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Redemptorist High School graduates

Redemptorist High School cille Brown, Yoni Enrique Ca- son, Margan Trenetta Johnson, held its last commencement ex- nales, Jordan Tysean Chatman, Marlon Tyler Johnson, Vachroan ercises Friday, May 8 at St. Ge- Andrew Braden Compton and Rene Johnson Jr. and Ranesha rard Majella Church in Baton Awan Kalil Davis. D′nay Jones. Rouge. Also Michael Stephen Davis And Taylor Marie LaCouture, Named as valedictorian was Jr., Isaac Trevail Dawson, Nich- Ryan Christopher Lastraps, Allison Claire Soileau, and sa- olas Elisha Day, Christopher Seojun Lee, Ryan Thomas Mc- lutatorian was Tiarra D′Amber Brennan Duncan, Iriel Latrishia Cutcheon, Nathan Lynn McNeal, Amari White. Evans, Donald Devonta Foun- Corey Aaron Meche, Caleb Al- The Class of 2015 also in- tain, Jonathan Gerard Frank, berto Nunez, Alexis Leigh Pad- cluded Jayla Rashun Anderson, Katarina Nicole Frank, Kentrea die, Tiara Anyé Ponton, Leigh- July Alehandra Arita, Chidubem JáSchwan George, Shane An- ton Brett Ransome, KeVonte Allison Claire Soileau Tiarra D’Amber Amari White Edward Asonye, Kaleb Anto- drew Godso, Bryan Orel Grigs- Marquis Rawls, Tyler Benjamin Valedictorian Salutatorian nio Battle, Sierra Monet Boyd, by Jr., Nautica Zamonge Hatch, Reese, Jessica Lea Reid, Eugene Sidnee Alexandra Boyd, Kevin Gina Marie Hayes, Inyanga LaPaul Robinson, Jabriel Cymel Megan Kierra Toppins, Kennedi Whitaker and Nykara Clarice Anthony Brown, Sydney Lu- Iman Hayes, Anita Maria John- Robinson, Jacob Matthew Stagg, Lynette Turner, Lee Emerson Williams. 2B The Catholic Commentator CLASS OF 2015 May 29, 2015 Co-valedictorians graduate from St. Joseph’s Academy St. Joseph’s Academy gradua- Eiserloh, Mary Christina Elfert, tion was Sunday, May 17 held at Jane Ellen Emory, Ashton Galla- the Baton Rouge River Center. gher Eymard, Adelaide Elizabeth Named as co-valedictorians Eysink, Bailey Nichole Favaloro, were Caroline Marie Trammell Gabrielle Lucia Ferrara, Madelyn and Caroline Marie Welsh. Lau- Marie Fontenot, Elizabeth Claire rie Marie Lyon was named salu- Francis, Lauren Elizabeth Frank- tatorian. lin, Emily Rose Frugé, RaeDiance Others including in the Class Elizabeth Fuller, Madeline Rose of 2015 were Olivia Roy Abadie, Fussell, Emily Ruth Gardiner, Sara Elizabeth Adamek, Made- Katherine Mary Gates, Miranda lyn Leah Andries, Megan Eliza- Jeanne Gaupp, Catherine Adele beth Andries, Emily JoyceAnn Gauthier, Jessica Cecile Gegen- Anzaldua, Michelle Catherine heimer, Abigail Arlane Gilbert, Arceneaux, Thérèse Marie Arce- Caroline Marie Trammell Caroline Marie Welsh Laurie Marie Lyon Kelsey Victoria Gooch, Annie neaux, Elizabeth Lewis Aucoin, Co-valedictorian Co-valedictorian Salutatorian Claire Gosserand, Maria Rosa Emily Iledah Aucoin, Grace Eliz- Gough, Abigail Sophia Grand, abeth Authement, Tara Elizabeth Haley Bellows, Sarah Catherine Claire Calandro, Ashley Marie Leigh Daigle, Christina Hoang Lauren Louise Greene, Mary Babin, Lauren Elizabeth Baggett, Bertrand, Claire Yvonne Bienve- Cantrelle, Emily Marie Caro, Dang, Jeanne Adelle Daniel, Lau- Catherine Gueho, Noelle Lynn Ada Lee Bankston, Claire Marie nu, Julia Reneé Black, Victoria Molli Elise Carriere, Elizabeth ren Raye Dartez, Sydney Lynn Gueho, Asia Deshan Guess and Barbier, Elise Catherine Barbin, Raé Blanchard, Breanna DeShea Lucy Carter, Emily Rose Caru- Davis, Macy Danielle Delatte, Gabrielle Marie Guidry. Kathryn Munson Bardwell, Ann Bordelon, Adele Claire Borne, so, Gabriela Sofia Castillo, Katie Katherine Nicole Denham, Oliv- Also Olivia Jane Guidry, Car- Marie Barfield, Rebecca Rose Chloe Rose Boudreaux, Brittany Marie Cazes, Marlee Sarah Chat- ia Gail DePierri, Anna Catherine oline Marie Handy, Madison Barnett, Haley Dale Baronet, Caroline Bourg, Hope Alexis Bo- elain, Sarah Caroline Christian, Devall, Margaret Mary DiLeo Marie Harris, Paige Margaret Maria Renee Barranco, Madi- vard, Kellin Mackenzie Bowen Emma Katherine Clark, Camille and Carlie Marjorie Dobson. Hathorn, Abby Elizabeth Hayes, son Paige Bartels, Devin Mar- and Elizabeth Gibbens Braymer. Elise Colomb, Laura Elizabeth And Brooke Elizabeth Doiron, Sarah Alexandra Hebert, Aubrey guerite Baxter, Heather Elaine Also Allison Elizabeth Bridg- Coniglio, Madeleine Marie Con- Camille Elaine Doran, Jessie Elaine Herndon, Carly Grace Bean, Mary Claire Beaver, Car- es, Camille Grace Broussard, tini, Riley Cathryn Corba, Verni- Leigh Doucet, Veronica Bade Higgins, Addison Rhea Hollis, oline Louise Beene, Alyse Marie Alexandra Michelle Bucha- sha Catrice Cotton, Vivian Latrice Dow, Madeline Ann Drago, Haley Elizabeth Honoré, Erika Belanger, Kyndall Dionne Bell, rt, Brenton Elizabeth Buckles, Cotton, Angelle Elize Crochet, Marygrace Summers Duggar, Brooke Hudson, Nicole Sarah Danielle Amelie Bella, Alexis Blair Elizabeth Burkett, Natalie Melissa Claire Currier, Madison Jenna Marie Duhe, Estelle Carrie SEE SJA PAGE 3B May 29, 2015 CLASS OF 2015 The Catholic Commentator 3B 9 Ascension Catholic graduation ceremony includes co-valedictorians

