Cecilia High School
Cecilia High School (CHS) is a 3A public high school located in Cecilia, Louisiana.
Founded in 1922, Cecilia High School is one of three public high schools administered by the Saint Martin Parish School System.
The original Cecilia High School building was designed by the architectural firm of Nolan and Torre of New Orleans, Louisiana. The three story structure boasted neo-classical architectural detailing and ornamentation on the exterior brick and granite faċade in addition to lavishly landscaped grounds, including both exotic and native species. On October 25,1980, the original three story structure was destroyed by fire. Due to its distinctive architectural importance, all documentation regarding the original Cecilia High School are maintained by the Southeast Architectural Archives at Tulane University in New Orleans, Louisiana. A new high school complex, under construction at the time of the fire, was completed in 1981.
Cecilia High School primarily serves students of nothern upper Saint Martin Parish including the communities of Arnaudville, Breaux Bridge, Cecilia, and Henderson. A college preparatory curriculum is offered as the school stresses a personal approach to the education of the whole student through diverse academic, athletic, and co-curricular programs; the mission of all stakeholders of Cecilia High School is to provide an environment in which all students can learn. Cecilia High baseball, volleyball, and football teams are well known throughout Louisiana, as is the speech and debate team, competing at regional, state, and national levels. The school mascot is the English Bulldog and the official school colors are kelly green, gold, and white. The school motto is "Truth, Honor, Loyalty."
Cecilia High School follows a two semester block schedule; four classes per semester, eight per school year. Each class period is approximately 90 minutes in length.
Cecilia High School has an excellent athletics program and has won several state championships in many sports, most notably in 1995 when Cecilia High Football successfully completed an undefeated 15-0 season, winning the Nokia Sugar Bowl Prep Classic held in the Louisiana Superdome, earning the title of AAA Louisiana State Champions.
Mascot
The mascot of Cecilia High School is the English Bulldog (by appearance), though known as the "Mighty Bulldogs."
School Colors
The school colors of Cecilia High School are Kelly Green, Gold, and White.
Alma Mater
- We gather here in unity
- Remembering days of old
- And hardships fought with bravery
- Which made us strong and bold
- And days of joy and friendliness
- Which fill our hearts with happiness
- We hail our dear old alma mater
- Hail, Cecilia High
Fight Song
- Fight for our colors, green and gold
- Fight for our honour, heart and soul
- Lift up her glory, lift up her name
- Shake down the thunder with her fame
- Win or lose, we'll never be blue
- We stand together, loyal and true
- We're from Cecilia, this is our song
- Cecilia, right or wrong, Hey!
Organizations
Cecilia HIgh School offers many co-curricular and extra-curricular for student involvement in addition to several athletic programs.
Noted alumni
- Ali Landry, Miss USA 1996, Miss Universe finalist 1996, actress - (Class of 1991)
- Paul Hardy, politician, Louisiana state senator, lieutenant governor - (Class of 1960)
- Al Berard, Grammy Award nominated recording artist, composer, musician, The Basin Brothers - (Class of 1977)
- Robert Angelle, politician, Louisiana state senator