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| 139 Teurlings Drive,
Lafayette, Louisiana 70501 Phone: (337) 235-5711 Fax: (337)
234-8057
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| 139 Teurlings Drive,
Lafayette, Louisiana 70501 Phone: (337) 235-5711 Fax: (337)
234-8057
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Contact Info, Mission Statement, School History
This page contains Teurlings Catholic High's contact information, mission statements, belief statements, and our solicitation policy. There is also some historical information about the school and its leaders. Finally, the school crest is explained and under the heading of "Alma Mater" is our school song and the lyrics. While we recommend viewing of the entire page, links are provided to get you to where you want to go quickly.
Mission & Belief Statement
Teurlings Catholic develops each individual's ability To Channel His Spirit for the glory of God.
Beliefs Statement:
Teurlings Catholic, focused on promoting student learning, religious formation, and personal growth, will provide an educational and spiritual environment where all individuals can grow in their knowledge of the Lord, witness His love, and thus teach, by example, His ways.
Teurlings Catholic will provide a quality Catholic educational experience by offering challenging academics, athletics, and extracurricular programs that teach students to live the message of the Gospels and the lifestyle of Jesus Christ.
Teurlings Catholic will provide a safe, supportive, and disciplined environment in the learning community that fosters an atmosphere of mutual respect, individual dignity, and self-worth.
Teurlings Catholic will assist students in discovering and developing their talents by providing a variety of instructional approaches that support their learning and a multitude of assessment opportunities that demonstrate their achievement and mastery of skills and information.
Teurlings Catholic recognizes parents as the primary educators and a spirit of cooperative collaboration between parents, students, faulty, clergy, and the community is critical to the development of the whole person.
Teurlings Catholic will prepare students to accept responsibility, to be of service to others, to be good stewards of God's gifts, and to be responsible citizens who are active in their community and their Church.
Teurlings Catholic embraces the philosophy of continual improvement.
Extracurricular activities are provided by Teurlings Catholic High School to appeal to the interests and needs of the student body. Each student is encouraged to participate in these activities for his or her own enjoyment and development. These after-school activities are numerous and varied. Organizations and clubs include participation in academic activities and projects, fine arts areas, literary work, community service projects, and school spirit. The school encourages its students to participate in at least one extracurricular activity. To become a member of any organization, a student must contact the moderator of that group.
Solicitation Policy...
Rationale:
It is the responsibility of the Development Office to coordinate all fund raising efforts. So that efficient records may be maintained and the donor is properly acknowledged, a policy for solicitation is necessary. Prior to any fund raising transactions, all persons and organizations that solicit in the name of Teurlings Catholic High School must complete a fund raising project proposal and receive approval from the Director of Development. The Director of Development and Principal reserve the right to limit or refuse a proposed solicitation.
Policy:
The Teurlings Catholic High School Solicitation Policy is as follows:
No individual or
business is to be solicited without the concurrence of the Development
Office.
Solicited funds must be targeted to a specific project or event that has
received the prior approval of the Director of Development and Principal.
Restricted donations must be applied to the area or project specified by
the donor unless the donor is contacted by the Director of Development and
such permission is granted.
Under no circumstances may the solicitor promise or guarantee any specific
returns or favors for the donor's contribution.
All donors should receive a written acknowledgment for the contribution
from solicitor within fifteen (15) days of receipt. A copy of the letter
must be filed in the Development Office on the day that it is mailed. The
Development Office sends a second thank you note from school.
In order to maintain a permanent record of donor history, the following
information must be provided to the Development Office:
Name and address of donor
Amount of donation (if applicable, indicate
type of in-kind donation or item donated)
Project or Campaign in which the donation
was made
Date of the donation
Solicitor's name
During the years 1955-59, the school grew and expanded its facilities until it had a full four year high school program. With much energy and work, the school was officially accredited by the State Department of Education in 1959.
Over the years, the name of the school has undergone change which reflects, to a large extent, the growing experience of the school itself. Originally, the school was called Father Teurlings High School. The school held this name until 1967, when the name was changed to Teurlings Central High School, as a result of negotiations between St. Genevieve Church and the surrounding church parishes which the school serviced. At some point in the early 1970's however, the school adopted the simple title of Teurlings High School. The title held only briefly until the principal at the time, Sr. Julie McDougall, changed the name to Teurlings Catholic High School.
Sister Myra Banquer, Superintendent of Catholic Schools for the diocese of Lafayette, announced the formation of a tri-parish corporation which would assume ownership of Teurlings Catholic High School in 1991. St. Leo the Great and St. Elizabeth Seton church parishes joined St. Genevieve as members of the corporation. The plan included joining Sts. Leo-Seton Elementary School with St. Genevieve Elementary School as feeder schools creating a strong base of support for Catholic Education on the northside and especially for the high school.
Bishop Edward O’Donnell created in 1999 a multi-parish ownership for Teurlings Catholic High School. In addition to the three current owner parishes and affiliated elementary schools, three new parishes and their respective elementary schools joined the system that was to be Teurlings Catholic. Those parishes and schools include: St. Peter and Carencro Catholic, Immaculate Heart of Mary parish and school, and St. Bernard parish and school.
