The Catholic Commentator May 30, 2014

f 2 lass o 014 C 2B The Catholic Commentator CLASS OF 2014 May 30, 2014 Catholic High holds its 118th commencement exercises Catholic High School of Baton Rouge held its bac- calaureate Mass and 118th commencement exercises Sat- urday, May 17 at the Baton Rouge River Center Arena. Hunter Michael Rube was valedictorian and Cole Mi- chael Mancuso salutatorian. Peyton Thomas Joffrion Lee Anthony Oubre Completing the class of Valedictorian Salutatorian 2014 were Samuel Kingsley Aggrey, Victor Emilio Alvara- Ascension Catholic do, Benjamin Taylor Ander- son, Benjamin David Andries, Collin Adam Averett, Timothy Hunter Michael Rube Cole Michael Mancuso George Balhoff, Thomas At- celebrates Class of 2014 Valedictorian Salutatorian kinson Barfield III, Andrew Leading the Class of 2014 at Darensbourg, Kenneth Edward David Bateman, Michael Paul James Rodney Chastain III, Kevin James Dupuy, Miles Ascension Catholic Diocesan Dominique Jr., Simone Michelle Bienvenu Jr., Austin William Tyler Michael Chauncy, James Francis Durio, Joseph Ste- Regional High School were vale- Giroir and Amy Renee Gregoire. Bollich, Benjamin Paul Booth Daniel Claitor, Brian Thomas phen Eaglin, Lawrence Hill dictorian Peyton Thomas Jof- Also, Chelsea Denise Hager, and Christopher Joseph Bor- Coco, Adrian José Colón, Elkins, Maxwell Dirk Eysink, frion and salutatorian Lee An- Brooklyn Joelle Haydel, Virgin- delon. Maxwell Benton Conger and Christian Andreas Facundus, thony Oubre. ia Grace Hitzman, Jesse André Also, Nicholas Joseph Bor- Branden Joseph Coniglio. Luke Carey Fairbanks, Caleb Their baccalaureate awards Hood, Tionne Monique Jacobs, delon, Paul Richard Bosse, And, Nicholas James Thomas Favaloro, Christo- and Mass were held May 15 and Kyra Marie Jones, Dylan Mi- James Harvey Boyce IV, Tay- Coomes, Dominic James Cor- pher Vincent Ferachi, Con- May 16, respectively, both at As- chael Landry, Natalie Nicole lor Alexander Boyle, Jonathon daro, Andrew Gerard Corder, nor Harris Fields, Brandon cension of Our Lord Church in Landry, Rosalie Taylor Landry, Blaize Bradley, Tristan Mat- William Rosso Cotten, Pat- Leonard Fontenot, Jackson Donaldsonville. Dennis James Latino Jr., Marie thew Bradley, Jack Alexander rick Michael Crosby, Hunter Pierce Forbes, Alexander Mil- They were joined by fellow Angelle Matirne, Samuel Sabin Braymer, Frank Grant Tickie Pierce D’Armond, Trent Chan- ton Ford, Austin Tyler Ford, classmates Luke Michael Al- Mattingly, Kelci Ann Michelli, Brian, Patrick Michael Bri- dler Daigneault, Danny Allen Kyle David Fouts, Matthew barado, Gilbert J. Allen Jr., Baily Kaitlyn Marie Mistretta, Grant an, Nicholas Taylor Broyles, Daniel III, Michael Joseph Paul Frederic, Hunter George Elise Amedee, Ross Connor Bar- Michael Montero, Cody Paul Chandler Pedersen Bueche, DeJean, Chandler Ross Deni- Freeman, Adrian Garcia and bier, Rikki Elizabeth Bergeron, Porto, Darrin Joseph Regira Brennan Eugene Bujol, John son, Austin Blair Devillier, Graham Arthur Gardner. Dylan Paul Blanchard, Lauren Jr., McKenzie Marie Rodrigue, Flynn Burleigh, Preston Geil Conor William Diel, Madison Also, Richard Austin Nicole Brignac, Anna Claire Jamee Grace Rogers, Grant Caldwell, Keegan Jacob Call- Paul Dillard, Quentin Michael Gaudin, Justin Dawson Gib- Broussard, Bailey Ann Burgess, Samuel Rousseau, Ashley Ni- erame, Giuliano Edward DiResto and Tylan Dannik son, Alexander Ziyu Goay, Lloyd Anthony Capello III, Re- cole Waguespack, Jamar Joseph Campesi, Chase Robert Can- Doucet. Juan Pablo Gomez-Pineiro, becca Michelle Cavalier, Tatya- Walker, Tandym Webber Wells gelosi, Jonah Alexander Car- Also, Brad Mason Du- Grant Eric Goodrum, Justin na Lee Chiquet, A’layah Marie and Jeanne Elizabeth Zeringue. mena, Paul Frederick Cerise, broc, Michael Harris Ducote, Lee Graham, Benjamin Al- cede Grandy, Peyton Joseph Graphia, Ethan William Gray, Matthew Francis Greene, Jacob Joseph Guglielmo, Ja- St. Gerard Church hosts Redemptorist graduation son Allen Guidroz, Sebastian René Hanet, Thomas Chris- Redemptorist High School Glennon Thomas Latour, Dono- topher Hannie, Grant Thom- held its annual graduation at St. van Paul Lavigne, Brittany Kris- as Hardy, Garrett Andrew Gerard Majella Church in Baton tina Lee, Austin Treon Mack, Harvey, Christopher Laris Rouge on Friday, May 9. Austin James Melancon, Leslie Hebert, Riley James Hebert, Valedictorian was Mary Anne