December 2011 – Volume 2, Number 2

IN THIS ISSUE STM Revolutionizes Educational page 2 Alumni News page 3 Walking With The Giants Experience for Students page 4 Alumni Feature by Doug Meaux Remembering STM St. Catholic High School’s with a recommended plan of action that includ- Facebook with STM tradition has long been centered on graduat- ed: adopting a laptop/student model, embracing page 5 Fishing Rodeo Results ing students who are critical thinkers, problem Cloud computing strategies, and replacing the Faculty Alumni solvers, communicators and leaders. In their entire wired/wireless network infrastructure at STM Career Day commitment to this vision, school administra- the school. page 6 Alumni Weddings tors are constantly seeking out resources that The computing and infrastructure rec- Triple Crown Winner allow students ommendations were page 7 Future Cougars to participate in aimed at providing Homecoming 2011 learning experi- students and teachers ences focused on with direct access to DATES TO REMEMBER developing essen- unique and innovative December 27 tial 21st century educational resources Sunkist Shootout Alumni Reception skills. on the internet to com- March 17 When Prin- pliment classroom in- 2nd Annual PTC Fashion Show cipal Dr. Audrey struction curriculums. March 28 Menard arrived on With 1100 students “Walk with the Giants” Career Day STM campus last and more than 100 March 31 year, she surveyed faculty members, Me- 5th Annual Sporting Clays Shoot the existing tech- nard knew this would July 21 nology landscape “...I saw that the need wasn’t not be an easy or inex- 3rd Annual STM Fishing Rodeo and noted the need just for computers – it was pensive undertaking. for improvement for 21st century education.” After combining some LEADERSHIP in how teachers creative budgeting, and students were – Audrey Menard a newly established Reverend Louis J. Richard utilizing the tech- student technology Chancellor nology tools avail- fee assessment and Audrey C. Menard able to facilitate a generous gift from Principal the educational a Foundation, the Dr. Christian Sawyer process. school was prepared to Assistant Principal Menard knew move forward with the Anne Pitre that her vision for ambitious, yet achiev- Advancement Director increased technol- able strategic plan. A Rich Lane ogy utilization in plan that would hope- Dean of Students the classrooms fully help Menard re- Kim P. Broussard needed a well- alize the educational Athletic Director thought-out and goals she envisioned www.stmcougars.net strategic plan to for the students and ensure a successful conclusion. With this in faculty at STM. If you would like to submit mind, she gathered a task force of community “When I first arrived at STM, computers an article for More On More, IT leaders to conduct a peer review of the exist- were present, but very limited, primarily for please contact ing IT environment at STM and to provide rec- teacher-use and a few carts with laptops. But I Danny Broussard at ommendations to help make the school one of saw that the need wasn’t just for computers – it 337-988-2550 or the most technologically advanced high schools was for 21st century education. It was time to email dannybroussard@ in the region, if not the country. The commit- take technology to the next level and integrate stmcougars.net tee completed a thorough review and returned continued on page 8 Shawn Carter ’95 has assisted clients in business organization become a partner with and counseling and litigation involving the firm Durio, McGoffin, contract disputes, intellectual property, Stagg & Ackermann unfair competition, trade secrets, (www.dmsfirm.com), employment disputes and premises liability where he maintains an and collections. He has represented active litigation and both residential and commercial James Debaillon ’03 general civil practice owners, developers, sub-consultants, recently accepted an in various fields, including health and primary consultants in both public Application Consultant care, professional liability, business, and private construction projects. position with Epicor employment, intellectual property, and After graduating from law school in Software Corporation’s construction. After graduating cum 2003, Shawn and his wife, Lori Giglio (formerly Acitvant