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January 7, 2021

NEW ORLEANS – It’s the season of giving, and Cabrini High School has been working hard to give back to those less fortunate over the past month. Having “service” as one of the school’s core values, the Cabrini community finds ways to serve others every day, and the holidays are a time to do even more.

In November Cabrini High School’s National Honor Society and Campus Ministry Team partnered together to host the annual Thanksgiving Food Drive from November 11 through November 17. Approximately 250 pounds of food products were donated to the food pantry at Saint Anthony of Padua Catholic Church in New Orleans to feed the hungry.

National Honor Society also hosted “Sock-ember,” a sock drive during December where members of the Cabrini community donated new socks for Covenant House New Orleans. These socks will ensure that homeless teens and teens in crisis are kept warm during the winter months. The drive began on December 8 and ended December 15 where students celebrated with a Crazy Christmas Sock Day. The Freshmen Class donated the most socks, and to celebrate they built a Christmas tree with their sock donations.

To wrap up the semester before Christmas break, Campus Ministry coordinated with Catholic Charities Archdiocese of New Orleans to “Adopt a Family” for Christmas. Due to the sock drive and Cabrini being virtual for the week after Thanksgiving, the school was unsure if it were possible to sponsor any families this year. However, when our Campus Minister learned there were three families unclaimed, Cabrini High School jumped at the chance to help. Religion classes donated to two families, and the faculty and staff sponsored the remaining family. All items on these families’ wish lists were bought and donated to ensure they have a “Merry Christmas.”

During these unprecedented and uncertain times, everyone has had to endure unique impacts due to COVID-19. However, Cabrini High School joined together during this special, yet challenging, time of year to help those in need by “sharing what you can.”

Spontaneous Saints for a Greater Cause

December 3, 2020

Cabrini High School hosted a “Spontaneous Saints Spirit Day” on Friday, November 20. Members of the student body, faculty and staff donated $2 to wear jeans with black, gold, and Saints attire to support the NFL New Orleans Saints’ seven game winning streak, but also for a greater cause. All donations were being donated to the missions in Nicaragua that were recently hit by Hurricanes Eta and Iota.

Nicaragua, you are in Cabrini High School’s prayers!

A Week of Activities and Celebration!

November 18, 2020

In honor of Mother Cabrini’s Feast Day, each year Cabrini High School hosts Mother Cabrini Week. This year Mother Cabrini Week was bigger and better than ever. The following are just some of the activities that took place:

Each morning the school community joined together and said the Mother Cabrini Novena.
 Monday – Students took a break from class and played online Mother Cabrini Kahoots games.
 Tuesday – Cabrini High School hosted its annual Open House for prospective students, which was very successful.
Wednesday – There was a Mother Cabrini scavenger hunt where students were on a mission to find different Mother Cabrini images around campus. Also, our annual Thanksgiving Food Drive began.
 Thursday – There was a Mother Cabrini puzzle available for students to complete.
 Friday – Simultaneous masses were celebrated at Holy Rosary Church next door to Cabrini’s campus, as well as in the school’s gymnasium in honor of St. Frances Xavier Cabrini’s Feast Day. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, the entire student body could not be accommodated in one facility.
At Cabrini High School in New Orleans, Mother Cabrini’s presence is felt every day on campus, but during “Mother Cabrini Week” each year it feels a little more special.

Lending a Cabrinian Helping Hand

October 8, 2020

Cabrini High School’s core values are respect, excellence and service. With service as a core value, the Cabrini community finds ways to serve others every day, And, knowing the-way-too-familiar feeling of the devastation a hurricane leaves a community, Cabrini High School in New Orleans jumped at the opportunity to help its Louisiana neighbors

At the beginning of the school year, the Cabrini High School student body joined together to collect items and donations for the victims of Hurricane Laura in Lake Charles, Louisiana. The High School community collected hundreds of diapers, wipes, baby formula, and more for struggling mothers and families.

All donations were picked up by members of the Louisiana Right to Life Office to be distributed in Lake Charles. Our prayers continue to be with the Lake Charles Parish as they rebuild.

A Symbol of Potential and Promise

October 1, 2020

Last month, the Cabrini High School Class of 2021 gathered at St. Dominic’s Church to celebrate their Ring Mass and Ceremony.

Cabrini Senior Ring Mass
9/3/20
Photo: Tyler Kaufman/©2020

This event was the official start to a year full of senior celebrations.

