The St.Remembering Bernard Our Past, Building a Better Future News www.thestbernardnews.com Wednesday, May 31, 2017 Volume 51, Issue 22 man booked with three counts of attempted first degree murder St. Bernard Sheriff James on a vehicle they were travel- booked with three counts of at- three females were driving from Pohlmann said two New Orle- ing in during the early morning tempted first degree murder for the Ninth Ward in New Orle- ans women were injured when hours of Sunday, May 21 near firing several rounds at the car ans, headed eastbound on St. a New Orleans man opened fire the St. Bernard/Orleans parish occupied by the three females. Claude Avenue. The driver said line in Arabi. A third female in- The driver, 17, was grazed in they were headed to eastern volved in the incident, who was her hand by a bullet, and the New Orleans but decided to take a passenger in the vehicle shot front seat passenger, 18, was a different route so she made a at, was not injured, he said. hit with bullet fragments in the u-turn at the intersection of St. The incident, which Sheriff upper rear torso area. The rear Claude and Mehle avenues. It Pohlmann said is not believed passenger, 18, was not injured. was then, the females said, that to be random, is suspected to Sheriff Pohlmann said the two a dark in color 2004 Infiniti FX be retaliatory with the vehicle women who were injured were SUV with dark tinted windows, the women were riding in as taken to St. Bernard Parish later determined to be driven by the target. The investigation is Hospital where they were treat- Dejean, pulled next to their vehi- ongoing and additional arrests ed and released. None of the in- cle and began shooting at them, may be made, he said. juries sustained were life threat- firing several rounds and injur- Davonte Dejean, 24, of the ening, he said. ing two of them. 4600 block of MacArthur Bou- Shortly after midnight on May Davonte Dejean, booking photo levard in New Orleans, was 21, Sheriff Pohlmann said, the See DEJEAN on Page 3 St. Bernard Sheriff’s Office participates in Special Olympics Torch Run St. Bernard Parish Sheriff’s Office deputies, along with St. Bernard firefighters and state and federal Wildlife and Fish- eries agents and St. Bernard Parish Special Olympics partic- ipants, took part in the St. Ber- nard leg of the Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics on Friday, May 19, Sheriff James Pohlmann said. Sgt. Jessica Gernados, who coordinates the run for the Sheriff’s Office, said several dozen people participated in this year’s event. Gernados and several other participants took turns carrying the “Flame of Participants in the 2017 St. Bernard leg of the Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics, along with local dignitaries. Several dozen runners, including St. Bernard Parish Sheriff’s Office deputies, St. Bernard firefighters and Wildlife and Fisheries agents, along See TORCH RUN on Page 3 with Special Olympics participants, took part in this year’s event held May 19. Read your St. Bernard News on the go. Find us on your favorite social media platform, or scan the provided QR Codes with your mobile device.

INDEX Calendar of Events...... 2 Local News...... 1, 3-4 Classifieds...... 7 Education...... 5, 9, 11-12 Church Directory...... 2 Obituaries...... 6 & 10 Arrest Reports...... 8 2 Church Directory, Calendar & News Wednesday, May 31, 2017 - The St. Bernard News

