competitive classification held in Lafayette. Their win moved them up to Scholastic A class for next year.

Late March, Dominican’s Color Guard won first place at the Louisiana Mississippi Color Guard and Percussion Circuit (LMCGPC) competition at Dutchtown High School in Geismar.

In February, Color Guard won the 2022 Winter Guard International (WGI) Gulfport Regional in their class. Color Guard took 1st Place in both preliminaries and finals at the competition in Gulfport that drew teams from Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, and Florida. Dominican’s score ranked as the second highest score in the nation for their class at that time.

The team placed second in its class at the LMCGPC competition held at Comeaux High School in Lafayette, LA.

Cheer

DOMINICAN CHEERLEADERS PLACE AT REGIONALS

Dominican's Cheerleading team competed in the Game Day Medium Varsity-Non Tumble category as one of 5 high school teams. They scored 91.9 points out of 100 total points which earned the team 3rd place and a bid to nationals.

The cheer moderators were Ms. Kathleen Fasold and Ms. Maya Kovalik.

Mrs. Amy Ferguson was the Color Guard moderator. Choreographer was Ms. Lillian Lestelle and designer was Ms. Crystal LoGiudice.

Band & Choir Club Awards & Recognitions

St. Mary’s Dominican High School students were selected to perform in the District VI Honor Band and Louisiana Music Educators Association (LMEA) All-State Senior High Honor Mixed Choir.

District VI Band Directors Association (DBDA) is an organization comprised of members of Louisiana Music Education Association – District VI, DBDA encompasses schools and school districts in Orleans, Jefferson, Plaquemines, and St. Bernard Parishes. Students in the District VI Junior High and Senior High Honor Bands go through an audition process before being accepted in the Honor Band.

Students selected for the District Senior High Honor Band are senior Isabella Paul on clarinet; sophomore Camille (CC) Truxillo, baritone saxophone; and sophomore Kathryn Fine, trumpet. Eighth grader Leah Gilmore was selected to the District Junior High Honor Band. She placed first chair, clarinet.

Kathryn Fine also was selected to perform in the LMEA All-State Senior High Honor Mixed Choir. She received the LMEA Academic All-State Award.

Ms. Brenda Castillo, Fine Arts Department Chair at Dominican, was also director of the band and choir.

Speech and Debate Team

SPEECH AND DEBATE TEAM TACKLES COMPETITIONS

St. Mary’s Dominican High School Speech and Debate Team posted several wins at events during the school term. In October, junior Shania Raimer placed second in the Lincoln Douglas Debate and second in Original Oratory at the Southside Shark Showdown Speech and Debate Tournament. The Lincoln Douglas Debate is a oneon-one style debate that focuses on the philosophy of the resolution being argued. Ten high schools competed virtually in the Southside Shark Showdown, part of the Louisiana High School Speech League.

In January, Inchara Anand and Isabella Paul took 1st Place in Duo Interpretation at the virtual Trinity High School Shamrock Invitational in Kentucky. The students performed a shortened version of the play, Perfect, by Alan Haehnel. Competing at the virtual Star Valley Invitational in Wyoming, Shania Raimer was awarded 2nd Place overall in Original Oratory Topic – Tribalism. She discussed the damaging effect that political tribalism has on our country and some ideas to correct the issue.

St. Mary’s Dominican High School students, (from left), Imad Siddiqui, Grace Mandella, Sahithi Koneru, Diana Nguyen, Shania Raimer, and Selae Walker. Not Pictured: Aya Elmadah and Rachel Tatford.

At the Benjamin Franklin Speech and Debate Tournament, held virtually, the following students received awards: Shania Raimer, 1st Place, Impromptu Speaking and 1st Place, Original Oratory – Tribalism; Aya Elmadah, 2nd Place, Original Oratory – Toxic (how modern beauty standards have become more dangerous than ever); Rachael Tatford, 3rd Place , Original Oratory – Destroying Ecosystems and Winning Trophies (how big game hunting hurts ecosystems); Selae Walker, 3rd Place, Congress; Sahithi Koneru and Imad Siddiqui , 1st Place, Public Forum; Diana Nguyen and Grace Mandella, 3rd Place, Public Forum.

In February, Inchara Anand and Isabella Paul placed 3rd in Duo Interpretation at the West Bend East Tournament in Wisconsin.

At the Louisiana Tournament of Champions held in April at Southside High School, sophomore Zoha Mahmood competed in Congress; Shania Raimer competed in Lincoln Douglas; Sahithi Koneru and Imad Siddiqui competed in Public Forum debate and won second overall.

Adam Naquin and Bradley Guillory were moderators of Dominican’s Speech and Debate Club. Coaches were Kristina Plunkett and Andrew Cerise.

St. Mary’s Dominican High School students, (from left), Inchara Anand, Isabella Paul, and Shania Raimer.

Ecology & Stewardship Club Partnered with NAHS

ART AND SCIENCE COME TOGETHER FOR STUDENTS

St. Mary’s Dominican High School’s Ecology & Stewardship Club partnered with the National Art Honor Society to express their creativity and support of the Green Light New Orleans water-saving and stormwater management program. Fruits of their labor were ten painted rain barrels with colorful artwork reflecting the New Orleans landscape, including aquatic life, farmers’ markets, rows of houses, and Mardi Gras. Green Light New Orleans is a local nonprofit organization that works on sustainable solutions for the community. One of the solutions to the problems of flooding and subsidence is getting local artists, students, and the community involved in painting rain barrels that are distributed to homes and businesses in the Greater New Orleans area.

Choir & Tri M

Junior Classical League

AFTERNOON AT THE OPERA

Junior Classical League (JCL) members, JCL moderator Dr. Wayne Rupp, and Fine Arts Department Chair Brenda Castillo visited the New Orleans Opera and saw the first act of Wagner’s Die Walküre (The Valkyrie) as a part of the New Orleans Opera’s Student Night Out. The Student Night Out performance is free to students and their chaperones in order to promote a love of opera and music. New Orleans has a rich history of opera and is the site of the first opera house in the US.

(Above) The voices of Dominican’s Choir filled Notre Dame Seminary Chapel in song at the Mass for the end of the year gathering of Catholic Community Foundation Board of Directors and guests. Before Mass was celebrated, the choir performed Christmas carols. Brenda Castillo, Chair of Dominican’s Fine Arts Department, led the choir. (Photo by Frank Methe).

(Below) Members of Dominican’s Tri-M Music Honor Society performed Christmas carols at neighboring Chateau de Notre Dame to spread holiday cheer.

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This project gave our members an opportunity to combine science and art while creating a product that is an important part of green infrastructure for our city.

- Mrs. Joann Haydel, Dominican science teacher and moderator of the Ecology & Stewardship Club

Club Activities

Science National Honor Society

Officers of the Science National Honor Society (SNHS) gave scientific presentations to members on topics ranging from The Science of Shyness to 23,000 Year Old Footprints. A requirement of all officers is that they conduct scientific presentations.

There were 84 members in SNHS, formed this school term. Current membership criteria is 3.50 Science GPA, and 3.50 Overall GPA. Club moderator was Ms. Anjel Guitroz.

Presenters and their talks were:

Kayla Prevost – President (Senior): The Science of Shyness

To the delight of residents and staff at neighboring Chateau de Notre Dame, the Dominican Band led a Mardi Gras parade twice around Chateau’s campus. Friends and family members of the residents followed the band in their cars that were decked out with Mardi Gras decorations as passengers tossed doubloons and beads.

Band Robotics

Angelle Nash – President (Junior): The Science of Music

Kate Weiss – Vice-President: Cloning

Nhu Thao Betsy Cao – Secretary: Bioluminescence

Diya Sadhwani – Treasurer: Sleep and Dreams

Emma Ridge – Public Relations Officer: 23,000 Year Old Footprints

An anonymous donor’s gift of 100 backpacks in 2020 to Dominican’s Robotics team extended its community reach a year later. The donor requested the backpacks be given to students who would benefit from them. Robotics moderator and coach Crissy Giacona, who also teaches science at Dominican, noted that service is an important part of the team.

