Vol. VIII, No. 6
June 11, 2021
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CBS Graduates 128 7th Graders in May Ceremonies
Christian Brothers School graduated 128 seventh graders in ceremonies May 25 on the City Park campus and May 26 on the Canal Street campus; graduates included 99 young men and 29 young ladies.
 
Bryce O’Hara (7P) received the Provincial’s Lasallian Award on the City Park campus, and Elizabeth Holden (7D) was honored with the Provincial’s Lasallian Award on the Canal Street campus. The award is presented to a graduating seventh grader on each campus 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, shows respect for others and a concern for the poor.


Bryce O’Hara is presented the Provincial’s Lasallian Award by City Park campus principal Michael Prat.




Gloria Stumpf, assistant principal on the Canal Street campus, presented the Provincial’s Lasallian Award
to Elizabeth Holden.
Peyton Bouchon (7T) and Josephine Balhoff (7D) received the CBS Scholastic Award for having the highest academic average for all three years of middle school.
Michael Prat, City Park campus principal, presents the CBS Scholastic Award to Peyton Bouchon.
Josephine Balhoff receives the CBS Scholastic Award from Canal Street principal Richard Neider.
Six Seventh Graders Awarded High School Scholarships
Alex Arcement (7C) and Sebastian O’Brian (7T) were acknowledged during the City Park campus ceremonies for having been awarded scholarships to Archbishop Rummel High School.
Josephine Balhoff (7D, at left) and Kalais Lafrance (7W) were awarded scholarships to Mount Carmel Academy. Presenting the award was CBS president Joey Scaffidi, AFSC.
CBS president Joey Scaffidi, AFSC, presented scholarships to St. Mary’s Dominican High School to Caroline DeRamus (7D, at left) and Molly Richardson (7D).
7th Graders Recognized for Home Room Academic Honors
Academic awards were presented to the top three students in each seventh grade homeroom on both campuses during their respective graduation ceremonies.
On the Canal Street campus, the top students academically in homeroom 7W were, beginning second from left, Kalais Lafrance, first; Lexi Mason, second, and London Armstrong, third. Cathy Williams, 7W homeroom teacher, is at left.
In 7D, the top three were, from left, Molly Richardson, third; Elizabeth Holden, second, and Josephine Balhoff, first. At right is homeroom teacher Heather Dougherty.
The top three academically on the City Park campus were in 7C: Trey Allen, third; Carson Kenney, second, and Maes Martin, first; in 7T: Grayson Gibbons, third; Sam Mann, second, and Peyton Bouchon, first; in 7P: Jack Hubbard, first; Jonathan Brockhoff, second, and Will Berry, third; in 7M: Thomas Fouchi, first; Brock Prouet, second, and Dublin Hoerner, third.
Seventh Graders Receive Extra-Curricuar Awards


Maiya Emilien (7D) was awarded the Br. Harold Turner, FSC, Athletic Award on the Canal Street campus, which was presented by Michael Barnes, athletic director for the campus.
On the City Park campus, Dublin Hoerner (7M) was awarded the Arts Extra-Curricular Award; Jack Hubbard (7P) received the Academic Extra-Curricular Award; Brandon Haynes (7M) was presented the Service Extra-Curricular Award, and Bronson Leaumont (7C) was the City Park campus recipient of the Br. Harold Turner, FSC, Athletic Award. These awards were presented on Founder’s Day.
Fourth Graders Receive Honors during Promotion Ceremony
Fourth graders on the Canal Street campus were honored during promotion ceremonies held at the Cultural Center on the City park campus. The Veritas Award is presented to the fourth grader 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, service and joy/zest for life. It was presented to Andrew Stromboe (4G).



Andrew Stromboe received the Veritas Award from Canal Street principal Richard Neider.
The top three students in each homeroom received academic awards, and two were honored in each homeroom with the Sr. Ruth Angelette, OP, Award and the Br. Amedy Esquibel, FSC, Award, given to students in each homeroom who, in the opinion of the faculty and administration, exhibit outstanding scholarship, effort and character in and out of the classroom.
In 4G, the top three academic award winners were, left to right Sophia Bacigalupi, third; Eliza Palmisano, second and Brennan Cook, first. They are pictured with fourth grade academic assistant Shawn Gruenig and homeroom teacher Lauren Gauthier.
In 4Y, the top three winners were, left to right, Caroline Melius, third; Watson Cook, second, and David Gomez, first. Presenting the awards were fourth grade academic assistant Shawn Gruenig and homeroom teacher Tammy Yrle.
The Sr. Ruth Award in 4G was presented by Sr. Ruth Angelette, OP, to Julia Bode, while Cooper Ryan received the Brother Amedy Award, presented by Br. Laurence Konersmann, FSC.
In 4Y, Sophie Thomas was the recipient of the Sr. Ruth Award, and Max Radetich was awarded the Brother Amedy Award. Presenting the awards were Sister Ruth and Brother Laurence.