Assembly of God Worship 9am • Sun. School Church 494-7378 10:30am 1561 Hwy. 46, St. Bernard, Sun. Gospel Temple 272-0123 • services 10am & 5:30pm 301 E. Morales (behind Breaux Mart) Wed. Bible study 7pm Chalmette, LA Assumption of Our Sunday 10:30AM • Wed. 7:00pm Lady Catholic Church Greater Mount Olive 682-5607 • 6951 Hwy. 39, 272-0392 Braithwaite Tue. & Thu. masses Baptist Church 7:30am • Sat. 4pm • Sun. 11am 1904 Goodwill Dr, Violet. Sun. school 8am, worship 9am • Thur. 7pm Bethlehem Baptist Church 682-0675 Greater Round Hill Submit Your Events to [email protected] or call us at 504-832-1481. 111 Bethlehem Lane, Braithwaite Baptist Church Sun. School 8am, worship 9am 905-9162 • 2213 Canal St, Violet Thu. Bible study 7pm Sunday worship 11am Wed Bible study 7pm JUNE 10 our Vaction Bible School. 6.00-8.00 PM. 200 and skills to solve problems. The group en- Call on Me Ministries a • St. Bernard Art Guild Annual Open Show, DeLaRonde Drive Chalmette. There will be courages caregivers to maintain their own non-denominational Christian Church Greater South Shore 298-1019 • 3620 De La Ronde Dr. F.G.B.C. Nunez Fine Arts Center, at 209 West Magno- classes for Pre K- Adult. Our theme is God’s personal, physical, and emotional health, as Sunday 10am, Hands-on-Prayer is “Rebuilding the family Structure” Tues-Thurs 12-3pm 7408 west Judge Perez Dr., Arabic, lia Drive, Chalmette, LA, located on the Nunez All Star Champions. Call 279-9438 for more well as optimally care for the person with De- La 70032 • 278-8854 Carolyn Park Presbyte- Sun. worship 9:00am Community College campus. Registration be- information. mentia. St. Bernard Parish Hospital first floor rian Church Wed Bible study (Bread of Life) 6:45 7408 W. Judge Perez Dr, Arabi. gins on Friday, June 9th between 5-7pm and conference room, 2:00 PM. 733-2326 • Sun. worship 11am High Praise Fellowship 781-4414 • 120 E. Solidelle, Ste. Saturday, June 10th from 9-11am. Doors will JUNE 2017 Chalmette Church of A, Chalmette, Sun. service 10am open at 4:30 pm and reception will begin at • Jazz in June Concert Series, St. Bernard Christ 250-8492 Lighthouse Pentecos- 200 De La Ronde Dr. Sun. Bible 5 pm on Saturday. Awards will be presented Parish Leisure Services will host a “Jazz in study 9am, worship 10am & 6pm tal Church 272-0785•7724 E. Events in nearby Parishes Wed. Bible study 7pm St. Bernard Hwy., Violet Sun. school 10am, worship 11am starting at 6 pm. All entries will be displayed June” every Thursday evening in the month Celebration Church Wed. Bible Study 7pm until 7 pm and must be picked up at the end of June. The FREE concert will take place in • JUNE 9 - Journey with special guest, Asia, 831-9673 • 7500 W. Judge Perez Dr., Arabi Sunday worship 9am & Living Cornerstone of the show. Entry Fee: $5 (members) and $10 Sidney Torres Park Amphitheater, located be- , New Orleans. perform- 10:45am Church International 714 W. St. Bernard Pkwy., (non-members) each piece. No limit on entries. hind the Fredrick Sigur Civic Center from 5:30 ing all their classic hits. Tickets on ticketmas- Christ Lutheran Church Braithwaite 228-6401 3300 Jupiter Drive ~ Chalmette Sun. service 10am Artist may join the St. Bernard Art Guild ($25) p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Bring your lounge chairs ter.com; Charge by phone: (800) 745-3000; (504) 342-2830 Sunday Worship 10:00 am Nabi Healing Center at the Show for member discount. Member- and enjoy the beautiful sound of Jazz music. Smoothie King Center Box Office. Bible Study Sunday 9:00 am 7451 W. St. Bernard Hwy, Arabi. Sunday 5-8pm ship forms will be available at the registration Food, drinks and crafts will be available for • JUNE 13 - , Bold Sphere Christian Fellowship Family Worship Center New Birth Ministries table at the show. Artists must be 18 or older purchase. Music at Champions Square. In recognition to 5816 E. Judge Perez Dr, Violet • 6321 Louis Elam St, Violet, by June 10th, 2017 to enter the show. Please - June 1, Hurricane Brass Band their fans for 20 years down, Third Eye Blind 324-4092 301-9282 Sun. Service 8am Wed. Church School 6pm contact Linda Lopez, Art Guild President at - June 8, Cypress Pop Trio will, for the first time in their storied history, Sun. service 10:30am Wed. Bible Study 6pm [email protected] or 504-884-1843 - June 15, Swingaroux play their debut album, considered one of the A Closer Walk, Meeting One in Christ Church the Need Ministry 530 East Judge Perez Dr, Chalmette for a registration form or further information. - June 22, Garden District Jazz Quintet great rock records of all time, in its entirety, as 682-0333 • 6201 E. St Bernard Hwy, 682-1117 Sun. service 10am Forms and guidelines are also available on - June 29, Patrice Fisher and Arpa, Latin part of a night of music including their latest, Violet, La 70092 Our Lady of Prompt Sun. Service 8am Succor Catholic the Art Guild’s Facebook Page at https://www. Jazz Band “We Are Drugs.” Please see www.livenation. Mon. Bible Study 6:30 pm Church 271-3441 Thurs. prayer service 6:30 pm 2320 Paris Rd, Chalmette masses: facebook.com/St.BernardArtGuild/ Vendors interested in participating should com for tickets. Corinne Missionary Sat. 4pm • Sun. 7am, 8:30am, contact Denise Montalbano, Leisure Coor- • JUNE 13 - WWE Smackdown Live!, Baptist Church 10:30am & 7pm (Spanish) 2pm 5620 E. Judge Perez Dr. 272-0558 JUNE 12 dinator at 504-278-4295 or dmontalbano@ Smoothie King Center, New Orleans. 6:45 PM. Sun. school, 10am, worship 8am Our Lady of Lourdes Bible study 7pm Wed. Catholic Church 682-7070 • Knights of Nemesis Social Club and Pa- sbpg.net. Applications can also be picked up WWE returns to New Orleans when Smack- 2621 Colonial Blvd., Violet Masses Cornerstone Church of Mon., Wed., Thurs & Fri. 8:30am • rade monthly social meeting, 6:30 PM at at 1101 Magistrate Street, Chalmette (end of down is broadcast to the world live from New God 343-8446 Tues. 6:30pm • Sat. 4pm • Sun. 4905 E. St. Bernard Hwy., Violet 9&11am South End Zone, 8241 W. St. Bernard Hwy, Palmisano Blvd.) between 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 Orleans! Tickets start at $20.00!! (plus facility www.Cornerstone-stb.net Poydras Baptist Chalmette, La. All members and prospective p.m. The Jazz In June Concert Series is made fees). Go to www.ticketmaster.com to buy your Sun. school 9:30am, worship Church of St. Bernard 10:30am 8213 Saro Lane. 237-3538 members are invited to attend. Food will be possible by grants through Office of tickets! Tickets also available at the Smoothie Covenant United Meth- Sun. Bible study 9:30am, worship provided. The Knights of Nemesis organization Cultural Development, Atmos Energy and St. King Center Box Office, all Ticketmaster out- odist Church 10:30am 115 E. D’Amour St. • 271-3763 was formed in 2004 and has paraded in the Tammany Commission on Cultural Affairs. lets or 800-745-3000. Sun. Service 11am Praise Temple Fellow- ship 650-1794 parish for the past eleven years. The 13th An- • JUNE 22-24 - FestiGals, JW Marriott on Ca- Delacroix Hope Baptist 7517 E. St. Bernard Hwy., Violet Mission 452-6092 Sun. 10:30am nual Knights of Nemesis Parade is scheduled nal Street . FestiGals is a unique celebration of 1932 Bayou Rd, St. Bernard Bible Study Thur. 7pm Sun. worship 11am for Saturday, February 3, 2018 at 1 pm. For Daily women and New Orleans. Now in its 7th year, Bible Study 10am Second Missionary Baptist Church 278-2338 information about the social or parade, con- • Battle of New Orleans Talk, Discover 1815’s FestiGals New Orleans Women’s Weekend Ex- Faith Baptist Church of 2109 Caluda Lane, Violet tact Billy Showalter, 504-583-3998 or visit our Battle of New Orleans with a ranger talk 10:45 perience is the region’s first and only wom- Chalmette 682-1144 Sun. service 8am 4825 E. St. Bernard Hwy. Sun. Wed. Bible Study 7pm web-site. www.knightsofnemesis.org a.m. and 2:45 p.m. daily. Free. Chalmette Bat- en’s event of its kind in which women from School 10am, Service 11am and 6pm • Wed. 7pm St. Bernard Baptist tlefield of Jean Lafitte National Historical Park all backgrounds are inspired and empowered Church 881-6723 First Asia Baptist 2615 Jacob, Chalmette JUNE 14 and Preserve, 8606 West St. Bernard Highway, in a festive environment including one of the Church 432-2525 Sun. service at 11am 2408 Walkers Ln, Meraux Sun. • NARFE Luncheon and Meeting, ARE YOU Chalmette. 281-0510 or www.nps.gov/jela. largest women’s second line parades. Further School 10:30am, worship 8am St. Bernard Catholic Thur. Bible Study 7pm Church 281-2267 AN ACTIVE OR RETIRED FEDERAL/POSTAL • Walk the Wetlands - Explore Louisiana details and event pricing are available on the 2805 Bayou Rd, St. Bernard masses First Baptist Church of Mon/Wed/Fri 8:30am Sun. 9am EMPLOYEE? If so, please consider joining swamp and marsh on a ranger-guided walk website. www.festigals.org Chalmette 277-2939 members of Chapter 1398, St Bernard, at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday-Sunday. Free. Baratar- • JUNE 27 - Boston, Saenger Theater, New 305 E. St. Bernard Hwy. St. John Baptist Sun. Fellowship 9:30am, Service Church 654-9567 our next monthly NARFE luncheon and meet- ia Preserve of Jean Lafitte National Historical Orleans. The timeless songs appeal to young 10:45am & 6pm • Wed. Service 7047 Hwy. 39, Braithwaite 6:30pm Sun. Sch. 10am ing, Wednesday, June 14, 2017, beginning at Park and Preserve, 6588 Barataria Blvd. in and old alike, so it’s not surprising to see con- Sun. Ser. 11am • Wed 6:30pm First Baptist Church of 11:00 a.m., at The Palms Too Restaurant, 8001 Marrero (near Crown Point). 689-3690 ext 10 cert audiences that span generations. Verrett 682-0743 St. Luke Baptist 3737 Bayou Rd., St. Bernard Sun. Church 682-3718 or 418-7492 St. Bernard Highway. NARFE (National Associ- or www.nps.gov/jela. • JUNE 28 - Vans Warped Tour, present- School 9:30am, worship 11am 126 Poindexter Lane, Braithwaite ation of Active and Retired Federal Employees) ed by Journeys, Metairie at the Shrine Wed. Bible Study 7pm Sun. worship 8am First Pentecostal St. Thomas Catholic is the only organization whose mission is to Weekly, Thursday on Airline (aka Zephyr Field) 6000 Airline Church of Chalmette Church preserve the pay and benefits of ALL active • St. Bernard Social Ride, Start your New Drive. 11:00 AM. Ticket Locations: JOUR- 2015 Palmisano Blvd., 710-0600 17605 Hwy. 15, Pointe a la Hache Sun. School 10:30am masses: Sat. 6pm • Sun. 9am and retired federal/postal employees, as well Year with our bike riding group. We ride at NEYS STORES: Limited quantity of dicount- Wed. Bible Study 7:30pm Fri. Youth Service 7:30pm Third Missionary as their spouses. Major threats looming in the night with lighted wheels through neighbor- ed tickets are available at select journeys Baptist Church 272-0504 Freedom For Life 206 Armstrong Lane, St. Bernard 115th Congress could adversely impact the hoods in St. Bernard Parish. Meet at 6:00 PM, stores. For full information and to find Christian Fellowship Sun. worship 10am federal workforce. It is up to each of us to do Ride at 7:00 PM (sharp). Meets at First Baptist your nearest location visit journeys.com/ 1010 East Judge Perez, Chalmette Trumpet of Truth • 421-6132 Sun. Worship 10am our part to protect what we have worked for Church, Chalmette, 305 E. St. Bernard Hwy., warpedtickets. DAY OF SHOW TICKETS: Day & 7pm Ministry 7451 W. St. Bernard Hwy, Arabi. Sun. School 9am • Garden of Prayer Fami- Sevice 10am and rightfully deserve. Spouses are welcome Chalmette, LA. Lights on sale before the ride. of show tickets are available at the venue box ly Worship Center Tues. & Thurs Bible Study 7pm and encouraged to attend. June 14th is also $7.00/wheel. On FB - “St Bernard Social Ride” office. 419-0288 • 2605 Munster, Meraux Sun. Service 8am • Wed. Service World Prayer Flag Day, so come dressed in your favorite red, and join our group. • JULY 16 - David Blaine, Saenger The- 7pm Tabernacle (S) 277-4555 4030 Paris Rd. Chalmette white, and blue. For additional information, atre, New Orleans. Tickets are available at Gethsemane Lutheran Sun. service 10am Church 271-4254 Youth Service Wed. 7pm contact [email protected], Monthly, 4th Wednesday the Saenger Theatre Box Office, ticketmaster. 2825 Paris Rd, Chalmette publicity officer. • St. Bernard Parish Hospital’s Alzheimer’s com or by calling 800-745-3000. The box Listing additions or changes send to: The St. Bernard News Caregiver Support Group, designed to pro- office, located at 1111 Canal St., is open 1519 E Judge Perez Suite 2 Chalmette, LA 70043 JUNE 19-22 vide emotional, educational, and social sup- Monday through Friday 10am to 5pm. All Phone: 504-832-1481 Fax: 504-837-5923 Email: [email protected] • Chalmette Church of God Vacation Bible port for caregiver’s through regularly sched- tickets subject to applicable service charges School (VBS), we invite the community to uled meetings. Participants develop methods and fees. Wednesday, May 31, 2017 - The St. Bernard News Local News 3

