The E. D. White Catholic High School Commencement Exercises were held on Friday, May 20^th at the Warren J. Harang, Jr. Municipal Auditorium.  There were 141 graduates in the class.  The Co-valedictorians were Emily Albert (daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Keith Albert) and Anthony Naquin (son of Mr. & Mrs. Mark Naquin).  Both earned a weighted GPA of 4.52 with 13 honors courses.

Anthony Naquin, son of Mr. & Mrs. Mark Naquin, was named the Outstanding Graduate of the Class of 2011.  The Outstanding Graduate Award is the highest award, and it goes to the graduate who best exemplifies the spirit and purpose of the school.  The faculty members who know and who have worked with the seniors vote on the recipient.  The following categories are considered:  character, scholarship, service, school spirit, and leadership. 

Breana Olivier, daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Jerome Olivier, received the Sisters of Mount Carmel Charism Award.  This award recognizes the graduate who exhibits a faith life that encourages her to give of herself to other students and to those in her civic and church parishes.  Like Mary, a woman of simplicity and faith, the recipient brings hope and love into her world.  Sr. Alice Abate (left) and Sr. Barbara Nell Laperouse presented the award.

Evan Geerts, son of Mr. & Mrs. Michael Geerts, received the Brothers of the Sacred Heart Charism Award.  This award recognizes a student who reaches out in compassion to his fellow man not only in prayer, but also in acts of service and support, thus furthering the presence of Christ in our world today.  Br. Francis David (left) and Br. Patrick McGinity presented the award.

Seniors Dylan Ledet (son of Mr. & Mrs. Albert Ledet, Jr.) and Lauren Bayhi (daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Dennis Bayhi) received the most prestigious award given by the E. D. White Catholic High School Athletic Department, the E. D. White Scholar Athlete Award, at the Sports Convocation on May 17^th.  The criteria for the award are excellence in scholarship, leadership on and off the field, exemplary conduct both in and out of the classroom, and participation in a number of athletic activities and school activities.  These outstanding student athletes are characterized by an unselfish attitude toward their teammates and a real dedication to the school and athletic program.