Halo Notes
St. Louis Catholic High School
Thursday, April 18, 2019
Halo Highlight: Holy Moments with Mia Orgeron
Dear Saints Families,
Happy Holy Week!
If you were asked what a holy moment looks like, how would you respond? Time spent before the Eucharist? A group of teens standing in line for Reconciliation? How about a 2:00 matinee on a Thursday? That one is not so obvious, but let me explain. When Father Long shared that a local parishioner wanted to sponsor any senior who wanted to see the film Unplanned, we knew we were being invited to a holy moment. Timing couldn’t be worse as the movie’s last feature was only days away, but we made it happen.
The students and I were moved by the movie, and its message will not be forgotten. This small gesture of generosity is a perfect example of a “Holy Moment,” as described in Matthew Kelly’s book The Greatest Lie in the History of Christianity. Coincidence or not, fellow administrator Wendy Wicke, Principal of St. Margaret’s Catholic School, had just shared this book with me and other administrators in the diocese. As I read, I hung onto every word because its message is crystal clear. Find everyday events and recognize them as holy. Simple, uncomplicated, pure. In this instance, one person wanted to share the movie’s message. The school was contacted, and it happened.
We, as a school community can change the world, one holy moment at a time. With so many difficult and complicated issues in the world, let us focus on the simplicity of Christ’s love and mercy. Here at St. Louis Catholic, especially during Holy Week, I see holy moments every day. The smiles of our students, the extra effort of staff, the sacrifice of parents. Holy Moments. As my favorite saint, St. Teresa of Calcutta once said, “If you want to change the world, go home and love your family." I hope your Easter season is filled with Holy Moments with your family and friends.
ACADEMIC UPDATES
AP Exam Pre-Administration Makeup Session May 2
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Save the Date - Vitality Summit
Seniors - Walk at Your Partner School Alma Mater in May
OLS: Friday, May 10, at 1:30 p.m.
St. Margaret's: Monday, May 13, at 1:30 p.m.
OLQH: Monday, May 13, at 2 p.m.
ICCS Panther Procession: Monday, May 13, at 2:15 p.m.
OLQH Graduates Mass May 12 at 11 a.m.
Senior Contact Information Requested
LifeShare Blood Drive April 29 at SLCHS
St. Louis Catholic High School will host another blood drive on Monday, April 29, from 2:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. in one of LifeShare's mini buses. We need 30 blood products to be eligible for a $500 scholarship. If you/your student would like to donate blood, please sign up with Mrs. dee if at all possible, to decrease waiting times. The goal has been set for 20, just for projection reasons, but LifeShare has 47 appointment slots available. If anyone is not able to make it to this drive, they are welcome to come In-center to donate. Anyone can donate in the student’s name.
An individual donating In-Center MUST contact either Lauren Charles or LaTasha Bellow at LifeShare to ensure that the student and St. Louis Catholic receive credit to meet the personal and school goal. They can also give the school Group code 103823.
Athletics & Extracurricular News
Interested in Becoming a Saints Ambassador Next Year?
Is your student interested in becoming a Saints Ambassador for the 2019-2020 school year? We will select Juniors and Seniors for next year's Ambassador Program. All applicants will go through an interview process and will need a letter of recommendation from a St. Louis Catholic faculty member along with a 300-word essay on why they want to be an Ambassador. All Ambassadors must have a GPA of 3.2 or higher. Students, please be on the lookout for an email with instructions!
Around Saints Athletics
Congratulations to senior Andrew Castle, who shot a career-low 74 on Monday to finish second in district. The boys team also finished as district runner-ups. Go Saints!
Volleyball Tryouts May 7-9; Tryout Clinics Available for $15
Tryouts for the 2019-2020 St. Louis Catholic volleyball team will be May 7-9 from 3:30-5:30 p.m. in Krajicek Gym. Coach Elizabeth Thompson and the staff will offer tryout clinics from 3:30-5 p.m. on April 29, April 30 and May 1 for prospective players to meet the coaches, see the facilities and prepare for the tryouts. Please note – the tryout clinics cost $15 per session and do not guarantee a spot on next year’s team.
