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EDITORIAL STAFF Adrienne Gale Communications Manager Cory Leonard Graphic Design and Digital Manager
Contributors
Megan Bourgeois, Aimée Frierson, Emily Ritchart, Ava Perego
UNIVERSITY LABORATORY SCHOOL FOUNDATION OFFICERS AND BOARD 2019-2020 Candace Kouns, Chair Michael Breard, Vice Chair Andi Kirkpatrick, Secretary Peter Kopfinger, Treasurer Emelie Alton Andy Blumberg ’98 Scotty Chabert Annette Droddy René Firesheets Rowdy Gaudet Stuart Gilly ’98 Jan Purdin Groves Mimi Singer Lee Kim Hunter Reed Ben Ross Tracy Rutledge ’95 Robin Toups Chris Tyson ‘93
EX-OFFICIO MEMBERS
Edmund Giering Immediate Past Chair Elizabeth Fitzgerald Cub Club Liaison Amy Groves Lowe ’88 General Counsel Andy Martin Associate Athletic Director Frank Rusciano Faculty Liaison Amy B. Westbrook, Ph.D. Interim Superintendent 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 Frierson Associate Director of Annual Giving and Membership TO SHARE FEEDBACK, PLEASE CONTACT: Adrienne Gale, Communications Manager agale2@lsu.edu lsufoundation.org/CubRoar /UniversityLaboratorySchoolFoundation.org
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FROM THE SUPERINTENDENT'S DESK
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In the early days of the COVID-19 stayat- home order that ultimately closed schools for the remainder of the academic year, I messaged our community and said, “Strong families make great schools. The days and weeks ahead are unpredictable, but together we will be fine. If we stay focused on helping and supporting each other, we will be stronger and better than ever. There is nothing we can’t accomplish together.” As a member of the Cub community for over 16 years, I knew that we would rise to this historic and unprecedented occasion! The ULS transition to virtual instruction and learning was immediate. Our faculty, students and parents joined forces, often quite creatively, and ensured that our academic endeavors continued with the rigor and relevance to which our students are accustomed. Equally as important, we proved that no amount of social distancing could keep us apart in spirit. In this issue of Cub Roar, you will read about the many ways our community embraced one another over the past several months and faced this unforeseen challenge with Cub determination and total effort.
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As we reflect on the past months and look forward to the future, let us celebrate how members of our Cub family have stepped up in uncertain times to make a fundamental difference. To frontline workers,
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we cannot thank you enough. To those who stepped in to protect the front line workers, like parent and LSU Medical Physics Program Director Wayne Newhauser who began the University’s gown project to address shortages of PPE and alumnus Dane Lejeune ’01, senior vice president of Owen Biosciences Inc., whose company transitioned to producing hand sanitizer to address the shortages of hygiene/cleaning supplies, we offer you a heartfelt thanks as well. Amidst the COVID-19 crisis, our nation has been shaken by the realities of racism. Let us move forward with courage in critical discussions based on listening and learning and actions that bring forth social justice and solutions to racism in America. Please join in taking necessary steps to advance progress on diversity and inclusion efforts that benefit all of our students. I encourage you to visit the ULS website at uhigh.lsu.edu to read the leadership team’s message of hope and reflection and our pledge of definitive change. In anticipation of the 2020-21 school year, the administrative team is preparing for a number of possibilities with our community’s health and wellbeing as the first priority. Also, full consideration of maintaining a comprehensive ULS experience in all areas of STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art/Athletics, & Math) is critical. No matter what our immediate future holds, I stand by my prior message - “I consider it a blessing and a privilege to be a part of this journey, and I look forward to the challenges we will overcome and the victories we will celebrate – TOGETHER.” Stay well and best,
Amy Barham Westbrook, Ph.D. Interim Superintendent University Laboratory School
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Your support and care for each other and our school these past few months has blown me away but not at all surprised me. Each day has brought stories of Cubs helping, encouraging, and giving what was needed to keep our community strong and thriving. The ULS Foundation is facing 2020 with the same level of focus and commitment that we always strive for on behalf of every Cub. Inside this issue of the Cub Roar, you will find how we pivoted our efforts to celebrate the Class of 2020. Likewise, we missed the opportunity to welcome our grandparents to campus and are eagerly looking forward to Grandparents Day 2021. We are fortunate and grateful for the love that permeates our school, and this year has proven that it extends far beyond our buildings. Our volunteers pulled together to ensure that milestones like faculty retirements and valued programs like Teacher Appreciation Week continued with a creative spin that kept everyone safe and healthy. Now, as we all look toward next school year, the ULS Foundation is reflecting upon the generous service and support of our Board members whose terms are ending. The philanthropic work that this Board drives is a powerful resource for ensuring that our school motto of “Total effort in every endeavor” describes every aspect of the
well-rounded education we provide in and out of the classroom. As you anticipate your family’s next chapter with ULS, I hope you feel pride and enthusiasm. I want to thank our families for your generous spirit, selfless service, and words of encouragement. If you have not yet become involved as a donor or volunteer, I hope you will consider doing so. Together, we will make the 2020-21 school year our brightest yet.
Mila Sexton, CFRE Senior Director of Development University Laboratory School Foundation
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NYT Best-Selling Author Surprises History Students with Class Zoom Bomb
New York Times best-selling author and historian Alex Kershaw was scheduled to speak about his latest book, The First Wave: The D-Day Warriors Who Led the Way to Victory in World War II, at ULS in March to both students and the public as part of the LSU College of Human Sciences & Education Quality of Life Lecture Series. Unfortunately, along with most events throughout the world this spring, that event was cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Students in Instructor Ryan Empson’s History of the Americas II course had been provided a copy of Kershaw’s book with annual appeal funding through the ULS Foundation and after reading it, had been looking forward to discussions with the writer. Technology to the rescue! Empson and Kershaw coordinated a surprise Zoom class visit last month that went so well, Kershaw has offered to return via Zoom for a class visit again next year. Kershaw can be seen on the fourth row, fourth from the left. Empson is pictured on the first row, second window. Of the visit, Empson said, “Students these days are incredibly interested in World War II. The reading of The First Wave, in conjunction with our World War II unit, really helped bring
the history to life and made the lesson much more engaging with the students. Diving into the stories or heroism and self-sacrifice in Mr. Kershaw’s book was a fresh new way of teaching one of the most important days in world history: the D-Day landings in Normandy. When the author visit had to be cancelled, my seniors were crushed. They have missed out on so much these last few months because of COVID-19, I didn’t want them to miss out on
visiting with Mr. Kershaw, too. The students were shocked at first but then dove in asking some great questions. They were extremely curious about how he conducted his research, how he chose what topics to write about, where did his inspiration to become a historian come from. Through all of these questions, Mr. Kershaw was able to talk about The First Wave and included neat side stories of WWII veterans that he has spoken with about this book and others.”