laude from UL, where he was named the Carter ’97, returned to their hometown to Solutions) wholesale Outstanding Graduate for the College begin their careers and raise a family. They distribution group. He of General Studies, Shawn obtained his are the proud parents of two girls, Isabel will travel all over North America doing law degree from LSU, and served as the and Callie. Shawn, a former music major, system setups, process development, and Executive Senior Editor of the Law Review has recorded and performed with several training. Congrats James, looks like he Board. Since beginning his law practice local artists, including Shawn and Lance, will be accumulating some frequent flier in 2003, he has represented hospitals and Marc Broussard, Rex Moroux, Richard miles! doctors in medical malpractice litigation Revue, Mike Dean, Brian Marshal, Drew and other health care matters. He has Zaunbrecher, and many others. Shannon Becnel Trahan ’88 has recently joined Keller Williams Realty FORMER COUGARS Acadiana. She is a lifelong resident of Lafayette and is looking forward to helping those who are buying, selling, or investing in real estate. Shannon taught kindergarten at St. from 1993- 1994 and at Our Lady of Fatima from 1994 to 2006. Three STM Alum are currently members Ben Domingue ‘09 celebrates LSU’s victory of the Ragin Jazz Dance Team at UL over Oregon. Lafayette. Pictured left to right are: Jim Keaty ’96 attended Victoria Lane 09, Brittany Broussard ’10, college at The University of and Stefani Domingue’10 Colorado at Boulder where he received a Bachelor of Arts and Science degree with a minor in Economics. In 2004, Jim returned home to Lafayette and opened one of the fastest growing real estate companies in Acadiana, Keaty Real Estate LLC. Since his return, Jim has been actively involved Members of the UL Lafayette Ragin Cajun in the Lafayette community. He has football team include former Cougars: Former Cougars, Tucker Nims ’11 and served as president of Faith House, House Andre Huval ’10, Lance Kelley ’07, and Brandon Monrose ’10, are members of the Cooper Gerami ’09. Captain for Rebuilding Together Lafayette, Northwestern Demons football team. graduated from Leadership Lafayette and Louisiana Realtor Leadership, and served on the Board of Directors of LA Members of the Tulane Realtors as well as the Realtor Association Green Wave football team of Acadiana. Jim is married to Danielle include former Cougars: Chastant and they have two beautiful Cameron DeJean ’10, Brandon Schmidt ’11, daughters, Mae and Joey. Jim resides with Kasey Stelly ‘08, Evan his family in downtown Lafayette and is a Tatford ’11 and strong advocate of the downtown area. Jim Scofield ’11 maintains contact with STM alumni and contributes his success to the support of his STM family.

2 More on More WALKING WITH THE GIANTS Our first selection is Chris Ledet ’02 who works at Mission Control Walking With The Giants, a monthly video presentation featuring an STM alum Center, and here is his story. can now be viewed on the STM website training, and planning associated with under the Alumni page. The video concept My name is Chris Ledet, and I am a upcoming missions. came to me by the way of Religion teacher, member of the STM Class of 2002. After It takes a lot of knowledge and Mary Collins. “You know Danny, we have graduating from STM, I went on to get a experience for the Mission Control team to had some very talented students graduate mechanical engineering degree from the do something as dangerous as spaceflight from STM over the years, and wouldn’t it University of Louisiana. I’m currently on a consistently safe basis. Now that be nice to honor some of those alum with a living in Houston, Texas, with my wife the shuttle program is complete, we are little video clip of where they are and what Kathryn and our three dogs. lending that expertise to the design of a great things they are accomplishing, so During the last five years, I have been next generation space vehicle. The new here was our introduction given by Coach working at NASA’s Johnson Space Center vehicle will be smaller, lighter, and faster, Danny after mass of our first segment of as a flight controller for the Space Shuttle enabling us to explore further into the Walking With The Giants: Program. We are