WOLFTRACKS 1911-2011 The Saint Paul’s School March 31, 2011 Covington, Louisiana Race Results: http://www.15thstreetflyers.org /node/269 THANK YOU to our Ozone Spring Run Sponsors PLATINUM and Riecke & Associates, LLC GOLD Banner Ford/Chevrolet Somno Diagnostics BLUE Brother John Fairfax, FSC Elizabeth Icamina, Attorney at Law Lakeshore Crossfit Premier MRI 4U Rehab Dynmanics Ronald P. Melancon Times Grill W. Ross Cazayoux, MD SUPPORTERS Home One Homes, Inc. James McCune Northlake Dental Toledano & Herrin, LLC OTHER Mele Printing NorthshoreLinks.com Resource Bank Robert Ellis & Associates Smoothie King#22 Fellow Alums, The campus has been a very busy place this past month with the eleventh Celebrity Waiters’ Dinner, the 27 th Ozone Spring Run, the 2 nd Annual Crawfish Cook-off, Mother-Son Brunch, Career Day for Seniors, numerous sporting events and academic tournaments. I wasn’t this busy in college! The La Salle Hall renovation is coming along nicely, as you will see from the pictures included in this month’s Wolftracks. The noise level has gone down quite a bit since the destruction is finished and the clean-up has started. Looks like the students and teachers will be enjoying new classrooms next September. I would like to thank all the members of the Alumni, Mother’s Club, Hope House, Grey Wolves, faculty, staff and students who volunteered their valuable time making everyone of this past month’s events a huge success. Without their sacrifice and devotion, none of these wonderful events would have been possible. Mark your calendars for reunion weekend, Friday and Saturday, June 3 rd and 4 th . Details will be coming out soon. Hope to see you then. Mike Richard ‘68
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The Ozone Spring Run Committee did a fantastic job organizing and recruiting runners for the twenty-sixth run. 327 runners, a 49% increase from last year, turned out to take on the course. Not since the early 90’s have we had that many participants. The committee members are: Bob Pecunia ‘61, Chairman, Allen Seither ’59, Paul Alexius ’61, Larry Kyte ’57, Lee Alexius ’63, Ronnie Melancon ’60, Mike McMurray ’63, Matt Hardey ’69, Preston Hammons and Craig Cowand, Honorary Members of Alumni Association Dian Lusher, Dynel Inc. and Diane Weiss, 15th Street Flyers. What a great day! Proceeds of the event will assist with financial aid for our students in the name of the family of Mickey Champagne ‘62. Please refer to http://www.wolfpackers.com/spring_run.html for a slide show of the event.
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Fellow Alums, The campus has been a very busy place this past month with the eleventh Celebrity Waiters’ Dinner, the 27th Ozone Spring Run, the 2nd Annual Crawfish Cook-off, Mother-Son Brunch, Career Day for Seniors, numerous sporting events and academic tournaments. I wasn’t this busy in college! The La Salle Hall renovation is coming along nicely, as you will see from the pictures included in this month’s Wolftracks. The noise level has gone down quite a bit since the destruction is finished and the clean-up has started. Looks like the students and teachers will be enjoying new classrooms next September. I would like to thank all the members of the Alumni, Mother’s Club, Hope House, Grey Wolves, faculty, staff and students who volunteered their valuable time making everyone of this past month’s events a huge success. Without their sacrifice and devotion, none of these wonderful events would have been possible. Mark your calendars for reunion weekend, Friday and Saturday, June 3rd and 4th. Details will be coming out soon. Hope to see you then. Mike Richard ‘68
Winners of the Crawfish Cook-off competition: Judges Choice: 1st Audubon Gutters 2nd Fat Tuesday’s Beverage Market 3rd Columbia Street Tap Room People’s Choice: 1st Fire and Safety Commodities 2nd DSQI, LLC 3rd Lagniappe Tree Works Best Booth: 1st Audubon Gutters 2nd Lagniappe Tree Works 3rd Wagner’s Landscaping
Barre’ Architects Fire and Safety Commodities First Choice Medical Supply
First Premium Too Easy Boiling Crew
George Boudreaux Gulfstar Rental Solutions
Ibos Roofing Co., Inc. Keller Williams
Lagniappe Tree Works Land Rover
New Orleans Hamburger & Seafood Co.
