Summer 2013 - Archbishop Rummel High School

ThePRIDEARCHBISHOP RUMMEL HIGH SCHOOLSUMMER 2013NEW WINDOW WALLSWith his final drawings, architect Brian Faucheux,‘72, of Sizeler Thompson Brown Architects shows ArchbishopRummel and Archdiocese of New Orleans leaders his company’s designs for a new exterior for the entire schoolcampus. Accompanied by associate architect and alumnus Mark Brupbacher, ’90, Faucheux is addressing theschool’s immediate concern of 50 year old, leaky window walls throughout the campus. The $2.7 million dollarproject should begin construction in early 2014.

Dr. Vladimir Kiselov of LSU Health Sciences Center demonstrates abreathing patient to Archbishop Rummel freshmen.Tulane Law School professor Jim Letten talks law to his ArchbishopRummel visitors.BIOMEDICAL, LAW COURSES OFFERED TO STUDENTSThe approaching fall semesterwill witness 75 students atArchbishop Rummel taking coursesin a new Law Studies programand working in a new BiomedicalSciences curriculum. The schoolis working with New Orleansarea business, medical, and legalprofessionals who will serve asadvisors for student projects, speakat the school, and also develop fieldexperiences that tie directly into theclassroom learning.Students will take the Law Studiesor Biomedical Sciences courses inaddition to the standard coursesrequired for state graduation andTOPS scholarship requirements.The four courses for the LawStudies program will consistof Speech and Debate in thestudent’s freshmanyear; Principles ofFree Enterprise as asophomore; Civil andCriminal Law for thethird year as juniors;and Forensic Sciencesin their fourth year asseniors.Through the LawStudies program,students will also learnhow to formulatepersuasive debates,produce oral andwritten arguments, establish andmanage enterprises, and explore theworkings of the justice system.The four courses for theBiomedical Sciences programwill consist of Principles of theTalking court room procedures to Cameron Dupuy, Josh Bienvenu, Alex Bienvenu, Justin Lorio,and Tyler Braud is Tulane Law school professor Jim Letten.Dr. Frank Smart, chief cardiologist at LSUHSC, explains aprocedure to freshmen (left) Ryan Powers, Mark Pittman, LukeLacoste, and Wyatt Vanlangendonck.Biomedical Sciences; Human BodySystems; Biomedical Innovation;and Medical Interventions. Studentswill explore concepts of humanmedicine and are introduced totopics such as physiology, genetics,microbiology and public health.“Through activities, likedissecting a heart, students examinethe processes, structures andinteractions of the human body –often playing the role of biomedicalprofessionals. They also explore theprevention, diagnosis and treatmentof disease, working collaborativelyto investigate and design innovativesolutions to various healthchallenges,” said Dr. Sarah Ross,Assistant Principal of Academics forArchbishop Rummel.The PRIDE, Summer 2013 :: 3

FISHING RODEO AND FAMILY FESTThe official weigh-in for the annual Alumni Association’s Fishing Rodeo was moved tocampus this June and a huge crowd of fishermen and spectators filled the school campus.They were greeted by good food, inflatables for the kids, and great entertainment. All afternoon,fishermen brought their day’s catch to the weigh station before winners were announced.Many drawings of gifts were done all day but one of the most enjoyable was the awardingof 25 Raider fishing poles to kids in attendance. At the conclusion of Family Fest, freshmanDylan Pelicano was named the King Fisherman of 2013.ATHLETIC HALL OF FAMEPrior to the Homecoming football game, threealumni were inducted into the school’s AthleticHall of Fame. The three honorees are (left) JoeBurnett, ’85, Jeff Lipari, ’96, and Jeff Winchester,’98. Burnett was a three sport letterman for theRaiders, playing football, track, and baseball. Lipariwas a two sport letterman and played baseballand basketball for Archbishop Rummel. Finally,Winchester was also a two sport letterman andplayed football and baseball for the Raiders.The PRIDE, Summer 2013 :: 5

