How can this be allowed to happen at CHS?

By Frustrated
Published/Last Modified on Wednesday, January 27, 2010 5:08 AM CST

In my mind, this is not a question of liking or not liking Brodie. I want to know when this madness will end. I foolishly thought that when Uhl made his decision to leave, the school would finally have some peace. I guess not. I believe the blame should be placed on Father Charles. It would be expected for Uhl to try to do something like this, but for him to get this move approved by Father Charles is almost unbelievable! Father Charles what are you thinking? Why did you not wait for a new principal to make or not make changes. Can't you see this move was petty vengefulness on Uhl's part.People were ready to start supporting your church and CHS again. You just started it all up again. Maybe you want Catholic Education to fail. Maybe it would be cheaper for you if CHS closed its doors. Would that make you happy?I am dissapointed with you Father Charles.

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Okay wrote on Feb 12, 2010 10:50 PM:

" It'll stop once Uhl leaves. Nough said. "

stop wrote on Feb 12, 2010 10:46 AM:

" STOP THE MADNESS!!!!!!!please "

to concerned parent wrote on Feb 11, 2010 9:05 AM:

" I do believe SES has allowed your daughter to get a great education but I also know from personal experience that all is not good @ SES. While most teachers are very kind and nurturing to the children there are a couple that are very mean spirited. You hear the same complaints about these teachers every year. Mr C has not done much about it. The Mass on Friday is just so wonderful with the music and children enjoying it. I know I would not send my child anyhere else. "

to concerned parent wrote on Feb 10, 2010 12:14 PM:

" Did you ever think that your child is doing well in the public school system because of what they received at St. Edward? St. Edward is a very loving and wonderful place. I have never heard of a child being afraid of a teacher there. Mr. C is fantastic! All SES teachers are amazing and are very loving and nurturing to the children. The children there receive a top-notch education. There is no other elementary school that even comes close! Sorry your experience wasn't the same but yours is definitely the exception. "

nosy wrote on Feb 10, 2010 9:50 AM:

" I'm proud to see these CHS students defending themselves on this forum to the snobbish attacks. Hats off to ya.. Goes to show you where their morals are..To When....If you have children, I feel sorry for them if you're raising them to think like you. "

Nosey wrote on Feb 10, 2010 9:40 AM:

" To Me;
I agree with you 100%. I had to post that in another forum. I used the same exact words... SACRAFICE... I don't think these people are jealous, however, if they are not at CHS, why the heck are they even worried about reading the CHS forums.. they are nosey.. My child went to public schools, and to tell you the truth, more of the parents and kids are cocky.. We are treated verrry nicely by the children and parents at CHS and we are very down to earth people. "

Concerned Parent wrote on Feb 9, 2010 1:14 PM:

" Say What, I was not trying to shift this away from CHS. However, I also have gone through somethings in the last couple of months that make me also question How Can This be Allowed to Happen at a different school. Sorry to upset you. I will never send my daughter to another Catholic School. "

Say What wrote on Feb 9, 2010 10:43 AM:

" How did a Forum thread about CHS, Fr. Charles, Uhl and Brodie turn into a bashing on St. Edward? People, FOCUS! "

Max wrote on Feb 8, 2010 5:47 PM:

" Amen, I'm disappointed also. "

Concerned Parent wrote on Feb 6, 2010 11:02 AM:

" I had to pull my daughter out of Saint Edwards. My daughter was scared of the teacher and was afraid to ask questions. As a result her grades began to slip and she was at the point she was going to fail if we did not do something. She is now in the Iberia Parish School system and doing fine. We were told by the principal it was a personality conflict between my daughter and the teacher and that she might as well learn to deal with it now. It's time for a change. "

To Julie wrote on Feb 5, 2010 3:28 PM:

" It was Brodie-- not Uhl, who was supposed to leave during the Christmas holidays. "

Julie wrote on Feb 5, 2010 1:07 PM:

" IF we just had some clue to who was going to be named principal at CH for the next year, we would at least know which way the school was trying to go in. I want to support this school because of it's past reputation. I want my grandchildren to go here. However, we have no way of knowing what is going to happen this coming year.
Is there any truth in it that Uhll was supposed to have left during the Christmas break but is still here? "

