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Pre-freshman Therese Tran and senior Gillian Decossas have been named Academy of Our Lady’s Students of the Year. Each year Academy of Our Lady selects a pre-freshman and senior as students of the year to represent the school in the New Orleans Archdiocesan Student of the Year competition. Great job ladies! We are proud of you. For more click on the title of this post.

Theatre and choir classes produced a Christmas Play for family, friends, faculty, staff and the student body. Performances took place December 13 and 16. Students in theatre and choir class were responsible for each component of the production from the script, music, costumes to the performance itself.

Academy of Our Lady’s Golden Torch Society honors academic achievement on the ACT. There are two tiered categories within the Golden Torch Society. The Core of Excellence includes students who have scored a composite of 30 or above on the ACT. Students with a composite of 25 or above on the ACT are included in the Inner Circle. The Golden Torch Society was created by the guidance department to encourage, promote and celebrate academic excellence. Members will be continually added throughout the school year as students meet the ACT requirement. As a reward for such a tremendous accomplishment Golden Torch Society members were treated to breakfast on December 10. For a list of members and photos click on the title of this post.

Students currently enrolled in the Health Occupation Intern I elective class completed their clinical rotations at West Jefferson Medical Center and were presented with a graduation certificate by the education coordinator at the closure ceremony. Health Occupations Intern I is an elective course offered at Academy of Our Lady which allows students to shadow nurses and doctors in various facets of the medical field.

The Family and Consumer Science classes baked cupcakes and decorated them in the spirit of the holidays. The girls showcased their creativity with this fun project. Click on the title of this post to view photos.

The Law Studies class traveled to the Jefferson Parish District Attorney’s Office on Monday, October 21. Students were able to observe two courtrooms. In addition, the students experienced what is was like to be in court on motion day and met many people within the law field who imparted great wisdom and advice.

The National Honor Society Tapping Ceremony is a great tradition at Academy of Our Lady. Twenty-seven students received recognition for their academic achievements and were inducted into Academy of Our Lady’s chapter of the National Honor Society at the annual Tapping Ceremony on October 30. For a list of students and photos click on the title of this post.

Academy of Our Lady’s school yearbook, "Fleur De Lis," was honored with three awards at a journalism conference at Loyola University. At the annual Journalism Education Association (JEA) / Loyola Media Day on September 26, the yearbook received citations for feature story writing and for overall graphical design in the conference's annual yearbook competition. Read more by clicking on the title of this post.

Students and their families had the opportunity to attend the annual college fair hosted by the Academy of Our Lady Guidance Office on Wednesday, October 9. With more than 30 university representatives in attendance, students had numerous options to explore and research as they begin to determine where they will attend college in the future. To view photos click on the title of this post.

The Film Studies class was recently treated to a presentation by alumna Melissa Carpenter ’10. Carpenter currently works in the film industry as a freelance prop person. Some of her credits include Jessica World, The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, Cloak and Dagger, The Purge and Beyonce’s Lemonade. To view pictures click on the title of this post.

Orientation was held for pre-freshmen on August 8 while freshmen, sophomores, juniors and seniors attended orientation on August 9. Students heard from administration and had the opportunity to meet their teachers who reviewed course syllabi and outlined expectations for the school year. Pre-freshmen also participated in icebreakers coordinated by Student Council to allow them to better know their new classmates. To view pictures click on the title of this post.

The 2019-2020 school year is off to a great start! Campus was filled with students and their parents for Book Day on August 7 which marked the official start of the school year. Students received their iPads, took their yearbook photo, picked up their class schedules and agenda books all in preparation for a successful year! To view photos click on the title of this post.

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

The Underclassmen Awards Ceremony was held on May 20. Students were honored for their academic achievements including highest average for each course and honor society participation. Recognition was also awarded to students for involvement in Student Council, Confirmation, maintenance of a good conduct record and an attendance record as well as service. Also, faculty members were honored for their dedication to Catholic education for more than 20 years. For a list of recipients please click on the title of this post.

The Broadway Benefit held May 17 was a production sponsored by Academy of Our Lady’s Key Club and Thalian Society to raise money for the Thirst Project. The Thirst Project is a non-profit organization which raises money to build wells to provide safe, clean water and sanitation to the Kingdom of eSwatini. The Key Club promoted and sold tickets while members of the Thalian Society, as well as faculty members, sang a wide range of songs from a variety of Broadway shows. Together the club members raised more than $1600 with ticket sales and donations. To view pictures click on the title of this post.

Academy of Our Lady celebrated its twelfth baccalaureate mass at Immaculate Conception Church in Marrero and commencement exercise at the Alario Center in Westwego on May 14. Diplomas were awarded to 101 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 Class of 2019 earned a total of $5,423,632 in scholarships. For more including a list of award recipients and photos click on the title of this post.

Senior Madeline Boudreau was awarded the Peter C. Bertucci Scholarship by Jefferson Financial Credit Union. Named after the founder of the credit union and worth $1,000 the scholarship is awarded to those who demonstrate academic excellence as well as school and community involvement.

Pre-freshmen currently taking Family and Consumer Science have been hard at work crafting their sewing skills to create their very own pillows. Click on the title of this post to view photos.

It’s no surprise to the students and staff at Academy of Our Lady that Mrs. Muller, ABHS 07 is a rockstar teacher! Today, a representative from the Smile Doctors visited campus to honor and surprise Mrs. Muller for her dedication to teaching. Freshman Rylie Matherne nominated Mrs. Muller in the “Tell Us Why Your Teacher is a Rockstar” contest sponsored by the Smile Doctors. As the chosen winner Mrs. Muller and her students were treated to a pizza party. To view pictures click on the title of this post.

Senior Katelyn Luebbert attended the Annual Enterprise Scholar Athlete of the Week Ceremony at the Ochsner Sports Performance Center on Airline Drive on April 22. Luebbert was honored as the one of the October Enterprise Scholar Athlete of the Week Recipients. Every week, throughout the Saints season, the Greater New Orleans Sports Foundation honors a male or female Scholar Athlete of the Week, for excellence in the classroom as well as on the field of athletic competition. For more and to view photos click on the title of this post.