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ESA's Class of 2019
Read MoreESA CommencementMay 2019Seniors who have attended ESA every year since kindergarten or before:Addison Chrysler (PK4)Landon Chrysler (PK4)Reuben Egan (PK4)Ella Frantzen (K)Anna LeGoullon (K)Samantha Withers who is the first student to attend ESA every grade since PreK-3
Legacy graduatesThe Class of 2019 has three legacy graduates – graduates who are the children of ESA alumni. These additions to the alumni body will bring the total number of ESA legacy graduates to 20.Ethan Boagni, son of Kenny Boagni ‘91Ella Frantzen, daughter of Kohlie Frantzen ‘87Nathan Mouton, son of Ginger Courvelle Mouton ‘95Honor Roll and Headmaster’s ListTo earn a place on the Year-end Honor Roll, a student must earn a final grade of at least a B in every course attempted.Forrest ClarkeMatthew DisherTaylore LouviereTo be named to the Year-end Headmaster’s List, a student must earn at least an A- average (3.67) for the year and earn a final grade of at least a B in every course attempted.Olivia AndryAngela FreyCassie BeyerAnna LeGoullonLucas BlanchardMaggie MenardCassie BowersNathan MoutonTommy BurnsKatie OsborneMatthew CareyJake SledgeAddison ChryslerCasey SwizeLandon ChryslerMadeline TurnerKatie ClementHailie WilliamsReuben EganKailie WilliamsHiba Fazal-ur-RehmanSamantha WithersJoshua FeistElla FrantzenNational Honor SocietyThese are ESA’s Honor Graduates who maintained a grade point average of at least 3.50 and, in the opinion of the faculty, have exhibited leadership, strength of character, and service to the community.Lucas BlanchardEthan BoagniCassie BowersMatthew CareyKatie ClementHiba Fazal-ur-RehmanJoshua FeistElla FrantzenAnna LeGoullonTaylore LouviereKatie OsborneJake SledgeCasey SwizeSamantha WithersCum Laude SocietyThis fall, ESA received the honor of being granted a Cum Laude Society chapter. Founded in 1906 to recognize exceptional scholastic achievement in secondary schools, it is modeled after the Phi Beta Kappa Society that recognizes academic excellence at the college level. A student must have above a 4.00 GPA to be considered for induction and membership cannot exceed 20% of a graduating class. ESA’s inaugural Cum Laude members are:Lucas BlanchardJoshua FeistAnna LeGoullonJake SledgeSamantha Withers
National MeritThe National Merit® Scholarship Program is an academic competition for recognition and scholarships that began in 1955. Each September, about 50,000 seniors who earned the highest scores on the PSAT country are notified of their advancement in the program. About 34,000 of these students receive Letters of Commendation in recognition of their outstanding academic promise.ESA had two National Merit Commended students in the Class of 2019:Anna LeGoullon Jake SledgeThe additional 16,000 high scorers are named National Merit Semi-finalists. Of this group some 15,000 are named finalists. ESA had a National Merit Finalist in the Class of 2019.Joshua FeistEach fall The College Board recognizes about 7,000 senior Hispanic and Latino scholars for their exceptional achievement on the PSAT as juniors through the National Hispanic Recognition Program. ESA had a senior recognized for this achievement this year.Jake SledgeSenior Year Academic AwardsSenior Scholar Athlete Award…………………………………………. Matthew Carey & Anna LeGoullonAP English Literature Award…………………………….……………… Jake SledgeAP Calculus BC Award……………………………………………….……. Jake SledgeAP Statistics Award…………………………………………………….….. Lucas BlanchardPhysics Award …………………………………………………….…………. Ethan BoagniEnvironmental Science Award………………………………….……. Nathan MoutonAP Chemistry Award …………………………………………………….. Joshua Feist & Jake SledgeCivics Award …………………………………………………………………. Maggie MenardAP U.S. Government & Politics Award ………………………….. Samantha WithersAP French Language Award ………………………………………….. Joshua FeistSenior Art Exhibition AwardKatie OsbornePerforming Arts AwardsMadeline Turner and Adam MusemecheLiterature, Social Studies, Performing Arts, Science, and the Math AwardsJake SledgeMath and Science AwardsJoshua FeistCecile Garboushian World Languages AwardJoshua FeistDaughter of the American Revolution Good Citizen AwardSamantha WithersShriner’s Patriotism AwardsMatthew Huval and Hiba Fazal-ur-Rehman
