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More Than 1,000 Grandparents Visit CHS Campus
By Dr. Greg Brandao ’73
More than 1,000 of the
biggest fans of CHS students
visited school on Valentine’s
Day.
These “fans,” better
known as the grandparents of
Catholic High students, were
on campus for the celebration
of “Grandparents: God’s Gift of
Love.”
The grandparents were
treated to performances by the
CHS/SJA Chorus and Band and
readings from CHS students
Chad Gremillion ’08, Gordon
Newman ’08, Randy Roth ’08
and Jeffrey Roussel ’08. A prayer
service was led by seniors John
Gross, Trey Johnson and Ooby
Williams. Student Council
President John Steitz ’07 served
as master of ceremonies and
grandparents were addressed by
By Glen Randow
The 18th Annual Catholic
High School Golf Tournament,
sponsored by Manda Fine Meats,
will be held Monday, April 23,
2007, at Pelican Point Lakes and
Links courses.
A jambalaya lunch will be
provided by Pete Hymel and
appetizers as well as dinner will
be provided by Carrabba’s Italian
Grill on the course. Deadline for
entries is April 8, 2007. Entry
forms may be downloaded from
the CHS Alumni website or
by calling the Alumni office at
CHS Principal Brother Barry
Landry, SC and Director of
Alumni Relations Glen Randow.
Following the program,
many grandparents and their
grandsons toured the campus
and most enjoyed treats
provided by CHS moms. Vicki
Brooks and Ann Delo served as
Mothers’ Club chairpersons for
the program and reception.
“We are honored to
provide the opportunity for
grandparents to visit our campus
and to spend special time with
their grandsons,” said Joni
Owens, associate director of
development. “We hope that
Grandparents’ Day provides
students and their grandparents
with wonderful memories for
years to come,” added Owens.
18th Annual CHS Golf Classic
Set for April 23 at Pelican Point
(225) 383-0459.
The 2007 tournament
chairman is Edward Sutton ’93
and committee members are
Steve Maher ’94, sponsorship;
Craig Broome ’93, food and
beverage; and Terry Orillion
’77, prizes.
“The CHS Golf Classic is a
great time for alumni and friends
to gather together and enjoy a
great afternoon of food and golf
as well as supporting the CHS
Alumni Association Endowment
Fund,” commented Sutton.
GOLF COMMITTEE. Serving on the 18th Annual Alumni Golf Classic
Committee are (l to r) Terry Orillion ’77, Stephen Maher ’94, Edward Sutton
’93 and Scott Ritter ’93.
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(Top) GRANDPARENTS. Jimmy and Deany Gravois visit their grandsons
(from left) Justin Sinclair ’09, Connor Sinclair ’10 and Matt Sinclair ’07.
(Bottom left) TOUR. Cody Menard ’09 (center) shows his grandparents (l to
r), Charles and Lenelle Menard, around campus.
(Bottom right) RECEPTION. Enjoying the reception following the
Grandparents’ Day program were Nellie Barra and her grandson Josh
Duncan ’08.
Class Rings Received for Program
By Glen Randow
The Catholic High Class
Ring Program has begun to
receive donations of class rings
and class medals from alums and
families of alums.
The family of Fred LeBlanc
’16 donated a St. Vincent’s
Academy alumni medal to
the CHS Alumni office. The
family members presenting
the medal were Fred LeBlanc
Jr. ’43, Patrick LeBlanc ’45,
Daniel LeBlanc ’47 and Jane L.
McMahon.
The program’s objectives
are to preserve the history of
each class, to exemplify the
long-standing tradition of the
school, and to perpetuate the
rich heritage of the Brothers of
the Sacred Heart.
Also donating rings were
C.G. Mouch ’55, Andrew
Robichaux ’77 and John
Bergeron ’70. Anyone interested
in donating a class medal, class
token or ring may contact the
Alumni Office at (225) 383-
0459.
DONATION. C.G. Mouch ’55 (center)
donated his CHS class ring to the
Ring Display Program. Accepting
the ring were (l to r) Director of
Alumni Relations Glen Randow and
CHS President Gene Tullier.
Photos by Brother Xavier Werneth, SC