Valedictorian Kyle Michael Glynn and Salutatorian McKenzie Kate Leblanc St. John School graduates 19 Zachary Capello Lee Landry Stephanie Traigle St. John School in Plaquemine graduated the Class of 2015 on Co-valedictorian Co-valedictorian Salutatorian Thursday, May 14 at St. John Church. Kyle Michael Glynn was named valedictorian and salutatorian Ascension Catholic Dioce- Also graduating were Fields, Dylan Johnson, Joseph was McKenzie Kate Leblanc. san Regional School in Don- Amber Blanchard, Maggie Landry, Tucker Landry, Os- Also graduating were Alexandra Victoria Carbo, Bo Alvin Dear- aldsonville held its gradation Blanchard, Leah Bouchere- harqua Lewis, James Martin, man, Stephen Marcus Gonzales, Hayden Killian Hemenway, Kait- ceremony at Ascension of Our au, Niesha Brooks, Jordynn Brennan Milano, Falcon Mire, lyn Theresa Lambert, Gabrielle Kristine Landry, Koby Michael Lord Church on Friday, May 15. Brown, Patrick Butler, Jacob Tyler Montero, Aimee Prejeant, Langlois, Emily Claire Miller, Matthew James Miller, Brandon Mi- Named as co-valedictorians Caballero, Jonathon Daggs, Dalana Reynard, Ali Richad, chael Noel, Claire Elise Pearce, Ryan Michael Persick, Bryce An- were Zachary Capello and Lee Hunter Daigle, Landon Daigle, Austin Settoon, Kayla Tripode, thony Rivet, Carlee Elizabeth Smith, Brennan Hardy Tyson, Calyx Landry. Stephanie Traigle was Emily Dupré, Austin Esquiv- Emily Villa, Jacquel Wade and Chene Verret and Keri Lynn Yarbrough. named salutatorian. el, Cleveland Fefie Jr., Emily Jordan Zeringue.

SJA  Page, Claire Elise Palmer, Jordan Travasos, Ashley Claire Twigg, Wesley Wannamaker. Kristin Taylor Woods, Allison From page 2B Alexandra Payne, Emily Jordan Jessica Rita Varner, Manon Eliz- Also Kayla Nicole Watson, Riegel Woolverton, Madeleine Phillips, Haley Morgan Phillips, abeth Vicknair, Mikayla Victoria Emily Alexandra Watts, Mad- Marie Woolverton, Caroline Ar- Ishak, Letitia Renae Jacques, Marguerite Dolores Poché, Ca- Vicknair, Hannah Marie Viso, elyn Peyton Wild, Angel Ariel win-Anne Wright, Katherine Ce- Celine Angela Jeha, Aaliyah mille Catherine Pourciau, Syd- Elizabeth Marie Vukovics, Ken- Williams, Cara Elizabeth Win- celia Young and Katherine Mar- Eľmin Johnson, Emma O’Beirne ney Ellen Prochaska, McKen- dal Regan Wambsgans and Ann ter, Ashley Elizabeth Wisbar, garet Young. Johnson, Sydney Elizabeth zie Jordan Prudhomme, Mary Johnson, Claire Elizabeth Jolly, Frances Pugh, Anna Marie Ran- Victoria Anne Jones, Elizabeth do and Frances Elizabeth Reed. The graduating class of 2015 at Ngalula Kasongo, Hannah Fran- Also Kelsey Marie Richard, ces Keller, Gabrielle Marie Kelly, Madeleine Savoie Richard, Mar- Ascension Catholic Diocesan Regional School Katie Elizabeth Keogh, Cara Joy go Renae Richard, Rachel Kath- King, Rachel Christine Knight, erine Rispone, Olivia Anne-Ma- had 33 members. Samantha Claire Knotts, Emi- rie Robb, Kristen Elizabeth ly Alexis Labatut, Lillian Kate Rohli, Olivia René Roth, Mad- LaGrange, Katherine June Lan- ison Claire Roubique, Hanna glois, Annabelle Marie Laville Marie Rovira, Sydnie Telcide and Rebecca Anne Lawler. Rowland, Mallorie Ann Saia, And Lena Honghanh Le, Lau- Amanda Marie Salario, Mia ra Emily LeBlanc, Sarah Cath- Lauren Sanchas, Mary Camille erine LeBlanc, Katie Renee Le- Savoie, Kayla Marie Schwartzen- Coq, Sadie Elodie Leger, Molly burg, Eleanor Anne Seiter, Sarah Elizabeth Lieux, Helen Margaret Marie Sicard, Ashley Nichole Martin, Sophie Jo Matthews, Sills, Sydney Alyse Small, Alli- Kelly Ann McDuff, Riley Valen- son Claire Smith and Madelin tina Gill McGlynn, Chamberlynn Shelby Smith. Laurielle McGriggs, Madelyn Ni- And Sarah Elizabeth Sparks, cole McKnight, Mollye Camille Chelsea Deleon Sparrow, Maris- Photo by McManus, Meredith Theresa sa Anne Starks, Amanda Cath- Michael Tortorich Mermigas, Kathleen Carlyle Mi- erine Stone, Mary Margaret Photography chael, Julie Catherine Mongrue, Magee Strange, Meghan Chris- From left, seated: Lee Landry, Valedictorian, Stephanie