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SUMMER 2020 THE NEWSLETTER OF SACRED HEART SCHOOL VOLUME 31, ISSUE 1 “HOME TO THE SACRED HEART TROJANS” www.shsvp.com

SHS CLASS OF 2020

Sacred Heart School is proud to announce the graduating Class of 2020. What an unprecedented school year it was! This class has made it through the Covid19 pandemic, distance learning, at home

as well as social distancing from friends and loved ones. Graduation of 2020 was certainly different, but it was still beautiful and meaningful in every way. Despite the hardships of their much anticipated senior year, forty-six students graduated on May 10, 2020 in a beautiful outside ceremony with their faculty, clergy and parents in attendance. Sixteen of these students graduated with honors. They are as follows:

With Memorial, Organizational and University scholarships combined, the Class of 2020 has, to date, been offered more than $898,965 towards their pursuit of higher education. In addition to this amount, many students are also candidates for the Louisiana’s Taylor Opportunity Program, which is referred to as TOPS. This state program rewards students according to their ACT scores and completion of the TOPS course curriculum earning a minimum 2.5 GPA in the specified curriculum. The students of the Class of 2020 have achieved the following at the current time:

37 have earned the initial composite score to be eligible for the TOPS Program

Of those 37 graduates, 9 of the students scored between 23-26 which makes them eligible for the TOPS Performance Award, providing each of them with an additional $400 in annual earnings for 4 years.

In addition, 11 of our graduates have scored between 27-32, which makes them eligible for the TOPS Honors Program awarding an additional $800 in annual earnings.

Students may also pursue a TOPS Tech Award for their post-secondary education. An additional 5 graduates have received the necessary score to be eligible for the TOPS Tech Program.

Congratulations to each of you!

Samuel Gil - Valedictorian Kylie LeBas - Salutatorian

Amanda Bergeron Caroline Reed

Elise Mire Christian Duplechin

Jacob LaHaye Vivivan Nguyen

Payton Floyed Jacob Soileau

Jeanne-Marie Fontenot Dylan Vidrine Lainey Ardoin Maria LaHaye Jacques Leger

Ann Alyse Soileau

SACRED HEART SCHOOL FOUNDATION’S ANNUAL DANCE,

BUFFET AND AUCTION WAS ANOTHER HUGE SUCCESS

Sacred Heart School Foundation held its annual Dance, Buffet and Auction on February 8, 2020 at the Sacred Heart High School Gymnasium. The theme was “A Day at the Races and A Night on the Town”. The event was a huge success from wine pulls to auction items to delicious food provided by Café Evangeline and amazing music performed by One Trick Pony. Guest wore their derby attire from jockey outfits to southern style derby outfits and hats. On behalf of the Sacred Heart School Foundation, Sacred Heart School and the Development Office, we would like to thank each and everyone of you that attended and purchased a ticket. Because of these wonderful supporters, the SHS Foundation raised over $28,000! A total of 170 tickets were sold and 143 were in attendance. Your loyal support to Sacred Heart School and this event is deeply appreciated! A special thank you to our donors, sponsors and the many, many volunteers and students who made it possible. We greatly appreciate each and everyone of you! Mrs. Kimberly Lejeune would also like to thank Mrs. Joanne Costanza for once again serving as her assistant and being a huge help for the event. Thank you to all our amazing volunteers! Continued on page 4

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SACRED HEART SCHOOL

Pastor Father Tom Voorhies

Principal, High School Department

Mrs. Dawn Cox Shipp

Principal, Elementary School Department

Mrs. Virginia Morein

Development Director Mrs. Kimberly C. Lejeune

Booster Club President

Mr. Barry Bordelon

TROJAN TRACKS is published by the Sacred Heart School Development Office. We

welcome your achievements, stories, requests and contributing news which are evidence of the major

impact SHS students and graduates continue to make in our community and throughout our country. Please

address any suggestions, photographs and news to:

Kimberly C. Lejeune Development Director

114 Trojan Lane Ville Platte, LA 70586

Website: www.shsvp.com

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E-mail: kimberly.lejeune@shsvp.com

MISSION

The mission of Sacred Heart School is to provide an

environment which instills the morals, ethics and values

according to the Catholic faith, enhances academic excellence

and encourages social development.

ALUMNI SPOTLIGHT

ANGELA LINDSEY TATE, ‘16 Congratulations to Angela Lindsey Tate, SHS Class of 2016, for receiving the Virginia Wilson Cook Award for Excellence in English Education. Angela is a 2020 graduate of UL-Lafayette in English Education with a 3.9 GPA.

OLIVIA ANN LAHAYE, ‘14 Olivia Ann LaHaye, SHS Class of 2014, recently graduated UL– Lafayette as the Overall Outstanding Master’s Graduate for the Spring 2020 semester. Olivia also represented the UL Department of Civil Engineering as its Outstanding Master’s Graduate. She also maintained a 4.0 GPA while pursuing her master’s degree in civil engineering. After completing her Bachelor’s Degree in 2018, Olivia decided to pursue a masters degree to develop her interest and expertise in finding sustainable solutions to protect our environment. Olivia’s research has centered on Aquifer Storage and Recovery (ASR), a sustainable water management solution. In this process, excess surface water is captured,

treated and injected into an underground body of permeable rock, sand, or gravel, known as an aquifer. Olivia mentioned that “Our underground aquifers are being over drafted due to our thriving rice and crawfish farming practices, where groundwater is heavily relied upon.” “Over drafting of a coastal aquifer can contribute to subsidence and saltwater intrusion which leads to coastal erosion and increased flooding.” During Olivia’s work she has yielded two research papers for journal publications. With the support of Olivia’s research project, she has traveled to present her research at two prestigious American Geophysical Union (AGU) conferences in Valencia, Spain and San Francisco, California. Following graduation, Olivia will continue working in water sustainability and coastal protection as she will join the state Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority (CPRA) as a leading design engineer in Baton Rouge, LA. Olivia is the daughter of Jay (‘86) and Dessa LaHaye.

