On February 11 Academy of Our Lady celebrated Mass in honor of the True Love Waits club. The club is designed to promote the values of chastity and purity while integrating Christian values in club members’ daily lives.
Following Mass students were honored for their academic achievements with the annual honor society induction ceremony. Academy of Our Lady Honor Societies include French Honor Society, Mu Alpha Theta, National Art Honor Society, National English Honor Society, National Spanish Honor Society, Rho Kappa and Science National Honor Society.
The goal of Academy of Our Lady’s French Honor Society is to stimulate interest in the study of French, to promote high standards of scholarship, to reward scholastic achievements, to create enthusiasm for and an understanding of francophone culture, to promote and perpetuate international friendship, and to reward efforts toward furthering solidarity in the French-speaking world.
2018-2019 Inductees:
Left to right: Senior Alexia Nguyen, senior Samantha Arnold, junior Kaylin Bair, senior Danielle Poussard and senior ViTuong Nguyen.
Mu Alpha Theta
Mu Alpha Theta members are invited to the honor society because they have shown superior promise and high achievement in the study of mathematics. The purpose of the society is to foster an even deeper interest in mathematics and its related fields. The Academy of Our Lady Chapter instills enthusiasm and passion for mathematics in all students by promoting recreational and academic opportunities. The members of Mu Alpha Theta assist others in understanding the value of mathematics and inspire students to see mathematics as a language of its own.
The purpose of the National Art Honor Society is to recognize those students who demonstrate outstanding ability in the arts. The Academy of Our Lady Chapter works to promote the arts in school and in the community through art scholarship, character and service.
2018-2019 Inductees:
Front row, left to right: Sophomore Taylor Tran, junior Shelby Cancienne and sophomore Sierra Spoon.
Second row, left to right: Sophomore Lindsey Hebert, freshman Valerie Valverde, freshman Ella Nguyen and sophomore Tuyet Nhi Nguyen.
Not pictured: Sophomore Stefani Monfra.
National English Honor Society
The National English Honor Society strives to confer distinction upon secondary school students for high achievement in English language arts and literature. It encourages interest in English language arts, promotes exemplary character and good fellowship among its members, and serves society by fostering literacy.
2018-2019 Inductees:
Front row, left to right: Sophomore Brooke Bourg, senior Magen Authement, sophomore Megan O’Brien, sophomore Asra Abdeljabar, sophomore Taylor Tran, sophomore Madelyn Whitefield, sophomore Kimmy Tran, senior Malika Russell, sophomore Kacey Lyon, junior Kaylin Bair, junior Ariana Nguyen, junior Leigha Cox, junior Kenidee Bailey and junior Bella Pscenicka.
Second row, left to right: Sophomore Alyson Bordelon, sophomore Catherine Ruiz, sophomore Farrah Labadie, sophomore A’Nyrah Lewis, senior Thanh Vo, sophomore Lacey Johnson, sophomore Kathryn McCormick, junior Rebecca Dobson, junior Rachelle Sancho, junior Mallory Carubba, sophomore Jenna Hymel, sophomore Sarah Guidroz and sophomore Emily Lubag.
The purpose of the National Spanish Honor Society is to recognize high achievement in Spanish by students of secondary schools and to promote continuity in Hispanic studies. Membership is conferred on those students of good character who have shown academic excellence as well as an interest in the language, culture and civilization of the Hispanic World.
2018-2019 Inductees:
First row, left to right: Senior Jaylynn Dibble, senior Alexandra Mahler, senior Zarifa Abdeljabar, senior Katelynn Luebbert, sophomore Sheridan Arnold, sophomore Kimmy Tran, sophomore Kacey Lyon, senior Gianna Ezeb, junior Isabella Medina, sophomore Tuyet Nhi Nguyen and sophomore Linh Luu.
Second row, left to right: Sophomore Megan O’Brien, junior Amally Abdeljabar, sophomore De’ja’ Borden, sophomore Asra Abdeljabar, senior Mariela Lirette, senior Emilie Adams, senior Amelia Russell, junior Hope Hebert, senior Emily Parker, junior Mallory Hines, sophomore Ashleigh Usannaz and sophomore Victoria Giepert.
Third row, left to right: Sophomore Maria Abreu, sophomore Jessica Comeaux, sophomore Skylar Logan, sophomore Tyler Scott, sophomore Shirley Legaspi, sophomore Kathryn McCormick, sophomore Nha Nguyen, sophomore Ally Price, sophomore Catherine Reyes, sophomore Jessica Caballero, sophomore Paige Chaisson and sophomore Hannah Bassett.
Not pictured: Senior Abby Heitmeier and sophomore Olivia Marque.
Rho Kappa
Rho Kappa recognizes excellence in the field of social studies. Academy of Our Lady is honored to be enrolled among the ranks of those who demonstrate an ability to conduct research and inquiry in the field of social studies and exhibit a genuine interest in and enthusiasm for social studies, scholarship and service.
2018-2019 Inductees:
First row, left to right: Junior Melanie Ros, senior Victoria Davis-Abad, junior Cambre Vegas, junior Hannah Este, senior Franchesca Basalo, junior Rebecca Dobson, junior Isabella Medina, junior Kaylin Bair, junior Ariana Nguyen, junior Leigha Cox and junior Kenidee Bailey.
Second row, left to right: Junior Taylor Hamback, senior Breanna Serigny, junior Amally Abdeljabar,; junior Emily Gassenberger, junior Sarah Gassenberger, junior Elizabeth Bybee, junior Hope Hebert, junior Mallory Hines, junior Emily Mailhos, junior Gillian Decossas, junior Kayli Custodio and junior Amy Hoang.
Third row, left to right: Junior Baylee Murray, senior Danielle Poussard, junior Bailey Ledet, junior Madison Hill, junior Claire Hill, junior Maci Berthelot, junior Tasia Jordan, junior Taylor Matherne, junior Lauren Baldassaro, junior Lindsey Ferguson, junior Ellie Green and junior Nicole Guillot.
Not pictured: Junior Alexis Guidry and junior Lindsey Nguyen.
Science National Honor Society
The purpose of the Science National Honor Society shall be to encourage participation in and recognition of scientific and intellectual thought, to advance the students’ knowledge of classical and modern sciences, to communicate with the scientific community, to aid the civic community with its comprehension of science, and to encourage students to participate in community service and, in turn, encourage a dedication to the pursuit of scientific knowledge that benefits all mankind.
2018-2019 Inductees:
First row, left to right: Sophomore Brooke Bourg, sophomore Kate McPherson, sophomore Taylor Tran, sophomore Kimmy Tran, senior Gianna Ezeb, senior ViTuong Nguyen, junior Kaylin Bair, junior Ariana Nguyen, sophomore Abigail Melling and senior Kayla Rico.
Second row, left to right: Sophomore Farrah Labadie, sophomore Brianne Rotolo, sophomore Tyler Scott, sophomore Nha Nguyen, sophomore Megan O’Brien, sophomore Kathryn McCormick, sophomore Jessica Caballero and sophomore Victoria Giepert.