St. Paul’s Boasts State Championships in Wrestling and Powerlifting
(COVINGTON, La.) — In March, the St. Paul’s powerlifting team took home the LHSAA state championship. The team also boasts two state champions, three runners-up, and two third-place finishers. Sophomore Joshua Kellum won his second straight individual state championship after a cancelled tournament last year. “This season was meaningful to us because the championship match […]
St. Paul’s Athletic Director Announces Retirement
(COVINGTON, La.) — Athletic Director Craig Ketelsen, who has taught, coached and inspired students since 1988, will retire at the end of the school year. As he reached 30-years of service, Ketelson was able to both retire and seek employment elsewhere. Christ Episcopal School recently announced that he will service as Athletic Director. “I am […]
Basketball Wolves Receive Recognition
(COVINGTON, La.) — The 2020-2021 basketball season took a group effort from all the coaches, players, parents, and administrations, and now, they are being recognized. St. Paul’s Stephen Dale was awarded the Clarion Herald’s Coach of the Year Award. In his fifth year as head coach of the Basketball Wolves, the team finished 13-1 in […]
St. Paul’s Very Own NCAA Basketball Challenge
(COVINGTON, La.) — March Madness is here and the Paper Wolf is hosting a tournament for all St. Paul’s students. Click the link below and fill out your bracket. The winner will receive a PJ’s gift card and will be the focus of a feature story. Be sure to rename your bracket as your full […]
Mothers’ Club Honors Seniors With Fun Lunch
(COVINGTON, La.) — The SPS Mothers’ Club recently sponsored a Fun Lunch for seniors, featuring barbecue sandwiches from Walk-Ons and a slew of competitive activities. In addition to corn hole, volleyball, and ping pong, students were able to ride a mechanical bull and play on a bungee cord basketball inflatable. Despite some students reporting brush […]
Basketball Wolves Fall Just Short of Trip to State
(COVINGTON, La.) — In a heart wrenching overtime loss at the Cajundome, St. Paul’s was defeated by the St. Augustine Purple Knights 75-72 in the Louisiana Division 1 state semifinals. The Wolves controlled the game in the first half, but stalled in the second. After allowing an 11-point lead slip in the third quarter, it […]
Soccer Wolves Fall to Catholic High in State Final
(HAMMOND, La.) — After beating rival Jesuit in the semi-finals, the prominent St. Paul’s soccer team looked to three-peat as division one state champions against the Catholic High Bears. It was their eighth championship appearance in the last 11 years. Before the game began, Coach Sean Moser told the team to focus on their practice […]
St. Paul’s Faculty Gets Vaccinated
(COVINGTON, La.) — Thursday, Feb. 25 was a late start for St. Paul’s students, but the faculty arrived early to receive their COVID-19 vaccines now that Gov. John Bel Edwards has expanded eligibility. The setup for the event was in the new gym. Pharmacists from Braswell Drugs had tables in place for faculty and staff […]
St. Paul’s Student Council Promotes Spirit Week, Again
(COVINGTON, La.) — Normal student council activities have been dramatically reduced this school year because of COVID-19 restrictions. Behind the scenes, President Davis Lagarde and the rest of the student council has worked to implement student activities that raise school spirits while keeping the student body safe. This week is Spirit Week at St. Paul’s. […]
