Daily Announcements

Congratulations to our new graduates, the Class of 2025! These Warriors walked across the stage on May 16th at 6pm to receive their diplomas. This year's commencement ceremony was held at the NEW Warrior Stadium and the night finished with a festive firework display! Congrats graduates! 

Click HERE for pictures of the ceremony

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Congratulations to this year's Warrior Awards recipients! We are so thankful for all that you do give back to St. Michael and to enhance the mission of our school. These recipients were recognized at our annual Warrior Awards Dinner on May 20th at Ruffino's. 

Alumni of the Year-Kevin Jones ‘94
Even though Kevin is a 1994 graduate, St. Michael the Archangel High School continues to be a focal point in his life.  He is the current vice president of the SMHS school advisory board, member of the Warrior Stadium capital campaign committee, and chairman of the SMHS Holiday Cup for the soccer program.  During his time as a student, Kevin was an active member in numerous clubs and played an integral role on the 1994 state championship soccer team. 
It was on Monitor Avenue where he met his future wife, Kim ’94.  They currently reside in Prairieville with their two children Melinda ’22 and Ben (Class of 2026).  Kevin is the vice president of sales for D.R. Horton, the largest homebuilder in America.  

Wall of Honor-Thad Rispone ‘90
Thad was a 1990 graduate of St. Michael High School and credits his parents, Mr. Eddie and Mrs. Phyllis Rispone, for instilling the importance of Catholic faith and education to him and his younger siblings: Dena ’93, Lauren ’95, and Kevin ’04. As a student-athlete, Thad was on student council, played basketball, and was a member of the track and field team.  He was named captain of the school’s first playoff basketball team and was recognized as the program’s first All-District player, all of which was the catalyst for his achievement of becoming the first collegiate (Nicholls State) basketball player in the history of St. Michael.
Thad presently lives in Baton Rouge with his wife Brandy and four daughters (Lucy ’22, Julia ’24, Jane, and Layla).  He is the executive vice president of ISC Constructors and continues to give back to his alma mater and the Diocese of Baton Rouge through guidance and service.  

Warrior Sword-Dustin ‘94 and Michelle Cornett
If you have been to a St. Michael function, chances are extremely high the Cornetts were somehow connected.  Whether volunteering as Home and School representatives, Warrior Band parents, cheer chaperones, or members of the Fund for St. Michael committee, the couple continues to bless our school with their time and talents.  During the 2024-25 school year, Dustin and Michelle served as the chair couple for the Fund for St. Michael annual appeal.  Through their involvement, the fund has seen a tremendous growth in participation and financial gifts which directly impact our school (e.g., tuition assistance, campus improvements, curriculum enhancements).  
The Cornetts live in Prairieville with their two children Connor ’25 and Claire (Class of 2027).  Dustin is a chemical operator at BASF and Michelle works at Women’s Hospital as a nurse.  

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Congratulations to four of our Senior Warriors for signing their letters of commitment to take their talents to the next level!! We are #WarriorProud! 
Brock Hamilton-Centenary College (Football) 
Sammy Tramonte- Midland University (Powerlifting) 
Landree Clark- University of Louisiana Lafayette (Dance Line) 
Kamryn Watson- University of Texas at San Antonio (Soccer)
 

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We are pleased to announce Mr. Christopher Simoneaux as the 2025 Distinguished Graduate. As a member of the Class of 2010, Chris unselfishly gives back to his alma mater by volunteering his time and talents to our numerous events. Christopher resides in Baton Rouge and serves as the brand ambassador/St. Jude coordinator at Assurance Financial. When asked about his Catholic upbringing, Chris believes, “Catholic education built a strong faith foundation, surrounding me with like-minded individuals. It prepared me to face life with grace, love, and purpose.” In January, Chris was honored at the 2025 Diocese of Baton Rouge Distinguished Graduate Dinner.

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We are so proud of our Warriors and all of the great things they go and do in the world, but we love it when they come home! It was so nice to see so many familiar faces on campus today for the Class of 2024 6 Month Reunion. The fresh alumni were able to come back to campus to receive their yearbooks, visit with old teachers and classmates, and see all of the exciting new things going on around campus....including being the first alumni class to visit Warrior Stadium!!

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Holly Volleyball 2024 is in the books! Congratulations to "The Sleepy Snowflakes" team for taking home the Gold! Thanks to all the teams who came out to play!!

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St. Michael Warrior, Ben Szewc, earned a spot in the All District Honor Band. Over 1000 students from 7 parishes audition each year to earn a chance to perform with the best of the best in our area! Congratulations Ben on your huge honor! We are #WarriorProud

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St. Michael is pleased to announce that Mr. Foster has been named the ACS Southwest Region Chemistry Teacher of the Year!!! He was presented with his official award on October 23rd at a ceremony in Waco, TX with the other regional winners! Congrats Mr. Foster!! We are #WarriorProud

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OPEN HOUSE 2024!! 
The Warrior Family is blown away with the success of last night's event! With every tour spot filled and lots of walk-ins, we had a completely full house!!  We hope that all of our visitors had as much fun as we did and learned something new about our campus and all we have to offer! 
Missed Open House? Call today to schedule your private tour or to register for a Shadow Day!
Saw something you liked? Submit your application online today! 

Click HERE to check out some of our favorite moments from the event! 

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Congratulations to Devon Fitzhugh, St. Michael Senior, for earning a spot in the Louisiana All State Jazz Ensemble as the number one jazz guitarist in the state! Students who earn a spot in All State go through a rigorous audition process; they aren't just “selected” for the honor. We are extremely proud of Devon for all his hard work and this very high achievement! We are #WarriorProud

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POPSICLE DAY 2024
  One of our 'coolest' traditions at SMHS is treating the kiddos to a popsicle and a little break from class to celebrate making it through the first week of the school year!

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The 7th Annual Alumni Softball Tournament is in the books! On Saturday, August 17th, we welcomed lots of alumni back home for this year's event. Congratulations to the Class of 2011 for taking home the gold this weekend and being named Tournament Champs! We can’t wait to see you next year!!! Stay tuned for next year’s date! 

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The next era in the history of St. Michael the Archangel High School will begin on July 1st with a fresh look in administration.  For the past several months, the Diocesan Catholic Schools Office along with Partners in Mission School Leadership Search Solutions and a group of dedicated stakeholders, have worked together in their quest to recruit a new president and principal for the school.  Superintendent, Dr. Patricia Davis, is pleased with the outcome, “With the unanimous support of the St. Michael High School search committee, as well as the Most Reverend Bishop Michael Duca and the Reverend Jamin David, I am thrilled to announce the appointment of Mr. Ryan Empson as the new president of SMHS.  We are confident Ryan will lead us into a new chapter of excellence, continuing our tradition of providing outstanding faith and academics to the students of St. Michael.”  As the president Mr. Empson will focus on the vision and comprehensive advancement of the school, while newly appointed Principal Jared Cavalier will concentrate on the day-to-day management of students and faculty.