Wondering wrote on Feb 5, 2010 1:05 PM:

" " Concerned Parent" Please tell me what school you pulled your daughter from. I hear that both Catholic Elementary Schools are good. It sounds like you had a bad experience @ one. Was the school in Iberia Parish? "

former customer wrote on Feb 5, 2010 8:49 AM:

" Well said, Teenie! But, the problem is that it's easy to go to another restaurant, bank, or grocery store, because there is another one just down the road. Parents on this forum would rather complain than take meaningful action. There ARE other CATHOLIC schools, but it might mean that some parents have to make real sacrifices for their children's education, and too many people are not willing to do that. When there's a will, there's a way. "

Teenie wrote on Feb 4, 2010 11:38 PM:

" Would you continue to: eat at a restaurant with bad food, do your banking where there is poor customer service, grocery shop at a dirty store, etc. NO! NO! NO! CHS is just like any other business. Start getting your money's worth- Put your children in another school!! "

To all CHS parents wrote on Feb 4, 2010 11:22 PM:

" I graduated from CHS, but because of the negative atmosphere there I have made a choice to send my children to Highland Baptist- which is a wonderful alternative to CHS. YOU DO HAVE OTHER OPTIONS!! "

Concerned Parent wrote on Feb 4, 2010 7:16 PM:

" The problem with the Catholic School system is the lack of involvement and supervision by the Diocese. I had to pull my daughter out of first grade because no one would help. We talked to the principal, priest over the school, the school board, and the Diocese. No one would or could help. The principals at Catholic Schools have way too much power. They can do what they want and do not have to answer to anyone. I would not recommend it after my experience this year. "

CHS Alum 92 wrote on Feb 4, 2010 2:16 PM:

" To "when": My mother and father busted their behinds to be able to send me to that school! We were not uppity snobs, it's a shame that you think all people that attend CHS are uppity. Maybe it's true and you are jealous because either you didn't go to the school or you can't afford to send your kids there. Whatever the case may be, UHL apparently destroyed CHS and I'm glad to hear he's GONE! "

chsgrad07 wrote on Feb 3, 2010 4:41 PM:

" To "whocaresaboutchs", yes there is crap there, but it hasn't always been so. Contrary to your belief, sending a child to CHS is not about how much money you have and who you know. It's about wanting to give your child an education beyond the standards to challenge their intellect so that when they graduate they are well equipped to handle college and the real world. Nobody is saying that you can't get a good education in a public school. I know this because I went to public school before my parents enrolled me into private school. "

to whocaresaboutchs wrote on Feb 3, 2010 2:39 PM:

" My parents scaped and saved to send me to CHS. They even continued to send me to CHS when the oil bust of the early 80s destroyed the industry and put my dad out of work. Today, my parents have an okay retirement but they were never snobbish or rich by any standard. They were poor in money but rich in spirit and determination. Your cup runneth over in negativity and envy. I wouldn't stupidly categorize people according to their "money" and "who you know," as you did. "

We Care wrote on Feb 3, 2010 10:58 AM:

" If you don't like the posts about CHS, don't read them. No one is forcing you. Glad you have your kids in gifted. We'd like to restore CHS to some of its former glory now that Uhl has demolished it. Nothing will improve much with Langlois still in charge, the man who allowed it all to happen. Throw them both out! "

Just me wrote on Feb 3, 2010 10:09 AM:

" This post is directed to "When", I feel sorry for you.. Your post is filled with so much hate and jealousy. "

Me wrote on Feb 3, 2010 10:07 AM:

" To "When" We sent our child to CHS and I just want you to know that we are not rich and uppity. We sacrificed to send him there and i do not regret it. Not everyone who sends their child there is wealthy. You sound like someone who is jealous because either you or your children could not go there! Oh and also my child is precious to me isn't yours? "

former parent wrote on Feb 3, 2010 8:57 AM:

" Fours years of Uhl and only NOW are you asking about his credentials? Please correct me if I am wrong about the following: his PhD is in English and/or American History, with a principal certification add-on from Seattle-Pacific University. This program requires 21 hrs classwork and a 9 hr internship. 3 of the 21 hrs is Wash. St. school law and 3 hrs is Wash state school finance. That leaves FIFTEEN hours of education courses. Hmmm...qualified to be a Louisiana Catholic school principal? I don't think so, and his record at CHS proves it. "