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ASA Engineer K. Renee Horton, Ph.D., shared her unique, inspiring story with ULS high school students in February. As the first African American woman to earn her doctorate degree in Material Science with a concentration in Physics from the University of Alabama, the Baton Rouge native and LSU alumna
people and to advocate for diversity and inclusion in STEM education and careers. Having finished high school at the young age of 16, Horton set out to reach her dream of one day becoming an astronaut. But after an ROTC physical, she learned that she had a genetic disorder resulting in hearing impairment in the ranges of human speech. Although the devastating news meant she could never be an astronaut, Horton was still determined in some way to one day work for NASA. Initially, her life took a different path. She got married, became a mom of three and experienced a series of ups and downs, including a divorce. All the while, her aspirations of participating in space exploration in some way continued to flicker. Finally, at age 27, she received her first pair of hearing aids, enrolled at LSU and never looked back. Horton currently serves as the Space Launch System quality engineer in the NASA Residential Management Office at the Michoud Assembly Facility in New Orleans She and her team are an integral
the ultimate goal of landing the first woman and next man on the Moon by 2024. Horton was elected president of the National Society of Black Physicists in 2016. She is the second woman to hold the office. She served as a member of the International Union of Pure and Applied Physics (IUPAP) Women in Physics Working Group. In 2019, she was named a fellow in the NSBP - the highest honor that can be bestowed on a member. Horton was an invited speaker for the first International Women and Girls Day at the United Nations and has traveled internationally to speak in South Africa, Brazil, South Korea, Canada, Mexico and the Virgin Islands and serves as a mentor to young people throughout the world interested in STEM careers. In addition to her work at NASA, Horton has authored three children’s books: “Dr. H Explores the Universe,” “Dr. H and Her Friends” and “Dr. H Explores the ABCs. Dr. Horton’s visit was sponsored
by funds raised from the ULSF Annual Appeal.
ULS high school history students had an extraordinary experience this spring by connecting with World War II veterans on a basic human level through the National WWII Museum’s Operation Footlocker program. The traveling trunk that made its way to ULS included a variety of actual artifacts from World War II, including a ration book, V-mail letters, dog tags, sand from the beaches of Normandy and Iwo Jima, wartime magazines and even a high school yearbook from the early 1940s. Instructor Beth Shoenberger coordinated the Footlocker visit with funding from the ULS Foundation. “The high school yearbook was immediately relatable because it conveyed the point that many of these soldiers were just about the same age as our students. Other items like the letters and dog tags, which included the name of the owner, also brought the overarching history of World War II down to a personal level,” Shoenberger said. “Thanks to generous donations to the ULSF Annual Appeal, our students are able to engage in hands-on experiences, like this one, that create a much deeper understanding of and appreciation for subject matter being taught in the classroom.”
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Arts education provides opportunities for children to develop skills in written and oral expression, teamwork and critical thinking. In fact, studies show that school children exposed to the arts are often more proficient in reading, writing and math. At ULS, the arts are a core element of the academic curriculum. Support of the ULS Foundation’s Annual Appeal ensures that on a daily basis, students may continue to engage with and develop an understanding of both visual and performing arts through painting, sculpture and mixed-media projects, writing and vocal and instrumental music.
More than $20,000 has been dedicated to new instruments for K-12 music and secondary band.
The Ceramics program has received more than $6,000 for clay and other materials.
$10,000 in funding was provided for transportation to the Cub Pride Band attending a recording workshop in Disney.
A graduate assistant music accompanist was funded ($15,000) for the Music Program.
Middle school program received $2,400 for iPads and iPencils to be used in teaching digital graphics and photography techniques.
Nearly $30,000 has been dedicated for a state of the art, portable, fullstage acoustical shell to be installed in the auditorium this fall.
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Cub Club Hosts Reimagined
Teacher Appreciation Week Cub Club, the ULS parent organization, hosts a grand week for teacher appreciation at the end of every school year. But in April, it became evident that teachers and students would not be together to celebrate the occasion this spring. Right away, the Cub Club Teacher Appreciation Week (TAW) Committee got to work to reimagine a
socially distanced celebration. Together with U-High family owned restaurants who regularly support the school through fundraising dinners, a plan was enacted to provide faculty and staff meals to go from Bistro Byronz, Red Zeppelin and Walk-On’s on Burbank. Throughout the week, students and families also sent virtual flowers and notes of appreciation
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to instructors and staff members via email. The TAW Committee concluded the week with a video of recognition and gratitude that included photos of each faculty and staff member along with their families and students from every grade, including graduating seniors, who shared special messages.
I can’t thank you enough for pulling off such a beautiful celebration during this insane time. I am such a proud Cub Alum and feel so honored to participate in the level of education the students get at U-High. Continuing to be part of the Cub Family means everything. Thank you all for making us feel so special! The Walk-Ons staff were standing out in the rain delivering meals yesterday! Everything was delicious and so appreciated. The video made the waterworks start - missing your students SO MUCH!! Margaret Fowler
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This made my day! It was so good to see so many faces I miss. Thanks so much! Faith Kobetz
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etiring faculty members Nancy Von Brock ‘72 (second row first window) and Judy Guillot (second row fourth window) were celebrated May 13 with a virtual ceremony hosted by Cub Club. Von Brock has been an art instructor for 27 years and is also a 1972 ULS alumna. All total, she has spent 35 years on the ULS campus. Mrs. Guillot, a resource instructor, has been with ULS for 20 years and taught for 33 years prior to joining the Cub family. Cub Club and the ULS Foundation salute both for their service and dedication and most importantly for so generously sharing their talents and wisdom with so many ULS students through the years. Once a Cub, always a Cub!
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This was so sweet! Tears! Miss my Cub Family and my kiddos so much! Thank you for all the goodies this week and all the extra effort that went into it! We love y’all! Dianne Moran
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This video was awesome!!! Thank you so much for doing this. The whole week was grand. Aimee Welch-James
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This is so special! Thank you!!! Shannon Hannaman
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To all who made teacher appreciation week special with the meals and video, I just wanted to say THANK YOU! The meals were good and the video made my afternoon. It was so good to be able to “see” so many in the Cub Family. You all are the BEST! Coach Braud
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CUB CLUB PRESENTS PARENT SYMPOSIUM Cub Club hosted a parent symposium, “Considerations for Improving and Enhancing Focus, Attention, Learning and Behavior,” in early March. Speech-Language Pathologist and co-owner of Dynamic Therapy Specialists Vicky Roy, Ph.D., CCC-SLP, spoke to parents about how to help their children think and behave in a more organized way. Dr. Roy highlighted a number of factors to consider when a child is struggling with focus and attention and/or presenting as a struggling learner ranging from the quality of a child’s sleep to their ability to maintain good body posture and relationship with gravity in learning situations. Participants were provided with quick checks to consider and community resources available to help them explore an in-depth look at their child’s challenges. Dr. Roy’s presentation was offered again to ULS parents during the COVID-19 Pandemic via Zoom on May 19. To request a recording of that presentation, parents may email Dr. Roy at info@dtsbr.com. ULS parent Anne Thomas attended Dr. Roy’s presentation and encourages others to watch it as well. “Vicky’s
presentation was relatable to parents of all children… I found the material relevant for understanding what drives my children’s ability to focus and assisting with prioritizing the task at hand, whether it be schoolwork, athletics or chores. During the past two months of online school, parents have been afforded a bird’s eye view of their child’s strengths and weaknesses. Vicky’s expertise is especially valuable in this new light.”
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We Don’t Keep the Pace.
We Set It!
Meeting top priorities means enhancing meaningful spaces. Our thriving Cub community has outgrown the Cub Complex’s facilities, a central hub for students, their families and alumni. An expanded homeside concessions and restroom building, pavilion and courtyard celebrating athletic championships will improve our growing Cub community’s experience cheering on our student athletes. Enhanced amenities will address one of our top priorities—safety—while
CAMPUS PRIDE helping our athletic directors effectively plan and coordinate athletic contests and manage crowds at sporting events. Improving safety features, increasing ease of accessibility and constructing a new sheltered area for visitors experiencing inclement weather will ensure we continue to provide the top-tier experiences for which ULS is known. Like you, we understand the importance of school spirit and camaraderie. First-class Cub Complex facilities are critical to fostering our Cubs’ sense of pride in their school, their classmates, teammates and themselves. For more information on how you can advance your family legacy and provide meaningful experiences for the entire Cub Community, please contact Mila Sexton, CFRE, senior director of development, at 225-578-3148 or msexton@lsu.edu.