The COVID-19 pandemic put on hold distribution of the backpacks, but in the summer of 2021 the Robotics team found a perfect connection with Tulane University School of Science and Engineering. Mrs. Giacona presented the backpacks to Michelle Hewlett Sanchez, Ph.D., Director of the Center for K-12 STEM Outreach for the Tulane University School of Science and Engineering. A 2021 Ada Lovelace STEM Educator honoree, Dr. Sanchez is the Levy Professor of Integrated Discovery and Community Engagement, and Senior Professor of Practice, Physics and Engineering Physics. “Dr. Sanchez does many personal development programs to encourage STEM activities in the classroom,” said Mrs. Giacona. “She will donate the backpacks with some really great items in them to teachers in the community, ” said Mrs. Giacona.

In August 2020, 25 backpacks were given to The Peace Center, the Dominican Sisters of Peace neighborhood outreach organization for people of all ages whose services include tutoring for children. The Peace Center is walking distance from Dominican.

Tulane Professor Visit

Corey J. Miles, Ph.D., Assistant Professor, Department of Sociology and Africana Studies Program at Tulane University, was guest speaker for the Speech and Debate Club and Students for Human Dignity and Diversity in Action Club. Dr. Miles talked about systemic racism and its modern-day impacts.

Special School Events

St. Mary’s Dominican High School presents Little Women

Dominican’s production of Little Women debuted on March 25. The cast and crew dedicated their time and talent for many months leading up to the production and their hard work came to fruition on stage in a spectacular performance!

Spring Musical

Ring Day

New Student Induction

Special School Events

At the beginning of their senior year, the Class of 2022 received their rings during a Mass and ceremony in Siena Center. After the ceremony, the seniors were able to keep tradition and 'run the halls!'

Baccalaureate Mass

Special School Events

Mass of the Holy Spirit

Justice Awareness Mass

From Our Lady Queen of the Rosary Chapel, the first Mass of the 2021-2022 school year was streamed to the classrooms.

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Yard Sign Pick Up for Incoming Students

Bleacher Swap

E-Board Elections

Mother Daughter Senior Tea

Executive Board incoming officers (from left): President - Elise Grefer; Vice President - Izzy Tran; Secretary - Olivia Labruzzo; and Treasurer - Kiley Rousselle

Summer Camps

DominiCamp · Jumpin' for Joy

From volleyball and cheerleading, to arts and crafts and conducting experiments, campers at DominiCamp and Jumpin' for Joy channeled their creativity in a variety of activites, including the arts, sports, dance, music, and science.

Walkin' on Walmsley

Incoming students enjoyed Walkin’ on Walmsley, an exciting week of orientation where they met faculty and fellow students, made new friends, and had fun as they discovered their new school. Lunch, locating lockers, reading and math time, a service project, enjoying beignets with a campus visit from Café du Monde, and a Friendship Talk led by the Counseling Department were some of the many activities that packed their week. A bounce house, photo booth, and Italian ice treats were a few of the last day events.

Recruitment Events 2022-2023

FALL SPEND-A-DAYS

September 9, 15, 21, 29

October 7, 17, 26, 28, 31

November 1, 8

ADMISSIONS INFORMATION SESSION

September 14

SEVENTH GRADE SOCIAL

September 23

October 2022

DEB MINI CAMP

September 24

SHADOW MY SADDLES

October 1

DOMINI-SCIENCE SATURDAY

October 8

OPEN HOUSE

October 20 CHEER MINI CAMP

October 29 ADMISSIONS INFORMATION

November 2 DOMINI-DESIGN DAY November 5

SPRING SPEND-A-DAYS

March 22

April 12, 13

6TH GRADE EVENT

March 10

BLACK AND WHITE FRIDAY NIGHT

April 21

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Established in 1901, the St. Mary’s Dominican High School Alumnae Association continues to strengthen its heritage with each graduating class.

Annual alumnae dues are vital to the operational expenses of the Alumnae Office and are used to produce The Torch. Dues also help to offset costs of the many events coordinated by the Alumnae Office including Shadow My Saddles, Breakfast with Baby Jesus, Easter Egg Roll, Cocktails in the Courtyard, Homecoming Weekend, and so much more!

Class of 1930 - 1964...........Dues $15

Class of 1965 - 2016...........Dues $35

Class of 2017 - 2022...........Dues $15

Alumnae Association Dues for 2022 - 2023 For

Please make checks payable to DHS or visit our website, www.stmarysdominican.org, and click on the Give to Dominican tab - Donate OnlineAlumnae Giving.

If you have any questions, comments, or would like to submit news for The Torch, email Alumnae Director Celeste Shelsey Anding ’82 at canding@stmdhs.org.

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2023 is right around the corner and many of you will be celebrating milestone anniversaries. We invite all of you to come back to Dominican for your Anniversary year reunion.

Class of 1948

75 year reunion

Class of 1973

Class of 1983

40 year reunion

50 year reunion

Class of 1998

Class of 1993

30 year reunion

Class of 1988

35 year reunion

Class of 2008

15 year reunion

Class of 2003

20 year reunion

UPCOMING REUNIONS

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1973

Your 50th reunion is one year away! Please join the “DHS73” Facebook page. You can also contact Winnie Waltzer-Hackett at winniewh@comcast.net or (505) 440-8662. She lives in New Mexico where the area code is 505, not 504!

1988

Class of 2013

10 year reunion

Class of 2018

5 year reunion

REUNION PLANNING GUIDELINES

- We offer on campus and off-site options, with a donation to Dominican built into the cost.

- We make it easy for you to coordinate your class reunion.

- There will be no out of pocket fees for the organizers.

- We will sign the vendor contract, create a link for your classmates to register online, provide your class with volunteers at your check in table, and take your class photo for the next edition of The Torch! We will also coordinate with your class to raise funds as a donation to Dominican in the name of your class. Contact Alumnae Director Celeste Anding ’82 at alumnae@stmdhs.org to get started on your class reunion. We want to make your reunion fun and affordable for everyone in your class.

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Class of 2022 Coffee and Yearbooks

Alumnae Appreciate Personnel

Mother Daughter Tea in Honor of the Class of 2022

Alumnae at Open House

Easter Egg Roll

Mother Daughter Generations

3rd Generations

Cocktails in the Courtyard & Makers Market

Alumnae-Made Meals Delivered to Covenant House in Honor of National Catholic Sisters Week

In 2016, Dominican alumnae began observing Catholic Sisters Week by hosting a special dinner honoring women religious. The dinners continued through March of 2019. Then COVID-19 arrived with restrictions. The Dominican sisters encouraged the alumnae to honor them by serving the community. Since 2020, the alumnae have brought meals during the year to the residents and staff at Covenant House New Orleans. Two years later, Alumnae Director Celeste Shelsey Anding (’82) invited area Catholic high school alumnae directors to join Dominican in providing dinner for 75 people at Covenant House New Orleans during Catholic Sisters Week. Ursuline Academy, Archbishop Chapelle High School, and Mount Carmel Academy responded. "This community outreach is a wonderful way to honor women religious, " said Mrs. Anding.

Alumnae Brushing Up

All alumnae and friends are invited to 3 paint parties annually: July, November, and February with different artwork at each. You can book a private class party by emailing the Alumnae Office at alumnae@stmarysdominican.org.

St. Joseph Altar

Karen Kloesel Katz '82 created Paint Parties for all alumnae!

Alumnae Come Back to Campus

Students in Mrs. Crissy Giacona’s 8th grade science class welcomed guest speaker Sylvia Mullen ’18, a senior honors student at the University of New Orleans who shared findings from her research project for the past two years in Honors Biology. The topic was, “Evaluating Methods To Determine the Maximum Oxygen Consumption by the Gulf Killifish, Fundulus Grandis.”

Returning to her alma mater, Ty Rhea Salvant ’93 spoke about racial justice to the juniors’ religion classes taught by Mr. Mark Gonnella and Ms. Claire Gallagher. She answered pre-submitted questions from the students and shared handouts on institutional racism, and distinguished from the explicit attitudes or racial biases of individuals by the existence of systemic policies or laws and practices that provide differential access to goods, services, and opportunities of society by race.

