Art 4A Brings History to Life with Cyanotype Printing 💙📷 In Art 4A, our first‑period artists are stepping back in time—170 years, to be exact—as they explore the beautiful and historic process of cyanotype printing. This early photographic method produces images in a rich, dark greenish‑blue tone known as cyan, a color that has captivated photographers and artists for generations. Cyanotype printing operates much like traditional 35mm film development. To begin, students design their own photo negatives in Adobe Photoshop, blending modern digital creativity with classic photographic techniques. These negatives are then placed onto paper coated with a special cyanotype solution. When exposed to UV light, the images begin to develop—just like film.  The final step is the most magical: rinsing the prints under water. As the solution reacts, their images slowly emerge in striking shades of blue, revealing artwork that feels both vintage and innovative. This project is a perfect fusion of old and new, giving students a hands‑on understanding of photographic history while allowing them to express their creativity through modern digital tools. Art 4A is truly bringing the past to life—one cyan‑blue print at a time.

WE'RE HEADING BACK TO THE SMOOTHIE KING CENTER Archbishop Chapelle High School and Archbishop Rummel High School will be showcasing their talents during the halftime performance at the New Orleans Pelicans game on Wednesday, January 14, 2026! This exciting evening is the perfect Christmas gift — treat your family and friends to an incredible night of NBA action and Chipmunk-Raider spirit! Don’t miss your chance to cheer on our talented students as they light up the Smoothie King Center!  PURCHASE YOUR TICKETS HERE: https://pa.exchange/.../d0c0db92-cf02-11f0-a05f-ad473513fc13

Senior Maylee Reese Awarded Swing Hard for Soldiers Scholarship Archbishop Chapelle High School is proud to announce that senior Maylee Reese has been selected as a recipient of the prestigious Swing Hard for Soldiers Scholarship, an honor presented through the Kelly Gibson Foundation. This year, the Foundation—along with its community partners—awarded $60,000 in college scholarships to 20 students who are children or direct descendants of active-duty military members and veterans from across all branches, including the U.S. Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, Coast Guard, Space Force, and National Guard. Scholarships are granted annually to high school and college students based on academic achievement, community service, financial need, and thoughtful essay responses. Recipients were recognized at the Swing Hard for Soldiers Golf Tournament, presented by the Oscar J. Tolmas Charitable Trust and the Kelly Gibson Foundation. We are thrilled to share that Maylee Reese was awarded the $3,000 Oscar J. Tolmas Memorial Scholarship. Her hard work, dedication, and commitment to service exemplify the values we strive to cultivate at Chapelle.  Please join us in congratulating Maylee on this outstanding accomplishment! We know she will continue to represent Chapelle with excellence as she takes her next steps into the future.

Chapelle and Rummel Partner in Ministry to Lead Retreats Across the Community ✝️❤️ This year, the Campus Ministry Teams of Archbishop Chapelle High School and Archbishop Rummel High School continued a powerful tradition of faith in action by partnering to host retreats for several local grade schools. Together, our student ministers helped lead retreats at St. Therese Academy, St. Matthew the Apostle, and St. Philip Neri—bringing joy, witness, and the message of Christ to younger students across the community. Each retreat is thoughtfully planned through a collaboration between Chapelle’s Director of Campus Ministry, Emily Lannan, Rummel’s Campus Minister, and the partnering grade school. In the weeks leading up to each retreat, our campus ministers work closely with school leaders to choose a theme and design a day filled with meaningful content—complete with talks, testimonies, small groups, and interactive games. Before each retreat, the Chapelle and Rummel Campus Ministry Teams come together to prepare spiritually and practically. Students develop personal testimonies, plan activities, and pray intentionally for the younger students who will be attending. At the heart of this partnership is one shared mission: evangelization. Just as with our own retreats at Chapelle, our goal is to help make Jesus more known, loved, and served—not only in the grade schools we visit, but also within the hearts of the students who lead. Retreat ministry is transformative for our student leaders. Serving as witnesses deepens their faith, strengthens their confidence, and reminds them of the incredible impact they can have on the Church and the world. We are grateful for the opportunity to partner with our brother school and to continue fostering a spirit of discipleship throughout the greater Catholic community. May God continue to bless the work of our Campus Ministry Teams.

Chapelle Junior Allisson Suazo Called Up to the Honduras National Team! ⚽️ The Chapelle community is incredibly proud to celebrate junior Allisson Suazo, whose hard work, dedication, and talent on the soccer field have earned her an international honor: a call‑up to the Honduras Women’s National Team. Allisson represented Honduras in the March World Cup Qualifiers and again this past November in the UNCAF Tournament held in Managua, Nicaragua. Competing at this level is a remarkable achievement, showcasing her commitment to excellence and her passion for the sport. We are so proud of Allisson for representing both her heritage and her school on the international stage. Her accomplishments highlight what it means to live out Chapelle’s values on and off the field. Congratulations, Allisson! Your Chapelle family is cheering you on every step of the way.

2025 Fall Archbishop Chapelle Athletic Awards Ceremony 🏅💚 Archbishop Chapelle High School proudly celebrated the accomplishments of our fall athletes at the 2025 Fall Athletic Awards Ceremony. These young women exemplify dedication, teamwork, leadership, and academic excellence both on and off the field. Congratulations to all of our award recipients! Cross Country Most Improved: Morgan Abate Academic Award (Varsity): Kayla Palacio Swimming Most Improved: Zoe Zabala Addison Schmidt Academic Award (Varsity): Brianna Borne Volleyball Most Improved: Chloe Arnold Academic Award (Varsity): Chloe Arnold LHSAA Academic Honors LHSAA All‑Academic Scholar Athlete Program Presented to seniors who have competed for two or more consecutive seasons and maintained a 3.5+ cumulative GPA while participating in varsity athletics. Swimming: Lilly McNeil Cross Country: Macey Lane Volleyball: Blythe Bonnaffons LHSAA All‑Academic Composite Team This elite distinction is awarded to seniors statewide who have maintained an unweighted 4.0 GPA with no B’s throughout their academic career while competing in varsity athletics. Cross Country: Kayla Palacio Volleyball:  Chloe Arnold Lillian Weaver Ava Landry 💚🏆 The Linda Munn Award This special honor is awarded to athletes who exemplify sportsmanship, teamwork, integrity, and school pride. These young women are known for their kindness, leadership, and commitment to representing Chapelle with excellence. Named in honor of Ms. Linda Munn, beloved teacher and coach at Chapelle for more than three decades, the award celebrates the very qualities she modeled throughout her career. We were honored to have Ms. Munn join us on stage to present this year’s awards. Recipients: Swimming: Valentina Martinez‑Flores Cross Country: Abby Naquin Volleyball: Avah Gilchrist Congratulations to all of our athletes for their outstanding achievements this season! We are so proud of the way you continue to embody Faith, Tradition, and Excellence—on the field, in the classroom, and in our community.

Freshman Ava Braendel Breaks Chapelle Swimming Record! 💚🏊‍♀️ The Chapelle community is celebrating an incredible achievement in the pool! 9th grader Ava Braendel has officially set a new school record in the 50 Free with an outstanding time of 24.85 seconds. Ava’s performance breaks the previous record of 24.89, held by Pandora Domalis since 2003 — a record that stood strong for over two decades! Her hard work, dedication, and determination continue to shine, and we could not be more proud of her accomplishment.  Congratulations, Ava, on making Chapelle history! We can’t wait to see what you achieve next.