Mr. Empson received a bachelor’s degree in secondary social studies from Louisiana State University and a master’s degree in educational leadership from Southeastern Louisiana University.  Mr. Empson brings over 20 years of teaching and coaching experience from throughout the Baton Rouge region. Most recently, Mr. Empson has served as the Assistant Principal and Athletic Director at St. Thomas More Catholic School.  Ryan lives in Baton Rouge with his wife and three children.

Receiving both a bachelor’s and master’s degree in education, Mr. Jared Cavalier has spent approximately 20 years in the world of academia with experience as an Assistant Principal, teacher, coach, club moderator, and instructional technology coordinator. Prior to his career in education, Mr. Cavalier served in the United States Marine Corps Reserve for eight years and completed his enlistment as a decorated sergeant. Mr. Cavalier resides in Prairieville with his wife and four children.

Under new leadership, the Warrior community eagerly awaits a bright future for the school. St. Michael is a Catholic, co-educational institution, serving a comprehensive, college preparatory education for students in grades 9-12. With an enthusiastic, experienced faculty and a rich and challenging curriculum, St. Michael provides the ideal environment for students to achieve their full potential. Students are encouraged to follow the teachings of the Gospel by seeking the truth, living the faith, and serving like Christ.
 

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St. Michael High School was honored to have fifteen second generation Warriors in the graduating class of 2024. Click HERE to see all the pictures of our Second Generation Warriors from the 2024 Baccalaureate Mass.

Dena Rispone Balart '93 and son, Lee Balart
R.J. Boiteaux '95 and son, Carter Boiteaux
Rebecca McCann Campbell ‘94 and Matthew Campbell ’94 and son, Luke Campbell
Paul Cummings '94 and son, Jackson Cummings
Richard Doming '97 and daughter, Audrey Doming
Amy McDonald Gitz '93 and daughter, Ashlyn Gitz
Sallyanne Hair Mulhearn '02 and daughter, Audrey Hair
Renee Ricau Kidder '95 and daughter, Makenzie Kidder
Megan Walsh Ostrander '07 and son, Jerry Ostrander
Thad Rispone '91 and daughter, Julia Rispone
Cindy Rome Rudge '92 and daughter, Kristen Rudge 
Chad Thibodeaux '92 and daughter, Olivia Thibodeaux
Rachel Touchet Aucoin '04 and daughter, Savannah Touchet
Jason Vidaurre '03 and son, Alex Vidaurre
Reine Naquin Woolbright '94 and daughter, Blakely Woolbright

 

Thank you for continuing the Warrior Legacy. 
 

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2024 Warrior Awards Dinner

Congratulations to our honorees who were presented with awards at the 2024 Warrior Awards Dinner at Ruffino's on May 22nd. We are so thankful for each of our honorees for their service and commitment to St. Michael High School.  

John Roberts Jr. -Wall of Honor Inductee

During his time as a Warrior student-athlete, John’s played multiple sports and received numerous accolades both in and out of the classroom.  His success carried over to the next level as a walk-on football player at Southeastern Louisiana University.  After college, John entered the finance world and co-founded Attracct Solutions which serves as an outsourced accounting department for small business owners.  John currently resides in Baton Rouge with his wife and three daughters.

Kirk Edwards-Alumni of the Year

As founder of MKE Architects, Kirk has been one of the driving forces behind the Warrior Stadium project. Before a career in architecture, he was in the Louisiana Army National Guard for six years before completing his enlistment as a sergeant. Currently, Kirk is the proud scoutmaster of Boy Scout Troop 888 and is also actively involved in other ministries at Most Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church. Kirk currently resides in Baton Rouge with his wife and two children.

Kevin ‘Doc’ Andry-Warrior Sword Award

With nearly 40 years of teaching music in Diocesan high schools, Dr. Kevin Andry has been an instrumental part of many lives. His infectious personality is emulated by both students and his colleagues. Coming from a family of musicians, the arts have always been in Doc’s life. He received a Bachelor of Music from Loyola University, followed by a Master’s Degree in Music Performance and a Ph.D from LSU. His is a recipient of the NCEA Secondary Schools Department Educational Excellence Award, the Catholic Diocese of Baton Rouge Distinguished Educator Award, and has been recognized as an outstanding educator by the Baton Rouge Symphony Organization. Recently, he was inducted into the Louisiana Association of Jazz Educators’ Hall of Fame.
  

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Warrior Nation is excited to announce Mr. Jared Cavalier as the next principal of St. Michael High School. Receiving both a master’s and a bachelor’s degree in education, Mr. Cavalier has spent nearly 20 years in the world of academia with experience as an assistant principal, teacher, coach, club moderator, and instructional technology coordinator. Prior to his career in education, Jared served in the United States Marine Corps Reserve from 1998 to 2006 and completed his enlistment as a decorated sergeant. In 2003, he was deployed to Iraq as part of Operation Iraqi Freedom.

Mr. Cavalier resides in Prairieville with his wife and four children. He will take the helm in St. Michael High School’s storied history starting on July 1st. See less

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Exciting day for St. Michael Athletics!! Congratulations to 8 Warriors for signing their letters of commitment to play at the college level!!!  We are #WarriorProud 
Abigail DeAngleo- Women's Soccer @ Holmes Community College Athletics
Kate DeAngelo- Women's Soccer @ Holmes Community College Athletics
Grace Denison-Women's Soccer @ McNeese State University
Kristen Rudge- Women's Soccer @ University of Louisiana at Lafayette
William Mondello- Men's Soccer @ LSU Eunice
Wyatt McCloud- Baseball @ National Park College
Hays Marionneaux- Football @ Grinnell College
Preston Sentino- Football @ Centenary College of Louisiana

Check out some of the moments from the festivities HERE! 

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Congratulations to the St. Michael boys powerlifting team on their back-to-back Division II State Championships! 
Also, join us in congratulating these Warriors on their individual weight class finishes: Sammy Tramonte 1st place, Andy Thai 2nd place, Matthew Beall 3rd place, Grayson Boudreaux 3rd place, Hadly Carter 3rd place, Peyton Scott 3rd, Parker Fife 4th place, Gavin Landry 5th place, and Grayson Aguillard 8th place.
The St. Michael girls powerlifting team also finished strong with a 4th place for Division II and several girls placing in the top 10 individually: Brynn Brackin 2nd place, Karlee Divincenti 2nd place, Lauren Broussard 3rd place, Ryleigh Dedon 6th, Julianna Broussard 6th place, Isabel Tram 7th place, Clarie Ashford 8th place, and Mk Covington 9th place.
We are #WarriorProud!!!

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The Commons has a new look! Warrior supporters donated over $10,000 to the annual #iGiveCatholic fundraiser held last November.  Proceeds were used to modernize the Commons by installing a spirit wall and fresh paint to the area!!! Check it out next time you visit campus!!

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Warrior Stadium Updates: 
Warrior Stadium construction is underway! In recent weeks, the parking lot behind the baseball field has been completed and the new driveway around campus has taken shape. Please check back in soon for more updates on construction. 
 

