Father Trey Ange, Deacon Samuel Orsot Ordained LAKE CHARLES -- Bishop Glen John Pro- God and Not from the Preacher

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Vol. 43, No. 13 Father Trey Ange, Deacon Samuel Orsot ordained LAKE CHARLES -- Bishop Glen John Pro- God and not from the preacher. vost was the presiding prelate on Saturday, “And then we come to the Gospel, the June 3, at the Mass of Ordination for a new source of it all, to one of the most beautiful priest for the Diocese of Lake Charles – Rev. prayers in all the Sacred Scriptures,” the Sam A. “Trey” Ange III – and a transitional Bishop continued. “Prayed at the Last Sup- deacon – Deacon Samuel Orsot – in the Cathe- per, Jesus addresses the Father. He has re- dral of the Immaculate Conception. vealed the Father’s name to those who ‘do not At the conclusion of the liturgy, before belong to the world.’ Reminiscent of the High the final blessing by Bishop Provost, Deacon Priest on the Jewish Day of Atonement, ‘the George Stearns, diocesan chancellor, pro- blessing of the Lord would be upon his lips, nounced the pastoral changes for a number of the name of the Lord would be his glory.’ ‘I re- diocesan parishes, including the first priest- vealed Your Name,’ Jesus says to the Father, ly assignment for Father Ange – Parochial a Name leading to consecration in the truth.” Vicar to Our Lady Queen of Heaven Catholic Continuing, Bishop Provost said, “This is a Church. priestly prayer.We should not forget that fact. Father Ange celebrated a Mass of Thanks- giving on Sunday, June 4, at Our Lady of Good This prayer too is gentle, yet firm and clear. Counsel Catholic Church, coming full circle This priestly prayer from a priestly Word as Rev. Jeffrey Starkovich said in his homily, brings conversion to the Gentiles, encourage- noting that Evette and Sam, the parents of ment to the weak of heart, clarity in the midst the new priest and both Newman Club mem- of deceit and falsification.It is a Word of mer- bers in their college days, had met outside the cy and a Word of truth—a priestly Word.” church, which is the site of the Catholic Stu- Addressing those to be ordained, he dent Center – then and now. said, “Are you ready to participate in this In his homily, Bishop Provost spoke about ministry?The work to which the ordained the three readings – Acts, Chapter 10, 37-43; clergy are called is not their own.It does not Second Corinthians 4: 1-2, 5-7; and the Gospel belong to them.The liturgy is not their per- from John 17:6, 14-19. sonal possession.The doctrines they teach do ‘You know what has happened all over not emerge from their genius. Nowhere in Judea.” Acts 10:37’ St. Paul or St. Peter or any of the Apostles or “These are the words of St. Peter to Corne- Evangelists do we ever detect any evidence of lius and his household, Cornelius ‘a centurion self. What they preach comes from the Lord. of the Cohort called the Italica,’” Bishop Pro- They are simply servants. Their work is not vost said. “Cornelius, based with the Roman to discern meaning.Their duty is to witness to army in Caesarea, was probably an auxiliary a message.” from Italy in a mostly Syrian army. He was, Following the Saturday, June 3, Ordination Mass in the Cathedral of the Immaculate Nearing his conclusion, Bishop Provost Conception, Bishop Glen John Provost, center, stands with the newest priest of therefore, a Gentile in Gentile company, lis- said, “Humility is required of the ordained tening to St. Peter.The Apostle’s approach the Diocese of Lake Charles, Rev. Sam Anthony “Trey” Ange III, at right, and minister.He does not reinterpret the words of was gentle yet firm and clear, concluding with the newest deacon, Deacon Samuel Orsot, at left. Just before the final blessing, Jesus when they do not quite fit his agenda, a proclamation of mercy—‘… everyone who diocesan Chancellor George Stearns announced pastoral assignments for 2017, however noble he might think that agenda to believes in Jesus will receive forgiveness of which included the appointment of Father Ange as Parochial Vicar to Our Lady be.The Word of God is not to be dismissed or sins through His Name.’ The result was con- Queen of Heaven Catholic Church. Deacon Orsot, who enters his fourth year of version, the Holy Spirit descending on the reinterpreted with the claim that tape record- Theology study at Notre Dame Seminary in New Orleans, will serve his deacon Gentiles, including them in the marvelous ers did not exist. His work is to witness the internship at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Sulphur, returning to work of redemption.” truth before this world’s Cornelius, to the Cor- New Orleans in late October. With God’s grace, Deacon Orsot will be ordained to About the second reading, the Bishop inthians who need reminders of their nothing- the priesthood next year. said, “St. Paul reminds the Corinthians that ness before God’s power and mercy, and of the the preachers of the Gospel ‘ do not preach blinding glory of the Name revealed to those themselves but Jesus Christ as Lord, and who ‘hold this treasure in earthen vessels.’” themselves as your slaves for the sake of Je- The complete text of Bishop Provost’s hom- sus’.Again St. Paul is gentle yet firm and clear ily can be found on the website of the Diocese Decree of Announcement about his role as a proclaimer of the Gospel – lcdiocese.org – under the banner heading – message.Whatever power exists comes from The Bishop and then the homilies link. of Pastoral Assignments Diocesan Briefs..... tian Principles, a Daily Christian lifestyle, St. Louis Awards given and proper use of God-given gifts; Love of LAKE CHARLES – St. Louis Catholic God and Neighbor High School, each year, gives an award to a Strong Moral Character; Desire To Serve male and female student at each grade level. Community; Courage To Stand Up For Chris- Underclassmen named this year were tian Principles; A Daily Christian Lifestyle; freshmen, Lucas Manuel and Abbie Lech- and Proper Use Of God-Given Gifts. tenberg; sophomores, Travis Hinton and Meridith Owen; and juniors, Timothy Curol Father Boxie returns to D.C. and Amy Angelle. WASHINGTON, DC -- Father Robert P. A student who has won the award as an Boxie III, a native of Lake Charles’ Sacred underclassman can not win again until their Heart of Jesus Catholic Church and a priest senior year. of the Archdiocese of Washington, has been The 2017 Senior Class St. Louis Award named Parochial Vicar to t. Joseph Parish in I, The Most Reverend Glen John Provost, Bishop of Lake Charles, hereby announce winners were Emily Rose Dempsey and An- Largo. the pastoral assignments for the Year Two thousand and Seventeen for the Diocese of dre Joseph Ange. Previously Father Boxie had been doing Lake Charles, Louisiana: The characteristics a student should continuing studies at the Pontifical North possess in order to be considered for this American College, Vatican City State, Eu- Effective July 1, 2017: award are: Love of God and Neighbor, rope. Rev. Jude Fernando, TOR Pastor, St. Joseph, Welsh and Our Lady of Strong Moral Character, Desire to Serve He is the son of Robert and Roxanne Box- Community, Courage to Stand up for Chris- ie of Sacred Heart Church. Perpetual Help, Jennings and its mission of St. Peter Claver, Iowa.

The Very Rev. Aubrey Guilbeau Pastor, St. Theodore, Moss Bluff and continues The next Catholic Calendar as Vicar for Clergy for the Diocese of Lake Charles. Completes his service as Dean of the will be published in the Friday, July 21, West Deanery. Rev. Gijo Ikkaramattom, HGN Pastor, Immaculate Conception, Sulphur edition of the American Press. Rev. Arvind Minz, HGN Pastor, St. Peter the Apostle and its mission of Our Lady of the Assumption, Johnson Bayou. June and July events Rev. John Payne, JCL Pastor, St. John Vianney, Bell City and is appointed Judge for the Diocesan Tribunal.