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Mrs. P’s Remote Library
Cub Huddle
Backyard Safari
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Minecraft for Seniors
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In response to the worldwide COVID-19 pandemic, Louisiana Governor John Bel Edwards issued a stay at home order, which included the closing of K-12 schools state wide on March 15, 2020. In an unprecedented one-day pivot, University Laboratory School students and teachers shifted from classroom instruction to online teaching and learning. Thanks to generous donations to the ULS Foundation Annual Appeal, ULS was immediately able to loan nearly 90 laptops that had been purchased during the past few years to close the gap for those in need and to ensure every student could continue daily instruction and connection. Using Google Classroom and their creative talents, faculty quickly discovered new and inventive ways to instruct and, along with students, manage assignments from a distance. Through zoom discussions, google meets and a variety of newly introduced platforms, secondary students and teachers found themselves fast forwarding into new methods of teaching and learning, relying more than ever before on collaboration and interaction with material, information and data. Newly introduced mathematical concepts were reinforced through projects such as a parabola selfie assignment. Middle school students applied knowledge learned of the U.S. Constitution and researched current news stories in social studies class to create an argument for or against COVID-19 executive orders violating citizen rights. At-home science experiments and projects were carefully recorded and submitted to instructors via video or photographs, and English classes became a safe haven of expression as instructors skillfully wove news of the day into writing assignments and discussions. The remote daily lessons of elementary students were enhanced by instructors using platforms like Facebook to offer daily story time at Mrs. P’s Remote Library, adventures with Babcock’s Backyard Safari, online fun during Technology Time with Mrs. Dornier and more than a few rowdy jam sessions in Ms. Fowler’s Music Room. Elementary enrichment and P.E. instructors also created weekly virtual bingo
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University Laboratory School is First Public School in Louisiana to Achieve STEM Certification University Laboratory School is the first public school in the state of Louisiana to earn STEM certification.
The school’s two-year STEM certification journey began in the fall of 2018. On March 12, 2020, Cognia (formerly AdvancEd) representatives completed a two-day site visit hosted by the ULS Foundation, the final step in the process, and awarded ULS with full STEM certification. The acronym STEM represents the subject areas of science, technology, engineering and math; but at ULS, student
investigations of scientific concepts also include inquiry and problem-based learning in the creative process (the Arts) and opportunities for social, physical and leadership growth and development through extracurricular Activities and Athletics, adding an “A” to the acronym.
High School Instructor Aimee Welch-James and Elementary Instructor Rebecca Svensson were co-coordinators of ULS STEM certification efforts. “STEM certification was the end goal, but the journey to
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STRONGER TOGETHER THE ULS CLASS OF 2020
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persistence in doing something despite difficulty or delay in achieving success. The Class of 2020 entered their freshman year during the Great Flood of 2016 and graduated in the middle of a worldwide pandemic and persevered through it all! From academics to athletics and the arts, this year’s seniors took nothing for granted and lived the school motto “Total effort in every endeavor.” Together, they learned to rise above uncertain times and unusual circumstances with grace and strength, and the result is an impressive tally of collective achievements and accolades listed on the following pages. To the Class of 2020, thank you for being a reminder that as a Cub community, we are stronger together and remember – Once a Cub, Always a Cub! A special project funded by ULSF provided each member of the Class of 2020 with a yard sign to celebrate their upcoming graduation. Thank you to senior parent Chanler Holden Mittendorf for designing the signs.
SENIOR SURPRISE! everyone loves a parade A graduation parade was held on May 21, just before the airing of the 2020 Graduation Media Presentation. The senior class, dressed in their caps and gowns, lined LSU’s Tower Drive, and cars paraded past the graduates with shouts of encouragement and congratulations.
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brad bella memorial achievement award
Brad Bella had a great love for family, the outdoors and baseball. Brad is forever remembered for his beautiful heart, radiant smile and contagious joy. To further his memory and in support of future students, a memorial scholarship was established in Brad’s name by his family and friends. This year’s recipient is Jake Davenport.
yancey w. white ’80 & diane rene upp simino ’79 memorial scholarship In 1981, the Yancey W. White Memorial Scholarship was established in memory of the 1980 graduate. Yancey played football, served on Student Council and was a member of the National Honor Society among many other activities. The Diane Rene’ Upp Simino Memorial Scholarship was established in memory of the 1979 graduate. Diane was a cheerleader, member of HiY, Choir, Art and Key Clubs and National Honor Society. She was chosen as queen of the Winter Formal as well as serving as football sponsor and basketball manager. This year’s recipients are Will Wharton and Lanie Grace Everett.
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christian price baer ’00 leonard l. kilgore jr tony fertitta‘98 memorial scholarship memorial scholarship memorial scholarship
Tony Fertitta was a 13-year senior, member of the Art Club, captain of the football team and a member of the class of 1998. Tony is remembered for the joy which he brought to school every day. This year’s recipients are Nils Newhauser and Will Safford.
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Christian Price Baer, a 2000 graduate, was a 13-year senior, member of the UHS choir and was very active in the community. This scholarship was established as a standing memory of Christian and all that he represented. This year’s recipient is Hannah Traylor.
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The Leonard L. Kilgore, Jr, Memorial Scholarship fund was established by the family, friends and professional associates of Dr. Kilgore who was the principal of ULS from 1965 to 1974. This year’s recipient is Eryn Kennedy.
jordan irene cristin gill donnelly ’08 viguerie ’91memorial memorial scholarship scholarship This scholarship was established in Jordan’s memory in 2009 by family, friends and classmates of the Class of 2008. Jordan had a giving heart, was a great student and a friend to everyone. This year’s recipient is Madelynn Bonvillain.
The Cristin Gill Viguerie ’91 Memorial Scholarship was established by family and friends. Cristin began at University Laboratory School in first grade. She was part of four generations of the Gill family to receive diplomas from U-High. Her three sons, Hayden, Dylan and Jack attend University Laboratory School. This year’s recipient is Kyra Cormier.
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coach bill mathews ’65 baseball scholarship
The Coach Bill Mathews ’65 Baseball Scholarship was established in 2018 by friends and family to honor one of U-High’s greats. This scholarship is provided to a graduating senior who has completed four years as a baseball player and exhibits admirable and unquestionable moral character both in school and in their community. This year’s recipient is Nate Bush.
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scates family award honoring robert “bob” f. scates, jr
Family and friends established this award to honor Bob Scates, who truly loved athletics at ULS. Bob volunteered at many athletic events at the ticket gate. He attended the athletic games of several athletes from U-High even after their graduation and continued to follow past and current students through media outlets. This year’s recipients are two-sport athletes, Damon Morton and Taylor Bush.
rovee-collier ’59 memorial scholarship
Carolyn Kent Rovee-Collier graduated from ULS in 1959 and went on to an eminent career as a researcher in the field of infant memory. With this scholarship, Carolyn’s family thanks the school where she had her earliest educational experiences and honors her legacy as a pioneering female scientist. This year’s recipient is Emma Munoz.
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Pledges and Gifts received as of May 15, 2020. * Indicates Grandparent Alumni are recognized with graduation year. Endeavor donors are in bold.
Cub Philanthropist ($25,000+)
Katie and Scotty Chabert, Jr. Christina and Kevin Chamberlain Francisca Martinez ‘04 and Rudy Comeaux Brooke and Patrick Coogan Steve Couvillion Sarah Anne Munson ‘71 and Kipp Creed ‘70 Natalie and Christopher DeAgano Brindly and David Downs Annette and Jason Droddy Kim and John DupontI Carol Albritton ‘74 and Ronnie Edmonds Bunny and Ron Ferris*
to our 2020 Annual Appeal Donors!
