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Friday, November 20 is a first of many for Academy of Our Lady. We begin a new tradition in celebrating St. Mary Mazzarello Day. Mary Mazzarello, along with St. John Bosco, co-found the Institute of the Daughters of Mary Help of Christians. For more click on the title of this post.

Good luck to members of the swim team as they travel to Shreveport to compete in the LHSAA State Swim Meet at the YMCA of Northwest Louisiana. First relay begins at 3:45 pm on Friday, November 20. For more information click on the title of this post.

Keeping with a coveted Academy of Our Lady tradition the annual National Honor Society Induction was held Thursday evening November 17 in the gym. Family and friends were in attendance to see 16 students receive recognition for their academic achievements. To view photos click on the title of this post.

Open to middle school girls who are interested in living a day in the life of a penguin! Penguin Preview is the perfect opportunity for prospective students to experience Academy of Our Lady. Even though prospective students aren’t able to spend the day due to Covid-19 safety protocols, Academy of Our Lady is excited to offer a virtual spend-a-day opportunity. Simply register to have access to our virtual spend-a-day video created by Academy of Our Lady students. Experience the Salesian family spirit from the comfort of your own home. Click on the title of this post to register.

Seven Academy of Our Lady students were named to Archbishop Shaw’s 2020 Homecoming Court. Senior Olivia Marque was crowned queen while Senior Jacey Jones was crowned maid of honor at the annual homecoming football game on Saturday, November 14. Academy of Our Lady members of the homecoming court included freshman maid Kyree Ross, sophomore maid Makenzie Wood, junior maid Jayden Jackson, senior maid Cameron Haydel and senior maid Lindsey Scheibe. It was a family affair as last year’s homecoming queen alumna Hannah Marque ’20 was in attendance and crowned her sister queen. Click on the title of this post to view photos.

Senior Faith Hardy committed to play softball at Bishop State Community College in Mobile, Alabama on Wednesday, November 11. A signing ceremony was held on campus where Hardy’s parents, teammates and Academy of Our Lady coaches were on hand to show their support and celebrate her accomplishment. To view photos click on the title of this post.

Members of Academy of Our Lady’s Stars and Stripes Club had the great privilege of observing Veterans Day in a very special way. On November 11, students traveled to East Jefferson Wellness Center to attend a flag ceremony where they honored and met veterans from various armed forces of the United States Military. For photos click on the title of this post.

Due to the shortened school year last year, the annual Honor Society Induction was not able to be held. Over the past few weeks Academy of Our Lady’s administration held small ceremonies to honor the new 19-20 school year members of the following honor societies Rho Kappa, National English Honor Society, Mu Alpha Theta and National French Honor Society. Previous members of various honor societies were also honored during the ceremonies. For photos click on the title of this post.

We at Academy of Our Lady are so excited and proud to share a special project we have been working on since the summer! Be sure to check our Facebook page on Tuesday, November 10 for our virtual tour video premiere! We can't wait to showcase our penguin pride and Salesian family spirit!!! To visit our Facebook page click on the title of this post.

Academy of Our Lady's Theatre II class is proud to present Breaking Barriers: A One Act Play that is a powerful and well-researched depiction of the lives of Amelia Earhart, Marie Curie, Annie Oakley, Clara Barton and Jane Austen on November 6 at 7:00 pm. This performance can be viewed live on Academy of Our Lady's Facebook page. For more information click on the title of this post.