The opening of St. Genevieve Middle School during the 2002-2003 school year brought an end to the long standing configuration of Teurlings Catholic. Beginning with the 2003-2004 school term, Teurlings Catholic became a traditional high school with grades 9 through 12.
Leadership
Sister Angelle Bell served from 1957 until 1962. Under her leadership, the school became a four year high school and was approved by the Department of Education. During those early years the academic standards of the state were met. Activities included Student Council, Library Club, 4-H Club, Girl Scouts, Home Ec Club, City Youth Council, Beta Club, Math Club, Music Appreciation, School Newspaper, and competitive speech. Equipment was purchased and athletic teams competing in football, volleyball, basketball and track were started.
William Michot followed and served only two years from 1963 until 1965. During that time construction was completed for the gymnasium, administrative offices and two science laboratory classrooms. Intramural's for boys and girls were sponsored by student council and additional athletic teams competing in golf and swimming were started.
Sister Julie McDougall served from 1965 until 1975. Concrete walkways were constructed connecting buildings, the administrative complex was air conditioned, a cooling system was put into place for the classrooms, and the library was refurbished with equipment and furniture.
For the next ten years the school experienced great instability in the administration. Sister Ann Caroline Stromer served one year, 1975-76. Mr. Harry Greig, an interim principal, served the school for three years. During his administration a guidance department was established with a certified counselor. During these years the School Board was continuing to search for a permanent principal.
In the fall of 1979 Mr. Louis Hanemann was appointed principal by the School Board. During his two years of administration the curriculum was expanded to include psychology, human physiology and music. A plan for improving public relations was put into effect. Brochures of the school were designed and distributed to new students.
In 1981, Mr. George Laird was appointed principal. In his four years, Mr. Laird was instrumental in effecting many changes on campus. New Faculty and Student handbooks were developed, Student/Parent Orientation Nights were introduced prior to the opening of school, and vandalism at the school was reduced by the installation of lights and a hurricane fence constructed around campus. Mr. Laird was instrumental in the planning of the Chapel on the school campus.
The Teurlings Catholic Alma Mater was written by 1971 TCH graduate Constance Koury. The melody for the Alma Mater is based on the song, "Turn Around Look at Me."
You
have given a path we can follow
The current school crest
was designed in 1992 by a team of students, faculty representatives, and
Jostens representative
The Lamp represents truth and wisdom.
The Open Book denotes the quality education that Teurlings
Catholic
The Gavel symbolizes law and order and divides the shield into
quadrants.
The Wing Foot represents athletics and skill.
The Cross with Crown symbolizes religion surrounded by branches
of
The Mantling is ornamental and decorative to the crest and
carries the colors
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© 2002-2008 Teurlings Catholic High School. All material contained within this site is property of Teurlings Catholic High. Any reproduction or redistribution of material contained within this site without the expressed written permission of Teurlings Catholic High will lead to prosecution.
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Father Bede Becnel
(photo left) was appointed first principal by Msgr. Charles Fortier,
who had spearheaded the drive for the new facility. When Teurlings first
opened its doors in 1954, its reputation was that of a strict school which
stressed fundamentals in education and religion.
In 1985, Mr. Bruce Baudier was selected as principal. Mr. Baudier served the
school longer than any of the former principals, twelve years, and the
progress the school realized reflects his tenure. The chapel was constructed,
position of Development Director appointed, honor's classes added, 504
program introduced, Renaissance Program designed, the discipline system
modified and the school gained S.A.C.S. accreditation for the first time. The
school constructed the granite sign in front of the school, girls softball
and basketball programs were added, the gym was renovated and the cafeteria
expanded. Grandparent’s Day was incorporated, handbooks were updated,
one school bus was donated, another purchased, and the uniforms were changed.
The Teurlings All Sports Club was established to represent all athletics, the
administration utilized a team approach, and the Rebel Academic Backers Club
became active. Probably the most noted or remembered change was the Board of
Pastors' decision to remove the Rebel Flag as symbolic of Teurlings Catholic.
In 1997, Mr. Michael Boyer was appointed principal. During this period,
Teurlings Catholic has experienced unprecedented growth. The school
population at the end of the 1996-97 school term totaled 465; the school
population at the end of the 2000-2001 school term totaled 700 students. A
new administrative wing was constructed on the site of the old weight room, a
new weight room facility and two new computer classrooms were built, the
library remodeled, the driveway was rebuilt and a parking lot added, a new
gymnasium floor and bleachers were added along with the air conditioning of
the gymnasium, a deck was constructed to serve as a commons area for
students, the library was completely renovated, and four portable classrooms
were added to handle the school population. Honors' classes for freshmen were
instituted, honors' classes in social studies were introduced, four years of
social studies became mandatory, Spanish as a second foreign language was
added to the curriculum, as well as speech, fine arts survey, interpersonal
communication, business mathematics, business English, anatomy, chemistry II,
and Louisiana Virtual School on-line offerings. Advancements in technology
included two computer labs with Internet access, a computer placed in every
classroom, Internet wiring in every classroom, an administrative computer network system,
campus wide wireless Internet access, and several portable laptop lab
stations. In 2006, construction began on a new thirteen classroom wing and a
new athletic facility, and the junior high building was remodeled to house
five classrooms. 