KAILEY ALEXIS SOILEAU, ‘11 Kailey Alexis Soileau, SHS Class of 2011, graduated in Optometry on Tuesday, May 5, 2020. She is the daughter of Mitch (‘82) and Dr. Angela Sylvester Soileau. Dr. Kailey Soileau earned her Professional Doctorate at The Southern College of Optometry in Memphis, Tennessee. Dr. Soileau was also awarded the SECO Past President’s Endowed Award because of her position as the SCO class of 2020’s Student Government Association President. The award provided her with a $1,000 scholarship for her significant benefit to the school. Congratulations to Dr. Kailey Soileau!

SACRED HEART SCHOOL IS BLESSED WITH ALUMNI WHO HAVE RETURNED TO THE HALLS OF TROY AS FACULTY

Sacred Heart is blessed to have 28 faculty members who have chosen to

return to their beloved alma matter as members of our faculty. What a beautiful testament to their devotion to our school!

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A L U M N I N E W S

Graduation Announcements

Congratulations to John Christian LaHaye, II (‘16) who

received his Bachelor's Degree from LSU in Environmental

Management. John Christian will further his education at LSU as

he pursues a second degree in Geology/Agronomy beginning

August, 2020.

Birth Announcements

Dr. Ryan Buller (’08) and his wife Dr. Emily, are proud to

announce the birth of their daughter, Gemma Faustina, on

November 10, 2019. Gemma was welcomed home by big sis,

Magdalene.

Lainey Perrodin (‘06) and her husband Eric Veillon (’07),

are proud to announce the birth of their daughter, Georgie

Burke, on October 6, 2019. She weighed 8lbs 12ozs and 21” in.

long. Georgie was welcomed home by big sister, Lola.

Sadie Costanza (‘13) and her husband Samuel Fontenot

(‘06) are proud to announce the birth of their daughter, Stella

Rae, on November 4, 2019. She weighed 7lbs 6ozs and 19.5” in.

Stella was welcomed home by her family.

Laurie Briley (‘07) and her husband Brandon Vicknair, are

proud to announce the birth of their daughter Millie Fay, on April

14, 2019. She weighed 5lbs 11ozs and 17” in. long. Millie was

welcomed home by big sister, Charlotte.

If you have any updates you would like to share, email them to

kimberly.lejeune@shsvp.com, and they will appear in the next Trojan Tracks.

TEACHERS AND SUPPORTER OF

THE YEAR

Congratulations to our 2019-2020 Teachers and Supporter of the Year. They are Mrs. Jillian Soileau,

Elementary Teacher of the Year, Mrs. Laura Daire, High School Teacher of the Year and Mrs. Jackie Vidrine,

Supporter of the Year. Sacred Heart School appreciates all that you do for our students and our school!

Pictured Above: Mrs. Dawn Shipp, High School Principal and Mrs. Laura Daire, High School Teacher of the Year

Pictured Above: Mrs. Jackie Vidrine, Supporter of the Year,

Mrs. Virginia Morein, Elementary Principal and Mrs. Jillian Soileau, Elementary Teacher of the Year

School and Diocesan

student OF THE YEAR

Congratulations to Sam Gil who was not only chosen as 12th Grade Student of the Year for Sacred Heart School but was also chosen as 12th Grade Student of the Year for the Diocese of Lafayette! Sam is the son of Eric and Nicole

Gil. Sacred Heart School is so very proud of Sam and all of his accomplishments throughout his time here at Sacred

Heart.

SACRED HEART CHURCH AND SCHOOL WELCOME NEW PAROCHIAL VICAR

Sacred Heart Church and School are happy to announce that Rev. Andrew Killeen is our new parochial vicar. He was just ordained by our bishop in June at the Cathedral. Please keep him in your prayers and

welcome him when you see him! *Message from Fr. Killeen: Dear parishioners, My name is Fr. Andrew Killeen and the bishop has graciously assigned me as the

new parochial vicar of Sacred Heart of Jesus Christ, its mission of Sacred Heart in Belaire Cove and St. Joseph Catholic Church. I am grateful to the bishop in giving me this assignment. I also cannot wait to begin my priestly assignment. Though I plan to explain more about my background once I get there, I

am a native of Lafayette and come from St. Pius X Catholic Church. I also attended Catholic school my entire life and am excited to use my many experiences before and in seminary to serve all of you and Sacred Heart

School. Please know that I have been praying for all of you since I was given my assignment. I hope all of us will grow closer the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus together! I am looking forward to meeting all of you. Please pray for me and my

fellow classmates who are being ordained this summer. In Christ,

Fr. Andrew Killeen

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SACRED HEART APPRECIATION AND NEWS

CLECO Donates to the SHS Powerlifting Team

Sacred Heart Athletic Department and the Trojan Powerlifting Team would like to thank CLECO for donating

$250 to the Powerlifting Team. Pictured with the powerlifting team is CLECO Representative, Ms. Jessica

Fontenot. "CLECO is proud to support the Sacred Heart

Powerlifting Team. We wish the team a safe and successful

season!"

SACRED HEART SCHOOL RECEIVES DONATION FROM

BUCKEYE PARTNERS

Sacred Heart School received a monetary donation of $500.00 from

Buckeye Partners, Inc. Donations such as these are placed in an emergency tuition account designated to help families who are going through

illnesses and loss of jobs. Pictured: Aeden Guillory, Evelyn Johnson, Riley Soileau, Mr. Trey Lafleur and his son Carter.

Also pictured is Mrs. Virginia Morein and Hamilton Soileau. We are so very grateful to Mr. Trey Lafleur.

