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Catholic High School
News & Views of Catholic High School
Volume 33, No. 3 | March 2015
On the shoulders
of giants
CHS pays respect to beloved
faculty member, Greg Sollie
INSIDE
CHS Bear Fête
CHS Distinguished Graduate
Habitat for Humanity Home Dedicated
Brother Ray Hebert, SC Relocates to Chicago
Ourso Family Foundation
National Signing Day
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A Brothers of the Sacred Heart School Since www.catholichigh.org
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in this issue
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In the News
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Letter from the President
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CHS Bear Fête
Pg. 8
CHS Distinguished Graduate
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Hall of Fame Nominations
Pg. 10 Habitat for Humanity
Pg. 12 Remembering Greg Sollie
Pg. 14 Criteria-Based Endowed Scholarship
Pg. 16 Brother Ray Hebert, SC
Relocates to Chicago
Pg. 17Archives
Pg. 18 The E.J. and Marjory B.
Ourso Family Foundation
Pg. 19 Athletic Champions and Signings
Pg. 20 Grizzly Socials
Pg. 24 Sports in the Past
BearFacts II
Bear Facts II is published quarterly by
the Office of Communications.
Jennifer J. Knight, editor
Samantha V. Murray, assistant editor
Contributors:
Margie Alexander
Kate Brady
David Butler ’77
Barbara Camp
Wendy Coniglio
Glen Randow
Jamie Segar ’90
Aimee Turner
We welcome the submission of material
for possible publication. Mailing address:
855 Hearthstone Drive
Baton Rouge, LA 70806
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IN THE NEWS
’50s
Ernest Gremillion ’54 was a researcher
for Ed Reed’s book about former
Louisiana Governor Huey Long
entitled Requiem for a Kingfish.
Gremillion’s research debates the
theory of who assassinated Long. His
research can be found at
http://grenma.com/weiss.html.
’60s
Paul Hebert Jr. ’64, an attorney with
Breazeale, Sachse & Wilson, L.L.P., is
one of 13 attorneys named to the 2015
edition of Louisiana Super Lawyers in
family law.
Van Mayhall Jr. ’64,
a senior partner of
Breazeale, Sachse &
Wilson, L.L.P., is one
of 13 attorneys named
to the 2015 edition
of Louisiana Super
Lawyers. Mayhall
practices in the areas
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of corporate and
business law. Mayhall
Mayhall Jr. ’64
also serves as the chairman of the
board for the Baton Rouge Area
Chamber for 2015.
’70s
John Valluzzo ’78, CEO of Valluzzo
Companies, was named Business
Person of the Year by the Greater
Baton Rouge Business Report.
Valluzzo was honored at the 2015
Business Awards and Hall of Fame
Gala.
Miles Williams ’79
is president of
Sigma Consulting
Group, Inc., a local
engineering firm.
The firm was named
one of the Top 3
Best Places to Work
in Baton Rouge for
| Miles
2014 by the Greater
Williams ’79
Baton Rouge Business
Report.
’80s
John McLindon ’81 was highlighted
in The Advocate’s 2015 Baton
Rouge Attorney Profiles. McLindon
graduated from LSU Law School
and began his law practice in 1989.
McLindon is of counsel with the firm
of Walters, Papillion, Thomas, Cullens.
McLindon is a member of the National
Association of Criminal Defense
Lawyers, the Louisiana Association
of Criminal Defense
Lawyers, Baton Rouge
Bar Association and
the Louisiana State Bar
Association.
David Rippel ’82 was
re-elected, unopposed
to a third term as a
Judge in the Collin
| John
Court at Law in Plano,
McLindon ’81
Texas. Rippel lives in
Plano with his wife
Laura, son Ben and daughter Caroline.
Brian Rippel ’83 is serving
an appointment as Federal
Administrative Law Judge in
Charlottesville, Va. Rippel lives in
Spotsylvania, Va., with his wife Nancy
and daughters Chloe and Eva.
Gregory P. Sepeda ’86 is vice president
of Sigma Consulting Group, Inc. The
firm was named as one of the Top 3
Best Places to Work in Baton Rouge
for 2014 by the Greater Baton Rouge
Business Report.
’90s
U.S. Congressman
Garret Graves
’90 was named
vice chair for the
Water Resources
and Environment
Subcommittee on the
House Transportation
and Infrastructure
Committee. Graves
| Garret
will have jurisdiction
Graves ’90
over the Army Corps
of Engineers and the Environmental
Protection Agency. In addition, Graves
has been assigned to two additional
subcommittees in the Transportation
and Infrastructure Committee: Coast
Guard and Maritime Transportation,
and Highways and Transit. Graves
will also serve on the Energy and
Mineral Resources, and Public
Lands subcommittees in the House
Committee on Natural Resources.
John Schempf ’90 was named vice
president of operations by The
Newtron Group. The Newtron Group
is one of the largest privately owned
specialty industrial construction
companies in the
United States and is
among the nation’s
leading industrial
electrical and
instrumentation
providers.
John Funderburk ’95
has been elected as
| John
a partner in the law
Funderburk ’95 firm of Kean Miller LLP.
Catholic High School
Funderburk practices in the litigation
and construction groups.
Chris Jones ’95 was elected as
director-at-large by the Baton Rouge
Bar Association. Jones is a partner
with Keogh, Cox & Wilson, Ltd.
Major Applewhite
’97 was named the
offensive coordinator
and quarterbacks
coach for the
University of Houston.
Applewhite has 12
years of coaching
experience including
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six as an offensive
Applewhite ’97
coordinator. He
has coached in nine bowl games,
including three BCS Bowls and the
2010 BCS National Championship.
’00s
Dr. Matt Blanchard
’02 accepted a
position with Baton
Rouge General
Hospital and will
begin his practice at
Oak Grove Family
Practice Medical
Center in Prairieville
| Dr. Matt
in October 2015.
Blanchard ’02
Blanchard also
participated in a 10-day self-funded
missionary trip to a children’s
orphanage and hospital in Belize in
October 2014.
Dillon Couvillon ’04
is a producer on VH1’s
Big Morning Buzz Live
in New York City’s
Times Square.
Stephen Kearny
’04 graduated in
May 2014 from the
| Dillon
Colorado School of
Couvillon ’04
Mines with a master’s
degree in energy economics.
Kearny is employed at Entergy in
New Orleans in the Department of
Process Transformation.
Andrew Remson ’04 accepted a
position working in Community
Relations for the Houston Astros.
Ben McArdle ’05 has been named
Practitioner Advisor by the American
Society for Civil
Engineers.
Dr. Scott Sulik Jr.
’06 graduated
from the LSU
School of Medicine
in Shreveport.
| Dr. Scott
Sulik is in his first
Sulik Jr. ’06
year of residency
in Emergency Medicine at the
University of Arkansas Medical
School in Little Rock, Ark.
Anthony Kumse ’07 was added as
a portfolio manager to the Regions
Institutional Trust Department
team. Kumse will provide personal,
customized investment expertise
to clients using a collaborative,
consultative approach that begins
with an understanding of clients’
unique financial goals and objectives.
Jacob Foy ’08, a graduate student
in the LSU Department of Civil &
Environmental Engineering, is one
of three students selected to receive
a Chevron Graduate Assistantship
Supplement in the College of
Engineering. Foy is also a recipient
of a Louisiana Water Environmental
Association Scholarship.
Alex Hurst ’08 graduated from
Tulane University and completed
his master’s degree in healthcare
administration and was promoted to
program manager for the Louisiana
Campaign for Tobacco Free Living.
Hurst also owns and operates two
businesses: IM Entertainment and
a real estate investment rental
company.
Officer Herman
Osby Kelly III ’08
graduated from
the Metropolitan
Police Academy
in Washington,
D.C. Kelly is a 2012
graduate with a
B.S. in criminology
from the University
| Herman Osby
of Tampa. Kelly
Kelly III ’08
served as Guidon
(flag bearer) for his class during the
graduation ceremony.
Chris Abshire ’09, a member of LSU’s
The Daily Reveille staff, received
Student Media Awards for The Daily
Reveille/Region 12, second place,
Sports Writing and for The Daily
Reveille/Mississippi-Louisiana APME,
third place, Enterprise Sports Story.
’10s
Tyler Carlos ’10 was a presenter with
the LSU Manship School of Mass
Communication senior advertising
team that earned second place
in the District 7 National Student
Advertising Competition hosted by
the America Advertising Federation
in Birmingham, Ala.
