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Campus was filled with Christmas cheer on December 17 as students and faculty sported their favorite Christmas gear! To view photos click on the title of this post.

Students in Mr. Bordlee’s English 102 Dual Enrollment class read the classic Holocaust memoir Night by Elie Wiesel as part of their literature studies. As part of the unit, students examined the background to the German government’s racist policies that led to the execution of millions of Jews by Nazis in prison camps around Europe during World War II. English 102 students were then assigned to create a symbol that captured Night’s theme, and the students then rendered the symbol with a written explanation for display in the classroom.

Two freshmen religion classes visited Wynhoven Healthcare Center after researching a saint and shared their new knowledge with one or more residents. At the beginning of their visit, the students attended a brief orientation given by Melody Robinson of Wynhoven. The students will visit again throughout the rest of the school year. For more and to view photos click on the title of this post.

Academy of Our Lady’s Sparkles of Light club coordinated a donation drive benefitting the Harry Thompson Center in New Orleans, an organization that provides shelter services for the homeless. Items collected from the students consisted of socks, towels and snacks. To view pictures click on the title of the post.

Academy of Our Lady students in Environmental Science recently visited Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve to conduct lab testing on water quality of the swamp. Students then took their findings back to the classroom to complete activities tied to points of pollution in urban and suburban areas. It was determined that the local swamp water is in good shape. Click on the title of this post to view photos.

Academy of Our Lady’s Mission Club sponsored the annual Christmas Toy Drive. Academy of Our Lady students and staff provided toys and clothing for 30 students from the Algiers School District who are in a particular need of a little help to have a brighter Christmas this year. To view photos click on the title of this post.

Academy of Our Lady senior Madeline Boudreau formally committed to playing golf at the University of Nebraska Omaha on December 14 by signing a letter of intent. Boudreau, an avid golfer and a member of the Academy of Our Lady golf team, also received scholarship offers from Metropolitan State University of Denver and Lewis University in Illinois. To view photos click on the title of this post.

Academy of Our Lady students were treated to a very special Christmas performance by the Archbishop Shaw Band and Color Guard on December 10. To view photos click on the title of this post.

Girls in 4th-6th grade tested their knowledge of geography, social studies and showcased their athletic skills by attending Fantastic Friday Night on December 14. Hosted by the social studies and physical education departments, the evening consisted of traveling around the world to different sessions where students participated in various activities including an iPad scavenger hunt, geography based trivia, fun relays and so much more. To view photos click on the title of this post.

The annual Alumni Memorial Mass was held December 12. Alumni from Immaculata, Archbishop Blenk and Academy of Our Lady honored, remembered and celebrated the lives of deceased alumni. Following Mass alumni gathered and spent time together during a small reception. To view pictures click on the title of this post.

Academy of Our Lady’s chapter of the National Honor Society sponsored an annual school-wide food drive November 26 – 30. A total of 1,300 items were collected and donated to the St. Vincent DePaul Society of Immaculate Conception parish directly benefiting those in Marrero, Harvey and Westwego. To view photos click on the title of this post.

Academy of Our Lady’s National Honor Society hosted Academic Games for students in 5th-7th grade on Saturday, December 1. Students tested their knowledge in various subjects. Congratulations to the following overall winners first place Stuart Hall School, second place Belle Chasse Academy and third place St. Cletus School. Thank you to all participating schools including Immaculate Conception and Holy Cross School. For a full list of results please click on the title of this post.