A SPECIAL GIFT DONATED TO K-3RD RELIGION CLASSROOM

Elementary Religion teacher, Rebecca Rhodes, received a special gift from the family of "Me-Ida" Enicke! Those of

you who remember Mrs. Enicke knew of her deep Catholic faith and devotion to Sacred Heart. Special thanks to Mrs. Pat Enicke and Lindsey Colligan for bringing the kneeler and donating it in the K-3rd Religion classroom.

Pictured are her great-grandchildren in grades K-3rd.

Rodeo Team

The Sacred Heart High School Rodeo Team donated for the foundation auction a

beautiful painting by their faculty sponsor, Coach Stephanie Fontenot. The auction for the JD Hebert's Scholarship Steer Wrestling served as their Community Service Project.

DR. SEUSS DAY

Sacred Heart Elementary celebrated Dr. Seuss Day with "The Cat in the Hat" (Mrs. Liz Lafleur) who read to the Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd and 3rd grade classes. The day was filled

with lots of Dr. Seuss books, smiles and laughs.

THANK YOU FOR TEACHING OUR CHILDREN

Farewell and special blessings to these teachers for their dedication to our Sacred Heart Elementary community.

Thank you for loving and teaching our children!

Pictured: Deacon Casey Dugas, Elementary

Principal Virginia Morein, Lacey Guillory, Kim

Pucheu, Rebecca Johnson Buller, Karen Gravlin Soileau, Jillian Fruge

Soileau and Father Tom Voorhies.

They include all homeroom moms, our volunteer Licensed Bartenders, Cheryl Fontenot, Kevin and Jolay Walker, Donavan and Dana Ardoin Thank you also to our Banquet Planning Committee and all volunteers including students, our Art Class and teacher Mrs. Stephanie Fontenot, and also Maggie Eades, Ashley LaFleur, Kelli Rhodes Vidrine, Connie Buller, Mark Buller, Wayne Vidrine, Jimmy LeBlanc, Renee Morein, Emily Caulkins, Jill Stevens, Lindsey Colligan, Abby Landreneau, Kelli Deranger, Kristen Guillory, Laurie Blanchard, Sunny LaHaye, Beth Jones, Melissa Lafleur, Rebecca Fontenot, Heidi Soileau, Sadie Soileau, Dance and Gym, Flower Patch, Michelle Morein, Fontenot Running Horses, Running Low Ranch, Blanchet Farms, JLS Speed Horse Ranch, Inc. and Lafleur Racing Stables.

Continued from page 1 “PURPLE AND GOLDEN” BOOK DONATED TO HIGH SCHOOL

LIBRARY

The Sacred Heart High School library received a new book,

“Purple and Golden”. The book was donated in memory of Mr. Jack LaTour by the Evangeline Bank Accounting Department.

Pictured (L-R): Mrs. Laura Daire, HS Librarian, Mrs. Laura Whittington and Mrs. Lisa Saucier.

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STUDENT SPOTLIGHT

Camille Soileau Signs with Louisiana College Softball

Sacred Heart School is very proud to

announce that Camille Soileau signed with Louisiana College. Camille has been awarded a combination academic and

athletic scholarship to attend Louisiana College and play softball for the Louisiana

College Wildcats. Camille is the daughter of Joey and Kimberly Soileau. She has been a Lady Trojan Softball player for the past 4 years and has been a starter for the last 3 years. Camille was selected to the First

Team all district team and all parish team for

the past two years. Congratulations

Camille.

Trojan Dancers Perform in Rome, Italy’s

New Year Parade

Sara Larson, Alexandra Perron, and Lilly Fontenot

were selected as All American Dancers at Universal Dance

Association dance camp last summer. Alexandra was selected as an All American Dancer for the past two years.

The girls were also selected to dance in the New Year's Day parade in Rome, Italy. While in Rome, they toured The

Pantheon, Trevi Fountain, Spanish Steps and the Vatican, Colosseum and the Roman Forum. They also toured the Galleria Dell’Accademia and Duomo Square while in

Florence.

AMERICANISM PROJECT

VFW Post 3803 Commander Donald Vidrine presented checks to elementary winners for their first place entries in the Americanism Project. Congratulations to our winners! Liam

Lemoine, 2nd Grade and Claire Vidrine, Kindergarten. Benjamin St. Romain, 5th Grade and Catherine Larson,

8th Grade.

JAMES WILSON Congratulations to James Wilson who is invited to attend the National Youth Leadership Forum (NYLF): Medicine

this summer. The NYLF Medicine represents an opportunity for students to experience hands-on experiences

and valuable insight from health care professionals that will help them

succeed in future medical studies and career.

SAM GIL EARNS NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY

SCHOLARSHIP

Sam Gil applied this year for a National Honor Society scholarship,

which placed him in competition with thousands of students across the United States. Sacred Heart School is proud to

announce that Sam is one of the students who will receive a scholarship

in the amount of $3,200. Sacred Heart has now had recipi-ents for two consecutive years. Gabrielle Fontenot earned

the same award last year. Congratulations, Sam, on this tremendous honor!

2020 Top Gun Winners Announced

Congratulations to our 2020 Top Gun winners! They are Amanda Bergeron, Sam Gil, Jack LaHaye, Kylie LeBas,

Elise Mire and Caroline Reed.

LOUIS P. LEDET, SR. MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP

Congratulations to Wyatt Fontenot

who was selected as a 2020 recipient of the Louis P. Ledet, Sr. Memorial Scholarship. Wyatt will receive a

total of $500 over the fall and spring semesters towards his college tuition.

LT. FATHER JOSEPH VERBIS LAFLEUR SCHOLARSHIP

Congratulations to Collin Estilette who was awarded in May 2019 the Lt. Father Joseph Verbis LaFleur Endowment Scholarship in the amount of $1,000.00. Collin’s

scholarship will be applied towards his four years of high school at

Sacred Heart School.