the people you might have seen on TV, wearing headsets and solar system. We’re also embarking on a series of advanced research projects to help I wish you could know the thousands looking at data in the Mission Control develop the systems that will get us there of extraordinary men and women that Center. I am a member of the Emergency, safely, effectively, and cheaply. have walked these halls over the last 29 Environmental, and Consumables Manager Looking back on my time at STM, I years. I have been blessed and privileged (EECOM) group, and have supported have lots of great memories. I remember to cross paths with 16 shuttle tailgating for football games and heckling every one of them. flights from We have had some very opponents at basketball games. As They have gone on to “ that console a member of the golf team, the state become the leaders of talented students graduate in Mission championship in 2001 will always stand our community, our Control. We from STM over the years, and out, though I wish I could still play as well church; our state and are in control wouldn’t it be nice to honor as I used to. And if I really get on a roll, I our nation. They are in of the shuttle might still be able to recite a good portion every field imaginable. some of those alum with a little from the time of the books in the Old Testament, even They work at NASA, video clip of where they are it launches though Mr. Keefe’s religion class was 13 Broadway, and St. to the time and what great things they are years ago. But above all, STM gave me the Thomas More. They are it lands. We accomplishing. math and science background to be able artists, ballerinas and monitor the ” to pursue anything I wanted to once I left. ballplayers. Our alumni – Mary Collins, Religion teacher heat rejection, After all, in my senior yearbook, someone are doctors, engineers, pressure asked me what I wanted to be when I grew architects, builders, missionaries, priests, control, and emergency response systems. up. My response: “Jerry Babb’s agent. movie makers, anthropologists, teachers In short, we maintain a breathable But if that doesn’t work out, I want to and coaches. They populate some of the atmosphere and survivable environment work for NASA and shoot large objects up most prestigious academic institutions for the astronauts amid the void of space. In into space.” Thank goodness for fallback around the country like Stanford, between missions, we are also responsible options! Vanderbilt, Duke, Tulane, Emory, for performing all of the preflight analysis, Georgetown, West Point, Columbia, and many others, some as far away as Jerusalem and China. They fly jets, are in the Special You can watch the series Forces, and unfortunately we also count among our alumni those heroes who gave by going to stmcougars.net, their lives in battle. click on Alumni, and then The faculty of St. Thomas More, click the tab Walking with like proud parents, highlights the accomplishments of our alumni so that the Giants. you may have models to give your lives Hope you enjoy it and if you direction. Sometimes high school can seem know someone who you think disconnected from the real world, and it is easy to forget that you are being prepared may qualify, please nominate for great works - your vocation, your call them to dannybroussard@ from God. This morning we begin a series stmcougars.net. about our alumni, entitled “Walking With Chris Ledet ’02 at Mission Control The Giants.” And remember today to look in Houston. More on More 3 Facebook Takes on ALUMNI FEATURE Fr. Mark Melancon ’95 New Meaning at STM I graduated from STM in 1995. My priestly life. Facebook is a social utility network favorite memories of my time there include My first two and a founded in February 2004 that helps being in art with Mrs. Kim Thibodeaux half years as a priest I people connect more efficiently with and serving on Campus Ministry with Mr. was an associate pastor their friends, family, and coworkers. It Dan Jurek. During my senior year, I went at Sts. Peter and Paul is the world’s largest social network with on a mission trip to Mexico with Campus in Scott under Fr. Gil over 500 million users. I had never even Ministry. It was on this trip that I first Dutel. These years seen it except occasionally when my thought of becoming