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Congratulations to Mr. Brad BonGiovanni for being named as the 2024 Distinguished Graduate.  As a member of the Class of 1995, Brad continues to give back to his alma mater by dedicating his time and marketing talents.  Brad resides in Baton Rouge with his wife and three children and serves as the president/chief creative officer at the highly-respected national advertising agency, Rockit Science.  When asked about his Catholic upbringing, Brad believes, “In ways large and small, we are called towards a path we cannot fully understand.  Answering this call, without hesitation, is possible through a Catholic education.”  In January, Brad will be honored at the 2024 Diocese of Baton Rouge Distinguished Graduate Dinner.  

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Huge thank you to Warrior Nation for donating to our #iGiveCatholic fundraiser and helping us blow past our $10,000 goal. The funds will be used to modernize the Commons with a school spirited accent wall and a fresh coat of paint for the area. The remaining funds will be put towards other campus improvements. Over 100 doners helped make this possible. Stay tuned for the progress of our updates to the Commons.  

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Friday, November 10, the St. Michael community celebrated the ground breaking of the NEW Warrior Stadium at 1:45 pm. We are excited for the future of St. Michael High School.

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On Wednesday, October 25, 2023, the St. Michael community was blessed to be able to celebrate another successful Open House with record breaking numbers! Over 300 potential future Warriors filled our halls and discovered all of the things that St. Michael offers to students while on their tours of campus. From academics and faith life to clubs and sports, St. Michael offers something for everyone! Click the link below to see some of the fun from the night! 

Open House 2023 Photos

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A total of 93 Second Generation Warriors are continuing their family’s legacy.  This prestigious group and their alumni parents were honored before the St. Michael Feast Day Mass on Friday, September 29th.  Following Mass, alum parents were treated to a reception in the St. Anne Room.  Guests reminisced and discussed the future of their alma mater over refreshments and pastries.  

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Dear St. Michael community, 
We are thrilled to share with you a momentous milestone in the journey of St. Michael High School.  After months of planning, collaboration, and unwavering dedication to our mission, we are delighted to announce our proposal for the St. Michael Stadium project has been accepted by the Diocese of Baton Rouge and approved for construction. 

In the coming weeks, the existing practice field will begin to take shape as our new athletic complex: 

• Turf Football and Soccer Field
• 8 Lane Track
• Home and Visitor Bleachers
• Locker Rooms
• Concession Stand
• Storage Facilities
• Press Box
• Restrooms

A Legacy United. Building the Campus of Tomorrow.  This next chapter and announcement resonate deeply with our journey.  It is a testament to the unity and determination which have always defined our St. Michael community.  As we embark on this extraordinary project, we are not just constructing a field for football and soccer games, track and field meets, and physical education classes; we are laying the foundation for a legacy that will extend far into the future.   
As we proceed, we will be sharing more details about our exciting journey ahead, including ways for you to become involved with this exciting expansion.  Together, as a united St. Michael community, we will build a campus that embraces tomorrow while honoring the legacy of those who came before us. 
Thank you for your unwavering support and dedication to our school’s mission. 

God Bless, 

Ellen B. Lee, Principal

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Every fall, our Warriors load up and head to local feeder middle schools and share our school spirit with others. The Warrior Band, accompanied by the cheerleaders, dancers, football players, yell leaders, and coaches enjoy leading potential future students in games, yell competitions, and other school traditions all while spreading what it means to be a St. Michael Warrior. Click HERE to check out some of the fun we have been having on our visits.

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On Friday, September 1st, 2023, St. Michael the Archangel High School held its annual Fall Awards Ceremony honoring our students' accomplishments from the Spring 2023 semester. Over 200 students were recognized in the ceremony for their academic and personal successes, and they truly encompass what it means to be a Warrior. These students have dedicated themselves to their studies, and through diligence and hard work, have achieved a particular goal or reached a designated standard.

Click here to access pictures taken during the ceremony.

Let's give a big Warrior congratulations to the following students on their successes:

Second Generation Scholarship (awarded to students of St. Michael Alumni who stand out academically as well as encompass what it means to be a Warrior): Grant Brouillette, Madalyn Dubnansky, Jackson Cummings

 

Carley McCord Scholarship (awarded to a senior who demonstrates many of the qualities late alumna Carley McCord possessed – a deep faith, a strong work ethic, academic achievement, participation in sports and a true love of people and of life): Matthew Beall

The Woodmen of the World Award (recognizes outstanding proficiency in American History): Annemarie Froeba

Barefoot Pedals Scholarship (awarded to a senior student who is a member of the student ministry team or band and exemplify Jeffery David Nola’s quiet leadership, spirituality, commitment to academic success and a skill in playing a musical instrument): Katie-Bell Klumpp

Robert A. Bogan Award (awarded to a St. Michael sophomore who values the gift of a Catholic education, strives for academic excellence, and lives out his/her faith in their daily lives): Isabella Bravata

Greater Baton Rouge State Fair Scholarship (awarded to a junior on the basis of scholarship, leadership and community service in honor of alumnus, Jim Broussard): Isabella Stevens

Kay Rabalais Scholarship (awarded to a senior student based upon his/her volunteer work during the junior year and his/her academic record in honor of late alumna, Kay Rabalais): Victoria Provost

Leadership Scholarship (awarded to a student who is involved in their school community, leads by example and exhibits excellence in their daily life): Mary Kathryn Covington

First Honors Academic Letter Recipients:

 Ashton Aucoin, Sofia Barrack, Robin Billings, Isabella Bravata, Hope Cockfield, Nathaniel Contine, Anna Dang, Ryleigh Dedon, Julien Diecedue, Jenny Do, Sophia Doming, Mason Edney, Elizabeth Fitch, Marielle Gary, Tyler Griffin, Abigail Guidry, Connor Harris, Khy Harvey, Angelle Higgins, Asher Higgins, Audrey Higgins, Mara Howard, Cooper Hunt, Jacob Jean, Benjamin Jones, Alex Klumpp, Brynnan Kuber, Isabella LeBlanc, Nathan Martin, Grey Maynard, Mischa Meja, Natalie Michelli, Lily Mouton, Don Nguyen, Quynh Nhi Nguyen, Tu Quyen Nguyen, Seth Rougeau, Jude St. Pierre, Cullen Stelly, Benjamin Szewc, Emily Thompson, Alexis Wagner, Brandon Yan, Evan Broussard, Madison Broussard, Madeline Brown, Coy Bruno, Dane Bruno, Drew Bruno, William Caldwell IV, Samantha Calix, Connor Cornett, Gabrielle Distefano, Madalyn Dubnansky, Kendyl Edwards, Caroline Gremillion, Brock Hamilton, Riley Harshbarger, Sophia Jean, Audrey Lanoux, Emily Larzelere, Addison Latona, Ella Lawrence, Alyse LeBlanc, Miley Macdonald, John Martinez III, Aidan Medine, Katelyn O’Brien, Alexander Ocmond, Luke Raymond, Hailey Reyes, Riley Sanders, Hayes Stuart, Kaylin Taffaro, Brady Thornhill, Sammy Tramonte, Ada Waguespack, Evelyn White, Avery Williamson, Claire Ashford, Ava Barnett, Hayden Bessonet, Angelina Betbeze, Josiah Bolton, John Breaux, Henry Breeden, Elizabeth Brumfield, Luke Campbell, Makenzie Clark, Mary Kathryn Covington, Jackson Cummings, Ronald Kien Dang, Rachel Dardis, Grace Denison, Arthur Donaldson IV, Annemarie Froeba, Ashlyn Gitz, Audrey Hair, Angela Huynh, Makenzie Kidder, Kaiden Klock, Katherine Klumpp, Hays Marionneaux, Ava McCann, Julia Miller, Lucas Miller, Emily Naquin, Trieu Nguyen, Isabella Ortiz Fandino, Baylie Patt, Nikolas Pforr, Victoria Provost, Alexandra Redden, Colleen Roberts, Stephen Sclafani, William Simpson III, Isabel Tram, Vivian Truong, Alexander Vidaurre, Sayla Yates Fogos

