Enthusiasm, joy and possibility create the pulse of Louisville’s campus life. The overall academic experience is enriched and supported by a vibrant program of extracurricular and co-curricular activities. A wide variety of clubs, social events, field trips, assemblies and parent activities enliven campus life and compliment academic programs.
Sophomores Receive Their Class Rings
The Louisville High School Class of 2010 received their class rings in style at a beautiful evening ceremony, and was honored at a luncheon ceremony the next day in St. Louis Hall. Mariapaola Santacruz, the sophomore ring committee chair, along with ceremony chair Marissa Vos and luncheon chair Danielle Fasani, put on an affair to be remembered.
The Sophomore Ring Ceremony on the evening of February 12, included heart-felt addresses by classmates Marisa Vos and Mariapaola Santacruz, blessing of the rings by Sr. Myra and distribution of the rings by Sr. Myra, Principal Kathleen Vercillo and Asst. Principal of Academics Jennifer Perez. Featured singers Jihan Shraibati, Marissa Vos and Christina Henzgen, followed by harpist Morgan Luckey, gave a chance for reflection before a unifying candle-lighting ceremony finished off the evening.
The Sophomore Ring Luncheon, catered by Baja Fresh, was served by lovely sophomore moms. St. Louis Hall was decorated in the spirit of the class color, blue, and the class mascot, the infamous Cookie Monster. Centerpieces of white tulips surrounded by royal blue hydrangea graced the tables where giant cookies decorated with Cookie Monster waited to be devoured. Each sophomore was given a “ring pop” along with an inspirational letter from an alumnae “sister.” Twelve alumnae daughters in the Class of 2010 received their class rings just as their moms before them!
Many thanks go to the Sophomore Ring Committee, Class Moderators Liz Dupuy, Lula Livanis, Jodi Viscum-Rehder and Sr. Maria Goretti. Your hard work and dedication to Louisville shine bright.
Leila Conners Petersen The Co-Director, Writer and Producer of The 11th Hour, Speaks at Louisville
Leila Conners Petersen founded Tree Media Group in August of 1996. With a background in international politics, Leila set out to build a production company that creates media to support and sustain civil society.
Most recently Leila directed, wrote and produced a feature-length documentary, The 11th Hour, with Leonardo DiCaprio and 54 leading thinkers and scientists about the state of the world and the state of the human condition. She has written 2 short films with Leonardo 
DiCaprio on the environment called Global Warning and Water Planet and a feature film script for Ridley Scotts Scott Free Productions on the state of the oceans. Leila has also been published in newspapers and magazines around the world including the International Herald Tribune, Los Angeles Times, Yomiuri Shimbun and Wired Magazine among others.
On April 17th, 2008, Leila spoke with Louisville students on issues of sustainability and the environment, and answered many questions thoughtfully and thoroughly. The film, The 11th Hour, to date has won the Diversity Award and the Earthwatch award in the United States and the Clarion Award in the UK.
From Louisville to Malawi: Dr. Monica Eneriz Wiemer '96 Speaks at Louisville
Women’s Health Week and the season of Lent brought a passionate young alumna back to Louisville, Dr. Mónica Eneriz Wiemer ’96. On February 11, 2008, she made the year-long call to action come alive for Louisville students as she spoke of her work in the children’s ward of St. Gabriel’s Hospital in rural Malawi. As an undergraduate, and then as a medical student at Stanford University, she focused on addressing the health needs of minority and under-served children and families. Her interest in the health needs of new immigrants led her to participate in international electives in Guatemala and Malawi to better understand the factors that impact children's health globally. This spring, she will return to Malawi to assist at St. Gabriel’s Hospital once again by delivering supplies and completing a needs-assessment for an ongoing partnership with Stanford University Medical School.
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Freedom Writer Maria Reyes Speaks at Louisville
Early second semester continued the strong line-up of speakers. On January 31, Freedom Writer Maria Reyes gave a gripping account of her journey from the gangs of East Los Angeles to newfound hope at Wilson High School with her classmates in Ms. Gruwell’s English class for at-risk students. Since she graduated from California State University, Long Beach, she calls students to find a way to reach out to troubled youth and show them that “there is another way to live your life.” Afterwards, many students waited patiently to speak with her and have their Freedom Writers book signed by Ms. Reyes, who greeted each with her lovely smile and a genuine hug.
From Hardship to Hope: Ghana's Thomas Awiapo --
Monday, January 14, 2008
Thomas Awiapo has a truly inspiring story of survival and success. Orphaned before the age of ten, Thomas survived bleak poverty and hunger
in his small Africa village. His search for food led him to school at 12, and he eventually won scholarships to attend college and later earn a Master’s degree in the United States. Today he works for Catholic Relief Services training community leaders throughout Ghana. His story
of initiative and his joyful presence has brought inspiration to thousands of people in the US. Thomas’ village received help from Catholic Relief Services (CRS) through Operation Rice Bowl, the program that connects prayer, fasting, and almsgiving with education about poverty and hunger around the world.
Thomas’ visit is sponsored by CRS as a way to thank Catholic communities for their support and to raise awareness about hunger, relief, and development. CRS is the overseas relief and development agency of the US Catholic Community. Its mission is based on Catholic social teaching that calls us to respond to the needs of the poor and promote justice in the world. CRS works in over 99 countries around the world on the basis of need not creed, race, or nationality.
