Paw Print - Winter 2024

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CONNECTING WITH THE PAST BUILDING FOR THE FUTURE

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VANDEBILT CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL Vandebilt Catholic High School's Newsletter - Winter 2022

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In MEMORIAM

THE MOST REVEREND MARIO E. DORSONVILLE Fifth Bishop of the Diocese of Houma-Thibodaux

consultative Board

diocese of Houma-Thibodaux Schools Dr. Mark Williams...................................Superintendent Gerrie Byrne..........................Associate Superintendent ..................................................of Academic Excellence

Kevin Ramirez............................................... Chair Tanner Magee ‘98.................................. Vice-Chair Fr. Andre Melancon ’02............................Chaplain Walter “Corky” Arnette ’94 Angelique Barker ’79 James “J.J.” Buquet ‘84 Jason Dagate ‘99 Ann Meche ‘80 Louis “Bubba” Watkins ‘72 Gary Williams ‘08

administration

Giving and Alumni Relations

Jeremy Gueldner ........................................... President Ginny Medina-Hamilton‘91 ..............................Principal Margaret "Tobi" Herzog-Flair ......Dean of Student Life Julie Pellegrin ................................ Dean of Academics

Betsy Breerwood Director of Major Events and Annual Giving

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Doug Hamilton ’87 Director of Advancement and Alumni

contents

Mission Statement

2

Leadership

3

Contents + Mission Statement

4

School Financials

5

What VCHS Means To Me—Class of 2024

6

Message from the President + Principal

7

Leadership GIving

Partners

8

Annual Giving

10

Brother Tunney

Diocese of Houma-Thibodaux Brothers of the Sacred Heart Marianites of the Holy Cross

12

Alumni Giving

13

What VCHS Means To Me—Staff/Parent/Grandparent

14

Building for the Future

16

President's Banquet

17

What VCHS Means To Me—Alumni

18

Endowed Funds

19

What VCHS Means To Me—Alumni/Grandparent

To provide students with a holistic education that is rooted in religious values, structured through friendly discipline, nurtured by personal attention, and committed to academic excellence.

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school financials $7,522,103.97 Total Income

income $

6,288,132.06

Tuition, Registration, and Other Student Fees

$

86,312.64

Interest Income

$

88,621.56

Required Services Reimbursement (Reimbursement by the state for performing state-required services)

$

591,915.31

Cafeteria

$

467,122.40

Other School Income: Annual Fund, Terrier Club, Band Boosters, Mothers Club, Capital Improvement Fee, and Athletic Income

$7,185,961.16 Total Expenses

Expenses $

818,349.51

Administrative Expenses: Salaries for Administration & Secretaries, Public Relations, Office Expenses, and Diocesan Administrative Fee

$

2,907,619.77

Instructional Expenses: Salaries for Teachers, Department Expenses (Art,Band,etc), Textbooks, and Library Expenses

$

71,267.03

Transportation

$

526,065.96

Cafeteria

$

1,126,098.22

Operation/Maintenance of Plant: Custodial Salaries, Subcontracted Services, Utilities, Maintenance of Plant & Equipment, Technology

$

1,448,549.26

Insurance & Benefits: Social Security & TDA Expense, Hospitalization Insurance, Casualty Insurance

$ The 2022-2023 surplus of $336,142.81 is broken down into $25,155.00 from budget and $310,987.81 from co-curricular. The surplus in co-curricular is in large part a result of donations directly to programs.

221,695.00

Co-curricular Activities & Athletics

$

66,316.41

Plant & Property Improvement

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w h a t VCHS m e a n s t o m e

“

I have so many reasons to share about what Vandebilt Catholic High School means to me.

I appreciate the opportunity to attend the same high school as my father, two brothers, and sister.

It’s a privilege learning from such amazing faculty, and a receiving a great education to help me grow a relationship with God. And, it’s an honor playing Vandebilt football, which has taught me what teamwork is all about.

Cabot Cancienne

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class of 2024

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I love Vandebilt Catholic High School and my school life. Every day I learn new things and enjoy time with all my friends. I also have learned a lot about my faith and my relationship with God. One thing I’m going to miss the most is Friday Night Lights. I respect all my coaches and teammates, and I love how the football games bring the Vandebilt community together.