priest. were very formative. I two daughters Lacey Broussard ’04 and I attended UL Lafayette for three years learned much by being a priest, things Paige Broussard ’07 were on their phones majoring in Psychology, and in 1998 seminary could have never taught me. Facebooking their friends. Well that all entered the seminary for the Diocese of In 2007, I was named pastor of St. Peter changed in August when I decided that Lafayette. I attended Notre Dame Seminary in Grand Prairie, a small rural community was the direction I needed to go to connect in New Orleans where I completed an M.A. of approximately 250 families. In the three with alumni. in Theology and was ordained a priest in and a half years I spent there as pastor I Mrs. Debbie Wetzel who has been 2004 by Bishop Jarrell. grew very close to my parishioners. In working in the Advancement office, has Although I was not the first graduate 2010 I was transferred to be pastor of St. dealt with updating addresses for almost of STM to enter the seminary, many had Ann in Mamou. I have only been here a twenty years. When newsletters were sent entered but discerned that priesthood was year, but so much can happen in a year. out and alum asked to send in current not their calling, I was the first alumni I am very blessed with an excellent staff. addresses, she said the most responses to be ordained a priest. I am very happy As the only priest currently assigned to they ever got back was around 20 to 25. now that Fr. Corey Campeaux ‘02 has also Mamou I am responsible for a thousand Knowing that this was not going to work, been ordained and several other graduates families, a nursing home, and a hospital. I knew I had to go a different have entered the seminary to discern the direction, so I asked Lacey and Paige if they could help me set BY OUR NEWEST up a Facebook page. After a REMEMBERING STM FACULTY ALUM one-night tutorial, I set up my page using the STM crest as my picture. I Jacquie Ring Lerille ‘83 is a blessing to return to STM and teach wanted alumni to know it was more of an As I sat in mass today, I Theology where I learned to be a “seeker of STM page than a Danny Broussard page, could vividly recall the truth and God’s servant first.” and I didn’t want to risk scaring anyone same energy, compassion, away! However I didn’t have a plan about and love I experienced John Dupuis ‘85 how was I going to collect all of this so many years ago as a The thing I remember information. I was sitting with my assistant student. Although the the most about my days basketball coach, Stephen Strojny ’93, and halls are familiar, and at STM is being with a I told him my problem. He said he had just classrooms the same, the changes that group of guys when we returned from a technology conference in reflect the years of growth are amazing. I decided to start a radio Memphis where he attended a session on remember cheering at Clark Field on Friday station which would Google Docs. Coach Strojny suggested nights because there wasn’t a football field broadcast over the PA in that we create an online alum survey. to call “home” at STM. I remember taking the mall. I was working at country station This sounded like the answer to my computer science and our lab consisted KXKW at the time, so I guess I thought problem, and so the STM/Danny Broussard of ten computers. It was considered I was the leader. Technically we had the Facebook page was launched on July 27, impressive then and well, look at us now! equipment we needed and someone wired 2011. Coach Strojny, my two daughters, I remember being one of nine on the first us to broadcast in the mall. We started and Danny Jones ‘97 were the first four to Campus Ministry team and today Campus playing records borrowed from Raccoon fill out the survey. I knew Danny was on Ministry embraces hundreds of students. Records. The echoing of music in the mall Facebook and he would be a great person As a member of the first graduating was probably borderline obnoxious. We to get the word out, and I was right. class of 1983, we faced many trials and did this for a short period of time calling Just two days later we had collected 192 obstacles, while making memories that ourselves KSTM. updated alumni surveys. Needless to say have lasted a lifetime. St. Thomas More Returning to