Walk With The Giants - St. Thomas More Catholic High School

June 2012 – Volume 2, Number 3
1st Annual
IN THIS ISSUE
page 2
Alumni News
page 3
Alumni Feature
page 4
Graduation 2012
Alumni Seminarians
STM Golf Tournament
page 5
Fishing Rodeo 2012
page 6
Memorial Gifts
Honor Gifts
Athletic Accolades
page 7
Future Cougars
Alumni Weddings
page 8
Alumni Association
Homecoming 2012
DATES TO REMEMBER
Saturday, July 21
Fishing Rodeo Cypremort Point
Friday, October 26
Homecoming Football Game 7 p.m.
Saturday, October 27
5K Run and Family Picnic 8:00 - Noon
Thursday, November 8
Open House Tours from 5:30 - 8:00
LEADERSHIP
Reverend Louis J. Richard
Chancellor
Dr. Audrey C. Menard
Principal
Kelley Leger
Director of Academics
Rich Lane
Dean of Students
Anne Pitre
Director of Advancement
Kim P. Broussard
Athletic Director
Jeffrey Cormier
Religious Administrator
www.stmcougars.net
If you would like to submit
an article for More On More,
please contact
Danny Broussard at
337-988-2550 or
email danny.broussard@
stmcougars.net
“Walk With The Giants”
STM Alumni Career Day
sponsored by Jamie Howard ‘92 of Howard Risk
On March 28 a historic event took place
Advisors and Mike Moncla ‘85 with The Moncla
at St. Thomas More High Catholic High School.
Companies.
The first annual Career Day was held on the
Here is a sampling of feedback we received:
school campus, and every presenter was an
STM alumnus. Over 110 alumni assembled in
Wow, what a morning! My session this morning
the Cougar Den for a morning welcome from
was with Brett Broussard. We really enjoyed our
STM Principal, Dr. Audrey Menard, before
time. It was one of the most fulfilling experiences
they disbursed to 27 classrooms to showcase
I have had in my banking career. To share
their various professions. The STM Guidance
my career path with students of STM during
Department consisting of Dr. Cheryl Fruge,
the year of my 25th class reunion and in the
Mrs. Francis Angers, Mrs. Sharon Johnson, Mrs.
same year that I have a son graduating from
Sharon Broussard, Mrs. Christie Romero, and
STM was really a great experience. Brett and I
Mrs. Nicole Strother ’92, did an unbelievable
talked about our jobs, but we also talked about
job of organizing the event and placing panels
commitment, dedication, and loyalty to a career
together in different career disciplines.
and staying focused on what is important in the
In line with STM’s goal of moving forward
in the competitive
world,
students
were exposed to
different
career
paths and offered
an
opportunity
to dialogue with
our
professional
alumni.
Senior,
junior,
and
s o p h o m o r e
students
were
asked to identify
their top three
career
choices.
The
guidance
d e p a r t m e n t Mike Moncla ’85, Jamie Howard ’92, and Adam Angers ’00 speak to students
then
scheduled during Career Day.
each
student
“working world.” Just about all of the students
to attend three sessions based on their
thanked us for our time. Twenty five years ago
top three preferences.
No more than 25
STM prepared me for college and the rest of my
students were scheduled per session. Career
life; it was great to see that tradition still alive
choices included: agriculture, allied health,
and well.
applied arts, architecture/construction, sales/
– John Brady Mouton ’96
marketing/public relations, business/finance,
communications, creative and performing arts,
Thank you so much for allowing me to be a
education,
engineering,
government/public
part of the Career Day today. It was a very welladministration,
hospitality/tourism,
human
run event and I was very proud to be a part of
services, law, medicine, and technology.
it. STM should be congratulated for putting on
Freshmen were treated to a special day
such a wonderful program. I look forward to
also as they were entertained and motivated by
being part of it again in the future and would
former STM Campus Minister Roy Petitfils, along
love to participate in a job shadowing program
with STM Alum Amy Jones ’92, and University of
if that gets launched.
Louisiana Head Football Coach Mark Hudspeth.
– Lori Debaillon Crain ’96
The day culminated with a luncheon for all the
presenters catered by iMonelli Restaurant, and
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ALUMNI NEWS
Allison McElligott ’11 was named
Outstanding 1st Year Student at Loyola
University New Orleans
Philip Arceneaux ’09 has taken an
internship in marketing for the United
States Naval Academy.
