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Engineering I & III classes were treated to a special presentation from guest speaker Laura Smith, PE. Smith is currently a structural engineer associate at Silman located in New York, Washington DC and Boston. Smith’s portfolio includes various types of projects such as multi-story residential buildings, healthcare facilities and institutional buildings. A few of her notable projects include Paul Milstein Hall at Cornell University in Ithaca, New York, the National Museum of African American History of Culture in Washington DC and the New York Botanical Garden in Bronx, New York. To view photos click on the title of this post.

On March 12 the Culture Club hosted an International Day in the Chapel Courtyard. During lunch students were able to experience traditions and delicacies from various cultures around the world. To view photos click on the title of this post.

All current and newly accepted students interested in Cheer are invited to tryout for the Penguin Cheer Team on March 28 , 29 and 30. For more details click on the title of this post.

Reserve your tickets now for Thalian Society's spring Musical, Little Shop of Horrors. For performance, dates, times and tickets click on the title of this post.

Seniors in Art 4 attended a field trip on March 14 to learn the history of the Ninth Ward and desegregation. Students toured the Lower Ninth Ward Living Museum, visited the site of McDonogh #19 school, and spoke with Mrs. Leona Tate, who helped to desegregate schools in the south. To view photos click on the title of this post.

A group of Academy of Our Lady students traveled to Ireland on a school trip March 2-10. Their tour of Ireland included Dublin, Belfast, Sligo, Knock, Limerick, Killarney, Ring of Kerry, Blarney and Shannon. Faculty, family, friends and alumni also went along for the adventure. To view photos click on the title of this post.

Twenty-two Academy of Our Lady students traveled to Thibodaux, Louisiana to compete in the Louisiana Region I Science Olympiad at Nicholls State University on March 23. In Division B, consisting of nine teams throughout Louisiana with students in 6th-9th grade, Academy of Our Lady’s team placed second overall and qualified for the state competition. Ten Academy of Our Lady students on the Division C team placed in their competing categories. Division C consisted of 14 teams from 11 schools with students in grades 9-12. For a complete list of winners and photos click on the title of this post.

Students in 4th-7th grade gathered on campus Friday, March 15 for the final Fantastic Friday Night of the year hosted by the Fine Arts and Religion departments. Activities included making dirt cake in the culinary lab, creating flower pots, crafting St. Therese sacrifice beads, singing and viewing a preview of Academy of Our Lady’s spring musical production Little Shop of Horrors. Click on the title of this post to view photos.

The annual Basket & BBQ Bash was held Saturday, March 23. Attendees enjoyed delicious food, an Easter egg hunt, pictures with the Easter bunny, great music played by a DJ and fantastic prizes. Thank you to all those who attended and supported the school for the family event. Many thanks to the student body for donating such quality items for each basket and the Papa Penguins for the delicious food. To all of our sponsors, thank you for making this event possible. For photos and a list of sponsors please click on the title of this post.

Academy of Our Lady’s robotics team traveled to Little Rock, Arkansas to compete in the FIRST Rock City Regional on March 6-9 and returned home with the Imagery Award. Read more by click on the title of this post.

Academy of Our Lady’s chapter of the National Honor Society hosted an annual Academic Fair for students in first – fourth grade on March 16. Thank you to all schools who participated including Christ the King, Immaculate Conception, Our Lady of Perpetual Help, Our Lady of Prompt Succor, St. Cletus and Visitation of Our Lady. Congratulations to the winners! For a list of winners and photos click on the title of this post.

Students celebrated the Feast Day of St. Joseph on March 19 with a St. Joseph's altar. To view pictures click on the title of this post.

The Academy of Our Lady Cheerleaders will hold their annual tryouts. All current, incoming and transfer students interested in cheer are invited to attend. For important dates and information click on the title of this post.

Eight Academy of Our Lady bowlers were honored for their dedication to the team throughout their high school career on March 11. The Academy of Our Lady bowlers successful won their match against Kenner Discovery Health Sciences Academy with a score of 24.5-2.5.

Grow in faith and creativity! Girls in 4th-7th grade are invited to an evening filled with the arts and faith based activities hosted by Academy of Our Lady's Fine Arts and Religion departments on March 15. Activities include viewing a performance of Academy of Our Lady's production of Little Shop of Horrors, making dirt cake in the culinary lab, creating St. Therese sacrifice beads and so much more! In the spirit of St. Patrick's Day students are encouraged to sport their favorite green attire. Cost to attend is $5.00 and registration is required. To register click on the title of this post.

Academy of Our Lady students competed in the New Orleans division of the annual Southeast Louisiana District Rally on February 23. Six students qualified to compete in the State Rally on April 6 at Louisiana State University. Three students received honorable mention in the art division. To read more click on the title of this post.

Student Council hosted a Mardi Gras Mingle on February 15. Students and their dates had a great time at this causal dance. To view photos click on the title of this post.

Sophomore Megan O'Brien and junior Ellie Green spent the day at the Notre Dame Seminary in New Orleans, on February 16, attending a teen workshop directed by Dr. Lenny DeLorenzo, a professor at the University of Notre Dame. He shared skills from his book Witness: Learning to Tell the Stories of Grace that Illumine Our Lives. He also encouraged students to formulate and tell their own faith stories. The day involved breakout sessions and Mass. To view photos click on the title of this post.