By: Ella Growl '26

When you become a Senior in high school, you become a lot more sentimental. To commemorate my past five years at Chapelle, I've asked each teacher I've had class with -eighth to twelfth grade- “What is your favorite song or a song that represents you in some way?” I have gotten lots of interesting responses; however, I'm sure there is at least a song or two that you might recognize. So, whether you are an incoming eighth grader trying to feel out the vibes of your new teachers or if you have been attending Chapelle and just want to learn something new, I curated a playlist with all the submitted songs, just for you! A lot of my teachers in previous years have since left Chapelle, but they will always be remembered, especially through my own submission of “My Heart Will Go On” by Celine Dion, widely known as the Titanic love song. Each of these amazing teachers will wiggle their way into your heart, and after listening to the playlist, I encourage you to spark a conversation with them. 

Now the playlist itself does not have a special order; however, the list is included with each teacher’s last name and song. During the interviews on campus, a lot of teachers let their personalities shine. For instance, when interviewing Mrs. Savoie, she shared a personal story of standing up and singing for everyone at an archdiocesan meeting. Quote, “Right then, over 3,000 people of different ages and backgrounds stood up and belted out 'Livin' on a Prayer,' and for a minute, we were all connected and having fun.- This song holds the power to bring people together.” Mrs. Savoie continues by sharing her love for how music can connect strangers into friends. “On a deeper level, I feel connected to this song because of its message: no matter what struggles life throws our way, we can get through them with support from the people who love us. So, this song reminds me that we aren't meant to do life alone; when someone offers us a hand, we need to take it. If we do, we can make it through anything.”  Mrs. Savoie is known throughout the student body for her loving demeanor and her care for attention to detail. She is also the moderator for the CARE club and has been for the past 6 years. Other teachers surprised me, Mr. Roddy, for example, introduced me to a new genre of music, “space rock. ”  The song he chose truly matches his dark academia English teacher aesthetic. Similarly, Mrs. Krajcer’s favorite song is “I wanna Dance with Somebody.” When asked why, she responds, “It always puts me in a good mood when I'm down!” This happy-go-lucky history teacher is never without a smile on her face! In contrast, some teachers chose songs that surprised everyone during the interview; Specifically, Mrs. Chokr, who teaches French 1 and 2. She is well known for her classy French accent and celebrity-worthy outfits, but to our surprise, her favorite song is “Hotel California” by the Eagles. Mrs. Hook was very passionate about her favorite song, connecting it to the Apollo 11 mission. “My reasons for loving this song are: A. The lyrics are so romantic, clever, and beautiful, B. It is danceable, a fun song for some old-fashioned dancing at a wedding, party, etc. C. I LOVE its connection to the NASA Space Program. It was the first song played on the moon! (Buzz Aldrin played it on the Apollo 11 mission.)” Each of the songs represents our teachers at Chapelle in some way. 

While my time at Chapelle comes to an end, I'm glad I could share this playlist with everyone, new, incoming, alumni, and the student body.  Thanks, Chapelle, for the amazing high school career you have offered me. 

• Check out the playlist on Spotify 
  
  Mr. Roddy- “Distant Satellites,” Anathema 
• Mr. Wooderson- “Come a Little Closer,” Cage the Elephant
• Mrs. Rohli - “Let's Groove,”  Earth, Wind, & Fire
• Mr. McCurley - “Daydreaming,” NxWorries 
• Mr.Matherne- “Barbie Girl,” Aqua 
• Mr. Giardina- “The Prayer,” Celine Dion and Andrea Bocelli
• Ms.Duthu -“Pantyhose,” TVgirl
• Mrs. Zschiesche- “Dreams,”  Fleetwood Mac
• Mrs. Reames - "Under the Bridge,"  Red Hot Chili Peppers.
• Mrs.Krajcer- “I Wanna Dance with Somebody,” Whitney Houston. “It always puts me in a good mood.”
• Mrs. Rodrigue - “Africa,” TOTO
• Mrs. Taix- Castle on the Hill” Ed Sheeran
• Mrs. Hook- “Fly me to the moon,” Frank Sinatra. 
• Ms. Urso- “In the Aeroplane Over the Sea,”  Neutral Milk Hotel
• Mrs.Chokr- “Hotel California,” Eagles 
• Mrs. Homes- “I Will Survive,” Gloria Gaynor 
• Ms. Bachmin- “Down at the River to Pray,” Alison Krauss
• Mrs. Savoie- “'Livin' on a Prayer,” Bon Jovi 
• Mrs. Stall- “Let It Be,” The Beatles
• Mr. Gilliand- “Havana daydreaming,” Jimmy Buffett
• Casanova-  “Into the Mystic” Van Morrison 
• Remembering the teachers who moved on from Chapelle, “My Heart Will Go On” Celine Dion