” Cooper Cancienne class of 2024

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message from the president Dear Vandebilt Catholic Community, As another calendar year begins, each of us will look towards the future and make grand plans for what the new year will hold. Vandebilt Catholic is no different. Our 150 plus years have taught us many things: the importance of our faith, the importance of our core mission and values, and the importance of our Terrier family. As we continue to reach out to alumni and former parents through reunions, socials, and tailgate parties we do so with an eye on the future and the hope that it brings. In the Spring of 2024, our long awaited interior repairs will begin! We are excited to build a bright new future for Vandebilt Catholic that is rooted in who we are, and who we have always been. Faith, Family, Excellence.

Ametur Cor Jesu,

Jeremy Gueldner

m e s s ag e fro m t h e p r i n c i pa l Dear Terrier Families, This past summer I had the honor and privilege of visiting Lyon, France with several Partners in Mission from our Brothers of the Sacred Heart schools in this province. We studied and experienced the history of the Brothers’ Institute over the last 200 years from the perspective of teachers, staff, administrators, alumni, and of course, Brothers who have lived and worked in our schools. This opportunity to connect with the historical roots that are responsible for much of the formation of Vandebilt Catholic High School shed a clear light on the path to our future. We have a strong foundation on which we can continue to build a strong and holy sanctuary in our community.

Terriers Together,

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leadership giving We are so grateful to our leadership donors who make a transformative impact for VCHS students.

The VCHS Angels

From $100,000 to $1,000,000 Anonymous The Kenneth Wood Family, LLC

The Brothers of the Sacred Heart Circle From $50,000 to $99,999

Law Office of Edward J. Gaidry, Jr., LLC K&B Industries

The Marianite Circle From $25,000 to $49,999 Watkins Family Medicine, LLC

Father Vandebilt Society From $10,000 to $24,999

The John and Clara Brady Family Foundation Mr. Michael Bergeron '86 Anonymous Ms. Hilda Kornegay Sangisetty Charitable Foundation, Inc.

Brother Alfred Society From $5,000 to $9,999

Mr. Mark '82 and Mrs. Tanya Delaune '86 SONOCO Wholesale Grocers Mr. and Mrs. Mark Welch Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Wood, Sr. I 7 I

annual giving Gifts dated 7/1/22 through 6/30/23

The President's Club $

2,500– 4,999 $

Balfour Mr. Randolph '84 and Kim Bazet Mr. Tommy ‘87 and Mrs. April Boudreaux The Gray Foundation Ms. Glenda Harper Mr. Jimmy Lirette Mr. Chester F. Morrison, III ‘10 Mrs. Marilyn Sonnier

The Principal's Club $

1,000–$2,499

Dr. and Mrs. Ben Adams Allstate–The Hebert Agency Mr. and Mrs. Paul Angelette Dr. Danielle Angeron ’97 Bayou Fire and Sprinkler, LLC Bella Derm Clinical Skin Care Mr. Ed and Mrs. Amie Bice Bluewater Rubber & Gasket Co. Mr. Stephen ‘85 and Mrs. Becky ‘86 Bonnecarrere Classic Business Products Clearwater Swimming Pools, Inc. of Houma Coastal Safety Management, LLC The Danos Foundation Anonymous Mr. James J. '84 and Mrs. Sinclair Buquet '84 Dr. and Mrs. Robert Cazayoux Anonymous Mr. Ed '73 and Mrs. Cynthia Daigle '73 Mr. Beau and Mrs. Kimberly Duplantis Dupre Brothers Construction Co., Inc. Anonymous Mr. James '61 and Mrs. Yolanda Funderburk Haydel Family Practice GORCO, Inc. Mr. Robert ‘90 and Mrs. Kara ‘93 Hamilton Mr. and Mrs. Morris Hebert Kade Luke Insurance Agency, LLC Mr. and Mrs. Digger Kelley

Mr. Charles Kornegay ‘99 Mr. Ed '80 and Mrs. Allison LaCour LaRussa Real Estate LeBlanc & Associates, LLC Dr. Michelle Andre and Mr. Dan LeBlanc ‘93 Mr. Robert LeBlanc '95 Mr. Russell and Dr. Elise LeBoeuf ‘05 Mr. Lloyd Lee LAMAR Advertising Mrs. Rebecca Guidry '73 and Mr. Robert McMeel Morrison Nick J. Hebert Interior and Event Designer Oral-Facial Surgery Center Mr. and Mrs. Patrick Pitre Peppers Pizzeria of Houma Piranha Rentals The Prentice Firm, LLC Mr. Eddie Pullaro '61 Quality Companies Riley John's Blue Boot Foundation Mr. Allen Robichaux ‘55 Anonymous Southern Endodontic Specialists Synergy Bank VCHS Girls Track Team Fr. Willie Todd Foundation Mr. and Mrs. H. Welch