Tiffany and Peter Kopfinger Katherine Mathews ‘99 and Jeremy Landry Jean Ann McKernan ‘83 Kay and Thomas Lozick and Burton LeBlanc ‘82 Kappy and Victor Leotta Lighthouse Cub Wendy Lipsey ‘88 ($5,000-$9,999) Misty and Beau Lowery Kristen and Jared Braud Rhonda and Shawn Loy Mischa Skyring ‘97 and Jan and John Madison Jr.* Michael Breard Meredith and Jake Manship ‘01 Jessica and Andre Bruni Coco Keller ‘09 and Ryan Marcel Gina and Spencer Calahan Carroll and Dale Mathews ‘67* Erin and Bobby Easton Melanie and Jim McCartt* Stephanie Mills and Andrew Elissa and Charles McWhorter McKenzie ‘82 Alison and Chuck Musgrove Molly McVea ‘57and Shelby Kelly Sills ‘92 McKenzie ‘57* Kim and Vaughn Meiners ‘93 Golden Cub Valerie and Vaughn Meiners, Sr.* Emily Morton ‘04 and Marcus ($2,500-$4,999) Melancon Cheri and Verge Ausberry Amy and Jude Melville Leighann and Chad Biggio Debbie and Gordon Monk Rebekah and Daniel Buco Betsy Morton ‘99 Carrie and Tim Fox Jane and Jeff Morton ‘96 Anita and Brian Gouri Mary and Michael Mozingo Cate and Ted Heroman* Ashley and David Mullens Susie and Buzzy Rene and Bill Firesheets* Kappie and Michael Mumphrey Heroman* David Fluker Elizabeth and Randall Lynn Sartain ‘69 and Donna and Mark Garon ‘74 Nachman, III ‘94 Len Kilgore ‘69 Machiko and Dan Gaston Courtney and Todd Newbill Susan and Richard Lipsey 57* Cathy and Edmund Giering IV Nhung and Si Nguyen Robert Pettit* Kim and Stuart Gilly ‘98 Natasha and John Nnadi Rachel Holmes ‘95 and Rebecca Cronin and Donald Virginia Bailey ‘65 and Brad Saia ‘97 Glynn John Noland Sr. Amber and Robert Savant Katie and Mark Goodson Carla and Steve Oberhofer Holly and Charles Sides ‘89 Aleisha and Hank Gravois Linda and Buddy Ohmstede* Susan and Ronnie Smith* Jan and Gene Groves* Helen and Pat Pendley* Amy Groves Lowe ‘88, Marina and Bryan Pereira Foundation Cub Susannah Groves Kellar ’94, Kim and Chris Peters ‘01 ($1,000-$2,499) and Will Groves ’96 Conway Weems ‘90 and Lindsey and Michael Harvey Robert Pettit Eileen and Mike Adkins* Jennifer and Omer Hebert Beth and Bobby Phillips ‘57 Laurie Lipsey ‘85 and Mark Leigh Ann and Matt Heinse Ashley and Todd Politz Aronson Julie and Matt Heinz Becky and Jacque Pucheu Jr.* Kevin Bankston ‘82 Leigh and Mark Hermann Tracey Randolph Jennifer and Wade Debbie and Rickey Heroman* Summer and Thomas Rathmann Baumgartner Monique and Nick Richard Jennifer and Michael Belcher Ava and Joe Howard Susanne Jones* Lauren Nachman ‘94 and Sean Caroline and Gary Black Kimberly and Jimmy Joubert Ritchey Kate and Andy Blumberg ‘98 India Byrd ‘97 and Diane and Jim Bollinger ‘63* Daniela and Seth Kaplan Christine Sciacchetano ‘87 Trent Rives ‘98 Emily Olinde ‘99 and Brad and Patrick Keenan Jonalyn and Raoul Robert* Boudreaux Dee and Steve Keller Monica and Kyle Robichaux Debbie and Chris Braud* Erin and Parker Carmen and Ben Ross Keith Bunch ‘91 Kilgore ‘95 Stephanie and Jason Roussell Siana and John Cale Andi and Shane Kirkpatrick Robin and Darryl Rousselle Kasey and Sean Cangelosi Elizabeth Bollinger ‘00 and Jeffry Sanford Courtney Schupp and Tim Stephen Kogos Laurie and Hank Saurage Carruthers
871 DONORS
Kay and Robert Savant* Whitney Vann and Robert Schneckenburger Mila and George Sexton Gina and Keith Short Pam and Ken Sills* Zhengzheng Fu and Brian Small Jennifer and Freddy Smith Linda and John Spain* Yolonda and Wilbert Spooner Amanda and James Talbot Corry and Nathaniel Tannehill Kimberly and Ryan Thibodeaux Elizabeth “Boo” Thomas* John Thomas ‘59* Kristen and Joshua Todd Robin and Chad Toups Leanne and Timothy Venable Jill and Paul Walker Virginia and David Walker ‘66 Cornelia and William Weldon ‘54* Amanda Spain Wells ‘96 Alyson and Kirk Wharton Sara Exner ‘00 and Cullen Whittaker Ashley and Aaron Williams Patricia and Wesley Williams Jennifer and Chuck Winstead
Cub Benefactor ($500-$999)
Carol and Brandon Abadie Lindsey and Kenneth Aldridge Roz and Christopher Auzenne ‘82 Gina and Judson Banks Jennifer and Jeremy Barker Brittany and Brooke Barnett Paige and Bradley Beavan Grace and VJ Bella Melissa and Andrew Blanchfield Jon and Barry Blumberg* Valerie and Dennis Blunt Vinette and Derrick Brooks Sarah and Jacques Brousseau Laurel and Lance Burgos Karen and Allen Byrd* Winnie Byrd Belinda and Stephen Cangelosi Kelsie Mumphrey ‘11 and Michael Cangelosi Shelly and Bradley Caro Sandra and Jeffrey Cashe Christie and Ryan Chapman Candice and Corey Cheeks Jenny and Brian Cohn Susan Colvin* Brittany Canfield and Jay Comeaux James and Kristen Crane Allison and Forest Crump
Ginger and Paul Dammers Fatima and Charles Daspit Teresa and Brenton Day Claire and Corey Dinkel Anne Toups Duke Emily and Chris Dykes Merrill Faye Hines ‘61 and Bridger Eglin ‘61 Marty McDowell ‘73 and John Engquist* Shannan and John Everett ‘87 Patti and Jerry Exner* Sam and Brian Fisicaro Elizabeth and John Fitzgerald Holly and Nikolaus Foret Jennifer and Marston Fowler Renee and Brett Furr ‘79 Mary Glen and Marshall Gammon ‘90 Lori and Scott Gardiner Hillary and Eric Garner Megan and Joe Gendron ‘95 Anne and Ed Giering* Leslie and Chris Godso Erika and John Gomez Rachel and Joseph Graff Ashley and Todd Grand ‘96 Ashley and Traye Granger Alicia Graves Kristin and Will Green Nicole Keller ‘87 and Walter Green Kristen and Craig Greene Tillie and Mike Groves* Emily and Thomas Guidroz Felicia and David Harris ‘89 Lyt Harris ‘58 Chelsea and Chris Haskew Jennifer and Wes Hataway Chasity and Seth Hatsfelt Kym and Randy Herrin Allyson Hicks ‘92 Steve Hicks* Lindley and Hunter Hines ‘95 Cathy and Carey Howard* Lindsey and Benjamin Hunter Erica and Terral Jackson Supriya and Bobby Jindal Elizabeth and Todd Johnson ‘84 Ann and Al Jolissaint* Candice and Tracy Jones* Kelli and Johnny Jones Amy and Johnny Joubert Jeannine and Brad Kahn Sarah and Aaron Keating Amber and Carey King Ashley Ward ‘73 and Loren Kleinpeter Carolyn and Ray Kothe* Candace and Sinclair Kouns Anela and Edin Krivic Melanie and Christian Ladner Allison and Manard Lagasse Louis Laiche Dodi and Justin Langlois ‘99 Elecia and Derrek Lathon Thuy-Anh Vu and Viet-Hung Le Jill and Michael LeBlanc Mimi Singer and Matthew Lee Katie and Kevin Leonards Libby and Lile Lindsey Michelle and Chad Loup ‘89