The senior class was safely joined by their families and members of the Cabrini community for this special occasion. President Jack Truxillo and Principal Yvonne Hrapmann distributed the coveted senior rings to the Class of 2021 during the ceremony.

Principal Yvonne Hrapmann ’76 reflected on the significance of the evening in her address to the Cabrini High School Class of 2021. “This is a major milestone for you, and it signifies your progress and accomplishments thus far in your Cabrini education. Look at your class ring not as an ending or a culmination of your high school experience, but as symbolic of the potential and promise of your senior year ahead of you.”

Cabrini High School Alumna Named Louisiana Elementary School Teacher of the Year

September 16, 2020

Angelle Bourgeois, current assistant principal of Allemands Elementary School and former teacher of Norco Elementary School, was announced as the 2021 Louisiana Elementary School Teacher of the Year at the 14th Annual Cecil J. Picard Educator Awards Gala.

In partnership with Dream Teachers and the Louisiana Association of Principals, the Louisiana Department of Education annually recognizes and celebrates some of the state’s most exceptional educators through the Teacher and Principal of the Year programs. These programs provide an opportunity to acknowledge teachers and leaders who are making exceptional gains with students.

In a communication with Yvonne Hrapmann, Cabrini High School Principal, Bourgeois, a proud alumna of Cabrini High School, Class of 2005, wrote, “I promoted Cabrini and the outstanding Catholic school education I received in the two interviews I gave this weekend. I am so proud to be a graduate of Cabrini High School which helped prepare for my successes in college, career, and in life.”

Let the Church Roll On

August 12, 2020

Most Rev. Fernand Cheri, OFM, Auxiliary Bishop of New Orleans was a guest speaker on August 10th during Cabrini High School’s Faculty and Staff Orientation for the 2020-2021 school year. He spoke about the problem of racism and what the Catholic Church can do to help during these challenging times. He titled his talk “Let the Church Roll On.” His presentation led to many interesting questions and open, honest discussions amongst everyone. The faculty and staff were delighted to hear him say Cabrini High School is the most diverse school in the Archdiocese of New Orleans.

Baccalaureate Mass and 58th Commencement at Cabrini High School

May 21, 2020

High School in New Orleans recognized the Class of 2020 had worked hard and achieved success under the most challenging of circumstances. With the many unknowns of the future, they were eager to honor their students’ accomplishments in a timely and meaningful way with an intimate graduation experience.

President Jack Truxillo and Principal Yvonne Hrapmann ’76 awarded diplomas to 92 students during the 2020 Baccalaureate Mass and 58th Commencement Exercises on May 15 and 16 in Cabrini’s Sacred Heart Chapel on campus. Father Emmanuel Mulenga, O.M.I., school chaplain, celebrated the Baccalaureate Mass.

Each young woman received her diploma with up to four family members in attendance that was captured by a videographer. The Class of 2020 will receive a touching video that captures the excitement and joy of each classmate, inspirational speeches from the Valedictorian and Salutatorians, and words of encouragement from Cabrini administrators.

The class earned $11,764,124 in college scholarships. Among those students receiving scholarships, each earned an average of $156,855. Together, the class received admission offers from 84 different universities throughout the United States.

Katherine M. Heller was the valedictorian. Colleen E. Gaffney and Breanna M. Guient were the salutatorians.

Cabrini High School Faculty and Students March for Life in D.C.

February 12, 2020

On January 22, 2020 a group of nine students and faculty members from Cabrini High School traveled with 650 people from the Archdiocese of New Orleans, spending 24 hours on a bus to Washington D.C. to stand with over 500,000 people for the annual March for Life.

The purpose of this pilgrimage is to make a stand for life and to speak for those who have no voice.
Throughout the week, the Cabrini Crescents shared time with one another and God in Mass, adoration, and prayer every day. They heard from many people about the issue of Pro-Life, and even spent some time with Archbishop Gregory Aymond. They were even treated to a youth rally and Christian concert with inspiring and challenging speakers.

This year was also the first year the President of the United States spoke at the March for Life and shared his devotion for the pro-life movement.

During this pilgrimage, they not only were lifting their voices for the voiceless and defending life, but they were also celebrating the gift of Life with one another.

A Time to Heal

January 23, 2020

. Renee Kittelson, MSC would like to thank you for your prayers for A Healing Retreat for You.

Fifty people attended the retreat at Cabrini High School, New Orleans.

Although there was talk of physical, spiritual and inner healing, there was a real emphasis on spiritual healing. All were reminded that our number one goal should be to make it to heaven.