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TROJAN TRACKS THE NEWSLETTER OF SACRED HEART SCHOOL VOLUME 22, ISSUE 1 “HOME TO THE SACRED HEART TROJANS” WINTER 2016 2015 SHS FOUNDATION DISBURSEMENT For the tenth straight year, the Sacred Heart School Founda- tion was able to give Sacred Heart School a generous disburse- ment. In August, Mrs. Dawn Shipp, Principal, High School Department, Mrs. Virginia Morein, Principal, Elementary De- partment and Father Tom Voorhies, Pastor, were delighted to accept this year’s gift. The disbursement in the amount $28,674 represents the earnings on total assets for the 2014 calendar year as well as half the proceeds from the 2014 benefit banquet and auction. SHS Foundation disbursement funds are to subsidize projects that enhance, supplement, or surpass the basic curricu- lum of Sacred Heart School. This year, the gift will fully fund an Elementary Library Wireless Student Computer Center. The gift will also subsidize a Wireless Student Computer Center in SHS FOUNDATION the High School. “WINTER WONDERLAND” Sacred Heart School was able to purchase 92 Chromebooks, DANCE, BUFFET AND AUCTION Chromebook OS Management Licenses, 3 Mobile Charging The 2016 event was a huge success! On behalf of Sa- Carts and 3 Color Laser Printers. Students will use the cred Heart School Foundation, Sacred Heart School, Chromebooks for research and testing purposes. This generous and the Development Office, we would like to thank donation will continue to enhance our school’s curriculum each and everyone of you that attended and purchased a through the utilization and implementation of technology. ticket. Your loyal support to Sacred Heart School and Sacred Heart School is very grateful for the generous dis- this event is deeply appreciated. A special thank you to bursement and truly appreciates the generosity of everyone’s our donors, sponsors and the many, many volunteers donations and contributions to the Sacred Heart School Founda- and students that made it possible. Also, we would like tion. to thank our wonderful student servers who were so helpful and gracious and to the Class of 1979 for spend- ing the evening with us in support of Sacred Heart. We greatly appreciate all of you! Because of these wonderful supporters, the SHS Foundation raised $26,000! This year’s event theme was “Winter Wonderland”. Guests were able to enjoy dancing the night away to the live band, The Neighbor- hood Stars. The Sacred Heart School Foundation plays a major role in the procurement of funds to ensure the continued financial stability of Sacred Heart School. It is designed as a safety net for the school. It is estimated that parochial schools without such endowments are in danger of closing their doors during tough economic Pictured (L-R): Mrs. Virginia Morein, Principal, Elementary Department, Mrs. Dawn Shipp, Principal, High School Department, Father Tom Voorhies, Sacred Heart Pastor, Mr. Terryl Fon- times. The proceeds from the SHS Foundation endow- tenot, Foundation President, Dr. Armand Coreil, Foundation Vice President and ment fund are exclusively for Sacred Heart Mr. Mark Buller, Foundation Treasurer See page 6 2 TROJAN TRACKS Alumni Spotlight MARCY BOUDREAUX-JOHNSON (‘92) Marcy Boudreaux-Johnson ('92) graduated from LSU in August with a PhD in Curriculum & Instruction. The Johnson family relocated to Edmond, Oklahoma, this summer for her Pastor husband, Matt's job with Devon Energy. Marcy is taking time Father Tom Voorhies off from teaching and enjoying volunteering at Spencer (3rd grade) and Andrew's (1st grade) new school. She continues to Principal, High School serve as an advocate for children with special needs through Department the Council for Exceptional Children, volunteers as a religious Mrs. Dawn Cox Shipp education teacher, and is an assistant patrol leader for the boys' Trail Life scouting group. Principal, Elementary School Department Mrs. Virginia Morein Development Director JEFFREY K. COREIL (‘02 ) Mrs. Kimberly C. Lejeune Congratulations to Jeffery K. Coreil (‘02) for receiving a Distinguished Achievement award from the LSU Law Center. Booster Club President Coreil was honored on Sunday, October 11, 2015, in Baton Mr. Barry Bordelon Rouge. He was one out of five that also received the Distinguished Achievement award. Jeffrey K. Coreil, 2009 graduate of the LSU Law Center, served as president of the LSU Law student bar association TROJAN TRACKS is published and president of his class. He earned his B.S. in Business by the Sacred Heart School Administration from LSU. Coreil is a sixth-year associate at Development Office. We the NeunerPate law firm in Lafayette, Louisiana, where he welcome your stories and requests devotes the majority of his practice to civil defense litigation, contributing news of the impact with a primary focus on admiralty and maritime, toxic torts and environmental SHS students and graduates make litigation, and