PUBLISHED ON March 26, 2026
Celebrating Excellence: ScholarChip Reception 2026
Archbishop Chapelle High School was honored to celebrate 14 exceptional young women at this year’s ScholarChip Reception, an evening dedicated to recognizing academic excellence, leadership, and the bright futures ahead of our newest scholarship recipients.
The evening began in prayer, led by Connie Dantagnan ’88, Head of School, who asked God’s blessings upon the students and their families as they begin this new chapter. In her remarks, Mrs. Dantagnan welcomed the recipients and shared her pride in their accomplishments, noting that nearly $300,000 in scholarships will be awarded to these young women over the next five years.
She reminded families that these students represent the very best of what a Chapelle girl embodies — intelligence, leadership, faith, and a commitment to excellence — and expressed her confidence that this will not be the last scholarship they earn.
Associate Head of School Mrs. Susan Panzavecchia then addressed the crowd, encouraging the recipients to approach their time at Chapelle with steadfast commitment, a diligent work ethic, and a positive attitude. She emphasized the strong academic support system at Chapelle and challenged the girls to embrace every opportunity that comes their way.
The highlight of the evening was the Scholarship Award Presentation, as each young woman was called forward to receive her award.
Leadership Award
Bonnie Sheppard Memorial Leadership Scholarship - The Bonnie Sheppard Memorial Leadership Scholarship is a one-year partial tuition scholarship awarded annually to an incoming 8th grader who models kindness, respect for others, dedication to her school community, and recognizes her worth in making a difference. This scholarship honors the memory of Ms. Bonnie Sheppard who touched the lives of many students over the 36 years she taught at Chapelle, inspiring students to lead others through charismatic service.
- June Crawley – St. Philip Neri
Academic Scholarships
Acorn Scholarship- The Acorn Scholarship is a five-year $500 scholarship awarded to an incoming 8th grader who receives a 90% Qualifying National Percentile on the TerraNova test taken in 6th Grade or the High School Placement Test
- Scarlett Barran – St. Clement of Rome
- Olivia Ohlmeyer – St. Matthew the Apostle
- Shelby Thibodeaux – St. Philip Neri
Chipmunk Scholarship- The Chipmunk Scholarship is a five-year $1,000 scholarship awarded to an incoming 8th grader who receives a 91%-92% Qualifying National Percentile on the TerraNova test taken in 6th Grade or the High School Placement Test
- Amelia LeBlanc – St. Philip Neri
- Olivia Murray – St. Charles Borromeo
Loyal to Green & White Scholarship - The Chipmunk Scholarship is a five-year ¼ tuition reduction scholarship awarded to an incoming 8th grader who receives a 93%-94% Qualifying National Percentile on the TerraNova test taken in 6th Grade or the High School Placement Test
- Vivienne Axelrad – Haynes Academy
- Ava Mull – St. Ann
- Kenzlie Wilson – St. Philip Neri
Incarnate Word Scholarship - The Chipmunk Scholarship is a five-year ½ tuition reduction scholarship awarded to an incoming 8th grader who receives a 95%-96% Qualifying National Percentile on the TerraNova test taken in 6th Grade or the High School Placement Test
- Taylor Horn – St. Charles Borromeo
- Makenna Pansano – St. Matthew the Apostle
Our Lady of Prompt Succor Scholarship - The Chipmunk Scholarship is a five-year ¾ tuition reduction scholarship awarded to an incoming 8th grader who receives a 97%-98% Qualifying National Percentile on the TerraNova test taken in 6th Grade or the High School Placement Test
- Sofia Lumetta – St. Ann
Deus Providebit Scholarship - The Chipmunk Scholarship is a five-year full tuition scholarship awarded to an incoming 8th grader who receives a 97%-98% Qualifying National Percentile on the TerraNova test taken in 6th Grade or the High School Placement Test
- Sophia Dolese – St. Matthew the Apostle
- Emma Van Vrancken – St. Ann
As the evening concluded, the ScholarChips gathered for a group photo — a powerful image of the future leaders of Chapelle.
We are incredibly proud of these young women and grateful for the families and schools that have helped shape them. Their journey at Archbishop Chapelle High School is just beginning, and we cannot wait to see the impact they will make in the years ahead.
Deus Providebit — God Will Provide.
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