Melancon and Monique Dillon Thomas Heflin, Stuart Madelyn “Maddie” LeGrange Angelle Muller. Charles Hicks, Samuel Trent and salutatorian Christopher Also, Heather Rae Murry, Hilburn, Patrick Thomas Michael McDaniel. Dominique Karrinelle Nash, Ja- Holden, James Francis Hubicz The Class of 2014 included- cob Luis Nuñez, Sean Michael Jr. and Hayden Owens Hunt. Junyoung Ahn, Kayleigh Rosa O’Brien, Jeffery Daniel Paulsen, And, Richard Phillip Iey- Amos, Joy Tynaé Antoine, Dan- Jordan Tyler Rheams, Ariel Te- oub Jr., Ralph Toufic Issa, iel Montreal Bailey, Elizabeth resa Richard, Hannah Elizabeth John Matthew Jakuback, Faye Bradford, Kayla Noelle Rougon and Jawaun Rashad Zachary Hoover Johnson, Brown, Myra Brionne Bryant, Sanders. Kean Bailey Jones, Bradley Hunter Christian Callihan, Mary Madelyn “Maddie” Christopher Michael McDaniel Also, Lindsey Rae Schexnay- Alexander Katzmarzyk, Nich- Kelsey Danielle Campbell, Kay- LeGrange Salutatorian der, Joshua Jerome Simmons, olas Andrew Kelly, Patrick lan D’Nara Carter, Justus Ca- Valedictorian Daniel Louis St. Dizier, Destin Wakeman Kilshaw, Samuel son Christopher, Brittany Marie pher Leonard Howard, Luke Mi- Jovan Tate, Beau Michael Tay- Andrew Kimbrell Jr., Thom- Christy, Brittani Michelle Dino Gage Jr., Chandler Alton George, chael Jackson, Breanna LaNaé lor, Dorothy Ann Torregrossa, as Killgore Kirkpatrick III, and Patricia Thùy Do. Charlie Marie Gills, John Clif- James, Joseph Ray Kimbrough, Leah Katherine Tucker, Caleah Garrett Stephen Kleinpeter, Also, T’Shyla Sharlae Dyson, ford Goodwin, Courtney Janaé Britt Ruhl Kogel and Claire Eliz- Alien Watts, Arman Jartel Diris Conner Charles Kurzweg, Tyron Christopher Francois, Gray, Alyssa Rayne Greenup, abeth Lanclos. White, Mia Cherise Williams Eric Douglas LaBar, Hunter Karlisa Moneť Franklin, Russell Jamolyn Reneé Griffin, Christo- And, Blake Neilan Landry, and Taylor Kittok Wisbar. SEE CHS PAGE 3B May 30, 2014 CLASS OF 2014 The Catholic Commentator 133B Jordan, Daley lead St. Thomas Aquinas Class of 2014

St. Thomas Aquinas Region- Bratcher, Thomas Francis Bro- Hannah Marlin Moody, Sum- al High School held its 2014 cato, Blanton James Burgess, mer Savannah Naquin, Tyler commencement on Saturday, Jordan Shane Candiotto, Ty- Charles Notariano, Jacob Peter May 10 at Holy Ghost Church ler Dane Candiotto, Madison Orlando, Casey Michael Pan- in Hammond. Rose Casey, Madison Claire epinto, Jongchan Park, Jared Andrew Lavine Jordan was Chauvin, Samantha Brittany Clay Parker, Bailey Elise Pen- valedictorian and salutatorian Clausen, James Edward Cox zato, Brooke Elizabeth Pen- Colleen Joan Daley. Jr., Lauren Nicole Daniel, Clay- zato, Hunter Blaise Perrilloux The Class of 2014 includes ton Stanton D’Antoni, Keisha and Sage Dow Petersen. Sean Thompson Adams, Eric Johnella Davis, Alexis Simone Also, Payten Elyse Pow- Patrick Alphonso Jr., Stephen Dunn, McKinley Cruise Dunn, ell, Amanda Lauren Ridgell, Frederick Anthon, Kristina No- Braden Douglas Duvic, Sarah Craig Lamar Rock Jr., Tyler elle Arnone, Bailey Marie Bar- Ellen Edwards, Jonathan Ja- Scott Romero, Emily Chris- ringer, Jenna Claire Bergeron, cob Faulk, Brittany Monette tine Rusciano, Dani Eliza- Ashton Paul Blanchard, Luke Flynn, Layton Andrew Fuga- beth Schillace, Samuel Har- Andrew Lavine Jordan Joseph Bleakley, Christian rino and Nicholas Joseph Ga- Colleen Joan Daley old Sciortino II, Veronica Ann Valedictorian Towner Boutwell, Tyler Jordan gliano. Salutatorian Seznak, Lauren Alexandra St. Also, Katherine Grace Gam- And, Kevin Otto Knud- Romain, Branson Robert Ste- bel, Bryon Lawrence Garrety, sen, Patrick Joseph LaBorde, phens, Avrielle Nicole Steward, CHS  nor Luke Rabalais, Nicholas Christopher Stephen Gaudin, Savannah Danielle Laborde, Jarred Scott Stewart, Adam From page 2B Scott Rabalais, Darryl Rydell Joseph Arthur Giavotella, Sean Steven Timothy LaFrance Jr., Octave Tournillon, Andy Tran, Rayborn Jr., Carson James Patrick Gipson, Austin Irwin Anna Marie Lanier, Laikyn Mason Anthony Trapen, Reid Thomas Landry, Leslie Jo- Rhodes, Davis Austin Rich- Gras, Lauren Marie Gulotta, Kayle Lauderdale, Marc Jo- Worthy Travis, Kara Elizabeth seph Landry, Grant Michael ardson, Hayden Patrick Steele Zoë Victoria Hillis, Raymond seph LeBlanc, Dillon Jacob Tucker, Madison Rose Tucker, Langley, Hayden Christopher Robert, Kirklin Paul Roberts, Louis Holt, Christopher Thom- Lee, Hailey Brianne Lemay, Brandt