PUBLISHED ON May 14, 2026
Class of 2026 Valedictorians
We are proud to celebrate the three Valedictorians of the Class of 2026: Alexandra Elizabeth Daigre, Anita Ning Shan Li, and Emma Mong-Ai Tran!
Over the past five years at Chapelle, these remarkable young women have demonstrated exceptional dedication, perseverance, and academic excellence. Their commitment to striving for their very best has earned them the distinguished title of Valedictorian.
We are incredibly proud of Alexandra, Anita, and Emma, and we have no doubt that they will continue to accomplish extraordinary things as they begin their college journeys and step confidently into the future. 💚

Alexandra Elizabeth Daigre
As she turns the page to an exciting new beginning, Alexandra Daigre leaves Chapelle with an impressive legacy of academic excellence, leadership, and determination. This fall, she will attend Louisiana Tech University, where she plans to major in Chemistry.
During her time at Chapelle, Alexandra fully embraced the academic challenge, completing more than 10 AP courses and earning recognition as an AP Scholar through the College Board. She is also a member of the 27+ ACT Club, maintained Distinguished Honor Roll all four years, and received both Maxima Cum Laude and Cum Laude honors on the National Latin Exam, including the prestigious Maxima Cum Laude award. In addition, she was recognized with the First-Generation Award.
Her leadership extended beyond the classroom as well. Alexandra served as President of Mu Alpha Theta (MAO) and was an active member of NEHS, NHS, and JCL, contributing her talents and dedication to each organization.
When reflecting on her favorite Chapelle memories, Alexandra shared that AP Human Geography Pictionary during freshman year stands out most. The activity not only prepared the class for an upcoming test but also brought everyone together in a fun and memorable way.
Alexandra credits Mrs. Homes as the faculty member who impacted her most, inspiring and nurturing her passion for chemistry. Through engaging labs, encouragement, and positivity, Mrs. Homes helped Alexandra discover her future path and solidify her college major.
In addition to her acceptance to Louisiana Tech, Alexandra was also awarded the Presidential Scholarship (Spring Hill College), Academic Scholar (LSU), and Outstanding Student (Louisiana Tech University) — a testament to her hard work and dedication.
Alexandra, your commitment to excellence and love of learning have truly defined your time at Chapelle. We are so proud of you and cannot wait to see all you accomplish in this next chapter.

Anita Ning Shan Li
As she prepares to begin an exciting new journey, Anita Li will head to Tulane University this fall to major in Business Management.
During her time at Chapelle, Anita distinguished herself as both a scholar and a leader. She served as Historian of the National Art Honor Society during her junior and senior years and as Historian of Chips for Cultural Awareness from sophomore through senior year. She was also an active member of Garden Club, National Honor Society, and National English Honor Society.
Anita’s academic accomplishments are equally impressive. She earned the Latin Cum Laude Award, maintained Distinguished Honor Roll, and was recognized as an AP Scholar with Honors. She received the highest grade in both AP Human Geography and AP United States History, and scored a 5 on the AP U.S. History exam.
Beyond the classroom, Anita represented Chapelle at Louisiana Girls State, participated in Trust Your Crazy Idea her junior and senior years, and served as a Mock Trial Attorney during her senior year.
When reflecting on her favorite Chapelle memory, Anita fondly recalls her freshman year chemistry lab with friends, where Mrs. Homes created an environment that allowed students to experiment, collaborate, and truly enjoy learning.
Anita credits Mr. Giardina as the faculty member who impacted her most. His ability to encourage students to explore history from multiple perspectives and engage in thoughtful discussion helped her better understand complex political concepts. His kindness and dedication left a lasting impression on her educational journey.
In recognition of her hard work and achievement, Anita received the Loyola University President’s Scholarship and the Tulane Merit Award.
Anita, your curiosity, leadership, and commitment to excellence have shaped your time at Chapelle in meaningful ways. We are so proud of you and cannot wait to see all you accomplish at Tulane and beyond.

Emma Mong-Ai Tran
As she begins an exciting new chapter, Emma Tran will attend Tulane University this fall, where she plans to major in Chemistry on the Pre-Dental track.
Emma’s time at Chapelle has been marked by academic excellence and involvement across campus. She is a member of the National Honor Society, National English Honor Society, Quizbowl, Mu Alpha Theta, Science Olympiad, Junior Classical League, and National Art Honor Society, and she served as Vice President of Garden Club.
Academically, Emma earned Distinguished Honor Roll honors and is a proud member of the 30+ ACT Club. She considers scoring a 5 on both AP U.S. History and AP English Language among her greatest academic achievements — a testament to her hard work and dedication.
When reflecting on her favorite Chapelle memory, Emma shared a sweet and simple moment from eighth grade English class, when a conversation about a small plush sparked a friendship that has lasted all five years of high school.
Emma shared that while many teachers impacted her journey, Ms. Urso made a particularly meaningful difference.
Teaching Emma for four years, Ms. Urso encouraged her growth, believed in her potential, and instilled confidence in her even during moments of self-doubt.
Emma, your dedication, curiosity, and quiet determination have shaped your time at Chapelle in beautiful ways. We are so proud of you and look forward to seeing all you accomplish at Tulane and beyond.
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