Adriana and Caleb Lovell Renee and Mitch Verma Kelly Amy Groves ‘88 and Hutson ‘87 and Kyle Viator David Lowe Tiffany and Benton Wall Tracey and Dennis MacGown* Amy and Scott Westbrook Jessica and Randy Maranto Brandy and Marcus Suzette and Lawrence Williams Martin Katie and Trey Williams Carroll and Dale Mathews ‘67 Kelly Heroman ‘97 and John Tiffany and Charles McCauley Wood Shannon and Jesse Mary and Brandon Woods McCormick‘99 Mary Ann Pearson ‘93 and Tracey and Ty McMains Steele Yeargain ‘89 Amy and Bowen McRae Kristy and Jason Zeringue Jessica and Matthew Meiners ‘94 Cub Partner Meredith and Jeffrey ($250-$499) Metzger Jerry Lynn Perrine ‘59 Francisca and Stephen Adjei and Jeff Mills* Shafaq and Hassan Akbar The Mittendorf’s: Major ‘16, Lauri and Terry Alario Kramer ‘19, Holden ‘20, Lily Emelie and Joe Alton ‘22, Hill ‘23 and Sawyer ‘23 Jill McDonald ‘95 and Jason Chanler and Major Ayres ‘96 Mittendorf ‘89 Steven Babcock Cynthia and Dick Morris ‘53* Terri and Dreux Babin Sarah and Robert Munson Anna and Wendell Barnett Kasey and Britt Murrill ‘87 Tara and Emmanuel Bazille Nancy and Paul Murrill* Beau Bella ‘16 (Murrill Family Fund) Megan Bella ‘04 Carol Ann and Adrian Nadeau Barbara and Neal Holland and Breaux Nader ‘91 Berthelot* Lynn and Lee Nettles ‘59* Tanya and Ross Berthelot Heike and Wayne Newhauser Lara and Jason Rosalind and David Odds III Bettencourtt Chrissie Clark ‘81 and Don Bryce Black Olsson Michelle Bolda Zora and Bob Olsson* Cristina Sabliov and Rebecca and Van Parker Dorin Boldor Jessica and Bart Phillips Anna Hegwood ‘97 and James Lauren and Ron Phillips* Bollinger ‘97 Jennifer and George Popov Nichole Bickham ‘02 Jamie and Philipe Pucheu and Matt Bonilla Cindy and Jim Rieger Laurie and Blaise Bourgeois Geraldine and Jonathan Roberts* Judy and Bert Boyce* Phoebe and Michael Rouse* Ashley Freiberg ‘99 and Richela and Rhett Roy Frank Brost Vicky and Devin Roy Camille and Stokka Brown Jennifer Lanier Ruggiero ‘04 Louise Slack ‘71 and Michelle and Aldo Russo Michael Bruce Bettye and Joe Salter* Matt Burland ‘10 Cynthia Landry ‘94 and Shane Heather and Andy Sandefer Bush Danielle and Jamey Satawa Melissa and Bill Anne and Walter Schmidt Bush Whitney and Wil Seal Catherine and Mandy and Kevin Shipp Dennis Butler Mary Margaret and Wyn Singer Kristen and Nolan Danielle and Bill Smith Cain Trisha and Colin Smith Brittany and Joe Jolen and Gary Stein Carvalhido Casey and Joseph Sullivan Mary Oliphint ‘73 and Alycee and Ryan Sunstrom Victor Casad Anne and Andrew Olga and Jorge Chinchilla Thomas ‘93 Laura and Michael Choate Marty and Henry Thornton* Beverly and Geoff Choppin ‘74* Elizabeth and Nicholas Torina Cathy and Mike Christensen Rebecca and Greg Trahan Laura and Ned Clark* Gia and Christopher Tyson ‘93 Catherine Collins Anne Petrie ‘94 and Clay Kim and Jon Crawford Underwood Jr. Stephanie and John April and Jason Ussery Crawford ‘85 Cinda and Ray Vanmerrienboer Kelli and Charles Dawson
Sarah and William Faller Rachael and Jason Feirman Nell Jacks Ferguson ‘58 Shirley and John Flake Kim and Mike Fleming Lauren and Christopher Fournerat Jewel and Beau Fourrier Grace Chen and John Fu Jamie and Nicholas Gaspard Wendy and Rowdy Gaudet Janie Spaht-Gill ‘62* Jacqueline Bach and Victor Gischler Mary and Will Gladney Katherine Creed ‘02 and Brooks Gold Cricket and Stewart Gordon A.C. and Leslie Grand* Jayme Looper and Eric Granrud Leigh and Jason Greene Shannon and Victor Gregoire Latreace and Kevin Grisby Heike Muenzberg-Gruening and Uwe Gruening Alexandra and Kristopher Grunewald ‘01 Heather and Bradley Harris M. E. and Bryan Hart Mary and Mike Hart* Ly Vu and Toan Hau Kristin and William Hays ‘87 Rebecca and Ross Hebert Adria Ledoux ‘96 and Ben Heroman ‘96 Sarah and Robert Heroman ‘00 Kathy Hill* Linda Holmes* Kelly and Robin Hudson Jessica and Samuel James Christy and Brad Jewell Brooke and Tanner Johnson Dana and Jamie Jones Ryn Rutledge ‘90 and John Jones Sharee and Trey Jones
51%
OF DONORS ARE
ENDEAVOR CLUB MEMBERS
increasing their donation 5% from last year. Tara Grace and Chris Jones ‘02 Katie Kirkpatrick ‘91 and Todd Justice Jill and Mike Kantrow ‘62* Laney and Ryan King Vicki and James Krupala Melissa and Brian Landry Mary Lynn Gardiner ‘69 and Cleve Langlois Jr. Carmen and David Lavergne ‘79 Kerri and Nicholas Lea Jessica and Scott Ledet
Darrick Lee Angela and Gary Leonards Kimberly and Josh LeSage Carol and Jay Little* Sarah and Mike Lloyd Lisa Anne and Gene Luther Clacy and Scott Madison Alden Kleinpeter ‘02 and Will Magee Amanda and Jason McAllister Maggie and Jamal McCann Kelley and Trent McCarthy Anne and James McElveen* Rhonda McMillan Jeanne McCollister ‘97 and Ryan McNeil Amanda and Tim Messa Mark Messa* Thomas Mistretta Jr.* Monica and Dorel Moldovan Kristen Chapman Montgomery ‘01 Jennifer and Ryan Moon Mallory and David Morgan Sonya and Jason Morris Ashley and Beau Motsinger Sarah and Patrick Mulhearn Ginny Mumfrey Erin and Jorge Munoz Stacy and Gerald Nichols Pamela and Richard Nicolle* Allison Ohmstede Shelly and Gustavo Ortiz Jill and Jeremy Palmer Kristi Andermann and Jason Phillips Holly and Matthew Picou Jill Roby ‘96 and Chris Pike Tiffany and Alex Pucheu Matthew Rachleff Amanda and Evan Raymond Maggie and John Richardson Courtney and Jeffrey Roedel Caroline Roemer Willa and Marvin Roof Joey and Cathy Rosenfeld Pamela and Robert Ross* Beth and Kristopher Ruebsamen Elahe and Andrew Russell Elizabeth Harbour ‘96 and Tracy Rutledge ‘95 Melissa and Blake Saia Cheryl and Chris Schilling Erin May ‘88 and Kyle Schwab ‘88 Nila and George Schwab Gretchen and Timothy Screen ‘02 April and Martin Setliff ‘00 Tracy and Doug Shaffer Kristy and Dillon Shearer Melissa and Bart Shirley Bridget and Johnny Shoptaugh ‘76 Wendy and Claude Simoneaux Cheryl Singer* Tina and Thomas Smith Cindy and Perry Snyder*