Sam Scofiled ’11 and Brandon Schmidt
’11 received the Conference USA
Commissioner’s Academic Medal for
having a 3.75 GPA or better and Evan
Tatford ’11 was named to the Conference
USA Commissioner’s Honor Roll
for having a 3.0 GPA. The boys were
recognized at the Tulane athletic banquet
in May.
Lauren Houston ’09, Catcher on
the LSU softball team
will be playing in the
College World Series in
Oklahoma City. She is a
junior and majoring in
houston
Nutritional Sciences.
Anne Marie Thibodeaux ’11 was awarded
the Louisiana State
University Student
Ambassador of the Year.
Thibodeaux
Annie K. Thomas ’10 won the Panhellanic
Sophomore of the Year Honor Award from
Louisiana State University.
Johnny Tolson ’10 was named to Who’s
Who Among Students in
American Junior Colleges.
He was also the recipient
of the Circle of Excellence
Award, Presidents Award
with a 3.9 GPA, H. M. Ivy
Tolson
Foundation Scholarship,
1st Team All-Conference, and All
Regional as a 3rd Baseman at Meridian
Junior College. He has signed to play next
season for the University of Arkansas.
Andre Huval ’10 has been named to
the 2012 Rimington
Award Watch List which
represents the Top 10
centers in Division I
football. He is a junior
at the University of
huval
Louisiana and started all
13 games last year for the New Orleans
Bowl Champion Cajuns.
Lindsey LeJeune ’09 was named the
University of Louisiana’s Outstanding
Junior for this past year and was also
elected President of the College of
Education for the Student Government
Association.
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Brooke Richard ’08, is the 2012 Ray
P. Authement College
of Sciences Outstanding
Graduate. Richard is a
biology major with minor
in chemistry. She has
earned a 3.801 GPA. She
richard
is a member of the UL
Lafayette Honors Program, along with
several honor societies including Phi
Beta Delta, Sigma Alpha Lambda and
Phi Kappa Phi. After graduation, Richard
will attend medical school in Shreveport.
She intends to complete a residency in
either emergency medicine or internal
medicine.
Maria Dallas ’08, is the 2012
Outstanding Graduate for
the College of Education.
She’s an exercise
science major. She has
maintained a 4.0 GPA
DALLAS
during college. She’s a
member of the Honors Program, Alpha
Lambda Delta Honor Society, Phi Beta
Delta Honor Society and Phi Kappa
Phi Honor Society. After graduation,
she plans to enroll in the Master of
Occupational Therapy program at the
University of South Alabama.
Millsaps College in Jackson, Mississippi.
Drew was an outstanding Soccer player
and plays Soccer at Millsaps. Dylan won
the Doubles State Title in Tennis, was
part of four straight State Championship
Teams at STM and also plays tennis
at Millsaps. What a perfect example of
STUDENT ATHLETES!
Paige Broussard ’07 has just graduated
from the University of Louisiana with a
B.S. in Education and will be teaching
Kindergarten next year at Sts. Peter and
Paul Catholic School in Scott, Louisiana.
Ross Eason ’07 was the 2011 Student
Government President of the College of
Education at the University of Louisiana.
David Whittington ’04 is a scout for
the NFL’s Washington Redskins. He has
been working in the D.C. area for the last
three years, but will be relocating to the
Southwest Region which includes Texas,
Oklahoma, Arkansas, Mississippi, and
Louisiana. David played college football
at Vandebilt University.
Nick Blanda ’96 was recently named
partner at the law firm
of Anderson & Dozier.
He is married to Lauren
Daigle ’99 and they have
two children, Barron and
Eleanor.
Blanda
Bryan J. Couvillion ’96 of Couvillion
Shelter Insurance Agency received the
company’s Life Star Award. This is the
ninth time he has won this award!
Mary Ellen Hanks ’08 was named as
one of the top ranked
students in the College
of Education from the
University of Louisiana .
She also gave the closing
hANKS
prayer for the graduation
ceremony in the Convention Center.
Ben Berthelot ’94 has been named
Director for the Lafayette
Convention and Visitors
Commission. Berthelot
plans to continue
promoting food, culture,
and music-- but also
Berthelot
plans to promote sports
and make Lafayette a place where teams
will want to have tournaments.
Drew Moroux ’08 and Dylan
Broussard ’08 were named to the 2012
Who’s Who in American Colleges and
Universities. They are both attending
Matt McConnell ’88 has moved his law
firm to 1021 Coolidge Blvd. in the Oil
Center. You can reach him at
Matt@McConnelllawoffices.com.