 

Principal's Honors:

Chloe Clement, Jordan Fox, Loduc Nguyen, Kendyl Patt, Annie Phan, Ava Rodrigue, Jillian Gallinaro, Chloe Hall, Grace Manuel, Lee Balart, Blaise Fox, Caden Hannie, Gavin Landry, Monica Levron, Nikki Normand, Andrew Rhodes, Andrew Richard         
           
 

30+ Club (Students who score a 30 or higher on the ACT): John Paul Breaux, Makenzie Clark, Mary Kathryn Covington, Arthur Donaldson, Jordan Fox, Jillian Gallinaro, Caden Hannie, Hays Marionneaux, Lucas Miller, Emily Naquin, Nikki Normand, Victoria Provost
 

3+ Jump (Students who improved their ACT composite score by 3 or more points):

Claire Ashford, Nicholas Bauder, Angelina Betbeze, Emily Breaux, Elise Cormier, Collin Cunningham, Nicholas Drez, Rylie Evans, Lemak Guedry, Anthony Hugenroth, Katherine Klumpp, Monica Levron, Alexander Neal, Julia Rispone, Catherine Sanchez, Noah Singleton, Emma Woodring, Blakely Woolbright
 

5+ Jump (Students who improved their ACT composite score by 6 points): Josiah Bolton

National Honor Society Induction:

Nathan Beall, Angelina, Betbeze, Alyssa Bombet, Evan Broussard, Madison Broussard, Luke Campbell, Connor Cornett, Rylee Curtis, Madalyn Dubnansky, Kendyl Edwards, Jillian Gallinaro, Ashlyn Gitz, Caroline Gremillion, Chloe Hall, Brock Hamilton, Riley Harshbarger, Sophia Jean, Audrey Lanoux, Emily Larzelere, Ella Lawrence, Briar Lott, Miley Macdonald, Grace Manuel, John Martinez III, Aidan Medine, Trieu Nguyen, Nikki Normand, Katelyn O’Brien, Alexander Ocmond, Isabella Ortiz, Ashlyn Peters, Riley Sanders, Hayes Stuart, Kyla Sutton, Kaylin Taffaro, Alexander Vidaurre, Ada Waguespack, Evelyn White, Sayla Yates-Fogos
 

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The Nashville Dominican Sisters of St. Cecilia are a group of religious sisters stationed in Nashville, TN, and have convents around the country and even a few around the world. They are habited, young sisters, who are rapidly increasing in vocations and serving the Church in many ways, especially through running Catholic schools.

 St. Michael alumna, Sara Lavastida ('19), took her first profession of vows on August 10, 2023 with the Dominican Sisters of St. Cecilia as Sr. Naomi Grace. Keep Sr. Naomi Grace in our prayers as she continues to serve her vocation.

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On Thursday, August 17th, our Senior Warriors kicked off their last year of school at St. Michael with our annual Senior Sunrise breakfast. Students arrived on campus before the sun and enjoyed a picnic style breakfast with their classmates as they watched the sunrise over our courtyard. Prayers to these students for a safe and successful Senior year! 

Thank you to all of the parent volunteers, as well as the Home and School Association and Student Council, for their help in making this event a special one for our Seniors! 

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St. Michael High School was honored to have eighteen second generation Warriors in the graduating class of 2023. Click HERE to see all of the pictures of our Second Generation Warriors from the 2023 Baccalaureate Mass.

Andre’ Ricau Bankston and son, Cooper Bankston 
Breanne Campagna Curtis and son, Jackson Landry 
Will and Eliska Addison Dumas and daughter Lily Dumas 
Jason Englert and daughter, Hannah Englert
Annie Comeaux Flatau and daughter CeAnna Flatau
Sarah Gillis and son, Bryson Cannatella
Heather Langlois and daughter, Zoe Capello
Pamela Fleming McLaughlin and daughter, Sydnie McLaughlin
Mary Bahlinger McLellan and son, Cade McLellan
Shane Ortego and daughter, Ella Ortego
Donald and Kelly Gibbs Phillips and daughter, Ava Phillips 
Lauren Pichoff and son, Jackson Cambre
Robbie Sheridan Pitre and son, Brennan Pitre
John Raymond and son, Thomas Raymond
Erik and Michelle Creel Smith and daughter, Beverly Smith
Dal Waguespack and daughter, Blythe Waguespack 
Brittany Berry Watkins and daughter, Elise Watkins
Patrick and Blair Lee Yarborough and son, Clayton Yarborough

Thank you for continuing the Warrior Legacy. 
 

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2023 Warrior Awards Dinner

Congratulations to our honorees who were presented with awards at the 2023 Warrior Awards Dinner at Ruffino's on May 23rd. We are so thankful for each of our honorees for their service and commitment to St. Michael High School.  

Myra Patureau-Wall of Honor Inductee 

Myra has dedicated more than 40 years to the Diocese of Baton Rouge, 11 of which were at St. Michael High School. From 2000-2011, Myra served as the Principal and Assistant Principal at St. Michael and was instrumental in advancing many of our athletic facilities as well as implemented our 1:1 computer program for students. Through the years, Myra has served on many boards and organizations including the National Catholic Educators Association and the Diocesan Principals Association. She currently resides in Baton Rouge and is serving as a realtor for Edie Sotor Realty, LLC.

Chris Keagle-Wall of Honor Inductee

As a graduate of the Class of 2004, Chris Keagle was a multi-sport student athlete during his time at St. Michael. His success as a Warrior carried on to his college years where he became a four-year letterman and two-time, first team All-WAC punter at Louisiana Tech University. Following his time at Tech, Chris took a position at Washington State University as a graduate assistant coach. He now resides in Louisiana with his three children and is an HRIS software account executive for Paylocity. 

Maddie Newchurch Button-Alumni of the Year

Maddie was a member of the graduating class of 2016 and has continued to remain involved in St. Michael High School since graduation. As a proud alumna, she understands the importance of giving back to her alma mater. Maddie can be seen throughout the year at various school events such as student retreats, athletic events, and the March for Life. Maddie resides in Baton Rouge with her husband and currently works at Our Lady of the Lake Hospital as registered nurse.