Oh How Classic wrote on Feb 2, 2010 7:41 PM:

" Let's see, the Diocese insists that all TEACHERS be certified but doesn't insist on specific qualifications for their principals, like being certified? Just how priceless--and pricelessly stupid--is that line of reasoning. If our teachers can be found on the state website, so should our principals, so we can check their credentials too. What's good for the goose.... "

whocaresaboutchs wrote on Feb 2, 2010 4:30 PM:

" I agree with "WOW"...I am so glad I am too "POOR" to send my children to CHS. There's too much crap there. It's all about how much money you have and who you know.....My children go to public school and they are even enrolled in the gifted program....who says you can't get a good education in public school? "

Just Wondering amended wrote on Feb 2, 2010 4:02 PM:

" Additional question to whether Catholic school teachers need BESE board certification. What and who is the Diocese paying so uncertified teachers can get certified? If the requirements are different from the public school system I would like to get in touch with them. Is a kindergarten teacher allowed to teach physics, if certification is not through the BESE board? Again, where do these teachers
get certified? "

Just Wondering wrote on Feb 2, 2010 3:26 PM:

" Just writing to my previous "just wondering" forum entry. Any school private or public school administrater, coach, or teacher has to be ceritfied in their area of education. If this is not so,
why were the uncertified teachers from CHS going to school to get certified. The Diocese of Lafayette does not certify teachers. I have taught in both Catholic and public schools and the requirements for my positions at each school required
BESE board certification. If not, Joe Blow could be teaching your kids. "

to just wondering wrote on Feb 2, 2010 1:56 AM:

" you seem to be confusing the public system with the private - uhl is not listed on BESE info because CHS and all those involved are not members ,participants or required to abide by BESE standards or guidelines- the school has to meet certain requirements removed from state requirements - why would you reference public benchmarks when they are less than acceptable at CHS
Uhl is vey much qualified "

Credentials wrote on Feb 1, 2010 4:22 PM:

" I believe Uhl's PhD covered the naming of churches or dioceses on the Catholic area of St. Louis, but not certain of this. I'm sure that in no way qualified him to be principal of CHS. We got what we paid for: a high-falutin' title with nothing to back him up. "

Just Wondering wrote on Feb 1, 2010 2:23 PM:

" In regards to CHS paying for uncertified teachers to go back to school to get the required course work to beome certified,
why is Uhl still not certified in any educational area. Just check the BESE
board's list of teachers in LA online and you wil find that Uhl is not listed. Who would want a prncipal with NO
educational certifications? The last time I checked, he was not listed or were his
credentials. "

chsgrad07 wrote on Feb 1, 2010 8:13 AM:

" To "When": Not all people who send their kids to CHS are "uppity snobs" as you say. Some people, like my parents, scraped up the money to send me to private school. There are those who send their kids to CHS who are very snobbish, but those are few compared to the number of kids at CHS. Next time, don't assume, because a lot of times our assumptions are wrong. "

CHSalum94 wrote on Jan 31, 2010 7:36 PM:

" I have never bothered to come to any of these or even read any of these discussions. However, I stumbled upon this one and most of you are insane, period. Coach Brodie is a very good man and is NOT a bad Coach. CHS is a great school, but the parents complainiing here, and also those who know nothing about football need to get a life, period. Is football the only thing that is important at a school? Be proud that you can afford to send your kids to this school and stop being whining snobs. "

When wrote on Jan 31, 2010 10:47 AM:

" It will end when all the uppity snobs that send their precious children to CHS get their noses out of the day to day workings of the school. "

Please wrote on Jan 31, 2010 1:48 AM:

" Brodie is a nice guy - if you step on his foot you might even get a response - probably not - iceberg - he has been suppported thru politics of New iberia
and the diocese by his inlaws the Indest family - he is less than a coach toataly unable to inuse a bunch of kids--seems ironic that Father Charles is now on board beleiving Craig doesn't need to be a coach after demanding that he be the coach a couple years ago - Uhl is not the bad guy here "

bob wrote on Jan 31, 2010 12:58 AM:

