New Principal of St. Louis King of France School We are proud to spotlight Shannon Landaiche Culotta, Class of 1993, who has been named the new Principal of St. Louis King of France School. Shannon holds a Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education and a Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction. Throughout her career, she has gained extensive experience and success as both an educator and administrator. She currently serves as the Assistant Principal at St. Angela Merici Catholic School, where she continues to demonstrate strong leadership rooted in faith and academic excellence. Reflecting on her time at Chapelle, Shannon shared: “During my time at Archbishop Chapelle High School, my Catholic faith truly deepened and strengthened the values that guide me today. Chapelle not only provided me with leadership opportunities that helped me grow in confidence, but it also rooted me in the value and mission of Catholic education—something that continues to guide me now as a Catholic school administrator.”  We are incredibly proud of Shannon’s accomplishments and grateful to see a Chapelle alumna continuing the mission of Catholic education. Congratulations on this exciting new chapter!

Celebrating Language Excellence 💚🌎 On Monday, May 18, we proudly recognized our students’ outstanding achievements on the National French, Latin, and Spanish Exams. The afternoon was a celebration of dedication, perseverance, and a shared commitment to global understanding. As Samantha shared in her remarks, learning another language connects us to cultures across the world and across time. Quoting a beloved French proverb often recalled by Mrs. Chokr, “A man who knows two languages is worth two men.” These awards represent not only academic success, but also the wisdom and perspective that come from embracing other languages and cultures. 🇫🇷 National French Exam – Le Grand Concours Recognized with distinction: Honorable Mention Siena Scozzari Hannah McClung Kayla Lopez Molly Saia Gabriela Larson Gabriela Mejia Aguilar Erin Glass Keira Bachemin Bronze Medal Amelia Hassel Silver Medal Lundie Mitchell Gold Medal Isla Meers 🏛 National Latin Exam Recognized by the American Classical League: Cum Laude Charli Adams Elise Laizer Brynn Caire Liv Canizaro Lyla Steimle Caroline Currault Alexa Comeaux Ashleigh Stemke Addison Egler Jolyn Pham Cecelia Pineda Regan Magna Cum Laude Ellie Concepcion Olivia Schexnayder Amanda Timler Marin O’Brien Elise Palm Leah Labauve Ava Braendel Alyssa Pesantes Angelica Bendeck Silver Maxima Cum Laude Elise Nelson Xenia Trejo Lily-Grace Theriot Blakeleigh Sticker Alina Varkey Rhylee Christian Gold Summa Cum Laude Kathleen Elmer Lauren Rieth 🇪🇸 National Spanish Exam Recognized by the American Association of Teachers of Spanish and Portuguese: Honorable Mention Emily Glago Alexandra Laura Isabella Nagele Aubrey Braud Megan Cash Maiya Pisciotta Zoey Yeadon Kasey Orlando Elise Cash Clara Erdozain Sarah Lorio Gianna Landry Julia Williams Lyssa Foltz Sophia Organo Kaleigh Piper Molly Johnson Dior Lambert Si'lah-Michele Payre Mallory Pansano Elena Garcia Sarah Turcios Elizabeth Schexnayder Mia Parrino Madelyn Allesandro Vivian Tan Ruby Kiefer Rachel Tuck Bronze Medal Ellie Ramirez Isabella Pumila Valentina Martinez-Flores Silver Medal Natasha Mains Gold Medal Jazmin Interiano We are incredibly proud of these students for their academic excellence and commitment to language learning. Their accomplishments reflect not only strong study habits, but also a willingness to engage with the world beyond themselves. Congratulations, Chipmunks! 💚🌍

