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News & Views of Catholic High School
Volume 33, No. 2 | January 2015
The TRADITION Continues
Five-Time National Blue Ribbon
School of Excellence
INSIDE
Barefoot Pedals Scholarship
CHS Hall of Fame Induction
National Blue Ribbon School of Excellence
Pilgrimage to Lyon, France
U.S. Supreme Court Collection Donation
Collegiate Sport Signings
A Brothers of the Sacred Heart School Since 1894
in this issue
Pg. 2
In the News
Pg. 4
Letter from the President
Pg. 5
Barefoot Pedals Scholarship
Pg. 6
2014 Hall of Fame Induction
Pg. 8
Pilgrimage to Lyon, France
Pg. 9
U.S. Supreme Court
Collection
Pg. 9
A Message from Brother
Ronald Hingle, SC
Pg. 10 National Blue Ribbon School
of Excellence
Pg. 12 The Fund for Catholic High
School Update
Pg. 13 15th Annual Taste Fair
Pg. 14 Arrighi Scholarship
Pg. 15 Athletic State Titles
Pg. 16 Grizzly Socials
Pg. 20 Sports in the Past
BearFacts II
Bear Facts II is published quarterly by
the Office of Communications.
Jennifer J. Knight, editor
Samantha V. Murray, assistant editor
Contributors:
Margie Alexander
Kate Brady
David Butler ’77
Barbara Camp
Wendy Coniglio
Glen Randow
Jamie Segar ’90
Aimee Turner
We welcome the submission of material
for possible publication. Mailing address:
855 Hearthstone Drive
Baton Rouge, LA 70806
www.catholichigh.org
2 | January 2015
IN THE NEWS
’50s
Barrett Murphy ’55, former CHS
football coach, has written a new
book about Louisiana’s six-man
football era — Barefoot, Bloodied
and Bruised: The Story of Louisiana
Six-Man Football. The book is
available at Amazon, Claitor’s Law
Books, Cottonwood Books and
Barnes & Noble at CitiPlace in Baton
Rouge.
’70s
Greg Dodd ’71 and his wife of 40
years, Katie, celebrated the fourth
anniversary of their Seniors Helping
Seniors® franchise in Dallas, TX.
Dodd is a Certified Senior Advisor ®.
P.M. LaRose ’71
authored his debut
mystery novel,
First Case of Beers,
published by Forty
Press of Anoka, MN.
The story is set in a
fictional department
store in downtown
| P.M. LaRose ’71
Minneapolis in 1999.
A series of crimes in the weeks
leading up to Christmas embroil
the protagonist, store security
chief Jimmy “Beers” Biersovich, in
a complex mystery to unravel. The
novel is the first in a series.
G. Blane Clark Jr. ’77, practicing
corporate law and mergers/
acquisitions law, is one of 23
attorneys in the Baton Rouge
office of Kean Miller who has been
selected by his peers for inclusion in
the 2014 edition of Best Lawyers in
America.
’80s
James “Sonny” Chastain Jr. ’82,
practicing trademark law, is one of
23 attorneys in the Baton Rouge
office of Kean Miller who has been
selected by his peers for inclusion in
the 2014 edition of Best Lawyers in
America.
Maurice J. Coleman ’82 has
been promoted to deputy chief
investment officer for the Teachers’
Retirement System of Louisiana.
Coleman will be responsible for
the day-to-day operations of the
investment department and will
assist the chief investment officer
in strategic decisions affecting
the retirement system’s $17 billion
investment portfolio.
Frank Ardoin ’86 has
opened his second business,
HomeBuyerDiscounts.com. This
website provides
members with
exclusive discounts
for home products
and services offered
by Baton Rouge
merchants. Ardoin
is also the owner of
Resource Lending
Group, LLC.
| Frank Ardoin ’86
| Stephen
Alch ’88
Stephen Alch ’88
was named the
market president for
Bank of America in
Central Florida. Alch
has been head of
Bank of America’s
Merrill Lynch wealthmanagement unit in
Central Florida since
2011, a position he will
continue to hold.
’90s
Garret Graves ’90
was elected to
the U.S. House of
Representatives
for Louisiana’s
6th congressional
district in a runoff
election on Dec. 6,
2014, against former
Louisiana Governor
Edwin Edwards.
| Garret Graves ’90
Dr. Andy Blalock ’91 was a
contestant on “Dancing with the
Stars: The Sacred Heart Way” for
the Academy of the Sacred Heart
School, located in Grand Couteau,
LA.
Jason DeCuir ’93 has been named
public affairs director at Ryan, a
leading global tax
services firm with
the largest indirect
and property tax
practices in North
America. Previously,
DeCuir was executive
counsel for the
Louisiana Department
of Revenue. DeCuir
| Jason
will be based in Baton
DeCuir ’93
Rouge.
Catholic High School
Grey Mullins ’95 is
a 1999 business
graduate of LSU’s
E.J. Ourso College
of Business with
a B.S. in Business
Administration with
a major in marketing
and a minor in
| Grey Mullins ’95
public relations.
In 2010, Mullins earned his CCIM
designation. After 14 years in the
commercial real estate industry, he
formed Grey Mullins Commercial
Properties in August 2013 with
the sole mission of providing an
unparalleled level of commercial
real estate brokerage service to a
distinct group of exceptional clients
using a boutique business platform.
Joe Picou ’95
has joined CDI
Engineering as
Manager of Projects
and Client Delivery
Executive for their
Baton Rouge office.
CDI Engineering
is a division of
CDI Corporation
| Joe Picou ’95
that provides
engineering, procurement and
construction management services
to the oil, gas and chemical
industries. Picou is a Professional
Civil Engineer registered in
Louisiana with over 14 years of oil,
gas and chemicals experience in
a variety of roles, including civil/
structural design engineering,
engineering management, project
management and operations
management.
Dr. O’Neil “Jay” Parenton ’00, an
M.D. in the practice of Obstetrics
and Gynecology, has been added
to the staff at Louisiana Women’s
Healthcare located in Baton Rouge
and Ascension Parish. Dr. Parenton
is now accepting patients at both
locations.
Hunter Territo ’03
was named by
the Baton Rouge
Business Report
as a 2015 member
of the Forty Under
Forty, celebrating
the best young
professionals in
the Capital Region. | Hunter
Territo ’03
Territo is a graphic
designer with XDesign in Baton
Rouge.
Gregory Bourgeois ’06 received his
doctorate of Physical Therapy from
Regis University in Denver, CO.
Bourgeois is employed with Dry
Creek Clinic in Centennial, CO.
Dr. John Morgan ’06 graduated
from the LSU
School of Medicine
in Shreveport on
May 24, 2014. He
has been accepted
into the residency
program at LSU
Shreveport in
Obstetrics/
| Dr. John Morgan Gynecology.
CALENDAR
of Events
Alumni
Feb. 28
April 20
April 21
May 2
June 6
Brother Eldon 5K
Alumni Golf Classic
Spring Blood Drive
50-Year Reunion
Fishing Rodeo
Mothers’ Club
Feb. 1
Mar. 28
Mother-Son Breakfast
CHS Bear Fête
Auction
Men’s Club
May 8
25th Annual Raffle
’06
Jacob Gwin ’99
accepted a position
as director of
business services at
Louisiana Federal
Credit Union. Gwin
is in charge of
overseeing business
lending and deposit | Jacob Gwin ’99
services. Prior to
joining LFCU, Gwin spent two
years brokering business insurance
plans and six years in commercial
lending.
Evans Falgoust ’07 has joined the
Dr. Pepper Snapple Group (DPSG)
Strategy team effective Oct. 6,
2014, as the strategy business
intelligence manager. Evans joined
them from KPMG Advisory where
he was a senior associate working
on client customer strategy and
growth initiatives with industry
clients from CPG, consumer
technology, pharmaceutical and
professional service organizations.
Falgoust will be leading DPSG
Portfolio and category business
intelligence, developing strategic
insights and recommendations for
DPSG long term growth.
’00s
’10s
Cornel “CJ” Hubert Jr. ’00
graduated from the
Drug Enforcement
Administration
(DEA) Academy in
Quantico, VA, as
a federal special
agent. After a brief
assignment in the
Baton Rouge DEA
| Cornell
office, Hubert will
Hubert Jr. ’00
be relocating to Las
Vegas, NV.
Kurt Ristroph ’12 was elected
to the 2014 LSU Homecoming
Court. Ristroph, an LSU Honors
College sophomore, worked with
the Honors College to create
the VOLUMEN, which stands
for Volunteering Our Library’s
Universal Materials for Educational
Needs, project. The Library will
now be able to provide library
cards to children, with no previous
access to the EBR Digital Library,
through the VOLUMEN project.