The Alma Mater Club $

500–$999

Mr. Shane Adams Albemarle Foundation Mr. Paul and Mrs. Natasha Angelette Mr. and Mrs. Donald Balhoff Mr. Michael '78 and Mrs. Angelique Barker '79 Mrs. Stacy Bauer Mr. Jude and Mrs. Jami Bennett ‘00 Big Mike Fesi Campaign Anonymous BSN Sports St. Martin and Bourque, LLC Mr. Don and Mrs. Sheila Calongne '72 Mrs. Jackie Cenac '52 Anonymous DDG

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Mr. C. Berwick '73 and Mrs. Alexis Duval '73 Mr. Mark '73 and Mrs. Joan Faust '73 Dr. Paige Gaudet Mr. Brandon and Mrs. Brigette Gawlik ‘90 Go Bear Convenience Stores Mr. Jim and Mrs. Mary Anne Goodwin '64 Mr. Jeremy and Mrs. Mary Catherine ‘98 Gueldner Mr. Howie and Mrs. Annette ‘62 Guidry Mr. Doug '87 and Mrs. Ginny ‘91 Hamilton Mr. Daniel Hebert '74 Houma Family Dental Knights of Columbus LaHaye Orthodontics Technology Professionals, LLC Mr. Michael Paul LaRussa ‘90 Michael Paul LaRussa Campaign Fund Mr. Mike McCoy Jean and Myron Leboeuf Meche Investment, LLC Mr. Steven and Mrs. Beckie Marmande Mrs. Liz Newman Mr. Pierre and Mrs. Alison Olivier OrthoLA Charles A. Page & Sons Insurance Agency Mr. and Mrs. George Robichaux Sarah K Kreations Dr. Katherine Sevier ‘99 Mr. Joseph Sonnier '85 South LA Dentofacial Center Street King Custom Wheels & Tires Terrebonne General Health System Mr. Ken and Mrs. Yolanda Trahan VCHS Baseball VCHS Boys Basketball VCHS Boys Soccer VCHS Cross Country VCHS Golf team Mr. and Mrs. Jarod Voisin ‘02 Mr. and Mrs. Kenny Wood, Jr ‘86

The Blue and Gold Club $

Mr. Terry '73 and Mrs. Patricia Breaux Ms. Desiree Cabirac Ms. Holly Champagne Real Estate Express, LLC Ms. Laurie Conkerton '79 Mr. Steve and Mrs. Mary Crisler '88 Mrs. Denise Cuartas Mr. John Dagate '71 Ms. Shane Degruise '90 and Mr. Daniel L. Distefano Anonymous Mr. Duane and Mrs. Christina Farmer Mrs. Melissa Hagen Greg LeBlanc Hyundai Mr. Jerome '66 and Mrs. Maria Guidry Mrs. Mary Guidry Karey Kinnard Realtor and Real Estate Express Mr. Jeffrey '99 and Mrs. Marion Larke '00 Mrs. Andrea LeBlanc ‘80 Mr. and Mrs. Jeff LeBlanc Mr. and Mrs. Donald LeBoeuf Mrs. Jane Voss Lerille '78 Lifestyle Luxe Events LLC Mr. and Mrs. Kade Luke Mr. Chris and Mrs. Julie Pellegrin Anonymous Mr. and Mrs. John Perry Richard's Kitchen Store Mr. Kevin and Mrs. Melanie Rizzo Ms. Shanna Seebode Mr. Kevin and Mrs. Michelle Serigne South Louisiana Bank Ms. Shonna Theriot Unique Finds and Furniture Vantastics Dance Team VCHS Girls Soccer VCH Tennis Team VC Swim Team VCHS Volleyball Mr. James Watkins Mrs. Erin Wagner '88 Mr. and Mrs. William Yates

Terrier Friends $

1–$249

250– 499 $

Eyecare Specialties Mrs. Sukna Babin Mr. Damon J. Baldone ‘82 Mr. Richard H. Barker III '53 Mr. Mark '73 and Mrs. Susan Blanchard Mrs. Jennifer Wiemann Bonvillain Mr. Sid and Mrs. Celeste Bourg

AG Designs Ms. Emma Adams ‘23 Ms. Maria Luisa Aguado Anonymous Ms. Stephanie Allen Mr. Philip Amedee Ms. June L. Amico Mr. Michael Amico ‘91

