PUBLISHED ON April 10, 2025

Founder's Day 2025🌟


What a beautiful celebration at Archbishop Chapelle High School! We honored the Class of 1975 for their 50th anniversary of graduation during a heartfelt Mass. We also recognized our Outstanding Catholic Students of the Year and celebrated our incredible faculty and staff members for their dedication and years of service—10, 15, 20, and even 35+ years! Thank you to everyone who made this day so special and memorable! 💚🤍


Outstanding Catholic Student Awards:

The Outstanding Catholic Student Award is presented annually to a student from each class level who exemplifies her faith and gives witness to her Catholic Identity on the campus of Archbishop Chapelle High School and in the community. This morning we will recognize the Outstanding Catholic Students for each grade for the 2024-2025 school year. The Our Lady of Prompt Succor Award, inaugurated in 2018 to recognize a Senior for her overall time at Chapelle, will be presented at the Baccalaureate Mass on May 7th.


8th Grade Outstanding Catholic Student - Bella Pelitire

Freshman Outstanding Catholic Student - Elise Storey

Sophomore Outstanding Catholic Student - Mia Impastato

Junior Outstanding Catholic Student - Macey Lane

Senior Outstanding Catholic Student - Brianna Killian



Employees Who Have Reached Milestone Years of Service:

We are honored to recognize several outstanding members of our Chapelle family who are celebrating milestone years of dedication and service to our school's mission. Their hard work, passion, and commitment have enriched the lives of our students and strengthened the Chapelle legacy.



Tihana Zschiesche - 10 years of service

With deep gratitude, we honor Mrs. Tihana Zschiesche for 10 years of dedicated service to Archbishop Chapelle High School. As our beloved librarian, she has shared her love for literature, inspiring generations of students to discover the magic of books. Her leadership as the moderator of Chapters with Chipmunks and our new Alumnae Book Club continues to foster a lifelong passion for reading within our Chapelle community.


Kyle Wooderson - 10 years of service

From shaping young minds as a Social Studies Department Head to guiding academic excellence as our Director of Curriculum and Instruction, his impact on our school is immeasurable. His past leadership of Quiz Bowl and Mock Trial has challenged students to think critically, compete passionately, and strive for success beyond the classroom.


Melissa Savoie, Class of 1997 - 20 years of service

As an inspiring English teacher and founder of the CARE Club, she has instilled a love for learning and compassion in countless students. Her Chapelle legacy continues through her two daughters, future Chipmunks who will follow in her footsteps of excellence and service.


Liz Campbell, Class of 1990 - 30 years of service

From inspiring students as a teacher and Swim Coach to guiding them as the Driver’s Ed Coordinator and now leading as our Director of Technology, her impact on our school is profound. Her love for Chapelle has shaped generations of Chipmunks, and we are forever grateful for her leadership and service. Please join me in congratulating Liz for 30 years of devotion to Chapelle.



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