Traigle, Salutatorian, Zachary Capello,Valedictorian; 2nd row: Emma Isabel Moore, Brady Eliz- tine Sumrall, Mary Josephine Emily Fields, Emily Villa, Maggie Blanchard, Tyler Montero, Austin Settoon, Hunter Daigle, Jordan Zeringue, Amber abeth Moran, Heather Nicole Surek, Addison Adele Talbot, Blanchard, Ali Richad, Kayla Tripode; 3rd row: Falcon Mire, Landon Daigle, Aimee Prejeant, Patrick Butler, Dylan John- Moran, Mary Reagan Moran, Olivia Layne Talbot, Kayla Paige son, Niesha Brooks, Dalana Reynard, Osharqua Lewis, Joseph Landry, Tucker Landry; top row: Cleveland Fefie Jr., James Martin, Jonathon Daggs, Emily Dupré, Austin Esquivel, Jordynn Brown, Brennan Milano, Leah Bouchereau, Sydney Shea Muir, Reagan Alex- Telhiard, Ashley Danielle Thibo- Jacob Caballero, Jacquel Wade is Munn, Jasmine-Anne Kim deaux, Kate Elizabeth Thomp- Anh Nguyen, Sandra Kieunga son, Madison Elizabeth Thomp- 16 Honor Students Nguyen, Laura Michele Nissen, son, Elyse Lorraine Thornhill, Anticipated TOPS 4 Year Awards – 66% Marisa Elle Noonan, Elissa Ni- Julia Cornell Toadvin, Shelby cole Nunnally, Teddi Ashton McCall Toups, Dorothy Cecile $1,791,012.00 – Scholarship Monies 4B The Catholic Commentator CLASS OF 2015 May 29, 2015

The Class of 2015 was offered admission to 103 colleges & universities. $17.7 million in scholarship money has been offered to 58.9 percent of the Class of 2015 (does not include TOPS scholarship consecutive year for college credits information. TOPS data is not yet available for the Class of 2015). earned at LSU Spring Invitational.

Agnes Scott College Franciscan University of Steubenville Northwestern State University of Louisiana St. John’s University University of Miami American University Furman University Notre Dame College of Ohio Texas A&M University University of Mississippi Auburn University Hollins University Our Lady of the Lake College Texas Christian University University of New Orleans Austin Community College Howard University Pennsylvania State University Texas State University University of North Carolina at Charlotte Ave Maria University Indiana University Queens University of Charlotte The King’s College University of North Carolina at Greensboro Baton Rouge Community College Lewis University Quincy University The Ohio State University University of Northern Colorado Baylor University Lewis & Clark College Radford University Tulane University University of Portland Belmont Abbey College Louisiana State University Reed College Tuskegee University University of Rhode Island Belmont University Louisiana State University at Eunice Rhodes College University of Alabama University of San Diego Benedictine College Louisiana Tech University Rice University University of Alabama at Birmingham University of Southern Mississippi Birmingham Southern College Loyola University New Orleans Roanoke College University of Arizona University of Texas at Austin Centenary College of Louisiana Manhattan College Saint Louis University University of Arkansas University of Utah Charleston Southern University McGill University Sam Houston State University University of California, Los Angeles Utah State University Clemson University Millsaps College Samford University University of Charleston Vanderbilt University College of Charleston Mississippi College Savannah College of Art and Design University of Dallas West Virginia University College of William & Mary Mississippi State University Southeastern Louisiana University University of Florida Westminster College Creighton University Mount St. Mary’s University Southern Methodist University University of Georgia Wheeling Jesuit University Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University New York University Southern University University of Houston Wofford College Emerson College Nicholls State University Spelman College University of Kentucky Xavier University of Louisiana Emory University North Carolina A&T State University Spring Hill College University of Louisiana at Monroe Emory University-Oxford College North Carolina State University St. Edward’s University University of Louisiana Lafayette

Recognized three times as a U.S. Department of 3015 Broussard Street (225) 383-7207 Education Blue Ribbon School of Excellence. Baton Rouge, LA 70808 www.sjabr.org SJA has a non-discriminatory admissions policy. May 29, 2015 CLASS OF 2015 The Catholic Commentator 5B 9 OLOL College holds spring graduation