ALUMNI FEATURE
From the STM Mall to the Grammy Stage
Many talented individuals have roamed the halls of St. Thomas More Catholic High School over the past 30 years. They have
gone on to pursue careers as educators, engineers, doctors, attorneys, accountants, and professional athletes, to name a few. There
is a select group, however, that have achieved recognition as musicians. The music industry requires countless hours of practice,
time, energy, and most importantly, getting the “break of a lifetime.”
Five former Cougars got that “break of a lifetime” which earned them a trip to the grandest stage in music – The Grammys.
Eric Adcock ’92
As a member of the renowned
Louisiana band, Roddie Romero &
the Hub City All-Stars, Adcock has
performed internationally at the most
prestigious festivals and venues for over
20 years. Eric began his playing career
with Romero right after high school
graduation. Their band, which Adcock
also manages, is celebrated for their
authenticity in performing and recording
traditional Cajun and Zydeco music
indigenous to South Louisiana. He also
owns and manages their independent
record label, Octavia Records. Their
original songwriting is inspired by
their ability to stay true to their
“Louisiana Roots” inspirations. They are
notorious “Louisiana-Roots-Rockers” who
put on an energetic show which is bound
to make audiences get up and dance!
In 2008, Adcock, Romero and the
rest of the Hub City All-Stars were
nominated for a Grammy on the doublerecord Adcock co-produced and played
on called “The La Louisianne Sessions.”
The Grammy nomination has been one
of many highlights that Adcock’s music
career has given him. “We play locally but
travel around internationally often,” says
Adcock. He also acknowledges that the
past couple of years have been quite the
experience, “Jimmy Buffett asked us to
open for him and his band during the Gulf
Oil Crisis fundraiser – performing in front
of 45,000 people was a mind-blower! We
were one of the opening bands for Tom
Pictured Left to Right: Kyle Hebert (bass),
Roddie Romero (accordion, vocals, slide
guitar), Eric Adcock ‘92 (piano, Hammond
organ), Dudley Fruge (drums).
Petty & the Heartbreakers on the main
stage of the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage
Festival, and also performed at the famous
Hollywood Bowl amphitheater in Los
Angeles with the Neville Brothers on their
farewell tour in August.”
With a new record in the works,
Adcock relishes the idea of producing
more music, but claims, “the songwriting
and performance piece of all this is what
I really love, of course! It’s been a great
ride doing what I love and exposing others
to our incredibly rich South Louisiana
culture - and it just keeps getting better!”
said Adcock.
C.C. Adcock ’92
Raised in Southwest Louisiana, with
Z y d e c o
bursting
out of every
juke joint,
has
given
Charles
Clinton
Adcock ’92
(no relation C.C. Adcock
to Eric) a
different take on standard four-bar blues.
The Lafayette-born Adcock, a guitarist,
singer, and songwriter, doesn’t play
straight-ahead blues; his music is heavily
laden with unconventional blues-rock
melodies and Zydeco rhythms. He has
logged many thousands of miles touring
with the likes of Bobby Charles, Bo Diddley
and Stanley Dural (better known as
Buckwheat Zydeco) and it shows through
his style, which is fiery, intense, and most
of all, danceable.
Music has always been a part of
Adcock’s life and STM history teacher
Doug Taylor recalls C.C. dozing off one
morning during class. “I passed by his desk
to wake him up and he said ‘Sorry Coach,
I stayed up til 3 this morning; I was having
a jam session with Stevie Ray Vaughn’.”
Coach Taylor politlely reminded Adcock
to invite him next time there was a jam
session!
Adcock later inked a deal with Island
Records after his demo tapes with British
producer Tarka Cordell caught the ears
of some of the label’s executives. In 1994,
Adcock recorded most of his self-titled
debut album in Lafayette and in studios
in Los Angeles. The album included
such local flavor as Tommy McLain and
Warren Storm; he fuses a smorgasbord of
styles, including Louisiana blues, Zydeco,
Cajun, and classic R&B into a musical
gumbo that is uniquely his own. He puts
his own musical stamp on songs by Art
Neville, Fool to Care, Arthur Alexander,
Sally Sue Brown, and Gene Terry, Cindy
Lou. Six years after his first album, Adcock
resurfaced with a reissue of his debut, but
this time around called it House Rocker.
His diversity landed him the first of
his two Grammy nominations in 2007
for producing Doyle Bramhill’s Is It
News album (Best Contemporary Blues
Category), and in 2011 as producer of the
soundtrack for the HBO Original Series
True Blood and also Grand Isle for Steve
Riley & the Mamou Playboys.