Sydney Hebert AwardFemale (Male Athlete of the Year was awarded to junior Oliver Nickel at Upper School Awards)Kailie Williams and Samantha WithersBishop & Mrs. Henton AwardThis award is named in honor of The Right Reverend Willis R. Henton, first Bishop of the Diocese of Western Louisiana, Chaplain Emeritus of Episcopal School of Acadiana, and his wife, Martha - friendly souls who made it their lives’ vocation to love their fellow man. The Bishop and Mrs. Henton Award is presented at graduation to a member of the senior class who exemplifies the fundamental virtues of care, love, and service to the ESA family and the greater community as did the Bishop and Mrs. Henton.Anna LeGoullonTom Olverson AwardThe Tom Olverson Award is awarded at commencement to a member of the graduating class by a vote of the faculty. Named for Thomas P. Olverson, the first Assistant Headmaster of ESA, the award is given to a student who has a strong commitment to academics. This specifically does not mean a student who excels in achievement by being on the Honor Roll or Headmaster’s List consistently. Rather, the award recognizes a student who works hard at taking advantage of the opportunity available at ESA and makes an awardable effort. The award recognizes a senior who exemplifies the same passion for learning, love of the institution, and genuine desire to maximize the opportunities offered at ESA as Mr. Olverson did while serving here.Landon ChryslerBishop’s MedalAt commencement each year, Episcopal School of Acadiana recognizes the graduating senior with the highest cumulative GPA with the Bishop’s Medal.Jake SledgeHeadmaster’s AwardThe Headmaster’s Award is given to a student who has made an outstanding contribution to the school; who takes responsibility for the community or some aspect of community life; and who voluntarily, with care and concern, gives consistently, effectively and positively to help build the community. The closest synonym is probably leadership. The award also includes the criterion of strong academic leadership.This year marks the 5th time in the past 37 years that we will honor two outstanding students as Headmaster’s Award winners.Jake Sledge and Samantha Withers
Trustees’ AwardThe ESA Trustee award is not given every year. When given, it is to honor a person or a group of people who have gone above and beyond in their service to ESA. This year, as we begin the celebration of ESA’s 40th birthday, the current Board of Trustees chose to honor the Founders of ESA, that group of visionaries who were instrumental in starting this school and charting the path forward to today.Headmaster RemarksWe’ve heard a couple of intertwined themes here today from the founding of this school to stories honoring you amazing “almost graduates.” I want to take a brief couple of minutes to highlight some of those themes and wrap them up with some work that we, as a faculty, did earlier this year. And I’ll use Jake’s favorite book as my vehicle. The question that was asked 40 something years ago went something like this. What if we built a nationally recognized college preparatory school in Cade, Louisiana, a state that ranks near the bottom in practically every measure of educational excellence? What if we were committed to making that education available to students based on their talent and not their family’s income level? What if we put our money into people instead of beautiful buildings? What could we achieve? On some really important levels, those questions were absurd. They bordered on impossible. But, the world is changed not by people following a well-worn pathway. The world is changed by people following a compelling vision. And that vision of the very best education for our children right here in Acadiana is so powerful that it suddenly and seemingly effortlessly