" why would Brodie ( aka Indest ) care who is principal --- he was annoited by St peters over very qualified applicants after we did a nation wide search for an acceptable coach - were told we had great prospects - suddenly brodie appeared - same old same old -
Brodie should be sucking up because he definetly isn't a coach - good guy coach no "

Simple Answer wrote on Jan 30, 2010 11:48 AM:

" Lots of reasons this can happen: 1) When you have the chancellor in your corner, you can do what you want. 2) When parents are disorganized in their response, you can do what you want. 3) When people speak out against the injustice and then are denounced as bitter traitors or good ole boys not willing to the give the guy a chance, you can do what you want. 4) When the school board is filled with bobble-heads, you can do what you want. 5) When the principal has nothing to lose, you can do what you want. "

Wow wrote on Jan 29, 2010 4:57 PM:

" I am so glad I am too "poor" to send my children to CHS. "

holy mackeral wrote on Jan 29, 2010 2:28 PM:

" The priests of this civil parish are treating Catholic High like they did the sex scandal involving priests. Look the other way. If you don't see it, it doesn't exist. Like, if a tree falls in the woods, and no one is there, does it make any sound? "

a parent wrote on Jan 29, 2010 1:49 PM:

" to coach: Good post! While I am not a Brodie fan, the man did not have a blemish on his record until he became involved with CHS. Unfortunately, not enough parents WILL pull their kids. For many parents who pay tuition, private schools are great for legalized segregation. Regardless of what Uhl or any other principal does, and regardless of the quality of the education, CHS will continue to have a large enough student body to keep it open, and enough apathetic parents to let Fr. Langlois have his way. "

to coach wrote on Jan 29, 2010 1:38 PM:

" Finally someone with the right idea. It's not about one teacher who is not renewed it is about the multitudes of teachers who were either non-renewed or quit because of one man. Because you llike or dislike someone is not the point. The point is that the outgoing principal should not be allowed to choose who stays or who goes. Let that to the new one. Why should Uhl care? He doesn't, that's the other point! "

You Said It wrote on Jan 29, 2010 1:37 PM:

" I agree with coach. Apparently 70 people were wrong and Uhl was right. 70 people were vicious backstabbers who simply couldn't hack it as teachers under the brilliant visage provided by Uhl's omnipotence. 70 people were slacker veterans who never changed a teaching style in their thousand composite years. 70 people who never loved the kids and took the measly pay for reasons only they can fathom. 70 people who could not submit to the lord and master's will. Maybe it will take 80 or 90 departed people to make the limited Berry see that Uhl was WRONG! "

What a shame wrote on Jan 29, 2010 10:10 AM:

" It really is ironic that the founder of St. Peter's College and the present chancellor of CHS have the same last name. Monsignor Langlois devoted his life to building an institution devoted to educating young men in Christian traditions. The present chancellor, through his colossal neglect and blind adherence to Uhl, has managed to harm the very institution he has sworn to protect. Find another flock to shepherd, please, because you lost this one entirely. "

coach wrote on Jan 29, 2010 9:08 AM:

" Im a coach who knows Brodie. I live but dont work in Iberia parish. Brodie never had issues like this with any other principal in other places he coached. However, uhl has had this type of issue with over 70 teachers at the school. You have to ask yourself where is the problem? Come on man. With this type of thing happening, all parents should pull there kids and go to another school. What chs(uhl) did in the last few years is horrible. Brodie didnt take uhl's bs and that why Brodie is gone. Bottom line. "

credit wrote on Jan 29, 2010 8:22 AM:

" I'm not saying brodie has a list of the canidates, I'm saying that he was vocal about trying to contact "Rumored" applicants. He knew he was not likes at CHS by the faculty and staff and needed to get the the potential canidates before they got the truth about him. How do I know this, becaus Brodie talks too much. Nothing about him has to be made up, its all truth provided by him. If he wouldnt talk, those who dislike his attitude wouldnt have that much amo. Think about it.... "

To To Credit wrote on Jan 28, 2010 12:43 PM:

" According to the Daily Advertiser 01/14/10 The Quote by Father Charles was "All proceedings of the search committee are strictly confidential. The next public statement regarding the search will be the official naming of the new Principal for Catholic High." According to you it is not confidential so who is telling the truth? OR are all of the names floating around just rumors? "