at Saint Charles Center Rev. Vincent Vadakkedath Pastor, Our Lady of LaSalette, DeQuincy. MOSS BLUFF – Events 436-7223 or Fr. Nathan Long p.m. Rev. Matthew Cormier Parochial Vicar, St. Henry, Lake Charles. during the months of June at 337-477-1434. On Tuesday, July 18, from and July at Saint Charles Cen- On Wednesday, July 5, 6 to 9 p.m., Michael Papania Rev. Paul Jussen, M.S. Parochial Vicar, Our Lady of Prompt Succor, ter include “Private Directed Father Miller will facilitate will present “Trust: Estab- Sulphur, Retreats” offered by Father “United in Prayer: A Holy lishing Trust as the Founda- Whitney Miller, Fr. Marshall Hour of Intercession for Our tion of a Healthy Relation- Rev. Ruben Villarreal, JCL Judge, Diocesan Tribunal and Priest in Boulet, Judy Savoie and Glo- Country” from 6 to 7:30 p.m. ship”. Residence at Immaculate Conception, Sulphur. ria Villegas from Monday, There is not a donation ex- Instruction in the Byzan- June 19 to Sunday, June 25. pectation for this event, but tine-Russian Tradition of Rev. Edward Richard, M.S. Dean of the West Deanery The same team will offer attendees are asked to pre- the Prosopon School of Ico- an “Introduction to the Di- register by Monday, July 3. nography will be offered at Rev. D. B. Thompson Further Studies in Canon Law at Catholic rected Retreat” Thursday, A “Rachel’s Vineyard Re- a “Beginning/Intermediate University of America. June 22 to Sunday June 25. treat for Healing After Abor- Icon Writing Workshop” from Registration for these two tion” will be offered from Rev. Trey Ange Parochial Vicar, Our Lady Queen of Heaven, Monday, July 24 through Sun- programs must be done by Friday, July 7 to Sunday, July Lake Charles day, July 30. Class size is lim- contacting Saint Charles Cen- 9, with Father Rommel To- ited and reservations are on ter directly at 337-855-1232. lentino, Margie Long and Signed by our hand and that of our Chancellor, given on this 3rd day of the month of a first come, first served ba- The Office of Vocations Diocesan Team. For more June in the Year of our Lord, 2017. of the Diocese will offer information or registration sis. For information on costs the “Quo Vadis Days Re- contact: Rachel’s Vineyard of and other requirements call treat” from Monday, June 26 Southwest Louisiana at 337- workshop coordinator, Sylvia to Wednesday, June 28, for 439-7400 ext. 317 or e-mail Marcantel, at 337- 304-2911 or Catholic men ages 15 to 25 rachels.vineyard@lcdiocese. e-mail: smarcantel@sudden- interested in the priesthood org. Financial assistance is link.net. and how to discern a voca- available. For deadlines and suggest- The Most Reverend Glen John Provost Rev. Deacon George Stearns tion. For those interested in Sr. Diane Depwe will pres- ed donations, call 337-855- Bishop of Lake Charles Chancellor this free-of-charge event call ent “Emotional Sobriety” on 1232 or go to sthcarlescenter. Fr. Jeffrey Starkovich at 337 Tuesday, July 11 from 6 to 9 com to register. 00996768

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June 16, 2017 Mass to Avert Storms draws crowd in Cameron CAMERON -- Bishop Glen Jesus Catholic Church in Cre- the Cameron church has with John Provost celebrated the ole; and the Very Reverend the Basilica. The pilgrimage annual Mass to Avert Storms Ruben Buller, Moderator of provides a plenary indul- on the Opening Day of the the Curia for the Diocese of gence with the fulfillment 2017 Hurricane Season on Lake Charles. Seminarian of certain requirements, in- Thursday June 1, at the His- Sam Bond, served as mas- cluding recent confession, toric Church and Shrine of ter of ceremonies for Bishop reception of Holy Commu- Our Lady Star of the Sea with Provost. nion, prayers for the Holy Fa- a large crowd of worshippers At the conclusion of the lit- ther, and the recitation of the in attendance. urgy, Bishop Provost led the Creed. Concelebrants included procession to