Academy of Our Lady celebrated its eleventh baccalaureate mass at Immaculate Conception Church in Marrero and commencement exercise at the Alario Center in Westwego on May 15. Diplomas were awarded to 118 graduates by Principal Sister Michelle Geiger. Dr. RaeNell Houston, Superintendent of Catholic Schools of Archdiocese of New Orleans, addressed the graduates during the commencement exercise.
The valedictorian was Caroline Lassere, of Marrero. Lassere plans to attend University of Louisiana Lafayette on scholarship.
The salutatorian was Sandy Vo, of Harvey. Vo plans to attend Xavier University of Louisiana on scholarship.
Two of Academy of Our Lady’s most prestigious awards were presented at the commencement ceremony. The Fiat Voluntas Tua Award at Academy of Our Lady is the highest award presented to a graduate whose life of character, service, leadership and school spirit reflects openness to God’s plan for her and for all those she encounters. The 2018 Fiat Voluntas Tua Award was presented to Haliee Richard, of Gretna.
The 2018 Golden Scepter Award recipients were Ashlyn Harris, of Gretna, and Lauren Weaver, of Westwego, for completing more than 900 hours of service. The Golden Scepter Award reflects the image of Mary under the title of “Help of Christians.” Although each graduate is required to fulfill 75 hours of service, the Golden Scepter Award honors a graduate who has gone over and above the required hours.
Valedictorian Caroline Lassere, of Marrero
Salutatorian Sandy Vo, Harvey
Honor Graduates: Honor graduates were announced during the awards ceremony following the baccalaureate mass.
Front Row (left to right): Lauren Weaver, of Westwego; Lindsey Dang, of Marrero; Leah Nguyen, of Marrero; Salutatorian Sandy Vo, of Harvey; Valedictorian Caroline Lassere, of Marrero; Madison Tran, of Marrero; Josette Huynh, of Marrero; Joli Rich, of Westwego and Hailee Richard, of Gretna. Middle Row (left to right): Amanda Payne, of Marrero; Jaden Folse, of Marrero; Heaven Cooper, of Gretna; Kelsey Reed, of Terrytown; Kristan Dufrene, of Barataria; Jenny Nguyen, of New Orleans; Briana Tastet, of Harvey and Calli Nguyen, of Harvey.
ack Row (left to right): Lindsey Weaver, of Harvey; Caroline DiPascal, of Marrero; Delaney Picou, of Belle Chasse; Madison-Thi Nguyen, of Harvey; Erica Rossi, of Marrero; Sofia Lopez, of Avondale; Kayla Bourgeois, of Marrero; Julia Enos, of Bridge City and Lauren Michel, of Marrero.
Principal Sr. Michelle Geiger presented the Golden Scepter Award to Ashlyn Harris, of Gretna and Lauren Weaver, of Westwego during the commencement exercise.
Principal Sr. Michelle Geiger presented the Fiat Voluntas Tua Award to Hailee Richard, of Gretna during the commencement exercise.