Baton Rouge Symphony League

✨ LJA Spotlight of the Day: Guidry Greer Manne ✨

Today, we are delighted to spotlight Guidry Greer Manne, an exceptionally talented equestrian, dedicated student, and compassionate volunteer whose passion for excellence and service shines through in all she does!

At St. Joseph’s Academy, Guidry has earned Academic Letters all four years and received the 50 Hours of Service Award as a freshman. She served as an SJA Ambassador in grades 11–12, joined Beta Club as a senior, participated in Yoga Club all four years, Cooking and Crafts Club in grades 11–12, and Karaoke Club in grades 9–10.

An accomplished equestrian, Guidry has ridden competitively at Marjorie Sullivan Stables since age six. In 2025, she was named World Champion of Champions in Junior Exhibitor 14–17 Three-Gaited Show Pleasure and ranked No. 1 nationally in Show Pleasure Horses for ages 11–17! Her honors include High Point Awards, Top Ten rankings in Equitation and Show Pleasure, Sportsmanship Awards, numerous championship and qualifying titles, UPHA medals, and Best Equitation for ages 11–17 from the United Professional Horsemen’s Association.

A River Road Chapter National Charity League member since seventh grade, Guidry has volunteered with Gateway Therapeutic (grades 8–12), Greater Baton Rouge Food Bank (grades 7–12), St. George School concessions, the Backpack Program, Diaper Bank, wheelchair tennis tournaments, ALS Walk, and Alzheimer’s Walk.

Her favorite LJA memory is helping children with crafts during two rewarding days at Symphony on the Geaux. Her favorite Baton Rouge Symphony Orchestra performance is the annual Christmas Concert at the River Center.

Guidry plans to pursue Animal Science on a pre-veterinary track, potentially at LSU or the University of Kentucky. We are proud to celebrate her remarkable achievements at the 2026 Bal de la Symphonie!

LJA SPOTLIGHT OF THE DAY: KATHRYN LEAH HOWELL

Today we proudly spotlight Kathryn Leah Howell, a talented dancer, dedicated student, and compassionate young woman with a passion for the arts and serving others!

A senior at St. Joseph’s Academy, Kathryn maintains a 3.84 GPA and received the Subject-Area Charism Award for Dance Five, recognizing her dedication, teamwork, and positive classroom contributions. She has served as an SJA Student Ambassador for two years and is a member of Beta Club.

Dancing since age three, Kathryn has competed for seven years and trains four nights weekly at Evolve 26 Dance Studio. Last year, she swept 1st Place Overall in Hip-Hop at all three competitions and earned the Overall Excellence Award across all dance categories at the 2026 Mark of Excellence competition! She has also received numerous dance awards and scholarships.

For two years, Kathryn has performed with the Catholic High School Bruinette Dance Team, supporting the marching band at games and community events.

Earlier this year, she was honored to serve as a Royal Maid for the Krewe of Tucumcari, Baton Rouge’s oldest Mardi Gras krewe!

Kathryn volunteers with the Greater Baton Rouge Food Bank and St. Lillian Academy, where working with students with communication and learning challenges strengthened her passion for helping children with unique needs.

Her favorite Baton Rouge Symphony Orchestra performance was the Taylor Swift Candlelight Concert, where she loved hearing familiar songs performed in a beautiful new way.

Her most memorable LJA experience has been volunteering for two summers with Symphony on the Geaux, introducing children to orchestral instruments through hands-on music education.

Following graduation, Kathryn plans to attend Southeastern Louisiana University to pursue a Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education and Special Education. She also hopes to join the Southeastern Lionettes Dance Team!

Please join us in celebrating Kathryn and her wonderful accomplishments!

✨ Harper Channing Brown-Rachleff ✨
St. Joseph’s Academy

A natural leader, scholar, athlete, and dedicated community volunteer, Harper has distinguished herself through academic excellence, service, and leadership.

📚 Academic Excellence: With a 4.43 GPA, Harper has earned an academic letter all four years. Her honors include Joe Burrow Foundation Grant Recipient (10), Woodmen of the World Award (11), State Silver Medal in French Extemporaneous Speaking (10), Mae Stokes Award (10), AP Scholar (11), 30+ ACT Club (11), and National Honor Society (11–12), serving as President (12).

🌟 Leadership & Activities: Harper serves as Senior Class President (12), having previously served as Freshman Class President (9) and Student Council Executive Board Secretary (10). She is also Baton Rouge District Parliamentarian (11–12), St. Joseph’s Academy Ambassador (11–12), Beta Club member (10–12), French II Club President (10), and French Honor Club Junior Vice President (11) and Secretary (12).