the Shrine out- This “spiritual bond” was pastors of the coastal church- side the church for the final es, Father Clyde Thomas of blessing and prayer to avert granted by His Eminence, St. Eugene Catholic Church storms of all kinds. Santos Cardinal Abril y Cas- in Grand Chenier; Father The faithful who made this tellò , the Cardinal Archpriest Gijo Ikkaramattom, H.G.N., diocesan pilgrimage to the of the Basilica and His Emi- of St. Peter the Apostle Cath- Shrine for the liturgy could nence, Emmanuel Cardinal olic Church in Hackberry; receive spiritual benefits as if Montero de Castro, the Car- Father Babasino Fernandes, they had visited the Basilica dinal Apostolic Penitentiary Bishop Glen John Provost celebrated the annual Mass to Avert Storms on pastor of Our Lady Star of of St. Mary Major in Rome, following Bishop Provost’s ad Thursday, June 1, at Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Church and Shrine in the Sea and Sacred Heart of due to the special affiliation limina visit in 2012. Cameron. Pastors of the coastal parishes - Father Clyde Thomas of St. Eugene Catholic Church in Grand Chenier, Father Gijo Ikkaramattom, H.G.N., of St. Peter On May 20, the Apostle Catholic Church in Hackberry; and Father Babasino Fernandes, Reverend Alan Piper, O.P. ordained Rev. Alan Piper, O.P., pastor of Our Lady Star of the Sea and Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church in a Lake Charles native, Creole, along with the Very Reverend Ruben Buller, Moderator of the Curia for the was ordained to the Diocese of Lake Charles, were concelebrants. Deacon Patrick Lapoint, director Sacred Order of Priests of the Stella Maris Seafarers Center at the Port of Lake Charles served Bishop of the Order of Friars Provost. Following the liturgy, the Bishop led the procession to the Historic Shrine Preachers, Province and Statue of Mary – as Our Lady Star of the Sea - to pray that the area might of St. Joseph, by The be spared from hurricanes and all devastating storms. The service concluded Most Reverend Joseph with the Bishop leading the people in the Hurricane Prayer written by The Most A. Di Noia, O.P., the Reverend Maurice Schexnayder, Second Bishop of Lafayette, following Hurricane Adjunct Secretary of Audrey in 1957. the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith in St. Dominic’s Church in Washington, Peter’s Pence DC. In the picture, the Archbishop lays hands Collection The Most Reverend Glen John Provost, Bishop of on Father Piper, praying Lake Charles, has asked that during the hurricane for an outpouring of the season of 2017 the people of the Diocese of Lake Holy Spirit on him. The July 1-2 Charles pray the following prayer, composed in 1957 oldest of four children WASHINGTON — The an- by The Most Reverend Maurice Schexnayder, Second of Robert and Eileen nual Peter’s Pence collection Bishop of Lafayette, following Hurricane Audrey: Piper, Father Piper was O God, Master of this passing world, hear the humble will be taken in the Diocese of born in 1985, attended voices of your children. Lake Charles and many other the Cathedral of the The Sea of Galilee obeyed your order and returned Immaculate Conception, dioceses across the United to its former quietude. earned a BA in States the weekend of July You are still the Master of the land and sea. We philosophy and theology 1-2. Funds from this collection live in the shadow of a danger over which we have from the University of support Pope Francis’ chari- no control: the Gulf, like a provoked and angry giant, St. Thomas in Houston, table outreach to the suffering can awake from its seeming lethargy, and overstep its Texas, and a Ph L from and marginalized around the conventional boundaries, invade our land and spread the School of Philosophy world. chaos and disaster. at the Catholic “The Peter’s Pence col- During this hurricane season we turn to You, O University of