Special Events
March 15
April 15
| Matthew
Rhorer ’13
Grandparents Day
Grizzly Great
Nomination Deadline
Matthew Rhorer ’13
was named a Cox LSU
Athlete of the Month
for Men’s Track and
Field. Rhorer was also
honored at half time of
the LSU/ULM football
game for achieving a
3.0 GPA or above as a
student athlete.
Joseph St. Cyr ’13
was honored at half
time of the LSU/ULM
football game for
achieving a 3.0 GPA
or above as a student
athlete. St. Cyr is a
member of the LSU
Track Team.
| Joseph
St. Cyr ’13
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Letter from the President
Dear Friends,
Gene Tullier
In June of 1846, Brother Polycarp, Superior General of the Brothers of the Sacred Heart,
asked some Brothers in his young community to volunteer as missionaries in Mobile,
Alabama. Today, it is difficult to imagine what a sacrifice answering this request demanded,
but Polycarp understood it well. He advised Brothers to consider if they were “. . . willing
to give up ease, freedom, health, strength, life itself . . .” to spread faith in Jesus Christ. We
are thankful that five young Brothers answered Polycarp’s request and established the first
ministry of the Brothers of the Sacred Heart in North America.
Polycarp’s request was a call for radical openness in response to faith. Though not called
to leave home and family or to risk dangerous travel, we are called each Advent to radical
openness in response to our faith.
During the first week of Advent last month, the faculty and staff of Catholic High School
participated in an in-service focused on Catholic social teachings. Within the context of
prayer, small groups of faculty and staff discussed Catholic teachings on various topics. Here
are the topics and a very brief summary of the teachings discussed:
Immigration
Federal Budget Priorities
The Bishops of the United States implore us “. . . to communion
and solidarity with diverse newcomers, and entreating us to find new
and meaningful ways to welcome our immigrant sisters and brothers
into our parishes, schools and communities.” (U.S. Conference of
Catholic Bishops)
Fundamental criteria for discerning the morality of budget decisions
include the following:
• Protection of human life and dignity
• Effect on “the least of these” (Matthew 25)
• Promotion of the common good of all, especially ordinary workers
and families who struggle to live in dignity in difficult economic
times. (U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops)
Ecumenism
Underlying the Catholic Church’s pursuit of ecumenism is its
recognition that elements of sanctification and truth are found in
other churches. (Second Vatican Council, Lumen Gentium 8)
Consecrated Life
Though addressed mainly to those in religious life, Pope Francis also
wrote directly to the laity in saying, “I . . . expect . . . all the members
of the Church to . . . Go into all the world, . . . drawing near to the
poor and finding creative ways to catechize, to proclaim the Gospel
and to teach others how to pray.” (Pope Francis, “Year of Consecrated
Life”)
Wisely and respectfully, the teachings of
the Catholic Church do not prescribe any
particular political position. Rather, Catholic
teaching challenges us to an openness
of heart and to a creatively courageous
response. Ultimately, it is no less a call to
radical openness in faith than was Polycarp’s
call to Brothers in his community.
One way that Catholic High School
strives to maintain and strengthen its Catholic
Marriage and Family
The trials experienced by families require the Church to respond with
compassion and understanding, offering guidance to families “as they
are” and, from this point of departure, proclaiming the Gospel. (“The
Pastoral Challenges of the Family in the Context of Evangelization”
2014)
identity is by committing to several hours of
staff in-service each year focused on Catholic
social teachings. I can think of no better way
to begin the Season of Advent, the season of
anticipation and preparation for the birth of
Jesus in our minds and hearts, than for us as
a school community to openly explore God’s
Word presented through Church teaching
on these difficult topics.
Be assured of our prayers and best wishes
for all of you this Christmas Season and in
the year to come. Please also remember the
Catholic High School community in your
prayers as well.
Sincerely,
Gerald E. Tullier
2015 Grandparents Day
Sunday, March 15, 2015
2 - 4 p.m.
CHS Gym
Invitations will be mailed to all grandparents and great-grandparents.
4 | January 2015
Catholic High School
Barefoot Pedals Foundation Scholarship
By Jamie Segar ’90
In 2011, the CHS community mourned
the loss of a loving son, brother, husband,
student, teacher and friend stricken by
cancer, Jeff Nola ’94. However, he would
soon be remembered thanks to the strong
bond his close colleagues had built around
him. That close knit circle of friends through
the leadership of best friend and classmate,
Andrew Brown ’94, sought to continue Jeff’s
legacy—one that would be remembered in
such a positive and meaningful way.
Soon after his death, through the
fundraising efforts led by Brown and Jeff’s
father, Mike Nola ’62, the Barefoot Pedals
Foundation was established to honor Jeff
and to help continue his life’s work and
beliefs in leadership, spirituality, education
and equality. With this framework as the
guide and through the generosity of special
donors, three scholarships were awarded at
the inaugural Barefoot Pedals Foundation
Scholarship ceremony in the CHS Library
on Oct. 29, 2014, for the 2014-2015 school
year. Representing two vitally important
areas of Jeff’s life, band and student ministry,
three Catholic High seniors who symbolize
and represent Jeff’s legacy were the recipients
of the scholarships. Barrett Serio ’15 was
the recipient of the Band Scholarship, while
Josh Campbell ’15 and Kyle Mistretta ’15
received the scholarship for Student Ministry.
“Thank you for allowing us the
opportunity to continue Jeff’s legacy in such
a positive and meaningful way,” commented
Brown. “We look forward to granting these
scholarships for many years to come.”
The foundation, through donations and
various fundraising events, looks to provide
funds annually to rising seniors who embody
the qualities of Jeff’s quiet leadership,
spirituality, commitment to academic success
and craft in playing a musical instrument.
Each scholarship is designated to help defray
the cost of tuition at Catholic High School.
Pictured at the Barefoot Pedals Scholarship presentation were (l to r) CHS Principal Lisa Harvey, CHS President Gene Tullier, Josh
Campbell ’15, Andrew Brown ’94, Kyle Mistretta ’15, Mike Nola ’62, Barrett Serio ’15 and CHS Director of Advancement Jamie Segar ’90.
Faculty and Staff: IN THE NEWS
Sherry Brouillette
was appointed to
serve a term on the
Millsaps College
Advisory Board.
Brouillette is the
senior guidance
| Sherry
counselor and
Brouillette
college admissions
coordinator.
Doug Logsdon
’02 was named
the 2014 Baton
Rouge Metro Men’s
Swimming Coach of
the Year. The swim
team finished the
| Doug
2014-2015 season
Logsdon ’02
as City and State
Champions. Logsdon teaches in
the social studies department
and serves as the head swim
coach.
Brad Messina was
awarded the Don
and Pat Kavadas
Memorial Award at
the 2014 Amateur
Athletic Union
(AAU) National
| Brad Messina Convention in Fort
Lauderdale, FL. This
award is presented annually to
an individual who has served and
provided outstanding service
to the AAU Youth Athletics.
Messina teaches in the religion
department and serves as the
Photography Club moderator.
Sheridan Moran won the 68 kg
Sambo Championship in the Pan-
American Sambo
Championships
in Trinidad
and Tobago.
Moran teaches
in the science
department, is the
assistant wrestling | Sheridan
Moran
coach and the
Archery Club moderator.
Dale Weiner was
named the 2014 AllDistrict Coach of the
Year. The football
team was named
District Champion
for the 2014 season.
| Dale
Weiner teaches
Weiner
health and physical
education and serves as the
head football coach.
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2014 Hall of Fame
Marvin V. Ourso ’42
Marvin V. Ourso, CHS Class of 1942, was inducted into the
Catholic High School Hall of Fame Dec. 4, 2014, at the 30th Annual
Hall of Fame Induction and Founders Banquet at the Hilton Baton
Rouge Capitol Center.
Ourso lettered in boxing while a student at CHS. He attended
LSU for one year before enlisting in the U.S. Navy during World War
II. He was stationed in Pearl Harbor, serving as a Yeoman Second
Class in the COMSERVPAC (U.S. Pacific Fleet - USS Prairie) from
1944 – 1946. He was awarded the Asiatic Pacific Victory Medal.
Ourso served as President and Chairman of the local Society of
St. Vincent de Paul Board of Directors for two terms in the 1970’s, as
well as two terms in the 1990’s. In the 1970’s, his leadership enabled
the Society to save its St. Vincent de Paul Store/Distribution Center,
which was experiencing financial difficulties. A successful store
enabled the Society to generate funds for opening the St. Vincent de
Paul Dining Room in 1982. Today, the Greater Baton Rouge area has
nine St. Vincent de Paul Thrift Stores. In 1991, under his leadership,
the Society opened the first Bishop Ott Shelter on Plank Road for
Homeless Men, which has had a positive impact on thousands of
lives.
