Thank You, Mrs. Mandy Chochelese 💚💚💚 With grateful hearts, we celebrate and thank Mrs. Mandy Chochelese for her many years of dedicated service as the Founder and President of the Chapelle Grandparents Club. Mrs. Mandy founded the club in 2013 and lovingly led and grew it throughout all three of her granddaughters’ years at Chapelle. What began as a beautiful idea blossomed into a vibrant and meaningful part of our school community that has created lasting memories for students, faculty, and fellow grandparents. Under her leadership, the Grandparents Club has hosted countless Grandparents Treat Days, engaging meetings, spectacular "Lo-Stepper" performances, and so many special moments that have enriched life on campus. Her warmth and generosity have truly made a difference. While we wish her well in her well-deserved “retirement” from leading the club, we know this is not goodbye. We are certain she will continue to be a joyful presence in all that Chapelle has to offer. Thank you, Mrs. Mandy, for your vision, your leadership, and your love for Chapelle.💚💚

Founder & President, Special Olympics College Club at UL Lafayette Chapelle is proud to spotlight Marissa Rinderle ’24, who is already making an incredible impact during her time at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette. Marissa is the Founder and President of the Special Olympics College Club at UL Lafayette, a student-run organization dedicated to creating meaningful connections between college students and individuals with disabilities through athletics and campus events. “I actually founded the club after Special Olympics Louisiana reached out to me in hopes of expanding the college club program,” Marissa shared. “Rachel Meariman ’23 and I collaborated to get it all started!” The Special Olympics College Club at UL provides opportunities for individuals with disabilities to connect with college students through various athletic events. The mission is simple yet powerful: to promote inclusion on the UL campus through sports, friendship, and the celebration of all abilities. Marissa’s passion for inclusion is deeply rooted in her involvement with the UL LIFE Program, which is designed to give individuals with disabilities the opportunity to experience college life while furthering their education and life skills. “The LIFE Program has encouraged and prepared me to begin Special Olympics UL,” she said. In addition to leading the Special Olympics College Club, Marissa also serves as Vice President of the Kinesiology Professional Association, demonstrating her continued commitment to leadership and service. At Chapelle, Marissa served as a Student Ambassador, a role she credits with helping her grow as a communicator and leader. “Being an ambassador enhanced my communication and leadership skills, preparing me for the various roles I now have in college,” she shared. Marissa exemplifies the Chapelle mission by leading with compassion, courage, and a heart for service. We are so proud of the difference she is making and can’t wait to see how she continues to inspire inclusion and build community. Congratulations, Marissa! Your Chapelle family is cheering you on!

Serving Up Summer Fun at Chapelle Volleyball Camp 💚🏐☀️ Chapelle Volleyball Camps brought the perfect mix of skill-building, competition, and summer fun to campus this season! From our youngest campers to our elite athletes, the gym was filled with energy, teamwork, and plenty of Chipmunk spirit. 3rd–5th Grade Morning Session Our youngest campers kicked off their mornings with competitive games, volleyball-themed relays, and dynamic warm-ups designed to build strong fundamentals. With a fun “Under the Sea” theme and team “uniforms,” the girls combined skill development with creativity and team spirit. The camp focused not only on learning the basics of the game, but also on sportsmanship and teamwork. One of the highlights? Learning directly from our own VolleyChips, who helped lead drills and encouraged campers every step of the way. It was a week full of new friendships, growing confidence, and big smiles. 6th–7th Grade Afternoon Session The afternoons brought high-energy instruction with a true Chipmunk flair! Campers worked through advanced drills focused on improving passing, setting, and hitting while continuing to strengthen their overall volleyball IQ. The week wrapped up with an exciting Round Robin tournament, where teams battled it out to earn the title of Queen of the Court. The competition was fierce, but the fun and camaraderie made it an unforgettable experience. Elite Camp – Friday Friday’s Elite Camp delivered a full day of high-level competition and classic Chapelle fun. Campers participated in intense games while also enjoying Chapelle favorites like Chips and Sailors and the Hula Hoop Relay. With a festive Red, White, and Blue dress-up theme, the energy in the gym was unmatched. Each team was paired with a Chapelle volleyball player, giving campers the opportunity to receive personalized instruction and game-time tips throughout the day. It was a competitive, fast-paced, and inspiring environment — the perfect way to elevate skills and experience Chapelle Volleyball at its best. From beginners to elite athletes, Chapelle Volleyball Camp showcased what makes our program so special: skill development, leadership, school spirit, and a whole lot of fun. We loved welcoming these future Chipmunks to campus and can’t wait to see them back in the gym soon! 💚🐿️🏐

