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BearFacts II
News & Views of Catholic High School
Volume 33, No. 4 | June 2015
CHS Class of 2015
Valedictorian Joseph Brady Balhoff
INSIDE
The Class of 2015
Grizzly Greats Athletic Hall of Fame Inductees
Mrs. Arlene Audiffred’s Retirement
Alumni Feature - Paul M. Hebert Sr. ’24
Week for Mozambique
CHS Athletics
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A Brothers of the Sacred Heart School Since www.catholichigh.org
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in this issue
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In the News
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Letter from the President
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Class of 2015
Pg. 6
Mrs. Arlene Audiffred Retires
After 35 Years at CHS
Pg. 7
80th Annual Men’s Club
Stag Barbecue
Pg. 8
Paul M. Hebert Sr. ’24 - Alumni
Feature
Pg. 9
Remembering Joe Starring Jr. ’48
Pg. 10
Week for Mozambique
Pg. 11
David H. Broussard Sr. ’55
Endowment
Pg. 12-13 Grizzly Greats Athletic Hall of Fame
Pg. 12-13 Faculty/Staff In the News
Pg. 14
Honors Convocation
Pg. 15
Alumni Reunions
Pg. 16-17 Class of 2015
Pg. 18
Collegiate Signings
Pg. 19
Athletic Titles
Pg. 20-21 Grizzly Socials
Pg. 22
Catholic Leadership Program
Pg. 23
Memorial and Honorary Gifts
Pg. 24
Sports in the Past
BearFacts II
Bear Facts II is published quarterly by
the Office of Communications.
Jennifer J. Knight, editor
Samantha V. Murray, assistant editor
Contributors:
Margie Alexander
Kate Brady
David Butler ’77
Barbara Camp
Wendy Coniglio
Glen Randow
Jamie Segar ’90
Aimee Turner
IN THE NEWS
’40s
Buck Langlois ’49 and his wife, Ina,
celebrated their 50th wedding
anniversary.
’50s
Charles Levy ’53 was installed as
Chaplain of the Williamson County
Detachment of the Marine Corps
League. Levy is also active as
Past Commander and Executive
Committee member of the
Georgetown, Texas American Legion
Post.
William Callihan ’56
set an American
Masters deadlift
record of 391 pounds
at the USAPL
Louisiana State
Powerlifting Meet in
Lafayette in January
| William
2015.
Callihan ’56
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| Bryan
Jeansonne ’98
Bryan Jeansonne ’98
was elected chairman
of the East Baton
Rouge Parish Alcoholic
Beverage Control
Board. The board
licenses and regulates
all businesses serving
and selling alcohol in
the parish.
Daniel Waguespack ’98
will be inducted into
the Millsaps College
Hall of Fame in May
2015.
Gayle Hatch ’57 of
USA Weightlifting
will receive the 2015
National Strength and
Conditioning Alvin
Roy Award for Career
Achievement. Hatch
served as head coach
for the 2005 USA
| Gayle Hatch ’57 Olympic Weightlifting
team in Athens,
Greece.
’00s
Col. Shawn Coco ’87
took command of the
159th Fighter Wing,
Louisiana Air National
Guard, located at the
Naval Air StationJoint Reserve Base
New Orleans in Belle
| Col. Shawn
Chasse, LA.
Mason Adams ’07 received his doctor
of medicine degree from LSU Health
Sciences Center in New Orleans
on May 14, 2015. He will begin his
residency in internal medicine in July
at Our Lady of the Lake Hospital in
Baton Rouge.
’80s
’90s
Coco ’87
Tim Welborn ’92 accepted a position
with Piccadilly Restaurants in Baton
Rouge as facilities and
construction manager.
We welcome the submission of material
for possible publication. Mailing address:
855 Hearthstone Drive
Baton Rouge, LA 70806
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Brandon Landry ’97,
co-founder of WalkOn’s Enterprises,
announced the
official launch of its
franchising program.
The company is
seeking qualified
franchisees to
introduce Walk-On’s | Brandon
Bistreaux & Bar to
Landry ’97
markets across the
Southeastern United States.
| Kyle
Zeringue ’93
Kyle Zeringue ’93 was
named senior vice
president of business
development for the
regional economic
development
organization by the
Baton Rouge Area
Chamber.
Deacon Matthew
Graham ’99 was
ordained into the
priesthood on May
30, 2015 at St.
Joseph Cathedral.
| Deacon Matthew
Graham ’99
Michael West ’04 accepted a position
as an associate with the firm of
Phelps Dunbar LLP in the Baton
Rouge office. West’s practice will
focus on construction law and
commercial litigation.
Tommy Rothermel ’08 played the lead
role in the YouTube video of Jordan
Tarajano’s ’08 newly released single,
“Jumpin’ in the Deep End.”
Jordan Tarajano ’08 debuted his new
single “Jumpin’ in the Deep End”
and produced a YouTube video of
the new song. Tarajano was in the
Baton Rouge area for a show in April
benefiting Trinity Outdoors Disabled
Adventures.
’10s
Julian Parker ’10 won the men’s 800
meter title at the SEC Track and Field
Catholic High School
Championships. Parker is LSU’s first
SEC champion in the men’s 800
meters since Richard Jones in 2010
and is LSU’s fifth all-time winner of
the event at the SEC Outdoor meet.
Chandler Rome ’11
was awarded
the David Yates
Outstanding Male
Mass Communication
Senior Award at
the LSU Manship
School of Mass
Communication.
Rome served as
| Chandler
Editor-in-Chief for
Rome ’11
The Daily Reveille for
the past year and will be working
for MLB.com covering the Houston
Astros for the summer.
Chris Sciambra ’11,
LSU senior
outfielder, was
named to the
2015 SEC Baseball
Community
Service Team by
the conference
office. Sciambra
received a
bachelor’s degree
| Chris
in construction
Sciambra ’11
management
from LSU and has been one of the
leaders of the baseball program’s
outstanding community service
effort for the past season.
Zachary Windham ’11 received his
Bachelor of Science in business
administration from New York
University.
Conner Bueche
’12 was elected
2015 President
of the Spring Hill
College Student
Government
Association.
Kevin Paul ’12,
| Kevin Paul ’12
a senior at the
University of Alabama, will intern
this summer with Ric Nation in their
strategic branding
and marketing
departments.
Trey Core ’13 was
named to the Dean’s
Honor List for the
2015 winter quarter
at Louisiana Tech
University. Core is a
| Trey Core ’13
sophomore studying
electrical engineering and is very
active in the Association of Catholic
Tech Students. Core participated
in a mission trip to the Kansas City
area.
Austin Simoneaux ’14
was inducted into
the Alpha Lambda
Delta National
Honor Society
for First Year
Students in April
2015 at University
| Austin
of Louisiana
Simoneaux ’14
Lafayette.
CALENDAR
of Events
Alumni
June 20
Class of 1990 Reunion
July 17
10 Year Reunion
20-Year Reunion
July 18
20-Year Reunion
July 18
Anniversary Class
Reunion
Men’s Club
August 29 80th Annual Men’s
Club Stag Barbecue
Special Dates
August 14 Grizzly Greats
Athletic Hall of Fame
Banquet
Andrew Thriffiley ’14 was presented a
Dean’s List Certificate in recognition
of his outstanding performance from
Saint Leo University in Florida.
FATHER/SON. Alumni fathers and graduates at the Senior Supper held Wednesday, April 15, 2015, were front row (l to r) Frank Vicari ’74, John Vicari ’15, Joshua
Bishop ’15, John Bishop ’84, Will Hopkins ’15, Guy Hopkins ’76, Mike Matthews ’91, Josh Matthews ’15, Nick Ferrara ’15 and Patrick Ferrara ’86. Second row (l to r)
were Graham Tujague ’81, Landon Tujague ’15, John Wallace ’15, George Wallace ’85, Jacques Pecquet ’15, Charles Pecquet ’85, Will Benoit ’15 and Mark Sanchez
’82. Third row (l to r) were Thomas Bozeman ’15, Bill Bozeman ’82, Rod McGehee ’90 and Jude McGehee ’15. Fourth row (l to r) were Jeff Barbin ’88, Ethan Barbin
’15, Chandler Price ’15, Greg Price ’86, Jacques Pourciau ’90, Jacob Pourciau ’15, Dan Balhoff ’81, Joey Balhoff ’15, John Colter ’80 and Nathan Colter ’15. Fifth row (l
to r) were Justin David ’15, Rick David ’85, Fred Matthews ’86 and Andrew Matthews ’15. Back row (l to r) were Zach Minton ’15, Duke Minton ’88, Hunter Minton ’15,
Connor Ortego ’15 and Kevin Ortego ’79.
THREE GENERATIONS. Three generation families attending the Hamburger
Supper were front row (l to r) Corey Gomez Sr. ’85, Sonny Gomez ’61, Casey
Gomez, Charles Perilloux Jr. ’62, Brannon Perilloux ’87 and Will Perilloux. Second
row were (l to r) Conrad Ledig ’73, Grant Thibodeaux, David Broussard ’82, John
W. Hubbs ’62 and Jack Broussard. Third row were (l to r) Verne J. Dicharry Jr.
’62, Carter Dicharry, James Hannie ’52 and Jacob James. Row five were (l to r)
Jason Cashio ’91, David Cashio, Randall Cashio ’62, George Bofinger and Thomas
Bofinger. Back row were (l to r) Paul Judice ’83 and Nicholas Judice.
FOUR GENERATIONS. Four generation families attending the Hamburger
Supper honoring eighth- and ninth-grade students for the 2015-2016 school year
on March 19, 2015, were (l to r) Anthony “Junior” Politz Jr. ’53, Russell Politz ’86,
Parker Politz, Carter Rome, Byron Rome ’89 and Robert Rome ’55.
