Vol. IX, No. 6
June 10, 2022
Christian Brothers School Graduates 161 Seventh Graders
Christian Brothers School graduated 161 seventh graders in its two ceremonies to close the 2021-2022 school year. On the Canal Street campus, 39 seventh grade girls received diplomas and awards in graduation exercises at St. Anthony of Padua Church, while on the City Park campus, 122 seventh grade boys had their ceremony and awards presentation in the Cultural Center.
 
Embry Palmisano (7D) on the Canal Street campus and Miller Jubenville (7C) on the City Park campus each received the Provincial’s Lasallian Award, presented to the graduating seventh grader who, in the opinion of the faculty and administration, has exhibited an outstanding balance of faith-filled life of prayer, commitment to academic excellence, advancement of an inclusive community, respect for others and a concern for the poor. It is the highest award presented at Christian Brothers School.
Miller Jubenville (7C) receives the Provincial’s Lasallian Award from principal Michael Prat.
Assistant principal Gloria Stumpf presents the Provincial’s Lasallian Award to Embry Palmisano (7D).
City Park principal Michael Prat presents the Academic Award for the highest average for all three years of middle school to Brady Crowson (7T).
Sadie Cambre (7W) was awarded the Academic Award for the highest average for all three years of middle school. It was presented by principal Richard Neider.
On the Canal Street campus, Emma Lirette (7D) received the Brother Harold Turner, FSC, Athletics Award; Olivia Ballay (7W) was awarded the Extracurricular Award for Academics, and Abigail Munson (7D) received the Extracurricular Award for Arts.
 
On the City Park campus, Michael Posey (7T) received the Brother Harold Turner, FSC, Athletics Award on the City Park campus, Andrew Nimmo (7T) received the Extracurricular Award for Academics, Bryson Morse (7T) received the Extracurricular Award for Arts, and Angelo Radetich (7C) was honored with the Service Award.

Olivia Ballay (7W) and Riley Swanson (7W) were awarded scholarships to Mr. Carmel Academy, while scholarships to St. Mary’s Dominican High School went to Sadie Cambre (7W), Lourdes Hanemann (7W) and Abigail Lips (7D). On the City Park campus, scholarships to Brother Martin High School were acknowledged having been awarded to Gerard Adam (7P), Evan Dobson (7T), Logan Leonard (7T), Hudson Fields (7T) and Oliver Steigner (7P).

At the Girls’ Middle School on Canal Street, the top three students in each homeroom were awarded plaques: in 7D, first, Charlotte Strassel; second, Shanlee Raimer, and third, Kallie Baroni; in 7W, first, Sadie Cambre; second, Riley Swanson, and third, Leah Johnson. On the City Park campus, the top three in each homeroom were, 7C: first, Sebastian Rojas; second, Hogan Grinstead; third, Hayes Rownd; 7M: first, Christian Hebert, second, Drew Newsom; third, William Danflous; 7P: first, Davis Hebert; second, Hugo Rauch; third, Gerard Adam; 7T: first, Brady Crowson; second, Hayes Ponder; third, Andrew Eagle.

Gareth Berner (7P) was the student speaker for the boys’ ceremony on the City Park Campus while Stella Zippert (7D) addressed the graduates and parents on the Canal Street campus.
 
At the girls’ middle school ceremony, Mr. Rick Marcell joined faculty members Charlotte Farris, Melanie Blackwell, Jessica Daroca, Shannon Denton, Joy Marcell and Br. John Mai, FSC, in providing music. Mrs. Maria Burmaster assisted in the music for the boys' ceremony with faculty members Heath Barker, Jon Pastorek and Brother John.
Julia Trahant Receives Veritas Award at Ceremony
Fourth graders received special certificates at a “step up” promotions ceremony in the Cultural Center on the City Park campus marking their entry into middle school. Students were greeted on stage by a seventh grade student from each campus, then they received a special welcome from middle school teachers as they exited the stage. The top three students academically in each homeroom were also honored (listed below).
 