Celebrating Excellence at the Spring Athletic Awards 💚🌸 Chapelle Athletics proudly honored our spring student-athletes at this year’s Spring Athletic Awards Banquet. The evening celebrated dedication, perseverance, teamwork, and academic excellence across Bowling, Golf, Tennis, Track & Field, Flag Football, and Softball. Team Awards Track & Field Most Improved: Nikita Molaison Academic Award: Allyson Dardar Golf Most Improved: Egan Guidroz Academic Award: Miley Perkins Flag Football Most Improved: Olivia Atkins Academic Award: Allyson Dardar Tennis Most Improved: Ava Landry Academic Award: Ava Landry Softball Most Improved: Ava Martinez Academic Award: Kamryn DiMaggio Bowling Most Improved: Alexandra Young Academic Award: Alexandra Young These awards recognize athletes who showed tremendous growth throughout the season while maintaining a strong commitment to their studies. LHSAA Academic All-State Composite Team Each year, the Louisiana High School Athletic Association selects the All-Academic Composite Team for each sport. This prestigious recognition is awarded to seniors across all classifications and divisions who maintain the highest Grade Point Average among athletes during their academic career while participating in varsity athletics for two or more consecutive seasons. (Students must earn an unweighted 4.0 GPA with no B’s on any report card.) Bowling: Alexandra Young Tennis: Ava Landry We are incredibly proud of these student-athletes for their exceptional dedication in the classroom and in competition. LHSAA All-Academic Scholar Athlete Program This award is presented for outstanding academic achievement by seniors maintaining a cumulative GPA of 3.5000 or higher during their academic career while participating in varsity high school athletics. Tennis: Blythe Bonnaffons Track & Field: Allie Mixon Softball: Kelsie Schmidt These athletes exemplify what it means to balance academic excellence with athletic commitment. The Linda Munn Award A meaningful highlight of the evening was the presentation of the Linda Munn Award. This award is given to student-athletes who exemplify sportsmanship and teamwork. They are kind and well-rounded, care deeply about representing their school and team in the best possible light, and display the utmost school pride. The award is named in honor of Ms. Linda Munn, who served as a teacher and coach at Chapelle for over three decades. Ms. Munn embodied these same qualities throughout her distinguished career and remains deeply loved and respected by the entire Chapelle family. We were honored to invite Ms. Munn on stage to help present the awards. Linda Munn Award Recipients: Bowling : Taylor Bourdonnay Golf : Elise Nelson Tennis : Blythe Bonnaffons Track & Field : Saige McReynolds Flag Football : Macey Lane Softball : Kelsie Schmidt

Celebrating Excellence at the Winter Athletics Awards 💚❄️ Chapelle Athletics proudly celebrated the accomplishments of our winter student-athletes at this year’s Winter Athletics Awards ceremony. The evening honored not only athletic achievement, but also dedication, perseverance, leadership, and academic excellence. Team Awards: Soccer Varsity Most Improved: Sophia Stevens Varsity Academic Award: Allie LeSieur Powerlifting Varsity Most Improved: Adamarise Melare Varsity Academic Award: Isabella Arboneaux Basketball JV & Varsity Most Improved: Karoline Roche Varsity Academic Award: Penelope Haley These student-athletes demonstrated tremendous growth throughout the season while balancing the demands of competition and academics. LHSAA All-Academic Scholar Athlete Program We are especially proud to recognize several seniors who were honored through the LHSAA All-Academic Scholar Athlete Program. This award is presented for outstanding academic achievement to seniors who have competed for two or more consecutive seasons and maintained a cumulative GPA of 3.5000 or higher within their sports division during their academic career while participating in varsity athletics. Soccer: Gabriella Saia Basketball: Jena Gaudet Kelsie Schmidt Penelope Haley Powerlifting: Victoria Frey Isabella Arboneaux Ella Growl Isabella Holt These student-athletes exemplify what it means to compete at a high level while excelling in the classroom. The Linda Munn Award One of the most meaningful moments of the evening was the presentation of the Linda Munn Award. This award is given to student-athletes who exemplify sportsmanship and teamwork. They are kind and well-rounded, care deeply about representing their school and team in the best possible light, and display the utmost school pride. The award is named in honor of Ms. Linda Munn, who served as a teacher and coach at Chapelle for over three decades. Ms. Munn embodied these same characteristics throughout her distinguished career and is deeply loved and respected by the entire Chapelle family. We were honored to invite Ms. Munn on stage to help present the awards. Linda Munn Award Recipients: Soccer : Allie LeSieur Basketball : Penelope Haley Powerlifting : Kathleen Sunseri