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Letter from
the President
Gene Tullier
Dear Friends,
by the J.F. Smith Group consultants,
will ask the interviewee for his or her
honest and confidential assessment
regarding a number of issues including
how well CHS is fulfilling its Mission,
the overall strengths and limitations of
CHS and the effectiveness of school
leadership and faculty.
Those interviewed will be presented
with a list of investment opportunity
projects derived from the newly adopted
master plan. The total estimated cost
to immediately implement all of these
projects tested in the feasibility study is
$40,200,000. However, interviewees
will be asked to rank these projects in
order of importance to the future of
CHS. These investment opportunities
include the following:
help fund this future vision of CHS.
Based on all of the data collected
during the feasibility study, the J.F.
Smith Group in early September will
report to the CHS Board of Directors
and recommend a prudent goal for a
capital campaign to fund these projects.
Without doubt, the master plan
vision for the future of CHS is bold
and ambitious. Catholic High School
deserves nothing less! I am extremely
proud of our entire CHS community,
students, parents, faculty, staff, alumni
and friends, who make CHS the great
school it is today. However, I am keenly
aware that the opportunities we at CHS
have today are possible because of the
steps in this journey taken by others—
the Brothers of the Sacred Heart,
the dedicated lay men and women
who generously and faithfully served
the Mission of CHS and thousands
of friends who have supported this
Mission since 1894. My sincere hope is
that through implementing this master
plan vision for the future of CHS,
we will take a few additional steps in
that same journey and enable future
generations of the CHS community
to progress even further in the holistic
formation of young men in Gospel
values according to Catholic tradition
and the spirit of the Brothers of the
Sacred Heart.
A Chinese philosopher and poet
named Laozi once wrote, “A journey of
a thousand miles begins with a single
step.”
Though it is not a journey measured
in miles, Catholic High School has
begun a major journey to implement
its recently adopted master plan for its
campus and facilities. More than two
years in the making, the new master
plan for CHS was recently approved
by the Board of Directors. In totality,
the master plan addresses all aspects of
student life—spiritual, academic, social
and extracurricular. It is a plan that
will allow CHS to remain dynamically
faithful to the educational tradition of
the Brothers of the Sacred Heart and
thus to continue the holistic formation
• A new student union
of young men for generations to come.
• A new library/learning
Now, with a clear vision of its
commons
desired future campus, Catholic High
School is nearly ready to implement
• Campus infrastructure
a capital campaign that will fund the
enhancements (central
transformation of this vision into
mechanical plant, parking and
reality. The most recent “single step”
covered walkways)
in this journey was taken in April when
• Endowed fund (to permanently
CHS contracted with the J.F. Smith
fund a portion of CHS
Group to conduct a feasibility study in
operations)
preparation for a capital campaign.
Envisioned as a four month project,
• A new classroom building (with
the feasibility study will include a
10 additional classrooms)
comprehensive evaluation of our
• Main Building renovation
Advancement Team and our readiness
• Security, point of entry and offices Sincerely,
to embark upon a capital campaign.
The feasibility study will also involve
• A chapel
individual interviews with at least 100
Finally, those interviewed will be
CHS alumni, parents, friends and
staff. These interviews, conducted asked to rate their own inclination to Gerald E. Tullier
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Catholic High School
Class of 2015
Members of the Class of 2015 were offered admission to 98 colleges and universities. They earned $20,895,224 in scholarship
offers, not including TOPS. As a class, they accumulated 21,460 hours of community service and earned 899 credit hours at the
LSU Spring Invitational. The average ACT score for the Class of 2015 was 26.2, with 100 percent of the class taking the test.
The Class of 2015 was offered admission to the following colleges and universities:
Arizona State University
Auburn University
Baton Rouge Community
College
Baylor University
Boston College
Boston University
Bryant University
California Polytechnic State
University, San Luis Obispo
Case Western Reserve
University
Catholic University of
America
Centenary College of
Louisiana
Clemson University
Coastal Carolina University
College of Charleston
College of Coastal Georgia
College of William and Mary
Drexel University
Duke University
Florida State University
Full Sail University
Furman University
George Mason University
George Washington
University
Georgetown University
Georgia Institute of
Technology
Harding University
Johns Hopkins University
Louisiana College
Louisiana State University
Louisiana State University
at Alexandria
Louisiana State University
at Eunice
Louisiana Tech University
Loyola University Maryland
Loyola University
New Orleans
Mars Hill University
Millsaps College
Mississippi College
Mississippi State University
Mississippi Valley State
University
Nicholls State University
North Carolina State
University
Northeastern University
Northwestern State University
of Louisiana
Oregon State University
Pacific Lutheran University
Pepperdine University
Providence College
Purdue University
Queens University of
Charlotte
Rhodes College
Rice University
Rochester Institute of
Technology
Rutgers University, New
Brunswick
Rutgers, The State University
of New Jersey at Newark
Saint Louis University
Samford University
Santa Clara University
Savannah College of Art
and Design
Southeastern Louisiana
University
Southern Methodist
University
Southern University and A&M
College
Spring Hill College
Stony Brook University
Suffolk University
Texas A&M University
Texas Christian University
Tulane University
United States Naval Academy
University of Alabama
University of California
at Los Angeles
University of Colorado
at Boulder
University of Connecticut
University of Dallas
University of Denver
University of Florida
University of Georgia
University of Kentucky
University of Louisiana
at Lafayette
University of Louisiana
at Monroe
University of Louisville
University of Massachusetts
University of Mississippi
University of New Orleans
University of Notre Dame
University of South Alabama
University of South Carolina
University of Southern
California
University of Southern
Mississippi
University of Tennessee at
Chattanooga
University of Texas at Austin
University of Virginia
Vanderbilt University
Villanova University
Westminster Choir College of
Rider University
William Carey College
Wingate University
Wofford College
Xavier University of Louisiana
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Mrs. Arlene Audiffred
Honored for 35 Years of Service at CHS
By Jennifer J. Knight
Arlene Audiffred
“What I admire most about
Arlene is her sense of
compassion, her love and
concern that she shows for her
students and fellow faculty
members. Throughout her
friendliness, there’s still that very
deep sense of professionalism.
Her hard work, her dedication,
it’s very obvious. So, we’ll miss
her radiant smile every day that
cheers me up. So, good luck
Arlene in your future. We wish
you well.”
On Wednesday, May 20, 2015,
family, colleagues, former students
and parents gathered to honor Arlene
Audiffred, long-time English teacher,
for her service to Catholic High
School. After 35 years of service to the
Catholic High community, Audiffred
is retiring from the classroom.
During her 35 years at Catholic
High, Audiffred held many positions.
She was the first to hold the Assistant
Principal for Instruction position,
which she held for four years. She
served as Activities Director, English
Department Chair, Publicity Director
and Student Council Moderator.
Perhaps her most memorable role is
Mothers’ Club Moderator, a position
she has held since 2002.
In the classroom, Audiffred taught
Typing, Senior Religion, Senior
English, Senior English IV honors,
English III and English III honors.
“Mrs. Audiffred was an endearing
teacher who encouraged us to explore
literature and critically think in our
own unique ways. Although she was
relaxed in the classroom, we always
strived to produce exceptional work
to make her proud – disappointing
Mrs. Audiffred would be similar
to disappointing your favorite
grandmother,” commented former
student and CHS faculty member
Sanders Davis ’10.
“I have enjoyed every moment, and
I am bittersweet about my retirement,
but I am so filled with all of the
wonderful memories. As Bob Hope
said, ‘Thanks for the Memories,’”
commented Audiffred.
“CHS has been my second family for the last 35 years. The administrators,
my colleagues, and my students have cried with me and celebrated
with me throughout the crises of my life. I love CHS, and I will miss
it tremendously, but I look forward to the next part of my life. To the
administrators, my colleagues, and all of my students, ‘Thanks for the
memories.’ You have all been one of God’s greatest gifts to me. I love you
all.” - Arlene Audiffred
Brother Xavier Werneth, SC
Arlene Audiffred was the first to serve as Assistant
Principal for Instruction from 1998 to 2002.
“Arlene is a woman with great
grace, great charm and a nice
dash of tabasco every once in
a while. She exudes warmth,
kindness and empathy. I respect
her so much.”
Arlene Audiffred (third from right) is pictured
with Mothers’ Club moderator Margie Alexander
(left) and former Mothers’ Club Presidents (l to r)
Judy Giorlando, Debbie Landry, Joanne Roberts,
Leslie Falgoust and Gwen Cotton at her retirement
reception held May 20, 2015.
Former CHS faculty member
Jay Harmon ’78
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After 35 years, Arlene Audiffred (center) celebrated her retirement with recent graduates (l to r) Hunter
Lovell ’15, Will Fisher ’15. John Michael Bankhead ’15, Josh Bishop ’15, Noah Schexnayder ’15, Jonah
Rittenberry ’15, Drew Alvarez ’15, Matt Comeaux ’15, Kyle Mistretta ’15 and Parker Caulfield ’15.
Remembering
Carrie R. Saia
Catholic High School
1977 Hall of Fame Inductee
By Samantha Murray
Hall of Fame member
Carrie R. Saia
Catholic
High
School
mourns the loss of Hall of Famer
Carrie R. Saia who passed away
on Wednesday, June 3, 2015.
Saia was inducted into the
CHS Hall of Fame in 1977 in
recognition for her service to
the school. Saia served as the
Mothers’ Club president for
the 1955-1956 school year.
She spent many years as an
active volunteer from 1948 to
1972 including working in the
cafeteria, chaperoning dances,
organizing banquets and leading
fundraisers. One member of
the Hall of Fame committee in
1977 recalled that she never said,
“could you donate.” She said
“you WILL donate,” and she
never closed her conversation
until the donor said “yes.”
