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Alumna Ashanti Bailey, ABHS ’06, has been nominated as part of the 2021 Excellence in Journalism Awards by Press Club of New Orleans. Ashanti’s nominations entail Best New Website and Best Social Media Campaign. You can currently find Ashanti as on-air talent on FOX8 NOLA Weekend. She is also a digital content producer for FOX 8. Congratulations Ashanti!

A number of incoming pre-freshmen and freshmen have been on campus the month of June for Academy of Our Lady’s Summer Enrichment Program.Students also had the opportunity to get ahead by taking the required Computer Technology course over the summer. On the second to last day of the program, the new Penguins were able to have a little fun on the Summer Camp waterslide followed by pizza for lunch. The girls have been working hard in preparation for school in August. For photos click on the title of this post.

Campus is filled with activity this summer and there is never a dull moment! Academy of Our Lady Cheer hosted NCA Cheer Camp last week. De La Salle and Mount Carmel Cheer Teams attended. Students perfected techniques and learned new material! For pictures click on the title of this post.

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Senior Ca’Terra Bates and sophomore Gracie Toledano were named Honorable Mention to the Louisiana Sports Writing Association Class 4A All-State Softball Team for the 2021 season. Congratulations Ladies! For more click on the title of this post. #GeauxPenguins

Girls ages 8-13 have taken over Penguin Park June 14-17 for Softball Camp hosted by Academy of Our Lady’s Softball coaching staff and team members. Players are working on enhancing fielding fundamentals and batting techniques. The goal is for attendees to have a great time while learning something new. To view pictures click on the title of this post. #GEAUXPENGUINS

June 1 marked the return and first day of Summer Camp at Academy of Our Lady! Campers arrived to a packed agenda of fun activities including art, outdoor games, swim, waterslides, game room time, STEM lab projects and SO MUCH more! We can’t wait to show our campers all the great things we have in store this summer. For photos from Session One click on the title of this post. #SummeratAcademyofOurLady #SalesianFamilySpirit

Congratulations to the students who qualified for the fourth quarter Honor Roll. To view the Honor Roll list click on the title of this post.

Academy of Our Lady’s Class of 2021 earned a total of 468 college credit hours through dual enrollment courses. We are so proud of these young women. Academy of Our Lady students leave campus academically prepared, socially and morally ground while living a life of loving kindness. Click on the title of this post for more. #AcademyofOurLadyProud

Prior to the end of the year, underclassman awards were distributed to students during homeroom. This school year was a year of new experiences from safety guidelines to online class days due to Covid-19. Students were required and asked to make new adjustments like never before. Each student was a true example of resilience and poise as patience was exhibited daily. Coursework and academics were a priority evening during such trying times. Though a proper awards ceremony could not be held, students were honored for their achievement by receiving certificates of recognition. For a list of recipients and pictures click on the title of this post.

Members of Key Club visited the new Berean House Community Center for the homeless and city community. While there sophomore Elaine Lesnak, pre-freshman Allie Marcel, freshman Kaylin Marbry, sophomore Victoria Oswald, freshman Giselle Ramos, sophomore Kidron Romoser, pre-freshman Abigail Thiaville and sophomore Angelina Verberne assisted with painting of the interior of the building. Click on the title of this post for photos.