Courtney Moore-Warrior Sword Award

or the past ten years, Courtney has generously volunteered her services to many programs at St. Michael High School. As an active member of the Warrior Club, Courtney has held many positions on the board and various athletic committees. Courtney lives in Louisiana with her husband and three daughters and is the co-owner and business manager of Integrity Controls and Instrumentation.  

 

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As St. Michael Warriors, students are called to Seek the Truth, Live the Faith, and Serve like Christ. Each year, there are students who go above and beyond the call to serve like Christ in both our school and our local community. We would like to recognize those students who have responded to this call to by completing above the minimum requirement of service hours for the 2022-2023 school year. 

The St. Teresa of Calcutta Christian Service Award recipient has also been named. This award is presented to a student who has embodied the call to serve like Christ throughout their high school career. They do not just serve to meet requirements but do so out of love for their fellow brothers and sisters in Christ.

Our award recipient this year stands out for having a true heart for service and for her work in the humble spirit of Mother Teresa. She daily sees the needs of others and has a history of meaningful service to church, school, and community, even in the midst of Covid restrictions. This year she stands out for being one of the first students to spearhead a program in conjunction with her senior social justice project and the first student to bring visits and activities back to nursing home patients after long shutdowns. Her program, Friends Across the Ages, brought the presence of young people back to a local nursing home. This program not only encouraged her peers to return to nursing home ministry, but she also met the physical and spiritual needs of elderly residents through planning and coordinating visits that included hands on and interactive activities, music, the presence of Deacon Michael, and a planned Bible study for residents. Her work is outstanding and serves as an inspiration. We are proud to present the St. Teresa of Calcutta Christian Service Award to Makayla Bonanno. 

The Bronze Award is presented to students who have completed 10 or more hours over the requirement. The Bronze Award recipients are: 

Jacob Arton, Ashton Aucoin, Jeanne Bailey, Brett Bencaz, Hayden Bessonette, Angelina Betbeze, Kennedi Blair, Evan Broussard, Elizabeth Brumfield, Isabella  Bull, Christopher Campbell, Luke Campbell, Macy Collins, Liam  Cunningham, Tyson Daigle, Abigail DeAngelo, Natalie Do, Nicholas Drez, Gabriella Ducharme, Quin Dukaric, Carys Durnin, Canon Edgecombe, Kendyl Edwards, Brenna Fisher, John Fitzmorris, Braeden Fox, Blaise Fox, Ashlyn Gitz, Ashlynn Harper, Connor Harris, Angelle Higgins, Kaylee Holmes, Aiden Horton, Ashlynn Howell, Hayden Knapps, Brynnan Kuber, Ainsley Lagarde, Gavin Landry, Abby Lanoux, Makayla Laudun, Anna LeBlanc, Henna Lee, Hays Marrioneaux, Gage McDaniel, Evan McNabb, Anna Medine, Aiden Medine, Joshua Miller, William Mondello, Derrick Morris, Owen Naquin, Kenneth  Nguyen, Tu-Quyen Nguyen, Quynh Nhi Nguyen, Ryan Noel, Kylie Ostrander, Ashlyn Peters, Andrew Phillips, Olivia Pinell, Brynne Rabalais, Thomas Raymond, Conor  Reynolds, Ashton Richardson, Colleen Roberts, Blaine Rodrigue, Audrey Rudge, Nathan Saylor, Taylor Smith, Vincent Sotor, Jansen Stevens, Kaylin Taffaro, Meredith Taliaferro, Dylan  Tate, Alex Thibodeaux, Brady Thornhill, Calder Tram, Sammy Tramonte, Ricardo Verduzco, Samantha Vicknair, Alex Vidaurre, Katherine Vu, Alexis Wagner, Blythe  Waguespack, Aubrey Waguespack, Andrew  Watts, Evelyn White, Kristian Wilson, Allyson Zylicz
 

The Silver Award is presented to students who have completed 25 or more hours over the requirement. The Silver Award recipients are:
Ella Adcock, Cooper  Bankston, Nicole Benigno, Joshua Bertrand, Robin Billings, Canyon Blank, Makayla Bonanno, Matthew Bonnecaze, Jackson Boudreaux, Adison Bourg, Kameron Bowie, Emily  Breaux, Grant Brouillette, Madeline Brown, Sean Brown, Makenzie Clark, Chloe Clement, Emma Collett, Marguerite  Collier, Lauren  Crow, Kate  DeAngelo, Ryleigh Dedon, Angelique Deville, Audrey Doming, Rylie Evans, Sayla Fogos, Jordan Fox, Harrison Fruge, Jillian Gallinaro, Abigail Guidry, Jude Hardie, Cameron Hart, Khy Harvey, Jacob Jean, Benjamin Jones, Kaiden Klock, Emily Larzelere, Annabelle Lejeune, Daniel Manchester, Ashlynn McVea, Lucas Miller, Collin Millet, Ella Ortego, Isabella Ortiz, Mia Scott, Kyla Sutton, Nicholas Taffaro, Gracie Thomas, Vivian Truong, Ryan Verinder, Riley  Williams, Avery Williamson, Madyson Yoder

The Gold Award is presented to students who have completed 50 or more hours over the requirement. The Gold Award recipients are: 

Lee Balart, Ava Barnett, Rebecca Dardis, Rachel  Dardis, Cara Delacruz, Hannah  Englert, Annemarie Froeba, Isabel Froeba, Megyn Gauthier, Will Godberry, Mary Katherine Gravois, Faith Gremillion, Chloe Hall, Riley Harshbarger, Sophia Jean, Lucy Kyle, Addison Latona, Luke Leger, Lucas LeJeune, Briar Lott, Caroline Lucas, Grace  McGibboney, Anh-Tu Nguyen, Trieu Nguyen, Emily  Ponson, Victoria Provost, Catherine  Sanchez, Stephen Sclafani, Olivia Thibodeaux, Allison Turner, Allie Waguespack, Elise Watkins, Addison Watkins
 

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St. Michael High School would like to Congratulate Mrs. Patty Fell on her retirement after 36 years of service as a Warrior! From teaching clothing & textiles, food & nutrition, child development, and adult responsibilities to coaching the flag and powerlifting teams for many years, there is not much on which Mrs. Fell has not left her mark. 

One of the biggest staples that Mrs. Fell has brought to St. Michael is her annual fashion show with her clothing and textiles students. She will host her last show on Friday, April 28th, 2023 in the St. Michael Multipurpose Gym where her students will showcase their talents and skills that they learned in her class. Although we are incredibly sad to see her go, we are so excited for her to start enjoying her retirement. Congratulations Mrs. Fell and thank you for touching so many lives during your many years as a Warrior! 

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Let's give a big Warrior Congratulations to this year's Mother Seton Award Recipient, Megan Grippi! 

In 1986, the Diocesan Home and School Association established the Mother Seton Award to honor those individuals who have shared their gifts through exemplary service to school.  Megan currently serves as secretary for our Home and School Association and plays an integral role with many of the organization's events: Shadow Days, Tuition Raffle, Parent Boot Camp, Used Uniform Sale, and the Wine and Cheese Parent Welcome.  In addition to sharing her talents with the Home and School Association, Megan assists with the March for Life and the Pro-Vita dinners, and decorating lockers for our football team.  