STM was a no-brainer. Debbie Wetzel and I were both shocked has remained loyal to the faith foundation After nine years of teaching, I knew I by the high volume of response in such a on which it was built and its commitment was finally ready to come home. The short time frame. Now four months later, to academic excellence. I am honored school has grown so much in my 26 year we have received over 1,400 surveys! I and blessed to teach alongside such absence. One thing that is undeniable is realize that not everyone uses Facebook, professional and passionate teachers and the overreaching welcome I have received so you can go to the STM website and click faculty. In this beautiful circle of life, it from the faculty, staff, and leadership team on the Alumni page to access the survey, at St. Thomas More. and it only takes two minutes! 4 More on More 2ND ANNUAL FISHING RODEO SECOND ANNUAL STM alumni and friends gathered at Cypermort Point for the 2nd Annual STM Fishing Rodeo. Below you will find the final results of this year’s rodeo. The rodeo continued to experience huge success this year despite the less than desirable weather conditions. The rodeo drew over 165 anglers and many more supporters joined us for the weigh in. Proceeds from the rodeo will assist in the support of alumni activities throughout the year. St. Thomas More would like to thank all committee members who gave tirelessly of their time to make this year’s rodeo a success. Members include: Angers ‘00, Paul Eason, John Gauthier, Daniel James ‘00, Matt Lane ‘00, Rich Lane, Melanie Lauer ‘96, Michael McMath ‘96, Steven Mocek ‘90, Bubba Montesano, Nick Montesano ‘00, Jake Onebane ‘00, Anne Pitre, Leonard Rainey ‘01, Pat Reagan, Britt Schoeffler ‘06, and Matt FISHING TOURNAMENT Smith ‘99. Many thanks Congratulations to the following anglers for their record breaking performances! Coastal: Cobia - Eric Elias - 39.5; Mangrove Snapper- Jake Onebane ’00 - 10.5; to this year’s sponsors: Grouper- Thomas Hill ’06 - 122.8 (Good luck breaking this one) Spear Fishing: Red Snapper- Dane Motty - 20.6; Cobia- Lee Bishop - 47.3; Acadiana Bottling Mangrove Snapper- Ben Roth - 13.2; Grouper- Scott Broussard - 29.6 Acadiana Dodge Inshore: Drum- Brooks Amy - 26.7 Angelle & Donohue 2011 STM Fishing Tourney Results Bass Ltd. Coastal Division Buckfins-N-Feathers RED SNAPPER COBIA MANGROVE SNAPPER GROUPER Gauthiers On-Site Storage 1st Jake Onebane ’00 – 23.3 Eric Elias – 39.5 Jake Onebane ’00 – 10.5 Thomas Hill ’06 – 122.8 2nd Josh Dumesnil – 8.9 Eric Elias – 10.2 Jake Onebane ’00 – 82.4 Gauthiers R.V. Center 3rd Greg Zaunbrecher ‘06 – 18.4 Jake Onebane ’00 – 9.3 Britt Schoeffler ’06 – 5.7 Gulf Way Specialties Youth 1st Chloe Duval – 14.8 Barras – 6.2 Iberia Rod & Gun Club BEST BOAT: CRITICAL PATH – Captain Andre Hebert ’97 Just Print It Spear Fishing Division RED SNAPPER COBIA MANGROVE SNAPPER GROUPER Keaty Real Estate 1st Dane Motty – 20.6 Lee Bishop – 47.3 Ben Roth – 13.2 Scott Broussard – 29.6 Krispy Krunchy Chicken 2nd Ryan Motty – 20.5 Trey Talbot – 29.6 Trey Talbot – 11.6 Lamar Advertising 3rd Dane Motty – 19.3 Brock Baudoin – 24.8 Jay Williams – 11.3 BEST BOAT: HOOKED UP II – Captain Dane Motty M & M Sales Magellan Construction Inshore Division RED SNAPPER COBIA MANGROVE SNAPPER GROUPER Oge’s Rent-All 1st Mike Arceneaux ’95 – 4.1 Toddy Guidry – 7.4 Brooks Amy – 26.7 Pride Oil & Gas 2nd Mike Toups – 3.5 Paul Eason – 7.1 Thomas LaSalle – 3.8 S & L Divers 3rd Daniel Dore’ – 3.4 Mac Guarizo – Youth 1st Zack Delcambre – 1.6 Lauren Bacquet – 7.0 Kohl Brown – 1.2 Anna Bacquet – 25.5 Scooter Bruce BEST BOAT: UP & DOWN 2 – Captain Brooks Amy STM Athletic Department Mark your calendar for next year’s rodeo – Saturday, July 21, 2012 STM FACULTY ALUM STM 1ST ANNUAL CAREER DAY Calling all Alumni – We need your help! The STM Guidance Here’s a list of your STM Alumni who are members of the STM faculty! Department, in conjunction with the Advancement Team, is Stephanie Laperouse Stevenson ‘83 Lance Strother ‘96 hosting STM’s first annual Career Day, Wednesday March 28, Nicole Butaud Strother ‘92 Melanie Olivier Lauer ‘96 2012. Stephen Strojny ‘93 Ashley Brodhead Richard ‘96 We are seeking panel members to showcase various Jill Doise ‘94 Ashley Cahill Noto ‘98 Elizabeth Hayes Ogé ‘94 Claire Breaux ‘02 professions. Come