Alyse Bridgette Carriere Ian Garrett Landry Claire Patrice Roy Co-valedictorian Co-valedictorian Salutatorian Catholic of Pointe Coupée graduates May 9 Catholic of Pointe Coupée abeth Bass, Karly Marie Bello, tana Kelli Hotard, Alexis Paige High School held its annual Emily Katherine Benedict, Re- Hurdle, Madison Ivy Grace graduation Saturday, May 9 at becca Ann Courville Brown, Hurst, Tyler James Jarreau, St. Mary of False River Church Amanda Marie Bueche, Kath- Johnna Alise Johnson, Julia in New Roads. erine Elizabeth Caillet, Char- Lynn Johnson, Jacob Gerard Academic distinction medalists are, from left, Sarah Voth, Board of Named as co-valedictori- leen Louise Chenevert, Mason Juge, Camille Elisabeth Laba- Trustees’ Medal; Kayleigh Hull, President’s Medal; and Flavia Pires, ans were Alyse Bridgette Car- Scott Crabtree, Rebecca Faye tut, Katherine Olinde LaCour, Dean’s Medal. riere and Ian Garrett Landry. Fitzgerald, Austin Luke Fuse- Bree Ann Landry, Elizabeth More than 220 Our Lady of Ward and Brian Whitaker Named as salutatorian was lier, Aimee Alexis Garrett, Annie Langlois, Sydney Jo LeB- the Lake College students were Claire Patrice Roy. Courtney Leigh Guerin, Eric lanc, Whitney Elizabeth LeB- conferred master’s, bachelor’s or Bachelor of Arts in Also graduating were Ida Russell Guerin, Jonas Cole lanc, William Brian LeBlanc, associate degrees during the com- Liberal Studies Terese Bachmann, Blaire Elis- Guichet, Skylar Hebert, Mon- SEE CPC PAGE 7B mencement exercises held Mon- Clare Chiappetta, Kristen Davis, day, May 18 in the Baton Rouge Nicollette Davis and Kate Guillot River Center. Academic distinctions were Bachelor of Science awarded to Sarah Voth, recog- in Biology CONGRATULATIONS nized with the Board of Trustees’ Kirsten Brown, Michelle Do, Medal, awarded to the bachelor’s Marquis Heard, Clara Huesing, St. John High School Class of 2015 degree recipient with the high- Kayleigh Hull, Dimonique John- est grade point average; Kayleigh son, Kynesha Johnson, Emily Over $905,000 in scholarship offers Hull, received the President’s Lasseigne, Monica Skipper and Medal, awarded to the bachelor’s Sarah Voth 94% of 2015 seniors qualified for a TOPS Award degree recipient with the second highest grade point average; and Bachelor of Science in Seniors received college acceptances to: Flavia Pires earned the Dean’s Clinical Laboratory Sciences Medal which is awarded to the as- Jennifer Feig, Pamela Garretson Louisiana State University, Spring Hill College, Tulane University, Nicholls State University, sociate degree recipient with the and Christy Tucker University of Louisiana-Lafayette, McNeese State University, Southeastern Louisiana University, highest grade point average. William Carey University, Belhaven University, King’s College, Louisiana Tech University, Bachelor of Science in Mississippi State University, Baylor University, and Baton Rouge Community College School of Arts, Sciences Health Service and Health Professions Administration Master of Health Karla Pearson Administration Latraiel Courtney, Ashleigh Du- Bachelor of Science in puy, Ashley Henderson, Tiffany Health Sciences Rogers, Ashley Spera, D’Shawn Marc Gueniot and Brooke Harris Valery, Lindsey Weigand and Na- talie Woodring Associate of Science in Arts & Sciences Master of Medical Science Jennifer Durst in Physician Assistant Studies Associate of Science in First row: - Superintendent Dr. Melanie Verges, Calyx Chene Verret, Kaitlyn Theresa Lambert, Alexandra Victoria Carbo, Emily Claire Miller, Claire Elise Pearce, McKenzie Kate Leblanc, Gabrielle Kristine Landry, and St. John High School Jenna Broussard, Emily Degatur, Physical Therapist Assisting Principal Mrs. Cherie Schlatre. Second row: Most Reverend Robert Muench, Bishop; Koby Michael Lan- Erin Duhon, Wyatt Eddy, Saul Kristen Barre, Fallon Blank, Kris- glois, Carlee Elizabeth Smith, Stephen Marcus Gonzales, Kyle Michael Glynn, Keri Lynn Yarbrough, Garcia, Brittany Gowland, Ju- ten Bonnecarre, James Coco, and Bo Alvin Dearman. Third row: Hayden Killian Hemenway, Brennan Hardy Tyson, lie Guillet, Megan Jenkins, Erin Jena Courville, Ariel D’Amico, Brandon Michael Noel, Ryan Michael Persick, Matthew James Miller, and Bryce Kinnard, Alison Kuske, Timothy Ashley Dugas, Emmalea Dugas, Anthony Rivet. Kwan, Kristin Latiolais, Laken Amber Duval, Jodi Faught, Lacy Lemoine, Kristina Mann, Da- Goree, Lakeisha Houston, Mat- vid Messer, Emily Montz, Oanh thew Johnson, Aaron Kelly, Patri- Nguyen, Terry Nguyen, Jasmine cia Leblanc, Danielle Middleton, Palmiano, Shelly Pendergrass, Brittany Millien, Emily Moody,

