PUBLISHED ON August 24, 2026
Chapelle Students Receive Pre-ACT Rising Star Awards
Archbishop Chapelle High School is proud to recognize our students who received Pre-ACT Rising Star Awards for their outstanding academic achievement.
These awards celebrate students who performed among the top percentages of students across the United States. Chapelle students were recognized in three categories: Distinguished Scholars, Rising Scholars, and Early Scholars.
We congratulate each of these students on this impressive accomplishment and celebrate their hard work, dedication, and commitment to academic excellence.
Distinguished Scholars
Top 3% of United States Students
- Lauren Rieth, 9th
- Lily-Grace Theriot, 9th
- Charli Adams, 8th
- Alexa Comeaux, 9th
- Ellie Concepcion, 8th
- Kathleen Elmer, 9th
- Kiley Greenwald, 8th
- Gabriela Larson, 9th
- Katelyn Marks, 8th
- Elise Palm, 9th
- Blakeleigh Sticker, 9th
- Amanda Timler, 8th
- Zoe Adams, 8th
- Andrea Calub, 8th
- Elise Nelson, 8th
- Marin O’Brien, 9th
- Isabella Pumila, 9th
- Xenia Trejo, 9th
- Alina Varkey, 9th
- Elise Zaabel, 8th
- Ava Braendel, 9th
- Brynn Caire, 8th
- Madeleine Cottrell, 8th
- Caroline Currault, 9th
- Isabella Finnegan, 8th
- Amelia Hassell, 9th
- Mallory Pansano, 9th
- Lyla Steimle, 9th
- Sara Turnipseed, 9th
- Melina Wurster, 9th
- Zoey Yeadon, 9th
Rising Scholars
Top 10% of United States Students
- Leila Abbate, 9th
- Maci Betz, 9th
- Ande Bohne, 9th
- Sophia Hunter, 8th
- Truc Dao Le, 8th
- Victoria Madere, 8th
- Brinn Murillo, 8th
- Ava Rosamano, 8th
- Olivia Schexnayder, 8th
- Madeleine Timler, 8th
- Rylee Ford, 9th
- Abigail Jones, 9th
- Grace Rieth, 9th
- Cambry Roberts, 9th
- Brooke Sercovich, 9th
- Ashleigh Stemke, 9th
- Isabelle Wilson, 9th
- Angelina Macaluso, 8th
- Sophie Naquin, 8th
- Carly Pitfield, 8th
- Milan Vitrano, 8th
- Megan Cash, 9th
- Leah Labauve, 9th
- Dior Lambert, 9th
- Jena Reuther, 9th
- Emily Roop, 9th
- Brees Zerby, 9th
Early Scholars
Top 50% of United States Students
- Elise Laizer, 8th
- Rylee Menkiewicz, 8th
- Juliana Russo, 8th
- Caroline Sander, 8th
- Lillian Thibodeaux, 8th
- Christine Thomas, 8th
- Addison Wiltz, 8th
- Jayden Zelaya, 8th
- Marissa Bui, 9th
- Liv Canizaro, 9th
- Elise Cash, 9th
- Eleanor Cerise, 9th
- Madelyn Dabdoub, 9th
- Chloe Desselles, 9th
- Ava Deutsch, 9th
- Madison Gauthier, 9th
- Emily Glago, 9th
- Molly Johnson, 9th
- Sarah Lorio, 9th
- Hannah McClung, 9th
- Brooklynn Modica, 9th
- Olivia Morrish, 9th
- Evangeline Oddo, 9th
- Sophia Organo, 9th
- Maiya Pisciotta, 9th
- Layla Alleman, 8th
- Victoria Bendeck, 8th
- Kaylie Favalora, 8th
- Adelise Jones, 8th
- Emily Karcher, 8th
- Fiona McDaniel, 8th
- Avery Pilie, 8th
- Lily Quick, 8th
- Harper Toye, 8th
- Aubrey Braud, 9th
- Sophia Brisset, 9th
- Parker Buras, 9th
- Kaidyn Cooley, 9th
- Ryan Curry, 9th
- Addilynn Johnson, 9th
- Trista Lerille, 9th
- Mia Maone, 9th
- Ellie Ramirez-Zapata, 9th
- Molly Saia, 9th
- Chloe Saxton, 9th
- Julia Williams, 9th
- Leilani Wisecarver, 9th
- Zoe Caire, 8th
- Eleanor Copeland, 8th
- Emily Genovese, 8th
- Brennan Hotard, 8th
- Cecilia Li, 8th
- Madison Manale, 8th
- Veda Martinez, 8th
- Cara Meche, 8th
- Chloe Montana, 8th
- Arianna Pacheco, 8th
- Marian Paz Argueta, 8th
