W e recently held several big productions on our campus, and the talent of our students, faculty, and staff continue to amaze. The Academic Pep rally was “sweet” and honored more students than ever before. The crowd in the gym was at an all-time high. The senior-led Passion Play was an

awesome way to begin Holy Week. Not even the weather or a new location could stop the show and it looked like our largest attendance ever. Construction is ongoing with our classroom project, and once the roof is covered on both buildings, the interior work can move forward regardless of weather. The anticipated completion date is mid-July, which will give the staff time to prepare the classrooms for the arrival of our students in August. We invite the grandparents of our freshmen and sophomores to celebrate Mass on April 14th and juniors and seniors on April 21st, at 1:20 P.M. in the Rebel Dome. Our annual Senior Mass is scheduled Friday, April 29th, at 8:36 A.M. All senior scholarship offers, turned in to date, will be announced to the student body. April also brings prom activities as they relate to Teurlings Catholic. The following is our annual plea to parents: If you set no curfew or if you allow your children to rent hotel rooms, sponsor after- parties where anyone who can open the ice chest or look over the bar counter can drink, and let them act as though they are consenting adults, you are risking your child’s life. You are also risking the life of your neighbor’s or your best friend’s child at the same time. When you let your children go to an after-party where drinking is condoned, even though you or other parents are present, you are risking your child’s life, and the lives of other children. Teurlings Catholic does not sponsor, condone, or advertise any after-party or drinking corresponding to any school activity. Parents who permit drinking by underage children are breaking the law, according to the state of Louisiana and the Federal government. The school will notify the appropriate law enforcement agency if we have knowledge of any pre- or post-prom parties where alcohol may be present. Students will be breathalyzed by uniformed security before entry to the prom. Our students are responsible for their guests. Coaches take risks with their play calling or game time line-up substitutions, but they are playing a game. What are you willing to risk?

THE OFFICIAL NEWSLETTER FOR PARENTS OF TEURLINGS CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS

From Our Principal...

Leaders of Distinction Chancellor

Rev. Hampton Davis, III Our Lady Queen of Peace Church

Principal Michael Boyer (Ext. 104)

Assistant Principal Bruce Baudier (Ext. 102)

Academic Assistant Principal Marty Heintz (Ext. 103) Director of Development Aline Norwood (Ext. 105)

Director of Athletics Sonny Charpentier (Ext. 208) Director of Faith Formation

Josette Surratt (Ext. 229)

Phone: 337-235-5711

Fax: 337-234-8057

Athletics: 337-234-7022

Cafeteria: 337-232-8861

www.tchs.net

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Prom April 9th Senior Graduation Orders April 13th, 1:45 PM Grandparents’ Mass 9th & 10th Grade April 14th, 1:20 PM Advisory Council April 20th, 6:30 PM

Grandparents’ Mass 11th & 12th Grade April 21st, 1:20 PM Progress Reports on RenWeb April 28th, 9:00 AM Dancing with the REBEL Stars April 30th, 7:00 PM Newsletter The deadline for submitting articles for the MAY issue of the Rebelation is April 25th. Email Tiffany Dugas Parks (tparks@tchs.net) with your articles and pictures.

FOR YOUR

INFORMATION:

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Marty Heintz - Assistant Principal

ACADEMICS

All of us, I believe, look at the Easter break as the beginning of the end of the school year. While that is generally true, this year we have a full nine weeks of school between the Easter break and that final day of school in May. With that in mind, here are some facts to keep in mind.

1. School attendance and absences Students may miss no more than 14 classes in any

subject in order to receive credit for the course, regardless of grade. This includes both “excused” absences where the student may make up work and

“unexcused” where the student may not make up work. Both types of absences are included in the total. You can check your student’s absences in RenWeb. The only exceptions are made for extended illness, usually requiring hospitalization and an extensive (more than 7 day) recovery period after the

hospitalization, as documented by the attending physician. Why? Because we must follow the state

mandatory school attendance policy.

2. Skip days Teurlings Catholic in no way condones “skip” days by

any class or group. Do not listen to your student, there are no sanctioned skip days and we expect our students here at school.

3. Vacations We do not encourage our students to miss class or

exams for family vacations; however, we do realize that occasionally a family event (such as the

graduation of an older brother or sister) does fall on a school day. Students who will miss any class or exam for a family or personal event must bring a note from the parent (or the parent may email Ann Dugas at adugas@tchs.net) a week prior to the anticipated

absence. The note must list the reason why the student will be absent. The student will then pick up a

“request to miss class” form from Mrs. Dugas in the front office and that form will be brought by the

student to each teacher, who will indicate the missed work on the form. The completed form is then brought back to Mrs. Dugas and I approve the

request. The student is expected to return to school with all work missed completed according to the teacher’s directions.

