Cabrini High School continues to live out Mother Cabrini’s powerful words, “The world is too small for me. I want to bring the love of the Sacred Heart of Jesus to all people,” by forming students who can truly engage across cultures, and language is at the heart of that mission.
This year’s foreign language awards reflect not only academic excellence, but the development of real-world skills that allow students to communicate, connect, and lead in a global community. In one of the highest honors of Cabrini’s foreign language department, Junior Jordin McFarland earned first place in her French Oral Interview at the Southeastern Louisiana University Foreign Language Festival and received the prestigious Codofil Scholarship, a fully-funded opportunity to study in Brussels, Belgium this summer, and a true representation of the very spirit of Cabrini’s international mission in action
Cabrini students delivered an outstanding performance at the Southeastern Foreign Language Festival as a whole, dominating the competition and earning top placements across multiple categories in both French and Spanish. These accomplishments are more than awards; they represent students gaining the confidence and cultural fluency to engage meaningfully with the wider world.
Through language study, Cabrini students are not only excelling academically, they are continuing Mother Cabrini’s legacy, equipped to reach beyond borders with faith, compassion, and purpose.
This year, Social Studies teacher Jose Lozano was named a recipient of the inaugural Bischof Research and Travel Scholarship, awarded by the Center Austria at the University of New Orleans. This prestigious honor supports academic research and cultural exchange between New Orleans and Austria. Lozano earned the award for his extensive study of the Habsburg dynasty, which culminated in a research trip to Vienna last summer. Through firsthand archival work and immersion in European history, he deepened his scholarship in ways that directly enrich his teaching. His recognition, shared with an Austrian student at UNO, underscores both his academic rigor and the global perspective he brings to Cabrini students.
Cabrini also celebrates the continued recognition of its faculty closer to home. Elizabeth Leblanc, Science Department Chair, and Lisa Dubus, Social Studies Department Chair, have been named Top 10 finalists in the New Orleans Mom Blog Teacher of the Year campaign. Selected from a highly competitive pool of educators across the region, this distinction reflects their exceptional dedication to student growth and achievement. Both educators are widely respected for their ability to engage and inspire, fostering intellectual curiosity that extends well beyond the classroom.
As Cabrini’s largest annual fundraiser, the Night of Green and Gold Gala plays a vital role in sustaining the school’s commitment to academic excellence and the formation of young women as faith-filled leaders. Thanks to the generosity and enthusiasm of all who attended and supported the event, the evening was a great success.
Cabrini High School’s annual St. Joseph Altar opened on March 18, 2026, welcoming students with the traditional “Tupa-Tupa” ceremony, a reenactment of the Holy Family seeking shelter before the birth of Jesus. Created in partnership with the Elenian Club, the oldest Italian women’s club organization in the United States, the altar reflected months of care, shared devotion among students, alumnae, and volunteers, and a strong commitment to tradition.
The Cabrini Cheer and Dance teams recently traveled to Walt Disney World to compete on the national stage at ESPN Wide World of Sports in the National High School Cheerleading and Dance Championship. Cabrini’s teams earned a Top Ten ranking in the nation! The experience placed Cabrini among the country’s strongest programs and highlighted months of disciplined preparation, unity, and resilience. Guided by Coaches Teena and Amanda Costales, ‘15 and supported by Athletic Director Sarah Heraty Bruzeau’15 and Director of Facilities and Operations Kirk Maronge, the team represented Cabrini with confidence, professionalism, and heart.
In athletics, Cabrini Soccer captured the District Championship title under the leadership of Coach Ryan Hodkinson.
Whoever said January was dreary clearly hasn’t spent time at Cabrini High School. This month has been filled with celebration, faith, and momentum as our community moves through one of the busiest and most meaningful seasons of the school year.
The Cabrini High School Board of Trustees, in partnership with the Missionary Sisters of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, has announced the appointment of Mr. Eric L. DesOrmeaux, M.Ed., as the next president-elect of Cabrini High School following a comprehensive, year-long national search.
The Christmas season at Cabrini High School is filled with beloved traditions, community spirit, and celebrations rooted in Cabrinian faith. Festivities began with the highly anticipated Cabrini High School Cookie Bake, a cherished dad-and-daughter event that offered yet another unforgettable evening of laughter, connection, and flour-covered fun. After a cozy Daddy and Daughter Dinner prepared by the famed Cabrini Dads’ Club chefs, cookie dough was rolled out, and the beloved “Flour Fight” erupted once again as clouds of flour and laughter filled the parking lot, celebrating the spirit of the season and the unique bond shared by Cabrini families.
the season, the Feast of the Immaculate Conception Mass honored Mary’s “yes” to God and Mother Cabrini’s faithful example of answering “yes” to her calling as well. As part of this cherished tradition, senior Crescents received their Mother Cabrini rosaries, symbolizing the guidance of both the Blessed Mother and our school’s patroness.