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!

Chapelle Students Attend Louisiana Girls State Several Archbishop Chapelle High School students had the opportunity to attend Louisiana Girls State, a leadership and government program that brings together young women from across the state to learn more about civic responsibility, leadership, public service, and the political process. This year, Chapelle was represented by Ja’Layah Small, Marcella Casanova, Dylan McLeod, Rosie Cardella, Olivia Larson, and Rylie Panepinto. Throughout the program, students were placed into parishes, cities, political parties, and government roles, giving them hands-on experience in how local and state government functions. Participants campaigned for positions, took part in elections, created bills, served on committees, and collaborated with other student leaders from across Louisiana. For many of the students, the experience was both eye-opening and transformative. Rylie Panepinto ’27 shared that she was placed in Atchafalaya Parish and Caddo City, where she was elected City Public Relations Officer. She was also part of the Federalist Party and served in the House on the Education Committee. Alongside her committee members, Rylie helped present a bill focused on special education in schools.

CARE Club Creates Pet Beds for Local Shelters and Rescues Members of Archbishop Chapelle High School’s CARE Club, short for Chapelle Animal Rescue Effort, recently put their compassion into action by creating handmade pet beds to donate to local animal shelters and rescues. The students worked together to make comfortable beds for animals waiting for their forever homes. Their efforts supported two local organizations: Metairie Humane Shelter and SPCA New Orleans. This service project gave CARE Club members the opportunity to combine creativity, teamwork, and love for animals in a meaningful way. By making and donating the pet beds, students helped provide comfort and care to shelter animals in need. The SPCA New Orleans team sent a handwritten note thanking the students for their thoughtful donation. Their message served as a beautiful reminder that even simple acts of kindness can make a big difference. We are proud of our CARE Club members for living out Chapelle’s spirit of service and compassion. Their dedication to helping animals and supporting local shelters reflects the caring hearts of our Chipmunks.  Great job, CARE Club!

Chemistry Students Explore Precision Through Rainbow Lab Students in Mrs. Judy Holmes’ Chemistry class recently participated in a colorful and engaging Rainbow Lab, a classic introductory chemistry activity designed to help students build important foundational lab skills. The Rainbow Lab gives students the opportunity to practice precise measurement, use the metric system, and follow multi-step directions while creating a visible “rainbow” of colors in test tubes. Through this hands-on activity, students learned how accuracy and attention to detail play an important role in successful scientific experiments. During the lab, students used materials such as large test tubes, a test tube rack, beakers, a graduated cylinder, and disposable pipettes. They practiced measuring liquids in milliliters, using a graduated cylinder to carefully transfer chemicals and create their final results. The objectives of the lab included developing skills in measuring chemicals, practicing use of the metric system, testing accuracy, following directions carefully, and reinforcing proper lab safety procedures. Activities like the Rainbow Lab help students gain confidence in the science classroom while making chemistry both visual and memorable. By combining careful measurement with a colorful final product, students were able to see firsthand how precision and procedure come together in the lab.  Great work, Chemistry students!

Avery Duplantier ’27 Participates in US Equestrian Interscholastic Athlete Program Archbishop Chapelle High School is proud to recognize Avery Duplantier ’27 for her participation in the US Equestrian Interscholastic Athlete Program, a national program designed to honor the dedication and achievements of young equestrians. The program was developed by US Equestrian to recognize student-athletes who devote significant time to training, practice, and competition in equestrian sport. While not every school offers an equestrian team or club, this program allows students to be recognized for their commitment to their chosen sport and their accomplishments as athletes. To participate, students in grades 5–12 must document at least 100 hours of training or provide verification of participation in three equestrian competitions during the year. After completing the program requirements, participants receive a certificate commemorating their achievements, as well as a varsity letterman patch and/or lapel pin for each year of participation. Equestrian sport requires tremendous discipline, responsibility, and dedication. For many young riders, it is a year-round commitment that involves countless hours of preparation, training, and care. Avery’s participation in this program reflects her hard work and passion for equestrian sport, as well as her commitment to growing as both a student and athlete. US Equestrian is the National Governing Body for Equestrian Sports in the United States and is sanctioned by the United States Olympic Committee. The organization oversees a wide range of equestrian disciplines and competitions across the country, making this recognition especially meaningful for young riders like Avery.  Chapelle is proud to celebrate Avery and her dedication to equestrian sport. Congratulations, Avery! We are excited to see all that you continue to accomplish.

