Mothers' Club

SJA Mothers’ Club members are actively engaged in service and spirit-building events that heighten and complement their daughters’ experiences as students of St. Joseph’s Academy.

Mothers' Club members must have a daughter currently enrolled at St. Joseph's Academy and pay annual dues that help fund many of the services we provide to our students, faculty and administration.

Through a system of active committees, the Mothers' Club hosts the following events and is available to support the administration, faculty and students in day-to-day activities of the school. If you would like to volunteer your time to serve in more ways than are listed below, please email Mothers’ Club President Caroline Lemann at sjamcpresident@sjabr.org.

Join us now as we support the SJA community!

Event Support

Welcome Back Faculty/Staff Luncheon: August 4, 2025
This special event kicks off the school year and gives SJA faculty and staff an opportunity to reconnect and enjoy a meal together.

Committee Member Opportunities: Assist with decorating, serving lunch and/or cleanup.
Chair Responsibilities: Coordinate meal with SAGE Dining Services, use SignUpGenius to recruit volunteers for setup, serving, decorating and cleanup.

Chair: Nicole Lanasa, nlanasal1@gmail.com
Co-chairs: Rosalyn Schoen, Jaime Serrano

Meet & Greet: August 8, 2025
This event welcomes all freshman parents to connect with each other as well as Mothers' Club officers and members. It coincides with the Freshman Social.

Chair Responsibilities: Coordinate with SAGE Dining Services to order brownies, water and tea for the event.

Chair: Allyson Bonner, allysonbonner@gmail.com
Co-Chair: Louise Babin

Grandparents' Day
Senior Grandparents' Week: September 22-26
Freshman Grandparents' Day: October 13

Grandparents of freshmen and seniors are invited to campus to tour, visit with their granddaughters and enjoy lunch.

Committee Member Opportunities: Send desserts, assist with lunch during events.
Chair Responsibilities:
Senior Week: Use SignUpGenius to recruit volunteers for lunch service.
Freshman Day: Partner with Dads' Club and Mission Advancement Office to host lunch. Use SignUpGenius to recruit volunteers and coordinate desserts and cleanup.

Chair: Mimi Henderson, caillouetm@hotmail.com
Co-Chair: Corey Toups

Mothers' Club Socials
Two off-campus socials for all Mothers' Club members.

Fall Event: TBD
Spring Social: Held during Challenge Day (co-hosted by Mission Advancement Office)
Chair Responsibilities: Secure venues, create promotional graphics, work with SJA contact to verify participant list.

Chair: Julie Perrault, julieperrault@me.com

Open House: October 16, 2025
Event Chair: Elizabeth Fife, sjamcvp@sjabr.org

Decorations Committee
Creates a warm, welcoming atmosphere for prospective students and families.

Committee Member Opportunities: Decorate morning of the event with balloons, garland and plants.
Chair Responsibilities: Coordinate vendors, order decor, recruit/direct volunteers via SignUpGenius.

Chair: Amanda Alexander, amandaalex1975@gmail.com
Co-Chair: Allison Pham

Greeters Committee
Welcome and direct prospective families.

Committee Member Opportunities: Choose a shift (4-5:30 p.m. or 5:30-7:30 p.m.)
Chair Responsibilities: Use SignUpGenius to recruit and assign volunteers; oversee event flow.

Chair: Jessica Walker, jes 554@brgeneral.org
Co-Chair: Tena Marchand

Reception Committee
Host a reception for prospective students and families.

Committee Member Opportunities: Donate supplies and/or work one of two shifts.
Chair Responsibilities: Recruit and schedule volunteers via SignUpGenius; order cookies (St. Joe Dough), water/lemonade (SAGE Dining Services); setup and cleanup.

Chair: Ragen Rice, ragenrice@gmail.com
Co-Chair: Natalie Himmel

Please note that volunteers may sign up for either the Greeters Committee or Reception Committee, not both.

Party Blooms Committee
Boutonniere sales for school dances:
Sale Dates: October 3 (CHS Homecoming); December 5 (Winter Formal); FROSH (March 6); Prom (TBA).

Chair Responsibilities: Coordinate with SJA for promotion; manage orders through SchoolCash Online; distribute boutonnieres.

Chair: Catherine Alford, catherineannL@yahoo.com
Co-Chairs: Katie Guillot, Sarah Wempler

Placement Exam Reception: December 6, 2025
Small reception for students taking the placement exam at SJA.

Committee Member Opportunities: Donate snacks or help distribute during event.
Chair Responsibilities: Recruit volunteers via SignUpGenius.

Chair: Carol Osborne, carolemosborne@gmail.com
Co-chair: Marie Russell

Christmas Decorations
Decorate campus for the holidays and take down decorations afterwards. Decorating takes place on a weekday during Thanksgiving break, and takedown takes place on a weekday after the first of the year.

Committee Member Opportunities: Help with decorating and/or takedown.
Chair Responsibilities: Use SignUpGenius to recruit volunteers, organize volunteer duties and replace/store decorations.

Chair: Krystal Howell, certifiedspeedwriter@yahoo.com
Co-chairs: Stacy Perron, Jessica Chapman

Science Fair Reception: Thursday, January 8, 2026
Support the Science Fair with refreshments.

Committee Member Opportunities: Donate refreshments and/or assist onsite.
Chair Responsibilities: Use SignUpGenius to recruit volunteers; coordinate lunch for judges with SAGE Dining Services.

Chair: Ashley Chauvin

Mother/Daughter Brunch & Style Show
The Mothers' Club's most iconic event, celebrating mothers and daughters with brunch and a fashion show.