appeared (although, we who work here, know a good bit about the effort required). We were able to attract a phenomenally talented faculty who brought their passion for teaching to eager and curious students. When you do that, magic happens. As I’m fond of saying, when you put students into a culture of achievement and high ideals, the most natural thing is for them become high achieving, ethical giants. Seniors, you join over 1400 ESA graduates who are creating ripples in this world, some giant, some smaller, but all ripples that will affect the lives of others. It’s kind of a big responsibility, and we are really excited and proud to send you out there to join our alumni. As I mentioned earlier, we worked this year to refine our portrait of an ESA graduate. I offer you some of the words that we, your faculty, believe about you and all of our ESA grads.ESA graduates students who:Believe they can learn anything, and have the sense of wonder and resourcefulness to make it happen.ESA graduates students who:Believe they can change the world, and work hard to turn knowledge into action in their communities and beyond.ESA graduates students who:Believe in individuality, as well as in the power of communities built on respect, empathy and trust.ESA graduates students who:Believe in creativity and in taking risks, and have the resilience to learn from their mistakes.I hope you see yourself reflected in those statements. It is what we believe about you. It is what we hope for you. I will end today with a quote from Randall Munroe, from the book, What If? I think it sums up a lot of what we hope for and believe about you as well. He writes this after talking about a version of the Icarus story. He was answering a question about flying a small plane on other planets in our solar system. You may remember the story of Icarus, the son of the famous craftsman, Daedalus, in Greek mythology. They were imprisoned and escaped by flying out using wings that were glued together with wax. Icarus flew too high, against the warning of his father, the wax melted, and he plunged to his death. Randall Munroe writes: “I’ve never seen the Icarus story as a lesson about the limitations of humans. I see it as a lesson about the limitations of wax as an adhesive.” That’s great—that sounds like Tony Stark to me. So, “almost graduates,” your world has no limitations if you use the right glue. Find your compelling vision. Build your wings. And please fix this crazy world we live in! Congratulations. -
Middle School Closing 2019
Read MoreMiddle School ClosingMay 28, 20196th Grade Academic AwardsRWW Maisy Prellop LA Studies Perry Joseph Math Sian Allen Math - Honors Walker Prejean Math 7 Honors Arun Cacodcar (6th grader) Science Roman Moroux French Walker Prejean French 7 Perry Joseph (6th grader) Spanish Riley Grace Bearb Art Mary Charlotte Boagni Music Aiden Gewin 7th Grade Academic AwardsEnglish Anna Breaux Geography Owen Broussard Math 7 Julienne Huval Science Millie Gris French 7 Millie Gros Spanish 7 Curtis Hidalgo Music Owen Broussard Drama Aubrey Ladmirault, Allison Aucoin 8th Grade Academic AwardsEnglish Lily Ouillet, Sadie Nassar History Madeleine Martin Algebra I Anna Gachassin Algebra I Honors Luke Huffman Science Lillian LaFleur French 8 Lily Ouellet French II Olvia Faul, Luke Huffman Spanish I Madeleine Martin Religion Max Ross Music I Josh Mendoza Theatre I Camille Morvant Middle School Athletes of the YearAnna BreauxIan AllamCitizenship Awards6th grade
Maisy Prellop7th grade
Owen Broussard8th grade
Greer HernandezMartha Anna Cooper Citizenship Award
Josh MendozaValerie Marsalis Cox Award
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Lower School Closing 2019