4. Academic probation Students with a D or F in any class for the current

grading period (right now that would be the 3rd

Quarter) are not allowed to leave class for a field trip or an athletic or extracurricular event. It is the

responsibility of the parent to arrange transportation for the student to the event after school is over. The only exceptions are for playoff contests and activities where the entire grade participates, as approved by either Mr. Boyer or myself.

5. Final Exams Yes, students are expected to take exams in every

academic subject, even electives. The exceptions are ONLY for seniors with an A for every grading period (1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 4th Quarter as well as mid-term exam and conduct) and for students who placed at the

district rally. There are no final exams in “performance” classes (athletic PE, Theatre and

Advanced Theatre, Retreat Ministry) and exams in dual enrollment classes are often given a week or two in advance of the regularly scheduled TCHS exams. Yes, it is true that students who do not need to take an exam do not have to be on campus during the regularly scheduled exam period.

6. Financial obligations No student may take a final exam unless all financial

obligations to the school are met. This includes tuition, cafeteria payments, return of library and textbooks, and the return of all issued sports equipment.

7. Failures and summer school Yes, fail a required class (English, math, science, social

studies, religion) and the student must go to summer school. Beginning with the class of 2018, that extends to foreign language failures, too. We can generally

accommodate students via traditional summer school through Lafayette, St. Martin, St. Landry, and

Vermilion Parish or we can refer the parent and student to an accredited and SACS/AdvancED online

program. Students who fail multiple classes may have to take multiple classes in the summer or, depending on the number of subjects failed and remediation opportunities, may not be able to return to TCHS. And, yes, seniors who fail a required course will NOT be on stage for graduation ceremonies. This includes English IV, the senior math class and Religion IV.

Questions—please e-mail Mrs. Heintz “mheintz@tchs.net”

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Wishes Granted

Teurlings Catholic High School would like to acknowledge all our donors for helping make dreams come true. Gifts are listed as reported to the Development Office by grateful recipients since the last issue of Rebelation. (3/1/16 – 4/1/16)

DEVELOPMENT

Academic (Restricted Donations)

Albertsons Target

Athletics

Baseball Sponsors The CORE Institute at

LA Orthopedic Specialists Duane’s Crawfish Farms, Inc./

Crawfish Country Catering Elliott Construction

Grand Coteau Dirt & Sand Hollier’s Family Pharmacy, LLC

John A. Hendry, DDS, LLC New York Life – Terry Melancon

Pat’s Fisherman’s Wharf Restaurant Pop-N-Geaux

Rees Street Market Rope Soap ‘Dope

S & S Steel Buildings Seafood International

State Farm Insurance – Bruce Montesano

Therapy Center Wear Control Welding, Inc.

Whitlejo Specialty Company, LLC Computer World, Inc.

Hampton Toyota

Fishing Team Service Chevrolet, Inc.

Softball Sponsors

AXA Advisors A-Abal Transmission &

Differential Repairs Bourque’s Super Store Chez Francois Seafood

Lafayette Marble & Granite Maritime International

Quality Ndt, Inc. Select Stone, LLC

Tracie & Larry Dupuy Wear Control Welding, Inc.

Neal & Ellen Savant Chez Francois Seafood

Hebert’s Custom Cabinets

NuNu’s Fresh Market Track & Field

Cam-Log Rentals, Inc. Pizza Village

Bryan & Amy Scrantz Advanced Piping Solutions, Inc.

Holy Family Catholic School Global Vessel & Tank

Patriot Auto Spa Delhomme Animal Clinic

Tami Castex Phillip P. LeBlanc, CPA APAC

Clayton & Bobbie Ledet Professional Outsource Services LLC

Computer World, Inc. Hampton Toyota

Capital Challenge Grant St. Leo the Great Church

John Duplantis ‘59

Don Foley

Memorial Fund Rosalind Foley

Matching Corporations Wells Fargo Matching Gifts Program In Association with Randyl Ratcliff

In Association with Adam Champagne AXA Foundation

In Association with Gregory P. Authement

R.A.B.C. Faculty

Luncheon Dana Stelly (Gracie 9th, Nicholas

TCH’12, Brennan TCH’13) Julie Benoit (Maddux 9th)

Mary Ann Quebedeaux (Annie Marie 9th)

Melissa Guilbeau Sierra 10th) Micki McCord (Andrew 11th)

Becky Benoit (Colin 10th) Monica Salopek

(Stephen TCH’10, Sophie 11th)

Roddy Richard Memorial Scholarship

Fr. Gary Schexnayder

Spring Rebel Fest (Stadium Capital) Wear Control Welding, Inc.