Hope” for Special Olympics Louisiana through the parish during DEJEAN from Page 1 the run which began around 10:00 a.m. near the St. Bernard Parish Courthouse in Chalmette. Dejean fled the scene but was apprehended the next day on Following the mile-long run along Judge Perez Drive, Sheriff Monday, May 22, following a traffic stop made by Jefferson Par- Pohlmann said, participants met near the pavilion on the Dr. Mer- ish deputies on the West Bank. aux Boulevard side of Sidney Torres Park where they enjoyed food The Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s Office assisted the St. Bernard and refreshments. Sheriff’s Office in getting a search warrant for Dejean’s car, which The Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics is an resulted in Dejean also being booked with possession with the international series of torch relays, run by law enforcement offi- intent to distribute crack cocaine and possession of a firearm cers leading up to the state or nation’s Special Olympics Summer while in possession of a controlled dangerous substance. A .40 Games. The event, which has been celebrated for 33 years, brings caliber glock handgun, believed to be used in the shooting, also together more than 2,000 law enforcement officers who take part was recovered. The New Orleans Police Department also assist- statewide each year. ed in Dejean’s apprehension. The Louisiana State Summer Games were held May 19 through Dejean was transported to St. Bernard Parish Prison to be 21 on the campus of Southeastern Louisiana University in Ham- booked. He is being held in lieu of $200,000 bond. mond. See more photos online at www.thestbernardnews. com. • CDA & Associate Degree Lead Teachers • Full Time (M-F) & Part Time (3 days) • Age 6 weeks - 4 Years • LDOE approved Creative Curriculum for Pre K3 & Pre K4

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4 Star Center • Homework Assistance Provided LA Department of Education • Breakfast and/or snack included Tier III Licensed Before/After School for Ages 4-12 Early Education Center • • Meraux Elementary Bus District and 3624 Jackson Blvd. Transportation Provided from Chalmette, LA Joseph Davies, Lacoste and (504) 628-4229 Chalmette Elementary email: [email protected] Sgt. Jessica Gernados, who coordinates the St. Bernard leg of the Law Enforcement www.childrenspalace.org **Now Registering for Summer Camp** Torch Run for Special Olympics, holds the torch while running with St. Bernard Parish Special Olympics participants on May 19, 2017. BREWSTER’S Fun, Food & Spirits 8751 W Judge Perez Dr. Chalmette, Louisiana (504) 309-7548 Brewster’s has lighter food choices, too. JOIN US FOR HAPPY HOUR! M-F 3PM - 7PM • SAT 10AM - 6PM • SUN - All Day! $1.50 DOMESTIC BEERS • $0.50 OFF ALL IMPORTS $1 SCHNAPPS SHOTS

FRIDAY SATURDAY $2 SHOTS of $3 Margaritas KITCHEN OPEN Fireball, Rumpleminze SUNDAY till 11PM on and Barenjager $3 Bloody Saturday! all day and night! Mary’s 4 Local News Wednesday, May 31, 2017 - The St. Bernard News Kiwanis Club and Kiwanis Foundation​ St. Bernard Volunteers for Family Award 2017 Scholarships and Community annual awards The Kiwanis Club and Kiwanis Foundation announced the recip- The St. Bernard Volunteers for Family & Community (SBVFC) ients of their 2017 scholarship ​award at Rocky and Carlos’s Sicilian held its annual awards luncheon at Rocky & Carlo Restaurant Room on May 16 honoring the recipients and their families. The for their members. Guest Speaker was Sheriff James Polhmann following scholarships were awarded: who advised the group of conditions in the parish. SBVFC gave • The Bienvenu/Kiwanis Club Key Club Scholarship - Savannah the Sheriff 50 tote bags containing a blanket, toy, toothbrush Montoya and tooth paste to be given to children who have to be removed • The Gulf Coast/Kiwanis Club Key Club Scholarship - Tiffani from their homes. Poteet • The Kiwanis Foundation Scholarship Award - Dillon Melerine • The Kiwanis Foundation Leadership Award - Savannah Mon- toya The Kiwanis Foundation will be announcing the recipient of the Nunez Vo-Tech Scholarship in July. Total awards for scholar- ships from the Kiwanis Club and Kiwanis Foundation total $16,000 each year. For more information about the Kiwanis scholarship programs or information about the Kiwanis Club, please contact Robby Showalter at (504) 616-7312. See more photos online at www.thestbernardnews.com.

