HALO NOTES
St. Louis Catholic High School - Thurs. April 25, 2024
The Success of Saints...
Be who God meant you to be and you will set the world on fire. - St. Catherine of Siena
In the routine of daily living, it’s easy to overlook the small blessings around us. Here at St. Louis Catholic, having a plethora of high-quality course offerings, extra-curricular activities, and a safe learning environment is the standard, not the exception. Therefore, it’s no surprise when alumni go on to have success carving their path in life. Providing students the space to discover their gifts and talents through intentional opportunities builds a solid foundation. It’s no accident, it’s intentional and planned. From careful course selection, rigorous instruction, and maintaining disciplined sports and clubs, St. Louis Catholic is a learning institution that we are fortunate to have. Yes, our facilities are limited but doesn’t that make our student success even more impressive? Once again, our wonderful Saints are living proof of our blessings. Seeing alumni graduate with honors, receive top-tiered internships, or enter the workforce, is confirmation that we have a great thing here. See below for recent awards and accomplishments, including state champions in tennis and THREE LSU cheerleaders ( Ella Simoneaux 22' , Ali Myers '23, and Kade Bouillion '22)!
Mia Touchet
LSU Cheerleaders
Ella Simoneaux 21' , Ali Myers '23, and Kade Bouillion '22
Division III Tennis State Champions
New Student Applications
New applications to attend St. Louis Catholic High School are being accepted. CLICK HERE to complete your application. We can't wait to see our new Saints in orange and blue!
**Several scholarship opportunities are available. Restrictions apply.
ACADEMICS
Virtual Day Tomorrow - Friday, April 26
Students will have virtual assignments tomorrow Friday, April 26 to allow teachers to participate in professional development activities. The virtual assignments will be due by 7:30 a.m. on Monday, April 29, and teachers have reviewed these with students in their weekly agendas.
Senior Final Exams
- Senior final exams begin on Thursday, May 2.
Testing will be at the regularly scheduled class time:
C & D – Thursday, May 2
G & H – Friday, May 3
A & B – Monday, May 6
E & F – Tuesday, May 7 - Information about final exams and exemptions will be shared with students in their class Team.
- If a student fails the 4th quarter and the final exam, they fail for the year regardless of the course average. If your student has any questions or concerns, please have them see or email their teacher or counselor as soon as possible.
- AP Exams will be during the weeks of May 6 and May 13. Click here to visit AP Students for testing information and review videos.
- Progress Reports will be emailed tomorrow. If a student fails the 4th quarter and the Final exam, they fail for the year regardless of the course average. Click here to review the grading scale. If your student has any questions or concerns, please have them see or email their teacher or counselor as soon as possible
Senior Data Form
All senior students have to turn in the senior data form that was given in religion class to the counseling department by May 3. You can turn it in sooner. This form must include copies of all scholarships offered to seniors (except TOPS), even the ones declined.
5-Day Week Schedule: April 29 - May 3
Class of 2025 College Application Handbook
Thank you to all the parents who were able to attend our first ever College Application Handbook meeting on April 9. For those who were unable to attend, your student will be sent home with their handbook this week and here is a digital copy of the handbook. We ask that you and your student sit down and go through this handbook together, then schedule a meeting with your counselor if you have further questions.
ACT Prep Course
If you or your child is planning to take the upcoming ACT test, I am offering an upcoming ACT Prep Course. The purpose of the ACT Prep Course is to improve their ACT scores as much as possible within the 6 week time frame to help them gain eligibility for college and university enrollment, dual enrollment, scholarships and TOPS eligible.
I am attaching information regarding the upcoming ACT Prep workshop session that is scheduled for the remaining of this school year. The upcoming session due date is fast approaching:
April 27 – June 1 Registration Due Date: April 19th ACT Test Date: June 9
If your student prefer one-on-one ACT training or single subject training (English, Math, Reading, and Science), please email me or call my cell: 337-274-0581 to line up individual ACT sessions.
This ACT Prep course is offer to all students (SLC and non-SLC students). Please pass this information to family members, friends, and co-workers. Our goal is to help all student.
See attachment for application form and registration information. Slots are filling up quickly. Please return the registration form to reserve a spot.
This ACT Prep course and individual ACT tutoring are offer to all students (SLC and non-SLC students). Please pass this information to family members, friends, and co-workers.
I also tutor all Math courses - Algebra, Geometry, Advance Math, Pre-Calculus, College Math and SAT.
Some of this school year results from the ACT Prep Course or Individual tutoring:
- Several students had a composite score of 32+
- Many students improved their composite score by 3 to 5 points
- Few students – score 36 in English or score 36 in Science or score 36 in Math or score 36 Reading
Regards,
Warren Buller, Instructor
Scholarship Opportunities
Arete Scholarship
The Arete Scholarship application for both currently awarded and new families is now open. Applications must be submitted online via the Arete website. The maximum award amount for the 2024-25 school year is $4,900 for grades 9-12. An informative Arete Scholars program overview brochure can be downloaded HERE.
ATHLETICS
Tennis
The boys' team notched their fourth consecutive Division III State Championship Tuesday in Monroe. Senior Ben Reinauer won the singles title after having won doubles crowns in 2021 and 2022. The doubles teams of Carter Brinkman/Grayson Hobgood and Conner Istre/Max Mixon reached the quarterfinals, helping the team to clinch the title on the first day of play Monday. The doubles team of Bennett Farque/Miller McFatter also won a match for the Saints. Senior Sophie Smith won a match for the girls' squad.