Quality Ndt, Inc. Broussard Properties, LLC

TCHS Foundation

Elizabeth & Peter Simon In Memory of

Mrs. Henrietta R. Romero Bobby & Yvonne Green

In Memory of Mrs. Henrietta R. Romero

Patricia Carroll c/o The Louis Begnaud Family

In Memory of Mrs. Henrietta R. Romero

Dale & Patricia Greig In Memory of

Juliana Kathryn Gerami

Treats and Smiles Matt & Michael Ducrest

Tuition Assistance

Anonymous

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JV Diocesan Quiz Bowl Tournament - Chaille Atkinson(10th) was the highest individual scorer at the tournament. Academic Pep Rally RABC Grand Prize Winners: Tate Buller, Kaitlyn Camel, Colten Sonnier, Katherine Wedlake, Madisyn Simoneaux, Kynan Sonnier, Sean Gillis, Luke Vidrine RALLY: Our students did extremely well at the District Literary and Speech Rally - 1st through 4th place qualify for state: First place (receives a $100 scholarship to UL) Algebra II, Ty Theriot; Chemistry, Brooke Badeaux; English II, Kaitlyn Guidry; Fine Arts Survey, Jill Johnson; French II, Ethan Eddy; Physics, Neil Sand; Sociology, Trey Menuet Second place: Biology I, Olivia Guidry; English I, Alyssa Savant; Physical Science, Jordan Richard; Spanish II, Ashley Latiolais; Spanish III, Mattie Trahan Third place: Advanced Math/Functions and Statistics, Madi Miller; Biology II, Ashton Whaley; English IV, Elizabeth Heintz; Environmental Science, Tatum Reeves Fourth place: Calculus, Hannah Istre; Nutrition and Food, Danielle Hellickson; Geometry, Colten Sonnier; Psychology, Madison Mitchell Fifth place (does not qualify for state): Civics, Bryant Masson; World Geography, Michael Heintz Speech Results: Extemporaneous Speaking, Olivia Feucht, 1st; Interpretive Reading, Maddie Deslatte, 5th; Original Oratory, Connor Richard, 5th; Radio Speaking, Emily Bedenbaugh, 1st; Art, Pencil, Greta Collet, Honorable Mention; One-Act Play, All Star Cast, Olivia Feucht and Connor Andries 2016-2017 REBEL REVUE: Congratulations to the following girls selected to the 2016-2017 Rebel Revue: Haylee Aucoin, Brooke Badeaux, Emily Blakely, Sarah Blakely, Kaylie Darbonne, Josie Dawes, GiGi Gibson, Sydnea Guidry, Ari Higginbotham, Peyton McCarley, Sydney Olivier,

Meagan Ortego, Melanna Sam, Kallie Rose Segura, Alexis Thibodeaux, Madi Vidrine Congratulations to senior, Isabelle Dominique who was named as the 2016-2017 Lafayette Parish Cattlemen Queen. (Pictured Right) Teurlings Catholic spirit leaders were one of the top fundraising schools for St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital for the 3rd year in a row as part of Varsity's Team Up for St. Jude campaign. Our top 3 fundraisers, Laurel Prejean, Kaylie Darbonne, and Sarah Blakely received an all expense paid trip to visit the hospital and perform for some of the patients. (Pictured Right) Congratulations to freshman, Leiton LeBlanc and her family band who have been invited to perform at the 2016 New Orleans Heritage & Jazz Festival. With great honor, they will be performing on Friday, April 29th! They will be sharing the line up with huge names such as Nick Jonas, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Stevie Wonder, Paul Simon and many, many other amazing musicians. (Pictured Right)

CONGRATS! Speech & Debate: Catholic Forensic League District Tournament: 3rd in Overall Sweepstakes; the following students qualified to compete in the CFL National Tournament in Sacramento, CA in May: Brandon Alleman (Oratory), Zoe Billeaud (Lincoln-Douglas Debate), Claire Champagne (Dramatic Performance/Oratory), Maddie Deslatte (Oral Interpretation), Olivia Feucht (Extemp), Katie McKenzie (Extemp), Jacob Moreau (Congress), Connor Richard (Lincoln-Douglas Debate), Carson Stephenson (Extemp), and Nicholas Zeek (Oratory) NSDA National Qualifying Tournament: the following students qualified and will compete in the NSDA National Tournament in June in Salt Lake City, Utah: Maddie Deslatte (National Qualifier in Dramatic Interpretation), Katie McKenzie (National Qualifier in International Extemp) State Tournament of Champions: the following students earned a spot on the All-State Speech Team - Brandon Alleman (Oratory), Zoe Billeaud (Impromptu and Public Forum Debate), Olivia Feucht (Impromptu and Public Forum Debate), Katie McKenzie (Congressional Debate/Extemp); Brandon Alleman (3rd - Oratory), Zoe Billeaud & Olivia Feucht (3rd - Public Forum Debate), Katie McKenzie (State Champion - Extemp); the team earned a 4th place finish in Overall Sweepstakes

This column is designed to recognize the accomplishments of our students in the areas of academics, athletics, and extra-curricular activities at school or around the community. Parents, teachers, coaches, sponsors, moderators, and pastors are invited to “brag” about a student by sending information to Tiffany Dugas Parks - Fax 234-8057 or email tparks@tchs.net. Spread the good word!