America in lection is a tangible way to loving Father. Spare us from past tragedies whose memories are still so vivid and whose wounds seem to be a witness of the tender- Washington, DC. Before refuse to heal with the passing of time. O Virgin, Star ness and mercy of God,” said entering the order in of the Sea, Our Beloved Mother, we ask you to plead 2011, he taught at a high Archbishop Thomas J. Rodi of with your Son on our behalf, so that spared from the school in Manchester, Mobile, Alabama, chairman calamities common to this area and animated with a New Hampshire. Father of the USCCB Committee on true spirit of gratitude, we will walk in the footsteps Piper returned to the National Collections. “We join of your Divine Son to reach the heavenly Jerusalem Cathedral parish on our brothers and sisters in the where a stormless eternity awaits us. Amen. Sunday, May 28, where United States and around the he celebrated Mass. The Most Reverend Maurice Schexnayder world to support Pope Francis Second Bishop of Lafayette Photo credit: as he cares for those most in Jaclyn Lippelmann. need.” St. Louis graduate awards, scholarships announced (Read more at St. Louis at www.lcdiocese.org) ication to the students of St. Louis Catholic High School went Sam Dean’s Scholarship; Texas A & M - Noah McNally, National Merit LAKE CHARLES – Honors to students, teachers, and staff of St. Bruchhaus. Texas A&M Scholarship, President’s Endowed Scholarship; St. Ed- Louis Catholic High School were presented over the final few days of Sarah Corbello received the Celebrate Team Award. ward’s University - Bailey Galicia, President’s Excellence Award, Ed- the school term -2016-2017. Liturgical Choir Awards went to Anthony Beau Faul, Cameron wardian Scholarship; Holy Cross College - Kaitlin Burguieres, Holy At the graduation ceremonies the school’s Teacher of the Year Fontenot, Julian Gonzales, and Ashlyn Theriot. Cross Presidential Scholarship.; UL Lafayette - Tatiana Manthey, Award, which began last year with the idea of recognizing excellence American Legion Awards to two seniors who exhibited Leader- UL Lafayette Centennial Scholarship; Gabriela Moran, Academic in Catholic education and dedication Jesus Christ, master teacher, as ship, Patriotism, Honor, Courage, Service, and Scholarship went to Scholarship, Housing Scholarship, Meal Plan Scholarship, Academic an educator at Saint Louis Catholic High School, went to Mrs. Diane Alec Reddoch and Madeline Lechtenberg. Job, Computer Usage; University Louisiana Monroe - Kara Kramer, Guillory and Mrs. Karen Crawford. The DAR Good Citizens Award, given locally by the Louisiana Bay- Academic Merit Scholarship; Nicholas Simien, Academic Recogni- The inaugural presentation of the Daniel P. Ieyoub Service Excel- ou Chapter of the National Society of the Daughters of the American tion Award; Sara Stewart, Academic Recognition Award; Louisiana lence Award, given in honor of the late Daniel P. Ieyoub in honor of Revolution, went to Sam Bruchhaus. Tech University - Ellen Clements, Miriam Davis Hogan Endowment service to any ancillary, support and other professional working on The Scottish Rite Patriotism Award went to Ashlyn Theriot and Scholarship, Outstanding Student Scholarship; Madeline Lechten- the school’s campus in support of the mission of the school and Christ Andre Ange, who also received the Broussard and Hart Scholarship. berg, Presidential Scholarship; Alec Reddoch, LA Tech Presidential Jesus, was made to Mrs. Cheryl Cooley. The Knights of Columbus Patriotic Degree Patriotic Award was Scholar Scholarship; Madeline Stine, LA Tech Outstanding Student; Fifty-five seniors who completed their high school careers with a given to Noah McNally; The Catholic Youth Leadership Awards went James Vanchiere, LA Tech Outstanding Student; Heather Vogel, LA minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.75 and 6 or more hon- to Luke