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Raider Band Spreads Holiday Cheer at the 2025 Christmas Concert! 🎶🎄 The Chapelle Gym was filled with festive spirit on December 9th as the Raider Band presented its annual Christmas Concert, featuring performances by the Beginning Band, Jazz Band, Percussion Ensemble, and Symphonic Band. Families, friends, and supporters gathered to celebrate the season with an evening of joyful music and student talent. Throughout the night, each ensemble showcased months of hard work, musical growth, and holiday excitement: - Beginning Band kicked off the concert with classics like Jingle Bells and Here Comes Santa Claus, delighting the crowd with their bright sound and festive energy. - The Jazz Band brought smooth seasonal style with favorites including Silent Night, Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas, and This Christmas. Vocalists Camryn McGregor and Shelby Lowrance added a special touch with their soulful performances. - The Percussion Ensemble entertained the audience with Carol of the Cowbells, a creative and rhythmic twist on familiar holiday themes. - To close the evening, the Symphonic Band delivered a powerful and moving performance of works including Dashing Through the Snow, Lux Aurumque, Sleigh Ride, and Minor Alterations, demonstrating impressive skill and musical maturity. The concert program also proudly recognized the many talented students who make up each ensemble—including senior musicians, officers, and those selected for District and All‑State Honor Bands. A heartfelt thank you goes out to the students, parents, faculty, administrators, and supporters who make Chapelle’s music programs thrive. Your encouragement helps our musicians shine on stage and beyond.