Marie Bordelon Clubs/Organizations -

Key Club President, Rebels for Life, SADD, Retreat Team, Beta

Club, Campus Ministry Class, Yearbook, Eucharistic Minister, Sacristan, Rebel Ambassador FUN FACTS - Marie is double

jointed in her fingers. She will be attending LSU in the fall and plans on majoring in Business

with a minor in Fashion Merchandising or Interior

Design. Marie hopes to move to New York one day and work for

a magazine.

Ian Fontenot Clubs/Organizations -

S.A.D.D., Rebel Ambassadors, Campus Ministry, Retreat

Team Sports - Football and Soccer

Awards - Honorable Mention All-District Soccer FUN FACTS - Everyone in Ian’s family has green eyes.

Ian plans on majoring in nursing and would like to

become a nurse anesthetist one day. He is also closer in age to his nephew than to

his brother.

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April 9th is the next ACT test. Students should arrive on campus between 7:30 am and 7:45 am. Bring their admission ticket, photo id, calculator, and pencils. The test will be administered in the back building.

All seniors are reminded to complete the FAFSA for financial aid and to apply for TOPS. Only students who complete the FAFSA will be considered for the TOPS award and any other form of financial aid including grants, and loans. The website is www.fafsa.ed.gov.

All Seniors must complete a Senior Graduation Profile. Log in to your RenWeb account and the form can be found under Web Forms. If your child received a scholarship(s) please make copies of all awards/or scholarship offers and send them to the guidance office. All copies should be turned in as soon as possible.

Counselor’s Corner - Anna Proctor & Dawn Aucoin

TECHNOLOGY INFORMATION:

TCH students are allowed, but not mandated, to bring their personal devices for

classroom use in accordance with the Teurlings Technology Policy for Students

(http://www.tchs.net/resources/student-parent-handbook.cfm). Approved student devices

include laptops, tablets, Chromebooks, iPads and Kindles (keyboard attachment

recommended). Phones are not allowed. Suggested considerations for purchasing a

device include internet accessibility and some type of writing and presentation application such as

Microsoft Office or Google Docs/Slides/Spreadsheets (free with their school issued TCH Google Drive . account). Virus protection is required on devices

that warrant it. The type/brand of device is really a matter of personal preference.

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We are very proud of our faculty and staff. Many have achieved status above and

beyond the call of duty; all are terrific with the students. This column is designed to feature accomplishments of those faces on campus.

Congratulations!

Mr. Craig Wall was elected President of the Louisiana High

School Speech Association.

Mrs. Marty Heintz was elected Vice President of the

UL-Lafayette Literary Rally Association.

Coach Joe Heintz, Coach Kent

Masson, and Coach Tony Courville attended the

University of Alabama Football Coaching Clinic.

Tour de Force

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╬ APRIL

Upcoming Events

† April 6th - Reconciliation † April 7th - Liturgy † April 7th - Campus Ministry

Class Information Meeting @ 6:00 pm

† April 7th - Rebel Revival @ 7:00 pm

† April 13th - Girls for God @ 7:10 am

† April 13th - Reconciliation † April 14th - Grandparent’s

Mass (9th-10th Grade) † April 19th - Carencro Catholic

8th Grade Retreat † April 21st - Grandparent’s

Mass (11th-12th) † April 27th - Girls for God @

7:10 am † April 29th - Senior Mass

Congratulations to the Senior Class of 2016 for their beautiful and reverent depiction of the Passion of Christ. Thank you to all who donated so

generously to the “Healing House” foundation for the Senior Class of 2016 Lenten service project. The total amount raised during Lent was $4,300! The seniors worked hard to provide opportunities for the TCH family to donate including the Seniors vs. Faculty volleyball and basketball game,

Thursday Night Live, several bake sales and Mass collections.

Passion of Christ

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Orders for DVDs of Acapep 2016, "Good Grades Are Sweet", are being taken now. The cost of the DVD is $25 (which includes the $5 shipping fee). The show was filmed with multiple cameras for wide, medium

and close-up views. For an order form, please contact Chris Tanner with BéBé Video Productions by email: chris@bebevideoproductions.com or by

phone (337) 224-2004.

Photos courtesy of Jay Faugot Photography

March 18, 2016

In honor of St. Joseph and following Italian tradition, students and parents constructed a St. Joseph’s altar, which

featured symbolic foods and was presented at the Mass honoring TCH dads.

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GRADUATION 2016

Seniors and Parents Graduation will be here before we know it! So that you may begin preparations for the “Big Events,” please note the requirements to be met by

each student in order to graduate and the dates and times for senior and graduation events.

Graduation Requirements All debts to Teurlings Catholic High School, including tuition and fees-for lost textbooks, library fines, and balances with the cafeteria, must

be cleared before a senior will be allowed to take his/her exams, which begin on May 2, 2016.

