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Let’s Share Our Gratitude and Well Wishes to Principal Warner for Over 50 Years of Service!
Celebrate the Longest Serving Principal in America
Principal Wayne Warner, the principal of Chalmette High School since 1973, is the longest serving principal in the country!
We’re showing our appreciation for Mr. Warner’s service by sending notes expressing our gratitude for all that he's done serving our school and community these past five decades.
The Warner Way Documentary Film: Premiering September 29 at 7pm and 9pm on WLAE-TV
The Warner Way follows Mr. Warner’s impressive career at Chalmette High School, from librarian and social studies teacher in 1966, to principal in 1973. He has led the school through major historical events like the Civil Rights Movement, 9/11, and the internet age, guiding and mentoring several generations of Chalmette residents.
When 98% of St. Bernard Parish was underwater after Hurricane Katrina, Mr. Warner never left, and Chalmette High remained a refuge for residents. Under Mr. Warner’s leadership, Chalmette High rebuilt with better facilities than ever, and the school has remained a pillar of the St. Bernard community ever since.
“The man who was in charge of [rebuilding St. Bernard Parish schools], every day, was Wayne Warner,” says Doris Votier, Votier, St. Bernard School Superintendent.
Want to learn more of the ways Mr. Warner has impacted Chalmette in his career? Watch
The Warner Way documentary!
The Mr. Rogers of Chalmette
Mr. Warner is a fixture of the Chalmette community, not just because of his historic career at the high school, but because of the way he cares for and nurtures the students.
Just listen to how generations of Chalmette High graduates talk about him:
“He’s gentle but firm, like our own Chalmette version of Mr. Rogers.”
Woody Keim, Class of ’77
“I don’t know his religion, his background, but I know he loves me.”
Jonathan Hills, Class of ’03
“All of the kids here fuel him to do better. I think it goes both ways. He pushes us to do better, but I think we also push him.”
Emma Abadie, Class of ’23
“What he’s done for Chalmette High School will never be paralleled.”
Bobby Crifasi, Class of ’77
This is your opportunity to thank Mr. Warner for over five decades of leading and teaching at Chalmette High!
Share Your Mr. Warner Story
How did Principal Warner’s leadership affect you? Do you have any inspiring, funny, or heartwarming memories about Mr. Warner?
Now’s your chance to share them!
Sign your personal note and add your favorite story about Mr. Warner. He’ll receive every note when The Warner Way documentary film premiers. Don’t miss out on your chance to share your favorite memories with him!
The Principal’s Principle
If you spent any time around Principal Warner, you've probably heard this phrase:
“The choices you make today
shape your world tomorrow.”
These are the words Mr. Warner lives by and has imparted to thousands of students over the years. Every day is filled with new opportunities to shape your future!
Has Mr. Warner’s life motto helped you? Has he inspired you to make better choices for your future? We want to hear from you! Share how Mr. Warner has impacted your life when you send your note of gratitude and well wishes.
Support Mr. Warner and The Warner Way
Countless people all over St. Bernard Parish have been impacted by Mr. Warner’s leadership and hard work. Will you join us in celebrating his incredible career by supporting The Warner Way documentary film?
Let’s show our appreciation for Mr. Warner, and say “thank you” to America’s longest-residing principal!