Northlake Radiology Consultants, APMC
Northshore Seafood & Produce Pan American Power Corp
Patrick Brothers Pine Island Swamp Fever
Poole Lumber Co. Riecke & Associates, LLC Roberts’ Family M.R.K.T.
Ronald J. McGinty Schroeder Family Chiropractic
Sizeler Realty State Farm Insurance Tammany Containers
Wagner’s Landscaping
THANK YOU
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Career Day
Capital Campaign Phase II – La Salle Hall Renovation Honoring the past while embracing the future
The work on LaSalle Hall continues. Demolition of the center wing is complete and the outer wings are being prepared for new construction to begin the week of April 4th. The plan for the courtyard is almost complete and new underground plumbing lines will soon be dug. by Trevor Watkins ’79, Academic Vice Principal
The members of the senior class of Saint Paul’s welcomed several alumni to campus on Tuesday, March 29th for the annual Career Day. Alumni Director, Mike Richard ‘68, invited a number of distinguished alumni to speak with the students about the duties and education required for jobs in their individual fields. Speakers for the event are pictured at right: John Curren ‘92, stock broker from Charles Schwab; Air Force Major Brad Boudreaux ’90, pilot with the Air Force Hurricane Hunters; Vincent Cangiamilla ’03 , architect with Fauntleroy, Latham, Weldon, Barre’ Architects; Jason Piper ‘06 with Mallory Alexander International Logistics; Adam Martin ‘06 with Kent Construction; Robert Barkerding ‘92 with Ethicon Endo-Surgery and Ben Morvant ‘04 with the Office of Admissions of Millsaps College . The students were divided into small groups and rotated through seven stations to see a presentation by each speaker and then have a question and answer session. The seniors appreciated the honest and factual presentations about the world of work. The Alumni Association sponsored the event that benefitted both the students and alumni.
Major renovation work began on La Salle Hall on Wednesday, January 26th. La Salle Hall, built in the mid-1960’s, served for almost forty years as a dormitory for our boarding students. Since the boarding program closed in 2002, the building has mostly been unoccupied, with just a few classes taking up its immense space. In honor of our Centennial, we are happy to announce that the renovation of this facility will provide classrooms, offices for campus ministry, guidance and ROTC along with labs and storage space. In addition, this renovated facility will give added beauty and functionality to that part of the campus. More information on how this renovation will benefit your sons will be given in the next issue of Wolftracks. by Brother Gale Condit, FSC
Vice Principal for Development View Floor Plans
Pictured above front row L-R: Alumni Director Mike Richard ‘68, Robert Barkerding ‘92. 2nd row L-R: John Curren ‘92, Vincent Cangiamilla ’03 and Brad Boudreaux ‘90. Top row L-R: Adam Martin ‘06, Jason Piper ‘06 and Ben Morvant ’04.
Mrs. Mary Lynn Langston, mother of faculty member Christi Simoneaux and mother-in-law of Pierre Simoneaux ‘82 and
grandmother of Carter Simoneaux ’12 and Dustin Simoneaux ’16 Grandmother of Coach Christian Stipe
Mr. David Conroy, grandfather of David Conroy ‘14 and Ian Conroy ’14 Grandfather of Andrew Dysart ‘13 and Matthew Dysart ‘15
Uncle of Richard Roberts ‘12 Mr. Cleveland Garrett, Sr., great grandfather of Vic Schmitt ‘12 and Josh Schmitt ’14
Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon them.
May they rest in peace! Amen!
Alumni Yearbooks For Sale If you are interested in purchasing an Alumni Yearbook, contact Carol at 985-892-3200 ext 1002
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Congratulations to Lieutenant Tony Gole, class of 2004, on earning his Air Force pilot wings. Tony is pictured next to a T-38 Talon, which is used for flight training. Tony’s first assignment is flying KC-135 tankers at March Air Force base in California.
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Calendar
Sunday, May 1st: Golden Jubilarians (50th Anniversary) Monday, May 2nd: Principal’s Assembly inducting seniors into the Alumni Association Friday, June 3rd: Alumni Reunion Weekend and Saturday, June 4th
Congratulations!