Saia was preceded in death
by her husband, Russell Roy
Saia Sr. and her son, Russell
Roy “Butch” Saia Jr. ’56. She is
survived by daughter, Carolyn
“Jeannie” Saia and son, Samuel
Joseph “SJ” Saia ’72.
Help secure the future of
Catholic High School
by becoming a member of the
Remember CHS with a Planned Gift
If you have established a planned gift for CHS or would like information on Planned Giving,
please contact Margie Alexander in the CHS Advancement Office (225) 389-0978.
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Paul M. Hebert Sr. ’24
U.S. Military Tribunal VI:
Nuremberg Trial No. 6
By Samantha V. Murray
In 1944, following the initial
liberations of concentration camps
in Europe by Allied troops, the full
scope of Nazi horrors was exposed
to the world. Six million Jews were
murdered because of the “Final
Solution,” or the plan to eliminate the
Jewish population in Europe during
the Holocaust.
After the war, the Allied forces
knew that justice had to be served
to the surviving leaders of the Nazi
party. The result was a series of trials:
the Nuremberg Trials.
Back at home, Paul M. “Mac”
Hebert Sr. ’24 was serving as Dean
of the LSU Law School when he got
a letter from President Truman. The
letter requested his presence in Europe
to serve as a member of the Military
Tribunal VI for the Nuremberg Trials.
He was one of only four Americans
selected. The fates of the indicted
members of the Nazi Party and its
supporters were now in the hands of
Hebert and his fellow panel of judges.
Tribunal VI was assigned Case
Number 6: The United States of
America versus I.G. Farben. The case
was concerning the use of slave labor
and Hebert is well known for his
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lone dissenting opinion in which he
disagreed with the majority’s acquittal
of 15 of the 23 named defendants. “I
cannot agree that there was an absence
of a moral choice,” wrote Hebert in his
dissenting opinion. “The fact that any
person acted pursuant to the order of
his Government or of a superior does
not free him from responsibility for
a crime, but may be considered in
mitigation.”
During his stay in Europe, which
lasted a year and a half, his family was
able to visit him in the summer of
1947. Hebert was married to Estelle
“Shine” Hebert and together had two
daughters, Barbara and Mary, and a
son, Paul M. Hebert Jr. ’64.
Hebert Jr., the youngest of three,
has very few memories of their visit in
Nuremberg for he was just a toddler
at the time. “My father never talked
about his service on the Tribunal. That
was something he never discussed
with anyone, not even my mother,”
said Hebert Jr.
Hebert returned from Nuremberg
and entered private practice as a
partner with the firm Breazeale,
Sachse, Wilson and Hebert. When
the Dean of LSU Law Schools was
Paul M. Hebert Sr. ’24
forced to resign due to health issues,
Hebert left the practice and returned
to LSU as the Dean of the Law School
until April of 1957 when he returned
to the firm. In 1959, Hebert returned
to the Law School for the final time
and served as Dean and professor until
his death in 1977. The Law School has
since been rededicated as the Paul M.
Hebert Law Center.
“He accomplished so much in his
life, in what we would today consider
a short life,” said Hebert Jr. His
father was instrumental in creating
the Louisiana State Law Institute and
oversaw the first issue of the Louisiana
Law Review. Hebert also took charge of
the litigation involving the tidelands on
behalf of the state.
“My father loved Catholic High
School. We’ve had three generations go
through Catholic High. CHS did a lot
for us and he always did a lot for them,”
said Hebert Jr.
Members of Military Tribunal VI at Nuremberg hearing the case against officials of the I. G. Farben Industry include (l to r)
James Morris, North Dakota; Curtis Grover Shake, Indiana, presiding; Paul Macarius Hebert ’24, Louisiana; and Clarence F.
Merrill, Indiana.
Catholic High School
Remembering
Joseph W. Starring Jr. ’48
By Jennifer J. Knight
Catholic High mourns the loss of Hall of Fame
member Joseph W. Starring Jr. ’48. Starring passed
away on Friday, March 20, 2015.
Starring was inducted into the Catholic High School
Hall of Fame at the CHS Honors Convocation held
at the Catholic Life Center on May 19, 1983. He was
described by friends as “the most spirited player on and
off the field.”
“If there was ever an All-American team for spirit, Joe
would not only be on the team, he would be its captain.
He always epitomized the spirit of CHS,” commented
The Honorable Dan LeBlanc ’47 at the time of Starring’s
induction.
During his time at Catholic High at the North Street
location, Starring lettered in football for two years, was
the varsity basketball manager and played varsity baseball.
He held all offices in the CHS Men’s Club and was active
in the “C” Club before the Men’s Club was formed.
Starring is survived by his wife of five years, Karol,
and his three children – Matt Starring ’72, Julie Starring
Chapman (SJA ’73) and Mark Starring ’75.
Hall of Fame member Joseph W. Starring Jr. ’48 (second from left) and his children (l to r) Mark Starring ’75, Julie Starring Chapman (SJA ’73), and Matt
Starring ’75.
In Memoriam
As of May 14, 2015 the following alumni and friends of CHS have passed away since the last issue of Bear Facts II.
Please remember them and their families in your prayers.
Sydney Rebecca Arbour
Robert Anthony “Bob” Fernandez ’47
Mary Lee Landry Pizzolato
James Nicholas Ashmore
Boyd Thomas Gautreaux ’50
Zoe Denoux Rivet
Catherine Elizabeth “Kay” Balhoff
Anthony Roy Giardina
Darrin Paul Romeo
Shirley Coogan Winn Bannerot
William Brandsford Greene, Jr.
Ogden Belmont Romero ’38
Emmett E. Batson ’77
Frederick Isadore Heroman Jr. ’36
Carrie R. Saia
Thomas Leon Bernard ’40
Phenie Jerome
Dorothy Samuel
Gene “Justin” Bottger ’72
Catherine DiBenedetto LaRussa
Ronald James Sapp
Leo Lieux Brassett Sr. ’40
Floyd C. Lyons
Camille A. Serio ’57
Allison Poche Brumfield
Rene Stephen Marrero ’50
Mabel Poirier Smith
Tammy Songy Callegan
Leona Mae Bordelon Mayeaux
Joseph Warren Starring Jr. ’48
Robert “Robby” Cangelosi Jr. ’80
Thomas “Cole” McAndrew Sr. ’44
Terry L. Switzer
Dr. Alvan Duchein Cazedessus ’39
Charles L. McCray Jr.
Raymond Tangney
Faith Ann Crifasi
Hazel Miles Modicut
Mary Margaret Rogers Thibeaux
Therese G. Delcambre
Amy Elizabeth Nesbit
Rev. Than Vu
Vincenzo “Vincent” Dispenza
Ronald Edward Oldendorf ’55
Calvin Willard Wilbert III
Aimee Durand
Mary Attuso Polito
Travis John “T.J.” Zimmerle
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Week for
Mozambique
A Universal Brotherhood
By Samantha V. Murray
There is a special bond between
schools led by the Brothers of the
Sacred Heart; a brotherhood so strong
it can only be described as limitless.
The students in Ms. Robin Deck’s
American History Honors class were
assigned a class project. They were to
create a campaign that addressed an
important social issue.
Recently, the Brothers of the
Sacred Heart sent four Brothers
to rebuild a school in Amatongas,
Mozambique, which is located in the
central part of Mozambique, Africa.
The school, led by Brother Chris
Sweeney, SC ’84, has a population of
about 800 students with 40 boarders.
Mozambique is still recovering from
a 14-year Civil War which ended in
1992 and the school was devastated
during the war. Mission Amatongas
was to be their class project.
The goal for Ms. Deck’s 5th period
class was to raise $6,000; enough
Mission Amatongas is a Brothers of the Sacred
Heart school in Mozambique, Africa, and is lead
by Brother Chris Sweeney, SC ’84 (center). The
school has about 800 students with 40 boarders.
10 | June 2015
Ms. Robin Deck’s fifth period class presented Brother Chris Sweeney, SC ’84 a check made out to
“Mission Amatongas” for $13,723 on April 30, 2015.
to provide new bunk beds for the
students in Mozambique. Anything
over that amount would go toward
the education of the Amatongas
students.
“Education is one of the most
important gifts that you can give
to yourself to better your life, your
community, and the world at large.
When access is limited, it makes
it very difficult to escape poverty,
corruption, and a life that seems
hopeless,” said Deck.
The project was lead by juniors
Tres Turner, Joseph Sotile, Devin
Tullier and Matt Miyagi. “Helping
the Brothers of the Sacred Heart
school in Amatongas was a truly great
experience for me. It showed me that
not everyone has as much as I do
and that I should give back to those
people as much as I can,” commented
Miyagi.
The class’s medium to raise the
money was a school wide event, “Week
for Mozambique.” CHS students,
faculty and staff were allowed to
participate by donating $20 for a week
of relaxed dress and an additional
$10 for a week of not shaving. To
conclude the week’s experience,
students had the opportunity to
purchase
a
Mozambique-style
meal in the cafeteria on Thursday
consisting of beans, grits and greens.
All were encouraged to begin a fast
following Thursday’s lunch that
concluded at lunch on Friday. The
elements of solidarity and sacrifice
were for developing compassion for
the students at Mission Amatongas.
On Thursday, April 30, 2015,
Ms. Deck’s 5th period class presented
Brother Chris in Mozambique a
check via Skype. The check made
out to “Mission Amatongas” was for
$13,723, more than double the class
goal.
The class also participated in
several other social issue campaigns
throughout the year including Boys
Hope/Girls Hope, St. Theresa’s, the
Food Bank, a letter writing campaign
for nuclear safety awareness and a
campaign to support the Healthy
Eating Initiative.