Alexander Tycer, Carlie Latour, Ryan David Layman, Mathew James Root and Mor- as Hudspeth, Rebecca Layne Brad Joseph Leon, Joshua Ann Vaccaro, Caroline Shan- John Hoang Le, Brennan Price gan Ray Root. Ishee, Mary-Danse Jarratt, Lane Magliolo, Douglas Rod- non Watts, Chandler Andrew LeBlanc, Lee Michael Le­Blanc, And, Christopher Thomas Jordan Noel Jarreau, Amanda ney Meyer II, Anna Marie Mill- Watts, Tyler Sims Webb, Mal- Michael Joseph Lefeve, Mi- Ross, Eric Joseph Roussel, Claire Jordan and Andrew er, Michael Thomas Misuraca lory Dianne Wiseman and Ja- chael Cole Leggett, Benjamin Matthew Austin Sagrera, Tyler Robert Killebrew. III, Jonah Christian Mollere, cob Allen Wright. Edward LeJeune, John Chris- Joseph Savoy, Parker Robert tian Lemoine, Paul Byron Say, Jordan Wade Scardina, ! Lewis, Collin Michael Lindrew, Ryan Joseph Schexnaildre, Congratulations to the Adam Thomas Lofaso, Cade Samuel Hughes Schexnayder, Ambrose Lonibos, John Max- Matt Joseph Schexnaydre, Ga- St. John High School well Lovretich, Carter Louis briel John Scioneaux, Mykola Lundin, Michael Salvador Lus- Viacheslavovich Sereda, Josh- co, Daniel Joseph Macaluso, ua Ezial Shepherd, Tyler Jo- Class of 2014 Max Anthony Madere, Scott seph Shipley, Sean David Sim- • Over $1,780,000 in Scholarship Offers Robert Maloney, Shane Thom- mons, Austin Paul Simoneaux, • 83% of the Seniors Qualified for a TOPS Award as Manthei and Kyle Thomas Christopher Barrett Spedale, McElveen. Chance Lamar Stephens, Jo- •College Acceptances to: Louisiana State University, Spring Hill College, Tulane Also, John Patrick McGov- seph Eldon Stephens, Ryan University, Nicholls State University, Our Lady of the Lake College, University of ern, Malcolm Richard Mc- Anthony Stephens, Peyton Louisiana – Lafayette, McNeese State University, Northwestern, Southeastern Louisiana Niece, Pierre Villere Melancon, Robert Stuart. University, University of Louisiana – Monroe, William Carey University, Belhaven Lawrence Brennan Messina, And, Brent Michael Ta- University, King’s College, Louisiana Tech University, LSU – Alexandria, Millsaps College, Euclid Joseph Michel III, Jo- lamo, Brennan Lee Taylor, Mississippi State University, Delta State University, seph Kelly Miller, Matthew Jo- Austen Joseph Theriot, Adam seph Mistretta, Adam James Ross Thompson, Cole Thom- Mitchell, Reid Patrick Mixon, as Thornton, Andrew James Ryan Christopher Mixon, Thriffiley and Connor James James Claiborne Moffitt, John Tiersch and Cameron Scot Tol- Michael Moore, Matthew Lee bert. Moreau, Daniel Patrick Mur- Also, Adrian Dante Toran- ray, Toshiaki Kolin Namba, to, Benjamin Irvin Toups, Mitchell Scott Napoli, Joshua Jack Edward Toups, Matthew Thy Nguyen and Nicholas John James Venable, Ryan James Nicosia. Wallace, Joel Nash Wand, Pat- And, Michael Reede Olinde, rick Dennis Watts, Zachary Chandler Joseph Pastorek, Ri- James Watts, Curtis Gregory cardo Enrique Pellman, An- Westmoland, Benjamin John Photo by Donna Kirkland drew Joseph Perrodin, Race Westra, Connor Michael Wha- ST. JOHN HIGH CLASS OF 2014 – Front row from left, Megan Teal Berthelot, Deanna Kaycee Keller, Valedictorian Megan Anne Bour- Louis Picou, Bryan David Pin- len, Allen Micheal White, Col- geois, Ashlyn Nicole Osmer, Krista Michel Passantino, Racheal Marie Sandidge, Megan Elizabeth Roussell, Alana Lynn Blanchard, Michael ner, Kamryn Durel Pipes, Ross lin Arthur Williams, Zachary Joseph Naquin; second row, Salutatorian Shelbi Lane Strickland, Carrie Grace Boesch, Samantha Jo Rivet, Nicholas Emile Lefebvre, Michael Pitre, Matthew Nich- Lee Williams, Matthew Corey Matthew Todd Doiron, Mason Thomas LeBlanc, Brooklyn Marie Pearce, Christopher Raymond-Dewhit Patin, Blake Austin Blanchard; olas Polito, Bradley Joseph Wiseman, David Paul Wroten, third row, Bailey Caldwell Whittington , John Morgan Romig, Brennan Matthew Miller, Justin Phillip Maranto, Daniel Paul Callahan, Mor- Poret, Arthur Calvin Price III, Matthew James Ydarraga and gan Arlette Rodrigue, Victoria Elizabeth Weaver, Morgan Michelle Thibeau, Brenna Leigh Gonzales; back row, Emily Rebecca Delahaye, Ross Matthew Quinlan, Con- Dylan Michael Zeringue. Hunter Daniel Schnebelen, Jacob Andrew Maranto, Nicholas Jude Templet, Augustus Reid Bates, Benjamin James Poirrier, Tyler Albert St. Germain and Gabriel Daniel Salvato. 4B The Catholic Commentator CLASS OF 2014 May 30, 2014 CONGRATULATIONS to the Class of 2014!

