Cub Roar Fall/Winter 2022

ULS is a 2022 National Blue Ribbon School

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2022

We Are Blue!

The Pennington McKernan Gymnasium was host to an especially enthusiastic pep rally on Friday, September 16. Students from kindergarten through 12th grade joined school and community leaders and ULS faculty, alumni, donors, and friends for a surprise celebration: the announcement that ULS was again named a National Blue Ribbon School by the U.S. Department of Education.

This year, ULS is among only 297 public schools nationwide to receive the honor. In seamless alignment with ULS’s commitment to being a model demonstration school, the National Blue Ribbon Schools Program was created 40 years ago to raise awareness of the best schools in the country and to be part of facilitating the sharing of best practices among American schools.

Our recognition through this highly esteemed program is just the latest example of how ULS and our outstanding students, faculty, staff, and community live our school motto of total effort in every endeavor.

Way to go, Cubs!

EDITORIAL STAFF

Mary P. Woods

Director of Communications, CHSE Cory Leonard Graphic Design and Digital Manager, CHSE

Contributors

Megan Bourgeois, Aaron Hogan and Eye Wander Photography, Aimée

Mila Sexton, Sara Exner Whittaker ‘00, Mary P. Woods

UNIVERSITY LABORATORY SCHOOL

FOUNDATION

BOARD 2022-2023

Robin Toups, Chair

Tracy Rutledge ‘95, Vice Chair

Andi Kirkpatrick, Treasurer

Scotty Chabert, Secretary

Andy Blumberg ‘98, Immediate Past Chair

Chip Bankston, MD, ‘95

Emily Olinde Boudreaux, PhD, ‘99 Sean Cangelosi Marston Fowler ‘95

Stuart Gilly ‘98 Katie Goodson

Elizabeth Bollinger Kogos, MD ’00

Elecia Lathon, Ph.D. Mike Lloyd Rhonda Loy

Rolfe McCollister ‘73 Jeff Morton ‘96 Erin Monroe Wesley Brandy Williams

EX-OFFICIO MEMBERS

Kevin R. George Director

Laura Heroman Cub Club Chair

Christa Leon Elementary Principal Andy Martin Associate Athletic Director

Frank Rusciano Secondary Principal

Mila T. Sexton, CFRE Senior Director of Development

UNIVERSITY LABORATORY SCHOOL

FOUNDATION STAFF

Mila T. Sexton, CFRE

Senior Director of Development

Megan Bourgeois

Associate Director of Community Engagement

Aimée Lemann

Associate Director of Annual Giving

TO SHARE FEEDBACK, PLEASE CONTACT:

Mila T. Sexton, Senior Director of Development; ulsfoundation@lsu.edu

lsufoundation.org/CubRoar /UniversityLaboratorySchoolFoundation.org

Lemann,

Dear Cubs,

We are in an unbelievable time of achievement and recognition at the University Laboratory School. When the motto “Total Effort in Every Endeavor” was created, the vision was set to ensure everything we attempted was given a U-High try. When we try anything at U-High, we accomplish it. Let’s start with being recognized as a National Blue Ribbon School. This recognition is the National Championship of education as only seven other schools in Louisiana received this designation and 297 in the United States. This honor places us in the top 10 percent of schools in the nation. Current students and alumni understand U-High is a school with high standards for educational attainment for each and every one of our students. We believe in them, and you believe in us; we take your trust and belief seriously.

Even with all our success, we cannot rest on our laurels. We must have a process of continuous growth which charts a path to greater heights. We are not interested in maintaining the success we have had, rather, we want to grow and reach even higher. This is accomplished by intentionally listing goals and creating strategy to accomplish those goals. An example of this is our work on the STEAM Building. Administration met with a team of U-High STEAM instructors and formulated a program which ultimately transformed into a building proposal which was voted on by the Board of Supervisors as a priority project for the entire LSU System. When we develop an idea, our strategy consists of aims, package, collaboration, logic model/ evaluation and a vision. Because our thinking was tight with the STEAM Building, we were able to get others to buy into the vision. It is collaborative efforts such as this which will propel our school in the future, and there is much more to come.

Vision 2025 is just the beginning, and we are seeing goals materialize in quick order. I believe in long range plans, but immediate impact and results fuel the engine of positive change. As the Director of the University Laboratory School, I will demand our efforts match and exceed your expectations. I would not have it any other way!

Kevin R. George Director University Laboratory School

Cub Family, I hope you and your loved ones are enjoying special time together during this season of joy and celebration. It has been a truly memorable fall for ULS, with milestones again earning recognition as a National Blue Ribbon School and hosting our most successful annual appeal phonathon ever. And as this issue of Cub Roar heads to press, we are preparing to welcome hundreds of grandparents to our campus for Grandparents Day – always a standout, memory-building moment for our students and their special guests.

With spring around the corner, I have no doubt that our Cubs will again show up for our students and faculty in a big way for our sixth Giving Day (save the date for March 29!), second annual Golden Gala (April 28), and longstanding Gerald Furr Memorial Golf Classic (March 14) – not to mention the many other traditional celebrations and activities that have long been a valued part of our school culture. We remain grateful and in awe of the many volunteers who give so richly of their time to bring these experiences to life.