Ourso was a Trustee for the National Council of the United States
of St. Vincent de Paul. He professed with the Third Order of Mary
in 1952 and served as Rector for 14 years. He is also a member
of St. Alphonsus Liguori Knights of Columbus, Council #2807. In
addition, he has served on the Catholic Community Services Board.
Ourso was presented the St. Vincent de Paul “Top Hat” Award,
the organization’s highest recognition for serving the poor in an
exemplary manner, by Bishop Alfred Hughes. He was awarded the
“Golden Vincentian” for 50 years of service to the local society and
the Society’s “Heaven’s Helpers Award” for his outstanding service to
CHS President Gene Tullier (right) presents a
Perpetual Founders award to Dr. Stephen and Jane
Sherman.
CHS President Gene Tullier (left) presenting the Hall of Fame award to 2014
inductee Marvin V. Ourso ’42 (center). There to speak on Ourso’s behalf
was his nephew, Darrell Ourso (right).
6 | January 2015
CHS President Gene Tullier (left) and Associate
Director of Advancement Kate Brady (right)
acknowledges 2013-2014 PAGE Chaircouple Joan
and Sonny Chastain ’82 for their leadership.
Catholic High School
Hall of Fame members present at the Founders Banquet were (front row, l to r) Norman A. Deumite, A.J. Politz Jr. ’53, Marvin V. Ourso
’42, L.J. Dantin, Brother Eldon Crifasi, SC ’39 and Linda Marchand. (Second row, l to r) were Charles L. Valluzzo, Dr. James Hannie ’52,
Carol Bonnecaze, Pete Boudreaux Sr. ’59, Paula O. Melancon, Father Frank Uter ’61 and Brother Francis David, SC. (Back row, l to r) were
Francis C. Jumonville ’73, Mike Lamana ’64, Michael Acaldo ’85, Ralph Stephens ’73, Brother Xavier Werneth, SC and Jerry Jolly ’70.
God’s Poor and Homeless.
Marvin has one daughter Letitia “Tish” Ourso Mizell.
The Catholic High School Hall of Fame honors those men
and women whose commitment and dedication to Catholic High
School have been exemplary, and whose lives can be an inspiration
to the students of CHS.
Director of Advancement Jamie Segar ’90 served as the master
of ceremonies of the 30th Annual Founders Banquet and CHS
President Gene Tullier inducted Mr. Ourso into the Hall of Fame.
Segar recognized the Alumni Association, past Mothers’ Club
President Judy Giorlando and past Men’s Club President Kevin
Brian ’86, for their contributions to CHS in the 2013-2014 fiscal
year.
Segar also acknowledged Joan and Sonny Chastain ’82, 20132014 Parents Annual Giving Event chaircouple, for their leadership.
The CHS Office of Advancement organized the event.
Enjoying the 30th annual Founders Banquet on Dec. 4, 2014,
were (l to r) Brother Ray Hebert, SC, Principal Lisa Harvey, Hall
of Fame member Brother Xavier Werneth, SC and Brother Paul
Montero, SC.
Hall of Famer Marvin V. Ourso ’42 (middle) celebrated his
induction at the Founders Banquet with his famly members (l
to r) Daniel Ourso ’17, Darrell Ourso, Ourso, Angele Ourso and
Amanda Ourso.
Celebrating the induction of Marvin V. Ourso ’42 (middle) were
(l to r) Bob Bernhard, Charles Bernhard Sr ’42, Ourso, Gabe
Jumonville Sr. ’42 and Gabe Jumonville Jr.
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Pilgrimage to Lyon, France
By Margie Alexander
Early this year, the Brothers
of the Sacred Heart offered the
members of the Board of Directors
from each of the United States
Province schools, their partners
and friends the opportunity to
visit Lyon, France, and learn
of the life of Father André
Coindre, the founder of their
religious community, and Brother
Polycarp, who is considered the
second founder of the community.
The pilgrimage provided a rare
opportunity to understand why
the Brothers believe what they
do and why they conduct their
schools in the manner that derives
from those beliefs.
The pilgrimage entailed two
major components. The mornings
were devoted to explorations of
the history, charism, spirituality,
community and mission of the
Brothers. These sessions were held
at Pieux-Secours, the home of
Father Coindre that was purchased
by his father in 1818. Brother
Ivy LeBlanc, SC and Brother
Ray Hebert, SC, conducted the
Pilgrimage.
The afternoons provided time
to tour the churches and schools
where Father Coindre served
during his lifetime. He founded
three religious communities: the
Sisters of Jesus and Mary with
Claudine Thevenet (1818); the
Brothers of the Sacred Heart
(1821); and the Missionary Priests
of the Sacred Heart of Monistrol
(1822). Father Coindre died
at the early age of 39. He was
replaced by his brother, Father
Vincent Coindre, and later by
Brother Polycarp.
(Lyon, France) Maison Coindre,
circa 1818
8 | January 2015
(Lyon, France) La Basilique Notre Dame de Fourvière
Twenty-two representatives
from the Brothers’ schools were in
attendance. The group arrived on
Saturday, Oct. 18, 2014, in Lyon.
Saturday evening began with
a welcome session, social, supper
and tour of the house. On Sunday,
we learned of the history of Father
Coindre, visited St. Bruno’s, the
Chartreuse and Chapel of the
Retreats. That evening we visited
and had dinner with the Brothers
of the Sacred Heart of Lyon at
their residence, LaProcure, located
on the Rhone River.
The week began with a tour of
the Chapel of the Missionaries, St.
Nizier Prep, St. Nizier Church and
St. Jean. Notably, it was outside
St. Nizier Church where Father
Coindre found the two little girls
that he brought to Thevenet.
This gave Father Coindre his
first awareness of the desperate
conditions and need of children
everywhere in France.
The week continued with
a historical account of the lives
of Father Vincent Coindre and
Brother Polycarp, the journey
of the five Brothers to America,
and a tour of the Soire Vivant, a
small silk loom location, where
the group saw a demonstration of
the weaving of cording used on
military uniforms.
The group continued on to
Monistrol, Paradis and Le Puy.
The Coindre Mission Cross was
erected at Monistrol on Mar.
21, 1823, and later moved to its
present location in 1886. The
next stop was Paradis, a retirement
center located in Le Puy where
members of religious orders live.
The group had lunch seated among
the French speaking residents.
Paradis was ground zero for many
Brothers at different moments of
history.
Next, the group climbed
to the top of the hill where the
five Brothers left for America.
Brother Ivy led a prayer service
with the group and explained the
departure. It is a very special spot
with green pastures on both sides
of the road and a castle can be seen
in the distance.
The group then toured
Fourvière and visited with
the Sisters of Jesus and Mary.
Fourvière is a Basilica high atop
one of the hills around Lyon. A
chapel next door was built in 1170
and it is where most of the French
Brothers took their first vows.
The week ended with a special
concluding supper prepared by
the chef at Pieux-Secours.
A
special presentation was made to
the Brothers who live at the house
and at LaProcure.
Brother Ivy and Brother
Ray did a fantastic job with the
Pilgrimage. It was well organized
and those who attended learned
so much of the history of the
Brothers of the Sacred Heart.
Three
representatives
from
Catholic High were among the
22 attendees—CHS Board of
Directors member Gwen Cotton
and Margie and Ralph Alexander.
It is strongly suggested that visitors
travel the road of the formation
of this religious group we have
all grown to admire and respect
so much if ever in Lyon, France.
And, much like now, it was and
is “all about the kids.” Merci – Au
revoir – Goodbye!
Notes
• Brother Polycarp died Jan. 9, 1859, after living in
Paradis for 21 years.
• In 1874, the name Brothers of the Sacred Heart
was adopted.
• In 1883 the United States Province (which
included Canada) was formally and canonically
established as a province.
• In 1892 the escutcheon of the Institute and the
motto “Ametur Cor Jesu” were adopted.
(Loved be the heart of Jesus)
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U.S. Supreme Court Collection
Kathy Polozola and Gary Polozola ’63 (center) donated a collection of U.S. Supreme Court documents to the CHS Library. Accepting the
donation were (l to r) CHS President Gene Tullier, CHS Librarian Amanda Graves, CHS Librarian Maranda Howell and CHS Principal Lisa Harvey.
In Memory of Judge Frank J. Polozola ’59
A collection of U.S. Supreme Court
documents was donated to Catholic High
School by Gary Polozola ’63 in honor of his
late brother the Honorable Judge Frank J.
Polozola ’59.
“Kathy and I are very thankful Catholic
High has agreed to be the depository for our
Supreme Court collection. We are also happy
to make this donation in my brother Frank’s
name to honor his life and judicial career.