St. Bernard BPW Club Officer Installation The St. Bernard BPW Club recently had their Installation of new Officers for 2017-18. Serving on the Board this year is Lena Nunez, Treasurer; Claudette Reuther, Secretary; Lisa Ma- rie Brandon, Vice-President and Suzanne Sweeney, President. The club meets at the St. Bernard Port on the third Monday of the month. Anyone interested in joining can contact Suzanne at (504) 908-3023.

[L-R]: Dillon Melerine ( Kiwanis Foundation Scholarship Recipient), Savannah Montoya (Kiwanis Bienvenu Key Club and Kiwanis Foudation Leadership Scholarship Recipient), and Tiffani Poteet (Kiwanis Gulf Coast Scholarship Recipient). Hurricane Season is approaching, have a personal plan Joint Press Conference - June 1, 2017 With the start of Hurricane Season weeks away Parish President ter. This program is designed to assist those in need of transporta- Guy McInnis urges residents to have a personal plan. Hurricane Sea- tion during an evacuation and cannot self-evacuate due to lack of son runs from June 1st thru November 30th and the parish has no resources, transportation or medical conditions. shelter of last resort so residents should identify a safe place to go There will be a joint press conference on Thursday, June 1st at in the event of a storm. St. Bernard Parish is doing their part to get 10:00 a.m. at the Port of New Orleans. President McInnis, parish pres- ready. St. Bernard Parish Government has generators at all parish idents from the surrounding areas, Emergency Management Directors facilities that have been tested and are fully operational. and other state agencies will participate in the press conference. The Lake Borgne Basin Levee District held operation/exercises at Residents can sign up for Alerts where they would receive noti- the three highways floodgates (Hwy 46, Hwy 300 (Bayou Road) and fication of severe weather notifications and other critical communi- Hwy 39) and one railroad floodgate (Hwy 39). The gates were opened ty alerts. Residents can also sign up for assistance with evacuating. and closed to ensure that the systems are functioning property in the Contact the Office of Homeland Security at (504) 278-4268 or online event of an emergency. at www.sbpg.net, and then click on the Office of Homeland Security The Office of Homeland Security will hold a Critical Transportation Logo. Both of these programs can be found on the right side of the Needs (CTN) Exercise on Wednesday, May 24th at the Civic Cen- page. Wednesday, May 31, 2017 - The St. Bernard News Education 5 Chalmette High School’s Class of 2017 Four hundred and twenty-five Chalmette High School gradu- pal Wayne Warner said, “We are incredibly proud of the graduates’ ates recently received their diplomas at the University of New Or- efforts and accomplishments this year. They leave behind a lasting leans . One of the most accomplished classes in legacy of excellence, enthusiasm, and scholarliness. We benefited the school’s history, graduating seniors earned over $12 million in from the Class of 2017 being with us, and we miss their presence scholarships, and nearly half earned college credit during their time now that they have moved on.” in high school. The St. Bernard Parish Public School District is one of the top Other accomplishments were many and varied: performing districts in the state for both student achievement and • A National Merit Finalist – Congratulations to Kenny Nguyen. teacher effectiveness. With a tradition of academic excellence, • Four Posse Foundation Scholarship winners awarded full ac- extracurricular achievements, and state-of-the-art facilities, our ademic scholarships – Kaya Lawrence, University of Notre schools prepare all students to excel in college and beyond. Dame; Hailey Marshall, Case Western Reserve University; Mi- See more photos online at www.thestbernardnews.com. chael O’Neill, Wesleyan University; and Austin Mankin, Tu- lane University. NOW HIRING • Three students received both a high school diploma and an Just Like New. EXPERIENCED Associate Degree and one student earned a Technical Diploma BODY & FENDER/ from Nunez at the same time, thanks to Chalmette High’s dual Only Better PAINTER enrollment partnership with the college. APPLY WITHIN • Nearly 75% of the graduating class earned an Industry Based Certificate during their time at Chalmette High School making them more competitive in the work force post-graduation. • Recognized as an AP Program of Distinction for the school’s exemplary work in expanding opportunities for student en- Complete Auto Body gagement and performance. & Mechanical Repairs • Four seniors received substantial or full ride scholarships to We Accept All Insurance Claims study music- Brandon Rodriquez, the University of Southern Come as a customer...Leave like family Mississippi; Sarah Hogan, the University of Southern Missis- 3019 Jean Lafi tte Pkwy., sippi; Renee Vasquez, Loyola University; Roshard Hooper, Lang & Sons Chalmette Loyola University. • 13 Individual and Team District Championships in Baseball, BODY & PAINT SHOP 504-278-1954 Softball, Boys’ Basketball, Volleyball, and Track and Field. • McDonald’s All American in basketball– Mitchell Robinson. Three seniors were named Valedictorian this year. All three se- niors had a G.P.A of a 4.2059 and ACT scores ranging from a 31-34. Ahmad Alkurd, an active member of the Academic Games Team, will be attending . A Posse Foundation Scholar- ship recipient, Kaya Lawrence will be attending the University of Notre Dame; and Kenny Nguyen, National Merit Finalist, will be attending Dartmouth College this fall. Also making CHS’s Top Five Honor Graduates this year were Courtney Saulsman, District Student of the Year and Salutatorian, and Nicole Maradiaga and Emily Pulley as the Fifth Honor Grad- uates. Celebrating his 50th Chalmette High School graduation, Princi-

Honors Graduates and Board Members [L-R]: Seated: Emily Pulley, Nicole Maradiaga, Courtney Saulsman, Kenny Nguyen, Kaya Lawrence, Ahmad Alkurd; Standing: Darleen Asevedo, Carl Gaines, Jr., Clifford Englande, Sean Warner, Dr. Hugh Craft, Katherine Lem- oine, William Egan, and Donald Campbell. 6 Obituaries Wednesday, May 31, 2017 - The St. Bernard News

