June 2012 – Volume 2, Number 3

1st Annual IN THIS ISSUE “Walk With The Giants” page 2 Alumni News page 3 Alumni Feature STM Alumni Career Day page 4 Graduation 2012 On March 28 a historic event took place sponsored by Jamie Howard ‘92 of Howard Risk Alumni Seminarians at St. Thomas More High Catholic High School. Advisors and Mike Moncla ‘85 with The Moncla STM Golf Tournament The first annual Career Day was held on the Companies. page 5 Fishing Rodeo 2012 school campus, and every presenter was an Here is a sampling of feedback we received: page 6 Memorial Gifts STM alumnus. Over 110 alumni assembled in Honor Gifts the Cougar Den for a morning welcome from Wow, what a morning! My session this morning Athletic Accolades STM Principal, Dr. Audrey Menard, before was with Brett Broussard. We really enjoyed our page 7 Future Cougars they disbursed to 27 classrooms to showcase time. It was one of the most fulfilling experiences Alumni Weddings their various professions. The STM Guidance I have had in my banking career. To share Department consisting of Dr. Cheryl Fruge, my career path with students of STM during page 8 Alumni Association Mrs. Francis Angers, Mrs. Sharon Johnson, Mrs. the year of my 25th class reunion and in the Homecoming 2012 Sharon Broussard, Mrs. Christie Romero, and same year that I have a son graduating from Mrs. Nicole Strother ’92, did an unbelievable STM was really a great experience. Brett and I DATES TO REMEMBER job of organizing the event and placing panels talked about our jobs, but we also talked about Saturday, July 21 together in different career disciplines. commitment, dedication, and loyalty to a career Fishing Rodeo Cypremort Point In line with STM’s goal of moving forward and staying focused on what is important in the Friday, October 26 in the competitive Homecoming Football Game 7 p.m. world, students were exposed to Saturday, October 27 different career 5K Run and Family Picnic 8:00 - Noon paths and offered Thursday, November 8 an opportunity Open House Tours from 5:30 - 8:00 to dialogue with our professional LEADERSHIP alumni. Senior, junior, and Reverend Louis J. Richard sophomore Chancellor students were Dr. Audrey C. Menard asked to identify Principal their top three Kelley Leger career choices. Director of Academics The guidance Rich Lane department Mike Moncla ’85, Jamie Howard ’92, and Adam Angers ’00 speak to students Dean of Students then scheduled during Career Day. Anne Pitre each student Director of Advancement to attend three sessions based on their “working world.” Just about all of the students top three preferences. No more than 25 thanked us for our time. Twenty five years ago Kim P. Broussard STM prepared me for college and the rest of my Athletic Director students were scheduled per session. Career choices included: agriculture, allied health, life; it was great to see that tradition still alive Jeffrey Cormier applied arts, architecture/construction, sales/ and well. Religious Administrator marketing/public relations, business/finance, – John Brady Mouton ’96 www.stmcougars.net communications, creative and performing arts, education, engineering, government/public Thank you so much for allowing me to be a administration, hospitality/tourism, human part of the Career Day today. It was a very well- If you would like to submit services, law, medicine, and technology. run event and I was very proud to be a part of an article for More On More, Freshmen were treated to a special day it. STM should be congratulated for putting on please contact also as they were entertained and motivated by such a wonderful program. I look forward to Danny Broussard at former STM Campus Minister Roy Petitfils, along being part of it again in the future and would 337-988-2550 or with STM Alum Amy Jones ’92, and University of love to participate in a job shadowing program email danny.broussard@ Louisiana Head Football Coach Mark Hudspeth. if that gets launched. stmcougars.net The day culminated with a