RAIDER PRIDE DAYFollowing a morning prayer service, allArchbishop Rummel students, faculty,and staff boarded buses to begin their RaiderPride Service Day duties. Some headed todo service projects at schools, some droveto retirement homes, and some journeyedto parks and playgrounds for their work.When their tasks were completed, all felt asense of accomplishment following a greatday for the Raider community.6 :: Archbishop Rummel High School Alumni Association

CAREER DAYMore than 60 alumni returned to their alma mater for theAlumni Office’s annual Career Day. The alums gatheredfirst in the gym for coffee and breakfast items and then wereintroduced to the juniors and seniors by Mr. Donald Stout, ’83,alumni director. The alums then walked to their respectiverooms where they spoke to and answered questions from theRaider students. The morning concluded with a grand buffet inthe Faculty Dining Room compliments of Louisiana Lagniappe.YEARS OFSERVICEAt the final liturgy of the school year,longtime faculty members at ArchbishopRummel High School were recognized byschool officials. Principal Michael Scalcoread the names and accomplishments ofthe individual while President Brother GaleCondit, FSC, presented each a gift from theschool. The administrators and honorees are (left) Michael Scalco, principal; Joey Boh, 30 years; Joseph Serio andCheryl Mire, 40 years; Mark Firmin, 20 years; Jeffrey Hines, 10 years; Carol Rodriguez, 20 years; Marty D’Aunoy,10 years; Denise Otillio, 25 years; and Brother Gale Condit, FSC, president.The PRIDE, Summer 2013 :: 7

Celebrity Waiters DinnerWhat a night!The annual Celebrity Waiters Lunch was transformed intothe Celebrity Waiters Dinner at the Hilton New OrleansAirport Hotel in mid-April. With a sold-out group of 36tables and 360+ guests, the dinner was a total success. The venue sparkled, thanks to Mr. andMrs. Randy Gervais and Royal Productions. A long list of silent and verbal items were availableas well as a parade of prizes, 50/50 chances, and a 10-restaurant package.The highlight of the night came when auctioneer Chuck Mutz officiated at a bidding war forfootball state championship merchandise between Dominick Impastato, ’97, and Lionel Smith,’87. Mutz managed to get two sets of the merchandise so both alums purchased their items withidentical $13,000 bids each. Again this year, the evening’s top waiter was First NBC’s AshtonRyan. A spirited Doug Mouton, WWL-TV sports director, was emcee for the evening. The 2013Celebrity Waiters Dinner was chaired by faculty member and parent Ms. Charlene Wetzel.Next year’s Celebrity Waiters Dinner is scheduled for Saturday, March 22, 2014 at the AirportHilton Hotel.High bidder Dominick Impastato, ‘97 High bidder Lionel Smith, ‘87

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GOLFFriday, May 17 was a great day to play in the annualRaider Alumni Golf Tournament. Held at ChateauEstates Golf Club, the tournament had a large numberof Archbishop Rummel alumni golfers beginningthe day with a great lunch before they headed to theChateau golf course. They played the course, facedchallenges, and enjoyed refreshments throughout thecourse. At course’s end, the golfers went inside theCountry Club for meal numbertwo as winners were named,prizes raffled, and friendshipswere rekindled. Once again,it was a great time to be anArchbishop Rummel alumnus.ALUMNI PRIESTSThe number of alumni answering God’s call topriesthood continues to grow as several ArchbishopRummel graduates are entering the seminary or haverecently been ordained to serve the Church. On June 1,Travis Clark, ‘01, now Fr. Travis Clark, was ordained apriest by Archbishop Gregory Aymond at an ordinationceremony at St. Louis Cathedral. Two weeks earlier,alumni Charles Dussouy, ‘02, and Tim Hedrick, ‘00,were ordained transitional deacons by ArchbishopAymond. And one year ago, alums Kyle Sanders, ‘03,and Kurt Young, ‘05, were ordained as priests at theCathedral. Starting with the new school year, Fr. KurtYoung will be the firstalum sent back to serveas school chaplain. OtherArchbishop Rummelalumni currently inseminary formationDeacons Tim Hedrick, ’00, andCharles Dussouy, ‘02are Chris Gros, ‘01, and Alex Albert, ‘06. They willbe joined by two other alumni who are entering theseminary this fall to prepare for the priesthood: KyleGeorge, ‘08, and Andrew Gutierrez, ‘11.SPORTS AWARDSAs the end-of-year school awards ceremonies continuedthrough May, athletes gathered in the Raider gym forthe annual Spring Athletic Awards Ceremony. Six differentteams were recognized by their head coaches and athletesreceived recognition, awards, and much applause. At theend of the ceremony, the top awards were named by Mr. PhilGreco, athletic director. He named senior David Bienvenu(left) as winner of the Carl Avrard award, senior DamianWilliams as recipient of the Rufus award, and MatthewBrennan as winner of the Father Wayne Roca award.12 :: Archbishop Rummel High School Alumni Association