Artistic Embroidery Athletic Embroidery & Screen Printing Mr. Tommie Aysenne Mrs. Erica Babin '06 Mr. Lee and Mrs. Jacquelyn Bacon The Barker Family Ms. Marie “MiMi” Barker ‘07 Earl and Marie Baudoin VCHS Coach Hal Bauland '82 Mrs. Linda Becker Ms. Gretchen Bergeron '73 Mrs. Rebecca Bertrand Mr. and Mrs. William Bisland Mrs. Katie Blanchard Mrs. Kellie Brunet '92 Mr. Derek and Mrs. Kristy Bollom Ms. Anne Bonvillian Mr. and Mrs. Joe Boudreaux Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Boudreaux Anonymous Mr. and Mrs. Frank Bourgeois Mr. and Mrs. David Bourgeois Mr. Kyle and Mrs. Ami '99 Bourgeois Mrs. Elizabeth Breerwood Mr. Roy and Mrs. Cheryl Breerwood ‘64 Mr. Daniel and Mrs. Claire Brien '61 Mrs. Mary K. Burkot '73 Ms. Kacy Burke Mr. and Mrs. Chris Butler ‘73 Ms. Gerrie Byrne Mr. Travis and Mrs. Valerie Callais Mr. Don James '92 and Mrs. Gretta Jo Falcon Calongne '92 Mr. and Mrs. George Campbell Cannata's Family Market Mr. and Mrs. Lee Caro Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Cavell Katie Champagne '02 Mr. Thomas '76 and Mrs. Charlene Chauvin Mrs. Barbara Cipolla Mr. and Mrs. Chad Clay Chick-fil-A Colors By Natalie Community Coffee Mr. Jamie and Mrs. Danica Colwart Mr. and Mrs. Michael Connolly Mrs. Libby Rhymes Corby '77 Mrs. Stephanie Corso '73 Mr. and Mrs. Kyle Cuellar Mr. Jason ‘99 and Mrs. Erin Dagate Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Degruise Anonymous Mr. Clinton and Mrs. Arlene DeHart '74 Mrs. Opal DeJean

Mr. Thomas and Mrs. Gina Dender '80 Anonymous Ms. Sheri Derbes Ms. Sandra Dill Ms. Gretchen Duplantis Mr. Jeremy and Mrs. Angelle Duplantis Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Duplantis Ms. Teri England Mr. Jeremey Ezell '06 Mrs. Stacey Fabre Dr. David '78 and Mrs. Laura Fakier '78 Mr. Jon Ray and Mrs. Jane Falgout '04 Mr. Kentley and Mrs. Heather Fairchild Mr. Robert Farrell '76 Mrs. Ashley Fazzio Felger's Footwear Mr. Pat and Mrs. Angel Flood Ms. Regina Franklin Mrs. Kandice Francis Ms. Olivia Galtier '12 Mrs. Anna Givens Mrs. Debra Glenn Mr. and Mrs. Esteban Gonzalez Mr. and Mrs. Grant Gravois Ms. Erin Gros '04 Ms. Anjele Gumm '05 Dr. Scott ’87 and Mrs. Sarah Haydel Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Hebert Mrs. Heather Hebert Mrs. Kellie Hebert ‘96 Mr. and Mrs. Michael Hebert Mr. Tim '87 and Mrs. Samantha Heck '88 Ms. Blanche Heney Mr. and Mrs. Leland Hoffmann Mr. Albert K. Holliday Jr. Ms. Retana Holman Ms. Stephanie Hotard '00 Mr. Kyle and Mrs. Alex Hymel Jakes School Uniforms Mrs. Claire Joller Mr. and Mrs. Charles Jones Ms. Julie B. Keife '64 Mr. and Mrs. Dale Kiffe Mr. and Mrs. Lance Kirby KPR Tennis Mr. Gary Kraus '71 Mr. and Mrs. Eric Kuntz Tha LAB Elite Athletic Performance Ms. Lauren Lagarde ‘85 Mrs. Mary Beth Lambert '78 Mrs. Teara Landry Mr. Edward Lapeyre '84 Mr. John Lapeze '73 Mr. Brandyn LeBoeuf '97 Mr. and Mrs. Daniel LeCompte

