CHS Graduating Class of 2018

Four hundred and fifty Chalmette High School graduates received their diplomas at the University of New Orleans Lakefront Arena on May 17, 2018. An outstanding class, these graduating seniors earned over $13.5 million in scholarships and more than half of these scholars earned college credit during their time in high school.

Other accomplishments were many and varied:

• Seven students graduated with their high school diploma and an Associate of Applied Science Degree in Petroleum Technology (PTEC) from Nunez Community College – a program that enables students to either enter the workforce with salaries averaging $60,000 or attend a four-year university entering as Juniors
• 270 students earned direct college credit through dual enrollment – saving students and families both time and money.
• Five graduates earned a certificate of Technical Studies from Nunez Community College
• A National Merit Finalist for the fourth consecutive year – Meghan St. Angelo
• A Posse Foundation Scholarship recipient, My Linh Hoang, a scholarship totaling over $200,000 over the four years
• Tommy Hall earned over $1.1 million in scholarships including a scholarship to West Point Military Academy where he will be attending this fall
• Four seniors were recognized as Semi-Finalists at the Donald W. Wood Sr. Vocal Competition, a state-wide opera competition – Kai Buie, Kayla Gonzalez, Brevin Lassalle, and Taydem Trevino

The senior class was led by four Valedictorians- Husni Alkhatib and Khelsie Morales who will attend Loyola University, Tommy Hall who will be joining the military at West Point Military Academy, and Meghan St. Angelo who will be moving to New York to attend Syracuse University.

Joining the Valedictorians on stage were two Salutatorians – Kelsey Billiot and My Linh Hoang. Billiot will also be attending Loyola University this fall and Hoang will be attending Case Western Reserve University in Ohio.

In her address to the graduating seniors. Superintendent Doris Voitier stressed the importance of their strong high school foundation.

“We have prepared you for what lies ahead – both the calm seas and the rough waters. Life is never smooth sailing, but with your strong foundation, a chartered course, a little luck and a whole lot of determination and tenacity, your journey will be a successful one. We are proud of you and know that you will continue to be great ambassadors to our St. Bernard community and our school family.”