Catholic High was a big priority in his life. I
think he would have liked knowing that even
now he was contributing to the continuing
education of CHS students,” commented Gary
Polozola.
The autographed collection includes books
and documents from approximately 80 percent
of all of the justices, all former justices still alive
and most currently serving justices. The book
collection includes close to 140 biographies
and books authored by the justices and/or
others, and copies of some of their papers
and correspondence. The books are nearly all
first editions, some with autographs from the
justices or authors. The collection also includes
an outstanding limited edition 30 volume set
of the Works of Oliver Wendell Holmes Sr.
(father of Justice Holmes) that includes the
very famous Autocrat of the Breakfast-Table.
“On behalf of Catholic High School, I am
deeply grateful to Gary and Kathy Polozola
for the donation of their collection of the U.S.
Supreme Court books and documents. This
collection will be a great asset for our academic
program, giving our students the opportunity
to explore a unique perspective on the personal
lives and experiences of Supreme Court
Justices. Of equal importance, the donation
gives Catholic High School the opportunity
to recognize the Honorable Judge Frank
J. Polozola, a 1959 Catholic High School
graduate, long-time member of the Catholic
High School Board of Directors and a true
friend of our school. We miss him immensely,
but proudly accept this collection as a means
of honoring his memory,” said CHS President
Gene Tullier.
A Vocational Request
Dear CHS Alumni,
Where were you on Sept. 30,
2014? What about on Sept. 30,
2013? 2012? And, what does it
matter?
September
30
is
the
anniversary date of the founding
of the Brothers of the Sacred
Heart. On that day in 1821,
10 men climbed a hill in Lyon,
France, to profess vows as the first
Brothers. Attracted by the faith,
courage and good sense of a young
priest, Father André Coindre, they
answered a call by God to leave
everything to follow Jesus and
to respond to the plight of poor,
abandoned, young boys in postRevolutionary France. That’s it in
a nutshell. There was no parade.
No public reception. No hoopla.
If you could ask those 10 first
Brothers, they would probably
tell you that while that moment
on Sept. 30, 1821, was extremely
meaningful and necessary, it
was not as exciting as what
happened on September 29 and
the days leading up to it nor what
happened on October 1 and the
days that followed. What took
place at the Chapel of Our Lady
of Fourvière only solidified their
commitment to Father Coindre’s
mission. In short, while the
celebration was important, their
desire to help God’s especiallyloved young people, particularly
those for whom no one else was
concerned, was what genuinely
energized and motivated them.
And it continues to be true for all
of us who are partners in Father
Coindre’s mission today!
The life of a Brother is
a fulfilling, joy-filled and
adventurous one. Just ask Brother
Chris Sweeney ’84, who studied
at UNO, taught and coached at
Brother Martin (New Orleans,
LA), ministered in the inner-city at
St. John-Resurrection Elementary
(Montgomery, AL), prefected
at St. Stanislaus (Bay St. Louis,
MS), and now raises animals and
food to feed boarders and orphans
of war and the AIDS epidemic
at our residency and day school
in Amatongas, Mozambique!
Other Brothers will have equally
interesting and exciting stories to
tell; just ask!
Today, maybe even in the town
or city you live in, there are young
people experiencing difficult
situations like the boys who filled
the hospitals, prisons and streets
of Lyon in the 19th century. The
cries of the young are reaching
a fever pitch. The world and
the Church are in need of more
Brothers of the Sacred Heart men who are willing to reach out
in compassion to make the love
of Christ real and effective in the
lives of young people. Right now!
Today!
Is there someone you know
who has the heart, but needs a
push, an invitation from you, to
pursue such a call? Could you
muster the courage to invite or
encourage such an alum, possibly
even a classmate, to seriously
discern a vocation and respond to
God’s invitation?
And what about you? Could
you be one of those being called
to embrace the life of a Brother on
behalf of young people, especially
those who are poor and without
hope?
Where might you be next
Sept. 30, 2015? Possibly with us
as a Brother? We need you. The
world and the church needs you.
But most importantly, young
people need you. Please give it
some prayerful consideration, and
give me a call if you would like to
discuss it further.
In His Heart,
Brother Ronald Hingle, SC
Vocation Director
(504) 913-0005
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1993
1998
The Traditio
By Jennifer Knight
For the fifth time in the school’s history, Catholic High School has been
named a National Blue Ribbon School. The announcement was made on
Sept. 30, 2014, by the U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan.
holistic approach to education focuses on forming our students as
Christian men in every aspect of their experience at Catholic High as we
embrace and carry on the mission of the Brothers of the Sacred Heart.”
The U.S. Department of Education’s No Child Left Behind Blue
Catholic High School received the National Blue Ribbon recognition
Ribbon Schools Program, originally
in 1989, 1993, 1998 and 2003, and is one
instituted in 1982, requires schools to
of only two schools in the country to receive
“This award affirms the hard work
meet either of two assessment criteria.
this recognition five times. Catholic High
of students, educators, families and
It recognizes “Exemplary Achievement
School is one of 50 private schools in the
communities in creating safe and
Gap Closing Schools,” and it recognizes
country to receive this recognition for
welcoming schools where students
“Exemplary High Performing Schools,”
2014.
master challenging content.”
schools that score in the top 15 percent on
state and national assessments. Catholic
“This is an exciting day for Catholic
High as the hard work and dedication of our faculty, staff and students High School was recognized as an “Exemplary High Performing School.”
is recognized through this national award,” commented CHS Principal
Lisa Harvey. “I am proud that we are being recognized not only for
The National Blue Ribbon Schools Program honors public and private
the excellent work that takes place in our classrooms, but for the entire elementary, middle, and high schools where students either achieve very
educational experience that Catholic High offers to our students. This high learning standards or are making notable improvements in closing the
Special guests attending the Blue Ribbon announcement at Catholic High on Sept. 30, 2014,
were (front row, l to r) Brother Xavier Werneth SC, Brother Eldon Crifasi, SC ’39, Francis
Jumonville ’73, Bishop Robert Muench, Principal Lisa Harvey, Diocesan Superintendent
of Catholic Schools Dr. Melanie Verges, Brother Bill Cawley, SC, Brother Paul Montero, SC,
Mothers’ Club President Debbie Landry, Brother Ray Hebert, SC, Assistant Principal for
Discipline Brian Hightower ’97, Vicki Melancon and Assistant Principal for Instruction and
Technology Jared Cavalier. Second row (l to r) are Carol Bonnecaze, CHS President Gene Tullier,
Brother Ronald Hingle, SC, Academic Assistant Principal Tom Eldringhoff, Men’s Club President
Gary Littlefield and Brother Henry Gaither, SC.
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2003
2014
n Continues
achievement gap. The award affirms the hard work of students, educators,
families and communities in creating safe and welcoming schools where
students master challenging content.
“Catholic High School has a long history of educating and forming
leaders in the Baton Rouge community,” said CHS President Gene Tullier.
“Excellence in all areas is a consistent emphasis of Brothers of the Sacred
Heart schools. I am proud and humbled to be a part of such a great
tradition, and I am truly excited about this National Blue Ribbon School
of Excellence recognition.”
Catholic High School and the other 2014 National Blue Ribbon
Schools were honored at a recognition ceremony on Nov. 10 and 11, 2014
in Washington, D.C.
The announcement was celebrated with cake in the courtyard for
students and a reception for invited guests following the announcement.
Blue cake for a blue announcement!
Principal Lisa Harvey (left) and CHS President Gene Tullier (right) accepted the National
Blue Ribbon Schools Award on behalf of Catholic High School in Washington, D.C. on
Nov. 11, 2014.
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Embrace
the Mission
By Kate Brady
Legacy, Excellence, History
These words are often heard in
conversations about Catholic High School.
Over the past 120 years, the history of
CHS reflects a legacy of excellence. This
doesn’t just happen by chance.
The investments of thousands of
alumni, parents and friends are the
foundation for the mission and vision
of the Brothers of the Sacred Heart for
Catholic High School.
The CHS Office of Advancement
has been the pipeline for resources for
supporting both long term and day-today operations of the school. Partners
have established and funded numerous
scholarship and endowed funds which
provide need-based tuition assistance to
keeping CHS affordable for families. This
is rooted in the charism of the Brothers.
Brother Donnan Berry, SC, is a storied
part of the history, legacy and excellence
of CHS. His passion and understanding
of the workings of development/
advancement found CHS to be one of the
first to establish such an office more than
30 years ago.