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Ms. Rhonda Ledet '93 Mr. Andrew & Mrs. Valarie Lefevre Ms. Elizabeth Beth Breaux LeMoine '76 Mr. Harold LeRay Mr. Dixon and Mrs. Colleen Lewis '73 Mr. and Mrs. Jose Lichtl Lily Luke Art Mr. and Mrs. Linwood Liner Mr. and Mrs. Don Loyd Mrs. Caroline Luke Mr. and Mrs. David Lukinovich Mr. and Mrs. Linard Lyons Mr. and Mrs. Joe Malbrough M Mama Couture Boutique Gift Basket Ms. Holly Marsh '77 Ms. Evelyn Martin Ms. Carolyn Martinez Mr. and Mrs. Pete Martinez Marvelous Mercer Mrs. Kelsi Mason Dr. and Mrs. Brian Matherne Mrs. Sally McDevitt '73 Mr. Alex McKinley Ms. Anne McLaughlin '55 Mr. Kirk ‘80 and Mrs. Ann ’80 Meche Ms. Sandra Meche Mr. and Mrs. Julio Medina Anonymous Ms. Darla Melancon Mrs. Frances Mesman '61 Mr. Art '76 and Mrs. Mitzi Mixon Moe's Southwest Grill Mrs. D’Netta Moore Mrs. Kimberly Murphy Ms. Cecelia Naquin Mrs. Shaunda Naquin Notre Dame Seminary Ms. Carole O’Hara '69 Mrs. Therese Oubre ‘63 Mrs. Dawn Palmisano ‘90 Mr. Kevin & Mrs. Simone Parfait Mrs. Kim Parsons '73 Ms. Frannie Pellegrin Mr. Michael '68 and Mrs. Susan Pellegrin Mr. Terry Percle Mr. Jeremy and Mrs. Kelly ‘94 Phillips Ms. Lisa Picou Mr. Ronney Picou ‘73 Mrs. Gabrielle Pitre '10 Ms. Kaylee Pitre Mrs. Kelly Pizzolato Mr. Palfrey Polk III '11 Mr. and Mrs. Michael Prejean Mr. and Mrs. Michael Pscenicka Raising Cane's

Mr. Kevin & Mrs. Laura ‘84 Ramirez Mr. Michael Richard Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Richardson Mr. Bubba Richoux Mr. and Mrs. Whitney Richoux Anonymous Anonymous Roberts Aesthetics and Wellness Laurie Robichaux Art Mr. Brent Roger Mrs. Misty Rosamond Ms. Emma Safley '11 Anonymous Mr. and Mrs. John Schott Mr. Colin and Mrs. Renee Seibert ‘92 Mr. Kevin and Mrs. Alyson Showalter Sign Gypsies of Houma Mr. and Mrs. Richard Simon Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Smith Student Government Association Mrs. Kristin Son '99 Mr. Jerry Starr Mr. James Suttle Ms. Mary Brenda V. Tanner Ms. Helen Terrebonne St. Genevieve Catholic School Mr. and Mrs. Dirk Thibodaux Ms. Bonnie B. Thibodeaux Mr. and Mrs. Herman Thibodeaux Mr. and Mrs. Chris Tomme Mr. Eddie and Mrs. Raye Anne Trahan Ms. Julie Trotter Vandebilt Catholic Art Club VCHS Cheer VCHS Football Team VCHS Girls Basketball VCHS HOPE Program VCHS Mothers' Club VCHS Softball VCHS 2023 Senior Class VC STEM Club Ms. Maria Vice Mrs. and Mr. Kayla Vicknair Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Vicknair Mr. Daniel Voisin Mr. Richard and Mrs. Kimi Walker '73 Ms. Yvonne Watson '73 Ms. Elizabeth Goodwin Welborn '90 Mrs. Libby Wilder Mr. Gary Williams '08 Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Zeringue Mr. and Mrs. Greg Zwick

Moreover, the re-discovery of the Tunney gym history clarified and refined the theme that runs through all of our work as we aspire to greater heights: Connecting With The Past, Building For The Future. We look forward to following the selfless example of Brother Tunney as we build a better future for VCHS students, and we hope you enjoy this look into our storied past!

Brother Bernard Tunney (Joseph Carr Tunney) Born: January 1, 1907 Bunkie, LA

In 2023, the staff of VCHS set out to build connections with the rich past of our school. In the process, we uncovered the history of our gym, which is named for Brother Bernard Tunney.

Brother Tunney exemplified the values of VCHS: Faith, Family, and Excellence. In a period of his life when many people choose to focus on leisure, Brother Tunney continued to support and nurture the Catholic education community in Houma. His legacy of service connects us to our past, and his personal example points the way to building our future. Vandebilt Catholic High School is privileged to have our gym named for Brother Tunney.