Cavan Carruth ’92, Andre Michot ’94,
and Louis Michot ’97
The Lost Bayou Ramblers
The Lost Bayou Ramblers were formed
in 1999 by Louis Michot ’97 (fiddle and
vocals) and his brother Andre Michot ’94
(Cajun accordion and lap steel guitar). The
brothers grew up playing with their father
and uncles, who played traditional Cajun
music as Les Frères Michot. The other
Ramblers are Cavan Carruth ’92 (rhythm
guitar) and Paul Etheredge (drums). The
Lost Bayou Ramblers have toured through
much of the United States, including
performances at the International Country
Music Conference in Nashville, the
Brooklyn Botanic Gardens’ Chile Pepper
Fiesta, the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage
Festival and at the historic Preservation
Hall. The Ramblers had their first
international performance in Lyon, France
in November 2004.
Their debut release, Pilette Breakdown,
received critical acclaim across North
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GRADUATION 2012
Seventeen members listed below achieved the distinction of Utopian Honor Graduates.
Each has maintained a 4.0 grade point average in Advanced Placement and Honors
courses.
Elizabeth Sheridan Briggs
Jacqueline Marie Mills
Annie Beth Briley
Luke Timothy Osborn
Mary Ann Chance
Sarah Marie Padgett
Mary Katherine Chiasson
Robert Allan Quiring
Sarah Michelle David
Brittin Cecilia Thibodeaux
David James Furka
Kaitlynn Elysee Walker
Ashley Brianne Judice
James Michael Whipple
Jonathan Paul Kirk
Charles Handfield Wyatt VI
Abby Elizabeth Landry
Class resident Allister Gordon Baudoin was the master of ceremonies for the evening.
Utopian Honor Graduate Brittin Cecilia Thibodeaux delivered the Welcome Address
while Utopina Honor Graduate Elizabeth Sheridan Briggs gave the Closing Address.
The following are the list of awards and special presentations:
Naval Academy Appointment – Joseph Baudier “Joby” LaBruzzo, Jr.
Jay Faugot Studio Fine Arts Award – Katherine Rose Durel
Principal’s Awards – Mary Ann Chance, Nolan John Edwards, Jonathan Paul Kirk,
Drew Matthew Melebeck, Milan Michel Milson, Ann Elizabeth
Perret, Heidi Joan Pittman, Robert Allan Quiring, Andrew
Patrick Stevenson, Brittin Cecilia Thibodeaux, Kaitlynn Elysse
Walker, and Charles Handfield Wyatt
Carolyn Michot Memorial Award – Ashley Anne Simon
Rusty Randol Memorial Award – Andrew Joseph Mahtook
Margo Comeaux Memorial Athletic Award – Shellie Rae Landry
St. Thomas More Alumni Assn. Award – Emily Marie Lerille & Zachary Duane Pitre
STM Foundation Award – Elizabeth Sheridan Briggs & William Bryant Alexander
Cougars of the Year Award – Ashley Anne Simon & Allister Gordon Baudoin
American Legion Award – Annie Beth Briley & Joseph Baudier LaBruzzo, Jr.
Chancellor’s Award – Sarah Marie Padgett
St. Thomas More Award – Andrew Joseph Mahtook
STM ALUMNI
SEMINARIANS
Congratulations to Brian Harrington
’04 who received the Transitional
Diaconate in May at St. John’s Cathedral.
Also, Joseph Boustany ’10 was awarded
the prestigious Basselin Fellowship
Scholariship to attend Catholic University.
Not pictured is Andrew Killeen ’12 who
has just graduated and will be attending
seminary at St. Joseph’s. Rev. Mark
Melancon ’95 is currently pastor at St.
Ann Church in Mamou and Rev. Corey
Campeaux ’02 is Associate Pastor at St.
Pius in Lafayette.
STM GOLF TOURNEY
The STM golf tournament was cancelled
due to lightning strikes in the area, without
a drop of rain falling on the course! It was
rescheduled for June 4th.