Congratulations Megan and thank you for all that you do for St. Michael! 

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Congratulations to the St. Michael Boys Powerlifting team for winning the 2023 Louisiana State Championship. 

The 2023 LHSAA State Powerlifting Championships were held at the Louisiana of Louisiana at Lafayette on March 25, 2023. This year's team is the first powerlifting team in the school’s history to win the state championship with a winning score of 44 Points. See below for the individual placements. 
114 wt class Sammy Tramonte 1st – 7pt
123 wt class Hadly carter 2nd -5pt
132 wt class Richard dang 4th- 3pt
148 wt class Calder tram 3rd-4pt
148 wt class Grayson Aguillard 6th-1pt
165 wt class Andy Thai 3rd-4pt
165 wt class Peyton Scott 6th-1pt
181 wt class Gavin Knapps 2nd-5pt
198 wt class Matthew Beall 5th-2pt
220 wt class Bennett Blank 2nd-5pt
242 wt class Emilio Perez 1st-7pt

The Warriors broke 11 school records in the squat, bench or deadlift divisions. 

Click HERE to check out some pictures from this year's event! 

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Thank you to all of those who made our first Taste of Warrior Tailgate event a success! We had a blast tasting yummy food from some of the best restaurants in Baton Rouge, listening to live music performed by Werewolf, bidding on auction items, and most importantly- supporting St. Michael High School! 
Congrats to City Pork’s pork and grits for being named “Best Dish.” 

Special thanks to our vendors and sponsors for helping make this event possible for us! 
Vendors: 
Ruffino's Restaurant - Steaks, Seafood, Italian, Proverbial Wine Bistro, City Pork Highland at Perkins, Matherne's Market, Walk-On's Sports Bistreaux, Bistro Byronz, SoLou, Mestizo Louisiana Mexican Cuisine, Mason's Grill, Catering Cajun, LLC, Rice & Roux, Just Wingin It
Sponsors: 
Gulf Coast Bank (Bar), Shamrock Construction (Tailgate),  Manda Fine Meats (Tailgate),  Ascension Premier Dental(Logo), Bill Caldwell Insurance Services, Est. 2011(Logo), Coca-Cola (In-Kind), Community Coffee (In-Kind).

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On Friday, September 2nd, 2022, St. Michael the Archangel High School held its annual Fall Awards Ceremony honoring our students' accomplishments from the Spring 2022 semester. Over 200 students were recognized in the ceremony for their academic and personal successes, and they truly encompass what it means to be a Warrior. These students have dedicated themselves to their studies, and through diligence and hard work, have achieved a particular goal or reached a designated standard. 

Click here to access pictures taken during the ceremony.

Let's give a big Warrior congratulations to the following students on their successes: 

Second Generation Scholarship (awarded to students of St. Michael Alumni who stand out academically as well as encompass what it means to be a Warrior): Ashlyn Peters, Olivia Thibodeaux, and Cade McLellan
 

Carley McCord Scholarship (awarded to a senior who demonstrates many of the qualities late alumna Carley McCord possessed – a deep faith, a strong work ethic, academic achievement, participation in sports and a true love of people and of life) : Meredith Taliaferro

The Woodmen of the World Award (recognizes outstanding proficiency in American History): Emma Collett

Barefoot Pedals Scholarship (awarded to a senior student who is a member of the student ministry team or band and exemplify Jeffery David Nola’s quiet leadership, spirituality, commitment to academic success and a skill in playing a musical instrument): Kaylee Holmes and Allison Turner

Robert A. Bogan Award (awarded to a St. Michael sophomore who values the gift of a Catholic education, strives for academic excellence, and lives out his/her faith in their daily lives): Avery Vavasseur

Greater Baton Rouge State Fair Scholarship (awarded to a junior on the basis of scholarship, leadership and community service in honor of alumnus, Jim Broussard): Annemarie Froeba

Kay Rabalais Scholarship (awarded to a senior student based upon his/her volunteer work during the junior year and his/her academic record in honor of late alumna, Kay Rabalais): Braeden Fox

Leadership Scholarship (awarded to a student who is involved in their school community, leads by example and exhibits excellence in their daily life): Derrick Morris, Jr.

First Honors Academic Letter Recipients: 

Carolina Alvarez, Nathan Beall, Evan Broussard, Madison Broussard, Drew Bruno, William Caldwell IV, Samantha Calix, Connor Cornett, Rylee Curtis, Gabrielle Distefano, Madalyn Dubnansky, Kendyl Edwards, Isabel Froeba, Jillian Gallinaro, Caroline Gremillion, Riley Harshbarger, Sophia Jean, Audrey Lanoux, Emily Larzelere, Addison Latona, Ella Lawrence, Alyse LeBlanc, Miley Macdonald, Aidan Medine, Owen Naquin, Alexander Ocmond, Kaylin Taffaro , Ada Waguespack, Evelyn White, Avery Williamson, Claire Ashford, Ava Barnett   Matthew Beall, Hayden Bessonet, Emily Breaux, John Paul Breaux, Henry Breeden, Elizabeth Brumfield, Luke Campbell, Makenzie Clark, Jackson Cummings, Ronald Kien Dang, Rachel Dardis, Grace Denison, Arthur Donaldson IV, Mary Kathryn Gravois, Audrey Hair, Caden Hannie, Katherine Klumpp, Abigail Kraemer, Hays Marionneaux, Hannah McQuiddy, Julia Miller, Lucas Miller, Abigail Morrison, Emily Naquin, Angel Ngo, Nikki Normand, Nikolas Pforr, Victoria Provost, Andrew Rhodes, Andrew Richard, Colleen Roberts, Dalton Rufini, William Simpson III, Jansen Stevens, Isabel Tram, Vivian Truong, Alexander Vidaurre, Reilly Wilks, Cooper Bankston, Isabella Bull, Macy Collins, Lauren Crow, Liam Cunningham, Richard-Tri Dang, Cara Isabelle Delacruz, Hannah Englert, Madelyn Fitch, Will Godbery, Brady Hatcher, Kaylee Holmes, Ashlynn Howell, Hayden Knapps, Jackson Landry, John Latona, Christian Martin, Miranda Martone, Anna Medine, Joshua Miller, Anh-Tu Nguyen, Austin Pearson, Olivia Pinell, Emily Ponson, Ashton Richardson, Alexander Rodriguez, Sophia Santoro, Reese Stelly, Andrew Tran, Allie Waguespack, Anna Weileman, Riley Williams, Chance Young            
 

Principal's Honors: 

Chloe Hall, Grace Manuel, Katelyn O'Brien, Luke Raymond, Samuel Tramonte, Lee Balart, Blaise Fox, Annemarie Froeba, Gavin Landry, Monica Levron, Andrew Rhodes, Nicole Benigno, Bennett Blank, Emma Collett, Angelique Deville, Braeden Fox, Jordan Hannie, Jonathan Harper, Anh-Tu Nguyen, Beverly Smith, Allyson Zylicz          
 

