Lou Reilly Awards
The Lou Reilly Award is presented in memory of a wonderful Dominican graduate. For many years she had served the community as an educator with a special love for athletics and student athletes. She saw athletic competition and sportsmanship as an important part of the Dominican High School spirit. The award recognizes the athlete who continually tries to improve her skills and listens to her coaches and teammates. This athlete encourages her teammates and gives her full effort at each moment. The student athletes themselves have a nominating vote in the selection of this athlete. The final decision is left to the discretion of the coaches.
TRACK & FIELD: Laney Thomson
TENNIS: Morgan Forshag
GOLF: Rene’ Bourdais
VARSITY SOFTBALL: Teresa Giorlando
JV SOFTBALL: Elizabeth Crochet
End of the Year Awards
Dominicanite Award
This award is presented to the senior who has participated in the most athletic teams throughout her Dominican career.
- Samantha Messonnier
Scholastic Award
This award is presented to the senior who has participated in at least 2 varsity sports each year and has the highest cumulative GPA.
- Emily Doyle
Army Reserve National Scholar Athlete Award
This award is presented to the outstanding senior in athletics, leadership, and academic excellence.
- Emily Doyle
Lolita Fernandez de la Reguera Pittman Award
Mrs. Lee Fernandez de la Reguera Pittman ’51 has demonstrated extraordinary support of Dominican’s Athletic Program. From her own participation in Dominican athletics as a member of the State Championship Basketball Team of 1951, to her present day game attendance and her extraordinary financial support of the athletic program, Mrs. Pittman’s dedication and commitment to Dominican exemplifies the highest level of Dominican team spirit. This award is presented to the overall varsity athlete who exhibits great athletic ability, strong character, and a positive attitude. She is a leader by example through her passion, encouragement, and true love of the game. This award is voted on by the entire coaching staff of Dominican High School.
- Adelia Obioha
Louisiana High School Athletic Association All-Academic Scholar
Presented for outstanding academic achievement by maintaining a cumulative Grade-Point Average of 3.5000 or higher during their academic career while participating in varsity high school athletics.
- Jennifer Baker, 2017 Division I Tennis Team
- Jailyn Heisser, 2017 Track & Field Class 5A Team
- Samantha Messonnier, 2017 Track & Field Class 5A Team
- Jillian Sandoz, 2017 Division I Tennis Team
- Emma Steeg, 2017 Track & Field Class 5A Team
- Gabrielle Terranova, 2017 Division I Tennis Team
- Elizabeth Thomson, 2017 Track & Field Class 5A Team
Louisiana High School Athletic Association All-Academic Composite Team
To earn Composite Team honors, a student-athlete’s six-semester GPA must have an un-weighted 4.00.
- Emily Doyle, 2017 Track and Field.