luncheon for all the – Lori Debaillon Crain ’96 presenters catered by iMonelli Restaurant, and continued on page 8 ALUMNI NEWS Allison McElligott ’11 was named Philip Arceneaux ’09 has taken an Millsaps College in Jackson, Mississippi. Outstanding 1st Year Student at Loyola internship in marketing for the United Drew was an outstanding Soccer player University States Naval Academy. and plays Soccer at Millsaps. Dylan won the Doubles State Title in Tennis, was Sam Scofiled ’11 and Brandon Schmidt Lauren Houston ’09, Catcher on part of four straight State Championship ’11 received the Conference USA the LSU softball team Teams at STM and also plays tennis Commissioner’s Academic Medal for will be playing in the at Millsaps. What a perfect example of having a 3.75 GPA or better and Evan College World Series in STUDENT ATHLETES! Tatford ’11 was named to the Conference Oklahoma City. She is a USA Commissioner’s Honor Roll junior and majoring in Paige Broussard ’07 has just graduated for having a 3.0 GPA. The boys were houston Nutritional Sciences. from the University of Louisiana with a recognized at the Tulane athletic banquet B.S. in Education and will be teaching in May. Brooke Richard ’08, is the 2012 Ray Kindergarten next year at Sts. Peter and P. Authement College Paul Catholic School in Scott, Louisiana. Anne Marie Thibodeaux ’11 was awarded of Sciences Outstanding the Louisiana State Graduate. Richard is a was the 2011 Student University Student Ross Eason ’07 biology major with minor Government President of the College of Ambassador of the Year. in chemistry. She has Education at the University of Louisiana. earned a 3.801 GPA. She richard is a member of the UL David Whittington ’04 is a scout for Thibodeaux Lafayette Honors Program, along with the NFL’s Washington Redskins. He has several honor societies including Phi Annie K. Thomas ’10 won the Panhellanic been working in the D.C. area for the last Beta Delta, Sigma Alpha Lambda and three years, but will be relocating to the Sophomore of the Year Honor Award from Phi Kappa Phi. After graduation, Richard Louisiana State University. Southwest Region which includes Texas, will attend medical school in Shreveport. Oklahoma, Arkansas, Mississippi, and She intends to complete a residency in was named to Who’s Louisiana. David played college football Johnny Tolson ’10 either emergency medicine or internal Who Among Students in at Vandebilt University. medicine. American Junior Colleges. He was also the recipient Maria Dallas ’08, is the 2012 Nick Blanda ’96 was recently named of the Circle of Excellence Outstanding Graduate for partner at the law firm Award, Presidents Award the College of Education. of Anderson & Dozier. with a 3.9 GPA, H. M. Ivy Tolson She’s an exercise He is married to Lauren Foundation Scholarship, science major. She has Daigle ’99 and they have 1st Team All-Conference, and All maintained a 4.0 GPA two children, Barron and Regional as a 3rd Baseman at Meridian DALLAS during college. She’s a Blanda Eleanor. Junior College. He has signed to play next member of the Honors Program, Alpha season for the University of Arkansas. Lambda Delta Honor Society, Phi Beta Bryan J. Couvillion ’96 of Couvillion Delta Honor Society and Phi Kappa Shelter Insurance Agency received the Andre Huval ’10 has been named to company’s Life Star Award. This is the the 2012 Rimington Phi Honor Society. After graduation, ninth time he has won this award! Award Watch List which she plans to enroll in the Master of represents the Top 10 Occupational Therapy program at the Ben Berthelot ’94 has been named centers in Division I University of South Alabama. Director for the Lafayette football. He is a junior Convention and Visitors at the University of Mary Ellen Hanks ’08 was named as Commission. Berthelot huval Louisiana and started all one of the top ranked plans to continue 13 games last year for the New Orleans students in the College promoting food, culture, Bowl Champion Cajuns. of Education