Throughout each busy academic year, we are reminded of Cubs’ commitment to excellence, generous spirit, and unmatched investment in each other. On behalf of our ULS Foundation Board, we are proud and honored to partner with you and your families as, together, we provide the support and resources that make ULS one of the very best schools in the country.

I hope you enjoy the articles and photos in this issue, which showcase many of the opportunities you make possible for ULS year-round.

With warm wishes for a happy holiday season and new year – Go Cubs!

Senior Director of Development University Laboratory School Foundation

NEW BOARD MEMBERS WELCOME

Pictured Left to Right: ULSF Board Chair, Robin Toups; Jeff Morton ‘96; Dr. Elecia Lathon; Martson Fowler ‘95; Laura Heroman, and Dr. Elizabeth Bollinger Kogos ‘00.

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Foundation Board Chair, Robin Toups, welcomes new board members Elecia Lathon, Laura Heroman, Elizabeth Bollinger Kogos ’00, Jeff Morton ’96 and Marston Fowler ’95.

Dr. Elecia Lathon is a University Laboratory School parent and an annual appeal volunteer. Elecia and her husband, Derrek, have one child attending ULS: Elise, 12th grade and a child, Derrek Jr. a 2020 ULS alumnus. Elecia is an Assistant Professor of Professional Practice at the College of Human Sciences & Education, LSU.

Laura Heroman is a University Laboratory School parent, Cub Club Chair and annual appeal volunteer. Laura and her husband, Curtis (a 2001 ULS graduate), have two children attending ULS: Charles, third grade and Samantha, sixth grade. Laura is an Associate Teacher at ULS.

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Dr. Elizabeth Bollinger Kogos is a 2000 University Laboratory School alumnus, a parent and an annual appeal volunteer. Elizabeth and her husband, Steve, have three children attending ULS: Stephen, fifth grade; Thomas third grade and Louis, Kindergarten. Elizabeth is a Gastroenterologist at Our Lady of the Lake.

Jeff Morton is a 1996 University Laboratory School alumnus, a parent and an annual appeal volunteer. Jeff and his wife, Jane, have two children attending ULS: Lila, fifth grade and William third grade. Jeff is the owner of DMM Motorsports.

Marston Fowler is a 1995 University Laboratory School alumnus, a parent and an annual appeal volunteer. Marston and his wife, Jen, have two children attending ULS: Henry sixth grade and Will third grade. Marston is the Chief Operating Officer of Bonton Associates.

ON THE COVER: MADISON FUSILIER CELEBRATING THE NATIONAL BLUE RIBBON SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENT. MADISON IS THE DAUGHTER OF BRITTNEY JOHNSON ‘07 AND JOHN FUSILIER AND GRANDDAUGHTER OF COACH BONITA JOHNSON.

FOREVER A CUB

By Sara Exner Whittaker ‘00

On the cusp of sixth grade, Brad Bella looked forward to his first dance, spending time with friends, and playing his favorite sport, baseball. Tragically, Brad passed away from complications of undiagnosed Type 1 diabetes while on a family vacation that summer.

Twenty-one years later, Brad’s zest for life and love of ULS live on through the Brad Bella Memorial Achievement Award, which has now been given to 21 college-bound graduating seniors who played baseball at ULS. Thanks to the generosity of family and friends, the scholarship provides $1,000 annually and will forever.

Mom Grace, dad V. J., and fellow Cub siblings Megan (’04) and Beau (’16) deeply value the way that Brad’s scholarship has kept his legacy vibrant. Grace recalled how the scholarship came to be, sharing, “He was only 11. He was a child; he hadn’t lived his full life. He loved his school, his teachers. That meant everything to him. We just knew we wanted that connection with him at the Lab School.”

For the Bella family, the opportunity to see Brad’s life celebrated each year through the award has been invaluable. Grace shared, “When you lose a child, your worst fear is that they’ll be forgotten. He didn’t get married; he didn’t have a family. What an amazing way to know he’ll always be remembered.”

Brad was known for his big heart, ensuring that all kids felt included, and being a jokester. Grace laughed remembering conversations with teachers, who would often share that Brad was very bright but seemed destined for success simply because of his acumen for building relationships. She loves seeing these qualities reflected in the recipients honored with his award. “They are picking that kind of kid that we wanted to exemplify what Brad was about.”

Neither Grace nor V. J. attended ULS, but it was their top choice for their children because of the school’s stellar reputation. Once part of the Cub community, they realized just how deeply the familylike connections run. Grace said, “The love there … They get a lot of close connections to the older kids. It’s like a family; it’s so tight.”

Though Megan and Beau have graduated, the Bellas still feel connected through their lifelong friendships formed at ULS and their involvement as donors. Grace shared, “My kids are now donating as alums. You want to continue to see the school thrive and grow, and that’s the only way it can.”

She encourages current Cub parents to seize the opportunity to deepen their engagement with the school. “There are so many opportunities there, and there are so many great experiences for you and your family. You get such a strong bond with the parents. You’re missing out if you don’t get involved. You can be part of that experience with your child. They’re making lifelong friends; you’re making lifelong friends. See firsthand what they’re experiencing – the amazing classrooms, the amazing resources. You’re going to have that pride, too, that they have in their school.”