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8TH GRADERS VISIT ANGOLA

The 8th grade class visited Angola- The Louisiana State Penitentiary as part of

their Lenten Almsgiving Project. Their mission

was to visit the imprisoned and to bring

handmade spiritual bouquets and religious

items.

2020 LSU EUNICE DISTRICT LITERARY RALLY

Congratulations to the following Sacred Heart High School students who placed at the District Literary Rally:

Spanish I: Kristen Ardoin- 1st place French I: Kirstyn Ardoin- 1st place Chemistry: Mary Dupre- 1st place Algebra II: Emilie Fontenot- 1st place Civics: Michael Cole Fontenot- 1st place and overall student with the highest score out of all divisions World Geography: Gabriel Fontenot- 1st place and overall student with the highest score out of all divisions Advanced Math: Pre-Calculus: Jeanne-Marie Fontenot- 1st place French II: Colleen Fontenot- 1st place English I: Gracie McCauley- 1st place World History: Michael Monier- 1st place and overall student with the highest score out of all divisions Advanced Math: Functions and Stats: Vivian Nguyen- 1st place Biology II: Jacob Soileau- 1st place English II: Amelia Tate- 1st place and overall student with the highest score out of all divisions Spanish II: Spencer Darbonne- 2nd place Physics: Samuel Gil- 2nd place English IV: Kylie LeBas- 2nd place Biology: Isaac Leger- 2nd place English III: Madison Maier- 2nd place Environmental Science: Bradley Reed- 2nd place U.S. History: Chloe Vidrine- 2nd place Algebra I: Lillian Blanchard- 3rd place Geometry: Lia Launey- 3rd place Physical Science: Ella Ortego- 3rd place Health: Emma Pitre- 3rd place

NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY

Congratulations to the following students who were selected by the school's NHS faculty council for induction into the 2020

National Honor Society for demonstrating a strong commitment to the four pillars of the National Honor Society: scholarship,

service, leadership and character:

Seniors Lainey Ardoin

Connor Bordelon Tobie Landry

Tyler Mire Karina Parks

Juniors Halie Fontenot

Lia Launey Madison Maier

Sophomores Silas Chesne Carley Cloud

Colleen Fontenot Michael Cole

Fontenot Ella Grace Miller

Amelia Tate

NATIONAL JUNIOR HIGH HONOR SOCIETY

On February 19, 2020, thirty-nine students in grades 7th and 8th were inducted into Sacred Heart School's Junior High Chapter for 2019-2020 School Year. Exemplifying

Character, Scholarship, Leadership, Service and Citizenship, these students recited the National Junior

Honor Society Pledge, "I pledge myself always to seek the light of the truth, to hold scholarly habits, to engage in

worthy services, and to lead forward in all things that shall advance the welfare of our school!" Surrounded by family, friends and teachers, these young students were honored

for their accomplishments!

DEFENDING OUR VALUES

After completing a unit on writing a business letter, these English II (Honors) students used their skills to write to President Donald J. Trump to thank him for his work in

protecting our religious freedoms. The sophomores expressed their approval of President Trump’s defense of the rights of Christians before the United Nations General

assembly, his plan to call business leaders together to discuss how to protect their employees from discrimination when they practice their faith, and the President’s overturn of restrictions imposed during the previous administration.

The students also stated their concerns about the limits placed on students, educators, and medical personnel who

live according to their beliefs at school and at work. Some of these limits were also concerns of the President,

who has since begun to address these matters.

100 DAYS OF SCHOOL

The elementary celebrated 100 days of school with activities throughout the elementary classes. First grade

also had a poster contest. The winners are: 1A- Mrs. Rachel Roberie's Class: 1st place- Abigail

Chapman, 2nd place- Hayes Mayeaux, and 3rd place-

Samuel Perrodin 1B- Mrs. Jackie Fontenot's Class: 1st place- Annabelle Simon, 2nd place- Amelia

Welch, and 3rd place- Rylie Soileau

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DISTRICT 6200 INTERACT CONVENTION

Congratulations to the members of the Sacred Heart Interact Club who attended and placed at the District 6200 Interact Convention. The club won highest attendance with 34 members, Club T-shirt design: 1st place, Scrapbook:

2nd place, Dance (Group): 3rd place, Lip Sync: 3rd place,

Vocal (Group): 3rd place and Overall Interact Club: 3rd place.

ELEMENTARY FBLA WINNERS

Business Etiquette: Superior- Addie Ortego and Justin Castille Business Math: 1st place- Luke LaHaye; Superior- Colby Cloud

and Katelyn Fontenot Career Exploration: 1st place- Madeline Fusilier; Superior-

Kaigan Comb Digital Citizenship: 1st place- Karson Vidrine; Superior- Landon

LeBlanc, Connor Kennard, Melanie Veillon Elevator Speech: 1st place- Rylan Manuel; Superior- Hayden

Deshotel Intro to Computer Science: 1st place- Anna Attales; Superior-

Marly Vautrot Intro to Business: 1st place- Parker Feucht; Superior- Mia Jones Intro to Business Communications: 1st place- Catherine Larson;

Superior- Caitlyn Vidrine Intro to Business Procedures: 1st place- Ali Fontenot; Superior-

Ike Perry and Jacelyn Pitre Intro to FBLA: 1st place- Kohen Joubert; Superior- Jackson

Bruney Intro to Information Technology: 1st place- Ian Coreil; Superior-

Jesse Johnson and Gavin Soileau Intro to Public Speaking: 1st place- Mackenzie Floyed

State Results:

1st place in Intro to Information Technology: Ian Coreil 3rd in Digital Citizenship: Karson Vidrine