from the University of Louisiana . and music-- but also Berthelot She also gave the closing plans to promote sports Lindsey LeJeune ’09 was named the hANKS and make Lafayette a place where teams University of Louisiana’s Outstanding prayer for the graduation will want to have tournaments. Junior for this past year and was also ceremony in the Convention Center. elected President of the College of Education for the Student Government Drew Moroux ’08 and Dylan Matt McConnell ’88 has moved his law Association. Broussard ’08 were named to the 2012 firm to 1021 Coolidge Blvd. in the Oil Who’s Who in American Colleges and Center. You can reach him at Universities. They are both attending [email protected]. 2 More on More ALUMNI FEATURE From the STM Mall to the Grammy Stage

Many talented individuals have roamed the halls of St. Thomas More Catholic High School over the past 30 years. They have gone on to pursue careers as educators, engineers, doctors, attorneys, accountants, and professional athletes, to name a few. There is a select group, however, that have achieved recognition as musicians. The music industry requires countless hours of practice, time, energy, and most importantly, getting the “break of a lifetime.” Five former Cougars got that “break of a lifetime” which earned them a trip to the grandest stage in music – The Grammys. Eric Adcock ’92 Petty & the Heartbreakers on the main Records after his demo tapes with British As a member of the renowned stage of the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage producer Tarka Cordell caught the ears Louisiana band, Roddie Romero & Festival, and also performed at the famous of some of the label’s executives. In 1994, the Hub City All-Stars, Adcock has Hollywood Bowl amphitheater in Los Adcock recorded most of his self-titled performed internationally at the most Angeles with the Neville Brothers on their debut album in Lafayette and in studios prestigious festivals and venues for over farewell tour in August.” in Los Angeles. The album included 20 years. Eric began his playing career With a new record in the works, such local flavor as Tommy McLain and with Romero right after high school Adcock relishes the idea of producing Warren Storm; he fuses a smorgasbord of graduation. Their band, which Adcock more music, but claims, “the songwriting styles, including Louisiana blues, , also manages, is celebrated for their and performance piece of all this is what Cajun, and classic R&B into a musical authenticity in performing and recording I really love, of course! It’s been a great gumbo that is uniquely his own. He puts traditional Cajun and Zydeco music ride doing what I love and exposing others his own musical stamp on songs by Art indigenous to South Louisiana. He also to our incredibly rich South Louisiana Neville, Fool to Care, Arthur Alexander, owns and manages their independent culture - and it just keeps getting better!” Sally Sue Brown, and Gene Terry, Cindy record label, Octavia Records. Their said Adcock. Lou. Six years after his first album, Adcock original songwriting is inspired by resurfaced with a reissue of his debut, but their ability to stay true to their C.C. Adcock ’92 this time around called it House Rocker. “Louisiana Roots” inspirations. They are Raised in Southwest Louisiana, with His diversity landed him the first of notorious “Louisiana-Roots-Rockers” who Zydeco his two Grammy nominations in 2007 put on an energetic show which is bound bursting for producing Doyle Bramhill’s Is It to make audiences get up and dance! out of every News album (Best Contemporary Blues In 2008, Adcock, Romero and the juke joint, Category), and in 2011 as producer of the rest of the Hub City All-Stars were has given soundtrack for the HBO Original Series nominated for a Grammy on the double- Charles True Blood and also Grand Isle for Steve record Adcock co-produced and played Clinton Riley & the Mamou Playboys. on called “The La Louisianne Sessions.” Adcock ’92 The Grammy