The Baton Rouge Chapter of the
Association of Fundraising Professionals
CLASS OF 1965
50-Year Reunion
May 2, 2015 - CHS Gym
Also honoring the Classes of
1955, 1950, 1945 and 1940
For more information, contact the
CHS Alumni Office at (225) 383-0459
or email Randy Ellis ’65 at [email protected].
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celebrated its 25th anniversary at the
National Philanthropy Day luncheon
on Nov. 9, 2014. Brother Donnan was
recognized as the driving force behind
the establishment of the chapter and his
impact on philanthropy in Baton Rouge.
“Embrace The Mission” is the theme
of the 2014-2015 outreach for gifts to the
Fund for CHS (PAGE, AGE and FAGE).
PAGE 30 is the segment directed to 458
parent donors that have made gifts and
pledges totaling more than $283,600.
AGE and FAGE informational packets
will be mailed by January 2015. The goal
of the three segments is $700,000.
The Annual Fund for CHS is vital
to the continued history and legacy of
excellence at CHS as it supports every
sector of the school – faculty salaries,
need based tuition assistance, general
administration costs, facilities and
programming. Together, the investments
from alumni, parents and friends of CHS
will create a stronger history, greater
legacies and higher excellence. Please
contact CHS Director of Advancement
Jamie Segar ’90 at jsegar@catholichigh.
org or (225) 389-0978 should you have
any questions.
Catholic High School
15th Annual Taste Fair
By Barbara Camp
Fish en papillote, crab and
brie soup, short ribs and polenta,
fresh strawberry cake, chargrilled
oysters, barbequed shrimp, red,
white and sparkling wines, super
premium ice cream…just a few
of the delectable contributions
enjoyed by more than 500 guests
attended the 15th Annual CHS
Taste Fair held in the gymnasium
on Sunday, Oct. 26, 2014.
The chairman of this year’s
event was Monty Buckles ’93,
joined by Taste Fair committee
members Bryan Hart ’98
and Kyle Smith ’95. Director
of Alumni Relations Glen
Randow,
Associate Director
of Alumni Relations Barbara
Camp, members of the Alumni
Association Board of Directors
and the CHS Advancement Team
assisted with the Taste Fair.
Proceeds of the event go to
support annual alumni activities
and to fund the CHS Alumni
Association Scholarship.
Special thanks to all of the
restaurants, beverage vendors and
door prize donors who graciously
supported the 2014 Taste Fair.
Serving on the 15th Annual Taste Fair committee were
(l to r) Director of Alumni Relations Glen Randow,
Taste Fair Chairman Monty Buckles ’93, and fellow
committee members Kyle Smith ’95, Bryan Hart ’98
and CHS Alumni Board President Denny Vicknair ’63.
Participating Restaurants
and Vendors
Pork and polenta served by
City Pork Deli & Charcuterie,
owned by Stephen
Hightower ’91, participated
in the 15th Annual Taste Fair.
Taste Fair guests enjoy delicious samples
by Doe’s Eat Place and Café Americain,
two of the 29 restaurants and beverage
vendors represented at the event.
Ambrosia Bakery
Baton Rouge Beer Agency
Baton Rouge Coca-Cola Bottling Co.
Brickyard South
Café Americain Restaurant and Catering
City Pork Deli & Charcuterie
Community Coffee Company, LLC
Doe’s Eat Place
Donner-Peltier Distillers
Drusilla Place Catering
Galatoire’s Bistro
Hawk’s Nest
Huey’s Bar
Kleinpeter Farms Dairy, LLC
Kona Grill
Leroy’s
Louisiana Lagniappe
Mansurs on the Boulevard
Olive or Twist
On the Half Shell
Parrain’s Seafood Restaurant
Paul Bologna’s Fine Wines
Paul Wong’s Chinese and Sushi
Piccadilly Restaurants
Republic National Distributing Company
Ruffino’s Italian Restaurant
The Rum House
Walk-On’s Catering
Your Mom’s Restaurant & Bar
Door Prizes
furnished by:
Alexander’s Highland Market
Bumble Lane
Community Coffee Company, LLC
DeAngelo’s Central
Don Juan Cigar Company
The Fresh Market
Hi Nabor Supermarket, Inc.
Paris Parker Salons & Spas
Roberto’s River Road Restaurant
More than 500 guests attended the 2014 Taste Fair on Oct. 26, 2014, sponsored by the Catholic
High School Alumni Association.
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Shirley and Beth Arrighi
Memorial Endowed
Scholarship
Dedicated
toward
the
commitment and belief in the
Catholic High mission, an endowed
scholarship has been established in
memory of Shirley S. Arrighi Sr.
and Beth W. Arrighi, in support
of need-based tuition assistance at
Catholic High. Initiated by their
sons, Shirley S. Arrighi Jr. ’72
and David H. Arrighi ’73 and
through the love and generosity
of their family, grandchildren
Matthew J. Arrighi ’08, D.
Hunter Arrighi Jr ’09, Kristi R.
Allen (SJA ’95), Leigh A. Donohue
(SJA ’96), Christina K. Tolbert and
Cameron S. Tolbert ’14, along
with five great grandchildren, the
endowed scholarship honors the
hardworking lives of leadership
and service devoted toward family
values and the commitment to
Catholic education representative
of Shirley and Beth Arrighi.
Born in Natchez, Mississippi
in 1907, to Dominic Arrighi and
Purdy Enders, Shirley moved
to Baton Rouge at an early age.
Graduating from Baton Rouge High
School in 1926, he went on to serve
as a Lieutenant in the Navy during
WWII on a destroyer in the North
Atlantic as its communications
officer. Upon his return to Baton
Rouge he continued his career in
Law Enforcement with both the
Baton Rouge Police and Sheriff’s
Office.
Beth was born in Baton Rouge
to Maldeta Fourrier and Eugene
Weil. While attending SJA, she
served on the cheerleading squad
and graduated as salutatorian
in 1945. After graduation, she
worked for the District Attorney’s
office and met Shirley, during his
service in Law Enforcement. In
1950, Shirley attended the FBI
Academy in Washington, D.C.
with Beth attending his graduation
from the academy that June. It
was there in 1950 where they were
married, returned to Baton Rouge,
built a home and raised a family
until their passing, Shirley in 1987
and Beth in 2013.
Shirley served as the Chief of
Police in Baton Rouge from 1954
to 1961 before retiring from Law
Enforcement and going into private
business. In 1972, he established
the first Drug Education Program
for Louisiana and traveled around
the state educating schools and
students of the issues of drug
abuse. Through his involvement
in radios and communications he
helped establish Delta 73, a ham
radio association that exists today.
Meanwhile, Beth worked in real
Brothers, David H. Arrighi ’73 (right) and Shirley S. Arrighi Jr. ’72
(second from right) initiated the endowed scholarship in memory of
their parents (l to r) Shirley and Beth Arrighi.
estate then went on to work for
the Education Department and the
State Fire Marshal’s Office. There
she served as the administrative
assistant for five different Fire
Marshals.
“Growing up I have often told
people what a wonderful happy
childhood we had,” mentioned
David Arrighi ’73. “Even though
there was a 20-year difference in age
with our parents we never noticed
the difference. Mom appreciated,
looked up to and respected my
Dad so very much and Dad simply
adored Mom. They both were
firm believers in a strong Catholic
education and while we were young
they often stressed the importance
of Catholic High School in our
lives. Because of their commitment
to and belief in CHS we always
assumed Dad went to CHS. It
was not until we were older that we
learned he attended Baton Rouge
High where he was later inducted
in the Baton Rouge High School
Hall of Fame in 1981.”
“We are deeply grateful to the
Arrighi family for establishing a
memorial endowed scholarship,”
commented
Director
of
Advancement Jamie Segar ’90.
“To honor the legacy of Shirley
and Beth through their generosity
and devotion toward Catholic
High is very humbling and we
express our sincere thanks for their
commitment.”
To learn more about how
you can leave a lasting legacy
through establishing an endowed
scholarship, contact Segar, in the
CHS Office of Advancement
at (225) 389-0978 or jsegar@
catholichigh.org.
Two Sign To Play Collegiate Sports
Triston Elston ’15 has signed
to play golf at the University of
Louisiana at Lafayette. Elston is a
three-year letterman and finished
3rd in state his junior year. He
also placed 3rd in the Bubba
Conlee Tournament. Triston is
involved in Hi-Y at CHS.
“I chose ULL because of their
petroleum engineering program.
They also have a great campus
and great golf team,” commented
Elston.
Elston plans to major in
petroleum engineering and is the
son of Kim and Scott Elston.
Chadd Burns ’15 has signed
to pole vault for the Louisiana
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State University Track Team. In
his sophomore year, Burns was
named District Champion. His
junior year, he was selected to the
All-State Track Team and became
the Indoor State Champion and
Outdoor runner-up. Burns is also
a member of the National Honor
Society and a Student Minister.