Aaron Nola ’11 finished his LSU
Baseball career with an impressive
2.09 ERA and a win-loss record of
30-6. Nola will go
down as one of the
greatest Southeastern
Conference pitchers
with the distinction
of being named SEC
Pitcher of the Year on
two occasions.
| Aaron Nola ’11
Chandler Rome ’11
received Student
CALENDAR
of Events
Alumni
March 21 Class of 1999 Reunion
April 20
CHS Golf Classic
April 21
Spring Blood Drive
May 2
50-Year Reunion
June 5-6 Fishing Rodeo
June 20
Class of 1990 Reunion
July 18
CHS Anniversary
Reunion
Mothers’ Club
March 28 CHS Bear Fête
Auction
Men’s Club
May 8
25th Annual Raffle
August 29 80th Stag Barbecue
Special Dates
April 15
April 15
June 15
Senior Supper
Grizzly Great
Nomination Deadline
CHS Hall of Fame
Nomination Deadline
Media Awards for The Daily Reveille/
Region 12, second place, In-Depth
Reporting finalist; second place, Sports
Column Writing and for The Daily
Reveille/Mississippi-Louisiana APME;
and second place, Enterprise Sports
Story.
Michael Edmonson ’12 is one of
three LSU Manship School of Mass
Communication students earning
a scholarship to assist with study
abroad expenses.
Edmonson, a political
communications junior,
will travel to Spain and
attend Universidad
Carlos III de Madrid.
Petty Officer 3rd Class
Clarence Ellis ’13 is
serving a five year
term in Japan with the | Clarence
United States Navy.
Ellis ’13
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Letter from
the President
Gene Tullier
Dear Friends,
In 1818, even before the founding of the Brothers of the
Sacred Heart, Father André Coindre, founder of the Brothers’
religious community, wrote a Prospectus, Pieux Secours, in
which he outlined his vision of an initiative to address the
pressing needs of the young boys in Lyon, France. Significantly,
this prospectus was not addressed to members of any religious
community. Rather, it was addressed to the business and civic
leaders. Coindre had an intuitive understanding that to achieve
any great vision, it was necessary to build a broad coalition of
support that included not just those directly involved in the
work, but also a much wider network of friends who believed
in the vision. Such a coalition, Coindre understood, built
the capacity to actualize his vision and ultimately to meet the
pressing needs of the young people in Lyon during his day.
Catholic High School, today, is a direct heir of Father
Coindre and his vision for addressing the pressing needs of
young people. Today, unlike in Coindre’s time, many young
people enjoy relative affluence and opportunity. Catholic
High School provides an environment that challenges these
young people to think and act beyond their self-interest, an
environment permeated by Gospel values that calls young
people to lives of faith and service. No doubt, this is as critical
a need in our contemporary times as were the needs to which
Coindre responded in his day.
As was the case in Coindre’s day, however, no important
vision or work that truly serves the critical needs of young
people can be achieved without a broad coalition of friends
who believe in that vision. Thankfully, Catholic High School
has such a group—its alumni.
Today, there are nearly 9,000 living Catholic High School
alumni. Some of these men are living and working in more
than 20 countries around the world. Many others are scattered
across the United States, but a majority remain in or near the
Baton Rouge community. What all these men have in common
is that they grew up here. As students at CHS, they’ve learned
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the value of hard work and consistent effort. They were formed
in the Gospel values of respect for life, acceptance of diversity
and genuine compassion for all, but especially for those in
great need. I have no doubt that these men continue to live
the qualities they learned at CHS in such a way that deeply
enriches their families and communities.
The CHS Alumni Association is very much like the group
of civic and business leaders that André Coindre wrote to in
his Prospectus in 1818. The CHS Alumni Association has a
clear and important role as expressed in its Mission Statement,
“. . . to strengthen our commitment to our school, renew and
foster the bonds of friendship, promote continued involvement
of graduates and further the Gospel values taught by word and
example by the Brothers of the Sacred Heart.”
I call all CHS Alumni to build an even stronger alumni
network that helps to further the important mission of Catholic
High School. If you are not already actively involved with the
CHS Alumni Online Community, you can register without
charge on our website at www.catholichigh.org. Through this
online portal, you can connect with classmates, be informed
of upcoming alumni events and easily access the CHS website.
The motto of the CHS Alumni Association is “It’s More
Than 4; It’s A Lifetime!” How true that is. Those of us working
daily at CHS to further Coindre’s vision today want and need
you as a part of a wide network of friends who truly believe
in the value of this work. Thanks for your willingness to be
an alumni partner in this work throughout your lifetime.
Sincerely,
Gerald E. Tullier
Catholic High School
Faculty and Staff:
IN THE NEWS
Matt Burmaster will
serve as defensive
coordinator for the
CHS football team
beginning in the 2015
– 2016 school year.
He has a degree in
secondary education
| Matt
with a concentration
Burmaster
in English, a special
education certification and is
currently completing a master’s
degree in educational leadership.
Burmaster will complete the school
year at Ponchatoula High but will
be present for spring
football practice at
Catholic High.
Steven Engborg is
teaching two Biology
AP classes, and is
assigned daily to the 5th
| Steven
period physics class to
Engborg
assist Vic Caffarel with
students, labs and grading. Engborg
has a bachelor’s degree in biology
and a master’s degree in secondary
education with a concentration in
biology. Engborg is from Connecticut.
Jennifer Knight, CHS
communications
director, will serve
as vice president
of marketing and
communications for the
Junior League of Baton
| Jennifer
Rouge for the 2015Knight
2016 year. She has
also been appointed to serve on the
Board of Directors for the Barefoot
Pedals Foundation honoring the
legacy of Jeff Nola ’94.
Adam MacDowell placed first in the
Louisiana Marathon
with a course record
time of two hours, 27
minutes and 12 seconds.
The Brothers of the
Sacred Heart Mission
Amatongas, established
by Brother Chris
| Adam
Sweeney ’84, is one
MacDowell
of the beneficiaries of
funds raised through the Louisiana
Marathon.
Mark Messina was
invited to serve as a
clinician to rehearse
and conduct the
Junior High Honor
Band in Rapides
Parish in January. He
was also selected by
| Mark Messina
the Louisiana Music
Educators’ Association District 6 to
serve as clinician of the Junior High
Jazz Honor Band.
| Chris
Redden
Chris Redden is serving
as guidance counselor
for the second semester
following Brother Ray
Hebert, SC relocating to
Chicago.
Jeanette Thompson,
mother of Nicholas Thompson
’17, will be teaching three sections
of physics during the 2015 spring
semester. She has an
engineering degree
and is currently
teaching physics at
Dunham on a parttime basis. Thompson
will teach a preengineering elective in
| Jeanette
the 2015-2016 school
Thompson
year.
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35th Annual Auction Bear Fête
March 28, 2015
7 - 11 p.m.
Capitol Park Museum in
Downtown Baton Rouge
live, super silent and silent auctions
A few of the fantastic auction items:
French Quarter Getaway
• Five Course Wine Dinner for 8
At Juban’s Creole Restaurant
Two Dog
Bayou Cottage
Five Course Dinner Experience
• Featured Artwork
Created by CHS Advanced Art Students
• Membership to Yoglates II
• Religious items
Graduation Package
• Jewelry
• Mom’s Driving Academy
Driver’s Education Course
Jewelry
• Vacation Getaways
AND MORE!
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Catholic High School
CAR RAFFLE Winner revealed during auction.
Choose between a 2015 Camry LE or a 3 year/36,000
mile lease on a 2015 Lexus RX350 or ES350 provided
by Price LeBlanc Toyota Lexus with a $10 donation/
ticket. Tickets are still available and will be sold the
night of the event pending availability. Winner need
not be present. Any questions, contact Nicole Wax at
[email protected].
Champagne Raffle
Donated by Jules Madere Creative Jewelers.
Sterling silver and 18 ct. gold southern-inspired,
filigree charm bracelet with citrine and blue topaz
bullet charms and a matching blue topaz bullet
pendant, generously donated by Jules Madere Creative
Jewelers. Tickets are $20 each. Only 300 tickets will
be sold. Tickets will be available for purchase the
night of the event based on availability. If you would
like to purchase tickets, contact Evelyn Greenwood at
[email protected].
Pop-A-Cork Back by popular demand.
For $10, guests can pick a balloon of their choice and
pop it to reveal a bottle of wine valued between $10 and
up. For $10 everyone is guaranteed to be a winner!
Auction items can be found by visiting the Bear
Fête page on the CHS website. CHS Bear Fête Online
Auction and bidding on wonderful items began Monday,
March 17 and will end Thursday, March 26 at 5 p.m. If
you are not able to attend Bear Fête, and/or you want
to get in on the Bear Fête bidding early, please go to
http://chsmothersclub.schoolauction.net/bearfete2015
and have Bear Fête fun!
Bear Fête tickets can be purchased online at the
CHS website at www.catholichigh.org and are $50
per person. Tickets can also be purchased by emailing
[email protected].
For more information on the CHS Bear Fête,
contact Bear Fête Chairperson Karla Sayer Wilburn, at
[email protected] or (225) 939-8256.
Food by Heirloom Cuisine
Open bar provided by Walk-On’s Bistreaux and Bar
Entertainment by the Eddie Smith Band
Cajun Comedian Kent Gonsoulin, Master of Ceremonies
Murray Conque, Auctioneer
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Dr. Tommy Stryjewski ’04
Catholic High School Distinguished Graduate
Pictured at the Distinguished Graduates Awards Banquet were (l to r) CHS Principal Lisa Harvey, Dr. Tommy Stryjewski ’04, Bishop Robert Muench and Diocesan
Superintendent of Catholic Schools Dr. Melanie Verges.