Kenneth James Forsyth a longtime resident of St. Bernard Parish. He was a 3rd degree and 4th degree member of the Knights of Columbus – Archbishop J. F. Rummel Kenneth “Bro. Kenny” James Forsyth passed Council 5747 and also served as Past GrandKnight. away peacefully at his home and went home to be Bro. Kenny founded the Servants of Christ Food Distribution Center in with his Lord on Wednesday, May 17, 2017 at the age 1995 and was on a mission to help the poor, addicted and outcast. He was of 62. Beloved husband of Joan Treitler Forsyth for a dedicated missionary for the Servants of Christ for 21 years. Bro. Kenny 41 years. Loving father of his four legged daughter, will be forever remembered and deeply missed by his family and friends. Carly. Son of the late Archibald Forsyth and Helen The family would like to give their deepest thanks to the staff of Interim Flad Forsyth. Brother of Archie Forsyth Jr. (Sandy), Home Health; nurse, Cliff; Physical Therapists, Ryan and Lisa; Occupa- David Forsyth Sr. (Patsy) and Keith Forsyth (Terry). tional Therapists, Geri and Shelley & Notre Dame Hospice staff; nurses, Brother-in-law of Jane Nunez (Keith) and Carl “Pis- Gina and Lorean; chaplain, Kristen and social worker; Frances. Also a very tol” Treitler Jr. (Lori). Proud uncle of Chrissy Bourlet special thanks to Amanda Hill for her dedicated service and care for Bro. (Mike), Archie Forsyth III (Callie), David Forsyth Jr. (Kay), Jeanne Forsyth Kenny. (Greg), Michael Forsyth, Brandon Rappuhn, William Forsyth, Sharon For- Relatives and friends were invited to attend a visitation held at St. Ber- syth and Carl “Teddy” Treitler III. Great uncle of Victoria Bourlet, Made- nard Memorial Funeral Home, 701 W. Virtue St., Chalmette, LA on Tuesday, line Forsyth, Emmeline Forsyth and David Forsyth III. Godfather of Chrissy May 23, 2017 from 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. The Knights of Columbus lead the Bourlet, David Forsyth Jr., Michael Forsyth and Corin Billot. Also survived Rosary at noon. A funeral Mass began at 1:00 p.m. He was laid to rest in St. by his mother-in-law, Joan L. Treitler and preceded in death by his father- Bernard Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers please consider Masses or in-law, Carl Treitler Sr. donations to the Second Harvest Food Bank, www.no-hunger.org. To view Kenneth was born on March 23, 1955 in New Orleans, LA and was and sign the family guestbook, please visit www.stbernardmemorial.com

Paul William Lange, Jr. Henrietta Patricia Hill Sass

Paul William Lange, Jr., age 90, Henrietta Patricia Hill Sass, born March 16, 1924, passed entered into eternal rest on Thursday, away on Saturday, May 20, 2017 at the age of 93. Beloved May 19, 2017. Beloved husband for wife of the late Leslie “Eckie” Sass Sr. Loving mother of Robert 65 years to the late Vivian Clarke Sass, Judy Balser (Buck), Leslie Sass Jr. (Beverly), Gary Sass Lange. Devoted father of Paula Lange (Deana) and John Sass (Jamie). Daughter of the late Thom- Nunez (the late John) and the late Car- as Hill and Marie Biehler Hill. Sister of the late Mayrose Klein ol Lange Walter. Proud grandfather and Lorraine Pizzitolo. Also survived and sadly missed by of Brad Nunez (Dion) and Lori Nunez her grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces, nephews and Rockweiler (John), Kevin Walter (Ni- friends who are left to cherish her memory. cole), Karen Walter Encardes (John) Henrietta was born in New Orleans, LA and was a resident and the late Kenneth Walter, Jr. Great grandfather of Tris- of Metairie, LA for last 13 years. ton and Otis Nunez, Kaleb and Jackson Walter, John Jr and Relatives and friends are invited to attend a visitation to be held at St. Bernard Kalleigh Encardes. Also survived by many nieces, nephews Memorial Funeral Home, 701 W. Virtue St., Chalmette, LA on Friday, June 2, 2017 and dear friends. He was preceded in death by his parents: from 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. A funeral service will begin at 1:00 p.m. She will be laid to Camille K. Lange and Paul W. Lange Sr., and sister: Irma L. rest in Greenwood Cemetery, New Orleans, LA. To view and sign the family guest- Butscher. book, please visit www.stbernardmemorial.com. Mr. Lange was a native of Chalmette, LA for 50 years and a current resident of Covington, LA. He was a member of the Sultanas of Darro Caravan No. 29 and Knights of Co- Frances Gioia Scurria lumbus Bienville Assembly #314. Special thanks to the nurses and staff of Lacombe Nurs- Frances Gioia Scurria passed away peacefully at the age of ing Centre for their professional care and compassion. 90 at the Chateau D’Ville in Donaldsonville, LA. She was the Relatives and friends were invited to attend a visitation beloved wife of the late Simon Scurria. Devoted mother of the held at St. Bernard Memorial Funeral Home, 701 W. Virtue late James “Jim” Schifferstein. Daughter of the late Anthony St. Chalmette, LA on Wednesday, May 24, 2017 from 9:30 “Tony” Gioia and Josephine Macaluso Gioia. Sister of Antio- a.m. - 11:00 a.m. A funeral Mass began at 11:00 a.m. He nette “Lena” Cataldo (the late Vincent), Frank Gioia Sr. (Mary) was laid to rest in St. Roch Cemetery No. 2, New Orleans, and the late Philip Gioia Sr. (the late Ann). She is also survived LA. In lieu of flowers, masses are preferred or donations to and fondly remembered by a host of nieces, nephews, cousins the American Cancer Society, www.cancer.org or the Amer- and dear friends. ican Heart Association, www.heart.org, in memory of Paul Frances was born in New Orleans, LA and was a longtime William Lange, Jr. resident of Meraux, LA before settling in Donaldsonville, LA. She was well loved and To view and sign the family guestbook, please visit www. will be deeply missed by her family and by all those whose lives she touched. stbernardmemorial.com. Frances was laid to rest in a private burial in St. Bernard Memorial Gardens.