Celebrating Excellence: 2025 Honor Society Inductions at Chapelle ✨💚 The Chapelle community proudly recognized the outstanding academic achievements, leadership, service, creativity, and character of our students during the 2025 Honor Society Induction Ceremonies. This year, new members were welcomed into the following prestigious honor societies: • Mu Alpha Theta (MAO) • National Art Honor Society (NAHS) • National English Honor Society (NEHS) • National French Honor Society (NFHS) • National Junior Classical League Latin Honor Society (NJCL) • National Junior Honor Society (NJHS) • National Honor Society (NHS) • National Spanish Honor Society (NSHS) • TRI-M Music Honor Society (TRI-M) These ceremonies celebrated students who have gone above and beyond in their academic and artistic pursuits. Each inductee has demonstrated a commitment to excellence and the values that define a Chapelle education: faith, scholarship, leadership, and service. The energy, pride, and sisterhood in the room were undeniable as students took their oaths, received their pins, and joined the long-standing traditions of these national organizations. We commend every student for the hard work and dedication that brought them to this moment. Below is the full list of 2025 Honor Society Inductees: Leila Abbate NJCL NJHS Alyssa Aleman NHS Kendall Allen NEHS Madelyn Allesandro NSHS Sophia Almerico NAHS NHS NSHS Hailey Aucoin NSHS Jayla Aucoin NSHS Lily Aucoin NJCL Molly Avrard NSHS Keira Bachemin NFHS Olivia Barraco NSHS Ryleigh Beck NEHS Amelia Becker NHS NSHS Angelica Bendeck NHS NEHS Olivia Benner NHS NSHS NEHS Kaelyn Berggern NSHS Evangeline Birke NJHS Elizabeth Blackburn NHS NEHS MAO Harper Blackburn NEHS Tiên Bohne NJCL NAHS NJHS Ava Braendel NJCL NJHS Addison Breaux NSHS Sarah Brechtel NHS NEHS Brinley Brignac NAHS NHS Sophia Brisset NJHS Addison Brouillette NFHS Marissa Bui NJCL Kylie Burke NEHS Nicol Caldeira NHS Abbey Capella NSHS Elise Cash NAHS Eleanor Cerise NJCL Gia Chester NEHS Iris Chiavetta NSHS Mackayla Clark NSHS Isabella Clarke NSHS Julia Clement NHS NEHS Noelle Cody NHS Kaidyn Cooley NJHS Caroline Cortez NHS NEHS Audrey Cure NEHS Madelyn Dabdoub NJCL Alexandra Daigre NEHS Ava Deutsch NAHS Sarah Dufrene NHS NSHS Brynn Dunn NSHS Molly Dunn NHS Avery Duplantier NEHS Addison Egler NJCL NHS NEHS Morgan Ellerbusch NSHS Kathleen Elmer NJCL NJHS Alexa Ferina NSHS Eden Flowers NSHS Emma Flynn NHS Reese Follette NHS NEHS Lyssa Foltz NJHS Rylee Ford NJCL NJHS Amy Galvan-Mendoza NHS Ashley Garcia Morera NJCL NEHS Caroline Gaudet NJHS Madison Gauthier NAHS Molly Glorioso NJHS Gracelyn Gros NEHS Ella Growl NFHS Lucy Guillot NHS NEHS MAO Amelia Hassell NJHS Emma Hawkins NSHS Emily Hedrick NJHS Carolyne Hill NHS NEHS Reghan Howe NSHS Sophia Indovina NSHS Jazmin Interiano NSHS Molly Johnson NJHS Claire Johnston NJHS Elizabeth Jones NSHS Kalia Jones NHS Jessi Kammer NHS NSHS Sarah Karcher NHS Allyson Keeley NHS NSHS NEHS Ava Kennedy NSHS Ruby Kiefer NHS NSHS MAO Calleigh Kies NHS Peyton Klotz NEHS Leah LaBauve NJCL Dior Lambert NJHS Gianna Landry NJHS Stella Latino NSHS NEHS Emily LeBlanc NEHS Olivia LeBoeuf NEHS Brea Leone NSHS Lantonia Mahne NAHS Jenny Mains NHS NSHS NEHS Skylar MacKenzie Manuel NSHS Mia Maone NAHS Sophia Marchan NEHS Sophia Marcotte NHS NEHS Ava Martinez NSHS Valentina Martinez-Flores NSHS Ella Matherne NHS NSHS NEHS MAO Camryn McGregor NAHS TRI-M MAO Dylan McLeod NEHS Riyan Meilleur TRI-M Gabriela Mejia-Aguilar NFHS Emma Melan NSHS Adamaris Melara NSHS Nora Michelli NAHS NHS NEHS Allie Mixon NAHS Brooklynn Modica NJCL Alexis Morgan NSHS Payton Morris NSHS Margaux Mouton NHS NEHS Caroline Muller NEHS Elise Mulvihill NHS Kristin Munch NHS MAO Alivia Nevels NHS Marin O'Brien NJCL NAHS NJHS Anna Claire Occhipinti NHS NEHS Emma Oubre NSHS Elise Palm NJCL NJHS Rylie Panepinto NHS NEHS Mallory Pansano NJHS Leigha Parrales NSHS Arabella Patorno-Terrell NSHS Isabella Pelitire NJHS Lyla Pelle NEHS Alyssa Pesantes NAHS NHS NEHS MAO Jolyn Pham NJCL TRI-M NEHS MAO Cecilia Pineda Regan MAO Anna Poche NHS MAO Isabella Pumila NJHS Maylee Reese NHS Lia Reinecke NHS NEHS MAO Cadence Reinhardt NAHS Jena Reuther NJHS Marigny Richards NHS NSHS Grace Rieth NJHS Lauren Rieth NJCL NJHS Cambry Roberts NJCL Emily Roop NJHS Elizabeth Schexnayder NSHS Brooke Sercovich NJCL NJHS Amélie Sharp NJHS Leanne Siverd NHS NSHS Ja’Layah Small NFHS NEHS Taelyn Smith NJHS Mackenzie Stanga NHS NEHS Ashleigh Stemke NJCL Blakeleigh Sticker NJCL NJHS Elise Storey NHS NSHS Vivian Tan NSHS Addison Terrio NHS Baylie Theriot NHS Lily-Grace Theriot NJCL NJHS Jilah Thomas NHS Xenia Trejo NJCL Lilly Tremé NEHS Rachel Tuck NSHS Sarah Turcios NSHS Sara Turnipseed NJCL NJHS Raegan Tuttle NEHS Aashna Varkey NEHS Alina Varkey NJCL NAHS NJHS Mazie Vogel NJHS Lilian Voiles NHS NEHS MAO Emma Willmott NSHS Isabelle Wilson NJCL NJHS Kyla Wilson NJCL NJHS Melina Wurster NJCL NJHS Lilly Yavas NHS Zoe Zabala NSHS Evelyn Zajac NEHS Yara Zeitoun NHS NEHS MAO

Freshmen Win Penny Wars 2025 — and Chapelle Raises Over $6,400 for Families in Need! 💚🎄 The Chapelle spirit shined brighter than ever during this year’s Penny Wars, as students across all grade levels came together for a little friendly competition—and a whole lot of generosity. The result? An incredible $6,457.06 raised for our annual Christmas Giving Tree, supporting six families in need this holiday season! While every class contributed to this amazing total, the freshmen earned the victory crown by ending the competition with the least amount of negative money in their container. Their strategy paid off—literally! As champions, their class representative, Mr. Giovingo, got the honor of pieing all the other grade‑level teacher representatives (plus a few extra lucky participants!). The laughter, excitement, and whipped‑cream chaos made for a memorable celebration of their win. But the real victory belongs to the Chapelle community as a whole. Every dollar dropped into a container became part of a larger mission: ensuring that families in our community experienced joy, relief, and hope this Christmas season. Because of our students’ generosity, six families received gifts, essentials, and support during the holidays. Penny Wars reminded us that even the smallest contributions can create something extraordinary when we work together. Thank you to every Chipmunk who donated, strategized, and supported the cause. Your kindness made a real difference. Faith, tradition, excellence—and a whole lot of heart.