Rochelle Reech, Reagen Robin- Michael Napolitano, Flavia Pires, E son, Allison Soileau, Natalie Vi- Erica Racca, Sarah Saizan, Allie ST. 1853 ator, Tiffany Vincent, Kristene SEE OLOLC PAGE 7B stjohnschool.org 6B The Catholic Commentator CLASS OF 2015 May 29, 2015 Catholic High holds 119th graduation Catholic High School of Baton no, Brennan James Boudreaux, James Daigle, Nicholas Patrick Rouge held its 119th commence- Bradly Davis Bourg, Julien Con- Dartez, Justin Mackenzie Da- ment exercises Saturday, May 16, ner Bourgeois, Thomas Alan Boz- vid, Blane Anthony DeArmond, at the Baton Rouge River Center. eman, Foster Mahlon Brackin, Kristian Ryan Delatte, Anthony Joseph Brady Balhoff was William Bowlin Branch, Shane Joseph DePaul, Nicholas Scott named valedictorian and Joshua Matthew Breaux, Ryan Chase Deranger and Gaven Michael Michael Campbell was named sa- Broussard, Chadd Michael Burns, DeVillier. lutatorian. Austin Douglas Cain, David Jo- Also Dominic Peter Dewey, Completing the Class of 2015 seph Campagna, Kyle Alexander Connor John Doucet, Dalton Mi- are James Marien Abbott, David Candilora, James Michael Capps, chael Doucet, Seth David Durham, Pierce Aguillard, Keith Under- Kyle Mark Caronna, David Chris- Christopher Coleman Eddy, Tris- Joseph Brady Balhoff Joshua Michael Campbell wood Aldrich, Ethan Ross Alex- topher Caruso, Matthew Franklin ton Charles Elston, Calvin Jamaal Valedictorian Salutatorian ander, Uriah Omari Alexander, Cashio, Nicholas Joseph Cashio, Encalade III, Camren Paul Esch, seph Grant, Brandt Wesley Green, tretta, Hayden Barrow Mixon, Drew Patrick Alvarez, Ryan Paul Parker Hayes Walet Caulfield, James Brogan Fairchild, Connor Brady David Grenfell, John Clif- Joseph Alexander Mock, Dillon Amos, Kieron Ray Anderson Joshua Paul Cayer, Andrew Kai- Phillip Favaloro, Nicholas Alfred ford Grout IV, Erik Danilo Gudiel Dominick Morris, Matthew Rob- Jr., Joel Brock Avery, Gregory ser Chenevert and Billy Joseph Ferrara, Karl Vincent Fetzer Jr., and Austin Blair Guerin. ert Mueller, Cameron Armand Philippe Bagnerise, John Michael Clark. Patrick Armand Fields, William And Derrius Khamar Guice, Murray, Kilian Otto Neames, Bankhead, Donté Miguel Ban- And Nathan Paul Colter, Mat- James Fisher, Robert Joseph Fle- Taylor Joseph Guillory, Nich- Taylor Allen Newton, Huy Duc nister, Gianni Canova Barbee, thew Paul Comeaux, Michael chas, Landon David Flowers, Mi- olas Bradley Harmon, Austin Ngo, Dan Quang Nguyen, Jo- Ethan Christopher Barbin, Sam- Clayton Comeaux Jr., John Mi- chael John Francioni Jr., Landon Nicholas Harris, Logan Kenneth seph Moore Nolan, Lionel James uel Atkinson Barton, William chael Connolly, Collin Edward Connor Joseph Futch, Patrick Hart, Charles Edward Hawkins Nosacka, Anthony Gianni Noto, Scott Benoit, David Mark Bien- Cooper, John Andrew Cooper, Lawrence Gaudet, John Riché III, Brandon Thomas Heap, Al- Jonathan Joseph Horacio Nunez, venu III, Joshua Walden Bishop, Matthew Russell Crapanzano, Germany, Michael Felix Giorlan- exander Joseph Hebert, Kevin Philip Giroir Nuschler, Zachary Blaine Dale Bonis, Allen Michael Matthew Thomas Creel, Connor do Jr., Joseph Maurice Glover Jr., Lambert Hebert, William Noel Pierce Opdyke, Connor Odrie Bonnecaze, Bryan Patrick Bon- Matthew Crochet, Cole Harris Connor Joseph Goldsmith, Jack- Henderson, James Pierce Hill III, Ortego, Lance Alexander Ourso, necaze, Collin Michael Borrua- Cross, Cody Lane Daggett, Colin son Taylor Gonsoulin, Daniel Jo- Nicholas Jack Hines, Jon David Harsh Kamleshkumar Panwala Hirsch Jr., Neil Harrison Hollo- and Nicholas Paul Parrino. way, William Joseph Hopkins, Also Thomas Connor Pat- Kasey Christopher Huff, James terson, Jacques Phillip Pecquet, Anthony Isacks, Harrison Ra- Joshua Kenneth Pickell, Alec St. Michael high School phael Jack, Thomas Andrew Christopher Pierrotti, Nicho- Celebrating 30 Years of Educational Excellence Jackson, Evan Reagan James, las Price Plater, Lewis Claverie Johnathan Quinn James, Da- Poché, Anthony Jarrod Pocorello, vid Wayne Johnson Jr., Trevell Jacob Thomas Pourciau, Landon •Over 20,000 Christian Service Hours Kontay Johnson, Joshua Malone Anthony Pourciau, Simon Weston Catholic Diocese of Baton Rouge Distinguished Secondary Educator of the Year • Jordan, Andrew John Joseph, Prevot, Chandler Brian Price, Eric •NCEA Educational Excellence Award •Diocesan Student of the Year Stefanos Miguel Kafkallides, Allan Reviere, Brandon Thomas •Over 60 participants in March for Life Rally in Washington, D.C. Nareg Johnny