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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.

Senior Thanh Vo placed second in Physics and junior Emily Mailhos placed first in Sociology in division three at the 2019 Louisiana State Rally at Louisiana State University on April 6. State Rally is an academic competition which includes more than 80 events. Students take part in ten district rallies throughout the state with more than 5,000 district winners advancing to the State Rally. Congratulations ladies!

The Fine Arts Department is pleased to invite you to the Spring Arts Festival on Wednesday, April 10. Student artwork displays will open for viewing at 5:00 pm in the Art and Theatre classrooms. Student musical performances will follow at 7:00 pm. The event flyer was designed by Art Graphics I student senior Abbie Nelson.

Engineering I & III classes were treated to a special presentation from guest speaker Laura Smith, PE. Smith is currently a structural engineer associate at Silman located in New York, Washington DC and Boston. Smith’s portfolio includes various types of projects such as multi-story residential buildings, healthcare facilities and institutional buildings. A few of her notable projects include Paul Milstein Hall at Cornell University in Ithaca, New York, the National Museum of African American History of Culture in Washington DC and the New York Botanical Garden in Bronx, New York. To view photos click on the title of this post.

Seniors in Art 4 attended a field trip on March 14 to learn the history of the Ninth Ward and desegregation. Students toured the Lower Ninth Ward Living Museum, visited the site of McDonogh #19 school, and spoke with Mrs. Leona Tate, who helped to desegregate schools in the south. To view photos click on the title of this post.

A group of Academy of Our Lady students traveled to Ireland on a school trip March 2-10. Their tour of Ireland included Dublin, Belfast, Sligo, Knock, Limerick, Killarney, Ring of Kerry, Blarney and Shannon. Faculty, family, friends and alumni also went along for the adventure. To view photos click on the title of this post.

Twenty-two Academy of Our Lady students traveled to Thibodaux, Louisiana to compete in the Louisiana Region I Science Olympiad at Nicholls State University on March 23. In Division B, consisting of nine teams throughout Louisiana with students in 6th-9th grade, Academy of Our Lady’s team placed second overall and qualified for the state competition. Ten Academy of Our Lady students on the Division C team placed in their competing categories. Division C consisted of 14 teams from 11 schools with students in grades 9-12. For a complete list of winners and photos click on the title of this post.

Academy of Our Lady’s robotics team traveled to Little Rock, Arkansas to compete in the FIRST Rock City Regional on March 6-9 and returned home with the Imagery Award. Read more by click on the title of this post.