MOMENTS THAT MATTER

By Sara Exner Whittaker ‘00

After starting their Cub journey several years ago, Ashley and Garrett Walvoord relocated their family to Dallas for a couple of years before returning home to Baton Rouge and the ULS community. In doing so, they were inspired to make a lasting investment that would honor their appreciation for ULS’s stellar educational experience.

Ashley remembered, “Everyone encouraged us to focus on what touched our hearts. At the end of the day, the principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion make up an important part of our family’s core values, and the opportunity to spread the experience of a ULS education was too powerful to pass up. Our employer 1:1 match helps us make an impact faster, and we find it all the more inspiring and motivating to give.”

Driven by these reflections on what meant most to their family, and with the appeal of maximizing their impact through Verizon’s matching gift program, the Walvoords established a fund that will provide tuition assistance year after year. As an endowment, their gift will make a ULS education accessible to generations of families who might not otherwise be able to afford tuition.

In Dallas, the family chose their neighborhood based on the many options for quality schools, but they missed the pace of the ULS classrooms, foreign languages, music and dramatic arts, and many other aspects that make ULS one of the

top-ranked schools in the nation. “Our experience with school during that time was great, but it was so apparent that ULS had set our standards very high,” Ashley shared.

“We chose ULS out of an interest in giving our children the resources and opportunities to reach their potential. Whether they ‘find themselves’ in advanced academics, in music and theatre, in sports, or other, they have a chance to develop and grow from a solid academic foundation.”

Now back home, the Walvoords have been actively engaged in their Cubs’ (De Lis, Class of ’28; Kruse, Class of ’31; and Karola, Class of ‘35) school experiences. A family vote about their favorite ULS memory so far drew a tie among favorite teachers and staff, the arts (specifically Alice in Wonderland, Peter Pan, Sister Act, and District Honor Choir), and the competitive opportunities (Young Writers, Noetic Math, Director’s List, and Jump Rope for Heart). The bottom line, they say, is that “ULS brings us moments that matter all the time.”

}Everyone encouraged us to focus on what touched our hearts. At the end of the day, the principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion make up an important part of our family’s core values, and the opportunity to spread the experience of a ULS education was too powerful to pass up.~

As part of broadening their engagement within and on behalf of the Cub community, the Walvoords are also donors and volunteers for the U Fund and Giving Day. Ashley explained, “It is a humbling and energizing experience to participate in these spaces. It’s even more interesting to teach the kids what giving really enables and how it impacts various outcomes. In our household, we talk about expenses as a balancing act and as a reflection of what is important to us. Giving isn’t reserved for large donations. It comes in all shapes and sizes, and participation is what matters.”

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The ULS Foundation Board of Directors had an exciting session of fall meetings, approving more than $335,000 in funding. Take a look at what is coming soon, thanks to your gifts to the U Fund!

FIVE QUESTIONS FOR ...

Margaret Fowler Milam 3

In 1988, Margaret Fowler Milam was a new Cub starting seventh grade. She quickly forged friendships that have spanned three decades and counting – the kind of lasting connections that she now sees forming daily as a teacher.

What drew you back to U-High to teach?

I came back to U-High in 2018 because of the incredible music program I grew up in. At the time, Penny Hallman was our choir teacher, and she was a passionate teacher with high expectations. We regularly performed masterworks of Mozart, Vivaldi, Handel, and Bach. Running into families or meeting new parents whose kids have come to love music tells me I am doing what I’m supposed to be doing. Getting a chance to see them grow up (including getting to go to school with my nephews!) … I just feel so fortunate.

What is most rewarding to you as a teacher?

When I see the moment that a student gets it.

I am not satisfied until I see the light bulbs of understanding go off. Some musical concepts are complicated, and they have to be explained multiple ways; I won’t stop until I feel they understand. I spent many years performing and cannot find anything as rewarding as seeing a student make progress and be able to do what you’ve taught them to do.

Tell us some fun facts about you.

Why are performing arts an important part of a well- rounded education?

I’ve done research on how music impacts academics, and it is vital. There is a 46% increase in spatial reasoning in students who study music for 8 months or longer. Mathematics and science draw heavily upon spatial reasoning. Through

My favorite songwriter is John Prine because his writing is perfect, and my passion is songwriting. I sang on a Grammy-nominated album and had a song recorded by Bonnie Raitt. My favorite singer is Sarah Vaughan because I love jazz and her intonation is impeccable. I can eat Lebanese food every day and

What stands out as your favorite school memory since joining the faculty?

I regularly walk across the campus and am struck by how fortunate I am to be at this school, my school, with so many smart, excited, and devoted students. Some of them are parents I know or babysat when I was growing up (shout out to the Meiners, Langlois, and Bankston families from the best babysitter in the world!). Getting to see them and the parents I knew, now attending events as grandparents, just demonstrates how long-lasting these friendships are. I love seeing new families come into our school and make connections. Expanding this network is crucial!