nomination has been one (no relation C.C. Adcock Cavan Carruth ’92, Andre Michot ’94, of many highlights that Adcock’s music to Eric) a and Louis Michot ’97 career has given him. “We play locally but different take on standard four-bar blues. The Lost Bayou Ramblers travel around internationally often,” says The Lafayette-born Adcock, a guitarist, The Lost Bayou Ramblers were formed Adcock. He also acknowledges that the singer, and songwriter, doesn’t play in 1999 by Louis Michot ’97 (fiddle and past couple of years have been quite the straight-ahead blues; his music is heavily vocals) and his brother Andre Michot ’94 experience, “Jimmy Buffett asked us to laden with unconventional blues-rock ( and lap steel guitar). The open for him and his band during the Gulf melodies and Zydeco rhythms. He has brothers grew up playing with their father Oil Crisis fundraiser – performing in front logged many thousands of miles touring and uncles, who played traditional Cajun of 45,000 people was a mind-blower! We with the likes of Bobby Charles, Bo Diddley music as Les Frères Michot. The other were one of the opening bands for Tom and Stanley Dural (better known as Ramblers are Cavan Carruth ’92 (rhythm Buckwheat Zydeco) and it shows through guitar) and Paul Etheredge (drums). The his style, which is fiery, intense, and most Lost Bayou Ramblers have toured through of all, danceable. much of the United States, including Music has always been a part of performances at the International Country Adcock’s life and STM history teacher Music Conference in Nashville, the Doug Taylor recalls C.C. dozing off one Brooklyn Botanic Gardens’ Chile Pepper morning during class. “I passed by his desk Fiesta, the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage to wake him up and he said ‘Sorry Coach, Festival and at the historic Preservation I stayed up til 3 this morning; I was having Hall. The Ramblers had their first a jam session with Stevie Ray Vaughn’.” international performance in Lyon, France Coach Taylor politlely reminded Adcock in November 2004. Pictured Left to Right: Kyle Hebert (bass), to invite him next time there was a jam Their debut release, Pilette Breakdown, Roddie Romero (accordion, vocals, slide session! received critical acclaim across North guitar), Eric Adcock ‘92 (piano, Hammond Adcock later inked a deal with Island organ), Dudley Fruge (drums). continued on page 6 More on More 3 GRADUATION 2012 STM ALUMNI SEMINARIANS

Seventeen members listed below achieved the distinction of Utopian Honor Graduates. Each has maintained a 4.0 grade point average in Advanced Placement and Honors courses. Elizabeth Sheridan Briggs Jacqueline Marie Mills Annie Beth Briley Luke Timothy Osborn Mary Ann Chance Sarah Marie Padgett Mary Katherine Chiasson Robert Allan Quiring Sarah Michelle David Brittin Cecilia Thibodeaux Congratulations to Brian Harrington David James Furka Kaitlynn Elysee Walker ’04 who received the Transitional Ashley Brianne Judice James Michael Whipple Diaconate in May at St. John’s Cathedral. Jonathan Paul Kirk Charles Handfield Wyatt VI Also, Joseph Boustany ’10 was awarded Abby Elizabeth Landry the prestigious Basselin Fellowship Class resident Allister Gordon Baudoin was the master of ceremonies for the evening. Scholariship to attend Catholic University. Utopian Honor Graduate Brittin Cecilia Thibodeaux delivered the Welcome Address Not pictured is Andrew Killeen ’12 who while Utopina Honor Graduate Elizabeth Sheridan Briggs gave the Closing Address. has just graduated and will be attending seminary at St. Joseph’s. Rev. Mark The following are the list of awards and special presentations: Melancon ’95 is currently pastor at St. Ann Church in Mamou and Rev. Corey Naval Academy Appointment – Joseph Baudier “Joby” LaBruzzo, Jr. Campeaux ’02 is Associate Pastor at St. Jay Faugot Studio Fine Arts Award – Katherine Rose Durel Pius in Lafayette. Principal’s Awards – Mary Ann Chance, Nolan John Edwards, Jonathan Paul Kirk, Drew Matthew