The Class of 2014 was offered admission $12 .8 million in scholarships was earned by 43.3 percent of the Class of 2014 (does not to colleges & universities. include TOPS scholarship information. TOPS data is not yet available for the Class of 2014).

91 seniors dedicated 50 or more hours to SJA received the Golden Achievement Award for the th consecutive year for service during each of their four years. college credits earned at LSU Spring Testing. 25 74

Academy of Art University (San Francisco) Fontbonne University Northwestern State University of Louisiana University of Georgia American University Fordham University Our Lady of the Lake College University of Houston Auburn University Franciscan University of Steubenville Point Park University University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Baton Rouge Community College Furman University Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute University of Louisiana Baylor University George Washington University Rhodes College University of Louisiana at Monroe Belmont University Gonzaga University Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology University of Maine Berklee College of Music Harvard College Saint Louis University University of Mississippi Birmingham-Southern College Howard University Samford University University of New England Boston College King’s College Santa Clara University University of New Orleans Boston University Louisiana State University Savannah College of Art and Design University of Pittsburgh Carnegie Mellon University Louisiana State University at Alexandria Southeastern Louisiana University University of South Carolina Case Western Reserve University Louisiana Tech University Southern Methodist University University of Southern California The Catholic University of America Loyola University Chicago Spelman College University of Southern Mississippi College of Charleston Loyola University New Orleans Spring Hill College University of St. Thomas Clemson University Massachusetts Institute of Technology Stanford University University of Texas, Austin Colorado School of Mines McNally Smith College of Music Stevens Institute of Technology University of Utah Denham Springs Beauty College Memphis College of Art Texas Christian University Vanderbilt University Dominican University of California Millsaps College Texas State University Villanova University Elon University Mississippi State University Trinity University Wartburg College Emory University Missouri University of Science and Technology Tulane University Wofford College Fashion Institute of Technology New York University University of Alabama Xavier University of Louisiana Florida Atlantic University Nicholls State University University of Arizona Yale University Florida Institute of Technology Northeastern University University of the Arts (Philadelphia)

(225) 383-7207 Recognized three times as a U.S. Department of 3015 Broussard Street Education Blue Ribbon School of Excellence. Baton Rouge, LA 70808 www.sjabr.org SJA has a non-discriminatory admissions policy. May 30, 2014 CLASS OF 2014 The Catholic Commentator 135B Catholic of Pointe Coupée graduation held May 10

St. Mary of False River zayoux, Julia Carolyn Clinton, reau, Caroline Elizabeth Jar- Church in New Roads was the Kodie Leigh Copeland, Aubreé vis, Heather Marie Jewell, site of graduation for the Cath- Mackenzie Crochet, Hailey Zoë Elizabeth Jumonville and olic High School Pointe Cou- Alise Coutee, Anna Adele Dai- Hayden Shane Kimball. pée Class of 2014 on Saturday, grepont, Lauren Riché David, Also, Laura Camet Labatut, May 10. Tia Monae Dehon and Megan Cole David Langdon, Zach- Valedictorian was Abby Elizabeth Elliott. ary Joseph LeJeune, Cole Lee Abby Renee Chustz William Alfred Spencer III Renee Chustz and salutatorian Also, Kathryn Elizabeth Manuel, Shelby Ann Long, Ty- Valedictorian Salutatorian William Alfred Spencer III. Phoebe Fabre, George Cur- ler Andrew Matte, Erin Eliza- Included in the class were ry Foreman, Volton Cornell beth McCaulley, Connor Mat- Johnathan Thomas Nelson, Saizan, Kaitlyn Brooke Sou- Skylar Jhaneá Batiste, Aaron Green, Katie Madison Gum- thew Meche, Robin Joseph Brady Stephens Olinde, Han- lier, Michael Reid Scott, Tay- Matthew Bellelo, Theresa mow, Jada Monae Hunter, Melancon, Wesley Joseph na Michelle Patterson, Jalen lor Mayson St. Romain, Travis Adelaide Burleigh, Brennan Elizabeth Marie Hymel, An- Miller and Darius D’Shon Mitchell Pierrotti, Demarcus Paul Strong, Drucilla Char- George Buxton, Corey Michael drew Garrett Jarreau, Devin Munson. Andrew Richard, Marguerite maine Williams and Kedreyon Canezaro, Kathleen Ann Ca- Paul Jarreau, Tori