The A&M Agenda

On Tuesday, Sept. 6, LSU President William F. Tate IV and Southern University President-Chancellor Dennis J. Shields were joined by Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards and Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome for the signing of the LSU-SU A&M Agenda. With LSU and Southern meeting for the first-ever football game between the two schools, university leaders created the A&M Agenda to demonstrate a commitment over the next five years to expand the positive and collective impact of the two institutions, in partnership, for students, Greater Baton Rouge, the State of Louisiana, and the Delta and Gulf Coast regions.

The week-long celebration included many events, and our school participated in two. Champions of Education: Perspective from

by Mary P. Woods

Classroom Teachers, a panel discussion hosted by the LSU College of Human Sciences & Education, SU School of Education, and Louisiana Public Broadcasting featured our own Candence Robillard, PhD, IB and AP Program Coordinator as a panelist, ULS parent Cade Brumley, PhD, Louisiana State Superintendent of Education as a panelist, ULS parent Elecia Lathon, LSU Assistant Professor as panelist, and former ULS parent Kim Hunter Reed, PhD, Louisiana’s Commissioner of Higher Education as moderator. You may access a recording of the event at lpb.org/teachers. Students from LSU Laboratory School and Southern University Laboratory School also joined forces with artist Morgan Udoh of the Walls Project and created a mural in one day.

The mural, completed by more than 30 art students, depicts the model education these two laboratory schools offer their own students as well as the state’s education community through the development, implementation and demonstration of exemplary programs and instructional practices. The mural is located at 5339 Choctaw Drive in Baton Rouge.

CAMPUS around

ALUMNI CHEERLEADER AND NOW PARENT, REFLECTS ON LITTLE CUBS CHEER CAMP

First grader, Merritt, seen here with her mom and U-High alumna, Caroline Gladney Shirley ’07, recently shared “It has been so fun watching Merritt as a little cub for the past two years! One of my highlights from being a U-High cheerleader (2005-2007) was getting to teach the little cub camp each year. They are so excited to get to go on the field and perform! It’s hard to believe that life has come full circle now that I’m in the stands as a parent to a little cub!.” The camp is open to students in kindergarten through 5th grade and is led by the U-High Varsity Cheer Team. Participants learn cheers and dances, perform a parent showcase, and cheer at a Varsity football game!

EARLY LITERACY WORKSHOP

More than 60 parents of kindergarten and first grade students attended the ULS Parent Early Literacy Workshop in September. The workshop introduced the ULS literacy curriculum and offered methods to support their students’ learning at home. The event was facilitated by Ellen Daugherty, PhD, NBCT, K-2 Reading and Math Interventionist and Hines Family Professor.

CLUB FAIR

This fall our students hosted the Middle and High School Club Fair. This event highlights more than 30 clubs to prospective members. The event provides opportunities for students to learn about the various clubs and join clubs that interest them.

SENIOR SUNRISE BREAKFAST

Providing memorable and meaningful opportunities for seniors is an important tradition at U-High. As one of the first senior events of the year, students arrive at 6:30 a.m. to watch the sunrise together and enjoy a breakfast of donuts and beverages while playing games and socializing.

Congratulations

CHOIR PERFORMANCES

MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOL

The 6th grade choir in collaboration with the ULS Guidance Department presented a musical, “Be A Buddy, Not A Bully” as part of “No Place for Hate” awareness month. Twelve years ago, the Lab School partnered with No Place for Hate to create a positive environment where all students feel safe and valued. To maintain our status as a No Place for Hate school, we commit to offering activities each year that recognize our differences and promote respect for one another. I Care provides guidance lessons and collaborates with Mrs. Lux’s 6th grade choir for the anti-bullying musical presentation, and an annual poetry and poster contest.

The University High Choirs performed its fall concert for families, “Come Travel with Me” followed by lunch together in the secondary library. The students and families sent canned goods to benefit the LSU Food Pantry. Our students and families were also treated to a wonderful box lunch in the library. After their performance, the choir accepted an invitation from the ULS Foundation to perform at the upcoming Distinguished Cubs Celebration in February.

UHS MOTHER-SON FOOTBALL BREAKFAST

Louisiana First Lady Donna Hutto Edwards served as the keynote speaker this fall for the annual UHS Mother-Son Football breakfast. She is pictured with ULS Administrative Team members, including Secondary Principal Frank Rusciano, Director Kevin George, Head Football Coach Andy Martin, Athletic Director Jill White, and Secondary Assistant Principal Aimee Welch-James.

Coach Johnny Shoptaugh was recently announced as the new head coach of the Cub Tennis Team. Johnny offers a wealth of experience with 37 years in education and 10 years coaching high school tennis. Coach Shoptaugh is a vital part of our school’s historical success in tennis. His leadership led to State Championships won by the girls’ team in 2007, 2008, and 2009. The boys’ team was quite a force as well, winning State Championships in 2007, 2008, and 2009. Coach Shoptaugh, a 1976 graduate of UHS, is a Cub through and through. We look forward to Coach Shoptaugh leading the Cubs once again on the court!