In order to receive a Teurlings Catholic High School diploma, a student must pass a total of 26 units including all state-required courses. A student who fails to qualify under this standard may participate in graduation exercises if, and only if, he/she passed a total of 24 units, including all state-required courses and Theology IV. Such students will not receive a TCH diploma, but a diocesan diploma.

Any senior student who receives a grade of “Incomplete” in Theology IV or fails Theology IV for the year shall not be granted a TCH diploma and shall not participate in graduation ceremonies.

Please refer to the TCH Student-Parent Handbook for clarification of the aforementioned requirements and policies.

Any student who is determined by the sponsors, faculty, or administration to be under the influence of alcohol or any otherwise inappropriate substance during any school-sponsored event will not be allowed to graduate on stage or to participate in any other graduation event. Such students will also be subject to disciplinary action.

Dates and Times of Events The Senior Liturgy will be celebrated on Friday, April 29, 2016 at 8:34 a.m. in the school gymnasium. Family and friends are

invited to join the seniors for this celebration. Seniors are to wear Sunday dress attire with their graduation gown on top. White stoles will be distributed in the gym lobby prior to Mass. No graduation caps.

The Senior Crawfish Boil will follow. Students may change into appropriate attire.

Senior Exams are scheduled for May 2 – May 5, 2016.

Senior Awards will be held at the Honor ’s Convocation, Sunday, May 15, 2016 at 3pm in the TCH gymnasium. Attendance at this function is by invitation. Dress Code: Everyone: White Stoles / No Graduation Cap...Girls – Graduation gown, white stole, black sheer stockings, black closed-toe shoes (no slides, must have a back). Boys – Graduation gown, white stole, dark slacks and dark socks (blue, brown, charcoal, or black), dark dress shoes, a white shirt and an appropriate tie.

Graduation and Baccalaureate Mass Practice will be held at 9:00 a.m. on Monday, May 16, 2016, at the Heymann Performing Arts Center. Attendance is mandatory for all graduates. Students should be aware that practice will last until rehearsals meet expectations for the final ceremony and, therefore, should not plan any other activities before 12:00 noon. White stoles, report cards, and picture forms will be distributed at this time.

Baccalaureate Mass will be held at 5:15 p.m. on Monday, May 16, 2016, at the Frem Boustany Convention Center , which is adjacent to the Heymann Center. Graduating seniors are to report at 4:30 p.m. on that day. Attendance at this Mass is mandatory for all graduates. In order to graduate on stage, the student must attend the Baccalaureate Mass. Dress Code: Girls – Graduation cap and gown, white stole, black sheer stockings, black closed-toe shoes (no slides, must have a back). Boys –Graduation cap and gown, white stole, dark slacks and dark socks (blue, brown, charcoal, or black), dark dress shoes, a white shirt and an appropriate tie. All boys must be clean shaven and hair must meet school requirements.

The 2016 Graduation Ceremony will be held at the Heymann Performing Arts Center immediately following the Baccalaureate Mass. Dress Code: Same as Baccalaureate Mass. Girls will be given a class flower to hold and boys will wear a boutonniere. Beta Club, National Honor Society and Honor Graduates will receive additional accessories during the Convocation. These

accessories should be worn Graduation night. No other decorations or flowers are allowed at the ceremony.

Graduation Seating: Based on a decision of the board of Pastors and the Administration of Teur lings Catholic, graduation is a ticketed event. Each graduating student will be allowed ten (10) reserved seats. More information on obtaining your tickets will be set home soon.

There is limited wheelchair space. Please contact the Heymann Performing Arts Center to make arrangements prior to the ceremony.

PLEASE NOTE: TEURLINGS CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL DOES NOT SPONSOR, NOR DOES IT ENDORSE ANY

POST-GRADUATION PARTIES OR GATHERINGS. Graduates and their parents are reminded that BebeVideoProductions.com is producing a “Senior Highlight” video, which will include footage from graduation. If you have not already reserved your copy please contact Mr. Chris Tanner at BebeVideo Productions.com or (337) 224-2004. We hope that graduation can be a memorable event for everyone. Please direct any questions about graduation events to Mrs. Vivica Marino at vmarino@tchs.net or Mrs. Anna Proctor at 235-5711, ext. 108.

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to VOTE today!

RESERVE YOUR TABLE TODAY!

Gather your friends together and reserve a table for a night of fun!

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Seats 8 people (4 couples)

$250 per couple

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1st Place: Wade Domingue, Kitt Domingue, Tony Courville, Scott Capdepon

2nd Place: Guy Zimmerman, Mike Harson, Taylor Bourque

3rd Place: Steve Mouton, Will Poirer, Marc Joel Duhon, Wayne Ducote

Putting Contest Tim Duhon

Closest to the Pin Alex Boudreaux Longest Drive Mark Duhon Fantasy Golf

Longest Drive (323) - Dustin Taylor Closest to Pin (.1) - Dexter Babineaux

Golf Score (99) - Johnny Johnson Rebel Ball Drop Winner

Steve Mouton

Rebel Open XVII grossed over $17,500 and $12,000 in-kind gifts and services.