Kaltakdjian, Dan- Rinaudo, Christopher Anthony •165 Graduates •$10.4 Million in Scholarships iel Alonso Kline, Thomas Robert Ringo, John Patrick Ritchie Jr., •LSU Golden Achievement Award for 8th Consecutive Year Kline, Keaton Paul Koch, Jeremy Jonah Christopher Roger Ritten- •Award Winning Band Program •Boys Tennis State Champions Wayne Otto Krouse, Alexander berry, Mason Hayes Rodriguez, •Girls Tennis State Champions •Boys Basketball Team State Semifinalist Trent Landry, Griffon Matthew Christopher Stephen Rosales, •Baseball Team State Semifinalist• Metro Tennis Coach of the Year Landry, Pablo Andres Lanier Grant Edward Rothermel, Thom- •26 Academic All-State Honors •13 All-State Honors and Stinson Joseph Lanoix. as Joseph Savoie Jr., Noah Dean Also Mike Trinh Le, Andrew Schexnayder, Nicholas Milton •18 All-Metro Honors •80 All-District Honors •Advocate Tennis Star of Stars Athlete Michael LeBoeuf, André Mi- Seagraves, Matthew Edward See- chael Ledet, Chandler Michael ger, Barrett Joseph Serio, John Lemoine, Nicholas Connor Harrison Shea, Spencer Gene Leonardi, Andrew Hamilton Shingleton and Simon Charles Littlefield, Ryan Michael Long, Silverberg. Hunter James Lovell, Andrew And Nicholas Michael Silvio, Joseph Maddox, Wes Jacob Ma- Ryan Steven Simon, John Rae dere, Brandon Mark Magazine, Sims IV, James Maxwell Slezak, Timothy Kyle Mann, Michael Ryan Joseph Smith, Charles Bry- Connor Marquette, Shane Chris- ant Soileau, Sidney Rivers Ste- tian Tipton Martin, Ross Joseph phens, Todd Lanell Sterling Jr., Massey, Peter Andrew Mata, Cameron Douglas Stout, Chris- Andrew Paul Matthews, Joshua topher Harrison Terrell, Bradley Ray Matthews, Taylor Anthony Eaton Thornton, Greyson Nolan McAnally, Jude Michael Mc- Tollett, Jonathan Adam Town Gehee, Charles Allen McGoey, Jr., Andrew Lee Tucker, Landon Ryan Nicholas McGovern and Lawrence Tujague, Weston Brent Benjamin Cade Melancon. Turner, Jacob Patrick Veazey, And Mason John Melancon, John Vincent Vicari, Brett Ronald Louis Menville III, Wil- Bergeron Vidrine, Mitchell Wil- liam Jeffrey Meyers, Chandler liam Vidrine, Noah Conor Vint, Scott Miles, Benjamin Franklin Brandon Michael Volpe, Michael Miller III, Shawn Michael Mill- Duy Vu, Grant Allen Waggens- Congratulations Class of 2015 er, Hunter Christian Minton, pack, Reeves Taylor Walker and 17521 Monitor Ave. • Baton Rouge, LA • 225-753-9782 • www.smhsbr.org Zachary Ryne Minton, Matthew John Thompson Wallace. Joseph Mire, Kyle Michael Mis- SEE CHS PAGE 7B May 29, 2015 CLASS OF 2015 The Catholic Commentator 7B 9

CPC  Meaux, Marion Porter Monk, Owen Vaughn Newton, Bailey St. Michael High School holds graduation From page 5B Raye Powell, Jordan Elizabeth St. Michael High School Class Savannah Jo LeJeune, Landon Richey, Calvin Anthony Sneed of 2015 graduated Friday, May 15 Wade LeMay, Riley Joseph III, Heather Nicole Thibodeaux at the Baton Rouge River Center. McKneely, Leah Michelle and Gabriel William Vandegrift. Designated as valedictorian was Christopher Grant Giesler and as salutatorian was Haley Best Wishes to the McKenzie Hoffer. Completing the class were Class of 2015... Haleigh Danielle Adams, Chad Michael Alello, Hannah Grace Anding, Cameron Joseph Andry, Nicholas John Arcement, Seth Michael Ard, Chandler Joseph Christopher Grant Giesler Haley McKenzie Hoffer Badeaux, Whitney Elise Banker, Valedictorian Salutatorian Garrett Connor Barton, Mason Christopher Becnel, Wyatt Earl ton, Whitney Helene Hartmann, Gabriel Adan Sanchez, Tyler Mi- Bergeron, Nathan Hunter Bethea, Luke Borel Hoover, John Paul chael Schiller, Madison Taylor Mallory Renee Borel, Morgan Horcasitas, Andrew Stephen Schwartz, Mark Roland Segalla, Maree Bourgeois, Ronald Charles Hotstream, Jude Thomas House- Rachel Elise Settoon, Estuardo Bourgeois III, Connor Joseph wright, Anna Alyse Hughes, Re- Alexander Silva, Nicolas Andres Branch, Jeremy Joseph Braud, nee Michelle Jaynes, Jamie Alane Smith, Payne Garrett Smith, Joseph Vincent Broussard, Shel- Jewell, Katie Elizabeth Johnson, Joshua Gamble Stafford, Luke by Marie Broussard, Michelle Nicholas Oneil Johnson, Alesce Michael Stears, Mollie Elizabeth Phuong Uyen Bui, Keenan James Aimee Kimble and Hannah Ca- Steed and Christian Michael Sun- Buie, Donald Eric Bunch, Jacob mille Kleinpeter. seri. Michael Buss, Matthew Thomas And Maya Alexis Kleinpeter, And Brandyn Monel Tate, Butler, Mallory Nicole Buuck and Logan Chase Knox, Matthew Ryan Abbott Thibodeaux, Cait- Kyle Matthew Buvens. Nathan Kristof, Barrett Patrick lyn Elizabeth Thomas, Paige Elise And