2026 Chapelle Makes A Difference Day 🌟 25 Agencies. One Mission. Endless Impact. 💚 Chapelle’s annual Makes A Difference Day once again brought our entire student body into the heart of the community for a day rooted in service, compassion, and purpose. This year, our Chipmunks partnered with 25 incredible organizations across Louisiana, dedicating their time and energy to meeting real needs and forming meaningful connections. From environmental stewardship and hands‑on service projects to spending time with residents, supporting teachers, organizing donations, and assisting local ministries, our students truly served as the hands and feet of Christ throughout the day. Whether offering a helping hand or simply sharing a smile and conversation, the impact was felt far beyond a single afternoon. This powerful tradition reflects the heart of a Chapelle education—forming young women who lead with faith, act with compassion, and serve with joy. We are incredibly proud of the way our students continue to step beyond our campus walls to make a difference where it matters most. Agencies We Served This Year: GreenLight The Woodlands Conservancy Coastal Roots Loop NOLA Covenant Nursing Home St. Margaret's at Mercy Retirement Home The Blake at Colonial Club Laurel Senior Living Chateau De Notre Dame St. Edwards School St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Good Shepherd Nativity School St. Benilde School Chateau Estates School Chartwell Center St. Michael Special School St. Therese Academy Magnolia Community Services Hotel Hope Ozanam Inn Giving Hope NOLA New Orleans Mission Hagar's House Junior League of New Orleans Diaper Bank Lantern Light Ministries We are grateful to these organizations for welcoming our students and allowing us to serve alongside them. Makes A Difference Day reminds us that when Chipmunks come together with one mission, the impact is truly endless. 💚

Keeping Fr idays FUN! One Friday per month, we have a Fun Friday assembly where we honor those students who really shined this month! We are so proud of our Chipmunks for making their mark in the community. Talented Art Students We are thrilled to share that 38 Chapelle students have been accepted for publication in this year’s anthology — an incredible accomplishment, as being invited to publish means their work ranked in the top 30% of all entries submitted. In addition, our school has received the Art Achievement Award, presented to schools whose overall submissions demonstrate exceptionally high merit. Because of the number of students selected, Chapelle will receive a complimentary copy of the publication, and both our students and our school will receive special recognition in the book. We are especially proud to announce that 7 students were recognized with High Merit honors, awarded to students whose work is considered far above grade level: 🌟 Allyson Leon – HM #1 🌟 Abigail Timler – HM #2 🌟 Christina Pierce – HM #3 🌟 Evelyn Zajac – HM #4 🌟 Jordan LeGaux – HM #5 🌟 Lucy Guillot – HM #6 🌟 Leanne Siverd – HM #7 Congratulations to all of our published artists: Anna Gonzales Adeline Little Allyson Leon Alyssa Pesantes Alyssa Parfait Anna Poche Abigail Timler Brinley Brignac Brennan Hotard Brooke Sercovich Christina Pierce Caroline Sander Demi Kostopoulos Emma Tran Emmery Johnson Elise Nelson Evelyn Zajac Julia Clement Julia Clark Jordan LeGaux Jordan Morris Kristin Munch Katie Solis Liz Canizaro Lucy Guillot Lantonia Mahne Leanne Siverd Mia Bairnsfather Paige Mills Reghan Howe Ryleigh McMyne Sophia Hunter Shelby Lowrance Skylar Manuel Sarah Switzer Victoria Madere We are so proud of your creativity, talent, and dedication. The arts continue to shine brightly at Chapelle!

Trusting Their Crazy Idea: Anita Li ’26 & Rachael Flores ’26 Launch MedExplore As part of the 2026 Trust Your Crazy Ideas Program, juniors Anita Li ’26 and Rachael Flores ’26 turned their shared passion for medicine into an innovative tool designed to help students discover their future careers. Their project, MedExplore, is a medical career exploration app created specifically for high school and undergraduate students interested in entering the medical field. Choosing a career in medicine can feel overwhelming — with so many specialties, pathways, and educational requirements to consider. MedExplore simplifies that journey by starting with a personalized quiz that matches users with medical careers based on their lifestyle preferences, strengths, and work environment goals. But the app doesn’t stop at a simple match. MedExplore offers realistic, curated medical simulations that replicate the day-to-day experiences of various specialties — from pediatrics to respiratory therapy and beyond. These hands-on simulations allow students to virtually step into a role and gain a clearer understanding of what that career truly entails. To further support aspiring medical professionals, the app also includes: - Monthly scholarship opportunities - Internship listings (available through premium subscription) - Video interviews with medical professionals sharing real-world insights about their careers Through MedExplore, Anita and Rachael aim to empower students with clarity, confidence, and access to meaningful opportunities. Their vision is simple yet powerful: help students find not just a medical career, but the right medical career for them. Their project beautifully reflects the heart of the Trust Your Crazy Ideas Program — seeing a need, daring to innovate, and creating something that could truly impact others.  MedExplore: Helping students find their future — and a medical career that fits.

Chapelle Flag Football Opens Season with Dominant 30–0 Victory The Chapelle Flag Football team kicked off the season in impressive fashion, earning a 30–0 shutout win over Livingston Collegiate and improving to 1–0 on the year. From the opening snap, the Chipmunks set the tone with strong offensive execution and relentless defense, holding Livingston scoreless while showcasing balance and versatility on offense. Offensive Highlights - Emma DuMars completed 5 passes for 66 yards and 1 touchdown. - Morgan Ellerbusch delivered a standout performance with a combined 90 total yards and 2 touchdowns — one through the air and one as a receiver. - Sydney Greiner added a touchdown to extend the lead. - Skylar Campuzano also found the end zone to cap off the scoring effort. The team’s chemistry, athleticism, and focus were on full display in this season-opening win. With momentum on their side and a 1–0 start, the Chipmunks look forward to building on this strong performance in the games ahead.  Congratulations to our Flag Football team on an exciting start to the season — let’s keep it going!

$3.5M to Incarnate Word Hall—The Largest Gift in School History This extraordinary investment will help bring to life a new center for faith formation on Chapelle’s campus. Incarnate Word Hall will include a new chapel large enough for grade level liturgies, along with six theology classrooms designed to deepen students’ understanding of their faith. The building will also serve as a gathering place for the Chapelle community and will invite alumnae to return to campus to celebrate weddings and baptisms. Mrs. Benson’s generosity reflects her longstanding commitment to Catholic education and her belief in the importance of forming future generations of women leaders. Through this gift, she joins the many supporters helping Archbishop Chapelle High School continue its legacy of educating young women rooted in faith. "Mrs. Benson’s gift is not only remarkable in its generosity, it is a profound statement of faith in our students, our faculty, and the future of this school," said Head of School Connie Dantagnan '88. "Her commitment will help ensure that generations of young women will continue to grow in knowledge, faith, and leadership within these walls."

Alina Varkey '28