For more information or to ask questions, please contact ethompson@slchs.org. *Wear athletic clothes and shoes! (Knee pads & volleyball shoes are optional.)*
Student News
Media Arts Classes to Premier SUPERSTAR May 9
St. Louis Catholic’s production of “SUPERSTAR” by the students’ Media Arts classes will be Thursday, May 9 at 6:30 p.m. in the Central School Auditorium.
Damon West Shares Story of Recovery with Saints Community
On Wednesday, St. Louis Catholic students, faculty and staff gathered in the Commons to hear one man’s unbelievable story and powerful life lessons.
Damon West seemingly had every opportunity in front of him in 1996, receiving a scholarship to play Division I football for the University of North Texas with a strong family support system rooted in faith back home in Port Arthur, Texas. But what lay beneath the surface was the painful early stages of a true disease. Read more.
Saints Sophomore Attends "Come and See" at St. Joseph Seminary
St. Louis Catholic sophomore Michael DesOrmeaux was among seven young men from the Diocese of Lake Charles who attended the spring "Come and See" weekend at St. Joseph Seminary College. DesOrmeaux joined more than 100 men from across the deep South to learn about priesthood and discernment.
Let us continue to pray for an increase in vocations as we approach the Easter season!
NEW PARENTS/ADMISSIONS
Complete FACTS Registration Payment Now!
Families who have not completed their FACTS registration payment or made other arrangements with Director of Finance Ray Baggett by will not be eligible for Financial Aid or be cleared for Course Selection for the 2019-2020 school year. Please make efforts now to finish the enrollment process for a better chance of securing your student’s preferred class schedule.
You can always access all our key dates here on our Admissions calendar, including the following key summer dates:
Freshman Fun Day - Monday, July 29, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at SLCHS
New Student Tablet Training - Tuesday-Wednesday, July 30-31
Student Orientation- Thursday August 1, (Juniors & Seniors- 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.; Freshmen & Sophomores- 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.
First Day of School- Monday August 12
In the Community
2019 Summer Camps at St. Louis Catholic
Basketball - June 3-5, 2019
Soccer - June 11-13, 2019
Baseball - June 17-20, 2019
Football - June 26-28, 2019
Volleyball - July 23-25, 2019
Upcoming Events
Friday, April 19 - Sunday, April 28: Easter Break
Monday, April 29
Schedule A-B-C-D
Admin Team Meeting, 9 a.m.
Golf State Championship Tournament (Lafayette)
NHS Induction 5 p.m.
Academic Study Hall, 5:30-7 p.m. (Cafeteria)
Tuesday, April 30
Schedule E-F-G-H
Senior Exams G & H
Golf State Championship Tournament (Lafayette)
AP Proctor Training, 2:50 p.m.
Show Choir Auditions, 3 p.m. (Band Room)
FBLA Banquet, 6 p.m. (Marilyn's)
Saint Philip Neri (Kinder) Confirmation
Wednesday, May 1
Schedule A-B-C-D
Senior Exams C & D
Academic Study Hall, 5:30-7 p.m. (Library)
Vitality Summit, 6 p.m. (Commons
IHM/Saint Henry/Sacred Heart Confirmation
Thursday, May 2
Schedule E-F-G-H
Senior Exams E & F
Foundation Board Meeting, noon (Pioneer Club)
Speech & Debate Meeting, 2:40 p.m. (Room #5)
AP Pre-Administration Makeup Session, 2:50 p.m. (Cafeteria)
SLCHS Band Concert, 6 p.m. (Commons)
Tennis Banquet, 6 p.m.
Saint Theresa/Saint Peter the Apostle/Our Lady of the Assumption (Carlyss) Confirmation
Friday, May 3
Divine Mercy Chaplet, 7:15 a.m. (Chapel)
Schedule A-B-C-D
Senior Exams A & B
Show Choir End of the Year Show, 5:30-8 p.m.
Saturday, May 4
Show Choir at St. Margaret's Festival, 11-11:45 a.m.
State Track at LSU
Sunday, May 5
Our Lady Queen of Heaven Confirmation
Contact Information
Website: www.slchs.org
Location: 1620 Bank Street, Lake Charles, LA, USA
Phone: 337-436-7275
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/stlouiscatholic/
Twitter: @slchs_saints