Melebeck, Milan Michel Milson, Ann Elizabeth STM GOLF TOURNEY Perret, Heidi Joan Pittman, Robert Allan Quiring, Andrew The STM golf tournament was cancelled Patrick Stevenson, Brittin Cecilia Thibodeaux, Kaitlynn Elysse due to lightning strikes in the area, without Walker, and Charles Handfield Wyatt a drop of rain falling on the course! It was Carolyn Michot Memorial Award – Ashley Anne Simon rescheduled for June 4th. Rusty Randol Memorial Award – Andrew Joseph Mahtook Margo Comeaux Memorial Athletic Award – Shellie Rae Landry St. Thomas More Alumni Assn. Award – Emily Marie Lerille & Zachary Duane Pitre STM Foundation Award – Elizabeth Sheridan Briggs & William Bryant Alexander Cougars of the Year Award – Ashley Anne Simon & Allister Gordon Baudoin American Legion Award – Annie Beth Briley & Joseph Baudier LaBruzzo, Jr. Chancellor’s Award – Sarah Marie Padgett St. Thomas More Award – Andrew Joseph Mahtook

Alumni pose during the lightning delay of this year’s Golf Tournament – Scott Domingue ‘92, Jamie Howard ‘92, Coach Danny Broussard, Chad Hollier ‘89, Courtney Juneau ‘89, Mark Patin ‘90, and Mike Domingue ‘89 4 More on More 3RD ANNUAL FISHING RODEO Plans are under way for the Third Annual STM Alumni Fishing Rodeo scheduled for THIRD ANNUAL July 20-21, 2012 at Quintana Landing in Cypremort Point. Fishing will begin at noon on Friday and continue on Saturday with weigh in from 3 to 6 p.m. There will be five divisions: Inshore, Offshore, Spear, Youth and new this year Kayak! Prizes will be awarded for 1st- 3rd in each category and for Best Boat. T-Shirts, door prizes, refreshments, and music are all included in the entry fee of only $50 per angler! Thanks to Jake Onebane FISHING ’00 of Krispy Krunchy Chicken, for supplying RODEO fried chicken, shrimp, and fries to all anglers. We are ~ Five Divisions ~ also in need of tournament Inshore – Speckled Trout, Redfish, and on site sponsors for Flounder, Black Drum Offshore – Tuna, Cobia, Grouper, Wahoo, this great event. Go to Dolphin, Mangrove Snapper www.stmcougars.net and Spear – Cobia, Mangrove Snapper, Grouper, Trigger click on the Alumni tab to Kayak – Speckled Trout, Redfish(3-fish register online, or contact stringer/species) Danny Broussard at danny. Winning grouper last year’s fishing rodeo weighed in at Youth – 15 years old & under 122.8 lbs, caught by Thomas Hill ’06 broussard@stmcougars. Youth Division Awards for Best Angler net for more information on sponsorships! in each species (except Spear and Members of the fishing rodeo committee include: Adam Angers ’00, Jon Downs, Kayak - not eligible) Paul Eason ’07, John Gauthier ’00, Daniel James ’00, Rick Kennedy ’00, Matt Lane ’00, Prizes awarded for Mikal McMath ’96, Steven Mocek ’90, Bubba Montesano, Nick Montesano ’00, Jake 1st - 3rd in each category Onebane ’00, Leonard Rainey ’01, Pat Reagan, Britt Schoeffler ’06, Matt Smith ’99, Inshore/Offshore/Spear Danny Broussard, and Rich Lane.

Award for Best Boat! Fishing Begins Noon Friday, July 20 Weigh-In Begins 3 p.m. Saturday, July 21 T-Shirts/Door Prizes/ Refreshments/Music/Raffle Cypremort Point • Quintana Landing • 5 DIVISIONS • Entry fee $50 per angler Youth Division Inshore Division Youth entry fee Free* (*must fish with registered angler) Offshore Division Spear Division “New” Sponsorships Kayak Division Available $250 - TOURNAMENT • Entry • PA • Banner $500 - ON SITE • Entry • PA • Banner • Product Display