Jude Jar- And, Natalie Nicole Myer, Zoraide Rougon, Alexis Nicole Keyon Williams. Our Lady of the Lake College announces 2014 graduates More than 180 Our Lady of Master of Medical Science Ike, Danie Lafleur, Matthew Friley, Cody Hopper, Joshua man, Kimberly Jarreau, Brooke the Lake College students were in Physician Assistant Studies Landry, Walter Latapie III, Sta- Jones, Erin Normand, Allison Johnson, Anna Nguyen, Dominic conferred master’s, bachelor’s or Karen Adair, Bryan Alford, Sa- cie Magaro, Emma McClelland, Palermo, Chandler Riley, Jessica Palmintier III, Vanessa Russell, associate degrees during the col- mantha Ashcraft, Rebekah Bor- Pamela McFaddin, Susan Parr, Russell, Emily Salzer, Kattie Ser- Brennan Smith, Van Truong, lege’s commencement exercises delon, Lindsay Brunson, Savan- Ryan Pierce, Megan Spears, Sa- rano, Sarah Smith, Wyatt Stew- Lauren White, Stephanie Wilkins held on Friday, May 23, in the Ba- nah Cholvitee, Leigh Culpepper, die Stockwell art, Kenneth Talbot Jr., Crystal ton Rouge River Center. Michelle Dyess, Adam Ferguson, Thornton, Reneé Warren, Sara Associate of Science in Louisiana’s current Lt. Gov. Joshua Hall, Mark Hammonds, Associate of Science in Radiologic Technology Wilson Surgical Technology John “Jay” Dardenne Jr., was the Kelly Kropog, Sean McDonough, Randi Amato, Ashley Bates, Jolee Amedee, Rayanna Connor, commencement keynote speak- Alison McGee, Bonnie McMana- Amanda Birdsong, Kyle Cham- Associate of Science in Blair DeBenedetto, Katelyn De- er. mon, Lance Nelson, McKenzie pagne, Eric Chauvin, Kristen Respiratory Therapy gruy, Paul Douzat, Chase Landry, Receiving special academic Nelson, Amisha Patel, Patricia Chavez, Raven Crotwell, Dawn Nalani Chester, Trang Dam, Ma- Rylan Phung, Jennifer Rodriguez, distinctions were Virginia Fon- Reed, Dena Robin, Kristen Roth, Dodson, Krissy Forrest, Ryan ria Cecilia Hoadley, Shara Hynd- SEE OLOL PAGE 8B tenot, a bachelor of science Melissa Simon, Natalyn Sonnier, in biology graduate, who was Shannon Speeg, Aaron Vicari, recognized with the Board of Ashley Whitmore, Tyler William- 2014 Graduates Trustees’ Medal awarded to the son bachelor’s degree recipient with the highest grade point average; Bachelor of Science in Biology Ascension Catholic High School Elizabeth Dimattia, a bachelor of April Bizette, Virginia Fontenot, science in nursing graduate, who Derek Hereford, Erica Hubbard, received the President’s Medal De-Edra Wyatt awarded to the bachelor’s degree recipient with the second highest Bachelor of Science in grade point average; and Stacey Clinical Laboratory Sciences Babin, an associate of science Robert Lang, Loc Nguyen in physical therapist assisting graduate, who earned the Dean’s Bachelor of Science in Health Service Medal which is awarded to the Administration

associate degree recipient with Karlie Adams, Angelle Carter, Photo by John Musemeche the highest grade point average. Lanesha Weathersby Additionally, the college awards a Student Excellence and Associate of Science in Arts & Sciences Commitment to Service Award Jacinta Arihilam, Ashley Black- to one graduating student who well, Alyzza Prudente, Van Tru- ACHS Class 2014 – Seated, from left, Lee Oubre, Salutatorian and Peyton Joffrion, Valedictorian; bottom row, DJ Latino, Bailey has distinguished themselves ong Burgess, Anna Broussard, Rosalie Landry, Jeanne Zeringue, McKenzie Rodrigue, Kaitlyn Mistretta, Rebecca Cavalier, Marie Matirne, through service to the commu- Ashley Waguespack, Jamee Rogers, Chelsea Hager, Baily Amedee, Kelci Michelli, Grant Rousseau; second row, Dylan Landry, Darrin nity. The award was presented to Associate of Science in Regira Jr., Simone Giroir, Virginia HItzman, Tatyana Chiquet, Amy Gregoire, Brooklyn Haydel, Tionne Jacobs, Lauren Brignac, A’layah Virginia Fontenot. Physical Therapist Assisting Darensbourg, Rikki Bergeron, Jesse Hood, Grant Montero; top row, Kenneth Dominique, Gilbert Allen, Dylan Blanchard, Lloyd Capello Stacey Babin, Devin Babineaux, III, Jamar Walker, Natalie Landry, Kyra Jones, Cody Porto, Samuel Mattingly, Tandym Wells, Ross Barbier and Luke Albarado. School of Arts, Sciences, and Health Jane Banos, Jena Benoit, Les- Anticipated TOPS Four Year Awards Professions lie Bourgeois, Mychale Briones, Koby Carrigee, Robin Crutch- to 76% of Graduates Master of Health Administration field, Shay Fontenot, Leslie $3,450,389.72 Anticipated TOPS Awards Total Kristie Mascarella, Joseph Weiss, Gore, Bailie Guidry, Nicholas $312,848 Other Scholarships Alisha Williams Hoag, Ashlie Hughes, Lauren $763,237.72 Total Scholarship Awarded Hurst, Danielle Huval, Darius 6B The Catholic Commentator CLASS OF 2014 May 30, 2014 Gaudin, Konikoff lead SJA’s Class of 2014