Thanks to our sponsors, teams, and patrons! Proceeds are designated to

the Teurlings Catholic High School Foundation. The purpose of

the foundation is to assure the longevity of Catholic

education at Teurlings Catholic by investing in an endowment fund.

The corpus of the fund is not spent; the interest

earned is made available for the needs of the school.

PLATINUM SPONSORS Advanced Piping Solutions Advanced Technology/Advanced Wireless Technology Chop's CocaCola Bottling Courtesy Motors Patriot Construction Quality NDT Wear Control Welding Whitco Supply, LLC

GOLD SPONSORS Acadian Ambulance Acadiana Security Plus Golfballs.com Grad Shoppe Ronny Theriot Community Projects. NPC Sun Coast Resources, Inc. Tsunami Sushi SILVER SPONSORS Acadiana Physical Therapy & Sports Medicine Broussard Properties, LLC Don's Specialty Meats FOX 15 News Iberia Pediatrics Lynzie Boudreaux, MD Class of 1999 M & H Air Conditioning and Heating, Inc. McDonald's LA Avenue Poche's Raising Canes (Pinhook Location) Schilling Distributors School Time Snack Shack TEE BOX SPONSORS 3V Trucking AXA/Greg Authement Bay Lan Advertising Bubba's II PoBoys Cajun Lure Elville Vending Gus Fabrication, Inc. HLR Controls Hub City Ford - Gary Angelle KADN - News - Fox 15 M & H Energy Services Mader Engineering, Inc. McKesson Medical-Surgical Micah and Tonya Ellis Park Place Surgical Hospital Pat's Downtown Pinnacle Benefits Group, L.L.C. Pop-A-Lock (CS PAL of Lafayette, LLC.) Sticks TNT Concrete USSSA Golf Zim's

PATRONS AWA Printers Blue Cliff College Don's Downtown FCA Golf Fire in the Hole Gold's Gym Lafayette Convention Center Mary Harrison Pear Tree Promotional Products Pogie's Walk-On's

Rebel Open Committee Robert Boudreaux, Chair Allen Arnaud Raquel Arnaud Allison Babin Bo Boudreaux Mike Boyer Lydia Capdepon Scott Capdepon Sonny Charpentier Chad Chiasson Joanie Comeaux-Mouton Fr. Hampton Davis Ann Dugas Tim Duhon Gavin Ellis Micah Ellis

Cody Fortier Gabe Fortier Gabriel Fortier Bill Fuhrer Lisa Goulas Nicole Hamilton Paul Hamilton Maria Hanes Meredith Hebert Terry Hebert Monica Judice Marshall Miller Steve Mouton Tung Nguyen Frederick Nonado Aline Norwood Kevin Quebodeaux Raquel Quebodeaux Susan Robin Paul Stroderd Lisa Taylor

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CONGRATULATIONS!!!! Every year the Diocese of Lafayette recognizes outstanding teachers, Catholic school supporters, and students from throughout the diocese. Teurlings is proud of our 2015-2016 representatives:

Teurlings Catholic Educator of the Year, Kent Masson, Catholic School Achiever/Supporter of the Year, Robert Boudreaux, and Student of the Year Elizabeth Heintz.

Kent Masson Outstanding Educator of the Year

“He is dedicated to what he does and loves what he does,” says one TCH student about our Teacher of the Year.

Kent Masson became an

English teacher and coach (football running back, and wrestling) at Teurlings Catholic High School in 2003. Since then he has brought three wrestling club championship titles to the school. He also challenges his students academically in ways to make them better writers. “Coach Masson is a great teacher. He understands how to interact with students and brings out the best in every student.”

The former television journalist is committed to the advancement of writers at Teurlings Catholic. His focus is to assure, “students graduate from TCH with the ability to create quality papers, critiques, and analysis that will carry them through their college careers.”

Kent attained his B.A. from Southeastern Louisiana University. He is a member of National Teachers of English (NTE), the Louisiana chapter of the American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance (LAAPHERD), and the Louisiana High School Coaches Association (LHSCA). He and his wife Jan have two children, Bryant,

a TCH sophomore, and Elizabeth “Libby”

who is nine years old. They are members of

St. Genevieve Church. Kent is a Eucharistic Minister and former member of the Knights of

Columbus in Kenner, LA. The Brother Martin

High School alum has been associated with Catholic education for most of his life. “I

honestly believe the most positive influence a

teacher or administrator can have on a

student is the development of a child’s faith.

When you help students learn English, Math, Science, you are preparing them for a bright

future and flourishing careers. When you fuse

the Catholic faith within those areas, you are

developing a Christian, which is a vital part of our society.”

