Chapelle Shines at District & State Literary Rally 2026 This spring, Chapelle students proudly represented our school at the District Literary Rally at SLU on March 14, 2026, and the State Literary Rally at LSU on April 18, 2026. From English and World Languages to Fine Arts, Math, Science, and Social Studies, our Chipmunks demonstrated exceptional academic talent, dedication, and perseverance. We are incredibly proud of each student who competed and represented Chapelle with excellence. District Literary Rally – SLU March 14, 2026 District Qualifiers Leila Abbate – Journalism I Rosemarie Cardella – Family & Consumer Science Ellie Concepcion – English I Audrey Dubuc – Health Isabella Holt – English IV Jordan Legaux – Art (Two-Dimensional: Oil, Acrylic, or Water Medium) Anna Poche – Chemistry Olivia Wurster – Advanced Math (Functions & Statistics) District Qualifiers & SLU Scholarship Winners Christina Pierce – Art (Two-Dimensional: Oil, Acrylic, or Water Medium) Lucy Guillot – Art (Two-Dimensional Black & White: Drawing, Printmaking, Photography, Digital Art) Emily Ledet – Spelling District & State Qualifiers Keira Bachemin – French II Brianna Borne – Advanced Math (Pre-Calculus) Gia Chester – Psychology Ashley Garcia-Morera – Sociology Caroline Hill – Chemistry Kristin Munch – Algebra II Kayla Palacio – Government Si’lah-Michele Payre – Spanish I Emma Rogers – Calculus II Lily-Grace Theriot – World Geography Aasha Varkey – English IV Alina Varkey – Biology Yara Zeitoun – World History District Qualifiers, State Qualifiers & SLU Scholarship Winners Kathleen Elmer – Geometry Egan Guidroz – Journalism I Amelia Hassel – French I Abby Hebbler – Advanced Math (Functions & Statistics) Kate Marks – Financial Literacy Elise Nelson – English I Mallory Pansano – English II Molly Saia – Nutrition & Food Addison Terrio – Health Emily A. Wilson – Family & Consumer Science State Literary Rally – LSU April 18, 2026 State Award Winners Lauren Rieth – Latin II – 🥇 1st Place Egan Guidroz – Journalism – 🥈 2nd Place Kate Marks – Financial Literacy – 🥈 2nd Place Addison Terrio – Health – 🥈 2nd Place Kathleen Elmer – Geometry – 🥉 3rd Place Ashley Garcia-Morera – Sociology – 🥉 3rd Place Peyton Klotz – Treble Solo Low Voice – Superior Rating Margaux Mouton – Treble Solo High Voice – Superior Rating Valentina Martinez-Flores – Spanish II Extemporaneous Speaking – Superior Rating Lia Reinecke – Treble Solo High Voice – Superior Rating Jazmin Interiano – Spanish II Extemporaneous Speaking – Excellent Rating Xenia Trejo – Treble Solo Low Voice – Excellent Rating State Finalists We are also proud of the following students who advanced to State Rally and represented Chapelle with dedication and excellence: Keira Bachemin Brianna Borne Gia Chester Eden Flowers Amelia Hassel Abby Hebbler Caroline Hill Emily Karcher Jenny Mains Gabriela Mejia-Aguilar Kristin Munch Elise Nelson Kayla Palacio Mallory Pansano Si’lah-Michele Payre Emma Rogers Molly Saia Caroline Sander Lily-Grace Theriot Sarah Turnipseed Aasha Varkey Alina Varkey Yara Zeitoun In total, 49 Chapelle students represented our school at District and/or State Literary Rally this year. Their commitment to academic excellence reflects the heart of Chapelle’s mission. We are incredibly proud of each of these students for their hard work and dedication.

The Class of 2031's First Time on Campus as a Class On March 24, we rolled out the green and white carpet for our newest Chipmunks and their families at Green & White Welcome Night! Our incoming 8th graders were officially introduced for the very first time as the Class of 2031 and received their class t-shirts...a moment that made everything feel real! As they sat together as a class, it was a beautiful reminder that the girls beside them now will be the same ones beside them at graduation. Parents heard from our school leaders, getting a first-hand look at what to expect over the next five years as their daughters begin their high school journeys at Chapelle. The evening offered a glimpse into the academics, faith, friendships, and traditions that make Chapelle so special. What a beautiful night of Chipmunk Spunk! We cannot wait to officially welcome these Future Chips to campus.

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! 💚🐿️🏐

Vice President of the Special Olympics College Club at UL Last week, we celebrated Marissa Rinderle ’24, Founder & President of the Special Olympics College Club at UL Lafayette. Today, we are proud to spotlight the other half of that incredible partnership, Rachel Meariman ’23. When Special Olympics Louisiana began expanding its college club program, Marissa teamed up with Rachel to help bring the vision to life. Today, Rachel serves as Vice President of the Special Olympics College Club at UL, where she continues promoting inclusion through sports, friendship, and the celebration of all abilities. The club has already hosted a successful field day filled with activities for participants of all abilities and is planning even more exciting events next semester, including a basketball tournament, kickball game, and an outing at Rock ‘N’ Bowl. Rachel’s leadership doesn’t stop there. She is also the President of the Kinesiology Professional Association and serves as a mentor for the UL LIFE Program, supporting college students with disabilities in their academic, community, and career development. Rachel credits her time at Chapelle, especially as a member of the basketball team, with preparing her for these roles. Through athletics, she learned teamwork, accountability, responsibility, and communication skills that continue to shape her leadership style today. Her experience volunteering with Special Olympics while at Chapelle sparked the passion she now lives out in college. Together, Marissa and Rachel are building something truly special at UL, and we are so proud to see two Chipmunks leading with compassion.