Graduation Ceremony and Awards On Friday, May 15 at 6PM in the evening, we celebrated and honored the Class of 2026 at their Graduation Ceremony in the Pontchartrain Center! The evening was filled with so much joy as the Class of 2026 received their graduate diplomas in front of their friends, families, peers, and teachers. As we honored the incredible accomplishments of the Class of 2026, we proudly recognize the highest academic honors presented at Archbishop Chapelle High School. The Judy Golemi Spadafora Valedictorian Award The Judy Golemi Spadafora Valedictorian Award is the most prestigious academic honor awarded at Chapelle. It is presented to the student or students who have completed the most academically rigorous course load and achieved the highest academic rank throughout their five years at Chapelle. This award is named in honor of Mrs. Judy Golemi Spadafora, a member of the charter Class of 1966 and a devoted faculty member for 40 years. Named Alumna of the Year in 2004, Mrs. Spadafora’s dedication and love for Chapelle have shaped generations of young women. This year, we proudly recognized three Co-Valedictorians: Alexandra Elizabeth Daigre Anita Ning Shan Li Emma Mong-Ai Tran Congratulations, ladies! We are incredibly proud of all you have accomplished and the example you have set for your classmates. Emerald Awards We also celebrated a distinguished group of seniors with the Emerald Awards, honoring students who have been part of the Chapelle community for all five years and have demonstrated outstanding academic excellence. These awards, selected by each academic department, recognize achievement across specific disciplines. This year’s Emerald Award recipients are: Art Excellence Award – Demi Kostopoulos Athletics Excellence Award – Kelsie Schmidt English Excellence Award – Emma Tran Foreign Language Excellence Award – Sophia Marchan Mathematics Excellence Award – Emma Rogers Music Excellence Award – Mackenzie Ory Science Excellence Award – Anh Dao Le Social Studies Excellence Award – Penelope Haley Theology Excellence Award – Abby Hebbler The Archbishop Placide Louis Chapelle Outstanding Graduate Emerald Award The final Emerald Award of the evening, named after our founder, recognizes students nominated by faculty who exemplify Christian faith, love, leadership, loyalty, service, and academic success over the past five years. These students truly embody what it means to be a Chapelle Chipmunk. This year’s recipients are: Kelsey Doyle Chloe Tujague In addition to these individual honors, the Class of 2026 has been awarded an extraordinary $14 million in scholarships from colleges and universities across the country.  We are so proud of the dedication, perseverance, and faith-filled leadership demonstrated by this remarkable class. The future is bright for the Class of 2026!

Baccalaureate Mass 2026 💚⛪ On the morning of Friday, May 15, the Class of 2026 gathered with family, friends, faculty, and staff at the beautiful St. Louis Cathedral for Baccalaureate Mass. It was a reverent and joyful celebration, giving thanks for the past five years and asking God’s continued guidance as our seniors prepare to graduate. We were honored to have Father Jody DiMaggio and Father Austin Barr serve as celebrants, assisted by Deacon Drea Capaci and Deacon Mike Sorensen. The sacred setting and meaningful liturgy provided a powerful reminder of the faith foundation that has shaped the Class of 2026 throughout their time at Chapelle. Following Mass, several prestigious awards were presented to members of the senior class in recognition of their outstanding achievements. Outstanding Student Awards These awards honor students who demonstrated exceptional academic excellence by earning the highest overall performance in individual courses. We congratulate: Isabella Arboneaux : Apologetics Kelsey Doyle: Apologetics Katelyn Gauthier: Probability & Statistics Penelope Haley: Law Studies Abby Hebbler: Anatomy & Physiology Honors, AP Psychology, Apologetics, Civics Honors, English V Honors, Probability & Statistics Honors, and Theology IV Part 1. Isabella Holt: Creative Writing and English IV Honors Jaelynn Klein: Civics, Physics, and Theology IV Part 2 Demi Kostopoulos: Art II A Ava Landry: Civics and English V Anh Dao Le: AP Chemistry Emily Ledet: Creative Writing Anita Li: AP Environmental Science and Positive Psychology Lilly McNeil: AP English IV — English Language & Composition Elise Mulvihill: Television Production Part 1 Riley Mumphrey: Theology IV Part 2 Drue Murray: Civics Kayla Palacio: Dual Enrollment Music Emma Rogers: AP Calculus AB, Positive Psychology, and Theology IV Part 2 Emma Stevens: Environmental Science Sarah Switzer: Civics Baylie Theriot: Apologetics and Journalism Emma Tran: AP English V—English Literature & Composition