- Landon Rogge, 8th
- Jessica Seither, 8th
- Katelyn Albaral, 9th
- Lily Aucoin, 9th
- Clare Brandstetter, 9th
- Lucy Dunn, 9th
- Addyson Durr, 9th
- Ava Krieger, 9th
- Gianna Landry, 9th
- Ila Meers, 9th
- Grace Tardiff, 9th
- Amelia Braud, 8th
- Aubrie Diaz, 8th
- Serena Elliott, 8th
- Kate Hanby, 8th
- Madilyn Jackson, 8th
- Ella Leblanc, 8th
- Kayln Lemoine, 8th
- Evangeline Loupe, 8th
- Rayne Melancon, 8th
- Nina Occhipinti, 8th
- Evangelina Petrov, 8th
- Vicki Tan, 8th
- Sophia Valenti, 8th
- Lily West, 8th
- Diamond Willoz, 8th
- Aubree Blackard, 9th
- Julia Clark, 9th
- Caroline Gaudet, 9th
- Molly Glorioso, 9th
- Claire Johnston, 9th
- Alexandra Laura, 9th
- Kailey Neill, 9th
- Kaleigh Piper, 9th
- Remy Robin, 9th
- Siena Scozzari, 9th
- Amelie Sharp, 9th
- Madisyn Timothy, 9th
- Makaila Varnado, 9th
- Mazie Vogel, 9th
- Lily Beach, 8th
- Merah Benoit, 8th
- Skylar Brisset, 8th
- Emma Couvillon, 8th
- Stella Couvillon, 8th
- Elliott Crossland, 8th
- Finley Erwin, 8th
- Camryn Evers, 8th
- Ellie Habetz, 8th
- Leigh Hess, 8th
- Rachel Howe, 8th
- Amelia Lottinger, 8th
- Gianna Mackey, 8th
- Kate Mancuso, 8th
- Arabella Mendieta, 8th
- Gabby Nguyen, 8th
- Charlotte Nuss, 8th
- Ye’Lyna Ortiz, 8th
- Palmer Pagett, 8th
- Elizabeth Poche, 8th
- Madelyn Reynolds, 8th
- Carleigh Siguenza, 8th
- Zoe Storey, 8th
- Kaley Tennison, 8th
- McKenzie Wagner, 8th
- Paisley Watts, 8th
- Izabella Arregui, 9th
- Emma Batson, 9th
- Faith Bourgeois, 9th
- Regan Danos, 9th
- Gianna Deluca, 9th
- Cameryn Diamond, 9th
- Ava Kissinger, 9th
- Makayla Lanier, 9th
- Kayla Lopez, 9th
- Samantha Mendel, 9th
- Lundie Mitchell, 9th
- Olivia Rodriguez, 9th
- Mallory Salisbury, 9th
- Addison Schmidt, 9th
- Gemma Collins, 8th
- Hailey Dubrock, 8th
- Camille Dubuc, 8th
- Sameiha Farhat, 8th
- Sydney Griener, 8th
- Charlotte Hurst, 8th
- Skylar Joerger, 8th
- Lucy Kessler, 8th
- Kenley Largaespada, 8th
- Karter Matherne, 8th
- Piper Mills, 8th
- Audrey Oddo, 8th
- Ella Prestenback, 8th
- Harper Prestigiacomo, 8th
- Sophie Taylor, 8th
- Mia Tran, 8th
- Bailey Windmann, 8th
- Kaleigh Exnicios, 9th
- Rylee Halprin, 9th
- Emily Hedrick, 9th
- Giuliana Hutchison, 9th
- Chloe Lange, 9th
- Julia Martinez, 9th
- Jordan Morris, 9th
- Lilyana Mosbey, 9th
- Jillian Orellana, 9th
- Kasey Orlando, 9th
- Mia Bairnsfather, 8th
- Hailey Boyd, 8th
- Caydence Calub, 8th
- Skye Chapman, 8th
- Cali Chase, 8th
- Corinne Couret, 8th
- Leiah Frazier, 8th
- Mathys Gregson, 8th
- Madison Joy, 8th
- Hanna Lalla, 8th
- Macy Marrione, 8th
- Landri Monica, 8th
- Brooklyn Muller, 8th
- Izsabella Powell, 8th
- Amelia Quatrevingt, 8th
- Abigail Riehm, 8th
- Piper Rodriguez, 8th
- Rachel Silva, 8th
- Morgan Abate, 9th
- Madisyn Bechtel, 9th
- Alexis Brocato, 9th
- Haley Daigle, 9th
- Makayla Lecour, 9th
- Kami Leyva, 9th
- Ryleigh McMyne, 9th
- Emma Myer, 9th
- Julianna Pazos, 9th
- Isabella Pelitire, 9th
- Juliana Presley, 9th
- Alexis Primeaux, 9th
- Madison Rauch, 9th
- Lily Sharai, 9th
We are incredibly proud of all of our Pre-ACT Rising Star Award recipients. Their achievements reflect the strength of Chapelle’s academic program and the dedication of our students as they continue to grow, learn, and prepare for future success.