For more info, email [email protected] or visit www.stmcougars.net/alumni RODEO HOTLINE 337-280-1740 337-988-3700, ext. 123 or 185 Anglers and their families waiting for weigh in at last year’s Rodeo. More on More 5 STM ATHLETICS MEMORIAL GIFTS A gift to St. Thomas More Catholic High School in recognition of a special occasion is Congrats to our Athletic Department a wonderful way to memorialize or honor a loved one. STM graciously acknowledges for another outstanding year as every the following for their gifts. Please join us in prayer to remember these alumni, friends, sport for boys and girls advanced to and their families. the State Playoffs! The following sports garnered a State In memory of... Title or Runner-up spot. Irmalinda Angerame Francis B. Delhomme Louis Michot Girls Golf – State Champions (Third Straight Championship) Mrs. Irene David Mr. & Mrs. Lowell Girard Duhon Dr. & Mrs. Kim Judice V. Augustine Frank Joseph Domino, Sr. Louise Reaux Girls Basketball – State Champions (Back-to-Back Titles) Mrs. Fannie Rose Augustine Dr. & Mrs. Bernard Frugé Mrs. Irene David Volleyball – State Runner-up (State Champs Last Year) Eraste Thomas Autin ’01 Blaine Duhon ’92 Roxanne Richard Dr. & Mrs. Edward Chiasson Dr. & Mrs. Darren Strother Mrs. Carla McElligott Boys Cross Country – State Runner-up Dr. David L. Autin Harry & Jessie Greig James Sibille Dr. & Mrs. Edward Chiasson Mr. & Mrs. Jerome K. Greig Mrs. Irene David Dr. & Mrs. Kim Judice Bryce Harkrider ’94 Ernie Mae Terrell Virginia Baker Dr. & Mrs. Thomas A. Pelle, Jr. Mr. & Mrs. Lowell Girard Duhon Ms. Gertrude LeBlanc Brian J. Jourdan ’92 Sgt. Patrick Oliver Williamson ’04 Roy & Gloria Billeaud Mr. & Mrs. George Jourdan Patrick Williamson Memorial Mr. & Mrs. Steve Ashy Amanda Claire Judice ’07 Foundation Mr. & Mrs. Roy Billeaud III Drs. &rew & Lindsey Collins Dr. Richard Gustav Zepernick Mr. & Mrs. Rick Melebeck Dr. & Mrs. Kim Judice Mr. and Mrs. Lowell Girard Duhon Howard Blessing, Sr. Louis Labbe STM Administrative Team Dr. & Mrs. Leonder Labbe Three-peat! Stephen Joseph Boudreaux Mrs. Jeanette Walet STM Girls Golf – LA State Champions! Dr. & Mrs. Kim Judice Alma Rousseau Landry Taylor Edward Brown Ms. Jennifer Bullock Mr. & Mrs. Larry C. Hebert Ruth B. Landry Zachary Burch ’02 Mr. & Mrs. Mark Jumonville HONOR Mr. & Mrs. W. Douglas Burch Katherine Lantier Mary Lou Burford Mr. Larry J. Lantier GIFTS Mrs. Irene David Betty Martin In honor of... Leo A. Cavell Mrs. Irene David Camille Courville Mrs. Leo Cavell Andrew & Laure McBride Mrs. Ellen Ward Allix Chapman Mrs. Mary Ann Lavergne Brooke Hebert Mr. John Chapman Rita McGrath Mr. & Mrs. Warren P. Hebert, Jr. Matthew Chapman Ms. Jennifer Bullock Two In A Row! Mr. John Chapman STM Girls Basketball – LA State Champions!

ALUMNI FEATURE – continued from page 3 America and Europe. Their 2006 release influences they grew up loving. It began more influences, sounds, technology, Mellow Joy Boys: Une Tasse Cafe featured with the recording of their new album and stylings with the traditional Cajun guest fiddler of the Pine Leaf Mammoth Waltz at Dockside Studios in instrumentation. The resulting 11 tracks Boys on a collection of 1930’s era songs Maurice, La. The idea was to incorporate speak for themselves. and classic Cajun Swing. In 2008, the By chance and by friendship, a number Ramblers were nominated for a Grammy of talented special guests (including Dr. Award in the Best Zydeco or John, Scarlett Johansson and Gordon category (a new category for that year) Gano of Violent Femmes) inspired Lost for their album Live: A La Blue Moon. Bayou Ramblers by bringing their own Lost Bayou Ramblers was born deep unique backgrounds to the recordings. in South Louisiana performing old The band began experimenting more style, predominantly acoustic Cajun in their live shows, and their new music at clubs and festivals across the sound was born. It has developed into a US, Europe, and Canada. After years of mammoth style that evokes the power of playing traditional style, the Lost Bayou its predecessors while reaching for the Ramblers found themselves needing to future; when Lost Bayou Ramblers is at grow. The band decided to create a new Louis Michot ’97, Whitney Broussard, Andre full fervor, even the traditional accordion sound that combined not just the sounds Michot ’94, Oscar Courville, Cavan Carruth ’92, & and fiddle take on new modern dynamics. of their heritage, but all the musical Alan Lafleur of The Lost Bayou Ramblers playing at Jazz Fest in New Orleans 6 More on More FUTURE COUGARS A daughter . . .