The class proved that their love
for a fellow brother goes beyond
Catholic High School. It is truly a
universal brotherhood. Their love for
each other and their passion to spread
the Mission of the Brothers of the
Sacred Heart is simply limitless.
Catholic High School
Celebrating a Legacy of
Leadership and Service
The David H. Broussard Sr. ’55 Baton Rouge State Fair Endowed Scholarship
To continue his legacy of
leadership and service, the David H.
Broussard Sr. ’55 - Baton Rouge State
Fair Endowed Scholarship has been
established to honor the late David H.
Broussard Sr. ’55 who died on July 26,
2014. Through the efforts of the Board
of Directors of the Baton Rouge State
Fair Foundation, a $40,000 endowed
scholarship was funded and presented
to Catholic High School this past
March to benefit students attending
Catholic High School that qualify for
need-based tuition assistance.
A professional business owner
of Red Stick Construction and
an executive in the Baton Rouge
construction industry, Broussard
lived his life by the principles and
characteristics that the school
exemplifies: well rounded, faith-filled,
self-disciplined and compassionate.
His impact was felt in and around his
community as he served on numerous
boards and committees, including
organizations such as the Baton Rouge
Jaycees serving as President in 196970, his service in the Baton Rouge
Rotary Club, was a Paul Harris Fellow,
and served as president in 1984-85
and district governor of district 6200
in 1987-88. David served as a member
of the LSU Junior Division Advisory
Board, vice president of the Associated
General Contractors, the Louisiana
State Contractors Licensing Board
and the Baton Rouge Convention and
Visitors Bureau. An avid outdoorsman,
Broussard also managed the Oak
Grove Hunting Club for many years.
For more than 50 years, he served as a
founding member of the Baton Rouge
State Fair and remained a member of
the State Fair Foundation Board until
the time of his death as its treasurer.
He also served on boards with the
Istrouma Area Council of the Boy
Scouts of America, American Red
Cross and the Parish Council for St.
George Catholic Church. David was
named an Outstanding Young Man of
Baton Rouge in 1973 and was named a
1985 Volunteer Activist by B. R. Speech
& Hearing Foundation.
Giving back to Catholic High was
important to him for he served his
beloved alma mater as board member
emeritus of the Alumni Association
Board and president of the Men’s Club
in 1989-90. “We are honored and
grateful to David’s legacy as it serves as
a prime example to teach our students
about how to live a life of service for
others,” mentioned CHS Director of
David H. Broussard ’55
Advancement Jamie Segar ’90. “CHS
was special to David and we thank the
Baton Rouge State Fair Foundation
for honoring him in a way that leaves
a lasting impact through his memory
here at Catholic High.”
All of Broussard’s accomplishments
would not have been possible without
the love and support of Margaret,
his wife of 58 years, as well as their
three children, Deborah Broussard
Randolph, a graduate of St. Joseph’s
Academy and Texas Woman’s
University; Meghann Broussard
Wilson, a graduate of the Dunham
School; and David H. Broussard Jr.
’97, a graduate of LSU, along with his
seven grandchildren.
To learn more about how you can
establish an Endowed Scholarship
at CHS, contact Segar at (225) 3890978 or email at jsegar@catholichigh.
org.
ALMOST THERE! The Fund for Catholic High School
CHS invites you to make a gift to join in reaching the 2014-2015 Annual Fund goal of
$615,000; gifts may be made through June 30, 2015. Your participation is important. Every gift,
large or small, makes a difference and sustains the excellence in Catholic education and the
formation of young men at CHS – every student is a direct beneficiary of contributions made.
Follow Father Andre Coindre’s lead and support a school whose Mission we believe and
whose community we cherish – CHS. For further information, contact
CHS Director of Advancement Jamie Segar ’90 at (225) 389-0978 or jsegar@catholichigh.org.
GOAL
$615,000
RAISED
$585,300
www.catholichigh.org | 11
Grizzly Greats Ath
By Jennifer J. Knight
Three Catholic High School alumni
and one Catholic High School coach will
be inducted into the CHS Grizzly Greats
Athletic Hall of Fame at a banquet to be
held on August 14, 2015. Inductees are
CHS Head Football Coach Dale Weiner,
Leo Abel ’89, Tim Lanier ’92 and Alex
Knight ’01.
The CHS Grizzly Greats Hall
of Fame honors any person who has
demonstrated outstanding dedication
to the athletic program, selfless sacrifice
of time and effort, leadership and whose
actions portray characteristics which
further the mission of the Brothers of
the Sacred Heart and whose life and
accomplishments can be an inspiration
to the athletes of Catholic High.
Coach Weiner has spent 28 years
of his 40 year career as Catholic High
School’s head football coach. He has a
career record of 297-105. Weiner’s record
at CHS (262-78) includes 16 district
titles, 13 quarter finals, seven semifinals
and one state championship appearance.
His squads have produced four high
school All-Americans and one National
Player of the Year. Coach Weiner has had
over 130 players at Catholic High go on
to play collegiate football with 16 going
on to play professionally. In addition
to his football coaching career, Coach
Weiner has won 17 State Championships
in Olympic Weightlifting.
Weiner and his wife of 40 years,
Lindy Nason Weiner, have three children
– Neil Weiner ’95, Katie Moessner and
Amy Barham and seven grandchildren.
Abel played on Coach Weiner’s first
CHS team that went 5-5 that season.
His senior year, he was a leader for Coach
Weiner when the Bears made it to their
first playoff game in many years. He was
the MVP of the football team his junior
year, Top Bear, All-Metro and All-District
running back his senior year and was a
member of the District Championship
Track team. He placed second in district
in hurdles and first place in the 4X100
relay in district. Abel went on to sign
with LSU as a redshirt freshman in 1989
and started for the Tigers in 1991 before
ending his career with an injury in 1992.
Abel is owner and financial advisor of
Abel Advisors. He and his wife Kimberly
Kimble Abel have three children – Alex,
Ian and Estelle.
Dale Weiner
Leo Abel ’89
Faculty and Staff: IN THE NEWS
Brad Bass, head baseball coach,
was named Coach of the Year
by the Louisiana Sports Writers
Association.
Sanders Davis ’10, a
2014 Dartmouth College
| Brad Bass
graduate, will be serving
as offensive line coach
in the fall in addition to teaching
English.
Patrick Dulaney ’92,
| Robin Deck
head golf coach, was
named Metro League
4A – 5A Coach of the Year. Coach
Dulaney’s team finished as RunnersUp in the State Tournament.
| Sanders
Davis ’10
Robin Deck will be attending
Georgetown University in Washington, D.C.
to take three classes towards her Masters
12 | June 2015
of American History and
Government. She will be there
from June 17 - July 17 as part of
the James Madison Fellowship she
was awarded in 2014.
| Patrick
Dulaney ’92
Maranda Howell was a member of
the faculty team that finished in
Catholic High School
hletic Hall of Fame
Tim Lanier ’92
Lanier was a two-year starter and
the tight end for the 1990 CHS State
Runner-up Football Team and was
recognized his senior year with the
Coach’s Award. However, he is known
more for his talents on the baseball field.
As catcher, he received All-District
honors his junior and senior years, AllState recognition his senior year and
All-District utility player his sophomore
year. His senior year he was a leader on
the State Runner-up Baseball team and
received the American Legion Award for
the senior class. Lanier went on to LSU
where he was a four year letterman for the
Tigers, was a member of two National
Title teams and was team captain in
1995 and 1996. He was Academic AllAmerican and received South Regional
Team Honors. In addition, he received
the SEC Post Graduate Scholarship
which is only given to one male and
one female in the conference. Following
his graduation from LSU, Lanier was
drafted in the 10th round by the San
Diego Padres.
Lanier serves as south area business
director for Actavis Pharmaceuticals.
He and his wife Jennifer Grada Lanier
have four daughters – Maddy, Addy,
Alayna and Eva.
Knight won his first state
championship in wrestling as a
sophomore with a record of 37-2 in the
103 pound weight class. He would not
lose again the rest of his high school
career. In his junior year, he became one
of only three people at CHS at that time
to be a two-time State Champion with
a year record of 42-0 in the 112 pound
class. Knight made history his senior
year becoming the only CHS Wrestler
to win three State Championships. His
senior year, Alex led the team to a first
place finish in the City Championship
and a third place finish in state. He
was named CHS Athlete of the Year,
Academic All-American, USA Wrestling
All-American, Outstanding Wrestler for
the city and The Advocate’s Star of Stars.
His career record at CHS was 144-13
with 90 falls.
Knight works in real estate with
Donnie Jarreau Real Estate. He and his
wife Brooke Knight have two children –
Hayes and Bennette – and expecting a
third child soon.
Alex Knight ’01
first place as a team in the 2015
Providence Corporate Cup on
March 21, 2015.
| Tim
LaBauve
Tim LaBauve was a
member of the faculty
team that finished in
first place as a team in
the 2015 Providence
Corporate Cup on
March 21, 2015.
Adam MacDowell was a member
of the faculty team that finished
in first place as a team in the 2015 Providence
Corporate Cup on March 21, 2015.
| Maranda
Howell
| Adam
MacDowell
Nick Minvielle was a member of
the faculty team that finished in
first place as a team in the 2015
Providence Corporate
Cup on March 21, 2015.
| Ashley
Charbonnet
Smith
| Nick
Minvielle
Ashley Charbonnet Smith
completed a Master’s of Science
degree in Educational Leadership
from Arkansas State University.
www.catholichigh.org | 13
CHS Students
Receive Honors
at Convocation
By Jennifer J. Knight
OUTSTANDING GRADUATE. Joshua Michael Campbell ’15 (center) is recognized
by (l to r) CHS President Gene Tullier and CHS Principal Lisa Harvey as the
Outstanding Graduate for the Class of 2015 at the Honors Convocation on May
14, 2015.