After fourth graders were presented their grades, they were welcomed to middle school by a seventh grader from each campus and then were welcomed by the middle school teachers on both campuses. Here Josephine Arcement (4Y) is greeted by teacher Stacie Richardson.
 
Top Awards in Each Homeroom Announced
On the Canal Street campus, the top three students academically as well as the Sr. Ruth and Br. Amedy awards in each home room in the elementary grades:
 
1H: Giovanni Windham, first; Kyle McNeil, second; Will Kadden, third; Sr. Ruth, Maggie Sticker; Br. Amedy, Hudson Samuels. 1R: Everleigh Manzella, first; William Vance, second; Charlie Cusimano, third; Sr. Ruth, Scarlett Foster; Br. Amedy, William Fein. 1S: Mikey Mouras, first; Caroline Crisler, second; Johnny Rhodes, third; Sr. Ruth, Emilia Golemi; Br. Amedy, Christopher Reed.
 
2G: Tate Self, first; Cristiano Windham, second; Matthew Schmidt, third; Sr. Ruth, Elsa Grieshaber; Br. Amedy, Blaine Buras; 2P: Shelby Holmes, first; Easton Palmisano, second; Henry Myers, third; Sr. Ruth, Caroline Bode; Br. Amedy, Jake McHehee.
 
3C: Ben Womble, first; Aubry Spreen, second; Anderson LaBorde, third; Sr. Ruth, Julia Trahant; Br. Amedy: Thomas McCardle. 3V: Jeffrey Balash, first; Liam Coleman, second; Cooper Foster, third; Sr. Ruth, Elizabeth Bartlett; Br. Amedy, Domenick Grieshaber.
 
Fourth graders are listed above.
 
For the Christian Brothers Girls’ Middle School, the top three academic finishers by homeroom: 5E: Bria Flynn, first; Annalise Thieneman, second; Addison Cardon, third. 5S: Macie Hebert, first; Logan Kadden, second; Sarah Downs, third.
 
6K: Charlotte Strassel, first; Olivia Ballay, second; Kallie Baroni, third. 6R: Sadie Cambre, first; Abigail Falcon and Gabrielle Locascio, tied for second.
 
Seventh graders are listed above.
 
The top three academic students on the City Park campus:
 
5B: Brendan Groetsch, first; Cy Bonck, second; Michael Gaglia, third. 5M: Drew Rodrigue, first; William Roniger, second; Connor Boyd, third. 5R: Sawyer Hale, first; Owen Brandner, second; Brennan Crowe, third. 5Z: Anthony Rossi, first; Blake McGavern, second; Ben Aucoin, third.
 
6B: John Connolle, first; Connor Eagle, second; Logan Leonard, third. 6C: Hugo Rauch, first; Ashton Hinyub, second; Nathan Abercrombie, third. 6F: Hayes Ponder, first; Brady Crowson, second; Luke Cavallino and David Quintana, tied for third. 6J: Evan Dobson, first; Gavin Jeanfreau, second; Sebastian Rojas, third. 6S: Hudson Fields, first; Charlie Smallpage, second; Caleb Hemel, third.
 
Seventh graders are listed above.
Kindergarten Students Have Graduation Ceremony May 19
Christian Brothers School’s Canal Street campus held graduation ceremonies for its Kindergarten students at St. Anthony of Padua Church on May 19. The students gathered in their caps and gowns just inside the sanctuary to perform songs for their guests, including “Yes, Jesus Loves Me” and “I’m Gonna Let It Shine.”
The 2021 CBS Kindergarten Graduation Class
CBS Has Pre-Kindergarten Closing Ceremonies in Auditorium
Pre-Kindergarten students gathered with classmates and families for closing ceremonies in the Canal Street campus auditorium. Afterwards, each class took to the stage for a class photo.
PKA students with principal Richard Neider, homeroom teacher Kristen Dobson, aide Beth Lally and president Joey Scaffidi, AFSC.
PKB students with principal Richard Neider, aide Linda Landix, homeroom teacher Beth Landry and president Joey Scaffidi, AFSC.
PKC students with president Joey Scaffidi, AFSC, aide Kim Schaff, homeroom teacher Ashley Fury and principal Richard Neider.
Families Enjoy Spring Concert, One-Act Play in May



The CBS Falcon Band presented its spring concert May 11 with an encore performance during Founder’s Day activities May 18, under the direction of band director Heath Barker.
Hogan Grinstead (6C), Charles Cangelosi (5M) and Declan Womack (6B) at the keyboard during a break in the concert.
Finnan Clark (6S) offers a trumpet solo during the spring concerts.


Twelve students in the Drama elective, directed by Whitney Brown, presented “Romeo and Juliet: Sped Up!” during the band concerts. Among those participating included, from left, Evan Morgan (6B), Peyton Bouchon (7T), Logan Leonard (6B), Ben Salvaggio (7C), and (on the floor) Grayson Gibbons (7T.