30+ Club (Students who score a 30 or higher on the ACT): Lee Balart and Gavin Landry

3+ Jump (Students who improved their ACT composite score by 3 or more points): 

Brennan Collins, Colin Grippi, Hayden Knapps, Denora Phan, Olivia Pinell, Reese Stelly, Meredith Taliaferro, Andrew Tran, Christian Vavasseur, Anna Weileman

6+ Jump (Students who improved their ACT composite score by 6 points): Samantha Vicknair

National Honor Society Induction: 

Lee Balart, Ava Barnett, Matthew Beall, Hayden Bessonet, Emily Breaux, John Paul Breaux, Elizabeth Brumfield, Mackenzie Clark, Macy Collins, Elise Cormier, Jackson Cumming, Ronald Dang, Rachel Dardis, Grace Denison, Angelique Deville, Arthur Donaldson IV, John Fitzmorris, Blaise Fox, Annemarie Froeba, Mary Kathryn Gravois, William Harrison, Kaylee Holmes, Angela Huynh, Kaiden Klock, Katherine Klumpp, Abigail Kraemer, Gavin Landry, Monica Levron, Hays Marionneaux, Miranda Martone, Hannah McQuiddy, Joshua Miller, Julia Miller, Lucas Miller, Emily Naquin, Baylie Patt, Austin Pearson, Nicholas Pforr, Victoria Provost, Andrew Rhodes, Ashton Richardson, Colleen Roberts, Sophia Santoro, Olivia Thibodeaux, Isabel Tram, Andrew Tran, Vivian Truong, Reilly Wilks

 

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The St. Michael Warrior Awards Dinner was celebrated Wednesday night honoring three outstanding members of the Warrior community. Congratulations to Mr. James Baldridge (Warrior Sword Award), Mr. Stephen deBessonet (Wall of Honor), and Michael Schillage ‘06 (Alumni of the Year).

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The St. Michael High School class of 2022 was celebrated at the annual Baccalaureate Mass on Wednesday evening. Several seniors were recognized for their academic excellence, dedication to service, and leadership over their four years as a Warrior.

The presentation of awards began with a salutatory address from the class of 2022 salutatorian, James Balart. "During the last four years, we have been given all the tools we need to face an uncertain future without fear and with a security that comes from our Catholic faith,” he shares. “The book of Joshua tells us, ‘Do not fear nor be dismayed for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.’ As we start a new chapter in our lives, let us remember that no matter what happens, God is with us, and we are never alone.”

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Congratulations to the 2022 St. Michael High School Valedictorian, Caroline Adolph, and the 2022 St. Michael High School Salutatorian, James Balart! 

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St. Michael High School celebrated its annual Service Mass this morning and honored students for their standardized testing achievements and excellence in service.

Several St. Michael students were inducted into the ACT 30+ club. Congratulations to the following students for achieving a composite score of 30 or higher on the ACT test: Cooper Bankston, Bennett Blank, Isabella Bull, Emma Collett, Lauren Crow, Angelique Deville, Madelyn Fitch, Braeden Fox, Will Godbery, John Latona, Christian Martin, Anh-Tu Nguyen, Ashton Richardson, Beverly Smith, Allie Waguespack, Allyson Zylicz, Blaise Fox, and Andrew Rhodes. Camille Hardee from the class of 2021 also received this honor. The ACT Achievement Award was also presented to 31 students who have improved by 3 or more points on the ACT.

Additionally, the St. Teresa of Calcutta award was presented to Julia Coffey and Nicholas Johnson. This award is presented to one male and female who have embodied the call to serve like Christ throughout their high school careers. Over 125 students were also presented with awards for going above and beyond the minimum requirement of service hours for the 2021-2022 school year.

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St. Michael senior, Taylor Cuccia, officially signed with the LSU Tiger Girls dance team yesterday morning. Taylor is a member of the St. Michael track and field team, the spirit club, the ambassadors, the BETA club, and the National Honor Society. She has danced competitively for the Center Stage Performing Arts Academy for the past seven years and maintains above a 4.0 GPA. 

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Wax was a key leader on the St. Michael High School varsity volleyball team over the last four years, mostly playing the position of outside hitter and serving as a team captain during her senior year. She is a two-time All-District Honorable Mention player and two-time letterman. She has accumulated over 250 kills and 100 aces in just her last two years as Warrior volleyball player. She was also a 3-year member of the basketball team and a member of the track and field team during her junior year.  

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St. Michael juniors enjoyed a day of reflection, renewal and prayer on campus during their retreat on Tuesday. The day’s theme “serve like Christ,” allowed the soon-to-be seniors on campus to contemplate the importance of acting as role models with courage and compassion.

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St. Michael senior Anthony Igiede signed his college letter of intent to play basketball for Southern Arkansas University last week. Igiede was a key leader on the St. Michael High School varsity team over the last four years, mostly playing the position of forward, although he is versatile enough to play shooting guard as well. Despite suffering an injury at the beginning of the season, he still managed to become part of the exclusive 1,000-point club this year. He is a two-time All-District player as well as an All-State Honorable Mention qualifier. He is also a frontrunner in the classroom, averaging above a 3.5 GPA over his four years as a Warrior.

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St. Michael sophomores spent a day in retreat this week at St. John the Evangelist in Plaquemine. The day’s theme of “Persevere,” inspired by Romans 12-12, speaks on preserving in prayer and focused on the charism of “fides,” or living the faith.

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The St. Michael Alumni Office and Counseling Department hosted their annual career day for all students on Tuesday, March 15, for the first time since before Covid two years ago. More than 75 professional men and women attended the event, including 50 Warrior alumni. Students chose four 30-minute professional presentations to learn about different career paths and what they entail. Options ranged from business and restaurant entrepreneurship to engineering and nursing. 

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St. Michael High School added multimedia and broadcasting to its already well-rounded list of class electives over the 2021-2022 school year. Now in its second semester, the class is well underway with event livestreams and a preliminary YouTube broadcasting channel.

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St. Michael Warriors and students from around the diocese celebrated life with several activities last week in lieu of the usual March for Life in Washington, D.C. The pro-life week began with a full overnight lock-in, “Vigil for Life” experience, on St. Michael’s campus held January 15 - 16. The event, themed “Light has Dawned,” hosted over 200 students from seven different schools, and the Mercedarian Sisters as well as the Dominican sisters who flew in from Nashville, TN. Several priests and speakers were present throughout the weekend also.

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Congratulations to Mindy Jones on being named the 12th grade Diocesan Student of the Year!  Mindy will represent the Diocese of Baton Rouge in the state competition for the Louisiana Student of the Year.

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Lead by Head Coach Drew Hart ‘92 since 2007, the team began this season with a handful of momentous victories over some tough opponents, including a win over the U-High Cubs, a feat that has not been accomplished since 2014. Unfortunately, since the start of the 2021-22 season, the team has faced a few obstacles, including an ankle injury by leading senior and college prospect, Anthony Igiede. But there is a silver lining, according to Coach Hart, who mentions that this group possesses the highest averaged team GPA (at a 3.5) since his time as the Head Coach.