Read MoreLower School ClosingMay 28, 2019Continental Math LeagueOur fourth grade students participated in a series of five competitions during the school year. Students who earned the five highest scores for our school:Thomas ArmondThomas BreauxAaron BushAustin DrewThe fifth student, who received a medal for earning the highest score at our school:Cain MecheMath Olympiad AwardsOur 5th grade students have taken part in this competition - composed of 5 monthly challenges - for many years. This year they competed with students in all 50 states and 30 other countries around the world.Scoring in the top 50% of all of this year’s scores:Frances MayScoring in the top 40% of all scores:Olivia WuScoring in the top 30%:Will SchumacherScoring in the top 25%:Zach CestiaThese students all scored in the top 20%:Colby HuffmanTurner GachassinSpencer CroftReagan BarriosElla ArceneauxBen MorvantThese students’ scores were in the top 10%:Camille LoughlinJiya LodhaRoan MenardAlso in the top 10%, and with a score of 21/25 - the highest score in our school:Jonathan SugengWriting AwardsThe Writes of Spring is an annual contest for students in Lafayette Parish and five other neighboring parishes. It is sponsored by the Acadiana Writing Project, the Lafayette Parish Public Library and the Creative Writing department of ULL. Two of our students placed in the Kindergarten - 2nd grade division of this regional contest.- 2nd place in Poetry went to Pierce Perret
- 1st place in Non-Fiction went to Addie Green
Louisiana Writes is a state-wide contest that takes in nearly 1,000 entries each year.3rd place in 3rd-4th grade fiction: Turner Gachassin2nd Place in K - 2nd grade fiction: Sharon Lazarus2nd Place in 3rd-4th grade poetry: Jackson Blem2nd Place in the Junior French Poetry Division: Jillian Kennedy1st Place in K - 2nd fiction: Camille Cromwell1st Place in K - 2nd grade nonfiction: Annalise FitzgeraldLe Grand ConcoursESA 3rd- 5th graders compete each year in Le Grand Concours, a national competition sponsored by the American Association of Teachers of French. This year just over 3,000 students competed in the elementary division. 77% of ESA Lower School French students scored in the top 50% nationally.Eight students have earned bronze medals for scoring within the 75th- 80th percentiles nationally:Oz ArceneauxLauren ConroyMolly GranberryAvery HanbyThomas BreauxJesse LeJeuneCaroline HuvalElise Monica13 of our students scored within the 85th-90th percentiles, and earned silver medals:
Robert MorrowStella PfisterErin VigeAustin DrewScout HelvestonCain MecheThomas ArmondJuliette BadeauxGrace SchwarzRhys DillaneAva ProctorColby HuffmanJiya Lodha
Seven students earned gold medals for scores in the top 5% nationally:Gabriel de la TorreAmelie GomezStella FurbyMatthew MejiasGenevieve MorrowReagan BarriosRoan Menard4th Grade Honor RollJackson BlemAaron BushNathan HidalgoPaige LawrenceEthan McCoyLyla O’Niell4th Grade Headmaster’s List
Thomas ArmondJuliette BadeauxGabriel de la TorreAustin DrewAmelie GomezScout HelvestonCain MecheElise MonicaGenevieve MorrowAvery PitreAvery RyanGrace SchwarzCecilia SugengElla UebingerJuliet Williams
5th Grade Honor RollTurner GachassinAnna-Kate MossLila Pugliese
5th Grade Headmaster’s ListElla ArceneauxReagan BarriosZach CestiaSpencer CroftBird FullerColby HuffmanGracie KlempJiya LodhaCamille LoughlinFrances MayRoan MenardAusten MontetIsa PecoraroEmma PhillipsJonathan SugengThe St. Barnabas Award is presented to the student who maximizes his or her experience at the Lower School and takes full advantage of all that ESA has to offer. This year’s recipient of the St. Barnabas Award is Emmy Romero.The Headmaster’s Award is presented each year to the student who most exemplifies academic excellence, honor, and leadership. This year, the Headmaster’s Award was presented to Bird Fuller.The Class of 2026:
Ella ArceneauxAndré BadeauxReagan BarriosZach CestiaJack CowanSpencer CroftEvelyn DobbsJohn Henry FitzgeraldBird FullerTurner GachassinCooper GatesReece HoytColby HuffmanJillian KennedyGrace KlempJiya LodhaCamille LoughlinFrances MayMacy McKnightRoan MenardAusten MontetBen MorvantAnna-Kate MossIsa PecoraroDrake PerryEmma PhillipsOlivia PlaisanceAva ProctorLila PuglieseEmmy RomeroWill SchumacherGentry SpoonJonathan SugengViolet ValeParker ViceOlivia Wu -
Idea Lab Logo Challenge