Catholic Schools in the Diocese of Baton Rouge honored
their Distinguished Graduates at an Awards Dinner Jan. 26,
2015, at the Renaissance Hotel.
CHS recognized Dr. Tommy Stryjewski ’04 as its 2015
Distinguished Graduate. Stryjewski is in the Residency
Training Program at the Harvard Medical School Department
of Ophthalmology. He has authored numerous articles in
ophthalmology medical journals. Stryjewski is the recipient
of multiple prestigious grants, fellowships and awards for his
research, service and leadership addressing the problem of
vision loss.
Catholic High graduates also honored as Distinguished
Graduates of their Catholic elementary schools included
Garret Graves ’90, Our Lady of Mercy; Brother Bernard
Couvillion, SC ’64, Sacred Heart of Jesus; Randy Cangelosi
’83, St. Aloysius; Stephen Dille ’90, St. George; and Joshua
Barrios ’05, St. Jean Vianney.
Available
Online!
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CHS ALUMNI REUNIONS
Class of 1999
Saturday, March 21, 2015 | 6 – 8 p.m. | BARCADIA
Spouses welcome – casual attire
Contact: Brad Culotta, [email protected]
Class of 1990
Saturday, June 20, 2015 | 7:30 p.m. | Jolie Pearl Oyster Bar
Open Bar/Hors d’Oeuvres/live music by Shrimp Boot Chic
Contacts: Jennifer Poche, [email protected] or
Cal Madere, [email protected]
2015 CHS ANNIVERSARY REUNION
OLD FRIENDS . . . NEW CONNECTIONS
Honoring the Classes of 1975, 1985, 1995 and 2005
Saturday, July 18, 2015 | noon - 2 p.m. | CHS Campus
Family day - casual attire
Food and beverages provided | Children’s activities
Class of 2005
Friday, July 17, 2015 | 6 – 9 p.m. | CHS Union
Contact: Dixon McMakin, [email protected]
Catholic High School
Catholic High School Hall of Fame
Nomination Deadline:
June 15, 2015
Catholic High School is seeking nominations for
membership in the CHS Hall of Fame. The CHS Hall of
Fame honors any person, living or deceased, whose life and
accomplishments can be an inspiration to the students of
Catholic High. The nominee must exemplify the principles
of the Gospel, provide service to the community and have
significant individual accomplishments. The induction
Hall of Fame Members
Mr. Michael J. Acaldo ’85
Mr. Frederick J.
Bahlinger Sr. ’14 +
Mr. J. Andrew Bahlinger Jr. ’12 +
Mr. John A. Bani ’38 +
Brother Peter Basso, SC +
Brother Donnan Berry, SC +
Mrs. Catherine G. Boeker +
Mr. Frank M. Bologna ’45 +
Mr. Anthony Bonfanti +
Mrs. Carol G. Bonnecaze
Mr. John Pierre “Pete”
Boudreaux Sr. ’59
Mrs. Vera Boudreaux +
Dr. Gregory A. Brandao ’73
Sister Katie Brogdon, C.S.J. +
Mr. D. F. “Pete” Burge +
Mr. L. C. “Pop” Burks +
Mr. Roe F. Cangelosi ’22 +
Mr. Danny A. Carroll ’68 +
Brother Cosmas Cazayoux ’45 +
Brother Carol Chassaignac SC +
ceremony is held during the annual Founders Banquet
sponsored by the Advancement Office each December.
All alumni of Catholic High School or any person
associated with CHS at least five years prior to nomination
are eligible for selection to the CHS Hall of Fame.
Letters of nomination and copies of résumés or other
biographical materials are due by June 15 to:
CHS Hall of Fame Selection Committee | Catholic High
School | P.O. Box 65004 | Baton Rouge, LA 70896.
Following are alumni and friends of CHS previously
inducted as members of the CHS Hall of Fame:
+ Denotes deceased
Mr. Donald J. Cook ’66 +
Brother Gerald Coridan, SC +
Brother Eldon Crifasi, SC ’39
Mr. L. J. Dantin
Brother Francis David, SC
Brother Remigius David, SC +
Mr. Norman A. Deumite
Mr. and Mrs. Landreaux F.
Donaldson +
Mr. Steve Fourrier ’61
Dr. Daniel J. Fourrier ’28 +
Brother Felician Fourrier, SC ’31 +
Brother Benedict Gaudin, SC +
Mr. Fred R. Griggs +
Mr. Daniel P. Guillory +
Dr. James J. Hannie ’52
Mrs. Chris P. Hansen Sr. +
Dean Paul M. Hebert ’24 +
Mr. Stanley L. Heine Jr. ’44 +
Brother Felix Hoffmann, SC +
Mr. D. Jensen Holliday ’58 +
Mr. J. Gerard Jolly ’70
Mr. Francis C. Jumonville Jr. ’73
Mr. George A. Kadair ’38 +
Mr. Max Kaufman +
Mr. Patrick B. Kennedy Sr. ’52 +
Mr. and Mrs. Leon R.
Kleinpeter Sr. +
Mr. J. Michael Lamana ’64
Mrs. J. R. “Mama” Langlois +
Sister Dorothy Lanusse, C.S.J. +
Judge Fred S. LeBlanc ’16 +
Brother Ivy J. LeBlanc, SC ’63
Mrs. J. P. Madden +
Mr. Gerald H. Marchand ’49 +
Mrs. Linda K. Marchand
Dr. Colin A. McHardy +
Mr. D. C. McLaughlin Jr. ’33 +
Mrs. Paula O. Melancon
Mr. P. J. Mills Jr. ’51
Mr. Frank A. Morvant +
Father Trey Nelson ’80
Bishop Stanley J. Ott, STD +
Mr. J. Clifford Ourso Sr. ’26 +
Mr. Marvin V. Ourso ’42
Mr. Anthony J. Politz Jr.
Judge Frank J. Polozola ’59 +
Mr. Gordon A. Pugh Sr. ’54 +
Mr. George H. Reymond ’14 +
Mrs. Anna Mae Ribes +
Mrs. Carrie Saia
Mr. Joseph W. Starring Jr. ’48
Mr. Ralph J. Stephens ’73
Mrs. C. Bert Tessier +
Mr. Charest D. Thibaut Jr. +
Mr. Roland M. Toups
Brother Gordian Udinsky, SC +
Reverend Frank M. Uter ’61
Mr. Charles L. Valluzzo
Mrs. Rose Wagner +
Brother Xavier Werneth, SC
Mr. Lee R. Whatley +
Mr. Milton J. Womack Sr. +
Wedding Bells
Baby Bears
Kase Elizabeth Scallan and Christopher Michael Gora ’01
Grant Anthony, son of Tania and Guice Giambrone III ’90
Lauren Laird and John Hoffpauir ’02
Michael Cristian, son of D’Shay and Michael Giambrone ’94
Lauren Michelle DeRouen and Tanner Ryan Persac ’06
Hadden Michael, son of Mary and Clinton Prescott ’00
Natalie Therese Montalbano and Warren Nicholas Virgets III ’06
Chance Loyola, son of Tracy and Timothy J. Boudreaux ’01
Courtney Blair Villa and Andrew David Minvielle ’07
Charlotte Elizabeth, daughter of Jessica and Gregory Rockenbaugh ’02
Sarah Jane Thompson and John Philips Stuart ’07
Audrey Blair, daughter of Jillianne and Eric Hart ’02
Lauren Elizabeth Crapanzano and Bentley Kyle Jumonville ’08
Kensley Jewell, daughter of Kelli and Brandt Moran ’03
Elaine Catherine Vidrine and Michael Aaron Duke ’10
Ellie Grace, daughter of Nicole and Nicholas Musso ’03
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Habitat for Humanity
CHS alum Warrick Dunn ’93 furnishes home for family of the CHS sponsored build
By Jennifer Knight
A total of 1,505 hours of work
and 263 volunteers by Catholic High
School students, faculty, staff, alumni
and friends resulted in a home for
the Derrick Gant family. The CHS
community dedicated the Habitat for
Humanity home on Friday, Jan. 23,
2015. Warrick Dunn ’93 and Warrick
Dunn Charities, Inc. (WDC) partnered
with CHS and Habitat for Humanity
to provide the Gant family’s down
payment and home furnishings.
When the Gant family arrived at
their new home for the dedication, they
received the surprise of a lifetime. Dunn
met Gant and his two sons, A’Niaje
(16) and Chanse (12), as they arrived at
their home on Mississippi Street. WDC
and CHS volunteers spent countless
hours to completely fill the home. From
furniture to groceries, WDC made
certain that the Gant family could move
in without any worries of stocking their
home. The pantry and refrigerator were
fully stocked by Piggly Wiggly Grocery
Stores.