Golf
The boys golf team will seek to defend their Division II State Championship on Monday and Tuesday at Cane Row Golf & Turf Club in New Iberia. Play begins at 8 a.m. both days. The team is coming off a school-record performance at Wednesday’s Division II Region 1 Championship where they shot an 8-under par 280 to win their third consecutive regional title. Sophomore Kane Hanks took the individual title with a 3-under par 69. Teammates Cameron Langley and Samuel Broussard tied for second with 2-under par 70s, Kye Hanks tied for third with a 1-under 71 and Collin Achee added a 73 for the Saints.
Baseball
The top seeded Saints took care of business in their first playoff series Wednesday, routing New Orleans Military & Maritime Academy by 14-0 and 15-0 scores. Seniors Talan Tourelle and KeMonni Pullard picked up the wins on the mound. Pullard added a pair of hits and three RBI. Kennedy Leggett had three hits and drove in four and Michael Vice had a pair of hits and a pair of RBI for the Saints. The Saints await the winner of the series between St. Michael and The Willow School as their quarterfinals opponent.
Track & Field
The girls and boys track & field teams competed Wednesday in the Region 2-3A Championships in Zachary. Qualifying for next week’s state meet were:
Ella Butler – 1st in high jump
Girls 4x800 relay – 1st
Girls 4x400 relay – 1st
Hannah Boullion – 2nd in 400 meters, 2nd in 200 meters
Deacon Stantz – 2nd in 1600 meters, 3rd in 3200 meters
Girls 4x200 relay – 2nd
Colton Guillory – 3rd in discus
Halee Jackson – 3rd in 800 meters
SAINTS LIFE
Movies & Nose Flutes!
Join Media Arts and Fine Art Survey classes for their expressive extravaganza at Central School (809 Kirby Street) on Saturday, May 4, 6:30-8:30.
This year on the big screen: FRIENDS, TOTAL DRAMA ISLAND, and LEMONADE MOUTH! Fancy some unique musical culture too? Focus on six fantastic minutes of phenomenal flute folly nestled in between videos. Get your tix all next week at lunch! We will charge your FACTS account.
Questions? Reach out to Mr. Austin.
Class of 2024 Graduation Pictures
Please contact Jill Mahoney for your graduation pictures at jill@jillmahoney.com.
NHS 2024 Scholar Court
Congratulations to the following Saints for being elected for the NHS 2024 Scholar Court:
- Freshmen - Lady Nacey Guillory, Kolby Brown, Lady Ella Guinn, Richard Edwards, Grace Anne Millican, Lord Douglass Mayberry, and Karter Orndoff
- Sophomores - Reese Dufrene, Michael Vice, Duchess Madelyn Elliott, Kyle Wilfer, Duchess Natalie Obluda, Duke Graham Wyninger, and Olivia Tassin
- Juniors - Princess Allison Donnelly, Grant Evans, Adele Foret, Prince Conner Lyons, Maggie Nickel, and Ben Vancheire
- Seniors - Queen Kate Austin, King Collin Achee, Callie Lechtenberg, Blaide Navarre, Lauren Ledet, Ben Reinauer, Mary Katherine Meche, Pierce Simien, Mary Claire Obluda, and Henry Vo
FBLA
SLCHS FBLA is selling raffle tickets for the chance to win a themed basket of gift cards! There are 5 baskets, each worth $100-$800 in cards: Girls' Mix, Brunch, Manly Mix, You Hungry, and Shopping Spree.
Click HERE to buy a ticket for a chance to win!
COMMUNITY
Attention Seniors!
Save the Dates for Partner Schools Senior Walk:
SMCS, ICCS, and OLQH - May 6 , 2:00pm
OLI - May 8, 2:30pm
OLS - May 15, 10:30am (following 9:30am Mass)
St. Raphael Catholic Church in Iowa will be hosting a Mass for 2024 Graduates on May 5 at 10:15am, followed by lunch. Everyone is asked to RSVP to the church office.
Saints Alumni Association
Save the Date:
Sunday, May 19th
12:30-4:30 PM
South Beach Volleyball
Come enjoy the 2024 Spring Fest sponsored by the St. Louis Catholic Alumni Association at South Beach Volleyball. We will have performances from SLCHS Show Choir, cheerleaders, drum line, sweethearts and more! We will have food, volleyball, pickleball and a few surprises.
We will be sending additional information very soon, so be on the lookout! We look forward to seeing you there.
Please consider supporting the beginning of an official Alumni Association for SLCHS. This has been many years in the making and there are many exciting actions underway.
Click HERE to become a member!
Saints Hall of Fame Nominations
The St. Louis Catholic High School Hall of Fame honors any individual – living or deceased – who has demonstrated outstanding abilities, leadership, character, heroism, dedication and patriotism. Hall of Fame honorees’ life and accomplishments are an inspiration to St. Louis Catholic students and all our Saints.
Nominees are considered based on the following criteria:
- Boldly living their faith and exemplifying the principles of the Gospel
- Dedication to humanity
- Reputation within the community
- Service to St. Louis Catholic High School
Alumni must have graduated from St. Louis Catholic High School at least 10 years ago, but nominees need not have attended St. Louis Catholic. Non-alumni who have been associated with St. Louis Catholic High School, Landry Memorial, St. Charles Academy or Sacred Heart at least 10 years prior to nomination are also considered. This may include staff members, board members or other involved individuals.
New members are named to the Hall of Fame annually. We welcome suggestions from our community. Nominate someone for the hall of fame by clicking here. Nominations due no later than April 1, 2023.
Contact Information
OUR FOUR PILLARS:
Wonder - Identity - Community - Service
Email: saintsmail@slchs.org
Website: www.slchs.org
Location: 1620 Bank Street, Lake Charles, LA, USA
Phone: 337-436-7275
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Twitter: @slchs_saints