St. Joseph’s Academy held its lis, Alexandra Danielle English, Danielle Horton, Hannah Nicole graduation Sunday, May 18 at Amy Michelle Faucheux and Ra- Hotard, Madison May Hurdle, the Baton Rouge River Center. chel Claire Fenner. Morgan Lantz Jackson, Taylor Valedictorian was Kendall Elise And, Francesca Maria Fer- Marie Jarreau, Megan Marie Gaudin and salutatorian Mari- rara, Madison Elise Fields, Jeanfreau, Lauren Elizabeth anne Virginia Konikoff. Lauren Nicole Findish, Kaitlyn Johnson, Lillian Ann Johnson, The Class of 2014 also in- Ann Flieg, Madeline Anne Fon- and Megan Alyse Johnson. cluded Madeline Elliott Abadie, tenot, Elizabeth Rae Foshee, Also, Blake Nicole Jones, Amy Elise Adair, Lily Marlene Emily Kathryn Franklin, Kath- Yvonne Myria Kellerman, Dar- Aguillard, Brianna Kaye Andre, erine Emily Frost, Erica Ann bi Alexis Kelly, Jordan Grace Sydney Alaine André, Kelli Ann Frugé, Alexis Kristina Gahn, Kepper, Courtney Marie King, Aultman, Sarah Catherine Aver- Elizabeth Noël Garrard, Abigail Alyssa Beth Kleinpeter, Mary ette, Hope Ashley Babin, Kath- Marie Geiger, Bailey Catherine Lillian Kleinpeter, Nicole Joy erine Claire Babin, Jenna Reneé Gentile, Hanna Catherine Get- Kotval, Amanda Raine Lakvold, Baldwin, Brooke Elizabeth Bar- Kendall Elise Gaudin Marianne Virginia Konikoff tys, Mallory Kathryn Gill, Blair Courtney Alexandra Lamotte, bay, Baylor Presley Barron, Mai- Valedictorian Salutatorian Catherine Ginn, MaKenzie Rae Natalie Christine Lanata, Ga- tland Elizabeth Bean, Shelby Godso, Ragen Norreen Gos- brielle Bethany Landry, Sar- Renee Beard, Abby Alene Beary, Also, Jordan Danielle Brous- Noelle Clark, Catherine Therese serand, Sarah Elizabeth Grand, ah Catherine Landry, Megan Camille Elizabeth Beck, Morgan sard, Katherine Helene Brous- Corder, Elizabeth Claire Corder, Olivia Nicole Gremillion, Mary Marie Lato, Ursula Andrée Ashley Bell, Caroline Madeleine seau, Catherine Melissa Bur- Emilie Elizabeth Dantin, Alyssa Elizabeth Grey, Kelsey Claire Laville, Madeleine Rae LeB- Bergeron, Summer Leigh Betz, leigh, Tiffany Amber Byrd, Sara Danielle Davis, Anna Katherine Grizzaffi, Anna Catherine Guba, lanc, Hanna Delores Lee, Chris- Caroline Elizabeth Blanchard, Elizabeth Caballero, Mar`Kia LeBlanc Dazzio, Leah Elizabeth Elizabeth Ann Gutierrez, Lind- tina Michelle Leggio, Elizabeth Callie Nichole Boatner, Kara LaShae Capers, Camille Elise Dean, Kathryn Rose DeLeo, say Nicole Hagmann, Sarah Claire Lemoine, Natalie Ca- Ann Bond, Claire Angelle Booth, Cardenas, Caitlin Helené Car- Madison Ann Douglass, Sydney Elizabeth Haik, Kendall Ann mille Lewis, Olivia Ann LoCas- Bailey Oakley Boudinot, Gray- los, Christy Leigh Carmouche, Kathryn Rose Duhé, Aman- Harper, Parker Marie Harrell, cio, Catherine Ruth Losavio, son Elisabeth Boullion, Allison Chase Marie Cashiola, Dani- da Marie Duke, Aja Presley Ellen Claire Heath, Allison Ai- Mary Margaret Love, Laurén Marie Bourgeois, Emily Alice elle Reneé Cavalier, Sarah An- Duplessis, Ali Lourdes Duples- mée Hebert, Lauren Elizabeth Shaye Luckett, Madison Rae Bowers, Kerigan Alis Bowman, gelle Cazenave, Elise Catherine sis, Alexis Brooks Edmonson, Hebert, Eve Cecile Heitman, Lyons, Juliana Marie Major, Gabrielle Addison Brooks and Chaky, Hannah Clair Chustz, Elizabeth Rhea Edwards, Sarah Kieu-Hanh Ly Paulina Hoang, Margaret Elizabeth Mangelli, Irene Riley Brooksher. Stephanie René Chustz, Phoebe Joan Eggie, Madelynn Rose El- Jordan Magee Holland, Patrice SEE SJA PAGE 7B St. John High School holds graduation in church

Megan Anne Bourgeois Mass and graduation for St. John High School Valedictorian was held Thursday, May 15 at St. John the Evange- list Church in Plaquemine. Graduating as valedictorian was Megan Anne Bourgeois and salutatorian was Shelbi Lane Strickland. Graduating with them were Augustus Reid Bates, Megan Teal Berthelot, Blake Austin Blanchard Alana Lynn Blanchard, Carrie Grace Boesch, Daniel Paul Callahan, Emily Rebecca Delahaye, Matthew Todd Doiron, Brenna Leigh Gonzales Deanna Kaycee Keller, Mason Thomas LeBlanc, Nicholas Emile Lefebvre, Justin Phillip Maranto and Jacob Andrew Maranto. Also, Brennan Matthew Miller, Michael Jo- seph Naquin, Ashlyn Nicole Osmer, Krista Michel Shelbi Lane Strickland Passantino, Christopher Raymond-Dewhit Patin, Salutatorian Brooklyn Marie Pearce, Benjamin James Poirrier, Samantha Jo Rivet, Morgan Arlette Rodrigue, John Morgan Romig, Megan Elizabeth Roussell, Congratulation Gabriel Daniel Salvato Racheal Marie Sandidge, Hunter Daniel Schnebelen, Tyler Albert St. Ger- main, Nicholas Jude Templet, Morgan Michelle to all graduates!! Thibeau, Victoria Elizabeth Weaver and Bailey