🎾 Athletics: A four-year varsity tennis player and current SJA team captain, Harper has celebrated three consecutive team state championships (9–11) and earned the 2026 Doubles State Championship!

❤️ Community Service: Harper volunteers at The Claiborne Memory Care Home and has organized food drives benefiting the Greater Baton Rouge Food Bank.

🎶 LJA Memories: Harper treasures Symphony on the Geaux, especially watching younger children light up as they connected with music. Her favorite Baton Rouge Symphony Orchestra tradition is Home for the Holidays, sharing Christmas carols with loved ones—a memory that will always feel like home, wherever college takes her.

🎓 Future Aspirations: Harper hopes to study communications and public policy, focusing on leadership, advocacy, and social impact.

💕 Special Recognition: Harper and her family gratefully acknowledge Edy Koonce for her love and support throughout Harper’s LJA years.

✨ We proudly celebrate Harper’s remarkable accomplishments!

TOMORROW AND THURSDAY! Don't miss The Baton Rouge Symphony’s first of only TWO Concerts in the Cosmos this season, "Family Fright Night!"
Hear Halloween classics paired with spooky planetarium visuals for a multi-sensory night you won't forget.
Get your tickets here: BRSO.org/event-calendar/2026frightnight

🎶 LJA Spotlight: Agatha Jane Schellack 🎶

Meet Agatha, an outstanding scholar, musician, athlete, performer, and leader at The Dunham School!

📚 Academics: A 2026 AP Scholar with Honor and National Honor Society member (2024–27), Agatha has earned $38,000 in college scholarships! A Mu Alpha Theta member (2023–26), she received individual awards in Geometry, Pre-Calculus, and Calculus (2023, 2025, 2026). In 2026, she conducted smartphone-based colorimetric analysis research through LSU’s College of Engineering Summer Research Program.

🌟 Leadership & Service: Agatha serves as Dunham’s Academic Prefect and Drum Major (2026). She co-founded Geaux Beyond, a nonprofit supporting underserved children, in 2025 and serves as Co-President (2026), raising $2,550! She has also volunteered 200+ hours through First Presbyterian Church’s Vacation Bible School, middle school lock-ins, and retreats.

🎼 Music & Theatre: Agatha plays piano, bass guitar, guitar, and drums! She participates in Jazz Band, Praise Band, and Pep Band (2023–26), earned All-District Choir honors (2024), and was selected for LMEA All-State Band (2025). She also performs in Dunham Theatre (2023–26), winning Best Actress in a Lead Role (2026)!

🥎 Athletics: A Dunham softball player (2022–26), Agatha helped secure District Championships in 2024 and 2026!

🎻 LJA Memories: Her favorite symphony performances were the Taylor Swift and Spanish Guitar Candlelight Concerts. Her favorite LJA memory was Symphony of the Geaux, where she helped children create and play flutes, connecting with them and witnessing their excitement as they performed!

🚀 Looking Ahead: Agatha plans to study Aerospace Engineering!

✨ The Baton Rouge Symphony League proudly celebrates Agatha’s extraordinary talents, leadership, and heart for service!

👏 Congratulations, Agatha!

🌟 Meet the 2026 Les Jeunes Amies! 🌟

🎶 LJA Spotlight: Agatha Jane Schellack 🎶

Meet Agatha Jane Schellack, an exceptionally accomplished scholar, musician, performer, athlete, and community leader from The Dunham School!

📚 Academic Excellence: Agatha is a College Board AP Scholar with Honor (2026), a member of the National Honor Society (2024–2027), and has earned $38,000 in college scholarships as of September 2026! She has also received individual Mu Alpha Theta awards in Geometry, Pre-Calculus, and Calculus (2023, 2025, and 2026). In summer 2026, Agatha participated in LSU’s College of Engineering High School Summer Research Program, conducting research on smartphone-based colorimetric analysis.

🌟 Leadership & Service: Agatha serves as Academic Prefect and Drum Major at The Dunham School (2026). She is also Co-Founder and Co-President of Geaux Beyond, a nonprofit established in 2025 to provide support and relief for underserved children. Through her leadership, she has raised $2,550 for the organization! Agatha has also dedicated more than 200 volunteer hours to Vacation Bible School, middle school lock-ins, and retreats through First Presbyterian Church.

🎼 Musical & Performing Arts: A talented musician who plays FOUR instruments—piano, bass guitar, guitar, and drums—Agatha has participated in Dunham’s Jazz Band, Praise Band, and Pep Band (2023–2026). Her musical achievements include All-District Choir (2024) and Louisiana Music Educators Association All-State Band (2025). She is also an active member of Mu Alpha Theta (2023–2026). Beyond music, Agatha has participated in Dunham Theatre (2023–2026), earning the prestigious Best Actress in a Lead Role Award (2026)!

