Alumnae Spotlight: Lisa Knecht Cardinale ’08 🏐💚 Archbishop Chapelle High School is proud to celebrate Lisa Knecht Cardinale ’08, Head Volleyball Coach at St. Scholastica, who was recently named Division II Coach of the Year by the Louisiana Volleyball Coaches Association — an honor voted on by her fellow coaches. “Winning a coach award when it is voted on by coaches definitely means something,” Lisa shared. “I am truly honored by this award. The volleyball community in Louisiana is truly something special.” She also shared that one of her favorite parts of the evening was honoring the many talented players and coaches in attendance — and receiving her award from one of her favorite coaches, Jodee Pulizzano, Chapelle’s Head Volleyball Coach. Lisa’s dedication, leadership, and passion for the game continue to make an impact on her athletes and throughout the volleyball community. We are so proud to see a Chipmunk leading with excellence and heart.  Congratulations, Lisa! Your Chapelle family is cheering you on always.

Parents Club Meeting – Jazz Fest Edition! 💚🎷 Join us for our final Parents Club meeting of the year, and come ready for a little Jazz Fest flair! We’re thrilled to welcome Julie Laperouse, Speaker, Trainer, Author, and founder of Screaming Peacock. Since 2008, Julie has energized organizations across Louisiana and beyond through leadership training, team building, executive coaching, and communication strategy. Known for her engaging, fast‑moving, and practical approach, she brings both humor and real‑world experience to every audience. At this meeting, Julie will be speaking about bridging the generational communication gap between parents and teens, offering insight and tools to help strengthen connection, understanding, and everyday conversations at home.  You won’t want to miss this dynamic and meaningful evening as we wrap up the year together. See you there! 💚

Eucharistic Ministers Attend the Annual Chrism Mass Today, our Chapelle Eucharistic Ministers had the incredible blessing of attending the Annual Chrism Mass at St. Louis Cathedral, celebrated by Archbishop James Checcio. During this beautiful and sacred liturgy, the holy oils that will be used throughout the Archdiocese in the coming year were blessed, and priests renewed their ordination promises, a powerful reminder of their commitment to serve God and His Church. Witnessing this tradition firsthand offered our students a deeper understanding of the sacramental life of the Church and the unity of our Catholic community. Our girls were even able to take a photo with Archbishop Checcio, making the day even more memorable. What a blessing for our students to be part of such a meaningful celebration of faith. Moments like these remind us of the beauty of serving at the altar and living out our call as daughters of the Church.

E-Board Election Candidates Video Submissions All e-board candidates were asked to make a creative video that showcases why they would be a good candidate for the 2026-2027 Student Council Executive Board. They were given the following questions to answer, but were not required to answer all of them. Please watch these videos when considering voting for each candidate! 1. Why do you want to serve in this leadership position, and what does leadership mean to you? 2. Who is your favorite superhero (real or fictional), and what leadership quality do they demonstrate that you try to live by? 3. What is one opportunity for growth you see in our school, and how would you help move us forward in a positive way? 4. If leadership were a role in a movie (director, writer, actor, producer), which would you choose and why? 5. Describe a time you had to work with someone who disagreed with you. What did you learn from that experience? 6. Who is a real or fictional person you admire, and what leadership trait do they model? 7. What is one realistic goal you would like to accomplish during your term, and how would you begin working toward it? 8. If you could have lunch with one person, dead or alive, who would it be, why, and what would you ask them? 9. If leadership were a playlist, what song best represents your leadership style and why? 10. How do you believe a student leader should represent the school when no one is watching?

Three Seniors Sign to Dance at Loyola University 💚✨ On Monday, March 30, Archbishop Chapelle High School proudly celebrated three outstanding seniors from the Class of 2026 who will continue their dance careers at Loyola University New Orleans as members of the Loyola Dance Team — each earning scholarships to do so. Lucy Banister and Victoria Pelitire have both been dedicated five-year members of the Chapelle Hi-Stepper Dance Team, bringing energy, precision, and school spirit to every performance. Their commitment and leadership over the past five years have left a lasting mark on our program. Raegan Tuttle has forged her own unique path in the performing arts. A Chapellette in 8th grade, Raegan went on to become a five-year member of the Raider Band as a percussionist, all while continuing to dance at her studio throughout high school. Her passion, versatility, and dedication to her craft truly set her apart. We are incredibly proud of Lucy, Victoria, and Raegan for this exciting next step. Their talent, discipline, and heart have prepared them well for the collegiate stage, and we cannot wait to see them represent Archbishop Chapelle at Loyola University. Congratulations, ladies! Your Chapelle family is cheering you on every step of the way!