LaPlace, LA- St. Charles Catholic High School in LaPlace has named Jacob Giardina its Distinguished Graduate for 2006. Giardina is a 1955 graduate of St. Charles Borromeo High School in Destrehan. The high school was moved to LaPlace in 1979. Giardina was also honored by the Archdiocese of New Orleans as its Distinguished Graduate at its recent Catholic Schools Week Mass. He was nominated by St. Charles Catholic Principal Andrew Cupit. “When we discovered all of things that Mr. Giardina has done for education, his church, and community, it really was an easy choice. He is such a generous and caring person. We’re thrilled that the Archdiocese has chosen to recognize his contributions as well,” Cupit said. ( Giardina SCC distinguished graduate cont. )