Have you considered making a gift of appreciated stock to Saint Paul’s? There may be some tax incentives in considering this option. To learn more about this, you may want to talk with your CPA and investment advisor. Office of Development 985-892-3200 ext 1270
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On Monday, March 14th the faculty and students of Saint Paul’s were once again delighted by the magnificent presentation of a Saint Joseph’s Altar in the Student Center organized by Ann Kay Logarbo, members of the Saint Paul’s Mothers’ Cub, and friends of the school. The altar covered the front of the stage and included all of the traditional foods, a chocolate rosary, flowers, candles and icons of the saints. A prayer request book was stationed at the front table where many teachers and students listed prayer requests. Saint Joseph medals and the traditional favabeans were distributed there as mementos of the event. The students visited the altar during their Religion classes, and then were invited to a wonderful lunch provided by the altar workers. Every variety of traditional food was presented and consumed. Everyone is appreciative of the enormous amount of work and the hours of labor volunteers donated to present this wonderful Sicilian tradition to Saint Paul’s
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Over four hundred people attended Saint Paul’s eleventh annual Celebrity Waiters’ Dinner, sponsored by Saint Paul’s Renaissance Board. The “Irish-Italian New Orleans Style” theme inspired many people to decorate their tables and come in costumes. Nearly fifty percent of the faculty volunteered for a variety of jobs to make the event run smoothly. Benedict’s Plantation served appetizers and a full course meal with a chicken breast stuffed with artichoke dressing and a stuffed eggplant with crabmeat as the entrée. Members of the Saint Paul’s Band entertained guests with Irish and Italian tunes during the social period followed by our ever enthusiastic Marching Band. Our AFJROTC unit directed people to the student center and the honor guard posted the colors. The live auction was definitely “Lively”. This year we had professional auctioneer, Joey Fortner, who was quite entertaining. The high bid item was a one-week stay in St. Martin Island in the Caribbean that sold for twelve thousand dollars. Inquiries are already being made as to next year’s event date and theme! Enjoy this Youtube video of the event! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9_EDzbT2848
On Saturday, March 19th, Saint Paul’s students attended the Southeast Louisiana District Literary Rally at Southeastern Louisiana University in Hammond. Several of our students will move on to the state competition in April. Students who placed in their specific categories are as follows: Advanced Math: Thomas Lavastida, 1st
place and Austin Frosch, 4th place; Advanced Math II: Andrew Mullet, 1st. Gabe Emerson, 2nd; Algebra I: Aaron Nguyen, 1st, Kyle Cleveland, 4th; Algebra II: Jack Bevolo, 1st, Casey Spinelli, 4th; American History: Sean Ross, 7th; Calculus: Elliot Thompson, 2nd, Cody Faucheaux, 3rd; Chemistry: Nathan Grotte, 3rd; English I: Bryan Livaudais, 5th; English II: Alex Zinsel, 4th; English III: Tom Harper, 4th; Environment Science: Sam Welty, 4th; Geometry: Peter Yager, 2nd; Physics: Harrison Richard, 2nd; Physical Science: John Knepper, 2nd, Michael Brown, 3rd; World History: John Lomzinski, 1st, and Michael Sitarz, 3rd.
In addition to the Literary Rally, several of our students participated in The District Science Fair from Region 8. Senior Division: 1st place in Chemistry by Patrick Richards 1st place medicine and health John Villarrubia 2nd place Engineering by Alack Patel 2nd place Earth and planetary science by Michael Sitarz 2nd place in Microbiology by Ryan Harlan 3rd place in Earth and planetary science by Alexander Sibley The overall science fair winner in the senior category was John Villarrubia. John qualified to bypass State and go directly to the National science fair in Los Angeles. Junior division winners; 3rd place in Engineering by Benjamin Dantin 3rd place in Environmental Science by Lucas Waldron John Villarubia and Michael Sitarz won a medallion, certificate and $50 from the Office of Naval Research, Senior Division. John also received the LA Health Services special award which consisted of a medallion, certificate, and ipod shuffle with an itunes gift card. The Air Force special award was given to Ryan Harlan.
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FACES IN THE CROWD
Saint Paul's senior, Ty Timphony, has been selected by Sports Illustrated Magazine to be one of "Faces in the Crowd" for the week of March 28th. Ty won the 5A Louisiana State Powerlifting title for the 165 weight class. He now holds the state deadlift record with 590 pounds. With the bonus lift given for setting that mark, he deadlifted 600 pounds for a national record in the sixteen-seventeen year old division. In September of 2010 he was the teen champion at the Professional Raw Powerlifting Association meet held in New Orleans. Coach Joe Dickens states, “Ty has an amazing work ethic and always conducts himself with integrity, maturity, and dependability. It was a truly awesome way to end his high school career.” The view the entire article, click on Ty in SI .