5th in Financial Math: Luke LaHaye

HIGH SCHOOL FBLA WINNERS

Winners in Current Events - Jack LaHaye, Christian Duplechin and Sam Hollier

Winner in Introduction to Information Technology - Bradley Fusilier

Winner in Introduction to Parliamentary Procedure - Lilly Blanchard

Winner in Public Speaking - Gabriel Fontenot Winner in Management Decision Making - Madison Maier and

Chloe Vidrine Winner Mr. FBL - Samuel Gil

Winner Networking Concepts - Jacob Soileau Winner Parliamentary Procedure - Mary Dupre, Payton Floyed,

Kylie LeBas and Gabriel Fontenot Students placing Superior

Madison Maier - Advertising Amanda Bergeron - Business Communication

Carley Cloud - Introduction Business Communications Kristen Ardoin - Introduction to FBLA Everett Johnson - Introduction to FBLA

Emma Manuel - Introduction to Parliamentary Procedure Michael Cole Fontenot - Political Science

Chloe Vidrine - Sports and Entertainment Management Students that placed Excellent

Julianne Estilette - Accounting 1 Alex Perron - Computer Applications

Lilly Fontenot - Cyber Security Lia Launey- Cyber Security

Catherine Fontenot- Cyber Security Andrew Fontenot - Economics

Blair LaFleur - Emerging Business Issues Lainey Ardoin - Health Care Administration Emma Buller - Health Care Administration Ethan Karonika - Introduction of Business Lainey Kennard - Introduction of Business

Emilie Fontenot - Introduction to Business Procedures Kaylee Johnson - - Introduction to Parliamentary Procedure

Lia Launey, Lilly Fontenot and Catherine Fontenot - Management Decision Making

Kylie LeBas- Ms. FBL Conner Dupre - Networking Concepts

State Results:

Sam Gil: 1st Mr. FBL, 1st Who’s Who in Louisiana, 3rd Richard D. Clinton Memorial Scholarship with total winnings of

$2,300.00. Lily Blanchard: 6th Introduction to Parliamentary Procedure

Jacob Soileau: 3rd Networking Concepts Tyler Mire, Bradley Reed and Jacob Soileau: 4th American

Enterprise Project Anna Claire Parrott and Camille Soileau: 7th in Business Plan

Project Colleen Fontenot, Ella Grace Miller and Amelia Tate: 3rd in

Partnership with Business Project

CATHOLIC SCHOOLS’ WEEK

Catholic Schools’ Week was held during the week of January 6,

2020. Students dressed up each day according to a different theme, designed posters to hang in the halls,

projects and papers were written and designed, our Students of the Year along with Father Dubroc recorded at

KVPI radio station explaining why they are blessed to attend Sacred Heart School and to end the week our K-

12th grade students joined together at the high school for a game of Jeopardy with Catholic questions

and answers.

PRIESTS VS. TROJANS

Sacred Heart student body and the community joined together in the high school

gym in January to watch a game of Priests vs. Trojans. It was quite a

sight to see the crowds go crazy and the children love this annual event.

The PRIESTS were this year’s winners!

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MEMORIAL DONATIONS

Donations received beginning January 1, 2020 and ending

June 30, 2020

Patrick Andrus Glynn & Georgette Fontenot

Allen Ardoin

Larry & Sherry Vidrine

Jake Ardoin Mr. & Mrs. Charles Aguillard Theresa Attales Pat & Karen Bergeron Bob & Elywin Beauregard Luke Bordelon Family Mark & Connie Buller Mr. & Mrs. Jerome Buller Dr. & Mrs. William Buller James C. & Barbara Colligan Brent & Linda Coreil Daniel & Elena DeRouen Robert & Toni Eddy The John DeJean Family Buck & Pud Fontenot Leonard & Mary A. Fontenot Lola M. Fontenot Doward & Leanna Guillory Cindy & Vic Hebert Clarky LeBlanc Jay & Donna LeBlanc Kip & Becky Manuel Tammy Matte & Family Brent & Diane Meche Richard & Charlene Poche' Chad & Andree Soileau Peggy Soileau Melanie Stokes Mr. & Mrs. Chris Stromer Mr. & Mrs. Harold Stromer Larry & Sherry Vidrine D.L. & Nita Vidrine Sarah Wagley Don & Margie Whittington

Sr. Audrey

Jeanette Cary Tate

Dr. Robert Luke Bordelon Family & Cousins of Dr. Luke Bordelon Mark & Connie Buller Dr. & Mrs. William Buller Randel & Margaret Chapman Leonard & Mary A. Fontenot Buck & Pud Fontenot Virginia M. Fruge Dr. Wayne & Susan LaHaye

Ronald Briley Eric & Julie Buller Larry & Arlene Doucet Karen Buller Fontenot Jared & Danielle Fontenot

Michael Buller Dr. & Mrs. William Buller

Janita Fontenot Chapman Dr. Kirk & Karen Soileau

DONATIONS TO THE SACRED HEART SCHOOL FOUNDATION

Lena Joyce Coreil Randel & Margaret Chapman Brent & Linda Coreil Leonard & Mary A. Fontenot Kip & Becky Manuel

Vaughn Crisp Randel & Margaret Chapman

Henry Frank Crooks Dr. & Mrs. William Buller

Ethel Jean Guillory Daire Randel & Margaret Chapman

Larry Deville Mr. & Mrs. Jake Ardoin Mark & Connie Buller Alice, Myra, Helen & Bill Buller Mr. & Mrs. Jerome Buller Dr. & Mrs. William Buller Leonard & Mary A. Fontenot Karen Buller Fontenot Eva Guillory Clarky LeBlanc SHS Class of 2011 Curt & Lisa Saucier Mr. & Mrs. Chris Stromer Larry & Sherry Vidrine & Vic

Laura “Lou” Duplechain Dr. & Mrs. William Buller

Harold Burke Eastin Dr. & Mrs. William Buller Randel & Margaret Chapman Brent & Linda Coreil Mr. & Mrs. Chris Stromer