Eva Schmidt ’15 was guest speaker for Ms. Anjel Guitroz’s Bio II class. She holds a degree in Biological Engineering from Louisiana State University where she found a passion for biomedical research with a background in oxidative stress and diabetic kidney disease research. At AxoSim, located in the New Orleans Bio District, she assists in neuropathy, myelination studies, and commercialization. She is interested in the novel biotechnology and innovative molecular methods AxoiSim offers.

Students in Mr. Kenneth Lannes' Engineering Class welcomed guest speaker Emma Hensley Taylor ’12 who touched on a range of civil engineering career tracks. Mrs. Taylor also covered the importance of getting internships prior to graduation and showed the class some of the new construction, renovations, and forensic engineering projects she has worked on. “Whether or not they become engineers, they all have a bright future ahead of them,” she said.

Nancy Thomas ’12 and Rachel Hensley ’15, were guest speakers for the Biotechnology Club and Mrs. Koenig’s Biology II Honors class. Hensley is a Crime Lab DNA Analyst II at Louisiana State Police Crime Laboratory. Among the topics she covered in her talks were forensics and CODIS, the acronym for the Combined DNA Index System. Thomas is Manager of Oil Chemistry at Eurofins in New Orleans. Eurofins Scientific through its subsidiaries is the world leader in food, environment, pharmaceutical & cosmetic product testing, discovery pharmacology, forensics, and in agroscience contract research.

WWL-TV Eyewitness Morning News anchor Sheba Turk ’07 returned to her alma mater where she met with students in the Speech and Debate Club. Turk, who joined WWL-TV in 2011 as an associate producer for the Morning News, shared her career experience of rising through the ranks in television news and answered students’ questions. She is author of, “Off Air: My Journey to the Anchor Desk,” that traces her rise from traffic reporter to TV reporter and now anchor at WWL-TV.

Dominican's 60th Alumnae Homecoming

St. Mary’s Dominican High School alumnae returned to their alma mater for the 60th Alumnae Homecoming Mass and Luncheon on April 9th. The Classes of 1970, 1971, and 1972 celebrated their 50th anniversaries and received rosaries designed by Rebecca Bellows Crawford ’86 and made by Peggy Delarosa ’69. Alumnae represented 46 classes. Celebrant for the Mass was Rev. Peyton Plessala, son of Drs. Kirby and Deneen Territo-Evans Plessala, a 1982 Dominican graduate. Lorraine Melito Hess ’86 was Liturgical Music Coordinator.

Following Mass, three alumnae were honored. Ty Rhea Salvant ’93 received the St. Catherine of Siena Preaching Award in recognition for preaching the Holy Word by example of her life and being an inspiration to those who seek Truth, the Resurrection, and the Life. Evelyne Windmeyer Berner and Katherine McKay Fitzmorris from the Class of 1962, received Alumna of the Year recognition as women who instill Christian moral values while encouraging the practice of ethical behaviors as demonstrated through their dedication to family, public service, and career.

Evelyne Windmeyer Berner ’62 Alumna of the Year Award

Evelyne’s love for teaching and helping others was inspired by her mother, Evelyne Cambre Windmeyer, Dominican Class of 1938. Her mother was the founding kindergarten teacher at St. Dominic where Evelyne attended. At the University of New Orleans, Evelyne was a Margaret Mead Scholar and earned a degree in Anthropology. In 1984, she returned to college for a master’s degree in Early Childhood Education in Curriculum and Instruction. She began teaching kindergarten at the newly opened St. Elizabeth Ann Seton and taught for 41 years. Active in several early childhood associations, she was president of the Association of Early Childhood Educators of the Archdiocese of New Orleans. She and her husband of 58 years, August J. Berner, Jr., have four children, 20 grandchildren, one great-granddaughter. This fourth-generation Dominican family has three daughters and two granddaughters who are Dominican graduates. For more than 30 years she hosted summer GrandCamp where she instilled in her grandchildren the importance of family. Recently retired, Evelyne volunteers for science and social studies activities and magic shows and puppet shows for the younger children at various schools.

Katherine McKay Fitzmorris ’62

Kay, the eldest of seven children in an Irish-American family, followed the footsteps of her mother, Katherine Raphiel (Class of 1937). After Kay graduated from Dominican, her four sisters, and later her daughter, and five granddaughters would choose the same path. Kay is mother of five and grandmother of nine. She attended St. Mary’s Dominican College and embarked on a teaching career at New Orleans area Catholic grammar schools. Her teaching career spanned 45 years, with the exception of the years of her husband John’s service in the US Army. For a decade she taught at St. Leo the Great School, under the direction of the Cabra Dominicans. In the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina in 2005, she accepted the call from St. Dominic School to teach her favorite subject, religion. At St. Dominic she also helped prepare students for receiving the sacraments. While taking care of her growing family, during weekends over a period of 27 years, she answered the after-hours phone calls to Access, the pregnancy counseling service of Catholic Charities. When she was not in the classroom teaching, Kay shared her time and talent at her alma mater, serving on the Alumnae Board and remaining involved with the Alumnae Association.

(From left) Sally Russo, Alumnae Association President, Evelyne Berner, and Dr. Cynthia Thomas, President of St. Mary's Dominican High School.

(From left) Sally Russo, Kay Fitzmorris, and Dr. Cynthia Thomas.

Dominican's 60th Alumnae Homecoming

St. Catherine of Siena Preaching Award

Ty Rhea Salvant ’93

In 2020, Ty was appointed chair of the Archdiocese of New Orleans Committee for Race, Equity and Justice, leading a 15-member committee of clergy, religious, and laity to assess and make recommendations on diversity and a culture of welcome in parishes, schools, agencies, and administration throughout the Archdiocese. She is a member of the Archdiocese’s Racial Harmony Commission that addressed and implemented Synod findings related to race and diversity and presented workshops on Pastoral Letters regarding racism. Last year, the mother of six, started Time with Ty, a lifestyle brand that shares her passion for community, education, family, marriage, and self-care. She wrote, A Mother’s Reflection, a guided journal to help other mothers not lose themselves in the roles they occupy. She plans to publish three more journals in this series: one for dads, one for couples, and one for families. In 2010, she founded NOLA Homeschoolers, an inclusive, diverse, and safe community for families to receive support in every phase of homeschooling. Her community involvement includes volunteering with St. Dominic Catholic Church, NOLA Catholic Parenting, Willwoods Community, and Friends of City Park. She is a board member for BabyPlus for Good, Junior League of New Orleans, and Catholic Engaged Encounter with her husband, Derrick.

50 Year Reunion Classes

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(From left) Front, Row 1: Cathy Hill Thompson, Deirdre Rafferty Cullen, Melanie Palmer, Glendy Matherne Forster, Melanie Natal Lewis, Pam Kittock Beaucoudray, Lisa Mosely Boihem, Cindy Balu, Christine Coyle Cooper, Susan Danos Hymel, Camille Breaux Smatt, and Pauline Cotoya Kelty. Row 2: Vera Carona Marse, Margaret Kramer Daigle, Rosalind Fleming Mathes, Eneid Francis, Susan Herbert Tucker, Sandra Carlin Andrieu, Patricia Gros Summers, Theresa Harris Maquar, Jean Vigo Lacour, Cathy Boudreaux DuTreil, and Michelle Michelet Verdigets. Row 3: Lanelle Briere Brizzolara, Carolyn Franz Favre, Debbie Hall Perrone, Janet Little Moore, Donna Heyd Streeter, Shelley Bourg Trahan, Laura Marse, Janet Carriere Harrison, Leigh Drake Carriere, Linda Wilson, and Kathleen Burk. Row 4: Christie Morris Burke, Patricia Schreiber, Maria Rhodes Reinhert, Jeannie Bourgeois Ruda, Marlene LoCascio Zahn, and Janice Cory Scott.

(From left) Front, Row 1: Maureen Seward Elwick, Victoria Ragusa, Joy Malone, and Julé Laurent Hotstream. Row 2: Sr. Ellen Kron, D.C., Patricia Keller Cousins, Denise DiRosa Frederick, Grace Tergel Couvillion, and Kathy Ciaccio Giler. Row 3: Pam McKay Falter, Mary Ann Gravois Haynie, Judy Payne, and Kathleen Swiler LaGrange.