Chair Responsibilities: Coordinate photography, door prizes, favors, decor, models, program design, music, seating and event flow.

Chair: Amy Fasullo, aradle.gro@gmail.com
Note: Subcommittees include Registration, Decorations, Models, Production, Rehearsal, Door Prizes, CHS Escorts

Senior Reception: May 1, 2026
Reception honoring seniors held following Senior Mass.

Committee Member Opportunities: Donate items or help at event.
Chair Responsibilities: Use SignUpGenius to recruit volunteers, coordinate food with SAGE Dining Services, setup, serve and cleanup.

Chair: Kami Powell, kpowell828@gmail.com
Co-chair: Caroline Scholl
Note: Senior moms are asked not to volunteer for this event.

Used Uniform Sale: June 6, 2026
Host a gently used uniform sale on campus.

Committee Member Opportunities: Help sort donations or work sale shifts.
Chair Responsibilities: Organize logistics, use SignUpGenius to recruit helpers, manage pricing and sales.

Chair: Amanda Polito, m s.amandapaige@gmail.com

Ongoing Service

School Appreciation

Student Treat Days
Celebrate students with special treats during lunch hours.

Committee Member Opportunities: Serve treats at lunch (10 a.m.-1 p.m.).
Chair Responsibilities: Order treats from vendors, schedule treat days, recruit volunteers.

Chair: Kristina Funes, kfuneslsu@gmail.com
Co-Chairs: Stephanie Mayeux, Mollie Carby, Allison Pham

Faculty/Staff Appreciation: Fall Semester TBA and January 30, 2026

Two annual luncheons to show appreciation for the faculty and staff.

Committee Member Opportunities: Provide food and help at the luncheons.
Chair Responsibilities: Organize food and decorations; recruit volunteers.

Chair: Catherine Jumonville, cjumonville2@gmail.com
Co-Chair: Chantelle Larussa

T-Shirts
Oversees ordering and distribution of class shirts and brunch shirts.

Committee Member Opportunities: Help with shirt distribution.
Chair Responsibilities: Coordinate shirt design and orders; use SignUpGenius to recruit volunteers.

Chair: Angela Montalbano, angela.montalbano@gmail.com

Parents Who Pray
Support the SJA community through confidential prayer requests.

Chair Responsibilities: Check prayer request email address and forward to Mothers' Club members.

Chair: Maradith Boone, maradithboone@gmail.com
Co-chair: Shannon Hyde

Sticker Shop
The on-campus spirit shop.

Committee Member Opportunities: Work monthly shifts (Tuesday-Thursday, 9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.), substitute or volunteer at special events.
Chair Responsibilities: Order, price and report on inventory; recruit and manage volunteers.

Chair: Kelley Jones, stickershop@sjabr.org

History & Mission of the SJA Mothers' Club

The philosophy of St. Joseph's Academy states that “the faculty recognizes parents are the primary educators who extend to and share with the school the responsibility for the education of youth. The home and family are viewed as the basic educational environment where values are communicated and character formation is begun and continued. St. Joseph's affirms the importance of open lines of communication between parents and educators and sees cooperative collaboration as essential."

Formed in 1973, the Mothers' Club continues to support the school through active services and spirit-building events. The founding officers were Mrs. William Luikart, president; Mrs. Thelma Macmurdo, moderator; Mrs. Leo Heuvel, vice president; Mrs. Ryan Dauzat, treasurer; Mrs. Jacqueline G. Bramhall, recording secretary; and Mrs. Sidney McNairy, corresponding secretary.

The mission statement of the Mother’s Club defines its purpose as follows: “The mission of the St. Joseph’s Academy Mothers’ Club is to enhance the academic, social, and spiritual lives of the people in the SJA Community including, students, faculty and administration, parents and siblings, and alumnae. The spirit of Christ and His belief in inclusion of everyone shall govern the intent and actions of the organization.”

Executive Committee

President: Caroline Lemann
(225) 603-6778;
sjamcpresident@sjabr.org
Vice President: Elizabeth Fife
(225) 572-1990; sjamcvp@sjabr.org
Secretary: Christina Boudreaux
(225) 933-8825; sjamcsecretary@sjabr.org
Treasurer: Ann Michael Lagarde
(225) 218-3109; sjamctreasurer@sjabr.org
Membership: Elizabeth Weiler
(504) 427-8027; sjamcmembership@sjabr.org)
Past President: Krista Valluzzo
(225) 937-4207; sjamcpastpres@sjabr.org
Sticker Shop: Kelley Jones
(225) 252-1759; stickershop@sjabr.org
Mother/Daughter Style Show: Amy Fasullo
(225) 324-9276; sjamcstyleshow@sjabr.org
Moderator: Kassi Samson
(225) 388-2210; samsonk@sjabr.org

Calendar of Events

August 4: Welcome Back Faculty/Staff Lunch
August 8: Meet & Greet
September 22-26: Senior Grandparents Week
October 13: Freshman Grandparents Day
October 3: Party Blooms Pick-up
October 13: Freshman Grandparents Day
October 16: Open House
October 30: The Soiree: A Redsticker Thursday Night
October 31: Student Appreciation
December 5: Party Blooms Pick-up
December 6: Placement Exams
January 8: Science Fair Reception
February 11: Student Appreciation
March 6: Party Blooms Pick-up
March 20: Student Appreciation
March 22: Mother-Daughter Brunch & Style Show
April 24: Party Blooms Pick-up
May 1: Senior Mass & Reception
June 6: Pass-It-On Uniform Sale