Alumni pose during the lightning delay
of this year’s Golf Tournament – Scott
Domingue ‘92, Jamie Howard ‘92, Coach
Danny Broussard, Chad Hollier ‘89,
Courtney Juneau ‘89, Mark Patin ‘90, and
Mike Domingue ‘89
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3RD ANNUAL FISHING RODEO
THIRD ANNUAL
FISHING
RODEO
~ Five Divisions ~
Inshore –
Speckled Trout, Redfish,
Flounder, Black Drum
Offshore – Tuna, Cobia, Grouper, Wahoo,
Dolphin, Mangrove Snapper
Spear –
Cobia, Mangrove Snapper,
Grouper, Trigger
Kayak –
Speckled Trout, Redfish (3-fish
stringer/species)
Youth –
15 years old & under
Youth Division Awards for Best Angler
in each species (except Spear and
Kayak - not eligible)
Prizes awarded for
1st - 3rd in each category
Inshore/Offshore/Spear
Award for Best Boat!
T-Shirts/Door Prizes/
Refreshments/Music/Raffle
Entry fee $50 per angler
Youth entry fee Free*
(*must fish with registered angler)
Sponsorships
Available
Plans are under way for the Third Annual STM Alumni Fishing Rodeo scheduled for
July 20-21, 2012 at Quintana Landing in Cypremort Point. Fishing will begin at noon on
Friday and continue on Saturday with weigh in from 3 to 6 p.m. There will be five divisions:
Inshore, Offshore, Spear, Youth and new this year Kayak! Prizes will be awarded for 1st3rd in each category and for Best Boat. T-Shirts, door prizes, refreshments, and music
are all included in the entry
fee of only $50 per angler!
Thanks to Jake Onebane
’00 of Krispy Krunchy
Chicken, for supplying
fried chicken, shrimp, and
fries to all anglers. We are
also in need of tournament
and on site sponsors for
this great event. Go to
www.stmcougars.net and
click on the Alumni tab to
register online, or contact
Danny Broussard at danny. Winning grouper last year’s fishing rodeo weighed in at
122.8 lbs, caught by Thomas Hill ’06
broussard@stmcougars.
net for more information on sponsorships!
Members of the fishing rodeo committee include: Adam Angers ’00, Jon Downs,
Paul Eason ’07, John Gauthier ’00, Daniel James ’00, Rick Kennedy ’00, Matt Lane ’00,
Mikal McMath ’96, Steven Mocek ’90, Bubba Montesano, Nick Montesano ’00, Jake
Onebane ’00, Leonard Rainey ’01, Pat Reagan, Britt Schoeffler ’06, Matt Smith ’99,
Danny Broussard, and Rich Lane.
Fishing Begins Noon Friday, July 20
Weigh-In Begins 3 p.m. Saturday, July 21
Cypremort Point • Quintana Landing
• 5 DIVISIONS •
Youth Division
Inshore Division
Offshore Division
Spear Division
“New”
Kayak Division
$250 - TOURNAMENT
• Entry • PA • Banner
$500 - ON SITE
• Entry • PA • Banner
• Product Display
For more info, email
fishing@stmcougars.net
or visit
www.stmcougars.net/alumni
RODEO HOTLINE
337-280-1740
337-988-3700, ext. 123 or 185
Anglers and their families waiting for weigh in at last year’s Rodeo.
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STM ATHLETICS
Congrats to our Athletic Department
for another outstanding year as every
sport for boys and girls advanced to
the State Playoffs!
The following sports garnered a State
Title or Runner-up spot.
Girls Golf – State Champions (Third Straight Championship)
Girls Basketball – State Champions (Back-to-Back Titles)
Volleyball – State Runner-up (State Champs Last Year)
Boys Cross Country – State Runner-up
Three-peat!
STM Girls Golf – LA State Champions!
Two In A Row!
STM Girls Basketball – LA State Champions!
MEMORIAL GIFTS
A gift to St. Thomas More Catholic High School in recognition of a special occasion is
a wonderful way to memorialize or honor a loved one. STM graciously acknowledges
the following for their gifts. Please join us in prayer to remember these alumni, friends,
and their families.
In memory of...
Irmalinda Angerame
Mrs. Irene David
V. Augustine
Mrs. Fannie Rose Augustine
Eraste Thomas Autin ’01
Dr. & Mrs. Edward Chiasson
Dr. David L. Autin
Dr. & Mrs. Edward Chiasson
Dr. & Mrs. Kim Judice
Virginia Baker
Ms. Gertrude LeBlanc
Roy & Gloria Billeaud
Mr. & Mrs. Steve Ashy
Mr. & Mrs. Roy Billeaud III
Mr. & Mrs. Rick Melebeck
Howard Blessing, Sr.