Benoit for the LaSalette Knights of Columbus Council 5755; Tech Outstanding Student; Clara Wade, LA Tech Outstanding Stu- and Anthony-Beau Faul of Our Lady Queen of Heaven Parish Coun- ors or A.P. courses were Honor Graduates. These included: Kassem dent; Loyola University of New Orleans - Zachary Dowling, Loyola cil. Abu-Shamat, John Henry Ammons, Andre Ange, Joseph Bang, Daniel President’s Scholarship; Emile Garry, Dean’s Scholarship; Tulane Sarah Cormier, Samuel Hacker, Sophie Hacker, and James Best, Emma Bouillion, Samuel Bruchhaus, Anna Bushnell, Ellen Cle- University - Samuel Bruchhaus, Tulane Premier Scholar Award, Vanchiere were honored with membership in NJCL Latin Honor So- ments, William Clements, Sarah Cormier, Frederick Dempsey, Hunter Tulane Valedictorian Scholarship; Anthony-Beau Faul, Paul Tulane ciety. Dore’, Sophia Dore’, Zachary Dowling, Anthony-Beau Faul, Cam- Scholarship; University of Dallas - Emily Dempsey, University of Dal- The Service Above Self Award from the Lake Charles Rotary Club, eron Fontenot, Bailey Galicia, Julian Gonzales, Sophie Hacker, Em- las Provost’s Scholarship; McNeese State University - Andre Ange, along with a scholarship, went to Logan Guillory. ily Hedlesky, Grace Helms, Alyssa Hoag, Alexander Ieyoub, Matthew Academic Excellence Award; Jaina Ange, Joe and Janet Stoma Busi- McNeese State University Regional Math Awards went to mem- Ieyoub, Ameera Kattash, Dylan Kay, Maggie Kuehn, Gregory Laborde, ness Scholarship; Ryan Bartek, Academic Excellence Award; Daniel bers of the Level 12 – third place team: Sam Bruchhaus, Noah Mc- Patrick Lavergne, Madeline Lechtenberg, Tatiana Manthey, Abigail Best, Honors College Scholarship; Katherine Booth, John McNeese Nally, and James Vanchiere. Martin, Claudia Mayo, Noah McNally, Stephanie Menou, Caroline Scholars Award; Gabriel Bourgeois, John McNeese Scholars Award; Tournament of the Stars scholarships were awarded to Dasia May, Brianna Broussard, Choral Scholarship; Ian Bruce, Band Scholar- Neck, Andie Ottenweller, Grace Owen, Alec Reddoch, Jacob Reeves, Luke Burnham, Brianna Broussard, Caroline Cagle, and Daniel Best; ship; Anna Bushnell, Honors College Scholarship, J.W. and Doris Quinton Roan, Lucy Ryder, Madelynn Sanders, Annie Schindler, Au- Wendy’s High School Heisman Award winners were Lucy Ryder, Stine Scholarship; Kaitlyn Chaffin, Academic Excellence Award; Ste- gust Simien, Bethany Soileau, Madeline Stine, Emily Tassin, Grant also a state finalist, and Sam Bruchhaus. The Burger King Scholars ven Corbello, Academic Excellence Award; Bailey Dubus, Academic Tassin, Ashlyn Theriot, Taylor-Therese Tran, Everlynn Truong, James Award went to Heather Vogel and Chloe Zarek; the Fritz Lang Foun- Excellence Award; Mark Ebersole, Academic Excellence Award; Vanchiere, George Villaume, Heather Vogel, Clara Wade, McKenzie dation Scholarship was awarded to Emilee Papadimitriou, the Ron- Marcus Ferguson, Academic Excellence Award; Cameron Fontenot, Wyninger, and Chloe Zareck. ald Reagan Student Leader Award went to Logan Guillory, and the John McNeese Scholars Award; Kyle Godeaux, John McNeese Schol- Valedictorian Samuel Bruchhaus and Salutatorian Noah McNally Bishop Nolan Episcopal Day School Parent Guild Scholarship went received Louisiana House of Representative Commendation Awards to Corinne Grubb. ars Award; Julian Gonzales, John McNeese Scholars Award; Corrine on behalf of Representative Mark Abraham. A Life Share Blood Centers Life Scholar certificate went to Corrine Grubb, Distinguished Achievement Award, Distinguished Achieve- McNally was also named a finalist in the National Merit Scholar- Grubb; Amanda Casiday was given the Neffie Rhorer Memorial Schol- ment Award in Art, J.W. and Doris Stine Scholarship; Logan Guillory, ship program and received a certificate for his accomplishments in arship; and honored as Senior Future Business Leaders of America John