Alexandra Katherine Kyle, Nicholas Barron LaCour, Thompson, Alexandra Danielle … and to Josh Husser, our 2nd Linda Cagnina, Caroline Elise Alexander Jonathan Lamabe, Tomchek, Dominique Maura Tra- Campagna, Cecilia Katherine Alexa Michelle Landry, Luke vieso, Christopher Jared Trevino, Falcon to be appointed to the Campo, John William Cane, Ja- Paul Landry, Claire Elizabeth Jeffrey Dean Vaccaro Jr., David U.S. Air Force Academy. cob Daniel Chenevert, Stephanie LeBlanc, Julia Rose LeGrande, Carl Ventress, Natalie Marie Ver- Nicole Clark, Leighton Matthew Jonathan Andrew Lofton, Maria bois, Stephanie Nicole Verdin, Saint Thomas Aquinas Regional Catholic High School Cole, Joelle Nicole Constant, Lomnicka, Jacob Francis Loupe, Dylan Charles Verret, James Hai Hammond, LA Cole David Cormier, Anthony Mason Scott Maddie, Ashley Ma- Vu, Christopher Leighton Waitz, www.stafalcons.org James Cousins, Vi Tuong Cu, Ai- rie Manno, Victoria Shea Marri- Brooke Marin Walker, Richard mee Reneé D’Arensbourg, Nicole ott, Andrew Dale Mayer, Jaicey Parks Weaver IV, Amanda Rae Marie Daspit, Jacob Seth Daw- Irene McHugh, Michael James White, Taylor Michele Whit- son, Ragini Brooke DeLaSalle, McHugh, Hope Erin McKee, Ka- worth, Alexandra Rose Wicker, Joel Raymond DeRobertis, Cin- tie Nicole McNeely, Madison Ca- Mitchell Joseph Williams, Han- dy Vy Do, Kevin Patrick Doiron, sey McNulty, Christopher Daniel na Lee Woodard, Jessica Madi- Bethani Ann Dopson, Jordan Melancon, Madelyn Kay Michael, son Wright and Catherine Grace Chase Dudley, Landon Alexander Michael Sterling Miketinas, Zachariah. Dugas, Trong Quoc Duong, Mary Adam Jacob Miller, Johnny Hien Grace Eddington, Lindsey Rachel Nguyen, Christian Nguyen, Eliz- Ellis, William Andrew Engla- abeth Ngoc Nguyen, Michael Al- OLOLC de, Jacie Christine Evans, Jacob len Ostrom, Victoria Grace Pass- From page 5B Nicholas Evans III, Tyler Henry man, Sedrick Christian Peck, Vy Schexnayder, Qian Smith, Tara Ezell, Victoria Lynn Files, Ashton Phuong Phan and Alexis Danielle Sturgeon and Jazell Williams Joseph Fletcher and Dylan Mat- Pickney. thew Fogleman. Also Caroline Elizabeth Pike, Associate of Science in Also Claudio Visan Franc, Tyler Michael Pitre, Sarah Eliz- Radiologic Technology Andrew Allen Fulton, Emily Ché abeth Podnar, Emily Grace Put- Taylor Armoney, Jourdan Bencaz, Garafola, Rachel Ann Garcia, man, Emily Alana Quick, Eliz- Shelby Bennett, Melissa Chu, Al- Anna Elaine German, Morgan abeth Ann Ragusa, Madeline ison Cochran, Elizabeth Dauzat, Elizabeth Gonzales, Megan Kylie Lucille Ragusa, Christopher Paul Meaghan Durand, Melchizedek Gordon, Donna Patricia Greaber, Reid, Jordan Elizabeth Rein- Fonacier, Kaleb Franklin, Nadan- Bradley Jason Green, Madeleine holtz, Kaci Lynn Robillard, Lo- iel Henry, Jasmin Hoang, Richard Amanda Gremillion, Martha gan Gerald Rome, Connor Caston Jez, Akaldeep Kaur, Chad Kurtz, Rose Hall, Garrett James Hamil- Rouillier, Christian Joseph Ruch, Susan Landry, Evan LeCompte, Kristin LeJeune, Chelsea Lou- que, Troy Mayeux, Rachel Miller, CHS  liams Jr., Luke Allen Williams, Joseph Pierce, Madison Sheets, Hope Thibodaux and Shania Tul- From page 6B Andrew Mark Wilson, Peter Mat- thews Wilson, Aaron Paul Wiltz, lier And, Grayson Patrick Walsh, Sean Nicholas Winstead, Daniel Thomas Alton Ward, Patrick Joseph Wolf, Michael Gerald Wy- Associate of Science in Brooks Watlington, Gregory Al- ckoff, Andrew Bernard Young, Respiratory Therapy exander Whalen, Phillip George Cameron Gray Ysidron and Roger Brett Bittola, LaTosha Hills, Wilkins, LaMonth Keithshay Wil- John Zeringue Jr. SEE OLOLC PAGE 8B 8B The Catholic Commentator CLASS OF 2015 May 29, 2015 St. Thomas Aquinas High graduates St. Thomas Aquinas High Elisabeth Amar, Angellé Nicole Tyler Matthew Carollo, Skylar School held its commencement Baiamonte, Bailey Ann Barker, Alaine Compton, Lindsey Ann exercises May 9 at Holy Ghost Matthew Joseph Bartholomew, Cordoba and Ashley Kristina Church, Hammond. Grace Katherine Bernard, Tif- Cotton. Valedictorian for the Class of fani Marie Bonaccorso, Hunter And Gabrielle Marie Cox, 2015 was Abigail Kristen von Al- Joseph Bordok, Stephen Bailey Dylan Lee Alexander Crossie, Sa- men and Miranda Lynn Howes Brayard, Robert Joseph Brown, die Ann Daugereaux, Nathan Da- was salutatorian. Laura Emily Calabresi, Jessica vid Delyea, Adam Joseph DiBene- Also graduating were Samuel Danielle Camelo, Catherine Irene detto, Jacob Connor Drummond, James Abene, Bobbi Amar, Grace Cannino, Leigh Anne Cannino, Nicholas Mark Drummond, Oliv- Abigail Kristen von Almen Miranda Lynn Howes Valedictorian Salutatorian