Sawyer Brookes Martin born October 3, Tiffany Elizabeth Berniard ’06 to Douglas 2011 to Cody and Brikki Bergeron ’02 Brinley Clare Rodrigue born April 20, 2012 Allen Burns ’04, August 6, 2011 Martin to Brad ’95 and Tiffany Rodrigue Dr. Meredith Elise Laborde ’01 to Dr. Ross Camille Caroline Soileau born November Michael Hogan, August 20, 2011 Stella Kathryn Bourque born April 24, 2012 14, 2011 to Gabe and Caroline Moody ’00 to Justin and Jamie Aycock ’99 Bourque Megan Elizabeth Landry to Dwight Wilbur Soileau Andrus ’02, September 17, 2011 Emily Katherine Hundley born April 24, Kiely Michelle Trahan ’05 to Gabriel Todd Vivian Claire Drakey born November 29, 2012 to John Douglas ’05 and Stephanie Sanner, October 1, 2011 2011 to Chris and Kelly Melebeck ’99 Priest ’08 Hundley Drakey Lauren Elizabeth Ashy ’01 to Gibson Juliet Mae McAlister born May 9, 2012 to Theodore Laborde ’03, October 8, 2011 Camille Catherine Petree born January 14, Randy and Mollie Alexander ’04 McAlister Catherine Elizabeth Russo ’03 to William 2012 to Carson and Kieffer Johnson ’00 Danvers Hales, October 14, 2011 Petree A son . . . Kathryn Marie Watson to David Russell Lena Marie Bourque born January 23, 2012 Thomas ’97, October 15, 2011 to Shannon and Kristy Guidry ’01 Bourque Pamela Ann LeBlanc ’04 to Brandon Sawyer Louis Guidry born September 19, Thomas Niles, October 15, 2011 Searcy Cate Saterfiel born February 20, 2012 2011 to Robert ’98 and Holly Guidry to Drew and Lindsey Searcy ’02 Saterfiel Jamie Lynn Breaux ’02 to Tyler John Beckham Graham King born October 5, Hebert, October 21, 2011 Harper Davis Pratt born February 29, 2012 2011 to Nick and Ainsley Breaux ’02 King Courtney Lynn Meagher ’02 to Ross to Ricky and Erin Trahan ’98 Pratt Everett “Rhett” Michael Kling born October Michael Breaux ’03, October 29, 2011 Sophie Kathryn Hayes born March 5, 2012 7, 2011 to Mike and Kristin Creel ’02 Kling Sarah A’lice Hebert ’05 to Stuart Pierce to Seth ’01 and Sunni Hayes Fleming ’04, October 29, 2011 Christian James Aguirre born May 1, 2012 Melissa Nicole Musson ’03 to Brennan Emily Adele Ashy born March 16, 2012 to to Reuben and Martha Winchell ’97 Aguirre D.J. ’98 and Konni Ashy James Castille ’03, November 5, 2011 Wyatt Joseph Klock born May 4, 2012 to Amanda Gehlen Veron ’04 to William Vivienne Gail and Cecile Claire Huval born Chris and Holly Block ’03 Klock Jeffrey Lowry, November 11, 2011 April 3, 2012 to Griffin and Allison Noel ’01 Hayes Michael Pacanovsky born May 4, 2012 Andre’ Danielle LeJeune ’98 to Alan Huval to Paul and Benjamin White, November 12, 2011 Aimee Sonnier ’91 Pacanovsky Catherine Elizabeth Prevost born April 4, Lauren Elizabeth Roy ’91 to Brian Lee Tucker Paul Thomas born May 14, 2012 to 2012 to Blake and Renee Padgett ’05 Prevost Nordquist, November 12, 2011 Erin Hawkins ’03 Thomas and Josh Thomas Courtney Elizabeth Prince ’01 to Justin Rami Lynn DeHart born April 5, 2012 to Wyatt August Utter born May 21, 2012 to Charles Back, November 12, 2011 Brian ’91 and Courtney DeHart Amanda Anne and Ryan Utter ’92 Lauren Claire Spizale ’04 to Marc Joseph Helen Palmyre Badeaux born April 17, 2012 Maniscalco, November 19, 2011 to Jamie and Elizabeth Guidry ’95 Badeaux Keely Renee Zammit ’04 to Christopher Michael Davidson, November 26, 2011 Maura Leith Foret ’86 to James Patrick Anne Kristin Sims ’01 to Adam Christopher Christine Elizabeth Comeaux to Ryan Arthur Duhon, December 3, 2011 Broussard, January 1, 2012 LeBlanc ’03 , March 24, 2012 Katelyn Jean Bradley ’06 to Adam Clint Emily Catherine Camden to Trevor Paul Alexandra Marie Whitney ’06 to Brett Townley, December 10, 2011 Judice ’03, January 7, 2012 Wayne Hughes Jr., April 21, 2012 Emily Colleen Cook ’05 to Andrew Phillips Jesti Taylor LeBlanc ’06 to Christopher Andrea Lauren Garber ’05 to Ryan Lee Harris ’04, December 16, 2011 Peavy Breaux ’04, January 20, 2012 Ardoin, April 21, 2012 Lauren Elisabet Boullion ’05 to Daniel Emily Ann Marine ’00 to Michael Brandon Abby Louise Angers ’02 to Peter Francis Raymond Rockwell III, December 17, 2011 Moore, January 27, 