“Everything and everyone involved
are very much appreciated. It is more
than words can express. Just the joy
of being able to share this amongst my
friends and family make the effort and
dedication well worth it. My family and
friends are enjoying our new home,”
commented Gant.
Catholic High School wrapped
up the school sponsored Habitat for
Humanity Build on Oct. 5, 2014.
The two-year process included raising
money to fund the house followed by
building the house with CHS students,
faculty, staff, alumni and volunteers.
Among many present to welcome
the Gant family into their new home
Patti Sollie (left) stands with Derrick Gant (center)
while Warrick Dunn ’93 (right) presents Gant the
keys to his house fully furnished by Warrick Dunn
Charities, Inc.
There to welcome the Gant family home were (l to r) CHS President Gene Tullier, CHS Principal Lisa Harvey,
Warrick Dunn ’93, Academic Assistant Principal Tom Eldringhoff, Executive Director of Habitat for Humanity
of Greater Baton Rouge Lynn Clark, Brother Xavier Werneth, SC, Assistant Principal for Discipline Brian
Hightower ’97 and Assistant Principal for Technology and Instruction Jared Cavalier.
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Members of the CHS community and Habitat for
Humanity bless the Gant home with prayer.
built by Catholic High, Brother Ray
Hebert, SC was there to read from
scripture. “By wisdom, a house is
built and through understanding it is
established. Through knowledge, its
rooms are filled with rare and beautiful
treasures,” prayed Brother Ray.
To conclude, all in attendance
placed their hands on the house and
together prayed “The Lord’s Prayer.”
Catholic High School
“By wisdom, a house is built
and through understanding
it is established. Through
knowledge, its rooms are
filled with rare and beautiful
treasures.”
CHS Academic Assistant Principal Tom Eldringhoff
(left) and CHS Faculty member Greg Sollie (right)
led the student-initiated project.
Catholic High School presented
Executive Director of Habitat for
Humanity of Greater Baton Rouge
Lynn Clark a check for $50,000 to
fund a CHS Habitat for Humanity
build after a Thanksgiving school
Mass held on Friday, Nov. 22, 2013.
In 2011, with the support of the
student body, Catholic High School
announced it would sponsor and
build a Habitat for Humanity House
on its own. CHS Academic Assistant
Principal Tom Eldringhoff and CHS
Faculty member Greg Sollie led the
student-initiated project.
The cost to build a Habitat
House is $75,000. The Catholic
High student body committed to
raise $50,000 and Habitat would pay
the remaining $25,000. The CHS
community embraced the Habitat for
Humanity Build and has held dances,
candy sales, tailgates, pep rallies,
talent shows and restaurant nights to
help fully fund this endeavor.
In November 2013, CHS students
raised the final $26,000 needed to
fund the Habitat home during a
one week Habitat for Humanity
celebration. This amount, combined
with the gifts of generous donors as
well as the money raised over the
previous two years, propelled CHS
to the $50,000 needed for their own
Habitat Build.
“I grew up working construction
with my dad, so I love any opportunity
to work with my hands. I enjoy the
habitat builds because of two reasons:
it makes me appreciate the work that
goes into building a house and it
reminds me of how fortunate I am to
have a home. Not everyone can say
that they have a home of their own,
and I thank God every day that I have
a home to call my own,” commented
Brett Vidrine ’15.
CHS students volunteered countless hours to assist in the Habitat for Humanity build.
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Gentle Giant
Greg Sollie: Husband, Father, Teacher, Friend
By Jennifer Knight
The night of Jan. 22, 2015, the the humility that everyone should strive
Catholic High School community for,” said Ryan McGovern ’15.
flooded social media to express their
Throughout the day on Friday,
respect, love and sorrow for the sudden Sollie’s students gathered in the library
passing of long time teacher and friend, to share stories, or “Sollieisms.” His
Greg Sollie.
students and colleagues will remember
Word spread quickly of the loss him for his teaching mannerisms and
of the 18-year veteran of the CHS his humor in the classroom. CHS also
Science Department. By late that held a school-wide prayer service led by
evening, his current students had Father Michael Alello ’98.
planned and prepared a prayer service
Greg’s visitation and funeral, held in
for the following morning.
Approximately 200 students
gathered before school on
Friday, January 23, to pray
together and comfort one
another.
“How do you express
words for someone that leaves
you speechless? I only had Mr.
Sollie for a few weeks, but
he found a way to excite me
about school. He found a way
to make an impossible subject
[physics] entertaining and
enjoyable while he lived his CHANGING MOMENTUM. Greg Sollie (right) and his son
life as an example for all with Christopher Sollie ’07 (left).
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the CHS gym, drew more than 1,000
guests. Former and current students
and colleagues came to offer their
condolences to the Sollie family. Many
former students who could not attend
asked their parents to attend on their
behalf.
At the request of his family, the
prayer service and funeral were streamed
live by the Bruin Broadcast Network for
family members who could not attend.
More than 1,700 logged in to
view Sollie’s funeral and more
than 1,300 viewed the prayer
service. Alums and friends
logged on from as close as New
Orleans and Houston to as far
as Germany, Greece, Norway,
France, Spain and Canada.
“Right now I’m not sure
the void left in my heart or this
campus can be filled. Greg was
a force, a presence wherever he
was, and not just because of
his size. His personality and
heart were the biggest parts of
him. He was never very good
Sollieisms
Catholic High School
NOSE-GOES. Conversing with Greg Sollie (right) in his classroom was fellow Science Department
teacher Vic Caffarel (left).
at hiding the heart part; everyone knew
he was just a big teddy bear beneath that
gruff exterior. His level of concern for
his students and colleagues, his love of
his subject, for teaching and Catholic
High are what we all aspire to. He often
spoke about waking up to go have fun,
not go to work. He was a great friend and
colleague, much loved and sorely missed,”
commented CHS faculty member and
friend Vic Caffarel.
Sollie taught physics at CHS for
the past 18 years. He was the Science
Department Chairperson, Robotics Club
moderator, Science Club moderator,
Astronomy Club moderator and oversaw
all landscaping on campus. For the last
18 years, Sollie also organized the annual
CHS/SJA Washington, D.C. trip during
the Thanksgiving holidays.
One project that Sollie felt very
passionate about was working with the
Habitat for Humanity builds. Catholic
High recently sponsored a Habitat build
for a local family. When it was time for
construction, Sollie was always the first
person on site and the last to leave.
The loss of this incredible man has
had an enormous impact on the Catholic
High School community. A man large in
stature, 203.2 centimeters if you were to
ask him, leaves a large hole in the hearts of
the CHS Community.
In the words of Greg Sollie himself,
“Have a day.”
TWO ATTRACTIVE FORCES. Greg and Patti
Sollie.
• More nervous than a long-tailed cat in a room
full of rocking chairs.
• Have a day, gentlemen.
• Fun like ingrown toenail surgery fun.
• Faster than you could shake two sticks at a wet
dog.
• That’s close enough for government work.
• That’s good, 5 points for that row.
• I like that as much as I like non-Novocain root
canals.
• Go look on the outside of the door. Does it say
CVS? No, it doesn’t. This isn’t CVS.
• You can’t just turn it in all willy-nilly.
• I’m done with all that bidness.
• “……, hello?”
•BAM!!!
• Those guys are sharp as a tic-tac le’me tell ya.
• Ya gotta get the paper to the pencil.
• The roads are darker than the bottom of the
abyss of a freaking ocean or something.
• µ… mu…. Mu….. mu….. mu…. Mooooooo!
• I have issues. Like a magazine rack I have
issues.
• I like writing zeroes too… especially in my
gradebook.
• You guys would not make very good hunters
because you fall into traps.
• It’s people like you that help keep our Union
clean.
• … would look something simular to this.
• You guys are playing more than a banjo player.
• Okay no, don’t talk to me outside of the
classroom.
• Once again, don’t try this at home.
• I will break this thing in half.
• I know those are big words and I’m sorry for
that.
• It drives me crazy when those people do that.
It’s a short drive but still.
• Every time sports announcers say “the
momentum has changed,” I’m screaming at the
TV. You don’t know what you’re talking about.
That’s not momentum.
• Pythagorize it.
• It’s cute as a bug’s ear.
• Because like charges are repulsive, like you
people.
• Q= neeeeee!
• It’s gonna be me - an attractive force.
• I keep losing my mouse. It’s like I need a mouse
trap. Heehe!
• I got more degrees than a thermometer, let me
tell ya.
• Stick your finger in the wall socket and you’re
gonna get the fire beat out of you, or leave it in
there and we don’t even have to worry about
you.
• As interesting as watching a gnat grow wings.
• Oh, oh, oh, oh ohmmm’s law.
• Let’s say 10 feet. You can get a 10 feet jobby.
•Powwuhh!
• Don’t worry I got a big ole Mammy Jammy set of
wire cutters.
• Ya see, this is a pork chop. Why haven’t we
been doing this all year Mr. Sooolieee.
• The funny thing about a pelican is that bill can
hold more than his bellican.