ia Brooke Duhe, Tori Camille Du- Catherine Kelly McRae, Paul OUR LADY OF THE LAKE and rand, Riley Anne Fitzsimmons, Henry Mitchell III, Kelsey Cris- Madison Paige Forrest, Carlye tina Oliva, Tyler Nicholas Olivia, ST. ELIZABETH Honored as Melissa Galloway, Julie Marie Taylor Morgan Parent, Isabella Gaudin, Hunter James Gebbia, Jane Perrilloux, Heather Nicole Dominic Antonio Giavotella, Peterman, Michael Joseph Pie- Elizabeth Darjean Gobert, Cam- discalzo and Jada JóLynn Rich- Hospital eron Luis G’sell, Tylynn Rajenè ard. Guidry, Tristan Anthony Haidet, And Mary Abby Richardson, of the Taylor Briann Hammond, Mat- Taylor Anne Ridgedell, Crystal thew Gerard Hanford and Sa- Rashelle Rock, John Thomas mantha Marie Hebert. Rohner III, Channing Antho- Also Richard Albert Henry ny Sampey, Emma Catherine II, Alyssa Michelle Hickey, Lucy Schillage, Bradford Price Shafer, Catherine Hoffer, Laura Ellen Thomas Allen Silbernagel, Pra- Huggett, Joshua David Husser, bh Simran Singh, Sydney Jean- Alexis Louise Inman, Paige Cath- né St. Pierre, Markki Michalle erine Kastner, Taylor Reagan Stephens, Sean Alexander Sur- Year Kinnison, Eric Michael Knox Jr., couf, Lane Henry Taillon, As- Roy Francis LaCoste III, Made- pen Victoria Troxclair, Gabrielle line Claire Lanier, Tyler Nicho- Mae Turgeau, Danielle Elizabeth las LeBlanc, Sarah Kate Massey, Vasquez and Regan Marie Wells.

 Shantell Joseph, Victoria Joyce, OLOLC Brian Kendrick, Chelsea Kinkle, From page 7B Anthony Knatt Jr., Melissa Kyle, Yasmeen Laymon, Aubrey Parker, Crystal Landry, Michelle Landry, Kristin Simoneaux and Kenzia Coletta Barrett, RN Kieran Foley, RN Jerre Hinds, RN Charla Johnson, RN Chelsea Leblanc, Ashley Legen- Wilson Hall of Fame Inductee, Rookie of the Year, Nurse of the Year, Outstanding Community dre, Dylan Leggett, Karie Lind- Our Lady of the Lake Our Lady of the Lake Our Lady of the Lake Achievement by a Registered sey, Sylvia Lott, Danna Lowell, Nurse, St. Elizabeth School of Nursing Heather Luper, Brittany Malone, Bachelor of Science Breanna Mann, Brittany Manuel, in Nursing Nicole Manzella, Yalima Mason, Hilary Addison, Evelyn Allen, Lacey Matherne, Orsha McKen- Chancely Arnold, Jessica Ash- ney, Daniel Melancon, Janelle ford, Kasy Auld, Angela Au- Mitchell, Laura Moock, Kelsey thement, Hollie Babin, Maren Mougeot, Andreea Musat, Leigh Batts, Rusti Bellue, Kelly Black- Papcsy, Anthony Peperone, Ed- ledge, Lancin Blanchard, Gan- die Pitre, Amanda Prendergast, non Brandt, Ashley Broussard, Philip Prousnitzer, Kaylyn Raf- Sarah Brumfield, Hien Bui, Rosie Kiper, RN Yvonne Pellerin, RN Lisa Skemp, RN John Wilson, RN fray, Morgan Raiford, Shannon Lacy Burchers, Katherine Bust- Ramirez, Kathleen Ray, Krista Nurse Educator of Nursing Administrator of Outstanding Nurse Clinical Practice er Cook, Michelle Cabeceiras, the Year, St. Elizabeth the Year, St. Elizabeth Researcher of the Year, Nurse of the Year, Reed, Lesley Reviere, Lindsey Our Lady of the Lake College Our Lady of the Lake Kathleen Cain, Caroline Cassedy, Rivet, Amanda Roberson, Neyda Christopher Cataldie, Brandi Rodriguez, Donna Rucker, Tresa Cedotal, Juliet Chung, Hillary Sanders, Precious Selvage, Mel- Delivering the best in healthcare is our job, but our mission is to Clark, Janelle Corley, Courtney odie Sereda, Olha Sereda, Dana serve. And we work hard every day to serve our patients with the Congratulations also to Cornelious, Caroline Cousins, Ni- Simon, Marianne Smith, Victo- highest level of care. That’s why when we are named Hospital of the our nurses who were cole Cowen, Jaclyn Dawson, Eric ria Smith, Ashley Spansel, Kate- Year, it means something. This year, Our Lady of the Lake Regional Delcambre, Sara Duhé, William lyn Speights, Kaitlyn Stott, Amy Medical Center and St. Elizabeth Hospital were once again named recognized for excellence Elliott, Alyssa Forbes, Stacy For- Sutherland, Brittany Swanberg, Hospital of the Year in the large and small hospital categories, in their individual fields. est, Kristian Friley, Pamela Gal- respectively, by the Louisiana State Nurses Association. Molly Taylor, Ticey Thibeaux, laspy, Gabriel Garcia, Gabrielle Amber Thibodeaux, Irshondra Geran, Rebekah Gilman, Cristy Travis, Jessica Tubbs, Kim Ngan Gremillion, Rock Grundman, Vien, Brelan Walters, Christina Carmen Harding, Jill Henson, Wenisch, Cecila Williams, Kay- LaShantrelle Jacobs-Mott, Charl- la Wilson, Miesha Wilson and sa Jarreau, Amanda Johnson, James Young Jr.