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Congratulations to Dr. Ellen B. Daugherty. She successfully defended her dissertation on Oct. 31 and will graduate within the LSU College of Human Sciences & Education this December with her PhD in K-12 Educational Leadership. Dr. Daugherty has served the ULS community for 19 years and has 37 years of teaching experience.

to Ruth Shoptaugh Kean and family as inductees into the Louisiana Tennis Association Hall of Fame! We congratulate Ruth, Cathy Shoptaugh Landry

David Shoptaugh ’75, Johnny Shoptaugh ’76, and Dr. Mark Shoptaugh ’76.

Two Faculty Earn Education Specialist Degrees

Among the LSU College of Human Sciences & Education graduates this summer were two ULS instructors. High School English Instructor Tamara Empson and Middle School Social Studies Instructor Hope Buras have both earned Education Specialist degrees.

Students Recognized for Honor Roll Achievement

It is important to celebrate the academic achievements of our middle and high school students and acknowledge their hard work inspiring their peers to also strive for excellence. The Honor Roll recognizes middle and high school students who have earned at 3.75 GPA or higher during the first or second semesters. They were treated to a Pizza Party to celebrate their success.

Cub Pride Band Honors

10 UHS band students have been accepted into the Louisiana Youth Orchestra. The Louisiana Youth Orchestra is a premier performing arts organization for youth in the greater Baton Rouge community. Participating in LYO, students will work with other musicians in the area to develop and strengthen their musicality, creativity, and expressiveness. Students from various schools all over the Greater Baton Rouge area sent in audition videos.

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Anna Baumgartner, senior, was selected to participate in the Young Entrepreneurs Academy of Baton Rouge for the 202223 school year. “Anna stood out to us from the 60+ applicants, and we are eager to see how the class’ ideas come to life as they develop and launch their own businesses through the Academy,” shared Bethany Robicheaux, Executive Director of YEA Baton Rouge.

CONGRATULATIONS TO THE 2022 HOMECOMING COURT

LEFT TO RIGHT: JUNIOR MAID, EMMA STONE; SOPHOMORE MAID, TANITH TEAGUE; FRESHMAN MAID, MADELYN BRUNI; SENIOR MAID, ANNA BETH HENLEY; 2022 HOMECOMING QUEEN, VIRGINIA MOORE; SENIOR MAID, REGAN ARCHIE; FRESHMAN MAID, EMILY CLAIRE GREENE; JUNIOR MAID, AINSLEE NEWSOM; SOPHOMORE MAID, LIV PALMER; SENIOR MAID, SADIE GUILLORY. PHOTOGRAPH BY EYE WANDER. TO VIEW PHOTOS AND/OR PURCHASE CLICK THE QR CODE ON PHOTO.

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Bella Knighten (Flute); Alexandra Worthington (Flute); Landon Zossel (Oboe); Gwen Falcon (Saxophone); Hudson Berthelot (Trumpet); Landry Horn (Trumpet); Emma Stone (Trumpet); Katherine Gladney (Percussion and Harp); Mia Richard (Percussion); Dalton Rousselle (Percussion)

Natalie

Shearer, Senior,

National Merit Semifinalist

More than 1.6 million students from across the United States participate in testing for the National Merit program each year with only 16,000 earning National Merit semifinalist status. Shearer will now have an opportunity to continue in the competition for one of approximately 7,250 National Merit Scholarships worth a total of $28 million.

In addition to being recognized by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation for her academic accomplishments, Shearer has been successful in a variety of endeavors during her time at ULS.

48 NEW MEMBERS INDUCTED INTO NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY

Congratulations to our 2022 National Honor Society inductees! Inductees were invited into membership based upon academics, service to the community, and high moral character. National Honor Society is among the most highly regarded leadership and academic based programs in the nation.

Elementary instructors Amanda Fourrier (math) and Rebecca Svensson (science) were honored at a luncheon last week as two of the state finalists for the Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching (PAEMST).

L-R: ULS Elementary Principal Christa Leon, Rebecca Svensson, Amanda Fourrier and Director Kevin R. George.

The University Laboratory School Foundation is thankful to be able to celebrate our outstanding students! Six years ago, the Greater Baton Rouge State Fair honored Roger Manson, a U-High grandparent and long-time volunteer of the State Fair, in the naming of an endowed scholarship. The $500 scholarship award is based on demonstrated leadership and community service.

This year’s recipient is outstanding senior, Alice Ellise Leotta. She has held office and/ or membership in several organizations including the Student Council (Student Body President), the National Honor Society, the Black Student Union, and Club MED. She is an athlete and has been a member of the ULS soccer team for 7 years. Alice has a heart for service and has been active with the National Charity League for 6 years. She has had several leadership positions within this organization and currently serves as the President of the Class of 2023. Alice’s over 180 hours of volunteer work includes helping organizations such as the Baton Rouge Food Bank, Brave Heart, the Bishop Ott Men’s Shelter, the Dumas House, Theatre Baton Rouge, and the Burden Center. Alice serves in her church community, First United Methodist Church, as a part of the youth, assisting with VBS, children’s events, and mission trips. Alice is ambitious, determined, dedicated, and well-prepared for her future success. Alice plans to study communication in college with a focus in journalism in hopes of becoming a sports media manager.