Jim Newton, Editor of Editorial & Opinion Pages, Los Angeles Times, Speaks at Louisville High School on Nov. 27th
A native of California, Jim Newton has spent much of his life writing about the state, especially its politics, government and legal affairs. He joined The Times in 1989 and covered federal law enforcement and the Los Angeles Police Department from 1992 through 1997, a period that included the 1992 riots, the federal trial of the LAPD officers who beat Rodney King, and the murder trial of O.J. Simpson. Newton was recently named editorial page editor of the Los Angeles Times, with responsibility for the newspaper's editorial, Op-Ed, letters and Sunday Opinion sections.
He has written hundreds of newspaper and magazine stories and is the recipient of numerous awards. Among others, he shared in The Times' Pulitzer Prizes for coverage of the 1992 riots and the 1994 Northridge Earthquake. He was named Times Mirror Journalist of the Year in 1995. He wrote a biography of Earl Warren, three-term governor of California and Chief Justice of the United States from 1953 to 1969, called Justice for All: Earl Warren and the Nation He Made.
Sources: http://politics.berkeley.edu/newton.htm http://opinion.latimes.com/opinionla/2007/04/chat_with_jim_n.html http://journalism.nyu.edu/pubzone/bullpen/jim_newton/lecture/ Photo: Laurel Angrist. © 2007 Laurel Angrist.
Sudan survivor and author Benjamin Ajak Speaks at Louisville High School on Nov. 14th in St. Louis Hall
Louisville students welcomed Benjamin Ajak on November 14, 2007. After listening to his story, they asked him some very thought-provoking questions. He joined the seniors for lunch on the lawn, signed books and shared his wonderful personality and charisma with our community.
Benjamin Ajak was five years old when his village in Southern Sudan was attacked by troops from his own government. To escape slavery, death or induction into the northern army, he fled naked and alone into the night. Walking by day and sleeping in trees at night, it was several days before he found his cousins, Benson, seven years old, and Lino, five. Together the 
three young boys joined the exodus of thousands of others and fled a thousand miles across Africa’s largest country. Facing lions, crocodiles and starvation, only half survived and made it into Ethiopia. They became known to the world as The Lost Boys.
On September 11, 2001 Benjamin came to America. His first view of his new home outside his plane window was the World Trade Towers on fire. Together with his cousins, Benson and Alephonsion Deng, he wrote his memoir, They Poured 
Fire On Us From the Sky: The True Story of Three Lost Boys of Sudan which was published in 2005. Benjamin now lives in San Diego and travels the country speaking out about the genocide still going on in his country and to students about his extraordinary life which is an inspiration to all.
Breast cancer awareness week raises over $1,700 dollars!
On Friday, October 19nd, students, faculty and staff were asked to donate $5.00 for the privilege of wearing denim to school on that day. Over $1,700 were raised! Thank you for supporting our efforts to find a cure for a disease that attacks women of all ages and even men in limited numbers.
Two Great Opportunities for Travel Abroad During the Summer of 2008!
Tour of England, Ireland and Scotland
In June. a group of Louisville students will embark on an itinerary that pays tribute to the rich heritage of English, Scottish and Irish literary greats, while taking in the enchanting countryside that inspired them from the Ring of Kerry to the Scottish Highlands. The charm of Dublin, Edinbourough, Loch Ness, Bath, Yorkshire and Stonehenge are featured, as well as the must-sees of London and an option to add a few days in Paris! The first parent meeting will be in mid-October. Two alternate dates will be announced to help accommodate parents’ schedules. Dates and times will be announced soon.
French Immersion Program
In July, Louisville French students will be hosted by French families in the delightful coastal town of Saint-Malo, situated on the English Channel. A three-week stay affords students a unique opportunity to truly immerse themselves in French language and culture, with classes in the mornings and excursions in the afternoons. Some of the sites will include the D-Day landing site on the Normandy coast, the chateaux of the Loire, the breathtaking view of the English Channel from atop the ramparts of the walled city of Saint-Malo, and the dramatic island monastery of Mt. St. Michel. The program dates are from July 10 through August 3, 2008. For more information, and on-line application sites, please email Miss Loring at aloring@louisvillehs.org.
Louisville Dances
Please keep the following information in mind throughout the year for all of our dances:
All Louisville dances begin at 8:00 p.m. and end at 11:00 p.m. The doors close at 9:00 p.m. No re-entry privileges. Once a student leaves the dance, she/he may not re-enter. The student must leave the campus grounds.
Admission with a valid school I.D is $5.00 pre-sale, and $7.00 at the door.
Only students from invited schools may attend our dances unless they have a valid guest pass purchased by a Louisville High School student on our campus the week prior to the dance. The invited schools are Crespi, Chaminade, Notre Dame, Alemany, Loyola and St. Genevieve. Students from these schools may enter our dances by paying the admission and presenting a current school I.D. Only Louisville students may invite guests from schools other than these and only one guest per Louisville student is permitted. A list of guests is kept and guests must check in at the door and be accompanied into the dance by the Louisville hostess.
Security, faculty and parent chaperones are present at all Louisville dances. Parents interested in chaperoning Louisville dances should contact the school office.
Attire should be modest and appropriate. For girls, no tube tops, strapless or backless tops are allowed. Pants may not be too low off the hips. For boys, shirts must have sleeves, no overly baggy pants, pocket chains or chain necklaces. Pants may not be too low off the hips. Hats, bandana scarves or other head coverings are not allowed for any students, boys or girls. Final decision on appropriateness of attire rests with the faculty chaperones in charge of the dance.
Parents are asked to pick up students promptly at 11:00 p.m. so chaperones don’t have to wait around for late arrivals.