(From left) Front, Row 1: Karen Hernandez Schindler, Cherie Rouquette, and Evelyn Paternostro Francioni. Row 2: Sue Wetzel Bradle, Lynne Gravois Coughlin, Kathy St. Amant Pastorek, and Kathy Kittock Piazza.

(From left) Dr. Cynthia Thomas, Ty Salvant, and Sally Russo.

All About Alumnae Featured Alumnae

FATIMA SHAIK ’70

Fatima Shaik is an Indian American and African American award winning author and former daily journalist. Her work explores contemporary social issues, especially that of the AfricanAmerican experience. Fatima’s research on the Société d’Economie, an early Black Catholic mutual aid society, received support from the Louisiana Endowment for the Humanities and the Kittredge Fund, and led to her 2021 book Economy Hall: The Hidden History of a Free Black Brotherhood (The Historic New Orleans Collection, February 2021). That same year, she received the Louisiana Writer Award from the Louisiana Center for the Book and the State Library of Louisiana. The book received the 2022 Louisiana Endowment for the Humanities Book of the Year Award and will be Louisiana’s adult book entry in the National Book Festival of the Library of Congress. After reading the records of the Economie—3,000 pages of handwritten French stored in her family’s home—did she realize this community’s impact. She spent two decades reading the journals and documenting events with real estate records, legal cases, old monographs, and articles. Economy Hall is her first work of nonfiction and her seventh book.

She was born in the historic Seventh Ward of New Orleans and raised on the oral histories of Black Creoles told by her family and neighbors. A full-time journalist for more than a decade, she founded the Communication Department at Saint Peter’s University in New Jersey where she taught as tenured faculty for 25 years. She is a trustee of PEN America and member of The Writers Room in New York City. Her freelance articles appeared in Essence, Nikkei Architecture, L'Expansion, The New York Times, In These Times, and The Root.

Fatima attended Xavier University for two years before graduating from Boston University with a Bachelor of Science, and New York University with a Master of Arts. She was a reporter for the Miami News and New Orleans Times-Picayune before joining McGraw-Hill where she worked in editorial positions for a decade. She is included in A Booklover’s Guide to New Orleans and the Encyclopedia of African American Writers, among others. She is also the subject of a film by director Kaveri Kaul who takes the author to her paternal grandfather’s birthplace in Kolkata, the capital of the Indian state of West Bengal.

DAWN DEDEAUX ’70

Dawn DeDeaux: The Space Between Worlds, presented October 22nd, 2021 to January 23rd, 2022 at the New Orleans Museum of Art, offered visitors a retrospective of five decades of the artist’s critically acclaimed work. A group of Dominican alumnae, students and faculty who met on that last Saturday of the show had a guided tour by Dawn, who shared her inspirational sources. Dawn’s prophetic work addresses divisions in society, distances between humans and Earth, cultures and communities, social justice, and how to heal society’s divisions.

“I personally do not have the answers to our problems, but I wish to prompt continued dialogue in the pursuit of solution,” she said. “That is forefront in my work which aims to engage the public at large. We are at such an important crossroad, and it seems that I have had to be more forceful about certain issues –nudging neither with a hammer nor a glove. For me it’s more of lighting a candle to illuminate paths, as the future life on earth is precariously suspended and impacted by our personal and collective actions or lack of action. Every now and then I read a report that indicates we are making small strides in environmental stability,

but the clock is ticking and there really is a narrow window of time to nurture the earth for future generations. It’s true that I find myself between pessimism and optimism, but I can’t say that place feels particularly ‘balanced.’ It’s like walking a tight rope without a net below. There is little time for error!”

Her 9th grade English teacher, Sr. Dominic M. Savio Estorge, O.P., has followed Dawn’s career and has a print of Study of a Pale Horse that Dawn signed, “To Sr. Savio, My Teacher of Veritas.”

“The most important lesson one can teach is the value of Veritas, Truth,” shared Dawn. “Sometimes the pursuit of truth goes against the fashion of the time, and sometimes you reveal things that are not so pleasant, but it is the best path, in measured pace with love. Beyond being an extraordinary teacher, Sr. Savio was a role model to me personally as she was virtuous, ethical, patient, thoughtful, and always kind. Certainly, I was not her best student, as I was very distracted by my other independent pursuits in art, even then. But she revealed the great depth within literature, planting a seed of interest that has continued to grow. I am forever grateful to her personally and professionally.”

CAROLE CARONNA ELLIOT ’71

After a 41-year career in Catholic education as a teacher, principal, and the past 17 years as Associate Superintendent for the New Orleans Archdiocese, Carole Caronna Elliot retired on January 1st. In her announcement to friends and colleagues, she shared with them “the gift of Catholic education will always have a place in my heart and I will bring many cherished memories with me.”

For Carole, she felt her calling to be a teacher as a young child in elementary school, “with deep admiration for the Marianites of the Holy Cross who guided the way at Incarnate Word in the Carrollton neighborhood. The lessons instilled in me through Catholic school there, and later at Dominican High School, were applied daily and lovingly as a teacher, and later, as principal at Ascension of Our Lord School in LaPlace.”

Carole called her greatest joy, “connecting with others and fostering relationships throughout my career. Over the years, I’ve been blessed to

be a servant leader and to work harmoniously alongside hundreds of dedicated pastors and principals who possess the talent, vision, and passion to educate and nurture the young church. Watching the growth of our principals, from the hiring process to becoming seasoned leaders of their communities, has always left me beaming with pride. Serving as a child advocate, troubleshooting for our students and with their families, has truly been a divine calling. From observing our warm and innovative early childhood programs to witnessing the amazing student accomplishments and talents through the Student of the Year program, I’m left with such confidence in our future leaders who will be ambassadors for Christ and Beacons of Hope.”

“My prayer for all of you as I bring this chapter to a close is that you will continue your ministry with JOY in your hearts. Mother Teresa once said, ‘Joy is prayer. Joy is strength. Joy is love. Joy is a net of love by which we can catch souls.’ I hope your nets are bursting at the seams.”

MARÍA LEÓN VALLEJO ’76

Community service is woven into María León Vallejo’s life varied interests including serving on several Board of Directors – New Orleans Hispanic Heritage Foundation, St. Marys’ Dominican High School, Damas of the Archdiocese of New Orleans Hispanic Apostolate, Sociedad Española, Cuban Club of New Orleans, Jefferson the Beautiful, Louisiana Garden Clubs Federation, and Louisiana Urban Forestry Council. María credits her Dominican education preparing her for a lifetime of community service early on in urban forestry and now in serving others, “by instilling in me the importance of starting my day in quietness and prayer since ‘With God All is Possible’. My Dominican education, especially through its community service hours requirement for graduation, taught me the importance of giving my time to good causes and others not as fortunate as yourself even when you might not be as fortunate as others around you and culturally different as a Cuban immigrant. I try to live by the Profile of a Dominican Graduate, especially to ‘cherish the diversity of God’s world’ which motivates me to continue working toward the education of others. Considering the great gratitude I have always felt for Dominican providing scholarships for my high school education, it has been and is my pleasure to pass this gift forward to others, especially Hispanic students at Dominican and many other area schools.”

“I hope to inspire young Dominican students to go forth, especially first in Prayer, by seeking a lifelong enrichment of their Catholic faith through Bible studies and other forms of spiritual formations. Since prayer will instill in one that, ‘With God All is Possible,’ then Study, Community, and Service will naturally follow as gifts from God. Studying our faith and prayer makes us open to wanting to learn about all the things in life with which God gifts us, such as nature and the beautiful different nationalities with their cultures of this world.”

In 2016, María and husband Ramon completed El Camino de Santiago, a walking pilgrimage from the Pyrenees to Santiago de Compostela (Compostela means Field of Stars). They did the French route of the Walk of St James, 790 kilometers (490 miles) from St. Jean Pied-dePort, France to Santiago de Compostela, Spain. She calls pilgrimages “journeys to holy sites to deepen ones spiritual connection with God. St. James is the Patron Saint of Spain where my family is from. I was inspired to do the Walk of St. James in thanksgiving to God for all His gifts to my immigrant family. As I walked the many challenging kilometers which took over 30 days, I prayed, ‘Christ before me, Christ behind me, Christ all around me, Christ within me’ which I still use today and gives me spiritual strength.”