Caldwell Whittington. May 30, 2014 CLASS OF 2014 The Catholic Commentator 137B River Center site of St. Michael graduation Graduation for the Class of 2014 of coteau, Sarah Anne Delatorre, Mad- Macmurdo, Sarah Hanna Major, Megan Murphy, Henry Long Nguyen, Heidi St. Michael the Archangel was held Fri- eline Grace DeLeon, Alexandra Leigh Maria Major, Joseph William Manda, Halina Nowakowski, Princess Chioma day, May 16, at the Baton Rouge River Ann Dodd, Cody James Dougharty, Oren Patrick Martin, Harrison James Onwuzuligbo, Brennan Reid Ostrom, Center. Named as valedictorian was Peyton Dean Drago, Aaron Paul Dupre, Martorana, John Thomas Mauldin, Christopher Dan Otillio, Cody Wayne Cameron Frances Anderson and saluta- Alexandra Josephine Dupre, Austin Jesse Paul Mayeaux, Dylan Cole McEl- Pate, Nicholas Thomas Pate, Amanda torian Matthew Bailey Urquhart. Matthew Edens, Michael Alan Ens- roy, Brooke Elizabeth McIntyre, Lau- Marie Patterson and Juliana Marie Completing the 2014 class were Tyler minger, Madison Alexandra Fa-Kouri, ren Elizabeth McMahon, Ciarra Lea Pendleton. Joseph Acaldo, Nicholas Clay Adams, Jolié Grace Falcon, Holly Ann Farrow, McNeely, Breanne Nicole Meeks, Bren- And, Nicholas Benjamin Perrien, Jonathan Taylor Adamski, Catherine Sean Joseph Fekete, Baylie Rebecca nan Joseph Messina, Darien Alexan- Jake Braxton Perry, Tyler Thomas Per- Mary Albano, Austin Layne Allen, Fife, Jonathan Paul Figarola, Tabitha dra Mincey, Karli Renee Morel, Sandra tuit, Chase Joseph Pertuit, Tommy Duy Anne-Marie Roberson Andrus, Ryan Shea Finta, Melissa Marie Fisher, Mi- Catalina Murillo, Kayleigh McKenzie SEE SMHS PAGE 8B Margaret Appleton, Andrew Gerard chael Laine Fontenot, Thomas Patrick Arceneaux, Kyle Devin Bankston, Jesse Fontenot, Hayley Jane Franklin, Leah Frank Barrow, Madelyn Nicole Bellelo, Kay Franklin, Kasey Madison Fraser, Jordyn Ashleigh Bercegeay, William Christian Gerard Frey, Bryce Kade Ga- Castagnos Bernhard, Hanna Nicole rafola and Kennedi Markay Giles. Blanchard, Londyn Claire Blumrich, And, Alexandra Gabrielle Gonzalez, Christy Marie Bonaventure, Bryan An- Julia Lynn Goodridge, Hayden Joseph thony Bonfiglio, Brianna Deshae Boyce, Graffeo, Peyton Price Graham, Hannah Allison Marie Brannan, Payton Robert Nicole Gregoire, Haley Nicole Gregoire, Braud, Dixon Layne Braud and Stefanie Adam Paul Guarisco, Trinity James Gayle Brignac. Gueho, Morgan Andrew Guidroz, Maud Also, Wade Joseph Broussard, Sid- Laya Hage, Zachary Edward Harris, ney Ann Broussard, Aryn Paige Brous- Annabelle Leigh Harter, Ian Quaid sard, Morgan Cassels Brown, Grant Harter, Brett William Hartmann, Em- Bradley Bundy, Cody William Burdette, ily Ann Hazlip, Joshua Paul Hillman, Jordan Patrick Burkett, Mary Michelle Tony Huynh, Scott Michael Jarreau, Burks, Kyle Samuel Cannatella, Rob- Hayley Beth Johnson, Sydnei Alexandra ert Anthony Carcel III, Alexander Cole Jones, Courtney Blanche Juneau, Kevin Chollette, Tyler Scott Chustz, Sarah Roane Justice, Kelbie Jo Kerr, Judith Madison Cochran, Zachary Tyler Cody, Alexandra Lange, Trenton David Las- William Chase Constantine, Abigail tor, Bailey Jené LeBlanc, Brandi Marie Lauren Cross, Braeden Alexander De- Lockett, Daniel Van Luu, Rachel Marie

 Marie Rodriguez, Erika Solarith Rodri- SJA guez-Guzman, Ellie Victoria Rome and From page 6B Maria Celeste Rome. Lauren Elizabeth Maranto, Caroline Also, Elizabeth Danielle Rumfola, Aimée Marchand, Ana Gabrielle Ma- Jessica Carrie Rusk, Kelsey Samantha rino, Emily Clare Marks, Audrey Nicole Sabbagh, Maci Layne Samson, Jade San- Marsh, Charlotte Marie Mart, Emily Ann guanruang, Kelsey Nicole Savoie, Lauren Martinez, Anna Claire Maxwell, Hope Elizabeth Schexnayder, McKenzie Lea Alexa Mayer, Jacie Jo McClure, Michae- Schexnayder, Madeline Claire Schexnay- lyn Claire McGinnis, Meagan Grace dre, Shelbie Kaye Schexnaydre, Sommer Melancon, Kathryn Kleinpeter Meyers, Paige Sellars, Theresa Anne Sherburne, Claire Lanier Miller, Mary Katherine Elizabeth Jane Sherman, Hannah Lau- Miller, Paige Adele Misuraca, Shelby ren Sibley, Alison Torres Simon, Kathryn Alanna Mockler, Peyton Alexis Mog- Brooke Simon, Emilia Smith, Morgan gio, Amanda Kay Moore, Ana-Maria Paige Snapp, Brooke Alexandra Snell- Morales, Brooke Alexandra Morris and grove, Emily Elizabeth Sperier, Alexie Vickie Nhi Nguyen. Marie Stall, Carmen Irene Stevenson, And, Mackenzie Jason Noonan, Destinee Lynette Stolzenthaler, Angelle Donalyn Marie Norris, Melissa Kathryn Marie Suire, Cara Christine Sullivan, Noto, Katelyn Ann Ohmer, Alabel Sybil Katherine Ellen Tanner, Morgan Eliza- Michelle Olinde, Victoria Elba Padial, beth Tatman and Fannie White Terrell. Hudson Blaire Paige, Madeline Marie