It is named for Edward Douglass White, ninth Chief Justice of the United States and native of Lafourche Parish.

White Cardinal Vanguard is 2024 LMEA Class 3A State Champions receiving outstanding scores and awards in overall music, percussion, guard, and general effect.

They’ve also made a televised appearance in the 2024 National Cherry Blossom Parade.

Oftentimes, the students of both schools will support their respective teams fervently, even if they have no interest in the sport.

White campus is composed of the main building, the Père-Ménard building (which houses the EDW Media Center and the Academic Enhancement Center), the Preston LeJune Gymnasium, the Cardinal baseball field, the Cardinal softball field, the football field, the St. Teresa music hall, the student union, and the Dr. Richard Morvant Gymnasium.