• Ohm, Ohm, Ohm on the Range.
• And that’s how you do a fractional fraction.
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CHS Students Receive Criteria-Based
Endowed Scholarships
By Jamie Segar ’90
Three criteria-based scholarships were awarded to four
deserving Catholic High students at the inaugural Spirit of
the Charism reception hosted on Jan. 19, 2015. There were
approximately 200 attendees in the CHS gym.
These designated endowed scholarships have been
established to honor the legacy and characteristics of
individuals most meaningful to them.
The Mildred Creaghan Robichaux and Gertrude Creaghan Endowed
Scholarship in honor of Brother Carl Evans, SC
This scholarship was established by twin brothers, Dr. Bob Robichaux ’62 and Jack
Robichaux ’62, in the names of their mother and aunt who were career high school teachers
and whose sacrifices permitted the brothers to attend Catholic High School. It is also in honor
of Brother Carl Evans, SC, their biology and religion teacher at CHS and lifelong friend
who served as a role model, educator and mentor and whose personal involvement in their
lives contributed greatly to their success as Catholic family men and professionals. Students
receiving this award must have high moral character, be involved in service to others and value
their Catholic education as paramount. This year’s recipients are Jonathan Herin ’18 and
Michael DeSoto ’17.
The F. Wayne Frey ’71 Memorial Endowed Scholarship
Created by Mr. and Mrs. Frederick Frey Jr. and family, The F. Wayne Frey ’71 Memorial
Endowed Scholarship honors the memory and genuine qualities, characteristics and
accomplishments of Frey. In recognition of Frey’s outstanding achievements in athletics
and academics and most of all in personal character, Cameron Carpenter ’17 is this year’s
recipient of the F. Wayne Frey Memorial Endowed Scholarship. Carpenter is recognized for his
leadership and outstanding ethical values as judged by the CHS faculty, and who, throughout
his academic career, has excelled in his academic achievements as documented by GPA and
academic class standing.
The Brother Adrian Gaudin, SC Scribe Scholarship
Serving as CHS principal from 1976-1980, this award honors Brother Adrian Gaudin, SC’s
journalistic passion and his commitment to excellence in communication and publication.
Josh Bishop ’15 receives this award for his leadership with the Bearly Published staff thanks
to the generosity of Mr. Louis Gaudin and his wife Fran, who established this criteria-based
award in honor of his brother, Adrian.
Congratulations to this year’s recipients of the CHS
criteria-based endowed scholarships. Catholic High School
is grateful to all of our alumni and friends for supporting
the legacy and mission of the Brothers of the Sacred Heart
through participation in the CHS Endowed Scholarship
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Jonathan Herin ’18
Michael DeSoto ’17
Cameron Carpenter ’17
Josh Bishop ’15
Program. To learn more about establishing an endowed
scholarship at Catholic High School, please contact Director
of Advancement Jamie Segar ’90 at (225) 383-0397 or
[email protected].
Catholic High School
The Pete Boudreaux Track
Grizzly Greats Nominations
Due by April 15, 2015
Membership in the Catholic High School Grizzly Greats
Athletic Hall of Fame honors any person, living or deceased,
who has demonstrated outstanding dedication to the athletic
program, selfless sacrifice of time and effort, leadership
and whose actions portray characteristics which further the
mission of the Brothers of the Sacred Heart and whose life
and accomplishments can be an inspiration to the athletes of
Catholic High.
The Pete Boudreaux Track is complete. Lacrosse, Track and Soccer
have already christened the field! A dedication will be scheduled for
a later date.
The nomination form can be found online at
www.catholichigh.org.
CLASS OF 1965
50-Year Reunion
May 2, 2015 - CHS Gym
Also honoring the Classes of
1955, 1950, 1945 and 1940
Class of 1965:
Stag Gathering at Drusilla Seafood Restaurant
Friday, May 1, 2015 – 6:30 to 9 p.m.
For more information, contact the
CHS Alumni Office at (225) 383-0459
or email Randy Ellis ’65 at [email protected].
ALUMNI ONLINE COMMUNITY
Stay connected with fellow CHS alumni with the
Alumni Online Community!
The Alumni Online Community allows alumni from
across the world to reconnect with Catholic High School
and former classmates.
• Update personal contact information in the
alumni database
• Post and read prayer requests
• Update business information and post job
opportunities
• Upload photos
• Search for classmates.
Contact the CHS Alumni Office at (225) 383-0459
for more information.
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Brother Ray Hebert, SC
Relocates to Chicago
Brother Mark Hilton, SC Provincial of the United States
Province, has announced the formation of a Novitiate for the
Brothers of the Sacred Heart in Chicago, Illinois. Brother
Ray Hebert, SC made the courageous decision to relocate
to Chicago to assist Brother Ronald Talbot, SC and Brother
Irenêe Chabot, SC, from the New England area with this
formation.
The Novitiate will be staffed by three Brothers in order
to provide a viable local community and formation for men
joining the Brothers of the Sacred Heart. One man, Lincoln
Sigwald, began the program in January and will hopefully be
joined by others soon.
“Brother Ray’s absence will create a void at Catholic High.
He is not only an outstanding counselor to our students,
but he is a role model for all of us through his kindness,
spirituality and visible presence as a Brother of the Sacred
Heart. The loss will be profound. However, I hope we can
all be joyful for Brother Ray’s ‘yes’ to answer the call. I can
think of no one better to help with the formation of future
Brothers,” commented CHS Principal Lisa Harvey.
Brother Ray’s responsibility in Chicago will be to help
establish their residence on the third floor of a rectory.
Their initial formation program involves a period of
discernment, a six-month postulancy, a formal stage in
religious formation programs, a request for admission
into the Novitiate and acceptance (Sigwald has written his
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request and was accepted at a special Mass in New Orleans
on Sunday, January 25), followed by the Novitiate program.
The Novitiate program is an inter-community program
with men and women interested in continued discernment
of a religious vocation in various institutes. Since there are
few people entering religious life, it has been effective to
pool resources and sponsor inter-community programs to
provide numbers and better discussions and personal growth.
Sigwald will have classes each Tuesday at the SVD (Society
of the Divine Word) facility in Techny, Ill., close to Chicago.
Once a month those classes will continue overnight and into
Wednesday. Brother Ray will attend the classes with Sigwald
and participate in the discussions. They will also have lectures
in their home on various topics pertaining to the Brothers
of the Sacred Heart (history, Rule of Life, vows, apostolate,
documents, etc.).
“Thank you for allowing me to be part of your lives and for
trusting me with some of your concerns. Those who wish to
contact me can use my regular CHS email address. I promise
to remember you in prayer. I feel somewhat like Abraham
being called at an advanced age to leave his surroundings and
going to a new place; I pray that my faith will be inspired by
his and I look forward to the new challenges I will have. My
prayer for each of you is that you be open to God working in
you and through you,” commented Brother Ray.
Catholic High School
ARCHIVES
Catholic High School is most
fortunate to continue to receive items
from Alumni for the Archives.
Gerald H. (Jerry) Marchand
’49 starred in football, baseball and
basketball while at Catholic High
School. Marchand passed away on
Friday, June 20, 2014, at the age of
83. Linda Marchand, his spouse of
50 years, donated photos and articles
of her husband to the Archives. The
collection includes action photos
of Marchand when he played in all
three sports, programs from award
ceremonies and graduation and photos
from social events. The collection also
includes photos of mothers of students
who helped in the cafeteria during the
years he was a student.
Paul M. Hebert Jr. ’64, sent in
a copy of the The Golden Bear. It is
Volume 10, Number 1, dated Oct. 16,
1945. A friend of his, who is a building
contractor, found it in the wall of a house
he was renovating. Interestingly, there
was an article in the paper announcing
the return of Paul’s father, Dr. Paul M.
Hebert ’24, to the LSU Law School
after a military leave. He resumed his
duties as head of the Law Department
and dean of the law school. He was also
honored as a member of the Catholic
High School Hall of Fame in 1971.
Rosemary Crifasi Orr, sister of
Brother Eldon Crifasi, SC ’39,
donated a copy of a brochure from the
1949-1950 school year. The pamphlet
included information about registration
instructions, fees, band, spiritual
organizations, cafeteria and regulations
and discipline.
Brother Benedict
Gaudin, SC served as principal that
year and continued in that role until
May of 1954. Orr also contributed a
football program from the Catholic
By Margie Alexander
High vs. Istrouma High game played
on Wednesday, November 24, 1948,
(Marchand played in that game).
Anne Felice Fourrier donated her
dad’s St. Vincent’s Academy diploma
dated June 14, 1928. Her dad was
Dr. Daniel J. Fourrier ’28—he was
one of nine in the graduating class that
year. She also gave the Archives class
photos, the commencement program,
graduation invitations and various
newspaper articles in which Fourrier
was featured.
The latest items donated to the
Archives are a letter jacket and three
copies of the Bruin for years 1963,
1964 and 1965. Donald and Helene
Baudouin donated these items that
belonged to their son, D. Michael
Baudouin Jr. ’65. Patricia Catanzaro
and her husband, Joe, assisted with
these memoirs.