STM Administrative Team
Stephen Joseph Boudreaux
Dr. & Mrs. Kim Judice
Taylor Edward Brown
Mr. & Mrs. Larry C. Hebert
Zachary Burch ’02
Mr. & Mrs. W. Douglas Burch
Mary Lou Burford
Mrs. Irene David
Leo A. Cavell
Mrs. Leo Cavell
Allix Chapman
Mr. John Chapman
Matthew Chapman
Mr. John Chapman
Francis B. Delhomme
Mr. & Mrs. Lowell Girard Duhon
Frank Joseph Domino, Sr.
Dr. & Mrs. Bernard Frugé
Blaine Duhon ’92
Dr. & Mrs. Darren Strother
Harry & Jessie Greig
Mr. & Mrs. Jerome K. Greig
Bryce Harkrider ’94
Dr. & Mrs. Thomas A. Pelle, Jr.
Brian J. Jourdan ’92
Mr. & Mrs. George Jourdan
Amanda Claire Judice ’07
Drs. &rew & Lindsey Collins
Dr. & Mrs. Kim Judice
Louis Labbe
Dr. & Mrs. Leonder Labbe
Mrs. Jeanette Walet
Alma Rousseau Landry
Ms. Jennifer Bullock
Ruth B. Landry
Mr. & Mrs. Mark Jumonville
Katherine Lantier
Mr. Larry J. Lantier
Betty Martin
Mrs. Irene David
Andrew & Laure McBride
Mrs. Mary Ann Lavergne
Rita McGrath
Ms. Jennifer Bullock
Louis Michot
Dr. & Mrs. Kim Judice
Louise Reaux
Mrs. Irene David
Roxanne Richard
Mrs. Carla McElligott
James Sibille
Mrs. Irene David
Ernie Mae Terrell
Mr. & Mrs. Lowell Girard Duhon
Sgt. Patrick Oliver Williamson ’04
Patrick Williamson Memorial
Foundation
Dr. Richard Gustav Zepernick
Mr. and Mrs. Lowell Girard Duhon
HONOR
GIFTS
In honor of...
Camille Courville
Mrs. Ellen Ward
Brooke Hebert
Mr. & Mrs. Warren P. Hebert, Jr.
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America and Europe. Their 2006 release influences they grew up loving. It began
Mellow Joy Boys: Une Tasse Cafe featured with the recording of their new album
guest fiddler Wilson Savoy of the Pine Leaf Mammoth Waltz at Dockside Studios in
Boys on a collection of 1930’s era songs Maurice, La. The idea was to incorporate
and classic Cajun Swing. In 2008, the
Ramblers were nominated for a Grammy
Award in the Best Zydeco or Cajun Music
category (a new category for that year)
for their album Live: A La Blue Moon.
Lost Bayou Ramblers was born deep
in South Louisiana performing old
style, predominantly acoustic Cajun
music at clubs and festivals across the
US, Europe, and Canada. After years of
playing traditional style, the Lost Bayou
Ramblers found themselves needing to
grow. The band decided to create a new Louis Michot ’97, Whitney Broussard, Andre
sound that combined not just the sounds Michot ’94, Oscar Courville, Cavan Carruth ’92, &
of their heritage, but all the musical Alan Lafleur of The Lost Bayou Ramblers playing
at Jazz Fest in New Orleans
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more influences, sounds, technology,
and stylings with the traditional Cajun
instrumentation. The resulting 11 tracks
speak for themselves.
By chance and by friendship, a number
of talented special guests (including Dr.
John, Scarlett Johansson and Gordon
Gano of Violent Femmes) inspired Lost
Bayou Ramblers by bringing their own
unique backgrounds to the recordings.
The band began experimenting more
in their live shows, and their new
sound was born. It has developed into a
mammoth style that evokes the power of
its predecessors while reaching for the
future; when Lost Bayou Ramblers is at
full fervor, even the traditional accordion
and fiddle take on new modern dynamics.
FUTURE COUGARS
A daughter . . .