Earlier this quarter, art teacher Claire Caffery (right) and Idea Lab coordinator Ashleigh D'Aunoy (left) challenged fifth graders to design a logo for the Idea Lab in the Enrichment Center. The project started with a visit by Susie Gottardi (second from left), a professional graphic designer who is the manager of marketing and design at the Hilliard Museum. She spoke with the fifth graders about the processes involved in logo design. Ms. Claire introduced the students to concepts in graphic design and to the idea of working for a client. They met with their client, Ms. Ashleigh, and asked her questions about her design preferences and her needs for the logo. Finally, the students, working in groups, created several drafts of their designs, and met with their teacher and their client to discuss each iteration. A panel of judges that included Ms. Claire and Ms. Ashleigh, Ms. Gottardi, Dr. Baker, Ms. O, ESA communications director Angie Broussard, and professional graphic designer Kate Ferry (second from right), chose four of the designs, which Ms. Ferry will convert to digital images. One will be used as the logo for the sign on the wall outside of the Idea Lab. The others will be used for various purposes in and around the lab. Thanks to our expert consultants and to our creative designers!Read More -
Middle School Athletic Awards
ESA Middle School celebrated athletic seasons with an Athletic Awards chapel on Wednesday. MS Athletic Director Stephen Devine recognized fifth grade athletes on Thursday at the Lafayette Campus. Congratulations to the players who earned awards, and thanks to all of our athletes for representing ESA so well!Read More
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Baseball All-District Honors
ESA Baseball has four players on the All-District roster. Henry Shuffler, '20, was named to the first team as a pitcher, and Matthew Carey, '19, made the first team as a utility player. Ben Bordes, '20, and Clay Hebert, '22, were named to the second team. Congratulations, Falcons!Read More -
Upper School Awards
In this week's upper school awards celebration, teachers recognized hard work and achievement in freshman, sophomore, and junior courses. The ESA faculty also honored outstanding members of the junior class with book awards: Harvard Book Award and Rensselaer Medal - Hannah Kitakule , Yale Book Award - Michael dela Rosa, Sewanee Book Award - Emily Minvielle, Smith College Book Award - Kate Kaufman, Tulane Book Award - Keegan Riley, Hendrix College Book Award - Isabelle Berthelot, and George Washington Book Award - Leah Gerard. Coach Jason Fatheree also presented the Sidney Hebert Athlete of the Year Award to Oliver Nickel. The female Athlete of the Year will be honored at graduation. Congratulations to all! View a list of awards here.Read More -
Sports Awards
At Thursday night's Daily Advertiser Sports Awards, Samantha Withers was named the female track athlete of the year, and Parrish Anderson was named the boys soccer athlete of the year. Congratulations to Sam, Parrish, and ESA's other nominees (Sam, Aline Malek, Christian Herpin, Jackson Spoon and Oliver Nickel for Cross Country; Haley Waddell and Keegan Riley for tennis; Taylore Louviere for volleyball; Oliver Nickel for golf; Elena Alvarado, Regan Manning, Isabella Sabbaghian, Michael dela Rosa, and Ryan Rhoades for swimming; and Cassie Bowers, Ella Frantzen, Nate Mouton, and Will Cowan for soccer!Read More -
The Bones Girls
A group of fourth graders know as the Bones Girls presented the tale of Bob the bobcat in chapel this week. The girls discovered a set of bones near the river behind the Outback during recess in December. The find included an almost complete skelton, and they spent several weeks analyzing and researching animal bones to determine what type of skeleton they had found. After learning as much as they could on their own and with teacher Coty Eastin's help, they called in an expert, Dr. Baker. Using features of the skeleton, such as eye socket location and dental formula, he helped them to identify the animal as a bobcat.Read More -