CHS appreciates these items which
have been added to the collection.
Anyone who has memoirs for the
Catholic High Archives can contact
Margie Alexander at (225) 381-9114
or at [email protected].
Always remember, a Forever
Archive Donation would be for you
to name Catholic High School in
your will. Anyone interested in this
type of gift can contact Alexander at
(225) 381-9114.
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The E.J. and Marjory B. Ourso
Family Foundation By Margie Alexander
SC. He is assisted by Brother William
Cawley, SC. The Center offers new hope
for young adults, ages 16 to 25, to study
for and obtain the equivalent of a high
We have had the great fortune of school diploma or as it is now known
once again being the recipient of a grant in Louisiana—the HiSET Test. The
from The E.J. and Marjory B. Ourso test has provided personal, professional
Family Foundation. The grant will be and academic satisfaction for millions
used to do a complete restoration of the of adults who were unable to complete
gym floor which has not been done in their formal high school studies. It has
12 years. The floor will be completely been a great asset for young adults in
sanded and sealed. New basketball assisting them to find better jobs and
markings, the CHS name and graphics continue their education.
will be painted on the floor when
The Ourso Family Foundation
finished.
was established by E.J. Ourso and
The Foundation has awarded his wife, Marjory. Ourso was born
grants to Catholic High School for in Donaldsonville on June 16, 1923,
three consecutive years. The first was and is reported in his book, Dreaming
to help with the
Impossible Dreams,
purchase of laptops
to have started
for students who
his career at the
received financial
age of 10, selling
assistance and the
scrap paper and
second went to the
iron during the
purchase of new
Depression.
band uniforms.
Some who knew
The
Ourso
him claim that
Family Foundation
he started even
has also made
earlier—at the age
a grant to the
of seven by selling
Brothers of the
700 Rhode Island
Sacred Heart to
red chickens on the
help fund the start- Brother Paul Montero, SC (left) and Brother
roadside.
Ourso
up of the New Bill Cawley, SC (right) teach English at the
graduated in 1940
Hope
Learning New Hope Learning Center.
as
salutatorian
Center. The Center is located at 2926 of his class at Catholic High of
Florida Street in Baton Rouge and is Donaldsonville. The Donaldsonville
directed by Brother Paul Montero, school was run by the Brothers of the
Catholic High School and the Brothers of
the Sacred Heart Recipients of Grants
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Sacred Heart from December 1886 to
May 1968. Ourso went on to major
in journalism and English literature at
LSU. After three-and-a-half years, he
was called to active duty in the U.S.
Army where he served in the European
theater and was an artillery officer at
the Battle of the Bulge under General
George Patton. When he returned from
the war he married Marjory Barbier.
They are the parents of seven children.
The Oursos started Security
Industrial Insurance in 1948 with
$10,000 capital and the company was
sold in 1996 in a deal valued at $195
million.
In addition to the insurance venture,
Ourso acquired 56 insurance companies,
funeral homes, cemeteries and flower
shops. The Baton Rouge Business Report
named Ourso Entrepreneur of the Year
in 1989. In 1996, he was named Master
Entrepreneur of the Year for Louisiana,
Mississippi and the Alabama Gulf
Coast. He sold his holdings in Security
Industrial and founded a management
company to administer proceeds from
that sale. The Ourso’s formed The
E.J. and Marjory B. Ourso Family
Foundation which is administered by
the Baton Rouge Area Foundation. In
1996, the Ourso’s pledged a significant
gift to the LSU College of Business
Administration.
The college was
renamed the E.J. Ourso College of
Business Administration in his honor
and the Marjory B. Ourso Center for
Excellence in Teaching was established.
The Ourso’s shared their prosperity
with their community and have donated
millions to local charities. The impact
of their philanthropy is far-reaching and
it has benefited Catholic High School
and the Brothers of the Sacred Heart
in tangible ways. Jesse Arboneaux,
Ourso’s business manager for more
than 30 years and now president and
CEO of the Foundation, described him
as “a very generous man with a special
affinity toward the religious.” Mr.
Ourso passed away on Dec. 18, 2005,
in New Orleans. Mrs. Ourso passed
away on May 13, 2001.
District Champions
Wrestling
The CHS Varsity Basketball team
finished with an overall record of 218, 8-2 in district and were the District
Champions for the first time since
2009.
City Champions
Track & field
Basketball
Varsity Athletics
Catholic High School
State Champions
The CHS Varsity Wrestling team won
the City Wrestling Title. This is the
26th Title CHS has won and the 12th
in the last 13 years.
The CHS Indoor Track and Field team
won its ninth consecutive state title on
Saturday, Feb. 21, 2015, at the LSU
Maddox Field House.
National Signing day
Four CHS Seniors signed to play football at the collegiate level on Wednesday, Feb. 4, 2015. Signing were (l to r) Jack
Gonsoulin with Louisiana State University, Derrius Guice with Louisiana State University, Grayson Walsh with Millsaps
College and Aaron Wiltz with North Carolina State.
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Grizzly Socials
gumbo Cook-off
Catholic Schools Week
Le Krewe d’Etat
CHS Alumni Association Board of Directors’
members, (l to r) Sam Losavio ’66, Denny
Vicknair ’63, Don Contine ’67 and Sonny Carona
’57 placed 3rd in the Kiwanis Club 969 Gumbo
Cook-Off competition on Jan. 31, 2015.
Attending the Catholic Schools Week Mass in
January 2015, were front row (l to r) Patrick
Crifasi, Nick Danna, Austin Brock and Nicholas
Cezar. Back row were (l to r) CHS faculty
member Patrick Dulaney ’92, John Cooper,
James Isacks, Daniel Wolf and Jack Gonsoulin.
The CHS and SJA Marching Band and Bruinettes
were invited to march in the Krewe d’Etat Mardi
Gras Parade in New Orleans on Friday, Feb. 13,
2015.
Distinguished Graduates
Mother-Son Breakfast
Six CHS Alums were honored as a Catholic School Distinguished Graduate on Jan. 26, 2015. Present at the
Awards Dinner were (l to r) CHS Director of Advancement Jamie Segar ’90, Principal Lisa Harvey, Brother
Bernard Couvillion, SC ’64, Dr. Tommy Stryjewski ’04, Randy Cangelosi ’83, Stephen Dille ’90, Director
of Alumni Relations Glen Randow and CHS President Gene Tullier.
Enjoying the Mother-Son Breakfast on Feb. 1,
2015, were (l to r) Daniel Grant and his mother
Tina, John Vicari and his mother Roberta and
Griffon Landry and his mother CHS Mothers’ Club
President Debbie Landry.
Getting warmed up at the Brother Eldon 5K on
Feb. 28, 2015, were (l to r) Lisa Thompson, Emily
Thompson, Karston Thompson, David Butler ’77
and Father Michael Alello ’98.
Jogging at the Brother Eldon 5K on Feb. 28,
2015, were (l to r) Forrest Hodges ’78, Brother
Eldon Crifasi, SC ’39, Walt Lemoine and Chris
Raymond.
CHS faculty and staff members at the MotherSon Breakfast were (l to r) Pete Boudreaux ’59,
Principal Lisa Harvey, Arlene Audiffred, Margie
Alexander and President Gene Tullier.
Ready to run the Brother Eldon 5K were (l to r)
Nicholas Stuart, William Martin, Pete Boudreaux
’59, Marshall Kellerman, Colin Hebert and Connor
Chustz.
Nearly 400 runners participated in the Brother
Eldon 5K Run/Walk/Jog on Feb. 28, 2015.
CHS Seniors attending the Mother-Son Breakfast
on Sunday, Feb. 1, 2015, were (l to r) Griffon
Landry, Todd Sterling, Jon Adam Town, Chandler
Price, Thomas Savoie, Sam Barton and Pierce Hill.
Brother Eldon 5K
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Catholic High School
2009 Class Ring Donation
Food drive
Director of Alumni Relations Glen Randow (left)
accepts the Class Ring of Christopher Broussard
’09, who passed away in August 2013, from his
parents Lisa and Mike Broussard.
Helping unload food for the Challenge Day
Food Drive were (l to r) Ethan Alexander, Simon
Silverburg, Nathan Stephens, Michael Prados,
Michael Bourgeois, Ryan Brochard, Diego Carrera
and Andy Core.
Brother Ray Hebert, SC
CHS Junior Matt Miyagi (left) bids Brother Ray
Hebert, SC (right) goodbye on his last day at CHS
before being relocated to Chicago.
Students in Scott Manning ’01’s class help load
food for the Food Drive into the storage units
which were generously donated by PODS.
Louisiana Marathon
Celebrating with Brother Ray Hebert, SC (center)
at his last Mass at CHS on Jan. 13, 2015, were
Mason Mann (left) and Sammy Culotta (right).
CHS Faculty member Adam MacDowell was the
overall winner at the 2015 Louisiana Marathon.