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ARABI $500 Intoxicated, Hit And Run Driving, Schedule I Poss. Marijuana • Chaz Anthony Davis, 20, 1216 • Veronica Blount, 37, 312 E. Resisting An Officer, Battery Corr. • Dustin Charles Lewis, 23, 2617 Tenebrach, Simp. Crim. Damage Celestine, Battery/Aggravated, Fac. Emp., Drivg. Rdwy. Lane Shannon Drv., Theft Under $750 Under $500 Fugitive (2) Traffic, Open Alcohol Container • Jeff Shields, 25, 2901 Daniel Drv., • Casey Landry, 18, 6620 N. Villere • Dawayne Boutain, 23, 3321 In Veh., Owner Vehicle Registrt., Domestic Abuse Battery Str., Attp.-Sch. II Dist./Witd. Golden Drv., Housing For Other Driver Not Licensed, Fugitive (2) • Brandon Joseph Vicknair, 24, of a CDS, Oxycodone Poss., Agency • Jamin Joseph Muscarello, 39, 3004 Ashley Drv., Disturbing The Heroin Poss., Alprazolam Poss., • Jeffrey Carroll, 19, 2317 Pecan 404 W. Solidelle, Drugs-Schedule Peace (2) Renewal Registration, Poss. Of Drv., Schedule I Poss. Marijuana IV Dist. Drug Paraphernalia • Samuel Euceda-Garcia, 29, 306 • Darnell Mutin, 42, 3607 Juno Drv., OUTSIDE ST. BERNARD PARISH • Robert Lanier, 64, 1405 Alexander E. Liberaux, Reckless Operation Fugitive (2) • Whitney Breaux, 52, 3520 Airline Ave., Molestation of a Juvenile, Vehicle, Open Alcohol Container • Philip Papy, 30, 2315 Victor Str., Drv., Theft Under $750 Battery/Sexual In Veh. Theft Of Goods $1500 & Up • Kayla Jean Caronna, 29, 1425 • Christina Misuraca, 29, 1829 • Kin Gayle, 52, 3509 Rosetta Drv., • Stone William Perry, 20, 2000 Hickory Ave., Fugitive, Bench Center Str., Poss. Of Drug Fugitive (7) Mumphry, Bond Surrender (5) Warrant (3), Bond Surrender (3) Paraphernalia • Warren H Gayle, 59, 3509 Rosetta • Glenn J. Petitfils, 54, 401 Reiss • Travis L. Clements, 29, 1036 St • Jessica Grace Warren, 23, 1205 Drv., Schedule I Poss. Marijuana, Plc., Fugitive Maurice Str., Fugitive St. Charles Drv., Unauthorized Parole Violator, Fugitive (4) • Roy E. Schlosser, 26, 3613 • Karina Colliver, 34, 1681 Use of a Movable, Theft Of Goods • Sean Goodson, 37, 2342 Corinne Laplace Str., Disturbing The Nottingham Drv., General Speed Under $500, Bench Warrant, Ave., Bench Warrant Peace, Simple Battery (2) Law, Resisting An Officer Fugitive • Eugene J. Kolber, 23, 3416 • Jeff Shields, 25, 427 Liberaux • Cheryl Ann Decker, 53, 714 Shangri La Drv., Drugs-Schedule Str., Burglary Aggravated Fairfax, Bench Warrant CHALMETTE IV • John M. Williams, 43, 2805 Buffon • Blaine A. Delaune, 57, 525 • Lisa Anne Alphonso, 48, 71 • Shauna Mary Leroux, 32, 3326 Drv., Schedule I Poss. Marijuana, Fielding Ave., Crack Possession, Patterson Str., Bench Warrant (2) Packenham Drv., Housing For Poss. Of Drug Paraphernalia Poss. Of Drug Paraphernalia, • Melissa Arnold, 36, 3614 Delille Other Agency Traffic Control Signal Str., Violation Of Protective Order • Michael Paul Lopiccolo, 44, 2308 MERAUX • Matthew H. Dorsett, 43, 220 • Muath Askar, 22, 1804 Livingston Trio Str., Simple Burglary, Ill. • Earl P. Alphonso, 51, 2400 Meraux Geneva Str., Simple Battery Ave., Bench Warrant Poss. Stolen Over $1500 Ln., Battery/Aggravated • Gidget Vanessa Griffin, 34, 3024 • Jake Allen Bernard, 19, 3721 • Tyra Lynn Matthews, 43, • Sean Lasseigne, 19, 3008 Wall Bvd., Theft Of Goods Under Karen Dr, Theft Of Goods Under 3724 Richlieu, Driving While Mayflower Drv., Prin.-Schedule I $500, Fugitive Poss. Marijuana • Rene T. Johnson, 17, 1110 • Gregg R. Williams, 49, 2120 Valence, Housing For Other Bartolo, Bench Warrant (6) Agency • Faisal Khan, 38, 21197 Chirping ST. BERNARD Sparrow Rd., Disturbing The • Mark Joseph Buras, 46, 2834 Peace, Resisting An Officer Reunion, Disturbing The Peace, • Tre King, 25, 1915 Annette Str., Poss. Of Drug Paraphernalia Fugitive (3), Schedule I Poss. • Glenn J. Cascio, 37, 26 Randazo Marijuana Drv., Theft Of Utility Property • Tianna N. Leblanc, 29, 3320 Frenchmen Str, Probation Violator VIOLET • Mark A. Matherne, 46, 42205 E. • Herbert Duret, 23, 2509 Kenneth, 180 Hwy., Bench Warrant Fugitive (2) • Jessica Miles, 30, 2219 Cobble • Jarviz Djuan Duret, 26, 2509 Stone, Theft Of Goods Under Kenneth Drv., Poss. With Intent $500 Schedule I, Ill. Use CDS In • Ricardo Olavarrieta, 33, 843 Presence Und. 17, Poss. Of Drug Camp Str., Disturbing The Paraphernalia Peace • Tyrone Anthony Green, 47, 3219 • Aisha B. Polk, 26, 7742 Henley Daniel Drv., Fugitive Str., Bench Warrant, Fugitive (2) • Edward Henry, 22, 3012 • William Lawrence Ruffin, 24, Lakewood Drv., Simple Battery 1012 Gordan Str., Bench Warrant, • Melvin L. Hendricks, 47, Fugitive, Bond Surrender 2324 Licciardi Ln., Simple • Shaina Renee Sanabria, 20, 494 Burglary-Inhab. Dwell., Resisting Carolyn, Fugitive An Officer, Fugitive, Simple • Brian O. Scott, 36, 2828 Burglary Destrahan, Bench Warrant • Devonte Jones, 24, 3217 • Jessie Stamant, 59, 3035 Ceder Lakewood, Resisting An Officer, Str., Bench Warrant Poss. With Intent Schedule I • Tanner White, 23, 4001 Chestnut • Robert Kelly, 59, 5525 Third Str., Str., Fugitive (2) Wednesday, May 31, 2017 - The St. Bernard News Education 9 Education Events, Organizations, Obituaries, Classifieds, News 5th grade DARE essay winners at W. Smith St. Bernard Reading Council recognizes St. Bernard Public School students

Our 5th grade students graduated from the DARE program on May 10, 2017, lead by Lieutenant Jackson and Sergeant Miller. Attached is the picture of our DARE essay winners with Sgt. Miller and Sheriff Pohlmann. The students from left to right, Ronald Mott, Paris Leonard, Ja’maia Brown, Cash Williams, Rodney Demolle, and Jeremiah Davis. The St. Bernard Reading Council led by Mrs. Natalie Albers, Assistant Principal at Lacoste​Elementary, recognized several St. Bernard Public School students who won overall within the Lacoste Elementary’s Terrific Kids for April district for their writings. She was very excited to announce that there were 11 students from St. Bernard who were recognized as a State Winner for the 2016-2017 School Year. See more photos online at www.thestbernardnews.com. Andrew Jackson 6th graders visit LIGO

Lacoste Elementary School is proud to announce the Terrific Kids for the Month of April. Congratulations to all of our Bulldogs! We are proud of you!