2012 “Beau” Nicolosi ’02, April 27, 2012 Rebecca Elizabeth Bouterie ’04 to James Marie Elise DeJean Alario ’01 to Benjamin Rebecca Jane Blanda ’01 to Robert Arthur Michael Lee ’01, December 17, 2011 Lee Israel, January 28, 2012 Roy Jr., April 28, 2012 Madeline Cecile Boudreaux ’05 to Billy Joe Meghan Mary McKay ’02 to Kevin John Molly Margaret Thibeaux to Rourke Adlie Geraci, December 17, 2011 Boquet, February 4, 2012 Feerick ’05, May 4, 2012 Mallory Marie Comeaux ’06 to Daniel Ray Natalie Lynn Gauthier ’04 to Jonathon Katherine Elizabeth Dupuis ’02 to Jason Hutchinson, December 30, 2011 Scott Rabeaux, March 17, 2012 Michael Martin, May 5, 2012 Stephanie Jade Priest ’08 to John Douglas Sarah Elizabeth Boutte to Blair Cooper Melissa Marie Bienvenu ’03 to Alexander Hundley ’05, December 31, 2011 Budden ’04, March 23, 2012 Maurice Andrade, May 11, 2012

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ALUMNI CAREER DAY CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 Great job today, Coach Danny! I thought it was a huge success. The I was proud to have been a part of a great new tradition. Go Cougars! kids in my sessions were very polite, and asked many great questions. – Dr. Brad Rodrigue ’95 What a great idea! See you soon! – Charlotte Busch Cryer ’89 Career Day was a wonderful event. It served as an eye-opening glimpse into the future for our current students and a celebration of I just wanted to send a quick note of THANKS for a remarkable the accomplishments of our alumni. Our former students used their Career Day. The schedule ran so smoothly, the presenters in my STM foundation to rise to positions of great responsibility in myriad room were informative and fun, and the students reported to me that fields and yet their love for St. Thomas More and their time here was they enjoyed and appreciated the panels of professionals here today. evident. Thank you, also, for crafting an event that brought so many alumnae – Coach Jim Hightower back to school. I cannot express enough the sense of unity and STM Faculty friendship I felt having all of them home once again. They reminded me of the deep connections I had built over my years here as a I believe each of us enjoyed the day as much as the students. Thanks student - ones that I hope we are helping to build for our students again for organizing such a great event. It felt so good to be back to now. My spirit was lifted from this event, for I saw the essence of the school that laid the foundation for my future. STM – a lasting spirit-filled community full of “men (and women) for – Katie Deranger Bell ’98 all seasons.” Thank you, thank you, and thank you. I am looking forward to Career Day next year. God bless. Great day! It was truly amazing for me to share my 20 years as an – Kristen Turner Brown ’95 artist and teacher. Thanks again for inviting us to be a part of this STM Faculty incredible day. – Jill Tauzin Broussard ’88 How incredible is this. I get to my office this morning and I start checking my voicemails. One of my voicemails is from an STM student thanking me for coming to speak yesterday and how much she enjoyed the day. Just thought I would share with you. Go COUGARS! STM Alumni Association – Colby Duhon ’03 Plans are underway to start an official alumni association! We are in the process of identifying team captains for each graduating class. If you would like to be on an alum team or serve as a captain, contact Coach Danny Broussard. [email protected]. We also have plans to start networking luncheons at STM and meet and greet after hours socials! If you or your business would like to host one of these events, please contact the advancement office (337-988-2550). Make your plans now for Homecoming 2012 Friday, October 26th 5-7 p.m. Alum Tailgating 7 p.m. Homecoming Game STM vs. St. Martinville Saturday, October 27th Coach Mark Hudspeth of the UL Ragin Cajuns speaks to alumni at the luncheon on Alumni Career Day. 8 a.m. 2nd Annual 5K Run on STM campus 9 a.m.-noon Family Fun Day and Picnic

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