Sollie Ties
In honor of faculty member Greg Sollie, who passed away suddenly on Jan. 22, 2015, CHS students organized a “Sollie Tie Day” on the day of his memorial service.
Wearing festive and flashy ties was one way that the students celebrated the positive impact Sollie had on each of their lives in a subtle, yet heart-touching way.
The Fund for Catholic High School
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Gifts to The Fund for
Catholic High School may be
participation made through June 30, 2015.
Donate online at
www.catholichigh.org.
participation Gifts are dedicated to the
school’s 2014-15 operating
budget.
participation
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Memorial and Honorary Gifts
There are many special occasions during our lives when we choose to memorialize or honor in a special way those we hold dear. The following are acknowledged
for their gifts to Catholic High School from Dec. 3, 2014 through Feb. 13, 2015 in honor or memory of loved ones. Please remember these Alumni and friends,
as well as their families, in your prayers.
MEMORIAL GIFTS
Mr. Noah J. Andras
Mr. and Mrs. Todd Ledet
Mr. David Assaf Jr.
Dr. and Mrs. David Assaf IV ’89
Mr. John T. Balhoff
Mr. and Mrs. Donald E. Balhoff
Mr. Adam M. Barksdale ’02
Mr. and Mrs. Mark L. Morgan
Mr. John E. Bergeron ’70
Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Culotta Jr. ’70
Mrs. Olivia Ann B. Gresham
Mrs. Erin Harelson
Mr. and Mrs. J. Gerard Jolly ’70
Ms. Cecile LeBlanc
Mr. and Mrs. Louis W. McHardy Sr. ’47
Ms. Georgia Shell
Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd W. Shell
Mr. John L. Brewerton Jr. ’52
Mr. and Mrs. Robert G. LeBlanc ’75
Mr. David H. Broussard Sr. ’55
Mr. and Mrs. Ralph F. Dupuy Jr. ’75
Mrs. Emma Landry Broussard
Mrs. Evelyn Brown
Mr. James R. Broussard Jr. ’61
Mrs. Evelyn Brown
Mrs. Susan Bush
Ms. Katie Copeland
Mr. and Mrs. George B. Dean ’61
Ms. Stephanie Ducote
Mr. and Mrs. Claiborne J. Dugas
Mr. and Mrs. Frederick J. Esnard ’64
Mr. and Mrs. Steve Fourrier ’61
Mr. and Mrs. Paul M. Hebert Jr. ’64
Ms. Kathy Horsfall
Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Landry
Mrs. Lisa Mello
Ms. Carla Murray
Mr. Benjamin C. Brown ’99
Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Culotta Jr. ’70
Dr. and Mrs. William F. Hagemann
Mrs. Elizabeth Scott
Ms. Vivian B. Cazayoux
Mr. Jess C. Arceneaux ’56
Mr. N. Paul Arceneaux Jr. ’48
Mr. Michael J. Coerver Jr. ’82
Ms. Christine E. Angelloz
Mr. Michael J. Coerver Sr. ’57
Ms. Christine E. Angelloz
Mr. Anthony Culotta Sr.
Mr. and Mrs. Clarke J. Hughes Jr. ’64
Mr. Brian T. Davis ’89
Mr. and Mrs. John T. Balhoff II ’89
Mr. Stewart L. Dietrich ’40
Mr. and Mrs. Timothy W. Dietrich
Mr. Christopher J. Dimattia ’94
Mr. and Mrs. Donald E. Balhoff
Mr. William J. Doran Jr. ’49
Mr. and Mrs. Matthew E. Doran ’83
Mr. Daniel P. Esnard ’62
Mr. and Mrs. Frederick J. Esnard ’64
Mr. P. Ryan Esnard ’97
Mr. and Mrs. Frederick J. Esnard ’64
Mr. Michael J. Fazio
Dr. and Mrs. Frank L. Fazio
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Mr. David A. Fontenot ’75
Mr. and Mrs. Robert G. LeBlanc ’75
Mr. M. Clyde Garrison Jr. ’40
Mrs. Joanne Garrison
Mr. and Mrs. David J. Boneno ’87
Mr. and Mrs. John Paul Funes ’87
Mr. Edward L. Hiller
Mr. and Mrs. David M. Clements
Mr. Patrick B. Kennedy Sr. ’52
Mr. and Mrs. Paul M. Hebert Jr. ’64
Mr. Donald P. Kershaw Sr. ’50
Mrs. Mary E. Doran
Board of Directors and Staff of
Feliciana Federal Credit Union Mr. and Mrs. John Young
Mr. Brandon M. Kling ’98
Mr. and Mrs. Robert L. Campbell ’95
Mr. F. Ashley LaCour ’43
Mrs. F. Ashley LaCour
Lt. M. Scott Lamana ’88
Mr. and Mrs. Clarke J. Hughes Jr. ’64
Mrs. Lorraine M. Lange
Mr. and Mrs. P. David Malatesta ’63
Mr. Allie A. Langlois
Mr. and Mrs. G. Troy Langlois ’68
Mrs. Iris W. Langlois
Mr. and Mrs. G. Troy Langlois ’68
Mr. James M. LeBlanc Jr. ’88
Mr. and Mrs. Robert G. LeBlanc ’75
Mr. Melvin J. LeBlanc Jr. ’52
Mr. and Mrs. Robert G. LeBlanc ’75
Mr. Gerald H. Marchand ’49
Mrs. Theresa Johnson
Mr. C. D. Marix
Mr. and Mrs. Peter M. Panepinto
Mr. Van R. Mayhall Sr. ’37
C. Richard Atkins, D.D.S.
Mr. and Mrs. John H. Bateman
Breazeale, Sachse & Wilson, L.L.P.
Dr. and Mrs. Joseph N. Broyles
Cypress Energy Corporation
Mr. and Mrs. Jack Dampf
Ms. Leslie Dicharry
DiGiulio Brothers Italian Café
Ms. Jean Duxbury
Mr. and Mrs. Patrick L. Flanagan
Ms. Sabrina C. Folse
Mr. and Mrs. Murphy Foster
Mr. and Mrs. Paul M. Hebert Jr. ’64
LCTA Workers’ Comp
Louisiana Life & Health Insurance
Guaranty Association
Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Nachman
Mr. Mark O’Neal
The E.J. and Marjory B. Ourso
Family Foundation
Mr. and Mrs. Claude F. Reynaud Jr.
Mrs. Beverly S. Robinson
Mr. and Mrs. Daniel J. Stari
Mr. and Mrs. Ralph J. Stephens ’73
Mr. and Mrs. Paul S. West
Ms. Ann Wilkinson
Mrs. Marta H. McCarron
Ms. Nancy P. Herin
Mr. and Mrs. Lyman E. Thornton III
Mr. Daniel L. McGuire Jr. ’37
Mr. and Mrs. Frederick J. Esnard ’64
Joseph R. Nelson Jr. ’61
Mr. and Mrs. Steve Fourrier ’61
Mr. William D. Nesbit ’53
Mrs. F. Ashley LaCour
Mr. and Mrs. J. S. Thompson Jr.
Mr. Jeffrey D. Nola ’94
Mr. and Mrs. Donald E. Balhoff
Mr. Brent D. Pecue ’80
Mr. and Mrs. C. Roby Shields
Danni Bourgeois Pecue
Mr. and Mrs. Robert G. LeBlanc ’75
Mrs. Janice D. Ponti
Mr. and Mrs. Mark L. Morgan
Mr. Gordon A. Pugh Jr. ’85
Mrs. Camilla R. Pugh
Mr. Gordon A. Pugh Sr. ’54
Mrs. Camilla R. Pugh
Mr. Charles D. Ramirez ’44
Ms. Tommye Jean Adams
Mr. and Mrs. Louis B. Gaudin
Mr. and Mrs. Boyd Jeffers
Mrs. Anna Mae Ribes
Mr. and Mrs. Otis S. James Jr.
Mr. John Louis Ribes
Mr. and Mrs. Otis S. James Jr.
Mr. Louis Jay Ribes
Mr. and Mrs. Otis S. James Jr.
Mr. Dale J. Richard ’61
Mr. and Mrs. Steve Fourrier ’61
Mr. Kirklin P. Roberts ’14
CHS Casino Night 2014
Mr. and Mrs. Mark Schexnaildre
Mr. and Mrs. Frank T. Saia
Mrs. Rose S. Brian and
Ms. Theresa Saia
Harry and Anne Scardina
Mr. and Mrs. Jerome W. Scardina ’56
Mr. Greg A. Sollie
A Co. 1/244 A.H.B.