CHAMPIONSHIP TEAMSThe just completed school year was a great one for Raider athletics. At the end of the school year, the schoolhockey team won the state championship by defeating the Gulf Coast boys’ hockey team in Lafayette, 5-4.Coach Travis Olivier, ‘02, and his hockey team received congratulations from the school.Earlier in the school year Coach Matt Caire, ’03, and his Raider bowling team repeated as state champions. Alsoin Lafayette, the defending state champs won via an 18-9 victory over Morgan City. As with the hockey team, theRaider bowlers received congratulations from the Raider family.In the beginning of the school year, the Raider football team enjoyed a perfect pre-playoff record and entered thestate playoffs as the number one team in state. With victories throughout the playoffs, the Raiders faced Barbe ofLake Charles for the 5A state championship. Before a massive Raider crowd in the Mercedes-Benz Superdome, ’81alum Jay Roth’s Raiders stymied the Barbe Buccaneers, 35-14, and won the school’s first state football championship.WHAT A GREAT YEAR TO BE A RAIDER!!!The PRIDE, Summer 2013 :: 13

ENHANCEDACADEMICSCHOLARSHIPSSchool leadership at Archbishop Rummel High School announced last school year a new, enhancedacademic scholarship program for new eighth and ninth graders. Brother Gale Condit, FSC, president,said the program will attract the brightest and finest elementary school students in the area to ArchbishopRummel. Admissions Director Casey Cadella said for the 2013-14 school year, 19 eighth and ninth gradershave earned the very lucrative academic scholarships and he is anticipating an even larger number ofacademic scholarships in the future as more and more families learn of the academic grants.LIVING WAY OF CROSSlong-standing Archbishop Rummel traditionA that took a short hiatus has returned tothe school campus in all its glory. On HolyThursday, the student body was treated to anoutstanding program produced by ArchbishopRummel and Archbishop Chapelle students,faculty, and alumni. The living Way of the Crosswas portrayed by students for each station withsong and prayer, and a totally silent student bodytook in the solemnity of the program. At theconclusion, Fr. Pat Wattigny, chaplain, offereda benediction service as he exposed the BlessedSacrament to the Raider audience.’66 LUNCHESThe Archbishop Rummel charter class of 1966gathers most months for lunch at Chad’sBistro on West Esplanade. Organized by this year’sAlumnus of the Year Pete Oddo, the luncheon hascontinued to grow in numbers, with two “new”attendees every month. School president BrotherGale Condit, FSC and principal Michael Scalcousually update the class on recent and upcomingevents, including the long-anticipated replacementof the school’s window walls.14 :: Archbishop Rummel High School Alumni Association