The Veritas Award is presented to the fourth grade student who is returning to CBS for fifth grade and, in the opinion of the faculty and administration, best exhibits an integration of prayer, faith, study, community and service and a joy/zest for life. This year, the Veritas Award was presented to Julia Trahant (4Y).



Julia Trahant (4Y) received the Veritas Award, the highest honor bestowed on a fourth grader returning to CBS for middle school. She is pictured with president Joey Scaffidi and Richard Neider, principal of the Canal Street campus, who presented the award.
Academic Awards Presented to Top Three in Each Homeroom
The top three students academically in each homeroom received plaques in awards ceremonies on their respective campuses. In addition, first, second and third grade students received special honors. The Sister Ruth Angelette, OP, Award is presented to one female in each homeroom who, in the opinion of the faculty and administration, exhibits outstanding scholarship, effort and character in and out of the classroom, and the Brother Amedy Esquibel, FSC, Award is presented to the male students who exhibits the same qualities.
 
In 1H: first, Jacob Balash; second, Amelie Bode; third, Morris Reed; Sr. Ruth, Addie Aponte; Br. Amedy, Borne Boudreaux. In 1R: first, Caleb Levy; second, Camille Cortez; third, Will Borsch; Sr. Ruth, Katherine Woodruff; Br. Amedy, Joseph Alcina. In 1S: first, Sawyer Smith; second, Hudson Smith; third, Eleanor Barber; Sr. Ruth, Ellie Therio; Br. Amedy, Henry Clement.
 
In 2G: first, William Vance; second Sophia Scelfo; third, Charlie Cusimano; Sr. Ruth, Amelie Braud; Br. Amedy, Johnny Rhodes. In 2P: first, Everleigh Manzella; second, Michael Mouras; third, Kyle McNeil; Sr. Ruth, Allie Marino; Br. Amedy, Levi Patella. In 3C: first, Tate Self; second, Blaine Buras; third, Cristiano Windham; Sr. Ruth, Lily Hubbell; Br. Amedy, Ford Carlin. In 3V: first, Ford Lambert; second Cecilia Barber; third, Shelby Holmes; Sr. Ruth, Mairin Bond; Br. Amedy, Benjamin Comeaux.
 
In 4G: first, Jeffrey Balash; second Liam Coleman; third, Cooper Foster; Sr. Ruth, Sophie Cusimano; Br. Amedy, Harrison Moran. In 4Y, first, Banjamin Womble; second Aubrey Spreen; third, Elizabeth Woodruff; Sr. Ruth, Vivienne Thomas; Br. Amedy, Grayson Cheramie.

In 5E: first, Tess Maher; second, Juliet Fisse; third, Avery Held. 5S: first, Eliza Palmisano; second, Emma Kate Banquer; third Sophia Bacigalupi. In 6K: first, Logan Kadden; second, Macie Hebert; third, Annalise Thieneman. 6R: first, Bria Flynn; second, Ruby Spreen; third, Anna Holloway.
 
In 5B: first, Harrison Tschirn; second, Michael Psilos; third, Lucas Urcia; 5M: first, Jack Phillips; second, Luke Johnson; third, Palmer Guste; 5R: first, Braden Fox; second, Brennan Cook; third, Coleman Bourg; 5Z: first, Ellis Broussard; second, Owen Koloski; third, Gavin Leonard.

6B: first, Vico Vignes; second, William Roniger; third, Rhys Diley; 6C: first, Colin Caste; second, Jack Markey; third, Trip Meyaski; 6F: first, Brendan Groetsch; second, Sawyer Hale; third, Michael Gaglia; 6J: first, James Ganucheau; second, Luke Le; third, Luca Marcello.
Spring Concert Features Band, Choir, One-Act Plays


Performing in the CBS Falcon Band Spring Concert, the drum line got a featured spot. From left, Lucas Dobson (6F), Jack Ruckert (6B), Kentral Hagan (6B), Paul Crane (6J), Joel Patella (7M) and Brandon Hezeau (7T). Heath Barker, fifth grade homeroom teacher, is the band director.