Jennifer and Ryan Sones Mary Michael Lloyd ‘04 and Bowman Staples Jennifer and Micah Stewart Ann Bowlus ‘71 and Steve Storey Martha Stuckey ‘87
Ally Johnson Bayard ‘09 Shannon and Felder Beacham Rebecca and Jacob Behrnes Taylor Bell Sarah Collins ‘02 and Daniel Bennett Amanda and Scott Benson Barbara Benton Brittney and James Bergeron Jennifer Bevill Danielle and Brian Blackwood Michelle and Brad Blanchard Remus Blount ‘04 Theresa and William Blount Wilicia Blount ‘01 Mittie and Michael Bolton Sara and Kevin Bongiorni Whitney and Mark Jamie and Clay Bourg Sutherland Dianne and Christopher Sandra and Jim Tenney* Bourgeois Victoria and Scott Terry Megan Bourgeois Shannon and Kirk Katie Patterson ‘05 and Thibodeaux Rodney Boyd Clayton Thompson ‘00 Nancy and Andy Brandi* Kimberly and Paul Toups Niki Manning and Chris Brandi Tammi and Greg Town ‘05 Jessica and Bernie Braun Sandra and Doug Traylor Janice and Spencer Brizzard* Jerri and Clayton Underwood* Erica Martin ‘03 and Michael Susan and Bobby Upp ‘76 Brown Ashley and Brennan Uter Kiara Brown Belinda Cambre and Jarrod Van LaVerne Brown* Hoogstraten Sandra and Charles Brown Amy and Matt Vann Tiffanie and Robb Brumfield Alicia and Randy Vick ‘85 Hope and Bradburn Buras Errin and Matthew Viguerie Emily and Kevin Michael Burke Lindsay and Gregory Jo Busse* Waddell Kelley Heroman ‘00 Colleen and Stephen and John Buzzell Waguespack Virginia Hutchison ‘93 Candace and Stephen and Doug Cain Walker ‘75 Jill and Jeffrey Calloway Beth and Bill Warren Eleanor Canon Erin Way Nikki and Leighton Carbo Lynn and Trae Welch Kim and Don Carr Erin and Mitch Wesley Lillian and Carl Carver Mary Ann and John White Elizabeth Castro Whitney and Trey Willard Jennifer and Heman Catoir* Tina Tullier and Mark Wofford Elise and Chad Cazes Yaming Shao and George Xue Kathryn and Timothy Chalas Melody and Andy Yarborough Yu and Senlin Chen Virginia Stokes and James Choate Jr. Century Cub Julie and Jeremy Clark ($1 - $249) Hope and Adam Clary Kirsten and Corey Clebert Rebecca Mathews ‘93 and Peggy and Charles Coates ‘53 Marc Acosta Megan Collins Tamara Barclay-Adams Andriette and Winton Anderson Micki and Ken Collins Jessica and Sean Connor Ashley Applegate Sandra and Mark Cooper Brittany and Brandon Amy and Don Coppola Arceneaux Kelly and Joseph Cormier Elgia Chan May and Jose Mona and Dan Cotton* Gonzalez Argaez Christina and Christopher Devyani Kar and Plamen Courtney Arnaudov Tiffany Creel Leigh Arnette Cheré and Rusty Daigle Melody and Ky Aryana Rachel and Peter Daigle Melissa and Nick Aucoin Jennifer and Edward Austin Jr. Louise and Lance Dakin ‘58 Jill Daniel Ellie Avegno Ellen and Scott Daugherty James Baker* Catherine and Stephen David Jr. Cali and Adam Barrett Robert Davis ‘12 Sheri and Will Barton Stacie and Roger Davis Pamela and Stanley Baudin
$442,632
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Susan and William Davis* Frankie and Don Paul Day Stephanie De La Cruz Bobby Denton Sr.* Dawn Burton and Zachary Derouen Tyaisha Blount Dillon ‘96 Marsha and Randy Domingue* Daphne and Alvin Donaldson Deborah Dornier Adele and William Dufrene Erin Kelley ‘65 and John DuPont Jr.* Courtney and Ryan Edwards Lauren and Connor Eglin ‘85 Jennie Kluse and Bret Elderd Erin Ellis Kris and John Elmore Tamara and Ryan Empson Lori and Claudie Fanning Karen and Joey Faucheux Debbie and Dave Fazekas* Jennifer and Sid Felps Beth and Blaine Fields ‘92 Emily Fontenette Vikki and Daniel Forbes Sallye and Butch Ford* Trisha Fos Mandy and Drew Fourrier Margaret Fowler ‘93 Ashley and Adam Foy Yvette and Bill Franques Leslie Freeman Kathryn and William Friday* Aimee Frierson Christy and John Frierson* Trent Frierson Allison and James Froelich Brandie and Ben Fromenthal Kristen and Dean Fryday Karen McCaskill ‘83 and Doug Garland Thushara Chakkath and Manas Gartia Cami and Hunter Geisman Steve George ‘60* Lyndi and David Geyer Liz and Pendery Gibbens ‘50 Nancy and Michael Gilbert* Jennifer and Tyler Ginn Mary and Louis Girlinghouse Jr. Pamela and Ronald Giroir Sr. Patsy and Dennis Godso* Rebecca and Benjamin Goodner Mary Lou and Mike Goodson*
ULS PARENTS DONATED
73%
OF THE TOTAL ANNUAL APPEAL FUNDS RAISED
Melissa and Chad Grand ‘95 Carissa and Garret Graves Cynthia and John Graves* Cathy Conway ‘77 and Kevin Gravois Amanda and Blake Gremillion Kristy and Morgan Gremillion Susan Gremillion
Anne and Orin Guidry* Judy Guillot Jessica and Andre Guilott Zviad Guruli Corinne and Larry Gussman* Mignonne White ‘81 and Bart Gutierrez Lauren and William Haddox Heather and Joseph Hamilton III Shannon and Arthur Hannaman Scott Harris Courtney and Dana Hart Lane Cotton Winn and Ben Hartman Gail Russell Hawkes ‘68 Peter Hawking Pamela and Kevin Hayes Linda and Joey Hebert, Jr.* Melissa Hemmans-Henderson and Ron Henderson Brandie and Brandon Henry Latasha ValenzuelaHernandez Laura and Curtis Heroman ‘ 01 Cindy Herring* Robert Hines ‘99 April and Ryan Holcomb Karen Holden Jennifer and Eric Hollenbeck ‘96 Kathy Dry ‘85 and Chris Holliday Liz and Ivin Hood* Don Hooks* Tanya Hooks* Whitney and Jonathan Hoover Karen and Marty Horn Ester Kim and Daniel Hsia Ru Gao and Gang Hu Prestine and Hunter Huckabay ‘52 Lauren Hudson Linsey and Thomas Hurst Deana and Chad Hurt Monica and Deitrich Irving Lee and Brad Jackson Rondi Plaisance Jacob ‘90 Aimee Welch-James and Kisha James Antoinette Terrell James ‘66 Jennifer Jarc Alisha and Jason Jarreau Megan and Steven Jenny ‘00 LaNelle Johnson* Shelton and Ted Jones ‘89 Stephanie and Jason Jones Rebecca and Jordan Jopling Susan Jutras* Kelly and William Kelly Julie and Lynn Kennedy Sarah and Isaac Khalid Sarah and Justin King Therese Knowles Casie and Jonathan Kobe Alicia and Michael Kober Faith and Raymond Kobetz Kathy and Steve Kogos* Marta Fechete and Thomas Kutter Paula and Phillip Lafargue Donna and Larry Lamonte Donna and Kyle Landrem Trichia and Josh Landry ‘96