Alumna Spotlight: Taryn Miller Rogers ’00 Joins River Region Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors  Archbishop Chapelle High School is proud to spotlight Taryn Miller Rogers ’00, who recently joined the Board of Directors for the River Region Chamber of Commerce. Taryn shared that she has been involved with the River Region Chamber since its inception many years ago, making this new leadership role especially meaningful. Her continued commitment to community engagement, economic development, and relationship-building reflects the same values of leadership and service that Chapelle strives to instill in every student. Since September 2022, Taryn has served as Corporate Affairs Manager for Dow St. Charles Operations. In her current role, she oversees geographic communications and all public relations efforts, including local governmental affairs and community engagement. Prior to joining Dow, Taryn spent 18 years with Valero Energy Corporation as Public Affairs Manager. In that role, she oversaw public affairs, community relations, and local government affairs for all of Valero’s Louisiana assets, including two refineries and pipeline operations. She also served as a board member of the company’s political action committee. Throughout her career, Taryn has remained deeply involved in the communities she serves. She has served on several boards and committees, including St. Charles United Way, Southeast Louisiana United Way, St. Charles Economic Development Council, Nunez Community College Foundation, St. Bernard Economic Development Foundation, St. Bernard Chamber of Commerce, The Center for Family and Youth Services, and many others. Since joining Dow, Taryn has also become involved in several Employee Resource Groups, as well as the Dow Ambassador Program. She currently serves as the global communications lead for the Women’s Inclusion Network at Dow, continuing her commitment to empowering others and fostering connection. Reflecting on the foundation she received at Chapelle, Taryn shared: “Archbishop Chapelle High School prepared me for a career in Public Relations by helping me develop strong communication skills, confidence, and a commitment to service. Through strong academics, leadership opportunities, and involvement in school activities, I learned how to connect with people, work collaboratively, and adapt to different situations.” During her time at Chapelle, Taryn was involved in cheerleading, Student Council, Eucharistic Ministry, and other organizations and clubs. She continued: “Chapelle also emphasized professionalism, integrity, and the importance of building relationships—qualities that are essential in Public Relations. The supportive environment encouraged me to find my voice, think critically, and communicate effectively, all of which have been invaluable throughout my career. Most importantly, Chapelle instilled in me the confidence to represent organizations, tell meaningful stories, and engage with diverse audiences in a thoughtful and authentic way.” Taryn’s advice to current students is simple and powerful: “ENGAGE. Get involved, make friends, and be part of your school community — you never know how much of a difference you can make.” We are incredibly proud of Taryn and the many ways she continues to lead, serve, and represent the Chapelle sisterhood in her professional and community life. Congratulations, Taryn!

Chapelle Students Connect Through Summer Reading Program This summer, Archbishop Chapelle High School students participated in a Summer Reading Program designed to spark curiosity, encourage reflection, and inspire a love of reading. Students had the opportunity to choose a book from a curated list of more than 50 titles, each handpicked by Chapelle faculty members. With a wide variety of genres, themes, and stories represented, there was something for every reader, from thought-provoking novels to captivating adventures. Last week, students gathered across campus for small group discussions about their chosen books. Adding an element of excitement, students were paired with surprise faculty members who helped lead conversations and guide reflections. These small group discussions gave students the chance to share their thoughts, hear new perspectives, and connect with one another through literature. Across campus, stories came to life as students and faculty explored characters, themes, questions, and ideas together.  The Summer Reading Program was a wonderful way to begin the school year, reminding students that reading is not only an academic experience, but also an opportunity for connection, conversation, and discovery.