🥎 Athletics: Agatha has been a dedicated member of Dunham’s softball team (2022–2026), contributing to District Championship victories in both 2024 and 2026!

🎻 Her LJA Experience: Agatha’s favorite Baton Rouge Symphony Orchestra performances include the Taylor Swift and Spanish Guitar Candlelight Concerts. Her most memorable LJA experience was Symphony of the Geaux, where she helped children create and play their own flutes. She especially loved connecting with the children, understanding how they learned, and witnessing their excitement and accomplishment as they stood to play their instruments!

🚀 Looking Ahead: Agatha plans to pursue a degree in Aerospace Engineering, combining her passion for mathematics, science, creativity, and innovation!

✨ The Baton Rouge Symphony League is proud to recognize Agatha for her remarkable academic achievements, artistic talents, leadership, and dedication to serving others. We look forward to celebrating her at the 2026 Bal de la Symphonie!

👏 Congratulations, Agatha!

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✨ Meet the 2026 Les Jeunes Amies! ✨

🌟 Lyncoln Grace Scott 🌟

Lyncoln is an accomplished scholar, pre-professional ballerina, and community leader!

📚 Academic Honors: Tulane Book Award for excellence in academics, leadership and service; AP Scholar; four-year Academic Bar; Highest Achiever in Civics; Chemistry and AP U.S. History Course Awards; 50-Hour Service Award; National Honor Society; and National Latin Honor Society.

🌎 Leadership & Service: Selected for Yale Young Global Scholars, Lyncoln collaborated with international students on global policy challenges. As Finance Coordinator and Outreach Lead, she helped develop an NGO concept addressing displacement, education, employment and child labor in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

A St. Joseph’s Academy Student Ambassador, she welcomes prospective families and leads tours. She partnered with The Links, Incorporated and Power Coalition for Equality & Justice on voter-registration outreach reaching 300+ Baton Rouge residents.

As a Brown Girls Do Ballet Ambassador, she mentors younger dancers and advocates for representation. Her service includes Karnival Krewe de Louisiane benefiting Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center; Hand in Hand Belize, where she helped construct a home; St. Joseph’s summer camp; and La Plantation Retirement Home.

🩰 Dance Excellence: Lyncoln has trained at Tari’s School of Dance for 12 years, averaging 30 hours weekly in ballet, pointe, contemporary, Vaganova and Balanchine techniques. She also serves as Competition Coordinator and earned Youth America Grand Prix Top 24 honors in BOTH Senior Classical and Senior Contemporary divisions!

Her summer training includes Ellison Ballet in New York (2024–25), Central Pennsylvania Youth Ballet (2023) and Next Generation Ballet (2022). Additional acceptances include The Royal Ballet School in London, The Rock School, Cincinnati Ballet, Kansas City Ballet and Orlando Ballet.

🎶 Favorite concert: Bactoberfest! Her favorite LJA memory is serving the LSU Orchestra alongside friends and their mothers.

🎓 She plans to double major in History and Political Science on a pre-law track!

✨ 2026 LeJeune Academy Senior Spotlight: Olivia Marie Knipe ✨

The Baton Rouge Symphony League is proud to recognize Olivia Marie Knipe for her outstanding academic achievements, leadership, and dedication to community service throughout her four years in the LeJeune Academy program! 🎶💐

Olivia has earned Honor Roll recognition and the 50+ Service Hours Award all four years of high school and was a recipient of the 1868 Scholarship Award her freshman year.

Throughout her time at St. Joseph’s Academy, Olivia has been actively involved in Beta Club for three years; Student Ambassadors, Student Ministry, Spanish Club, and My Sister’s Keeper for two years each; and Cooking and Crafts Club and Yoga Club for all four years. She also served as Spanish Club Historian during her sophomore year.

Olivia’s commitment to service extends beyond the classroom through her involvement with the Miracle League, Greater Baton Rouge Food Bank, Beyond Gymnastics, and St. Joseph’s Academy summer camps. She has also demonstrated an impressive work ethic through four years of employment at Hemline Towne Center.

Among her favorite symphony memories is attending the Houmas House Christmas Concert. However, her most treasured experience through LeJeune Academy has been forming two lifelong friendships while developing a deeper appreciation for the symphony’s vital role in enriching the Baton Rouge community.

Following graduation, Olivia plans to attend either Louisiana State University or the University of Arkansas, where she intends to major in Business.

Please join us in celebrating Olivia and her remarkable accomplishments! We are so proud of her dedication, service, and contributions to the Baton Rouge Symphony League! 💗🎻

Olivia Knipe

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