In the Fall of 2022, Nelita ManegoRamey was inducted into her new role as Dominican’s Alumnae Advisory Council President for 2022-2024. From 2020 to 2022 she served as President Elect. A registered nurse, Nelita is a manager for Peoples Health/UnitedHealth Group and a member of the American and Louisiana Nurses Associations. Active in her community, she is especially enthusiastic about advocating for

people with disabilities, is an advocate for her church parish Corpus Christi Epiphany, and is a board member for the non-profit organization Split Second Foundation.

Nelita also serves on the Louisiana State University National Diversity Advisory Board; is a Diamond Life member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated; a member of Ladies for Purple Scholars, and The Peoples Health Culture, Inclusion, and Diversity Committee. As a member of Delta Sigma Theta, Nelita lives their motto, Intelligence is the Torch of Wisdom. Delta Sigma Theta was founded on January 13, 1913, by twenty-two collegiate women at Howard University to promote academic excellence and provide assistance to those in need. The Founders of Delta Sigma Theta envisioned an organization committed to sisterhood, scholarship, service, and addressing the social issues of the time. Since its founding,

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Delta Sigma Theta has become one of the preeminent service-based sororities, with more than 300,000 initiated members and over 1,000 chartered chapters worldwide. As a sisterhood comprised primarily of Black, college-educated women, the Sorority seriously considers the issues impacting the Black community and boldly confronts the challenges of African Americans and, hence, all Americans. Over the years, a wide range of programs addressing education, health, international development, and the strengthening of African American families have evolved. The major programs of the sorority are based upon the FivePoint Programmatic Thrust: Economic Development, Educational Development, International Awareness and Involvement, Physical and Mental Health, and Political Awareness and Involvement.

SR. ELIZABETH ANN O'REILLY ’91

She and identical twin, Dr. Katie O’Reilly, also a Dominican alumna, considered careers in medicine. Their spiritual conversions in college led them on different, but often parallel paths. “Being an identical twin is one of the greatest blessings of my life. I never cease to be amazed at how God continues to work in our lives in such complementary ways. Witnessing my sister’s daily, generous gift of herself to her vocations of marriage, motherhood and doctor inspires and encourages me to give myself ever more fully to my own vocation as a Bride of Christ, spiritual mother and teacher.”

While she was at Dominican, Sr. Elizabeth Ann O’Reilly wasn’t thinking seriously of a religious vocation. However, seeds of her Dominican vocation were sown. “I’m certain that the witness of Sisters such as Sr. Dominic Savio and Sr. Delia, as well as the Dominican symbols that adorned the school hallways and chapel, were part of what made the Dominican Order feel like home to me when I encountered it again in the future. Two things I loved best about Dominican were Rally Nights and the Toast of Praise.” When she met a group of Dominican students at the 2021 March for Life in D.C., they formed a large circle in the middle of the street for the Toast of Praise. For her, “It was so much fun. Even though we didn’t know each other and may never see one another again, we have a bond forever because of Dominican High School!”

During freshman year at Franciscan University of Steubenville, she learned about the Dominican Sisters of Mary, Mother of the Eucharist. Seeing one of the Sisters playing basketball in her habit, she was hooked. Founded in 1997 by four Sisters, the order has been called one of the country’s fastestgrowing and vibrant religious communities; more than 150 Sisters and average age of 33. “The first thing that drew me to the order was the joy of the Sisters giving their whole lives to Christ. I also loved their devotion to Mary and the Eucharist, particularly the daily holy hour. When I attended a vocation discernment retreat at the Motherhouse, it felt like home. I knew it was where I belonged.”

“Religious life is a great adventure. When I entered the community in 2000, there were

only 12 members, and 12 of us entered –doubling the community’s size. Our founding Sisters shared their vision of peppering the US with small, vibrant communities of religious women and spreading the witness to Christ, coast to coast. I remember thinking that I’d be in the infirmary before we grew large enough for that vision to become a reality, but God had other plans! We celebrate our 25th anniversary this year and number over 140 Sisters with 19 missions across the U.S. and in Rome. It is amazing to see what God has done!”

June 2021, delegates for the Orders’ General Chapter elected the Prioress General and General Council. Sr. Elizabeth was humbled and honored to be elected Fourth Counselor; a six-year term. “In addition to the First Councilor or Vicaress General, there are three other Councilors. The Councilor role is to assist the Prioress General in fulfilling her office and in this way to serve the whole Community. I enjoy most having the opportunity to serve the Community in a new and deeper way.”

The Motherhouse is in Ann Arbor, Michigan, however, apostolic endeavors bring Sisters throughout the US and beyond. “There’s a saying, ‘Enter the convent, see the world!’ and it’s proven true in my case,” said Sr. Elizabeth.

December 2021, Colette Bagert Hirstius was named Senior Vice President, Shell Gulf of Mexico, for Shell Energy Resources Company, a subsidiary of Shell USA, Inc. The appointment heralded her as the first women to be the head of Shell’s US Gulf Operations. Shell is the largest producer in the Gulf of Mexico. It has eight deepwater offshore platforms extracting a daily estimated 476,000 barrels of oil – almost 20 percent of Shell’s global oil and gas production in 2020. In remarks to the US Senate on March 10, 2022, Colette said, “Shell is proud of its history providing energy to consumers in the United States and around the world, and

COLETTE BAGERT HIRSTIUS ’92

we look forward to enabling a future where we all move to net-zero emissions as well as ensure stability of supply and, we insist, a more peaceful world because of that stability. Working together, industry, governments, policymakers, and consumers must move toward a world that meets a growing global energy demand and stabilizes supply…while at the same time accelerating the transition to net-zero carbon emissions.”

Colette’s two-decade career with Shell begins with her passion for geology. She holds a Bachelor and Master of Science degree in Geology from Tulane University and the University of Colorado in Boulder, respectively. At the end of 2003, she started work at Shell New Orleans. More than a decade later she accepted major projects in Trinidad and Tobago, and also at the company’s headquarters in The Hague, Netherlands.

Her family ties to Louisiana are strong. Growing up in Gentilly, the second oldest of four children has found inspiration from family. Her father, Broderick Bagert, was a lawyer and in the 1970s, served on the New Orleans City Council. In 1980, he was

appointed to the Louisiana Public Service Commission and was a strong consumer advocate. In the early 1990s, he decided to quit a career in politics and became a writer. He credits Colette for the inspiration to become a children’s poet. He wrote a poem when she could not find a suitable one for her third-grade class presentation. The author has sold more than one million books of poetry for children.

Another family member, Colette’s Great Aunt May Glo Grisoli Monteleone, followed her own path at a time when it was still difficult for women in the South to own property or a business. When she started her business in 1966, Townhouse Kindergarten in New Orleans, she listed her husband as the owner. The childcare center operated for 54 years, until the COVID-19 pandemic permanently closed its doors.

“She had this approach to life where she didn't let things scare her and she was willing to tackle big challenges. She has always been a role model for me because that's what life takes,” Colette said in an interview with Upstream.

KATIE BOWLER YOUNG ’92

Katie Bowler Young received the 2021 Governor’s Award for Excellence, the highest honor given to a state employee for dedicated service to North Carolina and its citizens. Katie recently left her role as Senior Director for Global Partnership and Programs at University of North Carolina (UNC) Global to take a position at Duke University. She received the Outstanding Government Service award for leading the university’s pilot Collaborative Online International Learning (COIL) program in 2020-21. COIL courses connect Carolina faculty and students with their counterparts at partner universities abroad. In the program’s first

year, when options for students to obtain a global education by traveling were limited, more than 450 students enrolled in COIL courses with partners in 13 countries, and 41 faculty from numerous UNC schools and departments in the College of Arts & Sciences received curriculum development awards to introduce the COIL method in their undergraduate and graduate courses. The average cost of COIL courses to the university is under $300 per student — far less than the cost of studying abroad. Students in the COIL courses do not pay any additional tuition or fees, making the COIL approach genuinely accessible for all Carolina students and inclusive by design.