Brother Bernard Tunney (Joseph Carr Tunney) was born in Bunkie, LA on January 1, 1907. During his elementary school years, he attended St. Francis Xavier College (now Holy Savior Menard) in Alexandria, LA, where he first came under the direction of the Brothers of the Sacred Heart. After a move to Mississippi and his father’s passing, Brother Tunney returned to Alexandria and to the Brothers that inspired him. On July 7, 1920, at thirteen years old, Brother Tunney left his family and moved to Metuchen, New Jersey to attend St. Joseph’s Postulate, the house of formation for the Brothers of the Sacred Heart.

As a student, Brother Tunney excelled in science and math, two subjects which he would later teach. He was also an exceptional athlete who loved sports even into his later years. While at St. Joseph’s, young Brother Tunney learned the essential qualities of a religious life, a love for physical labor, and charity to his neighbors. He

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Welcome to the tunney Gymnasium

Gym Foyer pronounced his first vows as a Brother on August 15, 1923, at the age of 17 and began his teaching career. In 1938, Brother Tunney graduated from Loyola College (now Loyola University New Orleans) with a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemistry, and in 1947, he received his Masters degree in Education at Fordham University (New York). During the early 1940’s, he guided hundreds of young men through St. Joseph’s Postulate as the postulant master.

In 1958, Brother Tunney was assigned to the old St. Francis Boys’ School in Houma, LA, where he served as director and principal. In 1961, after suffering a heart attack, he was assigned to teach again and worked at three more schools in the

Baton Rouge and New Orleans areas, before taking his last major assignment in 1967 as principal of the Minor Seminary in Baton Rouge, LA. In 1973, after working in education for over fifty years, he chose to retire in Houma, LA. It was a place filled with many friends and the “best fishing in the country.” In retirement, Brother Tunney’s lifelong love of work kept him active maintaining the grounds at Vandebilt Catholic High School and cooking for his fellow Brothers, always ready to prepare a new dish. On campus he always carried a satchel and an instrument for picking up paper, and the grounds were immaculate in his care.

Brother Tunney passed away at 71 years old during an early Mass at St. Bernadette Church in Houma, LA on June 26, 1978.

brother bernard tunney truly lived a life of fa i t h , fa m i ly , and excellence.

Vandebilt Catholic High School is privileged to have our gym named in his honor.

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alumni giving We are proud of our VCHS Alumni, who provide leadership in communities across the globe. Thank you for “paying it forward” for the next generation of VCHS graduates!