Pictured above: Kevin R. George, Director; Aimee Welch-James, Assistant Secondary Principal; Kappy and Victor Leotta with daughter Alice; ULS grandparent Dusty Manson; and Frank Rusciano, Secondary Principal

Alice Leotta ‘23 Receives Roger Manson Greater Baton Rouge State Fair Scholarship

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ALUMNI WITH A HOMECOMING WELCOME, A TAILGATE, AND FOOTBALL

The ULS Foundation hosted the annual Alumni Homecoming Tailgate by welcoming alumni and their families for an evening of fun and festivities. More than 250 alumni, family, and friends joined us in September for a fabulous tailgate with delicious food catered by Walk-On’s Sports Bistreaux. Children enjoyed having their faces painted and balloon art prepared for them. Alumni and their families were invited to stay for the football game and the halftime show where the ULS Foundation announced the 2023 Distinguished Cubs inductees to the Academic Hall of Distinction and Athletic Hall of Fame.

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2023 DISTINGUISHED CUBS NAMED

The University Laboratory School Foundation is proud to announce our 2023 Distinguished Cubs that will be inducted in the Academic Hall of Distinction and Athletic Hall of Fame on Saturday, February 11, 2023.

The ULS Hall of Distinction honors graduates who have distinguished themselves through their chosen professions and through character and community involvement that reflects favorably upon the school.

The ULS Athletic Hall of Fame honors graduates who earned one or more letters in a varsity sport while at ULS, have gained distinction through superlative performance as athletes, and have established personal reputations for character and citizenship that reflect favorably upon the school.

Our newest members of the Academic Hall of Distinction are Warren Drake, Class of 1969 and Gordon McKernan, Class of 1984.

Warren Drake has dedicated his life to education in the state of Louisiana. Retired Superintendent of the East Baton Rouge Parish School System and Network Leader for the Louisiana State Department of Education, Warren now works as an Educational Leadership consultant helping school districts throughout the state.

Gordon McKernan is an attorney, owner and managing partner of Gordon McKernan Injury Attorneys. Gordon has been engaged in supporting and participating in numerous charitable, educational, and civic projects around Baton Rouge and the state. Gordon is dedicated to the Cub Community and continues to be one of U-High’s most avid advocates and donors.

Our newest members of the Athletic Hall of Fame are Anwar Johnson, Class of 2004 and Steve Maddox, Class of 1966.

Anwar Johnson was a standout basketball star at U-High. He went on to have a stellar athletic career with the United States Air Force Academy. He currently serves as the Executive Officer of the Headquarters Air Education Training Center Directorate of Plans, Programs and Requirements.

Steve Maddox is a U-High athletic standout. He went on to play baseball at LSU and then became a beloved Coach and faculty member at U-High in the 1980s and 1990s. Coach Maddox shaped the lives of many current UHS Athletic Hall of Fame members.

Contact the ULSFoundation@lsu.edu for ticket information.

ULS Theatre put on a spectacular production of Little Shop of Horrors over Halloween weekend. Nineteen high school “triple threats” (acting, singing, dancing) and a tech crew of ten middle and high school students performed, ran lights and sound, and puppets in the fantastic production. Directed by Matthew Lavergne and Dana Lux, with choreography from parent volunteer Stephanie McCandless, the students worked for ten weeks on the production leading to the performance on October 28-30. Dana Lux expressed her pride at how hard the students worked, giving their all to the show. The new Fine Arts Department Chair Margaret Fowler Milam (‘93) said, “This production brought to life effort in every endeavor that ULS promotes. This production of Little Shop of Horrors truly demonstrated this motto and we couldn’t be prouder!”

Cub Club is a volunteer group of parents whose mission is to connect and involve parents, faculty,and staff through membership and volunteerism and to provide resources and services to enhance the University Laboratory School community. Throughout the year, volunteers host programming, events, and fundraisers that impact the experience of every Cub. All parents are invited to join. To learn more about Cub Club committees and programming or to join visit the Cub Club page under students and parents on the U-High website.

Cub Club Hosts Dad’s Night Out

Thanks to all who participated in our Dad’s Night Out! On October 24th, Cub Club organized a great night for dads to get together at Unleaded BBQ. We are so thankful for our dads and look forward to hosting another night out for them soon!

Standing L-R: Sara Exner Whittaker ‘00, vice chair; Jenny Cohn, secretary; Laura Heroman, chair; ME Hart, immediate past chair and Michael Baker, treasurer.

Phonathon ULS nearly $200K

raised in one night!

More than 130 volunteers gathered at the Cook Conference Center on October 5 for the largest, and most successful, phonathon to date. Thanks to these dedicated volunteers, and our Cub community for answering their calls and saying YES, this year’s phonathon raised more than $196,000 in gifts and pledges made to the U Fund.

Volunteers helped with set up and decorations throughout the day, made calls to fellow parents and grandparents, sent text messages, wrote thank you notes to donors, and helped with administrative tasks throughout the night. This fun night was capped off with a happy hour and door prizes for all!