Gareth Berner (7P) was a soloist on his sax
during the spring concert.
The Drama Club on the City Park campus showed it’s not easy being a super hero in their one-act comedy “Superhero Problems.” From left, Luke Crawley (6B), John Connolle (7T) and Bryson Morse (7T).
Evan Dobson (7T) entertained as a frog in the one-act comedy. The Drama Club production was moderated by teacher Whitney Brown.
Also performing at the Spring Concert was the Canal Street Choir under the direction of Charlotte Farris (back row at left). Choir members, from left, Eleanor Clark (3V), Leonora Ladner (5S), Jake McGehee (3C), Lorelei Barker (3C), Skylar Sanchez (3C), Julie Clement (3C), Jolie Admire (3C), Neely Schmidt (3C), Ashton Mauer (3V), Maren Schaefer (4Y), Christian Ruddy (3C), Grace Greff (3C), Tess Maher (5E), Amelia Denton (4G), Kaylee Gonzalez (7D), Abigail Munson (7D), Logan Kadden (6K) and Julia Motta-Brockton (6K).
Abigail Bosch (6K), Abigail Munson (7D), Lilia Dussouy (5E), Julia Motto-Brockton (6K), and Logan Kadden (6K)
perform as princesses who must square off against their foes to discover their inner strengths in the process in a one-act
play presented by the CBS Girls' Middle School Drama Club.
Logan Kadden (6K), Sophia Bacigalupi (5S), and Zoe McKay (6K) are princesses who have to face their foes. It was directed by teacher Tammy Hathaway.
Annual Mother/Daughter Brunch Held at The Crossings


Middle school girls and their moms enjoyed their annual Mother/Daughter brunch at The Crossings in Kenner as the school year wound to a close. Among those enjoying the festivities were Maddie Jorden (7W) with mom Melissa. Maddie was also celebrating her birthday, hence the "Birthday Girl" tiara.



Among those gathered for the Mother/Daughter Brunch were Allison Vatter, her daughter Kate Vatter (7W), Addisyn Matthews (7W) and mom Charlinda Matthews.
 


Minden Klibert (7W), Stella Zippert (7D) and Luca Hankins (7D) stopped for a photo at the Mother/Daughter Brunch.
7th Grade Student/Parent Volleyball Produces Winner



The winning team in the annual seventh grade student/parent volleyball tournament at White Sands was made up of, left to right, Shawn Falcon, daughter Abby Falcon, Paige Mills, Gentry Templet, her brother Ryan, and Paige’s dad Bruce. The girls are all students in homeroom 7D.
Several CBS Students Participate in Girls on the Run 5K
Several CBS students participated in the Girls on the Run 5K at Joe Brown Park, which was the culmination of the after-school activity which not only promotes running but also instills confidence, cooperation and cheering others on. The participants in the front row were Elsa Grieshaber (3V), Cate Womac (4Y), Olivia Cardwell (4G), Grace Trusheim (3V), Caroline Silva (3V) and Lily Hubbell (3C). In the second row are moderators Heather Tullier, Lori Reuter and Beth Landry.
CS Students Have Fundraisers for Bisrate Gabriel School
Canal Street campus had two fundraisers in May to help raise money for the Bisrate Gabriel School, Christian Brothers School’s “twin” school in Ethiopia. Third grade students and teachers and the Beta Club members for sponsored a bake sale, and for a “fun-raiser,” the campus had a “Twin Dress Down Day” the same week. Students and faculty made a minimum donation of $1 to be able to dress as: “twins” with fellow students, as their favorite teacher, as their favorite cartoon character, etc.
Having fun as the Seven Dwarfs were Anna Holloway (6R), Julia Motta-Brockton (6K), Ruby Spreen (6R), Sophia LeBlanc (6K), Olivia Samuels (6R), Bria Flynn (6R) and Addison Cardon (6R).
Some of the students dressed as “M&M” characters for the “Twin Dress Down Day.” From left, Samantha Wiltz, Lily Weiss, Bailey Tuner and Skylar Bridges, all in 6R.
Sixth grade teachers Elizabeth Kuchler and Stacie Richardson got in on the twinning fun as well. The "Twin Dress Down Day" benefited the CBS "twin" school in Ethiopia. 
Girls Enjoy Volleyball Lessons as Gala Auction Item