“I want to underscore how much I believe that my award is a reflection of the dedication and demanding work of the global partnership and programs team and the faculty we worked with to be able to make the program the success that it has become,” said Katie. She is grateful not only for her team in the Global Partnership and Programs office and the Office of the Vice Provost for Global Affairs, but also the network of faculty

she built over her 13 years at the University, and shared, “Their creativity and care for students being able to continue having a global education, even at the onset of the pandemic, made it possible for this program to be as successful as it was in such a short period of time and in such a difficult period of time.”

The pandemic also was a time of great accomplishment for Katie, whose book, Enrique Alférez: Sculptor was published in 2020 (The Historic New Orleans Collection). Her book about the critically acclaimed sculptor (1901-1999) is the latest entry in the well-received Louisiana Artists Biography series. Katie also is author of Through Water with Ease (Louisiana Literature Press, 2019) and State Street (Bull City Press, 2009). Her poetry and prose have appeared in journals including the Southern Review, the Midwest Quarterly, the Carolina Quarterly, and Louisiana Literature. Her work often focuses on art, culture, and perspective. Among other honors, she has earned a Fulbright-Nehru International Education award and was a finalist for the Marble Faun Prize for Poetry.

All About Alumnae

1955

Kathryn Powell Mouton lost her husband, Rodney Mouton about two years ago. She now resides in Hillsville, Virginia. She is enjoying life with her wonderful daughters and enjoying the beauty of the mountains and forests of her new state near the western end of the Blue Ridge Mountains. It’s a far cry from Metairie, but she is adjusting. She wants her classmates to know she is doing well and inviting visitors!

1960

Tulane Women’s Association presented the Jane S. Longenecker Award to Janice Lohfink Hughes. The Longenecker Award was established by Dr. Herbert E. Longenecker, former President of Tulane University, to honor his wife Jane and to recognize women for long-time contributions to Tulane University as a whole.

1961

Carol Faber Combe finished the Allstate Sugar Bowl Crescent City Classic 10k in two hours, 21 minutes and 17 seconds!

1962

A Spring campus visit and school tour for alumna Tanya Eustis Williams and husband Robert was also a special family homecoming. Tanya is a member of the Class of 1962 – the last class to graduate from Dominican’s former campus on St. Charles Avenue. Tanya’s grandmother, Nell Bres, was a first cousin of the renowned New Orleans artist, Angela Gregory. Dominican is one of the most accessible places to view her art. The artist’s roots run deeply with the high school and St. Mary’s Dominican College where she was professor and sculptor-in-residence for two decades. Several of Gregory’s work found a home at Dominican, including her tributes to Pope John XXIII and Dominican Saint Albert the Great. “Angela was a flower girl at Nell’s wedding,” Tanya shared. “We always called her ‘Aunt Angel’ although she was a cousin. I was touched and proud of the way Dominican has presented Angela’s work. I was not aware of all the mediums of her art and was grateful to learn more about her. I met her at an early age, but always felt a special relationship. Over the years I have come to realize this was a special gift of Angela’s with so many people.”

1968

Suzette Feugas Weydert is enjoying retirement with family and friends. Suzette and husband Brian, have seven wonderful grandchildren and love spending precious time with them. They also enjoy biking, cooking, and traveling, but, the grands are always #1. She sends best wishes to all of her DHS sisters.

1970

Loretta R. Webre received the 3rd Place ribbon for her handmade quilt in The Gulf States Quilting Association biennial show, this April.

1975

The Louisiana State Bar Association announced in December that New Orleans attorney Judy Perry Martinez was inducted into the National Center for State Courts (NCSC) Warren E. Burger Society. The Burger Society honors individuals who have used their time, talent, and support to advance the organization in exceptional ways. Judy has been a long-time advocate for the need for legal reforms, particularly to close the nation’s access-to-justice gap –a long-time NCSC initiative. Her commitment to public service includes her work to establish the New Orleans Pro Bono Project and serving as a pro bono fellow for Southeast Louisiana Legal Services.

1979

Angela Paolini Ellard has served as World Trade Organization Deputy Director-General since June 2021. Prior to her appointment, she had a distinguished career serving in the US Congress as Majority and Minority Chief Trade Counsel for more than 26 years. She is internationally recognized as an expert on trade and international economic policy, resolving trade and investment barriers, negotiating trade agreements, and supporting multilateral solutions as part of an effective trade and development policy. Angela has negotiated and delivered significant bipartisan trade policy outcomes and legislation with U.S. Congress members and senior officials of the Biden, Trump, Obama, Bush, and Clinton administrations. Angela was also a lawyer in the private sector, specializing in trade litigation and strategy, trade policy, and legislative issues. She holds a Juris Doctor, cum laude, from Tulane University School of Law, and Master of Arts in Public Policy, Bachelor of Arts, summa cum laude, from Newcomb College of Tulane. She is a frequent lecturer at law to graduate, and undergraduate classes and received numerous awards recognizing her accomplishments in trade law and policy.

1979

Tara Chong DiPascal has earned her Certified Hospitality Sales Professional designation from the American Hotel & Lodging Association.

1980

Ann Margaret Maloney moved to Washington, D.C., in December 2019, for a new position as Recipes Editor for The Washington Post.

1982

Anonymous donation of 16 framed pieces of Antiphonal/Breviary Latin music manuscripts on Vellum (animal skin), dated from 1490.

1984

Michele Gioe deBruler, after serving as the Principal of Mimosa Park Elementary for the last 17 years, is retiring after 33 years in the St. Charles Parish Public School system.

1985

Wendi Howard McMillan retired after 29 years in Guilford County Public Schools as a speech Language Pathologist and Lead Assistive Technology Specialist. Currently, she is in private practice and director of her augmentative communication evaluation center. She co-founded Camp REACH, a nonprofit summer camp for children with complex communication needs.

1986

Lorraine Melito Hess recently wrote a Mass Setting named for St. Catherine of Siena, which was nationally published by GIA Publications. In April 2022 she performed it in Italy, along with other original songs. She will lead a pilgrimage to Florence, Siena, Assisi, and Rome in April 2023.

Celeste Shelsey Anding with daughter, Emily Anding, Class of 2022.

1989

Dr. Jennifer Avegno, Medical Director of the New Orleans Health Department, was one of two physicians who received the first Leadership Award from the newly formed Medical Association of Southeast Louisiana. At the May commencement ceremonies for Loyola University New Orleans College of Arts and Sciences, the university bestowed an honorary degree to her, saluting her as a pandemic-fighting hero for the community.

1992

Dr. Kim M. LeDuff joined the National WWII Museum in January as their first Vice President of People and Culture. In this role she manages Human Resources, Diversity and Inclusion, Strategic Planning and Community Relations. She has moved back to New Orleans after 23 years away. This spring, Kim delivered the commencement address to the graduates of East Tennessee State University. “Never forget that in life, the playing field isn’t always even or fair,” Kim said. “But we have the power to overcome and achieve whatever we put our mind to. Think of the para-athlete who may not have feet to put in running shoes, but still manages to win the marathon! There is great power in the ability to persevere. It is in the most challenging times that we have the greatest opportunities for learning and growth. Use those moments to become the strongest and best version of yourself!”

Deanna Jeffrion

Oware was recognized by the Indianapolis Business Journal as a 2021 CFO of the year for Government and Nonprofit sectors with revenue over $100 million. Deanna is a member of the leadership team for the Indiana Department of Workforce Development and works to ensure effective operation of the finance department's procurement, accounting and payroll, budget, grant accounting and analysis, and reconciliation units. She was leading the finance team in the first year of the pandemic when grant awards increased by more than 83% over the prior year. She worked with the unemployment insurance (UI) division to understand the administrative requirements around the implementation of federal pandemic programs, which resulted in providing UI benefits to over 800,000 Hoosiers during the pandemic and offering new career-training programs to thousands of individuals.

1995

The mission of Delivering Hope NOLA is to provide hope and encouragement to the families of infants and children receiving critical care through a variety of supportive services. Founding members include Victoria Judge, Erin DiZinno, Mary Olivio, Candace Macaluso, Carrie Rugama with current board members Theresa Guidry and Lindsey Albarado.