Many thanks to all the volunteers, led by our Annual Appeal Executive Team:

• Ashley Granger, Chair

• Shelly Caro, Vice Chair

• Jordan Jopling, Assistant Vice Chair

• Scotty Chabert, Immediate Past Chair

If you would like to volunteer for next year’s phonathon, please reach out to Aimée Lemann at alemann@lsu.edu.

Whiteboards for High School Math Classroom

“Many thanks for the two 20-foot whiteboards in H129. For 10 years (probably longer) I’ve been squeezing in work in 2-foot strips on either side of the Active board. Now there is oceans of space on either side and across the back. The room looks much better and is a better learning space thanks to your support.”

Zachary DeRouen, High School Math Instructor

REALLY COOL THINGS YOUR U FUND DOLLARS MADE POSSIBLE

Students who made all A’s during the spring were featured on the Director’s Honor Roll and were treated to lunch off campus to celebrate their achievement. Pictured here are middle school students heading to their celebratory lunch.

7TH GRADE WASHINGTON D.C. TRIP3

During fall break, over 100 seventh graders went to Washington D.C. with secondary principal, Frank Rusciano. The trip offered significant educational value as the students were able to sit in on the House floor for a lesson on the Legislative Branch of government. Attendees were able see most of the major memorials, the White House and several museums such as the Udvar- Hazy Air and Space Museum, the Holocaust Museum, the African American History Museums and the National Archives just to name a few! Some students even gave the famous “I have a Dream” speech from Dr.

However, the highlight of the trip is said to be the nighttime

Graves!

$500 in Classroom Funding to each ULS Instructor

The ULS Foundation, through generous donations to the U Fund, was pleased to kick off the 2022-23 school year by providing K-12 lead instructors and counselors with an allocation of $500 for classroom needs. The $500 in funding is in addition to the funds that are provided through the school’s operating budget. We are thrilled to share that this has been approved to be an annual funding item! Thank you to our generous supporters of the U Fund for the opportunity to invest in our faculty and their classrooms.

STEAM Makey Makey Kits

Elementary students have been so excited to start using their own Makey-Makey systems this year. Over the past two years, ULS has partnered with the Knock Knock Children’s Museum for K-3 teachers to learn how to bring makerspace and STEAM ideas to the classroom. Through this partnership, ULS teachers became familiar with Makey Makeys and how to use them in the classroom.

In May, ULS grandparent and Knock Knock Children’s Museum Advisory Council member Cate Heroman joined elementary students and teachers to demonstrate how to use Makey Makeys. Students used everyday objects (fruit, playdoh, pencil lead, etc.) to create circuits that control the computer. Have you ever used a banana to create music? Well, our kids were able to connect their circuit to a banana and play the piano! They also used the circuit to play computer games, make an Etch A Sketch picture, and much more!

King on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial!

tour of the U.S. Capital given by parent, Congressman Garret

THANK YOU!

Thank you to our U Fund supporters who have made their commitment during the 2023 Annual Appeal.

Pledges and Gifts received as of October 31, 2022.

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LSU Laboratory School Again Recognized as National Blue Ribbon School

Pictured L to R: Kevin George, ULS Director; LaMont Cole, Mayor Pro Tem Council Member, District 7; Carolyn R. Coleman, Councilwoman; Steven Babcock, ULS Instructor; Kimberly Lewis, Executive Vice President and Chief Administrative Officer; Rémy Voisin Starns, LSU Board of Supervisors, Past chair; Dean Roland Mitchell, LSU College of Human Sciences & Education; Matt Picou, ULS Dean of Students; Aimee Welch–James, ULS Assistant Secondary Principal; Danielle Blackwood, ULS Instructor; Jill Calloway, ULS Instructor; Trisha Fos, ULS Instructor; Christa Leon, ULS Elementary Principal; Catherine Smith Myrick ‘96, ULS Instructor; Dianne Moran, ULS Instructor; Christina Courtney, ULS Instructor; Collis Temple, III ‘98, current parent and Board of Regents Chair; Brett Furr ‘79, past parent and ULS Past Board Chair; Jonalyn Robert, ULS Grandparent; David Phillips ‘82 and Dawn Phillips, past parents; Richard Lipsey ‘57, past parent and grandparent; and Laurie Lipsey Aronson ‘85, past parent and LSU Board of Supervisors; Barbara Freiberg, current grandparent and LA House of Representative; Kim Hunter Reed, past parent and Commissioner of Higher Education; Robin Toups, current parent and ULSF Board Chair; Mila Sexton, Senior Director of Development Frank Rusciano, Secondary Principal

The U.S. Department of Education announced the 2022 National Blue Ribbon Schools on September 16, again recognizing LSU Laboratory School.

ULS first earned National Blue Ribbon Designation in 2015. Schools are typically eligible to be considered every five years, but this was the first year awards were made since ULS’s initial recognition. ULS is among only 297 public schools nationwide to receive the honor in 2022.

“This latest designation is a direct testament to the work of our teachers, who are truly masters of their craft and excel each and every day in delivering innovative learning experiences,” said ULS Director Kevin George. “They are carrying forward our school’s rich, 107-year history of providing a great service to Louisiana as a model

educational environment for our own students and to the now thousands of pre-service teaching candidates who have trained and continue to train here and researchers who have conducted and continue to conduct valuable studies on our campus that can positively impact children throughout Louisiana and beyond.”