Joshua Michael Campbell was
named outstanding graduate of the
Class of 2015 at the annual Catholic
High School Honors Convocation on
May 14, 2015.
Other special award winners were
Joseph Brady Balhoff, Joshua Walden
Bishop, Julien Conner Bourgeois,
Joshua Michael Campbell, Andrew
Kaiser Chenevert, Matthew Paul
Comeaux, Connor Odrie Ortego and
Simon Charles Silverberg – Nationally
Recognized Finalists.
Receiving the Principal’s Award for
a 4.0 grade point average were Joseph
Brady Balhoff, Joshua Walden Bishop,
Julien Conner Bourgeois, Ryan Chase
Broussard, Joshua Michael Campbell,
Andrew Kaiser Chenevert, Matthew
Paul Comeaux, Justin Mackenzie
David, Robert Joseph Flechas, Brandon
Thomas Heap, Jon David Hirsch
Jr., Mike Trinh Le, Brandon Mark
Magazine, Lewis Claverie Poché, Simon
Charles Silverberg and James Maxwell
Slezak.
Ross Joseph Massey was named
Student Athlete; Brett Bergeron Vidrine
received the Service Award; and Jackson
Taylor Gonsoulin was the American
Legion Award recipient. Salutatorian
was Joshua Michael Campbell and
Joseph Brady Balhoff was Valedictorian.
Extracurricular award winners were
Art Club – John Harrison Shea; Bearly
Published – Drew Patrick Alvarez;
Bruin – Brendan Fisher Hardin; Drama
Club – Grant Edward Rothermel; FCA
– Brett Bergeron Vidrine; French Club
– Dan Quang Nguyen; Hi-Y Youth and
Government – Ronald Louis Menville
III; Junior Classical League – Drew
Patrick Alvarez; Key Club – Keaton
Paul Koch; Lacrosse – Justin Mackenzie
David; Mu Alpha Theta – Joshua
Michael Campbell; National Honor
Society – Parker Hayes Walet Caulfield;
Photography Club – William Benjamin
Hackney; Spanish Club – Joshua
Walden Bishop; Speech and Debate
– Andrew Kaiser Chenevert; Student
Ambassadors – Kyle Michael Mistretta;
Student Council – James Pierce Hill
III; and Ultimate – John Rae Sims IV.
Academic award winners included
Art – Bradley Eaton Thornton; Band
– Lewis Claverie Poché; Business
and Computer Education – John
Harrison Shea; Chorus – Grant
Edward Rothermel; English – Brandon
Thomas Heap; French – Simon
Charles Silverberg; Health and Physical
Education – Nicholas Paul Parrino;
Latin – Joseph Brady Balhoff; Math
– Joshua Michael Campbell; Religion
– Kyle Michael Mistretta; Science –
Robert Joseph Flechas; Social Studies –
Simon Charles Silverberg; and Spanish
– Justin Mackenzie David.
Eleven seniors were named CHS
Men of the Year. They are Julien
Conner Bourgeois, Joshua Michael
Campbell, Gaven Michael DeVillier,
Jackson Taylor Gonsoulin, Erik Danilo
Gudiel, James Pierce Hill III, Ryan
Nicholas McGovern, Lewis Claverie
Poché, Simon Charles Silverberg,
Bradley Eaton Thornton and Brett
Bergeron Vidrine.
ACTIVITIES. Andrew Kaiser Chenevert ’15 (center)
received the Speech and Debate award from (l to r)
moderators Katie May and Christy Kessler.
LEADERSHIP. Jack Gonsoulin ’15 (center) was
awarded the American Legion Award by CHS
President Gene Tullier and CHS Principal Lisa
Harvey.
ACADEMICS. Justin Mackenzie David ’15 (left)
received the Spanish Award presented by Susana
Costella (right) at the Honors Convocation on May
14, 2015.
14 | June 2015
Catholic High School
Alumnus Finds
Missing Class Ring
By Samantha V. Murray
Roger Zeringue ’15 lost
his CHS class ring one week
before graduation. The last
place he had it was at All-Star
Lanes bowling alley for the
youth league on a Saturday
morning.
Coincidentally,
the
following day Brandon J.
Fremin ’92 was leaving a
birthday party with his 7-yearold daughter from the bowling
alley. “I saw something shiny
and orange in the grass next to
where we were walking,” said
Fremin. He investigated the
orange glow and discovered
a CHS Class of 2015 ring,
almost exactly like his Class of
1992 ring. The only difference
he says is the year on the ring.
“I think it’s crazy that
someone found my ring and
it’s even crazier that it was a
CHS Alum. I can’t thank him
enough for returning it,” said
Zeringue. Zeringue will attend
LSU in the fall to major in
computer science.
Wedding Bells
Old Friends…New Connections
Classes of 1975, 1985, 1995 and 2005
Family Day | CHS Campus
Saturday, July 18, 2015 | noon – 2 p.m.
Class of 1975 40-Year Reunion
The class of 1975 plans to hold its main reunion event
in the fall of 2015. Date and time TBA
Class of 1985 30-Year Reunion
Guys Night Out
Friday, July 17, 2015 | 7 - 10 p.m.
Phil’s, 5162 Government Street
CHS ALUMNI REUNIONS
Brandon Fremin ’92 (right) returned the missing class ring to Roger Zeringue ’15
(left) after finding it in a bowling alley parking lot.
CHS/SJA Reunion Party
Saturday, July 18, 2015 | 7 - 11 p.m.
LSU Lod Cook Alumni Center | Casual Attire
Class of 1995 20-Year Reunion
Friday Night Stag Event
July 17, 2015 | 7 p.m. | Happy’s Irish Pub on 3rd Street
Hors d’oeuvres included – cash bar
RSVP to Fritz Carville, fritz@walkonscatering.com or
Dale LeBlanc, DaleL@cajunusa.com
CHS/SJA Combined Event
Saturday, July 18, 2015 | 8 p.m. | The Varsity,
Highland Road
Bar included until midnight | $75 per person
Class of 2005 10 Year Reunion
Friday Night Stag Event
Friday, July 17, 2015 | 6 - 9 p.m. | CHS Union
Evening Event
Saturday, July 18, 2015 | 7-10 p.m. | Pelican House
Meghan Elizabeth Ezell and Adam Porter Lato ’04
Evan Jordan Lee and Matthew Kevin Patton ’04
Kaitlyn Rose Chustz and Kyle Joseph Free ’07
Kristen Suzanne Landry and William Austin Root ’08
Sarah Claire Plaisance and John “Jack” Breckenridge ’10
Baby Bears
Juliet Helen Ourso, daughter of Grace Ann and Michael Ward Ourso ’97
For more information on upcoming Reunion Events,
contact Director of Alumni Relations Glen Randow
at grandow@catholichigh.org.
David Hunter Arrighi III, son of Leigh Beth and D. Hunter Arrighi II ’09
www.catholichigh.org | 15
Class of 2015
Valedictorian
Joseph Brady Balhoff
James Marien Abbott
* David Pierce Aguillard
˚ Keith Underwood Aldrich
Ethan Ross Alexander
Uriah Omari Alexander
˚ Drew Patrick Alvarez
Ryan Paul Amos
Kieron Ray Anderson Jr.
Joel Brock Avery
Gregory Philippe Bagnerise
* Joseph Brady Balhoff
John Michael Bankhead
Donté Miguel Bannister
Gianni Canova Barbee
* Ethan Christopher Barbin
* Samuel Atkinson Barton
William Scott Benoit
˚ David Mark Bienvenu III
* Joshua Walden Bishop
* Blaine Dale Bonis
Allen Michael Bonnecaze
˚ Bryan Patrick Bonnecaze
Collin Michael Borruano
Brennan James Boudreaux
Bradly Davis Bourg
* Julien Conner Bourgeois
Thomas Alan Bozeman
Foster Mahlon Brackin
William Bowlin Branch
˚ Shane Matthew Breaux
* Ryan Chase Broussard
˚ Chadd Michael Burns
Austin Douglas Cain
˚ David Joseph Campagna
* Joshua Michael Campbell
˚ Kyle Alexander Candilora
* James Michael Capps
Kyle Mark Caronna
˚ David Christopher Caruso
˚ Matthew Franklin Cashio
Nicholas Joseph Cashio
* Parker Hayes Walet Caulfield
Joshua Paul Cayer
* Andrew Kaiser Chenevert
Billy Joseph Clark
Nathan Paul Colter
* Matthew Paul Comeaux
˚ Michael Clayton Comeaux Jr.
˚ John Michael Connolly
˚ Collin Edward Cooper
* John Andrew Cooper
˚ Matthew Russell Crapanzano
Matthew Thomas Creel
Connor Matthew Crochet
Cole Harris Cross
˚ Cody Lane Daggett
˚ Colin James Daigle
Nicholas Patrick Dartez
* Honors Program Scholar
16 | June 2015
Salutatorian
Joshua Michael Campbell
* Justin Mackenzie David
Blane Anthony DeArmond
Kristian Ryan Delatte
Anthony Joseph DePaul
˚ Nicholas Scott Deranger
* Gaven Michael DeVillier
Dominic Peter Dewey
Connor John Doucet
Dalton Michael Doucet
˚ Seth David Durham
˚ Christopher Coleman Eddy
Triston Charles Elston
Calvin Jamaal Encalade III
˚ Camren Paul Esch
James Brogan Fairchild
Connor Phillip Favaloro
Nicholas Alfred Ferrara
Karl Vincent Fetzer Jr.
Patrick Armand Fields
* William James Fisher
* Robert Joseph Flechas
Landon David Flowers
Michael John Francioni Jr.
* Landon Connor Joseph Futch
Patrick Lawrence Gaudet
˚ John Riché Germany
Michael Felix Giorlando Jr.