be a part of history. Volunteer to show our Shane Savoie ‘95 Rosalind Robertson ’03 current Cougars how to “Walk With the Giants”!!! Please direct Kristen Turner Brown ‘95 your inquiries to Danny Broussard, Director of Alumni at danny. New faculty members joining the staff this year are Jackie Ring Lerille’83 [email protected]. Include your contact information and and John Dupuis ’85. current career area. More on More 5 Brittany Annelle Sonnier ’02 to Nathan Kyle Furlow, March 19, 2011 Triple Crown Aimee Paige Sonnier ’91 to Paul Michael Pacanovsky, March 26, 2011 Winner! Lindsay Elane Fite ’01 to Dr. James Mickey The last two Triple Crown winners Finley, March 26, 2011 were Secretariat in 1973 and Affirmed in Rebecca Lynne Surratt ’95 to Scott Masters 1978. STM, however, has its own Triple Kellie Sue Benoit ’98 to Brian Hetherwick ’93, April 8, 2011 Kerstetter, April 24, 2010 Crown winner and it has nothing to do Renee Catherine Padgett ’05 to Roderick with horse racing. Katherine Ellen Deshotels to Brandon Frank Prevost, April 29, 2011 During her senior year, LaGrange ’05, Sept. 17, 2010 Christine Faith Montesano ’02 to Lieutenant Mrs. Nicole Butaud Kelly Marie Debaillon ’04 to Bradley Michael Hayward Warren Hargrove III, April 30, Strother ’92 was Jamison, Oct. 2, 2010 2011 selected Homecoming Nicole Elizabeth Hataway ’04 to Justin Alan Katherine Noel Hebert ’04 to Michael Queen, Cougar Court Gamble, Oct. 9, 2010 William Rongey ’04, May 6, 2011 Queen, and Prom Lauren Elizabeth Landry ’05 to Ryan Yvonne Nicole Goodyear ’06 to Andrew Queen. Upon interviewing Mrs. Strother Thomas Page, Oct. 9, 2010 Thomas Bienvenu ’05, May 13, 2011 she humbly declined to comment on her Sarah Elizabeth LeMaire to Patrick Clay Monique Antoinette Chabaud ’99 to Scott accomplishments, but we demanded a Judice ’05, Oct. 15, 2010 David Sinitiere, May 14, 2011 few details to write our story, and she Emily Nicole Seamon to Captain John Katherine Michelle Boutte ’01 to Brad obliged. Aloysius McNulty ’97, Oct. 16, 2010 Michael Langlois, May 20, 2011 Nicole married her high school Mary Charlotte Hundley ’97 to Mina Samir Sarah Elizabeth Delahoussaye ’06 to Thomas sweetheart Darren Strother ’92. Darren Samy, Oct. 23, 2010 Ryan Hooks, May 20, 2011 played football at UL Lafayette while Emily Jeanne Frugé ’00 to Dominic Anthony Sarah Elizabeth Guillory ’04 to Austin Nicole was a member of the cheerleading Hood, Oct. 29, 2010 Anthony Palmer, May 20, 2011 squad. They were both psychology Kathryn Noel Melebeck ’95 to Michael David Brittany Michelle Escott ’97 to Brian Johnny majors. After graduation, Nicole and Rinberger, Oct. 30, 2010 Rowell, May 21, 2011 Darren attended Ole Miss where Nicole Erin Maund Parker to Winston Patrick Leslie Kay Parker ’06 to John William worked for the alumni association Michael Skinner ’04, Oct. 30, 2010 Bienvenu ’07, May 27, 2011 while pursuing her Masters degree in Katie Michelle Martin ’01 to Si Michael Audrey Elizabeth Broussard ’06 to Jonathan education, and Darren was awarded a Latiolais, Oct. 30, 2010 William Thompson, May 28, 2011 graduate fellowship to work toward a Carolyn Mary Mahtook ’86 to Daniel Kristen Elizabeth Pool ’02 to Ross Edward PHD. They then moved to Pearland, Lawrence Lasseigne ’92, Nov. 13, 2010 Mouton ’03, May 28, 2011 Texas where Nicole was a guidance Adrienne Leigh Wilkerson ’04 to Jason Ray Elizabeth Claire Neal ’07 to James Richard counselor at Friendswood High School, Taix, Nov. 20, 2011 White Jr. ’03, June 3, 2011 and Darren worked on his residency. Elyse Ann Joseph ’04 to Jefferies Lee Tatford Lucy Elizabeth Jones and Matthew David In 2006 they moved to Lafayette where ’03, Nov. 24, 2010 Roy ’99, June 3, 2011 Darren started a private practice as a Stephanie Renee DesOrmeaux ’03 to Haley Hollis to Shaun Staton ’03, June 4, licensed clinical neuropsychologist. Christiaan LeBlanc, Nov. 27, 2010 2011 Nicole returned home to her alma mater Patricia Laura Estrada ’04 to Cye Thomas Julia Marie Hebert to Gregory Elmore as a guidance counselor. The Strothers Courtois, Dec. 3, 2010 Verlander ’03, June 10, 2011 have three children Hannah 9, Brooke Bridget Ker Ortte ’04 to Kaliste Joseph Ashley R. ’01 to Michael G. 5, and Abigail 1. Saloom IV ’03, Dec. 31, 2010 Johnston II, June 18, 2011 Catherine O’Bannon Gardes ’96 