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Session I of Summer Camp is coming to an end but it’s safe to say the campers are having a wonderful summer! From field trips, crafts, games to swimming and a final theatrical performance, there is a never a dull moment at Academy of Our Lady’s Summer Camp. Looking forward to seeing everyone for session II after 4th of July! To view photos click on the title of this post.

Members of Academy of Our Lady’s robotics team, The Power Struck Girls, stopped by Summer Camp to teach campers the important components of building, constructing and engineering. Campers participated as a group in a number of fun hands-on activities. Click on the title of this post to view photos.

The Academy of Our Lady Cheerleaders hosted a three-day Cheer Clinic for girls in pre-k through seventh grade. Girls had the opportunity to sharpen their skills, discover the fundamentals of stunting and learn new cheers all while making new friends! The clinic concluded with a performance showcase for parents, family and friends.

Academy of Our Lady seeks a Director of Alumni Relations and Admissions Coordinator. The Director of Alumni Relations and Admissions Coordinator is responsible for the creation and execution of all alumni activities for Academy of Our Lady. The Director of Alumni Relations and Admissions Coordinator as a member of the Institutional Advancement Department must seek to further expand its institutional support among alumni, current parents, community supporters, and other extended friends of the school. The Director of Alumni Relations and Admissions Coordinator assists the Director of Institutional Advancement and Admissions with all admission initiatives including recruitment, events, scholarships and the application process. For more information, click on the title of this post.

Academy of Our Lady welcomes Frank Palmisano to the athletic staff as the new Head Softball Coach for the 2018-19 school year. Palmisano is a familiar face at Academy of Our Lady as he was previously an assistant softball coach during the 2016-17 school year. He brings with him a wealth of knowledge and more than 30 years of coaching experience as he makes his return to the Academy. To read more about Coach Frank click on the title of this post.

Congratulations to graduate Erin Burkhart who received honorable mention for the 2017-18 All-Metro Top 20 Female Athletes of the Year!

All summer reading assessments and test dates can be accessed by clicking on the title of this post.

Spend the summer at the Academy! Summer camp at the Academy of Our Lady is filled with numerous activities and lots of fun. Swimming, arts & crafts, sports, skits, line dancing, field trips, game room and so much more! For more information including registration paperwork, camp calendars and more information click on the title of this post!

Academy of Our Lady is offering a variety of athletic camps this summer. Click on the title of this post for more information!

Academy of Our Lady athletes were honored by the Westbank Quarterback Club on May 23. The 2018 Bowling Team was honored for their achievement of winning the LHSAA State Championship. Senior Erin Burkart received recognition as the LHSAA Individual State Bowling Champion. Senior Hailee Richard was selected as Academy of Our Lady’s 2017-18 Westbank High School Outstanding Female Athlete of the Year. Richard was also the recipient of the Ennis H. Grundmeyer Memorial Outstanding Westbank High School Female Athlete of the Year award. Click on the title of this post to view photos.

An Underclassmen Awards Ceremony was held May 21 to honor students at Academy of Our Lady who have accomplished notable academic achievements by earning the highest average in a course, receiving a community award, participating in an honor society, earning college credit hours by successfully completing a dual enrollment course and achieving exemplary conduct for the year. Click on the title of this post to view pictures.

Academy of Our Lady celebrated its eleventh baccalaureate mass at Immaculate Conception Church in Marrero and commencement exercise at the Alario Center in Westwego on May 15. Diplomas were awarded to 118 graduates by Principal Sister Michelle Geiger. Dr. RaeNell Houston, Superintendent of Catholic Schools of Archdiocese of New Orleans, addressed the graduates during the commencement exercise. The valedictorian was Caroline Lassere, of Marrero. Lassere plans to attend University of Louisiana Lafayette on scholarship. The salutatorian was Sandy Vo, of Harvey. Vo plans to attend Xavier University of Louisiana on scholarship. For photos and more information click on the title of this post.

Congratulations to the newest members of Student Council especially the newly elected class officers. To view a photo click on the title of this post.

Congratulations to junior Megan Russell who placed second in District 3 for Sociology at the Louisiana High School State Literary Rally held April 21 at Louisiana State University. #GeauxPenguins #AcademyofOurLadyProud

Academy of Our Lady’s senior prom was held May 11 at The Champagne Palace in Elmwood. The senior class enjoyed one final dance as a class. To view photos click on the title of this post.

Seniors study different religions observed throughout the world and in different cultures for a semester. They ended the year visiting a local Buddhist Temple, Muslim Mosque, Jewish Synagogue and Hindu Temple. A world of peace and respect begins with mutual understanding and dialogue. To view photos on click on the title of this post.

Keeping with a wonderful tradition, the juniors placed themselves under Mary's motherly protection during the annual May Crowning Ceremony held on May 4. To view photos click on the title of this post.

The class of 2019 received their senior rings during Ring Mass on May 4. To view photos click on the title of this post.

Academy of Our Lady’s Thalian Society presented a Broadway benefit on April 25, entitled Bits of Broadway, in honor of fallen Westwego police officer Michael Louviere’s family. The benefit performance included 10 different numbers from a variety of Broadway shows and raised $2,000 for the family.

Welcome Night is the first introduction to Academy of Our Lady for all newly accepted incoming students and their families. Held April 25 attendees had the opportunity to purchase uniforms and received important information pertaining to the 2018-19 school year. Scholarship awards were also presented at the end of the presentation. For more photos and a list of scholarship recipients click on the title of this post.