Joseph Maurice Glover Jr.
˚ Connor Joseph Goldsmith
˚ Academic Program Scholar
Catholic High School
˚ Jackson Taylor Gonsoulin
Daniel Joseph Grant
˚ Brandt Wesley Green
Brady David Grenfell
John Clifford Grout IV
˚ Erik Danilo Gudiel
Austin Blair Guerin
Derrius Khamar Guice
Taylor Joseph Guillory
˚ Nicholas Bradley Harmon
Austin Nicholas Harris
* Logan Kenneth Hart
˚ Charles Edward Hawkins III
* Brandon Thomas Heap
Alexander Joseph Hebert
Kevin Lambert Hebert
˚ William Noel Henderson
* James Pierce Hill III
* Nicholas Jack Hines
˚ Jon David Hirsch Jr.
˚ Neil Harrison Holloway
William Joseph Hopkins
˚ Kasey Christopher Huff
* James Anthony Isacks
Harrison Raphael Jack
Thomas Andrew Jackson
Evan Reagan James
Johnathan Quinn James
David Wayne Johnson Jr.
Trevell Kontay Johnson
Joshua Malone Jordan
Andrew John Joseph
˚ Stefanos Miguel Kafkallides
Nareg Johnny Kaltakdjian
˚ Daniel Alonso Kline
Thomas Robert Kline
Keaton Paul Koch
˚ Jeremy Wayne Otto Krouse
Alexander Trent Landry
Griffon Matthew Landry
Pablo Andres Lanier
Stinson Joseph Lanoix
* Mike Trịnh Lê
˚ Andrew Michael LeBoeuf
˚ André Michael Ledet
˚ Chandler Michael Lemoine
Nicholas Connor Leonardi
˚ Andrew Hamilton Littlefield
* Ryan Michael Long
˚ Hunter James Lovell
Andrew Joseph Maddox
* Wes Jacob Madere
* Brandon Mark Magazine
* Timothy Kyle Mann
˚ Michael Connor Marquette
˚ Shane Christian Tipton Martin
˚ Ross Joseph Massey
˚ Peter Andrew Mata
Andrew Paul Matthews
Joshua Ray Matthews
Taylor Anthony McAnally
Jude Michael McGehee
Charles Allen McGoey
˚ Ryan Nicholas McGovern
˚ Benjamin Cade Melancon
Mason John Melancon
* Ronald Louis Menville III
William Jeffrey Meyers
Chandler Scott Miles
˚ Benjamin Franklin Miller III
˚ Shawn Michael Miller
Hunter Christian Minton
Zachary Ryne Minton
˚ Matthew Joseph Mire
* Kyle Michael Mistretta
˚ Hayden Barrow Mixon
Joseph Alexander Mock
* Dillon Dominick Morris
˚ Matthew Robert Mueller
Cameron Armand Murray
Kilian Otto Neames
˚ Taylor Allen Newton
Huy Duc Ngo
* Dan Quang Nguyen
* Joseph Moore Nolan
Lionel James Nosacka
Anthony Gianni Noto
* Jonathan Joseph Horacio Núñez
Philip Giroir Nuschler
Zachary Pierce Opdyke
* Connor Odrie Ortego
˚ Lance Alexander Ourso
Harsh Kamleshkumar Panwala
Nicholas Paul Parrino
Thomas Connor Patterson
˚ Jacques Phillip Pecquet
Joshua Kenneth Pickell
* Alec Christopher Pierrotti
Nicholas Price Plater
* Lewis Claverie Poché
˚ Anthony Jarrod Pocorello
Jacob Thomas Pourciau
* Landon Anthony Pourciau
Simon Weston Prevot
˚ Chandler Brian Price
* Eric Allan Reviere
˚ Brandon Thomas Rinaudo
Christopher Anthony Ringo
John Patrick Ritchie Jr.
* Jonah Christopher Roger Rittenberry
* Honors Program Scholar
˚ Mason Hayes Rodriguez
Christopher Stephen Rosales
Grant Edward Rothermel
˚ Thomas Joseph Savoie Jr.
˚ Noah Dean Schexnayder
˚ Nicholas Milton Seagraves
Matthew Edward Seeger
˚ Barrett Joseph Serio
˚ John Harrison Shea
* Spencer Gene Shingleton
* Simon Charles Silverberg
˚ Nicholas Michael Silvio
Ryan Steven Simon
˚ John Rae Sims IV
* James Maxwell Slezak
˚ Ryan Joseph Smith
˚ Charles Bryant Soileau
Sidney Rivers Stephens
Todd Lanell Sterling Jr.
Cameron Douglas Stout
Christopher Harrison Terrell
Bradley Eaton Thornton
˚ Greyson Nolan Tollett
˚ Jonathan Adam Town Jr.
Andrew Lee Tucker
* Landon Lawrence Tujague
Weston Brent Turner
Jacob Patrick Veazey
John Vincent Vicari
* Brett Bergeron Vidrine
˚ Mitchell William Vidrine
Noah Conor Vint
Brandon Michael Volpe
* Michael Duy Vu
Grant Allen Waggenspack
Reeves Taylor Walker
˚ John Thompson Wallace
Grayson Patrick Walsh
Thomas Alton Ward
˚ Patrick Brooks Watlington
Gregory Alexander Whalen
* Phillip George Wilkins
LaMonth Keithshay Williams Jr.
˚ Luke Allen Williams
Andrew Mark Wilson
Peter Matthews Wilson
Aaron Paul Wiltz
Sean Nicholas Winstead
˚ Daniel Joseph Wolf
˚ Michael Gerald Wyckoff
˚ Andrew Bernard Young
˚ Cameron Gray Ysidron
Roger John Zeringue Jr.
˚ Academic Program Scholar
www.catholichigh.org | 17
Collegiate Signings
swimming
Senior Connor Futch ’15 signed to swim for
Boston College on April 17, 2015.
CHS senior Connor Futch signed
to swim at Boston College on April
17, 2015. This past season, the CHS
Swim Team captured the LHSAA
Division 1 State Championship for
the third time in four years. Futch is
one of two students in CHS history
to swim at three State Championship
winning meets. He was also selected
to the All-Metro Swim Team in 2011,
2012, 2013 and 2014.
Futch plans on studying Mass
Communications while at Boston
College to become a sports analyst or
broadcast journalist. While at CHS,
Futch also participated in the Spanish
Club, Mu Alpha Theta, National
Honor Society and was a member of
the Student Council.
baseball
CHS seniors Ross Massey,
Hayden Mixon and Simon Prevot
signed to play collegiate baseball on
Tuesday, May 19, 2015. Mixon and
Prevot signed to play at LSU Eunice,
and Massey signed to play at Tulane
University.
Massey was recently recognized at
the Seniors Honors Convocation with
the Student Athlete award. Earlier this
season, he pitched a no hitter against
Slidell and was named pre-season
pitcher of the year by Nola.com.
“I feel very excited to be given
the opportunity to continue my
baseball career while attending Tulane
University, which is a great academic
school. I would like to thank my
parents for the many sacrifices they
make on a daily basis for me as well
as all the faculty and staff at CHS, the
coaches and my teammates for making
me a better player,” said Massey. While
at CHS, Massey participated in FCA
and played basketball his freshman
year. Massey plans on majoring in
business management.
In the game against Central,
Mixon proved his worth by starting
the momentum with a tie-breaking
homerun down the left-field line.
While at CHS, Mixon played four
years of baseball and two years of
football. He has also participated in
FCA and intramural sports. Mixon
plans on majoring in mechanical
engineering.
“I am very excited and proud
18 | June 2015
Signing to play collegiate baseball were (sitting, l to r) Ross Massey ’15 (Tulane University), Hayden
Mixon ’15 (LSU Eunice) and Simon Prevot ’15 (LSU Eunice).
of myself, as well as my other
teammates signing. It has always
been a goal of mine since as long
as I have been playing ball to play
in college. I would definitely like
to thank my family, friends and
teammates for all the unending love
and support. Also I would like to
thank my coaches throughout my
life in all different sports for teaching
me about teamwork, humility and
sportsmanship, and all the other
lessons that work on the playing field
and throughout life,” commented
Mixon. “Lastly, I am both thankful
and grateful to Mr. and Mrs. William
W. Pecue II ’78 for awarding me the
Brent David Pecue ’80 Memorial
Endowed Scholarship. I am very
humbled that I was chosen and hope
that one day I will be able to return
their kindness by helping another
student or students in the future.
Their generosity has meant so much
to me,” added Mixon.
Prevot, center fielder for the Bears,
ended his season hitting .363 with
34 RBIs. He also played two years
of football before an ACL injury put
him out. While at LSUE, Prevot plans
on majoring in business management.
“Playing college baseball was the
first goal I set for myself when I was
just starting baseball around the age
of six. I knew I wanted to play college
baseball the second I saw the athletes
play and now that this goal has become
a reality for me I’m very grateful and
excited. I couldn’t thank my parents
enough for the financial sacrifices they
have made so that I could always have
the best in education and baseball.
Also my coaches, more particularly my
coaches this past year for everything
they have taught me about the game,”
said Prevot.
Catholic High School
Varsity Athletics
State Champions
District Champions
Track & field
Tennis
The CHS Track and Field Team took home their seventh 5A
State Title in the past eight years. The Bears captured the title
with an accumulated 121 points, ahead of Ruston with 40
points and Pineville with 36. The team also broke the 4X200
relay record that had been set back in the 1990s.
State runners-up
Regional Champions
The CHS Varsity Tennis team became the State Runners-Up
after overcoming stiff competition at the State Tournament in
Monroe, Louisiana. The doubles team of Stephen Bienvenu
and William Aguillard advanced to the semifinals, Andrew
Bienvenu advanced to the semifinals and freshman Nick
Watson rolled his way to the finals before beating Chase
Lemaire from Fountainebleu in the finals to become the 5-A
Singles State Champion.