Ivy Estilette Mark & Connie Buller Randel & Margaret Chapman Kip & Becky Manuel Jeanne & Ray Pitre

Janice Bergeron Fairchild Keith & Catherine Thibodeaux

Freida Fontenot Karen Buller Fontenot

Denise Foret Dr. & Mrs. William Buller Lola M. Fontenot Karen Buller Fontenot Doward & Leanna Guillory Tammy Matte

Paul N. Fontenot Larry & Sherry Vidrine Mr. & Mrs. Harold Stromer

Bernice Guidry Karen Buller Fontenot

Barbara Guillory Karen Buller Fontenot Kip & Becky Manuel Curt & Lisa Saucier

John "Red" Guillory Karen & Bobby Ortego

Greg Hebert Evangeline Bank & Trust

Larry Lloyd LaFleur Mr. & Mrs. Jake Ardoin Mark & Connie Buller

Randel & Margaret Chapman

Beatrice Tate Mr. & Mrs. Jerome Buller Dr. Kirk & Karen Soileau

Netti Thibodeaux Randel & Margaret Chapman

Harris Veillon Mark & Connie Buller Randel & Margaret Chapman Brent & Linda Coreil Michael & Catherine Fontenot Leonard & Mary A. Fontenot Pat & Pam Fontenot Mayner Fontenot Jay & Donna LeBlanc Kip & Becky Manuel Mr. & Mrs. Chris Stromer

Mary Ann Veillon Evangeline Bank & Trust Brent & Linda Coreil Kip & Becky Manuel

Ray Verrette Dr. Kirk & Karen Soileau

Janella Vidrine Randel & Margaret Chapman Tammy Matte Dr. Paul & Amy Miller Jerry & Ursula Miller Larry & Sherry Vidrine Norbert & Nettie Vidrine

DONATIONS:

Mr. David Creed Frank & Cheryl Jeanmard Non-Profit Facebook Donations Amazon Smile Donations MATCHING DONATIONS:

New York Life Foundation

YEAR END APPEAL INDIVIDUAL & CORPORATE DONATIONS

William & Marie Billeaud Larry W. Buller Elizabeth Coffin Mack & Barbara Corcoran Kerwin Fontenot Jessica Aucoin Cindy & Vic Hebert Dr. Kirk & Karen Soileau Scott Soileau Mr. & Mrs. Harold Stromer, Jr. In Memory of Bobby Stromer and Stephanie Stromer

Mr. & Mrs. Jerome Buller Larry & Arlene Doucet Leonard & Mary A. Fontenot Karen Buller Fontenot Eva Guillory Clarky LeBlanc Curt & Lisa Saucier Mr. & Mrs. Chris Stromer Mr. & Mrs. Harold Stromer Larry & Sherry Vidrine & Vic D.L. & Nita Vidrine Scot & Kim Vidrine

Dulcie "Janie" LaHaye Glynn & Georgette Fontenot

Jack Latour Dr. & Mrs. William Buller Jerome & Leona Buller Karen Buller Fontenot

Wyla Glen LeBas Dr. & Mrs. William Buller

Margaret "Shushie" LeBlanc Glynn & Georgette Fontenot

Brandon Manuel Dr. Kirk & Karen Soileau

Dianne F. Manuel Mr. & Mrs. Harold Stromer

Elsie Manuel Randel & Margaret Chapman

Joseph Norris Manuel Dr. & Mrs. William Buller

John Aubrey Mire Glynn & Georgette Fontenot Dr. Kirk & Karen Soileau

Alisia Moree Mr. & Mrs. Bob Beauregard Cindy & Vic Hebert Keith & Catherine Thibodeaux

James Curtis Ortego Mr. & Mrs. Bob Beauregard John N Comeaux, Sr. Cindy & Vic Hebert

Gloria Prejean Dr. Kirk & Karen Soileau

Pearl Jean Reed Keith & Catherine Thibodeaux

Fernella Saucier Evangeline Bank & Trust

Roy Serie Randel & Margaret Chapman

Frederick Roy Soileau Elywin & Bob Beauregard Mark & Connie Buller Mr. & Mrs. Jerome Buller Dr. & Mrs. William Buller Karen Buller Fontenot Leonard & Mary A. Fontenot Cindy & Vic Hebert Jackie LeBas Jay & Donna LeBlanc Tammy Matte & Family Mr. & Mrs, Harold Stromer Larry & Sherry Vidrine James Marcantel, Sr.

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PLEASE FIND MY DONATION TO THE SACRED HEART SCHOOL

FOUNDATION

Anniversary ____________________________ Birthday ____________________________ Graduation ____________________________ Homecoming ___________________________ Memory ____________________________ New Baby ____________________________ Other ____________________________

Given By:

Address

Sacred Heart School Foundation Development Office

114 Trojan Lane Ville Platte, LA 70586

337-363-8050 Email: kimberly.lejeune@shsvp.com

Send Acknowledgment Card To: _____________________________________ _____________________________________ _____________________________________

Any monetary gift is a fitting way to remember or honor a loved one. All gifts are fully tax deductible. Cards acknowledging the gifts are sent to the honored or the next of kin of the deceased with no amounts mentioned. Gift envelopes are available from the Development Office and local

funeral homes.

Please check with your employer about a matching

gift program!

For your convenience, you can give online by clicking on the

link that is located under Foundation on the shsvp.com

website!

PRAYER GARDEN BRICKS

Interact Club of Sacred Heart is once again selling bricks for the Prayer Garden located on the high school campus on Main Street and is also open to the public. These special bricks are used to enhance the beauty of our Prayer Garden. You are invited to purchase a Donor/Memorial Brick that will remain a part of Sacred Heart history forever.