Delivering Hope NOLA is a group of local preemie moms who know all too well how lonely the NICU can be, especially during the holidays. They accept that they cannot heal a newborn, or make time move faster for a mom, but confident they can help families through this exceedingly difficult time. Their goal is to help make the holidays a little brighter for New Orleans NICU families. Over the past few years, they have been delivering care packages to a local hospital, with dreams to expand. Their annual goal is to deliver one hundred care packages for every baby born in the New Orleans area that has to first stay in the NICU. They feel the best way to get through a NICU stay is with the support from others who have been there and survived - deliveringhopenola@gmail.com

2001 and 2004

Ashley Anglin 2001 and Janell Willis 2004 were initiated into Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Incorporated, Omicron Tau Omega Graduate chapter in Spring, TX, June 2022. Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated had its humble beginnings as the vision of nine college students on the campus of Howard University in 1908. Since then, the sorority has flourished into a globally and impactful organization of nearly 300,000 college-trained members, bound by the bonds of sisterhood and empowered by a commitment to servantleadership that is both domestic and international in its scope. As Alpha Kappa Alpha has grown, it has maintained its focus in two key arenas: the lifelong personal and professional development of each of its members; and galvanizing its membership into an organization of respected power and influence, consistently at the forefront of effective advocacy and social change that results in equality and equity for all citizens of the world.

2001

Dr. Diane Savois Dubois will serve as the 2022 President of the Southeast Louisiana Veterinary Association (SLVA), the official voice of the veterinary community across eight parishes of Southeast Louisiana. Diane has served on the SLVA Board for the past six years.

Kathleen “Katie” Nuebel Guasco is the new Chief Marketing Officer at the St. Tammany Parish Tourist and Convention Commission. Katie is a Certified Travel Industry Specialist, a Southeast Tourism Society Travel Marketing Professional, and a graduate of Louisiana Tourism Leadership Academy.

(From left) Ashley Amick, Celeste Anding, and Victoria Judge

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2002

Amanda LaBiche Lee opened Salon

One hair salon in April 2022. Salon One specializes in gorgeous, sustainable cut and color for women on the go. Since 2005, Amanda has been making women more beautiful.

2003

Jill Hannan Barthe - The Louisiana Governor’s Office of Disability Affairs recognized the Barthe family of St. Bernard Parish, presenting them with the Family of the Year Award for the Governor’s Outstanding Leadership in Disabilities Awards. This award is given in recognition of a family who exemplifies courage, strength, and unity for other families in Louisiana. The Barthe family was nominated by Cheramie Kerth, Special Education Supervisor for the St. Bernard Parish Public School System. In her nomination, Kerth shared that the Barthe family has an innate ability to turn challenges into success. “From our first meeting, I knew they possessed something special. They work together, have the same goals, spend an enormous amount of time together, and all for the good of Josephine Marie Barthe (also called Bean),” she said. “Bean, a student at Arabi Elementary School, was born with a rare syndrome called Charge Syndrome, but her disability could never stop her or her family from making this lifetime of challenges into a lifetime of family memories.” Kerth referred to the Barthe family as “models” in the community.

2003

Jiarra Jackson Rayford has been named an honoree for New Orleans City Business 2022 Excellence in Construction and Real Estate.

2004

Amy Osborn Savant joined the faculty of the Art Department at Dominican High School in Fall of 2022.

2006

Caroline Scott Hommell relocated to Indianapolis, Indiana where she accepted a position in Contracts at Roche Diagnostics.

Katelyn Sannasardo joined Dominican’s Mathematics Department Fall of 2022! Welcome back!

2007

“The Barthe family serves as a contributing community member,” Kerth noted. “What sets this family apart is that they are GIVERS. In my 31 years of serving students and families, I can honestly say that this family is most deserving of the Governor’s Outstanding Leadership in Disabilities Award.” In his letter of appreciation, Jamar Ennis, Assistant Director for the Governor’s Office of Disability Affairs, extended his gratitude to the Barthe family. “Thank you for your service, leadership, and commitment to the disability community in Louisiana,” he said. Congratulations to the Barthe family on this very deserving honor.

Sierra Spears has carried on the Veritas legacy of excellence since graduating from Dominican. Sierra attended Dillard University (DU) where she flourished on Student Council, Project Pericles, the dance team, was a queen (ΒΓ chapter ΚΑΨ Frat. Inc.) and received the Martin Luther King Week of Peace Community Service Award and the DU Diamonds Leadership Award. Sierra attended Loyola University New Orleans College of Law where she was a Moot Court Staff member and selected as the American representative for an international law program in Austria. She proudly served as Miss New Orleans US 2020. During law school, Sierra worked for civil litigation and municipal bond law firms and as a dance instructor. Last summer, she completed a judicial internship at Orleans Parish Civil District Court. Currently, she is studying for the bar and clerking for a private firm that specializes in criminal defense, wills and successions, contracts, traffic violations, and personal injury.

2009

Lauren Barrios Landry is the Clinic Director at Epic Physical Therapy clinic in Belle Chasse, LA.

2010

Ivana Butler and business partner

Breshae Johnson created Chic Enhancements in 2020. Their unique company will enhance your event, the chic way with balloons and event creativity the NOLA way! Check it out and you can place your order on Instagram at chic.enhancements or you can reach Ivana at chic.enhance@gmail.com.

2011

In June of 2021, Rosalie Stoner received her doctorate in Classical Languages and Literatures from the University of Chicago. Her dissertation, "Making the Moral Orator: Wanting the Good in Quintilian's Institutio Oratoria," examines the role of voluntas, or "wanting," in the educational philosophy of Quintilian, a first-century A.D. Roman professor of rhetoric. Quintilian's claim that, in order to be an effective public speaker, a person first and foremost has to be morally virtuous reminds Rosalie of the holistic education that she received at Dominican. This education gave her both the opportunity to study the ancient world with inspiring teachers like Dr. Wayne Rupp and Mrs. Eva Rezza and the moral orientation to live dynamically as a Christian woman in fidelity to the Church's teachings and in creative response to scoiety’s needs. Rosalie, grateful for all the faculty, staff, administrators, and friends at Dominican who accompanied her on this educational journey, hopes to continue "paying it forward" to her colleagues and students for many years to come.

2012

Kristen Swanson Scott was named one of New Orleans’ Top Female Achievers by New Orleans Magazine that features women who are making a difference across the community. Each of the 11 honorees spotlighted not only overcame those challenges in past two years of the pandemic, but have been examples of inspiration, innovation and leadership for the entire city.

2013

Kathleen Fasold attended the American Library Association Annual Convention this summer in DC, thru the anonymous donation of an alumna from class of 1982.

2013

Shaysa Lewis created her new business early in 2022– Laughs & Lenses, a photo experience company based in New Orleans. From brand activations to event memories, the company collaborates with clients from start to finish to create a custom photo booth experience. Backdrop, impressive props, sleek, mirror photo booth, and on-the-spot prints ensure clients and their guests will have a fantastic time with Laughs & Lenses! Contact email address is laughsandlensesbooth@gmail.com and the website is www.laughsandlenses.com.

2014

Margaret Ledet has been named Executive Assistant to the President of Aquinas College in Nashville, TN. The Dominican Sisters of St. Cecilia Congregation, founded in 1860, established St. Cecilia Normal School in 1928. One year later, the school became the first institution of its kind to be affiliated with The Catholic University of America in Washington, D.C. Aquinas College, founded in 1961, is a Southern Association of Colleges and Schools accredited college, where the newest members of the religious community could receive their initial degrees to serve in the community’s teaching apostolate.

Abby Sticker graduated from LSU School of Veterinary Medicine in May 2022 and plans to work in the Houston area.