W. Smith’s Drama Club presented “Snow and the Eight Dwarfs”

Ms. Sophie Crook was able to take Andrew Jackson’s 6th [Front Row L-R]: Rashad Junius, Mariyah Sylvester, Jayden Celestine, Leilyn LaCaze, grade students to LIGO, Laser Interferometer Gravitational Breonna Edwards, Ja’Maia Brown, Tasia Hardwell, and Drama Club Director Ms. Luna. Wave Observatory, in Livingston, LA. LIGO is a real science re- [Front Row L-R]: Jermaine Robinson, Martin Sylvester, Jordan Branch, Tavae Campbell, search facility where they are carrying out experiments to detect Jamiya Addison, Alexis Bienemy, and Denim Bell. waves that pass through the earth from colliding black holes out in space. At LIGO, students were able to see where the LIGO W. Smith’s Drama Club presented “Snow and the Eight Dwarfs” scientists do their research and take a tour of the facility. The at school on May 18. It was a play about how beauty comes from best part for the students was getting to explore in the exhibit the inside and shines through by using kind words and manners. hall with 30 or 40 different activities that connected to what they These “Superstars” worked tirelessly to memorize their lines and learned in class. Overall, the field trip was a great experience for deliver a very entertaining show. Hats off to drama teacher, Cherlyn students to play with science and see it happen in real life.​ See Luna, for all of her hard work and dedication to the group. more photos online at www.thestbernardnews.com. 10 Obituaries & Local News Wednesday, May 31, 2017 - The St. Bernard News John Bass Winder, Sr. Claire Caillouet Castaing

John Bass Winder, Sr., a proud WWII veter- Claire Caillouet Castaing passed away on Tuesday, an and retired mechanical engineer from Kaiser May 23, 2017 at the age of 87. Beloved wife of the Aluminum, passed away on Monday, May 22, late Pierre “Pete” Castaing for 38 years. Loving moth- 2017 at the age of 93. Beloved husband of the er of Libby Castaing Muhoberac (Matt), Linda Castaing late Lillian Bateman Winder for 63 years. Loving Sansovich (Bill) and Kipp Castaing. Daughter of the late father of Evelyn Winder Husser (Larry Wayne) Morris J. Caillouet and Serena Alberti Lowry. Sister of and the late John Bass Winder, Jr. (Judy). Son Joyce Crowell (Emile), Melvin Caillouet (Jackie) and of the late Fay Goode Winder, Sr. and Birdie the late Dudley Caillouet. Sister-in Law of Gail Caillou- Celestin Winder. Brother of the late Charles P. et. Proud grandmother of Christy and Calli Muhoberac, Winder and Fay G. Winder, Jr. Also survived by Amy and Molly Sansovich and Kaycee Castaing. Also 3 granddaughters, Laurie H. Barker (Mark), Sherri H. Carlos (Flynn), survived and fondly remembered by many nieces, nephews and friends. Claire and Rachel D. Husser and 4 great grandchildren. will be forever remembered and deeply missed by her family and friends. A private service was held on Thursday, May 25, 2017. He was laid Relatives and friends were invited to attend a memorial visitation held at St. to rest in St. Bernard Memorial Gardens. Bernard Memorial Funeral Home, 701 W. Virtue St., Chalmette, LA on Satur- If desired, please consider a donation to the National WWII Mu- day, May 27, 2017 from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. A memorial Mass began at seum, www.nationalww2museum.org in memory of John Winder Sr. 11:00 AM. She was laid to rest in a private ceremony on Saturday morning in To view and sign the family guestbook, please visit www.stber- St. Bernard Memorial Gardens. To view and sign the Family Guestbook, please nardmemorial.com. visit www.stbernardmemorial.com

Allan Charles Fatzer remembered in death by his son Charles David Fatzer, his parents, and his brother Stephen. Allan Charles Fatzer died of a heart attack on May Allan was passionate about family and church. He was an active member 19, 2017 at the age of 72. He was a resident of Mus- of The Summit Church in Muscle Shoals, AL. He enjoyed live music and cle Shoals, AL. He was born on August 4, 1944 to his considered himself Elvis Presley’s biggest fan. But he loved the Lord above German parents Stanislaus and Pearl Fatzer. He was all else. He will be terribly missed by many but a part of him will live on in all raised in New Orleans, LA but also lived in Chalmette, of us. Allan has gone to be with God. He is finally home. LA. He grew up with two brothers, Lionel and Ste- “Do not let your hearts be troubled. You believe in God; believe also in phen. He is a graduate of the Chalmette High School me. My Father’s house has many rooms; if that were not so, would I have and Baptist Bible College in Springfield, MO. Allan told you that I am going there to prepare a place for you? And if I go and retired from Prudential Insurance Company, where he prepare a place for you, I will come back and take you to be with me that worked for many years helping countless families get you may also may be where I am.” John 14:1-3 the support and resources they needed. He could often times be heard Relatives and friends were invited to attend a memorial gathering held at quoting great American essayist Ralph Waldo Emerson, “The future be- St. Bernard Memorial Funeral Home, 701 W. Virtue St., Chalmette, LA on longs to those who prepare for it.” Friday, May 26, 2017 from 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m., followed by a celebra- Allan is survived by his daughter Cheryl Mercedes Fatzer-Shackelford tion of Allan’s life that began at 11:00 a.m. He was laid to rest in a private and her husband Brandon, and his brother Lionel Fatzer. He is also survived ceremony in St. Bernard Memorial Gardens. To view and sign the family and fondly remembered by Nora P. Fatzer and Brother Eric Brown. He is guestbook, please visit www.stbernardmemorial.com.

Raymond Clarence Raspino, Jr. Benedict Charles Lange, Sr.

Raymond Clarence Raspino, Jr. passed away Benedict Charles Lange Sr. passed away on Sunday, on Monday, May 22, 2017 at the age of 60. He May 21, 2017 at St. Bernard Parish Hospital at the age was the beloved son of the late Raymond Clar- of 76. Benedict married his cherished wife of 50 years on ence Raspino Sr. and Janice Berggren Raspino. December 28, 1966, Rebecca Denise Gould Lange. He Loving brother of Kay Raspino Thomas (Greg), was the loving father of Benedict Lange Jr., Laura Tardiff, Amy Raspino, Paula Raspino Hux (the late Troy), Jeaninne Price and Daniel Lange. Proud grandfather of Andrew Raspino (Lisa Barton), Franklin Raspi- Amanda, Abigail, Katie, Jared and Skye. Brother of Leo no, Adam Raspino and the late Pamela Raspi- Lange Jr., Janet Arnold and Charles Lange. He was pre- no and Janice Theresa Raspino. Devoted uncle ceded in death by his parents, Leo and Lucille Ecuyer of Andrew Raspino Jr., Samuel Raspino, Olivia Lange. He is survived and fondly remembered by many Hux, Dominick Thomas and Zachary Raspino. He is also survived and nieces, nephews, cousins and dear friends. fondly remembered by many cousins, relatives and dear friends. Benedict was born in New Orleans, LA on June 12, 1940 and was a lifelong Raymond was a lifelong resident of New Orleans, LA before set- resident of Chalmette, LA. He proudly served his country as a Sargent in the tling in Mandeville, LA. He was an excellent photographer, an avid U.S. Army and was a devoted member of the Faith Baptist Church in Violet, reader of celebrity biographies, enjoyed classic movies and laughing LA. He was well loved and will be forever remembered as a loving and loyal at old comedies. He was well loved, and affectionately known for his husband, father, grandfather and brother, who loved his country and treasured good nature and generous heart. He will be deeply missed by us all. his family. Relatives and friends were invited to attend a visitation held at St. Relatives and friends were invited to attend a visitation held at St. Bernard Bernard Memorial Funeral Home, 701 W. Virtue St., Chalmette, LA Memorial Funeral Home, 701 W. Virtue St., Chalmette, LA on Saturday, May on Tuesday, May 30, 2017 from 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m., followed by a 27, 2017 from 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m., followed by a celebration of his life that funeral Mass in Raymond’s memory that began at 1:00 p.m. He was began at 1:00 p.m. He was laid to rest with military honors in St. Roch Ceme- laid to rest in St. Bernard Memorial Gardens. To view and sign the tery No. 1 in New Orleans, LA. To view and sign the family guestbook, please family guestbook, please visit www.stbernardmemorial.com. visit www.stbernardmemorial.com. Wednesday, May 31, 2017 - The St. Bernard News Education 11 Chalmette High School Class of 2017 Graduates