Four fourth graders enjoyed volleyball lessons with City Park counselor and volleyball coach Susan Lavie, at right, a bid item from the fall Gala. From left are Sophie Cusimano (4G), Julia Trahant (4Y), Lily Grace McKnight (4Y) and Lola Voitier (4G).
5M Students Continue Class Tradition for Drone Photo


Students in homeroom 5M form their class identifier “5M” on the field near the City Park campus. The drone photo was taken by Richard Poché, a friend of homeroom teacher Kenny Marks. It’s the second year of the “class photo.”
5th Graders on City Park Campus Bid with 'Good Marks'
An ongoing tradition among fifth graders at the City Park campus is the rewarding of Good Marks throughout the school year. At the end of the school year, students use their Good Marks to bid on auction items donated for the cause.
Miles Hubbard (5B), at left, scored an X-Box during the fifth grade auction.
 
Christian Gravener (5B), right, successfully bid his Good Marks on a Wii Nintendo game.
CBS Boys’ Volleyball Places Runner-Up in Tournament



The CBS Boys’ Volleyball team took second place in the recent New Orleans Athletic League tournament, losing a close match to Country Day. The team is coached by Susan Lavie, Zac Bienvenu and Kyle McConnell.
Raising their second place trophy from the New Orleans Athletic League tournament: from left, Coach Zac Bienvenu, Coach Kyle McConnell, Luca Marcello (6F), Logan Sterbcow (7T), Hayes Ponder (7T), Zane Crespo (7C), Finn Monahan (7P), Cameron Devine (7C), Ethan Waugamann (5R), Chase Cooper (7P), Bryson Morse (7T), Jackson Dugan (7M), Ryder Stewart (6F), Marco Marcello (5M), Jack Savois (6F) and Coach Susan Lavie. Not pictured: Kenneth Charity (6B), Luc Tullier (5M) and Tyler Durant (7M).
-- ALUMNI IN THE NEWS --



Nick Nobile (2017) is the Class of 2022
valedictorian at Jesuit High School.
At the Brother Martin High School graduation, five CBS grads, all in the class of 2017, received special awards: Vincent Asaro received the Bother Leo Godin, S.C. Award, presented to the graduate selected by his classmates as a positive and humble Crusader in the Brother Martin Community; Marc Graffeo was honored with the Christian Leadership Award, presented to the graduate selected as outstanding in Christian leadership, and he also received the Herman J. Prager, Sr. Religion Award.
 
Logan Millet received the James B. Branton ‘74 Award, presented to the graduate judged as having unheralded influence for good on the Brother Martin community, and he also received the Mathematics Award. Hunter Nastasi received the Brother Hyppolite Polycarp, S.C. Crimson Shield for Performance and also the Benjamin Kuylen Chorus Award. The above four along with Garrett Mmahat were also honored with the Golden Crusader awards.
Sophia Carlini (2019), a sophomore at De La Salle High School, took second place in the 2022 Louisiana State Literary Rally in Sociology (as a sophomore competing against seniors) and is one of two students chosen to promote the 2022 Founder's Day Fund Campaign. She is also a Gold Medal Honor Roll student, an ambassador for DLS for recruiting and social media, a member of the Retreat Advisory team and an all-grade Peer Tutor in English. Sophia was part of the first fifth grade class when the CBS Girls' Middle School began.
Special thanks for assistance with this month's newsletter is offered to teachers Lori Reuter, Heather Tullier, Susan Lavie, Shawn Falcon, Heath Barker, Tammy Hathaway, Cathy Williams, Crystal Morgan, Shannon Denton, Brother John Mai, FSC, Tammy Yrle, Whitney Brown, Lauren Gauthier, Sandy Dischner, Michael Prat, Richard Neider, Charlotte Farris, Kenny Marks, Craig Radetich, Elizabeth Kuchler,
and to Christian Bautista, Jesuit High School, and Megan Whalen, Brother Martin High School.
Joey M. Scaffidi, AFSC, President