“I’ve lived in Baton Rouge
all my life and LSU has always
been such a huge part of my
life and I think it’s going to be
fun to represent the Tigers,”
commented Burns.
Burns plans to major in
dentistry and is the son of Cherie
and Matt Burns.
CHS head golf coach Patrick
Dulaney ’92 (right) stands next to
Triston Elston ’15 (left) as he signs
to play golf at the University of
Louisiana at Lafayette.
CHS head track coach Pete
Boudreaux ’59 (right) and assistant
track coach Nicholas Minvielle (left)
stand next to Chadd Burns ’15
(middle) as he signs to pole vault for
the LSU Track Team.
Catholic High School
Three-Peat
CHS Swim Team Wins State Title
for Third Year
The CHS swim team won the LHSAA
Division I State Championship in Sulphur,
Louisiana on Saturday, Nov. 22, 2014, for the
third time in four years to finish the season
undefeated. This was also the first time CHS
has ever won back-to-back state championships
in the sport of swimming. It is the program’s
fourth state championship since 2005.
The team scored 416 points which is the
second highest score ever at a state meet by
a CHS team. The Bears won the meet by 28
points which is the second largest margin of
victory in their four championship seasons,
each time beating Jesuit High School, a
program with 37 state championships in the
sport. CHS is the only team to defeat Jesuit at
a state meet since 1978.
The team was 31/32 best times on the
season in prelims and turned around and went
21/29 best season times in finals.
The Bears broke the LHSAA Divison I and times in the 100 freestyle and 200 freestyle
Composite State Record in the 200 Freestyle (1:38.80) are both an automatic All-American
Relay, and Colin Bone ’16 broke the LHSAA qualifying time. He was named Outstanding
and Divison I record two different times at Male Swimmer of the Meet and won his sixth
the meet in the 100 free. The relay team of individual state championship, and sixth relay
Bone, Nick Seagraves ’15, Nick Romero ’17 state championship of his career.
and Brady Grenfell
’15 went 1:25.17 to
obliterate the 1:25.47
record Jesuit set in
2006. The swim
team is also a NISCA
Automatic
AllAmerican qualifying
team.
Bone’s lead off
split of 20.91, a
consideration
AllAmerican cut and
his time of 45.06 in
the 100 freestyle is a
new LHSAA Division
I and Composite
2014 CHS Swim Team State Champions
State Record. Bone’s
CHS Baseball Facility Improvement Initiative
Continuing a Championship Vision
Consistent with maintaining a tradition of
excellence in everything we do, Catholic High
has made huge strides in improving its baseball
facility through several significant facility
upgrades. Since 2008, critical needs have
been addressed to maximize the efficiency for
practice and game time with the installation
of lights, irrigation and outfield upgrades,
along with a new press box, concession stand
and restroom improvements in 2009. Covered
batting cages were added for the 2014 season.
Last fall, initial fundraising efforts were
conducted with CHS baseball alumni in
pursuit of Phase Three facility improvements
to fix infield drainage issues and install a
synthetic turf surface. Plans also include the
demolition and construction of brand new
home and visitor dugouts to allow for a more
spacious player area.
“Last year our team lost nearly 20 practices
over the course of the season due to inclement
weather,” mentioned Head Baseball Coach
Brad Bass. “With a synthetic playing surface
we can be back on our field and playing 15
minutes after a hard rain. That is huge for our
team.”
Fundraising efforts are underway for the
$300,000 synthetic infield surface, along
with additional funds needed for dugout
improvements.
“Through the generosity of our parents
and grandparents, alumni and friends we
have received approximately $180,000 in
commitments toward Phase Three,” mentioned
26th Annual Alumni Golf Classic
Director of Advancement Jamie Segar ’90.
“We are halfway there, but we’ve still got a
long way to go before we reach our goal. Our
plan is to continue to fundraise throughout
the course of the 2015 baseball season with
hopes to begin construction and installation
this July, once the 2015 metro season wraps
up. It’s another step toward updating and
improving our overall campus facilities for
our students and we hope our CHS parents
and grandparents, alumni and friends will get
involved.”
To learn more on how you can be part of
the championship vision by supporting the
CHS Baseball Facility Improvement Initiative,
please contact Segar at jsegar@catholichigh.
org or call (225) 338-9279.
SPRING blood drive
Tuesday, April 21, 2015
7:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.
CHS Wrestling Room
Monday, April 20, 2015
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Grizzly Socials
“Scout’s Honor”
Band Showcase
all-american
CHS Alumni and Louisiana Sports Hall of Famer
Mel Didier ’44 speaks after the viewing of his
documentary, Scout’s Honor.
The CHS Marching Band and Bruinettes
competed in the LA Showcase of Marching Bands
at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette’s Cajun
Field where they placed fifth in state.
On Friday, Dec. 5, 2014, CHS senior and running
back Derrius Guice ’15 accepted his jersey to play
in the U.S. Army All-American Football Game.
washington, D.C.
Spending their Thanksgiving holiday in
Washington, D.C. were (l to r) Davis Shill, Peter
Sclafani, Kennedy Ferachi, Ray Nebel, Rhett
Townsend and Conner LeBlanc.
grizzly great tailgate
CHS students placing a wreath at the Tomb
of the Unknown Soldiers in Arlington National
Cemetery were Michael Delatte (back left) and
Jeffrey Kelley (front left).
Showing off their Bear spirit at the Grizzly Great
Tailgate (l to r) were Glenn Constantino ’60,
Frankie Constantino ’54, David Brian, Donald
Salemi ’60 and Zeke Nola ’60.
Members of the CHS Alumni Association Board
of Directors (l to r) Don Contine ’67, John
Wayne Brocato ’63, Jason Cashio ’91, Alumni
Association President Denny Vicknair ’63, John
McLindon ’81 and Alex Knight ’01 assist with the
Clay Shoot.
Current CHS students from the class of 2016, (l
to r) Nick Carville, Patrick Stephens, Kennedy
Ferachi and Ray Nebel, compete as a team in the
Clay Shoot.
Members of the CHS Men’s Club serving at the
Grizzly Great Tailgate (l to r) were J. Clifford
Grout III, Junior Politz ’53, Men’s Club Vice
President Kyle Huffstickler ’85 and Mike Lamana
’64.
Flint Virgets ’78 (far left) and Mark Emonet
’87 (far right), co-chairmen of the Clay Shoot
event, present medals to (l to r) David Newton,
Taylor Newton ’15, Chandler Miles ’15 and Autley
Newton.
(L to r) Mike Matthews ’91, Josh Matthews ’15,
Alison Matthews, Joe Macaluso, Carl Polito
’09 and John Ballance stop for a quick photo
between shooting stations.
Enjoying the Grizzly Great Tailgate were (l to r)
CHS Director of Alumni Relations Glen Randow,
Miles Coleman ’16, Maurice Coleman ’82 and
Kevin Franklin ’93.
Alumni Clay Shoot
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Catholic High School
Class Ring
Donations
Bearly Vegas
At the Mothers’ Club event, Bearly Vegas, are (l
to r) Car Raffle Chairwoman Nicole Wax, Mothers’
Club President Debbie Landry and Roslyn Butler.
Standing with Elvis (Dixon McMakin ’05, third
from left) at the Mothers’ Club event, Bearly
Vegas, were (l to r) Alex Polito, Mothers’ Club
Secretary Shelia Sterling, Past President Judy
Giorlando and Treasurer Tracey McGoey.
Brother Martin Game
The Class of 1996 in coordination
with the Alumni Office, Alumni
Board of Directors and Archives
Department of Catholic High is
pleased to offer its alma mater with
the opportunity to build a class ring
display that will preserve history,
instill tradition and commemorate
members of each class. Dating
back to the days of St. Vincent’s
Academy, the class ring has served
as a token of remembrance for the
years spent with your classmates,
teachers and teammates learning
the values of the Brothers of the
Sacred Heart and setting the
cornerstone for adulthood.
Class years currently missing as of
December 1, 2014
Enjoying gumbo provided by the Alumni
Association (l to r) were Billy Bourdier ’55 and
Byron Campagna ’52.
Cheering for the Bears at the Brother Martin
playoff game (l to r) were Debbie Landry,
Johnette Drago, Suzy Adler, Patsy Carona and
Angelle Cooley.
Recognized before the Catholic vs. Brother Martin playoff game on Nov. 21, 2014, (l to r) were Brother
Ray Hebert, SC, Brother Marcel Riviere, SC, Brother Ramon Daunis, SC, Brother Harold Harris, SC, Brother
Xavier Werneth, SC, Brother James Burns, SC, Brother Eldon Crifasi, SC ’39, Brother Bill Cawley, SC, CHS
President Gene Tullier, Brother Martin President John Devlin, CHS Principal Lisa Harvey and Brother Martin
Principal Greg Rando.