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Congratulations to St. Michael High School chemistry teacher Lorenzo Foster who was named the High School Chemistry Teacher of the Year by the American Chemical Society! He will be honored at the ACS Awards Dinner later this spring in Baton Rouge. Click to read more. 

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St. Michael's seniors spent a day in retreat this week at Camp Living Waters in Loranger, LA. The day’s theme of “Put on Love,” inspired by Colossians 3:12-14, allowed students to dive deeply into understanding God’s love in all areas of life. Click here to read more.

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Congratulations to St. Michael High School's 2021-22 Student of the Year, Mindy Jones! The SMHS Student of the Year is chosen based on academic achievement, leadership activities, and evidence of service and citizenship efforts. Mindy will now compete for the Diocesan Student of the Year, the winner of which will compete at the state level.

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Senior soccer player Margaret “Maggie” Denison signed her national letter of intent with Southeastern University on Wednesday.

Originally a volleyball player in middle school, Maggie says her interest in soccer developed around 6th grade after watching her younger sister succeed in the sport. “I began playing soccer because I saw my little sister playing so well and getting a lot of attention for it. So, I joined the Baton Rouge Soccer Club and enjoyed it immediately,” she explains. “I was on the second level team for just a year before I moved to the top playing level.”

Click to read more! 

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Alumnus AJ Fletcher ‘15 reached a competitive milestone that not many athletes can attest to by joining the Ultimate Fighting Championship league in August of this year. Fletcher is hoping to have his first professional UFC fight scheduled by the end of 2021. He will compete in the Welterweight (170 lbs.) division. Click to read more about AJ's story!

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St. Michael's class of 2025 spent a day in retreat last week at St. John the Evangelist Church. As freshmen, this was their first high school class retreat. The day's theme, “Becoming a Warrior for Christ,” focused on the St. Michael charisms Veritas, Fides, and Ministerium.

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Two St. Michael High School seniors, James Balart and Anthony “Dawson” Latona, were named 2021-22 National Merit Semifinalist by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation. Approximately 16,000 Semifinalist high school students across the nation are announced before National Merit Scholarships are offered to Finalists. Congratulations boys! 

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The St. Michael class of 2025 voted on their student council representatives in August. Congratulations to Sean Brown, President; Serenity Harris, Vice President; Isabel Froeba, Secretary; and Owen Naquin, Treasurer.

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This morning, students and faculty gathered to celebrate the efforts and hard work of our student body by recognizing those who have excelled in the areas of service and academics. These students have dedicated themselves to their studies, and through diligence and hard work, have achieved a particular goal or reached a designated standard. Congratulations to all our students on their hard work and perseverance during the 2020-21 school year!

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Congratulations again to all our 2021 St. Michael High School graduates! Check out what our Co-Valedictorians, Charlotte Balart & Abigail McCurry, had to say about their experiences as Warriors over the last four years here!

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The St. Michael High School class of 2021 was celebrated at the annual Baccalaureate Mass last week. Several students were recognized for their academic excellence, dedication to service, and leadership over their four years as Warriors.

The presentation of awards began with a salutatory address from the class of 2021's salutatorian, Emalie Manuel. "Although we did not have a 'normal' senior year, we managed to push through and maintain positive attitudes," she shares. "These past four years, we have grown in many aspects whether physically, academically, emotionally, or spiritually by growing closer to God and our faith."

To view a list of all awards, click here.

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Last week, St. Michael students voted on the 2021-22 student council representatives and executive board.

The 2021-22 student body president will be Julia Clark and the student body vice president will be James Balart. Other executive senior members include Madeline de Vries as parliamentarian, Lindsey Hunt as secretary, Margaret Perrien as treasurer, Sarah Gil as historian, and Nick Johnson as chaplain.

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On Monday, St. Michael juniors enjoyed a day of reflection, renewal and prayer during their annual class retreat. The day’s theme “Serve like Christ,” allowed the soon-to-be seniors on campus to contemplate the importance of acting as role models with courage and compassion.

Juniors had the chance to observe multiple speakers, work creatively, and play games. Girls and boys also had extended breakout sessions to explore calls to serve in future vocations. At the end of the day, students gathered for Eucharistic Adoration together as a class in the St. Michael gym and heard a powerful witness by Andrew Hundley from the Louisiana Parole Project.

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St. Michael sophomore Anh-Tu Nguyen unveiled his remarkable artistic talents at the St. Michael art show in April. Along with his impressive drawing skills Anh-Tu is also quite the pianist, showcasing his musical talents at most St. Michael liturgies on campus. Additionally, he is a member of the creative writing club, the reading Warriors club, the BETA club, as well as student council, where he served as homeroom representative this school year. As only a sophomore, he has already enrolled in eight honors classes and boasts over a 4.5 GPA. Click to read more!

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This afternoon, St. Michael senior Lance Williams signed his letter of intent to play basketball for Xavier University in New Orleans. Lance was a key leader on the St. Michael varsity team over the last three years, mostly playing the position of point guard, though he is versatile enough to play shooting guard as well. He is a three-time All-District player, and two-time Defensive MVP as well as a two-time All-State Honorable Mention qualifier and All-Metro player. One of Lance’s biggest accolades has been joining the exclusive 1,000-point club. In the history of St. Michael basketball, only 11 other players have conquered this feat.

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St. Michael senior Katherine Varnado was officially accepted into the United States Naval Academy! With an acceptance rate only slightly above 8%, Katherine received an exclusive phone call from Congressman Garret Graves to inform her of the news while she was at school. Katherine is the only female in the state to be granted this honor.

She plans to major in biological engineering and assume the Officer position of a Marine (of which only 6% are women) after graduation, where she will lead and oversee operations of newly enlisted military members. She will also be a member of the Naval track and field team.

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Alumnus Alex Landry ‘17 received the Agent of Change Award at the 2021 Love Purple Live Gold Award Ceremony on April 6. This accolade, which recognizes an LSU student who uses strong leadership skills to identify existing social issues and advocate for change through programs or service opportunities that educate and engage the LSU community, was presented by LSU’s Campus Life Committee.

Landry, who is also President of Alpha Epsilon Delta (LSU’s premedical honor’s society), implemented a program called “Pandemic Peers” at the start of the 2020-21 school year. The program, which partners AED upperclassmen with freshmen in the Science Residential College, is meant to help guide incoming students through the premedical process as well as give them a chance to meet new people.

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Coach Zach Leger ‘03 has been named the new Head Football Coach for St. Michael the Archangel High School beginning in the 2021 season. Along with 10 years of coaching experience, Coach Leger also has extensive play time in the sport from his time as a Warrior and his time as an offensive lineman for the University of Louisiana, making him a standout choice for the position.

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St. Michael senior Shad Sheffie had never touched a wrestling mat in his life until he stepped onto St. Michael High School’s campus. Four years later he is a two-time State Champion. In the final weeks of his senior year, he is also busy preparing physically and mentally to join the 11X Infantry in the United States Army directly after graduation.

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