and Introduction to Sociology Raegan Tuttle: Art IV B Lillian Weaver: AP Government and Politics, Biology Dual Enrollment Honors, Dual Enrollment Music, and Pre-Calculus Dual Enrollment Honors Shelby Williams: Holocaust & Genocide Studies Lilly Yavas: AP Research Iota Sigma Pi – Outstanding Young Women in Chemistry Anh Dao Le was recognized with the Outstanding Young Women in Chemistry Award, presented by the national honor society for women in chemistry. Honor Roll Recognition Students who maintained Honor Roll (3.3+ GPA) or Distinguished Honor Roll (3.6+ GPA) for all five years of high school were also celebrated for their consistent academic excellence. We congratulate: Honor Roll: Kylie Andersen Gretchen Bassil Logan Cooley Kolleen Dubroc Samantha Fairchild Victoria Frey Jena Gaudet Katelyn Gauthier Ella Growl Isabella Haik Isabella Holt Sarah Karcher Keira Kissinger Jaelynn Klein Demi Kostopoulos Macey Lane Sophia Marchan Delilah Richard Katie Solis Emma Stevens Emily A. Wilson Distinguished Honor Roll: Kyla Apostolakis Chloe Arnold Kali Barber Blythe Bonnaffons Brooke Braun Alexandra Daigre Karissa Dennis Kelsey Doyle Camryn Ellerbusch Gracelyn Gros Penelope Haley Abby Hebbler Madison Heintz Ava Landry Anh Dao Le Emily Ledet Anita Li Kate Marks Lilly McNeil Caroline Muller Riley Mumphrey Drue Murray Mackenzie Ory Kayla Palacio Maylee Reese Emma Rogers Gabriella Saia Kelsie Schmidt Sarah Switzer Baylie Theriot Emma Tran Lillian Weaver Shelby Williams Emily C. Wilson Grace Wilson Olivia Wurster Alexandra Young Matthew 25 JoAnn LeCarpentier Service Award Presented to a graduate who completed over 100 hours of service each year for five years, this year’s recipient was Adeline Little . National Merit Finalist We proudly recognized Emma Tran as a National Merit Finalist, an honor awarded to less than 1% of high school seniors nationwide. Valedictorians The highest academic honor at Chapelle was awarded to our three Valedictorians: Alexandra Daigre, Anita Li, and Emma Tran . Our Lady of Prompt Succor Award The Our Lady of Prompt Succor Award, recognizing a senior who exemplifies faith and Christ-like leadership throughout her high school career, was presented to Emily Ledet . As the Class of 2026 recessed from the Cathedral, led by their class officers, it was clear that this class leaves Chapelle with hearts rooted in faith, minds strengthened by academic excellence, and spirits prepared to serve. We are incredibly proud of each of our graduates and grateful for the opportunity to celebrate this sacred milestone together.

Archbishop Chapelle High School is proud to share a recent feature from Arete Scholars highlighting the extraordinary career and upcoming retirement of our longtime Financial Director, Michelle Lambert. For 38 years, Michelle has faithfully stewarded the financial health of our school while walking closely with generations of families. Her work has never been simply about numbers; it has been about people. Through her guidance of families receiving Arete scholarships, Michelle ensured that the process was not just accessible, but compassionate and dignified. She was known for taking the extra step, personally guiding families through applications and offering steady support every step of the way. Her leadership behind the scenes has helped make visible growth possible on our campus. From expanded programs and increasing enrollment to new facilities and continued mission-driven excellence, Michelle’s careful stewardship has played a vital role in Chapelle’s progress over nearly four decades. In 2024, she and her husband were honored with the Deus Providebit Award, recognizing their outstanding commitment and service to our school community. As Michelle prepares to retire at the end of this school year, we are deeply grateful for her loyalty, fairness, integrity, and compassion. Her legacy will continue through the systems she built, the relationships she nurtured, and the countless students whose dreams were made possible through her dedication.  We invite our Chapelle community to read the full Arete Scholars feature and join us in celebrating Michelle’s remarkable impact and the path forward for Archbishop Chapelle High School.