State runners-up
district
champions
The CHS Varsity Golf team finished second by 20 strokes in
the State Tournament Finals in Carencro, Louisiana. The Bears
were led by seniors William Meyers, Triston Elston, Mark
Bienvenu and Peter Mata. Stewart Perilloux also contributed
to the team’s second place finish.
GOLF
State Runners-up
district champions
The CHS Baseball team ended a record-setting season as State
Runners-up in the Class 5A State Tournament in Sulphur,
Louisiana. The Bears set a season record with 37 wins and 4
losses.
Baseball
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Grizzly Socials
Bear FÊTE
Catholic High School held its 35th Annual Auction, Bear Fête, presented by the CHS Mothers’ Club, on
Saturday, March 28, 2015, at the Capitol Park Museum. Guests enjoyed a silent and live auction, music by
the Eddie Smith Band, food by Heirloom Cuisine and cocktails by Walk-Ons Bistreaux and Bar.
Some of the CHS faculty members in attendance
at Bear Fête were (l to r) Ms. Tracy Ducote and
Ms. Langley Pierre.
50-year reunion
Catching up with former classmates at the
reunion Banquet were (l to r) Grace Fetzer, Don
Fetzer ’55, C.G. Mouch ’55 and M.J. Joffrion.
Reminiscing about school days at the reunion
banquet were (l to r) Chip Dupuy ’75, Rusty
Dupuy, Ralph Dupuy ’45 and Birnie Dupuy ’81.
Members of the Class of 1945 at the Reunion
Banquet were (l to r) Fred Bahlinger ’45, Alvin
Ourso ’45 and Ervin James Bourg ’45.
The class of 1965 celebrated their 50-year class reunion on May 2, 2015. Classmates on the front row were (l to r) Lloyd D. Plaisance Sr., Randall J. Ellis Sr.,
Ronald S. Chenevert, Michael D. Cragin, W. Daniel Nesbit Jr., Samuel C. Carraway, Jerome T. Landry Jr., Kenneth J. Gauthier, Dennis M. Palmer, Lawrence E.
King and Andrew C. Martin. Second row were (l to r) ) David M. Bock, Thomas W. Kleinpeter Jr., Darrell L. Mince, Randolph J. Bonnecaze, Gaylen C. Many,
Francis P. Bowers Jr., Dr. W. Thomas Geary Jr., H. Craig Davidson, F. Gerard DiBenedetto, John D. Tullier and Ricard L. Ribes. Third row (l to r) were John W.
Conley, Don W. McIntyre, W. George Bayhi, Thomas E. Balhoff, Dr, Keith M. Roussel, Samuel T. Fry III, Mark T. Burns, Richard J. Pecoraro, William P. Huey Jr.,
J. Ferrel Guillory, W. William McMinn III and Thomas C. Lundin Sr. Back row (l to r) were Konrad J. Talbot, R. Tighe Erie Jr., Michael A. Martone, Charles S.
Barbre, Thomas W. Wintz Sr., William J. Patriquin, William L. Kleinpeter, James B. Higgins III and Ronald L. Chaisson.
Reunion committee members gathered at the Reunion Banquet were (l to r)
Danny Nesbit, Tom Balhoff, Mike Martone, Richard Ribes, Lloyd Plaisance,
Randy Bonnecaze, Randy Ellis, Tommy Lundin and Tommy Kleinpeter.
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Enjoying the Class Reunion on May 2, 2015, were (l to r) Doyle Boudreaux
’49, Brent Haydel Jr., Brent Haydel ’50, Gordon Robertson ’50 and Brother
Ramon.
Catholic High School
Golf Classic
Special Thanks to the
2015 Golf Classic Sponsors
Title Sponsor: Performance Contractors
Grizzly Sponsor: Cajun Industries, LLC
Score Card Sponsor: Airtrol, Inc.
The team of (l to r) Michael Nicaud, Mark Nicaud
’99, Jesse Landry ’02 and Eric Nicaud ’02 won
the first gross score award at the CHS Golf
Classic on May 19, 2015.
Teamed up at the CHS Golf Classic on May 19,
2015, were classmates (l to r) Jess McHugh ’73,
Steve Losavio ’73, Dusty Jumonville ’73 and
Barry Braud ’73.
Hole Sponsors: Angelo’s Lawn-Scape
of Louisiana, Inc., Beacon Images,
Geico Local Office/Mike and Linda
Long, Jones Walker, Kean Miller LLP,
Mark Matthews AIA Architect, LLC,
Plaquemine Bank and Trust Co.,
Unglesby Law Firm
Hole in One Sponsor: Ritter-Maher
Architects
Gift Sponsors: AST Marketing Group,
David and Emily Marchand
Team members representing Performance
Contractors, tournament title sponsor, at the CHS
Golf Classic on May 19, 2015, were (l to r) Josh
Rounds ’96, Lance Glaser, Brandon Wilson and
Corey Dinkel.
The Walk-On’s Catering team of (l to r) Fritz
Carville ’95, Nathan Fourrier ’96 and Chris
Loupe ’95 won the award for first net score at
the CHS Golf Classic on May 19, 2015.
Food and Beverage Sponsors: Baton
Rouge Coca-Cola Bottling Co., CDI
Engineering, PODS Moving & Storage,
Ruffino’s Catering at De La Ronde Hall,
Walk-On’s Catering, Zippy’s Burritos,
Tacos & More
Blood drive
Fishing Rodeo
Catching up at the 8th Annual Fishing Rodeo
were (l to r) Brad Bourg ’91, Congressman Garret
Graves ’90 and Carter Fourrier ’92.
Team “Hi-N-Dry” at the 8th Annual Fishing Rodeo
consisted of (l to r) Eric Fauveau ’02, Jeremy
Guidry, Mary Dry and James Dry ’02.
Monty Buckles ’93, member of the CHS alumni
association board of directors, takes time to
support the CHS Blood Drive.
Father and son showing off their catch at the 8th
Annual Fishing Rodeo were (l to r) Jay Poché and
Lane Poché.
Waiting to fish at the 8th Annual Fishing Rodeo
were (l to r) Sam Losavio ’66 and Sonny Carona
’57.
Tanner Chauncy ’16 volunteers to donate to the
2015 Blood Drive.
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Catholic
Leadership
Program
Cultivating Servant Leaders
through Faith
By Jennifer J. Knight
In the mountains of Estes Park, Colorado, where
mountains were still topped with snow and elk, mule
deer, chipmunks, ground squirrels and rabbits added to
the beauty of the surroundings, 51 students and 18 staff
members from Catholic High School and St. Joseph’s
Academy embarked on a “life-changing” pilgrimage that
is Catholic Leadership Program, or CLP.
On Monday, June 1, 2015, CLP participants
began their journey to Colorado where they would
spend the next six days focusing on building leadership
skills through large group presentations, small group
discussions, team building exercises, problem solving
activities, Liturgy and prayer experiences.
“On this trip, it was not the outdoors that impacted
me, but the sense of community and trust,” commented
Ryan Aultman ’18.
CHS faculty member Charles Jumonville, who had
participated in the Catholic Leadership Initiative program
through the Baton Rouge Diocese, introduced students
from CHS and SJA to the Catholic Leadership Program.
Through daily devotions, prayer services, meditations
and team building exercises, CLP participants gained a
deeper connection to who they are as servant leaders.
“I was so pleased that CLP stayed true to its name:
a program that concentrated on the great elements
of our Catholic faith as well as elements of leadership.
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LEADERSHIP. Fifty-one CHS and SJA students participated in the Catholic Leadership
Program in Estes Park, Colorado June 1 – 9, 2015. CHS participants pictured above are (l
to r) Jason Francioni ’16, Ryan Trahan ’16, Austin Tuminello ’17 and Adam Crosby ’18.
Both of these elements will serve
the students well,” commented
Jumonville.
CLP
participants
were
assigned to assist with every piece
of the leadership program. Each
day groups assisted with the daily
prayer services and energizer
activities. Participants spent time
learning practical leadership skills
while gaining knowledge of what
it means to be a servant leader
for God. Team members were
able to test their leadership skills
through several hikes through
the Rocky Mountain National
Park, including Bear Lake and
also visited the Trail Ridge Road’s
Alpine Visitor Center.
“I personally loved the
experience. What most impacted
me was the leadership of those
around me because they all led
by example. It was a wonderful
experience and I would strongly
suggest it to people who are
thinking about it,” stated Chandler
Kelleher ’16.
Catholic High School
Memorial and Honorary Gifts
There are many special occasions during our lives when we choose to memorialize or honor in a special way those we hold dear. The following are acknowledged
for their gifts to Catholic High School from February 14, 2015 through May 13, 2015 in honor or memory of loved ones. Please remember these alumni and
friends, as well as their families, in your prayers.
MEMORIAL GIFTS
Mr. Noah J. Andras
Mr. and Mrs. Todd Ledet
Miss Sydney Rebecca Arbour
Mrs. Julia McClanahan
Mr. Julius A. Bahlinger III ’41
Dr. and Mrs. Robert V. Cazayoux ’51
Mr. Adam M. Barksdale ’02
Dr. and Mrs. John M. Barksdale Jr.
Mr. Eugene M. Bologna ’69
Mr. and Mrs. Otis S. James Jr.
Mr. Frank M. Bologna ’45
Mr. and Mrs. Otis S. James Jr.
Mrs. Maria P. Bologna
Mr. and Mrs. Otis S. James Jr.
Mr. Gene Justin Bottger ’72
Mr. Timothy J. Cockerham ’74
Evans-Graves Engineers, Inc.