Mrs. Jackie Cenac ‘52

Mrs. Colleen Lewis ‘73

Mrs. Sinclair Buquet ‘84

Mr. Dan LeBlanc ‘93

Mr. Richard H. Barker III ‘53

Mrs. Sally McDevitt ‘73

Mr. Edward Lapeyre ‘84

Ms. Rhonda Ledet ‘93

Ms. Anne McLaughlin ‘55

Mrs. Kim Parsons ‘73

Mrs. Laura Ramirez ‘84

Mrs. Kara Hamilton ‘93

Mr. Allen Robichaux ‘55

Mr. Ronney Picou ‘73

Mr. Stephen Bonnecarrere ‘85

Mrs. Kelly Phillips ‘94

Mrs. Claire Brien ‘61

Mrs. Kimi Walker ‘73

Ms. Lauren Lagarde ‘85

Mr. Robert LeBlanc ‘95

Mr. James Funderburk ‘61

Ms. Yvonne Watson ‘73

Mr. Steven Marmande‘85

Mrs. Kellie Hebert ‘96

Mrs. Frances Mesman ‘61

Mrs. Arlene DeHart ‘74

Mr. Kevin Rizzo ‘85

Dr. Danielle Angeron ‘97

Mr. Eddie Pullaro ‘61

Mr. Daniel Hebert ‘74

Mr. Joseph Sonnier‘85

Mr. Brandyn LeBoeuf ‘97

Mrs. Annette Guidry ‘62

Mr. Thomas Chauvin ‘76

Mr. Michael Bergeron ‘86

Mrs. Mary Catherine Gueldner ‘98

Mrs. Therese Oubre ‘63

Mr. Robert Farrell ‘76

Mrs. Becky Bonnecarrere ‘86

Mrs. Ami Bourgeois ‘99

Mrs. Cheryl Breerwood ‘64

Ms. Elizabeth Beth Breaux LeMoine ‘76

Mrs. Tanya Delaune ‘86

Mr. Jason Dagate‘99

Mrs. Mary Anne Goodwin ‘64

Mr. Art Mixon ‘76

Mr. Kenny Wood, Jr.‘86

Mr. Charles Kornegay‘99

Ms. Julie B. Keife ‘64

Mrs. Libby Rhymes Corby ‘77

Mrs. Rebecca Wood ‘86

Mr. Jeffrey Larke‘99

Mr. Jerome Guidry ‘66

Ms. Holly Marsh ‘77

Mr. Tommy Boudreaux ‘87

Dr. Katherine Sevier ‘99

Ms. Carole O’Hara ‘69

Mr. Michael Barker ‘78

Mr. Doug Hamilton ‘87

Mrs. Kristin Son‘99

Mr. John Dagate ‘71

Dr. David Fakier ‘78

Dr. Scott Haydel ‘87

Ms. Stephanie Hotard ‘00

Mr. Gary Kraus ‘71

Mrs. Laura Fakier ‘78

Mr. Tim Heck ‘87

Mrs. Marion Larke ‘00

Mrs. Sheila Calongne ‘72

Mrs. Mary Beth Lambert ‘78

Mrs. Mary Crisler ‘88

Ms. Katie Champagne ‘02

Ms. Gretchen Bergeron ‘73

Mrs. Jane Voss Lerille ‘78

Mrs. Samantha Heck ‘88

Mrs. Jarod Voisin ‘02

Mr. Mark Blanchard ‘73

Mrs. Angelique Barker ‘79

Mrs. Erin Wagner‘88

Mrs. Jane Falgout ‘04

Mr. Terry Breaux ‘73

Ms. Laurie Conkerton ‘79

Ms. Shane Degruise ‘90

Ms. Erin Gros ‘04

Mrs. Mary K. Burkot ‘73

Mrs. Gina Dender ‘80

Mrs. Brigette Gawlik ‘90

Ms. Anjele Gumm ‘05

Mrs. Catherine Songe Butler ‘73

Mr. Ed LaCour ‘80

Mr. Robert Hamilton‘90

Dr. Elise LeBoeuf ‘05

Mrs. Stephanie Corso ‘73

Mrs. Andrea LeBlanc ‘80

Mr. Michael Paul LaRussa ‘90

Mrs. Erica Babin ‘06

Mrs. Cynthia Daigle ‘73

Mrs. Ann Meche ‘80

Mrs. Dawn Palmisano‘90

Mr. Jeremey Ezell ‘06

Mr. Ed Daigle ‘73

Mr. Kirk Meche‘80

Ms. Elizabeth Goodwin Welborn ‘90

Ms. Marie “MiMi” Barker ‘07

Mrs. Rebecca Guidry ‘73

Mr. Damon J. Baldone ‘82

Mr. Michael Amico ‘91

Mr. Gary Williams ‘08

Mrs. Alexis Duval ‘73

Coach Hal Bauland ‘82

Mrs. Ginny Hamilton ‘91

Mr. Chester F. Morrison, III ‘10

Mr. C. Berwick Duval ‘73

Mr. Mark Delaune ‘82

Mrs. Kellie Brunet ‘92

Mrs. Gabrielle Pitre ‘10

Mrs. Joan Faust ‘73

Mrs. Alison Olivier ‘83

Mr. Don James Calongne ‘92

Mr. Palfrey Polk III ‘11

Mr. Mark Faust ‘73

Mr. Randolph Bazet ‘84

Mrs. Gretta Jo Falcon Calongne ‘92

Ms. Olivia Galtier ‘12

Mr. John Lapeze ‘73

Mr. James J. Buquet‘84

Mrs. Renee Seibert ‘92

Ms. Emma Adams ‘23

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w h a t VCHS m e a n s t o m e

“

Vandebilt Catholic High School means family, love, and unity after being employed here over 20 years, graduating five children, and a grandson graduating this year. I can say that I have truly been blessed. I have enjoyed so many special moments throughout the years working, as my children attended school here.

I pray for God’s continued blessings and guidance for my Vandebilt family.

”

Regina Franklin food services manager parent of alumni grandparent of current student

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building for the future

In the summer of 2023 as we were patiently waiting for our roof to be completed and for FEMA and the insurance company to move through their processes, the leadership of Vandebilt Catholic decided to take advantage of this delay and use it as an opportunity to create a MASTER PLAN for our school’s facilities.

Academic Excellence Center

master plan MASTER PLANNING is an important process for any school as it provides a long-term vision for future campus development. An important aspect of this plan is that it provides facility improvements in every area of our campus, impacting our students in a holistic way.