Additionally, through the National Blue Ribbon Schools program, ULS has been named as one of Louisiana’s Exemplary High Performing schools as measured by state assessments or nationally normed tests. For such schools, ULS’s student subgroup performance and high school graduation rates are at the highest levels (i.e., the top 15%) in English and mathematics. Founded in 1915 as the University Demonstration School for what was then the LSU Teachers College, the LSU Laboratory School now operates as part of the LSU College of Human Sciences & Education. LSU CHSE Dean Roland Mitchell, PhD, said of the award, “I congratulate the outstanding teachers and leadership at University Laboratory School on being named a 2022 National Blue Ribbon School. In our college, we are changemakers; I’m so proud of this accomplishment, as it demonstrates our commitment to innovation and excellence in service to all teachers and students across our state. The teachers at the Lab School are partners with our faculty in the School of Education and mentors to our teacher candidates. As we prepare the next generation of teacher leaders, I’m excited to celebrate this milestone and the positive impact we will continue to have on education in our state.”

The National Blue Ribbon Schools Program contends that award winners “serve as examples for other schools throughout the nation.” Schools are nominated by their states’ chief state school officer. In keeping with its mission of “total effort in every endeavor,” ULS serves the state of Louisiana and beyond by providing an exemplary education for its own students, demonstrating a model educational environment, serving as a center for educational innovation and research, providing professional development opportunities for the state’s educators, and offering clinical instruction experiences for pre-service teachers. National Blue Ribbon School recognition affirms the school’s success in carrying out its impactful mission year after year on behalf of every Cub and K-12 students and faculty around the country.

In addition to being a 2022 National Blue Ribbon School, among the many achievements that set ULS apart are that we:

Were the first public school in Louisiana to earn STEM accreditation.

Were ranked number two in Baton Rouge and number eight for public high schools in the state this year by U.S. News & World Report.

Became the first International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme school in Louisiana in 2001.

Offer high school students the option to participate in Dual Enrollment and Advanced Placement courses.

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ULS parent and current ULS Foundation Board member Sean Cangelosi and his family were recently moving when they came across some U-High memorabilia handed down by Sean’s grandfather, Theo Cangelosi. “My grandfather kept all these scrapbooks that have been handed down to me since I am the last Cangelosi in Baton Rouge. I guess I have become the family historian so to speak,” jokes Sean. Included in the memorabilia is a section of the U-High newspaper, The Campus Cub, from April 1962, which features Sean’s uncle Teddy, the tallest student at U-High at the time, being measured by the shortest student. Sean and his wife Kasey have 4 children at the Lab School, Carsyn in 10th grade, Piper in 8th grade, Ruston in 5th grade and Miller in 1st grade. As a fun tribute to their Cangelosi Cub legacy, Carsyn, is pictured here being measured by her brother Miller.

Cub Tracks

1. Jaime Glas ’06 was recently awarded the LSU Outstanding Young Alumni recipient. She is the founder and owner of Queen of Sparkles, a clothing and accessory brand based in Baton Rouge. Since its founding in 2021, Queen of Sparkles has expanded rapidly and is now sold in over 600 stores worldwide and employs many current and former LSU students.

Nely Ward ‘13 has formed a lifestyle brand called Basic that will focus on health and wellness. The mission of Basic is to encourage and inspire people to live healthy and active lives.

Scot McKenzie ’17 recently graduated from the LSU College of Engineering, has been hired to work for SpaceX, a spacecraft engineering company founded by Elon Musk in 2002. Based out of Hawthorne, Calif., SpaceX designs, manufactures, and launches advanced rockets and spacecraft at the Starbase site in Texas.

Amelia Mann Halstead ‘06 was recently named as the new Director of Marketing and Development of the Jewish Children’s Regional Services.

Jeanne McCollister McNeil ‘97 has been named by the Emerge Center as one of the 2022 Baton Rouge Area Volunteer Activist honorees.

Charlotte Baker Moss ’09 and her husband Matt, welcomed baby Baker Kennedy Moss on September 14, 2022. The family resides in Jackson, MS.

Billy Creed ’07 and his wife Rose, welcomed son, William “Will” Creed II, in April, 2022. The family resides in Baton Rouge, LA.

Chris Tyson ‘93 has recently been named to the Howard University Board of Trustees.

Meredith McKernan ’15 married John David Lorence on September 3, 2022, in Aspen, CO. They will reside in Houston, TX.

Sally Richardson ’00 currently serves as the Tulane Law School Vice Dean and as an international scholar of property rights. She has recently been elected by her peers to join the American Law Institute, the nation’s most influential legal reform organization.

Richardson is one of 22 new members elected this month to ALI, an independent organization composed of distinguished scholars, judges, and practicing lawyers and which produces scholarly work, including influential legal work that clarifies, modernizes and otherwise improves the law.

Camille Beste ’12 married Phil Messa on June 18, 2022. They will reside in New Orleans, LA.

Margaret Fowler ’93 married Jason Milam on July 30, 2022 in Natchitoches, LA. They will reside in Baton Rouge, LA.

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