Tiffany Elizabeth Berniard ’06 to Douglas
Allen Burns ’04, August 6, 2011
Dr. Meredith Elise Laborde ’01 to Dr. Ross
Michael Hogan, August 20, 2011
Megan Elizabeth Landry to Dwight Wilbur
Andrus ’02, September 17, 2011
Kiely Michelle Trahan ’05 to Gabriel Todd
Sanner, October 1, 2011
Lauren Elizabeth Ashy ’01 to Gibson
Theodore Laborde ’03, October 8, 2011
Sawyer Brookes Martin born October 3,
2011 to Cody and Brikki Bergeron ’02
Martin
Camille Caroline Soileau born November
14, 2011 to Gabe and Caroline Moody ’00
Soileau
Vivian Claire Drakey born November 29,
2011 to Chris and Kelly Melebeck ’99
Drakey
Catherine Elizabeth Russo ’03 to William
Danvers Hales, October 14, 2011
Camille Catherine Petree born January 14,
2012 to Carson and Kieffer Johnson ’00
Petree
Kathryn Marie Watson to David Russell
Thomas ’97, October 15, 2011
Lena Marie Bourque born January 23, 2012
to Shannon and Kristy Guidry ’01 Bourque
Pamela Ann LeBlanc ’04 to Brandon
Thomas Niles, October 15, 2011
Jamie Lynn Breaux ’02 to Tyler John
Hebert, October 21, 2011
Courtney Lynn Meagher ’02 to Ross
Michael Breaux ’03, October 29, 2011
Sarah A’lice Hebert ’05 to Stuart Pierce
Fleming ’04, October 29, 2011
Searcy Cate Saterfiel born February 20, 2012
to Drew and Lindsey Searcy ’02 Saterfiel
Harper Davis Pratt born February 29, 2012
to Ricky and Erin Trahan ’98 Pratt
Sophie Kathryn Hayes born March 5, 2012
to Seth ’01 and Sunni Hayes
Melissa Nicole Musson ’03 to Brennan
James Castille ’03, November 5, 2011
Emily Adele Ashy born March 16, 2012 to
D.J. ’98 and Konni Ashy
Amanda Gehlen Veron ’04 to William
Jeffrey Lowry, November 11, 2011
Vivienne Gail and Cecile Claire Huval born
April 3, 2012 to Griffin and Allison Noel ’01
Huval
Andre’ Danielle LeJeune ’98 to Alan
Benjamin White, November 12, 2011
Lauren Elizabeth Roy ’91 to Brian Lee
Nordquist, November 12, 2011
Catherine Elizabeth Prevost born April 4,
2012 to Blake and Renee Padgett ’05 Prevost
Courtney Elizabeth Prince ’01 to Justin
Charles Back, November 12, 2011
Rami Lynn DeHart born April 5, 2012 to
Brian ’91 and Courtney DeHart
Lauren Claire Spizale ’04 to Marc Joseph
Maniscalco, November 19, 2011
Helen Palmyre Badeaux born April 17, 2012
to Jamie and Elizabeth Guidry ’95 Badeaux
Keely Renee Zammit ’04 to Christopher
Michael Davidson, November 26, 2011
Brinley Clare Rodrigue born April 20, 2012
to Brad ’95 and Tiffany Rodrigue
Stella Kathryn Bourque born April 24, 2012
to Justin and Jamie Aycock ’99 Bourque
Emily Katherine Hundley born April 24,
2012 to John Douglas ’05 and Stephanie
Priest ’08 Hundley
Juliet Mae McAlister born May 9, 2012 to
Randy and Mollie Alexander ’04 McAlister
A son . . .
Sawyer Louis Guidry born September 19,
2011 to Robert ’98 and Holly Guidry
Beckham Graham King born October 5,
2011 to Nick and Ainsley Breaux ’02 King
Everett “Rhett” Michael Kling born October
7, 2011 to Mike and Kristin Creel ’02 Kling
Christian James Aguirre born May 1, 2012
to Reuben and Martha Winchell ’97 Aguirre
Wyatt Joseph Klock born May 4, 2012 to
Chris and Holly Block ’03 Klock
Hayes Michael Pacanovsky born May 4, 2012
to Paul and Aimee Sonnier ’91 Pacanovsky
Tucker Paul Thomas born May 14, 2012 to
Erin Hawkins ’03 Thomas and Josh Thomas
Wyatt August Utter born May 21, 2012 to
Amanda Anne and Ryan Utter ’92
Maura Leith Foret ’86 to James Patrick
Duhon, December 3, 2011
Anne Kristin Sims ’01 to Adam Christopher
Broussard, January 1, 2012
Christine Elizabeth Comeaux to Ryan Arthur
LeBlanc ’03 , March 24, 2012
Katelyn Jean Bradley ’06 to Adam Clint
Townley, December 10, 2011
Emily Catherine Camden to Trevor Paul
Judice ’03, January 7, 2012
Alexandra Marie Whitney ’06 to Brett
Wayne Hughes Jr., April 21, 2012
Emily Colleen Cook ’05 to Andrew Phillips
Harris ’04, December 16, 2011
Jesti Taylor LeBlanc ’06 to Christopher
Peavy Breaux ’04, January 20, 2012
Andrea Lauren Garber ’05 to Ryan Lee
Ardoin, April 21, 2012
Lauren Elisabet Boullion ’05 to Daniel
Raymond Rockwell III, December 17, 2011
Emily Ann Marine ’00 to Michael Brandon
Moore, January 27, 2012