FSC 5 CORE MEALSTommy Cvitanovich, ’77, Drago’s Restaurant owner, talks with his dinner guests. Faculty member Matt Caire, ‘03To better inform members of the ArchbishopRummel family about the five “Core Principles”of a Lasallian education, the school’s two ChristianBrothers on campus hosted a cross section of theschool’s faculty, students, parents and alumni, plusrepresentatives from the three other Lasallian schoolsin the area at two “Five Core” Dinners. Organized byBrother Gale Condit, FSC, school president, the twomeals treated guests to personal reflections on thefive Lasallian core principles, each represented by adifferent course.The meals for the Five Core Dinners were suppliedby Tommy Cvitanovich, ’77, owner of two localDrago’s Restaurants. Cvitanovich was assisted by theschool’s Student Ambassadors who served the adultmeal and by faculty members who served the studentmeal. The evenings concluded with comments byBrother Michael Livaudais, FSC, ’66, who gave theparticipants farewell reflections on the evening.Servers Luke Lacoste and Matthew BrennanBrother Michael Livaudais, FSC, ‘66 talks to St. Paul’s dinner guests Kevin Worley serves faculty member Bob Whitman, ‘69The PRIDE, Summer 2013 :: 15

STRAIGHT A, 4.0 LUNCHESAt the conclusion of each academic quarter,school leadership honors those students whohave excelled academically on their quarter reportcards. Those with 4.0 GPAs or better are treatedto a catered lunch in the Raider Room, whilethose students earning straight A’s on their reportcards have an off campus lunch. During therecent school year, they dined at Henry Shane’sCars of Yesteryear Museum, the Chifici Family’sDeanie’s Seafood, and the Impastato Family’sImpastato’s Restaurant.As it is each year, the current school year hasbeen a busy one for members of OperationHeadStart. The student and alumni volunteerskept a busy schedule of events both in NewOrleans and across the country. They work withat-risk kids, the elderly, and other individualsand groups with special needs. As HeadStartbroadens its reach, members hosted a group16 :: Archbishop Rummel High School Alumni Associationof students from St. Mary’s College School inBerkley, CA, as the guests did service workwith the St. Bernard Project. Finally, presentand former members of Operation HeadStartcelebrated the completion of its 20th year witha party in the Raider Room. Mr. Mark Firminis the current and founding moderator ofOperation HeadStart.OPERATION HEADSTART

60 SECOND INTERVIEWJoey Boh / Longtime Faculty MemberEDITOR’S NOTE: In this issue of the PRIDE magazine, the editors areinterviewing longtime faculty member and coach Joey Boh in a 60-secondinterview. Coming to Archbishop Rummel 30 years ago, Boh has taught in thesocial studies and physical education departments and has coached several sports.In the classroom, he has taught Advanced Placement courses to his social studiesclasses.COLLEGE, MAJOR: USL in Lafayette, physical educationFAVORITE ASPECT OF COLLEGE: the ‘60s and my friendsFIRST JOB: Teacher at St. Stanislaus in MississippiYEARS @ ARHS: 30WEBSITE CHECKED DAILY: www.thisdayinhistory.comFAVORITE TEACHING SUBJECT: U. S. HistoryLAST BOOK READ: “Killing Kennedy”LAST MOVIE SEEN: “Epic” in Day CampFAVORITE MOVIE OF ALL TIME: “Glory”FAVORITE ACTOR: Clint Eastwood or Robert DuvallEVER CRY AT MOVIES: YesCELEBRITY TO INVITE TO YOUR BIRTHDAY PARTY: George WashingtonCELEBRITY NEVER TO INVITE TO YOUR PARTY: HBO’s Bill MaherMAN PURSE? NoI SPLURGE ON: GardeningI SKIMP ON: ClothesFAVORITE TV PROGRAM: “Swamp People”FAVORITE CABLE CHANNEL: History ChannelFAVORITE RESTAURANT: Any place that serves Chinese foodLAST MEAL REQUEST: Good hamburger, good French friesFOOD REFUSE TO EAT: OystersBREAKFAST, LUNCH, OR DINNER: LunchFAVORITE MEAL: Boiled Crawfish in the backyardSIGNATURE DISH, IF COOKING: Anything in a box with directionsINTERESTING FACT ABOUT YOURSELF: Nine grandchildren and one greatgrandchildFAVORITE VACATION SPOT: Rummel Day CampONE WORD TO DESCRIBE YOURSELF: LoyalIF WON POWERBALL, FIRST THING TO DO: Get my car detailed, drive it intoWest Napoleon canal, and buy a new oneBEST TEACHING MOMENT: When a student understands and his light goes onWORST TEACHING MOMENT: When the light never goes offMY HOUSE IS ON FIRE, FIRST THING TO SAVE: My football state championshipring or my wife, if she reads this.18 :: Archbishop Rummel High School Alumni Association