Congratulations, Chipmunks!
Recommended Posts
Chapelle Celebrates Kindness Week with a Kindness Cruise Archbishop Chapelle High School hopped aboard the Kindness Cruise for its annual celebration of spreading love and positivity across campus. Throughout the week, students participated in intentional acts of kindness, while the Counseling Department helped guide the journey by stamping students’ Kindness Passports at each “port.” The week encouraged students to see how one simple act of love can create a wave of goodness. Each day featured a new destination and challenge designed to help students practice kindness in thoughtful and meaningful ways. On Tuesday, students arrived at Port 1: Kindness Cove , where they were challenged to complete one small, intentional act of kindness for someone they did not know well. Students were encouraged to say hello to someone they usually pass by, include someone in a conversation, make room for someone to sit with them, or offer a genuine compliment. On Wednesday, the Kindness Cruise continued to Port 2: Ripple Reef . This stop reminded students that someone’s kindness does not have to stop with them. Students were challenged to notice a kind moment and then create another one, helping the ripple of kindness continue throughout the Chapelle community. On Thursday, students visited Port 3: Encouragement Island , where the focus was on using words to lift others up and brighten someone’s day. Students were encouraged to thank a teacher, celebrate someone else’s small win, send a kind message, or simply take the time to truly listen to someone. The week concluded on Friday at Port 4: Aloha Harbor with Chapelle’s Kindness Fest. In true Chapelle fashion, students celebrated the end of the week with a fun festival right here on campus. Kindness Fest included face painting, a blow-up slide, sno-balls, a 360 camera, and so much more. A special thank you goes to our Counseling Department for all they did to make Kindness Week such a successful and fun experience for everyone. Their creativity, planning, and dedication helped bring the Kindness Cruise to life and made the week meaningful for our entire school community. Kindness Week was a joyful reminder for students to keep noticing, keep including, keep encouraging, and keep making waves. Archbishop Chapelle is proud of the way our Chipmunks embraced the journey and helped create a wave of goodness across campus.
September Students, Teacher, and Staff Member of the Month Archbishop Chapelle High School is proud to recognize our September Students of the Month, Teacher of the Month, and Staff Member of the Month! Each of these outstanding Chipmunks was selected for the positive impact they make in our school community. Our Students of the Month were nominated by the faculty and staff of Chapelle, while our Teacher of the Month and Staff Member of the Month were nominated by Chapelle Administration. Congratulations to our September Students of the Month: 8th Grade: Sophia Dolese Freshman: Nora Meliezer Sophomore: Grace Rieth Junior: Rory Pilie Senior: Molly Tusa We are also excited to recognize Samantha Urso as our September Teacher of the Month and Cindy Kitchen as our September Staff Member of the Month! Thank you to each of these honorees for representing Chapelle with dedication, kindness, and school spirit. We are so proud to celebrate you!
Our first-ever Service Fair was a Success! Thank you to the many organizations who came to campus to share with our students the meaningful ways they can serve our community. This special event was a wonderful opportunity to show our students the impact they can make in the world. We are grateful to the following organizations for joining us and inspiring our Chipmunks to serve: Hotel Hope Second Harvest Food Bank - Feeding South Louisiana Arc of Greater New Orleans Make-A-Wish Texas Gulf Coast and Louisiana Woman's New Life Clinic GiGi's Playhouse, Inc. New Orleans Mission Lantern Light Ministry The Laurel Senior Living Ozanam Inn Louisiana Children's Museum Special Olympics Louisiana - GNO Area Girls on the Run New Orleans
Theology Students Explore Abraham’s Journey Through Scripture Scavenger Hunt Theology students recently took their learning beyond the classroom with a Scripture Scavenger Hunt around campus focused on the life of Abraham in the Book of Genesis. As part of their study, students searched for and read different Scripture passages that highlighted key moments from Abraham’s life. Through these passages, they learned more about Abraham’s story of trust in God’s promises and his important role in salvation history. The scavenger hunt was designed to help students connect more deeply with Abraham’s journey. In Genesis 12, Abraham was called by God to leave his home and travel to a new land he did not know. By moving around campus to discover each Scripture passage, students were able to experience a small reflection of that journey of faith and trust. This interactive activity gave students the opportunity to engage with Scripture in a meaningful and memorable way. As they followed Abraham’s story, they reflected on what it means to listen to God, trust His promises, and step forward in faith even when the destination is unknown.