Abby Louise Angers ’02 to Peter Francis
“Beau” Nicolosi ’02, April 27, 2012
Rebecca Elizabeth Bouterie ’04 to James
Michael Lee ’01, December 17, 2011
Marie Elise DeJean Alario ’01 to Benjamin
Lee Israel, January 28, 2012
Rebecca Jane Blanda ’01 to Robert Arthur
Roy Jr., April 28, 2012
Madeline Cecile Boudreaux ’05 to Billy Joe
Geraci, December 17, 2011
Meghan Mary McKay ’02 to Kevin John
Boquet, February 4, 2012
Molly Margaret Thibeaux to Rourke Adlie
Feerick ’05, May 4, 2012
Mallory Marie Comeaux ’06 to Daniel Ray
Hutchinson, December 30, 2011
Natalie Lynn Gauthier ’04 to Jonathon
Scott Rabeaux, March 17, 2012
Katherine Elizabeth Dupuis ’02 to Jason
Michael Martin, May 5, 2012
Stephanie Jade Priest ’08 to John Douglas
Hundley ’05, December 31, 2011
Sarah Elizabeth Boutte to Blair Cooper
Budden ’04, March 23, 2012
Melissa Marie Bienvenu ’03 to Alexander
Maurice Andrade, May 11, 2012
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Great job today, Coach Danny! I thought it was a huge success. The
kids in my sessions were very polite, and asked many great questions.
What a great idea! See you soon!
– Charlotte Busch Cryer ’89
I just wanted to send a quick note of THANKS for a remarkable
Career Day. The schedule ran so smoothly, the presenters in my
room were informative and fun, and the students reported to me that
they enjoyed and appreciated the panels of professionals here today.
Thank you, also, for crafting an event that brought so many alumnae
back to school. I cannot express enough the sense of unity and
friendship I felt having all of them home once again. They reminded
me of the deep connections I had built over my years here as a
student - ones that I hope we are helping to build for our students
now. My spirit was lifted from this event, for I saw the essence of
STM – a lasting spirit-filled community full of “men (and women) for
all seasons.” Thank you, thank you, and thank you. I am looking
forward to Career Day next year. God bless.
– Kristen Turner Brown ’95
STM Faculty
How incredible is this. I get to my office this morning and I start
checking my voicemails. One of my voicemails is from an STM student
thanking me for coming to speak yesterday and how much she
enjoyed the day. Just thought I would share with you. Go COUGARS!
– Colby Duhon ’03
I was proud to have been a part of a great new tradition. Go Cougars!
– Dr. Brad Rodrigue ’95 Career Day was a wonderful event. It served as an eye-opening
glimpse into the future for our current students and a celebration of
the accomplishments of our alumni. Our former students used their
STM foundation to rise to positions of great responsibility in myriad
fields and yet their love for St. Thomas More and their time here was
evident.
– Coach Jim Hightower
STM Faculty
I believe each of us enjoyed the day as much as the students. Thanks
again for organizing such a great event. It felt so good to be back to
the school that laid the foundation for my future.
– Katie Deranger Bell ’98
Great day! It was truly amazing for me to share my 20 years as an
artist and teacher. Thanks again for inviting us to be a part of this
incredible day.
– Jill Tauzin Broussard ’88
STM Alumni Association
Plans are underway to start an official alumni association!
We are in the process of identifying team captains for each
graduating class. If you would like to be on an alum team
or serve as a captain, contact Coach Danny Broussard.
danny.broussard@stmcougars.net.
We also have plans to start networking luncheons at STM
and meet and greet after hours socials!
If you or your business would like to host one of these events,
please contact the advancement office (337-988-2550).
Make your plans now for Homecoming 2012
5-7 p.m.
7 p.m.
Coach Mark Hudspeth of the UL Ragin Cajuns speaks to alumni
at the luncheon on Alumni Career Day.
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Friday, October 26th
Alum Tailgating
Homecoming Game STM vs. St. Martinville
Saturday, October 27th
8 a.m.
2nd Annual 5K Run on STM campus
9 a.m.-noon Family Fun Day and Picnic