Also, Samantha Jean Territo, Anna Pardi, Caitlin Victoria Pate, Michelle Catherine Thibodeaux, Maddi Ann Ellen Pavur, Carley Anne Péré, Abigail Thibodeaux, Tessa Brooke Thomas, Pey- Frances Perrault, Victoria Anne Pipes, ton Elizabeth Thompson, Paige Nichole Lauren Ashley Pizzolato, Claire Leigh Tibbetts, Casey Ann Toups, Mary Eloise Poché, Janice Kay Prescott, Amanda Toups, Kristy Quynh-Thy Tran, Victoria Lynn Prochaska, Kayla Michelle Quin- Bach Tuyet Truong, Emily Norris Under- lan, Amanda Grace Quintero, Grace hill, Natalie Anne Vasquez, Anna Clare Marie Ragland, Brooke Louise Ragusa, Viso, Kathryn Reed Waggenspack, Kath- Kodi Erica Reed, Anna Claire Shields erine Elise Wall, Sarah English Wanna- Regan, Alyssa Louise Reichlin, Julie Ana maker, Sydney Ann Watts, Stevie Elaine Reinecke, Amelia Catharine Rennhoff, Wheeler, Chelsea Dinah Wilson, Jordin Brooke Lynn Richard, Celine Vera Rich- Ann Wilson, Annie Weeks Womack, Alli- ard, Emily Ann Risher, Caroline Joan son Marie Wood, Alyssa Lane Young and Robert, Joy Jeannette Roberts, Katelyn Kyia Bernice Young. 8B The Catholic Commentator CLASS OF 2014 May 30, 2014

 Tylor Moneé Row, Kameryn Spinosa, Miranda Ashton Spi- SMHS Elizabeth Sadler, Sydney Paige nosa, Margaret Anne Sprague, From page 7B Sanders, René Christine Sauc- Stanley Stephen Spring III and Pham, Katie Lea Pierce, James ier, Camille Elizabeth Savoie, Michael David Stein. Batiste Pierce, Michelle Renee Anthony Philip Schiro and Eliz- And, Kayleigh Ann Sticker, Poole, Nicholas Leonard Portier, abeth Grace Seeds. Katelyn Alys Szekely, Dexter Hannah Marie Rabalais, Paul Also, Gabrielle McKenzie Se- Colby Terrell, Nicholas Reed Tra- Steven Ragusa, Andrea Ma- hon, Claire Elizabeth Roya Shat- han, George Claud Tull V, Rich- ria Ramirez, William Curtis ford, Drew Michael Shields, Bay- ard Michael Tuminello Jr., Carly Reeves, Sabrina Nell Reichel, lee Elise Sivils, Mary Christine Reagan Varnado, Raegan Renee Jennifer Brooke Repp, Ashley Slay, Haylie Elizabeth Smith, Vince, Sunny Thach Vu, Brandi Marie Rivet, Amber Elise Ro- Chandler Douglas Smith, Seth Cecilia Waguespack, Brandon billard, Zackary Michael Roth, Christopher Spinner, Geri Lyn Tyler Watts, Landon Alec Weber, Cameron Frances Anderson Matthew Bailey Urquhart Valedictorian Salutatorian

Daniel Andrew Webre, Mason Andrew Williamson, McKen- Thomas Weigand, Ryan Brown- zie Anne Windham, Levi Paul lee Welsh, Austin Garrett Wendt, Woods, Michael Gene Young- Victoria Alise White, Morgan blood Jr., Alexa Gabrielle Zam- Elizabeth Williams, Trenton bito and Jesse Joseph Zeringue.

Our Lady of the Lake College recognized three graduates for highest • Founded in 1923, we are a private, academic distinctions during the May graduation ceremony: from accredited four-year college. left, Stacey Babin, Dean’s Medal; and Virginia Fontenot , Board of Trustees’ Medal and tudent Excellence and Commitment to Service APPly • 85 percent of our students receive Award. Not pictured: Elizabeth Dimattia, President’s Medal. Photo pro- vided by OLOL College financial aid, including TOPS. OLOL  Pilcher, Sharon Price, Carlie Tor- rence, Thumala Truesdale, Stacy now From page 5B • Our total enrollment average Vance Turner, Alicia Vining, Da- Lillian Shavers, Chelsea Snuffer, vid Vitrano, Anne Waselovich is 2,000, with class sizes of 17–20. Sime Tomasovic Anderson, Claire White, Tina Wills, Brittany Wilson, Joseph • We offer over 25 areas of study School of Nursing Wray, Samantha Young in the arts, sciences and Master of Science in Nursing Risikat Babatunde, Janel Milton Associate of Science in Nursing health professions. Rashad Abdullah, Penny Amos, Bachelor of Science in Nursing Kendall Banker, Danielle Bash- Allison Abadie, Angel Abel, ful, Marisa Bouquet, Blair Bri- Lauryn Allgood, Iqbal Bhuiyan, gnac, Rochell Calvey, Ashley Krystle Boothby, Noelle Borde- Christensen, Jude Collins, Tre- lon, Rebecca Browning, Kenyat- naze Covington, Lindsay Der- Distinguished in 2010 by the ta Brumfield, Virginia Caldwell, ouen, Ashley Hawkins, Aman- Carnegie Foundation as a Viviane Carvalho, Tia Collins, da Higginbotham, Alexandra Community Engaged Campus. Susannah Damann, Courtney Hudson, Lauren Katich, Kaylen Dempsey, Elizabeth Dimattia, Lawrence, Taylor Lee, Bridget Chelsea Doiron, Valerie Eason, Malain, Heather McCullough, For more information, call (225) 768-1700 or go to ololcollege.edu. Kathy Farrelly, Yolanda Giles Jalaceia Miles, Sonya Murphy, Bostick, Rena Holmes, Caitlyn Kyle Parker, Michael Payne Jr., Lala, Branden LeBlanc, Deante Tasha Ryan, Sadie Sinor, Hayley Markey, Regan McFaul, Rachael Spier, Margaret Strange, Ashley Mills, Hope Morgan, Kristen Thibodeaux, Kristie Webb