Friday, April 17, 2026

Attention for announcements... attention for announcements please:

• Any student who ordered a suit or tuxedo from Tuxedos to Geaux should pick it up immediately after your last class TODAY. Tuxedos to Geaux will be in the Student Services Lobby after 7th period and again after 8th period.

• Come help support the Crusader Ultimate Frisbee team today as they take on Ben Franklin in their last game of the year. Start time is 3:30 p.m. on Benson Field.  The cost is free, and all are welcome.

• Good luck to the Rugby team who will start state playoffs against St. Paul tomorrow. Game time is set for 10:30 a.m.on the City Park rugby pitch. Good Luck, Crusaders!

• The Dionysians' spring musical, Zombie Prom, opened last night. This delightfully undead production will run Saturday, as well as next Thursday through Saturday, all at 7:00 p.m. There will also be a 2:00 p.m. matinee on Saturday, April 25th. Reserved tickets are $20 and can be purchased through the Dionysians’ webpage. General Admission tickets are $15. Payment is cash or check only, please. 

• Key Club is collecting copies of the book Allies Monday through Wednesday. Any student or faculty member who does not wish to keep their copy for a home library is encouraged to donate it. Donation boxes will be located under the spiral staircase. Collected books will be distributed to local shelters, schools, and community organizations—because literacy transforms communities by boosting economic growth, strengthening public health, increasing civic engagement, and fostering social equality.

• Letterman jacket orders will be taken from April 23rd through April 30th. Please check your Education Management awards to verify that you are a letterman. 8th grade students are not eligible to purchase letterman jackets. If you would like to order a jacket, please email Mrs. Becnel next week with your name, the organization or sport in which you lettered, and your unstructured period. Mrs. Bencel will respond with a date and time for you to try on jackets and provide the information to place your order. The next opportunity to order a Letterman jacket will be in December, so please email this week to schedule an appointment. You cannot order a letterman jacket without an appointment.

• Ready, Set… PUZZLE! Think you’ve got what it takes to be the fastest puzzler on campus? You'll have to prove it! The library is hosting a Speed Puzzling Competition on Tuesday, April 21st during the second half of 4th, 5th, and 6th periods! Students and adults are welcome to join the fun.  Each participant will be randomly paired with a partner, so get ready to meet someone new and work together under pressure! Spots are first-come, first-served, so don’t wait. Plan to come to the library for fast-paced fun, friendly competition, and ultimate bragging rights.

• On Wednesday, April 22nd, Catholic Charities is hosting a pro-life fundraising event at Rock 'N' Bowl from 4:30 to 7:00 p.m. for all pro-life students in the New Orleans area. Tickets are $15 and include bowling, food, and prizes. Please see the flyer at Student Services or email Mr. McCabe for details on how to purchase tickets.

• Attention rising 10th-12th graders! Student Council elections are right around the corner, and we’re looking for motivated leaders who want to make a difference in our school community. If you’re interested in having a voice, planning events, and representing your peers, this is your chance to get involved!

• Information meetings regarding elections will be held on Tuesday, April 21st, at 7:30 a.m. and 3:06 p.m. in room 115. You MUST attend one of these meetings to receive all the details about running for a position. 8th and 9th grade elections will be held next school year in the fall. 

Thank you, that is all!