Mr. and Mrs. Gary J. Anderson III ’68
Midn. Stephen M. Arceneaux ’11
Mr. David K. Attenhofer ’09
Mr. Kevin S. Attenhofer ’04
Baton Rouge Area Basketball
Officials Association
Mr. and Mrs. J. Pierre Boudreaux Sr. ’59
Mr. Thomas J. Brett and
Mrs. Jean May-Brett
Mr. and Mrs. Hewitte F. Cason
Mr. Isaak E. Dawson ’19
Mr. and Mrs. Michael G. Dawson
Ms. Elizabeth Delaney
Mr. and Mrs. Kevin P. Denoux
Ms. Sue Dicharry
Mr. and Mrs. Ed Hargrove
Mr. and Mrs. Crockett Hargrove
Mr. and Mrs. Lynn R. Johnson ’00
Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Krzystowczyk
Mr. and Mrs. Duane LeBlanc
Mr. and Mrs Greg LeBouef
Mr. and Mrs Brandon LeGrange
Mr. and Mrs. Donn E. McGuire
Mr. and Mrs. Horacio Nunez
Catholic High School
Mr. Kris Perret
Dr. and Mrs. Robert Rohli
Walters, Papillion, Thomas,
Cullens, LLC
Mr. Otto D. Thompson Sr.
Mr. and Mrs. Gary W. Krouse
Mrs. Dorothy T. Toman
Mr. Isaak E. Dawson ’19
Mr. and Mrs. Michael G. Dawson
Mr. and Mrs. Frank A. Dimaiolo
Mr. Ryan Kirkland
Mr. and Mrs. Frank Pittmann
Mrs. Mary Vince
Mr. and Mrs. Otis S. James Jr.
Mrs. Paula N. Wills
Capital Area Medical Society Alliance
CHS National Honor Society
Mr. and Mrs. Christopher Donne
HONORARY GIFTS
Mr. and Mrs. Ralph F. Alexander
Mr. and Mrs. Donald Leslie
Mrs. Arlene Audiffred
Ms. Diane Bynum
Mr. and Mrs. Frank A. Benoit
Mr. and Mrs. Otis S. James Jr.
Mr. Benjamin F. Bishop ’18
Mrs. Katherine C. Bishop
Mr. Joshua W. Bishop ’15
Mrs. Katherine C. Bishop
Mr. Noah Bishop
Mrs. Katherine C. Bishop
Mr. J. Pierre Boudreaux Sr. ’59
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph F. Quinlan III ’87
CHS Band
Midn. Stephen M. Arceneaux ’11
Mr. Branden J. Coniglio ’14
Mr. and Mrs. Jarrod J. Coniglio
Ms. Fiona Conroy
Ms. Diane Bynum
Dr. and Mrs. Brad A. Culotta ’99
Mr. and Mrs. Clarke J. Hughes Jr. ’64
Mr. Anthony J. Domma ’12
Margaret A. Heffron
Brother Carl Evans, SC
Dr. and Mrs. Robert P. Robichaux ’62
Mr. William J. Evans Jr. ’18
Mr. and Mrs. Will Evans Sr.
Mr. Paul M. Hebert Jr. ’64
Mrs. Barbara H. Magruder
Mr. and Mrs. Charles S. McCowan Jr.
Mr. Maxwell J. Johnston ’18
Mr. and Mrs. Scott Johnston
Dr. and Mrs. Kenneth Kitchell
Dr. and Mrs. Christopher M. Funes ’89
Mr. Jacob W. Lim ’19
Mr. and Mrs. Ron Lim
Mrs. Claudia Maxson
Ms. Diane Bynum
Mrs. Peggy B. Patout
Ms. Diane Bynum
Mr. Alexander B. Quebedeaux ’16
Mr. and Mrs. John Quebedeaux Jr.
Mr. Kevin N. Quebedeaux ’16
Mr. and Mrs. John Quebedeaux Jr.
Mr. Luke R. Ramsey ’18
Mr. Charles Ramsey
Mrs. Margaret Smith
Ms. Diane Bynum
Mrs. Edith Thornton
Ms. Diane Bynum
Mr. Zachary Tuminello
Mr. and Mrs. Otis S. James Jr.
Mrs. Janet Vidrine
Ms. Diane Bynum
Mr. Phillip G. Wilkins ’15
Mr. and Mrs. W. Paul Wilkins
In Memoriam
As of Feb. 13, 2015, the following Alumni and friends of CHS have passed away since the last issue of Bear Facts II.
Please remember them and their families in your prayers.
Norman L. Augusta Jr. ’60
Walter Joseph Bagot
Billy Jerry Behrnes Sr. ’49
John Eugene Bergeron ’70
Mary Linn King Boeckman
Malcolm Young “B” Brian Jr. ’57
James Remy “Jim” Broussard Jr. ’61
Cade Michael Brown
Joyce (Dolese) Brunet
Lt. Col. William N. Burks ’52
Vivian Blanche Cazayoux
Patrick Lee Cooper
Katharine “Kitty” Courrege
Joseph Thomas Srapanzano Sr.
Oliver Joseph “Jody” Deaton Jr.
James W. “Jimmy” Faul
Marjorie “Margie” Frey
Glenn Mary Garitty Gandolfi
Toby Carl Gerhold
Charles Gregory “Greg” Giamanco
Van Anthony Guarino
Faye S. Davenport Harper
Fred Heroman II ’36
Edward Louis Hiller
James I. Hymel Jr.
Alma Barcelona Chesson Junkin
Mary Alice Comeaux Landry
Lorraine Maher Lange
James “Myles” LeBlanc Jr. ’88
Bena Sotile Matassa
Van R. Mayhall Sr. ’37
Freddie “Joey” McClendon
Gracie Anna Porta McNemar
Wilfred Arthur “Bro” Ourso Jr.
Beverly “Honey” Phenix
Charles Dale Ramirez ’44
Woodrow Wilson Reulet
Werlin Marie Levron Robert
Daryl John Rousseau
Vincent G. Russo Sr.
Greg Sollie
Dorothy Tackaberry “Dottie” Toman
Hettie Jean Tuminello
Cedric Joseph Usey
Reverend Clarence Joseph Waguespack
Paula Naccari Wills
Joseph V. Zito
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1970:
The Boxing Brother
By David Butler ’77
The plaque at the
entrance of the Ryan
D. “Jume” Jumonville
’91 Health and Athletic
Performance
Center
commemorates those who
have been inducted into
the Catholic High School
Grizzly Greats Athletic Hall
of Fame. Included in those
names is Brother Bernon
Walsh, SC. His memory
still remains strong in
those who knew him. For
Frank Vicari ’74, Brother
Bernon’s friendship has a
special place in his heart.
As a ninth grader in the
fall of 1970, Vicari was
placed in Brother Bernon’s
typing class. Shortly after
school began, while in
typing class, Vicari found
himself in a physical
altercation initiated by
another student. Brother
Bernon had walked out of
the room, but apparently
had seen enough to
know what had occurred.
Brother Bernon sent the
other student to Principal
Brother Donnan Berry, SC.
However, Brother Bernon
simply told Vicari to meet
him after school by the
Brothers’ residence. Vicari
was terrified – he had just
started CHS and now was
going to be kicked out. He
kept saying to himself, “My
mother is going to kill me!”
When he arrived at
the Brothers’ residence,
he found Brother Bernon
waiting for him dressed in
his customary black robe
holding two pairs of boxing
gloves. Vicari was somewhat
dumbfounded as Brother
Bernon told him that he
had a good right cross and
he was going to teach him
how to box. Unbeknownst
to him, Brother Bernon
was a former boxer who
had a passion for the sport.
While stationed at Catholic
High in the 1930s, Brother
Bernon served as a boxing
coach for the CHS Boxing
Team.
Brother Bernon gave
Vicari the boxing gloves
and removed his robe to
unveil his boxing shorts and
athletic undershirt. Brother
Bernon then instructed
Vicari to hit him. Vicari
considered himself in a
much superior position to
Brother Bernen and had no
intention of hitting him.
After some coaxing, Brother
Bernon convinced Vicari to
hit him and assured Vicari
that Vicari would not hurt
him.
Every time he would
attempt to hit Brother
Photo courtsey of the 1970 Bruin.
Sports in the Past
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Brother Bernon Walsh, SC, teaching in the language laboratory in 1970.
Bernon, Brother would jab
and he was unable to get a
glove on Brother Bernon.
“In the first week, I maybe
hit him two or three times.
He would keep jabbing
and punching and I could
barely hold my gloves up. I
finally told Brother Bernon
that I simply couldn’t keep
my arms up,” said Vacari.
“It’s taking you a while to
learn but you are using 20
ounce gloves,” said Brother
Bernon. Vicari laughingly
recalled
that
Brother
Bernon was using much
lighter gloves while he was
having trouble with the
heavier gloves.
“With the lighter gloves,
I was eventually able to get a
few punches in but the ratio
of punches was probably
100-to-1 in favor of Brother
Bernon,” said Vicari.
“I have tremendous love
and respect for Brother
Bernon. He never came
across as someone with a
boxing background. He
had an awe about him that
you had to respect. I can
still recall him walking up
behind me in typing class,
looking over my shoulder
and telling me, ‘the object
is to type something legible.
Do it again!’ I will never
forget the interest Brother
Bernon had in me as a
student and I treasured his
friendship,” recalled Vicari.