worker’s compensation defense. in our community and country. Coreil serves on the board of directors of the Lafayette Bar Association, Lafayette Please address any suggestions, Bar Foundation, and Lafayette Young Lawyers. He is chairman of the Lafayette Bar photographs and news to: Foundation’s Lafayette Volunteer Lawyers program which administers pro bono legal Kimberly C. Lejeune services in the Acadiana area. He is also a member of the Louisiana State Bar Development Director Association’s 2013-2014 Leadership Class, the Louisiana Association of Defense 114 Trojan Lane Counsel Young Lawyers Committee, and the board of the Acadiana Chapter of the Coastal Conservation Association. Ville Platte, LA 70586 (see more on Coreil on shsvp.com under Supporters and Alumni)) Website: www.shsvp.com E-mail: [email protected] CAMRON FONTENOT (‘13) Congratulations to Camron Fontenot (‘13) for receiving MISSION the CHARLES SIMONEAUX MEMORIAL RODEO SCHOLARSHIP to attend McNeese State University. The mission of The scholarship is for the 2015-2016 academic school Sacred Heart School is to teach year in the amount of $885. The scholarship is given in Roman Catholic doctrine, to memory of Charles Simoneaux who was a graduate of provide academic excellence, Sacred Heart School in 1990 and a former rodeo and to build a Christian student of McNeese. Community that instills morals, ethics, and the values found in the Gospels of Pictured L-R: Camron Fontenot and Justin Browning, McNeese Rodeo Jesus Christ. Coach 3 ADVISORY COUNCIL GRANDPARENTS DAY The School Advisory Council was elected and the first We would like to thank all of our grandparents who meeting was held September 30, 2015, and has been meeting attended this special day on November 20, 2015. ever since. The Council members elected Dr. Jake Lafleur as their Chairman, Karen B. Fontenot as Vice-Chair and Katie Vidrine as Secretary. Other members include Amy Kennard, Jacob Launey, Mike Manuel, Jessica Reed, Robert Soileau and Kelli Vidrine. Subcommittees were formed for Finance, Facilities, Development and Spirituality. The Council has been working diligently with Fr. Voorhies and both principals. We all look forward to a long collaborative relationship. VOCATION TALK On Friday, December 4, 2015, Sacred Heart High School students enjoyed an inspirational presentation on vocations. Thank you to Father Champagne for his inspirational talk to our boys and The Sisters of Jesus Christ Crucified who spoke to the girls. Our students were also able to go to confession in the Mobile Confessional. WHITE MASS On October 21, 2015, Sacred Heart Elementary School held its White Mass. The White Mass is celebrated in October on or around the Feast of St. Luke, patron saint of physicians and surgeons. Physicians, nurses, pharmacists, medical and nursing students, and other health care professionals were invited to attend the mass and refreshments. Thank you to all that attended. VETERANS DAY Sacred Heart Elementary held its annual Veteran’s Day program on November 11, 2015. A special thank you to Father Richard Vidrine and guest speakers, First Lieutenant Michael John Lemoine (’06) and Lieutenant Colonel Theotis Martin (’46). We would also like to thank all of the Veterans that attended. 4 SHS ELEMENTARY FLAGPOLE Sacred Heart School would like to thank all of the volunteers who worked so hard to improve the flagpole in front of the elementary school. We would like to thank Mr. Benny Fontenot and Mr. Ricky Young from Century Link who moved the phone lines and wiring for the school bell from the flagpole. We would also like to thank Mr. David Manuel for welding and straightening the flagpole. We would like to thank Mr. Joel Manuel for running the rope and painting the flagpole. We especially thank the Ville Platte Fire Department for use of their fire truck and ladder and Mr. Bob Manuel for the use of his lift so that we were able to have this work done. Finally, we appreciate the generous donation of our American flag from Mr. Ricky Sonnier of Woodman of the World. Some of our retired military members will meet with our 7th and 8th grade boys to teach them proper care and folding of the flag. These boys will then be assigned flag duty to raise and lower our flag daily. Thank you again to all who made this endeavor possible. It is greatly appreciated! FALL FEST All enjoyed a very fun and successful Fall Festival at the Elementary on Friday, October 16th. The PTC and Fundraising Committee would like to thank all of the parent and grandparent volunteers who donated food items and prizes. A special thank you to all of those volunteers who worked so hard that day. Once again, we could not have done it without you. We would especially like to thank all of our local businesses and parents who donated food items for the children and for the teacher/ volunteer BBQ. Kyle McFarlin with Cane's Chicken Fingers donated 20 gallons of lemonade and 20 gallons of tea.