Hi! I am Cataleya Panagoulopoulos, a 8 year old third grader at Audubon Charter School. I have a younger brother that drives me up the wall, ugh!! I have a very active life, as I love to dance, sing, take violin, play golf and act in my school play each semester. I am creative and …...
Read More My name is Adhrit Paragi. I enjoy building Lego structures. Currently, I am building Ninjago City with Legos. I also enjoy playing with Lego coding projects. I am a PLAYER level participant in First Tee — Greater New Orleans program. The nine core values have instilled in me confidence and respons...
Read More Hi! My name is Ashley Biehl, and I am 11 years old. I am the youngest of four children and a 6th grader at St. Angela Merici. My hobbies are baking, cooking, writing, photography, sewing, and playing golf. I am a birdie participant in the First Tee of Greater New Orleans. The First Tee has …...
Read More Hi! My name is Brant W. R. Walterman. I’m eleven years old and in fifth grade. I started playing golf with First Tee when I was six, and it is the only sport I’ve ever really enjoyed. So far, the driving range is my favorite activity. I’m super tall, so that helps me hit the bal...
Read More Hi, my name is Nina Edgecombe. I am 8 years old, and in the 3rd grade. I have been in the First Tee program for three years now. I wanted to learn to play golf because my Dad plays golf. I like all the fun activities during First Tee lessons, such as Sharks and Minnows …...
Read More My name is Hunter McDermott. I am 13 years old and live in Harvey, LA with my mom, dad, and younger brother. This fall I am starting high school and going into 8th grade at Brother Martin High School in New Orleans. I am looking forward to joining the Brother Martin golf team. When I’m …...
Read More As a beginner I was intimidated learning to play golf and later competing in tournaments. The more I practiced, the more my confidence grew. I joined the golf team at Mount Carmel Academy in my sophomore year. With hard work and perseverance, I became captain my senior year. One of the first core va...
Read More My name is James Fisher and I’m so happy to be part of the First Tee. I’ve been in the program for the last 3 years and I’ve been playing golf with my dad since I was 5. I’m 13 years old now and in the 8th grade at JD Miesler Middle School in Metairie. …...
Read More Hi my name is Ella B. Joseph, and I love to play golf and bake with my mom. I was first introduced to First Tee by my cousin Eddie IV. Tiger Woods once said, ”No matter how good you get you can always get better and that’s the exciting part.” The more I practice golf, …...
Read More My name is Cristiano Windham and I’m 7 years old. If you see me around you may think I’m 10 because I’m a big boy who seems to be taking after my dad in height. I have tried a few sports my parents put me in and did not love them. Then as most parents …...
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Our chapter is one of many in the First Tee network. First Tee is reaching young people in all 50 states and select international locations on golf courses, in elementary schools and through other youth-serving organizations.