Teurlings Catholic High School Student of the Year Elizabeth Heintz has used her four years at TCHS to develop her personal philosophy: Be the best you can be but remember that you are still unique and, simply, be self-confident in who you are. “My favorite song, More Beautiful You by Johnny Diaz has become my theme. The song reminds us that true beauty is not found

on the surface, but within – and we are all beautiful in the eyes of God, regardless of our size, hair, skin, or features. Self-confidence comes from that knowledge.”

The daughter of Joe and Melanie Heintz, Elizabeth admits that she comes from a very Catholic family. “Faith is important to not just me, but to my entire family, not only here at school or at St. Elizabeth Church (where she is a Eucharistic Minister, Lector and Altar Server) but in my entire life.” That faith and her strong pro-life beliefs led Elizabeth to Camp Joshua last year and ultimately to work with the Diocesan PULSE movement. She currently serves as president of the TCHS Rebels for Life, vice president of Athletes for Christ, Chaplain of the Beta Club and is a member of the TCHS Retreat Ministry Core Team, as well as a Eucharistic Minister and morning prayer leader here on campus.

At 4’11”, she may be a foot shorter than many of her opponents on the basketball court, but she is known for her aggressive defense and accurate three-point shot. In track, she excels in the triple jump, 800-meter run and as a member of the relay teams and was named to the All State Academic Composite Teams in Basketball and Track.

Academics, of course, are also important to Elizabeth, as the daughter of two educators and granddaughter of two more. She has maintained a perfect 4.0 GPA not only at TCHS, but since she entered school. “In addition to the strong faith formation at TCHS, the Dual Enrollment Program has been a strong motivating factor for me,” she notes. Elizabeth opted her senior year to take two additional college courses on her own time in addition to her regular schedule, so she will finish high school with 33 hours of college credit in English, History, French, Psychology, and Fine Arts Survey.

Attending Girls State at Northwestern last summer and being elected as Secretary of State, Elizabeth notes, also added to her self-confidence and helped prepare her for leadership roles not only here at TCHS, but at the next level. Elizabeth was also selected as September Rebel of the Month and was a member of the 2016 TCHS Homecoming Court. She has represented TCHS at the Literary Rally all four years and has been offered academic scholarships to the University of Alabama, Spring Hill, Northwestern State, Tulane, UL, LSU, and LA Tech, and hopes to pursue her goal of medical school through attendance at either Spring Hill College in Mobile or Northwestern State University in Natchitoches.

Robert Boudreaux Outstanding Supporter of the Year

Elizabeth Heintz Outstanding Student of the Year

Teurlings Catholic is proud to honor Robert Boudreaux as Outstanding Achiever/Supporter of the Year. Robert embodies the character and

passion of a true Rebel. He graduated from TCH in 1969. His wife, the former Elizabeth “Liz” Thibodeaux, is also a TCH ’69 graduate.

The Teurlings tradition goes beyond Robert and his lovely wife. Both of Robert’s brothers and a sister are Teurlings Catholic graduates. Robert’s mother retired from TCH after working in the school cafeteria for many years.

Their children graduated from Teurlings: Lynzie 1999 and Bo 2008, who is also married to a TCH graduate, Jordan Ray 2008. Their first grandchild, daughter of Lynzie and her husband Ryan, is named Genevieve (which some say, practically pre-destines her to become a Rebel when she grows up.)

“We are all graduates of TCH!” he proudly states. “Teurlings Catholic High School has provided an outstanding education for success for our family”.

Robert has chaired the Rebel Open for the TCHS Foundation for almost two decades. For the past several years, he has been a volunteer Rebel golf coach. After his very first year of coaching, the LHSAA recognized his committee for bringing the state high school golf championships to the Acadiana area and honored the committee with its “Super Sport Award.” Other accolades include being selected to serve on the Governor’s Council on Physical Fitness and Sports as well as serving as State Director for Louisiana USSSA for twenty years, and as USSSA National President for two terms. He was presented the “Presidents” award in 1982 and 1993, one of only three people to ever win this prestigious award twice.

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Delhomme, Mackenzie Marze, MaKenzie Monlezun,

Keiondra Narcisse, girls 4x400 relay team of Elizabeth Heintz, Christina Mitchell, Sydnea Guidry, MaKenzie Monlezun; 2nd - Holland Griffin, Sadi

Jones, Tyler Batiste, Daniel McNair, George Femmer, girls 4x200 relay team of Lizzie Ratcliff, Sydnea Guidry, Christina Mitchell, McKenzie Monlezun, boys 4x200 relay team of Noah Harris,

Myles Lemelle, Justin Murray, Holland Griffin; 3rd - Mackenzie Marze, Brayton Hammes, Reese Albert, George Femmer, Conner Meche, Brooks Hebert,

boys 4x100 relay team of Noah Harris, Myles Lemelle, Trey Menuet, Justin Murray Parish Meet - Boys team (1st); Girls team (2nd);

1st - Renee Delhomme, Mackenzie Marze, Elizabeth Heintz, Brooks Hebert, Holland Griffin, boys 4x100 relay team of Noah Harris, Myles

Lemelle, Hayden Cantrelle, Jacob Richard; 2nd - Brayton Hammes, Casey Potts, boys 4x400 relay team of Perry Young, Colyn Scrantz, Talon Guidry,

Holland Griffin, Daniel McNair, George Femmer, Lidia Alcala, Trent LeBlanc; 3rd - Tyler Batiste, boys 4x200 relay team of Noah Harris, Myles Lemelle, Jacob Richard, Holland Griffin, girls 4x100

relay team of Renee Delhomme, Mackenzie Marze, McKenzie Monlezun, Lizzy Ratcliff, Sydnea Guidry

Congrats for WINS!