to Charles Katherine Karre’ Fontenot ’02 to Graham Dearen Beaullieu, Jan. 7,2011 Matthew Lindner, June 18, 2011 Brooke Alayne Harrington ’99 to Charles Staci Leigh Broussard ’04 to Joshua Lee Michael Porretto, Jan. 29, 2011 Ware, June 18, 2011 Mona Annice Eubannks to Jacob Elliot Amanda Guin Andrus ’06 to Walter Allen Favaron ’03, Jan. 29, 2011 Hudson, Jr., June 24, 2011 Kortney Lianne Raeuchle ’04 to Michael Marguerite LeBreton Grettner ’07 to Flynn West, Feb. 5, 2011 Christopher Scott Desselle, July 16, 2011 Kathryn Louise Cranford ’05 to James Sarah Anne Bernard ’06 to James Hunter Edward Bamber III, Feb. 12, 2011 Sturlese ’05, July 22, 2011 Heather Elizabeth Block ’07 to David Jude Brittany Leigh Russo ’03 to Lance Duplantis, March 4, 2011 McGinnis, July 23, 2011 Stephanie Claire Shuman ’95 to Joshua Jaclyn Elizabeth Mosing ’04 to David David Peterson, March 11, 2011 Michael Warren, Aug. 20, 2011 Renee Michelle Moroux ’02 to Charles Ryan Dory Elizabeth Walters ’05 to Ross Charles Clary, March 12, 2011 Guidry, Aug. 27, 2011 Darren & Nicole at the Homecoming Dance at STM in 1992 6 More on More FUTURE COUGARS Peyton Thomas Broussard, born April 15, 2011 to Jonathan ’05 and Megan A daughter . . . Garrett Broussard ’05 Anderson Joseph Ber, born May 2, Karalee Candace, born May 25, 2010 to 2011 to Benjamin and Jamie Avant Ryan and Sarah Smith Romero ’98 Abigail Grace Anderson, Ber ’98 Mary-Charlotte Ellis, born Aug. 9, 2010 to born Aug. 4, 2011 to Jeff and Meghan Jean Paul Hebert, born June 7, 2011 Randal and Gretchen Neuner Daniel ’97 Dowell Anderson ’01 to Jeremy and Rebecca Richard Violet Rose Brannock, born Sept. 16, Miriam Kate Brupbacher, born Aug. 9, Hebert ’99 2010 to Christopher and Hearin Neuner 2011 to Phillip ’98 and Lacy Brupbacher Lee Daniel McCoy, born Aug. 3, 2011 Brannock ’01 Juliette Elizabeth Marine, born Sept. to Tim ’90 and Julie Gesser McCoy ’96 Caroline Reese Washauer, born Nov. 5, 2011 to Michael and Stephanie Caleb Michael Broussard, born Aug. 29, 2010 to Wolfe and Kate Miciotto McElligott Marine ’02 8, 2011 to Andre ’03 and JoDee Washaure ’00 Josephine Joey Keaty, born Sept. 13, Goodeaux Broussard ’01 Amelia Katherine Fournerat, born Feb. 3, 2011 to Jim ’96 and Danielle Keaty Alexander James Dugas, born Aug. 8, 2011 to Krista and Lane Fournerat ’00 Elizabeth Jeanne McCormick, born Oct. 2011 to Ryan ’00 and Carrie Alexander Madison Lynne Broussard, born April 10, 2011 to Todd ’98 and Katherine Dugas ’00 26, 2011 to Patrick ’97 and Natalie Durel Moody McCormick ’98 Joseph George Kiffe, born Aug. 10, Broussard ’00 2011 to Daniel and Aline Angers Kiffe Madison Blythe Chastant, born April A son . . . ’99 28, 2011 to Ryan ’97 and Margaret Caul Christiaan LeBlanc, born March Ethan William Casey, born Aug. 22, Boudreaux Chastant ’00 19, 2010 to Noah and Stephanie 2011 to Sean and Margaret McElligott Audrey Elise Cortez, born May 19, 2011 DesOrmeaux LeBlanc ’03 Casey ’99 to David and Elisabeth Kraft Cortez ’96 Carter Mason Ray, born Aug. 27, 2010 to Peyton Jonathan Howell, born Aug. Ella Marie Savoie, born May 20, 2011 to Rob and Beven Adair Budden Ray 22, 2011 to Jon and Leah Landry Cristy and Shane Savoie ’95. Matthew Elliot Mouton, born Sept. 17, Howell ’92 Julia Michelle Greenfield, born June 2010 to Britton ’96 and Alicia Abdalla Charlie Paul Landry, born Aug. 23, 7, 2011 to Pete and Stephanie Gerami Mouton ’96 2011 to Brennan C. ’02 and Camille Greenfield ’96 Cooper Michael Revere, born Nov. 9, M. Chauffe Landry ’04 Analee Christine Thibodeaux, born July 2010 to Mike, Jr. and Natalie Nacol Matthew Ross Kolarik, born Sept. 13, 12, 2011 to Michael and Jeanne Vidrine Revere ’96 2011 to Franklin Ross and Michelle Thibodeaux ’98 Thomas Daniel Smith, born Jan. 12, Doucette Kolarik ’98 Landry Elizabeth Barkerding, born 2011 to Danny and Shelley Wetzel Smith Coy Christiaan LeBlanc, born Sept. July 17, 2011 to Bruce and Amy Landry ’02 20, 2011 to Noah and Stephanie Barkerding ’01 Bennett Paul Billeaud, born Feb. 2, DesOrmeaux LeBlanc ’03 Erin Francis Helo, born July 27, 2011 2011 to Stuart ’99 and Keisha Romero Kush Lal Gupta, born Nov. 4, 2011 to to Christopher ’95 and Nicole Cardinale Billeaud Shelly and Raegan Wetzel Gupta ’98 Helo ’97 COUGAR HOMECOMING 2011

Alumni enjoying a trolley ride during the Homecoming festivities.

