On Saturday, March 22, 2025, Vandebilt Catholic (VCHS) hosted its 32nd Elementary Literary Rally. Participants in 5th-7th grade from schools in the Terrebonne and Lafourche areas competed in the academic areas of English, Math, Science, and Social Studies. Awards for each subject tested were presented by Mrs. Erica Babin ‘06, VCHS Dean of Academics and VCHS Department Leaders, Mrs. Kayla Starr, Mrs. Mary Catherine Gueldner ‘98, and Mr. Dave Malone.
17 local schools participated: Bayou Community Academy, Central Catholic, Dularge Elementary School, Evergreen Junior High School, Holy Rosary Catholic School, Houma Junior High, Lacache Middle School, Lisa Park Elementary, Mulberry Elementary, St. Bernadette Catholic School, St. Francis de Sales Cathedral School, St. Genevieve Catholic Elementary, St. Gregory Barbarigo Catholic School, St. Joseph Catholic Elementary, St. Mary's Nativity School, St. Matthew’s Episcopal School, and Southdown Elementary.
Mr. Philip Wu, owner of Great Southern Computers and long-time supporter of the Elementary Literary Rally, donated multiple android tablets, a chromebook, and a Windows computer, that were raffled to participating schools.
The students were provided entertainment with an act from the VC Theater program’s upcoming performance Seussical - The Dr. Seuss Musical, a science experiment with members of the VC STEM Club, and a performance by the Terrebonne Parish Indoor Percussion’s Front Ensemble.
Mrs. Erica Babin ‘06, VCHS Dean of Academics stated, “It is an honor to welcome these young scholars to our campus. Seeing their enthusiasm for academics and the pride they take in their work is truly rewarding. Their dedication and commitment to their studies deserve to be celebrated. It is a privilege to support and recognize these students on their academic journey.”
A full list of winners can be found
HERE.
The mission of Vandebilt Catholic High School is to provide students with a holistic education that is rooted in religious values, structured through friendly discipline, nurtured by personal attention, and committed to academic excellence.
VANDEBILT CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL
209 South Hollywood Road
Houma, LA 70360
(985) 876-2551