To Credit wrote on Jan 28, 2010 10:22 AM:

" You and your source a spreading lies!!! I hate to tell you the names on the committee are not confidential and many people are speaking these people. "

How convenient wrote on Jan 28, 2010 10:12 AM:

" How convenient it is that Brodie can deflect any attention on him and his behavior to Uhl and the controversy that surrounds him. For me, these are two distinctly different issues but they (Uhl and Brodie) BOTH need to go. Their character flaws finally caught up with them. I know there is a God and I also know he's not Uhl or Brodie. (someone needs to share that with them though) "

rob wrote on Jan 28, 2010 8:25 AM:

" There are too many other churches to go to besides St. Peter. I personally will not support thier efforts and will take my contributions elsewhere. "

Been There Done That wrote on Jan 28, 2010 7:16 AM:

" When it comes to our priests in this area, it's all about their personal preferences. They have no regard for anyone else's input. They are like spoiled children who like to push their weight around. They have been placed on a pedestal, and they actually believe that they are better than the rest of us. One of them even told me that he is closer to God than the rest of us. Get a grip! "

to Credit wrote on Jan 27, 2010 9:44 PM:

" And how do you know this little tidbit of insider information? Contacting potential candidates? Or is this just Uhl again poisoning New Iberia as you've done for four years. Just remember, I hope God treats you the way you treated us all these years. "

To Credit wrote on Jan 27, 2010 8:39 PM:

" All proceedings of the search committee are strictly confidential. This is what was stated in Father Charles anouncement regarding CHS looking for a new principal. So if Brodie is trying to contact all applicants then please tell us who on the search committee is leaking confidential information? NO one show be revealing any applicants names. I would like to hear your facts now!! Sounds like its personal for you and Uhl. "

bad business wrote on Jan 27, 2010 7:32 PM:

" Any outgoing principal should not have the power to choose the future of any school. That is just bad business. I can't beleive that Fr. Charles has such poor judgment. It has nothing to do with Uhl or Brodie, it's just bad business. "

to credit wrote on Jan 27, 2010 4:28 PM:

" You should at least try to write some facts with all of your fiction! "

credit wrote on Jan 27, 2010 3:39 PM:

" I give Uhl credit for handling a situation that a new principal would not have been aware of. Brodie was trying to contact any and every applicant to "talk" to them....why do you think that is?
It is not a matter of liking or disliking Uhl or Brodie, it is just the fact that this needed to happen. It should have happened last year. Brodie was given enough rope to breathe or hang himself.....you know how that turned out. "

Inside Looking Out wrote on Jan 27, 2010 1:40 PM:

" I send my children to CHS for a number of reasons. I want my children to be well rounded and make good decisions in life. I want them to be around educators and administrators who lead by example. What Uhl did was vindictive, self serving and spiteful. Coach Brodie teaches discipline, respect, commitment and honor....I'm ok with that. It's not football vs education or football vs being Catholic. It's uncovering the fact that it's just Uhl vs. Brodie and his motive has nothing to do with the children. "

Here We Go Again wrote on Jan 27, 2010 12:13 PM:

" Just one week ago, the Forum finally removed two different CHS threads because they had run their course. Now we can thank Uhl and Langlois for bring CHS in for more negative publicity. Can't these two men just go quietly into that good night and let CHS rebuild? Apparently not. Let the games begin anew!!! "

a parent wrote on Jan 27, 2010 8:44 AM:

" How can this be allowed to happen at CHS? Are you serious? Four years ago, when some parents raised the alarm about Uhl, they were told to "give the principal a chance" and "those coaches needed to go, anyway." Too many people at CHS suffer from self-centeredness. "Unless the event or incident DIRECTLY affects MY child, I'm not getting involved." Sooner or later, Uhl will adversely affect everyone. Maybe the next search committee should include EDUCATORS who know what to look for in a principal. "

Outside Looking In wrote on Jan 27, 2010 6:02 AM:

" If your support of "Catholic Education" is based upon who is the football coach, I would postulate that your position is neither "Catholic", nor is education your concern. Just saying. "

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