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STM Revolutionizes Educational Experience CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 it fully into instruction, not just as an high schools in the nation. Students add-on. Thinkers in the 21st century use and teachers alike have embraced the technology to think, not just to compute,” newfound freedom and flexibility this Menard explained. educational framework is affording them. Following a stringent RFP STM senior Nolan John Edwards was process, STM engaged Lafayette-based quick to point out the significance this iConvergence, a Cisco Systems® certified technology transformation has provided in partner, to plan and deploy the needed such a short time. “The tablet computers network infrastructure to support the new enable teachers to explore new styles technology initiatives. The iConvergence of teaching that are more in line with team began by rewiring the data network the everyday activities of high school throughout the entire campus, installing nearly 200 CAT5 data students,” Edwards said. “This technology enables students to connections to support the wired and wireless network equipment connect with the class material in a more profound manner, often that would be deployed. From there, more than 140 Cisco wireless by performing interactive activities with the material directly in the access points and two redundant Cisco wireless controllers were classroom,” he added. configured and installed in strategic areas around the school. This Spencer Chance, a junior at STM, is equally excited about included two access points per classroom to facilitate uninterrupted the educational possibilities that will spawn from being exposed internet access for students and teachers capable of supporting to this level of knowledge and access to information. “Combining multiple instances of HD video streaming among other internet technology with education really opens the doors for STM students access requirements. to excel and be unparalleled in real-world situations,” Chance said. While the infrastructure portion of the project was underway, “The world we live in today is run by technology...and it is up to Menard secured a purchase contract with Fujitsu America to provide us to understand how it works and to use it to our advantage,” he for 1350 LIFEBOOK® T730 convertible tablet PCs to every student concluded. and faculty member, and then proceeded to work with Fujitsu to It was STM’s namesake, Thomas More, who in 1516 coined a train and factory certify STM students to establish a student-run term that we all know of today as that mythical place called “Utopia,” helpdesk system to support and maintain the tablets during the an imaginary island where everything was perfect. Expanding school year. upon that theme, iConverenge CTO, Kirk Guilbeau, noted that iConvergence engineers worked closely with STM administrators from a learning perspective, it appears the tools now in place at St. and IT staff to complete the wireless network components and also Thomas More Catholic High School can provide the makings of an developed and implemented an internal Cloud infrastructure within educational “Utopia” here in Lafayette. the school’s data center to consolidate the existing physical server “We are excited and proud to have done our part in laying the footprint into a more efficient and cost-effective virtualized IT technology framework that will foster a learning environment where environment. The pieces came together quickly over the summer students are only limited by their own imagination as to where their of 2011, which added to the excitement and anticipation of what lay educational pursuits can take them,” Guilbeau concluded. ahead for Menard and her staff with the coming school year. “With our one-to-one tablet program and the infrastructure to About the author: Doug Meaux brings more than 20 years of experience as a visionary Communications, Marketing and Technology Professional. From his early support it now in place, our students will have the world in their career as a Broadcast Journalist, he learned how to use the power of the media hands. We will no longer be limited to a curriculum defined by the to assist businesses and organizations within the Acadiana region. When Meaux textbook. We will be able to offer a truly 21st century education transitioned into the Technology Industry, he brought along that same philosophy taking advantage of the unlimited resources now available,” Menard and continues to seek out and use innovative Technology and Marketing solutions to help client organizations prosper. At iConvergence, Doug designs and implements explained. all of the company’s marketing initiatives as well as develops training curriculums As a result of the implementation, St. Thomas More has and delivers end-user training sessions for customers who have implemented new truthfully become one of the most technologically advanced Virtualization, Voice and Data network solutions from iConvergence. 8 More on More