Mothers’ Club Auction
March 28, 2015
7 - 11 p.m.
Capitol Park Museum In Downtown Baton Rouge
CHAMPAGNE RAFFLE drawing for a two piece necklace set and
matching bracelet generously donated by Jules Madere. Tickets
are available at the Mother/Son Breakfast, Grandparents Day
and the night of the Auction. Winner need not be present.
CAR RAFFLE drawing for a 2015 Camry LE or a 3
year/36,000 mile lease on a 2015 Lexus RX350 or ES350
provided by Price LeBlanc Toyota Lexus- $10 donation/ticket.
1898
1899
1900
1901
1902
1903
1904
1905
1906
1907
1908
1909
1910
1911
1912
1916
1917
1918
1919
1920
1921
1922
1923
1925
1927
1928
1930
1933
1934
1935
1941
1943
1949
2005
2006
2008
2009
Plans are underway for the
design of the ring display with
anticipated completion by the
summer of 2015.
If you are considering donating
your class ring please contact
Glen Randow in the Alumni Office,
(225) 383-0459 or email
[email protected].
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Habitat for Humanity Wedding Bells
Dr. Leah Pillet Larson and John Stephen Hightower ’91
Elizabeth Pyror and Matthew Waguespack ’00
Camille Louise Fanguy and Jason Daniel Dormady ’05
Adrienne Elizabeth Renfrow and Jeremy Michael Sanders ’05
Brooks Powell and Sean Christopher Dauterive ’06
Meagan Bahlinger and John O’neal Peno ’09
Megan Marie Cannatella and Nathan Timothy White ’10
Baby Bears
Kathleen Sayre, daughter of Melissa and Emmet Thomas Healy ’83
Braden Virginia, daughter of Christin and Treye Weilbacher ’91
John Matthew Von Gruben, son of Kate and Matthew Joseph Von Gruben ’94
Charlotte Lintot, daughter of Jennie and Edward Christian Miller ’96
Mary Carolyn, daughter of Becky and Christopher Campbell Eldredge ’98
Michael Thomas and Anna Catherine, twins of Celeste and Matthew Joseph Gross ’98
John Walter, son of Mary Beth and Joseph Edward Boudreaux ’01
Story Under Construction!
Go to our website for the lastest news
about the CHS Habitat for Humanity Build.
Jake Scott, son of Dara and Matthew Wade Neyland ’01
Zachary Brian, son of Rachel and Michael Joseph Von Gruben ’02
Luke Taylor, son of Megan and Benjamin Charles McArdle ’05
In Memoriam
As of Dec. 1, 2014, the following alumni and friends of CHS have passed away since the last issue of Bear Facts II.
Please remember them and their families in your prayers.
Dr. Eric “Henry” Amos ’60
Noah Andras
Charles Joseph “Pie” Bonaventure
Brother Maurus Bordelon, SC
Marie Champagne “Sis” Bowers
Lee Bozeman ’42
Bryant Bradford
Reginald Thomas “Tommy” Brown Jr.
Carol Lucien Buhler ’50
Judith Klibert “Judy” Cancienne
Elisa LeBlanc Comeaux
Frederick K. “Freddie” Copponex ’48
Shirley Crosby
Charles Oscar Daggett Sr.
Cody Jonathan D’Amico
Mural Louis David, Jr. ’59
Nettie Baddock Dupuy
Bill H. Elam
16th Annual
William A. “Bill” Evrard
David Arthur Fontenot ’75
Darryl James Forestier
Jerry “Bill” Foster
Vivienne Mayfield Francis
Manuel Frank Gan Sr.
Freddie Guerin
Joseph Ray Guitreau Jr., MD ’87
Effie Copponex Hardy
Ralph Martin Hutchinson
Peter Wilfred Hymel Sr.
Wallace “Wally” Jackson ’65
Ken Kleinpeter
Joseph Stanley “JK” Klimczak
Jane Crews Reynolds LeBlanc
Leona Manuel
Mary Jane Field Mayfield
Brother William Harris “Will” McCue, SC
Brother Eldon
5K Run and 1 Mile Run/Walk/Jog
Salvador Gerlando “Bubbie” Messina ’51
William Morris “Bill” Michelet
Gay Gipson Middleton
Nicholas Russell Murray Jr. ’53
William David “Bill” Nesbit ’53
Earl Victor “Pat” Patterson III
Joseph Anthony “Joey” Pizzolato Jr.
Anthony Joseph “Tony” Rebaldo ’65
Kirklin P. Roberts ’14
Carl Joseph Robichaux ’65
Blake Patrick Siemann
Larry Dean Swales
Mr. and Mrs. J.W. Thomas
Mary Salario “M.T.” Vince
Robert George Wand
Clarence Daniel “Tinker” Zimmerle Jr. ’47
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Early registration guarantees a long-sleeved,
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Memorial and Honorary Gifts
There are many special occasions during our lives when we choose to memorialize or honor in a special way those we hold dear. The following are acknowledged
for their gifts to Catholic High School Aug. 19, 2014, through Dec. 2, 2014, in honor or memory of loved ones. Please remember these alumni and friends, as
well as their families, in your prayers.
MEMORIAL GIFTS
Mr. Noah J. Andras
Mr. and Mrs. Todd Ledet
Mrs. Louis J. Bonnecaze
Mr. and Mrs. Randall J. Ellis Sr. ’65
Mr. and Mrs. Lewis O. Unglesby
Mr. and Mrs. Anthony G. Zumo
Brother Maurus Bordelon, SC
Mr. and Mrs. Robert M. Brouillette
Mr. Firmin L. Bozeman ’42
Mr. and Mrs. Louis W. McHardy Sr. ’47
Mr. David H. Broussard Sr. ’55
Mr. and Mrs. Stanley J. Prutz
Mr. Benjamin C. Brown ’99
Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Culotta Jr. ’70
Mr. Christopher N. Stuart Jr. ’99
Mr. Frederick Keller Copponex ’48
Mr. and Mrs. Louis W. McHardy Sr. ’47
Mrs. Shirley Crosby
Dr. and Mrs. John Crosby
Mr. Charles Daggett
Mr. and Mrs. Roger Daggett
Mr. Brian T. Davis ’89
Mr. Michael Tansey
Mrs. Dorthy N. Duncan
Dr. and Mrs. Tom J. Meek Jr.
Mr. and Mrs. Glen Randow
Mr. and Mrs. Michael W. Savoy
Mr. and Mrs. Ralph J. Stephens ’73
Mrs. Nettie Baddock Dupuy
Associated Grocers, Inc.
Mr. David A. Fontenot ’75
Mr. and Mrs. Fielding H. Johnson Jr. ’77
Mr. and Mrs. James W. Jolly Jr. ’75
Mr. and Mrs. Errol E. Labat ’75
Mr. Bill Foster
Ms. Eloise Foster
Mr. Manuel Frank Gan Sr.
Mr. and Mrs. Otis S. James Jr.
Mrs. Mary Delle Gerald
Mr. and Mrs. Jimmy M. Vidrine
Dr. Joseph R. Guitreau Jr. ’87
Mrs. Carla R. Nesbit
Mr. Burt J. Helouin ’45
Mrs. Maxine Helouin
Mr. Peter W. Hymel Sr.
Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Aguillard Sr.
Mr. and Mrs. James J. Bailey III
Mr. Alvin Bargas
Mr. Charles Bargas
Mr. and Mrs. Gordon “Trey” Bargas
Mr. and Mrs. Gordon L. Bargas Jr. ’51
Mr. Paul P. Bologna ’78
Mr. and Mrs. Marvin E. Borgmeyer
Mr. and Mrs. Frederick C. Capdevielle
Mr. and Mrs. Peter J. Gaunt
Mr. and Mrs. Otis S. James Jr.
Mr. and Mrs. Roy A. Johnson
Mr. and Mrs. Michael Julian
Mr. and Mrs. Duane LeBlanc
Mr. and Mrs. Anthony J. Politz Jr. ’53
Mr. and Mrs. Charles F. Reynaud Jr.
Mr. and Mrs. Greg Roesler
Mr. Gordon L. Jones ’99
Mr. Christopher N. Stuart Jr. ’99
Mr. Francis C. Jumonville Sr. ’39
Mr. Gabriel J. Jumonville Sr. ’42
Mrs. Margaret S. Jumonville
Mr. Gabriel J. Jumonville Sr. ’42
Mr. Donald P. Kershaw Sr. ’50
Mrs. Margie P. Belou
Mr. William S. Belou
Miss Perry Cole
Mr. and Mrs. Chris Sides
Mr. Paul K. Kleinpeter Sr.