Ahmad Rafat Alkurd, Valedictorian Kayla Angelica Yolanda Lawrence, Valedictorian Kenny Thanh Nguyen, Valedictorian

Commencement ceremonies for the ell, Catherine Stephanie Ramires Aguirre, Tatyana Eileen Marie Carter, Alexis Heaven Chalmette High School Class of 2017 were Ethan Louis Schmidt, Kaytlin Brooks Sci- Cascio, Kobe Peter Cazes, Malcolm Everett held at the University of New Orleans Lake ambra, Brandon Kajuan Shepherd, Tausif Chauppetta, Ever Josue Chavarria Solis, Front Arena on Thursday, May 11, 2017, Ahmed Siddiqui, Daja’Nell Bresnae Sime- Johnathon Paul Cheramie, Gavin Andre’ at 8:00 p.m. Eighty eight seniors graduat- on, Alex Michael Siragusa, Marissa Cristi- Chimento, Eugene Emanuel Jacobi Chris- ed with honors, having maintained a 3.3 or na Tenorio, Daniel Russell Thompson, Ash- tian, Shelby Lane Christmas, Dylan Patrick better grade point average and at least an ley Berenice Torres-Flores, Carl Theodore Christopher, Alan Macario Chun Lopez, Tori- ACT score of 20. The top six graduates were Treitler III, Harriona Michelle Tyler, ReNee’ yanna Jacqueline Clay, Anthony Rahkeem Ahmad Rafat Alkurd, Valedictorian, Kaya Rose Vazquez, Larren Joan Vinot, Christo- Coleman, Darion Cantrell Coleman, Katelyn Angelica Yolanda Lawrence, Valedictorian, pher Isaiah Voss, Danton Vu, Cody McCoy Marie Colson, Elijah Jonas Comeaux, Es- Kenny Thanh Nguyen, Valedictorian; Court- White, Marian D’Layne Whittenberg, Joshua telle Noel Conners, Kayla Dale Conravey, ney Blair Saulsman, Salutatorian; Nicole Eric Williams, Kendriane Darinique Williams, Tommy Ray Cook III, Tyrone Anthony Coo- Berenice Maradiaga, Fifth Honor Graduate, Victoria Young, Raegan McKenna per, Abraham Ruiz Corral, Cassidy Hanna Emily Melissa Pulley, Fifth Honor Graduate. Youngs, and Lily Aolani Zwank. Couture, Ra’Juan Aliginique Crosby, Javier Also graduating with honors were Alyssa Graduating were Nicholas David Roger Ignacio Cruz, Tramaine Jamaica Cutler, Ann Alfonso, Shda Kary Aziz, Bryce William Achee, Brandon Adams, Gabrielle Briironna Ashanta Cyres, Tabatha Elizabeth Barrilleaux, Hailey Rae Bauman, Rahkim Catherine Adams, Angelica Alcaide Caste- Dalon, Dennis Ryan Danna, Jr., Paul Michael Jamaal Bell, Sara Mae Book, Gisselle Da- lan, River Joseph Alfonso, Alexander Oscar Dantoni III, Dhuha Ayman Darweesh, Erika nahee’ Carvajal, Julia Joan Cauthern, Brett Allen, Bailey Anthony Alphonso, Glenn- Marie Davis, Kyran Namir Davis, Marlon Paul Combel, Kelli Ann Conrad, Jason Paul shawn Devin Amos, Destinie Lynn Ancalade, Christopher Decoud, Jr., Jhoselyn Dyane Cook, Jr., Timyca Christina Cotton, Jenna Branden Anthony Angelety, Jr., Keitisha Del Cid Estrada, Briana Lyn Doane, Brandon Allain Coulonge, Elizabeth Louise D’Antoni, Jean Bailey, Kenneth Edward Baker, Travis Michael Donnenfelser, Colin Cade Doucet, Harley Renee’ Davis, Callie Marie Dibartolo, D’Angelo Baker, Tyrone Christopher Banks, Matthew Christopher Duchmann, Bryce An- Callie Ann Elisar, Briannah Nicole England, Jr., Alexi D’lanor Barattini, Sierra Ashley thony Ducote, Alaini Marie Dunnam, Kerry Joseph Michael Fischer III, Jared Pierre Flo- Barnes, Kailon Bartholomew, Abigale Ann Charles Dupard, Jr., Glenn Ray Dupuy III, rane, Megan Nicole Gernon, Garrett Frank Basile, Larkin Ledrew Bass IV, Blade Emile Giglio, Olivia Blake Gonzales, Gregory Ear- Battle, Logan Michael Beck, Hunter James See CHALMETTE on Page 12 le Gonzales-Landry, Jardin Ashlee Gonza- Bell, Joseph Emmett Bellande V, Reginika les-Plummer, Lissette Margarita Gonzalez, Ikia Belvin, Wesley Jarod Ben, Jr., Larry Ber- Alayna Victoria Grabert, Macie Lynn Graf, nard Bentley, Jr., Christopher Bernabel, Ja- Azizah A Hinnawi, Sarah Ann Hogan, Han- cob Duke Besse, Sativia Marecia Beverly, nah Nichole Holden, Jordyn Lynn Holling- Ja’kera Lynn Bienemy, D’Angelo Stephon sworth, Ann Hueschen, Hannah Eliza- Bingham, Mckenzie Aaron Binschus, Mikael beth Hutchinson, Yasmine Nadeem Jebreal, Chamond Blaise, Tlalli Bocanegra, Kaylee Jermaine Jiles, Jr., Davon Michael Kimble, Michelle Bondi, Janie Marie Boteler, Ricky John Hoang Le, Tony Le, Arden Trevor Le Peter Boudoin III, Kameron Joseph Bour- Blanc, Alexandra Eleanor Maag, Austin Jo- geois, Whitney Blair Bowers, Saman- seph Mankin, Callie Nicole Marshall, Hailey tha Shalane Brathwaite, Noel Dontriel Alexis Marshall, John Louis McElroy IV, Ma- Brown, Matthew Fernando Burke, Ricardo cie Lynn Michalik, Savannah Shea Montoya, Antonio Butler, Jr., Kyle Conrad Buttone, Taylor Nicole Morales, Jewel Eriel Morgan, Clayton Paul Byrd IV, Carlton Campbell, Jr., Emily Nicole Muller, Louai Nassar, Kevin Dan Igor Willian Candeias De Paula, Austin Alex- Thanh Nguyen, Nhan Thi Thanh Nguyen, ander Cannon, Savanah Elizabeth Cantrell, Cole Micheal Nicosia, Kelsey Nicole Nunez, Fallon Christina Carbone, Cameron Christo- Michael Joseph O’Neill, Jr., Tiffani Lynn Po- pher Carderara, Walter Fernando Cardona teet, Kassidy Lee Potter, Brielle Marie Pow- Garcia, Merari Yessenia Cardona Guerra, 12 Education Wednesday, May 31, 2017 - The St. Bernard News

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