In August before this season started, anyone who follows high school football in the region never would have predicated Chalmette and Jesuit meeting with matching 5-0 records to open District 9-5A action. Coach Jason Tucker made the point about playing in this league, “If you want to be a good team, you have to play [...]
Led by 29 points from team captain and Most Valuable Player Ryan Laylle, the St. Bernard Sheriff’s Office beat parish firefighters 86-79 in their fourth annual charity basketball game at Chalmette High gym Saturday night, July 9, with proceeds to benefit children’s recreation programs. The series is now 2-2. St. Bernard Recreation Corporation and Abba’s [...]
Andre Dorsey was honored for his distinguished career as a student athlete. Chalmette High School’s Track Coach Jim Bickford also praised his prized athlete. “It was a pleasure coaching Andre. He exemplifies what being a student athlete is all about,” Bickford said. “Good luck in college, and hopefully, the Olympics.” Dorsey graduates this year and [...]
Jim Bickford Contributing Writer trackmic@juno.com _____________________ No one would have called you crazy if you thought Superman showed up for the Region 3-5A track and field meet and disguised his super “S” outfit by wearing the Chalmette High uniform of elite field performer Andre Dorsey last Thursday at Tad Gormley Stadium in New Orleans. Coach [...]
Jim Bickford Contributing Writer trackmic@juno.com ___________________ Accomplishing what it had never been able to reach ever before in its’ nearly 60-year school history, Chalmette High’s boys won its second straight District 9-5A Track and Field crown behind an inspiring triple field event winning performance by Andre Dorsey and solid duel hurdle champion Albert Brock and [...]
CHS Girls Basketball Team awards from left: Haley Smith – MVP; Jordan Hartney – Outstanding Offensive Player, Coach Guy McInnis, Kelly Carlisle - Outstanding Defensive Player. CHS Volleyball Coach’s award Callie Lambert. CHS Volleyball Outstanding Offensive Player Jordan Hartney, left and Coach Mallory Chiappetta. Two senior players, Haley Smith, left, and Jordan Hartney were presented with commemorative [...]
As a kick off to Autism Awareness Month, Chalmette High School hosted The St. Bernard Parish Schools Special Olympics on Friday April 1. The day’s events and services were made possible by the efforts of the student buddies from the high school, the numerous community volunteers, and the dozens of student athletes. Above, athlete Mashika [...]
The OLPS Cheerleaders participated in Jamfest Cheer & Dance Competition on Saturday, March 19, in Biloxi, MS. The girls represented their school in the Intermediate Junior High Category, and earned a nice plaque to show off their accomplishments. Pictured Front row: Caleigh Armand, Kaitlin Heaphy, Taylor Gioia, Megan Assevado. Middle Row: Kassidy Heaphy, Emily Lapara, [...]
Top from left: Assistant Coach William Wei and Head Coach Joe Sherwood. Standing: Triston Varnado, Jordan Johnson, Hunter Sherwood and Leilan Nelson. Bottom: Anthony Wei, Gavin McInerney and Brendan Zahn.
The Our Lady of Prompt Succor Lady Patriettes Dance Team recently attended the American All Star Dance Team Competition in Lafayette. The team brought home six trophies under the guidance of Ms. Rachel Vogt moderator, Gabbi Hubbard and Julie Parrett Choreographers. The girls received Second Place in Junior High 1 Hip Hop, Third Place in [...]