Becky Langlois Juliane and Brandon LaTour Jennifer Overton ‘04 and Leander Lavergne Jessica and William Lawrence Ashley and James Leach Angie and Ed Ledo Sandra and Robert Ledoux* Tish and Kyle Ledoux Kyung and Hwang Lee
Paisley and Justin Morgan Maryam Diaab and Damon Morton Stacy and Ben Moss ‘ 93 Stephanie Murga Kitty and Glenn Murphy* Angela Murray George Myer Catherine Smith ‘96 and William Myrick ‘96 Courtney and David Neubauer Kristy and Frank Neubrander THE AVERAGE DONATION Melissa and Hien Nguyen Leslie and Mark Normand Jr. TO THE Anne and Chad Ogea Bryce Ohmstede ‘11 ANNUAL Maureen and John Olinde APPEAL George O’Neal Jenna and Jeffrey Ortego INCREASED Seth Pace Rhonda and TO Rodney Palmisano* Jeannine and Rachel Lenox Kelly and Joey Papania Crystal Leon Debra and Bruce Parker Christa Leon Sarah Broome Parker ‘02 Cory and Harwood Leonard Cynthia and Raymond Perkins* Tranane and Randy Lissard Lauren and Logan Perry Wendi Little Dora and Sean Pharis ‘90 Ashley and Mili Livnjak Kelly Pitre Mickie Long Amy and Robert Poe Sheralyn and Richard Long Clyde Pogson ‘48 Barbara Sue Loubiere* Maria and Brett Poirrier Beth and Darrell Loup* Suzanne Ponder* Crystal and Nicholas Loup Marie and Vosco Popov* Shannon and Rory Loupe Leslie McKenzie ‘86 and Kathryn and Dustin Loveless Lance Porter Sheri and Stephen Loy ‘89 Cassandra and James Price* Xiaofen Huang and Kelin and Todd Queen Fengyuan Lu Romona Raby Irene and Tom Lutkewitte Inoshika Gamage and Dimuthu Dana Lux Ratnadiwakara Mike Maddox ‘64 Janice Reeves Amanda and Drew Maciasz Casey and Heath Remedies Elizabeth and Brian Mackey Stephanie and Greg Remien Michele and Troy Macloud Tiffany Richardson Beth and Mark Mahaffey Anne and Eric Roberts Isabel Mancilla-Ortegon Kent Roberts ‘72 Marolon Gardiner ‘74 and Stacy and Dustin Roberts Barry Mangham Bridget and Justin Janet Marionneaux* Robicheaux Mary and Rick Martin ‘71 Candence and Lawrence Melissa and Andrew Martin Robillard Spencer Maxcy ‘98 Kristy Hoffman and David Amy and Chase McCalip Rodrigue Anne and Ryan McConnell ‘01 Stephanie and Elizabeth Valerie and Owen McConnell Rojas Shelly McDonald Nicolette Ross Melanie and David Melville Jr. Taylor and Spencer Ross Jodi and Tommy Messina Amy Joiner ‘94 and Matt Rouse Jane and John Milazzo Jr. Miriam Ruzicka Sybil and Richard Miles Cathy Samuel Annette and Emile Miller* Susan Cotten Sanford Deanna and Don Mills* Sally Perry ‘73 and Oley Ambior Sidney and Colin Sassone Mitchell Mary and Carl Scherer ‘09 Brianne and Todd Mixon ‘88 Kathleen and Paul Schneider Gloria and Alvaro Guillermo Katie Kelly ‘05 and Nathan Moncada Schneider ‘02 Ann and Bill Monroe ‘63* Taylor Schneider ‘07 Jessica and Todd Monroe Kirsten and Christopher Latoya Relish and Richard Schwehm Montgomery Sr. Melissa and Kevin Seal Julia George and Tommy Miriam and Jamie Segar Moore Hilary and Hamilton Shaw Dianne and Paul Moran Elizabeth Shoenberger
Paula and John Shortess Brian Simpson Prachi and Raghvendra Singh Kem and Ken Singletary Robert Singletary* Dawn and Brett Skiles Courtney and Benjamin Smith Holly and Stephen Smith Maria Vicente and Kevin Smith Jennifer and Gary Snellgrove Erin and Matthew Snyder Trudy Solomon* Karen and Chris Spencer Katy and Bill Stark Jo Anna Stewart Shelby Stewart Virginia and Simon Stock Marla and Andy Stroup Rebecca Svensson Sara and Michael Sylvest Lacie and Jordy Templet Cat and Hugo Théfenne Catherine Nachman ‘97 and Samuel Thigpen Nancy Nolen ‘78 and Douglas Thomas Sandy and Tommy Thompson* Stephanie and Scott Thompson Jessica and Bo Thornhill Morgan and Jeff Tomlinson Monica and Alkis Tsolakis Lauren Lamonte ‘06 and Thomas Tyler Bobbie and Jim Upton* Marianna Vyridi and Georgios Veronis Deana and Larry Vicari Denese and Richard Vlosky* Mari and Shawn Walker Shannon and Scott Walsh Christen Ward Ashley Weir Annette and James West Bridget and Scott Wharton ‘87 Jill White Joyce and Jason Whitfield Rachel and Brian Whitley Molly and Wayne Williams Jayla and Derek Wilson Shelly and Jeremiah Worthington Shivonne and Tommy Wren* Yan Chen and Shengping Yang Kathleen and Rodney Zeringue* Paige and Adam Zittrauer Jennifer and Bill Zosel
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Hooray for U-High! We are thankful for our amazing school for tackling quarantine schooling like a boss, for our amazing teachers for continuing to be there even when we are apart and for our amazing University Lab School Foundation for the technology support throughout the years. It is coming in handy right about now! -Holly Sides
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Much love for his favorite Senior U-High Cubs! We know this hasn’t been the finale you’ve all imagined for the last 13 years, but we feel sure the universe will make up for it in abundance. In the meantime, enjoy a little sunshine from your biggest little Cub fan. Love y’all.
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[continued from page 17] boards with lessons and activities in art, music, counseling, physical education and foreign language to ensure students continued their progression not just in the ULS core curriculum, but also in the development of the whole child.
athletic teams and groups this spring as members were able to continue to meet with coaches and sponsors online to share moral support, to progress and to finish the year strong. The Cub Huddle news brief was born and shared daily We’ve Got This “wins” and regular inspiration to keep the entirety of the Cub family moving forward as a cohesive group to meet new challenges in unexpected times.
of 2020.