4”x8” brick $100 8”x8” brick $200

If you would like to purchase a brick,

please contact the Development Office at 337-363-8050.

SACRED HEART IMAGE Mr. Waven Boone’s drawing of the Sacred Heart is available to order through the Sacred Heart Development Office with

all proceeds benefiting the Sacred Heart School Foundation. Mr. Boone has given Sacred Heart the copyright to this

exquisite drawing. Michelle Morein (SHS Class of 1979) of Sacred Treasures is reproducing the drawing on Canvas, Slate and Linens. It is only available for purchase through the Sacred Heart Development Office. If you would like to

place an order or would like to view the Sacred Heart drawing on canvas, please contact the Development Office

at 337-363-8050.

Small Slate $ 18.00 Medium Slate $ 24.00 5x7 Canvas $ 20.00 8x10 Canvas $ 30.00 Flour Sack Kitchen Towel $ 10.00 White or Ecru Tea Towels $ 10.00 Muslin Bags $ 6.00

HIGH SCHOOL CHRISTMAS PRESENTATION SENIOR COTTILION

BLESSING OF THE RING CEREMONY

Congratulations to our Senior Class

of 2021 on receiving their

Senior class rings with a special

ceremony.

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SPORTS SECTION LHSAA All-Academic Composite and Class Teams

Congratulations to the following students who were selected to the LHSAA All-Academic Composite and Class Teams. The

Composite Team consists of athletes who have earned an un-weighted GPA of 4.0 while the Class Team consists of athletes

who have earned an un-weighted GPA of 3.999-3.5.

Football All-Academic Class Teams Connor Bordelon, Jacob Soileau and Dylan Vidrine

Boys Basketball All-Academic Class Team

Jack LaHaye and Jacques Leger

Girls Basketball All-Academic Composite Team

Amanda Bergeron

All-Academic Class Team Jean Marie Fontenot and Olivia Hernandez

Baseball All-Academic Class Team

Connor Bordelon and Christian Duplechin

Softball All-Academic Class Team Olivia Hernandez and Tobie Landry

Tennis All-Academic Composite Team

Sam Gil

2020 POWERLIFTING STATE QUALIFIERS

Congratulations to all of our Trojan Lifters who qualified to go on to State by placing in the top ten in their weight class. 114 Weight Class: Jackson Manuel and Tucker Fontenot

132 Weight Class: Dylan Vidrine 148 Weight Class: Bradley Reed

165 Weight Class: Tyler Perron and Evan Veillon 181 Weight Class: Cade Foret

198 Weight Class: Jacob Soileau 242 Weight Class: CJ Boudreaux

275 Weight Class: Michael Monier State was scheduled to be held on March 19th-21st at ULM but

was cancelled due to Covid19.

HIGH SCHOOL STATE RODEO RESULTS

Congratulations to Brad Hesnor and Grant

Soileau on all their hard work.

Short Go Results: Brad Hesnor placed 4th in Tie Down

Roping and 3rd in Steer Wrestling. Grant Soileau placed 2nd in Steer Wrestling.

Both Brad and Grant placed 3rd in Team Roping.

State Results: Brad Hesnor- All Around Cowboy, Horse of the Year, Reserve Champion Tie Down Roping and placed 3rd Overall in Steer

Wrestling Grant Soileau- State Champion Steer Wrestler

Both Brad Hesnor and Grant Soileau will represent Sacred Heart School and Louisiana at the National High School Rodeo Finals

in Lincoln, Nebraska on July 19 - 25, 2020 (tentatively). Pictured (L-R): Grant Soileau and Brad Hesnor.

JUNIOR HIGH STATE RODEO RESULTS Aubree Guillory placed 6th in First Go in Barrels, 5th in Poles, 1st

in Go and 4th in Poles Short Go. Samantha Vidrine placed 9th in First Go Barrels and 9th in Short

Go. Mackenzie Floyd placed 3rd in 1st Go Breakaway Roping, 2nd in Send Go,1st in Short Round, 4th in Goat Tying, 1st in Go, 1st in

Second Go, and 5th in Short Go

State Results: Aubree Guillory- Reserve State Champion Junior High Pole

Bending and 8th in Barrels. Mackenzie Floyd- Reserve State Champion Junior High

Breakaway Roping and 5th in Goat Tying. Samantha Vidrine placed 9th in Barrels for State.

ELEMENTARY FITNESS TEAM RESULTS

Congratulations to the Elementary

Fitness Team who placed Overall 2nd place in the Elementary Parish Meet!

Results are as follows: 50 Yard Dash: Emma Parrott-2nd Place Shuttle Run: Ellis Chapman-1st Place Pull Ups: Emma Parrott-3rd Place Long Jump: Ellis Chapman-3rd Place Long Jump: Emma Parrott and Emily Ardoin-Tied for 3rd Place Sit-Ups: Jax Fontenot- 3rd Place 600 Meter Run: Ellis Chapman and Emma Parrott- 1st Place Alternate for State- Jax Fontenot # 1 Girl-Headed for State: Emma Parrott Sacred Heart Elementary: #2 Team Overall

ACADIANA CHRISTIAN LEAGUE FOOTBALL AWARDS

5/6 Grade:

Highest GPA: Ashton Duos Leadership Award: Drew Mayeaux

7/8 Grade: Highest GPA: Karson Vidrine

Leadership Award: Landon LeBlanc

Kenneth Launey Award: Wade Pitre

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SOCIAL DISTANCING AND AT HOME LEARNING

KA: Kim Soileau’s Homeroom Christian Award: Audrey Caulkins

KB: Kim Lafleur’s Homeroom Christian Award: Lennon Miller

1A: Rachel Roberie’s Homeroom A-Honor Roll: Andrew Bischoff, Ellie Doucet, Arris Fontenot, Hayes Mayeaux and Maggie O’Connor Principal’s Award: Austin Ardoin, Addie Bourgeois, Olive Broussard, Abigail Chapman, Andrew Chapman, Sophia Fontenot, Evelyn Johnson, Had-leigh Kennard, Georgiana LaHaye and Mason Lanclos Highest Average: Andrew Chapman Christian Award: Amelia Inhern