AP Government Brings Civics to Life with a Simulated Impeachment Trial ⚖️🇺🇸 Students in AP Government stepped into the world of constitutional law this week as they participated in a dynamic and engaging simulated Impeachment Trial of their class President. Designed to deepen understanding of the impeachment process, the activity challenged students to apply their knowledge, think critically, and work collaboratively in a realistic courtroom-style experience. Students took on a variety of important roles throughout the simulation. Some served as Senators, carefully listening to testimony, analyzing evidence, and ultimately deliberating and delivering a final verdict. Others acted as attorneys, representing both the prosecution and the defense. These student lawyers crafted compelling opening and closing arguments, questioned witnesses, and examined evidence to make their case. Several students stepped into the role of key witnesses, testifying about their involvement in the scenario and responding to challenging questions from both sides. One student even served as the Chief Justice, presiding over the entire trial and ensuring that proceedings remained fair and orderly. This hands-on learning experience offered much more than just a civics lesson. Students strengthened their public speaking, critical thinking, and teamwork skills while gaining a clearer understanding of constitutional principles and legal procedure. The simulation served as an excellent preparation for the AP U.S. Government Exam, giving students the chance to apply classroom knowledge in a memorable and meaningful way.  Through this immersive activity, our young scholars gained firsthand insight into the complexities of impeachment—an experience that will stay with them long after the exam is over.

Chapelle Celebrates the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception On December 8th, the Chapelle community gathered in faith and joy to celebrate the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception, a beautiful holy day honoring Mary’s preservation from original sin and her “yes” to God’s plan. The celebration reminded us of the purity, grace, and courage of Our Blessed Mother—virtues we strive to emulate in our daily lives. During Mass, we reflected on the words of Scripture that capture the heart of this feast: “Hail, full of grace, the Lord is with you.” — Luke 1:28 This verse reminds us of Mary’s unique role in salvation history and her openness to God’s will, inspiring each of us to follow her example of trust and discipleship. This year’s celebration was made even more special as our 8th graders enjoyed their first Grandparents Day as Chipmunks. Seeing grandparents join their granddaughters for Mass, photos, and campus activities brought a spirit of love and family that filled the entire school. The joy on the faces of our newest Chipmunks—and their grandparents—was truly heartwarming.  We are grateful for the opportunity to honor Mary together as a community and to welcome our wonderful grandparents to campus. May the grace of this feast continue to inspire our hearts throughout the Advent season.

Chapelle Musicians Shine in LMEA All-State & District Honor Bands 💚 Archbishop Chapelle High School is proud to celebrate four talented student musicians who have earned spots in the prestigious LMEA All-State and District Honor Bands! Their dedication, perseverance, and love for music have set them apart, and we are thrilled to recognize their achievements. Congratulations to the following students: • Ellie Concepcion – Clarinet, LMEA District VI Junior High Honor Band • Milan Vitrano – French Horn, LMEA All-State and District VI Junior High Honor Band • Amelie Sharp – Percussion, LMEA District VI Junior High Honor Band • Lia Reinecke – Clarinet, LMEA District VI Senior High Honor Band These honors represent hours of practice, commitment, and musical growth. By earning positions in highly competitive ensembles, these students have demonstrated excellence both individually and as proud members of the Raider Band. We are incredibly proud of Ellie, Milan, Amelie, and Lia for representing Chapelle with such talent and heart. Congratulations on this outstanding accomplishment—you inspire our entire school community!

8th Grade Scientists Explore Simple and Complex Machines Through Hands-On LEGO Engineering In Mrs. Merril and Mr. Giovingo's 8th Grade Integrated Science class, students recently embarked on an engaging exploration of simple and complex machines—one LEGO brick at a time. The lesson challenged students to apply their understanding of the six simple machines (levers, pulleys, wheels and axles, inclined planes, wedges, and screws) by designing and constructing their own complex machines using LEGO building sets. From cranes and catapults to conveyor systems and mechanical lifts, students' creativity and engineering skills were on full display. Building Knowledge Through Construction After selecting a complex machine to build, students worked individually or in small groups to bring their designs to life. The hands-on nature of the project allowed students to see firsthand how multiple simple machines work together to create more sophisticated tools and devices. "This activity really helps students understand that the complex machines we use every day—cars, bicycles, construction equipment—are all built from combinations of these basic simple machines," explained Mr. Giovingo. Analysis and Application Once construction was complete, students conducted an analysis of their creations. They identified each simple machine present in their complex machine, documented their findings in a written report, and made real world connections of complex machines they find useful in their own life. The project not only strengthened students' grasp of mechanical principles but also developed important skills in problem-solving, spatial reasoning, and technical communication. STEM in Action This lesson exemplifies Archbishop Chapelle's commitment to providing students with engaging, hands-on STEM experiences that prepare them for future success in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics fields. By combining creativity with scientific inquiry, students gain a deeper appreciation for the engineering principles that shape our world.