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Saturday, August 11 at 11 am to 1 pm, all new Academy of Our Lady students, senior Big Sisters and their families are invited to attend an afternoon of Salesian family fun! For more information about Family Day please click on the title of this post.

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.

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’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.

Congratulations to the newly elected 2018-19 Student Council Officers! Junior Gianna Ezeb, President; Junior Georgette Toups, Vice President; Sophomore Ellie Green, Treasurer; Sophomore Lindsey Nguyen, Secretary; Junior Angelle Bruchi, Parliamentarian and Sophomore Amy Hoang, Historian To view photos, click on the title of this post.

Academy of Our Lady’s annual Spirit Week was held April 23-27. Students dressed according to the daily themes which included Meme Monday, Testing Tuesday, USA, Salad Dressing Day and Color Wars. Rounding out the week was Field Day. Each grade level competed against one another to win the coveted spirit megaphone. Senior Farewell festivities began following Field Day. The student body president and senior class president gave departing words, the senior class slideshow followed, seniors pinned their junior sisters, the class of 2018 composite was hung up on the hallway wall in the classroom building and the seniors walked through campus one final time. Spirit Week was filled with memories that will last for a lifetime. Click on the title of this post to view photos.

The Academy of Our Lady Key Club placed third the Year in Review Contest for their Traditional Scrapbook at the 75th Annual Convention of LAMISSTENN District of Key Club International on April 13-15 in Baton Rouge. LAMISSTENN covers several Key Clubs charters spread over 16 Divisions and three states (Louisiana, Mississippi, and the western part of Tennessee). The Key Club was also recognized as a Distinguished Club (Diamond Level) and received the Single Service Award Bronze Section. To view photos click on the title of this post.

The senior class of 2018 gathered for their final class retreat at Academy of Our Lady on April 20. Student were able to reflect and reminisce about their time together. Senior retreat is a very special tradition at Academy of Our Lady. To view photos click on the title of this post.

Big sisters and their little sisters met for a final time this year during lunch on April 19. Students enjoyed creating a picture frame keepsake to remember their time together. They were also treated to brownies. To view photos click on the title of this post.

The Academy of Our Lady Bowling Team are the LHSAA State Champions! The team won the LHSAA Championships Team Bowling Tournament on April 5 at All Star Lanes in Baton Rouge. To view press coverage click on the title of this post.

It's Spirit Week at Academy of Our Lady! Click on the title of this post to view the themes and guidelines for each day!

Academy of Our Lady's Thalian Society presents Bits of Broadway benefiting the Louviere Family. There will be two performances on April 26 at 7:00 & 8:30 p.m. in the Penguin Petite Theatre. Contact Mrs. Kelly Favaloro at kfavaloro@theacademyofourlady.org to reserve your tickets. For more information click on the title of this post.

The Fine Arts Department held the annual Spring Art Festival on April 11. Guests had the opportunity to view displays from Art and Theatre classes as well as photos taken by members of the Photography club. A concert showcase was also held which highlighted the choir and piano classes. Click on the title of this post to view more photos.

The Robotics Team, also known as the Power Struck Girls, competed in the First Robotics Competition (FRC) Bayou Regional with teams from both Louisiana and Mississippi. The girls were awarded the Imagery Award and the Safety Recognition Award. Click on the title of this post to view more photos.

Student Council hosted the second annual Color Run at Academy of Our Lady on March 24. Those participating in the run were challenged by an obstacle course and colored powder thrown their way along the route. Click on the title of this post to view more photos.