1B: Jackie Fontenot’s Homeroom A-Honor Roll: Ava Lafleur, Eli Lejeune and Rylie Soileau Principal’s Award: Liam Ardoin, Mason Chaddick, Millie Doucet, Jaxson Fon-tenot, Kynleigh Fontenot, Owen Fon-tenot, Blakeleigh Galloway, Kate LaHaye, Thomas McFarlain, Wyatt Ortego, Annabelle Simon, Violet Stro-mer and Amelia Welch Highest Average: Jaxson Fontenot, Kate LaHaye and Amelia Welch Christian Award: Eli Lejeune

2A: Katie Buller’s Homeroom A-Honor Roll: Lily Blanchard, William Brunet and Aeden Guillory Principal’s Award: Camille Daigle, Liam Lemoine, Audrey Miller, Adele Rhodes and James Sylvester Highest Average: Liam Lemoine Christian Award: Lily Blanchard

2B: Julie Firmin’s Homeroom A-Honor Roll: Gracie Andrus, Loreli Daigle, Eli Lafleur and Addison Meche Principal’s Award -Vivian Chapman, Zellie Deshotel, Nicolas Drago, Emily Duos, Emry Figueiredo, Nathaniel Lafleur, Liam Payne, Bradley Soileau, Sadie Grace Soileau, Andrew West, Jack Willingham Highest Average: Emily Duos Christian Award: Sadie Grace Soileau

3A: Lacey Guillory’s Homeroom A-Honor Roll: Camille Guillory, Abi-gail Inhern, Aubrie Jolie LaFleur, Leo LaHaye, Brant LeJeune Principal’s Award: Julius Bischoff and Nolan Johnson Highest Average: Nolan Johnson Christian Award: Olivia Buller

3B: Karen Lafleur’s Homeroom A-Honor Roll: Annie Arnaud, Lucy Colligan, Hayes Doucet and Rowdy

Tate Principal’s Award: Jack Chapman and James David LaHaye Highest Average: James David LaHaye Christian Award: Isabelle Fontenot

4A: Lynn Soileau’s Homeroom A-Honor Roll: Layla Fontenot, Gus Guillory, Evan Huffman, Jackson Soileau and Austin West Principal’s Award: Weston Deshotel and Hayden Doucet Highest Average: Weston Deshotel Christian Award: Evan Huffman

4B: Joni Duos’ Homeroom A-Honor Roll: James Nixon Doucet and Riley St. Cyr Principal’s Award: William Chapman, Brecken Figueiredo and Layne Gremil-lion Highest Average: William Chapman Christian Award: Abby Rose Fontenot

5A: Jillian Soileau’s Homeroom Principal’s Award: Eliza LaHaye and John-Aaron Soileau Highest Average: Eliza LaHaye Christian Award: Wesley Lafleur

5B: Karen Soileau’s Homeroom A-Honor Roll: Emily Ardoin, William Blanchard, MacKenzie Lanclos, Wyatte

Perry Highest Average: Wyatte Perry Christian Award: Jenna Veillon

6A: Kim Pucheu’s Homeroom A-Honor Roll: Kora Lejeune, Drew Mayeaux and Abbie Perrodin Principal’s Award: Ashton Duos Highest Average: Ashton Duos Christian Award: Ashton Duos

6B: Stacey Doucet’s Homeroom A-Honor Roll: Daniel Guillory and Ava Kennard Principal’s Award: Breanne Ardoin Highest Average: Breanne Ardoin Christian Award: Gunner Landreneau

7A: Rhonda Manuel’s Homeroom A-Honor Roll: John Michael Duplechin, Jillian Mayeaux, Abigail Quibodeaux and Averi Smith Principal’s Award: Adrianna Rose Ardoin, Laci LeBas and Greta Smith Highest Average: Laci LeBas Christian Award: Samuel Richardson

7B: Stephanie Vidrine’s Homeroom A-Honor Roll: Saylor Guillory and Karleigh Ortego Principal’s Award: Ava Daigle Highest Average: Ava Daigle Christian Award: Caitlyn Vidrine

2019-2020 Sacred Heart Elementary Kindergarten – 7th Grade Award Recipients

Sacred Heart School is proud to show you a glimpse of our social distancing and at home learning time. We are

very proud of our faculty and students. Some of our students worked on packets at home to submit to their

teachers while others were assigned projects, class work, tests online on Google Classroom. Sacred Heart appreciation was placed around the parish and in

surrounding parishes from yard signs for 8th grade students to faculty and principals. A Senior appreciation

drive by parade also took place under the pavilion. A drop off day also took place where students received

awards, certificates and returned their school Chrome Books and packets.

8TH GRADE PROMOTION

Congratulations to our 8th Grade Class on being promoted to high school. Promotion this year was held in the high school gym with 6 feet apart. Pictured below is our 8th graders at

their at home end of the year party.

THANK YOU TO FATHER BLAKE DUBROC

Sacred Heart School and Church are truly thankful to Father Blake Dubroc for his 2 years here with us all in Ville Platte. In his two short

years here, he has made such a huge impact on our community and Trojan family. We thank him from the

bottom of our hearts for everything, especially his love for our students. Father Dubroc will be missed and we will look forward to you visiting our community and school. Fr. Blake Dubroc will be the parochial vicar at St. Bernard Catholic Church in Breaux Bridge beginning July 6,2020. This is in addition to his duties as Director of

Vocations for the Diocese of Lafayette.

Our prayers are with you as you begin your ministry in this new assignment.

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