Athletes of spring sports whose seasons were cancelled were the focus of an online tribute, the Spring Sports Spotlight, and senior spring athletes were honored with a Be the Light Parade. The ULS The show must go on! Cubs Have Foundation celebrated the Class of Talent and an end-of-year art show are 2020 with donated digital billboards two annual spring semester events that and full-page ads in The Advocate and showcase student talent and artistic skills Baton Rouge Business Report, generously honed all year through ULS’s robust arts ULS counselors Lauren Eglin, Angela donated by the McCollister family. The programs. Secondary Choral Director Murray and Kristy Gremillion shared celebration continued with a virtual Baby Dana Lux and Art Instructors Nancy Von their expertise and guidance with the Cub Picture Gallery, a Graduation Parade, Brock, Elizabeth Mackey and Therese community in the school’s weekly Lab a social media week and an online Knowles transformed both into virtual Notes, and also with counselors, schools Graduation Media Presentation. experiences, providing an opportunity and educators throughout Louisiana in Instructors of all grade levels joined for even more in the Cub community to the LSU College of Human Sciences & enjoy student creativity. Likewise, Band Education Best Practices enewsletter. The forces with Technology Instructor Jennifer Bevill to create a video to inspire Director Annette West made sure fifth trio collaborated with CHSE professors grade band students did not miss out on to create a series of articles featuring tips and motivate students and parents as they entered the final stretch of virtual their first opportunity for an instrumental on maintaining structure, organizational teaching and learning after spring break. performance with an assignment of each and study skills, mental health and more In turn, students and families shared their student hosting and documenting a to assist parents and students while support of teachers through this year’s concert for “anyone or anything” willing quarantined. reimagined Teacher Appreciation Week. to listen. Audiences ranged from stuffed And through social media and social animals and actual pets to siblings, While no one truly knows what next distancing, the Cub community still parents and even grandparents. school year will look like, one thing we do found ways to safely be present for and Technology was also a key component for support one another from March to May know for sure - We’ve got this Cubs!
Full STEAM Ahead
[continued from page 19] STEM certification is where the real transformation took place. Throughout the process, our teachers worked very hard to see their content through the STEAM lens resulting in more authentic, meaningful, and creative ways to engage their students in learning,” said WelchJames. Svensson added that because “inquirybased and interdisciplinary learning have always played a central role in our instruction,” incorporating the engineering design process on which STEM is based into the school’s elementary and secondary curriculums was a natural next step.
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Kristen Chapman Montgomery ‘01 April 22, 2020 at 1:58 PM
I cherish this memory of me and my grandfather. U-High has been a tradition in my family for 4 generations and a solid foundation academically, socially and professionally. I’m proud to be U-High alumni! #UHighGivingDay
To all the UHS Seniors, From the moment you walked through the doors of U-High you were meant to succeed! There are a lifetime of memories to take with you and a lifetime of memories waiting for you! GEAUX and GET THEM!!!! U are READY! U made it! U are SUPER HEROES in the making! We’ve got our eye on U!!!!!! #UHighGivingDay
“As a result, we are already seeing that our students are becoming even better at collaborating and problem solving,” noted Welch-James. “Overall, the journey to STEM certification enhanced our school’s proficiency to prepare our students for the ever-changing world.” In addition to STEM certification, ULS is nationally recognized as a Blue Ribbon School and earned renewed AdvancEd accreditation in 2017.
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1. Evan Roider ’10 is now the musical director of the Broadway play Wicked.
2. Johnny Robinson ‘56 was recently inducted into the Louisiana High School Athletic Association’s Hall of Fame. Robinson, whose jersey was retired by U-High in October 2019, played football at LSU and was a member of the 1958 National Championship team. He was also played for the Kansas City Chiefs and had an integral role in that team winning the first ever Super Bowl. Robinson was also inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2019.
3. Dane Lejeune ‘01 serves as senior vice president of Owen
Biosciences, Inc. This Baton Rouge biotech company typically manufactures skincare products for brands around the globe. Now, they are producing hand sanitizer and supplying it to companies like Coca Cola so their employees can continue to work safely amid the COVID-19 crisis.
4. Colin Rabey ’19, a sophomore in the LSU Department of
Mechanical and Industrial Engineering, and six other college students completed a 323-mile ruck march from Baton Rouge to Florida to raise money for veterans and their families. A ruck march is a fast-paced march covering many miles carrying a weighted backpack.
5. Wendy Lipsey ’88 is celebrating five years as a transplant
recipient. Her passion is volunteering for the Louisiana Organ Procurement Agency (LOPA) as a certified public speaker and a patient advocate.
6. Marvin Keenze ’55 has been a singing teacher and pianist in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and has also served as the chairman of the International Congress of Voice Teachers since 1987. He retired from the faculty of the Westminster Choir College of Rider University in 2011.
7. Henry Kantrow ’17, an LSU senior, was nominated for the
2020 LSU Goldwater Scholarship, which provides support for undergraduates pursuing research careers in the natural sciences, mathematics or engineering. Kantrow’s major is chemical engineering.
8. Jake Manship ‘01 was recently named chief operating officer of Manship Media.
9. Cory Chapman ’04 was named as one of American
Ambulance Association’s 40 Under 40. Chapman serves as director of Revenue Cycle with Acadian Ambulance Service in Lafayette.
10. Michael “Luke” James, M.D., ‘91, a physician with Duke
University School of Medicine has earned tenure in the Departments of Anesthesiology and Neurology in 2019.
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Clay Benton ‘02 wed Cary Caro on March 7, 2020 in New York City. Caroline Layne Burks ’10 and William Townsend Ortego ’10 were married in Aspen, Colorado on September 20, 2019. They reside in Baton Rouge.
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Mary Michael McDuff ’11 married Alex McDonald on March 14, 2020 at First Presbyterian Church in Baton Rouge. They reside in Atlanta, Georgia. Elizabeth Brighton Keller “08 married Duncan T. Butler, III on January 25, 2020 in Austin, Texas. They reside in Denver, Colorado.
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Rachel Odom ‘09 married Austin Towles in New Orleans on Saturday May 18, 2019. The wedding took place at Memorial United Methodist Church. Jordan Downs ’09 married Ben Stott on February 15, 2020 at the Steele Burden Memorial Orangerie. They reside in Baton Rouge. Chancely Courson ’14 and Brad Ducote became engaged in August 2019. Ducote is an Instrument Specialist at Exxon Mobil, and Courson is the executive assistant to the Governor’s Chief of Staff. The wedding will take place in October 2020 in Baton Rouge. Ally Johnson Bayard ’09 and husband James welcomed a son, James Hampton, in August 2019. Troy Collins ’08 and wife Ellie welcomed a son, Konstantinos “James” Michael Collins, on December 1, 2019. Amanda Exner Staiano ’03 and husband Patrick welcomed baby Emily Anne on November 28, 2019.
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Amanda Walsh ‘03 and her husband Patrick Bateman welcomed baby Alexander Carroll on January 16, 2020. Laura Furr Mericas ’10 and husband Chris welcomed a son, James Wright, on May 27, 2020.
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GERALD FURR MEMORIAL GOLF CLASSIC SEPT
22 2020
(RESCHEDULED FROM MARCH)
ALUMNI HOMECOMING TAILGATE OCT
16 2020
CUBS 2020 HALL OF JAN FAME/ DISTINCTION 30
2021
ULSF
CALENDAR OF EVENTS 2020-2021
GERALD FURR MEMORIAL MAR GOLF CLASSIC 23
2021
GRANDPARENTS AND GRAND MAY FRIENDS 18 DAY 2021