Mr. and Mrs. Roland L. Fryou ’56
Mr. Joseph S. Klimczak
Mr. and Mrs. Jimmy M. Vidrine
Mrs. Gloria Labat
Mr. and Mrs. Errol E. Labat ’75
Lt. M. Scott Lamana ’88
Mr. and Mrs. Robert W. Barton
Mr. and Mrs. Eric J. Broussard ’88
Mr. and Mrs. Paul M. Hebert Jr. ’64
Mr. Clarence A. Ledig ’29
Mr. and Mrs. Conrad Ledig ’73
Mr. Dominick E. Losavio ’45
Mr. and Mrs. H. William Jolly III ’66
Mr. and Mrs. Edward J. Lundin Sr.
Mr. and Mrs. Rusty Waldrep
Mr. Gerald H. Marchand ’49
Mr. and Mrs. Jimmie D. Powell
Mrs. Marta H. McCarron
Ms. Nancy P. Herin
Mr. Patrick O. McCarron ’93
Mr. Robert L. McCarron Jr.
Mr. and Mrs. Robert L. McCarron III ’89
Mr. and Mrs. Jimmy M. Vidrine
Brother Will McCue, SC
Mr. and Mrs. Otis S. James Jr.
Mr. and Mrs. Jimmy M. Vidrine
Mr. William M. Michelet
Mr. and Mrs. Roy A. Johnson
Mr. William H. Middleton ’99
Mr. Christopher N. Stuart Jr. ’99
Mr. William D. Nesbit ’53
Mrs. Insa S. Abraham
Mr. and Mrs. Walter R. Bogan
Mr. Christopher Boggs
Mr. and Mrs. Dean Buckland
Mr. and Mrs. Patrick L. Flanagan
Mrs. Antoinette T. James
Mr. and Mrs. Cheney C. Joseph
Dr. and Mrs. Lawrence M. Kleinpeter ’53
Mrs. Patricia Miller
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph A. Perrault Jr.
Mrs. Nancy Suarez
Mr. and Mrs. Travis Telhiard
The University of Tampa President
and Mrs. Vaughn and the University
community
Mr. Jeffrey D. Nola ’94
Dr. B. Diane Sistrunk
Mr. C. Anthony Nolan ’92
Mr. and Mrs. C. Norman Nolan ’92
Danni Bourgeois Pecue
Mr. and Mrs. Kurt M. Bueche
Mr. Jared V. Rachal ’99
Mr. Christopher N. Stuart Jr. ’99
Mr. Anthony J. Rebaldo ’65
Mr. and Mrs. Randall J. Ellis Sr. ’65
Mr. Kirklin P. Roberts ’14
Mr. and Mrs. Robert M. Brouillette
Mr. Carl J. Robichaux ’65
Mr. and Mrs. Leroy J. Colter
Mr. and Mrs. Randall J. Ellis Sr. ’65
Mr. and Mrs. Ronald R. Rome ’55
Mr. and Mrs. Frank T. Saia
Dr. and Mrs. C. Verne Brian
Mr. Andrew J. Sceroler Jr. ’53
Mr. and Mrs. Craig Sceroler
Brother Jean Sobert, SC
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Burns Jr.
Mr. Otto D. Thompson Sr.
Mr. and Mrs. Gary W. Krouse
Mr. Robert Wand
Mr. and Mrs. James Wand
Mr. Clarence D. Zimmerle Jr. ’47
Mr. and Mrs. Louis W. McHardy Sr. ’47
HONORARY GIFTS
Mr. and Mrs. Frank A. Benoit
Mr. and Mrs. Otis S. James Jr.
CHS Band Directors
Mr. and Mrs. David Thompson
CHS Students and Alumni
Mr. Adam C. Aycock ’00
Mr. Branden J. Coniglio ’14
Mr. and Mrs. Jarrod J. Coniglio
Mr. and Mrs. Eric A. Couper ’05
Mr. and Mrs. Scott A. Couper
Mr. Anthony J. DePaul ’15
Mr. and Mrs. Michael S. DePaul
Mr. Harold D. Dupuy ’73
Ms. Nancy P. Herin
Mr. William J. Evans Jr. ’18
Mr. and Mrs. Will Evans Sr.
Mr. Jackson B. Haag ’18
Mr. and Mrs. Shane J. Haag
Mr. Spencer J. Heitman ’19
Mr. and Mrs. Timothy Heitman
Mr. Nicholas D. Kellner ’16
Cmdr. Timothy L. Kellner
Dr. and Mrs. Kenneth Kitchell
Dr. and Mrs. Christopher M. Funes ’89
Mr. Luke M. Lacy ’17
Mr. Barry Lacy
Mrs. Peggy Magette
Mr. and Mrs. Scott Raley
Mr. Anthony G. Noto ’15
Mr. and Mrs. Charles J. Noto Sr.
Mr. Luke A. Petite ’18
Mr. and Mrs. Rhett Petite
Mr. Alexander B. Quebedeaux ’16
Mr. and Mrs. John Quebedeaux Jr.
Mr. Kevin N. Quebedeaux ’16
Mr. and Mrs. John Quebedeaux Jr.
Mr. Luke R. Ramsey ’18
Mr. Charles Ramsey
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High led 6-0.
Catholic High missed two
scoring
opportunities after the
Catholic High School vs.
Baton Rouge High touchdown.
Baton Rouge High School Catholic High fumbled at the
Baton Rouge High five and
By David Butler
then later moved the ball to the
Baton Rouge High School 15For years, Baton Rouge 27-18 victory.
Seeking their first win yard line before time expired
High School and Istrouma
High School were Catholic over Baton Rouge High in 18 ending the first half.
Toward the end of the third
High’s biggest rivals in football. years, Catholic High squared
Catholic High’s 1963 football off against the Bulldogs at quarter Catholic High School
win over Istrouma is legendary Memorial Stadium with 2,500 took over the ball on the Baton
Baton Rouge High School 48-yard
as it was Catholic High’s first fans in attendance.
victory in that series in 27 years. Rouge High scored first with line. Catholic High moved the
Catholic High’s rivalry with 2:07 remaining in the first ball to the Baton Rouge High
Baton Rouge High School quarter. Bruce Flowers from 24-yard line while they faced
was also intense. As Catholic Baton Rouge High blocked a 4th and 7. From the Baton
High was set to face Baton Vincent “Bo” Kleinpeter ’67’s Rouge High 24-yard line Greg
Rouge High in their 1966 punt and Rene Flowers picked “Tiger” Guillory ’67 threw a
contest, Catholic High had not up the ball at the Catholic High 9-yard pass to Bo Kleinpeter
won since 1948 when Jerry School 10, racing in for the moving the ball to the 15-yard
Marchand ’49 led the Eddie touchdown. Jerry Scott’s PAT line and giving Catholic High
Harrelson coached team to a was no good and Baton Rouge a first down. Catholic High
was then offsides, moving
the ball back
to the 20-yard
line. Guillory
then hit Mike
Capone ’67
for 11 yards
to the Baton
Rouge High
9-yard line and
another first
down. Bobby
Richard ’67
ran for 3 yards,
moving the ball
to the 6. Then
Kleinpeter
dove over the
Richard Guidry ’67, Number 43, strains for more yardage in the Catholic High
middle for 2
vs. Baton Rouge High 1963 game.
yards to the
4-yard
line,
1963:
giving Catholic High first and
goal from the 4. Richard ran
the ball over right guard two
consecutive times moving the
ball to the 2-yard line and then
to the 1 yard line. On third
down, Kleinpeter was held for
no gain and the Bears faced 4th
and goal from the 1. Electing
to go for the touchdown,
Richard dove over right guard
for the game-tying touchdown
with 10:52 to go in the fourth
quarter.
Guillory’s all important PAT
was wide but Baton Rouge
High School was penalized for
roughing the kicker. Guillory’s
subsequent PAT split the
uprights, giving the Bears a 7-6
lead.
Late in the game Baton
Rouge High School was driving
with 1st and 10 at the Catholic
High School 20 when Bruin
end, Mike Gillis ’68, sacked the
Baton Rouge High quarterback
for a 9-yard loss proving to be a
key play in the Bears defensive
stand.
“Baton Rouge High was one
of the big three high schools
in Baton Rouge along with
Catholic High and Istrouma.
Players on both teams knew
each other due to the close
proximity of the two schools
and we played against each
other over the years in multiple
sports. We looked forward
to playing Baton Rouge High
School due to the rivalry
between the two schools. We
were excited that we were able
to defeat them after so many
years,” reflected Kleinpeter.