Tennis Vs Notre Dame: Singles winners - Gabrielle Capdepon, Kinley Breaux, Caleb Glenn, Brennan Broussard; Doubles winners - Bailey Broussard &

Mariah Segura, Emily Brasseaux & Madi Douet, Kinley Breaux & Lani Landry, Hailey Prevost & Claire Hebert

Vs Opelousas Catholic: Girls team - Bailey Broussard & Mariah Segura, Gabrielle Fortier & Gabrielle Capdepon, Caroline Lormand & Ashley

Daigle, Kammi Danenberg & Hunter Miller, Kinley Breaux & Lani Landry, Hailey Prevost & Claire Hebert; Boys team - Brennan Broussard, Sean Gillis

& Caleb Wilson, Brennan Broussard & Tate Buller Vs Westminster: Singles winners - Averi Guidry; Doubles winners - Caleb Wilson & Tate Buller,

Lindsey Kelley & Noelle Stephens Vs Jennings: Singles winners - Tate Buller, Taylor Stutes; Doubles winners - Tate Buller & Brennan Broussard, Kinley Breaux & Lani Landry, Hailey

Prevost & Claire Hebert

Baseball Frosh: Lafayette High,

V: Neville, Captain Shreve, Lafayette High, Assumption, Leesville, Belle Chasse, East Ascension, Notre Dame, Lutcher, St. Michael’s,

Parkview Baptist, St. Amant, Benton, Northside, STM

Softball V: STM, Carencro, Northside

Bowling Regionals: Girls beat Breaux Bridge and advance to Bi-Regionals; Boys played 7 hours beating STM, but

ultimately losing the final game; Ian Savoie, Mark Fuselier, Alex Domingue, Cohen Breaux advance to Bi-Regionals in singles play

Track & Field Breaux Bridge Meet - Girls team (1st); Boys team (2nd); Mackenzie Marze - Outstanding Field Performer; 1st - Mackenzie Marze, Casey Potts,

Thomas Perry, Lidia Alcala, Elizabeth Heintz, Holland Griffin, girls 4x100 relay team of Renee

TCH Sports Update

Ratcliff, Cameron Domingue 2nd Team: Luke Hackett, Brant Hanks, Gannon Olivier, Mac Cuneo, Jabari Broussard, Rece Martin All-Acadiana - Brayden Blanchard All-State Jacques Manuel-1st team forward Brayden Blanchard- 2nd team midfielder Cameron Domingue- 2nd team defender All-State Boys Soccer Academic Composite Team - Brayden Blanchard

BOWLING: All-District Bowling Team 1st Team - Hailie Savoie, Ian Savoie, Cohen Breaux, Dane Langley 2nd Team - Allie Guidry, Bre Andrus, Mark Fuselier, Alex Domingue Girls MVP - Hailie Savoie (average score of 193)

BASKETBALL: All-District Girls Basketball Team First Team - Lizzy Ratcliff All-Defensive Team - Renee Delhomme Honorable Mention - Casey Potts All-State Girls Basketball Academic Composite Team - Elizabeth Heintz All-District Boys Basketball Team

All-Defensive Team - Holland Griffin Honorable Mention - Perry Young

SOCCER: Division III District 4 – Girls All-District Overall MVP – Mackenzie Marze First Team: Mackenzie Marze, Kaitlyn Camel, Kaitlyn Poirrier, Anna Hackett Second Team: Korin Camel, Claire Savoie, Sophie Salopek, Jordyn Lastrapes, Christina Voinche’

Division III District 4 – Boys All-District Offensive MVP - Brayden Blanchard First Team: Jacques Manuel, Brayden Blanchard, Jonathan

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Adopt - A - School Sponsors

Lowry’s Printing & Copying The Lowry Family

Bayouland Trophies

Breaux’s Cleaners Breaux Bridge

The Grad Shoppe Clif Lane

Faugot Photography Jay Faugot

www.jayfaugot.com

H.A. McConnell, Jr., DDS Oral Surgeon

Many thanks to our wonderful business partners! We are extremely grateful for their continued dedication and generosity. We encourage our TCH family to support these business establishments.

Contact Aline Norwood 235-5711 ext. 105, if you would like to be a partner in this program.