McNeese Scholars Award; Samuel Hacker, Academic Excel- the competition. were Kassem Abu-Shamat, Katherine Booth, Emily Dempsey, Fred- lence Award; Sophie Hacker, John McNeese Scholars Award; Kenne- The Student of the Year for the school was Lucy Ryder, honored for erick Dempsey, Anthony Gagliano, Logan Guillory, Tiffany Lowery, dy Hebert, Academic Excellence Award; Olivia Hebert, Academic Ex- her outstanding achievement in Academics, Leadership, and Service. Gabriela Moran, Lucy Ryder, August Simien, Emily Snider, Lawrence cellence Award; Emily Hedlesky, Honors College Scholarship; Alyssa Nearly $5 million in scholarships were offered to the graduating Sweet, Everlynn Truong, and James Vanchiere. Hoag, Academic Excellence Award; Amanda James, Academic Excel- seniors of St. Louis, not including the Louisiana TOPS scholarships Katherine Booth was selected for a Louisiana Pigment Scholar- lence Award; Mark Johnston, Academic Excellence Award; Ameera for which graduates would become eligible late in June. ship Program Award to be used for educational related expenses and Kattash, John McNeese Scholars Award; Dylan Kay, John McNeese Thirty-one St. Louis senior students were successful on the district Caroline Neck was selected to receive a scholarship from the Louisi- Scholars Award; Sarah Kohrs, Academic Excellence Award; Claudia and state rally teams. Recognized were Emma Bouillion, 1st place Bi- ana Football Coaches Association. Mayo, John McNeese Scholars Award; Matthew McCracken, Aca- ology II District; Anna Bushnell, 1st place English IV District; Fred- The Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Scholarship in honor of Dr. Ulric demic Excellence Award; Stephanie Menou, John McNeese Scholars erick Dempsey, 1st place Physics District, Hunter Dore’, Excellent Pryce went to August Simien while the Zeta Phi Beta Scholarship was Award; Bryce Rachal, Academic Excellence Award; Jacob Reeves, Rating in French IV Interpretive Reading; Bailey Galicia, 2nd place presented to Malinda Stevens. Presidential Scholarship; William Richard, John McNeese Scholars Environmental Science District; Noah McNally, 1st place Calculus The Beta Kappa Zeta Chapter of the Zeta Phi Beta Sorority pre- Award; Dean Riviere, Academic Excellence Award, American Press District, 2nd place Calculus State; William Richard, 1st place Finan- sented the Marietta T. Brown Scholarship/Educational Scholarships Award;Lucy Ryder, Honors College Scholarship; Reagan Saltzman, cial Math District; and James Vanchiere, Overall District Winner, to August Simien and Lawrence Sweet, who also was presented the HC Drew Scholarship, Ken Sweeney Scholarship; Madelynn Sanders, Fine Arts Survey and 3rd Place Fine Arts Survey State. Top Teens Scholarship by the Top Ladies of Distinction while Tatiana John McNeese Scholars Award; Kaden Sharpe, John McNeese Schol- James Vanchiere was presented with the Plauche’ DAR Special Manthey received the Catholic Daughters of the Americas Scholar- ars Award; Emily Snider, Academic Excellence Award; Bethany Soi- Award as a senior who is an outstanding American History student, ship. leau, John McNeese Scholars Award; Tabitha Sonnier, John McNeese and exhibited academic excellence and personal qualities of: Honor, College and University scholarships went to the following: Arizona Scholars Award; Emily Tassin, John McNeese Scholars Award; Ash- Trustworthiness, Leadership and Patriotism. State – Anthony Gagliano, Dean’s Award; Baylor University- Joseph lyn Theriot, Honors College Scholarship; Taylor Tran, John McNeese The Peter Caldarera Memorial Trophy presented to the Student Bang, Baylor University Dean’s Gold Scholarship and Baylor Bear Scholars Award and Cowgirl Kickers Scholarship; Everlynn Truong, Council Executive President in appreciation of hard work and ded- Scholarship; Texas Christian University - Emma Bouillion, TCU John McNeese Scholars Award.