Richard “Dickie” Barker Student Union This MASTER PLAN is a living document and will only be as good as the input we receive from our community. We have engaged in internal conversations with our faculty and staff, but now we are looking for input from you—our Vandebilt Catholic community.

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Faith Chapel

School Safety Perimeter Fence Lighting Cameras Richard “Dickie” Barker Student Union

Improved Traffic Flow

Academics Resource Center Academic Excellence Center Digital Media Center

Social/Emotional Guidance Center

Athletics Fieldhouse Covered Practice Facility with Turf Bleachers Track Softball Field

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2023

president's banquet

On Friday, June 2, Vandebilt Catholic High School hosted the third annual President’s Banquet in the Kolb center on campus. Guests included VCHS administration and faculty, Diocesan officials, Brothers of the Sacred Heart leaders, family, friends, supporters, and past Alumni of the Year and past Hall of Fame inductees.

Valerie Badeaux

Colleen Welch

Tanner Magee ‘98

Distinguished Service award recipients

Patrice Monier

Alumnus of the year

Phyllis Peoples ‘80

Heinke Trapp ‘81

hall of fame inductees call for

Nominations

2024 Vandebilt Catholic Hall of Fame and Alumnus of the Year Nominations due by March 8, 2024.

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hall of fame

alumnus of the year

w h a t VCHS m e a n s t o m e

“

Vandebilt means to me exactly what its motto states: faith, family, and excellence. Being a student at Vandebilt gave me so many opportunities to live out and learn more about my faith, along with providing me with an amazing community of teachers, faculty, classmates, and teammates. My time at Vandebilt prepared me for the next stage in my life both in and out of the classroom, and so many of my favorite memories were made wearing blue and gold, from cheering on the Terriers in Buddy Marcello Stadium to eating lunch in the quad with my friends. No matter how long it’s been since I’ve walked its halls, Vandebilt will forever be my home, and I’ll always be proud to be a Terrier!

” Katie Ross class of 2023 valedictorian

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endowed funds What is an endowed fund?

Endowment giving to Vandebilt Catholic High School supports financial aid, faculty and curriculum, and general operating expenses to help keep the school exemplary every year.

ACADEMICS

The Enola Jeandron Autin Endowment

An endowed fund is established with a generous gift from a donor.

ARTS

The VCHS Art Endowment

ATHLETICS

The Laurent/Brewer Endowment

SCHOOL OPERATION The Diocese oversees the fund’s management, growing them and producing investment income.

The John “Jack” Becker Endowment The Ian Haydel Endowment The Mothers’ Club Endowment The Claude Bergeron Endowment The S Ernest/Ernestine Ellender Endowment The Ted Lyons Endowment The John and Helen Rizzo Endowment

A percentage of the investment income is paid annually to support the school.

SPIRITUALITY

The Megan Hitt Endowment

TUITION ASSISTANCE The Garland P. Aycock Sr. Endowment The F. E. and Louise Boudreaux Endowment The Marianite Sisters of the Holy Cross Endowment The Brothers of the Sacred Heart Endowment The VCHS Student Body Endowment The Brother Alfred Kolb S.C. Endowment The Brother Ray Kuhn S.C. Endowment The T. J. Cantrelle Endowment The Gabrielle Hebert Endowment I 18 I

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I am very grateful for the education Bill (my husband) and I received at Vandebilt and that we had the opportunity to send our four daughters to the school. Now, we enjoy being grandparents and seeing our grandchildren excel in academics, activities, and athletics. Although the education is important, feeling nurtured and being grounded in faith are priceless gifts we and our family have received from the Vandebilt community. Bill and I were fortunate to celebrate our 50th class reunion in October with our fellow classmates. Vandebilt made us feel welcome and included us in all the Homecoming festivities. Reconnecting with our classmates reinforced the bond created so many years ago. It truly felt like coming home.

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Elizabeth "Liz" Watkins

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class of 1974 parent of alumni grandparent of current students

VANDEBILT CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL 209 South Hollywood Road Houma I Louisiana I 70360 (985) 876-2551

This report gratefully recognizes the many alumni, parents, grandparents, faculty/staff, friends and partners who have contributed their money, time and effort to Vandebilt Catholic High School in 2022-2023.

Vandebilt Catholic High School appreciates the commitment to our mission by those who made contributions and donated their time and talents to our school. It is nearly impossible to put together a list of every donor without inadvertently making an error or omission. This list includes all gifts reported from July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023.

If your name has been omitted from this list, please accept our apologies and notify us at (985) 580-1868 or bbreerwood@vchterriers.org to be included in a future publication.

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