The Class of 2027 Has a Nice RING to it!💍 On Thursday, August 20, the seniors attended their Ring Mass at Divine Mercy Church in Kenner, Louisiana. Ring Mass is a cherished tradition marking a huge moment in their Chapelle journey. Before Mass began, members of the Class of 2027 presented their class symbols: Senior Class Flower - Sierra Corales Senior Motto - Marcella Casanova Senior Colors - Emma Flynn Chapelle Diploma - Gabrielle Bush Chapelle Alma Mater - Molly Tusa 2027 Class Unity Candle Votive - Lyla Pelle Chapelle Senior Ring - Alivia Nevels Senior Sweater - Cassie Nguyen Bible - Allyson Dardar Statue of the Blessed Virgin Mary - Emily LeBlanc Senior Class Rings - Alyssa Canfill, Gia Chester, Madison Pansano, Ja'Layah Small, and Allisson Suazo Caballero After Mass concluded, the Class of 2027's official Ring Ceremony began. During this special ceremony, the students received their senior rings, some of which were worn by their mothers, sisters, grandmothers, and other important Chipmunks in their lives. Other seniors are starting their own legacy which holds so much excitement in itself! Mrs. Connie Dantagnan '88 (Chapelle's Head of School), Shannon Impastato '96 (Chapelle's Alumnae Director) and Senior Class President, Mia Impastato, presented the Class of 2027 Votive to the Chapelle Unity Candle. The Class of 2027 is the 62nd graduating class of Archbishop Chapelle High School. All 62 classes are united to our current students through our charism of Deus Providebit, through our school traditions, and through our mission of excellence in spiritual, academic, and social formation. The Unity Candle symbolizes the over 14,000 women who have graduated from Chapelle. Join us in congratulating this amazing class! There are so many more sweet moments to come this year, and we are praying for them every step of the way!
AP Psychology Students Build Candy Neurons to Learn About Neural Communication Ms. LaCour’s AP Psychology students recently brought neuroscience to life through a hands-on candy neuron activity designed to help them better understand the structure and function of a neuron. As part of their study of the neuron and neural impulse, students created physical models of neurons using candy. The activity gave students the opportunity to build and manipulate their own models while learning the different parts of the neuron and the role each part plays in communication within the nervous system. Rather than simply reviewing the information from slides, students were able to engage with the material in a creative and interactive way. By placing their candy neurons next to one another, they could better visualize how neurons connect and communicate with each other. After building their neurons, students added Skittles to represent ions inside and outside the neuron. Using the candy pieces, they created models of both a resting neuron and a firing neuron. This helped students see how the movement of ions across the cell membrane creates an action potential. By building and manipulating their candy models, students were able to better understand how a neuron is structured, how it communicates, and what happens when it fires. The activity made a complex topic more visual, memorable, and engaging for AP Psychology students. Great work, AP Psychology!
World Geography Students Create Scaled Maps of Chapelle Archbishop Chapelle High School World Geography students recently brought their map skills to life through a hands-on classroom activity. Working in groups, students used tape measures to measure assigned areas of the school building. After collecting their measurements, each group sketched their section on paper to create a scaled “map” of their area. This activity allowed students to apply geography concepts in a real-world setting while practicing collaboration, measurement, spatial awareness, and map-making skills. By using familiar spaces around campus, students were able to better understand how maps are created and how scale helps represent real locations.
Psychology students became “Psychology Detectives” during a hands-on investigation designed to introduce the science behind human behavior and mental processes. Working in teams, students examined case files and evidence cards, distinguished observations from inferences, and revised their explanations as new evidence emerged. As the investigation continues, students will connect their findings to influential psychologists, major schools of thought, and different psychological perspectives. The activity encourages collaboration, curiosity, critical thinking, and scientific reasoning—showing students that psychology is much more than memorizing names and definitions. It is about asking thoughtful questions, evaluating evidence, and remaining willing to change an explanation when the evidence changes!