STAY CONNECTEDArchbishop Rummel High School Alumni AssociationPlease send us anysuggestions, story ideas,pictures, updated contactinformation, and weddingand birth announcementsby filling out this form andmailing it to the followingaddress:Archbishop Rummel HSATTN: Donald Stout, ‘831901 Severn AvenueMetairie, Louisiana 70001The Alumni Office can alsobe contact via phone oremail:504-834-5592, Ext. 232dstout@rummelraiders.comName:_____________________________________ Class of:_________________Address:____________________________________________________________City:______________________________ State:_____ Zip:_____________________Home Phone:_______________________ Other Phone:______________________E-mail:_____________________________________________________________College Attended:____________________________ Graduation Date:__________Degree/Major:_______________________________________________________Accomplishments:________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Marital Status:______________________ Spouse’s Name:_____________________Children’s Names and Ages:______________________________________________________________________________________________________________Other relatives who are alumni:___________________________________________________________________________________________________________DEANIE’S RESTAURANT BASEBALLMembers of the Chifici family continue to sponsor theRaider baseball team’s action in American Legion. Playingunder the name “Deanie’s Seafood Restaurant, the Legion teamand athletic department are working closely with the Chificifamily as the official sponsor. Four members of the Chificifamily are graduates of ArchbishopRummel and they are Mark Chifici,’82; Eric Chifici, ’85; Keith Chifici, ’89;and Garrett Chifici, ’90. All Raiderfans are advised to support the school’sAmerican Legion “Deanie’s Seafood”team.PIE BOWLThe action on the field is just part of theexcitement at a Raider Pie Bowl game.From parents, students, and fans in thebleachers, to excitement on the sidelines, manyactivities make up Raider football. At game’send, the winners give pies to the losing coaches,and taking full advantage of the victory wasCoach Vance Andry, ’96, (left) who took care ofbusiness with Coach Nick Monica.

ARCHBISHOPRUMMELHIGH SCHOOL1901 Severn AvenueMetairie, LA 70001Non-ProfitU.S. PostagePAIDMetairie, LAPermit No. 81www.RummelRaiders.comEVENTS CALENDAROctober 2October 18October 19October 24Legacy Lunch with AlumniDads and SonsReturn to Severn HomecomingPep RallyHomecoming Game, Raiders vs.St. AugOpen HouseDecember 14 Breakfast with Santa for Kids inRaider RoomMarch 14March 22April 13May 23Rummel DayCelebrity Waiters Dinner atAirport HiltonFather-Son Lunch with Currentand Alumni DadsGraduation at PontchartrainCenterCHECK US OUT IN CYBERSPACEArchbishop Rummel High school has a growing presence on social media.Raiders everywhere can visit our Facebook and Twitter page by clickingon the school website: www.rummelraiders.com. “Like” us on Facebook or“follow” us on Twitter to share our stories with your friends and family.$30,000 ALUMNI CHECKJason Ural, ’97, current president of the ArchbishopRummel Alumni Association, presents a check for$30,000 to the school’s president, Brother Gale Condit,FSC. The money will be used for academic and needsbasedscholarships awarded to eligible incomingeighth and nine grade students for the 2013-14 schoolyear. The Alumni Association works throughout theschool year incollaboration withthe school andraised most of itsincome at its annualWild Beast Feastheld in April andthe Raider GolfClassic in May.