Mr. Malcolm Y. Brian Jr. ’57
Mr. H. Parrott Bacot
Mr. Robert L. Cangelosi Jr. ’80
Mr. and Mrs. James Ledet
Mrs. Carla Russell Nesbit
Mrs. Vivian B. Cazayoux
Dr. and Mrs. Robert V. Caxayoux ’51
Ms. Agatha D. Cockerham
Mr. Timothy J. Cockerham ’74
Mr. J. Quincy Cockerham
Mr. Timothy J. Cockerham ’74
Miss Faith Ann Crifasi
Mr. and Mrs. Jim Fonte
Mrs. Aimee Durand
Mrs. Claudia Brosius
Mr. P. Ryan Esnard ’97
Mr. and Mrs. W. David Butler
Mrs. Marjorie Frey
Ms. Anamarie B. Bratcher
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph B. Kendrick
Mr. and Mrs. Jeremy M. Long
Mr. and Mrs. Lee F. Parker
Mr. and Mrs. Scott Raley
Mr. Anthony Roy Giardina
Mr. and Mrs. John C. Connolly
Dr. Joseph R. Guitreau Jr. ’87
Mr. and Mrs. Brian K. Giddens ’87
Mr. Fred I. Heroman Jr. ’36
Mr. and Mrs. J. Pierre Boudreaux Sr. ’59
Dr. Nelson P. Daly ’73 and Dr. Sally Daly
Mr. and Mrs. A. Bridger Eglin
Mr. and Mrs. Dean Fowler
Mr. and Mrs. Bill Freeman
Mrs. Glynn R. Heroman
Hideaway Homeowners Association
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas L. Holliday ’60
Mr. and Mrs. Keith A. Istre
Mr. Jim Levy and Mrs. Irene J.
Rampino-Levy
Mrs. Elizabeth L. Romero
Mr. Francis C. Jumonville Sr. ’39
Mr. Gabriel J. Jumonville Sr. ’42
Mrs. Margaret S. Jumonville
Mr. Gabriel J. Jumonville Sr. ’42
Mr. Van R. Mayhall Sr. ’37
Dow Chemical USA
Mr. and Mrs. Leslie D. Gendron
Grady Crawford Construction
Company
Mrs. Marta H. McCarron
Mr. and Mrs. Russell A. Babin
CHS Student Ambassadors
Ms. Nancy P. Herin
CHS Mu Alpha Theta
Mr. and Mrs. Juan M. Vara
Mrs. Hazel Modicut
Mr. and Mrs. Jim Fonte
Mr. and Mrs. Chuck Trcka
Mr. Byron M. Monroe ’91
Mr. and Mrs. John H. Bateman
Mr. William D. Nesbit ’53
Mrs. Kay Mese
Mr. Ronald E. Oldendorf ’55
Mr. and Mrs. Donald E. Fetzer ’55
Mrs. Sharon Patton
Mr. and Mrs. Patrick L. Flanagan
Mr. and Mrs. Steve Fourrier ’61
Mr. and Mrs. Blake S. A. Hodges ’83
Mr. and Mrs. John L. Kaiser Sr. ’50
Mr. and Mrs. Steven T. Kovacevich ’76
Mr. and Mrs. Louis W. McHardy Sr. ’47
Mr. and Mrs. Jimmie D. Powell
Mr. and Mrs. Glen Randow
TTX Company
The Whitecloud Family
Mr. Terry L. Switzer
Dr. and Mrs. John M. Barksdale Jr.
Mr. and Mrs. Daniel J. Stari
Mrs. Mary Margaret Rogers ThiBeaux
Mrs. Claudia Brosius
Mr. Otto D. Thompson Sr.
Mr. and Mrs. Gary W. Krouse
Mrs. Mary Vince
Mr. and Mrs. Otis S. James Jr.
Dr. Carl A. Weiss ’21
Mr. and Mrs. Ernest A. Gremillion ’54
HONORARY GIFTS
Mr. and Mrs. Otis S. James Jr.
Mr. Branden J. Coniglio ’14
Mr. and Mrs. William W. Pecue II ’78
Mr. Denver R. Denison ’16
Mr. and Mrs. Otis S. James Jr.
Mr. William J. Evans Jr. ’18
Mr. Brent D. Pecue ’80
Mrs. Anna Mae Ribes
Mr. John Louis Ribes
Mr. and Mrs. Otis S. James Jr.
Mr. Louis Jay Ribes
Mr. and Mrs. Otis S. James Jr.
Mr. Kirklin P. Roberts ’14
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas A. Barfield Jr. ’82
Mr. William B. Ruhlin
HomeComings Financial Network, Inc.
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph B. Ruhlin ’88
Mr. and Mrs. Frank T. Saia
Mrs. Rose S. Brian and Ms. Theresa Saia
Mr. Greg A. Sollie
First
Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey J. LeBouef
Mr. and Mrs. Michael L. Miller
Mr. and Mrs. Richard L. Ourso
Mr. Joseph W. Starring Jr. ’48
Mrs. Mary E. Barber
Mr. and Mrs. J. Pierre Boudreaux Sr. ’59
Mr. and Mrs. George R. Covert
DePuy Synthes Sales, Inc.
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph P. Drago ’53
Mr. and Mrs. Jarrod J. Coniglio
Mr. and Mrs. Terry J. Brouillette
Mr. and Mrs. Will Evans Sr.
Mr. Paul M. Hebert Jr. ’64
Mrs. Barbara H. Magruder
Mr. and Mrs. Charles S. McCowan Jr.
Dr. and Mrs. Kenneth Kitchell
Dr. and Mrs. Christopher M. Funes ’89
Mr. Brennan C. Lambert ’18
Mr. and Mrs. Lionel P. Lambert
Mr. Jacob W. Lim ’19
Mr. and Mrs. Ron Lim
Mr. Alexander B. Quebedeaux ’16
Mr. and Mrs. John Quebedeaux Jr.
Mr. Kevin N. Quebedeaux ’16
Mr. and Mrs. John Quebedeaux Jr.
Mr. Luke R. Ramsey ’18
Mr. Charles Ramsey
Mr. Gerald E. Tullier
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1987-1988
8th Grade Basketball
By David Butler ’77
For a number of years it mattered. We did not
Ralph Stephens ’73 and wait until a game was out of
Brother Eldon Crifasi ’39 reach before substituting,”
coached the CHS 8th grade said Stephens. “For a
basketball team. Perhaps number of years I would
the most successful of those treat the team to pizza after
teams was the 1987-1988 every win. With this team,
team which won the CSAL I made a deal. I would buy
championship and finished pizza after all regular season
with a record of 34-1. For wins. For tournaments,
Coach Ralph Stephens, it they had to win the whole
was the best team he ever tournament to get fed.
We entered almost any
coached.
The lone loss of the tournament we could enter
season certainly deserves and we won them all.”
“What is even more
an asterisk in the mind of
Brian Denison ’92. “We remarkable about this
played a scrimmage on a particular team is that many
Saturday against an All-Star of the players went on to
Team called the ‘Raiders.’ contribute significantly to
Three of their starters ended Catholic High athletics
up starting on Catholic in a variety of sports and
High’s 1992 basketball team then went on to participate
that went to the semi-finals in collegiate athletics.
– Stephen Sterling ’92, Ainsworth, a Grizzly Great,
Darryl George ’92 and contributed significantly to
Kevin Batiste ’92. We were the baseball and football
without our point guard programs, going on to play
Kevin Ainsworth ’92. It collegiate baseball for Skip
was close but we lost by a Bertman at LSU. Jonathan
narrow margin,” recalled Pixley ’92, the basketball
coach at Dunham High
Denison.
The 8th grade team School, played basketball
was undefeated against all and went on to play
other schools they played. at Sanford University.
“Brother Eldon and I had a Denison played baseball and
philosophy that every player basketball at Loyola in New
played in every game when Orleans, while Dale Mouch
Members of the 1987-1988 8th grade basketball team were, front row (l to
r), Keith Polozola, Chris Ebner, Eric Rapsky, Jeff Kappel, Chris Watts and
Stan Stoflzenthaler. Back row (l to r) were Dale Mouch, Kevin Ainsworth,
Mike Maristany, Brian Dennison, Barry Switzer and Jonathon Pixley.
’92 played football at West
Point. Keith Polozola ’92
played baseball for LSU
and Jeff Kappel ’92 played
collegiate soccer. Chris
Watts ’92 played baseball at
Delgado,” added Stephens.
Mike Maristany
’92 was perhaps our best
player but had a number
of injuries, preventing him
from moving on to the
collegiate level. Some of the
players may not have played
collegiate athletics but
contributed
significantly
to Catholic High athletics.
For instance, Barry Switzer
’92 was a significant
defensive player for the
football team that went on
to play in the State Finals in
the Louisiana Superdome,”
added Stephens. Pixley and
Denison played basketball
on the team that lost in the
State Semi-Finals in 1992.
Kappel played on a Catholic
High state championship
soccer team.
Perhaps
the
most
impressive
tournament
won by the Catholic High
team was the U-High
Tournament.
Many of
the tournaments entered
by Catholic High were
CSAL tournaments but
the U-High tournament
consisted of a number of
teams from the surrounding
area. CHS defeated the
Raiders in that tournament.
“Two things stick out.
All of the guys on our team
played against each other
in middle school. When
we got to Catholic High it
was like: ‘Wow! We are all
together now!’ The other
thing that sticks out to me
is that the 1992 Catholic
High basketball team may
be its best. Four of the five
starters were involved in
the Catholic High/Raider
games,” said Pixley.
“Ralph Stephens was
like Phil Jackson. He did
a wonderful job managing
the team. Everyone on that
team loved everyone else
and we were all friends. I
still go to lunch once per
month with Ainsworth and
Pixley,” said Denison.