Cadet Jacob Frost receiving the American Legion Post 16 Cadet of the Year Award for 2011 from Mr. Stacy Miller, post commander. Jacob was selected for his outstanding academic achievement at Saint Paul’s, superior performance of his cadet duties, and exemplary service to community.
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Cadet Jacob Frost leading the first-ever Northshore joint JROTC color guard during the Krewe of Olympia Parade on Saturday, February 26th.
Saint Paul’s color guard member Cadet Alex Gondolphi undergoes rigorous inspection at the Franklinton High School JROTC Competition on March 19th.
Brother Raymond Bulliard, FSC, Principal of Saint Paul's, recognized Kraemer Jackson and Scott Brewster, members of the Saint Paul's Cross Country Team, for their outstanding achievements. Both young men were elected to the 2010 Louisiana Track and Field Coaches Association Composite All State Cross Country Team. Both young men finished in the top twenty-five at the state meet. Scott Brewster, Athletic Director, Craig Ketelsen, and Kraemer Jackson are pictured at a recent Principal's Assembly.
Chris Dill signed a scholarship to play lacrosse at Limestone College in Gaffney, South Carolina. Chris is the FIRST lacrosse scholarship in Saint Paul’s history. Limestone is in the NCAA and it is a Division II school. Chris may be the first Division II lacrosse scholarship in the area.
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Pictured above seated with Chris are his parents Jennifer and Chris. Standing L-R are: Chris’ uncle Jay Rabalais, Chris’ grandparents Clyde & Lenore Rabalais , lacrosse coaches Austin Speni, Jon Meibaum and Jason Demillo.
Eric Schwing signed a scholarship to play soccer for Spring Hill College located in Mobile, Alabama. Spring Hill is in the NAIA Division.
Pictured at left seated with Eric are his parents Lissa and Eric and Eric’s sister, Anna Claire. Standing L-R are: head soccer coach from Spring Hill, Tim Brooks, Eric’ sister Ainsley Schwing with Mike Ortner, Brad Walker, Saint Paul’s coach Sean Moser and Trevor Watkins, former soccer head coach and currently Academic Vice Principal of Saint Paul’s.
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Wolf Tracks is a publication of The Saint Paul’s School in Covington, Louisiana; a Lasallian school for boys, grades 8-12. Publisher: Danielle Pilie´ Lavie [email protected] 985-892-3200 ext 1270 Contributing Editor: Karen Hebert Contributors: Mike Richard’68, John Carambat, Joe Dickens, Kim Gardner, Michael Gegenheimer, Joey Michel Photography, Norma Richard, Chari Vairin, Trevor Watkins
The Strength of the Wolf is the Pack
The Marian Players present Guys and Dolls opening on March 31st. Play dates are as follows: Saturday, April 2nd Sunday Matinee, April 3rd Wednesday, April 6th Thursday, April 7th Friday, April 8th Saturday, April 9th Sunday Matinee, April 10th The matinee performances begin at 2:00pm with the evening performances beginning at 7:00pm. Please call the school at 985-892-3200 ext 1000 to reserve tickets. Tickets are $15 for adults and $10 for students.
Marian Players present
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The annual Saint Paul’s Mother/Son Brunch was held on Sunday, March 20, 2011 in the Student Center. The brunch is held every year to celebrate the Mother/Son fellowship. Committee chair Lesley Lozes along with her committee members did a wonderful job of turning the student center into a beautiful area for a Sunday morning brunch. Keith Young’s restaurant provided a wonderful meal while we listened to a prayer program by Saint Paul’s Lasallian youth group. All attendees were welcomed by Mother’s Club President Chari Vairin. Several members of the eighth grade class were asked to read from the popular book, “Love you Forever”. Later, at the request of Brother Ray Bulliard, FSC, seniors Harrison Richard, Connor Rougelet, George Morgan, Adam Grashoff, and Reagan Reed presented reflections on life with their moms. The Centennial Mother/Son Brunch was closed with a prayer. We look forward to gathering together again next year. by Chari Vairin
