Homecoming 2007

This past Saturday, LHS celebrated their Homecoming. The football Gryphons took on Country Day and pulled out a close 12-6 loss. Homecoming Court included:
Chelsie Lacoste (freshman maid)
Jonathan Davis (freshman duke)
Addie Regan (sophomore maid)
Kevin McCullough (sophomore duke)
Crystal Lewis (junior maid)
Gabe Martinez (junior duke)
Katie Lacey (senior princess)
Joshua Simon (senior prince)
Elizabeth Barnes (Homecoming Queen)
Adam Bruzeau (Homecoming King)

Lady Gryphons Place Second in Ecole Tournament

Congratulations to the Lady Gryphons varsity volleyball team who took 2nd place at the Ecole tournament this past Saturday. The Gryphons finished the day with a 3-2 record. LHS defeated Crescent City, Reserve Christian, and Ecole. St. Martin's proved to be a tough opponent. We lost the first game 25-16, but fought back in the second to win 25-23. The third and final game saw the Gryphons lose in a close 13-15 loss. Congratulations to the team!

Valedictorian/Salutatorian Hall Plaques

Valedictorian and Salutatorian plaques have been hung in the entrance of LHS to honor those academic acheivements. Stop by and see them. We are missing names for the following years:

Salutatorian: 1970,1971, 1973, 1974, 1975, 1978, 1979, 1980, 1982, 1984

Valedictorian: 1971, 1973, 1974, 1975, 1978, 1979, 2004

If you know the names of the salutatorian or valedictorian for these years, please contact the school office so we may honor them.

Herff-Jones Update (Juniors and Seniors)

On Tuesday, September 25, senior graduation announcement orders will be taken at 8 a.m. Students have the order information. A $75 deposit is required; make checks payable to Herff-Jones.

On Friday, September 28, junior ring orders will be taken at 8 a.m. Students have the order information. A $50 deposit is required; make checks payable to Herff-Jones.

A+ Athlete Award

Congratulations to senior Rebecca Blackwell who has been recently honored as an A+ Athlete. Rebecca will be interviewed by Jim Henderson and her video spot aired on WWL TV. This is the third year in a row in which LHS has been home to an A+ Athlete.

Service Hours

Juniors and seniors, remember to turn in your 10 service hours for this quarter to Ms. Steinke. They are due by Wednesday, October 10th.

If the organization you volunteer with will allow you to take pictures (ask permission), please do so that we can see the great work you are doing.

Junior Ring Orders & Senior Graduation Announcement Orders

Herff-Jones Graduate Supply representatives will be at LHS on Wednesday, September 19 at 8:00 a.m. to disperse junior ring order and graduation announcement information.

On Tuesday, September 25 at 8:00 a.m., Herff-Jones will be here to take senior graduation announcement orders. A deposit will be necessary to place an order. Please make checks payable to Herff-Jones.

On Friday, September 28 at 8:00 a.m., Herff-Jones will be here to take junior ring orders. A deposit will be necessary to place an order. Please make checks payable to Herff-Jones.

Class of '75 & '76 Pictures

The classes of 1975 and 1976 held their class reunion in the summer of 2006. Pictures from this event can be found at http://mikeperrymedia.com/clients/lhs/

Homecoming

The 2007 Homecoming game will be on Saturday, September 29. Cheer on the football Gryphons as they take on Country Day at noon at Bertolino Playground. The Homecoming dance will follow later that evening from 8-11 pm at the Sheraton Hotel in Metairie (in the Galleria). This year's theme is "Here's to the Night."

LHS Benefit

You are invited to enjoy a dinner and wine pairing at Maple Cafe on Sunday, September 16th at 6 pm. Cost for the dinner is $125 per person, with the proceeds going to Lutheran High. Contact the school office if you would like to join us.