Logan Leonard (6B), playing the prince, arrives on a mini-bike to banish Romeo for his misdeeds.
Fifth Graders Use Good Marks for Annual Auction



One of the CBS traditions is the awarding of Good Marks during students’ fifth grade year at the City Park campus. Then, after collecting and saving all year, students bid on various items, as did William Roniger (5M) who scored a neat skate board.
 



With the help of a friend’s drone, 5M homeroom teacher Kenny Marks, center, had students form a “5” and an “M” for a photo from above.
CP Cycling Club Concludes with Ride along Bayou St. John



CP Cycling Club ended its inaugural semester with an outing through City Park and along Bayou St. John. Some of the riders were, from left, David Paul Prouet (7P), Brother Laurence Konersmann, FSC, Patrick McMahon (5M), Andrew Nimmo (6F) and Caden Mauer (5B). Club organizer Doug Moreau is in front.
 
5B Students Form ‘Perfect Squares’ with M&Ms


Students in 5B had fun making “perfect squares” with M&Ms during a math class in May. A “perfect square” is formed as the product of two equal integers, such as 16; 16 is a perfect square since it is the product of four times four. They were even able to display 400 as a perfect square (20 times 20). Of course, someone had to eat all of those M&Ms.
Foundation Presents Sling Chairs to City Park Students

The Father-Son Fishing Rodeo of last fall was canceled due to the pandemic, but the Christian Brothers Foundation still honored its commitment in giving each student a special gift, noted Foundation executive Carol Couvillion. CBF volunteers were on hand to pass out the folding camp chairs to the students, who promptly gave the chairs a trial run.
7th Graders Enjoy End-of-Year Volleyball Match
About 130 seventh graders from both campus teams and their partners formed volleyball teams of six to eight players for the annual 7th Grade Volleyball Night, held at the White Sands Volleyball Courts May 22. Coming out on top was this team of, from left, Ryan Gourgeot (7T), his dad Ryan, Thomas Fouchi (7M) with his brother Andrew Liang, and Coleman Edwards (7P) with his dad Tripp.
Falcon Boys' Tennis Team Enjoys Undefeated Season
The Falcon tennis team had an undefeated season this spring under the direction of coach Brian Campbell. Pictured are, front row left to right, Baxter Hebert (7T), Will Stackpole (7T), Brandon Hezeau (6F), Cole Drecktrah (6S); standing, Coach Brian Campbell, Ford Frischhertz (7T), Will Britsch (6S), Sam Mann (7T), Luke Barnett (6B), Robert Schiaffino (6S) and Cody Martinez (7T). Not pictured: Grayson Gibbons (7T) and Jackson Chester (5B).



Cody Martinez and Sam Mann were Line 1 champions in doubles competition at the playoffs.
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Brooke Tillman (2017) has been selected
as one of the co-captains for the
Carmelettes dance team at
Mount Carmel Academy.


Joseph Liberto (2017) was elected president of the Student Council Executive Board for 2021-2022 at Jesuit High School. Other CBS grads elected included Joseph Barnett (2017) as vice president; Jackson Ballay (2017), senior class president; Will Sheridan (2018), junior class president, and Michael Paul Fine (2017) as executive aide.
Joseph Barnett
Jackson Ballay
Will Sheridan
At the Jesuit High School graduation ceremonies, Garrett J. Derbes (2016) received The Julia Ferguson McEnerny Memorial Trophy, established to honor one graduating senior who has a good scholastic record, has actively participated in co-curricular activities, and possesses those qualities which symbolize the most representative student of Jesuit High School.
Also at the Jesuit High School graduation ceremonies In May, Ethan P. Morgan 
(2016) was the recipient of the Very Reverend Father Pedro Arrupe Award,
which recognizes the senior who has exemplified the spirit of being a man
for others by his participation and
excellence in service.
Frankie DiSalvo
Sean Michael Cursain
At Brother Martin, Frankie DiSalvo and Sean Michael Cursain (both in the class of 2016) were among six graduates honored as valedictorians of the class of 2021. In addition, Cursain received the Richard E. Lambert Award which is selected by the faculty as the outstanding graduate of the class of 2021.




Logan Millet (2017) has been named drum major of the 2021-2022 Brother Martin Crusader Band.


Nicholas Frischhertz (2018) will explore his interest in law and crime scene investigation during the six-day National Youth Leadership Forum this summer in Washington, D.C. He was nominated to attend the forum in seventh grade by Jon Pastorek, his Spanish teacher at CBS. The rising junior at Jesuit High School plays varsity lacrosse and is a peer ministry leader for the St. Dominic Christian Youth Organization.
Special thanks to parents, faculty members and others for assisting with this newsletter: Jessica Barnett, Sarah Miller, Megan Whalen, Christian Bautista, Myles Kuss, Shannon Denton, Crystal Morgan, Brian Campbell, Kenny Marks, Carol Couvillion, Kim Flair, Brother John Mai, FSC, Doug Moreau, Heath Barker, Susan Lavie, Sandy Dischner, Joey Scaffidi and Doug Joubert.
Joey M. Scaffidi, AFSC, President