2016

Maya Dancisak, BSN Student at Franciscan Missionary of Our Lady University, Student Nursing Association Vice-President, Special Events Coordinator and 4790 Class Representative, Gerontology Mentee and Primary Investigator for Benefit of Cane Exercise for Aging Population

Using Martial Arts Concepts. I am a 5th semester nursing student at FranU, where we base our education around the five Franciscan values: service, reverence and love for all life, joyfulness of spirit, humility, and justice. As a catholic I am blessed to be able to serve others within the community by finding new ways to help the gerontological population. Currently, I am working with the Gerontology Mentor Mentee Program at FranU to research "Benefits of Cane Exercise for Aging Population Using Martial Arts Concept.” My mentor, Cindra Schneider, and I are working on getting the project approved by the internal review board and hope to begin implementing the project during the beginning of the Fall

2022 semester. The goal of the project is to teach older adults to use their assistive devices to increase their strength, balance and to teach them to move environmental harms out of their way. I have a love for the older adult population and am thankful for the opportunity that the university has provided to being able to improve these older adults’ lives’. My love for older adults first came from being with Miss Tootie Bertucci who was always in Attendance Office when I was sick or needed a friend at school. After Tootie moved across the street from Dominican to a nursing facility, I visited her every day after school and continued to go even when I was in college. Tootie was my biggest inspiration to go to nursing school and to improve the lives of older adults. Watching Tootie lose her strength and coordination was hard and I want to be able to help other older adults delay that process. I am thankful for my time at Dominican because I have a strong base in understanding how to research articles and compose papers. My hope is that this project will become a program that can be implemented throughout older adult facilities in the United States.

Emily Josephine Meyer, an athletic trainer for Ochsner Sports Medicine Institute, is in her first year as athletic trainer for St. Charles Catholic. Their football team won the Louisiana High School Athletic Association Division III State Football Championship and the Baseball Team won state championship.

2018

2017

Kathryn Fasold graduated Summa Cum Laude and with University Honors from University of Alabama with a Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering and a Minor in Mathematics.

Toast of PRAISE

Codee D. Jones has been named a Tiger 12 by LSU, a designation based on scholarship, leadership, and service. Only 12 honorees are selected from more than 4,000 graduates. Codee also received the Clarence L. Barney Jr. Award, the top award given by the African American Cultural Center to a graduating senior recognizing academic achievement, leadership, and service to the African American community in Baton Rouge. She was president of the organization named Organization of the Year at LSU. Under her leadership as president of the Black Student Organization, membership grew 900%. The organization participated in many service projects and established community partnerships to facilitate partnerships between the Baton Rouge community and LSU students. Codee received the Board of Supervisors Scholarship to LSU Law School where she will attend this Fall. She was also accepted into Loyola Law School and awarded a Dean’s Scholarship; Southern Louisiana University Law Center; University of San Francisco Law School, Delaware University, and Barry University School of Law. The

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WELCOMING A GIRL

(A) Stephanie Kerr Matranga 1999

(B) Ardyn Treadway Lofton 2001

Chelsea Temple Bernard 2003

(C) Monica Idoyago 2004

(D) Katie Belou Kirkwood 2005

(E) Ellen Stretzinger Leary 2006

(F) Kevyn Parenton Winters 2006

(G) Julie Brinks Midkiff 2006

(H) Cassie Lynn Callais 2007

(I) Aimee Cutrer Homra 2007

(J) Lindsay Stewart Huber 2008

WELCOMING A BOY

(K) Ashley Arroyo-Ferrell 1993

(L) Carla Haslauer Reimold 2001

(M) Margaret “Meg” Alsfeld Kaul 2002

(N) Allison Lattie Paris 2002

(O) Lindsay Gelpi Leone 2002

(P) Ellen Stretzinger Leary 2006

(Q) Lennamary Altamirano Dyess Bordes 2007

(R) Sophie Madach Garrett 2007

Natalie Temple Haniford 2007

(S) Melissa LeBlanc Cross 2009

(T) Ashley Bertaut Stickman 2010

(U) Jordan Ruppert Finney 2011

(V) Nicole Bonura Gieseler 2011

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(A) Sharron Erichson Demarest ’60

Steve Ahrons

(B) Erika Patricia Smith ’06

Nicholas Southard Mole

(C) Kristen Pouey ’10

Andrew Timothy Barton

(D) Mollie Norton Ortega ’11

Omar Ortega

(E) Alexis Dees ’16

Thomas Wolff

Elizabeth Schaff Bensel '38

Elsa Nicolini Gensert '40

Betty Napp Hand '40

Jacqueline Bourgeois Ehrhardt '41

Mary Buchler Smith '41

Geraldine Walsh Terranova '41

Betty Byrne Drury '42

Helen Kuehne Evans '43

Lillian Quigley Fischer '43

Leona Redler Larzelere '43

Shirley Jeanfreau Carbo '44

Marcelle Ward Ducote '44

Shirley Toups Lipscomb '46

Shirley Groetsch Miester '46

Goldie Cattan Moran '46

Helen Belou Noto '46

Anita Howat Cervini '47

Leona Robichaux Clade '47

Joan Maxwell Florez '47

Anna Tallant Geil '47

Joan Kissinger '47

Mary Dicicco Mentz '47

Mary Eck '48

Joan Durand Faget '48

Joycelyn Wille Lozes '48

Dolores Nadau duTreil '48

Betty Starr Borgers '49

Faye Fischer Bruhn '49

Dorothy Spiehler Delpit '49

Beverly Cunningham Dominique '49

Lorraine Camel Sheehy Pendleton '49

Edmée Hymel Baird '50

Dolores Patron Beck '50

Marilyn Herenski Canizaro '50

Camille LeBlanc Carr '50

Janice Hogan Demarest '50

Marion McNamara Hill '50

Beverly Voorhies Moise '50

Phyllis Massicot Nelson '50

Betty Ann Scheib Stevens '50

Mae Galioto Webb '51

Patricia Smith Cook '52

Majorie Anne Mestayer Laville '52

Patricia Monnier Rester '52

Gwendolyn Terrebonne Shiel '52

Miriam Kather Hendrickson '53

Mary Janetta Kriel '53

Patricia Richaud Lee '53

Haydee Druilhet Manuel '53

Jean Carbon Riecke '53

Jean Giarusso Brown '54

Leona Curtis '54

Ann St. Amant Hansen '54

Deanna Pecora Middleton '56

Ellen Bivona Powell '56

Catherine Brady Daly '57

Phyllis Ditta '57

Cabrini Stevens Frantz '57

Marlene Stacy Culpepper '58

Phyllis Lochner Maness '58

Elaine Yochim Poché '58

Gwyndolyn Chauffe Azaretta '59

Virginia Phillips Gaudet '59

Mary Lynn Marquette Cressionnie '60

Carol Brupbacher Burch '61

Judy Garwood '61

Judith Fuller Alciatore '62

Angela Basile Campos '63

Marilyn Lewis Gardner '63

Kathleen Harris Little '63

Dorothy Reisgen '63

Joyce Brown Steimle '63

Sharon Heyman Bernard '64

Carole LeNormand Childress '66

Judith Dillenkoffer '66

Susan DeBlanc Palm '66

Cynthia Landry '67

Jane Strecker Mix '67

Susan Rehkopf Odenheimer '67

Judith Garic Ogle '67

Diane Brodtmann Schoenberger '67

Loretta Mattio Hamilton '68

Barbara Rau '68

Sally Schneider Steger '68

Kathleen Wieland '68

Eileen Walsh Donovan '69

Janet Ward Pease '69

Patricia Carbajal '70

Sharon Drury Colomb '72

Joy Brown Hardin '72

Mary Klotz '73

Janet Blattner Reuther '73

Ellen Bienvenu Langley '76

Nancy Claret '78

Nicole Guerin '80

Christine Holland Aguilar '82

Stacey Weigand Dolan '84

Maria Cristina Cruz Laborde '92

Jessica Ballay '99

Melanie Britt Deriso '02

Jennifer Howell Roberts '02

Our prayers and condolences to all members of our Dominican community and their families who have experienced losses this year.

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2023

Thursday, January 5, 2023

11:00 am - 1:00 pm

Class of 2022

Yearbook Party

Thursday, February 9, 2023 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Alumnae Brushing Up

Wed-Fri, March 15-17, 2023

7:30 am - 3:00 pm

St. Joseph Altar

Saturday, March 11, 2023

10 am - 12 noon

Easter Egg Roll

Saturday, March 18, 2023

7:00 pm - 11:00 pm

Legacy Gala

Saturday, April 15, 2023

10:00 am - 2:00 pm

Homecoming Mass, Awards Ceremony, and Luncheon with the Makers Market

Alumnae Hall, Dining

Hall, Sr. Ambrose Reggio, O.P. Gymnasium

Friday, April 21, 2023 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Black and White Friday Night

Saturday, May 13, 2023 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Mother Daughter

Senior Tea

Honoring Class of 2023

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