Athletic Commitments
ESA celebrated five more senior athletes who have committed to play at the college level: Samantha Withers - cross country and track at Rhodes College, Ella Frantzen - soccer at Tufts University, Parrish Anderson - soccer at LSUE, and Tommy Burns and Nathan Mouton - soccer at Hanover College. With the five who committed earlier this year (Taylore Louviere - sand volleyball at Carson-Newman University, Hailie and Kailie Williams - volleyball at Wiley College, Cassie Bowers - soccer at Trinity University, and Reuben Egan - basketball at Sarah Lawrence College), that's ten college athletes out of a class of 40. Congratulations, Class of 2019!Read More -
Vocabulary Parades
First through fourth grade students held vocabulary parades in chapel this week. Each student wore a hat created in art class that represents a favorite word learned this year. Some students chose words learned in French class. Thanks to fourth grade teacher Coty Eastin for introducing the parades to encourage learning and sharing new words, and to art teacher Claire Caffery for helping students tap into their creativity for their designs!Read More -
UL-Lafayette Scholarship Recipients
Congratulations to ESA seniors Andreas Atwi, Hiba Fazal, and Lucas Blanchard, who were honored in chapel last week as UL-Lafayette scholarship recipients. The UL admissions staff recognized these students for their academic achievements, and welcomed them to the University's Class of 2023!Read More -
Rotary Outstanding Students
Seniors Jake Sledge and Samantha Withers were recently recognized as Rotary Club South Outstanding Students. Read more about these two students, who have contributed so much to ESA, on the Meet Our Students page.Read More -
Girls Track - State Champs!
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Adventure in Wyoming
The fifth graders are back from their week at the Teton Science Schools in Jackson, Wyoming. They tracked moose and other mammals, examined skulls, visited the Teton Raptor Center, studied macro-invertebrates, trekked through the snow, and much more!Read More -
Camp Cho-Yeh
The Class of 2024 braved the ropes course, worked together as a class, and enjoyed the beautiful setting at Camp Cho-Yeh in Livingston, Texas, last week.Read More -
ESA Golf Shines at State
Congratulations, ESA Golf - Division IV State Runner-Up! Junior Oliver Nickel led the Falcons and won the individual State Championship. Left to right: Coach Stephen Nickel, Oliver Nickel, Adam Trahan, Sam Castille, Charlie Blanchard, Josie Movassaghi, and Coach Robbie Trahan.Read More -
Festival Band in Cade
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Senior Art Show
The Senior Art Show went public Thursday night with an opening reception at Kelli Kaufman Studio and Gallery, 108 W. Congress St. The show will be open from noon to 4pm each day during Festival International, then by appointment through May 11th. Thanks to Mrs. Kaufman for hosting this display of photography, painting, drawing, ceramics, glass bead work, mixed media, and even science-inspired art.Read More -
Spring Sports Update
Read MoreESA Tennis competed in the State tournament in Monroe last week. Playing for the Falcons were Keegan Riley, Randy Moity, Emile Meyer, Caymann Dominique, Luke LeGoullon, Hayden Boagni, Haley Waddell, Caitlin Chen, Ayden Brown, Hannah Kitakule, Stella Falterman and Divya Kasarla. Ayden and Hannah reached the semifinals. Congratulations, Falcons!ESA Golf took first place at Regionals last week. Oliver Nickel placed 2nd, Adam Trahan, 6th, and Sam Castille, 7th. The team will compete in State on Monday and Tuesday at Farm D'Allie.ESA Baseball will play its first playoff game of the season against Northside Christian on Tuesday at 5pm in Crowley.ESA Girls Track & Field placed first in Regionals, and boys placed second. Read all about the individual and team victories on The Advertiser's website. Track & Field will compete at State on Thursday at LSU.Good luck, Falcons!
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